However, despite the complaints, Playboy was still quite interested in the diary's entry about the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers teaming up.
Although Tony Stark genuinely believed that the "Guardians of the Galaxy" were a bit overhyped, even so, anyone daring to use such a name must have some real skill.
There's no doubt that the Guardians of the Galaxy is a very powerful and formidable team.
It's unlikely they would be any less capable than the Avengers.
And in the future, with such a team and the Avengers joining forces, what kind of terrifying enemy will they face?
Could it be that Purple Sweet Potato?
According to the many pieces of intelligence revealed in the diary, that Purple Sweet Potato is very likely a super boss, and many superheroes have fought him!
Oh, and Titan!
That war even took place in a location that, by its name, is clearly an alien Planet.
So, it seems this is an interstellar war?
Does that mean in the future, the Avengers will have reached a level where they can participate in interstellar wars?
Isn't that a bit exaggerated?
No, not at all exaggerated!
Didn't the diary say that in the future, Tony could directly contend with God, and also with this Purple Sweet Potato, reaching the level of a top-tier Universe powerhouse!
Tony is still as excellent as ever.
"Jarvis!"
After boasting, Tony Stark finally remembered the important matter and issued another command to Jarvis.
"Search for Titan."
Although he didn't have too much hope, as Earth hasn't reached the interstellar age and its exploration of outer space is extremely limited, Tony Stark still planned to have Jarvis search some relevant databases.
What if he really found something related?
However, facts proved that Tony Stark had overthought it.
"Sir, no relevant information found."
Jarvis immediately provided this feedback.
Tony Stark was slightly helpless but not too surprised.
It seems that information about Titan, and even the war on Titan, can only be learned through the diary's spoilers.
Thinking of this, Tony Stark once again focused his attention on the diary in front of him.
"Destroyer VS Destroyer? Haha, this is an interesting topic!"
"Looking at the Destroyers in Marvel, the strongest is undoubtedly Asgard's Destroyer."
"This is a divine artifact specially forged by Odin using Heavenly Palace Uru metal, said to be used to combat the Celestials."
"Even if it stands there motionless and Shi Da Ke and Drax try to hit it, neither of them can make a dent."
"Conversely, if it casually strikes them twice, neither of them can withstand it at all."
"Asgard's ultimate weapon, is that a joke?"
The strongest is Asgard's Destroyer?
Tony Stark, who was always arrogant and considered himself the best in the world, did not explicitly raise any objections this time.
After all, Playboy wasn't stupid.
He had always been conceited because, compared to ordinary people and the vast majority of people, Tony Stark was indeed very powerful and impressive.
But now?
The diary was discussing a Destroyer from the God Realm!
And the diary made it very clear that it was a divine artifact forged by Odin, a God King!
No matter how arrogant Tony Stark was, he wouldn't go so far as to believe his Iron Man Armor was stronger than something of that caliber.
Of course.
This situation was limited to the present.
"Even if my Destroyer is not as good as Asgard's Destroyer now."
"But one day, my Destroyer will become the most powerful Destroyer!"
"A Destroyer even stronger than Asgard's Destroyer!"
Tony Stark couldn't help but make such confident boasts.
"Yes, sir, you will."
Jarvis expressed his deep agreement with this.
But whether he truly believed it or was just humoring his narcissistic and arrogant boss, only Jarvis himself knew.
"But sir, aren't you curious about what the Celestials are?"
Jarvis's voice immediately sounded again, as this super artificial intelligence noticed a very special name.
In fact, without him saying more, Playboy had also noticed it.
First of all, just by looking at the name, "Celestials," it must be a super awesome existence.
Even just by name, it seems to be above legendary Gods like Thor and Odin.
And then looking at what the diary recorded, Odin created the ultimate weapon like the Destroyer, actually to fight against these so-called Celestials?
Did these Celestials actually make a figure like Odin so wary?
Odin was a God King!
So, what kind of existence are these Celestials?
Tony Stark really found it hard to imagine.
"Asgard's Destroyer is the strongest, there's no doubt about that."
"Then the second strongest Destroyer should be the Iron Man Armor created by Shi Da Ke."
"Of course, that's the future Iron Man Armor; the current Mark I is just so-so."
"It's certainly advantageous against ordinary people, but useless against Drax."
"It would probably be hammered into a pile of scrap metal by Drax in a few hits."
"Don't even mention Drax, even someone like the Winter Soldier could deform him!"
This Zhou Cheng is slandering me again!
Tony Stark couldn't help but pout, indicating that he was already used to it.
Seeing the other party belittle his Iron Man Armor as worthless, he naturally felt unconvinced.
You also said that it's just the Mark I.
This is just a little gadget that Tony just tinkered with!
But Tony's vast intelligence had only just begun to be explored; he hadn't even had a chance to fully utilize it yet!
However, can that Drax now, with his bare hands, hammer his Iron Man Armor into scrap metal?
It seems that this Drax is indeed not an ordinary person.
No wonder he could join this interstellar organization called the "Guardians of the Galaxy."
Wait, wait a minute!
Winter Soldier!
While muttering to himself, Tony Stark's gaze inadvertently caught a name, and his expression immediately changed.
It was the executioner who killed his parents!
Upon seeing that name again, a murderous glint flashed across Playboy's face.
"Jarvis, after all this time, have you found any clues about the Winter Soldier?"
Tony Stark immediately asked Jarvis in a deep voice.
"Sir, I'm sorry, the Winter Soldier is indeed a ghost; even I can't find any relevant traces."
Jarvis, however, gave this reply.
