Chapter 351
At this moment, Hode suddenly thought of something. "Perhaps we can look for clues from some of the equipment or documents we captured earlier."
Everyone nodded in succession and began to search carefully through the Base's database. After some effort, they finally found some clues and identified several possible locations for the Base.
"Alright, let's split into several groups and head to these locations to conduct reconnaissance." The Captain stood up and began to assign tasks.
Hode and Diana were assigned to the same group; they would head to an island located deep in the Pacific Ocean, which was said to be one of the important strongholds of the evil forces.
On the way to the island, Hode looked at Diana beside him, and an impulse surged in his heart. "Diana, after this mission is over, I want to formally confess my feelings to you." His voice was a bit nervous, but his eyes were incomparably firm.
Diana's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently took Hode's hand. "705u.com-53 Reading Club" "Hode, actually, I have also been waiting for you to say these words."
The two smiled at each other, and their emotions were elevated at this moment.
Soon, they arrived at the island. The island was permeated with a layer of eerie mist, and everything around was deathly silent.
"Be careful, things don't look right here." Diana looked around vigilantly, gripping the Spear of Truth tighter in her hand.
Hode nodded. He unleashed his Quantum Shift ability, attempting to sense the surrounding environment. Suddenly, he felt a powerful energy fluctuation ahead.
"Diana, there's a situation ahead," Hode said in a low voice.
The two cautiously approached the direction of the energy fluctuation. When they passed through a dense jungle, a huge cave appeared before their eyes. The cave glimmered with a ghostly green light, and faint, low roars could be heard.
"It seems this is the entrance to their Base," Hode said.
Just as they walked into the cave, a group of mechanical monsters swarmed out from all directions. These monsters came in various shapes; some had sharp claws, while others spewed raging flames.
"Diana, let's go!" Hode shouted. He quickly used his Quantum Shift ability, appeared behind a mechanical monster, condensed Quantum Energy in his hands, and blasted it towards its back.
Diana was not to be outdone. She brandished the Spear of Truth, moving freely among the group of monsters, and every attack accurately hit the monsters' vital points.
However, these mechanical monsters seemed endless, continuously pouring out from the depths of the cave. Hode and Diana gradually began to feel strained, and some wounds appeared on their bodies.
"This won't work; we need to find their energy core," Hodeshouted while dodging the monsters' attacks.
Diana nodded. Relying on her keen perception, she detected a stronger energy fluctuation deep in the cave. "Over there, the energy core might be over there," she said, pointing towards the depths of the cave.
The two moved back-to-back, struggling to advance towards the depths of the cave. On the way, they encountered several huge mechanical leaders. These mechanical leaders were not only powerful but could also release various energy attacks.
Hode took a deep breath, recalling the time spent with Captain Marvel Carol. Carol's powerful energy burst ability left a deep impression on him. In one battle, Carol taught him how to focus his mind and push his own energy to the limit.
"Diana, give me some time," Hode said.
Diana nodded, facing the few mechanical leaders alone, using her own body to buy time for Hode.
Hode closed his eyes, concentrating, and feeling the flow of energy within his body. Dazzling light began to radiate around his body, and a powerful energy was constantly condensing within him.
"Now!" Hode shouted. He opened his eyes, pushed his hands forward, and a huge beam of energy shot towards the mechanical leaders.
The mechanical leaders were hit by this powerful energy and fell to the ground one after another. Diana seized the opportunity to rush over, and together with Hode, continued to advance towards the depths of the cave.
Finally, they arrived at a huge room. In the center of the room was a massive console, flickering with various lights, and a huge energy core was floating above the console.
"This is the energy core," Hode said.
However, just as they were preparing to destroy the energy core, a figure slowly walked out of the darkness. It was a You-Know-Who wearing a black robe, with a mask on his face, making his features indistinguishable.
"Do you think you can stop me?" The You-Know-Who's voice was low and hoarse, as if coming from the abyss of hell.
"Who are you? Why are you creating these monsters?" Hode questioned loudly.
The You-Know-Who sneered. "Who I am is not important. What's important is that this World is about to usher in a new order, and you will all become my stepping stones."
Having said that, the You-Know-Who waved his hands, and a group of even more powerful mechanical monsters swarmed out from all around the room. These mechanical monsters exuded a terrifying aura, their eyes glowing with red light, like demons from hell.
Hode and Diana looked at each other; they knew this would be an unprecedented fierce battle. But they were not afraid; they held each other's hands tightly, their eyes revealing a firm belief.
"Diana, let's go together!" Hode said.
The two rushed into the group of monsters again, engaging in a thrilling battle with the You-Know-Who. In the battle, Hode and Diana constantly recalled the bits and pieces of their time with those female superheroes; those beautiful memories and deep emotions became the source of their strength.
At this time, at the Avengers headquarters, other groups were also encountering severe difficulties in their respective operations. A decisive battle concerning the fate of the World was breaking out, and the fate of Hode and Diana was becoming increasingly unpredictable in this battle...
Chapter 537 These electromagnetic pulses are a bit troublesome
Hode and Diana fought and retreated under the siege of the mechanical monsters, pouring their full strength into every attack. Diana's Spear of Truth flashed with cold light, every thrust carrying the sound of breaking wind, beating back the approaching monsters. Hode constantly used Quantum Shift, dodging and moving within the monster horde, his Quantum Energy blooming like brilliant fireworks in the dark cave, blasting the monsters to pieces.
"Hode, we can't hold on for long like this!" Diana shouted, her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, her breathing becoming rapid.
Hode gritted his teeth, thinking quickly of a countermeasure. Suddenly, he remembered the time spent with Scarlet Witch Wanda, when Wanda taught him how to combine spiritual power with energy. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, closed his eyes, and concentrated, attempting to establish a deeper connection with the surrounding Quantum Energy.
Just as he was about to succeed, a mechanical monster seized the opportunity to sneak an attack from behind, its sharp claws reaching for his back. Diana was quick-witted, rushing forward in a stride and blocking the blow with the Spear of Truth. "Watch out!" Diana shouted anxiously.
Hode felt a warmth in his heart. He opened his eyes, looked at Diana's firm gaze, and a powerful force surged in his heart. "Diana, thank you. Together, we will definitely break out of here!"
The two fought side by side again. Hode combined the spiritual power he had just comprehended with Quantum Energy. He waved his hands, and waves of invisible energy spread towards the monsters. These energy waves were like invisible sharp blades, cutting the monsters' bodies into pieces. Diana seized the opportunity to launch fierce attacks; her movements were like flowing water, every attack precise and lethal.
The You-Know-Who saw this scene, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly returned to indifference. "Hmph, it's just a deathbed struggle." He waved his hands again, and more mechanical monsters swarmed in from all directions, some of which released powerful electromagnetic pulses, interfering with Hode's Quantum Energy.
Hode felt his energy begin to become unstable, and his body trembled slightly. "Hode, are you okay?" Diana asked with concern.
"I'm fine, it's just that these electromagnetic pulses are a bit troublesome," Hode said through gritted teeth.
Just then, Hode suddenly remembered fighting side by side with Captain Marvel Carol, when Carol taught him how to adjust his state when his energy was interfered with. He tried hard to recall Carol's words, adjusting his breathing and the flow of energy. Gradually, he found that he could regain control of his Quantum Energy; although it was somewhat affected, he could still exert powerful might.
"Diana, I've thought of a way. Let's take care of these monsters that release electromagnetic pulses first!" Hodeshouted.
The two quickly changed tactics and rushed towards those monsters releasing electromagnetic pulses. Hode used his Quantum Shift ability to instantly appear behind a monster, condensed Quantum Energy in his hands, and blasted it towards its core. Diana used the Spear of Truth to attract the attention of other monsters, creating opportunities for Hode.
