hotmtlnovel Chapter 4076 MU Superbody Major Event (156)
Chapter 4076 MU Superbody Major Event (156)
Chapter 4076 MU: The Superbody Incident (156)
Odin's original intention was to send a few people knowledgeable about Outer Gods to cooperate with the gods and drive this guy away. Although it would certainly cause some trouble, it wouldn't affect the overall war situation.
But what arrived wasn't an Outer God, but a raging mass of energy that conveniently opened a passage for the other two great empires. In other words, they would not be facing a demon god, but the full-scale attack of the main forces of the other two great empires.
Although the armies from the two great empires were numerous, it couldn't be described as a full-scale deployment. It wasn't that they didn't want to do it, or that they lacked resources; quite the opposite, they were so poor that resources were all they had left.
They ruled an entire single universe for thousands of years. Even using the most basic mining methods, the ore they extracted would be enough to fill several star systems. Moreover, their robot manufacturing skills were very high, requiring minimal resources; they could basically manufacture as many as they wanted.
They didn't mass produce troops without limit, not because they lacked anything, but because even if they did, they couldn't get in. The number of rifts they could open in the barriers of the nine kingdoms was limited, so no matter how many troops they produced, it was useless if they couldn't get in.
But if a larger channel were opened, they would absolutely be willing to pour their entire fortune into it. This isn't just about destroying Asgard; it's about wiping out all the civilizations in the Nine Realms so they could monopolize the World Tree.
The World Tree gave birth to the gods, and although it also sowed the seeds of Ragnarok, the World Tree is a unique treasure in the universe. If they could possess it, they might become gods themselves in thousands or tens of thousands of years. How could they not fight desperately for it?
To prevent them from succeeding, Asgard had to do everything in its power to protect the World Tree. Odin wasn't an arrogant person; he had rich experience and a rational mind. He knew very well that if they didn't call for help at this moment, everything would be over.
“Contact Earth,” Odin said again, “tell them of the current situation and make sure they come to our aid.”
After saying that, he and Thor went to the battlefield together.
Loki, who remained behind, was also in a bad mood. He knew that as long as he brought it up, the humans would definitely send people, but the problem was: if he told them the truth, even more of them would come.
After all, it was the out-of-control mutants who caused the current situation, and out of a sense of compensation, humanity will send reinforcements.
“Batman must have calculated this,” Loki thought as he walked back. “On the one hand, it increases the defensive pressure on Asgard, forcing them to call for help; on the other hand, it puts moral pressure on humanity, forcing them to send a large force. But in this way, the human front-line bases may not be able to hold out.”
However, a lingering doubt remained in Loki's mind: Was Batman's goal really just the frontline base? He felt it couldn't be that simple, but he couldn't figure out what the other party's true purpose was for the moment.
Even though he was reluctant, Loki still sent out the distress call. The command center was in an uproar when they received the message.
They were still investigating what was happening in Cygnus when a letter arrived from Asgard informing them that Scarlet Witch and Magneto had transformed into an extremely violent mass of energy and were relentlessly attacking the barriers between the Nine Realms, letting in the main forces of the two great empires. This couldn't be worse.
The command center had no other choice but to quickly notify the mutants to come and support Asgard. Although there was a sense of "they made the trouble, so they should deal with it themselves," it was also because the mutants had a large attack range, which was very suitable for resolving the situation of being surrounded by a large army. Sending those single-target attackers would take forever to cause any damage.
This time, Magneto and Scarlet Witch from the central universe went, and even brought three of the four little devils with them. Except for Thomas, who was still breastfeeding, the other three all went.
Stark also went, essentially using the form of the Iron God to fight against the opposing mechanical army; even Schiller went, of course, using the Fogman's disguise, because he had a certain area-of-effect attack ability, so he was also sent.
The remaining members of the Fantastic Four also went, mainly because the Human Torch could attack over a wide area, while Mr. Fantastic could try to hack into the enemy's system or even directly attack the Supreme Intelligence to disrupt their combat capabilities.
This time, the mutants came out in full force; almost everyone with a bit of area-of-effect damage went: Polaris, Iceman, Fireman, Cyclops, Phoenix, Quake, Shockwave, Sunspot...
Even the members of the Central Universe's Evil Six who could go went: Sandman, Electro, Dr. Lizard, and so on. Even Mysterio, who was in jail, was dragged out and thrown onto the battlefield. These people did not have resurrection slots. Although they could be rescued from the Land of the Dead afterward, it was truly remarkable that they decided to go even though they knew they could not be resurrected.
Then there are the native gods of Earth, such as the animal gods of the African pantheon, the original Moon Knight, and Jormungandr, who was thrown out of the tower, etc.
The force that came to Asgard's aid this time was so impressive that Loki was completely stunned when he saw them.
No, humanity is finished, huh? So you only left one Avengers team, maybe with Doctor Doom at most, and sent the rest, young and old, to Asgard?
