Chapter 379
"Hode, don't be afraid, I'm here to save you!" Wandashouted.
She reached out her hands, and a purple magic light enveloped Hode, slowing his fall.
Hode felt a surge of joy as he felt Wanda's warm embrace.
"Wanda, thank you," Hode said.
"Don't say such things, let's get out of here first," Wandasaid, flying with Hode toward a safe place.
Clark and Diana had also survived the explosion; after reuniting with Wanda and Hode, they flew together toward the Avengers and Justice League Base.
When they returned to the Base, everyone crowded around, asking about their condition with concern.
Hode looked at everyone, his heart filled with emotion.
He knew that they were a team, and no matter how great the difficulties they faced, they could confront them together.
However, they also knew that this crisis was only the beginning.
Although the mysterious figure had been defeated, there might be a greater conspiracy behind him.
They had to be prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
Hode looked at Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena beside him and swore to himself that he would protect them well and guard this World with them.
Meanwhile, in some corner of the Universe, an even darker power was quietly awakening...
Chapter 617: No Matter How Powerful It Is
Hode stood in the center of the Base, surrounded by familiar and kind faces.
Natasha stepped forward and gently patted his shoulder, her eyes full of concern: "Hode, this time was truly thrilling. It's good that you're back."
Hode looked at her, a warm current surging in his heart. He held Natasha's hand and said softly: "With you all here, I am not afraid."
At this moment, Wanda also came over and winked playfully: "Hode, don't be so reckless next time. I don't want to have to rush to save you every time."
Hode smiled and tapped her nose: "I know, my little mage, but with you here, I feel at ease."
Diana stood to one side, watching them with a smile; her nobility and elegance were particularly striking in the crowd.
Hode walked to her side and said softly: "Diana, thanks to you for fighting side by side with me this time."
Diana looked at him gently: "Hode, we are partners and comrades-in-arms; this is only right."
Yelena stood to the side, arms crossed, the corners of her mouth lifted: "Hode, you guy can really stir up trouble, but don't leave me behind the next time you encounter danger."
Hode stepped forward and gave her a hug: "Don't worry, Yelena, we'll fight together."
After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, Hodereturned to his room.
He sat on the edge of the bed and began to review every detail of this battle.
He realized that although he had gained powerful strength from interacting with the female superheroes, this strength was far from enough when facing unknown dangers.
He had to work harder to improve his intimacy with them and unlock more abilities.
In the days that followed, Hode began to spend time with each female superhero more attentively.
He carried out secret missions with Natasha. During the missions, they cooperated with each other with great tacit understanding.
Once, they infiltrated an enemy Base, and Natasha, relying on her agile movements and superb fighting skills, silently took care of several guards.
Hode, using the fighting skills he had learned from Diana, engaged in a fierce fight with the remaining enemies.
In the gaps of the battle, Natasha looked at Hode with eyes full of appreciation: "Hode, you are becoming more and more powerful."
Hode smiled and replied: "That's thanks to you, Natasha. I've learned a lot from fighting with you."
Their eyes met, and a subtle emotion permeated the air.
With the successful completion of this mission, Hode's intimacy with Natasha had increased significantly, and he felt that the strength within him had grown a bit more.
When with Wanda, Hode immersed himself more in the World of magic.
Wanda patiently taught him how to better control magicpower and how to fuse different magic elements together.
Once, they were practicing magic on an open grassy field.
Wanda released a purple magic light, forming a beautiful magic circle in the air.
Hode tried to imitate her movements, releasing a Five-colored Light.
However, his magic light was somewhat unstable, darting around in the magic circle.
Wanda stepped forward and gently held his hand: "Hode, don't be anxious, feel the flow of magic, and become one with it."
Hode closed his eyes and tried to feel the power of magicwith his heart.
Under his efforts, the Five-colored Light gradually stabilized, intertwining with Wanda's purple magic light to form a gorgeous picture.
Wanda looked at him with eyes full of surprise: "Hode, you did very well."
Hode opened his eyes and looked at Wanda, his heart filled with gratitude: "Wanda, thank you. Only with you by my side can I continue to improve."
Their feelings gradually heated up in the intertwining of magic, and Hode also gained more powerful magicabilities.
When interacting with Diana, Hode learned more about nobility and courage from her.
They discussed the true meaning of justice together and worked together to protect the World.
Once, they encountered a provocation from an evil force.
Diana held the Lasso of Truth, standing in front of Hode, her eyes firm and dignified: "Hode, we cannot retreat. For the sake of justice, we must fight."
Hode looked at her, a surge of heroism rising in his heart: "Diana, let's go together."
They engaged in a fierce battle with the evil force.
Diana waved the Lasso of Truth, binding the enemies one by one.
Hode used the power of his Five-colored Light to attack the enemies.
In the battle, they cooperated and supported each other.
When Hode encountered danger, Diana always appeared by his side at the first moment, using her power to protect him.
And when Diana was exhausted, Hode would not hesitate to block the enemy's attacks for her.
After this battle, Hode's intimacy with Diana further increased, and he also gained more powerful fighting abilities.
When with Yelena, Hode felt her heroism and free-spirited nature.
They conducted various high-intensity training sessions together, constantly improving their strength during training.
Once, they were conducting wilderness survival training in a forest.
Yelena led Hode through the forest, teaching him how to find food and how to avoid danger.
When encountering a ferocious Beast, Yelena rushed up without hesitation and engaged in a fight with the Beast.
Seeing this, Hode immediately joined the battle.
The two of them cooperated tacitly; Yelena used her agile movements to attract the Beast's attention, while Hodetook the opportunity to launch an attack.
With their joint efforts, the Beast was finally subdued.
Yelena looked at Hode and said with a smile: "Hode, you've got some skills."
Hode also smiled and replied: "That's thanks to you, Yelena. I've learned many practical skills from training with you."
Their feelings gradually deepened during the training, and Hode also gained more agile movements and more powerful fighting skills.
However, just when they thought everything was moving in a good direction, a bigger crisis arrived quietly.
One day, the Avengers and the Justice League received urgent intelligence at the same time.
In the depths of the Universe, a mysterious power was gathering, and this power was several times stronger than the mysterious figure they had encountered before.
It seemed to have the ambition to destroy the entire Universe and had already begun to advance toward Earth.
Hode and the female superheroes immediately gathered together, preparing to meet this unprecedented challenge.
They knew that this would be an arduous battle, but they did not retreat in the slightest.
Before setting off, Hode looked at Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena beside him and said firmly: "Partners, we will definitely be able to defeat this evil power and protect our World."
0 --- Seeking Flowers ---
They boarded a spaceship and flew toward the depths of the Universe.
When they approached that mysterious power, the scene before them shocked them immensely.
A huge Black Planet appeared before their eyes; the surface of the Planet was covered with various evil runes, exuding a terrifying aura.
Around the Planet, countless evil spaceships were patrolling, as if guarding this terrifying existence.
Clark looked at the scene before them and frowned: "This power is even stronger than we imagined. Everyone, be careful."
Hode took a deep breath and said: "No matter how powerful it is, we must fight to the end."
They piloted the spaceship, cautiously approaching the Black Planet.
However, their whereabouts were soon discovered by the enemy.
Spaceship after spaceship of the enemy flew toward them, firing beams of black energy.
Clark quickly piloted the spaceship to dodge the attacks, while firing Heat Vision to counterattack.
Hode and the female superheroes were also ready for battle.
They put on their respective gear and flew out of the spaceship.
The Five-colored Light flowed around Hode, and he felt powerful strength surging within him.
Natasha held her dual pistols, agilely weaving through the enemies, every shot accurately hitting the enemies' vital points.
