Land of Nothingness.
The area where Collector Taneleer Tivan resides is the most chaotic place in the universe, and it is also the area where cosmic civilizations engage in the most widespread exchanges.
A massive and luxurious spaceship hovered in the sky above the Land of Nothingness, causing a wave of cheers and exclamations from a group of riff-raff on the ground!
It's quite rare to see such a luxurious spaceship landing in a place like the Land of Nothingness!
The hatch slowly opened.
First, rows of exceptionally tall and hideous creatures walked out of the hatch, standing around it in a protective manner, guarding the spaceship.
Just as everyone present was wondering who would make such a grand entrance in the Land of Nothingness, a group of people clad in Cloud Black Robes descended...
The entire Land of Nothingness was instantly in an uproar!
How did the Akatsuki group of killers end up here!
"Everyone, quiet down!"
Collector Taneleer Tivan shouted loudly to quiet the people of the Land of Nothingness while he himself trotted toward the direction of the hatch to welcome his important clients.
This group is not to be trifled with…
Ever since the Akatsuki defeated the Thanos Legion, they've imposed extremely strict control over the universe. Any civilization wishing to start a war must obtain Akatsuki's approval... of course, there are many unruly ones whose fate is to become dust in the universe.
The Akatsuki organization shows no mercy when clearing out these individuals!
It's fair to say that their rule is even more severe than Thanos's!
Taneleer Tivan stood at the perimeter, cautiously smiling as he watched Uehara Naraku and a woman with light blue skin who were first to disembark, and said, "Welcome, your excellency, to the Land of Nothingness."
"No need to be so cautious..."
Uehara Naraku looked at Taneleer Tivan, extending his hand in friendship with a smile, and said, "I'm also someone who loves collecting. In a sense, we are in the same line of work..."
"Is that so?"
A hint of relaxation appeared on Taneleer Tivan's face as he gestured for Uehara Naraku to follow him, saying, "Looks like we will have a lot to talk about..."
"I believe so..."
Uehara Naraku nodded with a smile, then turned to Konan beside him and whispered, "Teacher, let's go see what treasures this world holds. We'll bring back some gifts for Lord Nagato..."
"...Yes."
Konan finally hesitated before nodding.
At that moment, she recalled the strange gifts her disciple had given her in the past; now, such a place seems unlikely to offer any normal gifts...
After watching Konan take a few steps forward, Uehara Naraku turned to look at those following him, his gaze falling on Dormammu, and softly instructed, "Dormammu, take Master Ancient One and do something for me..."
"Hmm?"
Dormammu and Ancient One stepped forward in slight confusion.
"I remember there's someone in this universe called Igo..."
Uehara Naraku rubbed his forehead and softly said, "Tell Igo for me that one of his sons is still alive and also possesses the power of a Celestial. I'm sure he will understand my message..."
At this point, Uehara Naraku's voice suddenly lowered: "Once Igo and his son finally reunite, capture Igo immediately and make him part of my collection. Tell Igo's son this is his punishment!"
"..."
Ancient One's eye twitched involuntarily.
Dormammu didn't care much and nodded.
"Who is Igo's son?"
Master Ancient One asked somewhat helplessly, "If so, his child will harbor a deep hatred for Akatsuki, creating an unnecessary enemy for us..."
"Isn't he courting death then?"
Dormammu couldn't help but snort coldly.
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, chuckling lightly, "Don't worry, there will surely be someone to stop Igo's son from courting death by then... maybe their situation will be messy for a while... Alright, go assist me, and I hope their future life is colorful..."
"..."
This really isn't a good mission!
Originally, Master Ancient One thought Uehara Naraku sent her and Dormammu on this task just to prank them, but only until she learned who Igo's son was...
Yes.
Igo's son is Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord.
He is currently merely whiling away his time in Yondu's Raider Squad, and earlier they intercepted Konan's ship, nearly causing a conflict...
This is a blatant act of revenge by Uehara Naraku!
As expected.
When Peter Quill's biological father, Igo, came looking for him, Yondu fled without a care, wanting nothing to do with Peter Quill's father-son reunion...
However, Yondu's power was far inferior to Igo's. Igo easily defeated this Raider team and took away his son, Peter Quill...
Igo Star.
Igo and Peter Quill, father and son, finally reunited, with Igo acting as the most benevolent and kind father, even willing to play childish games with Peter Quill.
Peter Quill experienced an unprecedented father!
It was something he never encountered while growing up, now knowing that he wasn't merely a worthless thief; he was a son of the Celestial!
However…
While the father and son were tossing a ball with divine power.
Boundless darkness slowly enveloped the entire Igo Star.
Master Ancient One, stepping atop an array, descended in front of the father and son. Her gaze fell on Igo, and in an instant, she saw what Igo truly was...
Honestly...
Executing Uehara Naraku's mission isn't actually a bad thing; at least, it cleansed the universe of pests like Igo. The only problem is that their timing wasn't great...
