Chapter 509: Battle of Paris: Alliance of Steel and Vibranium

Location: Paris, Place de la Concorde

This stately building is located in the historic center of Paris, France, and is one of the iconic locations for international conferences and important diplomatic events. The magnificent architectural style and the advanced technological facilities inside complement each other, and it is often used to host summits and conferences on global issues. This time, it was chosen as the venue for the European Joint Conference on the Superhero and Artificial Intelligence Regulation Act, where representatives from all over the world, superheroes, and global media reporters gathered to participate in this far-reaching discussion.

Tony Stark, wearing a sophisticated suit, stood on the podium at the conference venue, with a huge LED screen behind him showing various statistics and analysis of superhero activities. He had his usual confident smile on his face, and his tone was full of determination and responsibility.

"Dear delegates," Tony began, his voice clearly transmitted throughout the venue through the microphone, "We are in an era full of changes. Superheroes, superhumans, and even intelligent life forms have become an indispensable part of our era. The development of science and technology and the awakening of abilities have not only changed our understanding of the world, but also made us re-examine what is power and what is responsibility."

He paused for a moment, looking around at the representatives of various countries and superheroes in the audience, and then continued: "Some people say that those of us with special abilities should be strictly supervised because the power may get out of control and may pose a threat to society. I understand this concern, but we must not forget that superheroes and technological innovation are meant to protect our world, not restrict it."

Tony waved his hand gently, and an image of the Earth appeared on the screen, with major events around the world in recent years involving superheroes marked around it. There were not only scenes of rescue, but also destruction and chaos that came with battles.

"We can see that superheroes have helped countless cities and countries and prevented countless disasters over the years. But at the same time, we also need to acknowledge that the use of power sometimes brings unforeseen consequences. We do not deny that there are some mistakes, but this is not a reason to completely limit these powers."

He continued, his tone becoming more serious: "I am standing here today not to defend superheroes, but to explore a balanced path together with your witness. 'Regulated but free' - this is my vision for the future. We can ensure that these powers will not be abused through legal and moral constraints, but at the same time give them enough freedom so that they can continue to protect the world."

Tony's voice echoed throughout the conference room, and the flags and representatives of various countries appeared on the screen. The screen switched to some scenes that had been saved by superheroes, burning cities, collapsed bridges, and images of superheroes rushing to the scene to rescue.

"Governments should realize that we need to trust each other. Superheroes are not invincible myths, they are ordinary people with their own lives, fears and responsibilities. If we impose too much regulation on them or even regard them as potential threats, it will only backfire. Instead, we need to establish a global cooperation framework, a mechanism that can protect public safety while respecting the personal freedom and rights of superheroes."

Tony took a deep breath and looked determined: "I believe that only through dialogue, understanding and cooperation can we find a real solution in this turbulent era."

He put down the materials in his hand and ended his speech. There was applause from the audience. Tony smiled and nodded, his eyes full of thought and expectation. He knew that this regulatory meeting on superheroes and artificial intelligence was just the beginning. There would be countless challenges waiting for him and his allies to face.

Tony finished his speech, and the audience applauded loudly, but he didn't really like these formalities. After the meeting, there was a "party", and although he was extremely uninterested in it, it was destined to be a grand social event in Paris. Tony Stark walked into the banquet hall nonchalantly, muttering to himself: "Really... a party? Or a party that starts in the morning. Parisians always have their romantic feelings."

The venue was decorated extremely luxuriously, with crystal chandeliers flashing brightly, reflecting on the white marble floor, and guests coming and going with champagne in their hands, chatting enthusiastically. Tony took a glass of champagne, leaned aside, and thought to himself: "This damn meeting and party is really not my style. To be honest, I would rather be in my laboratory now, tinkering with something new."

At this moment, a tall black man in a well-fitting suit walked towards Tony with a calm smile on his face. He extended his hand and introduced: "T'Challa, the King of Wakanda."

Tony raised his eyebrows when he heard the name, and it sounded familiar. He thought about it, Wakanda... seemed to be a small country in eastern Africa. It was indeed mentioned in the list, but he didn't know much about this country. Tony looked up and down at the king in front of him, and sighed in his heart: "Well, good temperament, this guy looks handsome. But... of course, he's still not as handsome as me."

Tony Stark's narcissism suddenly came to his mind, and a confident smile appeared on his lips. He stretched out his hand and shook T'Challa's hand without any concealment, and then teased: "Oh, King. It's an honor to meet you. Wakanda... I have heard of it." There was a hint of playfulness in his tone, and then he raised his chin slightly and continued, "But, I am Tony Stark. Of course, you know who I am without me introducing myself."

Tony's usual confidence and pride, even with a hint of arrogance, made T'Challa's smile deepen a little. T'Challa nodded politely and responded calmly, "Of course, Tony Stark, the world-famous billionaire and genius inventor, the name of Iron Man is known to everyone."

