Marvel's Death Merchant

"No problem. Understood. Clear." He was still very satisfied with the situation of the Avengers.

"Director Nick, you'll handle the latest intelligence; leave the rest to us," Captain America explained simply to Nick Fury.

“Okay, no problem.” Nick Fury readily agreed. This time, the superhero organizations were not only uniting, but also competing with each other.

Compared to the Justice League or the Watchmen, the Avengers' initial attack was relatively mild. Iron Man activated the particle cannon in his palm, which broke down the gates of the Hydra's branch base.

Captain America, wielding his vibranium shield, resisted the spreading energy beams. Vibranium is an extremely useful material; Black Panther is a superhero whose entire body is made of vibranium, and it's also the most abundant material in Black Panther's homeland.

"Roar..." Banner transformed into the Hulk, smashing everything belonging to Hydra with incredible speed and destructive power, surprising the other Avengers.

Meanwhile, as Hydra was being utterly wiped out on the ground, the Twisted Overlord and Sentinels walked through the ruins in the sky.

"This special plane looks pretty good." The Twisted Overlord looked at the original appearance of the Immortal Realm and said to the Sentinel indifferently.

"I think it's possible, but their power is too weak. Although there are a few slightly stronger ants, they are no threat." The Sentinel said without any worry, as the Twisted Overlord could easily kill those immortals.

The Twisted Overlord's power has transcended dimensional boundaries, reaching the highest level. Perhaps only the most powerful beings in the Buddhist realm or Western pantheons could offer some protection; otherwise, it would likely have little effect.

“However, I can sense the battle on the ground. That organization called Hydra is nearing destruction.” The Twisted Overlord suddenly said this to the Sentinel, and then said nothing more.

"So, should we help them? They are the enemies of the Slaughterers. Should we protect them and recruit one of their men?" The Sentinel was quite capable, so he was somewhat interested in Hydra.

"Let's see how things go for now. I feel that in this universe, there's no more than one thing that can pose a threat to me, and that's the Slaughterer," the Twisted Overlord said calmly, which surprised the Sentinel beside him.

"Okay, I understand." The sentry nodded and went to take a look at the place that used to be ruins.

The reason the Celestial Realm is in such a dire situation is due to the Marvel universe's incorporation of other dimensions. Aside from the hidden magical forces, there are numerous pantheons, and then there are the most numerous technological civilizations.

In the Marvel universe that Tang Tian arrived in, history is extremely complex. Wars have broken out between magical and technological civilizations, between magical and pantheon civilizations, and finally, between two supernatural civilizations and a technological civilization.

Such wars are almost always Pyrrhic victories. Technologically advanced civilizations retain the most strength in the end; a multi-million interstellar alliance can destroy several stubborn civilizations.

Back then, the Celestial Realm was also in dire straits. When the Zerg Empire, allied with the Protoss stronghold and other races in the galaxy, prepared to annihilate the Celestials, a fierce battle ensued, lasting three hundred years. The Celestial Realm suffered heavy losses in its high-end combat power, and its technological civilization also lost some resources, but it quickly recovered under strong governance. The Celestial Realm, however, was unable to recover from its devastating losses; its high-end combat power was practically nonexistent, and the divine generals outside were generally not very powerful.

The Twisted Overlord and the Sentinels destroyed the Immortal Realm and then went somewhere else. Since Tang Tian hadn't returned, they were happy to wander around.

On the ground, the situation was much better; the Justice League had finally captured Hydra's headquarters. This was followed by a massive, devastating explosion, and then the Avengers' base also exploded. However, the Watchmen's base, being prepared, was spared from the explosion.

In the end, aside from Batman and Green Arrow sustaining minor injuries, the Justice League was largely unharmed. The Avengers also suffered injuries to Hawkeye and Black Widow, while the Watchmen remained unscathed. The outcome of this operation greatly satisfied the robot Tang Tian.

Chapter 542 T-Virus Mutant Spider Nest

The Justice League and the Avengers' operation was a great success, inflicting heavy losses on Hydra. Their strength was also severely weakened; such a blow was a significant blow to Hydra. The Avengers fared relatively well; superheroes like Iron Man could easily detonate Hydra's bombs. It's worth noting that Hydra's bomb technology incorporates some of Umbrella's self-destruct mechanisms, making it capable of destroying an area within a one-kilometer radius.

