Chapter 200: Zed's Battle and the Secret of S.H.I.E.L.D.

"Roar!"

The lion beast attacked first with its amazing strength and wild attack posture. Every punch of his was so destructive that it seemed to tear the air apart. Although his movements were rough, they were full of power and speed, and each blow could cause a huge shock wave.

Jie showed his extraordinary fighting skills and agility in the face of the fierce attack of the lion beast. His movements were light and flexible, as if he was dancing a gorgeous dance with death. He cleverly used the obstacles in the venue to dodge and counterattack, and every move was extremely precise.

boom! boom! boom!

The lion beast smashed the obstacle and raised his fist to attack again. At the moment when it was about to hit, Jie rolled over and easily avoided the attack. Then, he quickly counterattacked, and the blade of the weapon in his hand with dark energy suddenly slashed at the lion beast.

Ping!

The lion beast barely blocked the attack with its arms, but was still forced back a few steps by Jie's sword energy.

The battle continued, with neither side giving in.

"Ho! Ha!"

The lion beast roared out a ball of gas and rushed towards Jie, attacking more and more fiercely. He was like an enraged beast, constantly launching fierce attacks. His fists and elbows were accompanied by a strong sound of wind, and each blow was full of the power to destroy everything.

Jie was constantly looking for the lion beast's flaws. His movements were agile and precise, and every dodge seemed to be at the critical point. His swordsmanship was even more skillful, and every swing of the sword seemed to carry the breath of death, and every attack was full of deadly intent.

"Shadow Secret! Clone!"

The figure suddenly split into three in the air, forming three identical clones. The lion beast could not tell the real from the fake, and was forced to face the attacks of three Jies at the same time. This skill not only gave Jie a brief advantage, but also made the lion beast confused and angry.

The three Jies attacked at the same time, their blades flashing ominously like ghosts in the darkness.

"Zheng~"

The lion beast tried to punch through the illusion, but each attack was cleverly dodged by Zed. At this moment, the real Zed found a momentary flaw in the lion beast and stabbed his sword into the lion beast's shoulder.

"Roar!"

The lion roared in pain, but he did not retreat. On the contrary, his attack became more violent. His eyes flashed with a beast-like light, as if he wanted to tear the enemy in front of him into pieces. His fist blasted at Jie.

Jie's face remained calm, his eyes flashing with calculation and wit. Activate Shadow Secret Technique again! Clone! The lion beast punched the clone.

Lionmon's fist hit one of Zed's clones hard, but the clone suddenly turned into a puff of smoke and dissipated, revealing that it was just an illusion. This scene made Lionmon even more angry, and his attacks became more reckless, as if he wanted to destroy the entire battlefield.

Zed used this opportunity to quickly retreat and reassess the situation. He realized that speed and skill alone might not be enough to completely overpower the lion beast, so he began to use more complex tactics. His eyes gleamed with intelligence as he quickly calculated every possible action and reaction.

The lion beast rushed at Jie again, and his every step was like a vibration on the ground. His eyes were full of fighting enthusiasm, and every punch was destructive. But Jie showed his extraordinary ability under this pressure. He was like dancing a dangerous dance on the battlefield, skillfully dodging every attack of the lion beast.

Suddenly, a sly light flashed in Jie's eyes. He deliberately left a flaw in the lion beast's attack. The lion beast immediately seized this opportunity and rushed towards Jie, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

At this critical moment, Jie suddenly disappeared from his original position and appeared behind the lion beast.

"Shadow Secret Technique! Shadow Dash!"

Zed's blade, with its dark energy and silent lethality, stabbed at the lion's back. The lion felt a sharp pain in his back, and he turned around and tried to grab Zed. But Zed was no longer there, and he used Shadow Dash again to appear in another location.

"Shadow Secret! Death Mark!" Jie shouted, and a shadow dagger with mysterious runes suddenly appeared in his hand, and he threw it at the lion beast. This dagger was not only a physical attack, but also left a fatal death mark on the lion beast.

The lion beast felt a pain on his back and subconsciously reached for the place where he was hit by the dagger. He felt an ominous force spreading in his body, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

Jie took the opportunity to speed up, his figure flickered on the battlefield, and every time he appeared, he was like a black lightning. He moved quickly around the lion beast, leaving a deep sword mark every time he passed by.

The lion beast tried to punch back, but his movements became noticeably slower. The death mark not only caused damage, but more importantly, it weakened the lion beast's reaction speed and strength.

Jie observed the change in the lion beast's state and knew that the time was ripe.

His eyes focused, "The Secret of Shadow! Final Flash!"

Jie rushed towards the lion beast, his sword carrying powerful shadow energy and unparalleled speed. Before the lion beast could react, Jie's sword had pierced through the lion beast's chest and reached its heart.

