American comic book: My Father is Superman, am I just an NPC?

Chapter 161 Thanos's Expedition! System Mutation!
Many people may not be familiar with the name Thanos.

However, as long as the purple sweet potato spirit or Thanos is mentioned, most people who have heard of American comics will know that Ian immediately had the corresponding information in his mind.

Thanos.

A cosmic overlord born on Titan.

He was different from others from a young age—possessing purple skin and an extraordinary physique, but was also ostracized by his own kind because of his unusual appearance and thoughts. This character's most famous act was using the Infinity Gauntlet to gather the six Infinity Stones, snapping his fingers to wipe out half of all life in the universe.

Many people say he's a simp, obsessed with death, but Ian thinks the word "simp" is too high for Thanos; he's a more fanatical kind of simp than a simp.

"I didn't expect this to be Titan. Do you want to participate in our electronic salvation ceremony?" Ian's reaction was the opposite of Thor's, who was already on high alert and extremely vigilant.

He warmly invited Thanos to attend the memorial service. Without the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos was merely a quasi-Celestial Father, while Ian was now the Ultra Celestial Father, possessing the unparalleled ability to trade one for one among the Celestial Fathers.

"The demise of electronic life is not something to mourn, but I agree that you may bury it on our land." Thanos looked at the elaborately staged funeral procession.

His voice was gentle, without any hint of cruelty.

"Thank you."

Ian gave Thanos a very polite smile.

"No need to thank me. After all, compared to most stubborn races, I quite like the nature of you Earthlings." Thanos's deep voice echoed through the forest.

He slowly raised his hand in an inviting gesture, a hint of anticipation even appearing on his face. "Would you like to visit our planet?"

Titan is very large.

It's also very beautiful.

It is a civilization established by the descendants of the Eternals, and every individual is an extraordinary life form, just like the magical creatures that live here, which are like "monsters".

Ian was interested in the visit and wanted to get some Titan chips.

however.

"No, no! We have other matters to attend to, Your Majesty. Thank you for the audience!" Thor's expression changed drastically, but he waved his hand to refuse before Ian could react.

He seemed terrified of Thanos, and his words revealed Thanos's current status and position.

"Hey! Do you even know how to do diplomacy?! I'm your boss, it's my job to give all the opinions!" Ian poked Thor's beer belly with his fist in dissatisfaction.

"..."

Thor opened his mouth, but dared not say anything because Thanos was still there.

"Who is this big guy?"

"It seems even Thor is afraid of him?"

Gwen and Captain America exchanged a glance and whispered to each other. Thanos's gaze swept over them, and he introduced himself with a slight smile, saying, "As the Crown Prince of Asgard said."

"I am a king—the King of the Titans." His voice was calm and majestic, as if he were proclaiming some kind of cosmic truth: "My power extends throughout the entire universe, benefiting countless civilizations in the vast starry sky. I am one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and you should also call me His Majesty Thanos."

This cosmic overlord seems quite vain.

"Is that beneficial?"

Thor muttered something under his breath, but dared not let Thanos hear. Gwen and Captain America were intimidated by the identity and dared not make a move. Only Ian blinked, still looking very interested.

"If we visit Titan, will we get a lavish visitor gift?" Ian knew he should make an analogy at this point, so he gave a perfectly apt example.

"When I went to buy a car, the dealership not only gave me small gifts, but also treated me to a meal." Yes, the gluttonous Ian just wanted to try the food from Titan.

Thanos was silent for a second.

"The Titans have always been known for their hospitality." He nodded slowly, his tone still gentle, and pointed to the wreckage of the crashed spaceship in the distance as he spoke: "I see that your spaceship has crashed. As a gift, I will present you with a new spaceship to help you return home."

have to say.

They'll give you a car as soon as we meet.

Ian is very familiar with this tactic.

The difference between "overlord" and "CEO" is indeed just one word.

"Great, great! You must be a good person to send us a spaceship!" Captain America's eyes lit up when he heard about the "new spaceship," and he agreed even before Ian.

"Damn it! Shut up!"

Thor is getting anxious.

But his one vote against was clearly no match for two votes in favor.

