The middle-aged gentleman looked exactly like Tony Leung, a Hong Kong superstar from Shen Du's previous life.
His melancholic and lively eyes cast a thought-provoking gaze.
There wasn't a trace of warmth.
Instead, he seemed extremely cold.
The black-clad, mask-wearing assassin with a painted face standing behind him had his arms crossed, his eyes even more sharp and intimidating, filled with hostility.
"How should I address you?"
"Wenwu."
"Or Zheng Zu, Zhongshan?"
"Or Fu Manchu?"
"Mandarin?"
Shen Du's lips curved into a smile. He hadn't expected to encounter such a formidable figure from the Marvel universe in Kowloon Walled City.
The leader of the Ten Rings!
A criminal mastermind who had once briefly controlled Shenzhou.
An evil cult leader who had lived for centuries.
Strictly speaking, since the Lin Dynasty warrior Luo Pei subdued Lord Shenzhu, the dark forces wreaking havoc in the Eastern world...
...were led by the Mandarin and the Ten Rings!
Over thousands of years, their tentacles had spread across the globe, engaging in all sorts of inhumane illegal activities.
They had built a massive criminal empire unlike any other!
The reason the world-renowned billionaire Tony Stark became Iron Man, a superhero fighting crime, was thanks to the Ten Rings organization's cadre, Raza!
The Mandarin turned a blind eye to the actions of the Ten Rings' branches.
Because Mandarin had a more important goal.
To retake the Eastern world!
To lead Shenzhou to become the strongest empire on Earth!
"You can call me whatever you like."
"I don't mind."
"Although my registered name is Wenwu."
Wenwu shrugged.
His white shirt was spotless, even after entering the filthy Kowloon Walled City, and his hairstyle was impeccable.
He radiated a warm, sunny disposition.
It was impossible to connect this person with his true identity.
The evil leader who founded a vast criminal empire!
The Mandarin!
He had the blood of a golden family, and his true origins and background were untraceable.
He seemed to fill the void left by Lord Shenzhu, the Tyrant of Fire, and was a peerless demon who wreaked havoc across Shenzhou!
"So, Mr. Wenwu, you plan to rescue the various heads of the organization?"
Shen Du narrowed his eyes, probing.
He could vaguely make out the metal bracelets hidden within Wenwu's sleeves.
Five on each arm.
A total of ten rings!
They carry boundless energy and magical power, sustaining Mandarin's life and appearance.
The rings are engraved with mysterious, unfathomable symbols, much like the magic runes Luo Pei manipulates.
It is said that they can even interfere with the creation and destruction of various material elements.
It seems to encompass everything in the five elements and the Eight Trigrams!
"Lord Shenzhu worries too much."
"I'm only here to deal with a traitor and retrieve what belongs to me."
Wenwu stated frankly, "Now that the mission is complete, I'm about to leave Kowloon Walled City."
"And, as a side note, to pay my respects to the demon emperor I once admired."
曾经?
Everyone was quick to pick up on that key word.
Used to admire.
Looks like he's disgusted now!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Shadows silently crept toward the Mandarin from all directions.
Then, they morphed into fully armed ninja figures, bursting from the ground, clutching kunai and shurikens, instantly stabbing toward their target's back!
"To offend Lord Shenzhu is to make an enemy of me, the Dark Queen."
Xiao Yu spread her arms and said in a low voice.
Instantly.
An upward air current caused her skirt to flutter.
Accompanied by a dual, eerily magical voice.
Countless Shadow Ninjas rose into the air, surrounding Mandarin in layers!
Bang bang bang bang!!
Invisible forces erupted.
The masked assassins, with their Peking opera-style face paint, began to move.
Their speed was so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to track their movements!
The invisible force was like a storm, instantly shattering the forms of the surrounding Shadow Ninjas, sending their souls back to the Dark Kingdom!
"Alright."
"Xiao Yu."
"Don't disturb my fans."
"I've always been especially lenient with my fans, forgetting past grievances."
Shen Du clapped his hands, stopping the Dark Queen's counterattack.
It had to be said, the Mandarin's confidant, Death Dealer, was incredibly strong.
Relying solely on the ninja army's abilities wasn't enough to defeat him, so there was no need to waste any more time.
The current priority was still to renovate the Kowloon Walled City.
In the palace built by Lord Shenzhu, there were countless treasures and collections on display.
Weapons.
Magical artifacts.
