Wreaking Havoc in Knowhere 2

Chen Tian, hands in his trench coat pockets, looked at Ronan with a half-smile. The most powerful Inquisitor of the Kree Empire felt a chill run down his spine—aside from Thanos, he had never felt this kind of fear in front of anyone.

"Bayonetta," Chen Tian called softly, a lazy smile in his voice, "Have you dealt with the henchmen?"

On the other side of the battlefield, Bayonetta was standing on the back of a Kree soldier. Hearing the call, she adjusted her glasses. "Of course, sir."

She suddenly raised her long, beautiful leg, the tip of her high heel drawing a scarlet trail in the air. The Kree soldier she stepped on instantly turned into a cloud of black mist and vanished.

At the same time, the remaining dozen or so Kree elite Warrior screamed in agony. Their shadows suddenly twisted and deformed, standing up like living things, grabbing their original owners by the throats and dragging them into their own shadows.

"Now..." Bayonetta turned to face Chen Tian, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and made an exaggerated bow. With this movement, her black bodysuit suddenly began to flow.

Kiana had just pinned Star-Lord to the ground when she saw this and immediately shouted in dissatisfaction, "Bayonetta! You can't be so blatant in front of outsiders!"

Bayonetta paid no heed. She slowly straightened up, and her 'clothes' began to automatically disassemble and reassemble, ultimately leaving only the most essential covering. She took off her glasses and bit them between her lips, her hands tracing patterns in the air, each movement like a deadly tango.

"My lord~" She winked at Chen Tian, "Didn't you want to see me summon magical beasts? Now... don't let me charm you~"

As the last syllable faded, Bayonetta suddenly leaped high into the air, her long hair dancing like a living thing, some transforming into countless black butterflies that scattered, while others wove into intricate magic circles in the air. The space of the Knowhere began to distort, and countless ancient magical runes appeared in the air.

"Gomorrah~" (Gomorrah is also called Gomorrah, but we'll use Gomorrah for now.) She whispered the name of her contracted demon, her voice suddenly becoming ethereal and multifaceted.

The shadows on the ground suddenly surged, and a massive Hell Gate slowly opened behind Bayonetta. Her long hair stretched out, wrapping around the doorway like threads. A chilling shriek came from within, and a gigantic claw covered in black scales emerged from the gate.

Bayonetta's body stretched out in mid-air, more of her long hair detaching from her body and transforming into reins to control the monster. The Hell Gate opened completely, and a massive hellish dragon roared out. Countless chains clung to its body, each chain connected to a strand of Bayonetta's hair.

(Originally, according to the game's setting, Bayonetta had to rip out her heart every time Gomorrah's complete form was summoned, but this has been removed here.)

Star-Lord and his crew's jaws nearly dropped to the floor. "This... this is too unfair!!"

Gomorrah's massive body suddenly swooped down, its thick tail sweeping across the sky like a whip. Ronan's ships had no time to dodge and were ripped to pieces by the tail. The metal hulls twisted and deformed under the immense impact, and the cockpit windows shattered and scattered.

"Boom!"

A spaceship was crushed to pieces in mid-air by the dragon's claws, burning engine fragments falling like meteors. Gomorrah opened its blood-red maw, its sharp fangs biting through the armor of another spaceship, severing it in half. In the Kakkō of the explosion, a dark red light could be seen surging deep within its throat.

The wreckage crashed to the ground, each twisted piece of metal testifying to the terrifying sheer physical power of this monster. Without energy weapons or magical attacks, relying solely on primal biting and clawing, Gomorrah utterly destroyed the dozen or so spaceships.

"Ugh... this is none of my business again..." Saitama stood on the ruins, scratching his bald head with a look of utter despair. "What was I even doing here...?"

Ronan stood frozen in place, cold sweat beading on his blue skin. He had never seen such a terrifying creature before. He swallowed hard, his hand gripping the warhammer trembling slightly.

