Chapter 456 God's Legacy: The Reunion of Father and Son

The Guardians of the Galaxy were escorted into Ego's palace, which was filled with strange red light and exuded an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The moment they stepped into the palace, a low and majestic voice slowly sounded.

"Peter..."

Star-Lord was immediately alert and his ears pricked up instantly. He was very familiar with this voice, and the voice he had heard in his dream immediately emerged in his mind. He widened his eyes and quickly turned around to find the source of the voice.

From the other side of the hall, Ego slowly walked out, accompanied by the loyal Mantis. Although Ego's face looked calm and majestic, there was a hint of tenderness in his eyes. He slowly looked at Star-Lord, and his voice was full of fatherly emotion: "My child... you are finally here."

When Star-Lord saw this, he was stunned for a moment, and then an extremely weird expression appeared on his face, and his heart was instantly in turmoil. Isn't this the old man he dreamed of when he was sleeping, the guy who called himself "my dad"? This old man actually exists? Star-Lord's face was full of disbelief, but he quickly returned to his usual slick personality.

"Dad! Hey, I'm here. I came here especially for you!" Star-Lord instantly perked up, and said with a thick-skinned smile, "If that's the case, shouldn't we clarify our identities to Elena? After all, she almost wanted to beat us up as enemies of Umbrella just now..."

Elena was standing nearby. After hearing this, her eyes quickly shifted from Star-Lord to Ego, with an expression of disbelief on her face. She clenched her hands slightly, with confusion and doubt in her eyes: "King Ego, you just said... he is your child?"

Egg looked calm and nodded slightly, with an unquestionable certainty in his tone: "Yes, Elena, Peter Quill is indeed my child. He and I are related by blood."

When Elena heard what Igo said, her eyes widened, and she found it hard to accept this sudden fact. But facing the authority of King Igo, she could not question it, so she could only sigh helplessly, and finally bowed her head respectfully and stepped aside: "In this case, please allow me to pay my highest respects to Lord Star-Lord."

Star-Lord was immediately overjoyed, with a smug look on his face. He walked up to Elena with a licking face and waved his hand in a serious manner: "Oh, don't be so polite, we are all family. Right, Dad?" After saying that, he winked at Ego, as if he had completely entered the role of "father and son recognizing each other".

Ego looked at Star-Lord's teammates, a gentle smile in his eyes, and gratitude in his tone: "You are all Peter's most important companions. Thank you for accompanying him all the way. I am very pleased to see that he has such loyal friends around him."

Rocket muttered to the side: "Oh, God, this scene is so dramatic. Peter's 'family gathering' is really... well, interesting." There was sarcasm in his tone, but he still observed his surroundings cautiously.

Gamora did not say anything, but just stood aside silently, with a hint of uneasiness and doubt in her eyes. She was always wary of Ego, after all, this so-called "father" did not seem to be as simple as he seemed.

Drax looked confused, still not understanding the situation: "So... he is really Peter's father?"

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Ego led Star-Lord into the palace garden. The surrounding environment was completely different from the outside world. The garden was filled with all kinds of exotic plants, each of which emitted a soft light, as if the energy between heaven and earth was gathered in this peaceful paradise. The air was filled with a faint floral scent, and red vines slowly climbed on the walls like life. Ego walked in front, his expression gentle and steady, as if every inch of land here was closely related to him.

Star-Lord followed behind him, still wearing his usual frivolous smile. Although he had doubts in his heart, he did not show them on the surface. He looked around and thought to himself: "This place is pretty good. Although it is a bit strange, it is much better than I expected."

"Peter..." Egg suddenly stopped and turned to look at Star-Lord, his tone revealing a hint of emotion, "I always knew that one day we would meet again. I've waited for a long time, and finally waited for this moment."

Star-Lord was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head and said with a hint of cynicism: "Hey, Dad, don't be so sentimental. Although I was shocked when you said you are my biological father, this feeling is pretty... good."

Ego smiled, but his eyes were filled with deep thought and complex emotions. He looked up at the sky above the garden, which was a deep red, as if a crack in time and space was surging in this world. His voice was low but powerful: "Peter, I am 'God' - one of the oldest and most powerful beings in the universe. I have mastered the ability to create and manipulate matter. For billions of years, I have continued to learn and grow, and finally became the Ego planet you see today."

Star-Lord was still a little unconvinced when he heard this, but he nodded on the surface: "Oh, so that's how it is, you are not just an ordinary old man, but also a big boss. Living planets, gods and so on, this sounds pretty cool."

Egg smiled slightly and continued, "Peter, I am not selfish. I can create a humanoid avatar, explore other life in the universe, and witness the birth and destruction of countless planets. And I met your mother Meredith during this journey."

