Iron Man!
A being in the Marvel Universe who, as a mortal, could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with gods.
Although he hadn't yet reached the level he would be at in Endgame, he still possessed formidable power!
Having once been a prisoner, he cherished life and especially hated criminals!
So Stark didn't hesitate and immediately activated his armor at full power to rush to the battlefield.
He just hadn't expected the Black Hand Gang to be so easily defeated!
"Looks like my armor is nearly perfect."
Stark said with a face full of smugness.
"Is that so?"
A deep, magical voice echoed.
Then. ...
Tony Stark's scalp prickled.
His intelligent butler, Jarvis, hadn't given him any warning.
When exactly had the enemy appeared behind him?!
A series of thoughts flashed through his mind.
Tony Stark spun around abruptly, raising his hand.
Energy surged from the Arc Reactor in his chest, and its output frequency immediately climbed to its peak!
Two arcs of jumping pulse beams erupted instantly from his palm.
Zzzt!
The massive pulse beams struck the surface of the Dragon-headed Demon's imposing, muscular skin.
Dark green scales erupted in a shower of sparks.
The nearly invisible armor had successfully blocked the Pulse Beam, but it also made Shen Du realize the terrifying power of modern technology.
"The power of the Pulse Beam is no less than Uncle's magical attacks."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Shadows moved from all directions.
They surrounded Tony Stark, layer upon layer.
"Shadow Ninjas?"
Iron Man looked surprised, instantly feeling his worldview collapse!
Shadows actually have life?
"Demons and monsters, begone..."
"Demons and monsters, begone..."
"Demons and monsters, begone..."
A hoarse chant echoed.
The gaunt Uncle clutched the Pufferfish and Gecko charms tightly, performing a ritual akin to classical performance art, making hand gestures and reciting incantations.
Then, under Stark's incredulous gaze, he unleashed beams of emerald light.
This was a magical attack imbued with Positive Chi Energy! Even Valmont (Suit-wearing Thug) was helpless against Uncle, feeling excruciating pain that reached his cerebral cortex, making him wish for death.
"Magic actually exists?"
"Could it be that the Fire Demon isn't a fabricated creature?!"
Stark's pupils constricted violently at the sight, and a mental storm erupted in his mind.
Crack!
Before he could react, Stark suddenly heard the sound of bones cracking!
His proud metal armor, faced with the Fire Demon's claws, was completely defenseless, torn apart by Shendu like a block of tofu!
"Energy Scroll!"
At that moment of extreme crisis, a rhythmic shout suddenly rang out.
Lo Pei, the Dragon Fighter, had returned, his hands forming seals in an extremely strange posture.
Magical incantations imbued with Positive Chi Energy immediately shone with brilliant light.
Pushing back the raging flames of the Fire Demon.
"Lo Pei."
"You think your scheme will succeed?"
"What a joke."
Shen Du's eyes were cold, a mocking smile playing on his lips. Clearly, he had keenly perceived Lo Pei's plan to lure him away.
Even Lo Pei hadn't anticipated that Shendu would be so 'perceptive'!
"Hand over the Talismans, or I will incinerate the Ironclad Baby right here and now."
Shen Du's voice was low.
He exhaled a hot breath, like a blade, from his nostrils.
Despite being a loyal viewer of the Marvel Universe movies in his previous life, Shen Du had always held Iron Man, Tony Stark, in high regard.
However, now, having replaced Shendu and being bound to a villainous system, it was his destiny to be enemies.
He would even face capture by Tony Stark.
If that was the case, why be so soft-hearted?
It would be better to eliminate the still-unsanctified Iron Man directly, once and for all!
After all, Shendu, with all the Talismans, was enough to crush a World-destroying Overlord who was Above Skyfather Level!
The one who was truly Shen Du's greatest threat, the one who had annihilated half the universe's life,
Thanos.
Of course, Kang the Conqueror, who hid at the end of the void and controlled the sacred timeline, was also not to be underestimated.
How vast and terrifying was the Marvel Universe.
Better to be cautious, for a long journey.
Shen Du refused to be a dragon sculpture, unable to be reborn for eternity.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations to the host for completing the villainous act."
"Awarding Iron Man an indelible psychological shadow!"
"Reward the host with a Talisman Radar."
Not bad.
With the Talisman Radar, he could speed up his process of collecting Talismans.
It was likely that even Lo Pei, the Dragon Fighter who had once placed the Talismans, couldn't surpass Shen Du.
After all, countless years had passed, and the landscape wasn't the same.
The Talismans might even have changed hands, ending up with other criminals, making them hard to track.
For instance, the Mexican wrestler, El Toro Fuerte!
"Shit."
Stark sucked in a breath, feeling like he'd fallen into an ice cave.
He never dreamed he'd become a bargaining chip for his enemies! His painstakingly developed Mark VI was completely useless.
Could it be that relying on technology was completely ineffective against demons? Iron Man's worldview was shattered.
Pride vanished.
After all, according to the intel, the Fire Demon, who once dominated the Eastern continent twice and suppressed an entire era, had seven demon siblings!
Their magical power wasn't inferior to Shendu's.
"...It seems I must develop a powerful armor with magical properties!"
Stark secretly vowed that if he survived, he would definitely become a disciple of Lo Pei to cultivate magic.