MCU- CH-158. Xandar

At this moment on the planet Xandar, the leader of the Nova Empire, Queen Adora, had a worried look on her face. Luke's previous arrival had already made them realize the vast gap between themselves and the truly powerful, a gap their current technology could not bridge. Then came the news that Thanos had returned as a god, which was a dire situation for any planet with life.

Thus, Queen Adora immediately sent an alliance request to the Shi'ar Empire. The only empires capable of forming a meaningful alliance with the Nova Empire were the Shi'ar Empire and the Kree Empire. The Kree, however, were not an option, as their mutual hostility had lasted for thousands of years.

"Your Majesty, the Shi'ar Empire has responded. They are not afraid of Thanos and are unwilling to form an alliance with us."

When the queen heard the report, she wasn't surprised, but a sense of regret washed over her. The Shi'ar Empire was the strongest of the three great empires, and more importantly, they had an exceptionally powerful commander – Dou Jian.

No one knew just how powerful Dou Jian was, as everyone who had faced him had been defeated, without exception. His confidence was unmatched, and he firmly believed he could defeat any opponent. Outsiders might see this as arrogance, but they didn't understand that Dou Jian's strength was directly tied to his self-confidence. As long as he believed he was the strongest, his power would exceed all expectations.

However, this self-assurance also made the Shi'ar Empire dismissive of the other two empires. So, when the Nova Empire requested an alliance, the Shi'ar Empire refused without a second thought.

"Are you kidding? Alliances are for the weak. Our Shi'ar Empire doesn't need allies."

"I understand. You may go." Queen Adora said, waving the guard away. Just as the guard was about to leave, Adora paused, thinking of something, "Wait! Have someone prepare immediately. I'm going to visit that powerful individual."

Adora had just thought of Luke. Wasn't he a ready-made and formidable ally?

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The guards swiftly followed her orders.

Meanwhile, Luke and Jean were still staying on Xandar. For an Earth native like Jean, the advanced civilization of the universe was fascinating. But for Luke, the technological level of Xandar held little appeal. He stayed because Thanos hadn't made his next move, and the central energy battery built by Eitri still required time. So, Luke decided to remain there.

This situation made life difficult for the Nova Corps. Luke's danger level was akin to a cosmic catastrophe, and they were extremely careful not to provoke him. Any dissatisfaction could lead to an unprecedented disaster for Xandar, and they would go down in history as the ones who doomed their planet.

However, as time passed, the Nova Corps began to relax. Luke hadn't shown any signs of violence. Most days, he simply basked in the sun.

When Queen Adora arrived with a group of guards, she found Luke lounging in the sunlight, his eyes closed. Despite her supreme authority on Xandar, Adora didn't dare disturb him. She knew Luke was aware of her presence, yet he let her stand there in silence, a clear indication that he wasn't interested in speaking to her.

After nearly an hour, Luke finally spoke, "Tell me what you want."

Adora's face lit up with relief, and she quickly responded, "Honored guest, are you enjoying your stay on Xandar?"

"It's tolerable, but this planet is too far from the sun for a good tan." Luke replied as he stood and lazily stretched.

Adora was momentarily at a loss for words. The planet's position was fixed, and moving it was beyond their capabilities.

"If you have something to say, then say it. I don't like small talk. If you don't, then leave me alone." Luke said bluntly, seeing her hesitation.

"Honored guest, I would like to propose a covenant with you on behalf of the Nova Empire." Adora said after a brief pause, gathering her courage.

"Dragons don't walk with ants. What makes you think you're qualified to form an alliance with me?" Luke immediately saw through Adora's intentions. He had no interest in the Nova Empire. Its people lacked potential, and their technology was unimpressive. Moreover, their appearance was far less appealing than that of other races, like the elves.

As for Thanos, Luke had a personal grudge against him. It was obvious that Thanos would find a way to seek revenge against Xandar.

Hearing Luke's response, Adora didn't dare press further, fearing she might offend him before the looming threat of Thanos arrived.

After Adora left, Luke resumed his lazy position, basking in the sun once again.

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Meanwhile, on Earth, a black magic cult known as the Immortals had been growing stronger over the years. At this moment, they too were preparing to make their move.

Speaking of the birth of this Immortal cult, it has a bit of a connection to Luke. Twenty years ago, during Luke's battle with Mephisto, he opened up a pocket dimension to divert one of Mephisto's attacks that could have destroyed the sun. When the energy dissipated, a broken horn fell from the dimensional rift.

At the time, everyone's focus was on the intense battle between Luke and Mephisto, so the broken horn went unnoticed. However, after the battle, a black magician stumbled upon it by chance.

The black magician sensed a strange energy emanating from the horn. Driven by his curiosity, he began experimenting with ways to communicate with the power sealed inside. In doing so, he accidentally glimpsed into another universe.

In just a brief moment of contact, the magician saw a horde of twisted, terrifying monsters, which instantly corrupted his mind. The dark influence began to spread, and the spiritual pollution started manifesting in his body.

His once-human form gradually transformed into a monstrous being, with mouths filled with sharp teeth and drooling saliva forming all over his body, while horns sprouted from various parts of his flesh.

The transformation left him a grotesque, twisted monster, but it also granted him immense power and a form of immortality. Over the next twenty years, he established the Order of the Immortals.

Now, a voice echoes in his mind, urging him to prepare a sacrificial ceremony to open a portal between the two universes. The horrifying creatures from the abyss want to enter this reality!

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