The Guardians of the Galaxy quickly arrived at their ship. Upon takeoff, they detached two smaller ships. One was piloted by Rocket and Groot. Another was piloted by Yondu and Nebula. The others remained on the main ship. The Guardians split into three groups. They activated their tactical stealth systems. Each chose a direction, circling around the rear of Thanos's fleet.
Reed watched the Guardians of the Galaxy's movements with approval. His own movements were also swift. Three Iron Legion drones formed a team. Each team manipulated a small spacecraft and left the T-Fortress. Soon, a fleet of one hundred small spacecraft were ready. They hovered just outside the lunar orbit, facing Thanos's fleet, poised to attack at any moment.
These small spacecraft, both in flight and weapon systems, utilized upgraded versions of Tony's armor technology. This increased their speed and weapon power significantly, though it also increased their energy consumption. Fortunately, Tony had made numerous upgrades to his Arc Reactor design to cope with this level of energy consumption.
Watching the assembled forces, Reed reopened the equipment factory. He began expediting the production of Iron Legion drones and small spacecraft. He also obtained authorization from Tony and the others to officially activate the three defense satellites: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. They arrived in lunar orbit, facing Thanos's fleet. Each satellite's twelve hundred super-large Arc Reactors hummed to peak power. They were ready for full attack and defense.
As Reed prepared to face Thanos's fleet, the Illuminati, the Avengers, and the Ultimate Avengers all received a message from Tony. The World Security Council and S.H.I.E.L.D. also received a warning from Tony.
However, to avoid widespread panic, ordinary people on Earth were not informed. While ordinary people continued to live their lives as usual, the entire Earth was already in turmoil.
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S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters
"Coulson, you should have received the message, right?"
Coulson looked at Fury on the screen. He nodded solemnly. "Yes, I saw it. We are awaiting the Security Council's discussion and decision."
"You cannot wait for the Security Council's decision on this matter. Their first choice is always to compromise and find a way to stabilize the situation.
My suggestion is to immediately join forces with the Ultimate Avengers. Join the Avengers and contact the Illuminati for cooperation. It is clear that the Illuminati has more inside information about this matter. It seems they have been prepared for it.
Only by working together can we respond optimally and quickly. Of course, this is just a suggestion. You can make your own decision. It is not an order."
"Fury, I have never doubted you, just like when I secretly helped you and Carol."
Hearing Coulson's words, Fury's expression on the screen softened slightly. He nodded slowly and said, "Regarding Carol, I will convince her. And Daisy. Once the captain and vice-captain of the Ultimate Avengers are convinced, the Security Council's influence on them will be minimal."
"Okay, I will go find them right now!"
After hanging up the call, Coulson immediately stood up. He prepared to find the Ultimate Avengers. Just as he was leaving his office, he saw May approaching.
Seeing May's expression, Coulson immediately asked, "May, what is going on?"
"Coulson, the Security Council has sent people. It looks like they are on a mission."
In that instant, many thoughts raced through Coulson's mind. Without hesitation, he immediately turned and went to a storage room filled with miscellaneous items. He moved some of the items inside and unlocked a hidden electronic lock on the wall. After entering several codes, Coulson left through a secret passage unknown to others. He headed straight to the Ultimate Avengers' floor.
Meanwhile, May was playing coy with the Security Council representatives, trying to keep them occupied as long as possible to buy Coulson time.
When Coulson arrived at the Ultimate Avengers' floor, he immediately saw the fully armed Ultimate Avengers waiting there. They looked at Coulson with astonishment on their faces.
"It looks like you are ready."
After hearing Coulson's words, Carol and Daisy turned around at the same time. They stretched out their hands to Scott. Scott gave Carol and Daisy each a hundred-dollar bill with a helpless look on his face.
Turning to look at Coulson who was a little confused, Carol immediately said, "We made a bet just now. Are you here to stop us or to help us? If you are here to help us, or to persuade us to go out immediately, then you will come alone. If you are here to stop us, then you will come with the Security Council. Now it seems that Daisy and I have won the bet."
Coulson shook his head and laughed when he heard this. He turned to Scott and said, "When you come back, I will have a good talk with you about the issue of deducting your bonus."
As soon as these words came out, the Ultimate Avengers and others present immediately laughed. But soon Coulson said seriously, "This matter is very serious, so we will join the Avengers now. At this time, we need to put aside all the previous problems and work together to protect Earth together!"
Carol looked at Coulson and nodded slowly. "Of course. No matter what, protecting Earth is the first priority."
"Okay, then let us go now. Steve and the others have been waiting for a long time."
Carol was not too surprised that Coulson wanted to go together. But she still asked, "Avengers... so what is the Illuminati doing?"
"Mister Fantastic Reed of the Fantastic Four is forming the first line of defense alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy. They are preparing to intercept the invading alien fleet as far away from Earth as possible. The others also seem to have important missions.
According to Steve, if their plan succeeds, they can stop the invading fleet in one fell swoop. They might even help Earth completely resolve its future security issues.
Steve does not know the details, but it seems this plan is a top-secret Illuminati plan. Only a select few are involved."
Carol had traveled the universe for many years and naturally knew quite a lot.
So when she heard Coulson's words, something immediately clicked. From the intelligence she had gathered before, she suspected the Illuminati's plan was likely related to the Infinity Stones. However, she did not say much. She simply nodded. Together with Coulson, they set off with the Ultimate Avengers, heading towards Avengers Headquarters.
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Stark Tower Underground Parking Garage
A wisp of green smoke gradually appeared in the underground parking lot of Stark Tower. Soon, this wisp of green smoke quickly expanded. Eventually it turned into a vortex about three or four meters in diameter. Then Ebony Maw and Black Dwarf emerged from it, leading a small group of twenty Black Order soldiers. They quickly headed towards the elevator.
Looking at the closed elevator door, Ebony Maw, who was suspended in mid-air, waved one hand slightly. The elevator door immediately twisted and flew backwards. The next second, Ebony Maw and Black Dwarf took the lead. They flew along the elevator shaft towards the top floor of Stark Tower, directly heading for Tony and Vision who were removing the Mind Stone!
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