Ch:142
Tony was adjusting a holographic projection device, and without looking up, he said,
"This better be important, because I'm solving an equation that could change the future of humanity."
"More important than whether humanity has a future."
Natasha said bluntly.
"HYDRA is going to take over the World, Tony."
This statement finally caught Stark's attention.
He put down his tool and turned to face them.
"HYDRA? The Nazi organization defeated by Captain America during World War II?"
"They never truly disappeared."
Lin Feng explained.
"They have been lurking within S.H.I.E.L.D., and now they plan to use the Insight Project to eliminate anyone who might pose a threat to them."
Natasha inserted the storage device into Stark's system.
"Here is all the data I obtained from the Base, including HYDRA's membership list, the true objective of the Insight Project, and the tampered algorithms."
Jarvis immediately projected the data into the air, forming a huge holographic database.
Tony walked into the projection, quickly browsing through various documents, charts, and code.
"This algorithm..."
Tony frowned.
"It's not designed to identify existing threats, but to predict potential resistors. Based on these parameters, it will target anyone who might oppose HYDRA—from individuals with superpowers to highly intelligent scientists, and even ordinary people who simply have the courage to stand up."
He opened a file, and a massive list appeared in the air.
"This is their target list, with millions of names on it."
Tony scrolled through the list, then suddenly stopped.
"Look, I'm on the list, you're on it too, Rogers, Banner, Barton... Basically, all Avengers are on the list."
Lin Feng pointed to a timeline.
"According to the original plan, the Insight Project was scheduled to launch in three days, but after Natasha's discovery, HYDRA accelerated the process. Now it could start at any moment."
Tony walked to the other end of the laboratory, pressed a button, and the wall rotated, revealing a row of iron man armor... 163: Nick Fury Is Stunned!
"Then we need to act immediately. Jarvis, prepare Mark43."
"Preparing, sir."
The artificial intelligence responded calmly.
"What's your plan?"
Tony asked, checking his armor.
"We must prevent the helicarriers from taking off."
Natasha said.
"Once they reach their designated altitude and activate their weapon systems, millions will die within minutes."
"We must find Nick Fury first."
Lin Feng added.
"If he's not part of HYDRA, he can help us from the inside."
Tony nodded.
"Jarvis, scan S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters for activity, especially focusing on the helicarriers' takeoff preparations."
"Scan shows frequent activity at the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base, sir."
Jarvis quickly responded.
"The helicarrier engines have started and appear to be preparing for takeoff. Based on energy readings, they are expected to launch within an hour."
Tony looked at Natasha and Lin Feng, his eyes gleaming with determination.
"Time is running out. I can fly there and try to stop the helicarriers from taking off from the air. You two need to infiltrate the Base, find Fury, and see which side he's on."
"If HYDRA truly controls most of S.H.I.E.L.D., we might face serious resistance."
Lin Feng warned.
"Then we'll crush them."
Tony said simply, as the iron man armor began to automatically assemble onto him.
"I won't let a bunch of Nazi remnants destroy this World."
Natasha looked at Tony, a slight smile on her face.
"I knew you'd help."
"Don't flatter yourself, Romanoff."
Tony's faceplate closed, his voice coming through the speakers.
"I just don't want anyone else stealing my thunder. Besides, if the World is ruled by HYDRA, how am I going to sell my tech toys?"
Although Tony tried to cover it with a joke, everyone understood the gravity of the situation.
The three quickly formulated a simple plan: Tony would fly directly to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base, assess the situation from the air, and try to delay the helicarriers' takeoff.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng and Natasha would drive there, attempting to infiltrate from the inside and find Fury.
"Stay in touch."
0 --- Please give flowers --- Tony finished speaking and rushed out of the laboratory's open balcony.
The iron man armor drew a brilliant arc in the sky, flying towards S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters.
Lin Feng and Natasha also acted immediately.
They sped along the road leading to S.H.I.E.L.D.Headquarters.
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Nick Fury stood in the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base's command center, watching the huge monitoring screens.
0 ... Three massive helicarriers were ready in the hangar beneath the Base.
Hundreds of technicians and Agents were nervously conducting final checks and preparations.
"Officer, all systems checked."
A technician reported.
"The three helicarriers are ready for takeoff at any moment."
Fury nodded, but the sense of unease within him grew stronger.
He still hadn't found Natasha, and the "Ghost Protocol" check showed that the Insight Project's algorithm had indeed been modified, but he couldn't determine what exactly had been changed.
Even worse, he couldn't determine which of the people present might be HYDRA Agents.
"Coulson."
Fury whispered to the Agent standing beside him... Up.
164: Hail HYDRA!
"Any news on Romanoff?"
"Not yet, Officer."
Coulson replied in an equally low voice.
"But our system detected an anomaly—someone attempted to remotely access the Insight Project's main server."
Fury frowned: "Source?"
"Unable to determine, but the technical signature is similar to Stark Industries' system."
This information made Fury even more vigilant.
"Zero Three Seven" If Tony Stark was involved in this, then the situation might be more complicated than he imagined.
Just then, the communication system suddenly blared an alarm.
"Officer."
A security official reported.
"Our radar detected a high-speed moving object approaching the Base, initially identified as Iron Man."
Fury turned to the large screen and indeed saw a small red dot rapidly approaching the Base.
"What is Stark doing?"
He murmured to himself, then raised his voice and ordered.
"Activate the anti-aircraft system, but do not open fire. I want to talk to him."
However, at this very moment, another senior official standing by the control console—
Was actually a HYDRA Agent.
He quietly pressed a hidden button, overriding Fury's command.
"Unauthorized approach detected, anti-aircraft system automatically activated,"
The computer's cold voice announced.
Fury immediately realized something was wrong.
"Cancel the anti-aircraft system! That's an order!"
But the system did not respond.
On the screen, several anti-aircraft missile launchers had already locked onto Tony's position.
Coulson quickly operated the control console:
"The system has been reprogrammed, Officer, I can't override it!"
Fury looked around, noticing several Agents quietly approaching weapons.
His intuition told him that HYDRA's operation had already begun.
"All personnel loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D."
Fury suddenly announced loudly.
"We have been infiltrated. Protect the control center!"
Coulson immediately drew his pistol and stood back-to-back with Fury.
Several still loyal Agents also reacted quickly, but more people pulled out weapons, pointing them at Fury and Coulson.
An expected yet sudden internal conflict erupted in the command center.
And in this chaos, a calm voice sounded over the broadcast system.
"Activate the helicarriers, execute the Insight Projectimmediately. Authorization code: Hail HYDRA."
Fury recognized it as Alexander Pierce's voice.
The massive gates of the underground hangar began to slowly open, and the three colossal helicarriers started their main engines, preparing for takeoff.
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Tony Stark detected an anomaly as he approached the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base.
"Jarvis, we're locked on."
He said, watching the warning signal on his helmet's display.
"Yes, sir, multiple anti-aircraft missile systems have been activated,"
Jarvis replied, "Immediate evasive action is recommended."
"Looks like our visit isn't very welcome."
Tony adjusted his flight path, "Activate countermeasures, prepare for forced entry."
Just then, several missiles launched from the Base, heading straight for Tony.
He quickly turned, released several small flares, and accelerated into a dive.
Explosions sounded behind him, the Impact propelling him faster forward... 165: Helicarriers, activate!
