Chapter 216: The Nightmare Strikes

There have been many analyses about nightmares since ancient times.

Scientists explain that the content of the horror and anxiety caused by fear as the main manifestation of sleep disorders. Associated with psychological and physical abnormalities.

Maybe you have been wronged, or you are full of anger after a fight, or you have your hands on your chest, or you wet the bed...

In both the East and the West, there are legends that nightmares are harbingers of the future, dreams of the dead or evil spirits.

These don't really matter, but it's not a simple thing when there are large groups of people having nightmares at the same time across the globe.

After a series of events, the general public learns that aliens are not only real, but also invade Earth. Legendary gods also exist, only more like aliens.

But those are visible to the naked eye, and this is the first time that such a terrifying and strange phenomenon has appeared.

Rumors abound, some believe that this is a harbinger of the destruction of the earth, just like animals fleeing frantically before an earthquake.

It is also believed to be a large-scale psychological suggestion virus, which is spread online and on television.

More people believe that the terrifying demon king prophesied by Nostradamus has been a few years late, and has finally decided to take the human sword.

All kinds of doomsday cults have gone from the underground to the ground like a festival carnival, openly distributing leaflets in major cities and propagating doomsday theory.

Although the orthodox religion is actively trying to appease the faithful, the Vatican, Jerusalem, and various Taoist temples are all overcrowded for a while, crowded with believers who have flocked to seek refuge.

Another social upheaval was inevitable, with factories and shops closed and mobs running rampant. Unlike the last alien invasion, there was still a belief that superheroes and the government could win, and this time it almost caused a national panic.

Governments around the world have set up relevant investigation teams, and scientific research institutions have begun to conduct research from all aspects, and of course, there are not a few witches, gods, and exorcists who are privately found.

And these are only on the surface, and secretly some people who know the inside story have already begun to act.

…

Texas

On the weedy wasteland of the Gobi Desert, the sun is shining, a straight road leads to the sky, and the elevated power lines along the way add to the desolate feeling.

A dull roar was heard, and a black, heavy-duty Harley-Davidson smacked as it drove across the road.

Johnny in a leather jacket and sunglasses. Blazer sipped a cigar in his mouth and enjoyed the oncoming wind.

He became more and more accustomed to this feeling of solitude and wandering, in order not to be disturbed and not to hurt others.

Suddenly, he sensed something, stopped the locomotive, took a cigar in his mouth, and looked at the sky for a long time.

A Kun plane slowly revealed its body, its engine spewing blue flames, and landed not far in front of him with a huge wave of air.

Elvert, who was wearing a suit and sunglasses, looked at the figure in the distance after stepping off the plane, and couldn't help but swallow his saliva,

He was a little low, with short, gray hair that was neatly trimmed. Originally an operations director in the CIA, he joined the federal secret service.

This agency is the result of the collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the dissolution of the Federal Disaster Relief Agency after Acting President Ross was investigated by Congress.

This mission is to invite Johnny, who is known as the Ghost Rider. Blazer joins the Joint Investigation Team to respond to current events.

Thinking of the information he had seen, Elvert couldn't help but be a little nervous, but he still calmed down, walked quickly to Johnny's side and said politely, "Hello, Johnny. Mr. Blazer, I'm from the Federal Secret Service..."

"I don't care who you are or what you're going to do." Johnny Blazer twisted his face to the side, looked into the distance and said angrily, "Don't bother me." ”

Elvert was stunned for a moment, but said patiently: "I guess you have noticed the recent events, this is a global crisis..."

"I'm sorry, I don't have a mobile phone and I don't have the Internet, and there will always be crises in the world." Johnny Blazer was a little impatient, "Again, don't bother me!" ”

With that, he started the locomotive with a bang and drove directly past Elvert, who looked embarrassed.

"Many will die!" Elvert couldn't help it and shouted at Johnny Blazer's back, "You can't do this! ”

However, he was responded with a raised middle finger.

Just as Johnny Blazer spat to the side and accelerated violently, a sparkling portal suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Damn it!" Johnny Blazer couldn't help but curse, but he couldn't dodge it anymore and rushed directly into the portal.

Looking at the sparks after the portal disappeared into the air, Elvert swallowed with difficulty and said into the headset, "The mission has failed, and a new situation has appeared..."

…

The Scottish Highlands, known as the last holdout of the Xiaoice Age.

It's an epic place of spectacular scenery, with the sky high and deep, the endless highlands broken down by currents and glaciers into irregular mountains, the bare ancient rocks and lands covered with low moss and meadows, the large and small, the starry lakes reflecting the distant sky, and the sea breeze crying like bagpipes playing ancient music.

This part of Scotland has been constantly invaded since the beginning of ancient legends. Resistance is the eternal melody, so this land is rich in tragic heroes.

The desolate land and the history of continuous enslavement have carved the desire for freedom into the blood of the Scottish people.

Probably because of history, Scottish legends are always full of bloody confrontations with all kinds of strange gods and demons. They will find ways to kill all the elves and demons they come across, and burn all the women who might be witches.

On top of the frozen tundra, there are several oval-shaped boulders six or seven meters high, carved with ancient Celtic religious symbols, moss and weathered patches that make it difficult to distinguish.

In the center of the boulder, a watery ripple flashed, and a small three-story wooden building with an ancient shape and unknown age appeared. On the sloping eaves, puffs of white smoke were still rising from the chimneys.

In the living room of the chalet, Agatha. Old Mrs. Hackson walked out with the black cat in her arms, and behind her floated several pots of Scottish-style delicacies that had been prepared, and slowly landed on the table with a tantalizing aroma.

