Malibu Villa
Nick Fury quickly led his team into Tony's luxurious villa, the elevator heading straight for the underground training room.
The instant the metal door slid open, they saw Tony Stark casually standing in the boxing ring, his fingers lightly tapping the ropes.
"Perfect timing," Tony grinned, spreading his arms.
"Who wants to warm up first?"
Natasha didn't hesitate, flipping onto the stage, her black combat suit outlining her perfect figure.
"Ladies first?" she asked with a raised eyebrow, already in a fighting stance.
Tony gave a gentlemanly gesture: "Of course, beautiful lady, please go ahead."
Natasha's attack was swift, a high roundhouse kick aimed straight for Tony's temple.
But Tony just tilted his head slightly, and with one hand, he caught her by the ankle.
He commented, "Good speed, but lacking a bit in power."
Natasha's pupils narrowed. She used the leverage to perform a backflip, breaking free. The instant she landed, she launched a series of attacks.
Each of her strikes was precise and ruthless, yet Tony effortlessly blocked them all.
What shocked Nick was that Tony only used one hand the entire time, the other was even in his pocket.
"This is impossible!"
Hawkeye muttered under his breath, his fingers unconsciously clenching.
When Natasha's straight punch came, Tony finally moved.
He caught her fist with precision and gently pushed.
The Black Widow retreated several steps, her back slamming into the ropes.
Silence filled the training room.
"If the genders were reversed," Tony tilted his head, "you'd be embedded in that wall right now."
Dr. Banner and Adam exchanged glances. The scientist analyzed quickly.
"Muscle reaction speed exceeds the norm, and the strength is also abnormal."
Pepper sat on the sofa in the corner, scrolling through her phone without looking up.
Natasha glanced at Clint.
Hawkeye leaped onto the stage, forming a pincer attack with Natasha.
But even with their perfect coordination, Tony was still at ease.
He even adjusted his sunglasses during a block.
"Enough!"
Nick finally couldn't hold back, interrupting, "Stark, when did this happen?"
Tony spread his hands dramatically, "What? The Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't know something?"
Nick took a deep breath, his single eye narrowing slightly, "We need you to contact Xiao Han, right now."
"Oh?"
Tony raised an eyebrow. "Now you know how to be polite?"
Adam suddenly stepped forward: "Tony, we just want to talk. This world needs a guardian like him."
Dr. Banner also chimed in, "We come with sincerity."
Tony stared at them for a few seconds, then snapped his fingers: "Jarvis, connect to Xiao Han."
At the same time…
In the Malibu Villa's living room, Xiao Han and Wanda were watching this farce via a holographic projection.
Jarvis's mechanical voice rang out: "Sir, a communication request from Mr. Stark."
Xiao Han patted Wanda on the shoulder, signaling for her to wait, then said, "Answer it."
"Hey, Xiao!"
Tony's voice came through, "We've got a few lost agents here who want to see you. Want to meet them?"
Xiao Han glanced at Wanda, who nodded slightly.
"Make them wait."
The communication ended abruptly.
As the golden portal bloomed in the center of the training room, Nick instinctively took a half-step back.
Xiao Han stepped out, wearing only a black shirt and shorts, with Wanda right behind him.
"I heard."
Xiao Han looked around at everyone, his voice calm, "You're looking for me?"
The atmosphere shifted. Nick Fury stared at Xiao Han.
He knew the real negotiations were about to begin.
Hawkeye and Natasha quickly stepped back, while Dr. Banner instinctively pushed up his glasses, his expression complex.
Adam stood still, his gaze steady, as if trying to see through Xiao Han's essence.
Tony whistled, jumping down from the boxing ring: "Xiao, you're finally here. These guys insisted on seeing you, inviting me to join that Super Boy Club."
Xiao Han glanced at everyone in the training room, "Speak. You've disrupted my life repeatedly, so it seems you don't understand my meaning."
Nick Fury stepped forward, his voice low: "Xiao Han, we need to talk."
"About what?"
Xiao Han said lightly, "If you want me to join your Avengers Initiative, then don't waste your time."
Nick Fury frowned: "The world is facing an unprecedented threat. We need power like yours."
Xiao Han chuckled: "And then? Have me follow your orders?"
"Not orders, cooperation."
Dr. Banner interjected, his tone sincere, "We just want to ensure the world's safety."