"Sir, the hatches beneath the Base are opening."
Jarvis reminded him, "The Helicarriers appear to be preparing for takeoff."
Tony saw the central area of the massive Base splitting open, revealing the deep hangar below.
The engines of three enormous Helicarriers had already ignited, blue energy illuminating the entire hangar.
"Jarvis, connect Lin Feng and Natasha."
Tony ordered, simultaneously diving towards the first Helicarrier that was beginning to ascend... Lin Feng and Natasha had just arrived at the outskirts of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base when they heard explosions.
They saw Tony 06 dodging missiles in the sky, while the central area of the Base was opening.
"They've already started."
Natasha's expression was grim, "We need to speed up."
Lin Feng parked the car in a hidden spot, and the two quickly approached the Base.
Natasha used her S.H.I.E.L.D. access card to open a side door.
But she knew that once her ID was flagged as a traitor, these passages would quickly be locked down.
As soon as they entered the Base, their communicator rang.
"Natasha, Lin Feng."
Tony's voice came through.
"Things are bad. The Helicarriers have started to take off, and the entire Base is firing on me. I guess HYDRA has taken control here."
"We just entered the Base."
Lin Feng responded, "Currently looking for Fury's location."
"Jarvis's scan shows intense Fire in the command center."
Tony said, "It might be an internal conflict. You two need to be careful."
"Understood."
Natasha said, then cut the communication and turned to Lin Feng.
"We need to go to the command center, but we might encounter a lot of HYDRA Agents along the way."
Lin Feng checked his weapons:
"Then let's get ready for a fight."
The two moved quickly down the corridor, and soon encountered the first group of HYDRA Agents.
Gunfire erupted in the narrow corridor.
Lin Feng and Natasha, relying on their excellent combat skills, quickly subdued these enemies and continued to advance.
As they delved deeper into the Base, the resistance grew fiercer.
The sound of gunfire was everywhere, clearly indicating that the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. had fallen into a state of internal war.
Agents loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D. were engaging with HYDRAtraitors.
But without a clear method of identification, the situation was extremely chaotic.
"Over there!"
Natasha pointed to an elevator.
"That leads directly to the command center."
The two rushed towards the elevator, but just as they were about to reach it, the elevator doors opened, and a squad of fully armed commandos emerged.
"HYDRA Special Forces."
Natasha whispered, immediately seeking cover.
037 Lin Feng quickly pulled her behind a pillar, and bullets immediately rained down on the spot where they had just been standing.
"We need a plan."
Lin Feng said, quickly assessing the situation.
Natasha looked around, noticing the ventilation ducts above:
"There, we can bypass them through the ventilation system."
Lin Feng nodded, covering Natasha as she climbed into the ventilation duct first, then quickly followed her.
In the narrow duct, they moved slowly and cautiously, listening to the gunshots and shouts coming from below.
Through the ventilation ducts, they finally reached above the command center... 166: Nick Fury is numb!
Through the gaps in the vent, they could see the situation below.
Nick Fury and Phil Coulson, with a small group of loyal Agents, were trapped in a corner of the command center, confronting more HYDRA Agents.
On the large screens of the command center, the three Helicarriers had already begun to ascend.
Slowly and majestically emerging from the huge opening of the Base.
"We need to go down and help Fury."
Natasha said.
"But be careful, we're not sure who is friend and who is foe."
Lin Feng checked his ammunition.
"Ready?"
Natasha nodded, and the two tacitly installed a small explosive device on the vent grille, then stepped back a few meters.
"Three, two, one!"
Lin Feng whispered the countdown, then detonated the device.
The vent grille was blown open, and Lin Feng and Natasha quickly jumped down, landing in the central position of the command center.
Their sudden appearance caused both warring factions to pause.
This gave them a few precious seconds.
Natasha immediately identified the HYDRA Agents and began precise shooting.
Lin Feng, meanwhile, quickly moved towards Fury's position, providing him with additional Fire support.
"Romanoff!"
Fury saw Natasha, visibly relieved.
"Thank God you're alive."
"No time for pleasantries, Officer."
Natasha said while shooting.
"HYDRA has taken control of the Insight Project, and they're going to use those Helicarriers to eliminate all potential resistance."
Fury nodded.
"I just realized the gravity of the situation. Pierce is the leader of HYDRA, and he has already activated the carriers."
"We must prevent them from reaching their designated altitude."
Coulson said, "Once they start locking onto targets, millions will Face death within minutes."
Lin Feng turned to Fury after repelling a wave of attacks.
"Is there a way to shut them down from the inside?"
Fury thought for a second.
"Each carrier has a central control server. If we can replace the original targeting chips with override chips, we can regain control."
"We need three chips."
Coulson added, "To be installed on each of the three carriers."
Just then, Tony's voice came through the communicator.
"Everyone, I'm trying to slow down the carriers' ascent, but their defense systems are quite powerful. It's hard for me to deal with three at once."
Lin Feng quickly made a decision.
"Fury, we need those chips. Natasha and I can try to board the carriers and install them."
Fury nodded, turning to Coulson:
"Phil, take them to the armory, get the override chips and necessary equipment."
Coulson led Lin Feng and Natasha through a secret passage out of the command center, quickly heading to a nearby special armory.
There, they found three override (of White Zhao) chips and some advanced equipment.
"These chips must be precisely installed in the main server center of each carrier."
Coulson explained, showing them the internal structure diagram of the carrier.
"Once installed, we can take over control from the command center and force the carriers to land or self-destruct."
Natasha picked up a chip and examined it:
"How do we get up there? The carriers have already taken off."
... 167: Battle for the Helicarriers!
Coulson walked to the other end of the armory, pressed a hidden button, and the wall slid open, revealing several wingsuits:
"These are S.H.I.E.L.D.'s latest equipment, allowing you to jump from a high altitude and precisely land on the carriers."
"Notify Stark."
Lin Feng said, "Let him know our plan, he can cover our landing."
Coulson nodded, immediately contacting Tony.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng and Natasha quickly put on the wingsuits, ready to depart.
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Remember this," Cole said finally.
"The defense systems of each helicarrier are very powerful, and you will encounter fierce resistance. Once the chip installation is complete, evacuate immediately. Fury and I will be responsible for taking over control."
Lin Feng and Natasha nodded, then followed Cole to the top platform of the Base.
From there, they could jump off and fly directly to the already airborne helicarriers... Tony Stark constantly dodged the fierce firepower from the three helicarriers in the air.
Although his armor technology was advanced, fighting three fully armed aerial helicarriers simultaneously was still a daunting task.
"Jarvis, scan the helicarriers for weaknesses."
He commanded, while releasing several small missiles that hit the external defense turrets of one of the helicarriers.
"Scans show that the engine compartments at the bottom of each helicarrier are relatively vulnerable areas, sir," Jarvis replied.
"But they are protected by multiple layers of defense systems."
Just then, Cole's communication came through:
"Stark, Romanoff and Lin Feng are preparing to board the helicarriers. They need to install override chips to regain control. You need to provide cover for them."
"Understood," Tony responded, adjusting his flight path.
"Jarvis, mark the main server locations on the three helicarriers and calculate the best landing points."
The helicarriers had already ascended to an altitude of about 5000 meters and continued to climb steadily.
Tony knew that once they reached their designated positions at 10,000 meters, they would begin to lock onto ground targets. Time was running out.
