Volume 6: Secret Invasion Chapter 44: A Day in Asgard
Hei Qiyi did not comment on Mason's statement.
Equal contact is obviously not the outcome that this powerful spellcaster wants. As a fierce man who destroyed the plane world with his own hands and walked on the road of darkness, his understanding of cooperation obviously has other connotations.
To sum it up, everything depends on him. Mason has the right to make suggestions but cannot make decisions without him.
He had been waiting for Mason to ask for help so that he could carry out this plan, but it turned out that Mason could accomplish incredible things without his involvement.
This forced Hei Qiyi to reconsider the terms of cooperation.
The two sides have no common interests to speak of.
For Hei Qiyi, all he wanted was a chance to try. If it didn't work, he wouldn't be too disappointed, after all, he had failed too many times before.
But Mason is betting his entire fortune and the existence of his compatriots and companions to advance his plan.
This is a risk of death if you fail to win. It is better to have no strong foreign aid than to have an uncontrollable factor stay in your camp.
After several minutes of confrontation and silence, Hei Qiyi nodded, took a step back and said:
"You have proven your ability and strength. For this incredible victory, I am willing to make the best of a bad situation. But I also have my own requirements. You cannot abuse my power unless you are willing to obey me.
You know what I mean. "
"I understand."
Mason stood up, nodded and said:
"We invited you here to serve as our superiors' backer and hidden trump card. We naturally won't let you show up in public casually. We will only ask you to take action in times of crisis.
Stephen, you have read all our research and speculations about the impact event, so I would like to ask, based on your knowledge, do you think that after the world fusion I planned enters the second stage, will it attract the intervention of those cosmic beings in the two planes that are about to collide?"
"That's just a hypothesis. Apart from the fact that Utopia has conducted an experiment that advanced to the second stage, all of our conjectures are based on theory."
Hei Qiyi shook his head and said:
“The three shocks that this world encountered were all stopped by me just as they were brewing. I can indeed feel the force of the collision and compression of planes, but I cannot give you an accurate answer for things that have not yet happened.
But if you are curious about the attitudes of those cosmic forces towards this, why not ask them in person?
Thor is preparing to return to Asgard..."
Hei Qiyi pointed outside and said:
"You can go with him and ask the God King Odin what he thinks about this."
"Yeah, good advice."
Mason nodded and took Harley away. The moment he stepped out of the dark realm, he saw Wasteland Hulk being pinned to the ground and beaten by King Hulk.
The guys watching the fun were still wearing bandages and looked miserable, but they were cheering for this Hulk civil war, especially those members of the "Hulk Army" who followed the King Hulk to make a scene. They were cheering and excited.
It turns out that the accumulated anger caused by Banner's indulgence of Hulk for seventeen years is useless when facing an enhanced Hulk Gladiator who fights with brains and tactics.
No matter how powerful the Mad Hulk's punch is, it cannot hurt the skilled World Crusher. On the other hand, King Hulk uses his understanding of his own strength to repeatedly hit Mad Hulk's head.
He used this method of "physical calmness" to forcibly awaken Bruce Banner from his deep sleep of expecting death.
Even though the Lost Hulk accumulated anger and strengthened himself faster than the King Hulk, it was like a mighty and experienced hunter fighting a dangerous beast. After nearly ten minutes of fighting, the Lost Hulk was finally defeated.
After being hit on the forehead by King Hulk's shield for more than ten times, he roared in pain in a daze, and as his body quickly shrank, he returned to the posture of "Fire Cloud Evil God" like Banner Dad.
"Damn it! Idiot! Can't you see that your other self is eager to die?"
The raging old man in tattered clothes stood up and yelled at King Hulk:
"Can't you satisfy the desire of your other self? Can't you see that every day I live is a torment? Give me a knife! How hard can it be to give me a knife in the head?"
"Hulk will fail, but Hulk won't be so cowardly as to commit suicide. There is no honor in killing you here."
King Hulk snorted disdainfully. Amid the cheers of his Hulk Army, he put on a red battle robe and waved to the skinny old man Banner behind him and said:
“If you feel pain, go and atone for your sins!
Death cannot take away shame. You are the most pathetic of all the Hulks, a twisted creature shaped by despair and darkness. You are so pathetic that I am unwilling to give you a quick death.
The death you seek is not with me, so continue to suffer!"
He strode out of the crowd and glanced at Mason who took out the magic bottle to recycle Banner Dad. The King Hulk with the Fighter Crown on his head stared at Mason and said:
"Before his neck was broken, Gao Tianzun told me about the impact. He muttered something mysteriously, saying that the predetermined dark fate would be disrupted. Perhaps he was referring to you.
I no longer belong to the earth, but I hope my new home will be stable and long-lasting..."
"Then you are overthinking it, Your Majesty Hulk."
Mason pushed up the frame of his glasses and said:
“When the Fourth Impact comes, you will know that staying away from Earth will not save you from the crisis, but I will leave a communication device for you.
When you or I need help, we can share what we have.
After all, who wouldn't want their team to have an invincible King Hulk as their vanguard when they go to the battlefield? "
"snort."
