As Coulson ordered his subordinates to prepare the necessary materials and make tea according to his father's request, another green warplane flew in from the sky.
After landing, the warplane transformed into streaks of green light that dissipated, revealing four people inside: two men and one woman.
"This area has been taken over by the US government. Unrelated personnel, please leave. Even the Justice League is no exception."
Indeed, the visitors were none other than the Justice League. The green warplane was a construct of the Green Lantern's power ring. In addition, there were the magician Zatara, dressed in a suit and wearing a top hat, and his daughter, Zatanna.
Coulson recognized the Green Lantern's identity and continued, "Hal Jordan, if I recall correctly, you were a pilot before, a very excellent one at that. What, after a few years with the Justice League, you no longer respect the US government?"
Faced with Coulson's barrage of questions, Hal was momentarily at a loss for words, as the situation clearly indicated the other party was on the side of the US government.
Zatara stepped forward and approached Coulson, saying, "Agent Coulson, the Justice League has no intention of interfering. It's just that we've discovered innocent US civilians are trapped in this forest. Although we don't know the situation inside yet, the longer it drags on, the more danger the people inside will be in. We're here to resolve the issue."
"No need." Without much thought, Coulson rejected Zatara's proposal directly. "For this matter, SHIELD has invited an expert, and he is currently resolving the problem. Therefore, you can go back the way you came."
Zatara could tolerate Coulson's distrustful words, but the young and hot-headed Zatanna couldn't. She stepped forward and said, "If you'll pardon my saying, sir, this matter is very tricky. With the expert you've invited, I'm afraid he won't be able to break this barrier of light. You are wasting your time."
"Hey! What do you mean by that?"
Before Coulson could speak, Xiao Yu, who happened to be passing by, couldn't stand it anymore. She stepped forward to argue with Zatanna. However, Zatanna didn't pay much attention to Xiao Yu, thinking she was just a spoiled child from somewhere. After a few perfunctory replies, she intended to send her away. To her surprise, Zatara pulled her back.
As a magician, Zatara could see clearly that despite her young age, the child was a genuine sorceress.
"With such achievements at such a young age, child, who is your teacher?"
"What business is it of yours!"
Xiao Yu was also angry and, without thinking, retorted to Zatara's question.
"Hey, little girl, how do you talk to my father? Didn't your parents teach you any manners?"
"I'm not little."
"Really? But I don't see you reaching my waist."
Just then, Old Man's voice came from a distance.
"Xiao Yu! Where are the things Old Man needs?"
Hearing Old Man's voice, Xiao Yu finally came to her senses. She cast a fierce glance at Zatanna and quickly ran towards the barrier of light.
"Such a rude child."
"Enough!" Just as Zatanna finished speaking, Zatara, standing beside her, stepped forward and reprimanded her angrily. "Zatanna, if you do that again, you won't be coming out with me next time. Do you hear me?"
"Yes, yes, Father."
Although she didn't know why her father was so angry, based on years of experience, it was best not to argue at this moment. Otherwise, with her father's temper, she might be confined for life.
Outside the barrier of light.
"Elder sir, hello."
Just as Old Man was fully concentrating on untangling the mixed energies before him, a voice sounded behind him.
Xiao Yu, who was assisting beside him, turned her head first. Upon seeing the man and woman from before, she quickly said to Old Man beside her, "Old Man, it's them! Look quickly."
"Old Man isn't deaf."
Initially, Old Man didn't plan to pay them any mind. But with Xiao Yu incessantly chattering in his ear, he had no choice but to stop his work, hand the calligraphy brush to Xiao Yu beside him, and turn to look at the approaching pair.
Seeing Old Man, Zatara, with gentlemanly grace, took off his hat and bowed.
"You are this child's teacher, aren't you?"
Old Man did not answer. He sized up Zatara before him and said without politeness, "Western sorcerer, I don't like you."
"Old man, speaking politely..."
Before Zatanna could finish speaking, her father pulled her back. A look from him made her dare not speak further, and she stood obediently behind him, silent.
After admonishing his daughter, Zatara turned to Old Man. However, Old Man clearly had no interest in wasting any more time with them. Unbeknownst to them, he had already taken the calligraphy brush from Xiao Yu and resumed his unfinished work.
But Zatara clearly didn't mind and continued, "Your student is very talented. I can see that you are a competent and good teacher."
"No, it's all Xiao Yu's own credit."
Without stopping his work with the calligraphy brush, Old Man received Zatara's praise as if he had merely heard a commonplace remark.
"I studied in Kunlun for one year."
At these words, Old Man's hand holding the brush paused. However, he quickly resumed his movements and said, "That is truly a shame. In one year, you couldn't even grasp the most basic fundamentals."
"That is my greatest regret."
"I can help you break through this barrier of light."
Old Man disdainfully asked, "Break through the barrier of light, with you Western sorcerers just casually throwing a few fireballs and lightning bolts? Besides, who told you I want to break the barrier of light?"
This barrier of light was formed by black energy with a trace of righteousness mixed in. It was by no means something ordinary sorcerers could break with external force. Even Old Man could only use a trick to open a small door. To break it open, humph, it was simply a fool's dream.
However, Old Man didn't say anything definitive. He glanced back at the other party and said, "If you want to try, it's best to stay far away and don't disturb me."
But as soon as Old Man finished speaking, his body suddenly trembled violently, and the calligraphy brush in his hand fell to the ground.
"Old Man, what's wrong?"
Old Man did not answer. He slowly turned around, raised his head, and looked towards the distant horizon.
Not only Old Man, but Zatara, who a moment ago was as calm and composed as an old gentleman, was now also tense, looking in the same direction as Old Man.
Just as everyone was wondering what these two were up to, a figure appeared in the sky and flew towards them at an extremely high speed. By the time Coulson and the other agents reacted and could clearly see the person's appearance, it was too late.
Bang!
Amidst a cloud of dust, the Holy Lord appeared before them.
"How can the Holy Lord be here?!"
Bai Qi surveyed the surroundings and, seeing the people present, was somewhat surprised. Sultan Novel Network.
This action was bound to cause a great stir, but Bai Qi hadn't expected that SHIELD, the main protagonists, and the Justice League would all be present.