He saw two small dots jump from the top of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base, using wing suits to fly towards the helicarriers—it was Lin Feng and Natasha.
"(agdh) Cover initiated," Tony said, accelerating towards the nearest helicarrier, concentrating fire on its defense systems to create a landing opportunity for the two.
Lin Feng and Natasha jumped from the top of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Base, feeling the intense sensation of freefall.
The air whistled past their ears, and below them was the gradually shrinking Base and cityscape.
"I'll go to alpha battleship," Lin Feng said via the communicator.
"You go to Bravo Helicarier."
"Understood," Natasha responded.
"Then Stark will handle Charlie Helicarier."
The two adjusted their flight postures and flew towards different helicarriers.
Tony was in fierce combat ahead, clearing a landing space for them.
Lin Feng saw the defense turrets on alpha battleshipfiring frantically, but most of the firepower was concentrated on Tony.
He seized this opportunity, accelerating towards the helicarrier's deck.
At the last moment, he deployed his drogue chute, landing steadily on the deck.
"Alpha landing successful," he reported briefly, quickly unfastening his flight gear and moving towards the hatch.
Meanwhile, Natasha also successfully landed on Bravo Helicarier, immediately searching for an entrance... 168: HYDRA, Attack!
"Bravo landing successful," she responded, while dodging the sight of several HYDRA soldiers.
Tony continued to engage the Charlie Helicarier's defense systems in the air.
"I'll land on Charlie as soon as possible and install the third chip. Both of you be careful, there must be a lot of enemies inside."
Lin Feng quickly infiltrated alpha battleship's entrance system, opening a maintenance hatch.
According to the blueprints provided by Cole, he needed to go to the server room in the center of the helicarrier.
That was the core of the Insight Project algorithm.
As soon as he entered the internal corridor, he encountered the first batch of HYDRA guards.
Without hesitation, Lin Feng quickly engaged them, using the narrow space of the corridor and his combat skills to swiftly subdue these enemies.
"alpha battleship, moving towards the central server," he reported briefly, continuing to advance.
Natasha faced a similar situation on Bravo Helicarier, but her infiltration skills were superior.
She moved silently, avoiding most patrols, only quietly subduing individual soldiers when necessary.
"Bravo Helicarier, 20% of the way, no strong resistance encountered yet," she reported in a low voice.
After dealing with Charlie Helicarier's main defense systems, Tony also found an entry point.
"Charlie Helicarier, I'm entering. Jarvis, continue scanning the internal structure, mark the shortest route."
The three advanced separately inside the three helicarriers, time ticking away minute by minute.
The helicarriers continued to ascend, already approaching 7000 meters in altitude.
The resistance Lin Feng encountered grew stronger and stronger; clearly, HYDRA had realized there were intruders.
In a larger cargo hold, he was surrounded by over a dozen heavily armed Agents.
"Looks like I found the helicarrier's welcoming committee," he muttered to himself, quickly assessing the situation.
A direct charge was clearly not feasible; he needed a smarter way, such as... killing them all!
Lin Feng quickly analyzed the surrounding environment and the enemies' positions.
The dozen or so HYDRA Agents in the cargo hold aimed their guns at him, forming a semicircle.
Their expressions were grim, well-trained, and not easily swayed by psychological tactics.
"Drop your weapons, hands up!" the leading Agentshouted, his automatic rifle pointing steadily at Lin Feng's head.
Lin Feng smiled slightly, seemingly accustomed to such threats.
He slowly raised his hands, feigning surrender.
This action caused the HYDRA Agents to relax their guard slightly, which was the opportunity he had been waiting for.
"I think we can talk?" Lin Feng said, while secretly activating a special device hidden in his sleeve.
"There's nothing to talk about, intruder," the leading Agent said, taking two steps forward, preparing to handcuff Lin Feng.
At that moment, Lin Feng suddenly bent down and pulled out two miniature flashbangs from his sleeve.
Blinding white light instantly filled the entire cargo hold, accompanied by deafening explosions.
The HYDRA Agents instinctively closed their eyes, raising their arms to shield against the strong light, which gave Lin Feng the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack.
He moved like a ghost, swiftly reaching the two nearest Agents before they could react.
Lin Feng struck with both hands simultaneously, precisely hitting the carotid nerve plexuses of the two, causing them to immediately lose consciousness and collapse to the ground.
169: Tony Stark is Numb!
Then he picked up a rifle from a stunned Agent and, amidst the chaos of the others blindly firing, accurately fired single shots.
The bullets were not aimed at fatal spots, but rather hit the Agents' shoulders, knees, and wrists.
This incapacitated them without killing them.
Lin Feng's movements were as fast as lightning, every step carefully calculated, wasting not an ounce of energy or time.
"alpha battleship, 'Zero Three Seven' encountered minor resistance, now cleared," Lin Feng reported briefly, his voice devoid of any panic or fatigue.
Meanwhile, Natasha continued to advance on Bravo Helicarier.
Her style differed from Lin Feng's, leaning more towards covert operations.
She moved like a Shadow along the walls, using ventilation ducts and equipment gaps to quickly pass through, avoiding most patrols.
"Interesting, these HYDRA Agents' patrol routes are very regular, almost like something out of a textbook," Natasha mused, as she silently slid down a ventilation shaft, landing in an empty corridor.
Just as she was about to turn into the next area, two Agents suddenly appeared from around the corner.
Natasha had no time to hide and had to face them directly.
The Agents were clearly stunned by the sudden intruder, reacting half a beat late.
Natasha seized this moment of hesitation and acted swiftly.
She first fired a taser line, wrapping it around one Agent's neck, the powerful current instantly rendering him unconscious.
The second Agent barely had time to raise his gun when Natasha leaped, clamping his neck with her legs, a graceful twist sending him crashing face down to the ground, knocking him out.
"Bravo Helicarier, continuing forward, 40% of the way," she reported, then dragged the two unconscious Agents into a hidden room to prevent others from discovering them.
Tony Stark's progress on Charlie Helicarier was also smooth.
His armor provided powerful firepower and protection, allowing him to directly breach defenses.
"Jarvis, how many enemies are near the server room?" Tony asked after eliminating a squad of Agents.
"Scans show approximately 8 armed personnel inside the server room, sir. They appear to be reinforcing their defenses," Jarvis replied.
"Then we won't be using the front door," Tony decided, turning towards a seemingly solid wall.
"What's behind this wall?"
"A small storage room, sir, adjacent to the server room."
"Perfect."
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Tony raised his palm cannon, and a powerful energy beam struck the wall, instantly blasting a large hole.
He quickly flew through the storage room, then through another wall, appearing behind the server room.
The HYDRA Agents were startled by the sudden explosion, and before they could turn around, Tony had already fired several small stun grenades.
The non-lethal Impact wave knocked all the Agents to the ground, no one able to fire in time.
"charlie helicarrier server room 3.7 cleared, preparing to install chip."
Tony reported, walking towards the main console.
The helicarrier continued to ascend, already approaching 8000 meters in altitude.
At headquarters, Fury and Coulson nervously monitored the progress of the operation.
The weapon systems of the three helicarriers had begun preheating, ready to lock onto ground targets at any moment... 170: Natasha was arrested!
Lin Feng continued to advance on the alpha battleship, encountering increasing resistance.
