Chapter 66
He had been curious about this mysterious force that drove speedsters for a long time!
Just then!
Lin Tian's spiritual sense detected a fierce battle taking place a few kilometers away from them!
One side was a young man wearing a red suit with a lightning bolt symbol on his chest, moving with ghostly speed! He should be The Flash of this World, Barry Allen.
The other side was a man wearing a trench coat, wielding a strange metal rod that conjured strong winds, heavy rain, and even lightning!
Weather Wizard, Mark Mardon!
At this moment, Barry Allen seemed to be overwhelmed by Weather Wizard's combined attacks!
The strong winds restricted his speed! The heavy rain affected his vision!
The lightning strikes that occasionally came down kept him on his toes! He also had to split his attention to protect the surrounding civilians who might be affected!
"Roar! The Flash! Is that all you've got?!" Weather Wizard stood atop a building, frantically waving the weapon in his hand, conjuring even more violent weather attacks, and letting out an arrogant laugh, "Today! I will use this storm! To bury you and this city together!"
He seemed to be preparing to launch a powerful area-of-effect attack! The target was clearly a nearby residential building!
"No!" Barry Allen's eyes were bloodshot when he saw this scene! But he was temporarily trapped by a sudden hailstorm and couldn't make it in time to rescue them!
A tragedy was about to happen!
"Tsk tsk tsk, how noisy," a slightly lazy voice suddenly echoed on the battlefield.
Everyone was stunned! They looked in the direction of the voice!
They saw an Eastern youth, dressed in black casual clothes, with an unbelievably handsome face, who had, at some unknown point, strolled leisurely between Weather Wizard and the residential building!
As if completely oblivious to the harsh environment of strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder!
"Who are you?! Get lost!" Weather Wizard roared when he saw Lin Tian, and sharply waved his???!
A lightning bolt, even thicker and more violent than before, like an enraged silver dragon, struck down towards Lin Tian!
The power of this strike was enough to char a tank!
"Lin!" Wanda, who was in the distance, instinctively moved to act when she saw this scene!
But Lin Tian merely… raised his eyelids.
Then, he extended a finger.
His index finger.
Towards that violent lightning bolt that could destroy everything.
Gently.
He tapped it.
Chii—
There was no earth-shattering explosion.
No deafening sound of energy clashing.
That violent lightning bolt, the moment it touched Lin Tian's finger, was…
As if it had encountered a black hole!
Silently!
It was… absorbed?!
As if it had never appeared!
Between heaven and earth, a deadly silence instantly fell!
The wind stopped! The rain ceased! The thunder also vanished!
Only that Eastern youth remained standing there calmly, with a faint electric arc still lingering on his fingertip?
"Hmm, the energy is quite pure," Lin Tian commented, as if he had just tasted a small snack.
Then, he raised his head and looked at Weather Wizard, who was completely stunned on the rooftop, as if he had seen a ghost.
On his face, he wore a… gentle smile.
"Who did you just say you wanted to bury?"
Weather Wizard looked at Lin Tian's demonic smile and his unfathomable eyes, scared out of his wits!
He let out a strange cry and turned to run!
But how could Lin Tian let him have his way?
He extended his finger again.
This time, it was towards Weather Wizard.
He flicked it gently.
Whoosh!
A nearly invisible, hair-thin purplish-gold qi instantly streaked across the sky!
Precisely!
It pierced into Weather Wizard's back!
"Ugh!" Weather Wizard's body stiffened abruptly! The expression on his face instantly froze! The vitality in his eyes receded like a tide!
Then, like a puppet with its strings cut, he fell straight down from the rooftop!
Bang!
A dull thud.
Kicking up a cloud of dust.
He was as dead as could be.
From Lin Tian's appearance to Weather Wizard's demise.
The entire process took no more than ten seconds!
Clean and precise! Even… with a hint of elegant spontaneity!
Barry Allen, trapped in the distance, watched everything unfold before him with wide eyes! His mind was blank!
What just happened?!
That Weather Wizard, who was so powerful that he was helpless against him… was actually… actually instantly killed by this mysterious Easterner… with a single finger?!
How… how could this be?!
Who exactly is he?! What kind of monster is he?!
Inside S.T.A.R. Labs, Cisco, Caitlin, and Reverse-Flash Wells, who were watching this scene through the miniature camera on Barry, also fell into a deathly silence!
The air seemed to have solidified!
Shock! Fear! Disbelief!
All kinds of emotions filled their hearts!
This mysterious Easterner… his power… had completely exceeded their understanding!!!
Just then!
Barry Allen finally snapped out of his shock!
He abruptly activated the Speed Force!
A red lightning bolt streaked across the sky! Instantly appearing in front of Lin Tian!
He stopped a few inches in front of Lin Tian, his body trembling slightly from the high speed, his face filled with shock, vigilance, and a hint of… indescribable fear!
"Who… who exactly are you?!" Barry asked tremblingly.
Lin Tian looked at the nervous Flash Kid in front of him, a playful smile on his face.
He surveyed Barry's red suit and the prominent lightning bolt symbol on his chest.
"Interesting speed," Lin Tian's voice was calm, yet it carried a strange penetrative power, as if it could reach straight into one's heart, "However…"
He tilted his head slightly, his smile becoming somewhat… scornful?
"Too slow."
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"Too slow."
Lin Tian's understated words, yet full of undisguised contempt, exploded in Barry Allen's ears like a thunderclap!
Too slow?!
He was The Flash! He was the fastest person on this Planet! How dare someone say he was slow?!
Moreover, the god-like methods the other party had just displayed, effortlessly killing Weather Wizard, cast a heavy shadow over his heart!
Anger, shock, and an unprecedented vigilance instantly filled Barry's heart!
"Who exactly are you?! What is your purpose in Central City?!" Barry suppressed the shock in his heart and asked in a deep voice.
He stared intently at Lin Tian, trying to find even the slightest flaw in the other's unfathomable eyes.
At the same time, he secretly activated the Speed Forcewithin his body, ready to act at any moment. He even subtly, with an extremely minute frequency, vibrated his body, attempting to use this method to test the other party's perception and reaction speed.
This was a common small trick used by speedsters to detect potential threats.
However, Lin Tian seemed completely oblivious to Barry's small movements, still wearing that playful smile on his face, his gaze sweeping back and forth over Barry's red suit, as if examining an interesting toy.
"Who am I? Purpose?"
Lin Tian chuckled softly, shaking his head, "Are these important? What's important is, I just seemed to have helped you with a'small favor'? Shouldn't you say thank you first? Flash Kid."
Flash Kid?!
This slightly mocking address made Barry feel offended, and his face instantly darkened!
This guy was not only mysteriously powerful, but also so arrogant and rude!
