Marvel's Death Merchant

“Yes, I’ll be there. I also believe Dr. Marcus will bring an even more promising virus. Recently, Green Arrow and Hawkeye have been giving my boss a hard time, but luckily my boss is quite capable. They haven’t caught his secrets.” Bullseye explained the situation on his side, then continued watching the battle at the experimental site.

"The Justice League has also begun to discover Hydra, but we've kept it very well hidden. They've only destroyed part of Hydra's bases. And I've received some information," Marcus said, revealing what he knew, before looking at Bullseye.

"What news? You look terrible," Bullseye asked, even more puzzled.

“That’s what S.H.I.E.L.D. is planning to do. The Justice League and the Watchmen will create the largest superhero organization. S.H.I.E.L.D. will be the commander of this superhero team,” Marcus said, expressing his concerns as he continued to Bullseye.

“I think this is something we need to be careful about. Currently, the Watchmen are the most powerful organization. Their actual ruler is the Umbrella Corporation, and the chairman of the Umbrella Corporation is the most terrifying. Once, an organization attacked the chairman of Umbrella, and in less than 3 seconds, an electromagnetic railgun in space turned that place into an artificial lake.” Bullseye said something that worried Marcus.

"The chairman of Umbrella Corporation is truly mysterious. Not only in biotechnology, but even their high-tech weaponry is in no way inferior to their biotechnology, as if they obtained it from aliens," Bullseye added.

"Where did you get this information? Can you tell me? I need a comprehensive plan," Marcus asked earnestly.

“Of course, Kingpin told me. He told me not to mess with anyone from Umbrella Corporation, or I’d be wiped out. My boss, while not siding with Umbrella, remains neutral. All the factions know Umbrella is not to be trifled with. So Dr. Marcus, you can attack these bases, and the chairman of that company might not even bother with you, but attacking him personally won’t succeed.” Bullseye said thoughtfully. The power of the space-based electromagnetic railgun was no joke, so he hoped Marcus wouldn’t do it for the time being, otherwise the price would be very high.

“Okay, I understand. Thank you for reminding me.” Marcus said gratefully, then took out the newly manufactured T-virus enhancer from his body, stood up and walked to Bullseye, continuing, “This is the success of my latest research. You can easily gain power and develop your own viral abilities. It’s a pleasure to cooperate with you.” Marcus said sincerely.

Bullseye was also very satisfied because he had gained his own power. He knew about Marcus's achievements, and he wanted to join Marcus in order to gain power and find a powerful patron.

“Of course, some of those trackers were sent by me to prevent Umbrella Corporation people from escaping and to report on the situation here. And in the Tokyo countryside, there were many mutated zombies when I released the mutant rabies virus. For example, that monster in Tokyo that's similar to a Licker, and that experimental weapon in front of you—those things will kill off all the survivors and further accelerate the infection rate.” Marcus continued explaining his plan, clearly very satisfied with his work.

"Hmm, that sounds good. What's your plan next? The Green Hornet is a superhero. If you take him down, other superheroes will come after you, and that would be a losing proposition," Bullseye warned.

“Yes, I’ve certainly considered that. So I will extract Green Hornet’s cells and body tissues to extract the valuable parts,” Marcus said, as if he had been prepared.

Marcus's arrival altered the original trajectory, and the Marvel universe is gradually changing. Tang Tian is also striving for his goals, and everything is shifting in different directions. (To be continued...)

Chapter 285 The Green Hornet Awakens

The Green Hornet's main ability is still martial arts. Like Spider-Man, he is recognized by the public as a superhero and has always been dedicated to fighting crime.

Of course, Tang Tian also gave the Green Hornet a chance: to become a test subject for the new virus. Success would turn him into a superhero with superpowers, while failure would turn him into a zombie and destroy the world. But the Green Hornet chose to have the virus implanted because he needed greater power to better protect the people.

In addition, the Green Hornet is also a weapons designer. He can transform an ordinary sports car into a fully armed war machine. His mechanical achievements can be seen in the movies. Moreover, the Green Hornet's combat power is above Daredevil's. The Green Hornet is not a lone individual, but rather an organization composed of Kato and his companions.

The Green Hornet is currently unconscious in a small laboratory. Inside, sophisticated instruments are connected to him and are recording his physical data in detail. The Green Hornet is also strapped to the hospital bed and is completely unable to move.

"See that? Bullseye, that's Umbrella Corporation's latest experimental subject. You'll understand why I need the new virus in the Green Hornet." The Green Hornet, who was unconscious, heard a voice coming from his left, addressed to another person.