"Wanda, it's time to eat!" The old lady shouted upstairs.

"Come on!" Wanda the Scarlet Witch. Maximov closed the magic book in his hand and walked down the stairs with brisk steps.

When I came to the dining table, I first sniffed it with my nose, and then said with a sigh: "Teacher, if one day I become the fat old witch in the movie, it must be because of you." ”

"Hahaha..."Agatha. Hackson couldn't help but laugh, looked at his beloved disciple, stroked the black cat and joked: "If there is a day, you can use chaos magic on yourself, this is not a bad magic." ”

While they were chatting and eating, a green flame suddenly erupted from the crucible hanging from the fireplace, accompanied by a terrible and frightened scream.

The smile on the old lady's face suddenly froze, and then she shook her head helplessly.

"What's going on?" Wanda asked worriedly.

Old Lady Agatha sighed, "In ancient times, we witches used to mingle with humans, guiding and guarding the tribe. Later something happened, and many witches began to hate humans. But there are also many who continue to protect humanity in the shadows, and it is not until the Supreme Mage appears that we let go of it all to concentrate on exploring the mysteries of magic. That cauldron was left behind by the former Mage Merlin, and when it signaled, it meant that a crisis affecting the world had arisen and we had to intervene. ”

The Scarlet Witch Wanda already knew a lot about her teacher, and after hearing this, she shook her head and said, "Teacher, you can't go. Your doppelgangers scattered across the river of time have lost a lot, and we all know that Satan Marduk is dying, and you will soon be free, and he must not be found out at this critical moment. ”

"This time, I'll go!" The girl Wanda's face was extremely firm.

…

Stark Tower.

In the state-of-the-art laboratory, a sleep-pod-like instrument is placed horizontally in the center, and scanning beams are constantly shining on the transparent glass panel, and the three-dimensional images constantly indicate the colored light of neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex.

Tony and Reed nervously observe the various monitoring data under the dark circles under the same dark eyes as the sleeping pod is Pepper Pepper.

Tony took a sip of strong coffee and rubbed his already numb and red face with his hands, he hadn't closed his eyes for 46 hours, not only the terrible nightmare that came after falling asleep, but also the mental breakdown that Pepper Pepper had been tortured for.

"No virus infection, no biochemicals detected, no anomalous energy detected, damn, what the hell is going on?" Reed was finally a little confused, and he found himself at a loss.

His wife, Susan, was able to hold on, but who knows how long it would be before the collapse would take place.

"Ahβ€”β€”!h Pepperpepper Pepper suddenly screamed, waking up from her nightmare once more, her hands struggling and tapping against the glass panes of the sleep pod.

Tony hurriedly stepped forward to open the glass cabin and hugged Pepper Pepper tightly in his arms, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here, I'm here..."

Pepper Pepper was trembling, and her tearful eyes revealed horror, "I can't take it anymore, Tony, I really can't take it anymore." ”

There was a hint of exhaustion and confusion in Tony's eyes, "Perhaps... This really has something to do with magic, religion and the like, and we have to find Li Mo right away. ”

Reed nodded, picked up the teleportation wristband from the lab bench, and pressed the signaling device, "You're guarding Pepper here, I'll take a trip." ”

After about a minute, a flash of white light flashed, and Reed vanished.

Tony looked at the place where Reed disappeared, hugged Pepper tightly, and comforted softly: "Don't worry, the tentacle monster is coming soon, he has always had a way, I know... He's always had..."

When Reed arrives in the Land of Ignorance, he finds that the face of this place has changed dramatically.

In the vacant land of the city that was originally demolished, a huge castle covering hundreds of kilometers has appeared.

Unlike anything he had ever seen, the geometric architecture was carved in relief with various mysterious patterns.

Countless large and small flying engineering robots are busy shuttling among them, and it seems that they are not finished yet.

"Welcome back, Mr. Reed." McQueen's virtual 3D image suddenly appeared, "Mr. Tony didn't come, it's a pity, the sieve sinus power source will be completed in a week, and then the city..."

However, Reed didn't care about appreciation, and hurriedly asked into the air, "McQueen, don't talk about it, where is Li Mo?" ”

"The boss is conducting an important alchemy experiment, and he has instructed no one to disturb him." McQueen shrugged, "I'm sorry, you'll have to wait. ”

"But this matter is very urgent!" Reed was a little anxious, "There's a major crisis on Earth, and his friend Pepper Pepper Pepper is almost overwhelmed. ”

"I'm sorry." McQueen's face was a little regretful, "The boss's original words are, even if the universe explodes, don't bother him. ”

β€œshit!” Reed couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth, "Did you say when it would be over?" ”

"I'm sorry, I don't know." McQueen shook his head, "If there is a danger to life, I suggest coming and hiding in ignorance." ”

Reed thought for a moment and nodded, "Maybe you can give it a try." ”

Soon, Reed went back and arrived with Tony with Pepper in his arms.

To their surprise, Pepper Pepper fell asleep soon after arriving here, her frowning brow gradually relaxed, and she was never woken up by a nightmare again.

"What's going on?" Reed frowned and said, "Could it be because of the earth's magnetic field, but no anomalies have been found!" Tony, what do you think... Tony, Tony..."

There was a snoring sound from the side, and a tired Tony had fallen asleep on the floor of the cortical center hall.

Reed was infected, and immediately felt that his eyelids were fighting, but he still managed to teleport back to Earth.

"Susan, let's go, let's go get some sleep. Ridra said hurriedly, his wife.

"I'm sorry, Reed." Susan, who had panda eyes, looked apologetic, "I'm so tired, you better use your hands..."