After a fierce battle, they finally eliminated all those monsters that released electromagnetic pulses. Without the interference of the electromagnetic pulses, Hode's Quantum Energy became powerful again. He waved his hands, and a huge Quantum storm swept towards the You-Know-Who.
The You-Know-Who sneered, forming a seal with his hands, and a huge Energy Shield appeared in front of him, blocking the attack of the Quantum storm. "Is that all you've got?" the You-Know-Who mocked.
Hode ignored his mockery; there was only one thought in his mind: to destroy the energy core and stop the You-Know-Who's conspiracy. He looked at Diana, and the two understood each other, rushing towards the energy coreagain.
However, how could the You-Know-Who let them succeed easily? He waved his hands, and a huge mechanical behemoth crawled out from the ground. This mechanical behemoth was over ten meters tall, covered with thick armor, its eyes glowing with red light, and it spewed out streams of scorching flames from its mouth.
"Diana, watch out!" Hode shouted. He quickly used Quantum Shift, appeared at the side of the mechanical behemoth, condensed Quantum Energy in his hands, and blasted it towards its leg. But the mechanical behemoth's armor was too hard, and Hode's attack only made it sway slightly.
Diana brandished the Spear of Truth, thrusting towards the mechanical behemoth's eyes. The mechanical behemoth seemed to sense her attack; it violently shook its head, blocking Diana's attack with the sharp horn on its head. The powerful impact force made Diana retreat a few steps.
"This monster is too hard to deal with!" Diana said with a frown.
Hode looked at the mechanical behemoth, quickly thinking about its weaknesses. Suddenly, he remembered when he was executing a mission with Black Widow Natasha, Natasha taught him how to observe the movement patterns of enemies. He carefully observed the mechanical behemoth's movements and discovered that it would have a brief pause after every attack.
"Diana, wait for the moment it pauses after attacking, and we will attack its abdomen together!" Hode shouted.
Diana nodded, and the two stared closely at the mechanical behemoth's movements. When the mechanical behemoth spewed fire again to attack, it indeed had a brief pause. Hode and Diana seized this opportunity and rushed towards the mechanical behemoth's abdomen at the same time.
Hode performed a Quantum Shift, instantly appearing beneath the mechanical beast's belly, his hands gathering powerful Quantum Energy, and blasted it toward its abdomen. Diana leaped high into the air, fiercely stabbing the Spear of Truth into the mechanical beast's belly. Their attacks hit simultaneously, and the mechanical beast let out a pained roar, its body beginning to sway.
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Taking this opportunity, they launched another attack, completely destroying the mechanical beast. Seeing his mechanical beast destroyed, a flash of anger crossed You-Know-Who's eyes. "Do you think this is enough to stop me? Too naive!" With a wave of his hands, the entire cave began to shake violently, and countless huge rocks fell from the ceiling.
"Oh no, he's going to initiate the cave's self-destruct sequence!" Hode shouted.
"Then we must hurry and destroy the energy core!" Dianasaid.
Ignoring the falling rocks, the two rushed toward the energy core. You-Know-Who kept summoning mechanical monsters, attempting to stop them. Hode and Dianadodged the attacks from the rocks and monsters while moving closer to the energy core.
Finally, they arrived before the energy core. Hode gathered Quantum Energy in his hands, preparing to destroy it. However, You-Know-Who suddenly appeared before them, a black Energy Sword manifesting in his hand, which he thrust toward Hode....
Diana was quick to react; she used the Spear of Truth to block You-Know-Who's attack. "Hode, do it now!" Dianashouted.
Hode took a deep breath, concentrating all his energy into his hands, and fired a dazzling beam of Quantum Energytoward the energy core. Under the assault of the Quantum Energy beam, the energy core began to tremble violently, emitting a series of piercing sounds.
Seeing that the energy core was about to be destroyed, You-Know-Who let out a roar, his energy exploding outward and blasting Diana away. Hode's heart tightened, but he didn't hesitate at all, continuing to increase his energy output.
Just as the energy core was about to explode, Hodegrabbed Diana's hand and performed a Quantum Shift, instantly leaving the cave. As soon as they exited, the cave erupted in a massive explosion, the powerful shockwave whipping up mountainous waves in the surrounding seawater.
Hode and Diana floated on the surface of the sea, watching the distant island explode, both feeling a sense of relief. "We succeeded," Diana said wearily.
Hode looked at Diana, his eyes filled with love. "Diana, all of this is because you are by my side." He gently held Diana's hand.
Just then, their communicator suddenly rang. It was a message from the Captain: "Hode, Diana, the other teams have also encountered trouble. The evil forces have launched attacks in multiple locations simultaneously; we need your support!"
Hode and Diana exchanged a look; they knew the battle was far from over. They clasped each other's hands again and sped toward the Avengers headquarters, ready to face new challenges. The emotional bonds they shared with different female superheroes would continue to sublimate in this battle concerning the fate of the World...
Chapter 538: I Want to Find Some Time to Properly Spend with You
Hode and Diana quickly adjusted their state and rushed toward the Avengers headquarters. Along the way, the sea breeze whistled, causing their clothes to flap loudly. Hode's mind was a mix of emotions; on one hand, he was worried about the safety of the other teams, and on the other, these experiences of fighting side-by-side with Diana made his feelings for her grow even deeper.
"Diana, after this battle is over, I want to find some time to properly spend with you," Hode said softly, looking at her with gentle eyes.
Diana was slightly taken aback, then a blush appeared on her face. "Okay, once these troubles are resolved, I also want to spend more time with you." Her voice was soft yet firm, and her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Soon, they returned to the Avengers headquarters. The headquarters was a scene of busyness, with team members hurrying through various rooms. Seeing them return, the Captain immediately came up to greet them.
"Hode, Diana, you've arrived just in time. The situation is extremely critical; the '705u.com-53 Reading Club' evil forces have launched attacks in multiple cities including New York, London, and Tokyo simultaneously. We need to split up," the Captain said with a serious expression.
Hode nodded, "Captain, we will follow the arrangements. However, I would like to be in a group with Diana; we have good synergy."
The Captain thought for a moment, "Very well, you two go to New York to support Iron Man and the others. The battle in New York is the most intense; the evil forces have deployed a large number of high-tech weapons and powerful enemies there."
"Understood!" Hode and Diana replied in unison.
They quickly boarded a fighter jet and flew toward New York. On the jet, Hode held Diana's hand tightly, as if this could give her strength and himself courage.
"Diana, going to New York this time, we might encounter even stronger enemies. But as long as we are together, there is nothing to fear," Hode said.
Diana leaned on his shoulder, "Mm, I believe in us. And we will become even stronger."
Before long, they arrived over New York. The city was filled with smoke, and flames soared into the sky as the evil forces' fighter jets and robots wantonly destroyed streets and buildings. Iron Man was engaged in a fierce battle with a group of robots, his War Armor flashing with dazzling light as he continuously fired missiles and laser beams.
Hode and Diana joined the battle without hesitation. Hodeperformed a Quantum Shift, instantly appearing in the midst of a group of robots, gathering Quantum Energy in his hands and blasting them to pieces. Diana brandished the Spear of Truth, moving as if she were in an empty land, with every attack repelling a group of enemies.
Just then, a huge figure descended from the sky, landing in front of them. It was a bizarre-looking mechanical giant, standing dozens of meters tall, radiating a terrifying aura. The mechanical giant's eyes flashed with an eerie red light, and it opened its huge mouth, letting out a deafening roar.
"Looks like a big one," Hode frowned, though he felt no fear in his heart.
Diana gripped the Spear of Truth, "Hode, let's attack together."
The two rushed toward the mechanical giant simultaneously. Hode performed a Quantum Shift, attempting to circle behind the mechanical giant to launch an attack, but the mechanical giant seemed to sense his intention; it spun around abruptly and extended its huge arm to grab Hode. Hode dodged quickly, but his clothes were still grazed by the mechanical giant's fingers.
