[Chat Group For The Death] Chapter 196 - 200

Chapter 196: Maybe You Can Try It!

Sebastian Shaw: "He can use a piece of memory to make a mental shielding helmet from sand?"

Lucas: "That's right! It's the same helmet that you and Magneto have both used, which can block others' mind control. He examined Magneto's memory and created an identical helmet."

Howard Stark: "If he can do this kind of thing, then his ability is truly terrifying. This shows that his mutant power has reached the atomic level, and he can even freely create elements."

Sebastian Shaw: "That's right! I have also studied that helmet, and the material needed to make it is extremely rare. Otherwise, I would definitely make more."

Lucas: "After Apocalypse built the pyramid, did he take action against Charles of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters?"

Howard Stark: "I don't know about this. Why would he target Charles?"

Lucas: "Because Charles' mutant abilities are exactly what he needs. Where do you think his vast array of mutant abilities came from?"

Sebastian Shaw: "Group Leader, you don't mean to say that he can take the powers of others, do you?"

Lucas: "Precisely! He has the ability to possess bodies. He can take over other people's bodies with his consciousness, and then convert their bodies into his own, thus acquiring their abilities."

Howard Stark: "Then he must have absorbed many mutants? No wonder he has so many terrifying abilities. If that's the case, then it's understandable why he would want Charles' telepathic abilities."

Sebastian Shaw: "Eric should also be his target, right? If it were me, could he take over my edo tensei body?"

Lucas: "I don't know! If you're interested, you could let him try it."

Sebastian Shaw: "Forget it!"

Howard Stark: "The Xavier School is empty. It seems that Apocalypse has already made his move against Charles. I think he may have spatial abilities, otherwise it would be impossible to capture Charles so silently."

Lucas: "Spatial abilities? He really does have those."

In the Marvel World:

Lucas appeared in front of Howard Stark. The two Infinity Stones glowed, quickly replenishing the energy he had expended earlier.

"Don't worry, I'm going to confront Apocalypse now!"

Lucas smiled slightly. The Space Stone glowed and transported him directly from there, bringing him inside the pyramid recently built by Apocalypse.

At the very center of the pyramid, there were two people lying on coffin-like stone platforms. They were Apocalypse and Charles Xavier, the headmaster of the School for Gifted Youngsters.

In the chat group:

Howard Stark: "Group Leader, isn't Apocalypse performing a body possession right now?"

Lucas: "Correct! Apocalypse not only commands numerous mutant abilities but also possesses powerful technologies beyond Earth's capabilities. Do you think the pyramids are merely for show? They're technological equipment created by his own mutant abilities."

Dongfang Yuechu: "I thought it was some kind of special ability! What does technology have to do with it? I feel like these two things don't go together!"

Lucas: "In the Marvel world, magic and technology aren't separate domains. Even Asgard, the so-called realm of gods, combines magic and technology. Why couldn't they be related?"

Howard Stark: "If I remember correctly, aren't mutants also products of technology? Or at least, the creation of mutants has a significant connection to genetic manipulation?"

Lucas: "Mutants are the product of scientific experiments. The Celestials imprinted genetic codes in humans that manifest as mutant abilities. Each mutant has their own innate power, which is their unique mutation."

In the outside world:

The complex network of lines inside the pyramid suddenly lit up, as if energy was being channeled from the top of the structure, causing all the lines to flicker from top to bottom.

Lucas calmly raised his hand and waved. A purple beam of light shot out from the Power Stone, blasting a hole in the pyramid.

Below, Apocalypse and Professor Charles, who were lying side by side on two stone platforms, opened their eyes simultaneously.

"How did you get in here?" Apocalypse sat up calmly and looked at Lucas with penetrating eyes.

He had placed defenses throughout the pyramid, making it difficult for outsiders to enter. Not only would someone need to break through his defenses, but they would also alert him in the process.

Yet Lucas had appeared without warning—the defenses hadn't been triggered, and the pyramid had been breached from within.

Lucas laughed. "You're not the only one with spatial abilities."

Professor Charles looked at Lucas and exclaimed, "This mutant Apocalypse is insane! He must be stopped!"

