At this moment, seeing the opposing army continuously emerge from the portals, Thanos' expression finally changed significantly. Watching the endless stream of reinforcements, Thanos' face grew increasingly solemn. In less than a minute, the size of the enemy forces was already comparable to his own.
"Did my future self provoke this many people?"
Thanos was speechless. He hadn't anticipated his future self's snap inciting such widespread hatred.
Yet, despite the growing size of the opposing army, Thanos remained somewhat composed. He was confident in the strength of his forces and believed victory was only a matter of time. Thanos wasn't one to shy away from a fight.
So, when the opposing forces were fully assembled, and the man with the shield shouted, "Avengers Assemble," Thanos raised his now-damaged double-edged sword, pointing the intact end toward the assembled Avengers.
Roars and stomping echoed as Thanos' army surged forward, the monstrous horde moving like a dark wave, their collective noise thunderous enough to shake the heavens. In the sky, dragon-like ships obscured the sun, casting a shadow over the battlefield.
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The ground shook with rolling smoke, and the sky darkened with gathering clouds. The most epic battle in the history of the Marvel Universe was about to begin, determining not just the fate of Earth but the entire universe.
Both armies charged, and every soldier determined to give their all in this fight. The stakes were too high for defeat. Little AI Friday played a rousing score to boost the Avengers' morale, amplifying the atmosphere.
Even Li Yue, capable of flying at high speeds, found himself running alongside Captain America and Black Panther, caught up in the infectious energy of the charge. The two armies collided in mere seconds, unleashing their full might upon each other.
The clash was brutal, with warriors displaying their most powerful attacks to slaughter the enemy. Within seconds, the battlefield was engulfed in chaos, with fierce fighting on the ground and in the sky. The value of life seemed insignificant as everyone fought for victory, willing to sacrifice everything.
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Although initially running with the others, Li Yue quickly remembered his abilities. He preferred to avoid melee combat in such large-scale warfare, so he utilized his heat vision. His eyes glowed red, sweeping beams of energy across Thanos' forces, cutting down ranks of soldiers like wheat.
Many of Thanos' troops, unable to withstand Li Yue's heat vision, fell instantly. Li Yue ascended, his beams scything through the enemy ranks from above.
"Whoa, who's that guy up there? He's amazing!" The sheer power displayed by Li Yue did not go unnoticed, drawing astonished remarks from both sides.
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As the battle raged, there were many touching reunions—Tony and Spider-Man, Groot and Rocket, and many others. Each reunion was heartfelt, though Star-Lord's encounter with Gamora left him awkwardly speechless.
Tony, spotting a familiar figure on the ground, descended to join him.
"Hey, Strange, you once told me you saw over 14 million possible outcomes, with only one path to victory. So, is this it?"
Tony's question was heavy with significance, and his expression was serious.
Doctor Strange, however, was at a loss for words. "Can someone explain who that flying guy shooting energy beams is? Was he always in this universe?"
From the moment he arrived, Doctor Strange's attention had been riveted on Li Yue, trying to recall any information about him. But nothing matched.
Seeing Tony's earnest question, Strange hesitated. "If I tell Stark this isn't the one, will he punch me out of frustration?"
Strange's bewilderment was understandable. When he used the Time Stone to view the future, none of the scenarios included someone like Li Yue.
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"I'm sorry, Mr. Stark. I can't give you a definitive answer right now. Things have deviated significantly from what I foresaw," Doctor Strange admitted, his face reflecting his confusion and uncertainty.