Just as Barry couldn't help but want to make a move and teach this arrogant guy a lesson!
A silver figure, like a ghost, suddenly appeared beside Lin Tian!
It was Pietro Maximoff!
He had been standing not far away with Wanda and Gwen, who had now returned to her normal state, but the unique aura on her, a fusion of symbiote and true qi, still made her appear both pure and with a hint of seductive charm, watching the battle.
Seeing the "speedster" of this World, Pietro had long been unable to suppress the battle intent in his heart!
"Hey! Red-skinned kid!"
Pietro crossed his arms, tilted his head, and looked at Barry with a provocative gaze, "I heard you're the fastest runner on this Planet? Want to spar with me?"
After Lin Tian's hellish training, Pietro's speed and skill were already vastly different from before!
He couldn't wait to find a decent opponent to test the results of his training!
Another speedster?!
Barry looked at the silver-haired youth who had suddenly appeared in front of him, feeling the equally active Speed Force fluctuations on him, although they seemed somewhat different from his own?
His heart was once again stirred by huge waves!
This mysterious Eastern man actually had a speedster with him?!
Who exactly are they?!
"Pietro, don't be rude," Lin Tian pretended to scold him, but his eyes were full of encouragement.
He also wanted to see who was stronger, the Quicksilverhe had trained, or The Flash of this World.
"It's fine, Lin," Pietro waved his hand nonchalantly, his gaze burning as he stared at Barry, "So? Red-skinned kid, dare to play?"
Barry looked at Pietro's provocative gaze, and his own battle intent was also ignited!
He wanted to see! How fast this silver-haired kid, who appeared out of nowhere, really was!
"Alright! I accept your challenge!" Barry said in a deep voice.
The words had just fallen!
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Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two figures, one red and one silver, instantly vanished from their original spots!
They transformed into two blurry streaks of light, engaging in a thrilling, super-high-speed chase and confrontation within the empty factory!
The red lightning was like nimble Fire, while the silver lightning resembled swift Water!
Both moved at extreme speeds!
Ordinary human eyes couldn't possibly track their movements! All that could be seen were afterimages constantly flashing and colliding in the air, on the ground, and even on the walls!
Sonic booms erupted one after another! The air was violently torn apart!
Even space itself seemed to slightly warp due to their terrifying speed!
"So fast!" Wanda and Gwen, watching from a distance, couldn't help but exclaim!
Although their own strength was considerable, in terms of pure speed, they were indeed far inferior to these two speedsters.
Lin Tian watched with great interest, his eyes gleaming with analytical light.
He could clearly see that Barry Allen's speed, in absolute terms, seemed to be slightly faster than Pietro's! After all, the Speed Force was one of the fundamental powers of this Universe, with infinite potential.
However!
Pietro's technique in utilizing his speed was clearly more seasoned and cunning!
He was no longer just capable of straight-line sprints! Instead, he had learned to use inertia, quick turns, and even momentary "time differences" for both attack and evasion!
Every punch, every change in direction, was perfectly timed! Full of combat wisdom!
In contrast, Barry Allen, despite being faster, lacked combat experience, and many of his attacks appeared somewhat… naive and straightforward?
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The two continuously exchanged blows while moving at high speed!
Each collision unleashed a powerful Impact!
Initially, Barry Allen, relying on his speed advantage, could barely maintain the upper hand.
But soon, he realized that he couldn't hit his opponent at all! The opponent always managed to evade his attacks from extremely tricky angles and at precise moments! He even managed to seize the gaps in Barry Allen's attacks to launch accurate counterattacks!
Several times, Barry Allen was almost struck in vital areas by Pietro's cunning punches and kicks! He could only rely on his faster speed to frantically create distance!
"Damn it! This guy's speed is clearly not as fast as mine! Why can't I hit him?!" Barry Allen was both shocked and enraged! This feeling of having power but being unable to use it made him incredibly frustrated!
Meanwhile, at S.T.A.R. Labs in the distance.
Cisco Ramon, Caitlin Snow, and Reverse-Flash Wellswere also dumbfounded, watching the real-time footage transmitted from the camera and sensors on Barry Allen's suit!
"Oh my God! Another speedster?! And his speed is almost on par with Barry Allen's?!" Cisco Ramon exclaimed in shock, almost spilling his coffee.
"His speed utilization techniques are amazing!" Caitlin Snow couldn't help but marvel, "Barry Allen is completely being led by the nose!"
Only Reverse-Flash Wells's face was extremely grim!
He stared intently at the silver lightning on the screen and the Oriental man standing still, calmly observing the battle, his heart churning with immense waves of emotion!
Who exactly was this Lin Tian?!
Not only was his own strength unfathomable! He was actually accompanied by a speedster with such terrifying speed techniques?!
And those two women who also exuded powerful energy fluctuations! One seemed to be able to control an unknown red energy, while the other was enveloped in a strange dark aura and another, more pure and domineering energy?!
This… this was simply a team of monsters!
Where did they come from?! Were they from other timelines? Parallel Universes? Or some higher-dimensional existence?!
Reverse-Flash felt his brain was about to overload!
Lin Tian's appearance completely disrupted all his plans! It also made him question his own speed and wisdom, which he had always been so proud of, to an unprecedented degree!
No! I must find out their origins!
Perhaps they hold the secret that could allow me to return to the future faster?!
Or perhaps I can even use them?!
As he thought this, a trace of imperceptible greed and calculation flashed in Reverse-Flash's eyes.
He immediately spoke through the communicator to Barry Allen, who was currently entangled with Pietro: "Barry Allen! Stop for now! Don't fight anymore!"
"What?! Dr. Wells?!" Barry Allen asked in surprise, dodging Pietro's attacks frantically, "Why?!"
"Their strength is unknown, and their purpose is unclear; it's not advisable to engage in a direct conflict."
Reverse-Flash said in his usual tone, full of "wisdom" and "concern", "Moreover, I am very interested in their power system. Perhaps we could invite them to the Lab for a friendly exchange? To understand their origins?"
Invite them to the Lab?!
Barry Allen's heart skipped a beat!
That was too dangerous! Who knew what their intentions were?!
But Dr. Wells was the team's strategist, and his advice was usually correct. And Barry Allen also genuinely wanted to uncover the truth about these mysterious people.
"Alright!" Barry Allen gritted his teeth, accelerated abruptly, disengaged from his entanglement with Pietro, and stopped dozens of meters away.
Seeing Barry Allen stop, Pietro also somewhat reluctantly stopped, pouting, "What? No more fighting? Giving up?"
Barry Allen ignored his provocation, instead looking at Lin Tian, taking a deep breath and saying, "Mr. Lin, right? Dr.Harrison Wells, the head of our S.T.A.R. Labs, would like to invite you all to come over for a friendly exchange. What do you think?"
