Marvel's Death Merchant

“That’s right, exactly. What I’m saying is that that island, just like Raccoon City, has been infested with zombie-like creatures, and compared to the zombies, that place is the most terrifying.” The Punisher said, his tone shifting with emotion.

"Has an outbreak occurred on the small island in Tokyo as well? What exactly are those resurrected Marcus and Red Skull trying to do?" Nick Fury, director of S.H.I.E.L.D., frowned, thinking helplessly about the two lunatics.

"Yes, there's been a large-scale viral infection there. The infected people are incredibly strong, and aside from retaining some human memories, they're like wild beasts, full of aggression towards survivors." The Punisher reported this crucial information to Nick Fury.

“In other words, those are zombies,” Nick Fury stated definitively.

“That’s right,” the Punisher confirmed.

“What do we do now?” the Punisher asked Nick Fury.

“I think we can contact Umbrella Corporation. I think James Marcus and Red Skull Schmidt attacked Umbrella Corporation multiple times and even went to Umbrella’s island to release the virus. Umbrella Corporation definitely wants to eliminate these supervillains,” Nick Fury said confidently.

"Will this even work? If Red Skull and Marcus are Umbrella's men, they certainly won't care," the Punisher said skeptically.

“No, that’s impossible. I’ve also looked into a lot of their information. I found that they have no connection. Mr. Donus, although he’s from the same era as Red Skull, they were enemies. And Marcus, although a veteran of Umbrella, was also killed by the former chairman’s two disciples, Wesker and William, on his orders. So now he’s been resurrected to take revenge on Umbrella.” Nick Fury said confidently to the Punisher on the phone.

"Okay. I understand. I'll continue the investigation. I hope Raccoon City won't end up like that place," the Punisher said with a sigh, hanging up the phone.

"Natasha, come in for a moment," Nick Fury said to S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha outside the office door after hanging up the phone.

"Okay...okay, I'm coming!" Natasha hurriedly ran inside and replied.

"This manuscript must be delivered to Umbrella Corporation by tomorrow," Nick Fury commanded in a very low voice.

“What is this? Umbrella is no ordinary company.” Natasha walked up to Nick Fury, holding the documents.

“It’s that little island where the new outbreak was discovered, isn’t it?” Natasha said, her head bowed, her eyes never leaving the manuscript on the table.

“The following information is…” Natasha pointed to the headline of a newspaper on the table: “Mysterious Outbreak? Raccoon City Shrouded in Dark Clouds.”

“May I take a look at the following information first?” Natasha said to Nick Fury.

Nick Fury glanced up at Natasha, but his expression remained unchanged; it was clear he had agreed.

“…Okay, that’s perfect…I’m tired.” Nick Fury put his hands at his sides, stopped working, drank his coffee, and looked out the window, his eyes filled with anxiety.

Natasha picked up the newspaper, which read: "Mysterious Epidemic? Raccoon City Shrouded in Darkness."

The Raccoon City Police Department has announced the establishment of a "Special Investigation Committee" in response to a series of 30 murders this month, which will also allow Umbrella Corporation special forces to handle these cases.

Although no suspects have been identified yet, the methods of the crimes and the circumstances of the victims in each case are very similar. The company has only stated the legitimacy of the contract search, and the scale and content of the search have not yet been disclosed. The chairman of Umbrella Corporation has not responded.

Although Umbrella Corporation continues to avoid detailed statements regarding the related events, the company and the Tokyo military have reached a consensus on handling the pandemic.

“Report from Alyssa Ashcroft, Marketing Reporter for the Raccoon Times.” Natasha finished speaking, stood up from her chair, and walked over to Nick Fury.

“What do you know? Do you know how dangerous the virus in Tokyo is? It’s a virus that could destroy all of humanity,” Natasha asked sternly.

“I’m sorry, I can’t do that. And please don’t talk to me like that; I’m not a criminal,” Nick Fury said earnestly.

“And you need to watch your words, uh, don’t say anything that might disturb the peace, or I’ll fire you for that. Finally, I want to say that we have Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, and Captain America; we have nothing to fear. Umbrella’s strongmen will be with us to find those criminals,” Nick Fury said confidently.

“Don’t worry, sir, I understand. But I want to know, who exactly allowed the virus to spread?” Natasha said, clearly somewhat angry.

“Our investigation revealed that Red Skull of Hydra was collaborating with Marcus to retaliate against Umbrella Corporation, which is why these criminals have caused the current situation,” Nick Fury said thoughtfully.

“So the source of the virus is here. What I’m trying to say is, how did the virus come about?” Natasha continued, and Nick Fury replied.

