Chapter 238: Battle with the Grandmaster

However, at this point, it was already a situation where one could not back down.

The people of Wanda were clearly prepared to go to war with the Grandmaster, who hadn't expected them to be so reckless, not considering the consequences at all.

If it had been the previous Grandmaster, he believed he could quickly capture these youngsters even if they turned hostile, as long as they didn't kill him, everything could be negotiated.

But now, the Grandmaster felt a bit uneasy.

Even if he wanted to make amends, he couldn't do so at this point. Moreover, despite his unease, he was willing to ignore everything for his thrill.

Furthermore, he had already spread the news of the championship tournament throughout the universe.

If this event did not proceed, it would be a massive blow to his prestige.

As the Grandmaster, losing his prestige could attract the greedy eyes of others.

He was not afraid of embarrassment, but he feared suddenly becoming prey.

Having lived for so long, many things no longer excited him, and while he was willing to take risks for his thrills, it didn't mean he liked courting death.

Wanda's sudden outburst and the appearance of Chaos Magic left the Grandmaster momentarily hesitant.

With a slight hesitation, Wanda glared at the Grandmaster and issued a final ultimatum in a cold voice: "I don't care about the deal between you and him. We are not interested in your so-called championship tournament. Hand over Thanos or face war. What's your answer?"

Wanda was kind, but she would not waver when firmness was needed.

This interstellar voyage wasn't just about herself; she also represented Bi Xiao from the Enchanted Realm. She would not allow Bi Xiao's dignity to be compromised.

Wanda's firm stance shocked the Grandmaster.

He was even more hesitant internally but finally made up his mind.

He had lived for countless years, and his thirst for thrill ultimately led him to decide to take the risk.

"This is Sakaar," the Grandmaster said coldly. In the next moment, brilliant light shone in his eyes, and a terrifying aura swept across, instantly repelling Wanda's Chaos Magic.

The scene changed, and in an instant, everyone found themselves on a distant, uninhabited planet beyond Sakaar.

The Grandmaster had somehow transported Wanda and her people to another planet.

This ability alone was enough to prove the Grandmaster's power at the level of a Celestial.

The planet appeared as a vast desert, covered with sand dunes and devoid of any water sources. Due to its distance from the stellar light source, it was filled with yellow sand and canyons, making it uninhabitable for any life.

The scorching heat distorted the air.

In such extreme conditions, ordinary people couldn't survive. Without air or oxygen, and with deadly high temperatures, one could perish instantly.

However, Wanda and her companions showed no change in their expressions or bodies, unaffected by the harsh environment.

At the level of a sub-Celestial, such conditions, and pathogens were no longer a threat.

If they could survive in space, they could perfectly adapt to any harsh environment in the universe.

The Grandmaster, of course, didn't need to worry. His highest level of existence allowed him to ignore the adverse conditions.

Holding a scepter with an emerald gem, he watched Wanda and her companions, who immediately spread out. His eyes flashed with terrifying light, and the dreadful aura and pressure shook the sandy planet, causing the sand to begin to rise.

There was an insurmountable gap between a Celestial and a sub-Celestial.

The difference was terrifying.

Wanda, Thor, and Hulk were all exceptional among sub-Celestials, at the pinnacle like Thanos.

However, no matter how exceptional, they knew their chances of winning against the Grandmaster in a conventional battle were slim.

Fortunately, they had unconventional means.

First was Bella.

Everyone knew Bella's ace. As soon as Bruce Banner arrived on the sandy planet, the harsh environment caused him great pain, and he immediately transformed into the Hulk, his muscles and bones tearing through his external clothing.

He was left with a tight combat suit specially made for him.

Even in the tight suit, Hulk's terrifying muscles were evident.

With a roar, a powerful sonic wave swept through, sending sand flying everywhere.

Boom!

Hulk charged forward, his right foot stomping, turning into a green streak, his immense strength propelling him toward the Grandmaster.

With the terrifying aura of a wild beast, the Grandmaster narrowed his eyes.

He realized this person was not simple. In the banquet hall on Sakaar, he had seen this seemingly weak and unremarkable individual and thought he was a strategist. He didn't expect such a terrifying beast to be hidden within.

...

If Bruce Banner seemed like an ordinary person, Hulk's cells completely shrank to appear normal, but when Hulk took control, gamma cells immediately surfaced, filling his body with gamma energy, changing his genetic sequence, which was the secret to Hulk's existence.

Hulk was not just a close combat warrior as he appeared.

Hulk's body also contained terrifying energy known as gamma energy.

As he charged toward the Grandmaster, Hulk opened his massive jaws, unleashing a torrent of green gamma energy at the Grandmaster.

The sudden attack didn't faze the Grandmaster.

He casually lifted his scepter with the emerald gem, and instantly, the sand underfoot transformed into a golden wall, blocking the gamma energy without taking any damage.

Hulk reacted quickly. Without stopping after releasing the gamma energy, he charged forward like a tank, shoulder-first into the wall.

Boom!

With his immense strength, he smashed a large hole through the wall and continued his charge toward the Grandmaster.

Unfortunately, with a casual wave of his left hand, the Grandmaster enveloped Hulk in an invisible force and threw him away.