Chapter Seventy-Eight: It seems the name Homelander is more effective than Thor's.
Chapter 80 suggests that Homelander's name is more effective than Thor's.
Britain.
On the streets of London, a gloomy sky was overcast with cold rain falling.
The abandoned industrial area was gloomy and gray. The area around the warehouse was damp and cold, with only the occasional passerby.
In mid-air, the sonic boom cloud was violently torn apart.
Li Zuguo, with his arm around Natasha's waist, slammed vertically into the ground. The anti-buffering force field opened up the instant of contact with the ground, dissipating all the kinetic energy into the ground.
The muddy ground cracked like a spiderweb, and gravel flew everywhere.
Natasha was still a little shaken; the supersonic flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to London had left her with lingering fear.
That feeling was incredibly stimulating.
Li Zuguo let go of her hand, looked around, and Super Hearing filtered out the sound of rain and distant traffic, focusing on an abandoned warehouse not far away.
There was a heartbeat there, extremely faint, accompanied by a strange energy fluctuation.
Li Zuguo walked toward the warehouse, and Natashapulled out the Glock from the outside of his thigh and followed closely behind.
But before they even entered the warehouse, the woman came out on her own.
Jane Foster, Thor's girlfriend, but something seems off about her at this moment.
Li Zuguo's gaze fell on Jane, and his X-Ray Vision ability automatically activated. Beneath Jane's skin, the blood vessels were not filled with blood, but with a dark red fluid.
The thing was wriggling, devouring her life force.
Even more bizarrely, the rainwater leaking from the warehouse roof automatically slid to both sides when it got close to Jane's body.
With Jane at the center, the laws of physics fail for her.
Just as Natasha was about to ask what was going on, a beam of light fell from the sky, and Thor emerged from the Bifrost Bridge.
Thor quickly stepped forward and started chatting with Jane; or rather, the two of them only had eyes for each other at that moment.
Natasha couldn't bear to watch the two about to kiss, and she wanted to speak up and remind them.
But the distant sound of sirens shattered this ambiguity much earlier.
This is private property; apparently, someone called the police.
London Police surrounded the abandoned warehouse, andJane's friend had been arrested.
Thor then noticed the two people watching the show.
" Homelander!"
Thor's rugged face broke into a wide smile.
"I never expected to run into you here."
Thor strode over, opened his arms, and was about to giveLi Zuguo a firm hug.
Li Zuguo stopped Thor with one hand.
"No need for a hug, you should go hug your girlfriend instead."
"You look stronger than you did in New York. Father is right, you truly are Midgard's guardian angel."
In the context of Asgard, being called a guardian deity by Odin is an extremely high honor.
Thor's words contained no perfunctory tone, but rather genuine respect.
In the last Battle of New York, Li Zuguo overwhelmingly resisted Chitauri's invasion and spared Loki at the last moment.
Asgard remembered this kindness.
Li Zuguo didn't expect Odin to praise her, however.
"She looks like she's in trouble."
Li Zuguo pointed to Jane, who was negotiating with the police.
"Buzz!"
Just as several police officers were about to approach Jane,the Aether Particle suddenly erupted, London. The policeofficer and his vehicle were thrown into the air.
Seeing this, Thor quickly came to Jane's side. At this moment, he also noticed his girlfriend's unusual behavior. Before, it was just a guess, but now he was completely certain.
The remaining police officers all drew their guns and pointed them at the two men.
Seeing this, Thor confidently announced his name as Thor.
A group of London Police, you look at me, I look at you.
"I'm sorry, this is private property. Please come with us to the police station for investigation."
Thor's smile froze. You bunch of fools—
Li Zuguo walked over at this moment and said, "Dao. "
"Gentlemen, you look like you need some help."
London The police may not know Dao Thor Thor, but they must know Dao Homelander.
Not only the battle in New York, but also Vought International's promotional campaign for Shadow, and the global bombardment of the media.
"Is it really Homelander?"
" Captain, can I have your autograph? My daughter is a huge Homelander fan and keeps asking to go to the United States."
"This feels like a dream, buddy."
"Hey, I can't breathe anymore. Lock me up, but at least give me some air, friend."
The captain leading the team also knew Homelander, so he had no choice but to contact his superiors and, as usual, inquire about the situation.
"What brings you to London?"
Li Zuguo pointed at Jane Dao.
"This lady found something here, and this is an agent from the World Security Council. We're here to investigate—you know, it's classified information and can't be revealed."
Police Captain felt Homelander was talking nonsense, but what could he say? Who could stop him?
The call from higher authorities also came through, urging them to fully cooperate with Homelander's operation.
Jane couldn't help but laugh.
"It seems your face, Thor, is n't as good as Homelander's."
Thor's face darkened, and he explained Dao.
" It's perfectly normal for Homelander to be the guardian of Earth. In Asgard and other realms, Thor's name will be even more renowned!"
At Li Zuguo's request, all the police officers withdrew.
The person who called the police felt like the sky had fallen.
Thor was preparing to take Jane back to Asgard for treatment, and before leaving, he extended an invitation toLi Zuguo.
" Would Homelander like to visit the realm of the gods?"
"Of course, Thor, you still owe me a treasure."
Thor never breaks his word.
" Heimdall has prepared the landing point for Bifrost Bridge. Let's go."
Natasha holstered his gun and stepped forward.
How many people can the Bifrost Bridge carry?