“I think you should know that Captain America’s implanted Superman serum also originated from a virus. It was a special evolved plant discovered in Africa by the founders of Umbrella Corporation,” Nick Fury said without hesitation.

"Well, now we need to organize those superheroes hiding elsewhere to go find those two criminals?" Natasha asked, puzzled.

“No, we can’t rely on superheroes alone. Let’s rely on ourselves first!” Nick Fury said seriously.

The viral outbreak needs to be addressed, so this needs to be dealt with. (To be continued...)

Chapter 213 Doctor Doom VS Zhang Zhongyi

Zhang Zhongyi stood alone on the roof of his villa, taking a deep breath. The night in Raccoon City was so peaceful. Yet, he sensed that something was about to happen to him—a feeling born from Zhang Zhongyi's experience as a powerful individual.

Zhang Zhongyi left his home and walked slowly down the streets of Tokyo, hands in his pockets. The night wind whipped up old posters on the ground, making a crackling sound. He looked at the dilapidated, dim streetlights on both sides, which occasionally emitted eerie electrical sounds.

Zhang Zhongyi was unaware that he had only just arrived in this world when he was discovered by his former enemies. He would be eliminated once again, becoming Tang Tian's stepping stone. He had also discovered many dangers in the Marvel universe; Umbrella was just one of them. Now, a biohazard outbreak had occurred in Tokyo, and the fate of this place was already sealed: utter annihilation.

A police car with its siren flashing sped past Zhang Zhongyi, kicking up a cloud of dust. Judging by its speed, he knew the police were up to something again. More and more zombies were swarming from the Arklay Mountains, and a large number of troops from the Tokyo area and Umbrella mercenaries were heading towards the area to stop the spread of the T-virus. The sheer number of zombies was throwing the people here into chaos.

As Zhang Zhongyi walked, he arrived at Tokyo Main Street. Many crows from the Arklay Mountains were perched there, wandering around as if searching for food. There were almost no pedestrians on the street, probably all frightened by the reports of zombies. Suddenly, in the dim light of the streetlamp, Zhang Zhongyi saw a figure moving in a side alley, and he was startled. But curiosity drove him closer step by step; the end was very close.

Slowly, Zhang Zhongyi approached the figure. He noticed that the person was wearing a green cloak and a silver-white metal mask. He could sense a powerful force emanating from Doctor Doom.

"You are Matt Addison, right?" The figure suddenly turned around and spoke, his tone full of condescension.

"Doctor Doom? Why would someone of that level target me?" Zhang Zhongyi thought to himself.

Suddenly, just as Zhang Zhongyi was finishing his thoughts, he cried out and collapsed to the ground, his nose throbbing with pain.

"Oh, that really surprises me. You're the first person to think in front of me, but this is the last," Doctor Doom said dismissively, looking at Zhang Zhongyi without any emotion.

"No, wait a minute. I have a question for you, and I hope you can let me die knowing why." Zhang Zhongyi knew he was about to die. His power had only just recovered, and against the powerful Doctor Doom, at most it would be a draw.

"Oh, that makes some sense," Doctor Doom replied playfully, speaking to Zhang Zhongyi as if he were a cat playing with a mouse.

"However, the boss doesn't like people to know him. So I hope you'll show me your strength." Doctor Doom simply looked at Zhang Zhongyi indifferently.

In fact, Dr. Doom learned from Tang Tian's explanation during his mission that his target also possessed special abilities. Therefore, Tang Tian's goal was clear: to enhance Dr. Doom's strength in battle. After all, the Watchmen organization had gained another powerful member, which would greatly benefit Tang Tian's abilities.

Sure enough, after Doctor Doom finished speaking, he launched his attack. He slightly raised his right hand, and a bolt of blue lightning shot out from it, striking a car near Zhang Zhongyi. The car instantly exploded violently, engulfing Zhang Zhongyi who was standing beside it.

The instant the explosion occurred, Zhang Zhongyi felt a burning sensation on his skin. He wasn't one to be trifled with, so he unleashed his inner power, forming a semi-transparent protective shield of dark purple true energy. This minimized the impact of the explosion, allowing Zhang Zhongyi to evade Doctor Doom's first attack.

At the same time, an armored vehicle bearing the Umbrella Corporation logo arrived. Soon after, a group of mercenaries in black combat suits appeared, armed with assault rifles, rocket launchers, and other weapons, and surrounded Doctor Doom and Zhang Zhongyi.

"Prevent the target from escaping. If the target gets out of our control, take him out," Wesker said coldly to Zhang Zhongyi as he got out of the car.

"Damn it, Umbrella Corporation is actually helping Doctor Doom to kill me." Zhang Zhongyi frowned. He sensed that he might not survive this time, with a powerful enemy and reinforcements.

