Negotiations Break Down

In the depths of space, the engines of countless spaceships pierced the darkness, converging on Titan like a migrating constellation.

Thanos's Sanctuary One and Sanctuary II —two colossal warships comparable to planetary fortresses—hovered silently outside Titan's orbit, their black armor reflecting the star's cold light.

Surrounding the warship, countless Chitauri Fleet, Outrider Legion, and Black Order warships stood in formation, like a pack of hungry wolves awaiting the alpha's command.

The news spread throughout the universe like a Nova explosion.

The Nova Prime of Xandar set aside his political duties and personally led the Nova Corps's most elite fleet to observe the battle.

The Sovereign's golden priests, for the first time ever, left their perfect planet and erected an energy barrier in the distance;

Even Asgard, which has always been indifferent to worldly affairs, sent an envoy—although the 'Odin' sitting on the throne at this moment is actually Loki in disguise, and the real Odin has long been exiled to Earth.

"Thanos such a big fuss?" Nova Prime stood by the flagship's porthole, his fingers unconsciously tapping the control panel. "Just to eliminate Chen Tian?"

"What power does this Blue Planet possess that would make Thanos willing to take such a desperate gamble?" A solemn expression appeared on the golden face of High Priestess Ayesha of Sovereign.

"If the information about the Knowhere Collector is correct," said Stakar Ogor, the First leader of the Ravager Alliance, who had a face resembling Sylvester Stallone, "That Blue Planet has the Power Stone."

Meanwhile, a golden light was rapidly traversing the universe as Captain Marvel, Carol Vers, sped towards Titan.

She always remembered that when she was patrolling the universe, Fury had used an emergency communication to send her back to the S.W.O.R.D.. space station.

When she returned to the space station, Fury was still facing out the window with his back to everyone, with the Skrulls leader Talos occasionally taking his place beside him.

Fury's first words to Carol were, "Chen Tian is dangerous, more dangerous than anyone else."

He continued, "The collapse of S.H.I.E.L.D.. and the United Nations Security Council is, on the surface, inseparable from the Hydra invasion, but I can sense that behind all of this, that kid Chen Tian must have played a role in pushing things along. You could even say that he orchestrated Steve's intelligence theft, Hydra's attack on Pegasus Research Institute, and even the Chitauri invasion."

Fury turned around, a complex light flashing in his single eye. "The scariest thing is," his deep voice echoed through the space station, "That everything he did was perfectly skirting the edge of the law. After S.H.I.E.L.D.. disintegrated, the Arbitrators truly became the only superhero organization capable of maintaining order."

Talos nodded in agreement, adding, "We Skrulls have investigated, and all the evidence points to Hydra, but there are always some... too many coincidences."

Carol frowned. "So you're saying that Chen Tian wants that so-called Arbitrators to become the only Sword of Damocles hovering above Blue Planet?" Her tone was clearly disdainful.

"You could say that, Carol," Fury suddenly laughed. "He's smarter than all of us. He sees through the rules that make this world work, and then... he gave it a gentle push." He walked to the holographic projection, pulling up a timeline of major events on Blue Planet in recent years. "Look at these points. After each crisis, the Arbitrators's power increased by a little. This isn't a conspiracy, Carol; it's... a brilliant political maneuver."

Talos leaned against the control panel. "That Chen Tian... he's like a time bomb, but we just can't defuse it." Fury stood in front of the holographic projection, a 3D image of Blue Planet slowly rotating before him. "More accurately, Tony Stark won't allow anyone to defuse this bomb."

Carol crossed her arms, photon energy shimmering around her. "It sounds like you're describing a schemer, not a guardian."

"That's the most ironic part," Fury turned around, a complex light flashing in his single eye, "He is indeed protecting the Earth—in his own way."

Talos added, "The problem is, the Arbitrators have now become an indispensable force on Earth. If something happens to Chen Tian..." He paused meaningfully, "... Tony Stark will turn half the world upside down to settle scores."

"So you want me to be this dangerous man's bodyguard?" Carol's voice was full of sarcasm.

Fury shook his head. "We need you to ensure that Blue Planet doesn't descend into chaos because of one person's death. As for Chen Tian himself..." He gave a meaningful look, "I suggest you remain vigilant—someone who gains such trust from Tony Stark is usually more dangerous than an alien invasion."