HYDRA seemed to have realized his target was the server room and sent more elite troops to intercept him.
At a wide corridor intersection.
He encountered a squad of heavily armed Agents, including two soldiers carrying miniature Rocketlaunchers.
"Looks like they really don't want me to get through."
Lin Feng muttered to himself, observing from behind cover.
A frontal breakthrough was almost impossible, but time was short, and he couldn't delay here for too long.
Lin Feng quickly formulated a plan. He took out a small device 06 from his equipment pack, which looked like an ordinary metal sphere.
This was a S.H.I.E.L.D. special sonic jammer.
It could generate a strong directional sound wave, causing temporary but intense interference to the human inner ear.
He precisely calculated the throwing angle, then rolled the sphere towards the Agents' position.
A few seconds later, the device activated, emitting ultrasound that was inaudible to human ears but strongly interfered with the vestibular nerve. All
the Agents suddenly lost their balance, stumbling and falling to the ground, some even starting to vomit.
Lin Feng seized the opportunity and rushed out from cover.
He dodged the Agents' haphazard firing, quickly moving through the corridor.
One Agent struggled to use a Rocket launcher, but Lin Feng had already anticipated this.
He precisely threw a specially made throwing knife, hitting the launcher's trigger mechanism, rendering it unable to fire.
"Sorry to break your toy."
Lin Feng said, stunning the Agent with a chop to the neck.
After this engagement, Lin Feng was not far from the server room.
He continued forward, each step more cautious.
"alpha battleship, approaching target, estimated 3 minutes to reach the server room."
He reported.
Natasha's operation on the bravo helicarrier also entered a critical stage.
She had passed through most of the low-security areas and was now facing the highly guarded server area anteroom.
Through a vent, she could see at least twenty heavily armed Agents below, as well as several automated turrets.
"bravo helicarrier, encountered heavy defense, searching for alternative route." She reported in a low voice.
Suddenly, she noticed a specific detail.
A person in a lab White coat was entering a password to access a side door.
Natasha quickly memorized his movement pattern.
"Sometimes, the simplest method is the most effective."
She thought, quietly moving to the vent above that area.
After waiting a few minutes, when the area below was temporarily clear, she deftly slid down and arrived at the side door.
Mimicking the input pattern she had just seen, she successfully unlocked the door. 037
Behind the door was a narrow maintenance tunnel, with almost no surveillance equipment.
Natasha moved quickly, and by checking the pipe markings on the wall, she determined that this tunnel led to the vicinity of the server room.
"Sometimes, HYDRA's arrogance becomes their weakness."
She whispered, continuing along the tunnel.
Tony had already reached the charlie helicarrier's server room and began installing the override chip.
This was a task requiring precise operation, and even with his skill level, it would take a few minutes.
"Jarvis, monitor the external situation, let me focus on my work."
... 171: You call this HYDRA?!
Tony instructed, carefully dismantling the main server's casing.
"Yes, sir. Alert: Multiple enemy groups detected approaching, estimated arrival in 60 seconds."
Jarvis replied.
Tony sped up his movements but maintained the necessary precision.
"Tell me where they are, Jarvis."
"30 seconds, sir. They are attempting to force open the door lock."
Tony precisely inserted the override chip into the slot, then began connecting various interfaces.
"How much longer until installation is complete?"
"At current progress, approximately 45 seconds to complete all connections and initialization, sir."
"Then we have a bit of a problem."
Tony glanced at the doorway, then quickly made a decision.
"Jarvis, activate the suit's automatic defense mode, set to non-lethal attack."
The chest part of the suit opened, releasing three small drones.
They quickly flew towards the doorway, preparing to deal with the impending threat.
The moment the server room door was forced open, the drones activated, releasing precise electrical pulses.
The HYDRA Agents rushing in had no time to fire.
They were hit by the electrical pulses, one by one falling to the ground, temporarily losing their ability to move.
"Chip installation complete, sir. System is beginning to re-initialize many 「 ." Jarvis reported.
"Good, inform Fury, charlie helicarrier override chip is in place."
Tony said, preparing to evacuate.
The helicarrier had risen to 9000 meters, nearing its designated position.
At headquarters, Fury and Coulson nervously awaited the three's reports.
"charlie helicarrier chip installed."
Coulson reported.
"Awaiting confirmation from Alpha and Bravo."
Lin Feng finally reached the exterior of the alpha battleship's server room.
Unlike Tony, he faced a more complex situation.
Outside the server room was a large control room, guarded by at least thirty HYDRA Agents and two automated defense robots.
"A frontal breakthrough is not realistic."
Lin Feng observed, quickly recalling the helicarrier's structural diagram in his mind.
Above the server room's ceiling should be the main power line area; if he could enter from there... Lin Fengquietly retreated and found the emergency staircase leading to the upper floor.
He did not take the elevator to avoid being detected by the surveillance system. Upon reaching the upper floor, he quickly found the entrance to the power area.
The door was locked, but this was not a problem for him.
Using a S.H.H.I.E.L.D. special unlocking device, he opened the lock in a few seconds.
Inside the power area was a dense network of cables and control boxes, dimly lit, with almost no personnel on duty.
Lin Feng carefully found the server room's location marker on the floor.
Then he took out a small laser cutting device and began cutting the floor.
After cutting, he (his good Zhao) carefully picked up the cut metal plate, revealing the ceiling of the server room below.
With another precise cut, he opened an opening just large enough for a person to pass through.
Inside the server room below, several technicians were working, unaware of the activity above their heads.
Lin Feng took out a miniature gas grenade and gently dropped it down.
The grenade released a colorless, odorless anesthetic gas before hitting the ground... 172: Nick Fury was stunned!
Within seconds, everyone in the room quietly collapsed to the ground.
Lin Feng put on a small respirator, then agilely jumped down, landing lightly on the ground.
He quickly went to the main server and began installing the override chip.
"alpha battleship server room entered, chip being installed.".
He reported briefly.
Natasha also arrived near the bravo helicarrier server room, but she faced different challenges.
Through the maintenance tunnel, she successfully avoided most of the guards, but the last stretch had no shortcut.
The server room was sealed by a reinforced alloy door, with multiple guards and a complex biometric system outside.
She thought for a moment and decided to use a 037 bold plan.
Taking a small device from her pocket, she attached it to the wall.
This was a S.H.I.E.L.D. special bio-signature replication device, capable of simulating the voice print and thermal signature of authorized personnel.
Natasha activated the device, then retreated to a corner to wait.
Soon, the alarm system sounded, indicating "medical emergency."
This was a false signal simulated by the device.
Most of the guards left their posts to go to the "emergency location," leaving only two guards to continue monitoring the server room entrance.
"This makes it much easier."
Natasha (agdh) smiled, then emerged from her hiding spot, holding what looked like an official document, and strode towards the two remaining guards.
"Emergency Security Protocol."
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She said in a commanding tone.
"Director Pierce requires immediate installation of additional protective measures on all servers."
The guards hesitated, looking at each other.
"We haven't received any notification..."
"Because this is an emergency!"
Natasha snapped.
"Do you want to explain to Pierce personally why there's a delay in this critical security update?"
Her authoritative demeanor worked; the guards hesitated, then one of them walked towards the access system and began entering a password.
The moment he turned around, Natasha struck.
Both fell almost simultaneously, without managing to raise any alarm.
"They're not well-trained enough."
