Chapter 134

In a secret laboratory, Maya Hansen and Killian were gathered together.

"How is it, Dr. Maya? Can the desperation drug be improved and completed?" Killian said.

Eleven years ago on that night, two injured people appeared, a foolish idiot, who waited all night on the balcony.

A woman was abandoned after a one-night stand.

Thus the two joined forces, beginning to develop a new super-soldier enhancement drug that could greatly improve human physical quality.

And it would allow humans to regenerate like plants, and also produce a high-temperature ability like fire.

"Please, it's not ready yet, still not very stable; the success rate is only half, and if it fails the user will undergo a massive explosion, whose power you should have witnessed." Dr. Maya said.

The desperation virus had been developed years ago, but its effect was never ideal; earlier they succeeded in animal experiments, but human experiments had consistently failed.

After using the drug, there is a certain probability of death, and even if one successfully gains superpowers, there is also a risk of self-detonation.

Moreover, the power of this self-detonation is considerable, enough to destroy a small city block.

"Did you see yesterday's news? That guy is showing off again! Iron Man, a former arms dealer, now a superhero—how ridiculous." Killian said.

"There's no need to pay attention to that guy; our work has nothing to do with him, and as long as the desperation drug succeeds, we could both win Nobel Prizes." Maya said.

After all these years, her hatred for Tony Stark has lessened considerably, after all he's just a playboy.

We're adults; a one-night stand is quite normal.

"Hehe! I've reached some cooperation with the military; soon they'll send a batch of volunteers to participate in the experiment, all disabled soldiers. I think human trials could make our drug safer and more stable." Killian said.

"No! Previous test subjects had many deaths; we can't take risks. We must confirm the drug's safety before starting human trials again." Maya said.

"I've also done research; the successful ones are strong-willed, while those who failed are weak-willed, having given up hope on life.

They even lack the courage to live. Whereas those soldiers are different; they lost part of their bodies on the battlefield yet still live strongly.

"Even I myself could accept the drug's injection as a test subject; I have this courage." Killian said.

He could no longer wait to take revenge on that man; a few years ago he could still wait, but ever since that guy became Iron Man, his mind has been filled with only one thing: making the opponent pay the price.

"Finding your hideout took me some effort, but I seem to have heard some bad news: your desperation drug hasn't been completed yet, right?" At that moment, a voice sounded.

"Who are you? Security! Where's the security?" Dr. Maya said.

"Don't worry, they're all asleep; I used a bit of special ability to knock them out. I'd like to know how your desperation drug production turned out." Luode approached the two, casually sat in a chair, and said.

The desperation drug has indeed been developed, but listening to their conversation, it seems there are still some flaws.

Seeing this, Dr. Maya immediately wanted to pull the alarm, but in just a moment she was entangled by some green vines.

Some plants had grown from somewhere, wrapping her entire body.

"Don't rush, miss; we'll have a good chat later."

"It's already completed, though with minor flaws, but usable; are you interested in our research?" Killian's eyes rolled as he looked at Luode and said.

Superpowers? Or some kind of technology? Ever since that guy became Iron Man, these weird oddballs keep popping up.

But the abilities this guy shows could easily kill the two of them, so Killian dares not act rashly; he hasn't taken revenge yet, nor has he sought revenge on a certain Iron Man!

"No! That thing hasn't succeeded yet; it has a high failure probability." Maya said.

"As long as the will is firm, there's absolutely no problem." Killian said.

"What a headache! I don't have much time; this time I must bring back some desperation drug, even if it's a failed batch, I don't care." Luode said.

As long as there's a chance of success, that's enough; the desperation drug should now be basically completed, but the risk of self-detonation and success rate remains, even in Iron Man 3.

"If you, or the organization behind you, are willing to provide some financial support, then I think our research results will progress quickly." Killian said.

"Hehe! So you want financial support from me?" Luode asked.

"Exactly! The desperation drug is something I developed together with Dr. Maya; if you want to buy large quantities long-term, financial support is essential." Killian said.

"That's true, but I don't have much time; are you two interested in going with me to develop in another world?" Luode said. "Sorry, sir, I don't want to leave Meilijan, let alone go to another country." Maya said.

However, Luode didn't give them a choice, directly unleashing his Conqueror's Haki to knock the two unconscious.

Then the blue spatial power in his palm activated, sucking the entire laboratory, including the two of them, into his own space.

I'm too lazy to waste words with you two; I'll just pack you up and take you away. Once we reach the new world, you won't be able to avoid giving me your research.

The laboratory also contains some desperation drug freshly made for the occasion, which could later be shown to scientists of the pirate world.

Kuinyin of the Beasts Pirates is also talented in this regard; besides that, there's Caesar from the clowns, Judge of Germa 666, and even the most buggy existence in the pirate world—a big‑brained doctor, Vegapunk.

After packing up the entire laboratory, Luode intended to leave.

But just then, the world began to shatter like a mirror, suddenly underwent a flip, and a person wearing a yellow robe appeared.

"Outsider, from the moment you appeared in this world I've noticed you; last time you took some energy from the Cosmic Cube, it wouldn't cause too much interference to this world.

so I didn't bother you, but if you again try to meddle with other things, especially kidnapping this world's inhabitants, then sorry, I must stop you." The Ancient One said.

"To be honest, Ancient One, I don't want to clash with you, nor will I cause massive harm to your world; you should know very well what would happen if we fought." Luode said.

"That's why I chose the battlefield here; this is the mirror world—whatever happens here, no matter how fierce the battle, it won't affect reality." The Ancient One said.

"Hehe! You wouldn't think only your Kamar-Taj sorcerers master spatial ability, would you?" Luode laughed, waved his hand, and the mirror space shattered violently, both of them reappearing in real space.

After becoming a demigod, Luode gained new insight into the spatial power within him, and not long ago he had just absorbed the power of the Space Gem.

Leaving your mirror space is really not that simple.

At the same time, Luode also summoned his Homiezherios.

"Master, should I burn her to death?"

"No! When we fight later, you go outside and set a big fire—the bigger the better, the more people burned to death the better; these people all died because of the Ancient One." Luode said.

"You're threatening me, outsider." The Ancient One said.

This outsider is very troublesome; originally, when he first came to my world, I should have dealt with him then.

But despite using the power of the Time Gem, she could see no future on the other person, nor any past.

It was as if the other person did not exist in reality or the future, not even in any parallel world, leaving the Ancient One completely unaware of what would result from confronting the being before her.

After choosing to meet the other party, everything became unknown, beyond her control.

However, if life from another world kidnaps the life of this world, then as a guardian, she must step forward.

If you want to fight me and destroy all of New York City, go ahead; anyway, I don't care. Luode said.

Just kidding—once I turn into dragon form, you can give it a try.

You may have defeated countless extradimensional demons, but I still have a final trump card to save my life.

I can't beat you, but I can run away anytime!

But before I run, I'll definitely give you a big one. The Ancient One clearly knows just how powerful the creature before him is, and that evil‑aura‑filled flame entity beside him—how great a threat it could pose to New York? "What do you want?"

Not only do I want to take these two guys, I also want you to give me some of the power of the Time Gem. Luode said.

Come on, you practically delivered yourself to my door—just pretend you didn't see me and let me leave! You insist on coming out so I can extort you.

Upon hearing that, the Ancient One furrowed his brows again.

If I'm about to die soon, and this guy comes again.

The newly appointed Sorcerer Supreme can't handle him—whether it's Stephen Strange or Wang, they haven't grown up yet, and the latter hasn't even come to find her!

(End of chapter)