That's right.
Tony Stark was in a very good mood, one could even say he was feeling excellent.
Even the corners of his mouth curved into a smile similar to Zhou Cheng's.
The playboy gazed at the "new battery" in his hand, which was shining brightly, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.
Yes, the New Element was synthesized!
Just as recorded in the diary, after the playboy discovered the mystery of the Stark Expo model, he immediately moved it back to his mansion.
He conducted some analysis and research.
He successfully researched the New Element.
Then, he boldly built a "production line" in his own villa.
In just three days, he'd turned theory into reality.
He had truly used the New Element to synthesize a new "battery."
"Sir, congratulations, you've synthesized a new element!"
The attentive AI butler, Jarvis, immediately sent congratulations.
"Yes, I did!"
The playboy's lips curved into a smile, his eyes filled with anticipation as he inserted the new battery into the Arc Reactor.
Buzz!
The Arc Reactor, which had been stagnant, immediately flashed with a dazzling, eye-catching blue light.
Jarvis had been continuously monitoring the relevant data and readings, and immediately reported the results.
"Sir, the reactor has completely accepted the new energy core!"
Tony Stark's smile grew even more radiant.
"Commence related tests immediately!"
"I swear, fresh vegetable juice, oh, that damn chlorophyll, I'm about to throw up."
Tony Stark then instructed Jarvis again.
"As you wish, sir!"
The loyal and reliable Jarvis immediately began a series of necessary tests on the new reactor.
The test results were, of course, beyond question.
The synthesized New Element was flawless and completely ready for use.
Where was the playboy's hesitation now?
He immediately and swiftly got to work, removing the life-threatening "toxic reactor" and replacing it with the brand-new "non-toxic reactor."
"Sir, how do you feel?"
Jarvis asked for his boss's opinion.
"Fantastic!"
"Except for a weird mix of metal and coconut scent."
"Overall, fantastic!"
The playboy felt the new battery, moving his hands and feet with ease, nodding in satisfaction.
He didn't know if it was because he was in a good mood, or if it was genuinely because the palladium poisoning had been completely eliminated, improving his physical condition.
Tony Stark felt fantastic at that moment.
"Sir, congratulations."
"You can use the armor as you wish from now on, without any worries."
Jarvis sent another congratulatory message.
"You're right, so~"
"Jarvis, we've been slacking off for a while, we need to catch up on the old projects!"
"Sir, are you planning to play 'Iron Man' again?"
Jarvis naturally understood what his boss meant.
"It's the 'Destroyer'."
"As you wish!"
Clang! Clang! Clang! Along with the sounds of mechanical collisions and snapping into place.
Mechanical arms wrapped around Tony Stark, constantly working.
In just a short moment.
The cool and domineering Mark III Armor was put on Tony Stark.
Iron Man, or rather, the Destroyer, made another dazzling entrance.
"Bring up Stane's list!"
Tony Stark instructed Jarvis once more.
Whoosh!
With Tony Stark's order, a list was immediately projected in front of him.
Tony Stark's eyes quickly scanned the list, and he pointed at one of the names.
"Right here, Jarvis, what are you waiting for?"
Swoosh!
The cool armor once again shot into the sky.
And this time...
Because the Arc Reactor issue was completely resolved, Tony Stark no longer had any worries.
He became even more relentless in destroying the Stark Industries weapons that had fallen into the hands of terrorists.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Accompanied by these continuous explosions and flashes of fire around the world, the long list he'd gotten from Stane began to shrink rapidly.
Until…
"Iron Man!"
"It's the legendary Iron Man!"
"Damn it, he really exists!"
In a village Tony Stark had never even heard of before.
A group of terrorists who had occupied the place stared at the metal object that had fallen from the sky, all of them shocked and enraged.
They were shouting and yelling incessantly.
They all held various weapons in their hands, all aimed at Iron Man.
"Jarvis, what are they saying?"
Tony Stark naturally couldn't understand those obscure languages, and asked Jarvis casually, with a hint of curiosity.
"They're surprised by Iron Man's appearance."
Jarvis gave a concise summary.
"I'm only saying this once!"
"I am the Destroyer!"
Tony Stark emphasized these words as he raised his hands towards the terrorists.
Brilliant light began to flash from the palms of his hands.
Tat-tat-tat! Tat-tat-tat!
The terrorists didn't hesitate and mercilessly opened fire on Iron Man.
A hail of bullets immediately enveloped Iron Man.
But, without a doubt, it couldn't affect him in the slightest.
Clang, clang, clang.
Amidst the crisp sound of clashing metal.
Iron Man calmly and leisurely countered the terrorists.
He effortlessly wiped out all the terrorists.
Equally effortlessly, he had Jarvis scan and locate their hidden armory.
Whoosh! Iron Man fired a missile directly at it.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Deafening explosions erupted, and blazing flames instantly shot up, seeming to paint the sky red.
In the powerful shockwave of the explosion.
Iron Man's limbs spewed brilliant flames outward, and he flew away with unparalleled grace.
"Sir, congratulations, that was the last one on the list."
"Your mission is complete!"
Jarvis's voice echoed in his ears as he just entered the clouds.
That's right.
The armed base that had just been destroyed was the last one on the list that Tony Stark had stolen from Stane.
After nearly half a year, Tony Stark had finally completed this task.
"That's right, my mission is complete."
Tony Stark agreed deeply, but after a pause, he added, "For now." "It sounds like you have a plan, sir."
As Jarvis, who understood his boss intimately, naturally sensed something was up.
"Yes, I have a plan."
Tony Stark said with a deep meaning.
Back in his luxurious villa.
The playboy, after taking off his armor, immediately called Pepper Potts over.
He told Pepper Potts about his so-called "plan."
