Marvel's Death Merchant

"Marvel's Death Merchant" by Crazy Boy Tang Tian

Arriving in the multi-dimensional Marvel universe, traversing countless movie, comic, and TV series dimensions, based on Marvel's arms magnate Umbrella Corporation.

Using the high-tech technologies of Terminator, Mechanical Octopus, I: Robot, Starfleet, Pacific Rim, and Transformers to build a mechanical empire, and incorporating and merging with others like Lucy, New Predator, Never End, Chronicle, Underworld, Naruto, and Edge of Tomorrow, he built a steel empire belonging to the Cult of Technology, becoming the strongest arms dealer in Marvel history.

PS1: The real world is based on the Marvel movies, with comics as a secondary element. The protagonist's main focus is on technology, with magic as a secondary element.

Main character information

Name: Tang Tian (protagonist), 23 years old. Originally from the Infinite Reincarnation World, he was a product of Zhang Min's secret techniques, Shadow Master and Mind Scepter Godhood, and became an independent soul after Zhang Min re-implanted his memories and thoughts. During the final battle against the Supreme God under his mission, he was caught in a spacetime turbulence, and his soul unexpectedly traveled to the Marvel universe.

Identity: Initially the behind-the-scenes owner of Umbrella Corporation in the Marvel universe (exchanged with Causal Points), later the core leader of the superhero organization 'Watchmen', and in the mid-stage the behind-the-scenes owner of the world's arms conglomerate Iron Fist.

Characteristics: Mixed Chinese and American heritage, black hair and eyes, short, black hair. Personality: Likes to maximize profits in everything she does; cunning and opportunistic.

Strength: Multiple virus injections have brought him to double A-level strength. Superpowers: Mutant gravity ability (can absorb any energy), Magneto's electromagnetic force. Magic: Control of all basic elements. Cultivation: Technologically modified rune technology, forming elemental attacks similar to magic through different structural combinations. Potential Strength: Mechanical legions, biological weapon legions, superpower legions, high-tech weapon legions, etc. Overall rating: S-level arms dealer.

Chapter 1 Umbrella in the Marvel Universe

Umbrella Corporation was founded in the mid-19th century by Edward, the sixth-generation heir of the European noble family of Ashford, along with American arms dealer Oswell Spencer and biochemist James Marcus. They started a pharmaceutical and arms sales company called Umbrella and rapidly expanded it into a global mega-corporation within a few years.

During World War II, Howard Stark's Stark Industries and Umbrella Corporation merged to become the two pillars of the US military. Osborn Industries, being a smaller company, receives less attention and is relatively weak. Umbrella Corporation, on the other hand, was a powerful international political and economic conglomerate with a vast array of high-tech industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical hardware, and defense products.

Founded by its three founding members, Umbrella Corporation is headquartered in New York City, and its logo is a red and white umbrella. This makes it the only company in the world to use an umbrella as its logo. Stark Industries and the Umbrella Building have become iconic landmarks in New York City.

The underground research institute of the Umbrella Building in New York City, USA.

The Bow (Organic Biological Weapon) program's New York headquarters houses the T-virus bioweapon laboratory.

"Boss, after three years of research, we've discovered that most prisoners, after being slowly infected with the T-virus in the culture tank, will enter a stable mutation state. We've named it Tyrant, based on the T-virus. Shall we begin monitoring the experimental subjects' data now?" A researcher appeared in a dimly lit, huge, and meticulously designed underground laboratory, looking at the experimental subjects' data as he explained.

"Very good, we can begin. I can't wait to see which is stronger, the 30 Lickers or the Tyrant Prototype T-002." Tang Tian squinted at the Tyrant Prototype in the glass container in front of him and nodded slightly. He could see that the skin inside was as gray and white as a zombie, and the whole body was covered with extremely strong muscles. The diameter of the arms was more than 20 centimeters. As for the fingertips of the right hand, there were huge and exaggerated giant claws. Moreover, the nails at the tips of each finger were many times longer than a military knife. It was as if a bunch of military knives were placed together. The Tyrant Prototype was simply the epitome of power.

In researching the T-virus, derived from the progenitor virus, as a biological weapon, many failed variants were created. Zombies, Lickers, and Stalkers are all products of T-virus mutations. Not to mention that zombies only have a combat strength of 5, Lickers and Stalkers can easily eliminate more than 30 mercenaries. These conclusions were drawn from experiments conducted at the African branch.