Diana waved the Lasso of Truth, and the sacred light illuminated the dark Universe; she tried to bind those evil spaceships.
Wanda released purple magic light to attack the enemies; her magic power formed gorgeous trajectories in the Universe.
Yelena, relying on her agile movements, weaved through the enemies, using her dagger to deliver a fatal blow to the enemies.
...
The battle was exceptionally fierce; the number of enemies was increasing, and their attacks were becoming more and more violent.
Hode and the female superheroes gradually felt a bit strained.
Just at this moment, a huge beam of black energy suddenly shot out from the surface of the Black Planet, heading toward them.
This energy beam contained terrifying power; once hit, they would all be wiped out.
Hode was shocked; he looked at his partners beside him, and a strong desire to protect them surged in his heart.
He concentrated all his power, fusing the Five-colored Light, magic power, fighting skills, and agile movements together, forming a huge shield to block in front of his partners.
The black energy beam hit the shield, emitting a deafening roar.
The shield trembled constantly under the Impact of the energy beam, and Hode also felt a huge pressure rushing toward him.
He gritted his teeth, doing his best to maintain the shield.
Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena looked at Hode, their eyes full of emotion and worry.
They knew that Hode was enduring great pain to protect them.
They increased their attack intensity one after another, trying to reduce Hode's pressure.
However, the power of the black energy beam was simply too strong, and the shield gradually began to crack.
Hode was extremely anxious; he knew that if the shield broke, they would all face the threat of Death.
Just at this moment, he suddenly felt a deeper emotional bond with the female superheroes, and an even more powerful force erupted within him...
Chapter 618: Forming a Huge magic Vortex Around
The newly born power surged in Hode's body like a raging tide, and the Five-colored Light instantly flared up, reinforcing the originally shaky shield, and even faintly showing a trend of reflecting the black energy beam back.
Hode only felt a clarity in his mind, and the emotional connection with Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelenabecame even tighter, as if their power had also merged into his own body.
"Hode, you... you've become stronger!" Natasha shouted with surprise while nimbly dodging the enemy's attacks.
Her eyes were full of admiration and love, and the shooting speed of her dual pistols became faster, every bullet carrying her trust and support for Hode.
Hode gritted his teeth and replied loudly: "Natasha, with you all here, I am capable of anything!"
At this moment, his heart was full of fighting spirit, and the energy that had fused the emotions and power of everyone flowed wantonly in his body, making him feel stronger than ever before.
Diana waved the Lasso of Truth, the sacred light becoming increasingly dazzling, and she shouted loudly: "Hode, let's fight to the end together!"
Her voice was firm and powerful, as if injecting a shot of adrenaline into Hode.
Driven by her, the other members of the Justice Leaguealso increased their attack intensity, fighting side by side with the partners from the Avengers to confront this evil power together.
Wanda moved her hands, and the purple magic light wove between the enemies like a nimble snake. She looked at Hode, her eyes flashing with a strange light, and said softly, "Hode, I believe in you. We will definitely win." Her magic power echoed with Hode's power, forming a wonderful resonance that made their attacks even sharper.
Yelena, like an agile cheetah, darted back and forth among the enemies. Every time she swung her dagger, it claimed an enemy's life. She shouted at Hode, "Hode, don't let me down!" Her boldness and free-spirited nature infected Hode, strengthening his determination to fight.
With everyone working together, the Black energy beam was finally reflected back, hitting the evil spaceship that had fired it. The ship exploded instantly, turning into a huge fireball that illuminated the dark Universe. The enemies' offensive fell into a momentary chaos.
"Now is the time, everyone, attack with all your might!" Clark shouted, charging toward the Black Planet first. His body radiated scorching light, like a burning Sun, and wherever he went, the enemies were driven back one after another.
Hode and the female superheroes followed closely behind, each unleashing their own abilities, engaging in a thrilling close-quarters battle with the enemies. The Five-colored Light around Hode was almost tangible; every punch he threw unleashed a powerful energy storm, sending the enemies reeling.
Natasha, relying on her agile movements and superb combat skills, moved freely among the enemies. Her dual pistols constantly changed positions in her hands, and every shot accurately struck the enemy's vital points. Sometimes she would roll to dodge an enemy's attack; other times she would leap behind an enemy to deliver a fatal blow.
Diana wielded the Lasso of Truth, its divine light keeping the enemies at bay. Sometimes she would cast out the Lasso of Truth to bind the enemies' hands and feet; other times she used the lasso as a weapon to attack them. Her fighting style was elegant yet domineering, striking fear into the hearts of the enemies.
Wanda was on the side, releasing powerful magic. Her magic light surged toward the enemies like a tide, wave after wave. Sometimes she summoned huge magic barriers to block the enemies' attacks; other times she released a swarm of magic creatures to besiege them.
Yelena, like a sharp dagger, wove through the enemies. Her attacks were fierce and decisive, each strike making the enemies pay a heavy price. Sometimes she would sidestep to dodge an enemy's attack; other times she would pivot and slash an enemy's throat with her dagger.
However, the enemies were numerous, and their strength was not to be underestimated. As the battle continued, Hode and the female superheroes gradually began to feel exhausted. Just then, several black energy beams suddenly shot out from the surface of the Black Planet toward them.
"Watch out!" Hode shouted, quickly concentrating his power to form a shield again. But this time, the power of the black energy beams seemed stronger than before; as soon as the shield formed, cracks appeared.
"Hode, I'll help you!" Seeing this, Natasha immediately rushed over. She stood beside Hode and poured her power into the shield. Her eyes were firm and resolute, as if saying, "Hode, I won't let anything happen to you."
Diana, Wanda, and Yelena also rushed over, each using their own abilities to inject power into the shield. With everyone's joint effort, the shield finally stabilized again.
"We cannot keep defending passively like this. We must find a way to break through the enemy's defensive line, enter the interior of the Black Planet, and destroy the source of that evil power," Clark said loudly.
Hode nodded. He looked at his companions beside him, his heart filled with gratitude. He knew that only by working together could they defeat this evil power. He took a deep breath and said, "Alright, let's charge in together!"
Thus, everyone launched another charge toward the Black Planet. While dodging the enemies' attacks, they approached the surface of the Black Planet. When they finally landed on the Black Planet, the scene before them made them gasp.
The surface of the Black Planet was covered with various evil runes and buildings, and the air was filled with a pungent odor. Countless evil creatures were wandering around. When they saw Hode and the others, they immediately let out angry roars and pounced toward them.
"Everyone be careful, these creatures are not easy to deal with..." Hode warned. The Five-colored Light around his body flared up again, preparing to meet the enemies' attacks.
Natasha held her dual pistols, vigilantly observing the movements around her. She said, "Hode, let's fight back-to-back so it's not easy for the enemies to ambush us."
Everyone immediately stood back-to-back, forming a tight defensive circle. The evil creatures surged like a tide, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws, attempting to tear Hode and the others to pieces.
Hode launched the attack first. He swung his fists, and the Five-colored Light turned into blades, shooting toward the enemies. Those evil creatures hit by the blades fell to the ground one after another, letting out painful howls.
Natasha kept firing with her dual pistols, every bullet accurately striking an enemy's head. Her shooting speed was extremely fast, like a precise killing machine.
Diana wielded the Lasso of Truth, its divine light illuminating everything around. She cast out the Lasso of Truth, bound a group of evil creatures, and then pulled hard, dragging them all to the ground.
Wanda released purple magic light, forming a huge magicvortex around them. Those evil creatures caught in the vortex were shredded into pieces, flesh and blood flying everywhere.
