American Comics: Tales of Cultivator

Chapter 211: Curse, Ancient One

For a time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the local Police Department were completely overwhelmed. The scene was finally sealed off for two or three days, after more than a dozen experts and professors arrived for on-site investigation.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) provided a reasonable explanation.

An evil cult organization called the "Soul Church" had gathered in the building. Because they had smoked too many Marijuana Leaves, the members of this evil cult organization had an internal conflict.

Stray bullets from the shootout hit a gas pipe, causing a gas explosion.

As for the Demons seen by nearby residents, they were merely projection equipment used by the cultists to deceive people.

"No way, in this day and age, there can't still be people who believe in that whole Demon thing, right? You Reporters are all educated intellectuals, how can you believe in such nonsense about Demons?"

Facing a multitude of flashing Cameras, Captain Stacy, who had been pushed out by the Director, coughed twice and forced himself to explain the reasons.

As for what kind of explosion Force could instantly turn a building into Ash, the Police Chief spokesperson for the Police Department did not provide a specific explanation.

During this police Press Conference, the Reporters below stared at Captain Stacy with expressions that clearly said, "Are you trying to fool children?" from beginning to end.

Despite the Reporters' repeated questioning from the audience, the Police Station maintained a strong attitude and did not offer any further explanations.

Captain Stacy, annoyed by the swarm of Reporters, almost swore.

Some Reporters who didn't believe the official explanation wanted to go near the incident building to take Photos, but not long after the incident occurred, Tang Group Construction took over the reconstruction work for the building from the New York City Government.

Tall, long sheet metal construction barriers directly sealed off the building where the incident happened. As for using interview Helicopters from Newspaper Offices and Television Stations...

After learning the purpose of these Reporters' interviews, the High-level Staff at these Television Stations and Media outlets directly denied their applications to use interview Helicopters!

...

However, none of these troubles concerned Tang Song. The aftermath was left to Lane to handle.

For such aftermath matters, the company already had a standard and complete Procedure.

There were specialized Cleaners for cleaning up the scene. As for dealing with Media interviews and bothersome passersby, the Ministry of Justice's Lawyers employed by the company weren't just for show.

Ordinary People didn't have the energy or Time to spend on lengthy Lawsuits.

Failing that, there were still the Gunmen under his command—

After several years of experience, his Subordinates were already quite skilled at handling these Matters.

The Cost incurred was merely a Donation of a batch of new Police cars and Police equipment to the New York Police Department (NYPD).

The New York City Government received a Donation of five million US Dollars.

Of course, Tang Group didn't lose out either, acquiring the ownership of the Plot of Land where the incident building stood at an extremely low price.

...

Of course, Boss Tang wasn't truly without Trouble. He was currently watching a group of Little Girls by the Artificial Lake using fishing nets to catch Fish, feeling somewhat speechless!

Skye and Gu Zi Yun led the way, with Zheng Duo En and Rogue each holding a fishing net, netting Fish by the lake.

Beside them, a Big Cat occasionally opened its large mouth, waiting to be fed.

From its squinting eyes and enjoying expression, it was clear this fellow had been eyeing the Koi in the lake for more than a day or two.

"What are you doing?" Tang Song, who was fishing by the lake, stood up, put an arm around Skye, and asked Gu Zi Yun.

Gu Zi Yun proudly scooped up a red and white Koi with her net and showed it off to Tang Song, saying, "We're eating fish tonight! We think these Koi of yours would be quite tasty if fried in olive oil!"

Tang Song's Complexion stiffened. He spread his hands helplessly and chuckled dryly, "My darlings, the meat of these, these Ornamental Fish, it doesn't taste good."

Skye, in Tang Song's arms, suddenly cried out in a wronged tone, "Ah, is it about the fish? Boss, lately you've either been busy with Cultivation or fishing, you haven't had Time to spend with us! I don't care, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, catch them all!"

Hearing Skye's words, the Little Girls cheered in unison, ready to Take Action.

Tang Song waved his hand, and a Black Light instantly bound the leading Gu Zi Yun tightly.

"Mwah!"

He planted a kiss on Skye's Forehead, causing Skye's face to turn bright red.

Seeing the teasing gazes of the other Little Girls, Skye immediately buried her head in Tang Song's arms! "Someone, catch these fish and cook them!"

Tang Song was quite willing to indulge his girlfriends in these little moments of fun. He beckoned, and several Maids, carrying buckets and nets, scooped up half a bucket of precious Koi and sent them to the kitchen.

"Let's be clear, we're eating fish tonight. If it's not tasty, then I'll eat you instead!"

...

In fact, the taste of Ornamental Fish like Koi is truly mediocre.

