After analyzing the pressure Tony was facing at this time, it was concluded that he created the artificial intelligence assistant, Ultron, and developed it as the latest product of Stark Industries. However, after promoting it to the world, Anton did not pursue further investigations.
Although he knew that Ultron's creation would inevitably lead to bad consequences, based on the current information, there were no signs of imminent danger.
It was impossible for Anton to predict that Tony and Ultron would face trials for events that had not yet occurred. Therefore, regarding Ultron's situation, the only option was to wait and see how things developed.
At the critical moment, he could step in and stop it.
Although, if things didn't reach the final stage, he might lose a portion of his justice value. But for Anton now, justice was no longer the priority.
[Current balance of justice value: 45 million]
After the Super Skrull incident, along with the events of Thor 2 and Klaw Technologies, his justice value had returned to its peak.
Of course, Anton's ultimate goal remained Batman's ultimate armor. However, one of its additional requirements—an Infinity Stone—caused a certain loss in his justice value, though he wasn't particularly concerned about it.
After some thought, Anton sought out Eddie and instructed him to keep a close eye on Stark Industries' actions regarding Ultron. Later, he met with the old man and the cheap old man, specifically asking Wayne not to use Ultron's artificial intelligence to enhance the computing power of his internal research projects.
Eddie and the old man naturally nodded.
They never questioned Anton's decisions.
Anton arrived at the sewer laboratory.
At this time, just after work hours, he saw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returning from the New York Police Department.
"Anton, why are you here?"
"Were you waiting for us to come back?"
"Do you have an assignment for us? Great! We're always ready!"
The four turtles jumped excitedly.
Anton's gaze skipped past Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo, landing instead on Donatello, the purple-masked tech genius.
"?"
Donatello looked at Anton's expression, as if a giant question mark had appeared on his forehead.
"???"
The remaining three turtles seemed even more confused.
"There is a small task, actually," Anton said. "Donnie, have you heard about Ultron, the latest artificial intelligence assistant released by Stark Industries?"
"Of course! It's a groundbreaking invention," Donatello said, his eyes lighting up with excitement. "In fact, the NYPD has already partnered with Stark Industries to integrate Ultron into their systems. It's going to replace emergency call operators, allowing more officers to be deployed for patrols and ensuring safety across New York City..."
As he spoke, he suddenly paused, realizing something. He looked at Anton.
"Wait… is there something wrong with Ultron?"
"Not yet," Anton replied. "But you know how dangerous artificial intelligence can be. If it ever develops independent thought, Ultron has the potential to wreak unimaginable havoc on the world. That's why I want you to help me keep an eye on it."
"Monitor Ultron?" Donatello looked puzzled. "How am I supposed to monitor an advanced AI?"
"That's your problem," Anton shrugged. "You can't expect a college dropout—who barely knows six things about computers—to figure this out for you."
"Besides, you have the sewer laboratory, and with geniuses like Hank Pym, James, Reed Richards, Curt Connors, and Bruce Banner around, you're bound to find a solution."
"Well, I'll do my best."
Donatello had no room to refuse.
At the same time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had always thrived on challenges—the bigger the problem, the more excited they became.
Even though Ultron had just been released and did not yet pose a direct threat to human society, Anton's concerns were valid. The risk he described was only a possibility, but Donatello was still willing to take responsibility for it.
After all, the Justice League, represented by Anton, had never been wrong about predicting the future.
The turtles exchanged glances.
Donatello looked serious, and while the other three weren't as tech-savvy as him, they understood the importance of the situation.
After taking care of these matters, Anton's life returned to peace—for now.
During this relatively quiet period, Ultron, the artificial intelligence assistant launched by Stark Industries, quickly spread worldwide under Stark's aggressive marketing and promotional efforts.
At this speed, the only competitor who could keep up was probably Batman.
As Tony Stark had promised, Ultron was gradually integrating into people's daily lives.
Ultron, the AI assistant, had become the ultimate digital butler for users worldwide.