"What is that? Something worth staying in this place that's about to be destroyed by a nuclear bomb must be incredibly valuable." Bullseye nodded and asked Marcus with a puzzled look.

"You're Marcus, the founder of the T-virus?" The Green Hornet, who had just woken up, looked at the young man in the white coat in front of him and seemed to remember something.

“Remember me? Heh, it’s truly an honor that someone still remembers me. Umbrella Corporation’s information is usually very accurate.” Marcus smiled as he walked to the Green Hornet’s side.

"You're the one who developed the T-virus. It's not surprising that the chairman, for some reason, let me know your information." Green Hornet seemed to finally remember something, staring expressionlessly at the young man and Bullseye.

"Hmm, it seems that guy told you a lot. However, in my opinion, the virus you haven't developed is one that I can use to improve my own virus." Marcus looked at the Green Hornet in front of him as if he were looking at a lab rat.

"Go to hell!" The Green Hornet suddenly broke free from the restraints of the hospital bed, not letting him continue, and punched Marcus.

"Bang!" The punch landed squarely on Marcus's abdomen. However, Bullseye didn't even need to lift a finger, and Marcus remained motionless, seemingly disdainful of the Green Hornet's current fighting prowess. The Green Hornet's fist passed right through Marcus. Or perhaps it was Marcus himself who altered his body to allow the Green Hornet's punch to pass through.

"Well, without the fusion virus, you're no match for me," Marcus said calmly, waving his hand.

“Heh, I won’t kill you. In fact, you should be glad you’re a superhero. If I killed you, it would cause trouble for myself and my partners.” Marcus said to the Green Hornet as if there was nothing shameful about it, “Because you have something I need. The fusion virus of the T-virus and the G-virus is very attractive to me.”

"Really? It seems superheroes are quite famous." The Green Hornet said sarcastically, without any comment.

"Speaking of which, it was Umbrella who betrayed me. Those two traitors, Wesker and William, caused my death. And I returned to the world of the living with hatred," Marcus said angrily to the Green Hornet.

"Hmm, from what you've said, I'm not interested," the Green Hornet said calmly.

“Very good, take him inside.” Marcus, wearing a white coat, said to the Hydra members behind him.

“Yes, Dr. Marcus,” a man who looked like a captain of a Hydra team replied respectfully.

Marcus then gestured to Bullseye, inviting him to come inside and discuss matters. The two then entered a very large room where a desk was placed in the middle, and Marcus and Bullseye faced each other.

"By the way, Bullseye, I have something to ask you." Marcus said, looking at Bullseye in front of him after they had come to a secluded spot.

“Of course, I’ve already tested them. Alice is the Hive Manager of Umbrella Corporation. I continued testing them as you ordered,” Bullseye said to Marcus after a moment’s thought.

“Well, I’d like to know how strong she and her companions are in combat,” Marcus nodded and continued.

"Their team is very strong. Their ability to develop the Alice T-virus even surpasses that of the Winter Soldier. I came to this conclusion by comparing their combat data," Bullseye said calmly.

“It seems Umbrella Corporation has a lot of trump cards up its sleeve. We can’t afford to fight them head-on. The Watchmen are Umbrella’s trump card.” Marcus knew how powerful the Watchmen were, which is why he said this to Bullseye.

“However, I feel that the Green Hornet is a decoy. Logically speaking, Umbrella wouldn’t expose valuable weapons.” Bullseye said to Marcus with a puzzled look.

“Of course, I have that same doubt. But I have to do it.” Marcus frowned and said to Bullseye beside him.

"Is it to increase your strength? Something even more advanced than the leech virus on you." Bullseye seemed to understand something and said calmly.

“Yes, you’re right. Umbrella Corporation has only been around for a short time, and even in biological virus technology and high-tech technology, they have surpassed me. So I need to plunder their technology to develop my own strength.” Marcus paused, then continued, “To be honest, I should thank you. You’ve done so much. The T-virus evolution agent is just the initial result of my research. I will create more such agents in the future, so there’s absolutely no problem with you joining me.”

“The Umbrella Corporation, this super-corporation, has developed the world’s most powerful and terrifying biological weapons, and I have done the same,” Marcus said, spreading his arms as if embracing the darkness.

"Everything was going smoothly for Umbrella Corporation, but one day I let the T-virus leak, and the world became perfect only when it was full of T-virus. Heh, now the outside world is a perfect world, and I am the creator of this world." Marcus became more and more excited as he spoke, his face flushed, and he spoke to Bullseye like a madman.

As Bullseye listened to Marcus recount everything, some thoughts welled up in his mind: this man was someone he could turn to.