Here at the Avengers' location, Captain America had cleared a path forward. His Prototype shield seemed like a boomerang, returning automatically after being thrown. Countless Hydra soldiers were smashed to the ground, rendered incapable of fighting.

"Tony, could you scan the area ahead to see how many enemies there are? Spider-Man, you'll be on the left and right to prevent enemy ambushes. Your spider-sense is just as good as your sixth sense."

Captain America used his shield to block Hydra's energy weapon and ordered Iron Man that the current situation was still manageable, at least it wasn't Hydra's headquarters, otherwise the possibility of total annihilation would be 100%.

"Captain, although I'm unhappy with your orders, for the sake of peace, I won't hold it against you." Iron Man curled his lip. He and Captain America had never gotten along, which was the catalyst for Captain America 3, and also proved their ideological differences from another perspective.

“I understand, Captain. My spider-sense is always ready for me,” Spider-Man said casually. They were quite satisfied with being able to eliminate Hydra, the culprit behind the biological weapons.

"Jarvis, scan the Hydra base for me." The Avengers attacked the outer perimeter of the Hydra base, and they have basically wiped it out. A large number of Hydra members and biological weapons on the perimeter have been dealt with.

“Yes, sir.” Jarvis quickly scanned the area and reported to Iron Man: “Sir, there are no human creatures inside, but we found a spider-like nest containing many super-creatures infused with the T-virus.”

"My major bioweapon testing sites, Avengers, Justice League, Watchmen guys, you can enjoy yourselves," Red Skull said with a smile as he approached Antarctica. Those were the super bioweapons he had Marcus researching, and now it was finally time for them to be put to use.

"Bang, block..." Iron Man used his armor to open the door to the Hydra base, hoping that things wouldn't turn out the way Jarvis had predicted, or they would face a fierce battle. Sure enough, Jarvis's scan was correct; there wasn't a single living person left. Even if they found humanoid creatures, they were corpses. Anyone who went inside wouldn't be able to move. Therefore, Iron Man's only hope now was that there weren't too many biological weapons here.

Captain America and the others had already heard Jarvis's words, so as soon as the car door opened, Spider-Man leaped into the top floor of the base. However, to his surprise, he was greeted by a spider web dripping with slime, from which hung a gigantic eight-legged spider that had been dead for some time. Its body was about the size of a human fist; to the average person, perhaps only the tarantula of the Amazon rainforest could rival its size.

"Fuck, what kind of monster is that? Damn Hydra!" Spider-Man cursed under his breath and left for other places without spider webs. Those monsters were too terrifying.

"What is that? Damn spider, what kind of mutated spider is that?" Captain America frowned; things didn't seem to be going well for them.

At the same time, a foul, putrid odor entered Captain America's nostrils, causing him to instinctively cover his nose and try to control his breathing to avoid fainting from poisoning due to inhaling too much of this air. As a super soldier, his physique is no joke; the byproduct of the Stairway to the Sun, maintaining eternal youth, is quite easy for him. While the others aren't in great shape, the Hulk is currently in relatively good condition.

Captain America used his shield to part the tattered spiderweb and surveyed the base. What he saw immediately made him realize the extent of the danger. He discovered that the once neat and tidy laboratories were now completely encased in layers of white spiderwebs, the interiors almost entirely transformed into nests for mutated spider creatures. And within the spiderweb-covered habitat and on the base's ceiling, countless oval-shaped spheres, some even slowly wriggling, were placed—each the size of a two-football.

The Avenger gasped in shock, for these things were none other than… gigantic… spider eggs. But that wasn't the most crucial point. The mutated spiders possessed the T-virus, making them even more aggressive; and none of the known T-virus biological weapons were immune to attacking humans.

"How could there be such a mutated thing here? And it looks like it's about to hatch. I really hope we arrived in time," Captain America thought to himself, and everyone else felt a heavy weight on their hearts. Although there were self-destruct devices here, they had time limits; otherwise, they would have detonated long ago.

The Avengers sensed the danger, and even Iron Man cautiously hovered in the air. They carefully avoided the spider eggs covered in blue liquid, trying their best not to touch them so as not to disturb the large number of dormant bio-mutant spiders.

"Stark, do you have a bomb that can solve this problem?" Captain America quickly contacted Iron Man through the communicator, his voice filled with anxiety.

"Captain, there's nothing we can do for now. The Mega Bomb is with Umbrella's mercenaries, and it'll take some time for them to get there," Iron Man explained calmly to Captain America, seemingly unconcerned. He didn't send any Umbrella mercenaries over either.

