章 224: Shaw VS Kabalik

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The shadow mercenaries and Thanos, Darkseid's subordinates, fought fiercely. This battle alarmed the ruler of Xandar, Nova Supreme, who promptly dispatched the Nova Corps.

However, instead of ordering a direct attack, Nova Supreme instructed the Nova fighters to form a defensive net to prevent debris from the battle from falling to the ground and harming the people of Xandar.

At the same time, Nova Supreme mobilized all resources to investigate the forces responsible. They needed to understand why Darkseid's subordinates were on Xandar and soon located Star-Lord. Nova Supreme issued an order to arrest Star-Lord at all costs and to expel him from Xandar.

Despite being one of the most powerful empires in the universe, Xandar could not withstand an attack from Thanos, Darkseid, and the shadow mercenary group combined. Thus, it was better to drive away the threat posed by Star-Lord.

The sky was filled with fighter planes, flying demons, and mutants with various abilities. People were being hit and falling, but the Nova Corps hadn't intervened yet.

Shaw observed the situation on the screen in the Cosmic Walker's central control room. Seeing that the mutants had lost more than a dozen fighters, he decided to act. He, Apocalypse, Borgin, and Stakar went to the battlefield.

Shaw said " Stakar, you are the fastest. Go to Xandar, find Star-Lord, retrieve the cosmic Orb, and return immediately. Once we have it, not even Darkseid or Thanos can change anything."

"Don't worry, I've got it!" Stakar replied. A burst of light emanated from his body, and with wings of light unfolding behind him, he flew toward Xandar.

As he flew, he encountered a blockade of Nova Corps fighter jets. Planning to turn around, Stakar was suddenly attacked by a long gun that split into three black spectral rays. These rays came from Dark Proxima, one of Thanos' five obsidian generals. This weapon could drain lifeforce.

Stakar sensed the danger but remained calm, trusting his teammates to help. He continued toward Xandar.

As expected, the three black rays were intercepted by a blue barrier. Apocalypse appeared and declared, "Your opponent is me!"

He looked at a nearby spaceship where the five obsidian generals, including Dark Proxima, stood. Dark Proxima retracted the black rays and readied her weapon again.

Without hesitation, the genius general ordered his team to attack Apocalypse together. The first to strike using powerful mental energy to try to control Apocalypse. However, Apocalypse, with his mental powers, fought back. Their mental battle left both exhausted but unharmed.

Despite blocking Supergiant's attack, Apocalypse slowed down, giving Dark Proxima another chance to throw her spear. With his heightened senses, Apocalypse erected an energy barrier in time to block the attack.

"You should know by now that I'm prepared for this," he taunted.

At this moment, Black Dwarf arrived, launching himself at Apocalypse with an axe.

"You underestimate me," Apocalypse said, growing to a giant size and punching Black Dwarf away. The advanced technology of Black Dwarf's aircraft allowed it to catch him mid-air, and despite the powerful blow, Black Dwarf remained largely unscathed.

Seeing Apocalypse repel his three companions instantly, Ebony Maw and General Deathblade exchanged a look and attacked Apocalypse together. General Deathblade, on an aircraft, wielded his weapon in a phantom-like attack aimed at Apocalypse's vital points. Ebony Maw used his psychic powers to hurl countless fragments of fighter wreckage at Apocalypse.

Unfazed, Apocalypse, now more than ten meters tall, remained agile. He condensed a ten-meter-long spear from a ball of energy in his hand. Wielding the spear deftly, he blocked the attacks from General Deathblade and the flying debris controlled by Ebony Maw, knocking them back repeatedly.

Over the years, Apocalypse had enhanced his strength and mastered various skills, including the use of marksmanship and the ability to transform energy into weapons, which he learned from Spirit Butterfly.

Although initially more interested in Professor X's abilities, Apocalypse later devoted significant effort to mastering Spirit Butterfly's power after acquiring it through Ivanjiao's methods.

General Deathblade was forced back nearly 100 meters by Apocalypse's spear. Just as he thought he was safe, Apocalypse sneered and suddenly pierced his chest with the spear.

This would be a fatal blow for anyone else, but General Deathblade's soul was sealed within his weapon, making him nearly immortal as long as the blade remained intact. Despite the pain, he controlled his aircraft to retreat, pulling himself off the spear.

Though his chest was pierced, he remained in good spirits, a testament to his unique resilience.

Apocalypse intended to strike General Deathblade again, but Ebony Maw frantically used wreckage to block his path. Meanwhile, Black Dwarf, Corvus, and Dark Proxima launched another attack. Forced to deal with the immediate threat, Apocalypse turned his attention to Ebony Maw and the others.

General Deathblade soon rejoined the battle. Though his chest wound was still there, it had healed significantly, and he fought with undiminished strength. The five attackers combined forces against Apocalypse but couldn't gain the upper hand, only managing to hold their ground.

Apocalypse's power was too overwhelming, and only titans like Thanos and Darkseid could challenge him.

Watching Apocalypse's prowess, Shaw felt an urge to join the fray. Activating the flight ability of his mutant suit, he rushed into the battlefield, killing several demons and destroying a spaceship with absorbed energy.

However, the ease of these victories left him unsatisfied and regretful for not fighting the Obsidian Generals earlier. Even though Apocalypse still dominated the fight against five opponents, Shaw hesitated to intervene and claim the glory.

As he was lost in thought, a sudden wind blew from behind. Instinctively, he raised his fist to meet it, colliding with a massive punch. Although Shaw planned to absorb the kinetic energy, the punch's force was immense, pushing him back more than ten meters before he could fully absorb it and stop his retreat.

Startled, Shaw realized he had encountered a rare powerhouse. He quickly looked up to see a nearly three-meter-tall strong man standing before him.

"Who are you? Identify yourself!" Shaw demanded.

The brawny man responded angrily, "I am Kalibak, Prince of Apokolips and son of Darkseid. I've come to take your life."

Shaw was momentarily stunned, not expecting Darkseid's son to be so powerful. Realizing he faced a formidable adversary, Shaw knew he had to be cautious and fully utilize his abilities in this fight.

"Do you think you can kill me? Keep dreaming," Shaw sneered, clenching his fists. Despite Kalibak's strength, Shaw was no pushover.

Over the years, Shaw had always kept up in his training. After being killed by Magneto once, his thirst for power exceeded that of others. He had been enhancing his strength using the energy conversion instrument Ivan created.

With a deepening understanding of his energy absorption ability, Shaw had touched the edge of the rules and strengthened his body to its limit. Only a few could rival him, and Shaw was confident he wouldn't lose to Kalibak, whom he deemed a fool.

Kalibak, irritated by Shaw's words, narrowed his eyes and roared. His massive fists came crashing down on Shaw, sending waves of force like a tsunami. It was a fatal attack from the outset.

The size difference between them was stark, making Shaw seem weak in comparison. Yet, despite his more diminutive stature, Shaw stood his ground, repeatedly blocking Kalibak's fierce punches with his palms. No matter how hard Kalibak tried, he couldn't inflict any harm on Shaw.

Frustrated, Kalibak gritted his teeth and increased the strength of his punches. He was determined to crush Shaw, but every time his fist made contact with Shaw's palm, it felt like his power vanished as if hitting a cushion of air. This sensation of his strength being absorbed and dissipated left him feeling so uncomfortable he almost felt like vomiting blood!