"This big guy has fast reflexes," Hode thought, remaining vigilant.
Diana seized the opportunity to stab the mechanical giant's leg with the Spear of Truth, but the Spear of Truth only left a shallow mark on the mechanical giant's armor.
"Its armor is too hard; ordinary attacks simply cannot cause it any damage," Diana said.
Hode dodged the mechanical giant's attacks while quickly thinking of a countermeasure. Suddenly, he remembered when he was with Scarlet Witch Wanda, Wanda had said that psychic power could penetrate matter and attack the enemy's interior.
"Diana, you distract it, I'll try to attack its interior using psychic power," Hode shouted.
Diana nodded, brandishing the Spear of Truth toward the mechanical giant's eyes. The mechanical giant was indeed distracted by her attack; it waved its arms, attempting to block Diana's assault.
Hode seized the chance to close his eyes and concentrate, attempting to inject his psychic power into the mechanical giant's body. He felt a powerful resistance, but he didn't give up, constantly increasing his output of psychic power.
Just when he was about to give up, he suddenly felt a loosening inside the mechanical giant. He was overjoyed and continued to increase the psychic attack.
The mechanical giant suddenly let out a pained roar, its body beginning to sway. Diana seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack; she leaped high and fiercely stabbed the Spear of Truth into the mechanical giant's chest. This time, the Spear of Truth pierced through the mechanical giant's armor and stabbed into its interior.
The mechanical giant collapsed with a boom, kicking up a cloud of dust. Hode and Diana exchanged a smile; they knew that they had temporarily won this battle.
However, before they could even catch their breath, a group of mysterious men in black suddenly appeared in the sky... These men in black radiated an eerie aura, and in their hands, they held a strange type of weapon, continuously firing black energy beams.
"Who are these people?" Diana asked vigilantly.
Hode shook his head, "I don't know, but they don't look friendly. Let's be careful."
The men in black quickly surrounded them and launched an attack. Black energy beams rained down upon them. Hode and Diana dodged the attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.
During the battle, Hode discovered that the attacks from these men in black seemed to have a certain pattern. He observed carefully, trying to find a flaw. Suddenly, he remembered when he was with Captain Marvel Carol, Carol had taught him how to find an enemy's weakness in the midst of a chaotic battle.
"Diana, their attacks have a pattern; let's counterattack according to this pattern," Hode shouted.
The two began to cooperate in their counterattack, using the gaps in the men in black's attacks to continuously strike back. Hode performed a Quantum Shift, appearing behind the men in black and attacking them with Quantum Energy. Diana used the Spear of Truth to block the attacks from the other men in black.
Just as the battle entered a white-hot stage, a mysterious woman appeared on the battlefield. She was wearing a black bodysuit, her figure graceful and curvaceous, and she wore a black mask on her face, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes.
The mysterious woman waved her hands, and a powerful energy wave spread toward the men in black. The men in black were hit by this energy wave and fell to the ground one after another.
Hode and Diana looked at this mysterious woman in surprise. The mysterious woman slowly walked up to them and took off her mask.
"Hello, Hode, Diana. I am a friend of Black Widow Natasha; my name is Elektra. I heard you encountered trouble here, so I came to help," Elektra said.
Hode's heart stirred; he remembered the emotional bond he shared with Black Widow Natasha. If he could also deepen his relationship with Elektra, perhaps he could gain new abilities.
"Thank you, Elektra. You appeared just in time," Hode said.
Elektra smiled slightly, "You're welcome, but now is not the time to relax. The evil forces won't give up so easily; we must be prepared to continue fighting."
Just then, a low rumbling sound came from the distance. Everyone looked up to see a huge black spaceship flying toward them...
Chapter 539: This Is My Ultimate Form
Chapter 352
The black spaceship loomed over them, blotting out the sky, filled with a sense of oppression.
Cold light flickered on the surface of the spaceship, and the hatch opened slowly, shooting laser beams toward Hode, Diana, and Elektra on the ground.
"Watch out!" Diana shouted, brandishing the Spear of Truth and deflecting the laser beams shooting toward them one by one.
The Spear of Truth collided with the laser beams, sparking brilliantly.
Hode gritted his teeth, "This spaceship doesn't look easy to deal with. We need to find a way to get on board and destroy it from the inside."
As he spoke, he used Quantum Shift, moving rapidly through the gaps between the laser beams, trying to find the spaceship's weakness.
Elektra moved like lightning, weaving nimbly across the battlefield, dodging laser beams while observing the structure of the spaceship.
"There seem to be some energy pipes at the bottom of the ship. If we can cut those, it might paralyze its attack system," she analyzed calmly.
Hode's eyes lit up, "Good idea. Let's split up. Diana, you and Elektra go cut the energy pipes, and I'll draw the enemy fire on the ship."
Diana looked at him with some concern, "Hode, can you handle it alone? The firepower on this ship is not weak."
Hode patted his chest, "Don't worry. I have the Quantum Shift ability; it's not that easy to hit me. Go on, don't waste time."
Diana nodded, exchanged a glance with Elektra, and the two quickly rushed toward the bottom of the spaceship.
Hode took a deep breath, focused his mind, and charged toward the spaceship.
As soon as he approached the ship, a swarm of small aircraft flew out, surrounding him.
These aircraft were strangely shaped, like giant bats, their wings glinting with cold light, and they fired bullets incessantly from their mouths.
Hode wove nimbly through the swarm of aircraft, his hands gathering Quantum Energy, which he blasted toward them.
The Quantum Energy exploded like brilliant fireworks among the aircraft, instantly destroying several of them.
But the number of aircraft was vast, and Hode gradually began to feel overwhelmed.
He was grazed by a few bullets, leaving several bloody scratches on his body.
"Damn, these little things are quite troublesome," Hodecursed inwardly. He tried to calm himself down, recalling the combat techniques Carol used when she faced large numbers of enemies while fighting alongside Captain Marvel Carol.
He began to move in a pattern, using Quantum Shift to constantly change his position, making it difficult for the aircraft to track him.
At the same time, he seized the opportunity to concentrate his Quantum Energy and launch pinpoint attacks on the aircraft.
Through his efforts, the number of aircraft gradually dwindled.
Meanwhile, at the bottom of the spaceship, Diana and Elektra were facing a huge challenge.
The defense system at the bottom of the ship was extremely tight, with a large number of Mechanical Guards protecting the energy pipes.
These Mechanical Guards were tall and held sharp weapons, their eyes glowing with red light; once they detected intruders, they would attack immediately.
Diana brandished the Spear of Truth and rushed forward first.
Her movements were agile, and every strike of her spear could repel several Mechanical Guards.
But the number of Mechanical Guards was simply too great; they swarmed from all directions, surrounding Dianaand Elektra.
"Elektra, this isn't working. We need to find a way to break out," Diana shouted.
Elektra nodded, drew a dagger from her waist, and stood back-to-back with Diana.
"Diana, I'll take the left, you take the right. Let's fight our way out together."
The two launched their attack again. Diana's Spear of Truth swung wide, blocking the Mechanical Guards' attacks one by one while constantly searching for their weak points.
Elektra's dagger, like a nimble viper, precisely stabbed at the joints of the Mechanical Guards, causing them to lose their mobility.
In the midst of the intense battle, Diana suddenly spotted a Commander of the Mechanical Guards.
This Commander was larger than the other Mechanical Guards, and it emitted a more powerful energy fluctuation.
Diana's heart skipped a beat, "Elektra, do you see that big guy? It must be the leader of these Mechanical Guards. If we take it down, the other Mechanical Guards might fall into chaos."
Elektra followed Diana's gaze, "Alright, let's go together."
The two rushed toward the Mechanical GuardCommander.