King Hulk didn't care about it at all, but he still accepted the communication device handed to him by Mason, and took his Hulk army back to their spaceship to prepare to leave.
He didn't even say goodbye to any of his former friends.
It is obvious that he really has no attachment to the Earth anymore. He was probably heartbroken when he was exiled by the members of the Illuminati. A world that does not love him will not have much to commemorate even if it is called his hometown.
"What a shame, Father Banner, it looks like you'll have to keep looking for those who can kill you."
Mason walked up to the Deranged Hulk who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, looking sad, handed him a pair of reading glasses, and said:
"Don't worry, we face many challenges, and you can always find someone strong enough and cold-blooded enough to give you the death you expect.
Do you want to take some sleep now?"
"Whatever! You villain!"
Father Banner glared at Mason fiercely, but did not resist and allowed Mason to put him back into the magic bottle maintained by Pym particles, and then put him into Mason's arms like a figurine.
The Scarlet Witch zombie released earlier has been recovered with the help of Captain Marvel. Lawyer Ma, who was possessed by the beast, ran away in the chaos, but Mason was not disappointed. He had never intended to keep Lawyer Ma as a collection for a long time.
"You want to go to Asgard with me? No problem! My dad would probably also like to meet a guest from another world like you."
A few minutes later, Thor, who was drinking a large glass of wine, turned his head drunkenly and looked at Mason.
This guy still had various bruises and traces of the battle on his body, but a hard-fought victory was more precious, and with the friendship of comrades, Thor did not hesitate too much in response to Mason's request.
He drank the cosmic brew in his hand in one gulp, looked back at the unlucky Thanos who was being taken care of by Nebula, and finally waved goodbye to his heroic friends not far away.
"Heimdall! Take me back!"
Thor shouted loudly while holding the hammer of Thor in his hand. The next moment, colorful rainbow light descended from the sky, covering Thor and Mason and Harry beside him, and disappeared in an instant.
A few seconds later, Zha Kang suddenly rushed out from the ruins, his clothes in disarray, and behind him followed the alien princess Miss Crystal, whose face was red with blushes and whose hands and feet were weak.
Apparently these two guys had a crush on each other for some reason and had a friendly exchange of words in the post-war ruins.
The Quicksilver in this world has become a zombie, and the Crystal Princess is destined to be a widow, so a heart-to-heart and physical contact with a visitor from another world is nothing special.
"Hey! Wait for me!"
Zha Kang grabbed his belt and stood on the runes left when the Rainbow Bridge was opened, shouting towards the sky:
"I haven't gotten in the car yet. Hey! You guys are going to hang out in Asgard without me? Asshole! Mason! Did you hear me? You're a big asshole!"
…
"Buzz"
The mysterious Rainbow Bridge spanned the Nine Realms in an instant, bringing Thor and his guests into the Asgardian realm.
Mason walked out of the rotating and shining light gate and saw General Heimdall, the gatekeeper of the divine realm, holding a rainbow sword in front of him.
The latter's amber eyes were fixed on him and Harry, who was curious about everything beside him.
He whispered in a solemn tone:
"The King of the Nine Realms awaits you in the Golden Palace, honored guest. He has witnessed your heroic deeds on Earth and is ready to discuss the dark mysteries of the universe with you.
As for you, Prince Thor.
Queen Frigga was very unhappy with your leaving without saying goodbye, so you missed your engagement ceremony with Sif. The two angry ladies were waiting for you in the Rune Tower.
You'd better change your clothes and wash off your tiredness before going there."
Thor, who was originally happy about his victory, suddenly frowned. But soon this smart guy rolled his eyes and pointed at Harley who was looking around and said:
"This distinguished guest is also visiting Asgard for the first time. As the prince of the God's Realm, I should take her to visit our world. Please tell my mother.
After completing the diplomatic mission entrusted to me by the royal family, I will go to the Rune Tower to confess my crime to her, and little Sif... She will always forgive me, because I love her and she loves me too."
Then Thor winked at Mason, raised his hammer, grabbed Harley's wrist and flew out.
"Sweetheart! I'll be back soon after I go shopping! Don't worry about me!"
Harley's shrill voice echoed in the brilliant light of the Rainbow Bridge as she shouted:
“I’ll bring gifts for others~”
Mason shrugged, thinking that with Thor watching over Harley, nothing would happen in Asgard, so, accompanied by Heimdall, he boarded Asgard's advanced yet retro Sky Chaser and quickly crossed the ocean that covered the God's realm and entered the Golden Palace.
Odin of this plane of existence was already waiting for him.
It can be seen that the King of Gods attaches great importance to this meeting.
The entire Golden Palace hall was cleared and there were no other listeners present. Heimdall was standing outside the door holding a rainbow sword to ensure that the meeting would not be overheard by anyone.
"Greetings, Your Majesty Odin."
It was the first time for Mason to meet a great man of this level. He walked on the luxurious carpet and bowed to Odin who was sitting on the throne of the gods.