Ahem, I digress. Let's get back to the battle between 30 Lickers and the prototype Tyrant. ---Separation Line---

"Aow!" A thunderous roar resounded, shaking the entire laboratory. In the safe zone outside the combat range, 'Red Queen' faithfully recorded the scene in the incubation vessel. A giant over three meters tall slowly recovered from its frozen state; this was Tyrant T-002.

“Ready, boss.” After the Russian East Slav finished speaking, his eyes instantly turned blood red, and then a group of lickers appeared, their bodies resembling skinned frogs, with degenerated eyes, large finger joints with sharp claws, their brains directly exposed, and extremely long mouthparts.

The East Slavs who control the Lickers are injected with a mother virus similar to the relationship between a queen bee and worker bees, granting them the ability to control biological weapons at will. Of course, the world-destroying T-virus won't be sold for now; they'll only consider it once it can be safely controlled.

As expected, the battle unfolded as the Lickers, under control, attacked the Tyrant, becoming entangled by its numerous tongues. However, the Lickers underestimated the Tyrant's strength, and in an instant, the Tyrant's terrifying power shattered six Lickers into pieces. Of the remaining Lickers, five were first eliminated by the Tyrant's sharp claws, and then the remaining 19 were completely wiped out by the Tyrant in its second form. 30 Lickers vs. the Prototype Tyrant—the Prototype Tyrant emerged victorious.

"Clap clap clap." A round of applause brought all the stunned researchers back to reality, and everyone started celebrating.

"Well done, everyone. You've all worked hard. Each of you will receive a bonus of five thousand US dollars this month," Tang Tian said calmly, while the researchers became excited. Don't underestimate a bonus of five thousand US dollars. During World War II, the purchasing power of the dollar was considerable. Although researching biological weapons was unethical, who knew? In the United States, a world based on money, there are few things that money can't buy.

"Alright, notify Dr. William to accelerate the research on the G-virus, and double the research funding again to twenty million US dollars. Hand over the Antarctic base to Alexia, and also call Wesker over." Tang Tian rubbed his temples to relax a bit before speaking.

“Yes, boss,” a black bodyguard next to Tang Tian said affirmatively.

"God, you son of a bitch, didn't expect I'd be back, did you?" Tang Tian finished speaking to himself, then left with a smile. ---Separation Line---

Those who have experienced the cycle of reincarnation understand its terror. After transcending reincarnation, Tang Tian continued his search for the genes of various high-tech worlds and storylines. Ultimately, while attempting to seize the original artifact of the time-traveling artifact, he inadvertently offended the main god's interests. As a result, amidst the explosion of the main god's supernova, he arrived in this world carrying a portion of the power of the 'Seven Original Artifacts' and his own soul.

Because the power of the 'Seven Artifacts'—representing time, space, energy, mind, taboo, soul, and chaos—was only partial, the combined power of these artifacts constituted the power of a minor deity. Therefore, he was able to modify the power of some laws governing the Marvel universe. Tang Tian used all his millions of causal points and the minor deity marked with the six-pointed star on his arm to regain his power as a time-traveling interdimensional merchant and to possess the Umbrella Corporation as his foundation. In the Marvel universe, the Umbrella Corporation only retained the villains and scientists; everything else was removed. Now, Tang Tian has replaced Oswell Spencer as the new chairman of Umbrella, controlling the increasingly powerful company.

The results were fruitful. Tang Tian's foresight allowed him to thrive in his future life, growing stronger with each passing year. After participating in the 'Super Soldier Program' at Umbrella and discovering Sebastian Shaw, the mutant known to the Nazis as the Black Emperor, Tang Tian knew that this world belonged to the Marvel Universe. Therefore, with a sense of crisis, Tang Tian continued his research into the T-virus bioweapon for three years. His research on the prototype Tyrant was already quite successful, and its power would undoubtedly increase significantly after incorporating mutant genes.

“Victor and Wolverine should appear during the Vietnam War. The genes in those two old fogies are quite good, so we can consider transplanting their genes in the future.” Tang Tian thought about it for a moment and then put it aside for the time being, because the time for the Wolverine prequel 1 storyline has not yet arrived. Right now, the most valuable thing is still the 'Super Soldier Enhancement Serum'.

Although Umbrella has only been developing for twelve years and its influence is not yet very large, its representatives have been secretly infiltrated into high-ranking government officials in various Western countries. This can reduce some trouble when necessary. The obstacle restricting Umbrella's access to the world market is still World War II. This war, which has the deadliest people in human history, has seriously affected Umbrella's speed of controlling the world.

Tang Tian was still interested in getting to know Captain America. After the Captain America storyline ended, the X-Men: First Class storyline began. Now, things were progressing very easily and slowly, and he could even travel to other movie worlds to rob. The Great Tech Cult wasn't developing so quietly; only war and robbery were what arms dealers should do. War could drive technological development.