The Commander seemed to sense their intention. It let out a roar, and the surrounding Mechanical Guards immediately pounced on them, trying to stop them.
Diana and Elektra were fearless; they blocked the attacks of the other Mechanical Guards while closing in on the Commander.
Finally, they reached the Commander.
The Commander swung its huge arm, smashing toward Diana.
Diana dodged to the side, simultaneously thrusting the Spear of Truth at the Commander's arm.
The Spear of Truth pierced the Commander's arm, but the Commander seemed unaffected; it gave a powerful swing, throwing Diana away.
Elektra seized the opportunity to circle behind the Commander and stabbed at its back with her dagger.
The dagger pierced the Commander's body, but the body was too hard, and the dagger only went in a little.
The Commander sensed the attack from behind. It spun around suddenly and kicked toward Elektra.
Elektra dodged quickly, but she was still hit in the shoulder, and her body flew to the side.
"Elektra!" Diana shouted. Ignoring her own pain, she rushed toward the Commander again.
She focused her mind, concentrating all her strength into the Spear of Truth, and then thrust it toward the Commander's heart.
This time, the Spear of Truth finally pierced through the Commander's armor and stabbed into its heart.
The Commander let out a scream, its body wobbled a few times, and then it crashed to the ground.
Seeing the Commander fall, the other Mechanical Guards immediately fell into chaos.
Diana and Elektra seized the chance to rush toward the energy pipes, and using their Spear of Truth and dagger, they cut the energy pipes one by one.
As the energy pipes were cut, the spaceship's attack system was instantly paralyzed, and the laser beams stopped firing.
Seeing that the ship's attacks had stopped, Hode was overjoyed. He accelerated and rushed toward the ship's hatch.
When he rushed into the interior of the ship, he found soldiers of the evil forces everywhere.
These soldiers held various weapons, and seeing Hodeenter, they immediately opened fire on him.
Hode used Quantum Shift, moving rapidly through the gaps between bullets, his hands gathering Quantum Energy, which he blasted toward the soldiers.
Deep inside the spaceship, in a huge control room, a mysterious figure was sitting in front of the console.
This figure was cloaked in a black robe, and their face could not be seen clearly.
He sensed Hode's arrival, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly to reveal a cold sneer.
"Finally here. I thought you would be later," the You-Know-Who whispered to himself. He operated the console quickly with both hands, and alarm sounds suddenly rang out inside the spaceship.
Hode fought his way through the ship, gradually getting closer to the control room.
When he reached the door of the control room, he found a powerful Energy Shield at the entrance.
He tried to attack the shield with Quantum Energy, but the shield only wavered slightly and was not broken.
"This shield is quite sturdy," Hode frowned. He tried hard to recall the abilities he had learned while interacting with different female superheroes, attempting to find a way to break the shield.
Just then, Diana and Elektra also arrived from the bottom of the ship.
Seeing Hode blocked outside by the Energy Shield, they immediately understood the situation.
"Hode, let's find a way to break this shield together," Dianasaid.
The three began to discuss a strategy.
Hode remembered that when he was with Scarlet Witch Wanda, Wanda had once said that the collision of energies of different attributes might produce powerful destructive force.
"Diana, use the Spear of Truth to release holy energy. Elektra, use your special ability to release Dark Energy. I will use Quantum Energy. If we attack the shield with all three energies simultaneously, we might be able to break it," Hode said.
Diana and Elektra nodded, and they each gathered their energy.
Diana's Spear of Truth flashed with dazzling golden light, a mysterious black aura emanated from Elektra, and Hode's hands gathered brilliant Quantum Energy.
"Ready, attack!" Hode shouted, and the three blasted their energies toward the Energy Shield simultaneously.
The three energies collided on the shield, creating a huge explosion.
The Energy Shield shook violently in the explosion and finally shattered with a "boom."
The three rushed into the control room and saw the You-Know-Who sitting in front of the console.
The You-Know-Who slowly stood up, lifted the black robe, and revealed his true face.
This was a man with a cold expression, his eyes flashing with an eerie light.
"You have finally arrived, but it is already too late," the You-Know-Who said coldly.
Hode looked at him vigilantly, "Who exactly are you? Why do you want to launch this attack to destroy the World?"
The You-Know-Who sneered, "I am the King of Shadows. This World is already rotten to the core, and only I can reshape it. Your resistance is futile."
As he spoke, the King of Shadows waved his hands, and a group of dark monsters suddenly appeared in the control room.
These dark monsters were huge in size, exuding an evil aura, and they pounced on Hode, Diana, and Elektra.
The three immediately entered combat mode.
Diana brandished the Spear of Truth and engaged in close-quarters combat with the dark monsters.
Her movements were agile and powerful, and every attack could cause heavy damage to the dark monsters.
Elektra used her agility to weave through the group of dark monsters, stabbing at their vital points with her dagger.
Hode used Quantum Shift, constantly moving through the group of dark monsters, his hands gathering Quantum Energy, which he blasted toward the dark monsters.
But the number of dark monsters was simply too great, and they seemed to have powerful regenerative abilities; after being repelled, they would quickly stand up again.
"This isn't working. We must deal with the King of Shadows first," Hode shouted.
Diana and Elektra nodded, and the three began to move closer to the King of Shadows.
The King of Shadows watched them approach, a mocking smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.
He formed a hand seal, and a wave of Dark Energy spread toward the three.
The three dodged quickly, but the range of the energy wave was too wide, and they were still grazed by the edge of the energy wave, feeling a sharp pain in their bodies.
"The King of Shadows is very strong; we cannot underestimate him," Diana said.
Hode gritted his teeth, "No matter how strong he is, we must stop him. Everyone, charge!"
The three launched their attack again, charging toward the King of Shadows from different directions.
The King of Shadows kept releasing Dark Energy, trying to prevent them from getting close.
But with their close coordination, they gradually broke through the King of Shadows' defensive line.
Just as they were about to get close to the King of Shadows, the King of Shadows suddenly let out a roar, and his body began to change.
His body became larger and larger, sharp spikes grew on his body, and he turned into a huge dark monster.
"This is my final form! Just wait to be destroyed!" the dark monster roared and pounced on the three...
Chapter 540: This is the critical moment that determines the fate of the World
Hode looked at the huge and hideous dark monster before him, with no intention of retreating in his heart.
He knew deep down that this was the critical moment that would determine the fate of the World, and there was no room for any hesitation.
"Diana, Elektra, this monster is not easy to deal with. We need to be more careful," Hode shouted, while his hands tightly gathered Quantum Energy. The brilliant light flickered in his hands, as if it were an external manifestation of his firm inner conviction.
Diana gripped the Spear of Truth tightly, her eyes revealing fearless courage, "Hode, no matter what it turns into, we cannot let it succeed. For the sake of this World, let's fight!"
Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it carried an invisible force that encouraged everyone around her.
Elektra moved nimbly, her eyes as sharp as a leopard's, constantly searching for the dark monster's weak points, "Hmph, it's just a big brute. I don't believe it has no weaknesses."
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, with a trace of disdainful sneer.
The dark monster let out a deafening roar and swung its huge arm, smashing toward the three.
The arm brought up a gust of wind, as if to destroy everything.
Hode quickly used Quantum Shift, and at the moment the arm smashed down, he disappeared from the spot and appeared on the side of the dark monster.
He waved his hands, and the Quantum Energy shot toward the dark monster's leg like a sharp arrow.
"Boom!" The Quantum Energy hit the dark monster's leg, erupting in a dazzling light.
However, the dark monster's leg only trembled slightly and did not suffer much damage.
It turned around angrily and spewed a stream of black Fire toward Hode.
Hode was startled; he hadn't expected the Dark Monster's attack to be so swift. He hurriedly performed a Quantum Shift again, barely dodging the black flames. The black flames grazed his body, and the scorching temperature made him feel as if his skin were about to be scorched.
