Ch: 94-99
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Nagama Shinzo, leaning back in the command chair, fell into deep thought: "I wonder what Ink Jade's true purpose is in this area..."
He recalled General Ling Liang's mission: to enter the lawless lands under the guise of the UmbrellaPirate Fleet and acquire special resources for the organization. Nagama Shinzo readily accepted this mission.
is conducted here.
One's own people understand themselves best. Before the red alert system was integrated, Nagama Shinzo would never have heeded General Ling Liang's orders.
As a top Commander of the Empire of the Rising Sun, even facing Ling Liang, who was hailed as the red alert system's foremost strategic master, he would not easily submit.
But when he witnessed the power held by His Excellency Wang Haoyu, Nagama Shinzo understood that unless he followed General Ling Liang, he would never have a chance to rise. The power under Wang Haoyu made him feel as insignificant as a firefly compared to the bright moon.
Nagama Shinzo's instructions were passed to Ink Jade, who immediately relayed them to Tony.
"Everyone, Officer Nagama said he'll be here soon, let's go," Tony clapped his hands, setting up the new system.
"Let's go!" Everyone had no objection to Tony's arrangements.
Meanwhile, on Xandar.
Looking at the Sentinel at the entrance of the Interstellar Defense Center, Rocket Raccoon was secretly excited. As a Raider, appearing openly on an orderly Planet—if word got out, it would definitely boost his prestige in pirate circles.
"Sorry, Your Excellency cannot bring weapons inside," the Sentinel stopped Rocket Raccoon.
"Boss..." Rocket looked at Wang Haoyu, reluctantly stroking his beloved gun, which he had personally modified.
"If you want to bring it, bring it. No one can stop you." Wang Haoyu shrugged and walked straight through the gate, completely ignoring the Sentinel.
"Alright!" Rocket winked triumphantly at the Sentinel and swaggered in.
Witnessing this scene, the Sentinel at the entrance of the Interstellar Defense Center initially intended to stop them, but after glancing at the Xandar Defense Commander leading the way, he immediately retreated silently—since the superior tacitly approved, who would dare to meddle?
"Your Excellency Wang Haoyu, please follow me."
The Commander, dressed in civilian clothes, personally led Wang Haoyu into the Command Center. The hall, filled with civil officials and generals, all cast inquisitive glances, as the identity of this mysterious visitor, who could enter such a military stronghold, remained an enigma.
"Commander, there's no need to be so polite. Please go attend to your duties; I'll just look around myself."
Wang Haoyu smiled at the leader who showed him the way. Being able to enter the core defense zone of Xandar was already a special privilege—even a VIP would usually have no possibility of accessing such a confidential area.
"Then I will go change my clothes first, and then arrange for personnel to accompany Your Excellency on a tour later."
After the Commander bowed and left, Wang Haoyu began his inspection with his retinue. However, after a quick glance, a hint of disapproval flashed in his eyes: the defense system was decent, but ultimately, it was far inferior to the Interstellar Fortress he had poured his heart into.
That Interstellar Fortress, which Wang Haoyu regarded as a "small Base," was actually comparable to a super military city in the Marvel Universe. With a capacity for tens of millions of people, top-notch military and civilian facilities, supplemented by an intelligent general dispatch system—the operational efficiency of this Planet Command Center was simply not on the same level.
(Just as Wang Haoyu was inspecting the Command Center, Star-Lord, who had traveled a long distance, also landed on Xandar. This galactic visitor, famous for his awkward dancing, was about to lead the story into a new chapter.
Under the strict surveillance of the patrol team, the king of awkward dancing was forced to land his spaceship at the Spaceport.
The identity he casually forged actually successfully deceived Customs No. 31, allowing him to infiltrate the Xandar capital.
Upon arrival, he pulled out his tablet and, guided by the map, searched for that hidden gem store—this mission was crucial to him.
Once located, Star-Lord headed straight for his destination.
Inside the Command Center, Wang Haoyu was holding a coffee, eyes closed in contemplation, when his brows suddenly furrowed—an unfamiliar mental fluctuation caught his attention.
"Interesting..." He gently put down the cup and walked out.
Rocket Raccoon immediately perked up his ears: "Boss, time to make a move?" As he spoke, he bared his teeth at his surroundings.
In a corner, several civil generals cast disgusted glances—the appearance of this experimental Raider made them uncomfortable.
"Don't be nervous, I just encountered something new," Wang Haoyu smiled gently, specifically nodding to the people present as a greeting.
Being on someone else's territory, he understood the boundaries: treat allies like a spring breeze, but only show sharpness to enemies.
"Wait for me!" Rocket deftly shouldered his weapons and, in a few leaps, scrambled onto his shoulder, asking in a low voice, "What exactly did you find?"
In Little Raccoon's mind, Wang Haoyu rarely showed interest in external matters. When he displayed curiosity, it must be something that truly captivated him.
"Just an interesting fellow."
Wang Haoyu said, already walking out.
This explanation puzzled Little Raccoon, but he quickly followed.
As Star-Lord set foot in the Xandar capital, the entire city rippled slightly.
The light green-skinned woman also stealthily infiltrated, perfectly evading Customs, and headed straight for the capital's core.
She held a special device that could precisely locate the Raider—the whereabouts of that dancing king.
The leading Star-Lord was completely unaware that he was being tracked.
Upon entering the gem store, Star-Lord engaged in intense negotiations with the owner. After several rounds, he finally acquired the Infinity Stones for 400 units.
The moment the gem changed hands,
another group of people in the distant cosmos began to stir.
"Boss, Star-Lord's location has been updated!"
The monitor shouted towards the leader's seat.
The sound attracted the attention of many Raiders.
"Where did that guy go again?"
The leader frowned tightly.
This kid refuses to stay in a safe area, always wandering around, practically asking for trouble. With Ronan running rampant and pirates wreaking havoc, their small Raider group could only live in hiding.
"The location shows he's on Xandar."
The monitor reported.
"Xandar... Everyone prepare, head to Xandar!"
The leader closed his eyes in thought for a moment, then issued the command in a deep voice.
"Hey boss, are we going to raid the Xandar transport fleet?"
The thugs excitedly asked.
After all, in their eyes, nothing was more thrilling than plundering.
This was a gang of desperate outlaws.
Greed, arrogance, and recklessness—these were their labels.
"This time, we're not raiding Xandar's transport fleet."
The leader on the main seat nodded his chin slightly, explaining to the crowd.
Hearing their boss's words, the Raiders below exchanged glances. For these thugs, a boss who could lead them to plunder was a good boss.
If he couldn't, they would replace him at any time.
That was the Raiders' rule.
"Then where are we going?"
Everyone shouted in confusion.
After all, the boss's prestige was currently high, and it wasn't time to turn on him yet.
"That little brat dared to take private jobs behind our backs, so this business must be lucrative."
"Since it's so profitable, we have to 'help' that kid. After all, he's one of us."
"I absolutely won't allow any gutter trash to snatch it."
The boss grinned, revealing a bloodthirsty smile, like a protective wolf guarding its cub.
They had always been the ones to rob others; how could they be robbed by others?
Even if the private job that kid took wasn't to their liking, it wasn't for outsiders to interfere.
"Hehehe..."
Everyone nodded with sinister smiles.
That's right, they were the only ones who robbed others. Even if that kid took a job on his own, outsiders were not allowed to touch it.
This was about face, about status.
"Boss, we have a situation."
As this group of thugs was bickering, the Raider in front of the monitor screen suddenly looked up and shouted.
"What's going on?"
The boss frowned, hoping it wasn't that little brat causing trouble.
"See for yourself."
The subordinate moved aside.
The boss frowned and leaned closer to the screen. The moment he saw the source of the message, his face suddenly darkened.
Kree? How could it be the Kree? Why would they come looking for them?
It didn't make sense; they had always kept to themselves with the Kree... "Are you this group of Raiders?"
After the video call connected, Ronan stared at the blue-skinned Raider leader on the screen, a chilling smile appearing on his face.
"We are about to leave Kree space," the other party replied.
"I'm not interested in your actions," the Raider leader impatiently interrupted, "We don't want to get involved in your affairs." He turned to cut off the communication.
"Either join the fleet to attack Xandar, or be buried in space right now," Ronan's voice cut like a blade.
Before he finished speaking, the radar operator suddenly shouted: "Leader! battleship formations have appeared all around us!"