Thor paused, turned to look at her, and explained Dao.
" Heimdall's energy beam has a limit. Jane is infected withthe Aether Particle; her vital signs and energy field are bound together, making her a necessary target for core teleportation. Homelander is a distinguished guest of Asgard, and given his mass—"
Thor didn't continue, which clearly meant that the spots were full.
Natasha stood there, stunned. She looked at Thor, then atLi Zuguo.
So, I'm not going?
Thor nodded.
" Asgard's teleportation channel places too much strain on the physical body of ordinary humans, and given the urgency of the situation, we cannot open a second channel just for you. "
Natasha thought she could visit the realm of gods, but instead she was dumped in an abandoned industrial area inLondon.
It was perfectly fine when it arrived.
Once you leave, you can't go back.
Li Zuguo looked apologetic.
" Natasha Water will reimburse your travel expenses. Have a great time. When you get back, I can grant you one request as compensation, how about that?"
Natasha's bright smile returned upon hearing this.
"Have a pleasant time in the Divine Realm, sir."
Thor picked up Jane and stood beside Li Zuguo.
" Heimdall! Open Bifrost Bridge!"
Thor roared.
The gloomy sky was instantly torn apart.
A seven -colored beam of light descended from the sky, precisely enveloping Thor, Jane, and Li Zuguo.
A powerful flow of energy swirled around the three of them, producing a deafening roar.
The surrounding rain was instantly evaporated, turning into a large expanse of white fog.
Natasha stood at the edge of the pillar of light, her red hair whipped up by the wind.
The beam of light suddenly contracted.
boom!
The three disappeared from the spot.
All that remained was a charred, round crater on the ground.
Natasha Solitary Zero Zero stood at the edge of the pit.
The rain started again, and it started pouring down harder.
It would be a complete disservice to her for getting soaked in the rain if I didn't make an unreasonable demand.
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Chapter 81 If Homelander's mother is Frigga, the most loving person in Asgard (5k-word long chapter)
Chapter 81 If Homelander's mother is Frigga, the most loving person in Asgard (5k-word long chapter)
PS: Remaining chapter titles that couldn't be written: Choosing Treasures, Inviting Visitors to the Universe The seven-colored beam of light on the Nine Realms ship suddenly dissipated.
Li Zuguo took a look at the legendary Asgard realm.
A massive golden dome stretched overhead, and intricate runes shimmered on the walls.
The sight of the circular throne came into view, with towering golden pillars reaching into the clouds, a dome painted with star myths, and distant floating stars and energy flows forming a magnificent backdrop.
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Thor nodded and looked down at Jane in his arms. Her face was still pale, but her eyes were clearer than when he was in London.
With the protection of Aether Particles, Jane is safe.
"This is Asgard." Thor gestured with his chin toward Li Zuguo, his tone carrying a natural pride.
As the prince of the realm of gods, Thor, the first in line to the throne, has the right to be proud.
Li Zuguo could sense a high concentration of energy particles permeating the air, but this energy seemed to only be effective against Asgardians.
This is the Asgard, Heimdall observatory.
"Welcome to the divine realm, Homelander."
A deep, resonant voice came from ahead.
Heimdall stood in front of the control panel, holding the greatsword that had opened the Bifrost Bridge.
His dark golden eyes were fixed on Li Zuguo.
"Your quality is greater than last time, Midgard's Guardian."
Li Zuguo nodded slightly, thinking that this guy was probably referring to body density.
You seem to know me?
Heimdall: "I can observe anyone in Midgard. I saw the Battle of New York. You truly deserve the title of God of Earth."
Li Zuguo has gained a new nickname, " God of Earth," but he doesn't really like it.
"Just call me God of the Motherland, I prefer that nickname."
Heimdall nodded slightly; the strong are respected wherever they go.
Thor put Jane down.
" Heimdall, is my father in the throne room?"
" Allfather is waiting for you, Your Highness."
Heimdall sheathed his greatsword.
Thor turned to look at Li Zuguo, a look of eager excitement appearing on his face.
" It's still a long way from here to the Golden Palace."
Thor weighed the Mjolnir in his hand.
"Last time in New York, you showed amazing strength, but in Asgard, flying is Thor's talent."
"How about we have a race to see who gets to the Golden Palace first?"
Li Zuguo looked at Thor's defiant attitude.
"You're bringing a sick person with you, are you sure you want to compete with me?"
Li Zuguo glanced at Jane beside him.
Thor is never afraid of challenges!
Thor put his arm around Jane's waist.
" Jane, hold on tight to me."
Jane nodded; her physical abilities were now terrifyingly strong.
"Then let's go."
Li Zuguo crossed her arms and hovered half a meter off the ground.
Thor's chest expanded suddenly, and he grabbed Mjolnir.
boom!
With a thunderous roar, Thor and Jane transformed into abolt of lightning, bursting out of the observation station's gate.
Li Zuguo stood still, slowly adjusting the collar of his Stars and Stripes cape.
"Too slow."
Thor's speed is like Homelander's in the Black Robe ending; he can be caught and interrupted.
But Li Zuguo has Super Speed and Super Flight. Let alone Ryan and Butcher, even if he doesn't leave the room, the people inside can't touch him at all.
What is Super Speed? It must be a speed that surpasses that of a god.
Li Zuguo's legs were slightly bent.
Bang!