He tried to keep his tone neither humble nor overbearing, but his heart was filled with vigilance.
S.T.A.R. Labs? Harrison Wells?
When Lin Tian heard that name, a playful smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
He naturally knew that this so-called "Dr. Wells" was actually Eobard Thawne, Reverse-Flash, Barry Allen's archenemy from the future!
This old fox, was he finally going to make his move?
That's fine.
It just so happened that I also wanted to see what the technological level of this World was like. And while I'm at it, study the mysteries of the Speed Force up close.
And there seemed to be an interesting little beauty hidden in that Lab? Caitlin Snow?
"Exchange?" Lin Tian pretended to ponder for a moment, then nodded, "Sounds good. Coincidentally, we are also very curious about this World."
He looked at Wanda, Gwen, and Pietro beside him: "What do you all think?"
Wanda and Gwen naturally followed Lin Tian's lead and both nodded.
---Please give fresh flowers--- Although Pietro still wanted to fight another round, seeing that Lin Tian had already decided, he could only shrug, indicating he had no objection.
"Then please follow us." Barry Allen felt a slight relief when the other party agreed, but his vigilance did not slacken in the slightest.
He turned, ready to lead the way.
Lin Tian followed unhurriedly, simultaneously using his mind to say to Zero: "Zero, prepare to infiltrate S.T.A.R. Labs' network system. I want all the data within, especially all secrets regarding the Speed Force, metahumans, and that Harrison Wells."
"As you command, Master."
A "friendly exchange," each with their own hidden motives, full of probing and calculation, was about to begin at S.T.A.R. Labs!
S.T.A.R. Labs, a building that once represented the technological pinnacle of Central City, but was now shrouded in shadow due to the particle accelerator explosion, was currently welcoming several mysterious "guests" with complex feelings.
When Lin Tian, accompanied by Wanda, Gwen, and Pietro, entered the core area of the Lab under Barry Allen's guidance, he immediately felt the unusual atmosphere.
The spacious and bright area was filled with a futuristic technological feel. Various uniquely shaped, precise instruments, glowing with a faint blue light, were arranged all around, and dazzling data streams scrolled across a huge holographic screen. The air was filled with a faint scent of ozone and metal.
Compared to their previous "temporary stronghold" which resembled an abandoned factory, this place was undoubtedly more like a superhero's secret Base.
However, beneath this seemingly advanced and efficient facade, Lin Tian keenly detected a hidden sense of oppression and unease.
There were not many staff members in the Lab, and most of them looked hurried, with vigilance and fatigue in their eyes. Clearly, the particle accelerator accident and the subsequent endless metahuman crimes had brought immense pressure to both the city and this Lab… "Wow, this place looks pretty cool!" Pietro whistled, curiously surveying the high-tech equipment around him, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Compared to the HYDRA Basehe had been in before, the technological level here also seemed unique.
Wanda and Gwen were also equally captivated by the sight before them.
Wanda was very interested in the instruments that could analyze energy fluctuations, while Gwen cast curious glances at the equipment that might be used for genetic engineering or biological modification.
Although they were powerful, in terms of technological understanding, they were still in the "ordinary person" category.
Lin Tian, however, focused his attention on the people standing in the center of the Lab, waiting to greet them.
Barry Allen stood to one side, his expression still vigilant.
A Latino youth, wearing a T-shirt adorned with various geeky patterns, looking somewhat flamboyant and unconventional, was staring at them with a mix of curiosity and nervousness, holding a uniquely shaped scanner in his hand. He must be Cisco Ramon, the technical expert.
And next to Cisco Ramon, stood a beautiful woman in a White Lab coat, with an intellectual yet slightly melancholic demeanor. She had soft brown hair, fair skin, delicate features, and a tall figure.
However, a faint shadow seemed to hang between her brows, as if something was troubling her. She was Caitlin Snow, the beautiful Dr. with latent ice powers within her.
When Lin Tian's gaze fell on Caitlin Snow, she seemed to sense it, subconsciously looked up and met Lin Tian's eyes, then somewhat flustered, lowered her head again, unconsciously hugging her arms as if feeling a chill. Prepare.
A knowing smile flashed in Lin Tian's eyes. Sure enough, the power within this girl was very unstable, and it seemed to be causing her a lot of trouble. Use.
Finally, there was a middle-aged man in a wheelchair, who appeared gentle and refined, wearing black-rimmed glasses, his eyes sparkling with wisdom. He had a warm smile on his face and extended his hand.
"Welcome to S.T.A.R. Labs, Mr. Lin, and everyone." He said in a magnetic, convincing voice, "I am Dr. Harrison Wells, the head here." 8
Harry, or rather, Eobard Thawne. 9
Lin Tian looked at this "actor," who was perfectly disguised, a cold smile in his heart, but on his face, he also showed a friendly smile, extending his hand to shake his: "Dr. Wells, I've heard much about you. Thank you for your invitation." Three.
The moment their two hands met, Lin Tian could clearly feel the extremely subtle yet abnormally active Negative Speed Force within the other party's body! 9
And the deep malice and calculation hidden beneath the gentle facade! Six.
And Reverse-Flash, the moment he touched Lin Tian's palm, felt as if he had grasped an unfathomable mist! Feed.
He couldn't perceive any effective energy information within the other party's body at all! He even vaguely felt a terrifying pressure that made his heart palpitate! Four.
This man! He was even more terrifying than he had imagined! Six.
Both had "sincere" smiles on their faces, but in their hearts, they each harbored ulterior motives, engaging in a silent contest. 0
"Mr. Lin, and these friends, you don't seem to be from this Earth?" After exchanging pleasantries, Wells asked casually, beginning his first probe.
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"Oh? What makes you say that, Dr. Wells?" Lin Tianfeigned surprise and retorted.
"The energy fluctuations you emit, and the power system you display, are completely different from any metahumans we currently know." Wells pushed up his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses as sharp as a knife, "Moreover, based on our analysis of atmospheric energy residuals, you seem to have… suddenly appeared in Central City through some kind of spatial jumping technology?"
"Dr. Wells indeed has keen observation skills." Lin Tian did not deny it, instead frankly admitting, "That's right, we do come from… another place. A World similar to this one, yet completely different."
Another World?! A parallel Universe?!
Hearing Lin Tian admit it himself, the Flash Team members present all gasped!.
Although they had previously encountered some concepts related to parallel Universes, this was the first time they had truly met people from a parallel Universe!
"Then what is your purpose in coming here?" Barry Allencouldn't help but press further.
"We originally intended to conduct a spatial jump test elsewhere," Lin Tian spread his hands, a "helpless" expression on his face, "but we encountered a small accident, a temporal anomaly, you know. And then we… accidentally fell in here."
