Chapter 182: I Want Light, and There Is Light!

The mosaic on the biological force field is increasing, which means its gaps are growing.

Normally, if there are gaps in the biological force field, the Aether particles should take the opportunity to escape.

However, the reality is that the Aether particles have not left, seemingly attracted by the energy from the Mind Gem within Azu.

It continues to entangle Azu in the form of a particle storm and has started to influence him.

Even though Azu exists as a spiritual entity, he cannot escape its influence.

Thus, Azu's body keeps undergoing changes.

Sometimes a part of him suddenly disappears, and sometimes more limbs grow.

Soon, an eye begins to emerge on Azu's forehead.

The reality of Azu's existence is being altered. If this continues, he might disappear or turn into some kind of monster.

Azu does not want to disappear or become a monster.

He extends a hand with seven or eight fingers and, with the resilient will derived from the 'Mind Gem,' attempts to control the 'Aether particles,' to control this 'Reality Gem.'

This is the only way now.

Only by controlling the 'Reality Gem' can he alter the reality that is affecting him.

With strong mental power, Azu gradually gains control over the 'Aether particles,' and thus, following his will, countless particles roar together, finally forming an oval-shaped gem.

The Reality Gem!

Azu holds this 'Reality Gem' in his hand, conveying a strong will to it.

His hand with seven or eight fingers immediately returns to normal.

Azu can't help but feel a surge of joy; indeed, the 'Reality Gem' can reverse the effects he is suffering.

But then, another mouth grows on Azu's cheek.

He still hasn't fully controlled the 'Reality Gem.'

Thus, Azu uses the 'Reality Gem' to modify his physical state, and the 'Reality Gem' continues to rewrite his state of existence.

In this process of constant modification and correction, the power of the 'Reality Gem' gradually seeps into Azu's body.

Outside the palace of the Frost Giants, Thor raises his hammer and smashes it towards King Laufey.

Laufey raises his hand to block the hammer and grabs Thor's shoulder with his other hand.

Where Laufey grabs, Thor's body quickly becomes covered in frost, which forms a layer of ice that rapidly spreads.

In the blink of an eye, a small part of Thor's body is already frozen!

Thor shouts and smashes his forehead hard against Laufey's nose.

The Giant King is forced back step by step by Thor, who takes the opportunity to spin his hammer and then swings it upwards, hitting Laufey's chin and creating a ripple.

Bang!

Laufey is sent flying, and Thor then uses his hammer to summon lightning, striking his own frozen body.

The electric current carries high heat, causing the ice layer to crackle and shatter, freeing Thor from the ice, but that side of his body is numb from the cold.

At this moment.

Suddenly, a dark red light explodes from deep within the Frost Giants' palace.

Where the light passes, the palace's pillars, statues, and other objects all turn into blocks of mosaic particles.

Then they clatter down, scattering and rolling all over the ground.

King Laufey climbs out from these mosaic particles, looking back in astonishment to find his palace now in ruins.

In the midst of these ruins, a man's figure flickers and then stabilizes.

In front of him floats a red gem, emitting a dazzling light.

Within the range of this red light, space becomes very strange, with states constantly switching.

For a moment.

Neither King Laufey, nor Thor and Loki, understand what has happened.

Azu looks up and exhales a long breath from his mouth.

He has finally gained the upper hand in the control of the 'Reality Gem,' at least temporarily.

He has used the 'Reality Gem' to restore himself to normal and has also realized that the 'Reality Gem' has made certain modifications to him.

Thus granting him an ability: to distort reality.

'Distorting reality' allows Azu to temporarily alter reality, to turn inorganic matter into living beings, to recreate any scene he can imagine, and even to reproduce various abilities he has experienced, seen, or known, including the abilities of his enemies.

But 'distorting reality' only temporarily changes reality, and the duration depends on Azu's energy output.

Moreover, it cannot alter established realities.

For a simple example.

Azu cannot bring the dead back to life.

Because 'death' is an established fact, a cause from the 'past' that has created the 'present' effect, a state of 'death' that has already occurred and exists.

That is beyond the scope of what 'distorting reality' can change.

Not only can Azu's 'distorting reality' not do it, but even the 'Reality Gem's' ability to 'modify reality' cannot achieve this.

Or rather, a single 'Reality Gem' cannot do it, but if combined with other Infinity Stones, then it's not a problem.

In addition to the ability of 'distorting reality,' the 'Reality Gem' has also enhanced Azu's physique, energy, and other abilities to some extent.

This enhancement stems from Azu's strong belief, which he conveyed to the 'Reality Gem,' and the latter has made certain modifications to Azu, ultimately realizing his belief.

At this moment, Azu holds this 'Reality Gem.' After some thought, he places it on the 'Hercules Bracelet' on his right hand.

Several lines on the bracelet change, twisting and forming an oval indentation.

Azu places the 'Reality Gem' into it, and it immediately combines with the 'Hercules Bracelet.'

A surge of bright red light immediately flows from the gem, instantly spreading over Azu's entire body.

Azu grunts, enduring the power of the 'Reality Gem.'

