In the sky, Mordo single-handedly blocked the portal through which the Chitauri were pouring.
Brilliant, powerful spells rained down on the portal, perfectly demonstrating what a true master sorcerer was.
The spectacular sight left Steve and the others below stunned, while also making them yearn even more for the magic of Kamar-Taj.
As an experienced soldier, Steve swiftly adjusted their tactics.
Tony and Banner, the two scientists, took it upon themselves to find a way to close the portal.
The others each handled their own tasks, focusing on the massive Leviathan beasts and the occasional scattered Chitauri soldiers who slipped through Mordo's defenses.
Originally, based on Lu Xi's earlier prophecy to Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. had known that New York might face a major battle and had made some preparations.
To that end, they had drawn up a series of emergency evacuation plans.
At that moment, on the ground, NYPD officers directed the public to evacuate quickly according to the plans they had rehearsed beforehand.
Their voices echoed through the streets over loudspeakers, soothing the panicked crowds and guiding them toward safety.
Meanwhile, inside the Daily Bugle building, the atmosphere was tense and chaotic.
Editor-in-chief Jameson stared fixedly at the footage on the broadcast monitor, feeling completely numb.
On the screen, all of New York City was in utter chaos.
There were now two battlefields in New York, one in the south and one in the north, both involving alien invasions of Earth.
One was at Stark Tower in the city center, and the other was in the northern part of the city.
Moreover, judging from the vastly different appearances and equipment of those aliens, it was obvious that the two groups did not come from the same faction.
A staff member could not help complaining loudly:
"What the hell