His half-truthful explanation sounded plausible, didn't it?
"So that's how it is." Wells nodded, a "suddenly enlightened" expression on his face, but inwardly he sneered.
Temporal anomaly? An accident? Only a ghost would believe that!
With the unfathomable strength and depth Lin Tiandisplayed, how could he be so easily swept here by a temporal anomaly? He definitely had another motive!
"Since you are guests from another World, then we should certainly extend our hospitality." Wells said enthusiastically, "Cisco Ramon, perform a comprehensive body data scan and energy analysis on our guests. Let's see if there are any potential issues from the 'eight-seven-zero' spatial jump? And also so we can gain a deeper understanding of your abilities, to facilitate our subsequent 'friendly exchange'."
He emphasized the words "friendly exchange."
Cisco Ramon, hearing this, immediately raised the scanner in his hand, his face a mix of excitement and nervousness: "Alright, Dr.! Everyone, please relax, this instrument is absolutely safe, it just collects some basic data."
However, before he could finish speaking!
When the scanner's beam touched Lin Tian and the others' bodies!
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!!!
The scanner instantly emitted a piercing overload alarm!
The data on the screen flickered wildly! Then, with a puff of smoke! It was completely broken!
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"My scanner!!!" Cisco shrieked, his heart aching so much he almost cried! This was his latest invention, a true treasure!
Barry and Caitlin were also shocked!
It couldn't even scan basic data?! Just how special were their bodies and energy?!
Only Lin Tian's lips curved into a subtle, almost imperceptible arc.
He had anticipated this.
With the energy levels of him and the "Queens" around him, how could the current technological level of this World easily detect them?
The scanner's overload just now was the result of him deliberately restraining most of his aura. Otherwise, the entire S.T.A.R. Labs would have been overwhelmed by the massive energy information flow!
Of course, at the same time the scanner failed,
Lin Tian also instructed Zero to complete a reverse intrusion and information theft of the S.T.A.R. Labsnetwork.
Research data on the Speed Force, files of known metahumans, core data of the particle accelerator, and even Harrison Wells's personal life information, etc., were all silently copied by Zero and transmitted into Lin Tian's consciousness.
"It seems your power system is indeed very unique." Dr.Wells looked at the scrapped scanner, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes, but a smile remained on his face, "This makes us even more curious."
"Since that's the case," Lin Tian said, seizing the opportunity, "perhaps we can conduct some information exchange?"
"We can, to a limited extent, share some information about our own powers and origins." Lin Tian paused, looking at Dr. Wells, "But the premise is that S.T.A.R. Labs must also show enough'sincerity.' For example, sharing your research data on the Speed Force, metahumans, and the top technology of this World?"
Information exchange?
When Dr. Wells heard this proposal, his mind immediately became active!
This was exactly what he wanted!
He wished he could extract more information from Lin Tianabout other Worlds and about that mysterious power!
This was crucial for him to perfect the Negative Speed Force and even find a way to return to the future!
As for sharing S.T.A.R. Labs' data?
Heh heh, he didn't care about these data, except for some core data of the Speed Force! He could even deliberately give Lin Tian some wrong or misleading information!
"Of course, no problem!" Dr. Wells immediately "readily" agreed, "The exchange and sharing of knowledge is the responsibility of us scientists!"
"However," he changed the subject, a hint of slyness flashing in his eyes, "to show our sincerity, perhaps we can start with some basic energy adaptability tests? To give us a more intuitive understanding of your powers?"
He was still unwilling to give up, wanting to test Lin Tianand the others' specific strengths and weaknesses.
Lin Tian naturally saw through his little trick but did not refuse.
He also wanted to take this opportunity to observe S.T.A.R. Labs' technological level up close, and incidentally, let Wanda and the others "show off" their strength to give Reverse-Flash a little "shock."
"Alright." Lin Tian nodded.
Just then!
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Cisco Ramon, who had been standing by, curiously observing Lin Tian and the others, suddenly trembled violently!
His pupils instantly dilated! An extremely terrified expression appeared on his face!
He clutched his head, staggering back a few steps, muttering incomprehensible words:
"Blood-red energy... throne of destruction... dark Universe..."
His Vibe powers! Triggered again!
This time, it seemed to be because he had accidentally touched a trace of Chaos Magic inadvertently emitted by Wanda just now?!
What did he see?!
Did he see Wanda's terrifying future, like a World-destroying witch?! Or did he see Lin Tian's ambition to rule the Universe, hidden beneath his gentle smile?!
Lin Tian frowned slightly, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
This kid's ability was interesting; he could vaguely glimpse some future and origins?
However,
"It seems this friend is not feeling well?" Lin Tian stepped forward, seemingly concerned, and placed his hand on Cisco's shoulder.
An extremely subtle yet incomparably overbearing Harmony True Qi instantly surged into Cisco's body!
Not healing!
But interference! Even distortion!
The blurry and terrifying images Cisco saw instantly became more chaotic, fragmented, and even began to develop in a direction deliberately guided by Lin Tian?!
He might have seen Lin Tian's "saving the World" scene? Seen Wanda's future of "turning over a new leaf"?
"Ah!!!" Cisco let out a painful scream, then his eyes rolled back, and he directly fainted!
"Cisco!" Caitlin and Barry exclaimed, rushing forward to check on him.
"It seems he overused his ability, and the mental load was too great." Lin Tian withdrew his hand, a "regretful" expression on his face, "What a poor child."
Reverse-Flash Wells looked at the unconscious Cisco, then at the "innocent" Lin Tian, a deep hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes!
He definitely made a move just now!
He could not only easily kill metahumans! He could even interfere with and distort Cisco's Vibe powers?!
How many hidden tricks did this man have?!
Too terrifying!
Absolutely cannot be his enemy! At least not until he found his weakness, or could fully utilize him, absolutely not!
"It seems today's exchange can only end here for now." Dr.Wells showed a "regretful" expression on his face, "We need to take care of Cisco first. Mr. Lin, and everyone, if you don't mind, you can wait in our lounge. We'll continue after Cisco wakes up?"
He needed time to digest everything that had happened today and re-evaluate his strategy towards Lin Tian.
"Of course, no problem." Lin Tian smiled and nodded, "We also happen to want to visit your lab."
He knew that Reverse-Flash had been completely "bluffed" by him.
The two sides reached an extremely fragile "cooperation" relationship, full of calculations and hypocrisy.
Lin Tian's gaze, subtly, once again fell upon Caitlin Snow, who was anxiously checking Cisco's condition.
Hmm... this Ice Queen seemed even more curious and wary of him?
But it didn't matter.
The more the prey struggled and resisted...
The more fun it was to conquer, wasn't it?