There was nothing Boss Tang could do but fulfill his promise, otherwise, how could he keep these unruly Little Girls in check?

After the matter was settled, Tang Song, feeling refreshed, was in his Study flipping through a copy of "A Brief History of Time".

"Boss, this is the information faxed over from The Church regarding the Dark Council!"

Lane came into the Study and placed a thick stack of paper Documents on the desk in front of him.

Then he went to the Wine Rack, took a bottle of Champagne, and opened it.

Tang Song put down the book in his Hand and began to look through the information on the desk.

Lane took two Wine Glasses, poured a glass for Tang Song first, then poured one for himself, and sat opposite Tang Song with his Wine Glass, watching his Boss read the information.

Crusades, the Pope is seriously ill, Werewolves, Vampire Clans leading the establishment of the Dark Council...

The information from The Church was pretty much in line with what he knew...

As for Mephisto, whom he was most concerned about, The Church knew very little about this Old Demon. Instead, a document sent under the name of the Sacred Shield Brotherhood contained some information about Mephisto.

Two things mentioned in it greatly Interested Tang Song: one was Mephisto's Knight, and the other was a Contract called the Contract of San Venganza.

The former was a hitman Mephisto had nurtured in the Mortal Realm to deal with his Enemies.

As for the latter, it was said to be a Contract sealing three thousand Souls of Fallen Saints. The so-called Saints were the people of a village called San Venganza, which Mephisto had spent over a thousand years planning and nurturing. The people in the village had devoutly believed in God for generations, and eventually, the entire village became Saints.

Then he orchestrated a Conspiracy where a Beauty was framed and eventually became the entire village's 'RBQ' (a derogatory term implying sexual objectification), causing the entire village to fall into depravity.

Originally, Mephisto wanted to create a powerful Demonic Artifact and open the Gate of Hell at the original site of San Venganza village, but this plan was ruined.

The Contract of San Venganza went missing...

As for why the people from the Sacred Shield Brotherhood were so clear about this, it was naturally because the Knight who stole the Contract of San Venganza was one of them.

However, this former Ghost Rider had now retired, and even within the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, his Whereabouts were unknown.

But this wouldn't trouble Boss Tang.

"Lane, check the Position of this Motorcyclist named Johnny!"

Tang Song flipped the information over, pointed at the Photos on it, and said to Lane.

"Yes, Boss!"

...

Late at night, Tang Song put down the book in his Hand and opened the Secret Door leading to the Lakebed Quiet Room.

Following the Tunnel into the Lakebed Quiet Room, at the center of the Meditation Room.

In the middle of the Eight Trigrams Altar, a Zitan Eight Immortals Table had been added...

On the Eight Immortals Table, a simple-looking Straw Effigy was placed. The Straw Effigy was three feet tall, and Mephisto's name was written on it with Vermilion Pigment.

Wooden Arrows were inserted into the positions of the Straw Effigy's arms and legs.

On the Meditation Cushion in front of the Eight Immortals Table, a Big man with his upper body bare was devoutly kowtowing to the Straw Effigy on the table.

Beside his Hand, there was also a Wooden Bow and Wooden Arrows that looked like children's toys...

As Tang Song just walked into the Meditation Room, a Blood-red figure appeared before him.

"Master!" Amelia bowed to Tang Song...

Tang Song looked at Wolverine Logan, who was groggily kowtowing to the Straw Effigy, and asked, "How many arrows has he shot?"

"Master, he shot two arrows after kowtowing for several days, but he has been unable to shoot the third arrow!"

Amelia reported the situation of the past few days to Tang Song.

"Two arrows, that's enough! Only his immortal Destiny can safely withstand the Backlash. Let him continue kowtowing for now!"

Tang Song looked at Wolverine Logan, who was kowtowing to the Straw Effigy with Mephisto's name written on it after being Hypnotized.

He finally understood the true meaning of the saying, "An outsider monk can chant scriptures better."

Knowledge Barrier!

If this were in the Jambudvīpa World, and he wanted to curse a Great Expert at the True Immortal level.

Perhaps the Eight Immortals Table would have just been set up when the target would sense it through Mystic Computation and directly come to kill him.

But now, using Wolverine Logan's Destiny, he was launching the Nail Head Seven Arrows Book, an ancient curse killing technique, against Mephisto.

Mephisto, however, had no reaction whatsoever.

It was just that compared to Mephisto, this Hell Lord, trying to shake him with just Wolverine Logan's Destiny was a bit difficult.

The Contract of San Venganza?!

He just didn't know if the three thousand Holy Spirits attracted and corrupted by Mephisto, plus Wolverine Logan, could break through the Destiny of Mephisto, this Hell Lord!