The sonic boom cloud exploded with a deafening roar inside the observation station.
The control panel in front of Heimdall buzzed as the Qiwaves churned around it.
The gatekeeper of Asgard instinctively raised his arm to shield his face, but when he lowered his arm, the observatory was empty.
A rare look of astonishment crossed Heimdall's face; he hadn't even seen the trajectory of Li Zuguo's takeoff.
"His speed has surpassed the transmission latency of the Bifrost Bridge."
Heimdall muttered to himself.
High in the sky, Thor is flying at full speed.
The wind howled in his ears, and Mjolnir pulled his body at a speed that had already broken the sound barrier.
"See that, Jane! That's Thor's speed!"
Thor roared, "Dao! "
Jane's eyes were squinting from the wind, so she could only cling tightly to Thor's neck.
" Thor ————Ahead————"
Jane suddenly pointed ahead.
Thor looked up and saw a figure in red and blue, Shadow, floating in mid-air in front of the hundred-meter-high golden gate of the Golden Palace.
Li Zuguo stood with her hands behind her back, her Stars and Stripes cape fluttering gently in the breeze.
He even had the leisure to wave at Thor, who had just flown over.
"You're too slow, Thor."
Thor slammed on the brakes, lightning crackling restlessly on the hammer's surface. He stared wide-eyed at Li Zuguo, who had been waiting for him.
"That's impossible!"
Thor landed on the adjacent terrace and put Jane down.
"I clearly took off first! When did you overtake me?"
"Just when you shouted, 'That's Thor's speed.'"
Li Zuguo landed on the terrace, his boots hitting the golden floor, and he joked with Dao.
"I even took the time to wash my hands at the waterfall below the divine realm."
Thor looked at Mjolnir in his hand, then at Li Zuguo, and a strong sense of frustration welled up inside him.
In Asgard, in the Flying Domain, he was actually crushedby a Midgard.
Jane couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Thor's discomfiture.
"It seems your flying talent still needs some practice, dear."
Thor's face darkened.
"He used some kind of special magic! Or his suit has an acceleration function!"
"It's not shameful to admit that others are better than you,Thor."
Li Zuguo patted Thor on the shoulder. Wait, where have I heard that phrase before?
This slap almost made Thor stumble.
"Let's go, don't keep Allfather waiting."
Thor rubbed his aching shoulders and walked ahead dejectedly.
The throne room of the Golden Palace is magnificent and solemn.
On the enormous golden throne, Odin's single eye was slightly closed, and he held the Eternal Spear in his hand.
Queen Frigga sat to the side, a gentle smile on her face.
Thor led Jane and Li Zuguo into the hall.
"Father, Mother."
Thor knelt on one knee.
"I brought back Jane, and our distinguished guest."
Odin opened his single eye, his gaze passing over Thor and landing on Li Zuguo.
" Guardian of Midgard, Homelander."
Odin's voice echoed in the hall, carrying an undeniable authority.
" Asgard thanks you for your heroic act in New York, where you protected the peace of one of the Nine Realms."
Li Zuguo bowed slightly, a gesture of respect for the strong.
"This is my duty, Allfather."
Frigga stood up, walked over to Li Zuguo, and gently praised Dao.
"I've heard Thor mention you; you're a brave child."
"Your body contains amazing energy, yet you maintain a deep reverence for life, which is truly remarkable."
How exactly did Thor bring him up, and why did Frigga call him "kid"?
Despite her inner doubts, Li Zuguo maintained her standard smile.
"Thank you for your kind words, Queen."
Even Li Zuguo found it hard to feel any ill will towards this Queen of the Divine Realm; he was simply curious about how she had managed to train Loki to be a melee mage.
Odin looked at Li Zuguo, a thoughtful glint in his single eye.
After the Battle of New York, Asgard scholars repeatedly studied Li Zuguo's Battle Shadow.
They concluded that this man's physical strength surpassed that of the vast majority of Asgard warriors—or rather, all of them, except for his daughter who had beenSeal'd.
Now, Li Zuguo stands here, without emitting the slightest energy fluctuation.
This understated nature of the US allowed Odin to see unlimited potential.
Li Zuguo also felt some pressure. Even though the old man's strength was not what it used to be, and he was already in his twilight years, there were definitely not many people who would dare to underestimate him.
All I can say is that Odin is indeed unfathomable.
In his past life, he had seen a video analysis that showed Thanos waited until Allfather was dead before taking action to steal the Infinity Stones and invade Earth.
Of course, some people think that purple sweet potato extract is too safe, he knows Dao Odin is close to death; there's no need for a direct confrontation.
Or is it because Odin's squatting and sweeping technique is too yin?
Odin rose from his throne and, leaning on his Eternal Spear, descended the steps. His steps were heavy, but each one carried a powerful aura.
" Thor, the girl you brought back has something that doesn't belong to her."
Odin stopped in front of Jane.
Jane took a half-step back, looking a little nervous.
"Don't be afraid, child."
Odin extended his right hand and hovered it in front of Jane's forehead. A gentle golden Divine Power emanated from Odin's palm and entered Jane's body.
Golden Divine Power flowed beneath Jane's skin.
Suddenly, Jane's body convulsed violently.
Her blood vessels instantly turned dark red, and a viscous fluid carrying a destructive aura writhed wildly under her skin.
"Ugh!"
Jane clutched her chest in pain and knelt down on the ground.
