Power Stone Secured

In the movie, the Ravagers somehow obtained a map containing the coordinates of the Cosmic Orb, also known as the Power Stone. The goofy Star-Lord- Lord, in a particularly clumsy move, stole the map from Yondu, triggering a series of events that led to the formation of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Since Russell had no father to rely on, he had to resort to the old method. He contacted Zereel's three warships and deployed small fighter jets to conduct a large-scale scan, marking temple-like buildings on the surface of Morag and then checking them one by one.

No one knew what Russell was looking for, and Russell didn't say. He was the boss, and he made the decisions. His underlings just had to follow orders.

Rumble—

A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, her red cloak billowed, and Natasha, holding Mjolnir, appeared before Russell. She wore silver armor and an Asgard- style helmet, resembling Mighty Thor.

"Boss, should we really return this hammer to Asgard?"

"What, you're reluctant to part with it?"

"That's true..."

Natasha lamented that the power she had gained was not permanent; once she put down Mjolnir, she would lose the ability to control lightning, and even her enhanced physique would weaken back to its initial state.

It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. It's one thing to not get something, but to get it and then let it go is a bitter pill to swallow.

"Don't worry, you'll get stronger. Once our trip to Morag is over, I'll focus all my energy on researching the T-Virus..."

As Russell was speaking, he suddenly frowned. Zereel had sent a message saying that a spaceship was approaching Morag and asking whether to shoot it down.

Morag has been abandoned for many years. The planet's climate is terrible and it is not suitable for colonization. It is unlikely that anyone will land there for another ten or eight years.

"Let that spaceship pass through, and have our people stay hidden so they don't get spotted. Also, send us the coordinates of where the spaceship is docked."

Russell smirked and beckoned Natasha to board the spaceship. People who come to Morag are either space adventurers or searching for the Cosmic Orb. If they are the latter, he can be a good guide.

A fierce wind howled, thick clouds moved at high speed, and terrifying lightning bolts that stretched for kilometers flashed by from time to time. A jet-black spaceship passed through the clouds and hovered in mid-air.

Below, jagged rocks rise into the sky.

The cracked ground was uneven, with deep fissures everywhere. Accompanied by a rumbling vibration, bursts of water erupted, turning into a torrential downpour that washed over large areas.

The black spaceship hovered in mid-air for a few seconds, found a direction, moved slowly, and finally came to rest on a relatively flat piece of ground.

Directly in front of the spaceship, the dilapidated palace is weathered beyond recognition, but its former glory and grandeur can still be vaguely seen through the half-remains. This is a civilization that has been forgotten for many years.

A figure shrouded in black robes stepped off the spaceship, holding a scepter as tall as a person, followed by 30 fully armed soldiers.

The man in black robes looked up at the dilapidated palace, took out a locator to confirm the location, and said in a hoarse voice, "This is it, the hiding place of the Power Stone. I just don't know if this intelligence is true or false!"

The man in black robes led his soldiers through the palace gates, clearing away obstacles and advancing straight to the central area.

After they entered the main hall, a group of 'Dark Elves' wearing white masks flew in from afar. A small group approached the spaceship, while the rest headed towards the palace.

"Boss, what if we just let them in and they beat us to it?" Natasha still didn't know what Russell was looking for.

"It's okay, let them help clear the way, so we don't have to do it ourselves."

At that moment, Russell's communicator rang again, still from Zereel. Asgard warships had warped into outer space and deployed three landing craft.

The two princes have come seeking revenge, or rather, to retrieve Mjolnir!

Russell glanced at the Mighty Thor beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips. If Thor saw this, his expression would be priceless, given that his love for the hammer was second only to his brother Loki.

Last time, Odin spared Thor and Loki in the Knowhere, only taking Mjolnir, and has yet to react. Russell doesn't believe Odin was unaware; Mjolnir was forged by Odin himself, and a change of user couldn't possibly be hidden from him.

Odin knew that the hammer had been stolen, but he remained silent and pretended not to see it. This was clearly a test for Thor, an opportunity for him to mature and at least stop trying to solve problems with brute force.

Ding Yi's efforts were truly commendable, and Russell figured he should cooperate with him. Since the two princes were already here, they shouldn't leave. Becoming prisoners and captives, and then being redeemed by Asgard, would surely mature them considerably.

"However, now that the two princes have arrived, we need to wrap things up here as soon as possible..."

Deep within the palace ruins, in stark contrast to the dilapidated state of the outside world, this place is remarkably well-preserved, covered only by a few specks of dust, where time seems to have stood still.

At the end, the massive stone gate was tightly closed, with countless intricate openwork patterns carved on the gate and walls. In the gaps, strands of energy flowed at a steady pace.

It's truly unbelievable that the energy array of the ruins on Morag that has been abandoned for countless years, can still continue to operate.

The man in black robes stopped at the door with a group of soldiers. The trap they had encountered earlier had cost them a lot of men. He looked at the keyhole with its intricate patterns, tilted his head slightly, and held his scepter horizontally against it.

Clang!

Three sharp blades emerged, shredding the thick wall like tofu. With a flash of black light, the keyhole shattered instantly, and the tightly closed stone door slowly opened to both sides.

Inside the stone chamber, the Cosmic Orb floats on the original platform, enveloped by several high-density light curtains, completely isolating it from the outside world.

"The Power Stone has finally been found!"

Overjoyed, the man in black robes raised his scepter to retrieve the Cosmic Orb, but suddenly sensed something amiss behind him. He turned around abruptly, grabbing a soldier to shield himself.

Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud—

Gunfire erupted. The stone chamber was confined and offered no cover, leaving the black-robed soldiers exposed to the hail of bullets. Their armored defenses were impressive; they withstood a volley of beam gun fire.

Rumble rumble rumble!!

Natasha raised Mjolnir and unleashed lightning to clear the area. After the lightning subsided, only the man in black robes remained, barely able to stand with his scepter.

"How stupid! You should have Feigning Death!"

Russell shook his head, drew his two guns and fired in rapid succession. The dense bullets forced the man in black robes to retreat step by step, and then a high-intensity Mana Bullet blasted him into the wall.

One of the black-robed feet twitched outside the ruins, then fell completely still after a few seconds.

On the other side, Bucky extended his Vibranium arm, took the Cosmic Orb from the high-density light barrier, and handed it to Russell.

Power Stone, Get it!

"Let's go, get ready, and welcome the two princes..."

After the group left, the black-robed figure in the ruins, leaning on his scepter, rose to his feet and pressed the communicator in his hand. "Thanos, my master, I have found the Power Stone, and that person..."