Natasha muttered to herself, then quickly used one of the guards' biometric features to open the server room door.
Upon entering the server room, she found only two technicians inside.
They looked at the unfamiliar woman who had suddenly entered with surprise, and before they could react, they were hit by Natasha's precise taser and fell into unconsciousness.
"bravo helicarrier server room entered, chip installation initiated."
She reported as she walked towards the main server.
At headquarters, Fury and Coulson began receiving signals from the chips installed by the three.
"charlie helicarrier chip connected, taking over control."
Coulson reported, rapidly operating the console.
"alpha battleship chip also connected... bravo helicarrierchip is connecting..."
Fury stood in front of the large screen, staring intently at the real-time status of the three helicarriers.
"Did they succeed?"
"Almost, Officer."
Coulson replied.
"Once all three chips are connected, we'll have full control of the helicarriers and can change their mission parameters."
Just then, an alarm suddenly blared.
Coulson's expression turned serious... 173: Requesting Support! Iron Man, Danger!
"Officer, detecting abnormal activity on the bravo helicarrier. It seems someone has discovered the intrusion and is attempting to prevent the chip connection."
Natasha encountered trouble on the bravo helicarrier.
Just as she was completing the final steps of chip installation, the server room door opened again, and a large number of fully armed HYDRA Agents flooded in.
"Intruder! Stop her!"
The leading Agent shouted.
Natasha quickly completed the final connection step, then turned to face the threat.
But there were too many enemies; although she was agile, in such a confined space, it was difficult to deal with over a dozen armed Agents simultaneously.
A dense volley of gunfire forced her to take cover behind a server rack.
Bullets hit the walls and equipment, sending sparks flying.
She tried to fight back, but the suppressive fire was too strong, making it almost impossible to expose herself.
To make matters worse, she noticed several technical Agents attempting to disconnect the override chip she had just installed.
If they succeeded, the entire plan would fail.
"bravo helicarrier, strong resistance encountered, chip may be compromised."
She reported with difficulty, while trying to find an opportunity to counterattack.
At this critical moment, the wall on the other side of the server room suddenly exploded, and a huge Impactknocked down several HYDRA Agents.
Through the smoke and dust, the silhouette of Tony Stark's iron man armor appeared.
"Need a hand, Romanoff?"
Tony said, his repulsor rays already charged and aimed at more enemies.
"You always like such a dramatic entrance, Stark."
Natasha responded, seizing the opportunity to rush out from behind cover and quickly subdue two technical Agents who were trying to destroy the chip.
Tony's arrival turned the tide of the battle.
His armor provided powerful fire support, allowing Natasha to focus on protecting the override chip.
After a fierce exchange of fire, all HYDRA Agents in the server room were either knocked down or fled.
"Thanks, Tony."
Natasha said, checking the chip's status.
"Luckily, they couldn't destroy it."
"charlie helicarrier's mission is complete, and I thought you might need help."
Tony explained, "How's the situation on your end?"
"The chip connection is good, but we might need to hold this position for a while to prevent them from trying to destroy it again."
0 --- Requesting Flowers --- Just then, their communicator suddenly rang, and it was Lin Feng's voice.
"alpha battleship chip installed, returning now. Natasha, Tony, how's the situation on your end?"
"bravo helicarrier chip installed, but strong resistance encountered."
Tony replied, "I'm helping Romanoff hold the server room."
0 ... "Understood."
Lin Feng responded briefly, "I'll be there soon."
At headquarters, Coulson reported:
"All three chips are connected, Officer. We can now take over helicarrier control."
Fury nodded:
"Begin changing course, have them lower altitude, and shut down weapon systems."
Coulson began entering commands, and the large screen showed that the three helicarriers had started responding to the new instructions, stopping their ascent and beginning to slowly descend. Weapon systems were also shutting down one by one.
However, just at this seemingly victorious moment, a new alarm sounded.
"Officer, detecting someone on the bravo helicarrierattempting to manually override our control!"
... up.
174: Nick Fury Arrested?!
Coulson reported urgently, "They're restarting the original system!"
Fury's expression became grim.
"Notify Romanoff and Stark, they must hold the server room and not let HYDRA regain control."
On the bravo helicarrier, Natasha and Tony suddenly found the servers operating abnormally.
Error messages flashed on the display, indicating that someone was remotely attempting to override their chip "Zero Three Seven" control.
"Damn it, they have a backup system."
Tony cursed, rapidly analyzing the data stream.
"Someone has activated a backup control system at another location on the helicarrier, attempting to regain weapon control."
Natasha quickly made a decision.
"We need to find that backup system and shut it down. Tony, can you stay here and guard the main server?"
"No problem, but it's too dangerous for you to go alone."
Tony said worriedly.
"I won't be alone."
Natasha replied firmly.
"Lin Feng will be here soon, we'll go together."
Just then, communication was cut off.
Natasha tried to contact Lin Feng and headquarters, but only received static interference.
"Communication is jammed."
She said, her expression serious.
"HYDRA is making a move, they know our plan."
Tony's internal helmet display also flashed warnings.
"Jarvis, can you restore communication?"
"Attempting, sir, but encountering strong interference."
Jarvis replied, "Detecting that the entire helicarrier's communication system is being shielded by some advanced technology."
On the other side, Lin Feng also found that communication was interrupted.
He had just left the alpha battleship's server room and was preparing to go to the bravo helicarrier to support Natasha and Tony.
Without communication, he didn't know their exact situation, but his instinct told him that things were not good.
"It seems HYDRA has a backup plan."
Lin Feng thought, quickening his pace. He needed to reach the bravo helicarrier as soon as possible.
At headquarters, Fury and Coulson also lost contact with the three.
"Communication is down, Officer."
Coulson reported, constantly trying to restore the connection.
"It seems the communication systems on all three helicarriers are being jammed."
Fury's expression was grave 0 ... "HYDRA wants to cut off our coordination. Keep trying to restore communication, while monitoring the helicarriers' movements."
"Yes, Officer. But there's worse news — the bravo helicarrier's weapon system is coming back online."
A flicker of worry crossed Fury's single eye.
"That means Romanoff and Stark might be in trouble."
On the bravo helicarrier, Natasha faced a grim situation.
She had to find the backup control room, but without communication support, she didn't know if Lin Fengwould arrive in time.
Tony had to stay in the server room to guard the chip, so she might have to act alone.
"According to the helicarrier blueprints, the backup control room should be in security zone 3.7 on the lower level."
Tony said, while bringing up the helicarrier's structural diagram.
"But it's definitely heavily guarded there."
Ch:147
I'll figure it out," Natasha said firmly, checking her weapons and gear.
"You guard this place and don't let them destroy the chip."
"Be careful, Natasha. If you run into trouble after losing communication, we might not be able to provide timely support."
...175: Natasha is in danger!
Natasha nodded, then quietly left the Server Room, moving towards the Backup Control Room.
A tense atmosphere filled the corridor, with armed Agentteams occasionally rushing past.
She had to be extra careful to avoid being discovered.
Through a series of concealed movements, Natashasuccessfully evaded most patrols and approached the area where the Backup Control Room was located.
But just as she was about to enter the final stretch of corridor, a fully armed elite team suddenly appeared ahead.
These were not ordinary HYDRA 06 Agents.
Their equipment was more advanced, their movements more coordinated, clearly an elite force that had undergone special training.