Cisco's sudden collapse made the already tense atmosphere in S.T.A.R. Labs even more solemn.
Barry and Caitlin hurriedly took Cisco to the medical bay for examination and treatment. Reverse-Flash Wells took this opportunity to temporarily end his first "exchange" with Lin Tian and "enthusiastically" invited Lin Tian and his group to wait in a specially prepared lounge.
Lin Tian naturally wouldn't refuse. He just needed a relatively quiet environment to digest the large amount of information he had just obtained through Zero and to further observe the operation of this laboratory.
Wanda, Gwen, and Pietro were also happy to relax.
Wanda was very interested in the energy analysis instruments in the lab and began to try some small "interactions" with her Chaos Magic.
Gwen was more curious about the bio-genetics area, especially the research reports on metahumans.
Pietro was simply bored and started running around the spacious lounge, testing the size of the space and... the reaction speed of the surveillance equipment?
Of course, his speed was so fast that almost no equipment could capture a clear image.
Lin Tian sat leisurely on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest, but his consciousness had already connected to S.T.A.R. Labs' internal network through Zero, like an invisible God, scrutinizing everything here... He quickly "saw" the situation in the medical bay. Cisco had only suffered from excessive mental stimulation, coupled with Lin Tian's "interference," leading to temporary unconsciousness; his body was fine. Caitlin was methodically conducting various examinations for him, demonstrating her professional medical expertise. Barry was anxiously waiting nearby.
Meanwhile, Reverse-Flash Wells returned alone to his private lab, the gentle smile on his face long gone, replaced by a gloomy and solemn expression.
He was frantically reviewing all surveillance footage and energy data from when Lin Tian and the others appeared, trying to analyze their weaknesses and true intentions.
"Interesting." Lin Tian's lips curved into a playful smile. It seemed Reverse-Flash was truly stimulated by him.
However, Lin Tian's current goal was not to expose or deal with Reverse-Flash immediately. He was not that interested in this "ghost" created by a time paradox for now.
He was more interested in the beautiful Dr. Caitlin Snow, who was busy in the medical bay.
According to the data Zero had just stolen, Caitlin Snowwas a top bioengineer and geneticist, once one of S.T.A.R. Labs' core researchers.
But in the particle accelerator explosion, she also seemed to have been affected by some unknown energy, which activated a recessive gene within her, thus granting her the superpower to control ice.
However, this power was extremely unstable and carried strong negative emotions (anger, fear, sadness). Once out of control, it would transform her into a cold-hearted "Ice Killer" who only knew how to freeze everything.
To suppress this power, Caitlin lived in deep pain and fear. She dared not easily use her abilities, or even have too many emotional fluctuations, afraid that she would become the monster she herself feared. She longed for a cure, longed to escape this curse-like power.
"An ice-cold beauty who longs to be redeemed, with a heart full of pain and suppression?" Lin Tian stroked his chin, a strong hint of interest flashing in his eyes, "This setting... it's practically a 'conquest' target tailor-made for me."
He decided to act immediately.
He stood up, tidied his clothes, and walked towards the medical bay.
"Mr. Lin? Where are you going?" Dr. Wells, who had been secretly observing Lin Tian's movements, immediately asked through the communicator, his tone carrying a hint of wariness.
"Nothing," Lin Tian showed a "kind" smile on his face, "I happen to know a little about bioengineering as well. I want to see how the unconscious young friend is doing? And incidentally... perhaps I can help with something?"
This reason sounded impeccable.
Although Dr. Wells was suspicious, he couldn't directly refuse. After all, they were still in a "cooperative" relationship. Moreover, he also wanted to see what tricks Lin Tian was up to.
"Of course." Dr. Wells finally agreed, "But please be careful, Mr. Lin, and don't disturb Dr. Caitlin's work. 1.8"
"Don't worry, I'll be sensible." Lin Tian smiled, hanging up the communication.
Inside the medical bay.
Caitlin had just finished Cisco's initial examination, confirming that he was only mentally exhausted and not in life-threatening danger, before she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Barry also relaxed, but looking at his unconscious friend, his wariness towards Lin Tian and the others deepened a few points.
Just then, the medical bay door was gently pushed open.
Lin Tian walked in with a gentle smile.
"Mr. Lin?" Caitlin was surprised and a little nervous to see him, subconsciously taking half a step back.
Barry immediately stepped in front of Caitlin, looking at Lin Tian warily: "What do you want?!"
"Don't be nervous, Flash Kid." Lin Tian waved his hand, still wearing that harmless smile, "I just came to check on this young friend. After all, he seemed to have fainted because of me just now? I should at least show some concern, right?"
His gaze turned to Cisco, who was lying on the bed, a subtle glimmer flashing in his eyes.
An extremely subtle Harmony True Qi silently injected into Cisco's body, helping him sort out his chaotic mental energy.
Almost instantly, Cisco's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and his breathing became much more stable.
"Oh?" Caitlin keenly noticed Cisco's change, looking at Lin Tian in surprise, "You... what did you do?"
"Nothing, just used a little 'trick' from our World to help stabilize his mental state." Lin Tian said lightly, as if he had only done a trivial thing, "It seems he will wake up very soon."
Barry and Caitlin looked at Cisco, whose complexion had visibly improved, and then at Lin Tian, who was calm and composed, their shock beyond words!
How many more miraculous abilities did this man have?! He could even easily solve problems at the mental level?!
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Chapter 76: Surrender to me, Caitlin, you will become the Ice Queen!
Caitlin's gaze towards Lin Tian became even more complex. There was gratitude, curiosity, but more so wariness and a hint of inexplicable fear.
This man was too mysterious, and too powerful. Was he really just approaching her to "exchange" information?
"Alright, since this young friend is fine, I won't disturb you anymore."
Lin Tian seemed to not want to dwell on Cisco's issue. His gaze turned to Caitlin, a gentler smile on his face, "Dr.Caitlin, can I speak with you alone? About that interesting 'little trouble' in your body."
He no longer concealed it! He directly pointed out Caitlin's abnormality!
Caitlin trembled all over! Her face instantly turned pale! Her eyes were filled with terror and disbelief!
He... how did he know?!
No one knew about this, except for Dr. Wells and a few core members! How did he see it?!
Barry was also greatly surprised! Although he knew Caitlin's body was a bit "special," he didn't know the specifics! Lin Tian actually...
"Mr. Lin! What do you mean?!" Barry immediately became wary, shielding Caitlin behind him.
"No meaning." Lin Tian glanced at Barry, his gaze calm, yet carrying an undeniable authority, "Just some private matters I want to discuss with Dr. Caitlin alone. I don't think this violates our previous 'cooperation' agreement, does it?"
