Adam absorbed the black vortex, restoring some mobility to his grievously wounded body, while Thanos suffered a devastating blow.
A bloody hole fifteen centimeters across would have been a devastating injury on anyone, yet this Mad Titan suppressed the pain through sheer iron will. Not only did he show no sign of discomfort, but there was even a hint of madness in his expression.
He felt that he had good judgment. At last, he had found someone capable of killing him.
He had waited far too long for this day.
"Well done, kid. Next time, aim a little better. Hit me right here again!" Thanos pointed at his forehead, signaling for Adam to strike there next time.
To force out all of Adam's potential, Thanos's assault became even fiercer.
Souls had marvelous effects. Although Adam Warlock had never studied Earth's magic, with the Black Queen's soul, he had directly become a master mage. Countless spells came readily to hand, and he barely managed to hold back Thanos's vicious attacks.
"We need to go!" Adam unleashed a barrage of magic, trying to force back the Darkhold so he, Hulk, and Valkyrie could escape first.
But Thanos was no pushover, and the Darkhold's generals were even more crazed. Proxima Midnight endured the magic head-on and sent Valkyrie flying with a sweep of her spear.
Cull Obsidian traded a punch with Hulk. Naturally, he was outmatched, but he still delayed their advance.
Countless Vanguard soldiers charged forward one after another. Those things had no souls, making many of Adam's spells ineffective. The opening that had appeared seemed about to be swallowed up by the enemy's numbers once more.
Rat-a-tat-tat! At the critical moment, a burst of rapid cannon fire rang out. Countless Vanguard soldiers were blasted into chunks of flesh as a spaceship