Apocalypse said indifferently, "Charles, you hold too much prejudice against me. I was once a king who ruled this earth, and it was only because I slept for too long that my power was usurped. Now that I've awakened, I merely wish to reclaim what was once mine."

Apocalypse turned his gaze to Lucas and calmly extended an offer. "Would you consider working for me? I can make you stronger than you currently are. I possess a special ability that can enhance the potential and strength of mutants."

Lucas laughed. "Your ability is indeed impressive, but unfortunately, I'm not a mutant, so it won't work on me. And you asking me to work for you—don't you find that rather ridiculous? The strong do not serve the weak."

Apocalypse shook his head and said, "Child, arrogance and pride will be your downfall!"

Lucas laughed loudly. "That statement is most fitting for you! Like a frog at the bottom of a well, you have yet to see the vastness of the world!"

Hearing these words, Apocalypse sneered. He waved his hand toward Lucas, attempting to use his ability to break Lucas down at the atomic level. In response, the gem in Lucas's hand emitted a purple light that blocked Apocalypse's mutant power.

Apocalypse was taken aback. "What is that?"

Lucas said indifferently, "This is an Infinity Stone. Haven't you heard of it? That's why I called you a frog in a well!"

With one punch empowered by the intertwining purple and blue light, Lucas struck Apocalypse fiercely. A lavender-colored spatial barrier appeared around Apocalypse's body, attempting to block Lucas's attack, but it was easily shattered.

After the spatial barrier was broken, Apocalypse was directly exposed to Lucas's fist and was immediately reduced to nothingness.

"It's over!"

Lucas shook his head and looked at Professor Charles beside him. "Your students will be here soon. Wait for them here!"

Professor Charles nodded and sighed softly. "What a pity! The peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants that I had finally established has been suddenly disrupted by Apocalypse. Was what he claimed true?"

Lucas said, "It's true! He was the king of ancient Egypt thousands of years ago, and he built all the pyramids. He constructed them for exactly the same purpose as this pyramid—to capture other mutants' abilities."

Professor Charles suddenly asked curiously, "Group Leader, you said you knew the original future, right? Since the Sentinel robots are our enemies in that future, how was Apocalypse defeated? I assume it wasn't you who dealt with him."

Lucas laughed. "Don't you have a powerful student—Jean Grey? She could completely destroy Apocalypse by unleashing her abilities. Although Apocalypse's powers are vast, they're nothing compared to Jean's potential."

Professor Charles' expression changed. He gave Lucas a penetrating look and said, "I didn't expect that you even know about Jean's abilities. So I have another question: if Jean is so powerful, why are mutants still hunted to extinction by Sentinel robots in the future?"

Lucas said, "Because of you, What make Jean so powerful is that she has The Cosmic entities Pheonix, and when this entities are still adjusting to Jean, you cam and lock it away. And in the future, when the Phoenix break free from your restrain, Dark Pheonix will be born, changing Jean into more dark version of herself”

Professor Charles asked with a troubled expression, "The Dark Phoenix didn't do anything catastrophic, did she?"

Lucas said, "Of course she did many terrible things, such as destroying your physical body, forcing you to transfer your consciousness to your brother's body. However, Jean's primary personality remained, which is why she was eventually able to suppress herself and allow herself to be killed."

Professor Charles fell silent.

Lucas didn't linger any longer and departed immediately.

Sebastian Shaw: "Group Leader, does Charles also have the ability to take over others' bodies?"

Lucas: "No, his ability shouldn't be considered body possession. His brother is in a vegetative state without consciousness, so there's no competition for control."

Sebastian Shaw: "That's good! If he had the same ability as Apocalypse, it would be too dangerous. By the way, what about his powerful student? If she can kill even Apocalypse, that's incredible!"

Lucas: "You, Eric,  and even Apocalypse are all Omega-level mutants. But his student, Jean Grey, is a Class 5 mutant. The gap in power is so vast that Apocalypse's abilities can't bridge it."

Sebastian Shaw: "Group Leader, do you think there's any hope of recruiting Jean Grey?"

