Journey to Xandar

Thanos's threat is imminent.

However, Ben was not in a hurry.

After all, it is Xandar, not Sakaar, that is currently under direct threat.

He could wait for the Nova Corps to fall into a disadvantageous position while he made thorough preparations.

"Judging by the time, Brunnhilde should have arrived on Klyntar by now," Ben thought.

Although Andromeda is very far away, there are stargates around Sakaar, so it won't take too long to reach it.

A few more days passed, Bill's initial modifications to the Giant Battleship were almost complete. Although it appeared somewhat rough in various places, it was ready for use. Ben then took some time to upgrade it once again.

When the Upgrade's body covered the Giant Battleship, even the smallest flaws disappeared.

Upgrading a pile of scrap metal into advanced technology is a bit too much for Upgrade, but if the thing being possessed is already technologically advanced and has enough parts, it won't consume much of Ben's energy.

Now, the Giant Battleship that originally belonged to the Korbin People had completely become the Giant Battleship of the Galactic Plumbers.

Bill remains the guardian of the Giant Battleship, leading an army composed of Korbin People and former gladiators—arguably the most powerful fighting force on Sakaar.

After all, anyone who can survive in the Gladiator Arena must have some skill.

After the Giant Battleship was completed, the members who had been selected for the Galactic Plumbers began to land and, under Bill's assignment, each performed their duties.

At this moment, Nebula, whose body had mostly reverted to its original flesh and blood form, also boarded the Giant Battleship, dressed in the attire of the Galactic Plumbers.

She is Thanos's daughter, has extensive knowledge of Thanos's army, and had dealings with Ronan during her time as a space pirate. This time, she will serve as Bill's assistant, helping him develop strategies to fight against the Black Order and the Accusers.

At this moment, Ben Nebula Bill discussing in the command room whether to wait for Brunnhilde to return before setting off, or to depart early and reunite with Brunnhilde and the Symbiote later.

Ben's idea was the former.

"We can activate stealth mode then. As long as we don't get too close to Xandar, we shouldn't be detected."

At that moment, Star-Lord rushed in, interrupting:

"That green-skinned girl ran away!"

These words immediately made Nebula frown and stand up.

She grabbed Star-Lord by the collar, lifted Star-Lord up, and demanded, "What did you say?"

"She can't possibly have escaped!"

Previously, Nebula surrendered voluntarily, saying, "If you're going to kill my father, then I have to help you!"

Then he also took the opportunity to make a sarcastic remark about Gamora.

However, although Gamora hesitated, she ultimately dared not openly defy Thanos.

Her relationship with Ben and Star-Lord is not as good as it is in Guardians of the Galaxy. To her, Ben and the others are just enemies, and she will not take the same risks as Nebula.

So even after Ben released Nebula, Gamora remained imprisoned. Later, even after Star-Lord was released by Ben, Gamora was still imprisoned.

And now, Gamora has actually escaped?!

Nebula found it hard to accept.

At this moment, a riot indeed broke out in the Imperial Capital, followed by a Sakaaran Messenger taking off without permission and rushing towards the Great Portal in outer space.

Nebula immediately realized that it was Gamora.

Gamora must be stopped from leaving Sakaar!

Nebula thought to herself.

Whether it's due to her own personal grudge against Gamora, or the fear that Gamora might leak information about Sakaar, she cannot let Gamora leave.

She immediately abandoned Star-Lord, dashed to the control panel, and switched to communications: "Stop them immediately—"

However, before Nebula could finish speaking, a hand reached out and cut off the communication.

She turned her head and saw Ben shaking his head at her.

"Chief Security Officer..." Nebula hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "We can't let Gamora leave! What if she tells Father about our plan..."

"Don't worry, I let Gamora go on purpose."

Ben sat down again, holding the Nebula.

Bill was also confused and surprised, but to him, Ben must have his reasons for doing so.

My own IQ isn't very high, so I shouldn't try to guess Ben is thinking.

"Why?" Nebula asked, puzzled.

Ben said, "Gamora knows nothing except that we're planning to join forces with the Nova Corps to counterattack Thanos. By the time she gets to Thanos, the war will have already begun. This intelligence is useless."

"Even so, is there any need to release her?"

Nebula felt that now that they had finally captured Gamora, there was no reason to let her go.

Gamora was already a renowned assassin in the universe when she was a teenager. If she were to return to Thanos's side, she would undoubtedly cause even more casualties to the members of the Galactic Plumbers.

"So, this time you have to beat her," Ben said, looking at her.

"I?"

Nebula stood there, stunned.

She didn't understand Ben's meaning for a moment, and looked dejected. "I'm no match for her..."

Nebula laughed self-deprecatingly, "From childhood to adulthood, I've never won once."

"The past is the past, the present is the present."

Ben patted her on the shoulder encouragingly, "The Nebula you knew before was Thanos's son, Nebula, but now you're the Nebula of the Galactic Plumbers."

"You deliberately let her go just for this?"

Nebula now understands that Ben's seemingly "unnecessary" action was actually for her sake.

To let her defeat her own shadow.

She was a little touched, but still said:

What if I lose?

"If you lose, then protect your own life first, and fight her again next time," Ben said matter-of-factly.

Nebula:...

Nebula lowered her head, unsure of what to say, and could only respond with silence.

On Xandar, war has already begun.

Thanos did not use the Power Stone to fight the Nova Corps, nor did he personally intervene immediately.

In his view, using the Power Stone's immense power against Xandar would be a waste of its potential; he would find a worthy opponent, but certainly not now.

However, the Black Order and the Accusers have already fully committed to the battle.

This Star Wars was far more intense than the one on Earth, with a large number of Chitauri Soldier also participating, and countless other Zeta Reich behemoths surrounding Xandar.

This time, the Chitauri army is not just a small advance team like before.

Apart from the Chitauri Queen, almost all the other Chitauri are here.

Because in Thanos's plan, after destroying Xandar, the next target would be Sakaar.

They will rush there without stopping. The immense power of the Power Stone will pierce through the Space Stone's protective shield, bringing death and destruction to Sakaar!