" Jane!"
Thor was shocked and immediately rushed forward to hug her, but Odin's hand was repelled by a dark red energy.
"Father! What's going on?"
Thor shouted anxiously.
Odin stared at the dark red substance inside Jane's body, and the temperature in the hall instantly dropped to freezing.
"It's Reality Stone."
Odin's voice carried a rare hint of solemnity.
" Aether Particle ".
Li Zuguo stood to the side, his X-Ray Vision ability automatically activated.
In his view, the Aether Particles within Jane's body were still frantically devouring her life force.
That's not Jane's parasitism, but assimilation.
However, Li Zuguo felt that an ordinary person would probably have died long ago, but Jane was able to hold on for so long— so it's no wonder she later became a femaleThor.
"It's killing her."
Li Zuguo broke the silence.
Odin turned to look at Li Zuguo.
"You're right. Homelander, Aether Particle is one of the oldest substances in the Universe. Once it falls into the hands of the Dark Elves, it will become a weapon."
" Dark Elves?"
Thor was stunned.
Odin grasped Eternal Spear and slowly recounted Dao.
" Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves. He has been searching for the Aether Particle, attempting to drag the Nine Realms back into darkness."
"He will soon realize the 'Aether Particle's' 'Awakening '."
Odin's single eye swept over everyone in the hall.
" Asgard is about to face a war."
Outside the hall, a dark cloud suddenly drifted in from the previously clear sky.
A bolt of dark red lightning tore through the clouds, illuminating Odin's weathered face.
Thor suddenly stood up.
"Father, tell me first how to save Jane."
Odin did not answer immediately. He walked back to his throne, and Eternal Spear slammed his foot heavily on the ground, making a dull metallic echo.
" Aether Particle will protect its host."
"But this kind of protection is not a blessing, it is feeding. It will maintain the girl's vital signs until it drains her of her last drop of life force."
Thor slammed his fist into the golden pillar beside him, causing the entire pillar to vibrate and tremble.
"Is there really no other way?"
"have."
Odin slowly said, "Dao. "
"Celestial bodies converge, once every five thousand years.The boundaries of the Nine Realms completely overlap at that moment. At that time, the Aether Particle will enter its active period, which is the only window for Malekith to extract it."
"It is also our window."
Li Zuguo stood to the side, arms crossed. The activity of Aether Particles implies instability, and instability implies that they can be stripped away.
This old man is playing a very big game, using Jane as bait to lure Malekith into a trap; it is indeed the best strategy.
Odin continues with Dao.
"There is still time for the celestial bodies to converge. Until then, Asgard will do everything in its power to protect this girl."
Thor held Jane in his arms, and the anxiety on his face subsided slightly.
Jane weakly grasped Thor's arm and whispered, "I'm fine."
The atmosphere eased slightly.
Odin's gaze shifted to Li Zuguo.
" Thor told me that he promised you an Asgard treasure. In the Battle of New York, you saved the face of countlessAsgardians. A treasure is not too much to ask."
"Come with me."
Since Odin has said so, Li Zuguo naturally won't be polite.
Asgard's treasure trove lies deep within the Golden Palace.
Layers of rune arrays flow through the corridor, and eachDao door requires Odin to unseal it personally.
When the last door opened, Li Zuguo saw the entire treasure vault.
In the enormous underground dome, hundreds of Divine Artifacts are neatly displayed on a Water Crystal pedestal.
The container of Tesseract lay quietly in front, with blue light slowly flowing inside; unfortunately, it was just a container.
On the pedestal next to it was the Box of Ice.
A chilling blue aura emanates from the Frost Giant's treasure.
Further on, there is a golden-red Fire Eternal Flame, bound by rune chains, the source of Surtur's power.
The Destroyer armor stood hollow in the corner, its silver-gray metallic surface reflecting a cold light.
These things are either too dangerous or too sensitive; even if Li Zuguo wanted Odin, he might not give them to him.
Li Zuguo continued forward, passing the Golden Ring of Dropnir and Frey's Sword of Victory.
The Golden Ring can self-replicate, which sounds good, but it's essentially a money-printing machine, and it's not short of money.
Frey's sword can kill enemies automatically, but he himself is the strongest weapon; having another sword would be superfluous.
Finally, he stopped in front of a miniature ship model.
Treasure Ship Skid Plattney.
It can be unfolded to accommodate the entire God Raceand its weapons, and with favorable winds, it can sail between the sea and the sky. When not in use, it can be folded into the size of a handkerchief.
Li Zuguo looked at dozens of treasures and felt that this one looked pretty good.
A ship that can travel within the Universe, unrestricted by interstellar distances, and can be carried by an individual.
This implies mobility, strategic depth, and a mobile basethat is not subject to the control of any power.
You can take it out and use it when you get tired of flying around the multiverse, or when you're traveling with others.
"I want this one."
Odin glanced at him, a meaningful glint flashing in his single eye.
"You're not choosing a weapon?"
"I am the weapon."
Odin kept his promise and, without any hesitation, reached out and took the model ship, handing it to Li Zuguo.
"It chose an interesting Master."
Night fell in Asgard.
Li Zuguo did not return to the room arranged by Thor, but instead walked down the stairs of the Golden Palace.
The dungeon entrance was guarded by four elite guards, but they had received orders from Odin that the guest could come and go freely.
