Chapter 943: Big Melee
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Accompanied by the piercing sound full of warnings in the entire cockpit, Star-Lord and his team who had just arrived at the battlefield were all as if they were under a restraint spell and did not dare to move.
The reason is simple.
These chimes and red flashing lights mean that the spacecraft is being locked on by numerous fire control radars.
Coupled with the images transmitted back by the detector, anyone who is not a fool knows that there are thousands of large-caliber energy weapons aimed at this small spaceship.
If anyone dares to make the slightest move, he will immediately ascend to heaven.
Star-Lord, who grew up among vicious predators and thought he had seen the most dangerous things in the universe, realized for the first time that he was still too young.
Compared with the current situation, the dangers experienced before were nothing.
After all, being targeted by Thanos' fleet and Asgard's huge fleet at the same time, this treatment is probably the only one in the entire universe.
"Quil! Don't move! Slowly move your hand away from the console! Don't accidentally touch any buttons or operation interfaces."
Rocket Raccoon used a slightly lower and trembling voice to remind Star-Lord, the only one in the team who could compete with him for control of the spacecraft.
As a scientific genius, he had already used his super brain to calculate in a very short time that once the opponent opened fire, this small energy shield would collapse instantly if it could not last even a millisecond.
What follows is that the entire spacecraft and the people inside are instantly evaporated, leaving not even a trace of residue behind.
Because this level of firepower is enough to cause devastating damage to a planet, and even directly burn through the crust.
"Damn it! I know it without you saying it! Instead of reminding me, you should pay more attention to Drax. He is the one who is most likely to get into trouble at this time."
Star-Lord glared at the little raccoon angrily.
Although he was almost scared to death, he still suppressed his fear and pretended to be manly in front of his beloved woman Gamora.
There is no way, who would let this be the result of hundreds of millions of years of evolution of life on earth.
In order to attract females to mate and reproduce with them, male creatures always have to find ways to display themselves.
For example, male birds are always more beautiful than female birds and have exceptionally colorful feathers. Mammals must defeat other competitors to show that their genes are superior.
Star-Lord's current reaction is a typical mammalian courtship characteristic.
It's a pity that in Gamora's eyes, his insistence is a bit ridiculous.
After all, this daughter of Thanos has earned herself the title of the most dangerous woman in the universe through a series of actions, and has killed countless people.
"Me? What happened to me?"
Drax the Destroyer blinked his eyes innocently, feeling very dissatisfied with being shot.
But no one cares about his protests now.
As the fire control radars on both sides began to illuminate each other, Asgard's fleet and Thanos' fleet began to regard each other's reaction as a precursor to firing.
Just a second later, terrifying firepower began to fire in this space.
The dazzling light instantly illuminated a dark universe.
"Dodge! Dodge quickly! Turn on the shield power to the maximum!"
Rocket Raccoon immediately started shouting like crazy and maneuvering the spacecraft at extremely fast speeds.
Although the fleet did not make them the first target of attack, the aftermath alone made this small spaceship as likely to sink at any time as a small ship swaying in a storm.
After all, the power of a battleship's main gun is no joke.
Often the energy consumed in one launch can last them several months or even a year or two.
In desperation, Star-Lord could only cooperate with Rocket Raccoon, constantly shuttling through the dense firepower network, and passing death again and again.
As for fighting back...
Please!
They were just a small spaceship that was barely equipped with self-defense weapons. How could they defeat a fully armed professional warship.
This is as outrageous as asking a small sampan to challenge a battleship.
What's more, the fleets on both sides have not yet regarded it as an enemy. If they fight back, they will immediately enter the identification of friend or foe, and the intensity of firepower faced by then will be completely different from what it is now.
So Star-Lord made up his mind and ran away crazily on this battlefield, trying to find a safer place to hide first.
But just when they reached the edge of the battlefield, they suddenly noticed abnormal gravitational fluctuations ahead.
The next second...
