Chapter 326 Loki's First Move

In the morning, Loki deliberately cleared a wide area to prepare for the arrival of Thanos. This area was named "The Courtyard of the Abyss", symbolizing unfathomable power and endless darkness. The Courtyard of the Abyss was surrounded by high stone walls, which were engraved with runes and totems from Norse mythology, full of mysterious power. In the center was a large flat open space, the ground was paved with black marble, and it glowed coldly under the morning light.

Temple II slowly descended, and the huge spaceship cast a huge shadow in the air, like a giant beast descending on the earth. The outer shell of the spaceship was as dark as night, covered with complex mechanical structures and sharp edges, which looked both majestic and terrifying. The landing of the spaceship brought a strong airflow, blowing the surrounding grass and trees rustling, as if trembling at the arrival of this powerful overlord.

Loki's ceremonial team moved quickly and began the welcoming ceremony according to the established plan. They were dressed in neat black military uniforms, holding spears, and lined up in two rows, standing in a neat and uniform manner on both sides of the spacecraft. Everyone had a look of awe on their faces, and their eyes revealed endless respect for Thanos.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the ceremonial team members sang the ancient hymn loudly, the singing was deep and powerful, and it echoed in every corner of the Abyss Courtyard. The hymn was full of praise for Thanos's great achievements, as if telling the legend of a god. At the same time, the ceremonial team members waved their spears and performed a set of complex and solemn ritual movements in an orderly manner. Each movement revealed unparalleled majesty and power.

The hatch of the Sanctuary II slowly opened, and a hotter wave of air rushed in from the cabin. Inside the hatch, the figure of Thanos gradually emerged. He was tall and muscular, wearing a dark purple armor. Every metal plate of the armor flashed a cold light, as if telling of endless power and majesty. He had a cold smile on his face, and his eyes flashed a dangerous light, as if he could see through everything.

Thanos slowly walked down the spaceship, followed closely by the four Black Order generals behind him. They were General Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Supergiant and Black Dwarf.

General Grim Reaper was tall and muscular. He wore a black combat uniform and a crimson cape draped over his shoulders, which fluttered in the wind. His hair was neatly combed back, revealing a cold and ferocious face. In his hands, he held a pair of sharp double-edged swords, the blades flashing coldly in the sun, as if ready to tear apart any enemy at any time.

Proxima Midnight is slender and has a cold face. She wears a dark blue tight-fitting combat suit with complex patterns on it, showing her unique beauty and strength. Her long silver hair falls like a waterfall, and her eyes are cold and deadly. She holds a spear that flashes with blue light, and the tip of the spear exudes a heart-pounding chill.

Superstar is slender and agile. She wears a tight silver combat suit inlaid with many tiny gems, which sparkle with dazzling light. Her hair is tied into a high bun, and she wears a cold mask on her face, with only a pair of eyes exposed. In her hand, she holds a slender dagger, which is engraved with strange runes and exudes a mysterious power.

Black Dwarf was short and muscular, wearing a heavy black armor covered with sharp edges and spikes, which made him look particularly powerful. His face was covered with scars, and his eyes were full of bloodthirsty ferocity. He held a huge battle axe, the blade of which was so sharp that it seemed to be able to split any obstacle.

Loki watched Thanos and his five Black Order generals walk off the spaceship with a smile on his face.

Ebony Maw walked out of the queue first, with a respectful look on his face, and quickly came to Thanos. He knelt on one knee, lowered his head, and held the Mind Stone high in both hands, as if offering an extremely precious gift. The Mind Stone flashed brightly in the sun, looking extremely mysterious and powerful.

"Great Thanos, my master," Ebony Maw said in a low and pious voice, as if praising in a whisper, "You are the master of the universe and the savior of all living things. Your wisdom and power are unmatched, and your will is unmatched. Today, I will return the Mind Stone to you to demonstrate your supreme majesty and glory."

Every word of Ebony Maw was filled with awe and reverence, and his voice echoed in every corner of the Abyss Court, as if declaring the supremacy of Thanos. Loki stood aside, with a flash of displeasure in his eyes, but he remained silent, observing all this silently.

"Your existence is the hope of the universe," Ebony Maw continued, his voice full of piety and enthusiasm, "You will lead us to true peace and order. Without you, this world will fall into chaos and darkness. Every decision you make, every action you take, is for the future of the universe."

He slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with infinite respect and admiration, and looked directly into Thanos's eyes. "My master, your will is our guide, and your power is our faith. No matter how many challenges and obstacles there are ahead, we will swear to follow you and complete every mission you assign to us."

Thanos looked down at Ebony Maw, with a cold light in his eyes. He reached out and took the Mind Stone, which shone brightly in his hand, as if responding to his infinite power and majesty.

"Very good, Ebony Maw," Thanos' voice was low and majestic, "You did a good job." After that, he embedded the Mind Stone into the Infinity Gauntlet.

Ebony Maw smiled with satisfaction when he heard Thanos' praise, then bowed his head again and respectfully returned to the team. Loki watched all this coldly, secretly thinking about his next move.

In the Courtyard of the Abyss, the atmosphere became increasingly tense and solemn, and everyone was quietly waiting for further instructions from Thanos.