“This is a good plan. I suggest Dr. Marcus prepare some shelters. I understand the characteristics of the T-virus, so it’s better to prepare early.” Bullseye thought of a serious problem and quickly said to him, and who knows if they would be affected once the T-virus had fully spread.

“Of course I know. Don’t worry, those who survive will definitely be people with special abilities,” Marcus said nonchalantly.

"It seems that this world is inevitably going to be completely consumed by the virus," Bullseye thought calmly. (To be continued...)

Chapter 286 The Power of Awakening

Dark corners often hide things that people don't expect. Leon and his crew were very lucky; when Marcus sent Bullseye to attack them, they didn't encounter any other danger.

Leon also discussed with the others whether to train the Green Hornet. Clearly, Claire thought they should go and rescue him. Deadpool didn't say anything, and Leon also thought it would be better to train him. Of course, the main reason was probably that the Green Hornet had a connection with the Umbrella Corporation.

In Hydra's Tokyo research facility, an all-white facility, there's always that one inconspicuous spot where someone can sneak in. However, even without an easy entry point, Deadpool's teleportation solves that problem.

Rewind to an hour earlier, before their operation, Leon used a satellite phone to make a call: "Chairman, you should know about the superhero Green Hornet, right? He's been captured by Hydra, and we're considering your opinion before taking any action."

Tang Tian was already preparing to plunder something valuable: the Hulk, the superhero. The Hulk is arguably among the top three strongest characters in the various Marvel universes. The Sentry once attacked an enraged Hulk with his full power, but the Hulk only suffered minor injuries, not serious ones. Therefore, Tang Tian was currently busy with this matter, agreeing to Leon's plan without hesitation. Most importantly, Tang Tian felt it was insignificant; the fusion virus on the Green Hornet was a gift Tang Tian had given Marcus in another form—a foundation for greater world peace.

“Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Green Hornet. We will release you soon; you are no longer of any use to us.” Marcus walked up to the Green Hornet with a smile and said happily.

"Uselessness? No, I don't think so. I also gained power; it was you who gave me the opportunity." The Green Hornet shook his head and said calmly. His invisible telekinetic power affected those around him.

"Hands up, don't use that power." Bullseye pulled out his modified sniper rifle and aimed it at the Green Hornet, who had just developed his power.

“No, wait, Bullseye. He won’t use the virus’s power to attack us; he should know his situation and wouldn’t do that. Besides, I extracted the virus from his body’s cells. We can’t kill him; after all, he contributed to us.” Marcus waved his hand, clearly aware of Green Hornet’s weakness after just awakening his powers and not paying any attention to his reaction.

"You're right, there's nothing I can do for you." The Green Hornet didn't want to say anything more, because he knew it would be futile no matter what he did. He was like a piece of meat on a chopping board, completely at the mercy of others.

The Green Hornet awakened the powers bestowed upon him by Tang Tian, ​​but he doesn't possess absolute strength. The Green Hornet is also somewhat different from other superheroes. He isn't selfless; his image is ambiguous, straddling the line between good and evil. It's simply that Tang Tian values ​​this aspect of his abilities—someone needs a superhero with similar power.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Marcus slowly walked to a culture dish with a syringe on it. He picked up a syringe, and the liquid inside was a pale blue color, like the color of moss.

“Look at this! How beautiful! You haven’t developed the virus’s true power. And even the virus in my body is eager to devour those optimized viruses, bringing the realm of gods one step closer to me.” Marcus’s face showed a fanatical expression.

“However, I will stop you. And with my wisdom and strength.” The Green Hornet watched Marcus’s figure slowly approach, a strange fighting spirit rising in his heart.

"Hehe, I feel great every time I say something like this. Holding other people's lives in my hands, I can make whoever I want die or live, it feels really exhilarating." Marcus walked along, laughing maniacally.

“Alright. I’ve gotten what I wanted. If you survive, you can seek revenge, as long as you have enough power. I’m leaving now. Good luck, Green Hornet.” Marcus said, regaining his composure, and then walked out of the laboratory without any surprises. A helicopter was parked near the building on the ground, enough for Marcus and Bullseye to leave.

The Green Hornet was left behind, his movements still restricted by Hydra members. Meanwhile, Leon and his team had infiltrated the group, preparing to smuggle the Green Hornet out.

"What are you doing?" A Hydra soldier standing at the entrance of the underground stairwell blocked the way for Leon and his group.

“Dr. Marcus sent us to take the Green Hornet away from here,” Claire said to the soldier, clearly not joking.

"Dr. Marcus?" The Hydra soldier paused, then said, "I've never seen you before." The Hydra soldier looked warily at Leon and his group.