Another heavily armed fleet emerged from the wormhole.
Although the number may not be as exaggerated as the fleets of Asgard and Thanos, the densely packed black muzzles on both sides of the battleship, as well as the exaggerated size of the main guns, make people's scalp numb just looking at them.
"Oh my god! Are we so unlucky?"
The corners of Rocket Raccoon's mouth twitched, showing a look of despair.
Because the spacecraft happens to be directly in front of the main gun at this moment.
As long as the opponent chooses to fire at this time, there is no chance of them being spared.
Fortunately, what Star-Lord and his team were most worried about did not happen.
Just the opposite!
About a few seconds later, they heard a formulaic voice announcement coming from the public channel.
"This is the fleet of the Earth Alliance! We ask you to get out of the way immediately, otherwise it will be regarded as a hostile act. Repeat, this is the fleet from the Earth Alliance, and we ask you to get out of the way immediately, otherwise it will be regarded as a hostile act. …”
Since these words had been automatically translated by the translator into a language that everyone could understand, Star-Lord reacted first and quickly pulled up the joystick and tilted it sideways, leading to the battlefield in less than a minute. The road got out of the way.
The Alliance's fleet obviously didn't take this small spaceship full of predator style to heart. Seeing the opponent move out of the way, they immediately started a battle formation. Then the energy shields were opened one after another, obviously intending to seize the opportunity. Join the battle that will decide the fate of the entire universe.
"Quil, this is your hometown fleet? They don't seem to be lagging behind at all."
Rocket Raccoon stared at these main battleships with wide eyes, which were not inferior even to those of the three major empires.
These include six Glory Queen-class battleships purchased with soul currency, three hive carriers used to carry small drone swarms, eighteen heavy cruisers, forty light cruisers, and a total of two hundred frigates.
In short, in order to save their own lives, the powerful people basically gave away about half of their family wealth in one go.
"Man, I was a kid when I left this earth.
God knows what happened over there after all these years.
After all, when I was a child, there was no such organization as the Human League on earth.
There are just many countries, including the United States, and a loose United Nations. ”
Star-Lord explained helplessly.
As an interstellar prodigal, he has visited countless planets and civilizations, and he knows very well that it is impossible for the earth to achieve a technological explosion in such a short period of time.
Even if technology breaks out, industrial production capacity and supporting facilities will never be able to catch up overnight.
But the reality is that the people on earth not only broke out of the earth and entered the universe in just a few years, but also embarked on a frenzied conquest and colonization.
Nowadays, when many businessmen and plunderers mention the Earth Human League, they immediately accuse this civilization of being too inhumane.
Whether it is the brutal slaughter of colonial planets or the technology that castrates vassals and completely turns them into captive pigs, it has obviously significantly lowered the average moral level of the universe.
You must know that Thanos only indiscriminately killed half of the population occupying the planet, and he was already regarded as a recognized madman and psychopath.
But what about the Earth Alliance?
More than a dozen civilizations were completely destroyed in their massacre, and nearly a hundred more were in a state of being at risk of being killed at any time.
Especially when intelligent creatures that have established advanced civilizations are made into dishes or canned food and served on the table, even the Cree, a cruel empire that practices slavery, are shocked and unbelievable, and have issued strong condemnations more than once.
After all, they are already considered the "big villains" in this universe.
But now a new civilization that is more terrifying, cruel, and even like a natural disaster has suddenly emerged.
And behind him stood the Asgardian realm and a terrifying dimensional demon.
Unfortunately, it is of no use at all.
You must know that in the final analysis, this universe still has to speak with its fists.
As long as your fist is big enough and hard enough, no one will dare to stop you no matter what you do.
In this regard, Thanos, who has been engaging in indiscriminate killing, is a living example.
