amaotonovel Chapter 4035 MU Superbody Major Event (115)
Chapter 4035 MU Superbody Major Event (115)
Chapter 4035 MU: The Superbody Incident (115)
Alpha Centauri, specifically the planet Obsidian 6, is one of the stars in the Alpha-12 binary system and is one of the most notorious locations for interstellar pirates. The infamous "Raiders" are based on this planet.
"Yondu! Yondu!!!" A figure swaggered into the raiders' stronghold, kicked open the wooden gate, and shouted inside, "Big business!!"
Yondu, who had been drunk the night before, staggered out and squinted at the door. When he saw who it was, he paused for a moment, but immediately raised the weapon in his hand.
"Hey! Hey! It's me!" The newcomer quickly raised his hands and said, "Don't you recognize me? I'm Star-Lord!"
“Star-Lord?” Yondu scoffed, whistling as his Whistle Sword flew over and hovered in mid-air. He kicked open the door and came out, saying, “Star-Lord went back to Earth a long time ago and told me that if anyone comes looking for me at this time, they must be an imposter.”
"Oh, alright. But I'm not exactly an imposter, just a Star-Lord from another universe. And I'm here to talk business with you, are you interested in hearing about it?"
“What kind of business could you possibly have?” Yondu sneered, but still beckoned to him. Star-Lord followed him into the room.
"You know there's a war going on in the Triangulum system, right?" Star-Lord didn't mince words and went straight to the point. "We were captured by Batman before, but I figured out a way to escape. You could say I know Apokolips better than anyone else."
"So what? You want me to deal with that planet?"
"Of course not. The guy who rules Apokolips looks like a tough opponent. But that's precisely why our superheroes don't fare well against them."
Yondu sat down with an air of authority, placed his hands on the armrests of the chair, squinted at Star-Lord, and said, "What do you mean?"
"Batman has sought help from many allies in the universe, such as the Kree Empire and the Skrull Empire, as well as Thanos. They didn't approach you either because they didn't understand you or because they didn't want to associate with space pirates. But the Avengers don't have these concerns, so why not cooperate with them?"
“Do you think war is child’s play?” Yondu picked up another bottle of liquor from the side and gulped it down, then said, “We’re just a bunch of pirates. In peacetime, we rob and plunder, occasionally doing petty theft. Are we tired of living if we get involved in space wars?”
“Direct involvement is definitely out of the question; your manpower can’t withstand the attrition. However, doing other tasks is possible. Do you think our heroes, after suffering such a heavy loss, will be eager to increase their strength?”
"what do you mean……"
"If I remember correctly, the Infinity Stones of your universe should still be scattered throughout the cosmos, right? If you can find an Infinity Stone and forge the Infinity Gauntlet, that's enough power to turn the tide of battle. Heroes from any world would want it. If you could get your hands on even one stone, you'd be rolling in money."
Yondu didn't reply immediately; he was simply pondering what Star-Lord had said. With such a commotion in the Triangulum system, it was impossible for them, these well-informed space pirates, not to have heard. And his adopted son, Peter Quill of the central universe, had also revealed some information about the war to him.
However, Star-Lord of the central universe does not want them to get involved, because although space pirates usually run rampant in the universe, it's only because no one really cares about them.
Yondu's raiders were fairly ethical thieves, rarely engaging in heinous acts. They mostly robbed cargo ships, never going too far, taking only what they could and leaving. Occasionally, they would cooperate with interstellar civilizations, helping them with shady smuggling operations. They had good partners in various star systems and lived a comfortable life.
With such a small number of people, calling them cannon fodder in a space war would be an understatement. Cannon fodder needs to be substantial; they only have a few ships and a few hundred people, with many more scattered across various star systems keeping watch. Such a force would be a force to be reckoned with in any battlefield.
However, it's impossible to say that Yondu wasn't envious. He's used to making money through shady dealings, so he naturally knows how lucrative this kind of thing can be. Even running errands or selling information can be incredibly profitable. Those superheroes are rolling in money; they wouldn't be stingy with a little cash.
But for no apparent reason, he couldn't connect with either side. If he were to seek cooperation with Marvel heroes, his adopted son would surely find out, and not only would the cooperation fail, but Yondu might also be able to argue with him. There was no need to risk such trouble.
Since selling intelligence to both sides is not an option, exchanging it for valuable items seems to be the only way out. Although neither side in the war lacks mineral resources, there are some extremely rare treasures that they still cannot obtain.
Yondu, however, is different. Don't let his usual thieving lifestyle fool you; having spent so much time in the universe, he knows exactly where the good stuff is. Even the supposedly incomparably powerful Infinity Stones—he has connections there. If he could actually get his hands on one, the price would be entirely up to him.
Although it's someone I know who is my adopted son, I can't ask for an exorbitant price. But it's wartime, and the situation is urgent. Asking for expedited delivery isn't unreasonable, is it?
Besides, Yondu also has a simple, cosmic sentiment; he doesn't want those outsiders to win. If he can help the Avengers find the Infinity Stones, he can not only make a fortune but also utterly defeat those outsiders, letting them know that his universe isn't to be trifled with. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?
