Floating pyramid ….. On Chen Ang's desk near the computer, was a peculiar orange-yellow flower – the 'Stairway of the Sun'. Sunlight flowed from the top of the floating pyramid, along the golden-yellow radiant alloy into the interior of the pyramid. Through the patterns of the alloy, the sunlight radiated onto the 'Stairway of the Sun', containing a mysterious message.
The pollen released by the 'Stairway of the Sun' floated up the steps of the pyramid, undergoing a mysterious reaction with the sunlight.
Very few in the Holy Shield Brotherhood knew that the Ndipaya tribe that worshipped the 'Stairway of the Sun', had actually planted them on a stepped pyramid. Now that the Ndipaya tribe had been destroyed by the Atlanteans, and Namor had submerged that pyramid, very few were aware of this matter. Apart from Chen Ang, perhaps only Steve knew a little about it.
As for Namor, who had submerged the Ndipaya tribe and knew the most about this mysterious ritual, he would definitely not reveal what he knew to the Holy Shield Brotherhood. He also wouldn't be able to guess the relationship between the Holy Shield Brotherhood and this strange plant.
In the ancient Ndipaya tribe's mysterious ritual, their successors would be infected by a sealed artifact like the black panther. The black panther would consume a heart-shaped herb, while the Ndipaya successor would ascend the 'Stairway of the Sun' pyramid on a sunny day, and be infected by the pollen ….. They would undergo stringent checks and procedures to ensure there weren't any wounds on their bodies. The pollen would infect the mucous membranes of their lungs through breathing, and the viral pollen would alter their DNA.
However, the successor had to ensure there weren't any fresh wounds on their bodies; otherwise, the pollen infection through the bloodline would be too intense and uncontrollable. The slow transformation and infection that originally required three days and three nights would be accelerated to a mere few minutes due to the blood infection. Then, the transformation ritual would completely fail, and the violent transformation would kill the infected. Then, the resurrection from their corpses would be a monster with only hunger and bloodlust!
The name of the 'Stairway of the Sun' originated from this mysterious ritual.
The 'Stairway of the Sun' represented that when the sun shines on its flowers, it would emit a pale golden pollen that floated upwards in the sunlight.
As for the stairway, it represented the unique characteristic of the Ndipaya tribe. The Stairway Pyramid was a ceremonial structure created by the Ndipaya tribe. The Stairway Pyramid utilized the energy of sunlight to gradually congregate the pollen released by the 'Stairway of the Sun' from the bottom of the pyramid to the top. Then, it utilized the mysterious information of sunlight to activate the viral vitality within the pollen.
What the other members of the Holy Shield Brotherhood didn't understand was that in ancient times, the reason why Yin Hetian chose the Step of the Pyramid as a war fortress was because he needed to use the 'Stairway of the Sun' to repeat the Ndipaya ritual, utilizing the corrosive properties of pollen to create powerful warriors.
Now, the hall at the top of the pyramid where the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield was used as a meeting hall was the location of the warrior's transformation.
Time gradually approached noon. The pot of 'Stairway of the Sun' that Chen Ang placed on the table was only a small and insignificant plant. In the laboratory at the bottom of the floating pyramid, in a hall that had been transformed into a plantation, large patches of 'Stairway of the Sun' that had been rescued and cultivated for observation were releasing large amounts of golden pollen.
The pollen was like a golden stream of air, passing through the laboratory's heavy defenses as if there was nothing there.
There were vibranium energy conductors reserved for the ritual, as well as vibranium conductors for the pollen to rise to the top. These lines, which were seen as ancient Egyptian decorative patterns, turned into a pure gold luster after being contaminated with the pollen, and the activated pollen was energized and conducted to the top.
As the flowing golden energy gradually converged to the top, there were still traces of the tragedy that had just occurred.
The head of the fake Hawkeye, which had been pulled out along with its spine, was placed in the operating room. His body had just been dissected, and Captain America, Steve, who had just undergone surgery, was lying on a hospital bed in a ward not far away. The medical facilities of the entire Holy Shield headquarters were located on the top floor, which was designed by Chen Ang.
After the dispute, most of the heroes of the Holy Shield had left the top floor. Only Falcon Sam insisted on accompanying Steve, who had just finished his surgery.
The golden energy quietly began to converge at the top floor. When it contaminated the body of the fake Hawkeye, the energized, virulent pollen came into contact with the flesh and blood, and quickly began to infect the body.
The head, which was placed next to the body along with its spine … suddenly opened its eyes.
Steve, who was lying on the hospital bed, suddenly frowned. His wound was a little itchy. It was warm, like the itch of the sun shining on a wound that had just grown granulation.
The golden energy flow-like pollen began to be released from the vibranium alloy lines on the ground. As the pollen with an aggregating effect came into contact with the wound, it began to infect the blood, and the golden energy flowed toward his wound.