Even the mask of General Shadow Ninja Nega, the commander of the Ninja Legion.
If Xiao Yu were to absorb the mask and seal a soul...
...what incredible transformation would occur?
Undoubtedly, it was worth looking forward to.
For Xiao Yu, Shen Du had clearly decided to focus on nurturing her, intending for her to become the Shadow Queen, to rule the Dark Kingdom for him, and completely usurp Tara!
"Then I shall take my leave."
"Lord Shenzhu."
"Right."
"The bald-headed boss wasn't lying. The Founding Elders of Shenzhou really do value Kowloon Walled City."
"This is a friendly reminder from a fan."
Mandarin's lips curled up, and he strolled out of the Kowloon Committee's headquarters, leaving leisurely.
His thin, long silhouette slowly disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Only then did the others feel the pressure ease.
Facing two unapproachably evil leaders, they hadn't dared to breathe deeply!
They were afraid of attracting the attention of either of those big shots.
They would be dead without a burial place!
Mandarin.
Lord Shenzhu.
Almost without exception, these were names known to every household in Shenzhou.
Both had once descended upon the Central Plains, wreaking havoc on the human world.
However, compared to the fire demon Lord Shenzhu, Mandarin's reputation and influence were clearly superior.
After all, the Ten Rings were still active within Shenzhou's borders.
And Lord Shenzhu's whereabouts were unknown!
"Tsk tsk."
"So Kowloon Walled City was really the work of the Founding Elders?"
"It seems that Shenzhou in the Marvel world is on the verge of decay."
"Riddled with holes, infiltrated by foreign forces."
Shen Du's pupils constricted slightly, suddenly finding this interesting.
It was as if he was about to become the embodiment of justice, bringing endless light to the declining Marvel world.
Through the many items rewarded by the system, he would completely solve the resource depletion, material shortages, global warming, and even the increasingly severe food crisis.
He hoped that Dr. Drake and the Red Queen had made some progress.
Arc Reactor Powered Kirov Drones.
Super Serum, a fusion of Monster Cells and Compound 5.
"...I almost forgot about you."
"Have you made the correct decision?"
Shen Du snapped his fingers.
Black Tiger Afu immediately stepped forward, roughly grabbing the muscular man with dragon and tiger tattoos, glaring.
The suit-wearing thug, Valon, and his confidants, Lassu, Afent, and Zhou.
Also, Tony Chun leading the Ba's army, Sun Zheng Gang, Haigeer, and Bob Haycock.
They instantly surrounded the various Kowloon Walled City representatives.
It seemed that if they heard a negative answer, they would be eliminated!
"Move!"
"We need to leave Kowloon Walled City immediately!"
"Spare us, Lord!"
The various leaders cooperated decisively.
Even, to survive, they threw themselves under Black Tiger Afu's command, deciding to betray the Founding Elders they served, in order to gain Lord Shenzhu's trust!
Countless secrets reached Shen Du's ears.
At the same time.
A prosperous city across the ocean.
The Battle of New York, a conflict that shook the entire Earth, was still raging!
Everything was unfolding according to the script.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Loki, the evil god, wearing a horned helmet and wielding the Scepter of Mind, unleashed dazzling beams of energy, knocking down the incoming arrows.
With an exaggerated, mocking grin, he said coldly.
"Don't think you've won."
"Avengers!"
"I've mastered the magic recorded in the Grimoire!"
"I am already invincible!"
Loki waved his scepter, and countless magical secrets, mysterious runes, and spells flashed through his irises.
At this moment, he was truly the number one mage of the Nine Realms!
Even half a Grimoire still gave Loki an unprecedented boost.
It was as if another dimension's door had been opened!
All sorts of knowledge, theories, spells, and rituals.
They allowed him to escape his weakness and insignificance.
Of course.
It was all thanks to the selfless Fire Tyrant.
"Your Majesty, Lord Shenzhu!"
"Loki!"
"Stop your foolish actions!"
"Father would never allow you to run amok!"
A booming shout, accompanied by fierce and blazing lightning, suddenly came from afar and drew closer.
A burly, incredibly imposing Viking warrior with long, golden hair tied back in a wolf tail, was gripping a short-handled warhammer. His eyes showed both sorrow and rage as he pleaded.
His crimson cloak fluttered in the wind, and arcs of electricity danced across his body.
The god of thunder from Norse mythology, descended from the distant Asgard to Earth, to resolve the apocalyptic crisis orchestrated by his half-brother.
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