Lucas: "Who knows? Maybe you can try!"

Chapter 197: The Sorcerer Supreme is in a Hurry to Die!

In the chat group:

Howard Stark: "It's unfortunate that Apocalypse's mutant ability was so impressive! If he could have been controlled, he would have been invaluable for scientific research."

Sebastian Shaw: "You're talking about his ability to create various materials through atomic-level control?"

Lucas: "If it's that ability you're interested in, the Universal Warhammer has it too. But you shouldn't have too many expectations for this kind of power—no ability is absolute."

Golden Lion Shiki: "Does this ability have a defect? Like the creation abilities of Paramecia Devil Fruits, where things return to their original state once the user loses consciousness?"

Lucas: "No, the changes this ability makes to objects are permanent. The ability itself isn't flawed, it's just not as powerful as you might imagine. Both Apocalypse and the Universal Warhammer have grade restrictions on the materials they can manufacture."

Howard Stark: "I understand—it's like how it's impossible to make another Universal Warhammer. There are many materials that neither Apocalypse nor the Universal Warhammer can create, right?"

Lucas: "That's right! Different matter has different properties. Just as you're limited by your era and cannot create materials like the Space Stone. The production of certain substances is beyond the capabilities of both the Universal Warhammer and Apocalypse, no matter how hard they try, because they can't compress atoms to the necessary degree."

In the outside world:

Lucas had returned to Howard Stark's lab, ready to check on his latest research.

Suddenly, golden sparks appeared out of thin air, forming a circle in mid-air. A bald woman in a yellow-brown monk's robe walked through the portal.

"Who are you?" Howard Stark's face changed, and various weapons immediately emerged in the laboratory, all aimed at the bald woman who had suddenly appeared.

"Howard, don't overreact." Lucas waved his hand calmly, asking Howard to put away his weapons, while looking at the newly arrived visitor with a curious expression. "This is the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme. She protects Earth from invasion by interdimensional beings and is worthy of respect."

The Ancient One looked at Lucas impassively and said with a smile, "As expected of an unexpected variable that suddenly appeared. You seem to know me quite well. From my observations, it appears you also have the ability to view past and future?"

Lucas said, "Compared to the infinite futures you've seen, the future I've glimpsed is insignificant. As for the past, you should be able to easily perceive it, correct?"

The Ancient One shook her head and said, "The past is fixed—seeing it clearly is unremarkable. As for the future, although I've seen countless possibilities, I cannot determine which will become reality. In comparison, I would rather have your ability to see the precise future."

Lucas smiled and said, "Ancient One, did you come specifically for my ability?"

The Ancient One shook her head and replied, "Actually, I noticed your existence when you first appeared in this universe. However, at that time, I was occupied with resisting dimensional incursions, so I couldn't meet with you immediately."

Lucas nodded and said, "I understand! The Ancient One works tirelessly for Earth's peace and safety, which is admirable. Now that you've found time to visit me, is it to eliminate the variable that I represent?"

The Ancient One smiled and shook her head. "No, I'm here to invite you to join Kamar-Taj. If you wish, I can even offer you the position of Sorcerer Supreme."

In the chat group:

With the Ancient One saying she could relinquish the position of Sorcerer Supreme, everyone in the chat group was shocked.

Senju Tobirama: "Group Leader, isn't this Sorcerer Supreme joking? How could she give up her authority and status so readily upon meeting you?"

Uchiha Madara: "Perhaps she has some hidden agenda. She can't be trusted simply because she claims to fight for justice."

Sebastian Shaw: "Indeed! Even noble goals like saving the world can mask darker intentions. Isn't this Ancient One after your two Infinity Stones?"

Dongfang Yuechu: "It's possible! After all, she didn't appear before, but shows up now that you possess two Infinity Stones. I think it's likely that your confrontation with the cosmic overlord Thanos brought you to her attention, along with your Infinity Stones."

Lucas: "You're all overthinking this!"

In the outside world:

After briefly addressing the concerns in the chat group, Lucas curiously asked the Ancient One, "Why would you give me the position of Sorcerer Supreme? You must know that Strange is your destined successor."

