*Whoosh!*
The sea churned and waves surged as the Salty Sea, forced down by Han Shaoqing's gravity, slowly rose to the surface.
Han Shaoqing and Red Tank stood at the bow. Under Han Shaoqing's control of Universal Gravitation, the four Tsar Bombs on board levitated into the air.
The Tsar Bomba, also known as AN602, was 8 meters long, 2 meters in diameter, and weighed 27 tons. It was a hydrogen bomb developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was tested on Novaya Zemlya in 1961.
It remains the largest, heaviest, and most powerful bomb ever detonated by humans, with an explosive yield equivalent to 170 million tons of TNT.
To achieve the desired deterrent effect, the Tsar Bomba was the most direct option.
With a flick of his wrist, Han Shaoqing stored the four Tsar Bombs in his Cosmic Ring. Then, using only the waves to propel the small boat, he steered it to the island's shore.
*It's Red Tank. Namor isn't here. Was he killed, or did he escape?*
Red Devil's mind raced as he continued to observe, his peripheral vision occasionally darting toward Mystique on the side, something brewing in his mind.
"I've secured the nuclear bombs from the ship. Mystique, take Professor X, the Sirens, and the others to Hong Kong for temporary refuge. Once Magneto, Red Devil, and I have dealt with this, we'll join you there."
Hearing this, Moira's blood ran cold. "Are you planning to detonate a nuclear bomb in New York?"
"When did I ever say I was going to detonate a nuclear bomb? Don't slander me! This Tsar Bomba is for deterrence."
"Of course, if necessary, I wouldn't mind adding a spectacular new landmark to New York. You should know, when people are pushed to their limits, they'll do anything."
Han Shaoqing's words were half true, half false—he wanted to use Moira to convey a message to the authorities, making them wary.
As for detonating a nuclear bomb? Don't be ridiculous.
Han Shaoqing was a man who loved peace.
The group split into two teams. Raven, carrying the unconscious Charles, Sean, Darwin, Artoria, Alex, Salvador, and Genos, teleported away to Hong Kong.
Han Shaoqing, meanwhile, summoned Erik, Red Tank, White Queen, Black Adam, and Sabretooth. With several teleports from Red Devil, they arrived in the Pentagon's assembly hall.
The hall was in chaos. All front-line warships were out of contact, and it was obvious something had gone wrong.
In this era of limited satellite technology and primitive communications, the Pentagon's top officials were deeply worried.
In the center of the assembly hall, Han Shaoqing and his group suddenly appeared, causing an immediate commotion.
"Mutants!"
"Guards!"
"How could they have gotten here so quickly?"
***
The already chaotic conference room descended into utter pandemonium.
Some scrambled for cover, others drew their weapons, and screams filled the air.
"Lao Wan, disarm them," Han Shaoqing ordered.
Erik activated his magnetic field, levitating all firearms in the room into the air and turning them to point at the surrounding crowd.
Several elite special forces soldiers charged forward, attempting to close the distance for hand-to-hand combat.
Sabretooth, Red Devil, and Red Tank moved in, each landing a single, devastating punch that quickly subdued the attackers and brought the hall under control.
Han Shaoqing turned to White Queen beside him. "Sense it. Who made the decision?"
White Queen shook her head slightly. "There's an electromagnetic field interference here. I can't sense anything."
Ever since Charles revealed his Telepathy, some high-ranking US officials, fearing their secrets would be exposed, had their subordinates work overtime to build several machines specifically designed to counter Telepathy. These devices were now stationed in critical departments.
A Mental Interference Device?
Erik scanned the area and quickly located the device. "Should we destroy it?" he asked Han Shaoqing.
Han Shaoqing chuckled, "Keep it. You wouldn't want to wear a helmet all day, would you?"
"You're right."
No one liked having their thoughts spied on. Charles and the White Queen, Emma, were no pushovers. Telepathy wasn't just about casually browsing memories; it could also control bodies and even alter memories, making it incredibly insidious. One wrong move and you'd be caught in its trap.
Despite his good relationship with Charles, Erik didn't like anyone constantly knowing his every thought.
Under Erik's control, the Mental Interference Device was disabled. It then flew down the hallway and into the conference room.
As for whether it would alert the guards? Who cared?
With great power comes the ability to do whatever you want.
Even the future Avengers might have struggled against this group.
Without the Mental Interference Device, the White Queen easily read the thoughts of those around her.
In truth, Han Shaoqing could have used the blue hand of his All-Encompassing Hands to read others' memories. However, he rarely used it openly unless absolutely necessary.
There was no need for him to intervene when his subordinates could handle it.
Soon, White Queen provided Han Shaoqing with a list of names. Most were unfamiliar to him, but one was a "familiar face":
Howard Stark.
Howard Stark was a brilliant scientist and ruthless businessman, the founder of Stark Industries.
The child had been a prodigy from a young age, known as a mechanical genius who constantly invented new technologies and sought ways to improve existing ones.
The weapons and equipment he designed had completely transformed the world's industrial equipment.
In his youth, Howard was involved in various government projects during both World War I and World War II, such as manufacturing Captain America's shield during World War II.
His greatest achievement was being Iron Man's father!
As a celebrity himself, he should meet the check-in criteria.
With a thought, Han Shaoqing flicked his finger. Howard Stark flew uncontrollably toward him, landing at his feet.
Ding! The host is currently above Howard Stark's head, meeting the check-in criteria. Would you like to check in?
Hearing the system notification, Han Shaoqing silently thought, "Check-in."
Checking in... 10 seconds remaining... 10... 3, 2, 1. Check-in successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining—Lex Luthor from the DC Universe.
**Lex Luthor**: Also known as Alexander Luthor, he is one of the smartest people on Earth, possessing a ninth-level intellect. A business magnate, philanthropist, inventor, and politician, he enjoys using strategic thinking to gain profit, power, and status.
**Claim Reward?**
Another DC character. Han Shaoqing wondered if he would end up gathering all the Justice League and supervillains from the DC Universe at this rate.
Now was not the time to claim the reward. Han Shaoqing turned to the others and said, "Your wrong decisions have led to the deaths of nearly six thousand people. They died because of your orders. Peace is hard-won, yet you always seek to provoke war, harming others to satisfy your selfish desires. You are the ones who deserve to die."
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