"I have no comment," Gwen rolled her eyes and withdrew. Seeing that Thanos had already turned around and was heading towards the UFO with Ian and Captain America, Thor had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.

Gwen leaned closer quietly and asked in a low voice.

"Is that guy... scary?"

She could clearly see the deep-seated fear in Thor.

Thor's expression turned grave, and he lowered his voice as well, "Believe me, he is a being that strikes fear into the hearts of countless civilizations, and the Titan Legion is more terrifying than you can imagine."

The Crown Prince of Asgard spoke with unprecedented seriousness.

Gwen wanted to ask more questions.

But Ian was already waving and urging them on at the door of the UFO cabin.

"Hurry up! The Titan luxury sightseeing tour is about to depart!" Only a fool would refuse a free tour; he was sure he could hang out with Thanos from the new world.

"Ian! You'll regret this! You have no idea who you're trying to contact!" With no other choice, Thor could only grip his hammer tightly and board Thanos's flying saucer with Gwen.

The flying saucer slowly ascended into the air.

He led the group through purple clouds into the main city region of Titan, a magnificent metal metropolis. From the air, the city appeared grand and solemn.

The architectural style is also ancient and mysterious.

It resembled some kind of hybrid civilization that blended technology and magic. On the streets, the descendants of the Eternals of Titan walked in an orderly fashion, their skin displaying varying shades of color.

He is physically robust.

His eyes were full of hope for life.

City center.

Unknown characters shimmered on the towering, colossal structure, and the air was filled with the subtle fragrance of some kind of herb. Thanos himself acted as the guide, leading Ian and his followers on a tour of the Titans' "cultural wonders."

"This is our cultural center. The people of Titan love art, philosophy, and the truth of the universe."

"That's our energy core, providing stable power for the entire planet."

"This is our education center, where all our people can learn the mysteries of the universe." Thanos seemed to really enjoy introducing his civilization to others.

Is that a military factory?

Ian pointed to a steaming factory area in the distance, his tone curious.

“No, that’s not a military factory. Titan is a planet that develops life sciences and technology, so it has almost no factories for the production and manufacturing of steel weapons.” Thanos also looked over.

He shook his head slightly, his tone solemn.

"That is the radiance of life."

He's a bit too pedantic when it comes to word choice.

Ian: "...?"

Captain America: "...?"

Gwen: "...?"

Even Ian couldn't decipher the meaning, which shows how poetic and vague the description was. Only Thor's expression upon hearing this was as ugly as if he had eaten a can of spoiled herring.

I don't know what they've been through.

"In fact, I also want to spread them to Earth." Thanos seemed quite pleased with their confusion, and finally, as if revealing his true intentions, he spoke in a serious tone.

"Okay, okay~"

Ian didn't intend to be a traitor; he simply wanted to use Thanos to hone the superheroes on Earth—to heal the superheroes, a sufficiently large crisis needed to be created.

As for the potential impact and losses, that's not a big problem. Ian plans to bring Thanos to Tokyo, where the damage to Earth can be minimized.

Even if there are occasional spreads.

The Marvel Universe has always had its own Dragon Ball.

The original Infinity Stones consisted of six, but with the elusive Stone of Wisdom added, there are truly seven. Compared to Ian's petty schemes, Thor's reaction was far more intense.

"Absolutely not! Earth is protected by Asgard! You cannot set foot on Earth!" Thor instantly bristled, reacting even more violently than the three Earthlings.

Upon hearing this, Thanos calmly looked at him, his tone carrying a hint of disdain: "Odin rejected me, but that doesn't mean he can reject me on behalf of Earth. Earthlings have their own free will and the right to choose."

Unexpectedly, Thanos also understands freedom and democracy; he truly seems to be the beacon of Titan. Just as Thor's face turned red, ready to argue with Thanos...

Gwen was completely confused. Finally, she couldn't help but raise her hand: "Can someone explain to me what 'spreading glory' means? Does it mean invading Earth?"

This is the most reasonable explanation Gwen thinks.

only.

Thanos shook his head.

"No, I am here to bring you prosperity."

The head-shaking giant's voice was very sincere.

What kind of prosperity?

Ian, out of curiosity, also probed a bit.