Before he leaves the Marvel world, he can utilize this 'Reality Gem.'

At this time, a light spot appears under the distant dim sky.

Azu smiles.

It seems Odin has noticed the problem and is rushing back.

With a thought, Azu dispels the clone.

He looks at the sky.

Azu smiles: "Let there be light."

Instantly.

The eternal dim sky of Jotunheim suddenly lights up.

Beams of light pierce through the thick clouds, casting spots of light on the ground.

Azu floats in mid-air, amidst thousands of light beams, like a deity.

I want light, and there is light!

Modify reality!

Thor and others gasp in shock, especially King Laufey, who knows well that such light is impossible in Jotunheim.

He looks at Azu: "What have you done?"

"I just made this cold, dark world warm and bright."

As Azu speaks, the dark clouds in the sky are gradually dispersed by the light beams.

In just a moment, Jotunheim is illuminated, and the dark sky turns azure.

Golden sunlight spills onto the ground, and many Frost Giants feel uncomfortable, retreating into dark corners.

Laufey feels the warmth in the light and roars: "Restore it to its original state!"

"It will be."

Azu says indifferently: "But not now!"

At this moment, a huge, dazzling light spear flies from the distant sky and lands in the open space in front of the Frost Giants' palace.

Odin walks out of the light, looking at Azu in mid-air, seeing the red gem on his 'Hercules Bracelet.'

Although it has changed shape, Odin recognizes it at once as the 'Aether particles.'

He immediately extends his hand: "Give me the 'Aether particles'!"

Azu crosses his arms, looking down at the All-Father.

"I said before, lend it to me for research."

"After it's over, I will give it to you."

"If you had listened to my suggestion then, I would be happy to give it to you now."

"However..."

Azu deliberately drags out his tone, then spreads his hands: "Obviously, you did not take my advice."

"So now, why should I give it to you?"

"If you want to 'ask' me to give it to you, then you need to learn to use a pleading tone."

"At least, in your sentences, there should be words like 'please' and 'sir.'"

King Laufey gloats beside them: "For the great Odin, this is probably impossible."

Odin says expressionlessly: "If you don't want to give it to me, that's fine."

"I never thought this matter could be easily resolved."

"I will destroy you, and then take the 'Aether particles' from your corpse."

Thor looks at his father.

The dominance and killing intent in Odin's words are something he has never felt before.

Perhaps, this is how he was when he roamed the Nine Realms?

"Is that so?"

"Unfortunately, you have no chance."

After saying this, Azu immediately releases a strong thought to the 'Traveler's Ring': Return!

But then, a line of information appears on his retina.

[Unable to return!]

[You have been locked by 'Gungnir,' and you cannot leave the Marvel universe until this state is lifted.]

Azu is truly stunned.

Locked by 'Gungnir'?

When was I locked?

Wait, does 'Gungnir' also have the ability to lock an opponent, preventing them from leaving the battlefield?

"It seems you have discovered."

Odin taps 'Gungnir' and says: "It has an ability, to always hit."

"To ensure it always hits the opponent, it can lock the opponent and ensure they cannot use teleportation abilities to leave."

"Just now, I have used this ability on you."

"So you cannot leave."

"Unless I lose consciousness, or I release it voluntarily."

"Otherwise, you can't go anywhere."

Azu then shifts his gaze to the 'Reality Gem' on the 'Hercules Bracelet.'

This gem immediately uses the 'modify reality' ability, but after a flash of red light, Azu is still in the 'locked' state.

It seems.

The 'locked' state is an established fact and cannot be modified.

The 'Reality Gem' in Azu's hand can only modify ongoing events, not events that have already resulted.

Azu shakes his head and extends a finger: "Listen, I sincerely suggest you release this state."

"It would be beneficial for both of us."

Odin's lips curl up: "Now even if you give me the 'Aether particles,' I won't let you go."

"Conqueror, from what you have done, I am certain that you pose a threat to the entire universe."

"So, as the protector of the Nine Realms, to protect this universe from your destruction."

"I must destroy you here! Annihilate you!"

Azu chuckles: "As I said before, if possible, I really don't want to fight an old man."

"Even if I win, it's not a fair victory."

"But since you are unwilling to release it, then no matter how much I dislike it, I can only do it once."

Odin immediately tightens his grip on 'Gungnir.'

At this moment.

Thor suddenly passes by Odin and shouts: "Father, I will deal with him!"

Behind, Loki reaches out to stop him, but ultimately gives up.

Thor is already spinning his hammer and flying towards Azu, crashing into him.

Azu raises his hand and presses forward, his five fingers landing on the hammer.

Suddenly, the 'Reality Gem' flashes red, and Mjolnir turns into a group of squeaking bats, flying past Thor.

Thor is dumbfounded, unable to believe that his hammer has turned into a group of bats.

Then.

Azu's fist enlarges in his vision.

At the same time, he hears Azu say.

"Don't get in the way."

Bang!

Thor's face takes a solid hit from Azu's fist, and in his vision, the man's figure in mid-air keeps receding.

The next second.