...

Taking a bottle of wine from the Lakebed Quiet Room, Tang Song left the Meditation Room. Under the night sky, Black Mist spread beneath Tang Song's feet, instantly rising into a Black Cloud that lifted him into the High Altitude.

At ten thousand meters high, Boss Tang was resting his arms behind his neck, crossing his legs, lying on the Black Cloud formed by the Ghoul White Bone Banner, which had merged with the clouds, enjoying the unobstructed Moonlight.

Without the bothersome cloud layer, the moon at ten thousand meters high was as big and round as the full moon he saw on the roof of his rural home when he was a child in his first life.

"It's been a long Time since I saw such clean Moonlight!"

Tang Song stretched out his left Hand, and the Moonlight seemed to spill into his Palm. He clenched his Hand, and for a moment, it felt as if he had grasped the entire full moon.

In the cloud layer beneath him, planes occasionally streaked across the night sky with a Muffled Thunder-like roar. Beneath the night sky, in the steel jungle, neon lights flickered.

"Gang Wind, Gang Qi... I really have to find another way!"

In the Jambudvīpa World, there was a Gang Qi Layer between Heaven and Earth, divided into nine layers, also known as the Nine Heavens Gang Wind and Nine Heavens Gang Qi...

The Nine Heavens Gang Wind on the Yanfu Continent was extremely fierce, penetrating the Heavenly Gang Atmosphere.

It was as if dozens or hundreds of Taoist Practitioners who had refined Gang Qi were unleashing their full power to bombard it every moment.

Even those who had refined Nascent Divinity would not use Flying Escape in the Nine Heavens Gang Qi, unless they were trying to break through the Great Thousand World and leave this World.

Legend says that above the Nine Heavens Gang Wind is the Outer Heavenly Void, where countless Stars, including the Heavenly River, exist. It is vast beyond compare. If a Nascent Divinity Expert did not break through the Nine Layers of Qiantian Gang Qi, they would immediately die upon entering, completely unable to survive in the Outer Heavenly Void.

And the legendary Ancient Heavenly Court was said to be outside the Nine Heavens Gang Wind, above the Heavenly River, towering over many Worlds.

Cultivators who had completed Sha Condensation needed to collect Gang Qi to temper their True Essence, hence the saying Condensing Sha and Refining Gang.

Qiantian Gang Qi is different from Earth Fiend Yin Meridians. With Earth Fiend Yin Meridians, as long as a location is found, the Yin Fiend Qi is extremely pure, and no special Sha Condensing Method is needed. One only needs to cultivate according to their own Mental Method, refining the Fiend Qi into the Body just like cultivating True Qi.

Qiantian Gang Qi, however, is the boundless Gang Wind above the Nine Heavens. Dozens of types of Qiantian Gang Qi are mixed together. Without a special Mental Method, the Gang Qi absorbed is not the one needed for Refinement, and not only will Cultivation Base not improve, but it can even be harmful.

Tang Song, however, had no such concerns at this moment. This was because, as he had expected, at this altitude of ten thousand meters, besides the Thin Air, there was not even a single strand of Nine Heavens Gang Qi, let alone anything else.

But Tang Song wasn't too disappointed. Just as he had prepared backup Profound Yin Fiend Qi before his Sha Condensation.

Although there was no Gang Qi in this Marvel World, he had already thought of an Alternative Plan...

Tang Song flicked his Finger, and the wine bottle flew up. Just as he was about to taste the wine, a Space Shift suddenly occurred before him.

And before his eyes, a pair of feet wearing White Cloth Shoes appeared.

Tang Song's mouth stiffened, and he saw a lady wearing a Grayish-White Robe, with one Hand behind her back and the other holding a simple, ancient Fan, looking at him curiously.

From her delicate face, it was impossible to tell the lady's exact age. In fact, at first glance, Tang Song only saw those bright eyes and that smooth Bald Head.

Under Tang Song's gaze, the lady extended a Finger, and Golden-Red Sparks danced at her Fingertip, quickly gathering into complex Patterns. With a crisp Finger Snap,

Everything before Tang Song's eyes twisted, like the chaotic and distorted World seen during a hangover.

The next second, his Body suddenly contracted.

In the brief return of Consciousness, he had already appeared in a Room filled with books, sitting on a simple, ancient Chair.

The Bald Head lady was sitting on a Cushion, leisurely brewing a pot of Green Tea.

Although she looked no different from an Ordinary Person, at this moment, the Yin-Yang Fish behind Tang Song began to swim spontaneously.

He confirmed with his Gaze—this was a Great Expert he couldn't afford to Provoke!

