On the way to Asgard, Su Ming led Wanda and Quicksilver, along with the Guardians of the Galaxy, when they were ambushed by Sovereign's Golden Fleet.
All because Rocket had swiped their prized cutting-edge technology—the Anulax Batteries.
The cold depths of space.
On the Milano's bridge, shrill alarms blared as red warning lights flashed wildly.
Beyond the viewport, Sovereign's Golden Fleet swarmed like an enraged hive. Every drone gleamed with cold, ornate golden light.
The engines' low roar converged into a suffocating cosmic hum.
Their encirclement was airtight, making the Guardians of the Galaxy's mere thousand or so ships look like lone boats in a raging sea.
"That's right, boss!"
Drax reported in his gruff voice, his massive body nearly pressed against the sensor display.
"They're all shiny metal cans! Not a single living person! The Sovereign are such cowards that they don't even dare fight in person!"
Rocket's eyes gleamed as he eagerly said:
"I'm gonna kill someone!"
Gamora curled her lip.
"You can't kill anyone. Those fighters are remotely piloted."
The moment she finished speaking, as though enraged by Drax's mockery, the Golden Fleet's flagship issued a silent command.
Bzzzz—!
In an instant, tens of thousands of blinding golden energy beams descended like a rain of judgment from the Celestials.
They shot in from every direction, leaving no blind spots!
The dense beams wove a lethal net of Destruction, instantly swallowing the vision of every Guardian Corps member!
They were followed by countless miniature missiles trailing golden flames as they screamed toward their targets!
Even a corner of space was Devoured by the savage assault!
"Shields up! Maximum power! Hold the line! Hold the line—!"
Quill roared over the comms channel.
His voice was drowned out by the terrifying booms of energy beams striking the shields.
The energy