Chapter 133: Type I
He wanted both Ross's life and the Hulk Serum. Especially the Hulk Serum; if he couldn't acquire it, he would completely destroy it. Such a dangerous item, even if useless to him, would be a huge problem if it fell into the hands of someone like Ross.
People looked at Tony and Ross with apprehension and uncertainty.
General Ross was immensely authoritative at this moment, his aura as a superior amplified to the extreme, aweing everyone present. He behaved grandly and domineeringly, his face devoid of emotion. Neither the fallen female official nor the screaming Super Soldier on the side could elicit the slightest flicker of emotion from him.
The great General Ross was the true protagonist of this room, and everyone had to look up to his brilliance.
In the end, Tony reluctantly exited the room, leaving behind a meaningful impression. How they would speculate was open to interpretation. Tony wouldn't explain, and Ross, feeling unburdened and triumphant, certainly wouldn't need to say more.
Along the way out of the Military Camp, many soldiers saluted him, their eyes revealing curiosity. Ross had officially bestowed upon him the rank of Lieutenant. Tony had historically extended his influence into the Military's domain, albeit shallowly, but he had genuinely made contact.
However, Ross still didn't trust him. Otherwise, the meeting could have been held entirely at The Pentagon. But that place contained a large number of precision instruments. Tony wouldn't even need to enter; merely standing a few hundred meters away, he could Animate the instruments inside, causing an even more horrific massacre.
His abilities had further improved, only a hair's breadth away from true Level Four. It must be said that the Resurrection Spring had played a huge role. That mysterious and strange Triple Helix Structure not only didn't collapse but operated in a stable manner. During the analysis process, the Allspark directly Devoured the Resurrection Spring, beginning to analyze and digest it from its most core origin secret. Otherwise, it wouldn't have enraged the existence behind the scenes.
The benefits were also obvious. Not only had it gained a vast amount of knowledge, but the Allspark had also absorbed the mysterious properties of the Resurrection Spring. The previous scars on it were now almost imperceptible. True Level Four was within reach.
"The Military now has my influence, but it's not enough. I need more." Tony walked outside, looking up at the clear blue sky.
This move wasn't simply to expand his network or secure more helpers for himself. It was more to secretly get in touch with Stryker. The detailed information about Wolverine and the Healing Factor in Stryker's hands were Tony's true objective.
A single Dionysium wasn't enough, at least not in terms of hardness. Tony didn't want his Transformers to be as fragile as they were in the movie versions.
Yes, in Tony's view, the Metal Body in the movie versions, which could be easily pierced by human 6000-degree high-temperature armor-piercing rounds, was truly subpar. Such a body simply couldn't fully unleash the advantages of Cybertronian life forms.
It should at least be able to directly withstand Energy Weapons without significant damage; only then would it be a qualified organic body in Tony's mind. Otherwise, if he rebuilt Cybertronian Civilization in the future, and even if he comprehended the mysteries of the Soul from Kamar-Taj and could create Souls, what would be the point if the weaknesses were so obvious?
To be brought down by a mere 6000-degree high-temperature armor-piercing round—this was from feeble Humans who hadn't even left Earth. The Earth in the movie versions didn't even have various Black Technology like this Earth! Not to mention the numerous Interstellar Civilizations and super-powerful individuals.
Want to survive in this Universe? Organic bodies of that level would be smashed to bits in minutes.
The special Adamantium within Wolverine's body was thus placed on Tony's agenda.
Strictly speaking, the Adamantium skeleton within Wolverine's body was actually slightly inferior in hardness. Not to mention True Adamantium, it was even slightly inferior in hardness compared to the mass-producible Secondary Adamantium.
True Adamantium was created by Tony Stark's father. Its manufacturing method was unknown, and it was considered the hardest metal in the Universe. After much research, Secondary Adamantium, which could be mass-produced but had slightly inferior hardness, was developed.
The liquid Adamantium injected into Wolverine's body by Stryker back then was Secondary Adamantium. However, after it transformed into Wolverine's skeleton, this Adamantium skeleton miraculously combined with his Healing Factor, also gaining self-Regeneration.
Adamantium that could self-regenerate, even if slightly inferior in hardness, far surpassed 99% of all metals. It was a rare and phenomenal miracle of life.
Tony cooperated with the Military and even assumed the role of an officer, precisely to get in touch with Stryker. Once he acquired what he wanted, he could then depart for the Himalayan Mountains to visit the Sorcerer Supreme.
The body and the Soul. For the former, he at least had a way to get it. But for the latter, Tony was truly baffled; he had no idea how to create a Soul. He would have to ask Earth's most remarkable individual—the Sorcerer Supreme—who surely knew.
Tony drove back to his new home amidst the mundane. He had fenced off a large plot of land. Aside from intentionally leaving a few houses for himself, Amanda, Crane, and others to live in, the rest were being intensively demolished and renovated.
However, only a few samples of the new metal had been produced; mass production had not yet begun. Unless Tony was present, he wouldn't casually manufacture and then pile up large quantities. That would be foolish; was he preparing gifts specifically for uninvited guests who secretly dropped by?
A large number of high-tech instruments began to operate. Tony extended his hands, and the vast Allspark surged forth, covering the underground base. After confirming safety, countless Allspark particles were controlled by Tony, mixing with mottled, unknown liquids, gradually correcting them from a microscopic level.
During this period, countless dense formulas flowed through Tony's mind, ultimately entering the Allspark. Tony controlled them to create new metal. Soon, clumps of metal, constantly twisting as if alive, were born and floated in the air under Tony's control.
His control ability had also surprisingly made a leap, allowing him to increasingly control the metal he Activated as he pleased, using Allspark particles as a medium.
"This metal will be the most primitive initial version for my Cybertronian residents. Whether in hardness or toughness, it far surpasses metal manufactured using Dionesium Factor Technology. For now, I'll name it Type I Metal."
Tony looked at the floating metal clumps, a satisfied expression on his face. This would be a beginning, the beginning of everything.
When Tony emerged from the basement, Crane, who had been waiting outside, told him that today was Max's birthday.
"Boss, everything is ready. A small pushcart with a three-tier cake has been set up," Crane said.
"Well done, Crane. I'll give you a vacation now; go and enjoy yourself in New York City." Tony raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing on his face.
Max, the Electro with astonishing Potential, this time, I won't let you go, nor will I let Spider-Man kill you so easily. Your future should be to follow me into the Cosmos.
(end of chapter)