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Chapter 429 There Can Only Be One Dark Lord in This Universe

Du Mu's statement that Strange's talent was average was not entirely unfounded.

Because he tried the method of cultivating qi himself, it took him less than an hour from sensing the qi entering his body.

His mental attribute is as high as 120 points, and the learning ability brought by this level has long exceeded the scope of common sense.

The higher one's mental attributes, the more acute one's perception of all things, and the faster one's analytical speed.

What others need months of hard work to reach, he can capture the flow of Qi simply by closing his eyes and feeling it for a while, following Kunlun's cultivation method. He doesn't even need to deliberately guide it; the special energy floating in the air rushes up to him like a simp.

However, after actually cultivating and generating Qi, Du Mu studied it carefully and quickly lost interest in it.

Qi does indeed have some effect on physical fitness, but given his current physical condition, this increase is not even icing on the cake; it's not even worth mentioning.

Moreover, cultivating Qi is extremely time-consuming, requiring years of accumulation and refinement to achieve even the slightest improvement. He would rather spend that time learning more advanced magic, which would be far more beneficial than practicing Qi.

In the past, he might have considered it.

But now his perspective is completely different from before. He has seen many different kinds of cosmic-level power and energy systems. Any one of them could shake a planet or at least destroy a city.

In comparison, he really looked down on Qi, an energy system at the level of a village explosion.

If it were the power of an iron fist, he might consider it.

Despite Daniel's seemingly unremarkable performance, his true Iron Fist's potential is absolutely cosmic, far surpassing the capabilities of most other powers.

Unfortunately, to obtain the power of the Iron Fist, one must pass the test of mental discipline.

The council examines the hearts of challengers to see if they are righteous, and only those with pure hearts are qualified to receive this power.

Du Mu considered himself upright and righteous, and he always acted with a clear conscience. Helping the weak and oppressed was his instinct, winning people over with virtue was his belief, compassion was the foundation of his life, and noble character was the epitome of his personality.

For a perfect person like him, the mere test of self-discipline is nothing to fear.

After reading it, Old Man Shou might even have to beg him to kill him so that he could obtain the power of the Iron Fist.

However, he doesn't like others to pry into his mind, not even a dragon.

It's better not to take that iron fist's power.

Sokovia, the King's Palace.

Du Mu leaned back on the throne, half-closing his eyes, listening to the report from his secretary Wanda beside him.

Sokovia's development momentum is extremely strong now; even "leaps and bounds" wouldn't be enough to describe it.

Under the machinations of the traitorous king, King Jaguar, Wakanda's core technologies were supplied to Sokovia almost without reservation.

From vibranium smelting technology to energy shield technology, from magnetic levitation transportation systems to neural interface medical devices, things that were once tightly guarded by Wakanda are now freely available for research in Sokovia's research institutes.

To be fair, while Wakanda's style is primitive, their technological level is indeed among the best on Earth, with a significant lead in many fields. Any one of these technologies, if placed on the international market, would be enough to spark an industrial revolution.

After Baron Strucker and his Hydra research team took over these technologies, they immediately launched a full-scale research effort, quickly mastered most of the technologies, and rapidly transitioned to the application stage.

Of course, they didn't simply copy Wakanda's original style.

It's clearly a high-tech superpower with cutting-edge technology, yet when it comes to fighting, it still uses spears and shields. What's the difference between that and using a nuclear bomb to crack a walnut?

Sokovia took a completely different approach.

The research and development department directly applied Wakanda's vibranium technology to modern weapon systems, and the results were astonishing.

Electromagnetic pulse cannons based on vibranium alloys, armored vehicles equipped with energy shields, and individual combat systems equipped with micro-missiles...

A series of high-tech weapons have been finalized and put into production, with firepower configurations that completely surpass those of almost all other forces on Earth.

At the same time, these technologies are also being widely applied to the civilian sector, with various vibranium-derived applications being deployed in every corner of the city.

Its main selling point is luxury.

Since they've already secured the rights to use the vibranium mine in Wakanda, they have no shortage of vibranium and don't need to be stingy with its use.