Time and Space were always the most mysterious existences among the Eternal Laws, especially Time! Ancient One was the person Tang Song feared the most in the Marvel World, without exception, even more so than Thanos.

"Every year, there are many Otherworld Travelers smuggling in from various Dimensions. Demons, Evil Gods, Beings from Other Universes, but the Influence they have on this World is like a fish jumping out of the water splashing a little, leaving nothing but a ripple!"

Ancient One waved her Fan, and a cup of Green Tea appeared before Tang Song. "You are different. Your appearance is like digging a new Branch in the predetermined River of Destiny!"

Ancient One's eyes were very bright and focused as she looked at Tang Song, like a newborn infant's innocent exploration of everything unknown.

Tang Song felt very unnatural being watched. He had imagined meeting Ancient One many times, and even simulated fighting her many times.

But he had never anticipated this kind of scenario!

Tang Song awkwardly rubbed the bridge of his nose.

"Don't worry, I won't interfere with the War in the Mortal Realm. Whether it's between Humans or an Alien Invasion, as long as Humanity is not wiped out, I won't Take Action!"

Ancient One played with her Fan and smiled lightly, "It's a very interesting Plan. I've met many people over the years, and you are the most interesting one. I've seen many Timelines, and no one has ever dared to target Mephisto!"

"I just can't bear to see Demons running rampant in the Mortal Realm!"

Tang Song said solemnly while drinking his tea! Ancient One Mage looked at the thick-skinned Boss Tang and smiled without speaking! Tang Song, however, was like a dead pig not afraid of boiling water. Since she had said she wouldn't interfere with these Matters, surely a dignified Mage wouldn't go back on her word and become fat from it.

Ancient One smiled, "Your Plan has a loophole!"

Tang Song's Gaze flickered, "I haven't asked for the Master's guidance yet!"

Boss Tang had always been a diligent and inquisitive person, eager for Knowledge.

"I have seen thirty-nine possibilities. After you Provoke Mephisto, he will summon his Knights and his Descendants in the Mortal Realm, and even come to the Mortal Realm in his True Body, disrupting your Plan!" Ancient One opened her Fan with a swish and fanned herself! "Your Magic Arts are very mysterious, but they cannot stop Mephisto descending in his True Body!"

Mephisto! Boss Tang's Complexion turned somewhat unpleasant.

"I can help you block Mephisto's Main Body!"

Ancient One Mage looked at Boss Tang's changing Complexion and found it very interesting.

"What are the Conditions?" Tang Song looked at Ancient One with some Wary, not because his old Problem of persecution complex was acting up.

It was just that for existences at Ancient One's level, things given away for free were the most expensive. Tang Song preferred her to state her Conditions.

"There are no Conditions," Ancient One's Gaze was as calm as the Deep Sea. "I have seen a Timeline where Mephisto dies by your Hand. You just need to fulfill that future!"

"Compared to Dormammu, I also find this flea, Mephisto, jumping around in front of my eyes very annoying!"

"Deal!"

Tang Song readily agreed.

...

Just as dawn was breaking in Federal New York, under the night sky in East Africa, a secret Coup was quietly unfolding.

"Whoosh"

In the middle of the night, a small Quinjet quickly streaked across the Sky, like a hunter in the night.

In the Cabin, Agent Natasha was making her final preparations before the operation.

"Click"

Natasha Romanoff pulled out her Pistol Magazine, glanced at it, and then put it back in.

Behind her, T'Challa was wiping his Black Panther Armor.

"What do you think our chances of success are?"

T'Challa, having finished preparing his Equipment, put on his Vibranium Helmet and sat on a Chair, looking at Black Widow who was resting with her eyes closed. He asked softly.

This super Female Agent had her eyes closed, as if she were dozing off.

She was wearing a black Combat uniform, and aside from two Handguns, she had virtually no other Weapons on her Body. However, Natasha Romanoff had two loops of black Straps on her Wrists that resembled Wristbands.

These things were called "Widow's Bite," special Weapons specifically made for Black Widow by the Former Soviet Union's Intelligence Organization, the Red Room. Strong electric discharge was just one of its many functions.

Hearing T'Challa's question, Natasha Romanoff opened her eyes. She pushed aside her auburn hair, feeling a bit listless.

"If Cyclops and Storm make enough noise, we'll have a chance!"

"As long as Wakanda's main forces all go to the border for reinforcements, we can handle the Guards in the Royal Palace alone!"

Black Widow said confidently. She extended her Wrist and checked the Time.

It was 2 o'clock in the morning. According to the planned Time, in another half an hour, Cyclops and Storm would cause a disturbance in the border area...