Thor feels the hardness of the ground, the world spinning, and when it stops, he sees the bright sky of Jotunheim.

A sense of defeat wells up in Thor's heart.

Is the gap between me and the Conqueror really that big?

Then he sees Loki's face.

"Are you okay, brother?"

As he says this, Loki extends a hand.

Thor hesitates, then grabs Loki's hand and gets up.

At this moment, he sees the group of bats land on the ground, circle together, and then turn back into Mjolnir.

"Thor!"

"Loki!"

"Don't intervene!"

"You are no match for him!"

"I will deal with him."

Odin's voice keeps coming, the sound waves so massive that Thor can't believe it's the voice of an old man in his twilight years.

He covers his ears and sees his father walking forward step by step.

Odin's divine power rises steadily, stirring up a gale that blows his golden hair like fire.

He holds 'Gungnir,' steps on the void, and walks step by step towards the Conqueror in the sky.

Watching his father ascend, Thor frowned and said, "The Conqueror is dangerous, but there's no need to eliminate him here, right?"

"Besides, why choose Jotunheim as the battlefield?"

"Has Father forgotten that there's another enemy here?"

He looked at the Frost Giant King.

Loki whispered, "I think I understand why he chose this place."

Thor glanced at him.

But Loki said nothing.

Loki didn't tell this older brother of his that the Allfather's current state was the result of burning his own lifespan.

At this moment—

Odin was already at the same height as Azur.

The two stood at eye level with each other.

Azur smiled slightly, then his figure blurred as he swiftly split into another form.

Self-replication!

He created a duplicate.

A duplicate with the same "Reality Warping" ability.

Then—

He and his duplicate unleashed their power simultaneously.

Dark red energy surged around both figures. A power beyond description radiated from their bodies, accompanied by crackling sounds from within them.

Their muscles swelled, their forms enlarged, and they released a force so overwhelming that the world itself trembled!

Dark red light flowed across their bodies, outlining each muscle in sharp relief.

Divine Power! 80% Output!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The mountains quaked!

On distant peaks, the accumulated snow trembled and came crashing down, triggering avalanches.

Thus—

Thor and the others watched as torrents of white snow surged down distant mountains, rolling like vast carpets.

Then, the ground beneath them cracked from the tremors.

Thor's expression became extremely grim.

The mere overflow of the Conqueror's power had already caused this.

Could this really be a strength a mortal could possess?

"Do you think... Father will win?" Thor asked softly.

For the first time, he wavered in his belief in his father, in the Guardian of the Nine Realms, in the Allfather.

Loki gripped his dagger tightly, his usual mischievous smile absent for once. "I don't know."

"I only know one thing."

"If Odin loses, we're in trouble."

Thor glanced at him.

Loki didn't explain.

At this moment—

In the sky, the Allfather suddenly transformed into a massive spear of radiant light and shot forward.

Azur's lips curled up. "Worried that fighting here might hurt your precious sons?"

"Fine, let's consider it respecting the elderly and caring for the young."

He and his duplicate instantly chased after him.

With the speed of First Cosmic Velocity, they overtook Odin in an instant, heading toward Jotunheim's Eternal Permafrost.

Moments later, Azur and his duplicate arrived above the Eternal Permafrost.

Looking at Odin, who arrived a little later, Azur called out, "There's no life here. You can rest assured now, right?"

Odin nodded, then let out a roar and hurled the "Eternal Spear" at Azur.

The spear instantly transformed into a golden streak of light.

The duplicate darted forward, swiftly passing by the golden light without wasting effort to block the spear, which had the ability of "inevitable hit."

Instead, it went straight for Odin!

Azur, meanwhile, used 80% of his divine power and reached out with one hand to grab the "Eternal Spear."

He caught it!

However, the immense kinetic force sent him hurtling backward, carried away by the golden streak of light.

On the other side—

The duplicate closed in on Odin, clenched its fist, briefly gathered strength, and aimed a punch at Odin's face.

Odin's beard and hair bristled as he let out a roar.

Tilting his head slightly, he dodged the iron fist, seized the duplicate's arm, spun it around, and slammed it down onto the frozen ground.

With a whistling sound, the duplicate crashed into the ground.

The Eternal Permafrost trembled violently, and a shallow crater immediately formed on the icy plains.

Before the duplicate could get up—

Odin descended from the sky and punched it in the face.

He drove its head into the ice.

Boom!

A shockwave exploded outward, lifting a tornado of ice and wind.

Amid the raging storm, ice shards flew in all directions.

And at this moment—

The golden streak of light finally reached the horizon.

Then, behind Odin, the world suddenly darkened.

On the horizon, a blinding burst of fiery brilliance erupted, the light surging upward to form an enormous fireball that nearly engulfed the entire skyline!

The fireball swelled and rose, and at last, its flames surged upward, transforming into a towering pillar of fire.

The pillar of fire soared tens of thousands of meters into the sky before finally stopping, then turned into rolling, thick smoke that spread out, gradually morphing into a monstrous mushroom shape in the upper sky.

With his back to the mushroom cloud, Odin expressionlessly raised his hand and made a grasping motion in the air.

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