"Now let me see your strength," Victor said to Zhang Zhongyi with a sneer. He already had the idea of ​​killing him in mind, after all, it was Tang Tian's order.

"Then let the battle begin," Zhang Zhongyi said solemnly, because this was a battle that was difficult to stop.

Doctor Doom unleashed lightning as before, continuing his attack on Zhang Zhongyi's protective shield. Simultaneously, Umbrella Corporation mercenaries unleashed a barrage of bullets and rockets at Zhang Zhongyi, the saturation bombardment severely damaging his condition. Before leaving, Tang Tian dispatched Wesker and the Newtype forces to assist Doctor Doom in eliminating Zhang Zhongyi. Moreover, Tang Tian wouldn't abandon his boss to fight that guy one-on-one, let alone bully him.

Although Zhang Zhongyi was somewhat prepared, the speed of the lightning was simply too fast. He only had time to strengthen his true energy to protect his body before he was slammed heavily onto the ground several meters away by the fleeting electric current, making a low thud as he crashed onto the car next to him.

Although Zhang Zhongyi unleashed all his true energy, the powerful impact of Doctor Doom's attack still caused him to slam heavily into the car. He then coughed up blood, clearly having withstood the immense force of the attack. His internal organs had suffered internal injuries from the powerful impact.

Zhang Zhongyi was secretly alarmed. Clearly, he had underestimated the power of Doctor Doom's superpowers; a single blow had injured him. In truth, it was also Tang Tian's fault. After all, if Tang Tian hadn't had Victor deactivated his protection, Victor's superpowers would naturally have been very weak.

Zhang Zhongyi quickly gathered the energy in his body, creating a large amount of true qi, and a change was clearly visible on his head. His aura continued to increase. Although he knew he was alone and could not get help, he persisted in preparing to fight to the very last moment, which was what he truly wanted.

Seeing Zhang Zhongyi's state, Doctor Doom didn't give the protagonist a chance like in the movies. Instead, he clenched his right fist and slammed it heavily into the protective shield. With a single punch, he shattered the shield, creating spiderweb-like cracks. Then, his second punch completely destroyed the shield. Zhang Zhongyi was once again sent flying; his chances were now running out.

Doctor Doom's power isn't surprising; he possesses two superpowers, controlling lightning and having his body encased in an alloy harder than organic materials. He gained such immense power thanks to Tang Tian's help. After all, if the cosmic storm energy hadn't significantly altered Victor's abilities, Zhang Zhongyi might have been able to kill him.

Doctor Doom looked at Zhang Zhongyi's helpless state with disdain, and said coldly, "It seems your strength is indeed weak. There's no point in continuing the fight." After speaking, Doctor Doom gathered a large amount of electricity in his hand, preparing to eliminate his target in one fell swoop. (To be continued...)

Chapter 214 Undercurrents

In a hidden underground base in Manhattan, New York City, Red Skull and the top-tier T-virus infected are present. Marcus is celebrating something, and from their excited expressions, it's clear that this period has caused Umbrella Corporation some trouble.

"Cheers! Our collaboration has been a great success. We released the virus produced by Umbrella, infecting its corporate forces. This way, even if we're discovered, we can evade S.H.I.E.L.D. and Umbrella's influence." Red Skull raised his glass, excitedly addressing Marcus, his confidence in this powerful ally palpable.

"I must say, Mr. Red Skull, while you may not possess great strength, your intelligence is not lacking. You are a powerful individual who can be both a threat and a potential partner," James Marcus said, quite pleased with Red Skull.

"Yes, I believe that if we continue to cooperate, we will definitely destroy the Umbrella Corporation. This requires our joint efforts. Speaking of which, I was able to become a super soldier during World War II thanks to that plant you researched. The feeling it gave me was incredibly powerful." Red Skull spoke with fervor and gratitude to Marcus, the developer of the T-virus.

“That’s what I think too. Do you have any other plans to deal with Umbrella?” Marcus thought for a moment and then got back to the main topic. He clearly hadn’t forgotten about destroying the Umbrella Corporation.

“My plan is this: we’ll hide and keep attacking Umbrella’s bases. This is also for our safety, since Umbrella’s trump cards are the mutants and supervillains who form the Watchmen organization,” Red Skull said with a very grim expression.

"What exactly is the Watchmen? Even your Hydra organization couldn't shake them," Marcus asked, equally puzzled.

Because Marcus had just been resurrected, and Red Skull had already discovered, during the attack on the Hive base, that besides himself, there was another person with superpowers who also wanted revenge against Umbrella.