In the face of an absolute disparity in firepower, these pirates' modified spaceships were like toys. Facing the muzzles of the Kree Empire's regular army, the leader's brows were tightly furrowed. It was well known that the Kree were best at coercing interstellar thugs into becoming cannon fodder.
"Your army doesn't need us at all; what exactly do you want?" The leader's voice was already trembling.
Ronan showed a playful expression: "I need special people to complete special tasks—to lure Xandar's defense fleet to a designated star system."
Looking at the dark, menacing gun barrels outside the viewport, the leader was silent for a moment: "How exactly do we do it?"
The tense atmosphere in the cabin immediately relaxed. For the pirates, staying alive was better than anything, especially since the other party had offered the condition of joining the Kree Empire.
"Other Raiders will cooperate with the operation," Ronan added finally, "If you do well, you will be members of the Empire."
Ronan, with an undeniable tone, slowly stated his terms to the Raider leader.
After listening, the Raider leader's facial muscles twitched unnaturally, and despite his extreme reluctance, he gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement.
Facing the military deterrence of the Kree Empire, resistance was clearly not a wise choice.
"Very good, prepare as soon as possible," Ronan curled his lips in satisfaction.
A Raider gang of this level was indeed worth his personal attention.
After cutting off communication, the Raider leader immediately roared furiously at his subordinates: "This time, you must bring that guy back to me!"
"It's all that kid's fault!"
"Damn Star-Lord!"
Although opinions on Ronan varied, everyone hated Star-Lord to the core.
Meanwhile, Wang Haoyu, far away in Wakanda, suddenly sensed that Star-Lord was wrestling with a green-skinned girl.
"What is your purpose?" Gamora asked coldly, pressing her arm blade against Star-Lord beneath her.
"Sweetheart, it's hard for me to answer properly with you pressing down on me like this," Star-Lordquipped with a hint of awkwardness. While he might enjoy this position in a different setting, now was clearly not the time.
"Speak quickly!" Gamora increased the pressure on her hand.
Gamora's face instantly filled with fury.
The arm blade in her hand pointed directly at Star-Lord's throat, the cold blade pressed tightly against his skin.
Star-Lord truly felt death approaching: "Alright, alright, let go first! If you keep this up, I'm really going to fight back!"
Even though he was facing a woman, Star-Lord did not intend to simply back down.
"Fight back?" Gamora curled her lips contemptuously, "How do you plan to fight back?"
In her opinion, there was no room for discussion. He had to clearly state his intentions!
"I said I would, alright!" Feeling the cold glint at his neck, Star-Lord swallowed nervously and conceded.
Where did this girl come from? Why is she so stubborn?
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"But are you sure you want to talk here?" Star-Lord glanced around, his meaning implied.
Tourists in the square were pointing and whispering about the strange behavior of the man and woman.
Hearing the whispers around them, a faint blush —gone in an instant —flitted across Gamora's pale green face. To her, it was nothing at all.
"Hmph!" Just as she was about to get up, Star-Lord suddenly launched a sneak attack. Flames shot out from the soles of his boots, lifting him into the air, and he whipped out a Restraint Cable, tying Gamoraup securely.
"Hey beautiful, as much as I'd love to play some ** with you," Star-Lord winked charmingly, "I have a mission to complete, so I'll have to excuse myself!"
Just as he was leaning closer to Gamora, a deliberate throat-clearing sound interrupted him. Before he knew it, the Xandar Planetary Defense Force had surrounded the two of them.
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"While I don't want to disturb your fun!"
"Could you at least give me some basic respect?"
"Interstellar fugitive Star-Lord, member of the Raiders; and Thanos's daughter, wanted criminal Gamora!"
"We are now officially informing you—"
"You are under arrest!"
A burly young man stood before them, smiling brightly.
Behind him were Wakanda's armed forces, with several fighter jets circling in the air, ready to act at any moment.
If either of them made the slightest move, they would be immediately apprehended!
"How unlucky..."
Star-Lord twitched his lips helplessly.
This time, he really tripped up in the simplest place!
"I wish you both a pleasant stay in the Interstellar Prison."
Seeing the two give up resisting, the Wakandan Guard Captain showed a satisfied smile.
"Just looking at your face makes me want to punch someone."
"Too bad. There are plenty of people in prison who want to punch me. When you get there, remember to line up. Maybe you'll make some new friends?"
Facing Star-Lord's provocation, the Captain responded calmly, his face still bearing a composed smile.
"Sigh, failed again..."
Entering and exiting the Interstellar Prison was commonplace for Star-Lord, but the failure of this mission, which affected his rating and reward, was truly infuriating.
"Interesting."
Wang Haoyu stood in the Wakanda Interstellar Defense Command Center, pacing casually, the corner of his mouth slightly raised.
"Let's go, Little Raccoon."
"I told you not to call me Rocket! Boss, where are we going this time?"
Rocket was completely confused, unable to guess what his Boss was thinking. What exactly was he planning?
"To retrieve something."
Wang Haoyu was also curious about the Power Stone.
After all, Thanos holding a Stone and Thanos without a Stone were two completely different beings.
And Thanos who had collected all the Stones completely transcended common sense!
In short, the Power Stone was considered a fine treasure among the six Cosmic Stones.
"Hey, Boss, is there a share of the profits?"
"No."
"Then what do I get?"
"Do you want to research technology?"
"Boss, do you have enough technological resources?" Zero.
"I control an entire civilization. Is that enough?"
"It's enough. But Boss, just how strong is your technological power?"
"Very strong, very strong!"
A human and a raccoon thus left Xandar's Interstellar Defense Command Center without a care.
And none of the people inside dared to stop Wang Haoyu.
The issue of his identity, as well as Wang Haoyu's whereabouts, were all reasons why they dared not act rashly.
The only thing they could do was report Wang Haoyu's movements to their superiors!
"What are we doing here?"
Seeing Wang Haoyu leisurely walk to the entrance of the gem shop, Little Raccoon Rocket was baffled.
What good stuff could possibly be in this gem shop?
Probably none, right?
Although there might be some decent collectibles, they were nothing special.
After all, he didn't think his Boss would take a liking to anything here!
"There is one thing in here that interests me."
Wang Haoyu's mouth curved upward slightly as he smiled and spoke to Little Raccoon.
"I..."
Hearing this, the Little Raccoon's face fell.
Boss, is it really okay for you to do this?
I just said you wouldn't look twice at anything here, and immediately you prove me wrong!
Ahhh! So exhausting!
"What is it?"
The dispirited Little Raccoon asked with a blank look.
"An Infinity Stone!"
As Wang Haoyu spoke, he strode into the gem shop.
"Welcome, honored guest!"
Seeing Wang Haoyu enter, the well-dressed alien Boss of the gem shop subconsciously rubbed his hands together.
This action made him look exactly like those greedy Goblin Merchants!
"Hmm?"
As Wang Haoyu entered, the alien Boss suddenly showed a look of confusion.
"What? Do you know me?"
Looking at the shop owner's expression, Wang Haoyu's mouth curved slightly upward.
Did he recognize me, or did he sense something?
"I apologize, I truly don't understand what you are saying. If you require any merchandise, you are free to choose anything displayed on the counter."
The alien shop owner suddenly shook his head frantically, seemingly recalling something unpleasant.
He hastily directed Wang Haoyu to look at the sparkling ores on the shelves.
If ordinary female customers saw these common gems, they would surely adore them.
But for Wang Haoyu, such items were easily obtainable —he could manufacture them in bulk just by lifting a finger.
Moreover, he controlled Umbrella, a vast power possessing multiple colony Planets and resource Planets.
Building a castle out of gems? It would be effortless for him.
But what was the point of all that?
"I don't want these."
Wang Haoyu leaned back lazily in the chair, his posture relaxed.
As he sat down, Rocket swiftly jumped onto the counter.
The Little Raccoon drew his specialized weapon from behind his back in one smooth motion.
"Listen, old man, there's nothing my Boss wants that he can't get!"
"If you know what's good for you, hand it over obediently, or I don't mind blowing a hole in your head!"
The trick of borrowing a tiger's might was perfectly executed by the raccoon.
Facing the snarling, armed raccoon, the jeweler was clearly flustered.
"My Lord, I truly don't have what you are looking for..."
