I work as an editor at Marvel.

Anyone with an IQ above 50 could guess that this professor had definitely taken money from Stan and was now campaigning for that guy to take control of Stark Industries.

Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; no matter how much Stark Industries' stock price falls, it is still a behemoth.

Qi Yun casually tossed the trash into the bin and walked out of the fast food restaurant. To be honest, if he weren't broke, he would definitely be shorting Stark Industries' stock price like crazy in the stock market. Knowing the plot, it would be a sure-fire way to make money.

Furthermore, once Tony has some information about his return, one can go long again, then short when Tony closes the weapons manufacturing department, and finally go long again when Tony reveals his identity as Iron Man.

After this series of operations, the funds in his hands had increased at least several times. It was a pity that Qi Yun had more important things to do. Otherwise, as someone who had some understanding of economics, he would never have missed such an opportunity!

On his way back to his room, Qi Yun heard all the citizens discussing Tony Stark's disappearance, which had been the headline news for many days!

Honestly, I don't know how many people have gone bankrupt because of this accident, after all, Stark Industries used to be a very stable company.

With Tony Stark at the helm, the company's stock has rarely fallen, leading to the saying in the American investment community that Stark Industries stock is a better store of value than gold! It also possesses extremely high investment value.

However, under the current circumstances, those speculators are dying horribly, jumping off buildings like dumplings being dropped into a pot, one after another.

Back in the room, Qi Yun drew all the curtains and locked the door, essentially turning the room into a secret room for the time being.

Of course, what happens next won't be a locked-room murder, since the Grim Reaper Elementary School Student isn't in this world yet.

After the secret chamber was created, Qi Yun calmed down and let his thoughts spread out along the established network of vibrations.

Using the instinctive abilities of the Supreme God, Qi Yun searched for suitable candidates within the Earth.

The first qualified candidate must be strictly selected. Qi Yun doesn't have many resources, otherwise he wouldn't be so careful to guard against ordinary people.

He's now counting on his first employee to be reliable enough to restore his depleted resource pool.

Of course, ever since he learned which world he was in, Qi Yun had a general range of choices for the number one person.

First, Captain America. He has a righteous personality, strong abilities, and can go toe-to-toe with anyone. He performs well in most missions. The downside is that choosing Captain America means that early development will be relatively slow, after all, Captain America is just a soldier.

Secondly, Spider-Man is kind-hearted, has considerable scientific research ability, strong physical fitness, quick reflexes, and a certain degree of resistance to many harsh environments.

The downside is that they are too childish, and such people are prone to failing missions due to things they encounter along the way.

Peter's death wasn't a big problem for Qi Yun, but the mission failure was a different story. How long would it take him to accumulate enough experience to recruit someone else and develop his business?

Third, Coulson, a member of S.H.I.E.L.D., has extensive experience as an agent, is approachable, and is the legendary village chief of the newbie village. He has a strong ability to give back to his former superiors, after all, he is backed by a large organization.

There are quite a few drawbacks. The first is his own ability. It's not that Qi Yun is mocking him, but Coulson's ability makes most missions difficult to complete, and the failure rate of early missions is frighteningly high.

Secondly, choosing him means there's a higher chance the main god will leak information. Although Qi Yun isn't particularly afraid, having a bunch of people watching this matter in the early stages of the game can be quite troublesome.

Fourth, Tony Stark is the most ideal choice. He is highly capable, able to build a Jaeger with bare hands using only rudimentary equipment and a missile. He is also highly intelligent, and his chances of completing any mission he is assigned are not low.

The downside is, firstly, the issue of personal safety. Once chosen, Qi Yun has no ability to rescue him directly. If he dies at the hands of those terrorists, Qi Yun would probably be devastated. However, after accepting the gift, with Tony's abilities, the probability of such a thing happening is incredibly low.

Aside from that, there's also the issue of his personality. This guy has an extremely awful personality, and who knows what he might do during a mission.

Qi Yun is not the main god at his peak, able to ignore their petty actions. You have to know that even now he has to avoid the Ancient One when he does things, otherwise he might end up like Dormammu, having to negotiate terms.

Similarly, Thor is not on Qi Yun's list either, and he can't afford to offend Odin right now.

After much deliberation, my thoughts drifted between several candidates, but I ultimately settled on Tony Stark, who was based in the Middle East.

Choosing this person offers a moderate level of risk and reward, making them a suitable starting character.