Yelena, like an agile cheetah, wove through the evil creatures. Every time she swung her dagger, it claimed the life of an evil creature. Her attacks were fierce and decisive, keeping the evil creatures at bay.
However, just as they were fighting the evil creatures in full swing, a low roar suddenly came from inside the Black Planet. This roar seemed to come from the depths of hell, making anyone who heard it feel fear.
"Not good, this sound... it seems a more powerful entity is about to appear," Clark said, frowning.
Hode's heart tightened; he felt that powerful aura approaching rapidly. He knew the coming battle would be even tougher. He clenched his fists tightly, the Five-colored Light flashing dazzlingly in his hands.
"Companions, prepare to meet an even greater challenge!" Hode shouted. His voice echoed in the dark Universe, filled with determination and courage.
Just then, a huge figure slowly rose from inside the Black Planet. It was massive, radiating black light all over, and its eyes revealed endless evil and cruelty. It opened its bloody mouth and let out a deafening roar, as if declaring war on Hode and the others.
Hode looked at the huge monster before him, feeling no fear in his heart. He knew this was a challenge they had to face. He took a deep breath, concentrated all his power, and prepared to engage in a life-or-Death battle with this monster. Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena also stood closely by his side, their eyes filled with trust and support, as if saying, "Hode, we will fight to the end together!"
Chapter 619: Keeping the Demons at Bay
Hode stared at the huge monster standing like a mountain, the Five-colored Light surging wildly around him, as if it were the embodiment of his surging fighting spirit. He turned his head to look at Natasha; although there was a hint of nervousness in her eyes, there was more trust in Hode. A warm current surged in Hode's heart, and the bits and pieces of his time with Natasha flashed through his mind. Those sweet moments seemed to strengthen his power even further.
"Natasha, with you here, I fear nothing." Hode said softly, his voice light yet filled with determination. The corners of Natasha's mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Hode, let's beat it down together."
At this moment, Diana held the Lasso of Truth, its divine light reflecting Hode's Five-colored Light. She shouted, "Hode, although this monster is strong, with the Justice League and the Avengers joining forces, we will definitely defeat it!" Hode looked at Diana; her heroic and spirited appearance stirred his heart. In the days of fighting alongside Diana, he had felt her persistence for justice and her powerful inner self, which also brought new changes to his power.
"Diana, you're right. We won't lose!" Hode responded, his voice filled with fighting spirit. Wanda was on the side, purple magic light dancing at her fingertips. She looked at Hode, her eyes flashing with a strange light, and said softly, "Hode, I feel an evil magic power on this monster. I will help you fight it together." Hode's heart warmed; Wanda's magic talent and her care for him had given him unique insights into magic during their time together.
"Wanda, thank you. Let's use magic to defeat it together," Hode said. Yelena, like a cheetah ready to pounce, had excitement and fighting spirit in her eyes. "Hode, this monster looks tough, but I won't go easy on it," she said. Hode looked at Yelena; her free-spirited nature and bravery made him become more resolute in his interactions with her.
"Yelena, let's go together and show it what we've got!" Hode shouted. The monster seemed to sense their provocation; it let out an angry roar and swung its huge claws toward them. Hode quickly sidestepped to dodge, simultaneously throwing a punch. The Five-colored Lightturned into a huge Impact, blasting toward the monster's claws. The monster felt the pain and let out a scream, but it quickly recovered its fierce appearance and pounced toward them again.
Natasha nimbly wove between the monster's attacks, her dual pistols firing continuously. The bullets hit the monster but could only leave some shallow marks. "This monster's skin is too thick; our attacks aren't very effective," Natashashouted. Hode's heart tightened; he knew this wasn't the way. He concentrated, trying to find stronger power from his memories of his time with the female superheroes.
Suddenly, he remembered the warm scene of walking with Natasha under the sunset. That sweetness and tranquility filled his heart with power. He felt a new energy surging in his body, and the Five-colored Light became even more dazzling. He shouted, pushing his hands forward, and a huge beam of Five-colored Light shot toward the monster. The monster was hit by the beam, its body swaying a few times, but it still didn't fall.
Seeing this, Diana wielded the Lasso of Truth and cast it toward the monster. The Lasso of Truth wrapped around the monster's body, its divine light beginning to erode its body. The monster struggled violently, trying to break free from the shackles of the Lasso of Truth. Wanda, on the side, cast magic, and the purple magic light formed a huge cage, trapping the monster inside. The monster rampaged inside the cage, letting out bursts of angry roars.
Yelena seized the opportunity and rushed up, her dagger flashing with cold light as she stabbed toward the monster's vital point. The monster noticed Yelena's attack and suddenly swung its head, knocking Yelena flying. Yelena did a roll in the air and landed steadily on the ground. "This monster is really tough," Yelena said, but there was no sign of retreat in her eyes.
Hode was anxious; he knew he had to find the monster's weakness as soon as possible. He closed his eyes, recalling every detail of his time with the female superheroes, trying to find inspiration. Suddenly, he remembered the scene of studying magic with Wanda; Wanda had once said that any powerful force has its weaknesses. He opened his eyes and carefully observed the monster.
He discovered a core flashing with black light on the monster's chest; that seemed to be the source of its power. "That core is its weakness!" Hode shouted. Hearing this, everyone launched attacks toward the core on the monster's chest. Natasha's dual pistols kept firing, the bullets shooting toward the core; Diana pulled hard on the Lasso of Truth, trying to pull the monster closer to make the attacks easier to hit; Wanda released more powerful magic, the purple magic light like a sharp sword thrusting toward the core; Yelena rushed up again, her dagger stabbing fiercely toward the core.
The monster noticed their intention; it desperately protected the core on its chest, swinging its huge claws and blocking everyone's attacks one by one. The battle entered a white-hot stage. Hode felt his power constantly being consumed, but he could not give up. He took a deep breath, concentrated all his power, and merged it with the power of the female superheroes.
The Five-colored Light, the holy light, the purple magiclight, and the cold glint of Yelena's dagger intertwined, forming a powerful torrent of energy that blasted toward the core in the monster's chest.
The monster let out a desperate roar, attempting to block this powerful attack, but it was ultimately struck by the torrent of energy.
The core exploded, and black light splashed in all directions.
The monster's massive body swayed a few times before crashing to the ground.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but before they could celebrate, a strange ripple emanated from within the Black Planet.
Hode's heart tightened; he knew the danger was not over.
He looked at the female superheroes beside him, whose eyes were also filled with vigilance.
"It seems there are even more powerful enemies waiting for us," Hode said.
Natasha gripped her dual pistols tightly: "No matter what the enemy is, we will face it together."
Diana brandished her Lasso of Truth: "Justice will surely triumph over evil."
Wanda's purple magic light flickered around her: "I will use my magic to protect everyone."
Yelena licked her lips: "Come on, let me see what tougher guys are out there."
Suddenly, the ground of the Black Planet began to crack, and black smoke surged from the fissures.
Within the smoke, some figures vaguely appeared.
These figures varied in form, but all emitted a powerful aura of evil.
Hode felt that his strength was struggling as he contended with these evil auras, and he knew the coming battle would be even more difficult.
"Everyone, be careful; these guys are not easy to deal with," Hode warned.
Natasha quickly found an advantageous position, ready to fire.
Diana stood at the front, the Lasso of Truth in her hand, ready to strike at any moment.
Wanda began to cast defensive magic, forming a purple magic shield around everyone.
Yelena, like an agile leopard, prowled the perimeter, searching for the enemies' weak points.
The figures in the black smoke gradually became clear; they were a group of strangely shaped demons.
They bared their fangs and brandished their claws, emitting sharp shrieks as they lunged at the group.
