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Chapter 222: Thor Returns

With the eruption of thunderous power and the release of fiery wrath, the Earth trembled and the volcano began to erupt.

Surtur's body was at the center of the storm, constantly being torn apart and reborn over and over.

Unlike Odin's approach of containing the Eternal Flame, Thor chose to eliminate the problem completely to prevent future problems.

As Surtur's strength continually diminished, Thor's power grew stronger, and the cycle of life and death accelerated, with Surtur experiencing rebirth and destruction almost every second. Each resurrection left Surtur's body smaller than before.

True immortality does not exist in this world.

Equipped with the Celestial Armor, Stark was even stronger than Hulk. The armor seemed designed specifically to counter Thanos.

A punch knocked Thanos over, followed by a powerful beam shooting toward him.

Thanos fought back, delivering a strong punch to Stark's side.

However, he momentarily forgot that for this armor, many so-called vital points were no longer weaknesses but traps deliberately set by the opponent.

"Boom..."

With a powerful strike, a muffled sound echoed.

As a result, Thanos soon found himself unable to retract his fist.

Stark grabbed Thanos with a backhand motion. Rockets fired from beneath his feet, propelling him to an altitude of tens of thousands of meters before hurling Thanos high into the air.

As a ground-based fighter, Thanos was at a disadvantage. No matter how strong he was, he could only rage impotently in midair.

"Boom... Boom... Boom..."

Laser cannons and missiles relentlessly pounded Thanos as if they were being fired without concern for cost.

The Mad Titan, suspended in the air, couldn't even dodge and became a living target...

The Black Dwarf, who had risen, raised his giant axe to assist Thanos.

"No need, let him handle it," Ebony Maw waved a hand, stopping him.

This strange armor could indeed trouble Thanos, but it was not enough to defeat him.

No one understood Thanos's strength better than this canine-headed strategist.

Stark's design was only suited to the Thanos of five years ago, not the omnipotent ruler before him!

"Boom..."

Thanos crashed heavily to the ground, leaving a massive human-shaped crater.

The scene fell into silence.

Suddenly, a thick arm emerged from the pit, and a palm slapped the edge as Thanos shot out.

The disheveled Thanos appeared grim, and though he didn't speak, his anger was palpable.

A moment's carelessness had led him to be pummeled by a mere mortal.

He yanked the tattered helmet from his head and stormed toward Stark.

...

A missile, trailing thick black smoke, flew toward him. Thanos caught it and slammed it against his chest.

"Boom..."

Flames spread in all directions as the specially-made missile, as powerful as a small nuclear bomb, was absorbed by Thanos...

Was this the strength of Thanos in a state of extreme fury?

Stark ascended into the air, using gravity to enhance his punch.

The thrusters beneath his feet, on his back, and behind his arms activated simultaneously, propelling his punch toward Thanos.

Thanos's feral grin widened. Just as the iron fist was about to connect with his face, his right arm shot out like lightning...

A thunderous crash echoed, and Stark stared in shock at the cracks on his arm armor.

Before he could react, a massive fist grew larger in his view. He quickly raised his hands to shield his face.

This hasty defense sent him flying backward like a kite with a broken string. As he hit the ground, Thanos's relentless pursuit continued.

The battle was fierce, with explosions roaring and metal tearing incessantly. Stark fought alone against a being who once destroyed the entire universe.

A mortal facing a god!

"Boom"

Thanos clapped his hands together, seizing the reactor from his chest.

"It's over. Delays are useless!" came a chilling voice.

"Click…"

The reactor shattered, and the light from the Celestial Armor extinguished.

With the reactor destroyed, Stark was trapped inside the armor and unable to move.

Thanos ripped the armor off, revealing Stark's head.

The expected look of despair was absent. Stark spat out, "Fool!"

Thanos, cold and victorious, declared, "I have conquered, ruled, and slaughtered for years without mixing personal emotions. But now I want you to understand how I will treat stubborn, boring ants like you on this planet. I will savor this process—immensely!"

"Oh?"

A voice suddenly spoke from behind.

"Everything you say might come to pass. The only condition is—without me!"