Just arrived at Marvel, the system rewards the Man of Steel

Tony hesitated for a second, then gritted his teeth and followed: "Jarvis, record everything!"

The moment Tony passed through the portal, his eyes suddenly opened up.

The towering spires gleamed brightly under the pale blue energy shield, and the suspended vehicles drew elegant trajectories in the air.

Some of the humanoid creatures walking the streets look just like humans, while others have scales, wings, or other mutant features.

"This...this..." Tony's mask popped open, revealing a shocked and dazed expression.

"This defies all laws of physics! How could our satellites not detect such a large city?"

"A magic barrier combined with the technology of the Kree Empire." Xiao Han explained, "The Inhumans have lived here for centuries."

At this moment, a team of guards in silver uniforms quickly surrounded them, with energy weapons in their hands flashing dangerously.

"Invaders! Put down your weapons!" shouted the leading guard, a glowing crystal embedded in his forehead.

Tony subconsciously raised his palm cannon: "Jarvis, analyze these weapons!"

"Energy readings unknown, caution advised, sir."

Xiao Han just looked at them calmly: "We have no ill intentions, we just want to talk to your king."

The guards looked at each other, obviously not expecting the other to speak their language.

Suddenly, the crowd parted, and a man in a gorgeous black robe and a red-haired woman walked out.

The man's eyes were an unnatural blue, and a faint energy field surrounded him.

"I am Black Bolt, and this is my wife Medusa. For some reasons, she will be my spokesperson." The man was using sign language while the woman was translating.

"Why did you trespass into Attilan?"

Xiao Han nodded slightly. "I've long heard of you, Black Bolt. I'm Xiao Han, and this is Tony Stark. We're from Earth, and we want to establish contact with the Inhumans."

Black Bolt's gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment, especially on Xiao Han's armor.

"Have the people on Earth developed to this extent?" Medusa translated at the same time.

"Well, actually, most people on Earth don't know there's a city on the far side of the moon." Tony interrupted. "To be honest, I just found out about it too."

Black Bolt's expression grew serious, and he made a few quick hand gestures, which Medusa quickly translated: "Follow me, this is not the place to talk."

He turned and walked towards the central palace, and the guards motioned for the two to follow.

Tony leaned over to Xiao Han's ear and whispered, "You knew there was an alien city here a long time ago? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"Surprise." Xiao Han chuckled. "Besides, some things are more impactful when you see them with your own eyes, aren't they?"

Tony rolled his eyes. "My worldview has been severely impacted. I'll have to drink a whole bottle of whiskey when I get home to recover."

The interior of the palace is even more magnificent than it appears from the outside, with futuristic technology perfectly blending with ancient decorations.

"Welcome, visitors from Earth." Medusa looked at the two of them and spoke with a smile.

"You are definitely not ordinary people to be able to break through our barrier."

Tony couldn't help but stare at her hair. "Wow, that's such a cool hairstyle! How did you do that?"

Medusa smiled slightly: "The talent of the Inhumans."

Xiao Han got straight to the point: "We came here this time to explore the possibility of cooperation between the Inhumans and Earth."

Black Bolt and Medusa exchanged a look.

"We live in seclusion here because we don't want to get involved in the conflicts on Earth," said Medusa.

"But the crisis on Earth may affect the Moon." Xiao Han responded calmly, "The Kree Empire has already begun to take action. They are very interested in the Cosmic Cube."

Upon hearing the words "Kree Empire", Black Bolt's body visibly tensed up.

Medusa's expression also became serious: "Do you know the Kree?"

"We just fought off a reconnaissance ship," Tony said proudly, "but Xiao did it all by himself."

Black Bolt suddenly stood up, walked in front of Xiao Han, and looked at him closely.

After a moment, he gestured, "You are not an ordinary human."

Xiao Han nodded: "You can call me Superman."

"Superman?" Medusa raised an eyebrow. "What an arrogant title."

"It's true," Tony interjected. "This guy can take apart a spaceship with his bare hands."

Black Bolt pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand to signal the guards to retreat.

"We need to talk." His expression was unusually serious.

"About the Kree Empire, about the future of the Inhumans, and... the fate of Earth."

Xiao Han smiled slightly: "This is exactly why we came here."

The ensuing conversation lasted several hours.

Tony was like a kid in a candy store, amazed by the Inhumans' technology, especially their Terrigen Mist technology.

Xiao Han reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with Black Bolt: to support each other when the Earth is threatened and to gradually promote exchanges between the two sides.

Although Xiao Han felt that he didn't need much support, it was always better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

When the two were about to leave, Medusa handed a crystal to Xiao Han.

"This is a communicator. You can contact us if needed."

Xiao Han took the crystal and nodded in thanks.

Tony looked at the hovercrafts with reluctance. "Can I bring some research equipment next time? Your anti-gravity technology is amazing!"

Medusa chuckled, "Perhaps, Mr. Stark."

In front of the return portal, Tony suddenly thought of something and turned around and asked, "Wait, do you have WiFi here?"

Black Bolt and Medusa looked bewildered.

"Forget it, just pretend I didn't ask." Tony touched his nose awkwardly.