"Damn it, this monster's defense and attack are both too strong." Hode cursed inwardly, trying hard to calm down and think of a countermeasure.
Meanwhile, Diana brandished the Spear of Truth, thrusting it toward the Dark Monster's chest. The Spear of Truthflickered with golden light, as if carrying a divine power. The Dark Monster sensed Diana's attack and extended its other arm, blocking the Spear of Truth. The Spear of Truthcollided with the Dark Monster's arm, emitting a loud "clang."
Diana felt a numbness in her arm, and the Spear of Truthnearly slipped from her grasp. She gritted her teeth, increased the force in her hands, and attempted to drive the Spear of Truth into the Dark Monster's body. But the Dark Monster's strength was simply too great; it gave a powerful shake and flung Diana away.
Elektra seized the opportunity to circle behind the Dark Monster. Her figure moved like lightning, instantly appearing at the Dark Monster's back. She leaped high and thrust her dagger toward the Dark Monster's back. The dagger pierced the Dark Monster's skin, but it only went in a little before being repelled by a powerful force.
The Dark Monster sensed the attack from behind; it spun around violently and kicked toward Elektra. Elektra dodged quickly, but she was still struck in the calf, sending her body flying to the side.
"Elektra!" Diana shouted. Ignoring her own pain, she charged at the Dark Monster again. Her heart was filled with anger and worry; she could not let her companion get hurt.
Seeing that both Diana and Elektra were injured, Hode felt even more anxious. He knew they couldn't continue fighting individually like this; they had to find an effective tactic to defeat this Dark Monster.
"Diana, Elektra, we can't stay separated; we need to coordinate," Hode shouted, a hint of determination in his eyes.
Diana and Elektra nodded, quickly coming to Hode's side, and the three stood back-to-back.
"Hode, tell us what to do; we'll listen to you," Diana said.
Hode took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. "Diana, use the Spear of Truth to draw the Dark Monster's attention. Elektra, look for an opportunity to attack its joints from the side. I will attack its vitals from the front using Quantum Energy."
Diana and Elektra nodded to indicate they understood.
The battle began again. Diana brandished the Spear of Truth, launching a fierce attack against the Dark Monster. Her movements were expansive, and every swing of the spear stirred up a gust of wind. The Dark Monster was drawn in by Diana's attacks, constantly waving its arms in an attempt to block the Spear of Truth.
Elektra seized the chance to circle to the Dark Monster's side. She moved nimbly, searching for the Dark Monster's joints. Finally, she found an opportunity; she leaped high and thrust her dagger toward the Dark Monster's knee joint.
"Pfft!" The dagger pierced the Dark Monster's knee joint, and the Dark Monster let out a roar of pain. Its body swayed, and it nearly fell to the ground.
Hode seized this opportunity. He gathered powerful Quantum Energy in his hands and blasted it toward the Dark Monster's chest. The Quantum Energy, like a meteor, instantly struck the Dark Monster's chest.
"Boom!" With a loud explosion, a large hole was blown open in the Dark Monster's chest. Black blood gushed out, splattering the ground. The Dark Monster let out a shrill scream, and its body began to sway.
"Success!" Hode felt a surge of joy, but he knew the battle wasn't over yet. Although the Dark Monster had been severely wounded, it hadn't completely lost its fighting capability.
Sure enough, after swaying a few times, the Dark Monster regained its footing. Its eyes flashed with angry light, as if it wanted to devour the three of them. It let out a roar, and the spikes on its body suddenly elongated and shot toward the three.
The three quickly dodged. The spikes, like sharp arrows, grazed past their bodies. A few spikes embedded themselves into the wall behind them, emitting a "hissing" sound; they were clearly highly toxic.
"This monster has another trick up its sleeve; everyone be careful," Hode shouted.
Diana gripped the Spear of Truth tightly, her eyes revealing firm determination. "No matter what other tricks it has, we cannot give up."
Elektra moved nimbly, constantly dodging the spike attacks while searching for the Dark Monster's next weakness.
In the heat of the battle, Hode suddenly remembered the scenes of fighting side-by-side with Captain Marvel Carol. Carol was always able to unleash powerful strength at critical moments, dealing a fatal blow to the enemy. A thought struck him; perhaps he could try that too.
He focused his mind, trying hard to recall every detail of his time with Carol, feeling the fearlessness and courage she possessed. Gradually, he felt a powerful force surging within his body. This force merged with his Quantum Energy, causing his hands to emit an even more dazzling light.
"Diana, Elektra, give me a little more time; I'm preparing to deliver the final blow." Hode shouted.
Diana and Elektra nodded, increasing the intensity of their attacks in an attempt to buy Hode more time.
Hode took a deep breath, concentrating all his strength into his hands. His hands, like two small Suns, emitted a scorching light. He let out a shout and charged toward the Dark Monster.
"Boom!" With a loud explosion, the Dark Monster was completely swallowed by the Quantum Energy 705u.com-53 Reading Club. When the light dissipated, the Dark Monster's body had vanished without a trace, leaving only a scorched patch of ground.
The three breathed a sigh of relief; they had finally defeated the Dark Monster. However, before they could celebrate, an alarm suddenly sounded in the control room.
"What's going on?" Hode frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.
Just then, the walls of the control room suddenly opened, and a group of Mechanical Guards rushed out. These Mechanical Guards were more advanced than those at the bottom of the spaceship, and they were equipped with various powerful weapons.
"It seems the battle isn't over yet." Diana gripped the Spear of Truth tightly, her eyes revealing firm determination.
Elektra stretched her body, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly with an excited smile. "Perfect, I haven't had enough yet."
Hode looked at the Mechanical Guards before him without the slightest fear. He knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges lay ahead, he would protect this World together with Diana and Elektra.
"Let's go, partners!" Hode shouted, and the three charged toward the Mechanical Guards once again...
Chapter 541: It's Actually a Beautiful Woman
Hode, Diana, and Elektra quickly assumed fighting stances. Facing this group of suddenly appearing Mechanical Guards, they dared not be the slightest bit lax. Hodesquinted, staring intently at the movements of the Mechanical Guards, his brain racing to think of a counter-strategy.
"These Mechanical Guards don't look easy to deal with; everyone be careful, let's test their strength first," Hodesaid in a low voice, his hands already gathering weak Quantum Energy, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Diana nodded slightly, holding the Spear of Truthhorizontally in front of her, her eyes revealing confidence and calmness. "Don't worry, no matter how many come, we can handle them."
Elektra was like an agile cheetah, bouncing lightly on the spot, her eyes full of excitement. "Hehe, let me see how powerful these metal lumps are."
As soon as she finished speaking, a Mechanical Guardlaunched the first attack. The missile launcher on its shoulder spewed a flame, and a missile whistled toward Hode. Hode reacted extremely quickly; he dodged sideways violently, the missile grazing his shoulder and exploding, creating a large crater on the ground behind him.
"Hmph, is that all you've got?" A mocking smile curled at the corner of Hode's mouth. With a wave of his hands, several beams of Quantum Energy shot toward that Mechanical Guard. The Quantum Energy beams struck the Mechanical Guard's body, emitting a harsh metallic screeching sound, but the Mechanical Guard only swayed a few times and didn't sustain much damage.
"This guy's defense is pretty strong." Hode warned himself inwardly. He increased the output of his Quantum Energyand attacked the Mechanical Guard again. This time, the Quantum Energy beam was like a laser, piercing directly through the Mechanical Guard's chest and triggering an explosion inside it. The Mechanical Guard emitted a few hissing electrical sounds, then collapsed to the ground.
However, before Hode could catch his breath, the other Mechanical Guards had already surrounded them. The weapons in their hands continuously fired bullets and energy beams, shrouding the three in a web of fire.