Wanda stood beside Xiao Han, her Scarlet energy slightly fluctuating, watching them warily: "That's not what you said just now. We all saw it!"
Natasha glanced at her: "We just wanted to probe, we have no ill intentions."
Tony scoffed: "Oh? So the two-on-one just now was also a probe?"
Hawkeye shrugged: "Tactical assessment, that's all."
Xiao Han shook his head: "Fury, you're always like this, probing first, then negotiating, and finally threatening. Unfortunately, that doesn't work on me."
Nick Fury's face darkened: "You really think you can stay out of this?"
Xiao Han's gaze suddenly turned cold: "I protect this world, not because of your orders, but because I want to."
Adam suddenly spoke up: "Xiao Han, we're not enemies."
"Then don't bother me," Xiao Han said flatly.
Nick Fury took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing his anger: "What if one day, your powers go out of control? Who will stop you?"
A dangerous glint flashed in Xiao Han's eyes: "You can try."
The atmosphere instantly froze.
Nick looked at everyone present, suppressing his emotions again, and stared directly at Xiao Han: "The world is changing, and we need someone like you to maintain the balance."
Xiao Han chuckled: "Balance? Fury, are you sure you're not looking for a convenient weapon?"
Fury's expression remained unchanged: "Weapon or ally, our goal is the same, to protect this world."
Xiao Han shook his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, finally landing on Adam.
"And you? Do you think so too?"
Adam was silent for a second, then said, "Power needs restraint, or it will only bring chaos."
Xiao Han raised an eyebrow slightly, "My power is determined by myself."
Nick Fury finally couldn't help but look at Xiao Han expressionlessly, "So the negotiation has broken down?"
Tony sighed, "Alright, if you want to fight, go outside, don't destroy my house."
Xiao Han didn't speak, he waved his hand and opened a portal, the outside of Tony's villa was visible.
Adam walked in first, and the rest of them looked at each other, then followed.
Outside Tony's villa
The empty space on the cliff.
The sea wind howled, and waves crashed against the cliffs, filling the air with a palpable tension.
Xiao Han stood in the center of the clearing, already clad in his black Nano-Suit, its golden patterns clearly visible.
His gaze was calm, while the S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel wore solemn expressions.
Across from him, Adam slowly emerged, the ethereal blue of his antimatter energy swirling around him, his eyes sharp.
Nick Fury stood behind them, his single eye fixed on Xiao Han, while Dr. Banner, Natasha, and Clint stood a little further off, their expressions varied.
Wanda stood on the Malibu Villa's terrace, her red hair swept by the sea breeze, crimson energy flickering at her fingertips, ready to act at any moment.
Tony, on the other hand, leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed, wearing an expression that suggested he was enjoying the show.
"Xiao Han."
Adam spoke, his voice calm, "We don't want to be your enemy."
Xiao Han nodded slightly, "Then get out of my way."
Nick Fury said coldly, "You're too arrogant, Xiao Han. Do you really think you can ignore all the rules?"
Xiao Han laughed, "Rules? Fury, your rules only apply to those who are willing to abide by them."
Adam took a deep breath, slowly raising his hands, and a dark blue energy gathered in his palms, "Then let me see how strong you really are."
Xiao Han didn't move, just looked at him calmly. With a wave of his left hand, the scene changed, and everyone arrived in the Mirror Dimension, which was the opposite of the outside world.
Nick Fury was shocked, but years of experience as an agent quickly calmed him down.
"Come on," Xiao Han said lightly.
Adam glanced around, took a deep breath, and suddenly attacked!
Boom!
A deep blue energy beam tore through the air, hurtling towards Xiao Han!
Xiao Han remained standing in place, not even blinking.
Bang!
The energy beam exploded half a meter from him, as if it had hit an invisible wall. The energy scattered, but it couldn't move him at all.
Adam's pupils shrank: "What is this?!"
Xiao Han raised his hand slightly, clenching his right fist: "My turn."
Next second, his figure vanished!
Adam didn't even have time to react. Xiao Han was already in front of him, throwing a punch!
Boom!
Adam hastily raised his arms to block, but the terrifying impact still sent him flying backward. He slammed heavily into the cliff face in the distance, sending rocks scattering!
Both of them were just testing the waters with that strike, not using their full strength.
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