Marvel's female superheroine travels through multiple worlds

Above the high seas, the massive black Watchtower Sky Fortress silently floats in the stratosphere.

After the battle, Lu Yunmeng, along with Tony and many Shadow Guards, began the work of repairing and rebuilding the fortress.

In the operation to destroy the Red House, Lu Yunmeng used the Ikon Illusion Technique - A Clone of Ekorn to quickly dismantle the air fortress's armed defenses, single-handedly destroying all of the air fortress's external weapon facilities.

This has rendered Blackwatch like a floating house, completely devoid of any defensive capabilities.

The creature-shaped magical version of Ekron used by Lu Yunmeng is different from that used by the Kamar-Taj sorcerer.

From an appearance standpoint, the two are almost identical, both employing energy to create illusions in order to disrupt the opponent's vision.

However, Lu Yunmeng's mutated illusion clone is not an illusion, but a physical entity constructed from bio-energy.

These clones retain 10% of the original's superpowers, and whether it's strength, speed, or other abilities, they can all demonstrate considerable power.

For example, the laser thermal vision device can release temperatures as high as 11000°C, capable of instantly melting any defense.

Although the laser thermal field used by the clone is only 1100℃, it can easily destroy composite metal defense facilities under continuous attack, although it will take a relatively long time.

As the power of the main body continues to increase, the ability values ​​of the clones created using the form of Ekron will also increase accordingly.

If Lu Yunmeng had possessed this ability when the Manhattan incident occurred, the military forces surrounding the city would have been completely dismantled instantly.

The clone has no independent consciousness or thought; its physical structure is in a pure energy state.

When using it, Lu Yunmeng only needs to give the command in her mind, and when the energy is exhausted, the clone will dissipate on its own.

However, this kind of clone has a drawback: it cannot leave the original body by more than a certain distance, otherwise it will disappear directly.

With the help of these clones, Lu Yunmeng can easily issue repair commands for the fortress facilities, controlling them as conveniently as using her own arms.

"My God, this is amazing! You know what, Lu, I've never seen a supernatural being like you before. It's completely unconventional and pushes the limits of our understanding!" Tony watched in stunned silence, unable to resist reaching out to poke Lu Yunmeng's clone. He found that the touch was no different from a human's, and his heart was immediately filled with shock.

As a graduate of MIT and a genius inventor, Tony believed he had a profound understanding of science.

However, seeing hundreds of clones moving items and repairing walls in an orderly manner shocked his worldview like never before.

It turns out that the world is far more complex than it appears on the surface.

This greatly fueled Tony's competitive spirit, and he planned to continue developing more models of Iron Man suits, ideally forming an Iron Legion that could be remotely controlled by Jarvis to achieve coordinated, comprehensive combat.

"This world is vast and boundless. In those unseen corners, there exist things you can hardly imagine in your lifetime. The future is full of infinite wonders, so please stay tuned." Lu Yunmeng steadily grasped the collapsed metal wall fragments with one hand, easily lifted the steel plate, and wedged it into the broken part of the wall.

If Tony were to witness the abilities of the sorcerers at Kamar-Taj, I wonder how astonished he would be.

At present, one-tenth of the restoration work on Blackwatch Fortress has been completed.

Thanks to the assistance of a large number of shadow guards and clones, the project, which was originally expected to take a year, was shortened by a full tenfold.

While repairing the damaged facilities, the air fortress was also expanded and upgraded.

The old turbine engines were replaced with anti-gravity engines developed by Tony, and the nuclear power engines that powered the entire fortress were replaced with large arc reactors.

In addition, Lu Yunmeng plans to replace the main control system of the Blackwatch Sky Fortress, and Tony is an expert in this area.

Tony originally planned to use Jarvis directly for external sharing, but considering that the organization was not private property, he decided to rewrite a completely new intelligent AI.

The name has been decided: the Red Queen!

The name Blackwatch already struck Tony as rather odd, but now the name Red Queen seemed to have an even more sinister twist to it.

Lu Yunmeng laughed and said that she just liked it this way!

Regarding the expansion of the fortress, Tony envisioned tripling the original fortress's volume to a diameter of about three kilometers, creating a massive aerial city capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people living and working simultaneously.

Of course, Stark Industries was fully responsible for providing all the repair materials, weapons, equipment, and various complicated spare parts.

The cost of this massive fortress reconstruction project is astronomical, but Tony nonchalantly says it's not a big problem.

Melina alone is clearly not enough to crack the code of chemical neurocontrol agents.

However, with the addition of Dr. Banner and Dr. Betty, the research process accelerated significantly.

It is expected that in six months, all Black Widows who were previously under control will be able to break free and regain their freedom.

Overall, everything is moving in a positive direction.

Chapter 57 Taking a Long-Term Approach

In the top-floor conference room of S.H.I.E.L.D. at the Tri-Wing Building in Washington, D.C., Nick Fury burst through the door.

His steps were firm and powerful, each one filled with a sense of urgency.

Nick first took a special signal jammer out of his pocket, gently pressed the power button, and placed it on the conference table.

Then, he used the remote control to close all the curtains, plunging the entire conference room into darkness, making it impossible for anyone outside to see what was happening inside.

After doing all this, Nick Fury pulled out a chair, sat down, and lit a cigar.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his single eye gleamed with a profound light, as if he were pondering some weighty question.

"What can't be said over the phone? Why do I have to come in person?" he muttered to himself, a hint of impatience in his voice.

Suddenly, another sound came from inside the conference room, and a figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

He was a man over fifty years old, of medium build, wearing a gray suit and his leather shoes were polished to a shine.

His hair was already gray, and his face was covered with wrinkles, but he had a rugged style.

Beneath the new reading glasses lies a pair of deep, penetrating eyes that seem to see through everything.