---ps; After thinking about it, I decided to start with Captain America. Along the way, I'll travel to other worlds to plunder. I've been thinking about writing this new book for a long time, so please support me! I'll try to control the mess, and your support is my motivation for writing.

Chapter 2 Investing in Stark (Revised)

In 1942, during World War II, Europe was engulfed in war. With the sky already looming for war, and to avoid excessive casualties among American soldiers should the war break out, President Roosevelt ordered the initiation of a top-secret project codenamed "Operation Rebirth," which was the secret research into the so-called "super soldier" program.

Umbrella, being a gene and biopharmaceutical company, was also invited to participate in the "Super Soldier" program. The scientist they sent was William Birken, a biological virus scientist, and another scientist in the field of viruses was Tang Tian's fiancée, Alexia. She also successfully developed the T-Veronica virus, and as expected, she will awaken at the Antarctic base 15 years later and return to the human world with superhuman powers.

The new Stark Expo, hosted by Howard Stark, is about to begin. Howard Stark, both a competitor and partner, has sent an invitation to Tang Tian, ​​the chairman of Umbrella Corporation. Tang Tian initially hesitated to attend after seeing the invitation. Compared to an arms dealer who once built an interstellar civilization, an expo that hadn't even successfully invented magnetic levitation technology seemed insignificant. Now, with the help of the AI ​​'Red Queen,' which surpasses this world's standards, Tang Tian's research speed would be incredibly fast. It's a pity that 'Skynet' and 'Wiki' aren't available yet; he'll have to steal them from the movie world himself.

However, to maintain a good relationship with Howard Stark, Tang Tian still had to attend the expo. He was determined to obtain the "Super Soldier Serum" sample and research data afterward, and then secretly mass-produce super soldiers. Tang Tian had no interest in the rest of World War II; those thankless tasks could be left to Captain America. He needed to travel to other movies to plunder high-tech technologies and various genes, and now that development was just beginning, he should quietly make a fortune.

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"Steve Rogers." As the Army recruitment officer's voice rang out, the emaciated and frail Rogers, who had been waiting in his seat for a long time, went to register once again. After reviewing Rogers' family and physical information, the officer unceremoniously rejected him, stating that he was completely unfit for conscription.

"The flames of war continue to ravage Europe, but reinforcements have set out, and every strong young man is ready to defend his homeland." Music accompanied by black and white images, an old-fashioned cinema plays a black and white film. Rogers, having suffered yet another blow, has come to the cinema to watch a film that is both a movie and a war mobilization.

"Even little Timmy is making his contribution, collecting scrap metal to increase the combat supplies for the soldiers fighting hard on the front lines. Well done, Timmy!" As the scene showed a little boy named Timmy picking up scrap metal, a shrill voice rang out: "Who cares about this? Hurry up and show the movie." "Show some respect," Rogers muttered. The person who wanted to watch the movie either disdainfully or didn't hear him, and ignored Rogers, a weakling with a combat power of only 5.

"Alright, stop playing it! Where's the movie? Start the movie already!" The impatient person started yelling, which annoyed the moviegoers, but no one stepped forward.

"Shut up!" Rogers, still reeling from the shock of joining the army, blurted out something reckless. The result... outside the movie theater.

"Bang bang bang." In the alley outside the movie theater, Rogers paid the price for his recklessness. The man kept punching Rogers' head until Rogers' good friend, the future Winter Soldier—James Barnes—arrived and chased the man away in a few moves. Barnes then told Rogers that he was now a sergeant in the 107th Infantry Regiment and that he was going to England the next day. He then invited Rogers to the Stark Expo that night.

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That evening, the Stark Industries expo was ablaze with lights and revelry, making it a lively affair. Howard Stark was currently riding high, with high-ranking military officials and celebrities alike vying to win him over. It could be said that Howard's Stark Industries was the world's largest arms dealer, even surpassing Umbrella.

"Welcome to the Modern Wonders Exhibition Hall, the World of Tomorrow, a more powerful world, a more perfect world!" The car pulled directly into the exhibition hall, and Tang Tian stepped out. Along the way, many military personnel and businessmen greeted Tang Tian.