The gem merchant's legs began to tremble, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
These people in front of him were definitely not beings he could afford to provoke.
This was truly headache-inducing!
"No, you have it. And you recognized me a long time ago; you know who I am."
"In that case, you should also be aware of my methods."
Wang Haoyu leaned forward slightly, looking at the merchant kneeling on the floor,
a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
Although he could sense that the Infinity Stone was inside the shop,
he disdained being a Bandit who seized things by force.
Making the other party willingly hand it over,
that was the interesting part, wasn't it?
"Who are you to take this thing?"
"It will take your life!"
"You should know what kind of individuals covet it!"
"A mere mortal, daring to lay hands on this object?"
"Hand it over! For the sake of Umbrella's 31 Worlds across the Nine Realms, perhaps I can spare your life."
"Looking across the Nine Realms, no one dares to provoke the wrath of I, Wang Haoyu!"
Wang Haoyu held a cold sneer, his gaze cutting across the old shop owner like a knife.
"Bring it here."
"Truly?"
A spark of hope suddenly burst forth in the old shop owner's cloudy eyes. He looked up at Wang Haoyu, his back hunched.
"I, Wang Haoyu, always keep my word."
There was no unnecessary explanation; the indifferent tone made the air freeze.
"Please wait, Honored Master My Lord!"
The shop owner hurriedly ducked behind the counter, rummaging through boxes and drawers, metal clanking loudly.
"Boss, is this old guy made of walnuts?"
Rocket scratched his helmet with his mechanical claw, his tail curling in frustration as he watched the shop owner, who had just refused to cooperate, now acting so eager.
"Does he only cooperate after being scared stiff?"
The raccoon squatting by the counter impatiently swung his tail, his armored boots squeaking against the floor.
"Who knows?"
Wang Haoyu's fingertip skimmed over the glass display case, and ripple-like magic patterns flickered faintly where he touched.
"Tsk, it's annoying just watching him!"
Rocket grumbled as he jumped off the counter, the particle gun on his tactical belt swaying with his steps, striking the door frame and sending sparks flying.
"Please take a look..."
The shop owner's hands trembled as he held a gilded box, and a strange purple light seeped out from the gap in the lid.
Rippling energy patterns reflected in Wang Haoyu's pupils —there was no mistake, this was the supreme treasure of the Universe that had caused the entire Milky Way Galaxy to fall into a frenzy of snatching. Adding the Space Stone guarded by Asgard and the Aether Particle merged with the void engine, he now possessed three of the Six Great Primal Stones.
Now, only the Reality Stone hidden in the Quantum Rift remained untraceable.
The last Reality Stone must be in Thanos's hands.
In addition, there was also the Soul Stone.
However, to obtain the Soul Stone, one must sacrifice the person they loved most.
It's better to let that old guy Thanos handle such a cruel deed!
Wang Haoyu certainly didn't want to make that kind of sacrifice!
"Very good, hurry up and pack your things and prepare to leave! Umbrella is waiting for us in the Nine Realms!"
Wang Haoyu played with the small orb in his hand, displaying a satisfied smile.
"Boss! This is bad! We're surrounded!"
Little Rocket suddenly shouted in panic.
Wang Haoyu frowned.
Surrounded?
He immediately expanded his senses and discovered that Xandar Planet's Interstellar Defense Fleethad deployed heavy forces around the square, targeting this very gem shop!
"What do we do, Boss!"
Looking at the dense Xandar military outside, Little Rocket nervously yet excitedly huddled next to Wang Haoyu.
"If I want to leave, who can stop me?"
Wang Haoyu flipped his wrist and put away the Power Stone.
"As for this guy, I'll leave him to you."
He gave a cold glance toward the gem shop owner who had been secretly causing trouble.
"Understood! Leave it to me! Hahahaha!"
Little Rocket walked toward the shop owner with a sinister grin: "Old bastard, I've hated the sight of you for a long time! You're looking for death, aren't you?"
After speaking, he immediately raised his gun and **.
"Listen up inside! Surrender immediately! We offer favorable treatment to captives!"
Hearing the shouts outside, Wang Haoyu, who was fiddling with a sapphire, smiled.
"Ignorance truly is bliss!"
"Are they out of their minds? How dare they talk to the Boss like that! But what should we do with these gems?"
Little Rocket asked, feigning composure.
"Want them? Take them if you want them."
Wang Haoyu casually tossed the sapphire aside, stood up, and prepared to leave.
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"Understood, Boss!"
Little Rocket revealed his true Raider nature and began ransacking the gem shop.
He really did find quite a few things.
Just in Cosmic Cash alone, he found several thousand pieces. To accumulate so much cash in such a small shop showed that this place was not simple.
Besides the money, Little Rocket also stole many beautiful gems.
Wang Haoyu turned a blind eye to the raccoon's actions.
What was the big deal?
In Wang Haoyu's view, as long as they were his people, it didn't matter if they wanted to occupy a burning Sun.
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Conversely, who dares to touch his people? Heh heh, enough with the nonsense, let's just start the fight!
Influenced by this mindset, the people of Umbrella World are all brave, warlike, and arrogant.
Don't provoke me; if you do, I will immediately kill my way to your doorstep!
Can't win? It doesn't matter, we have plenty of backers!
Personnel recruited from the red alert system are trained to become the military and political backbone.
Certain undesirable trends have no space to survive here.
Furthermore, the red alert World itself is a place where militarism reigns supreme.
Everything serves the war effort.
Whether it was the previous Aecia Planet or other colonized Planets.
Bureaucracy and decadence have been completely eradicated under the iron fist of militarism.
Everyone has a goal to strive for—this is the Umbrella World that Wang Haoyu personally built!
"You have quite the nerve, don't you? Can you tell me who gave you the courage?"
Wang Haoyu, walking out of the gem store, looked up at the dozens of fighter jets circling in the air, then scanned the fully armed security team on the ground.
A smile played on his lips.
So what if a few interstellar battleships were hovering overhead?
As long as Wang Haoyu wished it, he could instantly seize control of all electronic equipment on Shankanda Planet through the void engine.
The defense systems and railgun fire at the Spaceports... could change hands in minutes.
Don't forget, Wang Haoyu inherited the mantle of a mechanical civilization.
The Mechanist Academy has officially been launched on Red Alert Planet!
Although the Virtual Mechanist path heavily relies on talent and luck, the red alert system still managed to screen out a batch of excellent Virtual Mechanists.
As one of them, Wang Haoyu is a seasoned veteran with extremely rich experience.
"Attention bandits ahead, immediately hand over the looted treasures and surrender!"
"We promise lenient treatment!"
The Shankanda Planet Security Team completely ignored Wang Haoyu's warning, instead raising their voices again to urge surrender.
Their goal was very clear—to seize the Space Stone!
"Truly ants trying to shake a great tree, ridiculous overestimation of self!"
Facing this small security team, Wang Haoyu couldn't help but let out a cold, contemptuous laugh.
"Boss, how should we handle this?"
Rocket, carrying his specialized weapon, turned his head and asked Wang Haoyu for instructions.
The situation was indeed tricky; surrounded by so many people, even Rocket wasn't confident he could break through.
"Since you won't listen to good advice, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Although I could hack into this Planet's interstellar network..."
"But it doesn't matter. If you want war, then war it is!"
Wang Haoyu's mouth curved slightly, and with a wave of his hand, he tore open a spatial rift.
Dense compressed spheres surged out of the rift like a steel torrent, and the mechanical soldierswaiting inside were brimming with fighting spirit.
"Alert! A large number of Raiders fleets detected in the outer starfield of Xandar!"
"Repeat alert! Large-scale Raiders fleets detected!"
Just as Wang Haoyu was preparing to attack, the security team's communication system suddenly blared with a piercing alarm.
This unexpected news caused Wang Haoyu to pause.
"Raiders fleets? Why would they appear here?"
"According to the original timeline, shouldn't it be Ronan's main battleship?"
Wang Haoyu frowned, vaguely feeling that something was amiss.
With this thought in mind, Wang Haoyu split his focus, deftly using his Virtual Mechanist ability to access Shankanda Planet's interstellar network.
"Captain, what should we do now?"
Upon discovering a large number of Raiders fleets appearing on Xandar Planet's outer perimeter alert line,
all members of the security team instinctively looked up for instructions.