Just then, an invisible force suddenly descended from the sky. Ronan felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his back, and he suddenly knelt on one knee. He desperately used his warhammer to support himself, and the handle of the hammer creaked under the immense pressure.

"Oh?" Chen Tian raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "You can even withstand He? Not bad."

Chen Tian casually waved his hand, and the invisible pressure enveloping Ronan instantly dissipated. Ronan staggered, caught off guard, and looked up at Chen Tian in disbelief.

"You...?" A flicker of confusion crossed Ronan's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by rage. He gripped his warhammer and roared deafeningly, "Die!"

The Kree Warrior's explosive power propelled him to Chen Tian's feet in an instant. The ground cracked beneath his feet, sending shards of rock flying. He leaped high into the air, his Universal Weapon gleaming with purple energy, and slammed down towards Chen Tian's head.

"Click--"

Chen Tian merely sneered, and the moment he clenched his right fist, the surrounding air emitted a crisp sound like shattering glass. Ronan's hammer suddenly stopped less than ten centimeters above Chen Tian's head, as if it had struck an invisible barrier.

"Bang!"

The immense recoil caused Ronan's hand to split open, and purple blood flowed down the hammer handle. He stared in astonishment at Chen Tian, who remained motionless, still maintaining a leisurely posture with one hand in his pocket.

Chen Tian looked at Ronan's shocked face and revealed a playful smile, "This is called the Limitless. Corvus Glaive once tried it..." He tilted his head, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, "Didn't Thanos tell you?"

Suddenly, as if remembering something, he let out an "Oh," and said, "I forgot, Corvus Glaive is dead. And you... you're just Thanos's dog."

Ronan's pupils contracted violently, and purple blood seeped from between his teeth. He tried to back away, but an invisible repulsive force held him firmly in place.

"Watch closely," Chen Tian slowly retracted his fist to his waist, his eyes blazing with killing intent, "This move is going to be really cool."

The air in the Knowhere seemed to freeze instantly. Bayonetta was now sitting on the ruins, legs crossed, chin in hand, a hopeful smile on her face. Gomorrah growled uneasily, its scales bristling.

"Boom--!"

Chen Tian suddenly threw a punch straight out, and countless crisp sounds of space shattering exploded in the Void. Starting from Ronan, countless tree-like cracks appeared in the air, like lightning splitting in the air.

"Crackling--"

The moment Ronan's body came into contact with this power, it began to disintegrate. His armor shattered like glass, his skin peeled away inch by inch, and his bones turned to powder under the immense pressure.

The Universal Weapon let out its final mournful cry as its purple energy core shattered, leaving only half of the broken Hammerhead spinning and flying into the distance.

This force continued to spread outwards, and the buildings behind Ronan began to shake violently. Countless buildings were reduced to ruins and turned into dust in the air amidst the violent tremors.

The entire D zone of the Knowhere was reduced to ruins. Even the skull of the Celestials at the very edge was pierced with a large hole, and countless cracks spread around the hole.

Chen Tian withdrew his fist and gently blew on his knuckles. "Indeed, possessing the physical attributes of a demon and using the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's abilities is truly fascinating."

Bayonetta suddenly appeared beside him; Gomorrah had vanished without a trace. She affectionately took his arm. "My lord~ you've ruined the entire Knowhere like you did in Dongjin ~" She looked at the distant ruins, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Star-Lord and his group trembled behind Chen Tian.

Rocket's hair stood on end. "Damn it! This guy shattered space with a single punch!"

Groot clutches his head. "I am Groot!" (Translation: We're going to die!)

Saitama stood to the side, looking frustrated. "Akira, I could do that too... Why doesn't anyone challenge me to a fight..."

Chen Tian turned around, his gaze falling on Star-Lord, who was bound hand and foot with golden chains by Kiana and thrown to the ground like a dumpling.

"Quill," Chen Tian smiled and bent down, his voice gentle, "Is the Orb with the Collector?"

