Han Shaoqing didn't know the old stories of Atlantis. He hadn't read many Marvel comics, and besides, comics were just comics, not necessarily comprehensive.
This was a real world, where everyone had flesh and blood, with their own thoughts and pasts.
This gave Han Shaoqing a point of entry.
He was currently troubled by his black market identity. Fortunately, he would just go with it. After all, he hadn't admitted he was Imoki, it was all the other party's own imagination.
What he was considering now was whether he could win against Namor in a duel.
To be honest, Han Shaoqing wasn't confident.
Having obtained Aquaman's physique, Han Shaoqing believed his strength and abilities were no worse than Namor's.
But Namor was at least in his forties now, having been the King of Atlantis for at least twenty years. He had lived in the deep sea for a long time, growing up and experiencing countless battles, accumulating rich combat experience.
In contrast, Han Shaoqing had only recently obtained the ability of Aquaman, and his actual combat experience was pitiful, barely able to wield the Trident in his hand.
Compared to the other, Han Shaoqing was clearly at a disadvantage.
But so what?
If you're not happy, fight! Whoever cowers is a coward.
"Offer sacrifices to the Guardian God."
Namor was decisive. Seeing Han Shaoqing agree to the challenge, he immediately instructed his subordinates to provide Godzilla with Nuclear Material, then looked at Han Shaoqing: "As for you, let's have a decisive battle in the Duel Arena in the ancient way."
"Alright."
Han Shaoqing didn't show any weakness, holding the Trident with his fighting spirit surging.
Then, a few Atlanteans, riding on five giant octopuses, came to the front of Godzilla, carrying more than a dozen exquisite, can-shaped objects.
Each can was more than five meters high and weighed several tons.
After putting the things down, the Atlanteans hurriedly rode the octopuses away.
Because these barrels were filled with dangerous Nuclear Waste.
Atlantis had advanced technology and, inspired by Titans like Godzilla, had mastered nuclear technology twenty thousand years ago.
Over the years, Atlantis had developed more advanced and pollution-free new energy sources, but they still hadn't dismantled the original nuclear power plants to offer them as sacrifices to Godzilla.
On the one hand, nuclear power plants could provide energy for Atlantis.
On the other hand, they could provide food for Godzilla, a perfect solution.
It could be said that everything was put to good use.
"Second brother, rest assured. I, your elder brother, will eat first. Call me if you need anything."
Seeing the neatly arranged Nuclear Waste, Godzilla's spirits soared. Successfully awakening into the Food Beast, after the thought was transmitted, it began to eat heartily.
The scattered nuclear radiation was absorbed by it, and would not spread too far.
But there was still a certain risk if one got too close.
Not everyone had Godzilla's freakish physique. The harm of nuclear radiation was great. Even with Han Shaoqing's Aquaman physique, he was unwilling to get too close. He immediately hoisted the Trident and jumped off Godzilla's dorsal fin.
"Big brother, eat slowly. I'll go and have a fight with Namor first."
After saying that, Han Shaoqing came to the edge of the platform. With a thought, he controlled an Orca to swim outside the platform, leaped onto it, and rode the Orca, following Namor towards the Duel Arena.
The Duel Arena was located in the ruins of the old city of Atlantis.
After a period of preparation, many Atlanteans had gathered here, ready to watch the King's Battle.
In the resting room, only Han Shaoqing and Namor remained.
From their appearance, besides some differences in skin color, the two looked quite similar.
At least compared to those blue-skinned Atlanteans, the two standing together did indeed look like brothers.
Atlanteans had a longer lifespan. Namor perfectly inherited the advantages of the Atlanteans. Although he was already 42 years old, he looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight. He was a bit taller than Han Shaoqing, and his gaze toward Han Shaoqing was somewhat complex.
"A legend has always been circulating among us: Godzilla is the king of monsters. Even the sea god Poseidon never subdued it. Whoever can truly subdue it will become the master of this world. Atlantis needs this power. Relying on it, Atlantis can conquer the world, whether on land or underground."
Han Shaoqing heard this and looked at Namor: "So, what are you trying to say?"
"You know, your father is a bastard, but I don't want to kill you, Imoki, or Han Shaoqing. I'm giving you one last chance: leave Atlantis and never come back. You can't win this duel."
"Gotta try."
Han Shaoqing gripped the Trident in his hand, exchanging a look with Namor. Flames blazed in their eyes.
Because they both knew there could only be one Aquaman.
Boom, boom, boom!
The sound of war drums echoed. The doors to the Duel Arena opened, and the two men swam through them into the arena.
The Duel Arena retained Atlantis's most original appearance, somewhat resembling an ancient Roman colosseum. Around them were broken stone pillars and giant statues, with a circular viewing stand at the edge.
Thousands of Atlanteans gathered here, witnessing this King's Battle.
Namor raised his Trident high and shouted to the surrounding audience, "People of Atlantis, tell this son of a usurper who your king is! Long live the King!"
"Long live the King!"
"Long live the King!!!"
"Defeat this descendant of a usurper!"
"Traitor!"
"Get out of Atlantis!"
As Namor's voice fell, the surrounding Atlanteans erupted with excitement, shouting to cheer Namor on.
Some people spoke harshly to Han Shaoqing, as if he had done something that angered both men and gods.
It seems that impersonation isn't very popular.
The moment he appeared, he was condemned by the masses.
Han Shaoqing, who was unjustly targeted, could only accept it. After all, he was the one impersonating someone.
With the crown comes the weight.
If you want to gain something, you always have to give up something in return.
In the history of Atlantis, the King's Battle had occurred five times. The most recent one was more than twenty years ago, when Namor fought against Gron.
Although Atlantis had many fine traditions, sometimes these traditions seemed rather childish.
The transition of the king's power was resolved through the most primitive form of force, which in itself presented a major problem.
It seemed Wakanda was the same, possessing advanced technology yet still favoring primitive clashes.
For Han Shaoqing, this was a chance to rise to the top, provided he could defeat Namor.
After the two appeared, a holographic image emerged in mid-air, displaying their identities.
[Han Shaoqing (Imoki), son of Gron, grandson of King Takul.] [Namor, son of Queen Fin, current King of Atlantis.]
To outsiders, both possessed Atlantean royal bloodlines, both were of mixed heritage. If Namor won, he would solidify his power.
Most people didn't favor Han Shaoqing, but if Han Shaoqing won, they would still follow tradition and revere him as the new King of Atlantis.
Of course, how many would pay lip service while going against him remained to be seen.
At the same time, when Han Shaoqing stepped onto the Duel Arena, the check-in system sent a prompt.
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