Tony Stark was not surprised by this.
If Jarvis had found anything, he wouldn't have waited for him to ask; he would have reported it proactively.
"Didn't that video capture the Winter Soldier's face? Can't you find any matching people?"
Tony Stark asked, somewhat unwillingly.
"After comparison, only one person matches the features, but that person died seventy years ago."
Jarvis, however, gave this answer.
"Captain America's comrade, Bucky Barnes from the Howling Commandos?"
Tony Stark naturally knew who Jarvis was talking about.
"Yes, sir."
"Besides that, there are no other matching individuals."
But how could someone who died seventy years ago be the Winter Soldier?
What kind of terrifying power is behind that guy?
Did they erase all traces related to this person so cleanly, leaving nothing behind?
Although Tony Stark didn't know what organization was behind the Winter Soldier, there was no doubt that it must be an incredibly terrifying organization with unimaginable power.
But even so, Tony Stark would not give up!
No matter what the Winter Soldier and his background are, one day, Tony Stark will ruthlessly destroy them!
"The Winter Soldier, he's actually a super soldier?"
Black Widow paused slightly, but then she immediately realized.
No wonder that guy was so powerful, so terrifying!
As a Level 7 Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Black Widow was considered top-tier among all field Agents in intelligence agencies.
Throughout her many years in S.H.I.E.L.D. and the numerous missions she had undertaken, she had almost always been able to calmly handle any terrifying enemy she encountered.
But back then, when facing the Winter Soldier, Black Widow was directly beaten to the point of doubting her life!
In fact, if it weren't for her good luck, she would have died directly!
The Winter Soldier, it could be said, left an extremely deep impression on Black Widow.
At the time, Black Widow had secretly lamented that the Winter Soldier was so powerful he didn't seem like a normal human.
Who would have thought that he really wasn't ordinary?
Instead, he was a genuine super soldier!
So, the question is.
Who created a super soldier like the Winter Soldier?
Black Widow knew very well.
Ever since Captain America burst onto the scene, in the past seventy-plus years, countless people have been conducting secret experiments, both openly and covertly.
They tried to replicate Captain America's miracle.
Even that terrifying, massive figure, who might or might not be the Hulk, came about this way.
But as of now, no organization or institution has ever succeeded!
Not even the Military.
Not even S.H.I.E.L.D.!
But now, it seems that's not the case.
Someone actually succeeded!
Who could it be?
"No, not even the Winter Soldier; even a low-level guy like Whiplash would probably knock Shi Da Ke senseless, right?"
"Speaking of which, at this time, is Ivan Vanko's father dead or alive?"
"But that doesn't matter; whether his father is dead or alive, it doesn't prevent these two from hating Shi Da Ke to the bone."
"Although it's unclear when Ivan Vanko became Whiplash, it shouldn't be too long from now, right?"
"This is Iron Man's second archenemy!"
Whiplash?
Tony's second archenemy?
Tony Stark was extremely interested in this part of the diary's spoilers.
Through previous diary spoilers, Playboy already knew that his first archenemy was Iron Monger.
That is, his dear Uncle Obadiah.
At the time, Tony Stark had secretly grumbled that having a first archenemy implied there would be a second, a third, and even an Nth archenemy.
Who would these archenemies be?
Tony Stark had thought about it, even "simulating" everyone he had offended or had conflicts of interest with.
In order to predict who his future archenemies might be.
But no matter what, Tony Stark couldn't have imagined that the name Ivan Vanko, a complete stranger, would be among them.
Tony Stark swore he had never heard that name before.
As for what the diary said about him being hated to the bone, it was even more baffling.
What exactly did he do to make Ivan Vanko, no, even Ivan Vanko and his father, hate him so much?
Did he, perhaps, sleep with Ivan Vanko's sister, or perhaps... his mother?
Considering his notoriously promiscuous lifestyle, Tony Stark could only think of such a possibility.
"Jarvis, search for Ivan Vanko!"
After a moment of wild speculation that yielded no clear answers, Tony Stark handed this task over to his trusty assistant, Jarvis.
"Sir, there are six-figure people named that in the entire U.S.."
"Without more specific filtering criteria, this is meaningless."
Jarvis, however, gave such a reply.
"Are there any among them who have intersected with me, or might intersect, or perhaps, have intersected with Stark Group?"
"No, sir!"
Tony Stark fell into deep thought.
If that was the case, things might be a bit difficult.
Just finding that "Whiplash" with just a name, well, Whiplash, an alias as unpleasant as Iron Monger, far worse than Destroyer!
Playboy couldn't help but complain inwardly, then frowned slightly.
The difficulty of finding this Ivan Vanko was much greater than finding Zhou Cheng, the diary's Master!
"Wait a minute, Vanko!"
However, Playboy's mind was still very agile.
After frowning for only a moment, he immediately thought of something.
While the name Ivan Vanko couldn't be linked to Stark, the surname "Vanko" could!
Tony Stark remembered very clearly that his father, Howard, once had a business partner.
His name seemed to be, Anthony Vanko!
Anthony Vanko was once his father Howard's capable partner, and even some scientific research results bore their joint signatures.
However, for some unknown reason, it seemed these two later went their separate ways.
Could it be due to some conflict of interest?
So, that's why Anthony Vanko came to hate his father?
And then, that Anthony Vanko had a son, who is the Ivan Vanko mentioned in the diary, and he also came to hate him because of that?
Of course.
These were purely unfounded conjectures.
But the only possible explanation Tony Stark could think of for Ivan Vanko's potential grudge against him was this.
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