The Ancient One replied, "If Strange were to inherit the position of Sorcerer Supreme through conventional means, it would take at least a hundred years for him to develop the necessary strength."

Lucas was stunned. "Hundreds of years?"

The Ancient One asked, "Is something wrong?"

Lucas replied, "In the future I know, you gave him the position after only 20 years."

The Ancient One nodded and said, "That's not surprising—after all, I possess time magic that can accelerate his growth. Even if he couldn't perfectly shoulder the responsibilities of Sorcerer Supreme, as long as he could block dimensional threats with the Eye of Agamotto, which contains the Time Stone at its core, resisting interdimensional beings wouldn't be particularly difficult."

Lucas thoughtfully said, "That means you're impatient and don't want to wait twenty years for Strange. So you've chosen me instead, abandoning Strange?"

The Ancient One smiled and said, "You could say that. I believe you're more suitable for the position of Sorcerer Supreme than Strange. I've confirmed it with the Time Stone—you are completely trustworthy."

Lucas shook his head and said, "You're mistaken! The Sorcerer Supreme needs to maintain the peace of this universe, and it's impossible for me to remain peacefully at Kamar-Taj. You've chosen the wrong person. Please reconsider."

The Ancient One smiled and said, "When did I say that the Sorcerer Supreme must always stay at Kamar-Taj to defend against dimensional threats? Even without the Sorcerer Supreme's presence, Kamar-Taj's magical defenses can block interdimensional entities for several years."

"There are many dimensional beings who wish to invade Earth. Even I can't fight against multiple incursions simultaneously. What happens if several dimensional entities attack Earth at once? To prevent this, Kamar-Taj has established numerous magical fortifications."

The Ancient One looked at Lucas and asked with a smile, "I know you have the ability to leave this universe, but you surely could return periodically, couldn't you? As long as you can guarantee to come back once a year, you would be qualified enough to serve as Sorcerer Supreme..."

She lifted the Eye of Agamotto from around her neck. Mystical energy flowed, opening it to reveal the emerald-green Time Stone glowing brightly within.

The Ancient One smiled and said, "If you agree to take the position of Sorcerer Supreme, this Time Stone will be yours to command."

Lucas stared at the Time Stone for a moment, then nodded, "That sounds reasonable. I agree."

In the chat group:

Senju Tobirama: "Group Leader, is the Ancient One in a hurry to go somewhere?"

Lucas: "She's in a hurry to die!"

Senju Tobirama: "..."

Lucas: "Don't misunderstand—I mean the death of her physical body. For a sorcerer of her level, true destruction of the soul is extremely difficult."

Lo Pei: "It seems that the sorcerers in this world are similar to the practitioners in our world. They all cultivate their spiritual souls. After the death of my master, his soul didn't completely disappear. When i offers incense, he can still provide guidance."

Dongfang Yuechu: "Then will the spirits in their world be the same?"

Lucas: "Who knows? I don't know exactly how the practitioners in Jackie Chan's world die. They may not die completely, but they certainly aren't free. They probably have certain restrictions, after all. The righteous energy of their world is very stingy."

Howard Stark: "Group Leader, what will happen to sorcerers in our world when they die? For example, what will happen to the Ancient One after her death?"

Lucas: "There's a cosmic entity representing time in this universe—Eternity. The Ancient One will join him after her death."

Sebastian Shaw: "Will she ever return after death?"

Lucas: "Probably not! She has guarded Earth for hundreds of years, and she's already tired of this role—otherwise she wouldn't be so eager to pass it on. Do you think being Sorcerer Supreme is some kind of privilege? It's hard work."

Dongfang Yuechu: "Living for thousands of years, and still feeling tired? It seems even long-lived beings have their burdens!"

Lucas: "I haven't finished explaining. The tedium of being Sorcerer Supreme is just one reason she wants to die. Another important reason is that she herself has become a huge potential danger—a threat that could destroy the planet."

Sebastian Shaw: "Like Jean Grey? Could it be that the Ancient One has a dark personality within her?"