Diana brandished the Spear of Truth, dancing a golden barrier in front of her, blocking the bullets and energy beams one after another. Her movements were elegant and powerful, and every swing of the spear accurately struck the joint parts of the Mechanical Guards, causing them to temporarily lose the ability to act.
"Hode, this isn't a way to go; we need to find a way to break through their encirclement," Diana shouted.
While dodging attacks, Hode observed the formation of the Mechanical Guards. He discovered that although these Mechanical Guards were numerous, their movements seemed to have a certain pattern, and there were some gaps between them.
"Elektra, you flank from the side and disrupt their formation. Diana, you and I will launch a frontal assault together," Hode quickly issued the order.
Elektra nodded, her body like a ghost, instantly disappearing from where she stood. The next second, she appeared behind a Mechanical Guard, and the dagger in her hand fiercely pierced its back. The Mechanical Guardlet out a shrill alarm, and its body began to spin uncontrollably. The attention of the other Mechanical Guards was drawn away, and their formation fell into a bit of chaos.
Hode and Diana seized this opportunity and launched their attacks simultaneously. Hode gathered a powerful ball of Quantum Energy in his hands and threw it toward the densest cluster of Mechanical Guards. The Quantum Energy ball exploded in mid-air, releasing a strong shockwave that sent the surrounding Mechanical Guards flying.
Diana took advantage of this opportunity, brandishing the Spear of Truth, and charged into the ranks of the Mechanical Guards. Her spear, like a golden dragon, wove through the Mechanical Guards, and everywhere she went, the Mechanical Guards fell to the ground.
However, the Mechanical Guards seemed to have endless fighting power; new ones quickly replaced those that were knocked down. The battle fell into a stalemate, and the three's stamina was also constantly being consumed.
"This won't do; we have to find their control core." Hodewas extremely anxious. He knew that if they couldn't destroy the control core, these Mechanical Guards would keep on attacking.
Just then, Hode suddenly felt a weak energy fluctuation coming from the depths of the control room. A thought struck him: could that be the control core of the Mechanical Guards?
"Diana, Elektra, I think I've found their control core. Cover me, I'm going to go destroy it," Hode shouted.
Diana and Elektra nodded, increasing the intensity of their attacks, drawing the Mechanical Guards' attention to themselves. Hode took the opportunity to charge toward the depths of the control room.
Along the way, the Mechanical Guards constantly attacked him, but relying on his agile movements and powerful Quantum Energy, Hode dodged the attacks again and again. Finally, he arrived in front of a huge room.
Inside the room stood a huge console, with various lights and indicators flickering on it. In the center of the console was a huge energy core, which was constantly emitting energy fluctuations.
"It seems this is it." Hode was secretly excited. He gathered Quantum Energy in his hands and charged toward the energy core.
However, just as he was about to reach the energy core, a huge Mechanical Guard rushed out from the side. This Mechanical Guard was larger than the previous ones, and its body was equipped with various heavy weapons; it was clearly an elite guarding the control core.
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"Want to stop me? Not that easy." Hode gritted his teeth, waved his hands, and a beam of Quantum Energy from "705u.com-53 Reading Club" shot towards the Mechanical Guard.
The Mechanical Guard extended a massive arm, blocking the attack of the Quantum Energy beam.
At the same time, the laser cannon on its other arm began to charge, and a dazzling laser shot towards Hode.
Hode hurriedly dodged to the side; the laser flew past his body, burning a large hole in the wall behind him.
"That was close." Hode inwardly rejoiced, knowing that this Mechanical Guard was even more powerful than he had imagined.
He dared not be careless again, concentrating his mind to deal with it with all his might.
Just as Hode was locked in a fierce battle with the Mechanical Guard, the situation on Diana and Elektra's side was also not optimistic.
The number of Mechanical Guards was increasing, and they were gradually finding it hard to hold them off.
"Why hasn't Hode returned yet? If this continues, we won't be able to hold on much longer." Elektra shouted while dodging attacks.
Diana gritted her teeth, increased the power in her hands, and swung the Spear of Truth more fiercely.
"Hold on a little longer; Hode can definitely do it."
Meanwhile, on Hode's side, his battle with the Mechanical Guard had entered a white-hot stage.
The Mechanical Guard launched continuous attacks, while Hode, relying on his agile movements and powerful Quantum Energy, resolved the crises time and time again.
He discovered that although this Mechanical Guard was powerful, its movements seemed somewhat sluggish, and its attacks followed a certain pattern.
"Got it." A thought stirred in Hode's heart; he began to intentionally reveal some flaws to lure the Mechanical Guard into attacking.
When the Mechanical Guard swung its massive arm to smash at him, he quickly activated Quantum Shift, disappearing from the spot and reappearing on the side of the Mechanical Guard.
Then, he waved his hands, and the Quantum Energy shot towards the Mechanical Guard's joints like sharp arrows.
"Boom!" The Quantum Energy hit the Mechanical Guard's joint. The Mechanical Guard let out a pained roar, its body wobbling, nearly falling to the ground.
Hode seized this opportunity, launched another attack, concentrated all his Quantum Energy on his hands, and blasted it towards the Mechanical Guard's energy core.
"Boom!" With a loud bang, the Mechanical Guard's energy core was destroyed, and its body instantly collapsed to the ground, turning into a pile of scrap metal.
Hode had no time to rest; he rushed quickly towards the energy core.
Just as he was about to approach the energy core, suddenly, a figure flashed out from the side, blocking his path.
Hode looked closely and saw it was a beautiful woman.
She was wearing a black bodysuit, her figure curvaceous, and her long, jet-black hair flowed with the wind.
Her eyes revealed a mysterious aura that made her hard to fathom.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking my path?" Hodeasked vigilantly, his hands already gathering Quantum Energy, ready to attack at any moment.
The woman smiled slightly, her voice as crisp as a silver bell, "My name is Selene, and I am here to help you."
"Help me? Why do you want to help me?" Hode was filled with doubt.
Selene looked at Hode, a flash of complex emotion in her eyes, "Because like you, I also wish to protect this World. Moreover, I am very interested in your abilities, and I want to fight alongside you."
Hode's heart stirred; he looked at Selene, unsure whether he should trust her.
Just then, the alarm in the control room sounded again, and more Mechanical Guards were rushing towards this area.
"There's no time to hesitate, Hode. Let us destroy this energy core together and defeat these Mechanical Guards." Selene said, gathering a black energy in her hands.
Hode gritted his teeth; he knew there was no other choice now. "Fine, let's do it together."
The two launched their attacks simultaneously; the Quantum Energy and black energy intertwined and blasted towards the energy core...
Chapter 542: A Dark and Chaotic Space
The energy of Hode and Selene intertwined, forming a powerful and strange power fluctuation.
That energy, like a roaring beast, slammed fiercely into the energy core.
Ripples appeared on the surface of the energy core as if it were putting up a stubborn resistance, but under their continuous attacks, it finally emitted a violent roar, its light dimmed instantly, and then it exploded with a bang.
With the destruction of the energy core, the surrounding Mechanical Guards, like puppets having lost their commander, stopped moving one after another and collapsed to the ground.
Hode and Selene looked at each other, both seeing a trace of relief in the other's eyes.
"It seems we succeeded." Hode let out a long sigh, but his gaze still scanned the surroundings vigilantly, in case there were hidden dangers.
Selene nodded lightly, a charming smile curling at the corner of her lips, "However, this is just the beginning; who knows how many dangers are waiting for us ahead."
At this moment, Diana and Elektra also rushed over. Dianasaw Selene, a flash of doubt in her eyes, but she quickly returned to calm. She looked at Hode and asked, "Hode, who is this?"
Hode hurriedly introduced her, "This is Selene. She helped me a lot just now, and we destroyed the energy coretogether."