Natasha immediately recognized them—
Winter Soldier's support forces, specially assembled to counter S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents.
"Damn it."
Natasha cursed under her breath, quickly ducking back behind the corner.
The presence of this team meant that HYDRA had been prepared all along; they had anticipated S.H.I.E.L.D.'s counter-attack plan.
She had to find another way to reach the Backup Control Room.
Through observation, she noticed that the outer wall of the Control Room was adjacent to an equipment maintenance area.
If she could approach through the maintenance area, she might be able to avoid the heavily guarded front.
Natasha quickly changed her route, heading to the maintenance area.
There, she encountered two technicians but easily subdued them.
Through the maintenance passage, she approached the side wall of the Control Room.
However, just as she was about to cut into the Control Room, she suddenly felt a sharp sting on the back of her neck.
Natasha instinctively turned, but her movements had already slowed.
She saw an Agent wearing a special Invisibility suit standing behind her, holding an empty syringe.
"Neurotoxin..."
Natasha realized, her vision began to blur, and her body gradually lost control.
Before completely losing consciousness, she only managed to press the emergency beacon button, hoping to warn Tony and Lin Feng.
The Agent coldly watched the fallen Natasha, then reported via communicator.
"Target acquired, now being transferred to a secure area."
At the same time.
Lin Feng had just finished his mission on the alpha battleship when he suddenly received Natasha's emergency beacon signal.
In an instant, his heart rate accelerated, and his expression turned grave.
This was definitely not a normal situation—Natashawould not easily activate an emergency beacon unless the situation was extremely critical.
"Natasha is in danger."
Lin Feng murmured to himself, immediately changing direction and rushing towards the Bravo Helicarier.
The communication system was still jammed, and he couldn't contact Natasha or Tony to confirm the specific situation, only relying on the beacon's location information to proceed.
At the same time, Tony Stark was nervously monitoring the system status inside the Server Room.
Suddenly, his armor's built-in display screen flashed red.
"Sir, Agent Romanoff's emergency beacon has been activated," Jarvis's voice rang out.
"Locate!" Tony immediately ordered.
"The signal is coming from the lower maintenance area of the helicarrier, near the Backup Control Room. Based on vital sign monitoring, Agent Romanoff may be unconscious."
Tony cursed, facing a dilemma—
He couldn't leave the Server Room, otherwise HYDRAwould surely destroy the chip, but Natasha was clearly in danger...176: Iron Man in action!
Just as he hesitated, the Server Room door was suddenly forced open, and a dozen fully armed Agents poured in.
"Looks like our choices have been simplified."
Tony sneered, his repulsor rays already charged.
Lin Feng arrived at the beacon's location at the fastest speed, but Natasha was no longer there.
Traces on the ground indicated someone had been dragged away, along with a few drops of blood.
He knelt down, carefully examining the ground, and found tiny fragments of a syringe.
"Neurotoxin..."
Lin Feng's eyes sharpened, and he quickly analyzed the situation. The current situation had exceeded expectations—
HYDRA was not only trying to regain control of the helicarrier but had also dispatched elite troops specifically targeting them.
Even worse, they seemed to have been prepared all along, which meant..."An insider."
A cold light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he immediately followed the drag marks on the ground.
The marks led to a hidden elevator, leading to a special area of the helicarrier—HYDRA's secret detention area.
Lin Feng tried to contact Tony, but communication was still cut off.
He had to act alone, and while searching for Natasha, prevent HYDRA from regaining control of the helicarrier.
The elevator required high-level authorization, but this didn't faze Lin Feng.
He took out a specialized device from his pocket and hacked into the elevator system.
In less than ten seconds, the elevator doors silently slid open.
The elevator descended to the lowest level of the helicarrier, and after the doors opened, Lin Fengcautiously poked his head out.
This floor had almost no lighting, and a series of soundproof cells lined both sides of the corridor, precisely where special prisoners were held.
Lin Feng moved silently along the wall, his ears catching faint sounds of conversation from a distance.
"Officer, the female Agent has been injected with an enhanced dose and is not expected to wake up for two hours."
"Very good, prepare for transfer. Once the control system is fully restored, immediately take her to the Base."
A hoarse voice responded.
"Remember, she is an important source of intelligence, more valuable alive than dead."
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, approaching the sound.
Turning the corner, he saw a spacious interrogation room.
Through the one-way glass, he saw Natasha tied to a special chair, still unconscious.
Inside the room were four armed guards and a Doctor in a White lab coat, as well as a tall figure with his back to the door—that back instantly tensed all of Lin Feng's muscles.
The Winter Soldier.
This meant the situation was even more dangerous than imagined. Winter Soldier was not only a World-class assassin but also one of HYDRA's deadliest weapons.
If he personally escorted Natasha, the difficulty of rescue would greatly increase.
Lin Feng quickly formulated a plan. Confronting Winter Soldier head-on was not a wise move, especially in enemy territory.
He needed to outwit, not brute force.
Just then, the entire helicarrier suddenly shook violently.
The lights flickered a few times before going out, and emergency lighting immediately came on. Alarms blared sharply throughout the entire area.
"What (the hell) happened?"
The Doctor in the White lab coat asked in a panic.
"Someone attacked the Main Control Room."
An anxious report came through the communicator.
"It's Iron Man! He broke through the defenses and is destroying the backup system!"
Winter Soldier turned wordlessly, striding towards the door.
He ordered the guards.
"Watch her, I'll deal with Iron Man. If I don't return in five minutes, immediately transfer the prisoner."
...177: Lin Feng makes his move! Instant kill!
This was Lin Feng's chance.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Lin Feng quietly infiltrated a nearby Control Room.
He quickly accessed the system and found that Tony was indeed engaging HYDRA Agents in the Main Control Room.
Even more worrying, the helicarrier's weapon system had partially recovered and was locking onto ground targets.
Lin Feng realized the seriousness of the problem—HYDRA was trying to forcefully breach the helicarrier's network system, preparing to launch a ground strike.
If successful, it would cause unimaginable casualties.
He had to contact Tony, but regular communication was still cut off.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and came up with a solution.
He quickly hacked into the 050 helicarrier's internal surveillance system and, by changing the pixel arrangement of the camera images, transmitted a message to Tony.
In the Main Control Room, the fierce battle was in full swing.
Tony was surrounded by a dozen Agents, yet he remained at ease.
Suddenly, he noticed an abnormal image flickering on the corner monitoring screen.
"Jarvis, analyze that image."
"It's Morse code, sir. From Agent Lin Feng. Natasha is imprisoned, in the bottom-level interrogation room. Winter Soldier is guarding her. HYDRA is preparing a ground strike. There are also coordinates afterwards."
Tony quickly made a decision.
"Jarvis, initiate self-destruct protocol."
"Sir, are you sure? This will cause critical armor functions to fail."
"Confirmed, but back up the core programs first."
Tony continued to fight while explaining.
"I need to distract Winter Soldier and buy Lin Feng time. And they can't get my technology."
Meanwhile, Lin Feng had already prepared for the rescue.
After Winter Soldier left the interrogation room, he gave himself five minutes.
No more—every second delayed increased the possibility of HYDRA launching an attack on the ground.
Ch:148
Lin Feng stealthily approached the interrogation room from the shadows.
A guard stood at the door, vigilantly looking around.
