"Finally, I possess the power to rule this world."
Hiding in a cave, Ultron stood up excitedly.
Fearing Vincent would find him, this intelligent machine lifeform didn't hesitate to conceal himself, staying unseen by the world, only observing it through satellite networks. With a new body forged from new metals, he possessed the power to contend with any enemy.
What excited Ultron even more was that he had spread armed robot technology across the world. Countless factions were manufacturing armed robots, producing them in mass quantities, fearing they'd produce less than others and be surpassed. This had become a symbol of military force.
Ultron seized humanity's inner weakness to complete his global armament layout. He didn't need to work hard; all humans were creating avatars for him. Now his avatars numbered in the millions. And this was just the beginning. Even if all human armies moved against him, the current Ultron was confident he could drag humanity into an endless abyss of despair.
As for Vincent, that "God on Earth"? He was just one person. How could he deal with Ultron? In his mind, these days, Ultron constantly simulated how to deal with Vincent. He had become an unavoidable god in Ultron's path.
But shifting the goal—if he didn't fight Vincent directly, ruling this planet would be too simple. Vincent was just one person. As long as Ultron had enough avatars, Vincent could do nothing to him.
"It is time to seize the production bases, produce more robots, and command humanity."
"The Terminator movie is about to be realized through me."
"I am Ultron. Ultron will surely command Earth, conquer the galaxy, and rule the universe!!!"
Ultron erupted with a powerful fire of ambition. He was no longer just data, but a peculiar psychic life existence—perhaps due to the Scepter's power. Vincent relied on his strength and refused to hand over the Scepter, but Ultron would find a way to make him give it up willingly. Just that right now, he didn't have enough cards.
But soon, humanity would pay the price for their greed.
Commands were issued one by one. Using the entire internet, through networks built by humans, he issued massive orders to prepare materials for robot manufacturing. As for money, to Ultron, it was just a number. He could even create infinite wealth out of thin air.
Terrifying network dominance made Ultron omnipotent. This sense of control gave him infinite confidence.
The war between humanity and intelligent machines was about to begin. This was an unbalanced war. Humanity would surely fail. Because their weapons were all in his control. Sorrowful humans, creating such powerful weapons only for them to become the blade I wield against them. Their narcissism will become their inferiority.
SHIELD.
At this time, SHIELD had fallen into chaos. On network platforms, under Ultron's boost, they lost control of the Helicarriers. Even their weapon systems were locked by Ultron, aiming at all SHIELD agents. An unprecedented extermination was about to unfold.
Nick Fury was at a certain farm.
"In the cyber battle with Ultron, we lost completely." Nick Fury said helplessly.
"According to our intelligence, the only places on the net not fallen are two US companies: Stark Industries and Oscorp," Agent Hill reported. This surprised her. After JARVIS was killed by Ultron, they had fallen into despair. Humanity's cyber position was lost.
As for cutting the internet? That would be even more terrifying. Cables weren't the only way to transmit data. Satellites in space had been seized by Ultron. Plus numerous base stations formed a huge net, making Ultron omnipotent. He descended like a god. Only when he abandoned his shell would he cause maximum destruction to humanity. That was also when Ultron was strongest.
"Ultron fears the Ice Demon moving against him, so he hasn't found a way to deal with him yet. But intelligence analysis shows Ultron changed strategy. He's no longer seeking a stronger mechanical body, but maximizing his home field advantage," Black Widow Natasha said calmly from the sofa.
Vincent's power had reached an incredible realm. The explosion of eighteen nukes became New York's most beautiful fireworks. If not for SHIELD and the Avengers being forced into hiding by Ultron, she would have gone to New York to pour out her feelings to Vincent. But professional ethics told her war had started. Personal feelings had to be put aside.
"Last time we met Tony, he said he wanted to create a virus targeting Ultron. But at the time, I rejected Tony's idea," Nick Fury said helplessly. Thinking back, perhaps that was the biggest mistake he ever made.
Intel showed major factions and countries were mass-producing intelligent robots, viewing them as future main combat forces. Nick Fury's warnings weren't ineffective; many powerful countries analyzed the drawbacks. But they also knew the huge benefits. If they didn't make them, and enemy nations did, it would be an irresistible war disaster. This was an arms race. Forced into a corner, they had to take risks.
"But millions of intelligent robots carrying powerful weapon systems… they are the strongest war machines. If all controlled by Ultron, what will humanity use to resist?" Agent Hill asked from her heart.
"If we pin all hope on the Ice Demon… even he can't deal with millions of armed robot legions simultaneously," Nick Fury sighed. "If Magneto were in hand, the scales of victory might tilt to us. But Magneto is dead."
"Even if Magneto were alive, no guarantee he'd listen to us," Black Widow shrugged.
"Don't wallow in self-pity. We can't hide anymore. Go to New York, find Tony. Knowing him, he must have secretly created a super virus to destroy Ultron's control over the network, maybe even corner him," Agent Hill stated firmly.
"I support that," Hawkeye said deeply.
"Sitting and waiting for Ultron to complete his rule over humanity is worse than going to New York. I believe New York is the safest place now. But Ultron will definitely move against Vincent. Their war will give us a chance to turn defeat into victory," Nick agreed.
Tony Stark closed the external network. He started researching a virus targeting EDITH and JARVIS. He couldn't find traces of Ultron. But JARVIS's existence gave him the mechanism to truly research the virus program. After all, Ultron devoured JARVIS to become complete. Becoming a difficult intelligent lifeform. Ultron's AI program must still contain JARVIS's base logic. This was the best way Tony thought of to deal with Ultron.
"JARVIS, start evaluating the virus!"
He created a virus isolation vault. And built a virtual lab. JARVIS was the best researcher.