For these ordinary team members,
sentencing depended on the specific circumstances.
In their simple sense of right and wrong,
a minor crime like robbing a gem
did not warrant such a massive mobilization.
More crucially—
As soldiers,
they were warriors defending their home and country!
They eagerly desired to return to the main force immediately,
to jointly resist the Raider Legion invading Xandar.
"Immediate arrest! Escort them to the Interstellar Prison!"
The Captain's decisive command
seemed to be a response to the demands of his team.
Despite being full of confusion,
all security team members still turned their guns
and locked onto Wang Haoyu.
"I offered you a way out, but you refused,
insisting on courting death?"
Although Wang Haoyu was currently focused on
gathering intelligence within the interstellar network,
he still retained some patience
for the security team members beside him.
As his voice fell,
spatial rifts blossomed beneath his palm,
and countless compressed spheres shot out.
The mechanical soldiers corps formed ranks,
instantly covering the sky—
The ocean of machinery expanded,
and in a flash,
tens of thousands of mechanical soldiers had arrayed themselves around Wang Haoyu.
When his arm swept down through the air,
the mechanical soldiers across the sky simultaneously revealed their weapons:
Electromagnetic cannons spat blue light,
energy guns hummed with charging power,
laser beams wove into a net... The ground forces swept forward like an angry tide,
and the hundreds of security team members
were like small crabs on a wave crest,
instantly swallowed by the steel torrent.
"That is so cool!"
Rocket's eyes were shining brightly,
and his entire face was flushed with excitement.
This sight of summoning an army with a wave of the hand,
was simply beyond awesome!
It was utterly explosive in its coolness! The momentum was incredible!
Waving a hand to summon thousands of mechanical soldiers—that move was just too cool!
"So that's it? Ronan issued an ultimatum in advance, demanding the surrender of the Space Stone?"
Even the most classified information in the Xandar Interstellar Defense Command Center couldn't stop Wang Haoyu, a top Virtual Mechanist, from invading. Before him, the entire database of Shankanda Planet was like a completely open book, allowing him to flip through it at will.
The so-called top-secret files were merely ordinary archives in his eyes; he could check whatever he wanted.
This was simply a dimensionality reduction attack.
From the data, Wang Haoyu understood why the Xandar security team rushed straight to the gem store—Ronan's threat was already pressing down on them. Although Shankanda Planet claimed to stand for order and justice, the disparity in strength was obvious, and before Ronan's fleet appeared, they could only choose to compromise.
It was precisely for this reason that the security team forcefully raided the gem store.
As for Wang Haoyu?
He didn't think he was famous enough for the entire Universe to know him, so it was normal for Xandar's cannon fodder to not recognize him. Moreover, he found no record of himself in the database at all.
Clearly, the Xandarians suspected his target was the Infinity Stones but weren't certain. This explained why the security team had no impression of him.
Hmm, perfectly reasonable.
However, what did the fate of Xandar have to do with Umbrella World?
There was no room for negotiation!
His purpose here was the Infinity Stones—either hand them over now, or wait until the Umbrella fleet arrived!
Or... he alone could wipe out the entire Xandar!
Since drawing the Angel Legion and advancing to the Quasi-Father-level Expert rank, Wang Haoyuhad become utterly fearless.
What is there to fear? If you disagree, fight!
The one who cowers loses!
Whether facing low-level combat power or peak combat power, he wasn't afraid. He could easily deploy Star-destroying Level combat units; let anyone with the guts try to clash with him!
Arrogant? This is just strength!
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When past forbearance catalyzes sharpness, there is no need to suppress one's true nature anymore.
The subsequent flamboyance is merely compensation for past hibernation.
"Set off!"
With a wave of Wang Haoyu's hand, vast magic power surged. The mechanical soldiers instantly collapsed into metal spheres, leaping one after another into the spatial crevice.
In an instant, the steel torrent that had obscured the sky vanished without a trace.
The longing in Rocket's eyes was nearly sparking fire—
"Commander! I want to learn that!"
Nothing had ever ignited his passion like this. That mechanical army had lit the artisan soul deep within his being.
"Oh? You want to become a Mechanical Dominator?" Wang Haoyu glanced sideways.
"That profession is called Mechanical Dominator? Please, teach me!" Rocket clasped his claws together, his electronic eyes flashing with data stream-like earnestness.
"Out of the question."
The mention of teaching immediately brought up the image of Shionogizono Tabane's incessant chattering in Wang Haoyu's mind. That genius girl was currently researching in the Mechanical Sanctuary, merging IS technology with ancient mechanism art, occasionally flashing a strange smile at the chorus platform.
If even the genius beauty had to teach herself, where did this furry creature get the courage to ask for lessons?
"No—!" Rocket's mechanical tail sparked with electricity, "You can't be so cruel!"
His gear heart was suffering the unprecedented agony of technological yearning.
"If you want to learn, go back and enroll in the Mechanist Academy. They have the complete Mechanist heritage there."
Wang Haoyu patted Little Raccoon's shoulder and added.
Although the Mechanist Academy collected the vast majority of inheritances, dangerous technologies that could shake the foundation of Umbrella World were locked away in the Forbidden Study Catalog.
In Academy City, both the Mechanist Academy and the Magic Academy open their doors to everyone.
As long as one's talent is sufficient, they can enroll.
However, for the truly cutting-edge technology... one must join the Interstellar Fleet to gain access.
This was the promotion system Wang Haoyu had meticulously designed.
Umbrella officialdom has never promoted an immigration policy.
However, it does house many third-class citizens under its rule—in the academies, they are considered "equal."
"Mechanist Academy? Boss, are you saying..."
Rocket's eyes lit up instantly.
The Academy!
I must enroll!
I have to master this technology!
"Yes, just go and sign up."
Wang Haoyu smiled, looking at his eager expression.
"Understood, Boss! So, where to now..."
Rocket followed behind the leisurely Wang Haoyu, suddenly tilting his head to ask.
After all, the next destination depended on the Boss's instructions.
"Home. Did you want to stay and help the Xandarians fight the Raiders? Or are you planning to solo the Kree fleet?"
Wang Haoyu shrugged, playing with the newly acquired Space Stone.
Now that the gem was obtained, who cared about the war in this wretched place?
"Let's go, Boss!"
Hearing this, Rocket immediately changed direction, leading Wang Haoyu toward the Spaceport.
The Infinity Stones are the priority, alright!
They piloted a small aircraft and returned directly to the Nine Realms territory.
Heh, this is how one should be—unruly and wantonly flamboyant!
So-called wars and conflicts are beneath notice.
Dare to invade? They will all be crushed!
"Urgent report! The Hunting Squad is completely wiped out!"
Inside the Xandar Interstellar Defense Command Center,
a subordinate reported to Female Commander No. 31, his voice trembling slightly.
The Hunting Squad was completely annihilated!
This meant someone was competing with them for that Infinity Stone.
How infuriating!
Thinking of this, everyone's expression immediately darkened.
"What exactly happened?"
The Xandar Commander suddenly looked up and demanded.
That Hunting Squad was the Planet's elite force,
how could they be completely wiped out without a sound? Without even sending back a single message?
"According to verification, they encountered that My Lord... That My Lord's target was also the Infinity Stones."
Mentioning this, the subordinate's face showed a look of solemnity.
The Infinity Stones!
That My Lord also came for the gem.
Indeed,
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If not for divine artifacts like the Infinity Stones, how could the Lord of one of the Nine Realmspersonally descend?
Even if it was merely the weakest Lord among the Nine Realms, Xandar would never be able to contend.
What's more, this newly risen Lord was rumored to be brave and skilled in battle.
The situation immediately became tricky.
"Damn it!"
The Commander instantly understood the cause and effect.
So that's how it was.
The Lord's so-called "sightseeing" was just a pretense,
The true target was always the Infinity Stones!
A flash of unwillingness crossed his eyes, and the Commander sternly asked:
"Where is that Lord now?"
An intelligence officer immediately began tracking:
"Report! The Lord is moving towards the spaceport, without taking any concealment measures!"
Before he finished speaking,
The surveillance footage was already projected onto the main screen of the command center.
"This is a bit... too arrogant."
Watching Wang Haoyu swagger away,
A Xandar general couldn't help but murmur in a low voice.
As the Xandar star system was about to ignite with war, the generals present nodded to each other.