Elektra looked Selene up and down, a hint of provocation in her eyes, "Oh? Suddenly popping up to help—could there be some other motive?"
Selene smiled slightly, not minding Elektra's hostility at all, "I just think Hode is a partner worth fighting alongside, and besides, protecting the World is also my goal."
Diana stepped forward and extended her hand, "Regardless, thank you for this time. Since our goals are aligned, let's act together from now on."
Selene took Diana's hand, "I couldn't ask for more."
Just then, Hode's communicator suddenly rang. It was the contact signal from the Avengers, and Nick Fury's low and serious voice came through: "Hode, we have detected a massive energy fluctuation; it seems a new crisis is brewing. The Justice League has also received similar intelligence. We plan to join forces to deal with it. Where are you now? Hurry over and rendezvous."
Hode's expression changed, "We are on our way immediately."
After hanging up, Hode looked at the group, "It seems there is new trouble. The Avengers and the Justice Leagueare going to take joint action; we need to hurry over."
The group did not hesitate at all and immediately rushed towards the Avengers' Base. Along the way, the atmosphere was somewhat heavy; no one knew how powerful the enemy they were about to face would be.
Upon arriving at the Base, they saw the members of the Avengers and the Justice League. Iron Man Tony Stark was pointing at a holographic projection, analyzing data; Captain America Steve Rogers stood to the side with a serious expression, his eyes firm; Superman Clark Kentfloated quietly in mid-air, emitting a powerful aura.
Nick Fury saw Hode and the others arrive, stepped forward, and said, "The situation this time is very dire. A mysterious force is appearing simultaneously in multiple dimensions, seemingly wanting to break the barriers between dimensions and let dangerous creatures and forces from various Worlds flood into our World. Once successful, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Hode frowned, "Then what is our plan?"
Tony Stark turned around and smiled confidently, "The plan is to split into several groups and head to different dimensional nodes to stop the infiltration of that mysterious force. Rogers and I will be in a group, Superman and Wonder Woman in another, and you all can act with Hode. After all, you have worked together before, and your chemistry should be good."
Everyone nodded, and the groups were quickly divided. Hode, Diana, Elektra, and Selene were in one group; they boarded the aircraft prepared by Iron Man and flew towards the target dimensional node.
On the aircraft, the atmosphere was a bit subtle. Elektralooked at Selene from time to time with a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes, seemingly still suspicious of her motives. Diana sat quietly to the side, thinking about the upcoming battle. Selene, on the other hand, was very natural, talking softly with Hode and sharing her speculations about that mysterious force.
"I think this force might be related to some ancient evil organization; they have always wanted to break the dimensional balance and rule all Worlds." Selene said.
Hode nodded, "It's very likely. Regardless, we must stop them."
Soon, they arrived at the target dimensional node. This was a dark and chaotic space, with eerie lights flickering around, as if hiding countless dangers.
"Everyone be careful; the situation here is unclear." Hodewarned.
Just then, a group of strangely shaped creatures surged out from the darkness. They were huge, exuding an evil aura, and brandishing various strange weapons as they charged towards the group.
"Charge!" Hode shouted, gathering Quantum Energy in his hands and shooting it towards the enemies. The Quantum Energy beams, like lightning, instantly hit several enemies, knocking them back.
Diana swung the Spear of Truth and charged into the enemy crowd. Her spear danced with the wind, and every swing took an enemy's life. Elektra was like an agile leopard, weaving between enemies, her daggers constantly stabbing at the enemies' vital points.
Selene gathered black energy in her hands, forming energy spheres, and threw them at the enemies. The energy spheres exploded among the enemies, creating powerful Impacts that blew the enemies away.
However, the enemies seemed endless, continuously surging from the darkness. The battle fell into a stalemate, and everyone's stamina was constantly being depleted.
"This is not a solution; we must find the enemy's command center." Hode shouted.
Diana fought while observing the surrounding environment, "But everything here is in chaos; I can't see where the command center is at all."
Just then, Selene suddenly felt a powerful energy fluctuation coming from afar. "I think I feel it, over there." She pointed in a direction in the darkness.
Everyone looked in the direction she pointed and saw a vague, massive building emitting eerie light.
"Alright, let's charge that way." Hode said.
The group fought off enemy attacks while charging towards that building. Along the way, they encountered numerous obstacles, but relying on their tenacious will and powerful strength, they finally reached the front of the building.
The building's gate was tightly shut, surrounded by various defensive devices. Hode gathered Quantum Energy in his hands and blasted it at the gate. The Quantum Energyslammed into the gate with a violent roar, but the gate only wobbled slightly and did not open.
"It seems this gate is very sturdy; let's attack together." Diana said.
Everyone gathered their own power and launched an attack on the gate simultaneously. Various energies intertwined, forming a powerful Impact force that finally blasted the gate open.
The group rushed inside the building and saw that it was a massive control room. In the center of the control room stood a tall, sinister-looking evil creature. It exuded a powerful evil aura, and the surrounding instruments flickered with eerie light, as if it were controlling everything.
"You have finally arrived, but it is all too late. My plan is nearing success; this World is about to fall into endless darkness." The evil creature let out a wild laugh.
Hode narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the evil creature, "Don't even think about it; we will definitely stop you."
The evil creature smiled disdainfully, "Just you? Then let me show you my power." As it spoke, it waved its hands, and the surrounding instruments emitted powerful energy beams, shooting towards the group.
The battle erupted again; Hode and the others engaged in a fierce confrontation with the evil creature. The evil creature's strength was immense, and every attack carried powerful destructive force. Although everyone resisted with all their might, they were gradually finding it hard to hold on.
"Hode, this won't work; we need to find a way." Dianashouted.
Hode felt incredibly anxious; he knew he had to find the weak point of the evil creature as soon as possible. Just then, he suddenly noticed that when the evil creature launched an attack, an energy core on its chest would flicker.
"Attack its chest; that might be its weak point," Hodeshouted.
Hearing this, everyone adjusted their attack direction and charged toward the evil creature's chest. The evil creature seemed to sense their intention and began to defend its chest area desperately.
"Elektra, you distract it from the side. Diana, you and I will launch a frontal assault. Selene, find an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow," Hode ordered quickly.
Elektra nodded; her body, like a phantom, instantly vanished from where she stood and appeared at the side of the evil creature, her dagger stabbing fiercely toward it. The evil creature hurriedly dodged sideways, its attention drawn away.
Hode and Diana seized this opportunity and launched their attacks simultaneously. Hode gathered a powerful ball of Quantum Energy in his hands and threw it at the evil creature. Diana brandished the Spear of Truth and thrust it toward the evil creature.
The evil creature was forced into a retreat by their combined attacks. Just then, Selene saw her chance, gathered a massive amount of black energy in her hands, and blasted it toward the evil creature's chest.
Chapter 543 Actually, I Like You Too
The black energy, like a meteor piercing through darkness, struck the evil creature's chest with earth-shattering momentum. The evil creature let out a shrill scream, its body trembling violently, and the surrounding equipment exploded one after another due to the powerful shockwave, sending sparks flying everywhere.
Hode and the others did not relax for a moment; taking advantage of the evil creature's injury, they launched another attack. Hode flashed forward, rushing in front of the evil creature, gathering Quantum Energy on his fist, and punched it hard in the face. The evil creature tried to dodge, but its body had become sluggish from the previous attack, and the punch landed squarely on its face, knocking it backward.
Diana followed closely, raising the Spear of Truth high and thrusting it fiercely into the evil creature's chest. The spear pierced through the evil creature's body with a muffled "thud." The evil creature widened its eyes, filled with unwillingness and resentment, its body gradually becoming illusory, and finally dissipating into a cloud of black smoke in the air.
With the Death of the evil "705u.com-53 Reading Club" creature, the surrounding dark space began to collapse, and those strange creatures also vanished. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with the joy of victory.
