Chapter 166
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"You are truly weak compared to the Rune King Thor, who has mastered the power of the runes..." Syd said slowly.
He was referring, of course, to the version of Thor from the comics.
Rune King Thor is considered one of Thor's most powerful forms.
The original Asgardian Ragnarok was far more exaggerated and tragic than what the movies portrayed.
Most myths don't have an ending, but Norse mythology is different. Ragnarok is inevitable. When Ragnarok comes, the Norse gods will die, and the Nine Realms will be consumed in Surtur's flames.
However, although the Norse gods perish, after some time, they will reappear! They will be reborn, completely unaware that they have already experienced Ragnarok, starting everything from the beginning until they face Ragnarok again, and then are reborn once more, in an endless cycle.
This cycle has happened countless times, and for a long time, the Asgardian gods were unaware of it until later when Odin, the Allfather, discovered the truth! Syd contemplated this.
The real truth is harsh; it's like a dish named Ragnarok.
In the Marvel Universe, there are many gods, and the Asgardian gods are only ordinary ones. In the comics, there's a group of beings hidden in the shadows, the "Gods of the Gods," who secretly control Asgard.
Although the Marvel Universe is far from scientific, it still follows the law of conservation of energy. The Gods of the Gods need energy to grow stronger and to survive.
And Ragnarok is their source of energy, their food! They treat the Asgardian gods like crops, sowing the seeds and waiting for them to grow. When Ragnarok arrives, it's harvest time. All the energy the gods have gathered throughout their lives is consumed by these beings upon their death!
Destruction, rebirth, endless cycles, continuously being consumed by these beings...
Until Odin discovered the truth...
When Ragnarok struck again, Thor sacrificed his eye and drank from the Well of Wisdom, gaining insight into the truth of Ragnarok.
Hanging from Yggdrasil for nine days and nights, he gained the power of the runes and, on the brink of death, fused his divine power with rune magic.
Thus, Rune King Thor was born! In this form, Thor's power surpasses even Odin's, reaching the level of the Skyfathers!
Eventually, he shattered the Loom of Fate, ending the cycle of Ragnarok and achieving what Odin could not.
However, those hidden Gods of the Gods were only temporarily driven back...
This shows the immense power possessed by those beings.
Of course, this is just a story from the comics and has nothing to do with the main universe. There's no "Gods of the Gods" in Asgard.
Syd thought with some uncertainty.
But even so, he believed that outside the main universe, there must be a universe where this story exists.
"If I ever get the chance, I'd like to see these so-called Gods of the Gods..."
Syd's lips curled into a slight smile.
After finishing his thoughts, he turned his attention back to Thor.
Upon hearing Syd's words, Thor was momentarily stunned and muttered, "Rune magic? Rune King Thor?"
"What is all of this?"
He was confused, not understanding what this mysterious person was talking about.
Syd glanced at him and casually revealed a secret that shocked everyone.
"Runes are the letters of the ancient Norse alphabet, imbued with mysterious power. The power of the runes is also known as rune magic."
"I think you should know what runes are."
Hearing this, Thor suddenly realized, but his face soon showed a troubled expression.
As an Asgardian, he was naturally aware of runes, but only his mother had studied them. He had never studied them and didn't know how to use them.
Besides, in his view, having a strong body and his hammer was enough. Who needed rune power? Syd, guessing what Thor was thinking, calmly said, "That's why you're so weak." "When you understand the power of the runes, awaken your divine power, and combine them, then you'll truly be a god."
From a distance, Loki, who was listening quietly, had his eyes light up, a glint of scheming flashing within them.
Thor was momentarily taken aback. He didn't know much about rune power, but he had some understanding of awakening divine power. He had heard his father mention it in passing.
He knew very well how difficult it was to awaken divine power. Who knew when that would happen for him?
So, combining rune magic and divine power makes Rune King Thor? Is that really powerful?
Thor hesitated, not entirely convinced.
At that moment, the mysterious figure in black continued speaking, "As for now, your strength is truly an embarrassment to gods. You can't even defeat two mortals."
"You're too weak. I feel ashamed for you."
Syd shook his head.
As soon as he finished speaking, Thor's eyes flared up in anger.
Before Thor could say anything, Tony's voice cut in, "Are you an actor too?"
"Are you supposed to be some kind of god?"
"In this day and age, you guys are still playing the god game?"
Tony couldn't resist making a sarcastic comment.
As an atheist, he firmly believed that these beings were just aliens, not gods.
Steve, although he shared some of Tony's thoughts, knew that the situation was serious and kept a wary eye on the mysterious figure.
Hearing Tony's words, Thor and Loki both felt a wave of discomfort, coupled with a sense of frustration and defiance.
When had they, as Asgardians, ever been mocked by mortals from Midgard?
But at the same time, they couldn't deny that these mortals were formidable, and they didn't have the overwhelming power to instill fear and demonstrate the might of the gods.
They felt frustrated, eager to prove something, but unable to do so.
At that moment, to their surprise, the mysterious figure let out a soft chuckle.
"Is that so?"
As soon as the words fell, Steve, Tony, Thor, and even Loki, felt a sudden jolt of shock.
This is...
Boom! Violent lightning erupted.
Blinding white light flashed, leaving them no time to react.
Boom, boom, boom! Lightning crackled through the forest, striking Steve, Tony, and even Thor in an instant.
With a sizzle, Tony was knocked to the ground by the lightning.
As for Steve, although his shield blocked most of the lightning, parts of his body were still exposed to the bolts.
(End of Chapter)