Inside the Hydra organization's large bio-laboratory, the space felt cramped due to the dense white spiderwebs covering everything. Despite the Avengers' efforts to find footholds, the spiderwebs around their feet still caused slight vibrations. Perhaps sensing something, the spider eggs began to writhe violently, emitting terrifying, piercing sounds. This forced the Avengers to slow their pace even further. Fortunately, the base entrance wasn't far from the control panel, and soon the Avengers stood before the completely web-covered control panel. The creatures within the spider eggs gradually ceased their agitation. Their greatest crisis had begun: a massive number of bio-weapon mutated spiders.

Chapter 543 A Close Call

Judging by the thickness of the spider silk, one can tell that these things have been around for quite some time. As for the underground base here, it has probably long since lost its original function. Otherwise, it wouldn't have become the nest of the mutated spiders, which must also be located here.

Therefore, it's highly probable that even if Hydra deliberately released these spiders, the sheer size of this creature is highly questionable. Moreover, the area is filled with so many large spider eggs; if they all hatched, the danger would be no less than being besieged by a group of tyrants and pursuers. The Avengers must proceed with extreme caution; they lack the power of the Justice League or the unbridled aggression of the Watchmen.

The Marvel universe is about to enter the era of the T-virus outbreak. Mutant creatures and monsters are often more deadly than hordes of zombies. From mutated sharks to highly venomous killer bees, these are all real threats lurking in the shadows. A moment's inattention can lead to infection by the deadly virus. Having antiviral serum is fortunate, but without it, the situation will be irreversible. Therefore, the Avengers no longer intend to continue their investigation. If they cannot destroy this place, they will have to notify Umbrella Corporation to find another solution. They don't want to be escaped by these terrifying creatures.

Captain America used his shield to brush aside the thick cobwebs on the laboratory floor, discovering that all the instruments were intact and there was also a file.

"Could these be reports on the development of mutated creatures at Hydra's base?" Captain America frowned as he looked at the files. The others were equally surprised; they hadn't expected to find clues, let alone be so lucky.

Mutant biological weapons program.

Dr. Marcus, a participant in the research

Biological weapons, as Hydra's foundational weapon, have glaring flaws. Furthermore, they cannot protect bases, so it's recommended to establish specialized mutated creatures at several key bases to safeguard their security. After reading this, Captain America's brow furrowed even more.

Meanwhile, Captain America had already formulated his plan. His immediate priority was to find the self-destruct device and destroy the base. His reasoning was that this place was Hydra's specialized defensive weapon; destroying it would make things much easier.

However, before leaving to begin his operation, Captain America felt there was one more thing to do: clear out all those wretched, unhatched mutated spiders from the base. But he didn't want to go through too much trouble, as that would take too much time. It would be easier to kill them on the spot before they fully hatched. So using Hydra's self-destruct device would be much better. Hawkeye and Black Widow, who hated the environment, had already destroyed those creatures.

Captain America then explained his plan to the Avengers, and the group became incredibly proud of their idea. With his current physical strength, destroying the defenseless spider eggs would be a piece of cake. Furthermore, their growing awareness and power meant that besides dealing with this dangerous base, they could also get some training – a win-win situation. Therefore, Captain America's confidence soared, believing he could handle everything in a very short time. In his mind, the Avengers still needed to learn from the Justice League and the Watchmen, given how successful those two organizations were.

Iron Man's Iron Man suit had become completely integrated with his body, an integral part of him. He used it effortlessly, without any strain, and his normal strength was enough to easily create sparks as he struck the metal walls of the base. This was because Tang Tian had enhanced Iron Man with the T-virus, which, combined with the power of the Extremis virus, gave Iron Man powers that were only found in the comics.

The Avengers then aimed at the still slowly writhing spider eggs, their eyes serious, and mercilessly unleashed their power. In moments, the thirty-meter-long base was filled with shattered pieces of spider egg flesh, interspersed with the bodies of some newly formed mutated spiders. Although some struggled after being blown apart, they ultimately died before fully hatching. Iron Man used micro-bullets from his shoulder. It's also worth mentioning that, in addition to his special inner armor, Iron Man also wore his original outer armor.