"The great primordial devil, Lord Beast, will not let you go..."

A gleam of disbelief flashed in the lion's eyes, he let out a heavy roar, and then slowly fell down. His body began to slowly dissipate into black smoke, and finally disappeared into the air.

Jie stood there, calming his breathing. His eyes were no longer calm as they were during the battle, but were filled with deep thought. He knew that this battle might just be the prelude to something bigger, and he had to stay alert and be prepared to face even bigger challenges.

At the same time, the ox beast and the eagle beast saw the lion beast being defeated, and seeing that they could not defeat their opponents in a short time, they quickly retreated.

After the battle, Sam and Rod rushed to Zed's side. They admired Zed's amazing fighting skills and were curious about his mysterious identity.

"Who are you?" Sam asked, his voice full of respect for the mysterious warrior.

Rhodes suddenly remembered something, but did not say anything. Instead, he looked at Jie in front of him.

Zed turned his head and looked at Sam and Rod, his eyes flickering with mixed emotions. "I'm just a man seeking the truth." He answered simply.

Sam and Rod looked at each other, knowing that the story of this mysterious man might be more complicated than what they saw. But now, they are more concerned about ensuring the safety of the wedding scene and the safety of the groom Cross and his general.

......

In a lounge, Rhodes was carefully reading a document about Zed, while explaining the background of this mysterious superhero to Sam.

Rhode's brows were knitted, and there was a hint of seriousness in his voice: "Sam, Zed is actually a superhero launched by Hawke Group. He was very active for a period of time, and attracted a lot of attention with his superb fighting skills and mysterious identity. But recently, news about him has suddenly become very scarce."

Sam listened, his eyes revealing curiosity and thinking: "So, he has been acting behind the scenes recently?"

Rhodes continued to browse the information, and then added: "The last time he participated in a major operation was when he assisted the President in successfully thwarting an assassination attempt on the President. In that operation, Jie defeated the group of terrorists known as the 'Desperate Soldiers'. His performance was so outstanding that he even received personal thanks from the President."

Sam was a little surprised: "So, he is not only a superhero of Hawke Group, but also directly involved in national-level defense operations? His strength does seem extraordinary."

Rhode nodded, raised his eyes from the information and looked at Sam: "You were still in the barracks undergoing a trial of the Falcon equipment, so it's normal that you didn't know. This is also the first time I've seen his combat ability today. Not only is he highly skilled, but he also seems to have mastered some special abilities."

"That dark energy." Sam pondered, and then said, "So, he may continue to be active in various events. Hawke Group must have a deeper purpose behind launching such a superhero."

The conversation between the two soldiers more or less steered towards conspiracy theory.

Rhodes sighed softly, "Indeed, Hawke Group's actions are always shrouded in mystery. Although they are the largest superhero company on the planet, I really don't know what those politicians are doing."

"Hey, capital..." Sam spread his hands, and the two of them understood each other tacitly.

......

In the command center of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury was concentrating on watching the video footage of the wedding scene battle sent by the intelligence department. The screen showed the chaotic scene shot from multiple angles, with a special focus on the fighting performance of Zed, Sam, and Rhodes.

Nick Fury had a thoughtful look on his face, his eyes fixed on the screen, trying to analyze and understand every detail of the battle. Several senior S.H.I.E.L.D. analysts beside him were also studying the screen carefully, occasionally exchanging views and opinions.

"This Zed, his fighting style and abilities..." Nick Fury said in a deep voice, a serious look in his eyes, "He's not your average superhero. There's a sense of calculation and precision to his movements, and he's very calm in almost every aspect of the fight."

"The information that was not collected last time is available this time."

An analyst expert added: "Yes, Director. We have conducted a preliminary analysis of his abilities. He seems to have mastered some special energy, which may be an advanced technology or an unknown superpower."

Nick Fury nodded, his eyes revealing his deep interest in the character of Zed. "The Hawke Group has made an extraordinary move this time. Why did they launch such a mysterious and powerful character? What is their real purpose?"

Another analyst pulled up some information about Hawke Group, "Hawk Group has been actively expanding their superhero lineup. Not only are they leading in business, they also have a profound influence in the political and military fields. The emergence of Zed may be part of their larger strategy."

Nick Fury took a deep breath, his eyes returned to the screen again, thinking about what might happen in the future. "We need more information. Keep a close eye on Zed's actions, and also pay attention to the movements of Hawke's group. This game is much more complicated than we thought."

Under the command of Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. analysts embark on a more in-depth investigation and analysis, trying to uncover the secrets behind Zed and the Hawke Group.

Nick Fury stood up and looked at the city view outside the window, his eyes flashing with determination. "No matter what the purpose of Hawke Group is, we must be prepared. In this world full of uncertainties, we can't take it lightly."