Hearing his mother's name, Star-Lord's expression suddenly became serious, and he stopped involuntarily: "Meredith Quill...Yes, my mother." He said softly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Egg nodded, with a hint of nostalgia in his voice: "Yes, Peter. I once loved your mother. She was one of the warmest and purest lives I have ever seen. That period of time was also a new experience for me. I never thought that a tiny human being could make me stop and even make me doubt my mission."

"Then why did you leave?" Star-Lord asked with a hint of questioning in his tone, "You abandoned her and abandoned me. Do you know how she died? She..." His words suddenly choked, as if he didn't want to mention his mother's death again.

Igo was silent for a moment, as if thinking about how to answer this question. Then, his tone was full of apology and helplessness: "Peter, I have a 'great plan'. This is my mission, the goal I have been pursuing for billions of years. I cannot give up this mission because of a human. It's not that I don't love your mother, but because I must complete my mission and continue my journey."

When Star-Lord heard this, his expression became a little complicated: "Great plan? What is your plan? Abandon your family and run around the universe?"

Igo shook his head, his tone becoming more serious: "This plan concerns the fate of the entire universe. I found that life in the universe is too short and fragile, and I, as a god, have infinite life and endless creativity. I hope to spread my power to every corner of the universe, expand to every planet, and make the universe more complete. And the name of this power is "love."

At this point, Ego's eyes suddenly became deep. He stared at Star-Lord, with a hint of warning in his tone: "But... now there is a dangerous force that is trying to plunder my power, take my great plan for themselves, and become evil."

Star-Lord frowned, obviously realizing the weight of Ego's words: "What force? Umbrella?"

Ego's expression became serious, and he nodded. "Yes, Umbrella. On the surface, this group focuses on business and technology, but their ambitions go far beyond that. They are eager to conquer the entire universe and control all the planets. And they know that as a god, I have the power to change the structure of the universe. If they can capture me, study and copy my abilities, they will be able to use the 'expansion' plan to extend their influence to every planet, and eventually become omnipresent."

There was a hint of uneasiness in Star-Lord's eyes: "Expansion? They want to use your power to conquer the universe?"

Ego nodded, his expression becoming more serious: "Yes, Peter. Umbrella's plan is more dangerous than you think. They don't just want to control the planet, they want to change the rules of the universe and bring every life under their control. And if they succeed, my power will be abused, and the universe will fall into endless darkness and despair."

Star-Lord swallowed. Although he was usually nonchalant, at this moment, he realized the seriousness of the matter: "So... you want me to help you stop them?"

Ego stepped forward and gently placed his hands on Star-Lord's shoulders, his eyes full of expectation and a deep fatherly love: "Peter, you are my son, and you have inherited my bloodline of the gods. You also have the same power as me. Together, we are fully capable of stopping Umbrella's plan. You are not just an ordinary adventurer, you are destined to shoulder greater responsibilities."

Star-Lord was stunned for a moment, took a half step back, and showed a complicated expression on his face. He was struggling internally while listening to Ego's story. His father suddenly appeared and wanted him to participate in some cosmic-level plan. All of this made him feel uneasy.

"Dad..." Star-Lord began, his tone filled with hesitation and uncertainty, "I'm not the savior you mentioned. I... I'm just an ordinary guy. Umbrella is indeed a dangerous force, but I'm not sure what I can do."

Igo's eyes became deep, and his voice was filled with unquestionable firmness: "Peter, you have the power of God, which is not something ordinary people can have. You have the responsibility to stop the evil plan of Umbrella. If you don't stand up, they will not be satisfied with just my power, and you will eventually become their target."

Star-Lord felt a chill. He recalled his past adventures. The power of Umbrella made him alert, but Nathan Hawke's "friendship"... Facing his father and this seemingly unavoidable conflict, he felt extremely confused.

Ego's eyes were full of expectation and determination: "Peter, Umbrella is approaching you on purpose and wants to take advantage of your feelings. When they take away my power, you will be the next target. You must make a choice - to stand on their side, or to stand with me and protect the balance of the universe."

Star-Lord was silent for a moment, as if he was lost in deep thought. He raised his head, his eyes revealing an indescribable complex emotion: "I need time to think about it, Dad. This responsibility is too heavy, I don't know if I can bear it."

Ego patted Star-Lord's shoulder gently, his tone full of understanding: "I understand, Peter. This is not an easy decision. I will give you time to think about it, but remember, no matter what you choose, I will always be your father and I am willing to be by your side."

Star-Lord nodded, his inner confusion still existed, but at this moment he knew that he had to face this fateful choice.

Perhaps it's time to have a conversation with my friends.