Chapter 492: Giants in the Arena

The members of the Guardians of the Galaxy each carried their favorite drinks and walked into the bustling arena. Peter Quill leisurely shook a glass of bubbling blue cocktail, which was the "Starfire" that he could find in many places in the galaxy. It had a strong taste but a hint of sweetness, which just matched his adventurous spirit. Gamora held a glass of black cold drink in her hand. The color was like her fighting style, cold but strong. It was her favorite Saka coffee, bitter with a complex aroma.

Drax was holding a large glass of alien beer with white smoke, which had a strong and spicy taste, as if it could burn endless fighting spirit in his body. Rocket Raccoon was drinking his own "rocket fuel", a drink mixed with a variety of strong alcohols, which was like fire in the mouth and could keep him excited for several hours. Groot was holding a huge green juice drink in his hand, which looked like it was squeezed directly from a tree and exuded a faint fragrance. Mantis was holding a pink drink, which looked like some kind of sweet juice. She took a sip casually and a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

When they stepped into the arena, the noise was overwhelming. The arena was spectacular and full of violent aesthetics. The audience seats were stacked like waves, and the cheers of the audience were thunderous. In the center of the venue, the rough stone bricks were stained with blood, as if recording countless brutal battles. The surrounding walls were decorated with huge iron chains and mottled combat weapons. Those weapons that had been baptized by countless battles told the history and glory of this place.

At the other end of the arena is the "Glory Platform" of Gao Tianzun, which is the core of the entire arena and symbolizes supreme power. The Glory Platform is shrouded in a golden glow, and is dotted with various gorgeous decorations and expensive trophies. The golden ornaments reflect the dazzling light around the arena, making people dare not look directly at it. Gao Tianzun's "viewing point" is the center of the Glory Platform, set on a high throne, overlooking the entire arena. The throne is made of pure gold and inlaid with countless sparkling gems, each of which is priceless, showing Gao Tianzun's luxurious and powerful lifestyle. On both sides of the throne, there is a servant standing quietly, holding a fan and wine, providing services for Gao Tianzun at any time.

Gao Tianzun sat on the throne, wearing a gorgeous robe with bright colors and golden and purple patterns shining under the light. He had a smile that was always full of confidence and superiority on his face, and his eyes were full of arrogance. He gently took a sip of the fine wine handed to him by the servant, then stood up, opened his arms, and his voice was like thunder, spreading throughout the arena:

"Dear citizens of Saka and my dear gladiators, welcome to today's great feast! Today's gladiatorial contest is not only a duel of life and death, but also an unparalleled epic battle!" He deliberately prolonged his voice, enjoying the cheers and screams of the audience.

"Today's fight will be more exciting than ever before!" Gao Tianzun's words were full of exaggeration and boasting. "And today, in order to make this fight more grand, I have the honor of inviting several distinguished guests - Mr. Weeks, Mr. Borsalino, and Mr. Doflamingo from the Umbrella Group!"

Following the voice of the High Lord, three figures slowly walked out from the darkness of the Glory Platform. The first to appear was Mr. Weeks, who was wearing a slim black suit with a subtle silver stripe on the collar. He made almost no sound when he walked. There was no extra expression on his stern face, and his eyes were as sharp as knives, as if he could see through everyone's mind. His steps were steady, and each step was full of the majesty and precision unique to the Umbrella.

Borsalino came on stage next. He was tall and slender, wearing a yellow striped suit, with a lazy smile on his face and a dangerous look in his eyes. He put his hands in his pockets casually, as if he didn't care about the surroundings at all. His steps were light but with an invisible sense of oppression.

The last one to appear was Doflamingo. He was dressed more exaggeratedly than the first two. He was wearing a feathery pink cape and his iconic sunglasses. He was tall and slender, and his steps were brisk. Every step he took seemed like he was walking on a catwalk. He had an extremely flamboyant smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.

When these three people appeared on the stage, the atmosphere in the arena reached a new climax. The cheers of the audience resounded through the sky, as if the entire Sakaar was going crazy for their appearance.

Peter Quill stood in the stands of the arena, listening to Gao Tianzun's introduction. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and said helplessly, "Oh my God, I just escaped from one Umbrella guy, but now there are three more? The power of Umbrella is really omnipresent!"

Gamora looked at Gao Tianzun and the guests expressionlessly, and said coldly: "Peter, you'd better be careful. Umbrella is not someone to be trifled with."

Rocket Raccoon sneered and agreed: "Hey, Star-Lord, I think you better hide your tail this time and don't mess with these guys, otherwise you will end up in a miserable situation."

