Chapter 496 The mysterious invitation from the Lord of Heaven

Beta Ray Bill cast a vigilant look at the three distinguished guests of the High Lord - Wesker, Borsalino and Doflamingo. These three people, both in their aura and appearance, gave people a strong sense of uneasiness. He did not stay for long, but just nodded slightly, as a polite expression, but there was still a trace of doubt in his eyes. As the servants of the High Lord came forward, he followed them silently, turned around and left the glory platform and returned to his residence.

At the same time, Gao Tianzun held the microphone high in his hand, posed as a winner, with a smug smile on his face, ready to start what he was best at - bragging. The cheering audience did not disappoint him, and the entire arena was drowned in applause and screams, as if every shout from them was adding new fuel to Gao Tianzun's arrogance.

"Ah, dear people of Saka, today we have witnessed another great showdown! Did you see it? Such a battle, such power, can only happen on my Glory Platform!" Gao Tianzun's voice was full of passion and pride, his hands waving in the air, as if controlling the rhythm of the entire planet.

"Whether it is the rage of the Hulk or the power of thunder of Thor Beta Ray Bill, they are all fully displayed in today's unparalleled fight! Do you know? Only I, the great Gao Tianzun, can plan this game, and only I can gather such warriors together!" His voice became louder and louder with the cheers from the audience, as if boasting had become a part of his breathing.

Peter Quill was standing in the stands, and couldn't help rolling his eyes. He whispered to Rocket Raccoon beside him, "This guy is so narcissistic that he's hopeless. If he keeps bragging like this, he might declare himself the most handsome ruler in the universe."

Rocket Raccoon burst out laughing, turned his head to look at Peter, winked and teased, "Hey, Star-Lord, don't hit him. Aren't you the same? You keep saying that you are the 'Legendary Star-Lord'. What's the difference between you and him?"

Peter was stunned for a moment, the corner of his mouth twitched, and then he showed a look of dissatisfaction, "Hey, that's based on facts! Besides, I'm not handsome just because I brag, that's my natural charm."

Gamora interrupted their conversation coldly. She leaned back in her seat, crossed her arms over her chest, with a look of disdain in her eyes: "Charm? Peter, your 'charm' can only attract some weird alien women. Maybe next time you can attract a guy like Gao Tianzun." There was obvious sarcasm in her tone, but also some mockery.

Peter's face changed, and he was about to retort, but Rocket immediately took over the conversation and laughed, "Oh, don't say that, Gamora. Star-Lord may really have that kind of 'transgender' charm. Who knows? Maybe one day we will find out that he and the Supreme Lord have some kind of 'special relationship' in secret."

"I'm Groot." Groot shook the branch, using his usual tone, as if responding to Rocket's teasing.

When Peter heard this, he immediately made an exaggerated protest gesture, raised his hands in the air, and his face was full of shock: "Hey! Wait a minute! Me and Gao Tianzun? Are you crazy? Don't make such a joke!"

Gamora raised her eyebrows slightly, with a sneer on her lips: "Who knows, Peter. You are the Star-Lord who is best at 'breaking boundaries' in the universe."

Mantis tilted her head innocently, blinking her big eyes, watching the interaction between Peter and Gamora, as if she didn't realize the joke for a moment. She asked innocently, "Peter and the Supreme... have a special relationship? What does that mean? Are they friends?"

Rocket immediately laughed even more happily, winked at Mantis, and said with a smirk: "Oh, Mantis, you are so naive! The 'special relationship' I'm talking about is not the ordinary friendship, but... well, you know, some kind of 'close friendship' between men."

Peter gritted his teeth angrily, put his hands on his hips, looked helplessly at the group of "bad friends" in front of him, and finally shrugged helplessly, "Forget it, whatever you say, I won't argue with you."

Rocket immediately laughed and patted Peter on the shoulder, "Hey, don't be angry, Star-Lord. You know we are all joking. Besides, don't forget, you are our 'boss'. With your charm leading us, we can always get out of danger!"

"I'm Groot." Groot nodded in agreement as Rocket said.

Peter rolled his eyes, took a big sip of the drink in his hand, and muttered, "Huh, really, I'm the only one in the whole team who's worried about the real business."

In the arena, Gao Tianzun continued his long speech. His voice echoed throughout the entire venue. He was intoxicated in the pleasure of self-boasting, as if the world revolved around him alone.

"I am not only the ruler of Sakaar, but also the most creative planner in the entire universe! Only I can plan such a grand battle scene! Look, this battle has brought us so many wonderful moments!"

Rocket shrugged and teased Peter, "See, even the Supreme God knows that he is attractive. It's not like someone needs me to remind him."

Peter sighed heavily, and finally said helplessly: "Well, Rocket, it seems that we have something in common - overflowing self-confidence!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and the members of the Guardians of the Galaxy continued to play around in the stands, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

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Peter Quill had just led the Guardians of the Galaxy out of the arena, and before they had time to digest the earth-shaking battle they had just witnessed, a servant dressed very elegantly suddenly stopped in front of them. The servant's face was calm and serious, and he bowed slightly respectfully, and then said in a polite but unquestionable tone: "Dear guests, Lord Gao Tianzun hopes to have the honor of inviting you to have a drink with him."