"Did you receive what I sent?" Nick Fury asked with a smile, taking a leisurely puff of his cigar.

"Yes, my child really likes the toy you chose. It would be even better if it were a little more discreet." The figure walked to the conference table and gradually revealed its true form.

The middle-aged man before me had a pair of deep, sharp eyes, and although he was of average build, he exuded an extraordinary aura.

He was dressed in a dark gray, handmade, custom-made suit, looking sharp and composed.

His face has strong features, and the wrinkles etched by time do not diminish his charm; on the contrary, they give him a story to tell.

Of course, if you were walking down the street, his appearance would be considered quite ordinary.

At first glance, it looks unremarkable; upon closer inspection, it's even less impressive than it appeared at first glance.

Alexander Pierce, Secretary General of the International Security Council, is Nick Fury's old friend and direct superior.

"Hey, that's the size it was made of, there's nothing I can do about it. I can't exactly suggest that the manufacturer make it smaller, can I?" Nick Fury flicked his cigarette ash and muttered irritably.

“Okay, so what do you need me for? You know I’m very busy.” Pierce stepped forward, snatched the cigar from Nick’s hand, and sat down in his chair without any hesitation to ask.

"You should already know about the Supergirl thing. Blackwatch is demanding independence and autonomy. I'd like to know what the International Security Council's stance is." Nick Fury didn't seem to mind at all, adjusting his posture and getting straight to the point.

“The Security Council has always believed that any person with supernatural abilities should be subject to regulation,” Pierce said calmly, shrugging his shoulders.

"Whether she has superpowers like Superman in comics or not, she still needs to eat, drink, and live, doesn't she?"

"Even if Supergirl can ignore the regular army, so what? She still needs a place to live, a stable income, and the occasional love."

“If we start from these places, there’s nothing we can’t control. S.H.I.E.L.D. has always done a great job. Calling me back for something like this is unlike you, Nick.”

“Pierce, if you knew she destroyed the Red Room, a secret Soviet intelligence organization, and recruited tens of thousands of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, you wouldn’t think that way,” Nick Fury said seriously, his expression slightly grave.

“What?!” Pierce asked uncertainly, clearly thinking he had misheard.

Next, Nick Fury recounted how Supergirl destroyed the Red Room, recruited a group of Black Widows, and established the mercenary Blackwatch organization.

Pierce, sitting opposite him, fell silent and remained silent for a long time.

No wonder Nick Fury was so eager to call him back and insist on talking face-to-face; it turns out this is what happened!

"What measures do you plan to take against this Superwoman?" Pierce stared intently at Nick for a long time before asking in a deep voice.

"Damn it, what can I do?"

"Tear a tank apart like an A4 sheet of paper, lift a civilian airliner weighing over 100 tons with both hands, and fly it into the sky faster than a Bitma missile!"

"Your eyes can shoot lasers, and the temperature is so high that it can melt even aerospace-grade titanium alloy steel plates. What should I do?"

"All of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s conventional forces combined wouldn't be enough to withstand a single punch from her!"

Nick Fury became increasingly agitated as he spoke, gesturing wildly with his hands and feet. He had been under considerable pressure lately, and Supergirl had become an insurmountable problem.

"Let me make this clear: based on our analysis of Supergirl's maximum power level, unless we use nuclear deterrence to force her to stand still and take the hit, there is no way to restrain her!"

Nick Fury's voice echoed in the conference room, filled with helplessness and anxiety.

Seeing his old friend's strong emotional state, Alexander Pierce didn't immediately refute him. He waited until the other person calmed down before slowly asking, "She's an American citizen. Doesn't she have any relatives or friends?"

"Yunmeng Lu, her mother had a difficult childbirth when she was young, her father died in a car accident, and her only relative lives in China, under the protection of the Divine Spear Bureau."

“My few friends, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers. My Secretary Pierce, where do you think I should begin to counterbalance her?” Nick Fury sighed deeply, clearly exhausted.

Supergirl's friends are all celebrities, and she herself possesses top-notch abilities.

A billionaire, a genius inventor, handcrafted a revolutionary suit of steel armor in a cold, dirty cave using extremely rudimentary conditions.

A man with seven doctoral degrees, incredibly intelligent, who transforms into a massive green monster when enraged, capable of destroying a town with ease.

Another is Captain America, an American hero, a pillar of the people's spirit, and a figure of great renown in society.

Is one of these three people normal?

Is there one that S.H.I.E.L.D. can touch at will?

There are also tens of thousands of Black Widows, and the Divine Spear Bureau of China, which has openly and explicitly expressed its support for Supergirl. The combined forces of these groups are already considerable.

Despite his best efforts, this force still managed to grow and expand right under his nose. How could Nick Fury not be exhausted?

“Steve Rogers? Is that the Steve Rogers I know?” Alexander Pierce asked, his face full of doubt.

"Yes, Captain America Steve Rogers, a living fossil that Iron Man Tony Stark dug out of the Arctic glacier."

"A symbol of America, a man who has been frozen for over sixty years because of the Super Soldier Serum! He just joined S.H.I.E.L.D. half a day ago," Nick Fury said with a sigh.

Alexander Pierce was stunned, clearly not expecting the series of events that would unfold behind Supergirl.

"Then let's use nuclear deterrence. Either make her behave, or make her disappear completely!"

After a long silence, he spoke coldly. The world doesn't need destabilizing factors; if there are, then eliminate them—it's that simple.

"In fact, our nuclear weapons can't even catch up with their heels!"

"If Supergirl's flight speed exceeds Mach 70, how can she be used for nuclear deterrence?"

"Last time it was Manhattan, this time they're planning to threaten to bomb Los Angeles or Washington?"