"This is indeed my studio, but it's not in Stark Industries. It's on a private property in the suburbs of New York."
Iron Man narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and recalled: "I remember that this was the private studio I built half a year ago specifically for the Ultron Project. However, after the Battle of Sokovia, I abandoned it."
"I didn't expect that this would become the Red Team base we have to defend."
Iron Man suddenly remembered something when he said this. He looked at the other two solemnly and quickly reminded them, "Then now, the three wizards should have also descended to a certain place in this virtual New York City."
Spider-Man and Black Panther tensed up at the same time. Yes, the game had officially begun from the moment they arrived here.
As Iron Man said.
At this time, in the central street of virtual New York City, inside an ordinary-looking Western church.
Master Ancient One, Master Mordo, and Doctor Strange, the three of them descended on the main hall on the second floor of the church.
Although it was just an ordinary church, there were all kinds of strange Taoist instruments placed inside, which made Mordo stunned for a moment, and he glanced at the main hall for confirmation.
"Isn't this our New York Temple?" Mordo found it a little unbelievable. Even the unknown temple was simulated and set as their blue base, which meant that the Karl Kingdom already knew the location of the temple.
"What that man said is not surprising at all." Ancient One smiled calmly. Kyle had already noticed the existence of the New York Temple a few years ago.
"The magical instruments here..."
Doctor Strange tried to touch a magic weapon. After injecting magic power into it through the hanging ring, the magic weapon immediately showed brilliant and strange special effects.
He was surprised and said, "This is incredible. Is this really a virtual space? Even the existing magic tools can be used normally."
"That man may have something like the Cauldron of All Things. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to restore the New York Temple exactly as it was." Mordo's dark face was extremely solemn. Even the isolated New York Temple was detected. The foundation of Kyle and Carl's country was even more terrifying than he had imagined.
Ancient One said calmly: "Well, since you are participating in the competition, then follow their rules. As long as you defend the temple and find and defeat those three people, or destroy their base, you will win."
"There is a protective shield around the New York Temple building. It is difficult for ordinary people to detect it. We have the absolute advantage of the mages here."
Mordo pondered, looking out the second-floor window at the city of New York: "To be honest, it seems difficult for us to lose."
In terms of team strength, they have the invincible Supreme Mage. In terms of defensive base, the New York Temple is a sanctuary for mages. No matter how you look at it, they are sure to win this game.
"So, what do we do?"
Only Doctor Strange had no idea at all. He just stood aside as a mascot and listened to the discussion between his master Ancient One and his senior brother Mordo.
In a private basement outside New York.
Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Black Panther stood in a triangle and had a tactical discussion.
"You all know our opponent this time, without me having to tell you." Iron Man leaned against the workbench, spread his hands, and said helplessly, "Especially the nun in their team. I've heard the Godfather mention her before. She's a woman that even the Godfather treats with caution. If possible, I definitely don't want to face her."
"If we are not sure of defeating those three people head-on, the only way we can do is to find and destroy their base." Black Panther's brain was analyzing and thinking at a very fast speed.
"Even a three-year-old child can understand this." Iron Man said disapprovingly: "The question is how to find their base before they do."
Spider-Man stammered, "Our base is set up in Mr. Stark's home turf, so the other party's base should also be set up in their members' home turf. They are mages, so it will be a place like the New York Church?"
"Very likely!" Black Panther's eyes lit up.
"It's no use knowing it's a church."
Iron Man said bluntly: "Let's not talk about it. There are dozens of churches of all sizes in New York. Besides, I don't think satellites or scanning equipment can detect the location of their church bases."
"I almost forgot. They have some magical spells." Spider-Man slapped his forehead and groaned, "We can't beat them with just the three of us."
"Hmm?" Iron Man was stunned for a moment, and said to himself: "Oh, right, since we can't defeat them with just the three of us - then, we just need to get more help."
"Help?" Spider-Man looked at Iron Man strangely. How could there be any help for the three of them in their team
"You mean..." Black Panther quickly understood, and looked at the workbench and Mark's battle suit placed in the studio with enlightenment.
"Little Spider, thank you for your reminder. I almost forgot that we represent scientific civilization. That is, the scientific creations of this era can all become our strength."
Iron Man stood up, put on his iron mask, and said excitedly: "Our home court is not just this small basement, the entire New York City is our home court!"
"What did I just say?" Spider-Man was confused, completely unable to understand what inspiration he had given to Mr. Stark.
Black Panther patted Spider-Man on the shoulder and nodded, "I understand what Stark means. That's right, our greatest weapon is the scientific power here. If we don't take advantage of this advantage and rush head-on, it will be a disgrace to science."
Iron Man clenched his fists, his eyes flashing white, and said in a deep voice: "Based on the intelligence I know about the other team, the combat power of the three of us, and the battle scene here, I have come up with a plan. Maybe, it can defeat their plan!"
Chapter 625: The Battle Begins
On the duel platform of Karl Kingdom.
A three-dimensional projection screen of the virtual New York city and the cursor positions of the red and blue team players were displayed above the duel arena. The contestants and spectators on the scene held their breath and focused all their attention on the projection screen.
At this moment, the camera suddenly moved to a certain area, where there were three cursors, two blue and one red, which were getting closer and closer, and were about to officially meet...
"Someone is about to engage first, and it's more people than the few." In the central hall of the watchtower, Kyle narrowed his eyes slightly. With a God's perspective, after seeing the familiar figures corresponding to the cursors, the corners of his mouth quietly rose.
Let me see for myself the awareness and strength you have demonstrated in this competition.
Virtual New York City, Stark Industries headquarters building.
On the open-air balcony on the top floor, Iron Man was sitting on a chair, looking down at the deserted city alone, listening to the dynamic music on the radio and basking in the warm sun, as if he was completely unaware of the impending danger.
"Rustle, rustle—"
Mars spun into a wheel on the open space on the balcony, and the portal opened. Master Ancient One and Master Mordo arrived here one after another.
"You're finally here. I've been sitting here for almost three minutes." Iron Man was not surprised at all. He looked at the two people in front of him and said nonchalantly, "Since you two are traveling together, the other one, Doctor Strange, should be staying at the base to guard the house."
"You guessed right." Gu Yi nodded and stepped forward. Mordo looked solemn and looked around, reminding him cautiously: "The Supreme Sorcerer, he might have some conspiracy, otherwise, it would be impossible for him to reveal his position on his own initiative."
"Don't worry. There is no one else hiding within a thousand meters here." Gu Yi said calmly.
Mordo frowned and stared at Iron Man: "Did the other two people in your team stay at their own base? Isn't it too arrogant to let you deal with us alone?"
"Whatever you say, my purpose is just to hold you back."
Iron Man simply spread his hands and followed his words. A few kilometers away from the Stark Industries headquarters, a building was destroyed by a bomb. The rumbling sound could be heard from far away, and black smoke rose towards the blue sky.
"Those are your people." Mordo turned around and saw this scene, his pupils shrank slightly. He and Ancient One were here, and Doctor Strange was guarding the New York Temple. The explosion was obviously caused by Iron Man's team.
The purpose of blowing up the building was to find their Temple base. Although there was Doctor Strange in the Temple base, he was not very reliable.
"Supreme Sorcerer." Mordo looked at Ancient One anxiously, waiting for her next instructions.
"Go ahead." Gu Yi nodded.
"Yes!" Mordo bowed slightly, then jumped directly onto the balcony. His magic boots stepped on the air, and golden magic patterns appeared on the soles of his boots, allowing him to walk on flat ground. He kicked the air and rushed towards the explosion area.