The Coming Crisis

Having made up his mind, Rocket modified the ship's navigation system and prepared to head for Earth at full speed.

However, his actions were opposed by Star-Lord.

Though Star-Lord knew how terrifying and detestable Thanos was,

and worried about Gamora's safety,

still...

he found it difficult to persuade himself to seek help from the man who had killed his biological father.

"This is our only chance."

Rocket said without hesitation.

In his view, with Xu Fan's abilities, if he truly wanted to wipe them out, it would be as easy as lifting a hand.

Yet he had not done so, which meant he simply did not care whether they lived or died.

But Thanos was different.

He was the greatest threat in the universe.

No one knew how many civilizations his Sanctuary II had destroyed.

As long as they told Xu Fan that Thanos intended to destroy Earth and seize the Infinity Stones from him,

that guy definitely would not stand idly by.

What was more...

Xu Fan really did possess the Infinity Stones Thanos wanted.

As long as they made good use of that and drove a wedge between them—

"When the time comes, we can save Gamora, you idiot."

Rocket shouted at Star-Lord.

In truth, with Star-Lord's intelligence, he could fully understand Rocket's plan.

It was just that...

whenever he thought of how Xu Fan had killed Ego, anger welled up inside him.

Still, this was indeed a way to rescue Gamora.

"Fine."

In the end, Star-Lord had no choice but to agree to Rocket's plan, because he could not think of anything better.

However...

to everyone's surprise, Mantis suddenly stepped forward and pressed her right hand against the back of Star-Lord's head. The antennae atop her head emitted a faint white glow.

She showed Star-Lord the memories