Hode shouted, waving his fists, and the Five-colored Lighttransformed into blades, shooting toward the demons.
The demons were struck by the blades and let out screams, but they quickly lunged forward again.
Natasha's dual pistols fired continuously, but the bullets hitting the demons could only temporarily halt their attacks.
Diana swung her Lasso of Truth, binding several demons before throwing them away with a powerful toss.
Wanda's magic shield wavered under the demons' attacks; she increased her output of magic power, attempting to stabilize the shield.
Yelena seized the opportunity to rush in, her dagger weaving through the demons, each strike taking the life of a demon.
However, the number of demons continued to increase, and the group gradually felt overwhelmed.
Hode was anxious; he knew he had to find a way to break this stalemate.
He concentrated his mind again, attempting to find strength from his memories of spending time with the female superheroes.
He recalled the exciting scenes of executing missions at night with Yelena; that tension and excitement filled his heart with fighting spirit.
He felt a new power surging within his body; his body became more agile, and his strength grew even greater.
With a shout, he charged into the swarm of demons, the Five-colored Light flickering around him like an invincible god of war.
He charged left and right, each strike knocking down a swathe of demons.
Seeing Hode so valiant, Natasha was filled with admiration.
She did not fall behind, accelerating her firing speed to provide support for Hode.
Diana swung her Lasso of Truth, coordinating perfectly with Hode and beating the demons back step by step.
Wanda cast powerful offensive magic from the side, the purple magic light shooting toward the demons like meteors.
Yelena stayed close to Hode, her dagger coordinating with Hode's fists, preventing the demons from getting close.
Just when they thought victory was in sight, a low chanting sound suddenly came from within the Black Planet.
The chanting seemed to possess a magical power, making the demons' attacks even more frenzied.
At the same time, a powerful force of evil surged from within the Black Planet, rushing toward them.
Hode felt the magnitude of this power and knew they were facing an unprecedented crisis.
"Everyone, be careful, this power is very dangerous!" Hodeshouted.
Everyone focused their minds, preparing to meet this powerful attack.
The Five-colored Light, the holy light, the purple magiclight, and the cold glint of Yelena's dagger intertwined once again, forming a solid defensive line.
However, this evil power was too strong, and the defensive line teetered under its Impact.
Hode steeled his heart; he decided to give it his all.
He closed his eyes, recalling all the beautiful moments spent with the female superheroes, gathering all those emotions and strength together.
When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was filled with determination.
With a shout, the Five-colored Light erupted to its limit, colliding head-on with the evil power.
Light and darkness intertwined, and the entire Black Planet trembled under the Impact of this powerful energy.
The group stood closely together; their fates were tightly connected at this moment.
Inside the Black Planet, the source of that evil power seemed to be continuously releasing energy; a more heart-pounding battle was about to unfold...
Chapter 620: Merging with the Entire Universe
Hode felt that evil power like a surging tide, rushing toward him wave after wave; the Five-colored Lightflickered constantly under the Impact of the darkness, as if it might be extinguished at any moment.
His body bore immense pressure; every muscle was taut, and every drop of blood was boiling.
But there was not a shred of retreat in his heart, because he knew that beside him were these trusted companions, the female superheroes he loved deeply.
Natasha leaned closely against Hode, her eyes filled with worry, but even more so with determination.
"Hode, we will definitely make it through!" she said softly, her dual pistols continuing to fire incessantly, attempting to share some of the pressure for Hode.
Hode turned his head slightly, looking at Natasha's exquisite face, and a warm current surged in his heart.
He recalled those warm moments in the secret Base with Natasha, sharing their joys and sorrows, planning their future life together.
Those memories were like warm sunlight, illuminating his dark heart at this moment.
"Natasha, with you by my side, I fear nothing," Hode said, gritting his teeth.
His voice trembled slightly from the effort, but it was full of strength.
He felt that the intimacy between him and Natashaseemed to have increased again; a new energy surged from the bottom of his heart, and the Five-colored Lightinstantly became brighter.
Diana swung the Lasso of Truth and shouted loudly: "Justice will never yield to evil!"
Her heroic demeanor stirred Hode's heart.
In the days of fighting side-by-side with Diana, Hode had been deeply attracted by her persistence for justice and her powerful heart.
They had faced countless enemies together, and every battle made their bond even deeper.
Hode looked at Diana and shouted in response: "Diana, we will fight to the end together!"
He felt the bond between him and Diana deepening constantly; a holy power was transmitted from Diana into his body, making his body feel lighter and his strength more abundant.
Wanda cast powerful magic from the side, the purple magic light and the Five-colored Light intertwined, forming a beautiful scene.
She looked at Hode, strange light flickering in her eyes, and said softly: "Hode, I will always be with you."
Hode felt a warmth in his heart; he recalled the wondrous times spent researching magic with Wanda, exploring the mysteries of magic together, and creating many powerful magic spells.
Those memories filled his heart with strength.
"Wanda, thank you; let's use magic to defeat evil together," Hode said.
He felt the magic resonance between him and Wandabecoming stronger and stronger; a powerful magic energy was transmitted from Wanda's hand into his body, greatly enhancing his magic ability.
Yelena, like an agile leopard, wove freely through the swarm of demons.
Every swing of her dagger claimed the life of a demon.
She looked back at Hode, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile: "Hode, watch me!"
Looking at Yelena's free-spirited demeanor, Hode was filled with admiration.
In his time with Yelena, he had felt her bravery and independence, and was gradually attracted to her.
"Yelena, you're amazing!" Hode shouted.
He felt that the tacit understanding between him and Yelena was getting better and better; a nimble power was transmitted from Yelena into his body, making his movements faster and his reactions more agile.
However, that evil power seemed endless, constantly battering their defensive line.
Hode felt his strength gradually depleting, and his body beginning to tire.
But he knew he could not give up; he had to persist.
Just then, a shrill laugh suddenly came from within the Black Planet.
The laughter was filled with evil and mockery, making one's hair stand on end.
"Do you think you can defeat me? How naive!"
A massive figure slowly rose from within the Black Planet; it was a huge, hideous Demon Lord.
Its body emitted a powerful aura of evil, shrouding the entire Black Planet in an atmosphere of terror.
The Demon Lord opened its huge mouth and spewed a stream of black fire.
The fire, like a giant dragon, lunged toward the group.
Hode's heart tightened; he quickly focused his mind, condensing the Five-colored Light into a huge shield, blocking it in front of the group.
The black fire struck the shield, emitting bursts of roaring sounds, and the shield wavered under the Impact of the fire.
"Everyone, be careful; this Demon Lord is very powerful!" Hode shouted.
Natasha quickly adjusted her firing angle, shooting toward the Demon Lord's eyes.
The bullets hit the Demon Lord's face but only left some shallow marks.
The Demon Lord let out a roar, extended its huge claw, and swiped at Natasha.
Hode was shocked; he quickly rushed over, blocking in front of Natasha.
The Demon Lord's claw struck Hode's shield; the shield shattered instantly, and Hode was also sent flying by the powerful force.
He slammed heavily onto the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Hode!" Natasha exclaimed.
She quickly ran to Hode's side and helped him up.
Looking at Natasha's anxious eyes, Hode felt a wave of emotion.
He endured the pain and said: "I'm fine; we cannot give up."
Diana swung the Lasso of Truth, throwing it toward the Demon Lord.
The Lasso of Truth wrapped around the Demon Lord's body, and the holy light began to erode its body.
The Demon Lord struggled violently, attempting to break free from the restraints of the Lasso of Truth.
It let out a roar, and the evil aura on its body erupted instantly, shattering the Lasso of Truth.
