This plan sounded absurd, but in reality, it had a very high chance of succeeding, because Earth truly possessed a treasure: the Infinity Stones.
Moreover, in the original comics, even without scams or ambushes, Earth had never known peace. All sorts of forces took turns appearing, one side finishing its act only for another to take the stage. And most of the time, Earth gained nothing beyond serving as a battlefield.
Earth had so many capable people, and they were fighting on their home turf. Logically, things should not have gone so badly. But every invasion came without warning. Most people were unprepared and could only react on the spot. The superheroes were scattered across the globe and not united in purpose; sometimes they even fought civil wars among themselves. They simply lacked the conditions needed to unite against foreign enemies.
Even under Schiller's influence, when most superheroes and even Mutants had been brought together, it was still difficult to find an opportunity when everyone was present. Since the stage had already been set, it would have been inexcusable not to chop up a few fleets.
A prepared defensive counterattack was entirely different from an unprepared encounter, especially since most of the superheroes had improved considerably.
Stark had advanced into the Iron God and could serve as the final safeguard. The Symbiote had remained on Earth and could bring people into combat in the cosmic environment. Nick had more funding than ever, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s technological strength had risen dramatically, and Kamar-Taj was overflowing with energy. They no longer had to pay a price, making combat much easier.
On Earth, ordinary people had spent the entire night watching fireworks. Their emotions had gradually shifted from panic to spectatorship. Pressured by Earth's invasion, the leaders of every nation had united as one and