As Yondu thought about it, he became somewhat tempted. He looked at Star-Lord and said, "Are you sure the Infinity Stones will work?"
“That depends on your understanding of the Infinity Stones.” Star-Lord crossed his arms, tapped the ground with one foot, and said, “If they’re really as powerful as the legends say, then the two sides will definitely fight over them; if they’re just exaggerations, then you’ll probably lose money.”
Yondu stood up, supporting himself on his knees, and began pacing around the room. He said, "Most of the legends about the Infinity Stones are just baseless rumors. There was a time when the legend of the Lord of the Universe was very popular, saying that whoever collected all the Infinity Stones would become the master of the universe. That's pure bullshit."
"However, these things must be a bit strange. They existed before the first intelligent life appeared in the universe, and have been fought over by countless races for trillions of years. Every named civilization in the universe has a history of these gems. I have also heard that those mysterious beings in the universe are very wary of these gems, and have even personally arranged their whereabouts."
"Looks like you're confident you can get one or two?"
“To be honest, I do have some clues,” Yondu said, shaking his head. Then he looked up at Star-Lord and continued, “You came to me because you want to team up with me?”
“That’s right, I know. There aren’t many members stationed at the Raiders’ headquarters, and most of them have very important responsibilities and can’t leave for a while. As the captain, you have to be stationed at headquarters at all times and can’t leave easily. But the Guardians of the Galaxy can come and go as they please. You provide the leads, I provide the manpower, and we’ll split the money 50/50.”
Yondu sneered and said, "You're not from our universe. As the saying goes, 'Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders.' Why wouldn't I go after my own son?"
"Since he's not with you, it proves he doesn't support your involvement in the war. If you were to find him, he would surely betray you first, wouldn't he?"
"Then I don't necessarily need to find you. After all, quite a few people have come from various universes, and there are other Guardians of the Galaxy. I don't necessarily need to find the Guardians of the Galaxy; there are quite a few stronger than you."
"Come on, if they even cared about a bunch of pirates, they would have come to you for cooperation long ago. Batman has turned the entire universe upside down, he probably wouldn't have even glanced at your place, right?"
"That's because he's blind!" Yondu was furious; he couldn't stand anyone speaking ill of the Raiders.
“Alright, alright,” Star-Lord waved his hand and said, “I know you’re worried I’ll run off with the clues. Perfect, my ship was seized by Batman, and I don’t know where it is now. You provide us with a ship; the Raiders’ ships have restrictions, so without a ship, we can’t go far. How about it?”
“The plan is good, the only problem is…” Yondu suddenly stopped, turned to look at Star-Lord, whistled softly, and placed a sharp blade against Star-Lord’s neck.
"How could such a good plan be the brainchild of an idiot like you? Tell me, who ordered you to do it?"
Star-Lord swallowed hard, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "Don't underestimate me."
“If you were truly capable, you wouldn’t have been caught by Batman.” Yondu stared at his face, seemingly weighing his options. After a long pause, he sheathed his sword and said, “Fine, having a powerful figure mentoring you will make the plan run more smoothly. Whatever you want to use me for, as long as you get reasonable compensation, I have no objections.”
"So, we've made a deal?"
"Don't rush. The clues about the Infinity Stones aren't that simple. Many people know where they are, but no one has been able to get their hands on them. Naturally, it's because the current owners of the stones are not to be trifled with. We need to plan this carefully."
Half an hour later, Star-Lord walked out of the Raiders' stronghold, holding the ship's key in his hand. He looked around and came to a secluded, shadowy spot before whispering, "I've done everything I promised you. We're even now."
"Don't rush." The long shadow with two long horns stretched longer and longer on the dry sand. "You haven't finished your work yet."
Star-Lord felt his mouth go dry, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "You don't really want me to go find the Infinity Stones, do you? I can't beat those guys!"
A devilish whisper echoed in his ears: "The Avengers have suffered heavy losses. If you go back, you'll be walking into a trap. They'll just blame you for being so careless as to be caught by Batman. They might even suspect that you betrayed information in prison, which led to their crushing defeat."
“The Avengers aren’t those kinds of people,” Star-Lord said.
"When they are rational, they are certainly willing to appear tolerant and magnanimous. But this loss has completely exceeded what they can accept. How many of them are willing to accept that it was their fault when they watched their closest comrades die in front of them? If they don't accept it, who can they shift the blame to?"
Star-Lord pursed his lips tightly and said, "Even if I don't go back, I don't necessarily have to do things for you. I can just find a place to hide."
"Really? You've been given a run for your money by Batman. Can you really swallow this? If you continue to do nothing, the entire universe will remember you as 'the Guardians of the Galaxy who were captured as soon as the fight started.' Are you really willing to accept that title?"
"Think about your teammates, Peter. Although they're not from Earth, they're still influential figures in the universe. Can they really accept being unilaterally beaten and forced to turn the other cheek after being slapped on the left?"
Star-Lord took a deep breath and said, "Even if I were willing to go, I couldn't handle the owner of the Infinity Stones."
"I'm here for you, aren't I? I'll help you."