Rocket's Slick Move

Xia Yu and his group were prepared and did not fall for the trap. The Collector withdrew his men who had been lying in ambush nearby.

As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows; The Collector, an ancient monster that has lived for billions of years, certainly has his own other lairs.

It's just a pity about that Celestial Skull.

The Collector has run away; as for whether he will seek revenge against Xia Yu and his group later...

Will this cause any trouble for the Avengers?

I only found out about these things later.

Right now, Xia Yu was walking down a street littered with corpses, clicking his Delia in frustration.

I should have dealt with the Grandmaster later. One the Collector ran away, who knew what kind of trouble he would cause.

Those are things for the future; right now, this city is enough to make Xia Yu depressed.

Xia Yu possesses several Infinity Stones, and Tony also has the miniature Ark technology.

Actually, I'm not particularly concerned about energy.

But the Collector's plundering was far too thorough.

They took all the energy blocks.

The Knowhere now so dark that not even a single light can be lit.

Tony does have quite a few reactors on him, but if he wants to use them here, the wiring and connectors will have to be redesigned.

Not to mention there are still so many corpses here that need to be dealt with.

Luckily, Tony had the Iron Legion with him, so they weren't needed for fighting; they just became porters.

"This skull couldn't even be broken by Thor's hammer, Xia. I'll try to incorporate this skull into your floating continent plan."

Tony was excited to see the new materials.

"If I'd known about this thing, I would have come with you a long time ago. I wish I could move the whole lab here now. What do you think about using these bones as materials to make a new alloy? Would it be stronger than the Captain's shield?"

The instant after testing the skull's hardness, countless attempts, formulas, and so on flashed through Tony's mind.

"Wait, Tony, aren't you worried that Dr. Pym can't shrink this thing, and we won't be able to get it back?"

Xia Yu couldn't help but retort.

Tony gave Xia Yu a disdainful look.

"Don't compare my IQ to yours, okay? It's a bit troublesome, but shrinking it isn't a problem."

After thinking for a moment, Tony added.

"Even if it really can't be shrunk, I can just set up a laboratory right here. You wouldn't understand."

Tony gave him a look that said, "You don't understand the world of scientists."

Xia Yu shrugged. "I really don't understand, Tony. You're so lucky to have met Pepper; otherwise, you'd never have anyone truly loved you in your life."

Xia Yu also gave a strong look of contempt to people who would abandon their wives for something that interests them.

Tony ignored Xia Yu and went off to modify the wiring with several Iron Soldiers and Rockets.

They had to clear out a few rooms as temporary shelter.

Captain took Hawkeye and Ant-Man back to Earth.

This time, a large amount of Pym Particles are needed for replenishment.

Xia Yu wandered around until he arrived at a house where the adorable stone man Korg, was chatting with Thor and his companions, accompanied by several gladiators.

Without interrupting their boasting, Xia Yu quietly pulled the Valkyrie out.

"You've made a wasted trip. So, do you have any plans? Thor can arrange for you to return to Asgard."

Xia Yu had once heard a saying, "A person who escapes reality."

Once she is pulled out of her escapist lifestyle, she can regain the courage to confront reality.

Xia Yu didn't know if that statement was true or false, but the Valkyrie's departure from Sakaar was a first step.

The Valkyrie shook her head.

"Hela still exists. That place is a nightmare for me, but I like Korg and the others. I can stay with them."

"Weren't you going to pull this place back to Earth's vicinity? Leave me a room. On the day Hela breaks the seal, I will fight alongside Asgard."

It seems that saying works well with the Valkyrie.

Congratulations, you've finally emerged from the shadows.

Xia Yu said sincerely.

Everyone he fought alongside was dead, leaving him the only survivor.

To be honest, if it were Xia Yu in this situation, he felt he might not be able to handle it at all.

Living at this time is indeed a form of suffering.

"Thank you. I've been running away for so long. It's time to face it, to avenge everyone, or to reunite with everyone. It's better than living such a muddled life before."

After thinking for a moment, the Valkyrie continued.

"I heard you have a big plan, about the Infinity Stones, saving the universe and stuff. If I'm still alive after dealing with Hela, then count me in."

"I've already included you in my count."

Xia Yu laughed heartily, finally he had gained another powerful henchman.

I just wonder if, like in the movie, Valkyrie will eventually become the Queen of Asgard.

To be honest, Odin's three children were indeed exceptional.

As a king, Xia Yu felt that anyone would be better than these three.

Of course, this excludes the Guardians of the Galaxy.

These people haven't left yet. Xia Yu said that after dealing with this bone, he would go on another trip into the universe with them.

Before Star-Lord's father appeared, Xia Yu decided it was better to stay with them.

"Xia, we're in trouble, or rather, you're in trouble."

The Rocket found Xia Yu.

"Um?"

Xia Yu didn't understand.

"You've forgotten you're wanted by the authorities. Someone leaked information about your location, and now this place is surrounded by Sovereign's fleet."

Rocket brought Xia Yu to this temporary control room.

The Rocket hasn't been idle these past few days either; it's set up a central control room, mainly to browse missions issued by certain empires or wealthy individuals in the universe.

I just received a message.

Listen to this.

Rocket tapped the screen a few times, and a familiar golden-haired person appeared on the screen.

"People of the Knowhere, listen up! I am Ayesha, High Priestess of Sovereign. You have Xia Yu, a criminal we have been hunting. Please cooperate with us to capture him and bring our people to take him over, or our fleet will launch a devastating attack on this place."

"You've gotten yourself into trouble, buddy. So, what's your plan? How about we storm into Sovereign and rob them too?"

Rocket said excitedly, a hint of excitement flashing in his small eyes.

To be honest, Xia Yu had almost forgotten about it.

"It seems the Collector did more than just drugge me that day. But I'm curious, why did they send this message first? Weren't they afraid I'd see it and run away?"

Xia Yu asked.

"First, they don't know the situation here, and second..."

Rocket tapped the center console a few more times with his hands.

An interstellar map appeared before Xia Yu.

"This is where we are, the Knowhere."

Rocket pointed to a location on the map.

"Here, and here, these are several wormholes in the vicinity, which have already been sealed off by their fleet."

"Moreover, they have a continuous fleet coming. If we don't hand you over, I believe it won't be long before this place is completely surrounded by Sovereign's fleet."

Rocket explained to Xia Yu.

"So how did you reply to them?"

Xia Yu asked curiously.

"I sent them the photo Tony gave me."

The Rockets had a sly grin on their faces.

An image was opened.

It was Xia Yu who did this in Sovereign, taking a group nude photo of the high priest and many Sovereign race girls.

"Holy crap!!"

Xia Yu slapped his forehead hard.

"The enemy is coming! A large fleet! Prepare to engage them!!"