Planet Titan.
Also known as Titan, Saturn's sixth moon.
And the homeworld of Thanos.
Previously, it was inhabited by descendants of the Eternals, re-engineered by the Celestials.
The Titan people inherited the abilities of their ancestors and possessed great power.
Thanos was born on this planet.
Back then, Titan was a place of blue skies and green grass, with advanced technology.
Its inhabitants were filled with laughter and lived in great peace.
However, many years later, Titan was now reduced to swirling dust.
Everywhere one looked, only the shattered steel remains of destroyed cities could be seen, in utter ruin.
Old and desolate, without a trace of life.
The entire planet was painted in shades of grey and yellow, giving it the feeling of a doomsday world.
Thanos was strolling through this planet.
He looked at the desolate, lifeless land before him.
Much like his own bald head, it was barren.
His former home had become this way, thanks to Thanos' diligent efforts.
Behind him followed Nebula and Ebony Maw, and further back were Proxima Midnight and the General of the Outriders.
"Lord, Lin Feng already possesses five Infinity Stones!" Ebony Maw lowered his head respectfully.
He was as withered as a dried chicken's claw.
"No one is more powerful, more noble, or more deserving of the Infinity Stones than you!"
"Now, the news of the Infinity Stones is spreading throughout the entire universe."
"Should we not go to Blue Star before they do?"
Ebony Maw was a master of flattery.
And compared to Thanos' other subordinates, he was more like a strategist.
The news that the Blue Star dweller now possessed several Infinity Stones had already spread across the universe.
He felt it was best to strike first, to avoid any unforeseen variables.
But for some reason, Thanos had delayed his actions, lingering on this desolate planet for so many days.
"Father, please let us go to Blue Star, kill Lin Feng, and retrieve your power for you!"
Behind Thanos, Proxima Midnight, the General of the Outriders, and Nebula all knelt on one knee, pledging their loyalty.
Thanos' heart remained unmoved, and his face showed no expression as he calmly gazed forward.
"They've arrived..." Thanos muttered to himself.
Not far in front of him, a blue vortex suddenly appeared.
Thanos, being knowledgeable, knew it was some form of portal.
A voice rang out from beyond the portal.
"Who is it!" a young male voice echoed, authoritative and full of power.
His voice was like that of a overlord, exuding an intense pressure that swept over everyone, drawing their gazes to the portal.
"Who's been saying I'm handsome behind my back?!"
Lin Feng, running his fingers through his hair, emerged from the portal with an impossibly handsome entrance!
"Who are you!"
Proxima Midnight and the General of the Outriders reacted instantly, drawing their weapons and shielding Thanos, their gazes filled with wariness towards the newcomer.
Ebony Maw also stopped kneeling, standing up with a look of annoyance.
He had been trying to impress Thanos, and the sudden appearance of a stranger interrupting his flattery made him incredibly angry.
"Who am I?" Lin Feng, clad in a black Superman suit, his thick black hair a stark contrast to Thanos' bald head.
"Weren't you just saying I was handsome behind my back? Now that I'm here, you don't recognize me?"
Lin Feng surveyed the group, revealing his pearly white teeth.
Excellent, Thanos and his pack of loyal hounds were all here.
"Lin Feng..."
Thanos uttered the name in a low tone.
As the name was spoken, Ebony Maw and the others' eyes flickered, recalling Lin Feng's existence.
They had seen an image of Lin Feng after the Chitauri's invasion of Blue Star failed.
"Thanos. Thanos!"
Lin Feng blurted out in return, meeting Thanos' gaze with a "passionate" stare.
"You have arrived..." Thanos seemed to have anticipated Lin Feng's arrival.
"Mmm... I have arrived..." Lin Feng, too, didn't seem surprised by Thanos' reaction...
The General of the Outriders and Proxima Midnight exchanged glances.
Their eyes held a mixture of exasperation and confusion.
After those two exchanges, Lin Feng and Thanos fell silent.
The scene became awkward, yet in a way that was difficult to pinpoint.
"When the news of your Infinity Stone collection spread across the universe, I knew you would come for me."
"Since you found me, you must know I am also collecting Infinity Stones..."
Thanos finally spoke, his gaze fixed on Lin Feng. His large purple face remained expressionless.
"Mmm! I know, I know." Lin Feng nodded.
"Mad Thanos, collecting Infinity Stones to exterminate half the universe's life."
"A truly grand undertaking, but you are a step too late."
Lin Feng wasn't surprised that Thanos had anticipated his arrival.
Thanos was a strategist; his mind was exceptionally sharp.
He could deduce that Lin Feng would come looking for him, and likely guessed Lin Feng's purpose.
They were both intelligent individuals, so a straightforward approach was best.
"So, was it you who spread the news of the Infinity Stones across the universe?"
"How dare you!"
Upon hearing the question, before Thanos could react, Ebony Maw's eyes blazed.
Lin Feng's interrogative tone towards his master had enraged Ebony Maw.
With a wave of his withered, chicken-claw-like hand, he grabbed a nearby large stone and hurled it at Lin Feng.
Thanos' status was paramount.
A human from a backward planet dared to address the cosmic overlord in such a manner.
The "strategist" Ebony Maw had completely forgotten the sight of Lin Feng's heat ray destroying the Chitauri mothership.
He dared to attack Lin Feng!
The massive stone flew towards Lin Feng, stopping abruptly as if slamming on the brakes.
Then, to Ebony Maw's horrified gaze, the boulder flew back at an even greater speed, directly smashing Ebony Maw into a pile of rubble.
Lin Feng hadn't even moved a finger the entire time; with a casual use of telekinesis, Ebony Maw was defeated.
In an instant, Proxima Midnight and the General of the Outriders faced a formidable foe, their weapons clutched tightly, pointed at Lin Feng.
The newcomer was powerful, but in the face of Thanos, they could not falter!
Thanos glanced sideways at Ebony Maw, lying in the rubble, his heart unmoved.
The poor Ebony Maw was merely a tool in his master's eyes.
Thanos waved his hand, ordering the two loyal dogs before him to stand down.
Together, they likely wouldn't be enough to defeat Lin Feng.
Proxima Midnight and the General of the Outriders cautiously retreated behind Thanos, then went to the rubble to dig out Ebony Maw.
Ebony Maw was not dead yet and could still be saved.