Zhang Yang had defeated the Herald of Galactus largely because he had entered Galactus's body and absorbed his energy.
He had won that battle through sheer luck, but now he faced Oblivion.
Oblivion was immensely powerful, capable of destroying all life with a wave of his hand. The Ancient One could not imagine how Zhang Yang could possibly stand against him.
Zhang Yang remained calm as he looked at Oblivion, showing no sign of panic.
Oblivion paid Zhang Yang no heed. With a contemptuous look, he merely blew a gentle breath toward him. An immensely powerful surge of destructive energy instantly appeared and rushed toward Zhang Yang.
Zhang Yang stretched out both hands, as though embracing the entire multiverse and sensing all the energy in the universe, seemingly oblivious to the destructive energy rushing toward him.
The destructive energy swept over him, swallowing him in an instant. When it dissipated, Zhang Yang was nowhere to be seen.
Silence fell over the battlefield. Everyone exchanged glances, speechless for a long moment.
But whether they were gods or those on Earth's side, everyone had learned from the previous battle. They were certain Zhang Yang would not die so easily.
Sure enough, in the very next second.
Zhang Yang stood before Oblivion, completely unharmed. He smiled at him with a hint of mockery, as though inviting him to try harder.
Oblivion snorted, then unleashed another surge of energy.
Wherever the energy swept across the battlefield, dust billowed and stones flew, as though the entire Earth were shaking.
The women beside The Ancient One struggled to stay on their feet and nearly fell, but the shaking soon stopped.
The Living Tribunal had intervened, partitioning the battlefield.
It concentrated all the energy within a single area, keeping it from affecting the others outside as much