"Beep beep beep!"

The Radar's Alarm Sound rang out at this moment. Bucky, who was piloting the Fighter Jet, tensed and looked at the Radar on the Quinjet.

Three small Red Dots were flying towards them.

"Here they come! Hope that Little Girl's Vibranium Coating works!"

Bucky's Expression was solemn as he switched the Quinjet's autopilot to manual control.

He pressed a Button below the Fighter Jet's Driver's Cab, and a wave of light flowed across the entire outer layer of the plane, the Fuselage perfectly blending into the night.

Under the tense gaze of the three people in the Cabin, three Vibranium Jets guarding the Royal Palace roared past overhead, clearly not having detected them.

T'Challa let out a long sigh of relief. Although he trusted his sister, if Shuri's modifications to the Quinjet couldn't fool the patrolling Vibranium Jets...

Then the three of them, facing three Vibranium Jets with performance far superior to their own, would be sitting ducks.

Black Widow's Gaze remained fixed on the inside of the Quinjet's Driver's Cab, her Gaze very unfriendly...

Natasha Romanoff, the most outstanding Secret Warrior from the Former Soviet Union's Intelligence Organization, the Red Room.

She had participated in many, many major events.

She had witnessed the collapse of the Soviet Union, observed the raising of the Berlin Wall, participated in the Arab Wars, experienced the Cuban Crisis, and personally witnessed the entire process of the Soviet Union's rise from powerful to destruction.

Her Life experience was so complex that Ordinary People could not even imagine it, and the secrets contained in her mind were as vast as the sea and the Stars.

The Man before her, with long hair and a Silver Mechanical Arm,

She would never forget him, because of this Bastard (Scoundrel), she lost the Power to wear Crop Tops.

She never would have thought that this infamous Winter Soldier would actually turn into one of their own.

And even be sent by that Bastard (Scoundrel) Nick Fury to assist them.

When she first met Winter Soldier, the angry Black Widow almost pulled out her Handgun and shot the guy.

The Quinjet hovered above the Wakandan Royal Palace. Princess Shuri's research into Vibranium Stealth Coating perfectly fooled the Royal Palace's Radar system.

However, the oppressive atmosphere inside the Quinjet made T'Challa, the young Prince, feel restless.

He was afraid the people in the plane would suddenly start fighting...

Time passed little by little...

...

On the border right next to Wakanda, as Cyclops took off his Graphene Sunglasses, two Crimson Rays shot straight at Wakanda's Energy Shield.

At the same time, a Black Beauty with long silver hair hovered in mid-air. As her eyes turned pure white, Dark Clouds gathered across the Sky, thick Lightning flashed, and strikes hit Wakanda's Energy Shield one after another...

Under the combined Force of the two, Wakanda's Energy Shield was directly torn open with a large gap.

Immediately, Alarm Sounds rang out from all over Wakanda...

...

Watching as more than a dozen Vibranium Jets took off from the Wakandan Royal Palace, roaring as they flew towards the border area.

Bucky manually controlled the Quinjet, descending towards a secluded spot within the Royal Palace.

...

After getting off the Fighter Jet, T'Challa led the way, familiar with the route, with Natasha Romanoff and Winter Soldier following behind.

At a corner of a building in the Royal Palace, T'Challa stopped and made a Hand signal behind him. Not far ahead...

A team of Royal Palace Guards, holding Vibranium Spears, walked over in formation.

T'Challa gestured Tactical Hand Signals to the two behind him. Before he could even finish assigning the six Patrolling Guards.

"Pfft pfft!"

Natasha Romanoff had already leaned out, holding two silenced lady's Handguns, and fired several shots at the passing Patrolling Guards.

Tranquilizer Darts accurately hit two Enemies.

Winter Soldier raised his Mechanical Arm to block his face, deflecting a Stray Bullet that Natasha Romanoff had "accidentally" fired.

"Sorry!"

Natasha Romanoff gave a side glance with an insincere apologetic Expression, her Body quickly lunged forward, performing a sliding tackle that knocked a Wakandan Guard to the ground, and a Handkerchief soaked in Ether was pressed firmly over the Guard's face.

Winter Soldier glanced at her. Taking advantage of this Time, he leaped into the Patrol team, into the crowd.

"Clang, clang"

The Winter Soldier directly raised his right arm, which was marked with a red five-pointed star, to block a Spear thrust by a Wakandan Guard, and with a backhand punch, he knocked the Guard dizzy and unconscious.

Seeing the two's actions, T'Challa thought, "Good heavens, forget about Tactical Maneuvers," and directly joined the battle group.

(end of chapter)