Lin Feng took a miniature flashbang from his pocket and threw it to the other end of the corridor. (agdh)
"Bang!"
The small explosion attracted the guard's attention.
The moment he turned his head, Lin Feng darted forward like lightning, delivering a precise chop to the guard's neck nerve, causing him to fall silently.
Lin Feng quickly dragged the guard away, hid the body, and then unlocked the interrogation room door using the guard's iris and fingerprints.
The door slid open silently, and the three guards and the doctor inside all turned their heads in surprise.
Before they could react, Lin Feng had already thrown three precise darts, each hitting a guard's neck.
These were no ordinary darts; they were special weapons loaded with nerve paralyzing agents, with immediate effects.
The three guards fell almost simultaneously, without even having time to raise an alarm.
The doctor recoiled in terror, fumbling to press the emergency button.
Lin Feng rushed forward in a few strides and grabbed his wrist.
"Don't make any moves, Doctor."
Lin Feng said coldly.
"Tell me about the toxins in Natasha's body, or I'll make you experience it firsthand."
The doctor trembled, pointing to the syringe on the table:
"That's the antidote... I was just about to inject her for the interrogation..."
Lin Feng sneered.
"It seems you know your place." He grabbed the syringe, quickly checked its contents, and after confirming it wasn't a trap, injected Natasha... 178: Tony Stark was stunned!
A few seconds later, Natasha's eyelids began to flutter.
"Natasha, it's me, Lin Feng."
Lin Feng whispered, simultaneously undoing her restraints.
Natasha slowly opened her eyes, her pupils gradually focusing.
"Lin Feng... Hydra...- They want to..."
"I know, they want to use the Helicarrier to attack the ground. Tony is stopping them."
Lin Feng helped her up, "Can you walk?"
Natasha gritted her teeth and nodded, forcing herself to stand.
"Give me a gun."
Lin Feng handed her a pistol he had confiscated from a guard, while knocking out the doctor.
"We need to get to the main control room and stop Hydra's plan."
"No, we need to split up."
Natasha said firmly, though her voice was still weak.
"Tony can't handle the Winter Soldier alone. You go support him, and I'll find the backup control terminal."
"You just got poisoned and passed out..."
"I'm fine."
Natasha interrupted him.
"This isn't the first time I've been injected with neurotoxins. Trust me, I can handle it."
Lin Feng hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.
"Fifteen minutes. If the mission cannot be completed within fifteen minutes, evacuate immediately and rendezvous with me and Tony."
"Understood."
The two quickly left the interrogation room and split up in the corridor.
Lin Feng headed straight for the main control room, while Natasha went to the backup control terminal.
Lin Feng moved swiftly, occasionally encountering interception from Hydra agents, but they were no match for him.
Each time he encountered a group of enemies, Lin Feng dealt with them like a ghost—sometimes with silent strangulation, sometimes with precise throwing knives, no one could slow him down.
As he approached the main control room, he heard explosions and the clang of metal.
Lin Feng quickened his pace and burst into the main control room, only to see Tony locked in a fierce battle with the Winter Soldier.
Tony's armor was severely damaged, his left arm almost useless, while the Winter Soldier's metal arm glowed, each strike carrying deadly force.
"Tony!"
Lin Feng shouted, simultaneously throwing a flashbang to attract the Winter Soldier's attention.
The Winter Soldier agilely dodged the explosion, his cold gaze turning to Lin Feng.
He said nothing, merely adjusted his tactical focus, gripping his combat dagger with both hands.
"Finally here."
Tony said, panting.
"I've been holding him off for five minutes, but this guy is really... tough."
"Where's Natasha?"
"She went to the backup control terminal. The Winter Soldier was about to go after her, but I stopped him."
Tony explained.
"But we need to hurry, Hydra has begun final preparations, and within twenty minutes, the Helicarrier will attack Washington."
0... 0
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed: "Tony, can you disengage?"
"What do you mean?"
"Go to the ground and stop any potential attacks. If we fail here, you're the last line of defense."
Tony stared at Lin Feng for a few seconds, understanding his meaning.
"Are you sure you can handle this guy?"
"I'll do my best."
Lin Feng replied calmly, his gaze never leaving the Winter Soldier.
"Go, protect the civilians on the ground. Natasha and I will handle things here."
Tony hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
"J.A.R.V.I.S., lock onto the nearest exit."
He turned to Lin Feng, "Don't die, Lin!"
... Up.
179: Winter Soldier! Bucky!
With that, he activated his thrusters and burst out through a damaged wall on the side.
The Winter Soldier tried to pursue, but Lin Feng was already blocking his way.
"I'm your opponent."
Lin Feng said, taking a fighting stance.
The Winter Soldier looked at him coldly, slowly extending his metal arm.
"Mission objective: Eliminate all obstacles."
The two stood facing each other for a second, then rushed towards each other like lightning.
"050" Lin Feng sidestepped the Winter Soldier's first attack, while simultaneously punching with his right hand, only to have it easily blocked by the metal arm.
The Winter Soldier grabbed Lin Feng's wrist and pulled down, simultaneously attacking with his left knee.
Lin Feng used the momentum to spin, sweeping his right leg towards the Winter Soldier's head.
The two exchanged dozens of blows in an instant, as fast as lightning.
To ordinary people, only blurry afterimages were visible.
The Winter Soldier's metal arm possessed astonishing strength, each blow capable of easily shattering concrete.
But Lin Feng's speed and skill were equally outstanding, always managing to avoid fatal blows at the last moment.
"You're strong." The Winter Soldier rarely spoke, "But you must die today."
Lin Feng didn't answer, merely smiled slightly, then drew two specially crafted tactical daggers from his waist.
The blades gleamed coldly in the light; they were made of Vibranium alloy, enough to counter the Winter Soldier's metal arm.
The two clashed again, and amidst the flashing blades and fists, the equipment in the main control room was continuously destroyed.
Lin Feng's combat knives left several scratches on the Winter Soldier's metal arm, while his own combat suit was torn in several places, blood seeping out.
Meanwhile, Natasha had infiltrated the backup control terminal.
The defenses here were surprisingly weak—all elite forces had been transferred to the main control room.
She quickly hacked into the system, beginning to overwrite Hydra's control programs.
"Twelve minutes left..."
Natasha muttered to herself, her fingers flying across the keyboard. She had to complete the hack before the Helicarrier opened fire.
Suddenly, an alarm blared.
Natasha looked up and saw on the monitor screen a team of fully armed agents rushing towards her location.
"Damn it."
She cursed, speeding up her work.
At the same time, she took out her last flashbang from her waist and placed it at the entrance.
This wouldn't stop them for long, but it would buy valuable time 0... Back in the main control room, Lin Feng's battle with the Winter Soldier had entered a white-hot stage.
Both were wounded, but neither was willing to back down.
The Winter Soldier's mask had been knocked off during the intense fight, revealing his stern face.
"Bucky..."
Lin Feng suddenly whispered, realizing that the enemy before him was James Barnes, Steve Rogers' long-lost friend from years ago.
The Winter Soldier paused slightly at the name, as if it had triggered something.
But then, pain flashed in his eyes, and he roared, launching another fierce assault:
"Shut up! I don't know any Bucky!"
Lin Feng keenly noticed this reaction and decided to probe further:
"You are James Barnes, U.S. Army Sergeant, Steve Rogers' best friend. You didn't die in the Alps; you were captured by Hydra, brainwashed, and turned into their weapon."