While the Guardians of the Galaxy were having a heated discussion about why the Alliance's fleet was here, in the command room of one of the Glory Queen-class battleships, Iron Man Tony Stark was standing next to the fleet commander. He was not very sure. asked in a tone of voice: "When do you plan to join the war? Judging from the scene, Asgard's fleet and Thanos' fleet have already begun to exchange fire."
"No rush, let's take a look at the situation first. After all, we are the one who has the initiative now."
Grant Ward, who was wearing a power mecha with ancient Roman style decorations, pursed his lips and revealed a playful smile.
Yes, this young and prosperous Hydra leader on Earth was once again elected as the fleet commander of the expeditionary force.
After all, he is the first "hero" in human history to win the decisive battle of the space fleet and successfully colonize the planet
Moreover, with the flattery of the media and the triumphal ceremony held in Rome, it seemed that he had firmly established himself as the new Caesar in the new era.
In such a critical moment, the top leaders of the People's Federation, who were afraid of death, of course sent out the fleet commander they thought was the most powerful.
Almost no one doubts that in a few years this young, handsome man with military and political power will ascend to the throne of the supreme chairman of the People's Federation, or even be crowned the head of the earth or a lifelong dictator.
After all, with the help of Ultron, the super artificial intelligence, Grant Ward not only successfully controlled public opinion, but also promoted a series of laws and reforms, gradually restoring order and harmony to a society that had been plunged into chaos during the technological explosion and industrial revolution. vitality.
On the contrary, those big countries that once held power have gradually disintegrated their original political groups and interest groups due to internal or external problems.
Coupled with Hydra's terrifying infiltration ability, the People's Alliance is basically their world now.
As a large number of colonies and satellite civilizations continue to transport various resources and products back to the earth, human life has become unprecedentedly rich. Even if you don't work and receive government relief, you can live a comfortable life.
The only thing they need to do is to have children, or contribute their own genetic code to enrich and expand the gene pool of the entire human race.
Therefore, not only were the major capital consortiums that gained huge benefits from colonial expansion crazy support for Grant Ward, but the people were also full of gratitude for this leader who dared to speak and act with an iron fist to strengthen central power, while constantly doling out benefits to himself. and affection.
After all, the citizen subsidies, free medical care, free education, free public transportation, and free food they receive are all real.
Especially those backward areas in the third world have a fanatical worship of the leader of Hydra.
Because Grant Ward directly improved their lives from a desperate state where they could not even guarantee food, clothing and clean drinking water to a level that even the most developed areas could not imagine.
Although there is still some chaos in these places, various black industries and gangs are rampant, and you will die if you are not careful.
But at least the basic living security is provided.
"Are you going to wait until they fight to the death and then reap the benefits?"
Tony Stark raised his eyebrows in surprise.
He originally thought that the other party would choose to launch an attack immediately and cooperate with Asgard's fleet inside and outside to severely damage Thanos' fleet first.
After all, the latter is the real threat, while the former is at least a nominal ally.
Grant Ward held his chin with one hand and nodded with interest: "Yes, you guessed it right. You must know that Asgard today is not in charge of the familiar Odin or Thor.
Instead, the eldest daughter Hela, the goddess of death, who was sealed away by Odin, took power.
Judging from her series of actions, she is obviously an ambitious person. It is not certain whether she is an enemy or a friend.
So my judgment is to weaken Asgard as much as possible through this war.
In this way, even if we continue to form an alliance in the future, we can gain a relatively equal status, and even gradually reverse the situation and take the initiative.
Don’t forget, we originally had another plan, which was to support Thor, the God of Thunder, to regain the throne. ”
"So your plan is to weaken Hela, the goddess of death, and at the same time cause the entire Asgard to be severely damaged?"
Iron Man finally understood what this sinister and ruthless man wanted to do, and at the same time he couldn't help but secretly lament that he was indeed playing politics. I'm afraid he would never be able to learn this method of scheming even his allies.
After all, when he was developing the huge land allocated to Stark Industries, he already felt that his methods were quite greedy and evil.
But now compared with the other party, he is simply a good person.