Star-Lord's Adam's apple bobbed, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead. He nodded frantically, his head bobbing faster than a chick pecking at rice.

"Thank you." Chen Tian straightened up and nodded politely, as if he hadn't been the one who had just shattered almost half of the Knowhere with a single punch. He strode towards the Collector's exhibition hall.

As she passed Gamora, she suddenly called out, "Wait!"

Chen Tian stopped and turned to look at her.

"If I... were willing to contact Thanos," Gamora took a few deep breaths and asked, "Could you destroy him?"

The ruins fell silent. Bayonetta raised an eyebrow with interest. Kiana released her foot from Star-Lord, and everyone held their breath.

Chen Tian stroked his chin and thought for a few seconds.

"Sure," he replied casually, "But..."

He turned to face Gamora, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Are you sure you want to do this? Thanos' death will shatter the balance of the universe. Then it won't be as simple as just losing half of all life."

Gamora's pupils contracted sharply. She had never considered this question—or rather, she had never imagined that anyone could truly threaten Thanos's existence.

"I..." Her voice trembled slightly.

Chen Tian suddenly laughed, "Just kidding. What does the balance of the universe have to do with me?" He turned around and continued walking forward, casually waving his hand. "Contact him if you want, I'm just about to settle accounts with him for tricking me."

Bayonetta took his arm, her breath sweet with the scent of Shira. "My lord~ perhaps there are some interesting things among the Collector's collection~"

"Hmm, a talking duck? Or a dog dressed in an astronaut suit?" Chen Tian looked up at the dilapidated exhibition hall. "These seem alright."

Behind them, Star-Lord finally found his voice. "Hey! Wait! You're just leaving like this? At least untie me first!"

Kiana stomped on his back. "Shut up, Mr. Thief." Then she gritted her teeth and watched as the witch Bayonetta affectionately rubbed against Chen Tian.

Rocket, clutching his tail and trembling, swore, "I swear, I'll never steal anything that glows again..."

Groot curled up into a ball. "I am Groot..." (Translation: I want to go home...)

Saitama squatted on the ruins, drawing circles. "I could destroy a planet with one punch... so why doesn't anyone challenge me to a fight..."

"Saitama- sensei!" Kiana suddenly raised her voice, her white braid swinging behind her. "Could you please keep an eye on these bandits?"

Saitama, who had been crouching on the ruins drawing circles, suddenly froze, a lightbulb seeming to shine on his bald head. He jumped to his feet, his eyes gleaming. "Finally, someone's looking for me—"

He stopped mid-sentence, realizing he'd clearly heard Kiana's request. His shoulders slumped, and he deflated like a punctured balloon. "Ah... just looking at people..."

He trudged over, his yellow cloak hanging listlessly. As he passed a pebble, he kicked it in frustration, sending it flying and piercing another large hole in the bone wall of the Knowhere.

"Saitama- sensei!" Star-Lord exclaimed in horror at the large hole. "Be careful! We're still here!"

Saitama squatted down next to Star-Lord, propped his chin on his hand, and stared at him with deadpan eyes. "Don't move around... I'm so bored..."

On the other side, Kiana had already caught up with Chen Tian Bayonetta. Her blue eyes blazed with anger, especially when she saw Bayonetta clinging to Chen Tian.

"Bayonetta!" Kiana grabbed the witch's wrist. "That's enough!"

Bayonetta's red lips curved slightly, and she turned around, her long black hair brushing against Chen Tian's cheek. "Oh dear~ Is the little Persian cat jealous?"

"Who, who's jealous!" Kiana's face flushed instantly, but her grip didn't loosen at all. "I just... I just think what you're doing is so improper!"

Chen Tian watched with interest as the mature woman and the young girl tugged at each other, then suddenly reached out and ruffled Kiana's white hair. "Alright, stop fooling around. We should go get the Orb."

