Chapter 319: Crisis on Earth
Alan seized the momentum, controlling his energy arrows to hunt down and eliminate every fleeing Chitauri soldier.
His relentless assault inspired the others, who quickly joined in to cleanse the battlefield.
Before long, the entire Chitauri force was annihilated. Thanos' attack had been completely thwarted.
Alan casually sat down on a nearby staircase, surrounded by his allies. This victory was well within his expectations—after all, the true final boss, Thanos himself, had yet to make an appearance.
After taking a short breather, he stood up and said, "Let me introduce someone—Angela, the Angel Hunter."
Everyone turned their gaze toward the red-haired woman standing behind him.
The moment Hela laid eyes on Angela, an overwhelming sense of familiarity washed over her.
They recognized each other instantly.
Being Odin's children, their shared bloodline made the recognition effortless. If Thor were here, even if he didn't know who Angela was, he would have still felt an inexplicable connection with her.
Alan glanced at both Hela and Angela, then suddenly asked, "So… which one of you is the elder sister?"
Hela froze. Angela looked equally uncertain. Neither of them knew who was older.
It seemed only Odin could answer that question.
As Asgardian soldiers cleared the battlefield, Alan and the others returned to the Golden Hall to discuss their next move.
Star-Lord spoke up. "I'm going to find Yondu. With Thanos' army spread out everywhere, I'm worried about him."
Alan nodded. "I'll come with you."
He had no intention of staying in Asgard for too long—especially since he carried multiple Infinity Stones. If he left, it would also be safer for Asgard since those seeking the stones wouldn't target the city.
Hela, eager to leave with Alan, quickly voiced her intention to follow.
But Alan flatly refused.
"Hela, you need to find Thor and Odin as soon as possible," he told her. "Without them, the Nine Realms will fall into complete chaos."
Hela sighed in frustration but reluctantly agreed. Before parting, she made Alan promise to return and take her with him.
Alan gave his word.
And with that, he departed Asgard with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
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### Meanwhile, on Earth...
A massive black warship descended upon New York City.
Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum, the Ancient One immediately sensed the disturbance and rushed outside.
The Chitauri warship hovered ominously above the city. Ebony Maw, accompanied by a squad of Chitauri soldiers, descended to the ground.
At Stark Tower, J.A.R.V.I.S. triggered the intruder alarm.
Tony Stark, tension rising, glanced at his computer screen.
Ebony Maw's face was displayed.
An enemy had arrived.
Without hesitation, Tony donned his armor and blasted off toward the scene.
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Outside the Sanctum Sanctorum, Ebony Maw landed gracefully, his piercing gaze fixed on the Ancient One.
"Hand over the Time Stone."
The Ancient One remained calm.
"You're too early," she said plainly. "Doctor Strange is performing surgery a block away."
Ebony Maw frowned, not understanding her words.
According to his intelligence, the Time Stone was in the hands of the woman before him.
Lifting his right hand, he signaled the Chitauri soldiers to attack.
The Ancient One effortlessly summoned golden mystical seals before her.
The moment the Chitauri charged, they were instantly repelled.
With a simple motion, the Ancient One clasped her hands behind her back—as if nothing had even happened.
Ebony Maw let out a cold laugh.
If his minions were useless, then he would handle this himself.
He raised his hand.
Chunks of stone from the streets levitated into the air, spinning rapidly until they transformed into deadly, razor-sharp blades.
With a flick of his fingers, the stone blades shot toward the Ancient One at terrifying speed.
But the Sorcerer Supreme remained utterly unfazed.
With effortless grace, she simply floated backward, avoiding the attack so smoothly that not even a speck of dust was disturbed.
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