Just as Tony Stark was about to have a relaxed conversation with T'Challa, a huge explosion suddenly sounded outside, and the entire banquet hall instantly fell into a brief panic. Tony frowned and quickly listened. After a moment, he heard a clearer sound of fighting.

"It seems that the party needs to change its style..." He muttered in a low voice, with his signature confident smile on his face. He gently patted T'Challa's shoulder and teased, "It seems that someone doesn't want us to enjoy this romantic party." He then pointed to his chest, "But, that's just what I want. I prefer to punch rather than stand here and have an awkward chat."

After that, Tony tapped the small device on his chest. With a "click", the Apocalypse armor instantly wrapped around his body. The cool golden-red armor unfolded with a burst of electronic sound effects, and the armor quickly covered his entire body. Tony showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Okay, it's time to fight!" With the roar of the engine, he suddenly took off into the air and rushed to the battlefield.

At the same time, the scene outside the banquet was in complete chaos. A group of evil superpowers and genetic warriors were attacking frantically, and the banquet defense system had been activated. A group of combat-type Shumagia quickly emerged from various hidden corners. The blue halos around their ears flashed brightly in the battle, and they swiftly shuttled through the battle area, showing extraordinary reaction abilities.

The Shumagia and the enemy immediately engaged in a fierce battle. The enemy superhumans and genetic warriors showed their powerful strengths, some released flames, and some controlled electric currents, while the Shumagia relied on precise tactics and rapid evolution to constantly adjust the fighting style. The battlefield was full of flames and roars, and the sound of explosions and metal collisions was endless.

Tony Stark flew over the battlefield from high in the sky, with a fighting spirit in his eyes. As he flew, he looked down at the battle situation below, swooped down quickly, raised his arms, and shot out a wave of energy from his palms, knocking several genetic warriors away.

At the same time, T'Challa quickly scanned the situation around him. Without wasting any time, he immediately slipped into hiding and quietly changed into his Black Panther suit. With the activation of nanotechnology, T'Challa's entire body was quickly covered in black vibranium armor. His figure was light and swift, and he appeared on the other side of the battlefield like a cheetah.

Tony Stark hovered in the sky, carefully observing the battle performance of the Xiomajia. Despite the chaotic scene, the Xiomajia still performed accurately and efficiently, protecting the representatives and VIPs of various countries present. Tony couldn't help but whisper to himself, with a hint of ridicule, "Hey, I have to admit that the Xiomajia of Umbrella is really powerful. These guys are more disciplined than my team." He curled his lips, and his eyes flashed with a fighting light, "But, since the Xiomajia are here, I have to show some 'general' skills."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tony suddenly swooped down, raised his arms quickly, and the energy cannons in his palms instantly locked onto a group of evil superpower warriors below. With a "hiss" sound of electronic sound effects, two energy beams suddenly shot out, accurately hitting several superpowers and blasting them away. Tony smiled triumphantly, as if every attack was a performance. He whispered teasingly: "Okay, who's the next unlucky guy? Don't be shy, I won't use too much force."

On the other side, T'Challa has also joined the battle. His movements are as fast as the wind, and the Black Panther suit is close to his skin, showing extreme speed and strength. Every attack is swift and precise, and his fists and claws cut through the air, quickly knocking down a super-powered warrior. He shuttles around the battlefield flexibly like a cheetah, defeating the enemy without forgetting to maintain an elegant posture.

"Bang!" T'Challa punched an enemy who was trying to sneak attack and knocked him to the ground. Then he turned swiftly, kicked his legs and jumped into the air, looking down at the battlefield. He glanced around and quickly locked onto several super-powered people who were still wreaking havoc. The claw blade in his hand flashed a cold light.

At this time, Tony also noticed T'Challa's fighting style. He paused and sighed in his heart: "Well, this guy is really good." Just as Tony was amazed, T'Challa suddenly spoke with a naughty smile and said: "Tony, it seems that we are working together well, right?"

Tony raised an interested smile and nodded slightly, saying, "Hey, Black Panther, you're not bad." He then waved his arms and fired several energy cannons, instantly knocking the group of enemies in front of him away. Tony quickly dodged another wave of enemy attacks and responded casually, "But let's talk after the battle! Now is not a good time to chat!"

T'Challa smiled calmly, nodded slightly, and continued to fight. His movements became more swift and fierce, and each attack was extremely accurate, completely suppressing the attacks of the superpowered warriors. The two of them cooperated seamlessly on the battlefield, constantly defeating the enemy and gradually taking control of the battle situation.

Tony looked down at the battlefield from high above, thinking to himself, "It looks like this battle will be resolved soon. I'll have a good chat with the King of Wakanda later."