Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1064 Android No. 18

"Galactic Empire?"

Ego's voice echoed in the empty interstellar space, carrying a hint of disbelief and a touch of contempt.

As one of the few beings in the universe who can call himself a god, he naturally knows the structure of the universe very well.

The Galactic Empire, a behemoth that has rapidly risen in the Milky Way in recent years, has indeed made countless galaxies tremble with its unparalleled technological strength and military power. It even dares to compete with the three major empires in the universe with a long history - the Shi'ar, the Kree, and the Skrulls.

It is said that even powerful old empires like Shi'ar and Kree have never gained an advantage in their confrontations with the Galactic Empire, but have been defeated many times.

The Galactic Empire is not only technologically advanced, but also has a powerful army composed of elite warriors and advanced warships, as well as mysterious forces hidden in the dark that are said to be able to manipulate the laws of the universe.

But even so, Igo never took it seriously.

In his view, both the glory of the Shi'ar Empire and the bravery of the Kree Empire are merely stepping stones on the road to the rise of the Galactic Empire, and he, Ego, is an existence that transcends all of this.

To Ego, these were nothing more than the changes in distant galaxies, and had nothing to do directly with him, a god floating in the depths of the universe and feeding on the stars.

His existence is like a lone star in the universe, not bound by any force, nor willing to intervene in the fights of mortals.

His unique living planet possesses the amazing ability to devour stars and transform energy, making him a frequent visitor on the universe's wanted list, but even so, no force has ever dared to truly challenge his authority.

After all, those who dared to try have become a part of his huge body.

At this moment, facing No. 18 who suddenly appeared in front of him - a special executor from the Galactic Empire, Ego couldn't help but frown.

No. 18, this name doesn't sound special, but her appearance made him feel unprecedented pressure.

It was a powerful energy fluctuation flowing from the opponent's body, which made Ego realize that this opponent might not be simple.

"I didn't do anything to the Galactic Empire, did I?"

There was a hint of impatience in Igo's voice. He didn't like being accused without reason, especially when such accusations came from a force he didn't take seriously.

However, No. 18's next words forced him to re-evaluate the current situation.

"No, Ego, you invaded the territory of the Galactic Empire without authorization, and devoured ten planets with intelligent life, twelve resource planets rich in energy and resources, and arbitrarily destroyed the space coordinate planets of the Galactic Empire, causing a total of about 956 trillion lives in the Galactic Empire. I have been ordered to come and punish you."

"I invaded the territory of the Galactic Empire without permission?"

Igo's voice was filled with doubt and disdain.

No. 18 had a cold expression, but his eyes were filled with complex emotions.

She slowly raised her hand, and a screen of light appeared on her palm, which recorded Ego's crimes in detail: when and where it started, how he quietly passed through the defenses of the Galactic Empire, how he devoured those planets one by one, and the loss of life and ecological disaster caused by it.

Every detail is clear and irrefutable.

"The planets I devoured are nothing but insignificant dust in the universe. What does their existence or non-existence have to do with the vast universe?"

Ego's face darkened instantly. He was not unaware of the possible consequences of his actions, but he had long been accustomed to loneliness and freedom, accustomed to acting on his own will, and had never considered that such serious consequences would result from doing so. More importantly, he had never taken any power seriously, including the Galactic Empire.

However, facing the accusations from No. 18 at this moment, he had to admit that he had indeed made a big mistake.

But even so, he would not give in easily.

"Humph, the Galactic Empire dares to provoke me, Ego? Do you think you can stop me by yourself?"

Ego's voice was full of disdain, and a dazzling light began to emanate from his body, which was a signal that he was ready to fight.

However, No. 18 did not back down, instead a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Ego, your actions have violated the laws of the Galactic Empire and caused irreparable damage. Ninety-five hundred and sixty trillion lives, each of them is a part of the universe. Their disappearance is a serious disruption to the order of the universe."

No. 18 said this, but in fact she was just bored and did not come out of a sense of justice or respect for life.

In fact, she was not known for her bravery and fighting skills among the executive officers of the Galactic Empire, but was famous for her curiosity and desire to explore the unknown.

Mainly because it was too boring, and Luther never took her with him no matter what he did.

When she heard about the existence of the living planet Ego, her curiosity was completely aroused.

In her opinion, this planet that can grow on its own and has consciousness is simply a miracle in the universe. Therefore, she decided to come here in person, firstly to satisfy her curiosity, and secondly to help the Galactic Empire save money.

Otherwise, it should have been the fleet of the Galactic Empire that came.

Ego sneered. He certainly knew what these numbers meant, but in his eyes, those lives were nothing more than insignificant dust in the universe. Compared with the truth and power he pursued, they were as small as ants.

He, Ego, pursues a higher level of truth and power, not the life and death of these mortals.

"So, how do you plan to defeat me?"

There was a hint of provocation in Igo's tone, as if he was mocking No. 18's arrogance.

He did have the capital to be confident. After all, in his understanding, he was almost fearless except for those high-ranking gods, the elders of the universe, and a few father-level gods.

Although the energy in the woman's body frightened him, he still firmly believed that he was the strongest and could defeat anyone.

Ego's thoughts raced in his mind as he recalled the system of the Marvel Universe.

In this technology-dominated world, it is difficult for individual combat effectiveness to reach its true peak.

Among ordinary creatures below the god level, the Eternals to which Thanos belongs are undoubtedly the closest to gods.

They possess the strength of the Hulk, and their physical abilities have reached the peak of biological organisms. They are a rare warrior race in the universe.

However, even an existence like the Eternals seems small and helpless in the torrent of interstellar war.

(End of this chapter)