"Shut up!"
The Winter Soldier roared, his attacks becoming even more ferocious, but his movements were already showing some confusion.
Clearly, this information was stirring his brainwashed memories.
Ch:149
.180: HYDRA's mentality exploded!
Lin Feng continued, dodging:
"You're not a killer, Bucky. You're a hero, a soldier who sacrificed for his country. HYDRA used you, controlled you, but you can break free."
The Winter Soldier's attacks began to hesitate, and a look of struggle flashed in his eyes.
Just then, the entire Helicarrier shook violently again.
"Warning: Backup control terminal has been compromised. Weapon systems forced offline. Danger level: Extremely high."
An alarm sounded from the internal broadcast system.
Natasha succeeded!
Taking advantage of the Winter Soldier's distraction, Lin Feng delivered a powerful kick, sending him back several steps.
Zero immediately pressed the communicator:
"Natasha, what's your status?"
Communication had resumed!
"I've shut down the weapon systems and jamming devices, but I'm surrounded and need backup!"
Natasha's voice was urgent.
Lin Feng glanced at the Winter Soldier, who was still struggling, seemingly fighting with his memories.
He decided to seize this opportunity:
"Natasha, hold on! I'm on my way."
Just as Lin Feng turned, the Winter Soldier suddenly roared and charged forward.
Lin Feng was prepared, sidestepping the attack while striking the Winter Soldier's temple with his elbow.
The blow hit precisely, and the Winter Soldier stumbled a few steps, falling to his knees.
"We'll meet again, Bucky."
Lin Feng left these words and quickly rushed in Natasha's direction.
When Lin Feng arrived at the backup control terminal, Natasha was being attacked by a dozen HYDRA Agents.
Despite her agility, she was at a disadvantage and had already sustained minor injuries.
"Natasha, get down!"
Lin Feng shouted, simultaneously throwing his last flashbang.
Natasha immediately dropped to the ground, and the flashbang exploded among the Agents, the blinding light and Impact instantly throwing everyone off balance.
Seizing the opportunity, Lin Feng charged into the fray, swiftly dealing with most of the Agents like the God of Death reaping lives.
The remaining few Agents, seeing the unfavorable situation, fled in a panic.
Lin Feng didn't pursue them but quickly went to Natasha's side: "Are you alright?"
"Minor injuries."
Natasha stood up, bracing herself.
"I've completely shut down the weapon systems and locked down control. But this is only temporary; we need to completely destroy HYDRA's control core."
"Where is it?"
"Third floor, central server room."
Natasha said, bringing up the Helicarrier's floor plan.
"It stores all of HYDRA's directives and rosters. If we can get that data, we can not only stop the current attack but also expose all the lurking HYDRA members."
Lin Feng nodded:
"Then let's go. But first, contact Tony and check the ground situation."
050
After the call connected, Tony's voice came through.
"I've reached the ground and am stopping HYDRA's ground forces. They seem to have a backup plan, ready to manually detonate pre-placed bombs if the Helicarrier attack fails. How are things on your end?"
"Helicarrier weapons are offline."
Lin Feng replied concisely.
"But we need to completely eliminate HYDRA's control. Can you handle the ground situation alone?"
"Piece of cake."
Tony's tone was relaxed, with explosions and screams in the background.
"You handle the Helicarrier, I'll secure the ground."
He said on the comm channel... 181: Infiltrate? Just kill your way through!
"Understood."
Lin Feng cut the communication and turned to Natasha.
"Let's go, it's time to end this."
The two quickly moved through the Helicarrier, heading towards the central server room.
Any sporadic resistance they encountered along the way was easily cleared.
As they approached their target, the communicator rang again.
"Lin Feng, Natasha."
It was Tony's voice.
"The ground situation is under control, but I've found a bigger problem. HYDRA's true command center is inside the Triskelion, where their core leader is — Alexander Pierce."
"Pierce?"
Natasha said, surprised.
"Pierce of the World Security Council?"
"Precisely. I hacked into their communication system; he's mobilizing all forces to protect the Triskelion's core data. If you can get the data from the Helicarrier, I suggest you go directly to the Triskelion. I'll meet you there."
Lin Feng and Natasha exchanged a glance, nodding in tacit understanding.
"Understood, we'll head straight there after getting the data."
The defense of the central server room was weaker than expected — most of the HYDRA Agents had already been reassigned to other areas.
Using Natasha's hacking skills, they quickly obtained all the data from the server, including HYDRA's organizational structure, secret Base locations, and a list of all undercover Agents.
"Data copied."
Natasha transferred the data to an encrypted device.
"Now, let's completely shut down these Helicarriers."
She entered the final code, and the core systems of the three Helicarriers began their safe shutdown procedure.
Alarms sounded again, this time an evacuation alert.
"We have twenty minutes to leave, after which the Helicarriers will crash into the Potomac River," Natashaexplained.
The two quickly evacuated, taking a quinjet to the Triskelion.
In the air, they saw three massive Helicarriers slowly descending, finally plunging into the Potomac River, creating huge splashes of Water.
"How are you?"
Lin Feng watched Natasha in the pilot's seat; her face was pale, clearly, the side effects of the neurotoxin had not completely worn off.
"I can hold on."
Natasha said firmly.
"Now the most important thing is to stop Pierce and expose HYDRA's existence."
"Doing that will also implicate S.H.I.E.L.D."
Lin Feng reminded her.
Natasha was silent for a moment, then said firmly:
"Sometimes we have to make sacrifices. S.H.I.E.L.D. has been infiltrated by HYDRA and cannot be saved. But at least we can make sure they have nowhere to hide."
The quinjet landed near the Triskelion, where Tony was already waiting.
His armor had some damage, but overall he was in good condition.
"Pierce is on the top floor."
Tony came up and said.
"He's gathered all the Agents loyal to him. We have to fight our way in."
"Do you have a plan?" Lin Feng asked.
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Tony showed his signature smile:
"Of course, just barge in."
The three divided the work — Tony was responsible for a frontal assault, drawing Fire.
Lin Feng infiltrated from the flank, dealing with key defensive points.
Natasha, using her stealth skills, went directly to the top floor to find Pierce.
Tony's armor caused chaos in the lobby, with repulsor blasts and missiles constantly bombarding, drawing most of the Fire... 182: Alexander Pierce!
Lin Feng, like a ghost, moved through the building, precisely eliminating the guards at each key node.
After intense firefights, the three finally broke through multiple lines of defense and met on the top floor.
Pierce's office was ahead, and at the door stood the last line of defense — six elite Agents and two advanced combat robots.
"Looks like Pierce takes security very seriously."
Tony scoffed, his repulsor blasts already charged.
"Let's go together." Lin Feng said concisely, drawing his twin blades.
The three moved like a precise machine, perfectly coordinated.
Tony's long-range Fire suppression, Lin Feng's close-quarters 050 combat, Natasha's precise shooting, every step was just right.
In less than a minute, the last line of defense was breached.
Lin Feng kicked open the office door, only to see Alexander Pierce standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his back to them.
As if he had anticipated this moment, he slowly turned, a composed smile on his face.
"I knew you would come."
Pierce said calmly, as if merely greeting old friends.
"Too bad you're too late."
"Late?"
Natasha sneered, holding up the device containing the data (agdh).