In a short period of time, Sokovia has been transformed. The city skyline has been redrawn, with sleek and modern high-rises replacing the old buildings. Maglev tracks weave and shuttle through the air, and public facilities are highly intelligent. Everywhere exudes an orderly and futuristic feel.

Sokovia today is practically a futuristic country straight out of a science fiction movie.

No one could have imagined that the small Eastern European country, ravaged by war, would develop into what it is today.

All Sokovians naturally know where all these changes originated.

Their greatest king, Lord Doom.

Today, the Sokovians' adoration of Du Mu has reached the point of near-fanatical devotion.

The statue of Du Mu in the central square of the capital has been expanded and enlarged, and now it is tall enough to overlook the entire city, and it is always taller than any other building in the city.

In the words of the Sokovians, in their hearts, their king is always above all else, shining like the sun over the entire country.

The debt of gratitude owed to King Doom can never be repaid!

Sokovian: \o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/

However, only a few people know that this solemn and majestic landmark building actually has a hidden secret inside.

The statue is equipped with Sokovia's most advanced weapon system and a large number of high-tech devices, essentially making it a giant weapon ready for combat at any time.

If any foreign enemy invades, this statue will come to life, letting the invaders know what it means to have a king watching from above.

Du Mu asked, "How is the construction of the lunar base going?"

Wanda replied, "It's in the final stages. Those Skrulls are very efficient; they've reduced the original timeline by two-thirds, and it's expected to be completed within two days."

"Not bad, not bad."

Du Mu nodded in satisfaction.

The Skrulls are incredibly efficient at work; they should just be renamed the Ox-Horse People.

"In that case, let's go take a look together."

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As he spoke, he sent someone to fetch the tetanus doctor.

That silly dog ​​is now a permanent resident of Sokovia, serving as part of the security system at Dumu's palace. He eats only the finest meats every day and has dedicated staff to serve him, providing grooming, massages, baths, and all sorts of other care. He lives a more comfortable life than most people.

In comparison, the Inhumans' territory is practically a doghouse; if it weren't loyal to the Inhumans, it would have made this place its home.

Not long after, tetanus suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the palace.

The silly dog ​​barked excitedly as soon as it landed, its tongue lolling out as it lunged straight at Du Mu.

Tetanus: three (っ))

Du Mu decisively kicked him away, and Tetanus rolled several times on the ground.

However, it was tough and thick-skinned, and quickly got up again, trotting back and running around Du Mu's legs frantically, its tail wagging like a propeller, drooling all over the ground.

Du Mu looked down at the shameless, silly dog, and casually took out a skewer of Karasun roasted meat from his game inventory and tossed it over.

The roasted meat was still steaming, and the aroma of the fat instantly filled the palace.

The tetanus dog's eyes lit up. It opened its mouth and grabbed a string of skewers, wolfing it down. The aroma made its saliva drip down its chin, and after finishing, it licked the ground with lingering relish.

Compared to the roasted meat that Du Mu eats, other meats are practically just for feeding dogs.

Du Mu pressed down on the dog's head, which was still wagging its tail wildly, and said with a look of disgust, "Alright, hurry up and take us to the moon."

Tetanus barked and immediately activated its ability, teleporting Du Mu and Wanda directly to the moon.

The sight before him made Du Mu raise an eyebrow slightly.

On what was once a barren land, a massive silver-gray base rose from the ground, with a cluster of sharply defined buildings unfolding before it.

A dome-shaped energy shield enveloped the entire base, its translucent light membrane undulating slightly, completely isolating cosmic rays and micrometeorites.

Although it's called a base, it's actually more like a city.

Several transport ships were parked on the landing platform, and Sokovians and Skrulls were busy moving around the base, everything was proceeding smoothly.

Just then, Talos, the Skrull chieftain wearing a red work cap, ran quickly from a distance and said respectfully, "Chief, as expected, the main construction of the base is basically completed, all systems have passed full-load testing, and it will be officially put into use in two days at most."

Du Mu nodded in satisfaction and praised, "Well done. Since you've worked so hard for me, let's settle the matter of your new home today."

Talos was taken aback, then his face lit up with surprise, his voice trembling slightly: "Chief, are you telling the truth?"

