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Chapter 225 The Dawn Before the Sun

In the Avengers' secret base, the group sat around a large round conference table, the atmosphere heavy and solemn. Having just returned from R'lyeh, they felt both boundless gratitude towards the Holy Son Hong Xiuqing and deep concern for the current world situation.

"We must take action and not let the situation in Europa and Russia continue to deteriorate." Tony, as the captain, broke the silence first, his voice firm and powerful.

"That's right. Banner's actions in Europa have seriously violated our original intentions. We must stop him and rescue the people who are still suffering." Captain America Steve clenched his fist, his eyes shining with determination.

"Moreover, the situation in Russia is not optimistic either. That madman Moraton is causing endless disasters there, and we must take action as soon as possible," Natasha added, her voice tinged with urgency.

Xia Ling nodded slightly in agreement: "Indeed, both Europe and Russia need our help. However, we also need to develop a meticulous plan to ensure the success of the operation."

"I propose that we first focus our efforts on dealing with Banner. His influence in Europa is already quite strong, but if we can find his weaknesses, we have a chance to defeat him," Thor, the God of Thunder, said confidently.

"I agree with Thor's assessment. However, we cannot ignore the situation with Big Mao. Moraton's atrocities must be stopped, or more people will be harmed," Hawkeye Clint offered his opinion.

"Then, could we consider splitting our forces into two groups, one going to Europa to deal with Banner, and the other going to Great Russia to resolve Moraton's problem?" Tony proposed a compromise.

Everyone nodded in agreement, agreeing that the plan was feasible; however, the specific personnel allocation and action plan still needed further discussion.

Coulson sat at one corner of the conference table, his brow furrowed, his eyes revealing deep worry. He spoke slowly, his voice steady yet tinged with a barely perceptible tremor: "I understand everyone's determination and courage, but we must face a reality—our opponents are not weak. Banner and Moraton are no longer who they once were; their power and influence are vastly different now."

He paused, seemingly gathering his thoughts, before continuing, "Dividing our forces into two groups is indeed a flexible tactic, but it also means we'll face greater risks and uncertainties. My biggest concern is whether we can ensure victory on each side with our forces dispersed."

Tony frowned slightly upon hearing this, but then his expression hardened: "Coulson, your concerns are not unfounded, but as you said, our adversary has become stronger, and we cannot stand idly by. Dividing our forces is risky, but it is the most effective strategy we can currently adopt. We will develop a detailed plan to ensure that each side has sufficient strength and wisdom to meet the challenge."

Xia Ling nodded and added, "Moreover, we are not fighting alone. The Holy Son Hong Xiuqing has already given us invaluable support and guidance; his strength and wisdom will be a vital force in our victory over evil. In addition, we can seek help from other forces of justice to jointly confront Banner and Moradon."

Natasha displayed her usual calm and decisiveness: "Coulson, your concerns remind us to be more cautious and thorough in our preparations. But remember, we, the Avengers, have never been afraid of challenges. No matter how difficult the road ahead, we will persevere until victory."

Coulson looked into the determined eyes of the group. Although his worries hadn't completely dissipated, he understood that they had no way out now. He took a deep breath and nodded. "Alright, now that you've made your decision, I will fully support you. I will assist in developing the plan and ensure that every step receives adequate support and preparation."

Inside the meeting room, as Coulson nodded in agreement, the tense atmosphere seemed to be gently plucked by an invisible string, easing slightly. However, this relaxation was only temporary; the anxiety and sense of urgency about the unknown challenges in everyone's hearts did not truly dissipate. Instead, like an undercurrent, it surged even more deeply within each person's heart.

Tony's gaze swept over everyone. He understood that although the plan was initially finalized, the real test was yet to come. He took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound more resolute: "Very good. Now that we've reached an agreement, the next step is the specific deployment of actions. Time is of the essence; we must race against time."

He picked up the detailed map again, swiping his finger across it to plan the routes for the two teams: "Natasha, Thor, Hawkeye, you three will go to Europa. Remember, your objective is to find Banner, find out his background, and then devise a strategy to crush him in one fell swoop. I will provide you with all the necessary intelligence support and equipment."

Natasha nodded, her eyes flashing with determination: "Don't worry, we won't let Banner have the chance to continue wreaking havoc on Europe."

Then, Tony turned to Coulson, Matt, and the other members: "Coulson, you and Matt take the rest of the others to Big Mora. Moraton's atrocities must be stopped. You need to stabilize the situation there as soon as possible and look for opportunities to eliminate him. Remember, safety first; we cannot afford any unnecessary losses."

Matt clenched his fists, his eyes burning with unwavering determination: "We understand, Tony. For those innocent people, we will do everything in our power."

Coulson's eyes widened: "But I'm the governor."

"I'm still the President!"

Tony glared at Coulson, who could only nod helplessly.

After their respective tasks were determined, everyone got busy. Some checked their equipment, some studied the map, and others contacted other forces of justice to seek more support and help.

The entire conference room was filled with a tense yet orderly atmosphere, as everyone made final preparations for the upcoming battle.

"Director Xia, now it's just the two of us left behind in America."