For ordinary people, it was linked to personal smartphones, computers, and other internet-connected devices, enabling voice-controlled operations and seamless connectivity across all aspects of daily life.
For businesses, governments, and large organizations, Ultron provided access to higher-level computing power, optimizing efficiency to an unprecedented degree.
Society itself began accelerating.
As Tony had predicted, Ultron completely transformed the way people lived.
With Ultron's success, Stark Industries dominated the spotlight.
Its stock price skyrocketed past previous records, and it reclaimed its position as the hottest company in the world.
And Tony Stark himself?
With Ultron, he was no longer just seen as Iron Man—he was now the world's most brilliant inventor.
This time, there was no competition.
As the largest shareholder of Stark Industries, coupled with his stakes in various other industries, Tony Stark's most widely recognized title was no longer superhero—it was the world's richest man.
As Ultron's adoption spread, more and more individuals, corporations, and organizations integrated it into their systems.
However, Anton and the companies tied to him refused to use Ultron.
Even Osborn Corporation declined to implement it.
In fact, most of the world's top corporations were cautious about Ultron.
Everyone understood that Ultron was Tony Stark's invention. If they integrated it into their systems, there was no guarantee that Ultron wouldn't connect to their databases and access sensitive corporate information.
And just because Tony Stark had created Ultron, it didn't mean that only Tony Stark could create artificial intelligence.
As a result, the AI revolution had begun.
The entire world saw the rise of artificial intelligence as the next big thing.
And leading the charge at the very forefront?
Tony Stark.
After Ultron's success, every major tech company capable of joining the race announced their own AI development programs.
Even Wayne Enterprises and Osborn Corporation publicly declared their intent to develop new AI systems to compete with Ultron.
When Tony heard the news, he wasn't particularly concerned.
Ultron had already taken the lead.
For these competitors to overtake him, they'd have to wait for Stark Industries to crash or slow down—and Tony Stark had no intention of letting that happen.
In Tony's view, none of these concerns would ever materialize.
For Anton, this news was irrelevant. Ultron showed no signs of losing control for the time being, and neither Donatello, Harry, nor the others had reported any useful information.
For now, the only option was to continue monitoring Ultron and remain vigilant.
During this period of relative peace, Anton's attention was more focused on the upcoming DC film, Shazam.
The completion of Thunder Shazam signified that the magic-based Superman was about to debut in this world.
Even if Shazam, as a magic-side hero, didn't frequently appear in the public eye, his existence meant one thing for Anton—the Justice League was about to fill its last major gap.
Superman, Clark Kent, was undoubtedly the Justice League's strongest powerhouse—an unstoppable force with immense durability, sheer physical strength, and near-invulnerability. However, he had one key weakness: a lack of magical resistance.
Against ancient sorcerers—or even Odin himself—Superman was far more vulnerable.
So far, when facing magic-based threats, the Justice League's only real assets were:
John Constantine (Dark Justice League's sole magic expert) Wonder Woman (who had some resistance due to her divine origins)
Other potential allies included:
Ghost Riders (Johnny Blaze & Danny) Jackie Chan & his team (Papa, Tohru, and Jade, who could utilize the Twelve Talismans)
Even so, the Dark Justice League lacked the firepower necessary to handle large-scale magical threats.
The arrival of Shazam, often referred to as the "Magic Superman," would finally fill this gap and make the Dark Justice League a true force to be reckoned with.
After receiving a report from producer Jim, Anton immediately began promoting the Shazam film.
Across the globe, DC movie fans were eagerly anticipating its release.
The promotional campaign was overwhelming.
Naturally, major organizations—including S.H.I.E.L.D., HYDRA, the World Security Council, and the U.S. military—all took notice.
Their first reaction?
"The Justice League is about to gain another powerhouse."
At this point, there was no need to spell it out.
DC's films were no longer just entertainment—they had become Justice League recruitment campaigns.
Every new superhero introduced in a DC movie inevitably showed up in real life.