The white laboratory, decorated with spiderwebs, quickly transformed into a slaughterhouse splattered with green spider blood. Even Hawkeye's face was covered in it, but they didn't care. Since joining the Avengers, they had never seen so many biological weapon-like mutated spider eggs gathered together, nor had they ever so recklessly and bloodily destroyed the lair of some mutated creature. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for catharsis. The Avengers hadn't been deployed long enough; it wasn't the Justice League, so even Spider-Man used his Spider-Bullets to wreak havoc.

In about a minute and a half, the Avengers' cleanup mission was completed perfectly. Inside the laboratory, there were almost no intact, surviving spider larvae left. They had all been pulverized into chunks of minced meat by the cooperation of the Avengers. Although the smell inside the laboratory was even stronger and the scene even more disgusting than before they entered, the threat inside the laboratory had been completely eliminated. If the Avengers wanted to leave, it would be much easier, although they didn't know how many more monsters were left.

The Avengers' expressions of satisfaction hadn't completely faded. They glanced down at the green, blood-like substance covering their bodies, realizing that their destructive frenzy had led them to neglect their protective gear, resulting in a thick layer of green spider blood that made them look like they'd just crawled out of a monster's lair. But none of that mattered now. What did it matter if their clothes got dirty, as long as they could destroy this place? If this was their choice to save the world, they would show no mercy.

"You all did a great job this time. Although it's not as good as the Justice League, you all tried your best," Captain America said happily to everyone, his eyes full of joy.

"It's our duty. Hydra has done too many dangerous things." Black Widow's body, including her pistol, had spider blood on it, but she didn't care. At least she had done something good.

"Captain, I must say, you've done a lot this time. I've avenged my brother," Iron Man said happily. He knew that Hydra had always been Umbrella's enemy, which was why he was so happy.

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Chapter 544 The Giant Mutant Spider

“Captain, I have something to say, and it’s very important.” Jill, who had come from another Hydra base, replied simply.

Seeing the strange scene, Captain America asked in confusion, "What's going on? By the way, I need your company's mercenaries to help me find the self-destruct device. I wonder how things are going with you? Have you solved everything?"

After hearing Captain America's question, Jill, though somewhat wanting to share the information she had received, smiled and said, "Superheroes, you haven't completely eliminated the monsters here. Some of them are lurking in the shadows." Jill spoke seriously with a earnest expression.

"You mean those spiders? Obviously, we've taken care of them." Captain America glanced at the Avengers' green blood as he spoke, and finding Jill's words somewhat strange, asked, "Do you want to know how you got that green stuff on your body? What happened? Actually, it's those spiders. This place is also very dangerous. As an ordinary person, you should leave."

Jill smiled calmly and said, "Captain, you think it's nothing, just killing a few small spiders? But you're wrong. This place is not simple. Those big guys are no joke."

"A mutated spider?" Captain America's expression began to turn grim.

"Where did this spider come from? How did you know?" Black Widow, sensing something was wrong, quickly moved in front of Captain America. Her face turned ashen at the potential danger, and she reported grimly, "I forgot to tell you, that huge thing... The Umbrella Corporation mercenaries warned us, and even when I saw it like this, I didn't warn them. That creature might tear us to shreds if it sees this!"

"You probably don't know this, but killing a few small ones attracted a much larger mutated spider. That's probably the most dangerous thing Hydra is hiding here," Jill said slowly, staring at the cave entrance she'd discovered. Then, Jill slowly walked away; as an ordinary person, he was well aware of the danger that awaited him. The Avengers didn't say anything either. Their carelessness might have led them to encounter a powerful viral creature—its strength was beyond question. Luckily, the Hulk was there; otherwise, things wouldn't have been so easy.

Iron Man is completely unconcerned; his exoskeleton armor is made from satellite materials, and no matter how powerful those creatures are, they shouldn't be able to compare to those materials. Spider-Man is a bit better off; his agility and speed are extremely fast, making dodging easy.

The Avenger's gaze also shifted to a spot not far from him. Although he didn't find anything there, his intuition told him that he had just done something extremely irrational, because the surroundings were eerily quiet. It was as if countless eyes were watching them from some unknown depth, waiting for their chance to strike.

Captain America gave Hawkeye a signal, indicating that he should test the waters. Hawkeye wasn't stupid, so he took out an explosive arrow, aimed at the spot, and instantly fired one. A violent explosion followed, and the area trembled.

"They're here, Avengers, prepare." As Captain America spoke in a deep voice, the Avengers clearly sensed the change in their surroundings. Within the vast base, a chilling sound instantly filled the air, as if countless venomous insects were moving, rapidly crawling towards them, accompanied by the occasional crunching of sharp teeth. Needless to say, it was the T-virus mutated spiders rallying their companions to fight off the invaders. Perhaps the truly dangerous place for Hydra was those creatures.