Walking through the long corridor, transparent energy cells are arranged in rows on both sides.
In the deepest cell, Loki was leaning against the wall reading a book.
He was wearing a plain green prison uniform, his black hair neatly combed back, and he looked much more presentable than he had in New York.
Li Zuguo stopped in front of the prison cell.
When Loki saw Li Zuguo, a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. This god of Earth had actually stopped the Chitauri army all by himself.
Li Zuguo looked around the cell; there were books, furniture, and fruit.
This isn't jail time, it's clearly a vacation – Frigga's doing.
Loki finally closed the book, her emerald eyes sweeping over Li Zuguo.
Loki's lips curved slightly into a smile.
" Homelander, I heard you chose a ship, and the entire treasure trove is at your disposal. You chose a cargo ship, which shows your unique taste."
Li Zuguo tilted his head.
"You're locked in a cage on vacation, while I'm out picking out treasures. Whose taste is more unique?"
Loki's smile froze for a moment, then she smiled nonchalantly.
"I am staying here voluntarily."
Li Zuguo put his hands behind his back and approached the transparent energy barrier.
"You're so willing to have Frigga secretly deliver books to you every day. Admit it, Loki, you're in a hurry."
Loki put down her book, stood up, and the two looked at each other across the energy barrier.
"You didn't come here just to mock me."
Li Zuguo's smile faded, and he became serious.
"I'm only here to remind you of one thing: war is coming. Watch your mouth, or you'll regret it."
Loki's face was expressionless.
"I won't regret it."
Li Zuguo knows that Dao regrets Loki the most. He doesn't say it, but he's actually the one who craves the most love.
Frigga is the one who can give Loki love.
"It seems you show no remorse whatsoever. The Queenwill be disappointed."
Loki's body tensed almost imperceptibly, but he did not show weakness before this God of Earth.
Li Zuguo didn't try to dissuade him further, as Frigga, as a witch who could reach the realm of gods, was not weak.
This can be seen from the later Avengers.
This gentle mother, the wise and dignified Queen, actually foresaw her own death, but she still did it anyway.
the next day.
While Li Zuguo was visiting the divine realm, Frigga found him; she had come to apologize for Loki's rudeness.
Frigga descended the steps slowly, without displaying the majesty of a queen; her steps became gentle, like those of an ordinary mother.
" Lucien, may I call you that? There's something I'd like to tell you in person."
Li Zuguo nodded slightly.
"sure."
Frigga walked up to Li Zuguo and suddenly bowed slightly.
" As his mother, I apologize to you for the crimes Loki committed in New York and for his rudeness towards you. "
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Frigga raised her head, her deep blue eyes filled with genuine apology.
"He hurt the people you protected, and he hurt the city you guarded."
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Li Zuguo was stunned for a moment.
"You don't have to do that. Loki is already being punished."
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Frigga shook her head, then reached out and gently placed her hand on Li Zuguo's shoulder; her hand was warm.
"Child, you don't need to act like this in front of me."
Li Zuguo's smile froze for a moment; it must have beenThor speaking to Ran.
Frigga said softly.
" When Thor was 1,500 years old, he was still drinking and causing trouble with his friends, while at your age, you are already bearing the weight of the sky falling for the entire city."
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A breeze blew in through the cracks in the hall windows, ruffling Frigga's stray hairs that hung beside her ears.
"Hardship makes you grow up too fast."
Well, it's hard for Li Zuguo to feel any ill will towards thisQueen; all I can say is that Loki has a wonderful mother, better than any mother.
Frigga left without asking Li Zuguo for anything, nor for his forgiveness.
He simply told him that he could come to her if he had anything he wanted to talk about or needed help.
If Azu had had such a mother or foster mother back then—
Chapter 82: War of the Gods, Fire's front end crashes endlessly, Heat Vision sweeps across.
Chapter 82: War of the Gods, Fire's front end crashes endlessly, Heat Vision sweeps across.
The next day.
Li Zuguo opened his eyes, and Super Hearing instantly picked up the roar and explosions outside.
He looked out the window.
Several thousand small warships filed in through the rift, their beams sweeping across the ground.
The buildings of Asgard were instantly engulfed by the sea of fire, stone pillars collapsed, and screams of civilians rose and fell.
Meanwhile, the warriors of Asgard also formed groups to charge and defend their homeland.
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It's hard to imagine that Asgard's weapons are mostly cold weapons, while Dark Elves wield all sorts of high-tech weapons.
The entire divine realm was instantly engulfed in battle.
Now Li Zuguo has no choice but to take action; he might need to be a little more careful about his image in Earth.
But in Asgard, these Dark Elves Jane was simply a convenient outlet for his frustrations.
Li Zuguo transformed into a streak of red and blue light, tearing through the air and charging towards the battlefield.
The first batch of Dark Elf soldiers who landed had just jumped out of the transport hatch and hadn't even gotten their footing yet.
Two crimson beams of light fell from the sky.
Heat Vision swept across the ground, and the temperature instantly soared wherever the cutting line passed.
The first group of invaders were cut in half at the waist, their upper and lower bodies falling in different directions, without even having time to scream.
Li Zuguo landed in the center of the square, his Stars and Stripes cape fluttering in the wind.
More Dark Elves poured out of the transport ship.
Seeing this, Li Zuguo charged straight into the Dark Elves ' crowd, his Steel Body combined with Super Speed.