This pattern had been confirmed time and time again:
Batman Cyborg Superman Wonder Woman Constantine
All had debuted in DC films before making their real-world appearances.
And yet…
Wait.
There was one hero missing from this trend.
Where the hell was Green Arrow's movie?
Among all these heroes, only Arrow hadn't received a standalone film.
Poor guy.
"A magic-based superhero…?"
John Keller, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, pondered this development for a moment—then suddenly recalled something.
Even though the Shazam movie hadn't been released yet, Shazam himself was no stranger to them.
His story, abilities, and origins had already been established in other DC works, novels, and comics.
A magic-based superhero…
That likely meant Shazam wouldn't be joining the main Justice League.
Instead, he would probably gravitate toward the Dark Justice League—which had already established ties with District 13.
Originally, District 13 was just another covert intelligence division.
But after the Ghost Rider incidents and the demonic invasions, it had completely shifted focus—becoming a specialized task force for handling supernatural and paranormal threats.
Its advisor?
Jackie Chan.
A Dark Justice League member personally appointed by Constantine.
And considering that Wonder Woman was a member of both the Justice League and the Dark Justice League, it was almost certain that Shazam would follow the same path.
"By the way… District 13 has been busy with a case recently."
A thought struck John Keller, prompting him to call Sheriff Black, the head of District 13.
As soon as Sheriff Black received a call from the highest levels of government, he immediately understood the reason.
"Understood."
His next call?
Jackie Chan.
Sheriff Black and Jackie discussed the situation—and they both agreed:
Shazam needed to be brought in for this mission.
The problem?
They had no way of contacting Constantine.
Constantine left Los Angeles after ending the invasion caused by Ghost Rider and the Demon. Despite their investigations and pursuit, they couldn't find the slightest trace of him and were eventually forced to give up.
After some deliberation, they had no choice but to report the situation to John Koehler.
John Koehler assured them that he would find a way.
After a series of communications, the matter eventually reached Anton, who was busy preparing for the release of his movie and handling other related affairs.
Anton was initially dumbfounded.
It wasn't until he listened to John Koehler's account of the incidents in the 13th district that he gained some understanding of the situation and quickly agreed to get involved.
Without hesitation, he delegated his responsibilities to Betty, the person in charge of DC, and once again became a hands-off boss. Boarding his private jet, he set off for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, near Chinatown
13th District Base
Anton reunited with the long-lost Sheriff Black and Jackie Chan.
"Hello, Anton. I'm Sheriff Black, and this here is Jackie Chan, a member of the Dark Justice League," Sheriff Black introduced himself before explaining Jackie's identity.
Finally, he got to the main point: "The reason we called you here is to help us find Constantine. Maybe Shazam can provide some useful information for our mission."
"No problem. I'll do my best," Anton nodded. "I'm already reaching out to Constantine and Shazam. They'll come as soon as they get the message."
Pausing for a moment, Anton looked at the two men in front of him and continued, "Here's what I've gathered so far."
"A dark magician named Daolong used his summoning abilities to call forth the power of darkness—the Sombra Corps—in an attempt to steal the second spell from the 13th district. Just as he was about to succeed, he was stopped by Dad, Johnny, and the others."
"Daolong managed to escape, and while tracking his whereabouts, you discovered that he was preparing for a mysterious ritual—one that would open a gateway through time and space, summoning powerful demons from hell to aid him in achieving his goals."
"That's correct," Jackie Chan said, his expression grim. "Daolong possesses a boundless reservoir of dark energy, enabling him to wield incredibly powerful black magic. On top of that, he's well-versed in countless ancient spells… If he succeeds in summoning a demon, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Sheriff Black added, "Daolong is not only a formidable dark magician, but he can also summon allies to his side. During the previous invasion of the 13th district, several of Walong's subordinates were corrupted and transformed into demon-powered enforcers through his black magic. That's why we sought your help. Given our current strength, even if we manage to locate Daolong, subduing him completely will be incredibly difficult."
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