"Is Earth's technology really that advanced now?"
Star-Lord asked curiously.
He had already learned from the Collector that he was also an Earthling.
At that moment, Star-Lord had secretly run away from Yondu and even stolen their job. Wasn't it all because he wanted to leave the Ravagers?
He had originally planned to wander through space, but now that he had heard how formidable Earth was, he wondered whether he should return there. That way, he could also
receive Earth's protection.
Well, Earth might not necessarily protect him, but if he hid among the Earthlings, there was nothing Yondu could do about him, right?
After wandering the universe for so many years, Star-Lord knew full well that if he wanted to survive, he had to be shameless enough.
"That's right. Earth is powerful now. Even Asgard is absolutely no match for us."
China's strength had surpassed Asgard's long ago, so Long Aotian was filled with pride when he said that.
"So powerful!"
Asgard's reputation was widely known throughout the universe. Upon hearing that Earth had surpassed Asgard in strength, Star-Lord felt that he really needed to make a trip back.
"That's right, but not entirely."
Long Aotian glanced down at Star-Lord and continued, "I mainly mean China. As for the other countries, they're still just so-so."
Earth was now dominated by China alone. The ones whose fame spread through the universe were not Earthlings, but Chinese people.
Whenever Chinese people were mentioned, well-informed aliens could not help but admire them. But whenever Earthlings were mentioned, they all looked bewildered. Earth? What backwater corner was that?
"What about Missouri?"
Star-Lord curiously asked about his hometown.
"You mean that state in America? Oh, America is now governed autonomously by its various states. It has basically split apart."
Long Aotian spread his hands,