Barry was intimidated by Lin Tian's powerful aura and was momentarily unable to retort.
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Caitlin, however, took a deep breath and pushed Barry away from her.
Her eyes flickered, filled with struggle and hesitation.
But in the end, the desire to escape the pain, and her curiosity about Lin Tian's mysterious abilities, still overcame her fear.
"Alright," she nodded, her voice a little dry. "Barry, you go out first. Mr. Lin and I need to talk."
"Caitlin!" Barry was a little worried.
"It's okay, Barry," Caitlin forced a smile. "I believe Mr. Linmeans no harm."
Barry looked at Caitlin, then at Lin Tian, and finally nodded helplessly, leaving the medical room, looking back every three steps.
Now, only Lin Tian and Caitlin remained in the room.
The atmosphere instantly became subtle and tense.
Caitlin clasped her hands tightly, lowering her head, not daring to look at Lin Tian.
"Dr. Caitlin, there's no need to be so nervous," Lin Tianwalked up to her, his voice gentle. "I told you, I mean no harm."
He reached out, wanting to pat her shoulder in comfort.
But Caitlin, like a startled fawn, suddenly took a step back, looking at him warily: "You... how on earth did you know?!"
"It's simple," Lin Tian withdrew his hand and smiled. "Because your body is like a 'refrigerator' that could explode at any moment. That cold, unstable energy fluctuation, though you try your best to suppress it, is as conspicuous as a lighthouse in the dark to an 'energy sensitive' person like me."
A refrigerator? A lighthouse in the dark?
When Caitlin heard this analogy, her face grew even paler, and a deep sense of helplessness and pain appeared in her eyes.
"It's caused you a lot of trouble, hasn't it?" Lin Tian looked at her, his tone growing gentler. "Low body temperature? Emotions easily out of control? Afraid of hurting those around you? Even afraid to easily love, to embrace?"
Every word from Lin Tian was like a precise scalpel, cutting open the deepest scars in Caitlin's heart! Leaving her nowhere to hide!
"Stop it!" Caitlin finally couldn't hold back, crying out with a choked voice! Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably!
For years, she had buried this secret deep in her heart! Enduring the pain and fear alone!
She was afraid of being seen as a monster! Afraid of losing control and hurting others! Afraid of never being able to live like a normal person!
This torment was driving her mad!
She never expected that today, she would be so easily and nakedly exposed by a stranger she had just met!
Looking at Caitlin, tear-streaked and vulnerable, a hint of pity flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
He took a step forward, reached out, and gently pulled her into his arms.
This time, Caitlin did not resist.
She buried her face in Lin Tian's warm and solid chest, and sobbed loudly, releasing years of pent-up grievances and fears.
Lin Tian held her quietly, gently stroking her back, like the gentlest, most reliable haven.
After a long while, Caitlin's sobs gradually subsided.
She raised her swollen eyes, looked at Lin Tian, her voice thick with a nasal tone and a hint of hope: "You... can you really help me?"
"Of course," Lin Tian looked at her pitiful appearance, a confident and tempting smile on his face. "I can not only help you stabilize this power, but even allow you to completely control it, make it a part of you, for your use."
"So you will no longer be in pain, no longer in fear. You can even become stronger, more beautiful."
"Really?!" Caitlin's eyes instantly sparkled with an incomparably brilliant light! As if she had grasped the last straw!
"Of course," Lin Tian nodded. "However..."
He changed the subject, looking into Caitlin's eyes, his tone becoming somewhat meaningful: "There's no free lunch in the World. To get my help, you need to pay a small 'price'."
"Price?" Caitlin's heart tightened. "What price?"
"It's simple," Lin Tian reached out and gently hooked Caitlin's chin, forcing her to meet his gaze, his eyes flashing with a burning light.
"I want you."
"I want your loyalty, your trust, your body, your soul."
"From now on, you belong only to me."
Lin Tian's naked, possessive 'confession' completely stunned Caitlin!
She didn't expect Lin Tian to make such a direct, such an overbearing demand!
This... this was simply a devil's contract!
Reason told her to refuse immediately! To flee at once!
But looking into Lin Tian's deep eyes that seemed to devour everything, feeling his irresistible charm and powerful aura...
And the deep desire within her to escape pain and control power...
Caitlin found that she couldn't say no!
Even deep down, there was a faint hint of expectation?!
An expectation of being 'owned' by such a powerful and mysterious man?
This thought made her feel incredibly ashamed, yet she couldn't suppress it!
Just as Caitlin was struggling intensely, caught in a battle between heaven and man...
Lin Tian suddenly lowered his head and, in her ear, with a voice like a spell, gently blew a breath.
"Make your choice, Caitlin."
"Will you continue to live in pain and fear..."
"Or embrace power, embrace me..."
"Become the Ice Queen?"
His voice was full of temptation, every word striking the most fragile part of Caitlin's heartstrings.
Caitlin's body trembled slightly, her eyes bewildered and struggling.
She slowly closed her eyes.
With an almost inaudible voice, she uttered one word:
"Okay."
Lin Tian looked at the finally'submissive' Ice Queen in front of him, a victorious smile playing on his lips.
Very good.
Another prize acquired.
However, to show his'sincerity' and to establish initial trust...
Lin Tian decided to give Caitlin a little'sweetener' first.
He reached out and gently tapped Caitlin's inner wrist with his index finger.
A stream of extremely pure, yet unusually gentle true qi slowly entered Caitlin's body.
This time, it was no longer an overbearing invasion and guidance.
Instead, it was like a spring breeze and rain, gently nourishing her meridians and body, which had become somewhat fragile due to the ice power.
At the same time, this gentle true qi also began to carefully sort out the restless ice energy in her body, guiding it to a relatively balanced and stable state.
Buzz—
Caitlin felt an indescribable sense of comfort instantly spread throughout her body!
The bone-deep chill that had always plagued her actually gradually dissipated under the nourishment of this warm energy?!
And the ice power within her that had always made her fearful, seemed to have become much more docile, like a tamed wild horse?!
She could even clearly feel that her perception and control over this power had greatly improved?!
This... this was simply a miracle!
Caitlin suddenly opened her eyes, looking at Lin Tian in disbelief!
Just this brief contact! His power had actually had such a huge, positive effect on her?!
If... if she really underwent a deeper 'fusion' with him...
Then she would truly be able to...
Caitlin's heart pounded wildly! Her eyes were filled with excitement and fanaticism!
Looking at Caitlin's surprised and delighted expression, Lin Tian knew that his first 'investment' had yielded rich returns.
Initial trust had been established.
"How do you feel?" Lin Tian withdrew his finger and asked with a smile.
"I... I feel much better!" Caitlin stammered with excitement. "The chill has lessened a lot! And my sense of the power is clearer!"