"I'm Groot." Groot responded softly, as if reminding Peter to be careful.

Drax frowned slightly, looking somewhat dissatisfied. "I don't care who they are. If they dare to stop me, I will smash their heads."

Mantis looked at the three guests with curiosity and asked softly, "Do they look... powerful?"

Peter sighed softly, as if he had foreseen the trouble that was about to happen. His tone was filled with helplessness and vigilance. “I don’t want to deal with them, even though we are… um… allies.”

Everyone drank their drinks, stood in the arena, and watched the upcoming fight. The atmosphere gradually became more tense and oppressive.

Gao Tianzun snapped his fingers gracefully, and the servants behind him immediately stepped forward and handed him a glass of crystal clear drink. The servants moved lightly and quickly, as if they had been trained countless times, and every movement was in order, without any drag. Gao Tianzun took a sip, then narrowed his eyes in satisfaction, revealing a relaxed smile.

He turned around, folded his hands, and faced the three guests, with a hint of flattery in his tone: "I must say that having three such distinguished guests here today has greatly enhanced my arena. Mr. Weeks, Mr. Borsalino, Mr. Doflamingo, your presence has impressed the audience here."

Weeks still had no expression on his face, his stern face was like a sculpture with no emotion. He just nodded slightly, as a response to Gao Tianzun.

Borsalino smiled lazily, his tone long and somewhat mocking: "Oh my, it's really lively, Master Gao Tianzun. The atmosphere here is much more enthusiastic than I imagined."

Doflamingo laughed loudly, his voice sharp and flamboyant, "Humph, the arena on Planet Sakaar is indeed a famous place. This kind of occasion is just what I like!"

When Gao Tianzun heard their response, his smile became even brighter. He opened his hands, made an exaggerated gesture, and said humorously: "Oh my, hearing such praise from the three of you makes me feel flattered. But then again, in recent months, my arena has indeed produced an amazing warrior. He claims to be from Earth, and I think you guys must know him."

He paused mysteriously, revealed a meaningful smile, and then said casually, "This warrior helped me to show the power of Sakaar. Many opponents are terrified by his iron fist."

As soon as Gao Tianzun finished speaking, the host of the arena immediately took over the topic and excitedly began a grand introduction.

"Dear audience members! Now, you will witness the most powerful warrior on the planet Sakaar appear on the stage! He is a giant from Earth, an unrivaled fighter! From the first day he stepped into the arena, he was fearless and could easily defeat any opponent! He is the glory of our arena! He has maintained an astonishing 99-game winning streak, and no enemy can stand in front of him for more than a few seconds!"

The host's voice became louder and louder, and the audience's emotions were ignited. The cheers from all around surged like a tide, deafening. The audience in the arena waved their flags wildly and shouted the Hulk's name. The atmosphere reached its peak for a moment.

"He is - the Hulk!" the host shouted out the name in a powerful voice.

As the host shouted, a huge iron door of the arena slowly rose, and heavy footsteps were heard from behind the door. The next second, a huge figure appeared in everyone's sight. The Hulk walked out slowly, his extremely strong muscles looked extremely shocking under the light, and every step seemed to step on the hearts of the audience.

His skin glowed with a deep green luster, and his huge fists were clenched tightly, as if he was ready to fight at any time. His eyes were full of anger and he looked around, full of desire for battle. As he appeared, the audience cheered again, as if the entire Sakaar was crazy about this king of the arena.

The members of the Guardians of the Galaxy were standing in the stands. Peter Quill's face was instantly filled with shock, and he almost knocked over the drink in his hand. His eyes were fixed on the huge green figure in the center of the arena, and his voice was full of disbelief: "Oh my God... What the hell is this guy?!"

Gamora frowned slightly, with a hint of vigilance and doubt in her eyes, "He looks like some kind of enhanced giant, and his strength seems to be quite terrifying."

Rocket Raccoon widened his eyes, pointed in the direction of the Hulk, and shouted in surprise: "Wow! How much muscle-building powder did this guy eat?! How did he grow so big?!"

Drax's eyes lit up immediately, he clenched his fists, and was so excited that he almost jumped up: "This is a real warrior! I want to fight him! His strength will definitely bring about a real contest!"

Groot stood aside, looked up at the giant monster, and whispered, "I am Groot." His tone was filled with curiosity and awe for this new opponent.

Peter scratched his head and frowned as he thought for a while. "Guys, this guy is definitely not an ordinary gladiator. Look at his posture and the reactions of the audience... This guy must be someone important. I'm sure he must be very important."

Everyone was stunned...