At this moment, the Fire truck arrived, and it could only be a greenhorn.
"boom!"
Dark Elves, who was charging ahead, was smashed to pieces by Li Zuguo. The mask of the pale white man, along with the head inside, exploded into fragments, and black flesh and blood were splattered all over the ground.
Li Zuguo slithered through the crowd, and wherever he went, swarms of Dark Elves flew up, crashing into the city walls, breaking into broken pillars, and turning into a pile of mud.
That's too fast.
They were so fast that the Dark Elves didn't even have time to raise their weapons.
As the Asgard warriors nearing the city wall only saw awisp of Shadow darting back and forth on the ground, and with each dart, dozens of enemies vanished into thin air.
An old soldier leaned against the battlement, his mouth agape.
He had followed Odin in battles for thousands of years and had never seen this kind of fighting style before.
The god of Midgard didn't use any weapons; he used his own body as a sword and shield.
"How—how did he do that?" the veteran asked, his voice trembling. " How can a physical body be harder than a weapon?"
The young soldier next to him was speechless.
What Dark Elves?
Li Zuguo thought it was a speed bump.
Finally, Li Zuguo stood atop a broken statue, looking down at hundreds of Dark Elves surging in from all directions, their black fire forming a sea of fire as they rushed toward him.
In the sea of fire, Li Zuguo lowered his head slightly, and two scarlet lights shone from his eyes.
"Sizzle"
Large numbers of Dark Elves were shot into mincemeat.
The two red lights began to sweep, without any pattern or aiming; they just moved horizontally, vertically, and in circles.
Where the red light swept across, rows of Dark Elvesexploded, slicing open the hulls of the warships. The Daogap opened, and the energy core inside exploded, sending black Fire spheres into the air one after another.
The entire battlefield was scorched into wasteland by the two red lights.
On the city wall, the old soldier had already knelt down.
This scene was witnessed by more and more Asgardians.
The surviving civilians poked their heads out of the ruins; they had thought they were going to die that day.
But now, those once - arrogant Dark Elves are collapsing like straws before the remnant Shadow.
A mother holding her child burst into tears.
"He saved us—"
The crowd began to stir, and someone shouted out the name of the person who had just been identified as Dao.
" Homelander!"
" Homelander!"
The shouts grew louder and louder, drowning out the explosions on the battlefield.
Li Zuguo stood atop the statue, the red light still sweeping across him, and he heard the shouts, each one penetrating his ears.
[Followers +158 +357 +789——]
[Human Qi Value +1456 +2345 +3978 ——————]
Li Zuguo felt this was incredibly exhilarating; he didn't need to worry about anything at all, just like mowing down enemies in a game of Musou.
Moreover, the Dark Elves are fearless and continue to pour in.
The Asgard guards nearby had just raised their spears to meet the enemy when the battle was already over.
The red and blue figure, Shadow, only appears as an afterimage each time it appears.
The moment the afterimage disappeared, all the enemies in the entire area fell to the ground, some torn in half, others smashed into a pile of minced meat on the ground.
"So that's the Guardian from Midgard?" a young guard murmured incredulously.
Golden Palace dungeon.
The vibrations traveled underground, and dust fell in clumps.
The prisoners began to stir.
Loki leaned against the wall, his gaze passing through the transparent barrier as he watched a massive figure,Shadow, slowly approach at the end of the corridor.
Agam, a monster completely transformed by the cursed stone, is covered in black bone armor, and every step he takes makes the ground tremble.
The other prisoners huddled in a corner of their cells.
Only Loki remembered Earthling's words, "Watch your mouth."
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But Loki is Loki; he raised his left hand and casually pointed to the left side of the corridor.
"I think you should take the stairs on the left."
Upon hearing this, Agam actually turned around and walked towards the left-hand passage.
That road leads directly to the core of the divine realm and also connects to Frigga's palace.
When Malekith kicked open the palace door, Frigga had already drawn his dagger.
Jane was shielded behind her.
"Hand over the host of the Aether Particle."
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Frigga didn't answer, but drew his sword directly, the blade flashing in the palace.
Frigga's swordsmanship was precise and sharp, driven by thousands of years of combat instinct in every attack and defense. His short sword sliced through Malekith's defenses several times, leaving deep cracks in his armor.
This Queen of the Divine Realm is not weak.
She is a good mother, a dutiful Queen, and also a powerfulWitch and warrior.
Even Malekith was suppressed and was forced to retreat in defeat.
But Malekith did not come alone; a giant, dark handattacked Frigga from behind.
Agam, with his hand capable of crushing steel, reached for Frigga's back before Frigga could turn around.
They were about to be caught.
A beam of red and blue light blocked the path betweenFrigga and Agam.
Li Zuguo's right hand gripped Agam's wrist tightly, his fingers digging into the other's bone armor. A piece of the black armor shattered, making a crisp sound as if the wrist was breaking.
Agam looked down at the hand that was blocking his way, his face contorted in pain.
Li Zuguo didn't smile this time; he just stared at Agam with a blank expression.
Those familiar with Homelander know Dao; he's really got some serious Life Qi.
Agam's entire arm was twisted to an impossible angle by reverse jointing.
The crisp sound of bone armor shattering echoed through the palace.
The monster, transformed by the power of the curse, let out a muffled roar, and black armor plates fell off along the broken ends.
Li Zuguo did not let go.
