The chaos in Horizon Port's core area temporarily subsided as the various factions withdrew in disarray, but tension and unease still lingered in the air. At the damaged entrance to the Stasis Prison, the Port Authority's engineering crews were making emergency repairs and reinforcing the barriers, trying to stabilize the restless chaos sample again. Portmaster Ayla personally oversaw the work, the light of her Stasis Scepter serving as an unwavering anchor that smoothed the ripples in space.
The Benatar slowly landed at its designated secure berth, and Lin Ye and his companions disembarked. Although Lin Ye had reined in his aura, his unfathomable pressure, seemingly resonating faintly with the very origin of the universe, still made the nearby Port Authority staff instinctively keep their distance and cast him looks of mingled awe and curiosity.
"Fuck, that scared the hell out of me..." Rocket Raccoon patted his chest, still shaken. "Could you give us a heads-up next time before you pull something that crazy?"
"Welcome back, Lin Ye." Gamora wore a rare smile of relief.
"Your new power... feels very different." Drax tilted his head, seemingly trying hard to sense it.
Star-Lord leaned over and lowered his voice. "Hey, that move just now... was so cool! Can you teach me?"
Dr. Banner's projection was filled with a researcher's excitement. "An incredible fusion of energy! Harmonization at the level of cosmic laws! This is nothing short of... a miracle!"
Lin Ye smiled at his companions without saying much. The transformation of his power had brought more than an increase in strength; it had elevated his state of mind and deepened his understanding of the universe. He could sense that [Chaos Return-to-the-Void Thunder] was not an endpoint, but an entirely new beginning. A far broader path lay ahead.
A Port Authority envoy hurried