No wonder that when the financial statements of listed companies were released, Stark Industries Group’s development costs were almost the highest among all large capital and consortiums.
The rest of the colleagues were really trying to suck out the marrow, and at most they gave a mouthful of soup to the people below.
As for wanting to eat meat, just dream about it.
Thanks to the large number and size of colonized planets, even a sip of soup can make a pretty good living for the bottom class.
"Hahahaha!
Isn't this obvious?
I represent the interests of the earth and mankind, so I naturally have to analyze and judge from our perspective.
What's more, the great Lord Soth has taught me more than once that if you want a race and civilization to rise quickly, you must strengthen yourself by devouring the flesh and blood of others.
So in my eyes, except for ourselves, everyone in this universe is an enemy or potential enemy, even Asgard is no exception.
Don't forget, they call themselves gods in front of us.
Do you think gods will get along with mortals on equal terms?
No!
They won't.
If you think about the arrogant attitude of even Thor, the most friendly god to us, you will understand that Asgard always looks down on the earth from above. ”
"But he is our ally after all, and he has helped us solve the crisis several times."
Tony Stark couldn't help but give Thor some justice.
But Grant Ward sneered and asked: "Help, are you sure?
I remember clearly that whether it was the hammer falling incident or the subsequent Chitauri invasion, it was all done by Loki, the prince of Asgard.
In other words, it’s not that he’s helping us, it’s that he’s cleaning up the mess he made.
The reason why we did not demand compensation from Asgard was simply that we were too weak at the time and did not have such qualifications.
But these days are different.
After a period of development, the earth is no longer the puppy that can only pick up leftovers under the dining table, but a person who is qualified to sit on the dining table.
We must use this opportunity to win the respect of all civilizations, including the three major empires. ”
Faced with this statement from the perspective of mankind and the earth, the only thing Iron Man could do was to sigh helplessly.
Because he knew what the other party said was right.
From a human perspective, only in this way can we ensure the maximization of our own interests.
However, the appearance of the People's Alliance Fleet still aroused the vigilance of both warring parties.
After all, although the former's fleet is not large in size, its firepower is very powerful.
Some warships began to leave the battlefield and cruise around to keep alert.
Not only that!
Various contact signals appear frequently in public channels.
Both Thanos and Asgard want to figure out what this fleet of unknown origins wants.
But Grant Ward was very smart and ordered to remain silent. No matter how the other party asked, he would not respond. He just put up a fighting formation and remained still.
As the situation began to become more and more complicated, Hela, the goddess of death who was in the middle of the confrontation, suddenly suggested: "How about we make a truce first? You have seen the current situation. If we continue to fight, it will only benefit others."
"No! Either hand over the space gem, or keep fighting until the winner is determined. There is no third option."
Thanos chose to refuse without hesitation.
armistice?
What a joke!
From the moment he launched this war, his ideals and desires were exposed to the entire universe.
If he can't get the Space Stone and quickly collect all the Infinity Stones, there will be endless trouble waiting for him.
Whether it is the three major empires or the gods, they will all jump out to obstruct it.
"Asshole! Don't you care about the life and death of your men?"
Hela was undoubtedly enraged.
She didn't want to waste her army of death in a meaningless war.
Thanos chuckled and responded: "Why should I care?
From the moment they followed me, they knew that sooner or later they would sacrifice themselves to save the universe.
They are fearless and deserve to die.
On the other hand, you, as the goddess of death, are afraid of death, which is really laughable. ”
"I just want to reduce losses, do you really think I'm afraid of you?" Hela roared in anger.
"Hmph!
If it hadn't been for this girl's sudden appearance, how long do you think you could have lasted?
Since you want to take the initiative to negotiate, then take the initiative to negotiate and meet the conditions I set.
Otherwise peace can never come. ”
Thanos used the most direct and straightforward way to express his attitude of death and destruction.
Because there was no way out from the moment he made the decision.