"The flourishing of life."

The Titan was still pedantically arguing over words, his pretentious manner almost bordering on the pretentiousness of wearing wire-rimmed glasses. Seeing this, Thor finally lost his patience and, through gritted teeth, exposed Thanos's true colors.

"He's a drug dealer! The Titans are the largest aphrodisiac-producing race in the universe! His legion is a sales force! They peddle their damn fertility potions all over the universe!"

Thor's words exploded like a bomb in everyone's ears. Ian, Captain America, and Gwen all stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief and incredulity.

"No? Is the new Marvel universe making another push?"

Ian, who was still figuring out how to fool Thanos by sending small fry to Earth first and then sending big fry after the heroes had leveled up, was instantly struck dumb.

Thanos frowned in displeasure.

"Crown Prince of Asgard, do not define the mission of our Titan race with your narrow-minded understanding." Thanos's deeply lined face was filled with seriousness and piety.

"That's not an aphrodisiac, it's the gospel of life."

He has clearly fallen in love with someone else and is now a devout apostle of life.

The air was somewhat quiet.

Even Ian couldn't find anything to say to liven things up. The flying saucer slowly landed on the platform of the pharmaceutical factory, and when the hatch opened, it released a mist with a strange, sweet fragrance.

"Everyone can come and take a look, and correct your misconceptions." Thanos led everyone down the gangway with steady steps, his metal boots making a dull sound on the alloy floor.

“I have always felt that I was born extraordinary, so I led the Titans to take on the responsibility of spreading life. This is a problem I discovered when I traveled through the universe in my youth. The vast starry sky is so beautiful, but life is so scarce that a civilization cannot even be born in a star system.”

"We have failed the Creator's gift, so I will make the number of life in the universe commensurate with the size of this universe." Thanos's eyes gleamed with fanaticism.

His ideas are indeed somewhat polarized.

"Damn it! Thanos! Even so, that's no excuse for you to secretly poison our well water, causing a large number of Asgardian men to become pregnant!"

Thor's blond hair stood on end in anger, and Mjolnir sizzled in his hand.

"Why not?" Thanos retorted coldly, his tone carrying an almost religious fervor. "The universe needs fairness, and this is the way of balance."

Some of Thanos's ideas still exist.

It just deviated slightly from the normal trajectory.

"You are crazy!"

Thor roared at Thanos. Gwen watched Ian from the side and noticed that he was writing and drawing in a small notebook, his brows furrowed as if he was doing some kind of research.

"What are you doing?" Gwen couldn't help but ask.

“I’m taking notes,” Ian replied without looking up. “I’m not sure if Thanos’s behavior is a mental illness, so I need to go back and talk to my psychiatrist.”

Gwen remained silent after hearing this.

She discovered that Ian didn't seem to have given up on his dream of becoming a psychiatrist. Just then, Thanos led them through the production line and began introducing his "masterpiece."

"This is 'Rapid Pregnancy Elixir,' which can shorten your Earthlings' pregnancy period to three days." He pointed to a row of bubbling pink potions, his tone filled with pride and self-satisfaction.

"??????"

Gwen's mouth opened into an "O" shape.

"This is a 'Many Children, Many Blessings Customized Agent.' Want twins? Triplets? Or even decuplets? Just adjust the dosage. Verified by three thousand civilizations, it is safe and has no side effects."

"This is a pairing drug. After taking it, the body will naturally secrete a special pheromone that can spread in the vacuum of space and attract the most genetically compatible partner."

"However, it may occasionally attract some cross-species suitors, so users should be cautious. And then there's this, the latest product, the symbiotic gestation sac, an implantable external gestation sac that men can also wear. Both partners only need to contribute their seed once to cultivate a fetus outside the body, without affecting daily life at all." "Whoever gets tired of carrying the fetus, or has something else to do, can simply transfer the capsule to another person to carry it. It's fair, absolutely fair."

"Of course, if you think this is too tiring, we also have this gene-modifying agent. No need to envy oviparous animals, we can make you oviparous animals too."