The latter's image was not much different from the God-King in Mason's memory. He sat on a throne adorned with golden snakes, holding the Spear of Judgment with a majestic look.
There were two ravens resting on both sides of the throne, staring at the guests in front of them with curious eyes.
The one-eyed Odin did not answer immediately. He looked down at Mason. After a few seconds, he said:
"Brainiac once contacted me. He promised to give God's Domain many benefits in exchange for his actions in Midgard not being interfered with. From him, I got a lot of information about the outside world.
And before that, I had already sensed the dark tremors of the universe.
This is what you call an 'impact'...
I ask you, Mason Cooper, how much do you know about 'Godhead' and 'God Power'?"
“It’s not much, but I know it tastes good.”
Mason gave a surprising answer.
This was completely confusing to Odin. It was probably the first time he heard someone evaluate the power of gods in this way. But the King of Gods was still the King of Gods. He quickly realized that Mason was referring to the devouring of divine power by the fragments of the Black Death Sword attached to his body.
This made Odin smile.
He thought the young man in front of him was quite interesting, and he was not afraid of the fact that he had a weapon that could hurt him, although the God King also didn't care about the small piece of the dormant Black Death Sword fragment.
He didn't try to evade the issue or change the subject, but explained directly to Mason:
“There are countless Odins in countless worlds. Not all of them live in golden palaces, and not every king of the gods can own a realm like Asgard.
But we are connected, Mason.
Divine power is a net.
It allows every Odin in the countless planes to feel each other, each other's joy, each other's loss, and each other's death.
And when the necessary moment comes, when we decide to enter the next stage, the existence of the godhead can allow all Odins to become one, no longer disturbed by planes and worlds.
This is a secret belonging to the gods.
I think it can answer a certain doubt in your mind, about the divine devil who cursed you... What you have to face is not one Mephisto, but the combination of all Mephisto in all parallel worlds.
It has gone further than I have.
It has taken that step, but has not yet reached the end nor become the 'only one'. It needs more divinity to help it achieve transcendence and integration."
At this point, Odin paused. The king of gods with a handsome white beard said to Mason meaningfully:
“You don’t have much time left.
Once Mephisto has achieved transcendence, he can no longer be killed. Just as Brainiac has his own plan for the change of eras, Mephisto also has his own plan.
I learned about the Star Society from Brainiac.
I can tell you frankly that once Mephisto takes the final step, all of you who have been given the devil's tattoo will become the 'price'...
Well, ignite the divine fire, refine the divine nature, and transcend all things.
No longer based on the world as the foundation of existence, eternity is independent of the sacred timeline, and even the change of eras cannot affect it. "
Mason's mind worked quickly, and he wrote down this important news. Then he looked up at Odin and asked:
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because you have your own plan, a plan that is a little different from everyone else's."
Odin stroked his beard and said bluntly:
"You are resisting it and are effective, other Odins... in your words, my time-space anomalies have allowed me to see what you are doing in other worlds through the connection of the divine web.
You are unwilling to sacrifice other lives.
This means your career will be difficult.
But because of this, I don't have to worry that you will give away the plane I am in as a price.
The dark tremors of the universe are accelerating, and the end of the era is not far away. I have no intention of guaranteeing that Asgard will last forever. I know very well that any dynasty will collapse one day.
But if we have to choose a path when the end of the world comes, then the plan you give may be the one that is more in line with the interests of the King of the Nine Realms.
I'm old, Mason.
I am so lucky in this world.
I have not personally experienced any family conflicts or tragedies, my wife is still by my side, and although my son is not a good person, he is the popular choice to take over as the King of the Nine Realms.
He will choose a way out for his kingdom, and for now, it seems, he trusts you."
"I am deeply honored, Your Majesty."
Mason nodded, and then he asked the question he was worried about. He said:
“If I were to merge the Earth in this plane with another Earth, the two colliding parallel planes would not be able to release pressure and repel each other by sacrificing the Earth.
In a situation that is very likely to lead to the destruction of both planes, will the bigwigs in this plane allow me to do what I want?"
"Of course they will stop it."
Odin waved his hand and said:
“After all, your action is extremely dangerous and you are not sure that you can successfully complete the fusion. It is impossible for them to risk their lives on your adventure.
They will do their best to ensure that the two planes of the Earth collide and are destroyed in exchange for the last period of peace leading to the end of the era, and call it a "great and necessary sacrifice."
Not everyone has the courage to face the end of the world like you.
Even those who call themselves "gods" will choose to bow their heads in the face of death, but at least in this plane, you don't have to worry about this problem.
Mason Cooper, the alien."
The King of the Nine Realms pointed the Spear of Judgment at the ground. Amid the deep and shocking echo, he said in a deep voice:
"Midgard is the territory of the Nine Realms!
It is one of Asgard's vassal states. I will not sacrifice my subjects in exchange for a false sense of survival. If the end of the world is inevitable, the Asgardians will move forward bravely.
Just do it! Mason.
If others have opinions, they can come to me first.
at last……
Mason, the gods in legends are not all your enemies. Remember this advice, you may need it in the future."
