In that barren galaxy, two different energies were constantly colliding. At this moment, the Collector's strength was indeed greater than Korath's and Ronan's, allowing him to draw out a deeper level of the Power Stone's energy and rules. This also allowed Robet to better sense the essential nature of the Power Stone's power.
As long as the Collector could hold out, Robet's gains this time would be quite good. It was just that holding out like this would take a little time, and consume some of the Collector's mental energy and life force.
At the same time, in Knowhere, Star-Lord and the others had fought off who knew how many outlaws and finally defended the Collector's lair. Then they began searching for valuable damaged collectibles, while Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon started estimating their worth.
However, before Star-Lord and the others could finish dividing the spoils, a Ravager warship arrived at Knowhere. The newcomers were none other than Star-Lord's adoptive father Yondu and his Ravager crew. Their information had been a little slower; after receiving word that Star-Lord had broken out of Xandar's Space Prison, they had rushed to Knowhere.
Of course, Yondu had been worried that Star-Lord had been captured by Ronan and his men, and had come to rescue him. Yondu's subordinates, however, wanted to cut in and seize the Orb again. They hoped Ronan and Star-Lord would waste a little more time against each other, giving them the chance to take the Orb before it was handed over to the Collector.
Unfortunately, Yondu's men did not get their wish. When they arrived at Knowhere, they found the place in ruins, as if it had just gone through a great battle...
"Damn it! Nothing happened to Peter, did it?! Ronan! If something really happened to Peter, I'll make you