When Kytheron arrived on Xandar with Jean, the Nova Corps nearly went crazy!
They were the Guardians of Xandar, and it was precisely their existence over the years that allowed Xandar to maintain its hard-won peace.
However, just now, the super-intelligent computer Worldmind issued the most terrifying warning in history.
Because a terrifying energy, almost beyond their comprehension, suddenly appeared over Xandar.
There was no warning whatsoever; it just appeared out of nowhere.
"Quick, everyone, enter the highest level of combat readiness immediately! Prepare to meet the enemy with me. Sam, report the current situation to My Lord Queen Adora at once."
As the leader of the Nova Corps, Richard Rider could only respond to the emergency while reporting the situation to the Corps' supreme leader, Queen Adora.
"Teacher, is this what a truly advanced alien civilization should look like?"
Jean looked at the surrounding architecture, brimming with futuristic technology, and couldn't help but exclaim with genuine admiration.
Moreover, the aliens on Xandar all looked very peaceful, completely unlike the savage and hideous individuals she had seen in the Land of Nihility.
"No, this is just an exception. Xandar has a very ancient civilization. When humans on Earth had not yet formed a civilization, Xandar already possessed high intelligence and established the first Universe space force—the Nova Corps."
"It is the high level of civilization and the constraints of law that have made this place one of the few pure lands in the Universe."
Kytheron told Jean everything he knew about Xandar.
However, just as Kytheron finished speaking, the blare of alarms sounded, as if a disaster was about to strike.
"Teacher, this…"
Jean looked at Kytheron with a strange gaze, her meaning very clear: Is this the 'pure land' you spoke of?
To be honest, Kytheron was also a little embarrassed. After all, he had just praised the place, but the slap in the face seemed to come a bit too quickly.
"Uh! You should know that no matter how democratic and free a country is, there will inevitably be some destructive elements, like your hometown."
Kytheron immediately used the democratic and free U.S. as an example to explain to Jean.
"Teacher, I feel like something in the sky has subtly surrounded us!"
However, at this moment, Jean discovered that a faint sense of threat had appeared in her heart!
The surrounding populace didn't seem too nervous; this was the sense of security the Nova Corps had given them over the years.
"May I ask, is there anything we can help you two with on Xandar?"
Richard looked at the terrifying energy on the Worldmind, which was like countless Suns within Kytheron's body, and was deeply shaken. He could only steel himself and approach Kytheron to speak.
Standing before Kytheron, Richard felt that even the woman who had easily annihilated an entire Kree fleet by herself did not inspire even a thousandth of the terror in his heart as this man before him.
To put it bluntly, if Kytheron had even a hint of malice, the threat they faced would be greater than Ronan leading the Kree army to their borders.
After all, given the energy within Kytheron, if even a fraction of it were to leak, the entire Xandar would face complete annihilation, leaving not even a speck of dust.
"I heard that Xandar advocates peace and treats all races in the Universe equally, so I brought my student to observe!"
Kytheron said casually, looking at the slightly portly Corps Commander in front of him.
Even though Kytheron showed no hostility whatsoever, cold sweat streamed down Richard's forehead like a waterfall, as if an invisible pressure was weighing down on him.
"Two distinguished guests, my Corps Commander has offended you. On behalf of the Xandar royal family, I offer you my sincere apologies."
At this moment, a tall, slender woman, whose entire body seemed to be coated in a layer of gold paint, walked gracefully towards them, her face showing utmost sincerity.
This was the supreme leader of Xandar—Queen Adora.
"Queen!"
Seeing Adora arrive, Richard and the Nova Corps guards quickly made way, then bowed in salute.
"We have no ill intentions; we merely wish to see if the legendary Xandar civilization is as described. You need not be overly concerned."
"However, I advise you to put away those invisible pieces of junk in your sky, otherwise I will consider it a provocation against me, and if those few smelly fish and rotten shrimp of yours die, do not blame me."
As the saying goes, one doesn't strike a smiling face. Kytheron himself harbored no malice, but he still gave a small warning, telling her to retract the large group of invisible Nova starfighters in the sky.
Upon hearing Kytheron's words, the Queen's expression hardened, but she dared not disobey in the slightest; she had also seen the warning issued by the super-intelligent computer!
An existence like Kytheron was simply not someone they could afford to provoke.
Therefore, the Queen very obediently had all the starfighters retreat to their original guard points!
Subsequently, the Queen personally acted as a guide, showing Kytheron and Jean their highly intelligent interstellar civilization, which had been passed down for tens of thousands of years.
Just as they were experiencing a different civilization, Kytheron suddenly felt a familiar and powerful aura.
"Thanos, huh! Death's actions were quite swift; she even allowed him to rise to power in one fell swoop!"
Kytheron looked up in the direction of Thanos, saying to himself.
The returning Thanos did not immediately seek out Kytheron for revenge but instead tore through space and returned to his lair, the Dark Quadrant.
He knew very well that once the news of his Death reached the Dark Quadrant, the power he had once forged would inevitably fall apart.
Although with his current strength, forming an even larger and more terrifying force than the previous Dark Quadrant would be a mere flick of the wrist, he still harbored a slight fondness for the foundation he had personally built.
"This aura… it's My Lord Thanos."
Ebony Maw, who was currently standing before the throne Thanos once occupied, mourning his Master, suddenly trembled. A familiar aura had descended once more!
This was, of course, Thanos not bothering to conceal himself; otherwise, with Ebony Maw's strength, he would never have been able to sense him.
Only Ebony Maw, the former grand steward, remained in the Dark Quadrant.
After all, the Black Order had died alongside Thanos in battle, and his two adopted daughters, Nebula and Gamora, who had always harbored rebellious thoughts, had long desired to regain their freedom.
"My Master, your loyal servant Ebony Maw welcomes your return!"
After turning around and seeing that familiar purple figure, Ebony Maw humbly knelt, his seemingly peaceful and elegant tone unable to hide his excitement.
"Very good, Ebony Maw, I was right about you after all."
"Although I no longer need you, as a reward, I allow you to continue by my side!"
"However, your power is far too weak. As repayment for your many years of unwavering loyalty, I shall bestow greatness upon you."
Upon hearing this, Ebony Maw's expression was moved.
"I will serve you forever, My Master!"
At this moment, Thanos's fingertips emitted a silver-white cosmic energy that enveloped Ebony Maw.
Instantly, Ebony Maw, who could only be considered a second-rate sorcerer, evolved under the stimulation of this cosmic energy. His pale skin turned silver-white, as did his robes, and his telekinetic abilities instantly increased by more than five times.
Ebony Maw felt he had never been so powerful, and his devotion to Thanos became even more unwavering!
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