Thanos nodded, looking at the people still fighting, and said calmly, "Yes, rule the universe, and then find a balance between the number of life forms and the amount of resources, so that the universe can continue to run forever."
Upon hearing this, Thanos 2.0 exclaimed in disbelief, "Do you know what price you have to pay to rule the universe? Do you know how arduous the path is?"
Dominating the universe is not as simple as it sounds.
During this period, you will encounter countless difficulties and choices. In addition to an unwavering will, you will also need great strength and a destiny ordained by heaven.
And will those chess players just stand by and watch you rule the universe?
Those people treat all living beings in the universe as pawns; how could they possibly allow someone to steal the chessboard?
It's obvious that they'll definitely give certain people a boost, what's called "cheating," until they defeat you.
There are simply too many difficulties and problems involved.
Even he only dared to think about eliminating half of all life to delay the destruction of the universe; he couldn't even imagine how much a long-term rule would cost.
Thanos's eyes suddenly dimmed, and he said softly, "The price..."
He thought of Gamora, who had betrayed him, and the daughter he had killed with his own hands.
And then there's Nebula, who has already begun to betray herself.
And the countless men who died fighting for him.
During this period, countless lives were lost at his hands, and many more were indirectly lost at his hands.
If there are spirits in this world, the number of lives they have killed could probably fill ten hells.
"I've already tasted it."
After saying this, an unwavering look appeared in his eyes.
"But no matter the cost, it's all worth it for the sake of an eternal future!"
Even if it meant flattening the entire multiverse, I wouldn't hesitate!
Thanos 2 looked at the other party with a hint of admiration in his eyes, but even more so with fear.
"Madman! You're a madman! Even if you rule the universe, how can it possibly last forever?"
That's simply impossible.
Life will always reproduce, and to maintain balance, there must be constant slaughter every day.
One year, ten years, a hundred years—even if you can persevere, can you continue the slaughter for a thousand years, ten thousand years, a million years?
Won't someone rebel against the rule?
Those entities wouldn't allow you to act so recklessly.
Thanos shook his head and said firmly, "Why kill? I rule the universe and stipulate that everyone can only reproduce a certain number of lives, and no more than that, isn't that enough?"
Upon hearing this, Thanos 2 no longer looked at him with admiration, but rather as if he were a madman.
"You're crazy! How could you possibly control someone else's childbirth? That's impossible! Freedom is the nature of life!"
After saying that, he seemed unable to accept such remarks and clenched his fist to punch.
Thanos narrowed his eyes, dodged to the left, then clenched his right hand and threw a punch.
With a loud "bang!"
Thanos 2 suddenly felt a pain in his stomach, followed by a churning sensation in his stomach, making him extremely uncomfortable.
This left him in disbelief.
You have to understand that he's someone who has collected all six Infinity Stones, how could he possibly be no match for Thanos who only has four?
Although the Infinity Stones cannot be used in this universe, the number of stones they possess still represents a symbol of power.
"How is this possible? You're so strong!"
Thanos didn't reply, but instead delivered another knee strike, sending his opponent flying.
But he wouldn't let the advantage go unchallenged. In the next instant, he appeared behind his opponent, clasped his hands together, and struck again.
After a brutal beating, Thanos 2 was left bruised and battered, completely defenseless.
This filled Thanos II with shock.
It's important to know that as Titans, their physical constitution is stronger than their strength.
Normally, even if he couldn't beat his opponent, they should at least have a contest of physical exertion.
How could he have been beaten so badly that he was unable to fight back?
Soon, taking advantage of the moment he was knocked away, his destructive power began to surge, and then purple energy emanated from his entire body.
"Ah! Die!"
Faced with Thanos II's all-out attack, Thanos simply watched coldly, without even using his world-destroying power, and instead straightened his chest.
With a loud "bang!", a sound like steel striking metal rang out.
Thanos 2 looked at Thanos in disbelief.
"how so!"
His fist struck the other person as if hitting steel, and the impact made his arm ache.
This immediately made him realize the gap between the two sides.
Thanos remained silent, but raised his fist again and threw a punch.
Immediately, Thanos 2 was beaten so badly that his head was bleeding profusely, and purple blood began to spurt out.
After a while, he finally spoke, saying, "You have lost your initial resolve. Fate is not in your hands, but in mine."
There was one more thing he didn't say.
Strength is destiny.
This is why he constantly pursues greater strength.
If he had the power to annihilate the five great gods, or even the OAA, wouldn't the balance of the universe be a matter of a single word from him?
Ignoring his own wounds, Thanos 2 looked at him weakly, asking with a mixture of hope and regret, "Did you succeed?"
Thanos nodded and said affirmatively, "Under my rule, everything is carried out according to my will, achieving a balance between population and resources, and people live very happily."
However, since this domination is limited to the galaxy, he dares not say that he has been completely successful.
After all, as the population and the number of star systems under their control increase, the pressure to govern will also increase.
He wouldn't dare say he had succeeded until the very end.
Upon hearing this, Thanos 2 immediately lowered his head, his eyes returning to calm, as if his heart were still as water.
"I understand. You're right. Fate is not in my hands; it is in yours."
After saying that, he took off the Infinity Gauntlet from his left hand and threw it at Thanos.
"The Infinity Stones can be fused using chaos magic to achieve even greater effects. You... take them."
Thanos took the Infinity Gauntlet and looked at the other person curiously.
Why were they fighting like they were going to die just now, but now it seems like they're leaving their last words?
Seemingly knowing what he was thinking, Thanos 2 spoke up: "It is impossible for me to continue to insist on balance, because Wanda is pregnant with my child, and she will absolutely not allow me to do so."
After he finished speaking, the destructive power in his body began to surge intensely, even exceeding his limit.
Then his body began to slowly disintegrate, turning into atomic form.
After hearing about the feasibility of cosmic balance, he knew he could not go back to his original idea.
But then he would have to face two choices.
On one hand, there's the seemingly successful theory of cosmic balance; on the other, there are loved ones and children.
No matter what choice they make, in the end either he dies or Wanda perishes.
So he chose to die.
This way, no one will be hurt, and Wanda and the children will not be hurt.
Thanos saw the seemingly relieved expression on Thanos 2's face, but just shook his head regretfully.
In the end, he still dared not continue down the path of balance.
Is this path destined to be lonely?
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