Wanda cast powerful offensive magic from the side, the purple magic light shooting toward the Demon Lord like meteors.
The Demon Lord opened its huge mouth and swallowed all the magic light.
It let out a triumphant laugh, then spewed a cloud of black smoke, shrouding Wanda within it.
Yelena seized the opportunity to rush up, her dagger flashing with a cold glint, stabbing toward the Demon Lord's ankle.
The Demon Lord detected Yelena's attack; it stomped its foot violently, sending Yelena flying.
Yelena did a somersault in mid-air and landed steadily, but a trace of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.
Watching everyone injured, Hode was filled with anger and self-reproach.
He knew he had to find a way to defeat the Demon Lord as soon as possible.
He closed his eyes, recalling every detail of his time with the female superheroes, attempting to find inspiration.
Suddenly, he remembered the scene of training with Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena at the superhero headquarters.
They coordinated with each other and overcame one difficulty after another together.
Those memories filled his heart with strength, and he felt that the intimacy between him and the female superheroes had reached a new height.
He opened his eyes, a determined light flickering within them.
With a shout, the Five-colored Light erupted again; this time, the light was brighter than ever before.
He felt as if he had merged with the entire Universe, possessing infinite power.
Chapter 380
"705u.com-53 Reading Club," Hode shouted, "Everyone, let's attack together!"
Hearing this, the group rallied, standing tightly together and pooling their respective powers. The Five-colored Light, holy light, purple magic light, and the cold glint of Yelena's daggers intertwined to form a powerful torrent of energy.
The Demon Lord felt the might of this energy and let out a terrified roar, attempting to resist the attack. But the torrent of energy was like a surging tide, instantly swallowing it. The Demon Lord's body trembled continuously under the Impact of the energy torrent, and cracks began to appear on its body.
However, just when everyone thought victory was in sight, the Demon Lord suddenly let out a roar, and its body began to mutate. Countless tentacles grew from its body, rushing toward the group like venomous snakes.
Hode's heart tightened; he knew this battle was far from over. He focused his mind again, preparing to meet the Demon Lord's next round of attacks. At this moment, strange fluctuations came from within the Black Planet, as if an even more powerful enemy was about to appear.
Chapter 621: That was a demon with an even larger figure and a more ferocious appearance.
Looking at the dense mass of rushing tentacles, Hode felt no fear, but rather a surge of strong fighting spirit. He knew well that he could not retreat now; his companions were all looking at him, and he had to be the backbone for everyone.
"Natasha, you are responsible for covering everyone and finding the Demon Lord's weakness!" Hode shouted loudly, while his hands danced rapidly, turning the Five-colored Light into blades that slashed toward the tentacles. The blades collided with the tentacles, making "sizzling" sounds with sparks flying everywhere.
Natasha nodded quickly, her eyes becoming incredibly sharp, and the dual guns in her hands were like the scythes of the God of Death, firing precisely at those tentacles attempting to get close. Every bullet carried her trust in Hode and her longing for victory, driving back the tentacles one by one.
"Hode, don't worry, I won't let these disgusting things get close to everyone!" Natasha responded loudly, her voice filled with firmness. Bits and pieces of her time with Hodeflashed through her mind; those warm moments filled her heart with strength. She knew she had to protect Hode, to protect this man she loved deeply.
Diana wielded the Lasso of Truth, rushing toward the Demon Lord's core. Her figure moved like a nimble eagle, weaving through the gaps between the tentacles. "Justice will surely defeat evil!" Diana shouted, her voice like a booming bell, shaking the entire battlefield.
In the days fighting side-by-side with Hode, Diana's feelings for him had long surpassed those of ordinary comrades-in-arms. She admired Hode's bravery and wisdom, and she also felt his care and love for her. At this moment, she had only one thought in her heart: to defeat this evil Demon Lord together with Hode.
"Hode, I will open a path for you!" Diana called back to Hode, her eyes full of confidence. The Lasso of Truth in her hand emitted a holy light, entangling the surrounding tentacles one after another, buying precious time for Hodeand the other partners.
Wanda, meanwhile, cast a powerful magic shield, protecting everyone within it. The purple magic light was like a giant bubble, isolating everyone from the dangers outside. She looked at Hode, her eyes sparkling with gentle light.
"Hode, with me here, everyone will be fine." Wanda said softly, her voice like a spring breeze, warming Hode's heart. In the days studying magic with Hode, Wanda found herself increasingly reliant on Hode, and increasingly in love with him. She knew she had to use magic to protect Hode well, to protect this person she loved deeply.
Hode felt Wanda's magic power, and a warm current surged in his heart. He looked at Wanda, his eyes full of gratitude. "Wanda, thank you. With you by my side, I fear nothing." Hode said, his voice filled with deep affection.
Yelena was like an agile cheetah, dodging flexibly under the tentacles' attacks. Her daggers flashed with cold light in her hands, stabbing at the tentacles from time to time. She looked back at Hode, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile.
"Hode, watch me! I will definitely find the flaw in this Demon Lord!" Yelena shouted, her voice filled with fighting spirit. In her time with Hode, Yelena felt Hode's bravery and sense of responsibility, and was gradually attracted by his charm. She knew she had to share the pressure for Hode and defeat this powerful enemy with him.
However, the Demon Lord's tentacles were increasing, and the attacks were becoming fiercer. Hode felt his strength gradually depleting, and the Five-colored Light was becoming somewhat dim. His heart tightened, knowing this couldn't go on.
Just then, he suddenly thought of the intimacy with the several female superheroes. He realized that he could gain more powerful strength through more intimate interactions with them.
"Natasha, come over here!" Hode shouted loudly. Hearing Hode's call, Natasha quickly came to his side. Hode held Natasha's hand tightly, looking deeply into her eyes.
"Natasha, I love you." Hode said, his voice full of sincerity. A blush instantly appeared on Natasha's cheeks, and she looked at Hode, her eyes filled with love.
"Hode, I love you too." Natasha responded. Just then, a warm force came from their tightly clasped hands, and the Five-colored Light instantly became brighter. Hode felt his strength greatly enhanced, and he swung the Five-colored Light again, severing the surrounding tentacles one after another.
"Diana, come here!" Hode called out to Diana again. Dianacame to Hode's side, and Hode hugged her gently.
"Diana, you are the hero in my heart." Hode said. Diana's body trembled slightly; she felt Hode's love and trust. A holy power was transmitted from Diana to Hode's body, making his body feel lighter and his strength more abundant.
"Wanda, come closer to me." Hode said to Wanda. Wandawalked to Hode's side, and Hode kissed her forehead gently.
"Wanda, your magic is the most beautiful." Hode said. Wanda's eyes sparkled with happy tears, and a powerful magic energy was transmitted from Wanda's hand into the body of "705u.com-53 Reading Club" Hode, causing his magic ability to be further enhanced.
"Yelena, let's fight together!" Hode shouted to Yelena. Yelena came to Hode's side, and Hode high-fived her.
"Yelena, you are the bravest." Hode said. A bright smile appeared on Yelena's face, and an agile strength was transmitted from Yelena's body to Hode's, making his movements faster and his reactions more sensitive.
Having gained the power boost from the four female superheroes, Hode felt his body filled with infinite strength. He gave a loud shout, and the Five-colored Light, holy light, purple magic light, and the cold glint of Yelena's daggers intertwined again, forming a torrent of energy even more powerful than before.
"Everyone, attack together, let's defeat this Demon Lord!" Hode shouted. Hearing this, the group rallied, standing tightly together, pooling their respective powers, and rushing toward the Demon Lord.
The Demon Lord felt the might of this energy and let out a terrified roar, attempting to mutate again to resist this attack. However, this time, its mutation did not work. The torrent of energy was like a surging tide, instantly swallowing it.