"One egg laying, combined with our incubator, ensures healthy babies and easy parenting... The top choice for busy people. Perhaps your baby will hatch in the incubator and eat its own eggshell, and you won't even realize it when it grows up~" Thanos's enthusiasm seemed to be ignited here, and he frantically promoted the product in his factory.

"What is this?" Ian also picked up a potion and asked. Inside the factory, there was a huge showroom displaying countless bottles and jars, each labeled with a different function.

"Oh, that's our star product, 'Ode to Life,' which extends the golden period of fertility by 300%, and for men, it can increase the duration of conception by about 3,000 percent."

Thanos raised an eyebrow at Ian.

"You're truly a master! A master among masters!"

Ian was convinced.

Gwen was speechless, Thor gritted his teeth, and Captain America stepped forward somewhat subtly. That's Captain America for you; he's always the first to step up when trouble comes.

"Well, I have a friend, yes, a friend, Bucky Barnes, who might need this. Can I buy it?" Captain America, his ears turning red, pulled out his empty wallet.

There were more than a dozen coins inside.

There was only one ten-dollar bill.

“Of course, no problem.” Thanos smiled slightly, looking at Captain America Steve, as if he could see through Steve’s soul. “As long as you sign a contract promising to give birth to at least ten lives in your lifetime, you can receive this kind of universal serum for free. If you can promise to give birth to one hundred, I will give you the Gold Enhanced Version.”

As expected of the cosmic overlord.

You can see the problem at a glance.

Captain America, Steve Rogers, nodded without hesitation.

"Where do I sign? I can do it, I can do it..." He was so eager to collect the medicine that he forgot about logical consistency.

He blurted it out and rushed forward, but after seeing the strange looks from his companions, he immediately realized his lapse in composure, as if he had revealed something that couldn't be revealed.

"It's all...it's all the fault of the super soldier serum." Steve realized that some of the illnesses could no longer be hidden, so he immediately shifted the blame, his tone hesitant and slightly unsure of himself.

“I understand, I understand. It’s like the power of nine dragons, the body’s internal cholesterol, and technology damaging male charm. That’s common sense.” Ian looked at Steve with a sympathetic gaze.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Captain America was granted a pardon.

"Ian, you are indeed very knowledgeable."

He gave Ian a thumbs up for coming to his rescue.

"This way."

Thanos, who has always been invincible, is no exception. He has directly conquered the first human on Earth. In a good mood, he led Captain America to a factory counter.

One Earthling has fallen.

Will other Earthlings be far behind?
"Damn it!"

Thor stomped his feet in anger as he watched Captain America follow Thanos to sign the contract.

“This is poisoning the universe! Defying nature!” He turned to Gwen for support. “Don’t you agree? Gwen, Steve is a traitor, a traitor to nature and humanity!”

Gwen didn't give Thor the response he wanted. She stared at the drugs thoughtfully: "Actually... if men could have children too, it sounds pretty fair."

The second human might also be conquered by the invincible Thanos army.

"Did you inhale Titan smog and ruin your brain?!" Thor stared wide-eyed in disbelief, turning to find Ian to reason with him, only to find that the guy had already slipped to the display case.

The evil god was having a heated discussion with the Titan researcher in a white coat.

"Can this thing make a human with wings on its back pregnant? Like, a litter of twenty-six babies?" Ian stood at the end of the pharmaceutical production line, holding a test tube with a pearly luster in his hand, looking expectantly at the technician beside him.

The bold idea in my mind was already about to be revealed.

The technician adjusted his goggles; he had clearly misunderstood Ian's question about race, so he answered without hesitation, "Of course! The Feathered People have been using our products for decades, and we can customize everything from singletons to twelfths..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ian's eyes were already shining like those of an explorer who had discovered a new continent, and he immediately threw out his second question.

"What about those guys with horns on their heads? Will they also receive the blessing of life?" Ian still remembered what Thanos had said about fairness.

Having witnessed such technology, he no longer doubted whether Thanos had a mental illness; he felt he had found a kindred spirit.

"Huh? A race with horns on their heads?" The technician frowned, pondering which race in the universe fit this description.

next moment.

Gwen suddenly gasped, her face turning deathly pale.

"Are you crazy?!"

She grabbed Ian by the collar, and although she lowered her voice, it was still distorted by fear.

