Chapter 60

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Stark: I am not Iron Man!

"After places like Gulmira, Kosovo, and Westview, another illegal armed organization's base has been destroyed."

"Like the recent string of incidents, no organization has claimed responsibility for this event."

"The U.S. military has also denied their involvement."

"According to frontline journalists who interviewed the local residents, it was a person in a red metal armor who accomplished all this."

"That's right, once again, it was our 'Iron Man.'"

"Incomplete statistics show that in the last three months, 'Iron Man' has destroyed at least five such illegal armed bases."

"Everyone is as curious as I am about who this 'Iron Man' actually is and why they are doing this."

"For more updates, please stay tuned to our channel."

"Indeed!"

"Even if Obadiah did not become the Iron Monger, Stark is still treading the same path as Iron Man!"

In front of the TV, Zhou Cheng lay on the sofa in a comfortable position, watching the news, and everything was clear in his mind.

Recently, this mysterious individual known as "Iron Man" has gradually surfaced, garnering significant attention from the public and officials alike.

This person is like a chivalrous hero, specifically targeting evil and illegal armed organizations.

Their actions are ruthless and tyrannical, wiping out not only the armed members but also leveling their entire bases.

This style of personal heroism, albeit somewhat extreme, is inherently sensational.

Coupled with the advanced technology of the Iron Man armor, which far exceeds the current era, it adds even more to the sensation.

Iron Man's deeds, once reported, instantly dominated headlines across all major media outlets.

It became a talking point for the masses.

Almost everyone was discussing it fervently.

Who Iron Man is, why they are fighting criminals, the origins of their spectacular armor, and so on.

Every discussion ignited public opinion and endlessly engaged the masses.

Among the many questions, the public most eagerly wanted to know: Who exactly is Iron Man? Who is the mastermind capable of creating armor that shouldn't exist in reality? It's incredibly amazing.

However, unfortunately for them, Tony Stark was completely concealed within the armor.

The Iron Man armor itself exceeded the technological capabilities of the era, something humanity could not yet manufacture.

So, despite lengthy debates, there has never been a conclusive result.

Except for Zhou Cheng!

It must be said, this feeling of "being awake among the intoxicated" is quite remarkable.

The only regret is that he cannot share it with anyone!

What else could Zhou Cheng do? He could only silently share updates on his social moments.

Glancing at the television where experts were seriously analyzing the matter, Zhou Cheng couldn't help but smile.

With a thought, he instinctively brought out his diary.

He recorded his thoughts and feelings.

At the Malibu luxury villa:

"Iron Man," I detest that nickname."

"Which tasteless person came up with the name 'Iron Man'?"

"I finally understand it's not that another version of me on a different world lacks taste; it's the media in that world that lacks it.""Just like this world!"

Tony Stark, holding a cup of "Freshly Squeezed Leaves," couldn't help but express his disdain.

"Iron Man"?

It lacks both aesthetics and scientific sense!

But then again, considering this nickname originated from the media, Tony Stark somewhat understood.

What more could you expect from those guys?

"Sir, if you keep this up, your identity will eventually be exposed."

Jarvis's voice sounded, his ever-dutiful butler earnestly reminding Tony Stark.

Of course, Iron Man understood this.

After all, during the three months he had been fighting crime, he had left too many traces behind.

Without mentioning anything else, even Rhodey had learned the truth now.

At this rate, the fact that he is Iron Man would probably become impossible to hide.

But what to say?

Tony Stark didn't care about that.

If things really came to that point, what would be so bad about admitting outright that he was Iron Man, like his counterpart from another world?

Oops, that's not right; I mean, what would be so bad about admitting that he was the destroyer?

For the awesome and cool Tony Stark, this was no problem at all!

Glug!

While nonchalantly dismissing those thoughts, Tony Stark instinctively took a sip of the beverage in his hand.

His brow immediately furrowed.

Damn that tasted awful!

"Jarvis, how much more of this disgusting stuff do I have to drink?"

Tony Stark couldn't help but inquire of his ever-helpful butler.

"Sir, according to the current data, you need to ingest 20 ounces of chlorophyll daily to effectively suppress palladium poisoning."

Jarvis promptly provided the precise figures.

"Jesus Christ, that's unbearable."

Tony Stark frowned deeply.

Palladium poisoning was already spoiled in his diary.

And right after being rescued from the cave, Tony Stark had immediately confronted the issue.

Even before he became the destroyer, during the development phase of the Iron Man armor, he was already troubled by this.

The miniature arc reactor was, after all, constantly embedded in his chest.

For such long periods.

Tony Stark had been trying to find a solution, having Jarvis test every known element as a palladium substitute.

But to no avail.

There was no element that could replace palladium.

So, Tony Stark had a realization.

The only way to solve palladium poisoning was the method mentioned in the diary.

Synthesizing a new element.

But how exactly do you synthesize it?

Even with Tony Stark's brains and wealth of knowledge, he was still clueless.

So~

Was he, Tony Stark, really dependent on the clues left by his father to achieve this?

Don't be ridiculous!

Tony Stark was not convinced.

He, the great Tony Stark could definitely synthesize a new element, without relying on anyone else!

Glug!

With determination, Tony Stark gritted his teeth and forcibly swallowed the unpalatable chlorophyll in his glass.

"Sir, there's an update in the diary!"

Just as he was about to rinse his mouth, Jarvis's reminder came through immediately.

Tony Stark couldn't care less about anything else.

He immediately rose to his feet, grabbed the diary, and placed it in front of his eyes.

Indeed, there was new content updated on it.