Once it was confirmed, Qi Yun stopped thinking about it. That's just how he is; once he's done something, he's done it, and once it's decided, it's decided. There's no point in changing it or regretting it.

By bringing the fluctuations to a halt, Qi Yun successfully connected with Tony Stark.

This guy is frantically tinkering with his mech, trying to escape.

"Suitable one... The God's Space is open for you..."

Upon hearing this sound, Tony touched the wire on his chest. Was this thing affecting his brain?

[Tests revealed that the eligible candidate suffered severe physical damage... but their vital signs are relatively stable...]

[Scan complete. The intelligence level of the qualified individual exceeds that of 99% of the specimens...]

The continuous sounds made Tony stop what he was doing. Hallucinations are possible, but such a logical hallucination is unlikely.

Dr. Ethan, seeing Tony's stunned expression, leaned closer with some concern.

"Tony, is something wrong? Is the battery dead?" Ethan asked anxiously.

Tony raised his right hand, signaling Ethan to be quiet. He had a feeling that his chance to escape had come!

[Initial selection of benefits is underway...]

[Expansion complete. Tony Stark, join the God Realm?]

Qi Yun waited anxiously for Tony's choice. If Tony chose no, it would be the worst possible start.

Thinking about this, he felt a little annoyed that he, as the supreme god, had to give eligible candidates the right to choose! Couldn't they just get on the train first and buy the ticket later?!

Tony pondered for a moment, then spoke softly, "What does the Main God Space represent? What can I gain by joining, and what will I have to give up?"

Ethan was next to Tony and could only see his mouth moving, but he didn't hear him make a sound, so he was a little suspicious that the fragments in Tony's body might have gone into his brain.

[By joining the Main God Space, you will travel through worlds within a certain time limit to complete assigned tasks. The richness of the rewards will be determined by the degree of task completion...]

[Furthermore, the Main God Space is omnipotent!]

Tony read the message Qi Yun had sent in his mind. He was starting to believe what the God Space said, since transmitting large amounts of text into a person's brain and keeping it stable was no easy task.

"All-powerful? Can it resurrect the dead?"

As Tony said this, images of his father Howard and mother flashed through his mind.

Within the Main God Space, there are multiple methods to resurrect the dead. The success of the resurrection depends on the method used, the items used, and the recipient.

Upon hearing this, Tony suddenly felt an impulse, but at this crucial moment, his thinking became even clearer.

"Can you let me leave here?" Tony then asked, as he needed to confirm a few things.

[You have exhausted your inquiry attempts. Please select: Join/Do not join.]

Qi Yun set a limit of only one question that each person could ask, since information is a very valuable thing, and it's not something that can be sold off like it's free.

Tony could sense that if he joined, he would go from being the boss to an employee.

However, being a wage earner is better than being dead. Moreover, if the information from the God Space is true, he still has a chance to bring his deceased relatives back to his side.

“I’ll join!” Tony said resolutely.

The moment the words left his mouth, the information in Tony's brain exploded, turning into points of light that entered Tony's body.

"Tony! Tony! Are you alright?!" Ethan kept calling out, and if Tony didn't answer soon, he might call for help.

“It’s alright.” Tony smiled and looked at Ethan. “Trust me, we’ll be out of here soon.”

"I know, but you have to protect yourself first. If you fall, we'll all be dead when we get out," Ethan said with concern.

Chapter 366 Gaara: Weak Yet Resolute

In the Naruto world, in Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village), Ivan Vanko and Shin, led by Onoki, are circling around an important defensive position in Iwagakure.

This massive mountain range offers an excellent view, and combined with the enormous platform that Iwagakure has continuously developed over the years, it became the first of the four locations Tony chose.

Although Ivan Vanko did not continue down the original path of pursuing technology, his previous knowledge still came in handy. After just one tour, Ivan Vanko was able to roughly guess which positions were most likely to become key positions if this place were to be used as a firing platform.

After marking these locations on the map, Ivan Vanko turned his gaze to the distance.

"Mr. Onoki, is that mountain in the distance also one of your defensive positions?" Ivan Vanko asked, pointing in that direction.

Onoki followed his finger and looked in that direction, then nodded and said, "That's a natural defensive barrier. Because it's too steep, it hasn't been modified much, but it's still very good for placing small units for guard duty."

Ivan Vanko did some mental calculations, then entered some basic data into his personal terminal. After waiting for the results, he looked at Onoki and asked, "Sir, can we go to that place to take a look in person?"

