Chapter 292: Final Battle Preparation: The Rise of Ultron

The group arrived at the airport. The dim sky and tense atmosphere made everyone feel particularly heavy. After the helicopter landed, they quickly went to the waiting area to board the plane to the mission site.

As soon as he walked into the airport terminal, Steve Rogers' eyes were attracted by two people. Sam Wilson (Falcon) and James Rhodes (War Machine) were standing there, obviously waiting for them.

"Sam, Rod!" A hint of joy appeared on Steve's face and he walked over quickly.

"Hey, Captain." Sam Wilson smiled and patted Steve on the shoulder. "Pepper called us and we happened to be in New York."

Rhode nodded as well. "Yeah, I heard the news and rushed over without hesitation."

Steve nodded gratefully. "Great, that's exactly what we need your help."

Sam Wilson looked at the plane parked nearby and said with a smile, "Did you know there's another person on the plane? John Walker, the superhero 'Masked Rider' of Hawke Group, is also on the plane."

The Avengers looked at each other, all of them were obviously a little surprised. "Did Zhan Ji Lingma call him?" Natasha asked in confusion.

"Maybe." Sam shrugged. "But during this period, John Walker gave speeches in various military camps. I wonder how the Hawke Group convinced those military high-ranking officials."

Rhodes smiled helplessly, "Now Hawke Group has a lot of influence in the United States, especially in the military. Their technology and resources are very attractive to the military."

Natasha also nodded in agreement, "Not only that, the person in the White House now is also close to the Hawke Group."

Rhode curled his lips with a hint of helplessness and a bitter smile, "This is better than the strong intervention of the Jewish group."

Everyone was attracted by Rhodes' words and looked at him curiously. "Jewish Group? What's going on?" Steve asked.

Rhodes sighed, "Recently, the Jewish group has been trying to package me and War Machine to become a superhero star. They are also planning to set up a superhero group, and they have been making a lot of moves recently."

Sam frowned, "Superhero stars? What are they going to do?"

Rhodes shook his head. "Obviously, they want to use the influence of superheroes to gain more commercial benefits and political capital. They think that making War Machine a star can bring them huge profits."

After hearing this, Steve felt helpless. “Superheroes should protect the world, not become tools for commercial interests.”

Natasha nodded in agreement, "Yes, our duty is to protect the people, not to become a "tool" for certain groups."

Clint Barton sighed, "The world is becoming more and more complicated. Even superheroes can hardly avoid being used by various forces."

As they walked towards the tarmac, they discussed the situation with mixed feelings. Although they were facing a severe battle, they also knew that the political and interest struggles behind it could not be ignored.

"No matter what, we still have to focus on the task at hand." Steve said firmly, "The threat of Ultron cannot be ignored. We must do our best."

Rhodes nodded and clenched his fists. "Yes, let's deal with Ultron first, then consider other things."

Sam also showed a firm expression, "Yes, we are superheroes. No matter how the outside world changes, our duties remain the same."

As everyone discussed, they gradually approached the plane waiting for them. John Walker was already standing at the cabin door, looking at them firmly. His figure looked particularly tall under the light, and seemed to carry a fearless aura.

"Welcome, Avengers." John Walker said with a smile, looking at the captain's expression, his tone revealed a hint of respect and determination, "It's a pleasure to fight alongside you."

"Is this guy also your fan?" Bruce Banner, who has always been low-key, asked Steve in his ear.

"I don't know." Steve gave Bruce Banner a mysterious smile, then looked at John Walker and nodded, with a hint of relief in his eyes, "Thank you, John. We need all our strength to deal with this crisis."

John Walker stepped forward and shook hands with each Avenger. "We will definitely succeed in this operation."

Sam patted John on the shoulder and said with a smile, "I hope your speaking skills will be as effective in combat."

John Walker raised his eyebrows: "Don't worry, I won't just talk in battle."

Everyone laughed at this, and the tense atmosphere eased a little. Natasha glanced at everyone and said calmly, "Okay, everyone, get ready to board the plane. We still have a tough battle to fight."

Everyone nodded and boarded the plane one by one. The atmosphere in the cabin was still tense, but everyone's eyes showed determination and resolve.

The plane slowly took off, leaving the night sky of New York and flying towards the mission location. Inside the cabin, the Avengers nervously discussed the battle plan, and every detail could not be ignored.