This intimate gesture made Kiana freeze instantly. She chuckled, Bayonetta seized the opportunity to break free, sliding like a snake to Chen Tian's other side, winking provocatively at Kiana.

Kiana stomped her feet in anger. "You witch!"

Watching this scene from afar, Saitama sighed, "Youth is truly wonderful..."

Star-Lord frantically winked at Rocket, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets. Rocket's little paws stealthily reached for the laser dagger at his waist, cautiously glancing at Saitama as he slowly moved towards Star-Lord.

"Hey, Rocket..." Star-Lord urged in a breathy voice, "Hurry up..."

The Rocket grinned. "Shut up, idiot! I'm trying!"

Gamora watched this scene coldly, then gave a mocking laugh, "Have you all forgotten who smashed the Dark Aster with a single punch?"

Rocket froze instantly, his furry ears perking up. He mechanically raised his head, meeting Saitama's bored, dead-fish eyes.

"Ah... well..." Rocket chuckled dryly, quickly removing his claws from the dagger. "I was just... scratching an itch..."

Star-Lord's expression instantly fell, and he forced a smile that looked more like a grimace at Saitama: "Haha... the Tenten..."

Saitama scratched his cheek and sighed, "This is so boring..."

Just then, a faint groan came from deep within the ruins.

"Uh... someone... help me up..." Drax, covered in dust and dirt, poked half his body out of the rubble. "I'm not dead yet..."

Rocket rolled his eyes. "Damn, this big oaf is really tough."

Star-Lord's eyes lit up. "Hey! Drax! Come here and help us get this off!"

Drax struggled to his feet, shaking his dazed head. "Peter? How did you get tied up?"

"It's a long story..." Star-Lord shifted his body, "Help us first—"

"No." Saitama suddenly spoke, startling Drax. "Kiana told me to keep an eye on you."

Drax then noticed the bald man squatting to the side. He squinted and said, "You're new here? You look weak."

Rocket covered his eyes in horror. "It's over..."

Saitama's eyes suddenly lit up. "Oh? You want to fight?"

Drax stretched his shoulders. "Perfect timing, I need to warm up." He assumed a fighting stance. "Come on, little bald guy!"

"Great!" Saitama jumped up excitedly, "Finally, someone wants to fight me!"

Star-Lord closed his eyes in despair. "Drax, you idiot..."

Drax roared and charged at Saitama. His fist, whistling through the air, aimed straight for Saitama's face.

"Bang!"

Saitama gently extended a finger and pressed it against Drax's fist; the air seemed to freeze for a second.

"Huh?" Saitama slumped his shoulders in disappointment.

The next second, Drax was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing through three walls of ruins before coming to a stop.

Rocket's hair stood on end. "Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

Groot was so frightened that he curled up into a ball, crying, "I'm Groot!" (Translation: You can't see me! You can't see me!)

Star-Lord swallowed hard. "Um... Mr. Saitama... how about we play a game? Like... rock-paper-scissors?"

Saitama squatted back down and continued drawing circles, "Boring..."

From afar, Drax's voice drifted back. "I... am still alive..."

Just as Star-Lord and his group fell silent in fear, an explosion came from behind. Everyone turned around sharply and saw that the Collector's exhibition hall had been reduced to ruins, the walls torn apart like paper, revealing the dumbfounded Collector and his strange and wonderful collection.

"Bang!"

Howard the Duck, dressed in a suit and bow tie, sat on a rock, pulling out a wine glass from somewhere. The glass still contained wine, and at his feet sat Cosmo, the space dog, with its tongue lolling out.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. White Hair, please continue. I've just been out for a while and wanted a drink."

Chen Tian smiled at Howard the Duck and slowly approached the Collector sitting on the ground, stepping on the gravel.

"I just knocked on the door," Chen Tian shrugged. "Unfortunately, no one answered, so I had to come in." His gaze swept over the mess of his collection, finally settling on the Collector's pale face. "Now... can you give me the Orb?"