Peter Quill was stunned for a moment, raised his eyebrows, and seemed a little surprised. He glanced at the servants, and subconsciously felt a little uneasy. He turned his head to look at Rocket and Gamora beside him, with a helpless expression on his face, "What? The Supreme God wants to invite us to drink? Did I hear it wrong?"

Rocket Raccoon immediately sneered, crossed his arms in front of his chest, looked up at the servant who blocked their way, and said in a teasing tone: "Hey, Star-Lord, it seems that you are really likable. We just said that you are extremely charming, and it was immediately verified."

Gamora frowned and looked at the servant coldly, her vigilance rising immediately. "We just left the arena, and he can't wait to see us? This seems a bit too coincidental."

Peter scratched his head, turned to the servant, and forced a smile, "Hey, man, tell Gao Tianzun... um, we are a little tired today, maybe tomorrow-"

The servant did not let Peter finish his words, and continued in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "The master wants to see you immediately. He attaches great importance to this matter. Please don't make it difficult for us."

Mantis stood aside, with her usual innocence and curiosity, tilted her head and looked at Peter, and whispered: "Why does the Lord Gao want to see us so much? Does he have any feelings for us?"

Rocket immediately interjected, a smirk on his face, "Oh, maybe he has a 'special crush' on Star-Lord and wants to develop a relationship with him, haha!"

Peter glared at Rocket fiercely, looking a little unhappy, but then turned around and shrugged helplessly at the servant, "Okay, well, it looks like we don't have much choice. Since your master insists so much, let's go and meet him, let's go."

The servant nodded slightly, then turned around and motioned for the Guardians of the Galaxy to follow. Reluctantly, they followed the servant towards the palace of the Supreme Lord. Peter muttered as he walked, "I swear, if he invites me to some weird party, I will definitely find an excuse to slip away."

Rocket Raccoon immediately grinned and said, "Don't be afraid, Star-Lord, we will record every wonderful moment when you are 'confessed' to ensure that you will have unforgettable memories in your life."

"I'm Groot." Groot responded softly, following their lead, as if to express sympathy.

Peter rolled his eyes, sighed helplessly, and continued to follow the servant.

Everyone was led into an extremely luxurious hall, which was decorated with magnificent murals and huge crystal chandeliers hanging high. The surroundings were full of light and dazzling decorations, which seemed to show off the endless wealth and power of the owner. In the center of the hall, a golden carved chair was particularly conspicuous. Sitting on the chair was Gao Tianzun. His usual flamboyant smile made people feel a little wary.

Gao Tianzun was leaning back in his chair leisurely. When he saw the Guardians of the Galaxy enter the room, his sharp eyes immediately locked onto Peter Quill. There was some kind of elusive emotion in his eyes, as if he had seen through Peter's secret at a glance. As Gao Tianzun gently waved his hand, the servants beside him quickly retreated, and for a moment, only they and Gao Tianzun were left with their eyes meeting.

"Ahaha, Peter Quill," Gao Tianzun's voice was filled with excitement, as if he had discovered some interesting secret, "I have to say, I can tell at first glance that you are different."

Peter frowned, looking a little uncomfortable. He scratched his head and said casually, "Oh? I'm very ordinary, nothing special."

Gao Tianzun chuckled, slowly stood up, and took a step closer to Peter, his eyes full of insight: "No, you are not an ordinary person. The blood of ancient power flows in your body, and the aura of the Son of God is similar to mine. It seems that, Peter, we can be considered...relatives."

Hearing this, Peter's smile froze and he became nervous instantly, "Relatives? Are you kidding?"

Gao Tianzun raised his hand elegantly, posing a meaningful and mysterious gesture, as if enjoying the moment of revealing the mystery, "I am a descendant of the Celestial race, and you, Peter, are a descendant of the Son of God. This power is dormant in your body, but it has not been ignored by me. The connection between us is far deeper than you can imagine."

Peter's face was full of confusion, he turned his head to look at Gamora and Rocket beside him, obviously he didn't expect to hear such news.

Rocket Raccoon pouted and crossed his arms with a hint of teasing, "Wow, Star-Lord, it seems that you have a complicated relationship with this big shot. Who knows, maybe he really is your long-lost 'distant relative'."

Gamora's expression was still stern, but there was a hint of vigilance in her eyes, "Peter, be careful. The Supreme Lord would not bring this up for no reason."

Peter involuntarily took a step back, with a complicated expression, trying to read something from Gao Tianzun's cunning eyes, "Relatives... this doesn't sound like good news."

Gao Tianzun raised his lips slightly, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, as if he was enjoying Peter's confusion and nervousness. He gently patted Peter's shoulder, with a mysterious tone in his voice: "Relax, dear Peter, I don't intend to hurt you. I just want you to know that in this vast universe, the connection between power and blood is sometimes more complicated than you think."

Then, Gao Tianzun returned to his golden chair as if unintentionally, but his eyes did not leave Peter: "You will understand, Peter, sooner or later, you will find that these so-called 'family affections' are far more complicated and... interesting than you imagined."

Peter suppressed his inner uneasiness and forced a smile, "Well, I hope your 'interesting' doesn't give me a headache."

The scene fell into a subtle silence for a moment, with only Gao Tianzun's joyful laughter echoing in the hall, as if he had already seen through everything and was looking forward to a bigger secret being revealed.