The Demon Lord's body trembled continuously under the Impact of the energy torrent, and huge cracks began to appear on its body. Black liquid poured out from the cracks, emitting a pungent odor.
Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, a low rumble suddenly came from within the Black Planet. The entire Black Planet began to shake violently, as if something huge was about to break through the ground.
"Oh no, there's an even more powerful enemy!" Hode felt a shock in his heart; he gripped the Five-colored Light in his hand tightly, watching the inside of the Black Planetvigilantly.
Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena also surrounded Hode, their eyes filled with firmness and vigilance. They knew the next battle would be even more difficult, but they would not retreat, because they had each other, and they had Hode.
The ground of the Black Planet began to crack, and a powerful evil aura surged from the cracks. Everyone felt that this aura was several times stronger than the Demon Lord, and a sense of unease welled up in their hearts.
"Everyone, be careful, prepare to meet the new challenge!" Hode shouted loudly. His eyes flashed with a firm light; he knew that no matter how powerful the enemy was, he would not give up, and he would protect this Worldtogether with his partners.
Just then, a huge figure slowly rose from the crack. It was a Demon King with an even larger figure and a more ferocious appearance. Its body emitted a terrifying evil aura, shrouding the entire battlefield in darkness.
The Demon King opened its huge mouth and let out a deafening roar. The roar was like thunder, making everyone's ears ache. Its eyes flashed with red light, as if it could see through everyone's hearts.
"You tiny ants, how dare you challenge my authority!" The Demon King's voice was like a curse from hell, making people's hair stand on end.
Hode looked at the Demon King without the slightest fear. He held Natasha, Diana, Wanda, and Yelena's hands tightly, feeling the strength they transmitted to him.
"We will not retreat, we will defeat you and protect this World!" Hode shouted loudly, his voice filled with firmness and courage.
The Demon King let out a cold laugh, stretched out its huge claws, and reached for the group. A more intense battle was about to unfold...
Chapter 622: The Five-colored Light has turned into pure white.
Hode felt four warm currents of power coming from his palms: the rough touch of gun calluses on Natasha's fingertips, the broad and powerful palm of Diana, Wanda's fingers trembling slightly like butterfly wings, and Yelena's fists carrying the explosive power ready to be unleashed. The moment the Demon King's sharp claws tore through the air, his pupils suddenly contracted to pinpricks, and the Five-colored Light exploded into countless geometric shapes on his retinas.
"Natasha, three o'clock direction!" Hode abruptly flung Natasha to the right. Bullets grazed past the Demon King's fingers, striking blue-purple sparks off its scales. Natasharolled and landed in mid-air, her dual guns spinning into silver afterimages in her palms: "Darling, can you say 'Go' before throwing people next time?"
Diana's Lasso of Truth had already entangled the Demon King's right wrist, with holy light burning scorch marks onto the pitch-black scales: "Hode, there is energy flowing at its joints!" Her battle cry caused loose stones to rattle down from the ground. Hode seized the opportunity to leap onto the Demon King's arm, the Five-colored Lightturning into light blades and stabbing toward the elbow joint.
"Wanda, shrink the shield range to ten meters!" Hodeshouted amidst the violent turbulence. The purple magicshield suddenly shrank into a hemisphere, enveloping everyone inside. Yelena darted onto the Demon King's back like a cheetah, her daggers precisely stabbing into the gaps between the scales: "Hode~, its spine is glowing!"
Hode felt his heart pounding wildly in his chest, and the energy flowing in from his contact with the four women surged through his veins. When he touched the glowing point identified by Yelena, the Five-colored Light suddenly resonated with the holy golden light of the Lasso of Truth, the purple light of the magic shield, and the cold glint of the daggers. The Demon King let out a painful hiss, and the scales on its back exploded like a rainstorm.
"Now!" Diana's lasso suddenly tightened, cutting blood marks into the Demon King's right arm. Natasha's bullets shot precisely into the wounds, followed closely by Hode's light blades, sparking dazzlingly against the bones. Yelena's daggers suddenly expanded into light blades, slashing fiercely down along the spinal crack.
The Demon King's massive body crashed to its knees, causing the ground to crack in a spiderweb pattern. But before Hode could catch his breath, he felt an unusual vibration under his feet. Magma from the Black Planetsuddenly erupted, coalescing into countless burning skulls in mid-air.
"Careful!" Wanda's magic shield suddenly shook violently, with dark red patterns seeping into the purple light. Only then did Hode realize that the Demon King's kneeling posture was not a defeat, but a way to inject energy into the ground. Those burning skulls suddenly split into smaller fireballs, pelting the shield like a meteor shower.
Natasha's bullets exploded into sparks outside the shield, but could not stop the erosion of the fireballs. "Hode, the shield's energy is leaking!" Cold sweat seeped from Wanda's forehead, and her fingers began to tremble uncontrollably. Hode suddenly grabbed her hand, injecting the Five-colored Light into her palm.
"Remember that time in the lab?" Hode's voice carried a strange, soothing power, "You said my energy was like Pop Rocks, now I'm going to turn them into fireworks." He pressed his forehead against Wanda's, and a rainbow-colored halo suddenly burst forth from around them. The dark red patterns on the shield faded away instantly, as if washed clean by clear water.
Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly flew out on its own, wrapping around Hode's waist and dragging him into the air. Only then did he discover that the Demon King was pulling a chain burning with black flames from the ground. Wherever the chain passed, the space twisted, leaving charred marks.
"Hode!" Yelena's voice came from below; she was clinging to the Demon King's other arm, "Its heart is three inches to the left of its chest!" The cold glint of her daggers lit up again, but was scorched crimson by the black flames the moment they pierced the skin.
Hode rolled twice in the air, the Five-colored Lightcondensing into the shape of a bow and arrow in his palm. He suddenly remembered the parabolic calculation method she had taught him when training at the shooting range with Natasha. "Natasha, help me calculate the lead!" He shouted and fired the first light arrow.
Natasha's muzzle suddenly spat out golden smoke, outlining complex geometric shapes in the air: "Wind speed 15 meters per second, gravitational acceleration 9.8, suggested angle correction 23 degrees!" The light arrow traced a spiral trajectory in mid-air, but was blocked by a suddenly appearing black flame shield.
"Looks like I need to make it exciting." Hode suddenly dived down, and the moment he approached the black flames, he felt a scorching pain on his skin. But the Five-colored Lightin his palm suddenly resonated with Diana's Lasso of Truth, and the holy golden light covered his whole body like armor.
The Demon King's chain suddenly turned, biting toward Hode's back like a venomous snake. At the critical moment, Yelena's daggers suddenly expanded into a light shield, clashing with the chain and creating blinding sparks. Hodeseized the chance to fire the second light arrow, this one entwined with Wanda's purple magic patterns.
The moment the light arrow pierced the black flame shield, Hode suddenly released the bowstring. The arrow split into countless points of light in the air, pouring into the Demon King's wounds like a river of stars flowing backward. Natasha's bullets followed closely, triggering a chain explosion where the light points gathered.
The Demon King let out a roar that shattered the clouds, its body beginning to expand irregularly, with magma-like energy surging beneath its skin. Hode felt the ground beneath his feet tilting; the gravitational field of the Black Planet was collapsing.
"Everyone, hold on!" Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly split into countless golden threads, wrapping everyone together. Wanda's magic shield turned into a sphere, enveloping everyone inside. Yelena's daggers stabbed deeply into the ground, but could only slow the descent of the shield.