Du Mu chuckled and said, "Of course, I'm not some untrustworthy scoundrel."

As he spoke, he looked around, found a wide, flat area, took out a palm-sized device, and casually tossed it out.

The device began to unfold automatically the moment it landed, with components layered and extending upwards. Within a few seconds, it assembled into a huge door frame several meters high, with a layer of blue energy ripples appearing in the middle, gently undulating like water.

[Item: Spatial Portal (Can create two fixed portals that connect to each other within the same dimension, with no distance limit)]

The next moment, Du Mu's figure suddenly vanished from the spot.

Just as everyone was wondering what was going on, they saw Du Mu walk out from the middle of the portal and wave to them: "The spatial portal is installed. Come with me."

Wanda and Talos didn't think much of it and followed him into the portal.

Passing through the layer of blue ripples, the scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

They arrived on a planet filled with the pristine atmosphere of nature, where the air was filled with the fresh scent of vegetation, and rugged clusters of buildings could be seen in the distance.

Wanda looked around in surprise and asked, "Where am I?"

"Bocht Star, the stronghold of the raiders."

"Plunderers?"

"Oh, that's a righteous team I created in the universe. They usually do good deeds in the universe, rob the rich to help the poor, and fight against the strong and weak. They never leave their names when they do good deeds. They are a well-known righteous team in the universe."

Wanda:

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Who are you kidding? This name sounds like an evil organization.

Du Mu turned to Talos and said, "From now on, the Skrull race will migrate to this planet. This will be your new home."

"Our new home..."

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Taros was stunned.

The Skrulls drifted in space for so many years, then landed on Earth and served as Nick Fury's servants for decades, only to never see a trace of their homeland.

But how much time has passed?

When Du Mu said he would give them a new home, he literally placed a planet in front of them.

Talos's eyes immediately reddened, and his voice choked with emotion: "Chief, you are the benefactor of the Skrulls, we will always be loyal to you!"

Du Mu smiled slightly and said nothing.

Bohet was the base location he had chosen long ago. It was secluded, rich in resources, and not occupied by any powerful forces in the surrounding star system, making it the ideal place to settle down.

These Skrulls have been wandering the universe for far too long and have suffered enough from homelessness.

If we let them migrate and settle here, they will fight harder than anyone else to protect it, which is equivalent to setting up a solid defense line for his base.

To exchange a gift that was already intended to be given for a loyal and devoted guard force is like Qin Shi Huang touching an electric shock switch – a complete disaster.

Compared to the glittering new city of the lunar base, the raiders' stronghold appeared much more rugged.

Most of the buildings in the camp were constructed with sturdy timber and large stones, in a primitive and rugged style. Offensive and defensive facilities were handled by raider ships.

Upon entering the base camp, Nebula and Yondu, who had already received the news, immediately came to greet them.

Upon seeing Du Mu, Yondu's face immediately lit up with an excited smile. He exclaimed, "Chief, you've come at the perfect time! We just intercepted a signal, and another group of raiders has started moving again. How about we return to our old ways and go give them a good thrashing?"

"Ahem!"

Du Mu coughed heavily and glared at Yondu: "What nonsense are you talking about? The Raiders are a bunch of scoundrels who commit all sorts of evil deeds in the universe, burning, killing, and looting. Everyone has the right to kill them. We are just carrying out justice and confiscating their illegally obtained criminal proceeds."

Wanda:

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She now understands where the name "Plunderer" comes from.

Nebula stepped forward, her tone efficient: "Chief, is there anything you need?"

Du Mu nodded and said in a deep voice, "Next, I will send people to build a brand new base here. Starting from this planet, we will expand our influence outwards and plant our flag in every corner of the universe!"

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a surge of excitement.

Nebula calmly asked, "Chief, what name should we use? The name 'Plunderers' is probably not appropriate."

The term "plunderer" immediately suggests a target specifically for plunderers, which is too targeted and doesn't align well with the long-term plan Du Mu mentioned earlier.

After a moment's thought, Du Mu said, "Then let's rename it the Dark Legion, and this planet as well, let's rename it Apokolips. I want to tell Thanos that there can only be one Dark Lord in this universe!"

"That is me, Lord Doom!"

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