As Tony learned about this world, Lin Feng was also using his super-perception to scan the entire globe.
Not just New York, the whole world seemed to be at a near standstill, which made Lin Feng sigh.
However, what comforted him was that there were still many people who held onto hope, gathering together and living their lives diligently.
At this time, at the Avengers' base, Spider-Man, as usual, was training some new Avengers.
In this zombie virus apocalypse, some special individuals, after being infected, not only didn't turn into zombies but instead gained extraordinary abilities.
These new recruits to the Avengers were found by Spider-Man.
As for why Avengers were still needed?
It was because in this almost completely halted environment, most people easily lost emotional control, taking to the streets to vent their frustrations through destruction and looting.
Of course, there were also those who were already thugs to begin with.
Moreover, those infected by the virus who gained special abilities were not all good people.
With power in such a chaotic, halted world, their inner darkness was amplified infinitely, posing a greater threat.
Even though the world had become like this, Spider-Man had not given up on life; he was constantly striving to do everything he could.
What's more, at least he still had Aunt May by his side, right?
Although Aunt May had not fully recovered, as long as she was alive, there was hope.
But thinking of Aunt May, Spider-Man couldn't help but sigh.
Every industry was severely short-handed, let alone doctors and nurses.
Therefore, Aunt May had not received the best treatment.
However, to avoid worrying him, every time he visited, Aunt May would greet him with a smile.
Only after he left would Aunt May reveal her pained expression.
She thought Spider-Man didn't know, but in reality, he had seen it countless times in secret...
Spider-Man sighed and casually adjusted the glasses he was wearing.
These were the glasses Tony had left him, allowing him to communicate with EDITH at any time.
"EDITH, how's it going today? Is there another riot somewhere?"
"Or, do you have any new intelligence?"
Over the past year, Spider-Man had learned about the global situation through EDITH.
In the past, Spider-Man would hear about disasters on the radio, but now, only EDITH accompanied him.
Looking at the Avengers training on the field, Spider-Man's thoughts drifted as he awaited EDITH's response.
He didn't know why, but perhaps because of EDITH, Spider-Man suddenly thought of Mr. Stark and that powerful Superman from another universe.
If Mr. Stark were still alive, how would he face this world?
And what about little Morgan? He wondered how she was doing now.
Being taken away by Superman, she was probably at least safe from the immediate dangers of daily life...
As his thoughts wandered, EDITH sent a message.
"Sir, there are no reported riots at this time, however, Mr. Stark has been detected at a safe house."
"No riots? That's truly a delightful day," Spider-Man exclaimed, then froze.
"Who did you just say? Who appeared at the safe house?"
"Sir, Mr. Stark has appeared at the safe house."
"What?" Spider-Man was bewildered and dug at his ear.
"EDITH, today is not April Fool's Day!"
"Sir, Mr. Stark, along with Ms. Pepper, is currently inside the safe house located in the central plaza..."
"Information has been cross-referenced with FRIDAY, the information is accurate."
Spider-Man's mouth hung open, unable to process it for a long time.
After a long pause, he lowered his head, his breathing rapid, suppressing the urge to cry.
Without even a moment to say goodbye, Spider-Man leaped out of the Avengers' base and sprinted towards the safe house.
Inside the safe house, Tony muttered to himself as he reviewed the data provided by FRIDAY.
Although he already knew the culprit was the wastewater discharge plan from Japan.
Seeing the information laid out before him, Tony still felt a pang of dread.
Fortunately, in his own world, this plan had been halted.
Tony wondered if he should send someone to keep an eye on old man Pym when he returned.
He didn't know what that old geezer was doing, but his Pym Particles were actually stolen.
As he pondered, Lin Feng walked over.
"Tony, your good son is here."
Tony's movements paused.
"Good son? Who?"
Lin Feng replied, "Who else but Spider-Man, Peter."
"Peter?" Tony blinked, then realized Lin Feng was referring to this world's Spider-Man, Peter Parker.
As Lin Feng finished speaking, the real-time view of the safe house entrance popped up on Tony's display.
Spider-Man Peter was banging on the door and shouting.
"Mr. Stark, I know you're in there, please open the door!"
"Mr. Stark~ Mr. Stark!"
Because the safe house was well-sealed and the metal door at the entrance was sufficiently thick, the sound did not reach inside. Tony could only see on the screen that Spider-Man was gesticulating wildly while hitting the door.
Tony's expression was peculiar as he pressed the door-opening button.
If one didn't know better, they'd think Peter was there to collect a debt.
As soon as the door opened, Spider-Man zipped inside with a whoosh.
He completely ignored the familiar faces in the room, rushing straight towards Tony.
In that instant, Spider-Man's eyes welled up.
EDITH hadn't lied to him; he was seeing a living Mr. Stark once again.
Spider-Man, unable to control his emotions, leaped forward and wrapped himself around Tony like an octopus.
"Mr. Stark!"
"You're alive, you're actually alive!"
"Why did you only come back now? You have no idea how much everyone misses you!"
"You have no idea how much everyone misses you!"
"Where have you been all this time? The world has gone completely insane."
"I've been trying so hard, so hard to maintain order, but there are just too few people, far too few!"
"And Aunt May, Aunt May is still lying in the hospital, and so many other people are in the hospital, I don't know what to do anymore!"
"Mr. Stark, you must have a solution, right? Now that you're back, you must have a solution, right!"
Spider-Man poured out his emotions, hugging a bewildered Tony.
Over the past year, Spider-Man had witnessed countless acts of darkness and stopped innumerable violent conflicts.
He had sighed countless times.
Tony tried to pull him off, but Spider-Man was clinging too tightly!
"Peter, calm down, just calm down!"
Lin Feng had told him about this world's Spider-Man, and Tony knew a little.
Tony glared helplessly at Lin Feng, who was gloating nearby.
This world's Spider-Man seemed unchanged, especially in his tendency to talk a lot...