Carol's thoughts returned to reality. She took a deep breath, and the golden light around her suddenly turned into a blazing orange-red, leaving a dazzling trail in the universe like a Nova explosion.

Her flight speed once again broke the limit, and the surrounding Nebula twisted into streaks of light around her.

Titan's outer space orbit.

Whispers circulated on the communication channels of various civilizations, a mixture of fear, shock, curiosity... and countless other emotions.

No one dared approach the battlefield, yet no one wanted to miss this great war that could change the course of the universe.

--Because everyone knows that today, either Thanos's infamy will once again shake the universe, or... a new legend will be born here.

Inside the command center of Sanctuary One, Thanos sat atop his floating throne, while Supergiant knelt on one knee. "Master," he said, "The scan of Titan shows that Chen Tian, along with his three attendants, is waiting in the circular plaza. There are no ambushes within a hundred miles."

Of the Black Order, only Supergiant remains— Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight were killed by Chen Tian, Ebony Maw was killed by Madara Uchiha, and Cull Obsidian was killed by Hulk and Thor working together.

Thanos frowned slightly as he slowly stood up, the heavy armor scraping against the metal. An eerie silence fell over the entire command hall; all the members of the Black Order held their breath, awaiting the tyrant's wrath.

However--

"Hahaha!" Thanos suddenly burst into laughter, laughing so heartily that tears even welled up in his Kakuzu.

"Good! Good for Chen Tian!" He wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, his voice filled with admiration. "If anyone else dared to be so arrogant, I would say that person is incredibly foolish. But Chen Tian..." A glint flashed in Thanos's eyes. "He's saying to me— 'Thanos, I'm right here, openly and honestly waiting for you to fight me.'"

The Supergiant cautiously asked, "Master, could this be some kind of trick?"

Thanos waved his hand. "No, Supergiant, that's precisely his brilliance." He walked towards the holographic projection, where an image of Titan's surface unfolded, four points of light standing out prominently. "He knew I would doubt, hesitate, and think it must be a trap. So he simply did nothing—that's the perfect psychological tactic."

He turned to look at the silhouette of Titan outside the porthole, a smile of appreciation playing on his lips. "Send the order: the Outrider Legion and Chiretta Legion, hold your positions. The Black Order will land with me. Since he is so upright, how can I, Thanos, not treat him with courtesy? If he is willing to hand over the Power Stone, or even join us, this battle can be avoided."

"What if he refuses?" the Supergiant asked.

Thanos donned his helmet, his voice cold and menacing. "Then let him see the price of refusing Thanos." He strode towards the landing craft. "All troops, prepare for battle, but do not make any rash moves before I give the signal."

On Titan Ring plaza, Chen Tian sat on the broken steps, his fingers gently tapping his knees.

Bayonetta crossed her legs gracefully, a slight smile playing on her red lips. "Looks like our guests are quite the ladies' man," she said, gazing at the fleet of lights dotting the sky, her tone as relaxed as if she were watching a fireworks display.

Kiana tilted her head back, her azure eyes reflecting the starlight. "Wow... this is too exaggerated! Did Thanos bring the entire army of the universe?"

"Ugh--so boring." Saitama yawned, his bald head reflecting the dim sunlight of Titan. "When are we finally going to start fighting?"

Chen Tian chuckled and reached out to ruffle Kiana's white hair. "Don't be nervous. Quantity is never the key to victory." He then winked at Saitama. "Be patient, Saitama- sensei. Let's start with courtesy. I'd also like to get to know this legendary Titan Tyrant."

Suddenly, the shadow of Sanctuary One loomed over the entire plaza, the roar of its engines causing the ground to tremble violently. Thanos's landing craft crashed down a hundred meters away like a meteorite, kicking up a cloud of dust.

From the smoke and dust, Thanos's tall, purple figure slowly emerged. He wore golden armor, and his double-edged sword gleamed coldly in his hand. Supergiant followed closely behind, his silver hair dancing wildly in the wind.

"Chen Tian," Thanos's voice boomed like thunder, "I've wanted to see you for a long time."

Chen Tian remained seated on the broken steps, lazily waving his hand. "Yo, Thanos, I've heard so much about you. I'd love to meet you, after all... your henchmen are just too weak."

