Chapter 1204 Mission

The proactive message from the powerful Eastern nation was undoubtedly good news. Even if they insisted on retaining their autonomy after the formation of the Earth Federation, this was something that could be discussed.

Despite SHIELD's significant advancements in both technology and superhuman abilities due to the numerous challenges they had faced, they couldn't underestimate the ancient nation on Earth's other side. 

After all, this nation had maintained an uninterrupted history for many years, and who knew how many formidable individuals they had cultivated or what advanced technologies they possessed.

However, the reason for Captain Rogers' inner conflict wasn't solely due to the primary conditions for China's willingness to join the Earth Federation; it was also because they had introduced some additional terms. For instance, they requested a meeting between Phantom Knight and one of their small teams to engage in discussions.

Although Rogers didn't understand why they wanted to meet with Phantom Knight, he had a subconscious feeling that there was something significant behind this request. 

Currently, Phantom Knight was aligned with SHIELD, and Rogers was hesitant to allow the small team to interact with Phantom Knight, uncertain if they would still remain allies after such a meeting.

Nevertheless, since the other side had already expressed their support for SHIELD's actions voluntarily, Captain Rogers couldn't pass up such a valuable opportunity. Despite his reservations, Rogers ultimately sent a message to Phantom Knight.

Rogers knew that even if he didn't inform Phantom Knight, given their technology that allowed them to send messages directly to his personal computer screen, the other side could likely find Phantom Knight with ease. Perhaps during Rogers' contemplative period, Phantom Knight had already received the message.

Beep, Beep, Beep!

Thus, while Lin Rui was conducting experiments with advanced applications of the Magic Cube in the desert region, he heard the sound of a communication alert from his pocket.

Humming~

Upon hearing the notification from the communicator, Lin Rui waved his hand to retract the Magic Cube, causing the spatial forces that had previously surrounded him to dissipate rapidly. He then retrieved the communicator from his pocket.

Glancing at the message on the communicator, Lin Rui's eyes brightened for a moment. However, his expression soon took on a peculiar twist, as he pondered what might be behind this request.

"So, the team from China wants to meet me? That's quite unusual…" Lin Rui muttered to himself as he stowed away the communicator.

Lin Rui had lived in this world for quite some time and had already understood the differences between the ancient nation on the other side of Earth and the country from his previous life. 

If it weren't for Lin Rui's sudden encounter with the system and his gradual transformation into a superhero, he would undoubtedly have visited or even lived in that nation.

However, under the influence of the system, Lin Rui had become fully immersed in the various events and storylines of the Marvel Universe. Thus, he hadn't yet interacted with the other side of China, making their sudden request to meet him all the more unexpected.

"Regardless of their reasons for seeking me out, we all have our roles in life, and sometimes, we must meet them." After some self-reflection, Lin Rui decided that he would go ahead with the meeting.

Swish!

In the next moment, as Lin Rui made up his mind, a Spatial Teleportation portal appeared right before him. After obtaining the Intermediate Manual for using the Magic Cube, Lin Rui had become adept at creating stable Spatial Teleportation portals. Without hesitation, he stepped through the portal, which promptly disappeared, leaving no trace.

Meanwhile, as Lin Rui departed from the Sahara Desert on this side, in various secret locations, Iceman of the X-Men, Jerry, a mutant with enhanced abilities from the League of Defenders, and several Avengers from SHIELD were continuously honing their skills, hoping to achieve greater levels of mastery.

The invasion of Earth by the Dark Elf clan and the arrival of Dormammu had profound consequences for every faction and every superpowered individual on Earth. 

As SHIELD proposed the establishment of the Earth Federation, ushering Earth into the Interstellar Age, these individuals were diligently working on improving themselves, striving to become even stronger.

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On an international flight from China to New York, Evans was calmly resting in the spacious first-class seat. Several other first-class passengers of Asian descent nearby were members of the special division from China, the team sent to New York to meet Phantom Knight.

Months ago, Evans had been assigned by SHIELD to investigate the source of Extremis, which led to the discovery of the true mastermind behind Killian. Initially thrilled to receive this mission, Evans was just a recently promoted junior agent and rarely received such high-level missions.

Eager to make the most of this opportunity, Evans devoted himself wholeheartedly to the mission. However, he had underestimated its complexity. 

The fact that the mastermind behind Killian had managed to stay hidden in China, a nation with a stronger grasp over its territory than the United States, suggested that they were a formidable adversary.

In the first month, Evans made little progress and found himself indulging in the delectable cuisine of China, leading to an alarming change in his physique. It was only in the second month that he finally made contact with China's special division. With their assistance, he began to make substantial headway.

Ultimately, with the support of China's special division, Evans managed to apprehend the elusive mastermind behind Killian. Although Evans hadn't exerted much effort personally, he still received recognition from SHIELD. 

Just as he thought he could return to SHIELD with honor and anticipate a promotion, another message arrived – another mission.

This new mission for Evans was simple: accompany the special team from China to the United States, specifically to the SHIELD branch in New York, and meet Phantom Knight. Evans would serve as SHIELD's liaison, escorting the team from China.

Despite appearing calm as he reclined in his seat, Evans was far from serene internally. Although he had spent the past few months in China, he was well aware of the events occurring on Earth and understood that significant changes were on the horizon for the planet.

This time, Evans was leading a team that was purportedly going to meet Phantom Knight. However, he suspected that they might be representing China in discussions regarding the establishment of the Earth Federation within SHIELD. 

The realization that he might be involved in such significant negotiations left Evans feeling anxious, even causing his breathing to quicken despite his closed eyes.

Meanwhile, the five team members near Evans appeared to be sound asleep, breathing steadily, displaying no signs of being awake.

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