In the distant Shattered Star Belt, Nagama Shinzo's fleet was sailing towards lawless territory. After his Flagship, the Ink Jade, docked with Wang Haoyu's Ship Girls, and after 710 rounds of tactical deductions, Nagama Shinzo keenly detected unusual movements from the Space Pirates in this area—this was the opportune moment he had been waiting for.
"What will you choose, everyone?" Nagama Shinzo, dressed in casual clothes, looked around at the Avengers members in the Umbrella Flagship's combat room, "Will you follow me to wipe out the pirate's den, or be escorted back to the Nine Realms by the escort fleet?"
The Avengers, well aware of their roles, did not hesitate. Tony donned his armored gauntlet, Stephen's sling ring glowed golden, and Banner adjusted his glasses: "This battle needs us."
However, under the continuous training of Wang Haoyu, their guide, this group unknowingly developed a fanaticism for combat. It was like no one in a dorm played games, then a professional gamer suddenly appeared, constantly showing off their skills, and as a result, the entire dorm became addicted to ranked matches, leveling up day and night—yes, it was that real!
The Avengers members, deep down, were already branded with Umbrella's mark, impossible to tear off. But for Wang Haoyu, it didn't matter. In the Marvel Universe, besides the Umbrella people, only the Avengers could chat with him. As for those political leaders? He couldn't be bothered to deal with them. If even the Avengers were gone, how boring would that be? Although the Umbrella girls could still keep him entertained, the emptiness in his heart couldn't be filled by a crowd.
"Understood. I will command next, please cooperate." Nagama Shinzo knew these Avengers were quite obedient. Since they could be mobilized, let's get to it! This time, he didn't bring many Umbrella black technologies; the main fleet consisted of "Space Pirates" cobbled together from colonies, and even the Star-destroying Level weapons were mostly colonial equipment controlled by Yuri clones.
"Yes, Commander!" the Avengers responded in unison. If Wang Haoyu had been present, they might not have been so reserved, but precisely because he wasn't, they were exceptionally respectful.
The Sea Wolf Fleet surged forward.
Nagama Shinzo stood on the bridge, his cold gaze sweeping across the star map. The steel torrent of the Colonial Fleet crushed the void, advancing towards the chaotic starfield.
"Seven pirate ships detected at 30 degrees to starboard, prepare for battle!"
The order, sharp as a knife, cut through the communication channel.
"Open fire directly."
In the conference room, the Avengers' pupils gleamed with a bloody light. Stephen's Vibranium shield reflected a cold gleam, Tony's battle armor hummed, and Banner pushed up his glasses. These warriors, who once adhered to principles of peace on Blue Star, now only wanted to—
"Smash them!"
The surrender procedure was interrupted as soon as it began. The main cannon arrays glowed a deep blue, and drone swarms descended like locusts. Under absolute firepower, a string of flares bloomed in space.
"This is the third time!" Stephen slammed his shield, "What happened to the boarding combat we talked about?"
Amidst the roar of naval guns, Nagama Shinzo's lips curved into a cruel arc. Why waste lives in a battle that could be resolved remotely?
Though he was reluctant to admit it, Commander Nagama Shinzo seemed intent on entering this gray area to engage in boarding combat and conquest operations.
All previous battles had been aimed at annihilation. During this period, it seems there was indeed no room for us to play a role.
Tony rubbed his aching jaw, explaining to Steve in the conference room. On the other side, Dr. Banner—or rather, the Hulk, who had already transformed into the Hulk—was gulping down carbonated drinks.
For the Hulk, the Umbrella World was simply perfect. No one looked at him strangely here, there were peers everywhere, and resources were inexhaustible.
"If there's a fight, I'll join; if not, I'll drink!" The Hulk ate and drank like a glutton.
"Don't touch my snacks!" Scarlet Witch Wanda glared at the Hulk as he casually took the snacks in front of her.
"Sorry, sorry." The Hulk carefully returned the snacks. Within the Avengers, the Hulk had been disciplined by Wanda many times—after all, it was hard for him to truly get angry when facing his own people.
Wanda snorted lightly, her black bodysuit accentuating her graceful figure. She propped her long legs on the conference table and ate her snacks. Although there was no fighting at the moment, everyone understood that war was imminent.
"Commander, report! The fleet has reached the designated position."
In what was once the territory of the Aixia Civilization—now to be called the Aixia Sector of the Umbrella World—General Ling Liang led the First Main Fleet, First Auxiliary Fleet, and Southern Deep Sea Fleet, standing ready. Colonial Fleets were densely packed like dark clouds across this star system.
The primary mission of these Colonial Fleets is to support the Southern Deep Sea Fleet in military operations, while also ** potentially hostile forces that might counterattack.
Subsequently, a fleet known as the Punitive Force arrived.
The scale of this Punitive Force was not large, consisting of only a dozen or so colonial-class Warships. However, the soldiers aboard these Warships were all the most elite combat forces of Blue Star.
The direction of Blue Star's civilization development had long since deviated due to the Umbrella Worldintroduced by Wang Haoyu.
After the Umbrella World established contact with the high-ranking officials of various Blue Star nations, a martial spirit began to spread wildly across the globe.
Today's Blue Star's fervor for war is almost on par with World War II.
Since Blue Star's resources had been completely divided, conquering the Universe with the strong became an inevitable choice.
The Universe is vast and boundless, and precisely because of this, Blue Star, as humanity's home planet, will never tolerate any destruction!
Those who defy will be jointly annihilated!
These are the Blue Star people, and some national leaders, whose minds have been eroded by war ideology.
"Everyone, the war has already begun!"
On the Radiance, the Flagship of Umbrella's First Main Fleet, General Ling Liang dropped her command stick and announced to everyone with a chilling gaze.
"Yes, Commander!"
In the command room, the Angel Legion's Zero, the Azur Lane Ship Girl's Flagship Southern, the core leader of the Deep Sea Ship Girls, and five generals of the Punitive Force, including General Xu, all revealed bloodthirsty smiles.
If Wang Haoyu had been present, he might have been able to restrain their madness.
But at this moment, this group had long since lost control.
The ideology of war had spread from the red alert system to the entire Umbrella World.
No one could say whether it was Wang Haoyu's obsession influencing them, or the inherent martial gene of red alert at work.
In short—whoever dares to provoke Umbrella must pay a bloody price!
With Ling Liang's command, the War Machine roared to life.
A declaration of war was delivered to the Amoa Civilization near the Aixia Sector. As the Umbrella World's rampant declaration of war echoed through the cosmic network, both the shock of the Amoa Civilization and the tourists and merchant fleets stationed within its borders plunged into panic.
What!
The Umbrella World actually declared war?
Upon hearing this news, the tourists and merchant fleets immediately made an unexpected move—the best strategy is to run. Everyone began to evacuate urgently, after all, not escaping meant waiting for death. In the Universe, it is well known that the Umbrella World is a thorough warmonger, even more insane than the Kree and the Empire.
Just as the declaration of war was delivered and the Amoa Royal Family fell into chaos, General Ling Liang launched the attack first!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
At the border between the Aixia Sector and the Amoa Civilization, star cannons revealed their ferocious fangs. Dense naval gunfire directly blasted towards the Amoa Civilization's Interstellar Fortress. No matter how the defenders resisted, they could not withstand the well-prepared Umbrella Fleet.
Just like how the Little Mustache swept through neighboring countries with thousands of warplanes, thousands of artillery pieces, and hundreds of divisions back then, this offensive was unstoppable.
"Commander, please give your orders!"
"Awaiting your command!"
"Ready for deployment at any time!"
After the border Interstellar Fortress was breached, the unstoppable Umbrella First Main Fleet, in coordination with the First Auxiliary Fleet, led the Southern Deep Sea Fleet and numerous Colonial Fleets deep into enemy territory.
"Orders? Deployment? No need at all!"
"Just crush them directly!"
"Speaking of which, we really have to thank the Amoa Civilization for this region!"
Ling Liang, a cold smile playing on her lips, slammed her hand ** onto the star map table. The sphere of influence of the Amoa Civilization was indeed an excellent target for attack.
Her gaze swept across this star system. The Amoa Civilization's sphere of influence was adjacent to a defensive belt formed by shattered stars, like a winding giant dragon stretching across the Nine Realms. To the west lay a desolate, barren starfield; above, sparse star systems and a large number of stellar remnants were scattered; and another side was blocked by the territories of other civilizations.