"It's finally over," Hode let out a long sigh of relief, though his heart was not completely at ease. He knew this was just one of many crises, and there were more challenges awaiting them in the future.
Diana stepped forward and patted Hode on the shoulder. "Well done, Hode. This time, it was all thanks to everyone's cooperation."
Although Elektra was still somewhat dissatisfied with Selene, she had to admit Selene's performance in the battle. She curled her lip and said, "Hmph, I suppose you have some skill this time."
Selene smiled slightly. "Thank you for your recognition, Elektra. We will be fighting side by side in the future."
Just then, the sound of Iron Man's communicator rang out in the aircraft: "Hode, how is the situation on your end? Has the crisis been resolved?"
Hode quickly responded: "Nick, the crisis has been resolved. We destroyed that evil creature, and the dimensional node has stabilized."
Nick Fury's voice carried a hint of relief. "Very good, hurry back. We still have important matters to discuss."
Everyone boarded the aircraft and quickly returned to the Avengers Base. In the Base's conference room, members of the Avengers and the Justice League gathered together.
Nick Fury stood at the front of the conference room and said with a serious expression, "Although this incident has been temporarily resolved, we cannot let our guard down. There seems to be a massive organization hidden behind that mysterious power, and they won't give up easily. We need to formulate a more comprehensive plan to prevent them from launching another attack."
Tony Stark crossed his arms over his chest and said confidently, "I think we can strengthen the monitoring of each dimensional node, and at the same time develop some new weapons and equipment to improve our combat power."
Captain America Steve Rogers nodded. "Tony is right, but we cannot rely solely on technology. We also need to strengthen the cooperation and tacit understanding within the team, so that we can exert our maximum strength in battle."
Superman Clark Kent also spoke up, "I agree with the Captain's view. Furthermore, I think we can take the initiative to attack, search for the headquarters of that mysterious organization, and wipe them out in one fell swoop."
Everyone expressed their opinions, and the conference room was bustling. Hode sat quietly to the side, listening to the discussion, but his mind was on his own affairs. He knew that the development of his relationships with these female superheroes might play a key role in future battles.
After the meeting, Hode walked out of the conference room with Diana, Elektra, and Selene. Elektra suddenly walked up to Hode, pulled on his sleeve, and said, "Hode, come with me for a moment; I have something I want to tell you."
Hode looked at Elektra with some confusion, but still followed her to a corner. Elektra hung her head, a blush appearing on her face, and after hesitating for a moment, she said, "Hode, I had some misunderstandings about Selene before, and I lost my temper with you; it was my fault. Actually, I know you are an excellent person, and... and I have feelings for you..."
Hode's heart stirred. Looking at Elektra's shy appearance, a warm current surged in his heart. He gently held Elektra's hand and said, "Elektra, I understand everything. Actually, I like you too; I just haven't had the chance to say it before."
Elektra looked up, her eyes sparkling with surprise. She stood on tiptoe, kissed Hode gently on the cheek, and then ran away, blushing.
Just then, Hode felt a strange energy surging within his body. This energy flowed through him, making his power seem to have increased a bit more. He was secretly happy; it seemed that after increasing his intimacy with Elektra, he had gained a new ability.
Before Hode could carefully feel this new ability, Dianawalked over. She looked at Hode with a complex expression in her eyes. "Hode, I have something I want to tell you."
Hode nodded and followed Diana to the side. Diana took a deep breath and said, "Hode, in this battle, I found myself relying on you more and more. I know this might be a bit strange, but I really feel very safe when I am with you..."
Hode felt a surge of excitement. He looked at Diana's firm gaze and said, "Diana, I feel the same. Actually, I have always admired you; your courage, kindness, and strength all fascinate me."
Diana smiled slightly and reached out, gently stroking Hode's face. Hode felt his heart rate accelerate. He slowly moved closer to Diana, and the two kissed passionately.
As the kiss ended, Hode felt another powerful surge of energy flowing into his body. This energy was even more powerful than the one he gained when his intimacy with Elektra increased, making his body feel as if it were filled with infinite strength. He understood in his heart that after increasing his intimacy with Diana, the ability he gained would play a huge role in future battles.
However, just then, the Base's alarm suddenly sounded. Nick Fury's anxious voice rang out over the broadcast: "Attention everyone, a new energy fluctuation has appeared, and this time it is even more powerful than before. Everyone gather immediately and prepare to fight!"
Hode and the others changed expressions and quickly rushed toward the battle area. On the way, Selene also walked to Hode's side. She looked at Hode with a hint of deep affection in her eyes. "Hode, I know the situation is urgent, but I still want to tell you that I like you. From the moment we fought side by side for the first time, I have been attracted to you."
Hode was shocked. He looked at Selene's beautiful face and said, "Selene, I like you too. You are a very special girl, and I admire your wisdom and courage."
A happy smile appeared on Selene's face, and she leaned gently on Hode's shoulder. Just then, a powerful energy shockwave headed toward them. Hode instinctively hugged Selene tightly while gathering his own power to resist the shockwave.
After the energy shockwave passed, Hode discovered that he had gained another strange energy in his body. This energy was different from the previous ones; it seemed to carry a mysterious aura, making his perception much sharper.
Everyone arrived at the battle area and saw a huge Energy Vortex appear ahead. Various strange creatures were constantly emerging from the vortex, and their strength was even greater than those encountered before.
"Everyone, be careful; the situation this time is very tricky," Hode shouted loudly.
The battle broke out again, with Hode fighting side by side with Diana, Elektra, and Selene. Relying on their mutual tacit understanding and the new abilities they had each acquired, they engaged in fierce combat with the enemies. However, the enemies were becoming more numerous, and their strength was also increasing, so they were gradually falling into a difficult situation...
Chapter 544 That's It, Destroy It!
Hode felt the pressure surging like a tide; every punch, every dodge seemed to exhaust all his strength. The attack methods of those strange creatures were bizarre; some could spray highly corrosive acid, while others could release powerful mental shockwaves, making it impossible for him to guard against them.
"This can't go on; we must find the weak point of this Energy Vortex!" Diana shouted while brandishing the Spear of Truth, repelling the approaching enemies. Her gaze was firm and calm; even in a desperate situation, she showed no panic.
Hode gritted his teeth, quickly thinking of countermeasures in his mind. He knew Diana was right; only by destroying this Energy Vortex could they fundamentally resolve the crisis. However, the vortex was surrounded by powerful Energy Shields, and getting close was easier said than done.
"I'll go try!" Elektra suddenly shouted. Her body moved like a phantom, weaving between the enemies. She held two sharp daggers in her hands, and every strike could accurately pierce the enemy's vital points. She charged toward the Energy Vortex, attempting to break through the enemy's defensive line.
"Elektra, be careful!" Hode's heart tightened. He knew well that Elektra's impulsiveness might put her in danger. But he also understood that he couldn't stop her right now; he could only buy her more time.
Just then, a huge strange creature pounced toward Elektra. Its claws were as sharp as knives; if she were hit, Elektrawould surely be in grave danger. Hode didn't have time to think; he gathered all his strength, kicked off the ground with force, and his body charged toward that creature like a cannonball.
"Get lost!" Hode roared, his fist slamming fiercely into the creature's body. The powerful force sent the creature flying, but Hode was also hit by other enemies' attacks, and his body felt a sharp pain.
"Hode!" Diana saw this scene and was extremely anxious. She rushed toward Hode regardless of everything, the Spear of Truth dancing in her hands like a whirlwind, forcing back the approaching enemies.
"I'm fine, Diana. We can't stop; we must find the weak point of the vortex." Hode endured the pain and stood up. His eyes revealed an indomitable fighting spirit; he knew he couldn't fall, for the sake of his companions and for the entire World.