"You're going to capture angels and demons to raise in captivity?! You're going to open a breeding farm for gods and demons?!" Gwen truly lives up to her reputation as the person who understands Ian best in the Marvel Universe.

"No, why would you think that?" Ian blinked, his tone puzzled. His reaction finally put Gwen at ease.

Just when Gwen thought she was overthinking things...

“I don’t need to catch them. Angels and demons love me, and they will come to me on their own,” Ian said with immense pride.

"?????"

Gwen's voice rose eight octaves, "Damn it! You've already caught them?! How many have you caught?! How could you possibly have contact with angels?!"

She firmly believed that Ian was an evil god. According to the settings in TV series and movies, shouldn't this be a race that is naturally defeated by angels?

"Oh, I might have forgotten to tell you, I'm not just an evil god, I'm also the King of Angels, Ian. So if you're going to be more filial to me in the future, I'll send you to Heaven too." Ian imitated Doctor Strange, slowly raising one index finger.

Gwen didn't care about Ian's identity; she only cared whether Ian had captured the angel.

"One...one? Or a whole bunch?" Gwen felt that Ian's finger was not simple, but she still held onto a sliver of hope.

Ian's smile was very sunny.

"Take them all down! But don't worry, it won't affect you. I am the King of Angels of the Higher Heavens, and I am a completely different person from your Lower Heavens."

This is a chilling answer that makes one think carefully.

"!!!!!!"

Gwen's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and Thor's face went from deathly pale to ashen, as if he had suddenly realized something terrible.

If even angels can't escape, what chance do the Asgardians have of escaping the clutches of evil? At this moment, the Asgardian crown prince felt a pang of patriotism for the first time. Just then, Captain America emerged, carrying a briefcase and looking radiant.

"What are you talking about?"

Captain America, Steve Rogers, looked rather radiant.

“It seems you’re also interested in our product.” Thanos followed closely, noticing Ian harassing his technicians.

“These are special trial packs; you can take them back and let your people try them out.” Thanos clearly thought Ian was the Father of Earth.

He was very generous and gestured to a servant to bring over an exquisite metal box. Ian took the box and was as happy as a child receiving a Christmas present.

"On behalf of God and Satan, I thank you, Brother Thanos!"

"Brother, you're too kind!"

Thanos was surprised by Ian's sudden enthusiasm. He looked at the "short" Ian with some astonishment as Ian hugged his waist and patted his back.

Gwen, Thor, and Captain America all took three steps back in unison.

"I hope next time you'll come to me with a big contract." After his sales pitch, Thanos kept his word and prepared a spaceship for everyone. He personally escorted them to the newly built spaceship and thoughtfully gave them star map coordinates before parting.

"This is the shortest route to save Odin." Clearly, Thanos may have changed his mind, but his wisdom remains exceptional.

The spaceship was luxurious, and Ian hadn't forgotten to pack his old spaceship inside, since his next appearance would still be randomly within the space carved out by the old one. At least that's what the new Tony said; it's just a matter of whether the new Tony's accuracy rate is up to par.

"See you next time! My dear brother Thanos!"

Ian waved goodbye to Thanos.

Thanos stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes deep, watching the spaceship take off and leave.

"What about the survivors on the other spaceship?"

He asked without turning his head.

The adjutant, wearing a breathing mask, knelt on one knee.

"It has been sent to the Pain Laboratory as you instructed, and the compatibility of the new fertility drug with non-humanoid and divine beings is being tested."

This adjutant was General Dead Blade.

One of the Black Order.

The Black Order are Thanos's most famous and powerful group of henchmen, each possessing unique abilities. Corvus Glaive is the leader of the Black Order.

His status is second only to Thanos. Corvus Glaive possesses superhuman strength and healing abilities, allowing him to quickly recover from even the most severe wounds. Furthermore, he wields a glaive that houses his soul, enabling him to be resurrected repeatedly even if his physical body is destroyed, as long as the glaive remains.

"Very well, give those death followers the most painful package. Since they follow death... then let them struggle eternally in the agony of procreation." Thanos's lips slowly curled up, finally revealing the cruel smile befitting a cosmic overlord.

He remains an extremist as always.