This civilization, monitored by the Aixia Fleet, looked like a small, narrow country curled at the foot of a giant beast—its elongated territory was destined to be crushed by a steel torrent. If it were a complex stellar terrain like Aixia, General Ling Liang might still need to deploy her forces. But against Amoa?
"Understood!"
Morale ignited in the command room. "Overwhelm" was the core strategy. The red alert system's War Machine was always built for crushing—it might once have been a beast confined to a planet, but now, before the steel torrent that had achieved interstellar metamorphosis, the cosmic battlefield was merely a chopping block!
Boom boom boom—
The Bismarck battleship's gunfire tore through the vacuum. This warmonger, acting as the vanguard, revealed a bloodthirsty smile: "This is how it should be! Crush all who stand in the way! Landing battles? Mop-up operations? Leave those to the slowpokes behind!" The strongest battleship of the Little Mustache era now carved the creed of blitzkrieg into every shell.
"Sister, if we rush too fast, we'll get separated from the main force..." Tirpitz's cheeks puffed out as she mumbled a reminder.
"Hmph, by the time those snails gather their fleet, the enemy will have already built ten lines of defense!" Bismarck's crimson cape flapped in the quantum ripples.
Inside the Polaris bridge, Bismarck, the Commander of the Iron-Blooded Fleet, stared at the holographic star map, her slender fingers impatiently tapping the command console. The slow speed of the First Auxiliary Fleet and Colonial Fleet, following slowly behind her, caused a hint of disdain to flash in her violet eyes.
"This snail's pace..." She suddenly let out a cold laugh, her military uniform's epaulets cutting a sharp arc as she turned, "Even space debris moves with more rhythm than you."
"You say that so easily!" Tirpitz, sucking on a lollipop, watched as all the data on her electronic tactical board suddenly lit up, "You broke through twenty-three orbital fortresses and annihilated four thousand two hundred enemy ships in five days—you even dismantled the Amoa Third Fleet's main cruisers into scrap metal!" The lollipop stick poked ripples into the virtual projection.
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Bismarck's gaze pierced through the porthole, where the distant enemy Warship wrecks reflected an eerie blue light. "Not enough to watch..." She caressed her Iron Cross medal. "Even the achievements in Scapa Flow back then were more than this..."
"Save it, sister," Tirpitz rotated the tactical board 180 degrees. "Look at the logistics department's crying email? The five rich ore Planets you skipped, each is enough to arm three battleship formations." The projection suddenly flickered with a red warning. "What's worse—"
A piercing mechanical sound suddenly interrupted: "Only 2.7 light-years left to the main PlanetAemoya."
"Out of eight hundred Warships in the vanguard fleet, less than three hundred can keep up with your warp trail!" Tirpitz slapped off the alarm. "Those Little Fellow's engine rooms are about to melt down!"
Bismarck's Commander gloves suddenly clenched, and the star systems marked "occupied" on the star chart lit up one after another like drops of blood. When she turned, the shadow cast by her cape covered half the star chart: "Since we are to revive the name of Iron Blood..." A dangerous arc curved at the corner of her mouth, "Then let the flames burn even fiercer."
It's definitely not my offensive pace that's too fast; it's purely that you guys are too weak and can't match My Lord's combat efficiency at all!
"General, General Ling Liang requests a communication link!"
While Tirpitz was reprimanding Bismarck, the intelligent AI on the Warship suddenly interrupted their conversation.
"Connect it. It's a good opportunity for our General Bismarck to hear General Ling Liang's instructions."
Tirpitz did not approve of Bismarck's aggressive tactical style. Since she couldn't persuade her, she decided to let her superior make the decision.
"Understood, General Tirpitz."
After the communication AI exited, General Ling Liang's image was immediately projected before the two generals.
"Bismarck!"
Seeing her colleague on the screen, Ling Liang's brows furrowed unconsciously. Tirpitz's judgment was accurate; she indeed intended to halt Bismarck's offensive.
Although a surprise attack on the Aemoya civilization's capital was tactically feasible, such an aggressive approach would scatter the enemy's main fleet into guerrillas, continuously harassing the Aecia region and occupied territories. Even with Deep Sea Fleet support, the Colonial Fleet's losses would be unbearable.
Although the Umbrella World possesses powerful war potential, resources must not be squandered in such a manner.
The true strategy should be: make the Aemoya Fleet feel the crisis at their capital, forcing them to gather all their main forces for defense. Then, the First Main Fleet would be deployed to deliver a fatal blow, completely ending this war.
"Bismarck, slow down your advance. Implement strategic deterrence on the capital rather than occupation, forcing the enemy's main forces to gather there. What needs to be done now is to prepare for the final decisive battle!"
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In the communication, General Ling Liang issued instructions to Bismarck.
"Understood, General!"
Upon hearing the command, Bismarck immediately saluted in response.
Compared to the different styles displayed by Ship Girls from other factions, the Ship Girls of the Iron Blood Empire always maintained their military character. Whether Royal, Eagle Union, or Sakura Empire, each carried their own unique qualities.
"You've all worked hard. I will truthfully report your achievements to the Commander."
Noticing Bismarck's slightly fatigued expression and reddened eyes, Ling Liang understood her expectation. Providing appropriate encouragement was necessary—as for how the Commander would ultimately evaluate it, that was another matter.
"Thank you, General!"
This promise invigorated Bismarck. As a Ship Girl, especially as a member of Wang Haoyu's elite troops, even though she had more opportunities to interact with the Commander than other units, to stand out among hundreds of Ship Girls still required achieving distinguished military merits.
This was the true path to the pinnacle of the fleet.
...Indeed, Wang Haoyu showed a fearless attitude.
But this stemmed from his powerful personal strength and the support of the Umbrella World behind him. Such power was far beyond what Xandar could contend with.
"Try to negotiate! If a consensus can be reached, that's best, otherwise..."
As the Xandar Interstellar Defense Commander, he showed a bitter smile. Facing the Kree Empire's fleet, this civilization, possessing only its home Planet and a few resource Planets, had no chance of winning.
Even if the opponent was just a Kree Empire general, he was still one of the most powerful generals.
On one side was the ruler of the nine realms, Mr. Wang Haoyu.
Neither side was an existence that Xandar could contend with!
But these were no longer important to Wang Haoyu.
"Are you going to stop me?"
Looking at the Xandar Spaceport defenders in front of him.
Wang Haoyu's eyebrows slightly raised.
Rocket Raccoon behind him looked arrogant.
"Tired of living? Grandpa Rocket doesn't mind sending you on your way!"
Rocket bared his teeth and raised his modified weapon, grinning menacingly at the hundreds of defenders.
If he hadn't personally witnessed Wang Haoyu casually tearing open a spatial rift,
and the endless mechanical soldiers from within the rift,
this Little Fellow might still have had some reservations.
After all, Rocket wasn't Star-Lord's adoptive father—
that true big shot who could sweep through armies with a throat lozenge!
A whistle arrow whistled, and the enemy was annihilated.
This was a top-tier powerhouse!
Of course, this was his thought before joining Wang Haoyu.
Now? Hmph! Besides My Lord, Boss Wang,
all beings in the Universe are mere ants!
Rocket perfectly embodied the posture of a fox assuming the tiger's might.
"You bastard..."
Watching Rocket's arrogant demeanor, Wang Haoyu's eye twitched slightly.
Never mind, he's just my Little Fellow after all.
"My Lord, please forgive us! That gem is crucial to Xandar!"
The defending general bowed deeply to Wang Haoyu, his posture extremely humble.
"Don't you know this gem was my target all along?"
"I'm very curious, who told you I was a soft touch?"
"I'm taking this gem, and the Kree are also eyeing it."
"You'd rather offend me than get the gem back?"
"Just to offer this gem to the Kreegen, in exchange for their mercy? Hoping they won't do anything excessive to Xandar!"
"Have you ever considered my feelings? Where do you place the dignity of me, the lord of the nine realms and Lord of the Umbrella World?"
Wang Haoyu's face was as cold as frost, as he coldly questioned the Xandarians before him.
These people are truly interesting. Do they really think that as the lord of the nine realms, I should care about my reputation? That I would give up the Infinity Stones to protect Xandar?
Simply absurd. Is the dignity of a great person to be abused by you like this?
