Thanos's actions were indeed extraordinary; his massive army was truly overwhelming. The Sanctuary III force even larger than the head of a Celestial, stood in a dark mass atop the skull.
There was no direct attack, nor any communication; instead, a video was transmitted showing Thanos sitting on his high throne, with several minions of different races and sizes standing below him.
The person closest to the screen is Ebony Maw. " Gamora, and the rest of you, whoever you are, Thanos is here. You have fifteen minutes to bring the Collector here, and everyone involved in this matter must kneel before Thanos and beg for forgiveness, or else..."
The scene ends abruptly there.
This video was simultaneously transmitted to all communication devices within the entire range. Less than a minute after the video was sent, no fewer than dozens of spaceships roared into the air from the Celestial Skull. However, these spaceships had only just taken off when they were locked onto by Sanctuary III and shot down by several energy cannons.
Having learned from this experience, no one dared to risk leaving this place again.
As if to prevent anyone from sneaking away, more than a dozen donut-shaped warships, just like the ones at the beginning, poured out of Sanctuary III Sanctuary III and surrounded the entire skull from all sides.
"What should we do? We can't get in touch with Qin; it seems they've cut off all communication with the outside world."
Natasha looked at the screen and said, "The connection failed several times."
"It's definitely under lockdown. I just tried contacting Xandar and Earth, and got the same result. We have to rely on ourselves."
Tony was also holding a communicator, and it seemed he had tried to contact the outside world as well, but it appeared he had failed as well.
"If Thanos is really as terrifying as people say—I mean, if—we could easily escape on your spaceship. It has the best pilot in the entire universe."
Rocket pointed to himself; the spaceship he was referring to was the Light, which they had built from Earth.
That spaceship Rocket has been coveted for a long time; if it were to actually be launched, it might just be able to go up and confront Sanctuary III head-on.
"That's a last resort. We can't just abandon this place like this. Besides, if a fight really breaks out, who knows who will be the one running away?"
Thor sat lazily on the sofa, stretched out his right hand, Mjolnir flew through the air, landing in his palm. He said coldly.
Inside the bridge of Sanctuary III, Thanos sat silently on his throne, his massive body silently tapping his fingers lightly on the armrests.
Ebony Maw and the others remained standing on either side of the throne below; apart from Ebony Maw, the others hadn't even changed their positions.
"Only two minutes left, sir. Let me go in your place. I will bring Gamora and the Collector back with me."
Thanos remained silent, only nodding slightly and pointing at Nebula.
"Yes, sir!"
Ebony Maw fully understood Thanos's meaning: he wanted Ebony Maw to go with Nebula. However, the time hadn't come yet, and Thanos always meant what he said. So Ebony Maw obediently returned to his position and waited for the two minutes to pass.
The entire bridge fell silent once more. The only sound was the intermittent tapping of Thanos's fingers on the handrail.
As everyone listened to this voice and silently counted down the time in their hearts, the huge screen opposite the throne lit up.
This is a communication request from Gamora.
"That traitor, she still has the nerve to send communications. Ignore her, let me go kill her and bring back what you need, Father."
Star-Lord took a step towards the center, knelt on one knee, and said.
Thanos looked down at Nebula, and with just one glance, Nebula, who was kneeling on the ground with her head down, trembled slightly.
"She's your sister, remember that. Connect the communicator and see what my daughter wants to say to me."
Thanos's voice came through, and a flash of murderous intent crossed Nebula's eyes. She had no choice but to stand up and answer the call.
The connection was established, and Gamora's upper body appeared on the screen. Beside her was a transparent box, inside which the Collector was imprisoned.
The Collector looked at Thanos in the video with a look of delight.
Unfortunately, Thanos didn't even glance at him the entire time; instead, he looked at Gamora beside him.
"My daughter has grown up and wants to leave her father's side. You should hand over the person next to you to me first."
Thanos's completely different attitude towards Gamora made Nebula's eyes fill with resentment once again.
"This guy is of no value to you. The Power Stone isn't in his possession. If you want the Power Stone, come down and get it yourself. Do it alone."
When Gamora finally faced Thanos, she actually relaxed. However, everything she witnessed on Vormir made her feelings towards Thanos even more complicated.
Having confirmed that this 'father' loved her, and indeed being sacrificed to the Soul Stone in the end, Gamora felt a bitter taste in her mouth.
"My daughter wants to see me, and I will not refuse!"
Thanos smiled and turned off the communicator.
Ebony Maw stepped forward and tried to dissuade Thanos.
"Your daughter is stalling for time, sir. They are not qualified to let you go down there yourself. Let me go, and I will definitely bring the jewel back to you."
"No!"
Thanos waved his hand, stood up from his throne, and casually picked up the Blade of the Heavenly Blade of the Dead beside him, twirling it around.
Ebony Maw wanted to say something more, but Thanos's gaze immediately silenced him.
"Then we will wait here for your victorious return."
On the Avengers' side, during the call just now, the Collector overheard Thanos and Gamora's conversation in detail and knew that he had lost his last bit of value. At this moment, he was frantically gesturing something inside the box.
Unfortunately, this kind of box is only silent on one side, so people don't really care what he wants to say.
Having arranged for Thanos to come down, a battle was inevitable. The group exchanged glances, adjusted their equipment, and then marched out of the Collector's building in a large procession.
After walking through two streets, they arrived at a square where Thanos had been waiting for them for a while, sword drawn.
"This place is bigger, so there won't be as many restrictions when we fight. I know my daughter; you won't hand over the jewels to me so easily, will you?"
Thanos looked at Gamora, his face still bearing that faint smile.
" The Power Stone has already been given to someone else. Give up on that idea. Why insist on carrying out your plan? Isn't it fine as it is?"
Gamora couldn't help but say it.