“Even after falling into confusion, he never stopped searching for a solution.
Even when facing gods, he showed no fear.
He is a heavyweight hero who possesses both wisdom and strength!”
The moment they heard the name “Hulk,” viewers across the universe immediately pictured the green giant in their minds.
Through the Dimensional Platform, they had already witnessed Hulk’s power and even knew that he was currently locked in a fierce battle with another red giant.
However, in the eyes of many people, this enormous green brute hardly seemed worthy of being called a “hero.”
Compared to the previous Spider-Man, who might have been weaker, at least he had fought crime and protected people throughout the city.
Yet whenever Hulk appeared, he seemed to leave destruction and casualties in his wake.
How could that possibly be considered heroic?
Viewers throughout the universe were filled with confusion.
By common understanding, a hero should represent something positive, but the impression Hulk had left behind was one of nothing but endless destruction…
“The military suffered heavy casualties when they tried to capture the Hulk recently.
Then things got even worse when the Red Hulk fought him, and quite a few civilians were caught in the crossfire.”
“Then what exactly has he done to deserve a place on the list?
It really doesn’t make sense.”
“Don’t rush to dismiss him.
Didn’t we question the creator last time too, only to have the facts prove us wrong?”
Although everyone was filled with confusion, they no longer argued.
Instead, they focused intently on the footage, waiting for the creator to provide a reasonable explanation.
…
Meanwhile, in Asgard of the Nine Realms.
The people there had originally been certain that the protagonist of this ranking had to be Thor.
After all, his roar alone was enough to shake the Nine Realms, and with a single punch, who among ordinary gods could withstand him aside from powerhouses like Odin and Heimdall?
Yet when the answer was revealed, everyone exclaimed in disbelief.
“What?
It’s not Thor again!”
“How could it be that giant green brute?
Does he really think he can defeat me with one punch?”
“This creator must be insane!
He doesn’t respect our gods at all!”
The people of Asgard had always regarded themselves as a divine race and were proud of their status.
Yet the creator’s praise for Hulk was ridiculously exaggerated, even claiming that one of his punches could make a god shed tears.
Someone shouted defiantly, “Then let him come and try!
Let’s see who cries first!”
Even Thor himself wore an angry expression, flames of dissatisfaction burning in his eyes.
Thor was at the height of his confidence, and he was about to be crowned King of Asgard.
Hearing that Hulk had received such high praise, he was filled with resentment.
Thor considered himself renowned throughout the Nine Realms.
How many gods had fallen before his thunderous hammer?
With a single punch, even the earth would tremble.
Yet now, someone was claiming that this green giant could stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods.
No matter how he looked at it, Thor found it impossible to accept.
He turned toward Odin and said firmly, “Father, allow me to lead the warriors of Asgard in hunting down the Hulk!
How can the glory of our divine race be challenged so easily?”
Odin sat upon his throne, his expression solemn.
He brought the Eternal Spear heavily against the ground.
The crisp sound, accompanied by his imposing presence, instantly filled the hall, causing everyone to hold their breath.
Although Odin had doubts of his own, he understood more clearly than anyone else that the creator who had produced such extraordinary feats might possess judgment that could not be dismissed so easily.
The hall fell silent, and everyone could only continue watching the video.
Loki stood in the corner.
Seeing Thor suffer this setback, a faint smile flickered across his lips.
He never imagined that one day he would be mocked as a “weak god.”
Meanwhile, on Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Director Nick Fury was also deep in thought.
He recalled the green giant who had caused chaos on the streets of New York not long ago, unable to understand why Hulk could possibly make the list.
Although General Ross had always been responsible for hunting down Hulk, Fury knew a little about this uncontrollable monster.
His strength was astonishing, but he was extremely prone to losing control.
It certainly did not seem like the behavior of a hero.
Just as he was lost in thought, Captain America, who had been lying nearby, suddenly opened his eyes.
He slowly sat up and looked around in confusion before quietly asking, “Where is this?”
“Welcome back, Captain America.”
Nick Fury nodded toward Steve Rogers.
Tony Stark and Peter Parker also put down their phones and turned their attention toward the legendary figure who had just awakened.
Tony stepped forward and briefly introduced himself.
“I’m Tony Stark.”
Unable to hide his excitement, the young Peter spoke rapidly.
“Oh my God!
It’s really Captain America!
My name is Peter Parker, and I’m also Spider-Man.
I’ve known your story since I was a kid.
You’re incredible…”
Nick Fury interrupted Peter’s endless stream of excitement at the right moment.
He projected the Dimensional Platform’s footage onto the large screen in the room and said to Steve, “Captain, you need to understand this era as quickly as possible.
“Why don’t you watch this video first?
It might answer some of your questions.”
Meanwhile, observers throughout the universe held their breath, eagerly waiting for the video to reveal why Hulk had been chosen for the hero ranking.
At Kamar-Taj, Mordo noticed that Ancient One had just finished using the Eye of Agamotto, and a complicated expression appeared on her face.
He quietly asked, “Sorcerer Supreme, did you see something?”
Ancient One gave a slight nod, her gaze deep and distant.
“I saw countless possible futures.
The Hulk truly is worthy of being called a hero.
“But what surprised me even more was that I discovered another person who may become the next Sorcerer Supreme.”
Among the countless fragments of possible futures, she had witnessed failure and destruction again and again.
Yet in the timeline where Hulk borrowed the Eye of Agamotto, she had also found a glimmer of hope.
Her gaze seemed to pierce through space and land upon a hospital room.
She quietly uttered a name.
“Stephen Strange…”
Mordo’s heart trembled.
He realized that this video had not only changed the course of the future, but had also guided Ancient One toward a new successor.
Alongside his awe toward Ancient One, he also developed a profound curiosity about the creator behind the video.
Meanwhile, somewhere in Brazil, Bruce Banner had already quietly escaped numerous pursuits.
For days, he had been evading the military and struggling to keep himself hidden.
He had originally thought he could return to a peaceful life, but he never expected his own name to appear as the ninth entry on the Top Ten Heroes list.
“I’m nothing more than an uncontrollable killer.
How could I possibly deserve to be called a ‘hero’…”
Banner was dejected.
Unlike the excitement others had shown upon making the list, he simply let out a deep sigh.
He decided to find out exactly why he had been selected.
The video began playing.
Several figures in white lab coats appeared on the screen.
They were not doctors, but scientists conducting an experiment.
The energy within the device continued to increase, causing the entire room to tremble.
“Danger!”
Seeing that one of his colleagues was about to be hit by the radiation, Banner suddenly shoved him out of the way.
He himself was struck by a beam of green radiation.
With a tremendous boom, The music intensified.
Amid a furious roar, Banner transformed into the Hulk for the first time.
His savage appearance caused astonishing destruction.
“So that’s how he became a giant!”
“I never realized he was originally a scientist.
He became a monster because he was trying to save someone.”
“But even so, the destruction he caused is still a fact.
It’s understandable that the military would pursue him.”