The Guardians of the Galaxy, who once clashed with Ian and others, may be undertaking some other missions in this new Marvel universe that are currently unknown.

Of course, Ian and the Earth heroes were unaware of this. The spaceship Thanos gave them was once again piloted into space by the forgetful Steve—there was no other way, except for Steve, none of the people present knew how to fly a plane.

Ian had only ever driven a car.

And that car didn't fare well either.

"By the way, do you think if we could feed Thor's hammer a fertility potion, we could harvest a batch of baby Thor's hammers?"

The spaceship was flying, and Ian was leaning over the control panel, deep in thought.

His extraordinary talent struck again.

"NO!!!" Thor, Gwen, and Captain America screamed in unison.

Amidst screams of agony, the spaceship plunged into hyperspace, leaving Ian muttering regretfully, "It could have been an interesting subject..."

The spaceship sped along the star map provided by Thanos, many times faster than the old relic of the new Tony Stark. The space jump engine emitted a deep hum, and the starlight outside the porthole was stretched into thin threads. In an instant, they arrived at a desolate star field.

"This is... the homeland of the Frost Giants?" Gwen leaned against the window, gazing at the desolate void outside.

What should have been the coordinates of a planet is now just a black hole that devours all light, silently floating in the darkness, like a wound torn open in the universe.

“My father and Doctor Strange disappeared in that black hole over there…” Thor gripped Mjolnir tightly, a trace of sorrow flashing in his eyes.

Steve looked around, his brow furrowed. "What do we do next?"

Ian, who was squatting in the corner studying the instructions for the potion Thanos had given him, replied without looking up, "Of course, we need to plan this carefully. I don't have much time left. Don't move around here; I'm going back to buy a few..."

Before he could finish speaking, the spaceship's alarm suddenly blared out in a sharp wail!
"Warning! Gravitational anomaly! Warning!"

Outside the porthole, the silent black hole began to spin without warning, and the terrifying suction instantly gripped the spaceship.

“Ian!!! What have you done now?” Gwen screamed, grabbing the armrest of her seat, but it was too late—the entire spaceship was dragged into the depths of the black hole like a can being crushed by an invisible giant hand, with a tooth-grinding metallic twisting sound.

Chaos. Upside down. Dizziness.

Ian felt like he'd been thrown into a washing machine, his limbs stretched and deformed by the violent gravitational tides. The ship's hull shattered like an eggshell, and in the blinding white light, he vaguely saw Thor being flung into the void, while Captain America clung tightly to Gwen.

Several people were swallowed up by spatial rifts... and then scattered. Metal is not allowed here, but it seems to be able to accommodate life.

"boom!"

Ian wasn't in pain, but he still crashed heavily onto a black "ground"—if this void of chaos could be called the ground.

"Hiss... my kidneys are about to be flung out..." Ian grimaced as he got up, finding himself in a bizarre space with no up, down, left, or right directions. In the distance, a long sword with a deep, dark shape was stuck in the "ground," with black mist coiling around its blade like a living thing, and black flames dancing in the skull eye sockets embedded in the hilt.

"Black Mourning! Black Death Sword!" Ian was somewhat surprised, but he still walked up and the moment his fingers touched the hilt of the sword.

The bells are ringing.

The next moment, the dizzying sensation returned. When Ian regained his senses, he found himself standing in the room of DC Hell.

He was still clutching the Black Death Sword in his hand.

Just as Ian was still savoring the moment, suddenly, the rustling sound of pages turning echoed in his mind like a tide. The original manuscripts he had created in the DC universe were glowing, and countless words were flashing before his eyes like thin lines.

"What's going on!?" Ian was surprised to find that the [Writer] profession experience bar on the system panel was increasing at an astonishing rate.

[Author Experience Points +70]

[Author Experience Points +140]

[Author Experience Points +111]

……

[Writer profession reached level 10!]

[New skill [Drawing the World with a Brush] loading!]

Meanwhile, in the Marvel Universe, at the spot where the Black Death Sword was pulled out, countless images appeared, with scenes of light and shadow erupting wildly.

Those things that were hidden and sealed away—are beginning to reveal themselves!
(End of this chapter)