Steve Rogers looked at the night sky outside the window and prayed silently in his heart that the operation would be successful.

"We will succeed."

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In an abandoned factory somewhere in Europe, Ultron's main server is running at high speed. This was once a weapons manufacturing base of Stark Industries, but now it is occupied by Ultron and becomes its secret base for manufacturing steel armor.

The lights inside the factory were dim, and the occasional flash of electric sparks reflected the old equipment and piled up materials. Although it had not been used for a long time, Ultron was still able to use the existing resources to carry out its plan.

In a corner of the factory, several huge robotic arms are busy working, welding, assembling and adjusting various metal parts. At the end of these robotic arms are sharp cutting tools and high-temperature welding guns, which operate flexibly and accurately. The skeleton of the steel armor has taken shape, and the cold and hard metal glows coldly under the light.

"Terminator." Ultron whispered to himself, his voice echoing in the empty factory, "This name is very suitable for my new armor."

At the core of Ultron's main server, blue light flickered, showing a complex data flow. Its intelligent system was performing high-speed calculations to calculate the structure, function, and performance of the armor. It knew that this factory did not have the most advanced materials and equipment, but it had to make full use of existing resources to create a sufficiently powerful armor.

Ultron's scientific research ideas are very clear. First of all, it needs strong materials. Although there is no top-level alloy here, it can use existing high-strength steel. These steels were originally used to make artillery and tank armor. Although they are heavy, they have good performance in terms of strength.

"First, the skeleton." Ultron's mechanical arm moved quickly and began to assemble the basic skeleton of the armor. High-strength steel was cut into suitable shapes and welded into a solid frame structure. This process was precise and efficient, and each welding point was strictly calculated to ensure the strength and stability of the skeleton.

Next is the shell. Ultron needed an outer layer that could withstand bullets and explosions, and chose a composite material that was used in previous weapon manufacturing to make bulletproof vests and blast shields. Although it is not as good as vibranium or adamantium, it is enough for the current conditions.

"Shell." The mechanical arm began to install composite armor plates. These armor plates were precisely processed to cover every part of the armor and provide all-round protection. Ultron also added a layer of shockproof structure inside the armor plate to reduce the impact of the armor in battle.

Finally, the weapon system. Since the factory did not have the manufacturing equipment for energy weapons, Ultron decided to use a thermal weapon system. It found some rifles, bombs and small missiles in the warehouse and redesigned and modified them.

"Firepower." Ultron installed two modified automatic rifles for the armor, which were strengthened to fire high-penetration bullets. Two missile launchers were installed on the shoulders of the armor, which could fire small missiles for long-range attacks. A micro rocket launcher was installed on the chest, which could provide powerful firepower support at close range.

Ultron knew that although these weapon systems were not as advanced as the energy weapons it had originally planned, they were powerful enough to fight most enemies under the current conditions.

"Now, let's test it." Ultron's robotic arm installed a control module into the interior of the armor. This module was connected to Ultron's main server, allowing it to directly control the actions of the armor.

The eyes of the armor flashed red, and then began to move slowly. The mechanical arm released the armor, and the armor stood firmly on the ground, exuding a cold aura.

"Terminator, activate." Ultron's voice was cold and confident.

The armor's system started up, and the various components inside started to work quickly. The automatic rifle made a slight clicking sound, the missile launcher was ready, and the micro rocket launcher also entered standby mode.

Ultron controlled the armor through the main server to perform a series of complex movements. The armor responded sensitively and accurately. It performed basic movement tests such as walking, running, and jumping to ensure that every joint and component could work properly. Then, Ultron began to test the armor's firepower system.

The armor raised its automatic rifle and aimed at the target in the distance. Following Ultron's command, flames spurted out of the muzzle, and the high-penetrating bullet quickly hit the target, instantly piercing the target. The missile launcher fired two small missiles, hitting the designated location accurately, and the fire produced by the explosion illuminated the entire factory.

"Very good." Ultron was satisfied with the test results, "The Terminator is now combat-ready."

However, Ultron knew that this was just the beginning. It needed more armor to realize its plan. It began to calculate the required materials and manufacturing time, and made a detailed production plan.

"More Terminators." Ultron's voice was filled with cold determination. "I will build an invincible army and completely destroy mankind."

Following Ultron's instructions, the robotic arm began to get busy, continuing to produce more Terminator armor. Its plan was proceeding in an orderly manner, and every step was precisely calculated and controlled.