Hode watched the space outside the shield twisting madly and suddenly understood the Demon King's true plan. It wanted to detonate the entire Black Planet and drag everyone into the spatial rift. "Natasha, can you calculate the stable point of the rift?" He felt his voice echoing inside the shield.
Natasha's eyes suddenly turned a blue reminiscent of a Data Stream. She tapped rapidly on the inner wall of the shield, and a holographic star map appeared in the air: "45 degrees northeast, gravity anomaly point!" Her fingers traced complex trajectories on the star map, "But someone needs to create an Impact on the outer layer..."
"I'll go." Hode and Diana said in unison. The two looked at each other, and Hode felt his determined face reflected in Diana's golden pupils. He suddenly grabbed Diana's hand, and the Five-colored Light merged with the sacred golden light once again.
"...Do you remember what we said when we were training on Paradise Island?" Hode's voice carried a smile. "A true hero is someone who can let their companions safely entrust their backs to each other." Diana's lips curled slightly upward, and the Lasso of Truth suddenly released the others, flinging both Hode and her toward the gravity anomaly point.
Wanda's magic shield suddenly began to rotate in reverse, and Yelena's dagger carved a rune array onto the ground. Natasha's bullets exploded outside the shield, forming a temporary Energy Shield. Hode felt his body repeatedly switching between hypergravity and weightlessness, and the Five-colored Light had turned into pure white.
The moment they approached the gravity anomaly point, Hode suddenly released his grip on Diana's hand. The white light suddenly swelled into a Sun-like sphere of light, enveloping the Demon King's expanding body. Diana's Lasso of Truth transformed into a golden spear, piercing through the sphere of light and stabbing into the Demon King's heart.
"Now!" Hode's voice rang out in everyone's minds. Natasha's bullets, Wanda's magic, and Yelena's daggers hit the core of the light sphere simultaneously. The Black Planet let out a final wail, and the gravitational field collapsed like a shattered mirror.
In the moment before his consciousness faded, Hode felt countless warm hands grab him. He saw the muzzle of Natasha's gun still smoking, Diana's War Armor covered in cracks, Wanda's magic robe more than half burned away, and Yelena's dagger still embedded in the remains of the Demon King.
"This time... was truly exciting..." Hode wanted to smile, but felt a salty liquid flow into the corner of his mouth. He didn't know whose tears they were, only that the warmth coming from his palms was more comforting than any energy. At the moment the spatial rift was about to close, he saw countless points of light rising from the remains of the Demon King, converging in the air to form a new constellation.
Chapter 623: Carving an Unprecedented Trajectory in the Night Sky
Hode floated in chaos, his consciousness like shredded silk. He could feel the residual warmth in his palms dissipating; the sensation of Natasha's calluses from her gun, the metallic chill of Diana's War Armor, the silk texture of Wanda's magic robe, the leather grain of Yelena's dagger handle—these fragments of memory were drifting away with the spatial turbulence.
"Hode!" Natasha's voice suddenly pierced the darkness. Her blood-stained fingertips penetrated the energy turbulence, precisely locking onto his wrist. Hode felt the silent Five-colored Light within him begin to revive. This time, it was no longer pure energy, but a rose-colored warm current—that was the palpitation he felt when her eyelashes brushed against his cheek while they kissed on a rooftop in Berlin.
Diana's Lasso of Truth coiled in from another direction, the sound of the tides of Paradise Island emerging from the golden light. "Hold on tight!" The Amazon runes on her War Armor were glowing. Hode suddenly remembered a rainy night when they were hiding in the ruins of a temple, sharing the same cloak, and the water droplets falling from her hair left burning star marks on his chest.
Wanda's magic shield turned into purple vines, weaving a foothold in the void. When her fingertips touched his back, Hode smelled the scent of wormwood mixed with violets—'705u.com-53 Reading Club'—that was the breath of her sleeping against his shoulder when he spent the night accompanying her to restore the city after she lost control and unleashed her Chaos Magic.
Yelena's dagger suddenly stabbed out from the void, with blue electric arcs dancing on the blade. The moment she grabbed Hode's other arm, Hode remembered a snowy night at Moscow Red Square, when she took him to sneak into the Kremlin archives, and they hid in the ventilation ducts sharing vodka, the white mist of her breath against his ear.
"The energy resonance frequency is fluctuating!" Wandasuddenly spat out blood, and the magic vines cracked. Hode felt the four forces within him begin to run wild, and spots of different colored light exploded on his retinas. Natasha suddenly bit his earlobe, the smell of blood mixed with her signature bitter orange perfume flooding his nostrils: "Do you still remember saying you would teach me to mix a martini?"
This sentence was like a key inserting into a lock; amber light suddenly surged within Hode. That was the energy generated when they were mixing drinks on the top floor of Avengers Tower, when she deliberately knocked over the bottle to soak his shirt and traced circles on his chest with her fingertips. The amber light quickly stabilized the other energies, forming a liquid light membrane around everyone.
"The gravity anchor point is to the southeast!" Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly pointed into the depths of the darkness. Hode looked in the direction she pointed and saw a heart-shaped crystal beating amidst the floating remains of the Demon King. He suddenly realized that this crystal was emitting a frequency that resonated with their energy.
Yelena's dagger suddenly swelled into a spear of light: "I'll go get the crystal!" But just as her figure rushed out, she was swept back by the energy storm. Hode felt her violent heartbeat against his palm, remembering the underground casino in Budapest where she had dressed as a dealer to give him signals, the Morse code her fingertips traced across his palm.
"This time, let me do it." Hode injected the four energies into the spear of light, and the spear shaft instantly turned rainbow-colored. The moment he leaped into the storm, he heard Natasha's gunshot, Diana's war cry, Wanda's incantations, and Yelena's whistle sounding simultaneously. Different colored energy trajectories wove into a net behind him, looking exactly like the aurora that streaked outside the window during their first dinner at The Watchtower.
When the crystal was within reach, Hode saw countless images emerging within it: Natasha's childhood in the Red Room training camp, Diana's coronation moment on Paradise Island, the rainy night Wanda lost her parents in Sokovia, the pain of Yelena being injected with the serum during the Black Widow program. These fragments of memory turned into blades piercing his consciousness, but the four sources of warmth from his palms made him grit his teeth and persist.
The instant his fingertips touched the crystal, Hode felt the strings of the entire Universe vibrating. The four energies suddenly materialized into entities: Natasha's power transformed into a silver pistol, Diana's into the Lasso of Truth, Wanda's condensed into purple runes, and Yelena's into an electric arc dagger. These weapons hovered around him, forming an energy matrix.
"So that's how it is..." Hode suddenly understood that every intimate contact with them was not just an energy exchange, but a fusion of memories and emotions. The crystal suddenly burst with strong light, dragging him into a corridor of memories. He saw Natasha's sly smile when she deleted his criminal record in the S.H.I.E.L.D. archives, Diana secretly winking at him during a United Nations speech, Wanda sobbing as she threw herself into his arms after a failed magic experiment, and Yelena biting his ear after a successful mission, saying, "Next time, you let me tie you up."
When Hode opened his eyes again, he found himself floating inside the crystal. Countless energy threads were connected to his heart, and at the end of each thread, their faces appeared. He suddenly realized that he was no longer just a simple energy container, but the intersection point of these emotions and memories.
"Hode!" Natasha's voice pierced through the crystal. "Thirty seconds until the gravity vortex!" He saw the four people outside struggling against the increasingly strong storm; Diana's War Armor was beginning to flake off, Wanda's magic robe was igniting with ghostly blue flames, Yelena's dagger had cracks appearing, and Natasha's gun barrel was already glowing red.