"This is just the beginning," Lin Tian said lightly, his tone full of confidence. "As long as you 'cooperate' with my treatment obediently in the future, I promise that you will not only completely control the ice power, but even evolve it to a higher level."
"A higher level?" Caitlin's eyes were filled with longing.
"Exactly," Lin Tian nodded. "By then, you will no longer be the Caitlin Snow who needs to suppress herself and live in fear."
"You will be the true—Ice Queen!"
Ice Queen!
These four words, as if possessing magic, were deeply imprinted in Caitlin's heart!
Making her full of anticipation for the future! And full of gratitude and dependence on the man in front of her!
"Alright," Lin Tian looked at the time. "Today's 'first treatment' ends here. You need time to adapt and consolidate."
"I'm leaving now." He turned to leave.
"Wait!" Caitlin subconsciously grabbed his sleeve.
"Hmm?" Lin Tian turned back to look at her.
"When... when can I see you again?" Caitlin looked at him, her eyes full of reluctance and expectation.
She was already a little unable to leave this feeling of peace and comfort.
Lin Tian looked at her reluctant little appearance, secretly amused, but a gentle smile appeared on his face: "Don't worry, soon."
He reached out and gently flicked Caitlin's little nose: "When I need you, or when you 'miss' me, I will appear at any time."
With that, Lin Tian's figure, like a ghost, silently disappeared from the spot.
Leaving Caitlin alone, standing in the empty medical room, stroking her wrist which still retained his warmth, feeling the cold power within her body that seemed to have truly calmed down a lot...
A shy yet expectant smile appeared on her face.
Lin Tian, perhaps you are truly the Angel sent by Heaven to save me?
Even if you are a devil, I am willing.
After initially 'handling' the Ice Queen Caitlin Snow and planting an indelible mark in her heart, Lin Tian set his next 'target' on another important female character in Central City—Iris West.
This intelligent, independent, and righteous young female reporter is not only Flash Barry Allen's childhood sweetheart and 'official partner', but also one of the important forces in Central City for fighting crime and exposing the truth.
Although she does not possess superpowers like Caitlin, her wisdom, courage, and influence are equally not to be underestimated.
More importantly, she is one of the most important people in Barry Allen's heart.
If she could also be brought under his wing, it would have an immeasurable impact on Barry Allen and Lin Tian's future plans in this World.
Of course, 'conquering' Iris cannot be done like dealing with Caitlin, by directly using 'treatment' and 'power' as bait.
To deal with such an intelligent, career-driven woman, more subtle methods are needed—showcasing one's charm, wisdom, and... just the right amount of mystery and 'help'.
Lin Tian had Zero retrieve all public information about Iris West, as well as the reports she was currently tracking.
Soon, an excellent 'hero saves the damsel' opportunity appeared in Lin Tian's plan.
Iris was recently deeply investigating an underground organization that used illegal genetic technology to manufacture and sell dangerous'super-potions'.
This potion could grant ordinary people certain superpowers for a short period, but it had severe side effects and was extremely prone to losing control, already causing several serious incidents.
With her keen journalistic instincts and fearless courage, Iris tracked down a crucial clue—tonight, the leader of this organization would be conducting a large transaction in an abandoned warehouse in Central City's port district!
This was definitely an excellent opportunity to break a big story!
But it was also full of danger!
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Iris knew the organization's brutality and the horror of those "super-power potions." But to expose the truth, she decided to take a risk, going to the scene alone to try and capture evidence of the transaction!
She hadn't told Barry or her Police father, Joe West, about this plan, because she didn't want to worry them, and... she wanted to prove her capabilities.
However, she didn't know that her every move had already been seen by Lin Tian and Zero, through omnipresent network surveillance.
"What a brave and... somewhat reckless young woman," Lin Tian said, looking at the figure on the screen, stealthily infiltrating the port warehouse district alone. A playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "It seems my time to make an appearance has arrived."
...Central City port district, late at night.
The sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent, rustling through dilapidated warehouses and mountains of containers.
Iris West, dressed in dark, easy-to-move-in clothes, crouched low, carefully sneaking through the shadows.
She clutched a miniature high-definition camera, her heart pounding with tension and excitement.
According to the tip, the transaction was taking place in the largest warehouse ahead!
She took a deep breath and, like a nimble cat, silently approached the warehouse, peering inside through a broken window crack.
The warehouse was brightly lit, but empty?
Something was wrong!
Alarm bells rang in Iris's heart!
But it was too late!
Clang!
The heavy iron door of the warehouse suddenly fell, trapping her inside!
Immediately after, blinding searchlights instantly lit up, engulfing her!
A dozen men in black combat uniforms, holding firearms and with fierce eyes, emerged from various corners of the warehouse, surrounding her!
Leading them was a short, stout middle-aged man with a goatee and a sinister grin on his face.
He was the leader of that illegal organization—Benson, nicknamed "The Pharmacist."
Chapter 77: Shadow of Central City, Encountering Iris! Crushing the Villain, Is This Even Human?!
"Hehehe, look what we've caught? An uninvited little wildcat?" Benson leered at Iris, who was slightly helpless due to panic, especially her beautiful face and graceful figure, with greedy and lustful eyes.
"I never thought that the famous reporter, Miss Iris West, would be interested in our'small business'?"
"Benson! You bastard! Let me go!" Iris forced herself to remain calm and shouted sharply, "I've already called the Police! The Police will be here soon!"
"Called the Police?" Benson burst into laughter as if he had heard a joke. "Do you think the Police can find this place? Even if they do, what can they do to me?"
He clapped his hands.
A tall subordinate next to him immediately pulled out a blue syringe from his pocket, filled with a bubbling, eerie liquid!
"Do you know what this is?" Benson said with a sinister grin. "This is my latest 'Rage Potion'! Just one injection can give ordinary people superhuman strength and speed within ten minutes! Although the side effect is becoming extremely violent and losing sanity, it's enough to deal with the Police!"
"As for you..." Benson's smile became even more lewd. "I'm curious, what will a beautiful female reporter like you turn into after an injection? Will you be... even more 'passionate'?"
"You're despicable!" Iris trembled with anger, her eyes filled with fear and despair!
She never expected to fall into such a dangerous situation!
She should have told Barry or her father!
What to do now?!
Just as Iris felt herself about to fall into despair!
Suddenly!
A leisurely, slightly magnetic male voice rang out at the warehouse entrance:
"Excuse me, is... a movie being filmed here? It seems quite lively."
Everyone was stunned, looking in the direction of the voice!
They saw a well-dressed, handsome, almost otherworldly Eastern young man, who had appeared at the warehouse entrance at some point!
