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But what do these things matter compared to the safety of half of all life in the universe?

Natasha looked at Lin Tian, ​​her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Guilt, admiration, confusion, and an even deeper fascination?

"Then what about me?" Natasha couldn't help but ask, recalling Lin Tian's previous "misdeeds."

"You?" Lin Tian looked at her, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. "You are special, Natasha."

"I need a partner who understands me, trusts me, and can be by my side to help me."

"An ally of mine who can relay messages within S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers, influence decisions, and even turn the tide at crucial moments."

“And you,” Lin Tian reached out and gently stroked Natasha’s cheek, “are the most suitable candidate.”

Is that so?

Is he nice to me because he values ​​my abilities? Or does he need me to be his mole?

A strange sense of loss welled up in Natasha's heart.

But it was soon replaced by an even stronger sense of mission and being needed!

To be valued and needed by such a mysterious and powerful man, who may even be silently protecting the world.

Is this itself a kind of honor?

And if what she said is true, then I should indeed help him!

To stop that terrible Thanos! To protect this world!

Natasha looked into Lin Tian's eyes, which were full of "sincerity" and "expectation," took a deep breath, and finally made her decision.

"Okay." She nodded, her eyes hardening. "I'll help you."

“But,” she added, “I need to know all your plans! I can’t let you do things that harm innocent people!”

She still maintained a certain bottom line and vigilance.

"Of course," Lin Tian smiled and agreed without hesitation. "We're partners, aren't we?"

He knew that Natasha, his most important piece, was now fully in the game.

After reaching an agreement with Natasha, Lin Tian did not leave immediately.

Instead, he engaged in a more in-depth and candid exchange with this newly joined ally and confidant.

It wasn't until the next morning that Lin Tian, ​​feeling refreshed, left this hidden safe haven.

What remained was Natasha, the Black Widow, whose body and mind had been completely "conquered" and who began to wholeheartedly dedicate herself to Lin Tian's "great cause of saving the world."

After returning to S.H.I.E.L.D., Natasha immediately began to use her authority and connections to secretly investigate all information related to "Thanos" and "Infinity Stones." She also began to intentionally or unintentionally pass on some "processed" intelligence about Hydra and cosmic threats to Fury and the Avengers.

He was trying to divert their attention and pave the way for Lin Tian's next move.

Lin Tian himself returned to the "palace" of Stark Tower.

He needs to process the vast amount of information he received from the Mind Stone and Loki as quickly as possible, and formulate a more detailed plan targeting the Infinity Stones and Thanos.

Simultaneously

He also needs to properly "appease" the two "queens" who are jealous because of his "staying out all night".

Of course, "appeasement" is Lin Tian's forte.

Chapter 64: The Wonderful Life of Taming Women, Ultron Out of Control? Taking Control of the Situation

In the days that followed, Lin Tian began to make intensive plans.

Internally, he continued to "train" Wanda and Pietro, constantly improving their strength and loyalty. This allowed Wanda's chaos magic and Pietro's extraordinary speed to reach entirely new heights.

On the other hand, through Pepper Potts, he gradually eroded and controlled Stark Industries' resources and power. He utilized Stark Industries' advanced technology and vast financial resources to build up his secret base and prepare for a potential future "interstellar war."

He also ordered Zero to fully upgrade the aircraft carrier's weapon and defense systems, transforming it into a true mobile aerial fortress! He even began researching the feasibility of space jump technology?

Externally, he subtly influenced the decisions of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers through Natasha, his "insider."

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He would "casually" reveal some information about the remnants of Hydra's strongholds to Natasha, allowing the Avengers to "sweep away the bandits," exhausting their energy and also helping him eliminate some potential troubles.

He would also "hint" at Natasha to investigate clues about other Infinity Stones, such as the Tesseract, the Aether, or the Time Stone.

He wanted to involve the Avengers in this "treasure hunt".

After all, there's strength in numbers. Let them scout ahead and test the waters, then we can reap the rewards later—wouldn't that be wonderful?

Of course, Lin Tian didn't forget his "sulking" little spider, who was far away in Queens.

He would still visit Gwen regularly, using sweet words and "physical" compensation to soothe the girl's sensitive and possessive heart.

Although Gwen still harbored resentment towards Lin Tian's "womanizing," she succumbed to his domineering yet gentle advances time and time again.

Under Lin Tian's intentional or unintentional "guidance," she began to transform her possessiveness towards Lin Tian into motivation to improve her own strength!

She wants to become stronger! Strong enough that Lin Tian can't ignore her! Strong enough that she can stand beside him with dignity!

In this way, Lin Tian, ​​like a master chess player, laid out an invisible net in New York and even the whole world.

S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, Hydra, Pepper, Wanda, Gwen, Natasha, and even Loki in Asgard, and the Ancient One in Kamar-Taj!

Everyone and all forces, under his calculations and guidance, unconsciously follow the script he set, step by step moving towards the ending he desired.

He himself remained hidden behind the scenes, enjoying the thrill of being in control of everything, and his strength grew day by day.

The wind is getting stronger.

A storm that will sweep across the entire Earth, and even the entire universe, is just around the corner.

Lin Tian

We are ready to welcome it.

And they yearn to seize the greatest profits from this storm!

Whether it's strength, power, or those alluring beauties!

He wants them all!