"You're going to reveal your identity as 'Iron Man'?"
Pepper Potts was still a little surprised by this, because Tony Stark's decision was really sudden.
Yes.
Pepper Potts was the only person, besides a few who had seen the diary and Rhodes, who knew Tony Stark's secret identity.
It had to be said that the playboy trusted his little assistant quite a bit, not hiding this kind of thing from her.
"It's the Destroyer's identity!"
Tony Stark emphasized heavily.
"OK, Destroyer or Iron Man, it doesn't matter!"
"What's important is, Tony, have you really decided?"
Pepper Potts stared intently at her boss to confirm, looking extremely excited.
For Pepper personally, she was naturally delighted by this development.
After all, Stark Industries had been half-dead for the past six months, and it was really tough.
Tony Stark's decision would become the life-saving straw that rescued Stark Industries from its impending collapse.
"What choice do I have?"
"I created the coolest thing in the world, but I can only use it on the sly from now on?"
"Every time I go out, I have to have Rhodes secretly help me, dealing with air traffic control?"
Tony Stark shrugged his shoulders matter-of-factly.
Pepper Potts nodded.
Thinking about it, that's true.
If the Iron Man armor is to be used openly, it has to be revealed.
Otherwise, it will always be something that has to be kept secret.
Not to mention.
As Tony's actions continued, more and more clues were leaked.
In fact, recently, quite a few people have been calling Pepper Potts.
Some were probing, others were directly asking about the relationship between Stark Industries and the Iron Man armor.
The public opinion was gradually becoming impossible to contain.
Pepper Potts completely understood why Tony Stark wanted to hold this press conference.
However, there was one thing Pepper Potts didn't know: the real reason the playboy decided to reveal the armor was even deeper.
In the time he'd been wearing the Mark III Armor to fight crime, Tony Stark had truly found the meaning of his life! Although the criminals on Stane's list had all been dealt with, Tony Stark's path of fighting crime wouldn't stop there.
"Give me some time to arrange it."
Pepper Potts said this and then strode away, heels clicking.
Soon, an official statement from Stark Industries was released, attracting high attention from all sectors of society.
It also caught the attention of Zhou Cheng, a transmigrator who knew the plot.
"The playboy is holding a press conference?"
Zhou Cheng was also very curious and expectant about this news.
After all, no matter what,
This was Tony Stark's first public appearance since he announced the closure of the weapons manufacturing department half a year ago.
And it was happening while rumors of "Iron Man" were spreading like wildfire.
In fact, there was already a lot of gossip flying around, saying that Iron Man was something Tony Stark created.
Not just because, throughout America, only Tony Stark had the ability.
But also because someone had taken photos of the Iron Armor flying out of Malibu.
Plus some other details and clues that Zhou Cheng couldn't even imagine.
A significant number of people had begun to suspect a connection between the playboy and the Iron Man armor.
Under these circumstances, Zhou Cheng was even more curious.
Could it be that even after his intervention, after causing a certain butterfly effect, Tony Stark was still destined to become Iron Man?
Would the iconic scene of "I am Iron Man" be staged once again?
Therefore, Zhou Cheng was quite concerned about this press conference.
Of course, it wasn't just Zhou Cheng.
In fact, all of New York, even the whole of America,
didn't know how many people were watching this press conference.
The playboy's long-awaited appearance was nothing short of highly anticipated.
...
Stark Tower.
Amidst the attention of the world, Tony Stark, in a well-tailored suit, strode onto the stage with his usual flamboyant air.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! All the invited media reporters below perked up, their eyes glued to the playboy.
Tony Stark, always known for his capricious behavior, was a walking headline.
Everyone wondered what kind of bombshell he would drop this time. Rumors had been circulating that the legendary "Iron Man" was Tony Stark. Was this press conference being held because of it?
Everyone was filled with anticipation.
"I know, I can see it in your eyes."
"Actually, you can all read it on my face."
"Lately, there have been rumors circulating that I'm connected to this… 'Iron Man'."
"Some people even swear that I am 'Iron Man'."
Sure enough, as soon as Tony Stark spoke, he immediately piqued everyone's interest.
"Here, I want to solemnly declare to everyone: that's not a rumor!"
The scene erupted in an uproar, practically boiling over.
Not a single reporter could remain calm.
Everyone grabbed their microphones, picked up their cameras, and aimed their long lenses and short barrels at the playboy.
"Mr. Stark!"
"Mr. Stark!"
"Mr. Stark!"
A flood of questions surged forward, threatening to drown the playboy under a wave of spit.
Everyone was frantically asking Iron Man questions, causing the playboy a massive headache.
"I want to emphasize that I am indeed the 'Iron Man' you're all talking about."
"But that doesn't mean I accept this 'title'. I only acknowledge the identity."
"As for the title, I've chosen a better one for myself: The Destroyer."
"You can call me Destroyer."
Destroyer?
What the hell?
Zhou Cheng's forehead was immediately covered in question marks as he watched Tony Stark on the television, trying his best to explain and clarify.
What was this Destroyer situation?
Zhou Cheng had thought things were going smoothly when he saw the playboy confidently admit that "it wasn't a rumor."
The iconic scene of "I am Iron Man" was about to be replayed.
But, Destroyer?
Zhou Cheng's back really felt strained.
This… this was truly guessing the beginning but not the end.
He hadn't expected this at all.
This universe's Iron Man wasn't Iron Man at all, but the Destroyer!
Whether it was the movie universe, the main comic universe, or any of the other countless parallel universes, was there a Tony Stark who was the Destroyer?
Zhou Cheng racked his brain, but couldn't recall anything like that.
Unable to figure it out, Zhou Cheng subconsciously opened his diary to record his doubts.
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