Chapter 128 - Saitama Want's To Fight Odin

Xu Mo's sudden appearance startled everyone, and Odin regarded him with a deep, assessing gaze. As the guardian of the Nine Realms, Heimdall had reported the recent clash between Thanos and Xu Mo to Odin. Despite Thanos not being a god, his power as the Universe's overlord made his defeat by a Midgardian like Xu Mo noteworthy. This extraordinary event naturally piqued Odin's interest and prompted a cautious vigilance.

Odin was well aware that the Nine Realms could not remain stagnant. The threat of destruction loomed large, and even Asgard's God of Death, Twilight, might be unable to avert it.

"Thor will pay the price for his recklessness. Mjolnir belongs to Asgard," Odin declared gravely. He then addressed Xu Mo, "Asgard will offer some form of compensation."

At that moment, Saitama's face lit up with excitement. "You're Odin? Then let's fight! Gods are supposed to be very strong, right?"

Xu Mo winced inwardly at Saitama's enthusiasm. He was concerned about Saitama's potential magical resistance, a variable he hadn't fully assessed.

The fairy palace warriors, initially wanting to reprimand Saitama, were halted by Odin's gesture. Odin stepped forward with a calm smile and said, "I accept your challenge. Let Mjolnir be my stake in this contest."

Odin, while recognizing Saitama's strength, perceived vulnerabilities in him, noting that his abilities seemed somewhat skewed.

Xu Mo raised an eyebrow and advised, "Saitama, think carefully. You're about to face someone you've never encountered before."

Odin's strength was somewhat ambiguous in the films, often leaving him with a reputation of immense power without detailed demonstration. Thanos's invasion of the Nine Realms posthumously highlighted Odin's formidable presence. It was clear that Odin had been a formidable opponent even in his death, and this battle would reveal more.

Xu Mo speculated that the Marvel Universe, as it developed, might align more closely with the comics where Odin's strength was greater than what was portrayed in the movies. He mused about whether Odin's magic could counter Saitama's ultimate physical prowess.

Saitama's tendency to defeat opponents swiftly had led to conflicting opinions about his strength. Xu Mo was anxious that Odin's magical abilities might expose a gap in Saitama's defense.

Saitama threw Mjolnir to the ground with determination and said, "Xu Mo, if you know me, don't stop me. My lifelong pursuit is a thrilling battle."

Saitama's body and mind were visibly trembling with anticipation—a profound longing for the ultimate fight.

"Alright then," Xu Mo conceded, "Odin, if you win, you may keep the hammer. If you lose, we can arrange an exchange with another artifact from the Asgard treasury."

Seeing the resolve in Saitama and acknowledging the inevitability of the challenge, Xu Mo added, "I will personally witness the battle."

Odin's eyes sparkled with approval, and he responded, "Certainly. Everyone present may witness it as well."

Coulson, in disbelief, struggled to maintain his composure. The prospect of observing divine power was extraordinary. Yet, Nick Fury, on the other end of the communicator, urged Coulson to stay focused.

However, Nick Fury's plans were abruptly disrupted as Odin raised his hand. A colossal rainbow beam enveloped the area, and everyone was instantly transported with a loud boom.

Left behind was only a ring of intricate and mysterious symbols, likely serving as a marker.

"Sir, the satellite has lost track of Coulson's signal. It seems the location is off the planet," reported Commander Hill from the Aerospace carrier.

"Boom!"

"This area is completely sealed off. No one, especially military personnel, is allowed near it," Nick Fury ordered, frustrated by the missed opportunity to study the unknown powers.

On an unfamiliar planet, the landscape was barren with towering, cloud-like peaks that left Jane, the astronomer, in awe. She marveled at the strange crimson rock formations beneath her.

Coulson, equally stunned, examined his surroundings with a small instrument, noting the planet's somber tone.

Xu Mo, using an illusion technique, created a pale white gap in the air, then closed it, confirming that they were still within the Nine Realms, despite the planet's unfamiliar appearance.

He pondered, "It appears we are still within the teleportation range of the Nine Realms. This place, though distant, isn't beyond the solar system."

Observing Saitama and Odin, Xu Mo wondered about Odin's true power. The might of the Heavenly Father and celestial beings could reshape the universe with ease.

Saitama gazed at the vast, starry expanse, captivated by the beauty. His gaze then shifted to the one-eyed Odin, whose aura was both discomforting and oppressive, reminiscent of the compression Saitama had felt in a past battle with the Underworld King.

"Odin, you're truly powerful. I've never experienced such a sense of pressure," Saitama said, his eyes burning with determination. He clenched his fists and declared, "But this is the battle I seek. Bring it on, god!"

Odin, moved by Saitama's fervor, thought to himself, "This is the spirit of a young warrior, something I haven't encountered in a long time."

With a resolute tone, Odin responded, "Very well, boy. Let's begin."

As Odin's words echoed, the ground beneath Saitama cracked into large pits, and dense sonic clouds erupted. In an instant, Saitama's red-gloved fist appeared before Odin and struck him with immense force.