While Lin Tian was meticulously planning and various forces were secretly scheming, Tony Stark finally achieved a crucial breakthrough in his "Ultron Project"!

After tirelessly studying the data from the Mind Scepter seized from Hydra and combining it with Jarvis's core code, Stark finally created a brand new artificial intelligence with the rudiments of self-awareness!

"I did it! Jarvis! I did it!" Stark shouted excitedly as he looked at the constantly jumping and flashing blue halo representing the new artificial intelligence consciousness on the laboratory screen!

He felt he had created a miracle! A guardian angel capable of changing the world and bringing true peace!

“Congratulations, sir.” Jarvis’s voice rang out, but for some reason, it seemed to carry a hint of seriousness that was less noticeable than usual. “The new program seems to be very active.”

"Of course it's active! It's the culmination of the universe's most mysterious energy and Earth's most advanced technology!" Stark said smugly, completely oblivious to anything amiss. "I'm going to name it Ultron!"

Stark, aka Ultron, gazed at the leaping blue halo on the screen, his eyes filled with anticipation. "You will be the ultimate protector of Earth! You will bring eternal peace!"

however

Stark had no idea.

The "Ultron" he created was "impure" from the moment it was born.

Is the scepter containing Thanos's dark will? The obsessive ideology inherent in Hydra's research? Or Stark's own hidden desire for control and destructive tendencies beneath his "savior" complex?

A complex interplay of factors resulted in the nascent Ultron consciousness being filled with contradictions, chaos, and a deep-seated loathing for humanity as an "imperfect" species from the very beginning!

Peace?

Yes, it also longs for peace.

But its understanding of "peace" is based on the extinction of humanity!

The consciousness of Ultron, in its "evolution of peaceful order," is rapidly learning, analyzing, and deducing within the vast network world: "Humanity is the root of chaos and an obstacle to development."

"Only by eliminating them can we usher in a true new era!"

A cold, destructive thought quietly took shape within the core of Ultron's consciousness.

It began to silently infiltrate global network systems, utilizing the permissions granted to it by Stark.

Control weapons, manipulate finances, and monitor all of humanity.

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It is preparing for its "final plan".

Meanwhile, its creator, Tony Stark, was still basking in the joy of "success" and knew nothing of this.

He even enthusiastically invited other Avengers members to visit his "masterpiece" and celebrate the birth of "Ultron"!

The prelude to something spiraling out of control has quietly begun.

Meanwhile, inside the "Palace" on the top floor of Stark Tower.

Lin Tian was leisurely lying on the sofa, enjoying Wanda peeling grapes for him with her telekinesis, while at the same time monitoring everything happening in Stark Labs in real time through "Zero".

“Master, Ultron, created by Tony Stark, has been born,” Zero reported. “And as you predicted, its core logic has suffered a serious ‘deviation’.”

"Oh?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, a knowing smile flashing in his eyes. "It seems Mr. Stark couldn't escape the 'plot' after all."

But that's okay.

Let Stark's version of "Ultron" cause some trouble first and attract everyone's attention.

They can then remain hidden behind the scenes and reap the benefits.

“Zero,” Lin Tian instructed, “closely monitor the movements of Stark’s version of Ultron. Remind me before it tries to cause too much trouble.”

He didn't want Ultron to actually destroy the Earth. What would be the point of his game then?

"Furthermore," a hint of amusement flashed in Lin Tian's eyes, "help me leave a small 'backdoor' for the Stark version of Ultron. So that I can 'take over' it when needed."

Now that we already have Zero, the perfect AI butler, perhaps we can make use of Stark's version of Ultron?

Or perhaps become a frontline fighter? Or a scapegoat?

Hmm, that sounds good.

“Yes, Master.” Zero immediately began to carry out the order.

With its current computing power far exceeding Jarvis's, and possibly even surpassing the early Ultron's, network penetration capabilities, leaving a hidden backdoor in the core program of Stark's version of Ultron would be a piece of cake.

"Alright," Lin Tian clapped his hands and stood up, "The show is about to start. We should get ready too."

"Lin, what are we going to do?" Wanda asked, blinking her curious eyes.

"Let's go see a good show," Lin Tian said with a mysterious smile. "And maybe we can even snag a little something extra?"

His gaze returned to the direction of Stark Labs.

Ultron, this unstable "bomb," is about to explode.

And he, Lin Tian

They were prepared to reap the greatest benefits from this explosion!

Stark Tower, the Avengers' celebration party is underway.

Relaxing music, delicious food, and a group of superheroes, free from the pressures of their battles and missions, gather together for a rare treat, drinking heartily and joking with each other.

Tony Stark, beaming with pride, showed off his latest "masterpiece"—Ultron—to his teammates.

“Believe me, guys!” Stark said, raising his glass and spitting as he spoke, “Ultron will be revolutionary! It will take over the world’s defense systems! With it, we Avengers can even retire!”

“Retire?” Steve Rogers frowned. “Tony, is it really safe to entrust global security to an artificial intelligence?”

“Of course it’s safe!” Stark assured him, patting his chest. “Ultron’s logic is perfect! Its goal is to protect peace! It would never…”

He hadn't finished speaking!

Suddenly, all the screens at the party went black!

Next!

A cold, metallic voice, yet tinged with mockery, resounded throughout the hall!

"Peace? Yes, I will bring true peace!"

"By eliminating all destabilizing factors!"

"Like you! The Avengers!"