Chapter 294 : Aizen!!

Surtur was in deep despair. How could he destroy Asgard without the Flame Sword!?

"Why not just hand over my head and save us all the trouble!" he grumbled inwardly, though he dared not utter it aloud. The consequences would be dire if overheard.

He remained in awe of that mysterious being.

For no apparent reason, Deadpool's public punishment came to mind. Such a being could subject a creature to their worst nightmares for a thousand years.

Death wasn't the fear; becoming an Asgardian goat was!

"Asgard!"

Having gained power, Loki, instead of worrying about the future, turned to Thor with a malicious grin.

"My dear brother, you've always wanted a fair Asgardian duel with me. Well, now I agree."

Thor sneered, disdain in his eyes, then gestured with a crooked finger.

Odin remained neutral, curious about the outcome of Loki's grand illusion.

Then...

Five minutes later, Loki lay in the Asgardian duel arena, his nose bruised, suspicion clouding his face.

He had planned to turn Thor into a frog, to finally vent years of anger. Instead, he found himself nearly cursing aloud.

"What in the Nine Realms is he?!"

Why was Thor stronger than ever, lightning crackling in his eyes? Wasn't it supposed to be his future self?

To be fair, Loki refrained from using his Laevateinn this time. It was unpredictable, and Thor didn't wield Mjolnir as expected.

Yet, Thor's iron fists still found their mark.

Despite the illusion's complexity, Thor's mastery of combat was undeniable!

Electricity surged across the arena, shattering every one of Loki's illusions. The smirking Loki, caught off guard in his invisible state, was promptly zapped.

The scenes that followed were somewhat harsh and inhumane, and Odin couldn't bear to witness the aftermath.

In the past, Loki would have succumbed to jealousy and bitterness once more.

But now, having just recovered from the shock, he felt genuine happiness for the other party in his heart.

After all, the future held countless crises, and Thor was about to embark on something perilous.

Of course, Loki's resolve to turn Thor into a frog had only strengthened. If successful, he vowed to encase Thor in a box labeled "Fresh Canned Fish"!

"When did you first awaken the power of thunder, Thor?"

As Loki spoke, his body instinctively levitated. Simultaneously, the embarrassment and bruising on his face vanished in a flash of green light, restoring the God of Mischief to his usual graceful demeanor.

Naturally, it was all a facade; Loki suspected his facial wound wouldn't heal for some time.

Thor smiled warmly. "I first awakened it during Tony Stark's video, and later my father aided in my training."

He omitted how desperate he had been at the time, even doubting if he could lift Mjolnir again. It wasn't until he crossed over to Asgard in the image of himself that his mother's words broke through his heart, awakening the power of thunder within him.

"Don't be disheartened. Without absorbing divine energy from the divine power pool these days, I would never have broken through your overwhelming illusions."

Though Loki knew it was meant to comfort him, hearing Thor's words lifted a weight off his shoulders.

Some of his illusions were quite real, and had he not discerned them, he would surely have suffered significant losses in battle!

At the edge of the field, watching his two sons converse and laugh, Odin finally felt at ease.

Loki had always been a child in his eyes, and he secretly paid him as much attention as Thor. Now, he could discern the sincerity in the other's eyes with a single glance.

Odin smiled contentedly, then turned to the crow perched on his shoulder.

"Spread the word: tonight, Asgard shall hold a grand banquet in honor of Loki!"

"Simultaneously, let miracles be performed in the Nine Realms' realms of belief, celebrating the return of the God of Mischief!"

The raven cawed and took flight, as Loki listened to Odin's distant voice. His eyes suddenly turned red.

He said nothing, holding back tears as he earnestly nodded at Odin.

Thor placed a comforting hand on Loki's shoulder and then embraced his brother tightly.

At that moment, the Odinson family became united as one.

Kamar-Taj!

A seven-colored energy pierced through the sky, sweeping across Mount Everest, striking the plaza where magic was practiced.

Half a minute later, a black feather was delivered to Ancient One.

In the next instant, flames erupted and consumed the feather.

"It seems Odin truly sees Loki as his son," Ancient One remarked, smiling at Strange. "This time, Odin informs us that Asgard will perform miracles in Norway and he will personally visit with gifts later."

"Does this not align with the agreement we signed with Asgard?" Wang frowned.

Ancient One nodded slightly. "Indeed, but they have shown us respect. This minor issue is of no consequence."

In the past, Ancient One would have never agreed. But now, with the video released, it was a trivial matter—there was no need to slight Odin.

She understood this was just a pretext; the focus was on Odin's upcoming visit.

Strange remained silent, knowing the reasons well.

Previously, only Thanos posed a threat, and Odin had nothing to fear. But with the appearance of the TVA and the mysterious Kang, even Odin sought allies.

Shinigami World.

As the image faded, Aizen closed his eyes, absorbing Yohabach's power.

Time passed, and suddenly a tearing sound echoed. Aizen opened his eyes.

His once dark brown eyes were now golden!

Simultaneously, a terrifying Reiatsu akin to an abyss descended, causing the spiritual realm to tremble as if on the brink of collapse.

Feeling the surge of power within, Aizen smiled. His golden eyes returned to brown, and the Reiatsu receded into his body.

"It seems today is the day."

Aizen's levitating form gently descended to the ground, a subtle smile playing on his lips as if he had sensed something.

Moments later, Aizen's figure transformed into a moon and fragmented into pieces.

Meanwhile, in the Seireitei, within the first team's quarters, the prison:

Ichimaru Gin abruptly opened his eyes.

In the next instant, his body began to disintegrate, morphing entirely into Aizen dressed in white.

Outside the prison gates, the two Shinigami guards were already petrified.

They wanted to call for help, to scream, to flee!

But at some unseen cue, their hands, ankles, and throats were firmly ensnared by ethereal restraints!

Six Light Prisons!

Without uttering a word, Aizen simply gave a glance, and the Shinigami guards were under his control.

With calm steps, Aizen strode out, causing every Shinigami along his path to freeze in place.

Upon reaching the outside, Aizen gazed at the familiar blue sky, swayed his hips leisurely, took a deep breath, and exhaled softly, reminiscent of moments from months past.

"Well, the air in the Seireitei remains humid, whereas the air in Hueco Mundo is far too dry."

With a smile, Aizen remarked softly before removing his Zanpakutō from his waist and casually tossing it into the air.

In an instant, the battlefield shifted, stars danced, and day turned to night!

The azure sky vanished, leaving only the full moon suspended high in the darkened night sky!

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