After the others left the office, Tony sighed, looking somewhat melancholy.

"Tony, I have some bad news. The Death Witch seems to have gained the help of a new ally, and Banner also has new support, one of whom is said to be Captain America who has turned into a woman."

Tony and Xia Ling remained in the office, and the atmosphere suddenly became unusually heavy. After listening to the information Xia Ling brought, Tony frowned, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

"Captain America turned into a woman? How is that possible?" Tony's voice was filled with shock and disbelief.

Xia Ling sighed and explained, "Although it sounds unbelievable, the source of the information is reliable. That former Captain America underwent a drastic change in his body under the influence of some unknown force. Not only did his gender change, but his strength also seems to have been enhanced."

As for the Death Witch, she has always been an elusive adversary, and her new ally is said to be a mysterious figure with powerful magical abilities.

Tony's shock was palpable. He abruptly stood up, placing his hands on the conference table as if trying to steady his shaky composure. His eyes were wide open, his pupils gleaming with disbelief, as if he wanted to imprint this sudden news into his mind.

"This...this is utterly absurd!" Tony's voice trembled as he tried to remain calm, but the shock he felt overwhelmed him. "Captain America, the embodiment of the American spirit, how could he possibly become a woman? How could this happen? And wasn't he supposed to have died trying to stop Red Skull? Was he still alive?"

Xia Ling understood Tony's shock and confusion. He gently patted Tony's shoulder, trying to calm him down: "Tony, I know this is hard to accept, but the facts are there, and we must face this reality and find a solution."

Tony nodded slightly, but his eyes remained vacant and blank. He tried to pull himself back from the shock, but it was an incredibly difficult process. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

"Alright, Xia Ling. You're right, we can't let this sudden news throw us off balance." Tony finally spoke, but his voice still trembled slightly. "We must devise a comprehensive plan to deal with this new situation. After all, no matter what Captain America has become, he represents the American spirit, and we can't let him become our enemy."

Xia Ling breathed a sigh of relief as she watched Tony gradually regain his composure.

He knew Tony was a strong man, and he was sure he would recover from this shock and face new challenges.

So he patted Tony on the shoulder and encouraged him, "That's right, Tony, we can definitely overcome this difficulty. After all, we are the Avengers!"

For the next few minutes, Tony and Xia Ling fell into deep thought. Tony's eyes darted around the empty office, seemingly searching for some answer, or perhaps trying to escape the unbearable reality. Xia Ling stood quietly to the side, waiting for Tony to recover from his shock.

Finally, Tony's gaze refocused. He looked at Xia Ling, his eyes shining with determination: "Xia Ling, we can't sit idly by. No matter what Captain America has become, he's still our comrade. We can't let him become our enemy. We must find him, find out what's going on, and then fight Banner and the Death Witch together."

Xia Ling nodded in agreement: "That's right, Tony. We must act quickly. However, we also need to proceed cautiously. After all, we don't know if the current Captain America still retains his past memories and beliefs. If he has become Banner's puppet, then we may need to take some special measures to deal with him."

"But if even Captain America has fallen into darkness, will the light ever return?"

Tony's confusion was like a thick, dark cloud hanging over his heart, making it hard for him to let go. Captain America was the symbol of the American spirit.

However, now everything seems to have changed dramatically. Captain America has not only changed his gender, but he also seems to have become Banner's ally.

This news was undoubtedly a huge blow to Tony, who began to doubt whether the beliefs and values ​​he had always upheld were truly meaningful.

"If even Captain America has fallen into darkness, will the light ever return?" Tony murmured to himself, his voice filled with confusion and bewilderment. He looked at Xia Ling, trying to find the answer in the other's eyes, but Xia Ling simply shook his head silently, indicating that he couldn't be sure either.

Tony took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He began to think about how to find the current Captain America and understand his true situation. After all, only by knowing the truth could they formulate a suitable strategy.

"Xia Ling, what do you think we should do?" Tony looked at Xia Ling, his eyes filled with expectation. He hoped Xia Ling could give him some advice and help him out of this confusing fog.

Xia Ling pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Tony, I think we should find Captain America first, and then try to communicate with him. If he has truly lost his past memories and beliefs and become Banner's puppet, then we may need to take some special measures to awaken him. However, if he still retains his past memories and beliefs, but is controlled by some force, then we have a chance to save him."

Tony nodded, finding Xia Ling's suggestion very reasonable. He decided to find Captain America first, and then formulate a corresponding strategy based on the situation.

However, this decision was not easy to make. They didn't know where Captain America was, or whether he would be willing to meet with them. More importantly, they also had to face two powerful enemies: Banner and the Death Witch.

Tony took a deep breath and looked at Xia Ling again: "Xia Ling, where do you think we should start?"

Xia Ling pondered for a moment, then pointed to a point on the map: "I think we can start here. This is one of Banner's secret outposts in Europe, and Captain America is said to have been there recently. We can go there first and see if we can find any clues."

Tony nodded in agreement and decided to act immediately, leading a small team to Europa to search for Captain America.

"Tony, this is not the moment when darkness descends completely, but merely the darkness before dawn. The light has already arrived."

(End of this chapter)