Hode pressed his palms onto the surface of the crystal, and the four energies were injected simultaneously. The silver pistol fired memory bullets that exploded in the storm, recreating the scene of their first meeting; the Lasso of Truth coiled around the core of the gravity vortex, with ancient Amazon incantations appearing in the sacred golden light; purple runes formed a protective shield, with each rune representing a moment they had experienced together; the electric arc dagger split the spatial rift, with the reflection of the underground river in Budapest dancing on the blade.
The crystal suddenly shook violently, and Hode felt his consciousness being torn apart. But when he saw the four outside reaching out to him even though they were covered in wounds, an unprecedented power surged within him. This time it was not the Five-colored Light, but a transparent energy with a stardust texture—that was the bond they had woven together.
"Grab me!" Hode broke through the crystal, and the transparent energy turned into countless tentacles. Natasha's silver pistol became a bridge of light, Diana's Lasso of Truth turned into a cable, Wanda's purple runes formed a floating platform, and Yelena's electric arc dagger became a thruster. In the instant the gravity vortex swallowed everything, the five of them were finally reunited.
But the crisis was not over. The remains of the Black Planet were reorganizing, and the Demon King's consciousness sneered in the void: "You think that by destroying my physical body you can..." Its voice was suddenly cut off, because a crystal mark appeared on Hode's forehead, and the transparent energy turned into a spear of light that pierced through the void...
"You are wrong." Hode's voice carried unprecedented majesty, and the phantoms of the four appeared behind him. "We are not destroying you, but transcending you." Natasha's gunshot, Diana's war cry, Wanda's incantations, and Yelena's whistle sounded simultaneously. Silver, gold, purple, and ghostly blue were mixed into the transparent energy, turning into an energy net that covered the entire Universe.
When the light dissipated, they appeared in the medical bay of The Watchtower. Hode felt the energy inside him was empty, but the residual warmth in his palms was more real than ever. Natasha was bandaging the wound on his arm, and she deliberately pressed down hard with her fingertips: "If you dare to act alone next time, I will use this bandage to hang you on the flagpole of Avengers Tower."
Diana walked in carrying hot cocoa, the cracks on her War Armor already repaired: "The essence of your energy has changed; you need to retrain in how to control it." She placed the cup on the bedside table, with a seashell bookmark from Paradise Island pressed under the bottom of the cup.
Wanda's magic robe still had scorch marks, but her eyes were sparkling: "I discovered a new magic circuit in your energy; do you want to try..." She suddenly leaned in close, her hair tips brushing against Hode's nose tip, "...a dual Chaos Magic resonance?"
Yelena leaned against the door frame, tossing and catching her dagger, her lips curling up: "I heard you unlocked a new spatial jump ability? Do you want to go visit a parallel Universe I just discovered? There are talking penguins and rainbow waterfalls there."
Hode looked at the four people gathered around the hospital bed and suddenly felt his heart filled with something warm. He reached out and grasped the bandage Natasha was tying, his fingertips touching the ring mark on her ring finger—that was the wedding ring she had melted from a bullet casing during their mission in Berlin.
"I have an idea." Hode sat up, transparent energy flowing at his fingertips, "Why don't we..."
The alarm sound suddenly echoed throughout The Watchtower. The four stood up simultaneously, Natasha's gun, Diana's shield, Wanda's magic, and Yelena's dagger instantly in position. But before rushing out the door, they turned back to look at Hode in unison.
"No falling behind this time." Natasha winked.
"The energy resonance frequency must be stable." Diana's golden pupils reflected his figure.
"There's a new move for the dual magic." Wanda's fingertips lit up with purple light.
"The penguins in the parallel Universe are waiting for you." Yelena's dagger spun out a silver afterimage.
Hode smiled and stood up, transparent energy transforming into a cloak fluttering behind him. When he caught up with the four, a familiar warmth suddenly came from his palms—Natasha hooked her pinky finger with his, Diana's War Armor lightly touched his shoulder, Wanda's magic robe brushed against his arm, and Yelena's dagger handle bumped against his waist.
"This time," Hode shouted while running, "we are going to create a new legend."
The alarm sound became more and more urgent, but their laughter was more dazzling than any weapon. When the monitoring screen displayed the newly emerged crisis, five rays of different colored light had already broken through the clouds, carving an unprecedented trajectory in the night sky.
Chapter 624: Silver Energy Flows into Her Body
Hode felt the warmth coming from his palms weaving into some kind of energy network. As Natasha's pinky hooked around his, the sleeping silver energy within him suddenly awakened along his nerve endings. The red dots on the monitoring screen were splitting into twelve different coordinates, and Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly moved without wind, coiling around his wrist: "There is a spatial fold 300 kilometers to the southeast; Wanda's Chaos Magic has failed there."
"It's an anti-magic field." Wanda's magic robe moved without wind, and the scent of violets between her hair tips suddenly became intense, "But my new magic circuit can..." She suddenly muffled a groan, and a nosebleed dripped onto the back of Hode's hand; those unformed incantations turned into blood-colored butterflies and dissipated in the air.
Yelena's dagger suddenly stabbed into the console, and blue electric arcs exploded on the circuit board: "I've hacked into the A.R.G.U.S. satellites; these coordinates are all secret Bases from the former Soviet Union era." When she turned around, Hode saw the spider tattoo on the back of her neck bleeding—that was when she took a corrosive bullet for him while protecting him during a mission in Tokyo three days ago.
"Splitting up is too dangerous." Hode held down Diana, who was starting a portal, and transparent energy flowed along her Amazon runes, "Last time in the Quantum Realm, we were almost torn apart by time turbulence." His fingertips suddenly touched a hidden pocket at her waist, and he felt half a piece of melted chocolate—that was the last supply she had secretly slipped to him when they were on the run from S.H.I.E.L.D.
Natasha's gun muzzle suddenly pressed against his temple, the scent of bitter orange perfume mixed with the smell of gunpowder: "Has the little fledgling learned to resist?" She suddenly pulled the trigger, the bullet flying past his ear and exploding the holographic map on the console, "Twelve coordinates, five people, how do we split them?"
Wanda's magic suddenly materialized into twelve prisms, each mirror surface reflecting a different scene: mechanical octopuses on the Siberian ice sheet, pyramids under the Sahara Desert, glowing jellyfish swarms at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean... Yelena's dagger suddenly pierced through one of the prisms, and blue electric arcs spread along the mirror surface: "This coordinate has my serum reaction; it's a runaway clone from the Black Widowprogram."
"I'll go to Siberia." Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly tightened around Hode's waist, "Your transparent energy can penetrate the anti-magic barrier." The Amazoninscriptions on her War Armor suddenly lit up. Hoderemembered three years ago on Mount Olympus, when she used this very body to block Zeus's thunder for him.
"I have an old friend in the North Pole circle." Natasha put the bullet casing ring back on her ring finger, and her gun barrel began to deform into a crossbow form, "The HYDRAWinter Soldier; it's time to settle the account from Moscow twenty years ago." When she turned around, Hode saw the old gunshot wound on her lower back bleeding—that was the one he had accidentally inflicted when he first lost control.
Wanda suddenly grabbed Hode's hand and pressed it against her chest, purple runes pulsing in his palm: "The bioluminescent creatures at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean are resonating with my Chaos Magic, but it needs you..." She suddenly bit her lip, the taste of blood mixed with the scent of wormwood spraying onto his face, "...it needs you to share consciousness with me."
Yelena's dagger was suddenly placed against Hode's neck, blue electric arcs dancing on his skin: "What about me? Doesn't the snowy night in Moscow Red Square count?" She suddenly pulled open her collar, the barcode scar on her collarbone burning hot—that was left when she blocked the nerve gas from Crossbones for him.