Captain America's body began to struggle and tremble instinctively, alarming Sam, who was accompanying him …
"Hey! Captain, Captain? " Sam asked with concern … but Captain America did not answer. Instead, he trembled more and more. Sam panicked a little. After checking on Steve's condition, he called Strange.
"Come here, Steve's condition isn't right …" Sam said anxiously.
Steve began to tremble violently on the hospital bed. His wound began to grow granulation and was healing rapidly, but Steve did not relax. Instead, he was in more pain as he struggled on the bed.
The energy of the pollen began to erode the depths of his body …
In the operating room, a large number of granulation sprouts grew on the body of the fake Hawkeye. These densely packed granulation sprouts crawled all over his body like tentacles. His head began to change back to the appearance of an Hawkeye. He was connected to his head, and his spine was exposed to the air. A large number of bone spurs grew on his vertebrae, like a human skull centipede. The bone spurs trembled and began to move like the limbs of an arthropod. At first, they only shook twice, but soon they all began to move, crawling on the ground.
The centipede-like spine crawled back to the back of the body, and pale bone spurs clasped the ribs.
The huge wound on the lower jaw, which had been torn by the Black Widow, began to be covered with granulation sprouts. The face that resembled a Hawkeye was extremely hideous. His jaw was wide open, like a deep-sea fish. His mouth, which could open and close 180 degrees like a python, was full of sharp teeth. A fleshy snake-like tongue could shoot out at any time and pierce through the head of his former companion.
Doctor Strange quickly teleported to Steve's ward. He found Sam pressing down on Steve, who was struggling non-stop. Steve's whole body was red and he struggled with all his might. The arteries in his neck were bulging and the veins on his face were popping out. He had completely lost consciousness and kept screaming.
After a simple examination, Strange said with a solemn expression, "It may be a virus infection … we don't know what the source of the infection is yet."
Steve suddenly sat up against Sam's pressure. Only then did Strange notice that the wound on Steve's back was constantly eroding the wound with a golden energy flow. Steve's wound had completely healed, but golden blood spots began to spread from the wound to the rest of his body. Strange was stunned for a moment and shouted, "Quickly help the captain transfer the infection. The source of the infection is from the ward. We must leave quickly."
Sam had to carry the captain on his back. They pushed open the door of the ward. There was a monster waiting there. It was a zombie that vaguely looked like an eagle. Dozens of bone-spur-like appendages pierced through the skin on its back, and the fingers of its hands and feet had suction disk-like organs that allowed it to lie on the wall. Its bloody mouth was opened more than 180 degrees, and behind the two rows of sharp teeth, a fleshy snake-like tongue was ready to shoot out at any time.
Strange stood in front of them. He opened his magic shield and faced the monster. He said solemnly, "Is this a conspiracy of the Skrulls? They sent this body here to use it to carry out a biochemical attack? "
At this moment, a tongue ejected from the mouth of the fake eagle eye. The monster climbed on the wall like a spider, and as it ejected the tongue, it leaped forward. The bone spurs on its back tightened and suddenly shot out one by one.
Several bone spurs and a tongue flew towards Strange. Strange could only use his magic shield to protect Sam, who was carrying Steve on his back. Then he took out the crimson energy belt and threw it at the sticky tongue. The magic belt wrapped around the tongue, and the magic shield blocked the bone spurs.
But at this time, the tip of the tongue suddenly ejected a dagger-like bone spur. The whole process was so fast that there was no time for Strange to react.
The bone spur stabbed into Strange's shoulder. In order to cover Sam and Steve behind him, Strange did not dodge.
He was carried up by the bone spur and nailed to the wall behind him.
In a moment of desperation, Sam wanted to go up and help, but Strange covered his shoulder with his hand and stopped him. "Take the captain to a safe place! I'll deal with this … "
Sam knew the importance of the situation. He sincerely thanked Strange. "Be careful, Dr. Strange. I'll call for backup right away! "
Sam sprinted towards the exit leading to the lower level. But at this time, Captain America on his back suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were completely black, and there was no white in them. Captain America's twitching face was extremely ferocious. Sam didn't even turn his head. He whispered, "Hang in there, Captain, it's almost done!"
Steve bit down on Sam's throat. His teeth, which were already sharpening, tore open Sam's unguarded carotid artery.
At this time, Black Widow, who was on the lower level, sensed that something was wrong. She rushed over and saw everything with her own eyes. She raised her leg and kicked Captain America's head. Steve, who was biting a large piece of Sam's flesh, windpipe, and esophagus, was kicked away. Sam's throat spat out blood. He looked at Black Widow in horror. He wanted to say something, but his leaky windpipe could only make hissing sounds.
Black Widow rushed over to stop the bleeding. Steve, who was behind her, was still struggling. Black Widow turned around and kicked his head, but he didn't react at all …
T 'Chala, who was following closely, saw this scene and did something that Natasha couldn't believe.
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