Chapter 16: The Eruption of Black Lightning!

After dealing with several dedicated security guards, Su Mu strolled into the interior of Stark Tower, planning to witness the birth of the supervillain Iron Monger. Just then, a massive arc drew his attention.

From his Six Eyes perspective, a terrifying energy pulsed before him, like a beautiful cake waiting for him to savor. Immediately, he pushed Iron Monger from his mind—what was Iron Monger compared to this energy?

Through the precise manipulation of his Six Eyes, he began drawing substantial electrical energy from the massive arc reactor, slowly absorbing it.

*[Energy point +1]*

*[Energy point +1]*

*[Energy point +1]*

…

Ever since he upgraded his energy absorption to level 3, he could overclock it for the first time, voraciously absorbing electricity! Every few minutes, his character fusion rate leapt as he channeled all energy points into his character template.

Template Fusion Rate: 28%

Template Fusion Rate: 29%

Template Fusion Rate: 30%

When the fusion rate hit 30%, memories flooded into Su Mu's mind—a high-level cursed energy manipulation technique: Black Flash! In the world of Jujutsu, when a physical strike and cursed energy impact almost simultaneously, with a margin of error under 0.000001 seconds, a spatial distortion occurs! The attack's power then multiplies by 2.5 times!

This is a skill with growth potential, as its power increases with the user's strength. Because of Black Flash's near-impossible timing, no sorcerer can wield it with 100% consistency.

But Su Mu was different...

With his Six Eyes and energy absorption—two extraordinary powers from separate worlds—his energy control far surpassed Satoru Gojo's. In the future, he might achieve Black Flash consistently! Enhancing his body through energy absorption and cursed energy manipulation, he could even battle the Hulk one day!

While Su Mu was absorbing energy, a sudden shout caught his attention. Looking back, he spotted Pepper Potts, who'd just escaped.

However, when he turned to look at her, she screamed, her legs shaking, and bolted out of Stark Tower, stumbling in terror.

Standing in place, Su Mu's face held a madly ecstatic smile as he ceased energy absorption, allowing the room, previously ravaged by electricity, to settle down for a moment. Reflecting on her reaction, he thought:

"Do I look that scary?"

…

Pepper, having fled Stark Tower, glanced back and was relieved to see that the terrifying white-haired demon hadn't followed her.

She had initially thought the news reports were exaggerated. But after seeing the white-haired demon in person, she realized the reports were true—if anything, reality was worse!

The memory of that crazed smile and the white-haired figure amidst terrifying currents made her shiver again.

"Pepper…" came Tony's voice in her ear.

Before Tony could say more, she urgently replied, "Tony, the white-haired demon… he's here too!"

Tony Stark was confused. Wasn't it supposed to be Obadiah? Why the sudden mention of a white-haired demon?

But he had no time to think, as he heard Pepper scream again, indicating she was in immediate danger! Tony Stark increased his thrusters and sped up. Within seconds, he spotted Iron Monger aiming a weapon at Pepper.

Without hesitation, he braved the barrage and tackled Iron Monger, breaking through multiple walls until they crashed onto a nearby road!

The two continued their fight on the road, with Tony Stark completely outmatched. Even after luring Iron Monger into the sky and attempting to freeze him, he couldn't finish him off.

Finally, Tony planned to have Pepper activate all circuits and overload the arc reactor. But just as he was preparing, a crisp footstep echoed nearby.

"My, my, what a powerful energy source. It'd be such a shame to waste it…"

The voice startled both Tony and Iron Monger, who turned to look. To their shock, their surveillance systems hadn't detected this newcomer at all!

They first caught sight of white hair, then the piercing azure eyes shining in the night, followed by a roguish smile on an impossibly handsome face.

The mysterious white-haired man spoke to Tony Stark, "How about this? I'll take down Obadiah for you, and you give me one of those arc reactors?"

Tony immediately instructed JARVIS, "JARVIS, get me his profile!"

JARVIS responded swiftly, "He appears to be Su Mu, a level-5 mutant who clashed with another mutant in Manhattan days ago."

JARVIS displayed a detailed profile with photos of Su Mu's abilities in Tony's HUD. Staring into the frightening blue-black voids and the strange red-black aura, Tony Stark felt dazed.

Had the world changed so much while he worked on Mark II?

After reading the profile, Tony made his decision. He responded to Su Mu, "Deal!"

Obadiah, having witnessed the whole exchange, was skeptical that any human could wield such strength but wanted to avoid complications. He called to Su Mu, "White-haired demon, kill Tony for me, and I'll pay you a hundred million dollars and give you three arc reactors!"

Confident, he waited for the white-haired demon to surrender to the money.

But to his surprise, the white-haired demon sneered, saying, "You? Can you even make an arc reactor?"

Obadiah went silent. He couldn't make arc reactors and had only planned to deceive the mutant, intending to kill him afterward and keep the hundred million for himself. Realizing his scheme had been exposed, he sighed and muttered, "Young people shouldn't act so clever."

Suddenly, Obadiah charged Iron Monger at Su Mu, using all available energy for a swift attack.

Planning to eliminate this mutant who suddenly appeared, Obadiah didn't believe any human could possess such power. A barrage of bullets and a massive iron fist closed in on Su Mu, and both Tony and Obadiah thought he was doomed.

But then they witnessed something unbelievable.

Neither the dense ammunition nor Iron Monger's massive fist could advance even a millimeter in front of Su Mu.

Next, they watched in shock as the mysterious mutant named Su Mu swung his seemingly slender arm toward Iron Monger, far larger than himself.

*Boom!*

Terrifying black lightning erupted from the point of contact with Iron Monger!

The massive Iron Monger was sent flying by a single strike, smashing through layers of walls and metal structures until he landed far away on a road, embedded in the roadside wall!

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