As a result, after a few tests, the two quickly became allies, causing Umbrella Corporation a negligible loss. Of course, they were unaware of Umbrella's true strength. Tang Tian's hidden power consisted of formidable forces built across multiple dimensions, including various intelligent robots such as Terminators and Sentinel robots—powerful mechanical armies. There were also Tang Tian's T- and G-virus-infused new human forces and genetically modified mutant units. In addition to these forces, machines simulating cosmic storm energy were also under construction.

"The Watchmen are an organization whose members all possess superpowers. Hydra's influence hasn't extended to cover the entire United States because of the Watchmen's suppression. In many battles, we've been at a complete disadvantage due to the attacks from the Watchmen and Umbrella Corporation," Red Skull said heavily, looking at the thoughtful Marcus.

“Umbrella’s power has grown to a truly terrifying level. We’d better be careful,” Marcus replied thoughtfully to Red Skull.

“That’s right. However, I also have an idea: to replicate Captain America’s combat skills and combine them with Iron Man’s weaponry. I could create some perfect warriors using clones,” Red Skull proposed his plan.

“However, right now we need to do something that will help Hydra,” Red Skull continued.

"What is it? Do you need my help?" Marcus said expressionlessly.

"That's Raccoon City. I got this information from a spy within S.H.I.E.L.D. Your protégé, Dr. William, has discovered a virus that surpasses your research. We need to obtain it. Moreover, both S.H.I.E.L.D. and General Ross of the military will send people to get it—a virus with limitless potential." Red Skull explained the purpose of this mission earnestly.

"The G-virus? It seems my disciple hasn't disappointed me. He's brought me a very good gift in destroying Umbrella Corporation," Marcus said coldly.

Marcus and Red Skull continued their retaliation against the Umbrella Corporation. Although they didn't know it wouldn't seriously damage Umbrella, Tang Tian was well aware of their schemes. However, Tang Tian did nothing, feeling that letting these two create chaos was beneficial; he could obtain more valuable resources in the process.

Marcus and Red Skull have begun their operation; they have arrived in Raccoon City. They are preparing to obtain the G-virus they desire to strengthen their organization.

"Let's begin, Dr. Marcus. This is the laboratory where your disciple is researching the G-virus." Red Skull desperately needs the G-virus inside. He became a powerful super soldier because he obtained a byproduct extracted from the Solar Staircase. If he could fuse with the G-virus, his strength would definitely be even greater.

“William, or rather, my disciple, please hand over the G-virus to us. I will forgive your past and let you live.” Marcus controlled a swarm of leeches as he entered the laboratory, looking at Dr. William, who was lying on the ground in pain after being defeated by Red Skull.

"Haha, Marcus, you've finally arrived? But I won't let you get my research results." Dr. William sneered, as if he were ready to fight to the death.

“Oh, William, it’s been a long time. You’ve become a full-fledged member of Umbrella Corporation. It seems I have no choice but to get rid of you.” Marcus said to Dr. William with a hint of regret, but there was no trace of regret on his face.

"This is my final battle." Dr. William said quickly without expression, and took out a syringe from his body, which he then inserted into himself. Inside was the dark purple G virus.

"Danger! Get out of here!" Marcus sensed the danger posed by the G-virus and urgently told Red Skull.

"It's too late, but if you want the virus we're researching, you'll have to keep searching. I didn't leave behind many samples." The fake Dr. William finally followed the original plan.

"Ouch." When Dr. William got up again, he was already infected with the G-virus. His right hand had swelled up violently, and his shoulder had turned into a huge, blood-red eye with a snake-like shape in the middle. After being modified by the G-virus, all parts of Dr. William's body were extremely powerful.

"Damn it, kill that guy!" Marcus and Red Skull, unable to escape in time, ordered their men to fire. Red Skull no longer had any energy weapons, since the Tesseract was no longer there. However, the bullets only had an initial effect. Then, under the simulation of the G-virus cells, Dr. William's muscle strength surpassed that of steel. The G-virus completely adapted to the bullet attacks and became immune to their use.

"You will all die." This was Dr. William's final, rational shout.

Dr. William charged at supersonic speed to a Hydra member, gripping a found iron bar with his thick, mutated hand. He raised it high and swung it with tremendous force at the dozen or so Hydra members.

With a loud "thud," a violent shattering sound rang out. Under the influence of the G-virus, Dr. William unleashed astonishing power. Five Hydra members were sent flying, all struck in the head and neck by Dr. William's immense strength. The special protective combat suits that Hydra had painstakingly purchased were instantly destroyed. (To be continued...)

Chapter 215 The Pursuers are on the Move

“Marcus, I won’t let you live. Wesker and I killed you before, and I’ll do the same to you this time.” After transforming into the G prototype, Dr. William easily killed one of the few remaining Hydra members with an iron bar.