"Of course." Onoki smiled throughout. Since the decision had been made, they had to cooperate. Besides, the role of terrain in the Ninja War wasn't as significant as people imagined. There were too many ninjas these days who could alter the terrain.

Having obtained consent, Ivan Vanko didn't stand on ceremony. He clasped his hands together, and the new alchemy array formed beneath their feet. The electromagnetic field generated by the array interacted with the natural magnetic field of the area, and the resulting repulsive force carried them directly towards that location.

The distance between the two mountains was not long, and after flying for a short time, they soon arrived at their destination.

After landing, Ivan Vanko glanced back at the spot he had come from, then mentally calculated the drop and simulated the future shooting scenario before slowly shaking his head.

"What's wrong? Is something the problem?" Onoki asked kindly as he came up to her.

Ivan Vanko gestured the drop with his hand, then projected the topographic map and said, "The location of this mountain is too awkward. According to the estimated design sent by Tony, if the base is built at the designated location, this mountain will affect the entire firing process."

"I'm not particularly professional in this area, but I estimate it will shorten the design window by at least twenty seconds, and the shooting angle will also be affected because it will change multiple times during the shooting process, greatly increasing the difficulty of shooting."

Onoki didn't quite understand, but it seemed to mean something like, "This mountain is blocking the way to another mountain?" He looked at Shin beside him, lost in thought.

Shen, who had remained silent, mentally checked the function values ​​marked next to the map. He didn't know the others, but this function value was correct. "Continue, is there a solution?"

“We’ll wait for Tony to come over with a specific solution, but in my opinion, it would be best to level the top third of this mountain to increase the firing window,” Ivan Vanko suggested.

"no problem!"

To Ivan Vanko's surprise, Onoki agreed to his suggestion very readily, as if this place was not a defensive point of Iwagakure at all.

"How do we level it? When do we start? I'll help you evacuate the civilians right now," Onoki continued. Having been the Tsuchikage for so long, Onoki had always held the view that once you've decided to do something with all your might, you shouldn't cause trouble in trivial matters.

It's just cutting a part of the mountain away, what's the big deal? Even if the people eventually betray us, at most it will just create a gap in their defense line.

Given the current peaceful situation, this gap will be completely closed in three to five years at most. Onoki believes that Iwagakure can withstand this cost.

Looking into Ivan Vanko's eyes, Onoki stroked his beard and stood up straighter. He thought he had made a good impression on these people this time. "Also, if you're planning to just bomb it flat, we have people here who can help."

The person Onoki was referring to was Deidara. After a conversation and a little sparring in the Land of Iron, Deidara was persuaded. Although he did not leave the Akatsuki organization and had no intention of returning to Iwagakure from his rogue ninja status, he had been staying in Iwagakure recently.

I wanted to catch up with some old acquaintances and, incidentally, pass on the idea that explosions are art to the next generation in the village.

Compared to a rogue ninja like Itachi Uchiha, Deidara's return to the village was much easier. When he betrayed the village, he didn't cause any real damage. He was just beaten up by Pain controlled by Nagato, and after some talk-no-jutsu, Deidara left Iwagakure to develop his art in Akatsuki.

Therefore, the villagers weren't too resistant to his return. Besides, even if they were a little resistant, Onoki had already agreed, so who would dare to complain?

Ivan Vanko quickly waved his hand, "No need, no need. Things aren't settled yet. We still need to wait for the technicians to come and confirm on-site."

“No problem, any time is fine for confirmation. Do we need to make some preparations in advance? I have a detailed map of this mountain here,” Onoki said immediately.

"This is a good option. Please let me take a look," Ivan Vanko said. Since the other party was being polite, he would reciprocate in kind. If everyone could resolve the matter amicably and achieve a win-win situation, why not?

However, not everyone in the world is smart. People like Onoki, who are so shrewd and insightful that they can grasp the key points immediately, are even rarer. For example, some people in Sunagakure are definitely the opposite of this.

Not far from the Sand Village, Natasha and Akali have been staying here for some time. This place is low-lying, but fire-type offensive energies are more active here.

Fina chose this place as the first candidate site for this reason: it is a sedimentation point of the planet's original elemental cycle, which is why it is arid, hot, and water-scarce.

Originally, after Natasha followed the example given by Fina, she was pretty sure she had found the place. The view was open, the energy activity was high, and there were no man-made areas to avoid. It was perfect.