Thanos, surprisingly, did not become angry; instead, he nodded slightly. He stepped forward slowly, his double-edged sword planted in the ground. "Young man, your courage is commendable." His deep voice echoed across the plaza. "I am not here for revenge alone—hand over the Power Stone, join my ranks, and I will forgive the men I have lost."

Bayonetta's red lips curved into a playful smile, Kiana gripped her weapon tightly in tension, while Saitama idly counted the warships in the sky.

"Oh?" Chen Tian raised an eyebrow, shifting to a more comfortable sitting position. "Sounds like a good offer. But..." He tilted his head, "Have you forgotten that you've been the one causing trouble all along?"

Thanos's gaze fixed on Chen Tian, then passed over him to the desolate horizon of Titan: "Do you know why I did this? The universe's resources are finite, yet life expands infinitely. I witnessed my home planet destroyed by overexploitation." He removed his helmet. "Collecting the Infinity Stones is to achieve balance—randomly wiping out half of all life, allowing the remaining ones to continue."

"Wow..." Chen Tian clapped exaggeratedly, "What a touching savior complex." He suddenly stopped smiling, his eyes sharp, "But have you ever thought that the half who survived will live forever in the pain of losing their loved ones?"

Thanos said in a deep voice, "This is a necessary sacrifice."

"Ha!" Chen Tian suddenly stood up, brushed the dust off his pants, and said, "You know what? I hate guys like you who think you're saviors the most." He stretched, "You wave the noble banner while doing the cruelest things."

He looked up, his eyes playful. "Or are you just offering a gift to your goddess's 'death'?"

Thanos's eyes suddenly turned dangerous, and veins bulged on his purple face. He slowly put his helmet back on, the clanging of metal particularly jarring in the silent square.

"So... there's nothing to talk about?" Thanos's voice was as deep as a volcano about to erupt.

Chen Tian shrugged, a nonchalant smile playing on his lips, "Of course~ I don't want to contribute to your 'simp' career."

Although Thanos didn't understand the specific meaning of 'simp,' his intuition told him it wasn't a good word, and he suddenly pulled out the double-edged sword stuck in the ground.

"Then let's start the war." Thanos's voice was like the Grim Reaper's declaration, "After you die, I will slaughter every life on Blue Planet —that's my 'mercy' towards you."

Chen Tian sneered, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Ha, how merciful." His voice was filled with undisguised mockery. "A genocide gift personally bestowed by Thanos?"

Thanos said no more. He raised his double-edged sword, and a purple energy pulse shot into the sky. In an instant, countless warships rained down from space like a storm. Chitauri spacecraft, Outriders landing craft, and Black Order assault ships densely covered the entire sky. The ground began to tremble, and countless alien Warrior surged in from all directions, the sounds of clashing metal and battle cries deafening.

"Wow..." Chen Tian's smile grew even brighter as he looked at the increasingly dense enemy forces.

With a wave of his hand, Chen Tian suddenly emitted a dazzling blue light behind him, causing the space to distort like ripples on water.

Accompanied by the roar of machinery, a giant, snow-white mecha slowly appeared— the Wing Gundam Zero EW Descent the battlefield with an imposing presence.

Its slender fuselage is covered in streamlined armor, with four Angel -like mechanical wings unfolding from its back. The V-shaped antenna on its head flashes a dangerous red light, and the energy core on its chest pulsates with blue light like a heart. The mech's arms are equipped with its signature Twin Beam Rifle, and a giant beam saber hangs from its waist. Every joint exudes an exquisitely precise mechanical beauty. When its wings are fully extended, its wingspan reaches an astonishing 20 meters, making it resemble a mechanical Angel Descent from mythology.

"Kiana, get the Gundam. You and Saitama go take care of those battleships."

A hint of worry flashed in Kiana's azure eyes. "Commander, what about you?" Chen Tian's lips curled into a dangerous smile, his right hand reaching out to Bayonetta: "Of course, with Miss Bayonetta..." He turned to look at the witch beside him, who was lightly licking the barrel of a gun with her scarlet tongue, "... dancing a dance of slaughter."

Bayonetta let out a silvery laugh, her perfect body, clad in a black bodysuit, arching slightly backward. Suddenly, she executed a graceful turn, her Colour My World magic gun flashing with iridescent light. "My dear, I've been waiting so long for this dance~"

(Colour My World, Bayonetta's four guns in Angel 3, translated as "Colorful World," literally meaning "Adding Color to My World")