Become a Homelander and a Marvel superstar

Looking at Ah Zu's concerned face, Xingyun's restless heart suddenly cooled down, and she deflated like a punctured balloon.

She lowered her head and walked up to Azu.

"I'm sorry," Nebula said, her face full of remorse. "I failed. Please punish me."

If you fail, you must accept the punishment.

This was the only survival rule Thanos had given her since she was a child.

Every failure she experienced was accompanied by disassembly, replacement, and brutal experiments.

She was prepared to endure any torment.

However, the expected reprimand did not come.

A warm, large hand gently rested on her shoulder.

Ah Zu's gentle voice, as soft as a spring breeze, rang in her ears: "Look up at me, girl."

Nebula carefully raised her head and met Azu's eyes, which were full of heartache.

"With me, you will never receive any punishment, Nebula."

"But I failed..." Nebula whispered.

"You only lost one game, but you haven't failed," Azu interrupted her.

"Do you know why you lost to that guy in the red hood?"

"It's not because you're not strong enough, but because you know what compassion is, what pity is. In this cruel universe, that might be a weakness..."

"But here, you have earned the noblest qualities of humankind!"

"And this quality makes you the most beautiful nebula in my eyes!"

Nebula stared blankly at the man before her, her heart pounding wildly.

Throughout her life, no one had ever praised her beauty in such a way, nor had anyone ever acknowledged her weakness.

Her vision began to blur, but Homelander became increasingly clear, as if a beam of light was shining on him.

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The sunflowers are shining sunlight again!

Ah Zu laughed inwardly, but on the surface he still maintained that affectionate demeanor.

"Dude." Tony coughed lightly from the side, interrupting this tender moment.

He stared intently at Azu and asked, "What...what was that thing just now? It made people feel like they'd pressed F5."

Everyone turned to look at them with curiosity.

"Those are called Senzu beans," Azu explained. "They are rare items that I found by chance on an ancient planet on the verge of destruction when I was lost in the universe."

"As long as a person has a breath left, eating it can perfectly heal all injuries, instantly restore all fatigue, and keep a person from going hungry for ten days."

"Holy shit..." Star-Lord Quill's eyes lit up. "How many do you have? Can you give me a few cans? I need them for long interstellar trips!"

"Just this one." Azu rolled his eyes at Quill. "It's my trump card for survival."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Nebula was startled and asked Azu, "This is... your trump card for survival? Why would you use something so precious on me? I'm just a..."

"Stop talking, Nebula," Azu shook his head and continued. "Never, never think your life is worthless."

Ah Zu's gaze swept over everyone present, each word spoken with force and conviction.

"In this team, no one's life is more precious than anyone else's. I am your boss, that's true. But I am also your family."

"If it were Tony, Steve, or Peter lying here today, I would still take out this bean without hesitation."

"Because in my opinion, Anthony's life is no more precious than any of yours."

"I'm willing to pay any price to protect my family... That's my principle!"

These words resonated deeply in everyone's ears and hearts, echoing repeatedly.

Steve clenched his fist, his eyes filled with respect.

Peter Parker was so moved that he was wiping his eyes with tears.

Even the usually cynical Tony, out of the corner of his eye, looked at Azu with a newfound trust.

Everyone present looked at Ah Zu with a different kind of gaze.

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Hint! The harvest...

……

Azu was very pleased to see his special popularity soaring.

"Alright, everyone." Azu turned around and looked at the scoreboard outside the arena.

The current score is Earth 0:1 Dark Order.

"The time for sentimentality is over." Azu's eyes sharpened. "Consider the first round our tuition. Now, it's time to show them what Earthlings can do against us."

These words immediately ignited the atmosphere on the platform.

Apart from the Ancient One, who kept her hands tucked into her sleeves and maintained a calm expression, everyone else was already unable to contain their anger.

Nebula's tragic state and that deceitful defeat were like a heavy slap in the face to everyone.

"Let me handle this." Tony pointed to the Black Order's platform across the way. "Those guys' tricks have infuriated me! Believe me, even the lords of hell can be torn apart. Not a single one will be spared!"

"Iron Man, your toys can't deal with magic," Thor said, shoving Tony aside. "Those guys are all cowardly tricksters. Let me go, I'll show them why gods are revered."

"Mr. Homelander! Everyone! Listen to me!" Peter Parker squeezed forward, like a cheerleader eager to perform. "I have to go! I got the highest score in the Vanguard Academy simulation battle! And my spider-sense is incredibly sharp now; I can dodge all attacks. Let me avenge Miss Nebula!"

"Quiet, kid." Tony pulled Peter behind him. "This is none of your business. High school students in Queens, stay in the back and watch how the adults handle this crisis."

"I'm not a regular high school student, Mr. Stark!" Peter protested loudly, his face flushed.

Captain Rogers stepped between the two to interrupt the argument and then expressed his opinion.

"We need a sure-win battle to boost morale. The opponent is complex, and I have the most tactical experience. It's safest to send me into battle next."

This was subsequently met with joint opposition from both of them.

……

Everyone was unwilling to give in, each having their own reasons for having to participate, and the argument dragged on.

Everyone was holding their breath, desperately needing an outlet to vent their anger.

In the end, all eyes were on Azu, waiting for him to make the decision.

Looking at this group of spirited, easily exploited people, Azu was too lazy to make a decision.

He made the decision directly: "Stop arguing. Since everyone wants to participate, let's draw lots."