At the moment, Igo is pretending just fine...
"Oh well, we don't have any other choice."
With a sigh, Master Ancient One shook her head. Her expression soon turned gravely solemn as her gaze shifted from Igo to Peter Quill, and she spoke in a cold voice: "Peter Quill, you have attempted to offend the one person in Akatsuki who must not be offended..."
When saying this, the voice of Master Ancient One grew heavier than ever: "As punishment for you, Peter Quill, you shall never receive fatherly love!"
"Wait..."
Peter Quill couldn't help but speak up: "Haven't we already apologized? Besides, it was Yondu who decided to intercept that spacecraft..."
"I also think you should punish Yondu..."
Igo slowly spread his arms, and energy vines sprouted all over the planet. He spoke in a deep and serious tone: "Though I don't want to provoke Akatsuki, I don't wish to be disturbed during my reunion with my son. Are you prepared to face the wrath of a Celestial?"
"You're merely the remnant brain of a Celestial Race..."
In the endless darkness, a cold voice emerged, Doma easily revealing Igo's true form: "A mere planet, daring to show off in front of me!"
In the next moment...
Dark Energy transformed into a spear and suddenly descended!
The massive spear instantly pierced through the entire planet!
Igo hurriedly gathered his energy to resist, but was smacked apart by Master Ancient One, unable to reform!
In an instant...
Doma took Igo into the Black Hole Universe!
As for Igo's son, Peter Quill, Master Ancient One looked at Peter Quill and waved her hand, sending him through the Gate of Space to the Raider Squad gathering place.
There, Peter Quill met a slightly downcast Yondu and others; Yondu happened to be repairing the ship to go to Igo Star to bring Peter Quill back...
Bam!
An energy ball appeared from Peter Quill's hand, and with a raise of his hand, he directly blew up the parts Yondu had just repaired!
"Yondu!"
"Quill!"
"You bastard!"
Peter Quill rushed in front of Yondu, grabbing Yondu's collar with his hand, his eyes full of anger: "It's all because of you, this bastard, provoking Akatsuki! Now they've come to blame me, and they've captured my father!"
"Release me!"
Yondu forcefully pried Peter Quill's hand away, with a hint of doubt on his face: "Akatsuki has captured your father? Igo?"
"That's right, it's all because of you, this bastard!"
Peter Quill threw a punch at Yondu's face!
Unexpectedly, after Yondu got up, he was not angry but happy, laughing out loud: "Hahaha... Well, they've done a great thing!"
"You bastard!"
The two of them started fighting!
From then on, Star-Lord Peter Quill and Yondu truly lived a tumultuous life, their battles continued until Yondu's death...
Because Star-Lord Peter Quill wanted to seek revenge against Akatsuki and rescue his father Igo, Yondu always blocked his actions, Peter Quill resented Yondu for provoking Akatsuki...
Until Yondu passed away, the truth about Igo was finally revealed, including the past deal between Yondu and Igo.
For instance, Igo had given birth to countless children, Yondu had once returned these children to Igo, but Igo killed them all...
When Yondu took Peter Quill from Earth, he refused to hand him over to Igo, instead keeping him by his side...
Peter Quill naturally refused to believe it, full of doubts: "That bastard's full of lies; do you think I'd believe his good intentions? He took me away as a child, just to make me steal stuff for him..."
"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not."
Gamora looked at Peter Quill with disappointment, shaking her head in sigh: "Quill, people don't lie before they die, he was always doing things for you..."
"I want to ask my father."
Peter Quill clenched his fist, speaking in a deep voice: "I want to rescue my real father, I want the truth from his mouth!"
Coincidentally...
When Akatsuki learned of Yondu's death, they released Peter Quill's biological father Igo, an act that was incomprehensible to even Gamora and Raccoon, and a group of Raiders seemed puzzled as well.
However, they soon understood.
Peter Quill soon learned the truth from his biological father Igo, discovering that Igo, in order to enhance his Divine Power, had propagated offspring with various races in the universe, giving birth to many children...
Later, those children were all killed by Igo, even Quill's own mother was killed by Igo. To avenge his mother, Peter Quill killed Igo...
Yondu was right.
But he never got the chance to say sorry to Yondu.
While monitoring the universe, Master Ancient One saw the dejected Peter Quill and couldn't help shaking her head and sighing: "Uehara Naraku's punishment... is never wrong."
Indeed.
Uehara Naraku did nothing wrong; even because he imprisoned Igo for a time, he forestalled a crisis concerning the universe.
And his punishment was fitting.
Star-Lord Peter Quill never experienced fatherly love again, and Yondu also received his due punishment, being at enmity with his adopted son Peter Quill all his life.
"No, you are wrong."
Yondu's soul floated beside Peter Quill, a smile on his lips, his soul reaching out to touch Peter Quill, yet unable to touch him.
"That little brat Quill..."
"Has actually been enjoying fatherly love all along..."