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Chapter 299: The Mysterious Thug

"Qiankun Circle: The sky is represented by 'Qian,' the earth by 'Kun,' and the Qiankun Circle is a magical artifact embodying the spirit of heaven and earth. Wearing it can control the power within the body and simultaneously suppress demonic forces."

Thor had watched this film and found many aspects quite ingenious. Whether it was the deep bond between Li Jing and Nezha or the passionate relationship between Nezha and Aobing, they diverged significantly from traditional mythology.

What stood out particularly was that the Universe Circle was not merely a weapon; its greatest function was to suppress the demonic nature within Nezha.

Once the power of the magic pill was unleashed, Nezha would lose consciousness instantly. This situation closely resembled Jean Grey's Phoenix Force.

After exchanging greetings with Doctor Strange, Thor took Jean Grey and hurried to Nidavellir.

The Qiankun Circle's function is relatively straightforward—it does not have offensive capabilities. For dwarves, crafting it is not too difficult, especially with the complete blueprints available.

Additionally, according to his understanding, the dwarf King Eitri enhanced the effect by adding some rare materials.

Most importantly, it has an additional feature: it can be concealed in ordinary circumstances.

This small feature is quite practical.

It would be quite disturbing if Jean Grey had to wear a collar around her neck all the time...

"How does it feel? Can you sense the difference?" Thor asked.

"The effect is fantastic! For the first time, I feel so relaxed. I no longer need to suppress the power within me, and I don't have to worry about losing control and harming others..."

Jean cheered. When Thor first put the collar on her, she had thought he had some peculiar preferences...

Realizing she had misunderstood, Jean's eyes became teary.

She knew that they were not related by blood, but Thor had almost traveled the world to address her problem. This was profoundly meaningful for a mutant who had lacked affection since childhood.

Seeing her expression, Thor felt he was not merely a dragon knight but perhaps could achieve what the Phoenix Knight , mount a pheonix...

Though it wasn't the right time yet. Thor glanced at her and said, "Although this prevents you from losing control, it also limits your strength. When necessary, recite this spell, and the collar can transform into a bracelet, maintaining control while allowing you to release your power to its full extent."

"Alright, I will."

Thor and Jean Grey traveled the world together, enjoying each other's company. However, the United States was in dire straits. The top politicians had been nearly overthrown, leaving no one to take charge.

Originally a federal nation with weak cohesion, without Washington's overall planning, each state was left to its own devices.

Internal power struggles and civil unrest were rampant, with a new Wakanda emerging as a threat.

Bombings had become a common occurrence.

Some terrorists were looting amidst the chaos.

After years of acting as the world's policeman, the United States had made countless enemies globally.

HYDRA had been driving the turmoil, creating nearly all of the chaos.

People in those war-torn areas blamed the United States for their suffering.

While this was partially true, it was not entirely unjustified.

With internal and external crises, the country was in turmoil. Many people were desperate for another superpower that had collapsed at the end of the last century...

The current situation in the United States bore a striking resemblance to that past era!

"Troubled times create heroes"—this saying applies to every nation.

Many people longed for a genuine hero to lead them out of their predicament.

"Boom—"

"Da da da... da da da..."

"Eliminate all unnecessary people!"

A group of thugs seized control of a high-end hotel in New York.

Normally, this place was a luxurious residential area with heavily armed bodyguards.

Under typical circumstances, riots and terrorist attacks would be rare here. However, with the country in chaos, these thugs had surprisingly strong firepower, almost on par with special forces.

Several small factions had gathered here to discuss the future of the country. With two major groups severely weakened and notorious for political correctness, these smaller factions saw their chance.

Perhaps it was their only opportunity!

Unexpectedly, just as the meeting began, a terrorist attack occurred...

These were no ordinary thugs!

Well-equipped and highly trained, they excelled in any military unit. They could not be ordinary people.

The leader sneered and taunted the bound members on the floor: "It's not yours, so don't think about it. Isn't it better to stay safe and secure? If you reach for positions beyond your grasp, don't blame others!"

The muzzle of the weapon was raised and aimed at them.