Tang Tian smiled amicably at Rogers, then Albert Wesker and three black men stood guard beside him. Wesker hadn't yet acquired the superpowers of the G-virus, but he believed he would soon; "Chronicle" and "Lucy" were key to enhancing his subordinates' strength.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mr. Howard Stark." Tang Tian didn't even glance at the red car. Putting aside the experimental results, the fact that an imperfect magnetic levitation car was invented during World War II alone demonstrates the level of advanced technology in this world.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what if I told you that in just a few years, your cars will be able to lift off the ground while driving?" Howard proudly announced after wiping the lipstick off the woman he had kissed. The women behind him cooperated with Howard's speech by removing the wheels of the red car, so that the four wheels of the red car could replace four devices to support the ground.

"Thank you for your cooperation, ladies. Now I'll tell you all that with Stark's anti-gravity technology, all of this is possible." Howard pushed the lever to demonstrate Stark's anti-gravity technology, but it failed after only floating for a short time.

"Heh, I told you it would be a few years from now, didn't I?" Howard's foresight indeed averted the awkwardness.

"Howard, well done. Your anti-gravity technology will take the world a giant leap forward." Watching Howard drink with the military personnel after the expo, Tang Tian smiled, holding his glass. "It seems your pharmaceutical company is doing even better than your arms business right now. Anti-gravity technology is great, but it requires a huge, temporarily unrecoverable investment, while medicine is what people need most right now." Howard said thoughtfully, looking at Tang Tian. This was actually a normal phenomenon; during World War II, the environment and the war led to a surge in pharmaceutical sales. Looking at annual pharmaceutical exports and revenue, the US earned $90 billion, Europe $200 billion, and Asia a staggering $300 billion. Because Europe and Asia were battlefields of World War II, Howard said Tang Tian's pharmaceutical business was even better.

“Just because others won’t invest in you doesn’t mean I won’t,” Tang Tian said, looking at Howard who seemed lost in thought. “You mean…” Howard’s eyes lit up when he heard Tang Tian’s words.

"These are the concepts for humanoid mechs and information and ideas about new energy sources. I believe you can research similar technologies. I'll give you $100 billion in investment every year, as long as you research what I've described." Tang Tian took out the energy battery data and power armor data that Umbrella spies had copied from Hydra from his briefcase. He had come prepared, in order to develop the Iron Man suit and new energy sources as soon as possible, and then further refine them under his son Tony Stark's modifications.

"A brilliant idea, a great design concept. I never imagined you were such a genius scientist," Howard exclaimed, looking at the documents.

"Alright, let's continue to cooperate if we have the chance. Goodbye." Seeing that he had achieved his expected goal, Tang Tian left directly. Howard, however, was completely absorbed in the data, his imagination running wild, and didn't notice Tang Tian's departure. After the 'Super Soldier' ​​project's experiments concluded and the high-tech plundering took place, Tang Tian considered plundering technology from the movie world—a way to quickly become powerful.

---ps; The Captain America plot continues at a slow pace. After the protagonist gets what he needs, the looting of movie worlds immediately begins, with Chronicle, Terminator, The Matrix, and I, Robot all being targets. The author works very hard, so please support him! This is the author's motivation.

Chapter 3 The Potential of the Solar Staircase

Steve Rogers had always dreamed of joining the army to serve his country. However, he was repeatedly rejected by the military due to physical disqualification. The clever Rogers even tried to forge documents to enlist, but the military wasn't fooled. After several attempts, he was unfortunately blacklisted and never accepted again.

Fortunately, after the outbreak of World War II, Rogers saw new hope and enlisted again, only to be sent back once more. Rogers was sometimes disheartened, and he was very envious of the heroes who became famous in the world war. Wolverine and Victor, these two mutants, were invincible on the battlefield, and they had already entered Captain America's envious gaze.

After the Stark Expo, Rogers was drawn to a nearby recruitment advertisement. James tried to dissuade him from enlisting, but the stubborn Rogers persisted. He said goodbye to James and slowly walked away. He didn't notice that Dr. Abraham Erskine, one of the researchers involved in the 'Super Soldier' ​​project, had been observing him after he left. Just then, Tang Tian, ​​wearing a brightly colored, handmade suit unlike anything seen during World War II and sunglasses, approached him and raised his hand in greeting.

“Mr. Donaldson has a good eye, and I also think he can be a test subject for our project.” In a secluded spot at the expo, Dr. Erskine, a middle-aged white man wearing glasses, said with a smile.

“That’s right. Using small-scale human experiments, we can obtain the best experimental data comprehensively. Also, what do you think about what I told you last time?” Tang Tian said, looking at Erskine.

"I must say, Mr. Donaldson's suggestion is very tempting. What the military doesn't know is that the main component of the 'Super Soldier Serum' comes from the solar staircase, a large African asteraceae plant discovered by Umbrella, and is a non-infectious byproduct isolated from the unfathomable solar staircase. However, I cannot go to your company to conduct research without a suitable reason."