"Annie, can we get rid of him together?"
Hela, the goddess of death, revealed a horrifying murderous intention in her eyes, and without looking back, she asked the girl playing with the hammer in her hand in the distance.
Little Annie quickly shook her head: "I'm afraid not. He is protected by the power gem, and it is difficult for our attacks to penetrate that solid defense."
Judging from the somewhat guilty reaction with his head lowered, we knew that this little guy wasn't telling the truth at all, but was lying.
After all, she knew that her father was still waiting for Thanos to obtain the Soul Stone for her.
Before completing this arduous task, no one can stop him from moving forward.
So in the previous battles, the girl had been wielding a hammer and fighting hand-to-hand, and she didn't use her magical power at all.
Otherwise, Thanos would have been bombarded by endless spells until there would be nothing left.
"Damn it!"
Just when Hela was uttering rude words and racking her brains to get out of this embarrassing situation of being unable to lose or win, a wormhole suddenly opened in the sky above Asgard's domain, followed by a large number of messy things of all shapes and sizes. Some battleships plunged in all at once.
Since Asgard's fleet is currently engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with Thanos' fleet in outer space, the rear is basically empty.
After passing through dense anti-aircraft firepower nets, a large number of gladiators led by Thor and Loki made a forced landing and rushed out of the hatch shouting slogans of recovery.
"Kill! For Asgard! For the glory of the warrior!"
"People of God's Domain! Your true heir to the throne is back!"
"Come on! Take up arms! Join me to overthrow the tyrannical rule of Hela, the goddess of death!"
"The great people of Asgard will never surrender!"
Thor held high the new Mjolnir given by little Annie, declared in an impassioned voice, and gathered astonishing divine power to knock down Fenrir, the giant wolf that rushed up and tried to bite him, to the ground with one blow.
The storm and lightning that were familiar to countless people instantly made those Asgar who were either hiding or succumbing to Hela's power realize who was back, and they rushed to the streets and cheered with tears in their eyes. .
Not long after, an uprising that could shake Hela's rule began vigorously.
Although the puppet troops and undead soldiers who were left here to maintain order were doing their best to suppress it, no one among them could stop the pair of Thor and Loki, and they were completely defeated before long.
The puppet troops even transformed from where they were and joined the ranks of the rebels.
After all, compared to Hela, who doesn't regard them as human beings, Thor, the real crown prince, is more worthy of following.
"No!!!! How dare they?"
Realizing that the two people she regarded as wastes not only returned, but also brought an army to try to overthrow her rule, Hela immediately became anxious.
After all, all her power comes from Asgard.
Once the throne is lost, the strength will drop significantly.
"Looks like you have more pressing matters to attend to, doesn't it?"
Thanos grinned with a gloating smile.
From the moment this scene appeared, he knew that he had won the war.
No matter what the Goddess of Death thought before, she must now compromise with herself and hand over the Space Stone in exchange for peace.
"Annie, give him the Cube!"
After saying these words, Hela no longer cared about anything else and went directly back to Asgard to quell the chaos.
After her figure completely disappeared, Thanos relaxed his guard a little, stretched out one of his big hands and said: "Come on, give me the Cosmic Cube quickly."
"Here!"
Little Annie didn't even hesitate before throwing out the blue transparent cube that she had been playing with.
"Thank you."
Thanos obviously didn't expect that the other party would hand over the space gem so easily. He was slightly stunned for a moment before politely thanking him.
Without any hesitation, he directly crushed the Rubik's Cube and took out the gem hidden inside, his eyes shining with excitement.
The second one!
The second Infinity Stone is finally in hand!
Now he can go to any corner of the universe as he pleases without worrying about being blocked by others.
With power and space, Thanos feels that he is only one step away from realizing his great ideal and destiny.
As for the third target, it is naturally the reality gem hidden in the ether particles.
He had long known that the Infinity Stone was in the hands of the Collector of the Universe.