His hands were in his pockets, a gentle smile on his face, and his eyes were full of curiosity, as if he truly was a passerby who had stumbled onto a film set.
It was Lin Tian!
He had finally made his entrance at the "most crucial" moment, precisely as he had calculated!
"Who are you?! Get out!" Benson was first stunned when he saw Lin Tian, then flew into a rage! Someone dared to interrupt his "good deed"?!
He gave a look to his subordinates.
Immediately, two burly men with guns menacingly approached Lin Tian!
"Kid! Get out if you don't want to die!"
However, Lin Tian seemed to completely ignore the guns in their hands, maintaining his smile, and even curiously surveying the environment inside the warehouse?
"Hmm, the props are quite realistic, and the actors' expressions are very good," he commented seriously. "But this lady's acting seems a bit stiff? Didn't the director teach her?"
He pointed to Iris, who was surrounded in the middle, her face full of terror.
Iris was also surprised and doubtful when she saw Lin Tian!
Who was this person? How did he appear here? Was he here to save her? Or...
"You're asking for death!!!" The two burly men were enraged by Lin Tian's completely dismissive attitude! They raised their guns without hesitation!
But just as they were about to pull the trigger!
Lin Tian moved.
No, it should be said that no one saw how he moved!
It was as if their eyes just blurred!
Bang! Bang!
Two muffled thuds!
The two burly men didn't even have time to scream before they fell softly to the ground like broken puppets, losing consciousness!
Their guns, however, were perfectly intact... in Lin Tian's hands?!
Lin Tian weighed the two assault rifles in his hands and curled his lips: "Tsk tsk tsk, these backward gunpowder weapons can only scare ordinary people."
After speaking, he exerted a slight force with both hands!
Crack! Crack!
Two assault rifles made of special alloy! He actually crumpled them like dough into a ball of scrap metal?!
Then, he casually tossed the scrap metal to the ground, making a dull thud.
The entire warehouse instantly fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone stared at Lin Tian, dumbfounded! Looking at the two twisted lumps of scrap metal on the ground, they felt as if their brains had stopped working!
Crushing an alloy rifle with bare hands?!
Is this even human?!
This is practically Superman!!!
Benson was so scared that all his fat trembled! The sinister grin on his face had long disappeared, replaced by extreme fear!
He instinctively reached for the "Rage Potion" in his pocket, wanting to inject himself to gain strength!
But Lin Tian was faster!
His figure was like a ghost, instantly appearing in front of Benson!
Slap!
A crisp slap!
Benson's fat body spun three times in place like a top, then he landed on his backside, seeing stars! Several of his teeth had fallen out!
Lin Tian didn't even bother to look at him again, as if he had just swatted a fly.
His gaze fell on the stunned henchmen, who held guns but dared not fire.
A "kind" smile appeared on his face.
"Gentlemen, do you still want to film?"
"No, no, no! We wouldn't dare! Please spare us!"
"We were wrong! We didn't see anything!"
The henchmen instantly broke down! They dropped their weapons, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed like pounding garlic!
Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction.
Then, he turned and looked at the beautiful female reporter, who was still in a state of shock and daze.
He walked up to Iris, and that charming, gentlemanly smile reappeared on his face.
He extended his hand.
"Beautiful lady, are you alright?"
Iris looked at the handsome face so close to her, which made her heart race, and felt the powerful yet mysterious aura emanating from him.
For a moment, she forgot to answer.
She only felt as if her heart had been struck hard by something.
A sudden flutter of emotion.
After his "hero saves the damsel" encounter with Iris West, and successfully planting the seeds of curiosity and affection in her heart, Lin Tian did not immediately proceed with the next step of his strategy.
He knew that dealing with a smart and independent girl like Iris required patience. An appropriate sense of distance and mystery would, on the contrary, further ignite her desire for exploration and conquest.
Thus, he politely declined Iris's invitation for coffee as a thank you, merely leaving a meaningful smile and a hint of "we'll meet again if fate allows," before calmly departing the chaotic port warehouse district with Wanda and the others.
Of course, before leaving, he didn't forget to have Zero dispose of all surveillance footage and traces at the scene, and anonymously reported the terrified henchmen and the unconscious "Pharmacist" Benson to the Central CityPolice Department.
Over the next few days, Lin Tian and his group temporarily settled into a luxurious hotel in Central City.
On the surface, they appeared to be wealthy tourists and his "female companions," frequenting various high-end establishments and enjoying the prosperity of this World.
But secretly, Lin Tian, through Zero and his own spiritual sense, closely monitored everything happening in Central City, especially events related to The Flash and other metahumans.
He was searching for a suitable "opportunity," one that would allow him to once again appear "just in time" before the Flash Team, further demonstrate his strength, and potentially intervene in the main storyline of this World.
The opportunity soon arrived.
That afternoon, a large-scale riot suddenly broke out in Central City's commercial district!
Two figures, one red and one blue, like a clash of ice and Fire, rampaged through the bustling streets!
The red figure was a burly man in a heavy protective suit, wielding a massive flamethrower! Wherever he went, flames blazed, cars exploded, and buildings burned! As if he wanted to turn the entire city into scorched earth!
He was the infamous arsonist—Heat Wave, Mick Rory!
And the blue figure was a man in a blue parka, wearing goggles, and holding an equally massive cold gun! Wherever he went, biting cold air permeated, the ground froze, and fountains solidified! Even the air seemed to be stiff with cold! He was Heat Wave's partner, and also one of Central City's most notorious criminals—Captain Cold, Leonard Snart!
These two guys, for some unknown reason, had teamed up again! And they seemed even more insane and destructive than before! Their target appeared to be robbing Central City's largest bank!
Flash Barry Allen naturally rushed to the scene immediately!
Red lightning streaked between the ice and Fire, trying to stop these two villains!
But this time, Captain Cold and Heat Wave seemed to have been prepared!
They cooperated flawlessly, using the extreme energies of ice and Fire to create an extremely complex battlefield environment!
Captain Cold's absolute zero rays could not only drastically lower the ambient temperature, affecting The Flash's speed, but even temporarily "freeze" the Speed Force!
And Heat Wave's flames, reaching thousands of degrees, could not only melt ice and create steam explosions but also pose a serious threat to The Flash's specialized suit!
Barry was caught between the ice and Fire, struggling and in constant peril!
He had to dodge deadly cold rays and flamethrowers, be careful of the ground that became extremely slippery and fragile due to the ice and Fire, and also divert his attention to rescue innocent civilians trapped in the crossfire zone!
His speed advantage couldn't be fully utilized! Instead, he was almost hit by cold rays several times or affected by exploding flames!
"Hahaha! The Flash! You're dead today!" Heat Wave roared with laughter, pulling the trigger, and an even thicker tornado of Fire swept towards Barry!