At this moment, Umbrella Corporation mercenaries arrived, armed and ready to fire. Although they didn't know the enemy, their orders were to help these superheroes.

Captain America was startled. He couldn't understand it at all: "How could this be? What are these things? I was so careful, I barely made a sound, but... but how were these things disturbed?"

"It's the scent!" Hulk said seriously, his back to Captain America. "When these larvae die, they automatically release a special scent that is difficult for humans to detect. This scent conveys a very dangerous message. Once other highly aggressive adult mutant spiders sense it, they will immediately summon their companions and return here to protect their nest, just like the situation we are in now."

"So, everything I just did...? It seems we attracted the enemy." Captain America suddenly realized he had made a logical error.

“That’s right, you’re the one who alerted them. And those mutated spiders infected with the virus are rushing here at all costs. I believe that once they see their nest destroyed, they will pounce on the culprit without mercy, tear him to pieces, and then eat him. Besides…” Bruce turned around, looked at the green blood covering the Avengers, and then slowly said, “We still have so much spider larvae’s blood on us. I believe they won’t have chosen the wrong target!” It seemed not an exaggeration for Bruce to compare the Avengers to the culprit here.

"But given the original habits of spiders, they wouldn't live in groups. Moreover, the vast majority of spiders rely on spinning silk to catch prey. Apart from a few that can roam around hunting, the others don't have the ability to travel around to hunt. This situation is unlikely. Could it be some other creature?" Captain America had a bit of wishful thinking in his heart. The first crisis since the Avengers were founded was about to appear.

“According to Umbrella Corporation’s data, spiders infected with the T-virus not only increase in size by a hundred or even a thousand times, but their chelipeds also grow to be extremely large and hard. The serrated edges can easily cut through a piece of ordinary wood nearly five centimeters wide. Therefore, using their chelipeds directly is more convenient when hunting prey. I witnessed this firsthand in the Amazon rainforest. Of course, this doesn’t mean that spider webs are completely useless; they effectively prevent prey from escaping,” Bruce said calmly. As a scientist, he knew a lot, and there were some internal conflicts within the Avengers, unlike the close relationships among the Justice League members.

Chapter 545 Avengers VS Mutant Spider Swarm

"Logically, that's how it should be. After all, they wouldn't waste their energy chasing after our Avengers for nothing, hehe... Besides, we didn't want to get involved in the entanglement and struggle between these mutant spiders. We have our own things to do! Unfortunately, it's too late to turn back now. If we're lucky, Captain might still have a hair or a tooth left, so he won't be completely dead. I have Hulk, Iron Man can fly, and Spider-Man probably won't have anything left either." Bruce Banner deliberately paused, his voice sharp, but he didn't seem worried about his own safety at all, as if he was confident in dealing with these mutant spiders.

Captain America remained silent. He felt he hadn't misunderstood the Hulk's words: Iron Man and the Hulk were the final survivors. This made him somewhat dejected. One of them was a high-tech genius in the air, and the other wore two suits of armor, making their chances of survival very high.

However, since he himself caused this outcome, it should be dealt with by the other Avengers. As a warrior who grew up in war and combat, Rogers wasn't so helpless in the face of danger; this was simply what he should do. Similarly, Captain America and the others had neither the responsibility nor the obligation to fight alongside him; they had their own choices. Survival was the best outcome, and besides, those creatures might not have been that powerful.

"Captain, if you have no objections, Iron Man and I will have to divide up the tasks. The success of this battle depends on you. I hope you can take care of this big guy completely. We're not leaving, we're going to find someone. As for whether we can get out of here alive, that depends on how fast you can get there. Okay, that was just a joke. We're going to find Umbrella's Jaeger force or Jaeger Tyrant. We're all Avengers."

Captain America, who was listening from the side, was a little surprised. He said in confusion, "Let's not talk about the joke from before. Let's get started. That kind of joke is pretty funny."

Captain America then chuckled nonchalantly and said, "We're mainly responsible for dealing with the mutated spider that hasn't appeared yet. Avengers, don't try to be wiped out by these guys like flies. However, whether you can get past the encirclement of those medium-sized mutated spiders depends on your strength and the strength within your own responsibilities. Don't let yourselves become their prey. We are superheroes, and we can't fail. That's our mindset."