He placed his other hand on Agam's chest and gently pushed him forward.
The enormous object flew backward, smashing through the golden pillar outside the palace, and finally plowing a trench several tens of meters long in the ground of thesquare.
Malekith remained stationary.
He didn't look at the Cursed Warrior who had been knocked away; the darkness beneath the white mask was entirely focused on the red and blue Shadow standing in front of Frigga.
" Midgard's bastard."
Li Zuguo ignored him, simply turning his head to smile at Frigga behind him.
" Queen, would you mind if we fought on your territory?"
Frigga still held his short sword, but the tip had already drooped as he stepped back, giving up the battlefield.
"Be careful, Lucien."
Li Zuguo nodded slightly, and Agam let out a low roar before charging towards Li Zuguo again.
A super-powerful leaping punch was aimed at his face.
"boom!"
Agam punched Li Zuguo squarely on the head. Li Zuguo didn't react much, but Agam's finger bones caved inward.
Li Zuguo's head didn't budge, he even stared at Agam with his fist raised, then grabbed Agam's neck with one hand and lifted the two-and-a-half-meter behemoth off the ground with one hand.
Agam's legs pounded wildly in the air, the dark red Fireflames on the surface of his bone armor scorching Li Zuguo's palms.
The cursed fire that could melt Uru metal didn't even leave a red mark on Li Zuguo's steel body.
"Enough." Malekith's voice came from behind the mask, carrying the arrogance that remained after thousands of years of slumber.
Li Zuguo glanced at him sideways, as if to provoke me?
Immediately, two crimson beams of light shot out from his pupils.
Heat Vision didn't target Malekith; instead, it precisely cut through Agam's limb joints.
His limbs slammed onto the marble floor.
Agam's body turned into a burning stump, with dark red cursed power overflowing wildly, attempting to repair thesections that had been charred by Heat Vision.
Li Zuguo let go.
The mangled body crashed to the ground, twitched twice, and then stopped moving.
"You don't need to rush now, because it's your turn."
Li Zuguo has disappeared from the spot.
The next instant, he appeared in front of Malekith and placed one hand on his masked face.
He pressed that face down hard, smashing through the walls of the palace, through the corridors, and through the outer walls of the Golden Palace—
The two Shadow figures from the main battlefield of Golden Palace were blasted out from the side of Golden Palace and fell to the battlefield below.
Sensing that his mother was in danger, Thor immediately abandoned all his opponents and rushed into the palace at the fastest speed he had ever seen.
"No!"
Chapter 83: Asgard's favorability is maxed out; Odininvites Homelander to drink for the first time.
Chapter 83: Asgard's favorability is maxed out; Odininvites Homelander to drink for the first time.
The moment the two Shadow bodies crashed into the plaza, everyone on the main battlefield of the Golden Palace stopped.
Li Zuguo pressed down on Malekith's face, stomping theleader of the Dark Elves into the ground.
Malekith's armor groaned, half of his mask was crushed, and black blood splattered on the ground.
Speaking of White, if it weren't for the Aether Particle andOdin's ideal of shifting from war to peaceful coexistence,Malekith would have died long ago.
Li Zuguo didn't have the same burden as Odin, so he could fight to the death.
The warriors of Asgard were speechless with shock at that moment.
They looked at the Guardian of Midgard, one foot planted on the head of the King of Dark Elves.
Young ordinary people found it even more hard to believe.
"This...this is Malekith? The one that was said to be able to destroy the Nine Realms?"
Even though the Warriors Three had witnessedHomelander's strength before, they were still shocked at this moment.
The dark red clouds on the horizon are disintegrating.
Without its commander, the Dark Elves began to retreat. The transport ships Hu Ran rose up and collided with each other, while the black Fire spheres connected in the sky above the divine realm.
Thor burst in from the direction of the palace, lightning enveloping his entire body. He saw his mother and Jane, both unharmed.
Frigga GentleDao.
" Lucien saved us, Thor."
[ Superhero points +20000 (from Thor )]
The battle is over.
The plaza of Asgard was littered with the corpses of Dark Elf and the wreckage of destroyed warships. The FireFlame was still burning on Zero, but the threat had been eliminated.
Thor strode forward, his Mjolnir still stained with the blood of his enemies.
He walked straight to Li Zuguo and grasped his forearm,the highest level of courtesy among Asgard warriors.
For the first time, the usually carefree Thor became a little fussy and indecisive. Without Li Zuguo, he truly couldn't imagine what would happen next.
"You saved my mother; the God of Thunder will never forget this kindness."
Frigga, the mother of the gods who has weathered thousands of years of trials, looked at the young man before her with a troubled heart.
This child of Midgard —or rather, this warrior.
"Heroic guardian deity of Midgard, how can I ever thank you?"
Li Zuguo flashed his signature smile.
"You don't need to thank me, Queen. Protecting the innocent is what we should do."
Li Zuguo's words weren't entirely sincere, because being noticed, needed, and treated as a hero was exactly the feeling he enjoyed most. Just like when he first arrived, he wasn't used to it, but when he actually saw the public's reaction, he began to enjoy it.
Hundreds of Asgard warriors bowed to a Midgard before the ruins of the Golden Palace.
" The Guardian of Midgard!"
" Hero of Asgard!"
The shouts rose in waves, drowning out the still-lit firelightin the distance.
Li Zuguo stood in the center, his Stars and Stripes cape swaying gently in the breeze.
