827: Chapter 827 The Rising Akatsuki Organization

"Don't be in a hurry; this is just the beginning. Let S.H.I.E.L.D. deal with the headache first; we'll just sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor." Tony smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "Continue to monitor closely. Xiao, report on the recent situation of the base."

"Apocalypse Serum No. 1 has already undergone clinical trials. The results are good, and it has perfectly achieved the theoretical effects. The island base is officially operational, and Kingpin has also gone over. The first batch of peripheral members consists of 112 people. They have already begun training," Xiao said to everyone.

"Hmm, then continue. Once Apocalypse Serum No. 1 is ready, give it to these peripheral members immediately... Then we'll wait for the story of S.H.I.E.L.D. and that Thor. We'll keep an eye on the progress at all times. With the portal, we can intervene whenever we want," Tony said.

Everyone expressed that they had no objections.

This wasn't bad either; let S.H.I.E.L.D. handle all the troublesome matters and the initial exploration.

Next, Captain America led the Avengers Squad to their destination and met with the one who claimed to be Thor, the God of Thunder from Asgard.

Their conversations, all their actions, and even their subsequent deployments...

Were all under Xiao's surveillance.

The main theme was essentially S.H.I.E.L.D. working for the Akatsuki Organization.

It was precisely because of Xiao's terrifying intelligence capabilities that the members of the Akatsuki Organization could know all sorts of secrets, both overt and covert, from around the world without even leaving their homes.

S.H.I.E.L.D. was making gradual progress with Thor. Furthermore, after that God of Thunder found he couldn't lift the hammer, he didn't know what to do. He became depressed and started drinking all day, looking as if he were at death's door.

S.H.I.E.L.D. had cordoned off the site of Mjolnir, but they couldn't move it. They could only study it on-site, yet they couldn't figure out anything meaningful.

All of this was witnessed by the Akatsuki Organization, but everyone remained unmoved. It wasn't time yet.

Meanwhile, the island base had already taken shape. Kingpin had brought those 112 recruited cannon fodder—the peripheral members—and they had been training continuously.

And within these few days, Apocalypse Serum No. 1 was finally completed!

"Clarissa, Apocalypse Serum No. 1 is complete and ready for use!" Tony received the report from Dr. Connors and then found Clarissa, feeling somewhat excited.

"Hmm, then use it," Clarissa glanced at the report and nodded slightly.

The effect was decent, but compared to the Gene Serum from Ran Quan's world—even the lowest-level Type I Gene Serum—it was still a far cry.

But in this world, the Akatsuki Organization's Apocalypse Serum No. 1 was already much more impressive than Captain America's Super Soldier Serum.

At the very least, it had almost no side effects, a success rate of over 30%, and even if it failed, it wouldn't cause irreversible consequences or significantly impact one's life.

Moreover, physical strength could exceed 1 ton, and it granted powerful self-healing abilities. The five senses were also significantly enhanced, including night vision.

It was essentially an all-around Captain America Plus version with no blind spots.

However, such abilities were indeed only fit for cannon fodder within the Akatsuki Organization.

Connors, Ethan, and Banner began researching Apocalypse Serum No. 2, intending for it to be taken on top of No. 1. Furthermore, if someone hadn't taken No. 1 or if it had failed, it wouldn't affect the use of No. 2.

In their theoretical conception, the effect of Apocalypse Serum No. 2 could reach more than three times that of No. 1!

They researched slowly, and Banner even used Hulk's blood for research. This was done after a good discussion with Hulk, who agreed to have a little blood drawn.

With Clarissa's approval, Apocalypse Serum No. 1 began to be produced from the underground base and was then directly deployed to the island base.

Since it was already a mature product, and with Xiao's control under a nano-intelligent automated industrial system, as long as the raw Materials were sufficient, they could produce as much as they wanted. One day was enough to churn out countless products.

However, there were only 112 people, so 112 vials of Apocalypse Serum No. 1 were quickly produced and sent over.

Kingpin looked at the serum with some emotion, but he wouldn't drink it; this was for the peripheral members.

Of course, one could refuse, but not a single one of these peripheral members did.

Kingpin wasn't envious either, because according to the group, this serum essentially "cut off" future potential unless the Apocalypse Serum Advanced further, and it was completely under the control of the Akatsuki Organization.

As for Advanced members like them, they naturally possessed more talent and were more valued by the Akatsuki Organization. They had all stepped into Cultivation. This serum path was completely the lowest of the low.

Gratifyingly, the results of the serum were good.

Out of the 112 people, 70 succeeded! The remaining 42 failed and could only helplessly transfer to logistics and other positions.

The 70 successful ones became front-line personnel, and their compensation increased.

Combined with training and various studies—including but not limited to the use of various high-tech vehicles, weapons, and equipment, as well as squad tactics, urban warfare, wilderness survival, and so on.

The Akatsuki Organization was becoming more and more prosperous!

Soon, there was finally some movement on Thor's side.

Sif brought the Warriors Three (Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg) from Asgard to Earth. They found the depressed Thor, though fortunately, Jane had been with him all along, preventing him from completely falling into darkness.

The news Sif brought caused Thor's expression to change drastically.

Something had happened in Asgard! His brother Loki had done something big!

He was anxious and wanted to go back, but when he thought about how he had been "expelled" and couldn't even lift Mjolnir, what use could he be? What could he do?

Thor was already doubting himself; in other words, his mindset had completely collapsed.

However, things would not end that simply.

The The Destroyer descended!

A massive metal giant—its sheer size alone was terrifying, not to mention its cold and somewhat hideous appearance, which sent a chill down one's spine.

Seeing this, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents immediately took out their weapons to attack.

Captain America also received the news immediately and led the Avengers Squad over.

Thor also received the news. His drunken self was jolted; he knew what that thing was. He glanced at Jane, who was by his side.

Why would the The Destroyer come down?

Sif and the others also had a change in expression.

They knew full well how powerful the The Destroyer was!

And for the The Destroyer to come down now, it must be Loki's doing!

What was he trying to do? Was he going to kill Thor?!

If Thor died, then Asgard would be completely finished! It would fall entirely into Loki's hands!

Loki would become the new king!

No, absolutely not! This cannot be allowed to happen!

Sif and the others decided to resist the The Destroyer and protect Thor.

Thor, naturally, followed them. As the dignified God of Thunder, his pride and honor would never allow him to flee!

Meanwhile, Captain America had already led the Avengers Squad to confront the The Destroyer.