"Are you sure you want to fight me?" Lin Feng asked playfully.
His expression was strange.
But in a flash, he understood.
Thanos likely had no idea what level his current strength was.
Since obtaining the Silver Superman body, Lin Feng hadn't made many moves in the Marvel universe.
Even when he did, it was impossible to tell how powerful Lin Feng truly was.
One had to lament, the purple potato sprite was truly stubborn!
Thanos nodded solemnly.
"For the rebirth of the entire universe!"
His eyes were still as resolute.
As if he was born for the grand undertaking of eliminating half of all life.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to call himself destiny.
Lin Feng smiled.
He understood. This fight was inevitable.
"Alright, I agree to your terms, no Infinity Stones needed!"
Free help delivered to his doorstep, why not take it.
The purple potato sprite definitely couldn't beat him.
And if he lost, he'd even help investigate the mastermind behind everything for free, what a bargain.
"Do you need me to take off my gauntlet?" Lin Feng asked.
Thanos shook his head: "No."
The strong had their own principles and pride.
He didn't believe someone like Lin Feng would break his promise.
Just like himself, he never lied.
Thanos's guess was correct. Since Lin Feng agreed to the deal, he wouldn't use the Infinity Stones.
Besides, fighting Thanos didn't require the Infinity Stones at all!
"Then fine, how do we fight?"
"Do you need me to wait for you to summon your legions?" Lin Feng asked.
His super vision had already spotted Sanctuary II high in the sky.
It was a massive space fortress, housing a vast army of Leviathan monsters.
He also had one in his warehouse, a gift from the system, but without the monsters.
He had originally planned to give it to Tony for research, but he seemed to have forgotten.
"No! It's just the two of us!"
"Nebula, you all retreat further!" Thanos ordered, turning around.
"I think you should call them down..." Lin Feng looked towards Sanctuary II and sighed.
Thanos was silent for a moment: "No need."
"If I cannot defeat you, my army will likely be of no use."
Lin Feng looked at Thanos deeply.
A stubborn man.
"You are indeed a sensible person."
For a powerhouse like Lin Feng, ordinary fodder would be of little use.
Lin Feng could also fly, so even a group attack wouldn't be able to corner him.
"I will use a weapon!"
Thanos warned. He gestured, and the Ebony Maw produced Thanos's massive greatsword from somewhere.
The Tyrant's Blade. Lin Feng didn't know which master's creation it was, nor what material the blade was made of.
But this sword was incredibly sharp and durable, capable of slicing through Captain America's vibranium shield with a single strike.
Thanos planted the Tyrant's Blade into the ground and took the helmet handed to him by the Ebony Maw.
As if performing a pre-battle ritual, he solemnly put it on.
The strength Lin Feng displayed during the Chitauri invasion was undeniably that of a cosmic powerhouse.
Thanos wouldn't take it lightly.
"Do you need me to find you a weapon?"
Seeing Lin Feng standing empty-handed, Thanos inquired.
"No need, I prefer to use my fists!"
With that, Lin Feng took a step back, assuming a fighting stance.
"Come on!"
Fighting empty-handed, he could make you lose your way; why would he need a weapon? Thanos wouldn't even get a chance to strike!
"Roar!"
Thanos didn't hesitate. He strode forward and charged, sword in hand.
His massive physique caused the ground to vibrate slightly with each step.
Despite his enormous size, he possessed disproportionately high speed.
In an instant, he was before Lin Feng.
With a loud cry, he pointed the Tyrant's Blade straight up into the sky and swung it down!
Lin Feng's sturdy physique, dwarfed by Thanos's towering frame, looked like a chick.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed.
Nebula and the others watching from behind had their pupils contract.
Lin Feng hadn't retreated or dodged!
With one hand! He blocked Thanos's Tyrant's Blade.
Thanos's charge abruptly halted, his gaze on Lin Feng filled with astonishment.
Lin Feng, caught the blade with a single hand?!
Unbelievable!
Thanos tried to pull the blade back, but Lin Feng held it tightly, and the sound of grinding metal filled the air.
It was the Tyrant's Blade crying out.
Lin Feng held the blade, and with his other hand, clenched into a fist and powerfully slammed it into Thanos's chest.
Bang!
Before Nebula and the others, who were staring in dumbfounded amazement.
Thanos's massive body flew backward like a meteor, crashing into a pile of rubble in the distance.
Dust billowed, and it took Thanos a long time to get up!
The scene fell silent, and for a long time, there was no movement from the rubble pile…
Stunned, Nebula and the others were utterly dumbfounded.
Their pupils contracted uncontrollably.
It was too fast, too fast!
The entire scene was surprisingly somewhat comical.
Thanos's solemn preparation beforehand seemed to be solely for the purpose of receiving this punch.
Nebula had imagined many possible outcomes.
Lin Feng being cleaved in two by Thanos's blade.
Or Lin Feng being more powerful than she imagined, barely able to withstand Thanos's assault.
The only outcome she hadn't anticipated was Thanos being sent flying by a single punch from Lin Feng.
As the dust settled, Thanos finally got up from the rubble, groaning and gasping for air.
Everyone clearly saw that the armor on his chest had caved in and cracked.
Purple blood trickled from Thanos's mouth.
Oh my god.
This was worldview-shattering!
"Lord!"
Ebony Maw, lying on the ground and bleeding profusely, still managed to look at Thanos with concern, trying to maintain his presence.
However, there was an indescribable terror in Ebony Maw's eyes.
Thanos himself was incredibly powerful.
Possessing outstanding strength, endurance, regenerative abilities, and agility.
And his purple skin was virtually indestructible.
A genuine cosmic overlord.
Yet he was sent flying and spitting blood by Lin Feng's punch!
In an instant, Lin Feng's terrifying power level skyrocketed in their minds.
Thanos lifted his foot and stumbled out of the wreckage.
"Father!"
Seeing Thanos in such a sorry state, Nebula rushed forward to help him.
Thanos, however, waved her away, refusing her assistance.
He was still somewhat dazed, unable to comprehend.
Was that the power of Lin Feng's casual punch just now?
He looked towards Lin Feng in the distance.
Lin Feng stood calmly, making no move to press his advantage.
It was unbelievable!
Thanos himself hadn't expected Lin Feng to possess such strength!
He removed his now-deformed armor and touched his slightly concave chest.
The intense pain told him he had indeed sustained a not-insignificant injury.
"Unexpected, unexpected..." Thanos muttered in a muffled voice, then coughed up more purple blood.
This was utterly beyond reason.
His assessment of Lin Feng's combat prowess was completely wrong!