Dr. Erskine certainly wanted to join the company; the research value of the material extracted from the solar staircase was evident, which was very attractive to a scientist.

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"Don't worry about that. I've already prepared a genetic clone of you. You and Dr. William can research the latest biotechnology—it's a G-virus, similar to the Progenitor Virus," Tang Tian said slowly. Actually, this had been prepared beforehand. Those who have seen the movies know that after Captain America, Dr. Erskine was killed by Hydra agents after his successful research, and the clone was prepared long ago for that situation. Furthermore, Umbrella's clones have completely identical memories to the real people; whether in movies or games, it's clear that Umbrella's cloning technology is extremely advanced.

“Okay, I agree. I’ll join Umbrella Corporation,” Dr. Erskine said happily. This was understandable, really. He could research the highly valuable Solar Ladder plants, and Tang Tian offered him the position of research project manager—a senior researcher position within the military. Dr. Erskine wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to showcase his abilities. Of course, no one knew that this reputable company was secretly researching many dangerous biological weapons.

One more thing to mention is that Dr. Erskine and Dr. William copied all the research data and experimental data of the 'Super Soldier Serum'. This is also a habit of Tang Tian regarding high technology – never let the mistake go unpunished.

Just like in the movie, Rogers underwent a medical examination, and Dr. Erskine walked to the door. Of course, no one noticed that he was now just a clone that looked almost identical to the real man. Tang Tian's elaborate plan was to replace the fake with the real. After the fake Erskine died, the great Boss Tang would persuade Erskine to fully join his company. Moreover, during the vacuum of time in World War II, he would continuously travel to movie dimensions to plunder technology and talent. This way, in the chaotic mid-Marvel future, he would have the power to defeat monsters like the Sentinel or Superman.

Ahem, I've gone off-topic. Let's get back to the original story.

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Unlike in the movie, this time it was Erskine, a clone, who came. After Rogers' documents were prepared, the military police let the doctor who conducted the physical examination leave, leaving a puzzled Rogers in the examination room. Seeing that forging documents was illegal, Rogers' brain short-circuited. His first thought was to run far away, but the guards came in and made Rogers dare not make any rash moves.

"So, you're thinking of going abroad to kill Nazis?" Dr. Erskine, the clone, asked Rogers as soon as he entered, looking at the puzzled man.

"What did you say?" Rogers watched as the military police walked out without saying a word, and he knew that this middle-aged man was an important figure.

“I am Dr. Abraham Erskine, Steve Rogers, from the Strategic Scientific Reserve Division.” Dr. Erskine shook hands with the stunned Rogers, as if everything was under control. The clone’s reaction was noticeably faster than the original Erskine’s.

"Where are you from? Queens, 73rd Street, Utopia Avenue... Your five documents list five different cities..." The clone Dr. Erskine recited all the information as if it were second nature.

“The file might have been mixed up.” Rogers, of course, wouldn’t be a fool to admit it.

“No, I’m not interested in the document. You’ve tried five times, and you still haven’t answered my previous question.” The cloned Dr. Erskine closed the document and continued, “Tell me, do you really want to go to the battlefield and kill Nazis?”

"Is this considered a test?" Rogers asked, puzzled.

"Yes," said the clone Dr. Erskine with a slight smile.

“I don’t want to kill people, and I don’t want to be a demon, no matter where I’m from,” Rogers said seriously.

"Alright, there are already many tall people participating, so adding a short one won't matter. I can give you a chance, just one chance." The clone Dr. Erskine opened the curtain and walked out.

“I accept.” Rogers saw that a hard-won opportunity had presented itself, so how could he possibly give it up? Only a fool would do that.

“Very good.” The clone, Dr. Erskine, was satisfied. He then asked Rogers, “Can you tell me where you’re from? Tell the truth.”

“Brooklyn,” Rogers said excitedly, never expecting that he would finally be able to join the army after all his previous setbacks.

The clone Erskine handed Rogers the stamped document, and Rogers, seeing the first-class acceptance letter on the file, was overjoyed. Of course, he was unaware that this was all the result of a backroom deal by an arms dealer, and Captain America would soon appear. Hydra, having obtained the Tesseract, was also vigorously developing energy weapons, and everything was unfolding according to the plot.

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P.S.: The author just returned, hence the late update. Please continue to support me with votes, recommendations, and favorites. Thank you all. Next, we'll conquer Planet of the Apes 2001 and the Deep Space Amnesia Dimension as colonies, serving as the headquarters for Umbrella's high-tech weapons and the Steel Empire.