Thanos's eyes slowly moved towards Loki, and those eyes seemed to be able to penetrate all hypocrisy and disguise. Loki felt Thanos' gaze, quickly stepped forward, bowed his head respectfully, and said with a hint of caution and respect, "Great Thanos, it is our honor to have you here."

The corners of Thanos' mouth slightly raised, revealing a cold smile. He slowly raised his hand and waved it gently, as if to disperse the air in front of him, "Loki, it seems that you have built a good kingdom here."

There was a hint of veiled sarcasm in his words, as if testing Loki's loyalty and intentions, "You are not planning to assassinate me here, are you?" Thanos's low voice echoed in the Courtyard of the Abyss, carrying with it endless majesty and oppression.

The atmosphere in the Abyss Courtyard instantly became tense. The sun shone through the high stone walls onto the ground, casting mottled shadows. The ceremonial team members still stood neatly on both sides, their spears flashing coldly, as if ready to deal with any sudden changes at any time. The runes and totems around them looked more mysterious and majestic in the morning light, as if silently witnessing the tension and confrontation at this moment.

Loki raised his head with a faint smile on his face. His eyes were full of cunning and calmness. "Great Thanos, you misunderstood. My loyalty to you is unquestionable. Everything here is to welcome your arrival. The Courtyard of the Abyss is a symbol of your supreme majesty."

He slowly extended his hand and made an invitation gesture, his eyes full of humility and respect. "Please believe that I will not have any intentions to harm you. All my efforts are to make you feel the warmth of home here."

Thanos's eyes were still cold, but the smile on his lips deepened. His fingers gently stroked the Mind Stone in his hand, and a trace of scrutiny flashed in his eyes, "Very good, Loki. I hope your loyalty can be as you said."

Loki bowed slightly, the smile on his face still unchanged, "Of course, great Thanos. Everything I have is for your glory."

"Lead the way," Thanos said in a low voice, with an authority that could not be ignored.

Loki smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes. "Please follow me, great Thanos."

As Loki led the way, the Black Order followed closely behind, always staying by Thanos' side, alert to all movements around them. Their movements were sharp and agile, and their eyes revealed endless vigilance and ferocity, as if they were ready to protect their master at any time. The double-edged sword of General Corvus Glaive flashed coldly in the sun, and the spear of Proxima Midnight swayed slightly, like a venomous snake ready to strike at any time. Under the mask of Supergiant, his cold eyes were fixed on the road ahead, while Black Dwarf's battle axe was ready to cut off any threat at any time. Ebony Maw stared at Loki closely.

Loki walked in front, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. Every step he took was cautious and calm, as if he was leading a distinguished guest, not a powerful enemy. His eyes occasionally swept over Thanos and the Black Order behind him, and he was silently calculating in his heart. The road of the Abyss Court was paved with black marble, and the sunlight reflected a cold luster on the stone surface. The surrounding stone walls were engraved with mysterious runes and totems, as if telling ancient myths and endless power.

Walking on this road, the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Although everything around seemed quiet and solemn, everyone could feel the oppression in the air. Loki's heartbeat accelerated, and his forehead was slightly sweaty, but he still maintained a calm expression. At this moment, he had to concentrate, and any negligence could lead to a catastrophic disaster.

In the Abyss Courtyard, the tension in the air was like a string that could break at any time. At this moment, the Mind Stone in the Infinity Gauntlet in Thanos's hand suddenly burst into a dazzling yellow light, as if a small sun was lit in his hand. The strong light instantly filled the entire courtyard, as if to illuminate and expose everything under the light.

Strong light with powerful spiritual power surged out like waves, quickly spreading to the surroundings. Immediately following was an invisible shock wave, and the strong spiritual power swept through like thunder. The Outriders brought by Thanos' Temple II were instantly hit by this force and fell to the ground without any resistance, as if they were knocked down by an invisible giant hand.

The five Black Orders reacted quickly, and they immediately gathered around Thanos to form a solid protective circle. The double-edged sword of General Corvus drew a silver arc in the light, flashing a cold luster; Proxima Midnight held the spear tightly in his hand, with endless murderous intent in his eyes; Superstar's dagger exuded a dangerous light, ready to attack at any time; Black Dwarf's battle axe drew a deep mark on the ground, making a low roar; Ebony Maw was nervously sticking behind Thanos, staring at Loki, alert to his every move.

At this moment, Loki stood not far away, his eyes flashing with complex emotions, as if all his thoughts were focused on one point at this moment. His lips slightly opened, and he uttered two words in a low and powerful voice: "Do it."

Loki's movements were smooth and swift. He raised his arm slightly and pointed forward, as if he was directing a symphony of battle. His expression was calm and resolute, but his eyes had a hint of coldness, as if he had foreseen everything that was going to happen next. His voice was low and firm, with unquestionable majesty, as if the whole world began to move at his command.

In the Abyss Court, following Loki's orders, all the hidden warriors quickly appeared, pouring out from all directions, surrounding Thanos and the Black Order. The warriors moved swiftly, like falcons swooping down on their prey, their swords flashing in the light, emitting a sharp cold glow.

Thanos stood there, looking coldly at everything in front of him, his mouth slightly raised, revealing a cold smile. The five Black Orders tightly surrounded him, their eyes revealing endless murderous intent and determination.