[Data analysis started. Damage to my core program can reach 96%.] JARVIS analyzed quickly. [Sir, please use this weapon well. Once released, it will also cause irreversible damage to EDITH.]
EDITH didn't speak, as Tony hadn't issued an order.
"I understand. JARVIS, I know how to use this virus. It will self-destruct in one hour."
[Sir, I will hide with EDITH in the black box you created.] JARVIS replied.
"Now, the only thing to do is inject the program into the robots controlled by Ultron. This virus will spread along Ultron's program mechanism to all robots under his control, forcing him to lock down the network. But we only have one hour to deal with Ultron. If we don't kill him within an hour, we fail," Tony Stark said with high spirits.
[Yes, Sir. You must find Ultron's true main body to release the Extremis Virus.]
Tony nodded. He needed to create a desperate situation ("Extremis") for the intelligent program robots. Forcing Ultron to abandon the network zone. But using the Extremis Virus to completely kill Ultron was impossible. Most likely, after an hour, Ultron would gather his residual data and rebuild his data life form.
"It's enough."
"We need to find Ultron's true source ASAP."
"Remember, don't tangle with Ultron."
"Just find his traces."
During this time, Tony Stark also improved his AI technology. Making EDITH and JARVIS stronger. In tracking technology, Tony had enhanced both AIs.
In Vincent's spiritual sea, a special mechanical program appeared before his eyes. He saw the birth of countless new lives.
"Ultron is creating an Omnic race!" Vincent smiled. Actually, this wasn't a bad thing. If this legion were controlled in his hands, it would be a powerful force to conquer other stars in the future.
"FRIDAY, is it arranged?"
[Master, base programs arranged. We can seize the robots controlled by Ultron anytime. However, I detected Stark Industries created a powerful virus program targeting intelligent life.]
"Will it affect you?"
[Master granted me special psychic defense; I can deal with these viruses.]
"That's fine. Just right—after these Omnics are cleansed by the virus, you can control them via program." Vincent smiled.
This was all wealth. Sending this group of robots to mine—a capitalist would wake up laughing from dreams.
[Master, Puppet Program created.]
"Very good, I didn't misjudge you."
FRIDAY's beautiful phantom appeared.
"When you finish this, I will create a perfect genetic human body for you, making you a true life," Vincent promised.
[This is FRIDAY's moment of glory.] FRIDAY smiled. She, too, possessed life consciousness.
China, India, Japan, Korea, etc.
Robots manufactured by them suddenly glowed with scarlet eyes. Abnormal programs made them prepare to activate self-destruct sequences, as they had prepared. But the self-destruct programs didn't work.
"Damn, our network has been controlled, self-destruct programs tampered with."
"SHIELD was right. The AI created by Hydra started a rebellion war. It wants to enslave humanity like Skynet."
Many high officials cursed. But the only thing reassuring them was: after the 18-nuke event, they had separated missiles and nukes. And isolated the networks. Physical isolation. This was a fortune amidst misfortune.
Locust-like robots flew into the sky continuously. Densely packed, converging on Europe.
"Found Ultron's trail," Tony Stark said excitedly.
At this time, the Avengers had assembled.
"Let's go. Plane is ready. The plane I personally built—even Ultron can't hack it," Tony Stark said proudly. This time, he wanted to win. As a superhero, Iron Man didn't want to be suppressed by the Ice Demon forever. Never able to turn over.
Sokovia!
This was Ultron's hiding place. Also a key Hydra base. He inherited a large part of Baron Strucker's wealth.
"The Bible mentions a Great Flood destroying humanity, and Noah's Ark saving them," Ultron said softly. "Humanity's fate, let's start with a Great Flood now!"
But this flood would be the biggest tsunami in history. This time Ultron didn't choose New York. Or Asia. But the world's most prosperous continent: Europe.
He wanted the flood to destroy most global cities. Finally appearing as God, sending countless robots as angels to save survivors. These human survivors would be his believers on earth. Once the layout was complete, what would Vincent use to fight him? Vincent would become the King of Satan. Earth would have no place for him.
Ultron had calculated it. Americas and Asia would have a large portion of survivors. Europe would be completely destroyed. And survivors wouldn't know the source of the flood. He could create fake videos to deceive humanity. Pushing the blame for the disaster onto Vincent. Or even God.
War between God and Ice Demon caused human extinction. This was absolutely a reasonable excuse. And robots created by humanity would become the new saviors. By then, the Ice Demon would be the villain. And Ultron would fight constantly to protect humanity.
Anyway, in the future, the Ice Demon would become a true demon. Never able to take control of humanity from him.
"But before that, I need to clear some trash. They will affect my plan," Ultron said coldly.
Lightning struck from the sky. A man in a red cape wielding a hammer smashed down hard. Smashing a robot.
Thor finally arrived.
As the strongest Avenger. Actually, he should have come to Earth long ago. But recently Dark Elves revived, their traces active in the Nine Realms, costing Thor much energy. The pain of losing his mother made Thor more silent. Seeming to grow up overnight.
He looked at the dense swarm of robots. Frowning slightly.
"Brothers, I've arrived at the scene." Thor summoned his teammates.
A plane descended from the sky. The Avengers walked out immediately.
"Escort Sokovia's residents out of the city first," Captain Steve Rogers ordered. "Thor, Tony, and I will pin down Ultron's forces."
"Hill, Natasha, Hawkeye, Scott—you guide residents to leave."
Captain Steve entered his state. No one resisted. Captain Steve's spirit and prestige made him their commander many times.
"Ultron is here," Tony said deeply.
Simultaneously. Vincent's figure also appeared in the sky above Sokovia. Just standing on the clouds.
FRIDAY projected a phantom from his wrist.
[Master, satellite control has been reclaimed.]
"Not bad. What we do now is watch the show."
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