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Chapter 195: Follow-Up

"So, are you considering a career change?" Thor said with a smirk. "I have an idea. How about I ask Banner for the serum and use gamma rays to transform you into a Hulk too?"

Stark's forehead was covered in lines of frustration as images of Hulk smashing things flashed through his mind.

"Why is your imagination so wild? And why do you always overlook the best options?"

"Are you sure you didn't become disillusioned?" Stark shot back.

Stark continued, "This time you've engaged with a significant number of alien allies, most of whom possess technology far superior to ours. They're at least in the interstellar age. I believe Earth should engage more with them, especially the Nova Corps of Xandar, which is an alliance of many planets. If possible, Earth should also join them..."

"Absolutely no problem," Thor agreed.

Although Earth's basic technology isn't weak, it certainly has room for improvement, especially with its superheroes. Earth has revealed many of its potential forces in the battle against Thanos—Wakanda, Kamar-Taj, the Avengers...

And with the Kree, longtime enemies of Xandar, kneeling, joining the Nova Corps would be more beneficial than harmful.

Speaking of the Kree, Thor suddenly recalled something and stopped Carol, who was wandering: "I need to ask you something. According to what you said, Ronan was just a powerful Kree. But when I saw him a few years ago, he seemed almost invincible and could even withstand the power of the Power Stone for a short time."

Carol halted.

After some hesitation, she confessed, "At that time, I heard that the Kree secretly obtained the corpse of a Celestial. Though it was dead, its energy was still formidable. Ronan used it to bathe in the 'blood of the gods,' which enhanced his power."

Thor understood: "But such enhancement must have side effects, right? Otherwise, there would be more Kree doing it."

Carol nodded: "Yes, it greatly enhances physical abilities but at a cost. Bathing in the blood of the gods makes one's personality volatile and significantly affects them."

Thor: "..."

The mystery was solved. It turned out there was a reason Ronan acted so irrationally. No wonder he was deceived by Star-Lord's awkward dance...

Carol looked at him curiously: "Hey, are you considering this for yourself? But I think your physical abilities are already beyond what you need..."

Essentially, it's a trade-off of intelligence for strength. For ordinary people, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. For someone with a body as strong as Thor's, even daily exposure to the blood of the gods wouldn't significantly enhance his strength.

Stark, while mortal, clearly values his intellect over brute strength.

Stark quickly shook his head: "Forget it, I'd better focus on my inventions..."

He suddenly brightened and said, "By the way, Thor, Pepper and I are getting married next month. You must come!"

Stark has decided to hold the grandest wedding ever, showcasing that the former playboy, Tony Stark, has found a partner and is settling down.

"I'll definitely be there. As an elder, I wouldn't miss it. Ah, your father once worried about your waywardness. Now that you're getting married, I'm very pleased, my friend..."

Stark: "Get lost!!!"

Although no gems were found on this trip, Thanos was successfully defeated. This achievement reverberates throughout the universe.

Whether as the cosmic destroyer, the ultimate executioner, or a humble retired fruit farmer, Thanos's death is of historic significance.

It marks the end of an era and signifies Thor—the new king of Asgard—making his stance clear. Anyone who dares to offend the Nine Realms will face consequences, even Thanos.

With Odin's death, many who had underestimated Asgard now view the Nine Realms as a top-tier threat.

While Odin's wrath drove Thanos away, he showed little interest in pursuing him beyond the Nine Realms.

Thor, however, is determined to exact revenge, even if it means hunting Thanos down wherever he might be.

Meanwhile, some have noticed the absence of Titan...