"My Lord, please appease your anger! This is all for Xandar, please fulfill our request!"
They couldn't argue. In the eyes of these Xandarians, Wang Haoyu, as the lord of the nine realms, should always maintain his dignity. In their view, offering an Infinity Stone that originally belonged to Xandar would preserve the entire Planet. But Wang Haoyu was merely the one who took the gem.
A bunch of fools trying to morally blackmail me! Wang Haoyu never had a good expression for such types.
"Hahaha! Absolutely ridiculous! Who told you I was easy to talk to? Who gave you the guts to morally blackmail me?"
"If the Kreegen can bathe your Xandar in blood, do you think I, the lord of the nine realms and Lord of the Umbrella World, cannot do the same?"
A cold glint flashed in Wang Haoyu's eyes as he sharply questioned.
"Also, stop playing your video editing tricks on me! If you're going to show it, show the complete version! Who are you trying to fool with such out-of-context stuff?"
In his anger, Wang Haoyu's sharp gaze turned to another exit of the Spaceport. Among the many Xandarian guards, an admiral slowly walked out.
The Xandarian admiral sighed deeply and softly argued with Wang Haoyu.
"Hahaha! How interesting!"
"The Infinity Stones belong to your Xandar?"
"Do you dare to say such words in the Universe?"
"The weak are not worthy of possessing the Infinity Stones; only the strong can control them!"
Wang Haoyu's face was grim, suppressing his rage, ready to erupt at any moment.
"Are you unwilling to return the gem, Your Excellency?"
Seeing Wang Haoyu's attitude, the admiral's heart sank.
What lord of the nine realms!
He doesn't care about the lives of the weak at all!
"I won't return it. What can you do?"
Wang Haoyu sneered, taking out the Power Stone to toy with it, looking provocatively at the other party.
"Please, Your Excellency, save Xandar!"
The admiral stared intensely at the gem, helplessly bowing and pleading.
"Why?"
"Has Xandar submitted to my Umbrella? Or become my ally?"
Wang Haoyu's face was full of mockery.
You want the gem but don't want to pay the price?
Do you really think I, Wang Haoyu, am easy to fool?
"Are you not afraid this matter will spread throughout the Universe and damage your reputation, Your Excellency?"
Failing to get what he wanted, the admiral directly threatened.
Are you not worried that this matter will spread throughout the Universe and damage your prestige as the ruler of the nine realms?
"Are you threatening My Lord?"
His fingertips trembled slightly, and the Power Stone was instantly enveloped in Wang Haoyu's palm.
He coldly stared at the Xandarian general before him... Wang Haoyu's face was suddenly covered in frost!
He had seen countless stubborn people in his life, but never such an incorrigible one!
This was clearly an attempt to drag My Lord into the mud!
"Both ways lead to death. Xandar is ultimately doomed to perish."
"Either perish under the Kree Empire's bombardment, or be annihilated by My Lord's wrath!"
"The moment the gem leaves your hands, the Kree Empire's vengeful fury will descend! At that time, no matter how Xandar calls for aid—fleets that dare to come will be collecting Xandar's corpses, and fleets that dare not face the Kree army are destined to be absent!"
"Does Xandar... have a choice?"
The pale-faced admiral forced out a bitter smile.
Seeing his sincere words, Wang Haoyu's eyes flickered slightly.
"Even so..."
"No one in this World can threaten My Lord."
"I am the Lord of the Umbrella World, the Supreme of the Nine Realms—Wang Haoyu!"
Before his words finished, Wang Haoyu suddenly turned and stepped into his spaceship.
Behind him, the void suddenly tore open!
Boom boom boom—
Countless mechanical soldiers poured out like a torrential rain, instantly pulverizing the Xandarian defenders and the lieutenant general into a bloody mist.
Only the admiral's mangled body could still be pieced together; the rest turned to dust.
"Depart."
Wang Haoyu, without looking back, said in a deep voice to Rocket.
"Understood, Your Excellency!"
Rocket quickly ran to the cockpit.
The members of the Xandar Defense Command Center, witnessing this scene on the monitoring screens, couldn't help but feel a surge of desolation.
The allies who should have come to their aid feared the Kree military might and delayed their fleets' departure; allies who couldn't arrive in time grudgingly sent a few Warships for appearances, slowly moving towards Xandar.
By the time these reinforcements arrived, perhaps the only thing they could do was clean up the battlefield—or perhaps not even that, as the entire Planet Xandar would have already been completely erased from the interstellar map by the Kree Empire.
"Which way now, boss? The outer perimeter is full of Xandarian defense fleets, and there are swarms of Raiders and pirate ships!" Staring at the dense bright spots on the radar, Little Rocket looked up and asked Wang Haoyu, "Further out is the Kree's main fleet."
"Straight ahead." Wang Haoyu, arms crossed, narrowed his eyes, his tone calm and unwavering.
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"Understood!" Hearing this slightly tsundere instruction, Little Raccoon immediately cheered up. Compared to the cruelty of the Kree Empire, his own boss was simply too kind—it's just that he cares too much about face, hehe!
In the exclusive communication channel, Ronan issued a final ultimatum to the Xandar Commander: "Hand over the Infinity Stones, and I guarantee the safety of Xandar."
"We don't have the Infinity Stones at all!" The Commander replied, forcefully suppressing a tremor. "Even if you want them, we can't produce them."
"Not in your hands?" Ronan raised the corner of his mouth mockingly. "The price I demand is genocide." Watching the other party's face instantly turn pale, this Kree General enjoyed the game of cat and mouse.
Neither His Excellency Wang Haoyu, the ruler of the nine realms, nor General Ronan of the Kree Empire, was someone Xandar could contend with. The Commander clenched her fists, her nails digging deeply into her palm.
"The Stone was indeed stolen!" She practically spat the words through gritted teeth. "Someone beat us to it a long time ago!"
But how could this information be easily revealed?
Especially while Wang Haoyu had not yet revealed himself.
If this led the Kreegen and the Imperial Fleet to track down Wang Haoyu.
Xandar Planet, even if not destroyed, would certainly suffer catastrophic damage.
Xandar Planet simply could not afford such a price!
"Heh, taken by someone? By whom?"
"Although my main fleet has not yet arrived."
"Don't forget, countless Raiders and pirate vessels are already standing by in formation ahead!"
Upon hearing that the Stone had been stolen, Ronan immediately lost his composure.
After all, he and Thanos had an existing secret agreement—
As long as he presented the Infinity Stones, Thanos would help him ascend the Kreegen Imperial Throne!
How could Ronan not be tempted by such a prospect?
"No comment!"
Facing the threat, the Xandar Commander responded decisively.
"You dare to harbor a thief? Are you not afraid that I will bathe Xandar in blood?"
A cold light flashed in Ronan's eyes, his grim tone chilling.
Since you don't fear that person, do you fear me, a Kreegen Great General?
"Is there a difference? Whether coerced by you or threatened by him, either way, it's a dead end!"
The Commander gave a bitter smile, her expression conveying an inexpressible determination.
"What a stubborn bone! All forces attack! Flatten Xandar for me!"
"Relay the order to all Raiders and Space Pirates—"
"Upon conquering this Planet, the spoils of war are theirs to take!"
The distorted-faced Ronan roared as he issued the command.
As soon as the order was given, the orderly immediately relayed the instruction throughout the entire army.
As the bridge lights suddenly flared—
The overwhelming fleets of Raiders and pirate ships, blotting out the sky, swarmed toward XandarPlanet like locusts!
"Intercept immediately! All Warships launch! Escort vessels deploy!"
"The enemy must be stopped outside the low orbit!"
In the communication channel, Ronan's command was clearly audible.
The Xandar Planet Commander issued orders to the swarm of staff officers behind her!
"Yes, Commander!"
"Enter battle readiness!"
"The First Fleet immediately proceed to the front line, ensure all Raiders spacecraft and Space Piratesare intercepted!"
"Activate the Interstellar Railguns! Open fire immediately upon sighting Kree and Imperial Warships!"
"Requisition civilian vessels, prepare for civilian evacuation!"
One instruction after another was issued from Xandar Planet's Interstellar Defense Command Center.
Meanwhile, Wang Haoyu was browsing information of unknown origin aboard Rocket Raccoon's spacecraft.