"Well, we just arrived not long ago, so you didn't notice," Claire said quickly after thinking for a moment.

"Oh?" The soldier sensed something was wrong.

"Oh what? Get out of the way! Dr. Marcus is getting impatient. If we lose time for the mission, can you take responsibility for that?" Leon finally couldn't hold back any longer and said angrily.

"Well, this is also my duty, I hope you can understand. May I see your identification?" the Hydra member said.

"Identity?" Leon's eyes widened, and he frowned, wondering where he got his identification. If they had it, they would have been inside already. Just as they were wondering what to say, Wade, or Deadpool, spoke up.

"ID? I have it! Wait a minute, I'll get it for you." After saying that, Deadpool took off his mask, revealing his handsome face, and reached into his uniform to pull out something.

"Hmm?" The Hydra member looked at the katana in Deadpool's hand. The moment he took it out, he felt something was wrong. Just as he was about to say something, he felt his vision lift up, and then he felt blurry, and life gradually left his body.

The Hydra member fell straight down, his body still trembling on the ground.

Leon turned around and saw Deadpool holding a silver-white katana with strange patterns on it.

"You guys are really talking nonsense. Isn't this all it takes to settle things?" Deadpool scoffed and tucked his katana into the back of his clothes.

"Yeah, that really surprised me! Decisive and efficient, without a single wasted word." Deadpool's decisiveness greatly changed Leon's impression of him.

In the underground base, the white lights shone on the three men's faces, making them feel very uncomfortable. Their current goal was very clear: to rescue the captured Green Hornet and then return to the United States in an Umbrella helicopter. The coordinates here were determined by Zeus at Tang Tian's request, which was why Leon and his team were able to get here so easily.

"Just how big is this research institute?" Claire asked, seemingly out of boredom.

“Bigger than you think. Boss, it’s already being sent over, the location and details,” Leon said casually.

Suddenly, the sound of teeth constantly chewing reached the ears of the three.

“I really heard it, it might be zombies there,” Claire said tremulously. “Right there.” She slowly pointed to the spot.

A zombie dressed in what looked like a hospital gown was crawling on the ground, tearing at a corpse dressed in a Hydra suit. Beside them stood the Green Hornet, and strangely, the zombie wasn't attacking him anymore; instead, it seemed terrified, as if obeying his commands. (To be continued...)

Chapter 287 Escape

Umbrella Corporation headquarters in New York City. Tang Tian seemed to be deep in thought. The projector showed the Hulk from his beginnings to his transformation into the Hulk. Tang Tian was determined to obtain the superhero's genes.

"Boss, we've received news from General Ross. He says the scientist who died from the gamma ray accident has mutated into a giant green guy," Wesker reported to Tang Tian expressionlessly.

“Oh, it seems things are progressing quickly there. It’s getting more and more interesting. I wonder how many unknown things are still hidden in the Marvel Universe.” Tang Tian asked Wesker in front of him, then pondered the direction of the universe’s development.

If the Resident Evil outbreak originated in the United States, then these zombies would be very easy to control and isolate. Even if someone were infected, they wouldn't be able to spread the virus to others; more accurately, they wouldn't have the opportunity to do so. Various animals infected with the T-virus are the transmission route, and thus, the T-virus outbreak became uncontrollable. The most dangerous aspect is that the T-virus can infect all organic life.

The outbreak of the T-virus could have plunged the world into a countdown to destruction. However, Tang Tian will take the antidote out so other organizations can develop and mass-produce it, potentially offering temporary salvation. The reason Tang Tian hasn't released the virus further is that he needs to discover something different within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The plot of *Dawn of the Dead* unfolded in his accidentally created experimental site, and Tang Tian knew this phenomenon would continue. From Tokyo to Japan, the T-virus has already completely invaded the country. The best-case scenario would be a nuclear annihilation, which would only increase Tang Tian's company's arsenal.

For Tang Tian, ​​it seems there's still an antidote for the T-virus, but if he releases the Veronica virus as well, things become much more complicated, perhaps even beyond repair. Or, what if those incredibly powerful zombie heroes from the zombie universe come through a spatial portal? In that case, Tang Tian would have no choice but to unleash his full power.

"Heh, who knows what kind of species will be created if Tokyo is destroyed by nuclear bombs. Some causal relationships have already manifested, and it looks like things are heading towards collapse." Tang Tian ignored Wesker and instead thought about the potential dangers.

“Okay, Wesker. Provide General Ross with some sonic weapons. He’ll need them.” Tang Tian said softly to Wesker without any emotional fluctuation on his face.