Tony was still in shock as he walked through the portal back to the lunar surface.

"I can't believe there's a super civilization hiding on the far side of the moon! All our astronomers should be fired!"

Xiao Han looked at him amusedly: "With the magic barrier and advanced technology, it's normal that your telescope can't detect it."

"That's unscientific!" Tony waved his arms. "Such a big city! So many people! What do they eat? What do they drink? Where does their oxygen come from?"

"Kree technology can solve these problems." Xiao Han explained, "The Inhumans are the product of the Kree Empire's early genetic experiments."

Tony suddenly stopped and said, "Wait, you mean... those people are humans transformed by aliens?"

"almost."

"Wow..." Tony whistled, "This is much more exciting than the confidential files of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Xiao Han raised his hand and opened the portal back to Earth: "Are you ready for more surprises? The universe is much larger than you think."

Tony took a deep breath and stepped through the portal: "I suddenly feel that there is still a lot of room for improvement in my armor."

The two figures disappeared on the surface of the moon, leaving only two sets of side-by-side footprints lying quietly on the silent lunar soil.

Chapter 34 Small Town Conversation

a few hours ago

Vermont

A small town

Nick Fury and Coulson stood in front of an old house on the outskirts of the town, and the setting sun stretched their shadows very long.

"Are you sure this is the place?" Fury asked in a low voice, scanning the surroundings with his one eye.

Coulson nodded, a faint energy readout flickering on the tablet screen in his hand. "That's where the antimatter fluctuations are coming from, sir."

Fury took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

A few seconds later, the door was opened and a tall black man appeared at the door.

He looked like a middle-aged man, wearing a simple plaid shirt and jeans, and holding a cup of coffee in his hand.

His eyes were calm, but deep within them was an indescribable sense of power.

"Who are you looking for?" The man's voice was low and gentle.

Fury looked him straight in the eye. "Adam Bernard?"

The man's expression paused for a moment, then returned to normal: "That was a name from a long time ago."

"I'm Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D." Fury showed his ID, "and this is Agent Phil Coulson."

Adam was silent for a moment, then stepped aside to make way: "Come in."

The house is simply furnished but tidy and warm, with a few family photos hanging on the walls and bookshelves filled with books.

Adam gestured for the two to sit down while he leaned against the fireplace, arms crossed. "So, what does SHIELD want from me?"

Fury didn't beat around the bush: "We need your help."

Adam chuckled. "I've been retired for decades, Director Fury. The President personally ordered me to remain anonymous and live an ordinary life."

"The world has changed." Fury's voice was low.

"There's a guy in New York who calls himself Superman. His strength far exceeds that of an ordinary person, his actions are unrestrained, and he even threatens S.H.I.E.L.D."

Adam's brow furrowed slightly, "Superman?"

"A guy in a black suit who can fly, shoot heat vision, and has enough power to destroy a building," Coulson added.

"He's also been getting pretty close to Tony Stark lately."

Adam rubbed his coffee cup thoughtfully. "Sounds like a character from a comic book."

"But he really exists." Fury stared at him, "and he won't take orders from anyone."

Adam was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "Chief Fury, I'm no longer the Lanky I once was. I'm just an ordinary person now. I teach, grow flowers, and occasionally help my neighbors repair their cars."

"But the world needs you." Fury's voice was rarely oppressive.

"We are forming a team, the Avengers, to deal with threats beyond the norm, or alien invasions. And you are one of the best candidates."

Adam's eyes fell on the photo on the fireplace, a picture of him, his wife, and his daughter. He sighed softly, "I promised my family I wouldn't get involved in this anymore."

"If Superman loses control, or something worse happens, do you think your family will be safe?" Fury asked.

Adam's eyes wavered slightly.

Just then, there was a sudden roar outside the house, followed by the screeching sound of brakes.

Fury and Coulson immediately stood up alertly, while Adam frowned and put down his coffee cup: "You brought Tails?"

"Impossible." Fury shook his head.

Adam strode towards the door and pushed it open, only to see a black SUV parked across the middle of the yard with the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo printed on the door.

"It looks like someone came uninvited." Adam whispered.

The car door opened, and a man in a neat suit stepped out with a fake smile on his face: "Director Fury, what a coincidence."

Fury's single eye narrowed. "Minister Pierce."

Alexander Pierce, the former head of the World Security Council, was standing in Adam's yard, followed by several heavily armed agents.

"I heard you were recruiting." Pierce's eyes swept over Adam, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly, "Mr. Adam, I've heard a lot about you."

Adam's expression turned cold. "I haven't used that name in a long time."

Pierce shrugged, "Times are changing. We need forces like yours."

Fury stood in front of Adam: "Pierce, this matter is under the responsibility of SHIELD."

"S.H.I.E.L.D." Pierce chuckled. "Fury, you've been acting too aggressively lately. The Board is concerned about your...judgment."

The atmosphere became tense instantly.

Adam looked at Fury, then at Pierce, and suddenly laughed: "It seems that you have a lot of internal problems."

Pierce's gaze fell on Adam again. "Mr. Adam, we offer better conditions. More authority and more freedom to act."