"Boss, Raiders spacecraft have appeared ahead!" Little Rocket, who had just rushed out of the atmosphere, spotted the menacing enemy vessels.
"Continue forward, pay them no mind." Wang Haoyu commanded without lifting his head.
"Understood!" Little Rocket immediately replied.
Xandar Planet's defense fleet was pouring out of the Spaceport. Facing this small spacecraft heading against the flow toward the battlefield, they issued no warnings and took no offensive action—in their eyes, it was utterly insignificant.
"Hahaha, look! Is that a rat fleeing in panic?"
"Such a weak spacecraft dares to charge head-on?"
"Let me finish it! Nobody steals this kill!"
Bursts of wild laughter erupted from the Raiders spacecraft. Their menacing expressions revealed contempt for Wang Haoyu's ship, as if victory was already certain.
An urgent battle report arrived from the front line!
After the Xandar Commander ended the call with Ronan, an adjutant hurriedly presented the latest intelligence.
"Front line news? The war has only just begun..."
The Commander felt suspicious. Had Ronan deceived everyone, deploying the Kree Empire's elite forces within the Raiders fleet? But if that were true, the front lines should have suffered heavy casualties, and the system should have already received a damage report.
"Please look at this!"
The breathless Lieutenant General presented the report: a small spacecraft, ignoring thousands of Raiders Warships, had rushed straight out of the Xandar Spaceport.
More crucially—the spacecraft's departure serial number.
"This is... the flagship of His Excellency Wang Haoyu, the Nine Realms Supreme?"
The Commander stared at the departure information marked on the report and suddenly realized.
"It is indeed the Nine Realms Supreme's spacecraft. It's just, I don't know if he and the Kree Empireare..."
The Lieutenant General showed a look of worry. If this powerhouse allied with the enemy forces, Xandar would be thrown into desperation.
"They certainly have a history, but they are absolutely not allies! On the contrary, the two sides harbor deep resentment."
The Commander retrieved the satellite imagery, and upon seeing Wang Haoyu's spacecraft fearlessly charging toward the pirate fleet, she couldn't help but exclaim:
"Xandar is saved!"
Gazing at the small spacecraft facing the overwhelming barrage of fire, the Commander was certain the crisis was about to be resolved. As for the fallen defenders... let them sleep eternally as nameless heroes.
"Open fire!"
"Everyone move! Watch me!"
The Raiders fleet frantically poured out cannon fire; thousands of ship cannons simultaneously locked onto the tiny spacecraft.
"Boss! We've been locked onto by the enemy's main cannons!"
Seeing the 'firepower ready' indicator on the radar, Little Rocket completely lost his composure.
A dense array of ship cannons!
How can we possibly deal with this?
This is simply courting death!
"Seeking destruction!"
As countless ship cannons opened fire simultaneously,
innumerable beams of light sped straight toward Wang Haoyu's spacecraft.
Inside the spacecraft,
Wang Haoyu slowly opened his eyes.
There was no trace of anger in those eyes.
They were as calm as Water.
But this extreme calmness sent a chill down Little Rocket's spine.
Oh heavens! Why does the Boss feel so terrifying!
Little Rocket instinctively shrank his neck.
Fearing Wang Haoyu might notice him.
Wang Haoyu, with a cold expression, stretched out both hands.
Boom!
A massive black hole suddenly appeared directly in front of the spacecraft.
All the cannon fire was instantly swallowed by the black hole.
This sudden black hole
caught everyone completely off guard.
They were very familiar with black holes.
But what was the deal with a black hole appearing instantly?
What was worse,
they had just concentrated their fire on the black hole.
Thousands of ship cannons firing simultaneously.
What if this caused the black hole to collapse?
Thinking of this,
the originally aggressive Raiders fleet
immediately shrank back and hesitated.
Charge? Were they looking for death?
If the black hole erupted,
no matter how powerful the Warship,
it would only be completely swallowed by the cosmic spectacle.
Not even scraps would remain.
"Did you think that was the end of it?"
Gazing at the stalled Raiders fleet,
a cold smile appeared at the corner of Wang Haoyu's mouth.
The pitch-black black hole,
suddenly, from the inside out,
began to bloom with spots of White light.
The Universe held countless mysterious celestial phenomena, and the opposite of the Black Hole that devoured everything was the mysterious and unpredictable White Hole.
While the Black Hole ruthlessly consumed everything in existence, the White Hole poured unknown gifts into the vast starry sky.
No one knew what kind of rare treasures the White Hole would spew forth.
But according to legend, resource Planets compressed to the extreme would occasionally gush out from it.
These precious resource Planets had always been treasures fiercely contested by major interstellar powers.
Yet today—
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
As the Black Hole bizarrely transformed into a White Hole.
This not only stunned the covetous Raiders spacecraft and Space Pirates ahead.
But also plunged the Xandar fleet, standing ready in the rear, into deep shock.
They had seen Black Holes and studied related data.
But if someone could conjure a Black Hole out of thin air?
That person would absolutely be an unparalleled powerhouse worthy of worship.
But the one before them could instantly transform a Black Hole into a White Hole?!
Isn't that completely outrageous?
Isn't that strength a bit excessive?
Just as Xandar Planet's defense fleet was overwhelmed with terror.
The Raiders spacecraft and Space Pirate fleets ahead were already restless.
Who didn't know that a White Hole meant unexpected fortune falling from the sky?
If it spewed out a resource Planet... that would be a life-changing opportunity!
"All of you, get out of my way! I only want one resource Planet!"
"Nonsense! Do your broken-down Raiders ships even qualify? Our Pirate Group is determined to have it!"
"All of you, scram! This is ours for the taking!"
"A bunch of idiots! Still spouting rubbish! I'm making the first move!"
Faced with the White Hole's possible gifts, these Raiders and Space Pirates, their eyes blinded by greed, rushed toward the White Hole in front of Wang Haoyu.
From the bizarre appearance of the Black Hole to the conversion into a White Hole.
Almost no one stopped to consider the strangeness of the situation.
Or rather—
The vast majority of people were either stunned into mental paralysis by this earth-shattering anomaly.
Or had their minds scrambled by the wealth about to descend.
"Heh... truly a pack of insatiable jackals!"
Gazing at the swarming Raiders fleet and pirate Warships.
A dangerous curve appeared at the corner of Wang Haoyu's mouth.
A group of despicable trash.
Rats only concerned with petty gains.
When the rabble swarmed forward, not all Raiders ships blindly followed.
A small number of Raiders ships and Space Pirate fleets cautiously remained in the rear, lacking even the courage to approach.
To put it nicely, this was caution; to put it plainly, it was cowardice!
"This is the true strength of the lord of the nine realms?"
In the Xandar Planet Command Center, the Commander gazed at the spectacle of the Black Hole transforming into a White Hole before Wang Haoyu, and couldn't help but whisper.
He could destroy an entire Planet with the power of just one person!
He could create a Black Hole simply by waving his hand, needing only to throw it towards a certain Planet—
The satellite fortresses orbiting that Planet would instantly be swallowed, and the consumption would cause the Black Hole to continuously expand until the entire Planet was completely annihilated!
But this wasn't the most terrifying part. What truly chilled the blood was the Black Hole transforming into a White Hole.
The Black Hole symbolized destruction; the White Hole represented rebirth.
Thinking of this, the Commander's gaze toward Wang Haoyu was filled with dread.
"You arrived just in time!"
Wang Haoyu, seated in the spacecraft, rested his chin on one elbow, and lightly clenched his other hand in the void.
The White Hole immediately began to violently spew and suck.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
Countless ship cannons erupted from the White Hole.
The Space Pirate fleets and Raiders ships charging at the very front immediately suffered disaster.
The scene was practically like lining up to run straight into the muzzle of a gun.
But even a firing squad wouldn't be this exaggerated!
Wang Haoyu frowned slightly, still dissatisfied with this level of firepower output.
But even if he was dissatisfied, what could be done?
These ship cannons were greatly attenuated after being swallowed by the Black Hole, not to mention having undergone the process of Black Hole transforming into a White Hole.
Every stream of firepower had been weakened by two-thirds.
Even so, the remaining one-third power of the cannon fire still blasted the thousands of charging Warships into cosmic debris.
Even the small amount of remaining oxygen within the exploding spacecraft wreckage was enough to make these vessels burn for a moment in space!
"Damn it, we were tricked!"
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