He was enjoying the moment, and the combined effect of his popularity and the frenzy of his fans.
Thousands of Dao's burning gazes fell upon him, each Daofilled with awe and gratitude.
This feeling of being elevated to a divine status made every cell in his body tremble with pleasure.
From the outermost edge of the crowd, the muffled thud of Eternal Spear striking the ground could be heard.
Odin has arrived.
The one-eyed Allfather walked through the crowd and stepped up to Li Zuguo.
He looked at this young man, whom he had regarded as having unlimited potential just a few days ago, and now his single eye was filled with complex emotions.
In the ten thousand years since the founding of Asgard, no outsider has ever been able to make the warriors of the entire city willingly kneel down.
Odin stopped in his tracks, and this proud Allfather, who had been arrogant his whole life, slowly bowed to Li Zuguo.
" Guardian of Midgard, you saved my Queen, protected my people, and held back the Dark Elves ' army."
" Asgard, I owe you a huge favor."
[ Superhero points +30000 (from Frigga, the Mother of Gods )]
[ superhero points +50000 (from Allfather)] Odin
This was the first time Li Zuguo had seen Superhero Points. With a Breakthrough cap of 20,000, this family of three provided him with 100,000 Superhero points.
Jane can be said to have become rich overnight, acquiring yet another superhero skill.
But he also understood that such opportunities are rare and hard to come by.
A large part of the reason is that Li Zuguo saved Frigga'slife, the first mage and queen of the Nine Realms.
The entire room fell silent.
The next moment, Odin raised the Eternal Spear and slammed it into the sky.
Golden Divine Power soared into the sky, and the sky above the ruined Golden Palace was once again illuminated with the light that symbolized glory.
"Reveal my decree."
Odin's words echoed throughout the entire realm of the gods.
"Tonight, a banquet will be held in the Golden Palace towelcome this Hero of Midgard."
The crowd cheered again.
That night, in the Golden Palace.
The banquet table, stretching for a hundred meters, was laden with Asgard's US wines and delicacies, and gilded candlesticks with fire flames illuminated the elegantly dressed guests.
Li Zuguo was seated next to the head of the table, right next to Odin's right.
Thor, holding a wine glass, stood in the center of the hall.
"Today, I want to pay tribute to a man who is not anAsgardian, but is as brave as an Asgardian warrior!"
The warriors in the hall raised their cups in unison.
"Honor the God of the Motherland!"
The Asgard warriors around them stopped what they were doing and looked at the scene.
They witnessed everything that happened today.
The red and blue Shadow rampaged across the battlefield,leaving nothing but desolation in its wake.
But he did not harm a single Asgardian.
Odin also stood up, and the hall fell silent instantly. He raised his glass and looked with one eye at Li Zuguo, who was sitting in the guest of honor's seat.
Odin's words were short and forceful, like Jane's.
"From this moment on, you are a Hero of Asgard, a friend forever. The gates of the realm of the gods are always open for you."
A deafening cheer erupted in the hall.
Li Zuguo had no choice but to drink now; he had been forced to pick up the glass.
The Asgard mead in the glass shimmered with golden light, reflecting his ever-smiling face.
All eyes in the hall were on him.
He deserved the gazes filled with awe, gratitude, and even love and worship.
Li Zuguo downed the drink in one gulp. The taste wasbetter than he had imagined; it didn't have that strange taste of beer, white wine, or red wine.
[Followers +2387 +4512 +6890————]
[Human Qi value +8976 +12453 ————]
The restoration of the Golden Palace was swift.
Asgard's craftsmen activated the Divine Power, and the shattered columns were rebuilt one by one, while the collapsed dome closed up as if rewinding a tape.
In less than half a day, the main hall was mostly restored.
Odin sat back on his throne. Eternal Spear leaned against the armrest, his golden light fading.
Li Zuguo stood in the center of the hall, a cape with the Stars and Stripes hanging down his back.
Thor stood to his left, Jane was placed in a side hall to recuperate, and Aether Particle had been sealed in a special container by Odin.
Odin opening Dao.
" Asgard is willing to reserve a place for you. Nine Realmsis large, and there are more opportunities to use you than you think."
This is quite a suggestion.
Thor waited on the side, thinking that Lucien would hesitate, or at least ask about the terms.
But Li Zuguo shook his head.
"Thank you for your kindness, Allfather, but I have to go back. Earth needs me. If I leave for too long, Ran will be born there."
That's only half the story.
In his heart, no matter how good Asgard is, it is ultimately not his stage.
People here will call his name, but there are no cameras here, and the audience is not as large as he imagined.
There were no headlines broadcast globally, none of the kind of global attention he truly desired.
Most importantly, he had fewer superhero points than he had expected.
The applause for Nine Realms is less than the attention given to Earth.
He wanted the latter.
Thor didn't expect Li Zuguo to be preparing to leave so soon. He had wanted to take him to see the other realms and maybe quell the rebellion of Ran.
Perhaps we can even fight side by side.
" Lucien, you are the bravest warrior I have ever seen. The gates of Asgard are always open for you."
"You are also Thor."
After Li Zuguo reaped the rewards from Asgard's fans, he gracefully bid farewell to his personal and superheropoints, with nothing left for him to cherish for the time being.
He's almost ready to use Shadow.
Before leaving, however, he met with Loki one last time to see if he could get some money out of him.