It's impossible not to be moved, but Loki was more worried about whether the remaining people could really hold the front-line base. If they couldn't, would humanity really have to retreat back to Earth?
Although Earth has a magical defense network that may be safer than a makeshift frontline base, it is filled with ordinary people. Bringing so many ordinary people into the battlefield is far too risky.
Not only Loki, but virtually no Asgardian was entirely happy to see such a powerful support force from Earth; they were filled with worry, but there was nothing they could do.
Loki was pondering a strategy while organizing intelligence data. Just then, he sensed a familiar presence and turned to see Hela standing behind him.
"Why are you back?" Loki asked.
“I’m a little worried,” Hela said, clearly having just returned from the battlefield. “Most of Asgard’s guards have been transferred away, and now it’s basically just Loki and his men left. You are too weak. If you were captured and taken hostage, Odin and Thor would go crazy.”
“I can be promoted, they can’t do anything to me,” Loki said. “Right now, the front lines are short-staffed, you’d better get out of here.”
"Do you think I wanted to come back?" Hela said in a harsh tone. "The Allfather ordered me and the army of the dead to guard Asgard. We all know I didn't come here to guard this dilapidated palace. What can I do when orders are given?"
Loki scratched his head in frustration. He knew that Thor and Odin must have sent Hela because they were worried about him.
The deeper meaning is that they knew Asgard might no longer be safe, and this so-called rear area could very well become the front line, which is why they recalled Hela ahead of schedule.
The reason it was Hela, and none other than Hela, is because Hela governs the Underworld. If anyone were to invade, she could immediately send Loki to the Underworld, a remote and isolated place with its own barriers, making it a safe haven.
Even if Loki didn't want to leave, Hela could easily drag him away. Loki truly wished his father and brother were just reckless brutes, the kind who would fight without a care in the world, and that they would never think of finding a way out for him in such a tense situation.
Loki had no intention of staying put. He knew he had to find a way to deal with the raging energy that had opened the passage between the two empires, otherwise even with human help, they would eventually be overwhelmed, and they couldn't afford to lose to the two empires.
But now that Hela has arrived, he can't escape. What about that ball of energy? Who else can solve this problem?
Loki was frantic, pacing back and forth, but looking at the dense swarms of undead guards outside Asgard, he was at a loss. Returning to his bedroom, he angrily and dejectedly swept a vase to the floor.
Just then, a head peeked in through the doorway. Loki's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "Helen! You're back!"
Helen smiled and squeezed in. She said, "Of course, I think I've come at just the right time."
“That’s right!” Loki said happily. Helen’s arrival was indeed very timely. The violent energy would be deadly to others, but it was nothing to Helen, who ate neutron stars every day. It was just a crisp little cookie that she ate in two bites.
Loki told Helen what had happened, and Helen nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be right there. I should be back soon."
“Wait a minute,” Loki called out, “I’ll go with you.”
Helen was a little surprised, but she quickly shook her head and said, "No, you can't come with me. It would be troublesome if something happened to you."
“You don’t know, that thing has mental pollution,” Loki quickly emphasized. “After I get there, I won’t do anything. I’ll just use magic to protect your mind. Otherwise, if you get infected, we’ll be really doomed.”
“Mental pollution?” Helen was somewhat surprised. Although she didn’t think anything could pollute her mind, she nodded and said, looking at Loki’s expression, “Okay, then you should stand further away so you don’t get really affected.”
The two flew together towards the raging energy. Before they even got close, Helen had already revealed her true form, while Loki used magic to protect his mind. She quickly spotted the raging energy stuck in the barrier, and with a "whoosh," swallowed it whole. After a couple more bites, several white lights flashed, and the out-of-control Scarlet Witch and Magneto returned to the battle arena.
However, the damage has already been done. The crack that was created this time was too large, and the mechanical army rushed into it like madmen. Even if Helen blocked the entrance to eat, she couldn't eat much. Moreover, the crack was healing very slowly. It would be good if it could heal within a few days.
In this scenario, the sheer number of mechanical armies that would flood in would be terrifying; it would probably be too much for Asgard alone to contain, but filling three or four of the nine kingdoms would be no problem.
Fortunately, with the culprit dealt with, the rift will not continue to widen. As long as we can hold on for these few days, the situation will be much better, if not completely reversed.
Loki had just breathed a sigh of relief upon returning to Asgard when he saw Hela rushing out. He quickly asked, "What's wrong?"
“Something’s happened at the front,” Hela said. “Thor was attacked from behind and he’s wounded. I have to go and take his place. You must stay with Helen and don’t leave her side. I’ll be back soon!”
Loki was startled and quickly opened his communicator to ask Thor what was going on. Thor's voice was a little hoarse as he said, "Nothing much, just that Batman infiltrated the reinforcements. Loki, be very careful... buzz... buzz..."
"Thor! Thor!! Damn it!"