Lucas: "No, that's not it! Sorcerers cultivate spirit and soul, but their bodies aren't much stronger than ordinary people. Even the Ancient One shouldn't have such a long lifespan naturally. The reason she has lived so long is because she has been drawing power from the Dark Dimension."

Lucas: "Because she couldn't find a suitable successor, the Ancient One couldn't simply die. To prevent her body from decaying, she absorbed energy from the Dark Dimension. And the master of the Dark Dimension—Dormammu—is an entity that actively seeks to invade Earth."

Lucas: "The energy of the Dark Dimension contains Dormammu's will. Absorbing it is similar to becoming a Ten Tails Jinchūriki. If one isn't careful, they can be assimilated by the will within it, becoming Dormammu's sacrifice and his puppet on Earth."

Chapter 198: Odin: Look, I'm Throwing a Stone to Ask for Directions!

In the chat group:

Uchiha Madara: "If her situation is similar to becoming a Ten Tails Jinchūriki, then shouldn't there be nothing to worry about? The Group Leader was fine before!"

Lucas: "No, it's not the same. I had many consciousnesses in my body before, but they were all suppressed under normal circumstances. Unless they were strengthened or I became weakened, they were essentially dormant."

Lucas: "But the dark energy in the Ancient One is different. Dormammu lives comfortably in the Dark Dimension. He can harass the Ancient One through the dark energy in her body at any time, forcing her to consume her own power to suppress his will."

Lucas: "It's like having someone constantly whispering in your ear. After a long time, anyone would feel irritable. The tedium of her responsibilities and Dormammu's constant presence—these are the reasons the Ancient One is in a hurry to die."

Senju Hashirama: "If the Ancient One is going to die, what will happen to the dark energy in her body? If her soul leaves, wouldn't her body be easily controlled by Dormammu?"

Lucas: "Dark energy is relatively easy to deal with, and there are ways to destroy it. The Ancient One only needed it to maintain her body's vitality, which is why it could persist. Moreover, her physical form isn't particularly powerful—even if controlled by Dormammu, it wouldn't pose a significant threat."

Lucas: "What Dormammu wants, and what the Ancient One fears, is that the dark energy might continue to contact her soul through the residue in her body, potentially turning her soul into Dormammu's servant."

In the outside world:

After Lucas agreed to take over as Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One displayed a bright smile and invited him to Kamar-Taj to familiarize himself with the environment and meet the other sorcerers.

The member in the chat group observed everything about Kamar-Taj through Lucas's eyes—the numerous sorcerers, magical texts, and mystical defenses.

Watching a group of Kamar-Taj sorcerers practicing the creation of portal rings, Namikaze Minato in the chat group couldn't help but complain: "Is space-time ninjutsu so common in this world? It seems like any Kamar-Taj sorcerer can use it!"

Space-time ninjutsu was an extremely rare ability in the Ninja World, with few among millions of ninjas capable of using it. Throughout the long history of the ninja world, only a handful of individuals like Senju Tobirama, Namikaze Minato, and Uchiha Madara possessed space-time ninjutsu.

Of course, basic techniques like Summoning Jutsu and Sealing Scrolls weren't counted—otherwise, space ninjutsu would be quite common in the Ninja World too. Uchiha Obito couldn't be said to truly master space-time ninjutsu, as his eye technique wasn't cultivated by himself at all.

Lucas: "The creation of portal rings is a basic operation in Kamar-Taj, and virtually all sorcerers possess this spatial magic. However, the use of this magic is limited. Have you noticed the special rings on their hands?"

Lo Pei: "This couldn't be relic magic, could it? Magic that requires special objects to use."

Lucas: "That's right! To use this portal magic, you must have a sling ring. Of course, exceptionally powerful sorcerers can make exceptions to this rule."

Lo Pei: "That's not exactly relic magic. Magic that absolutely cannot be used without relics is true relic magic. For example, my chi magic requires puffer fish and lizard talismans to assist in casting, but it can be performed without these things with enough skill. This isn't relic magic."

Howard Stark: "What is the relic magic of your world like?"

Lo Pei: "There is a type of scroll magic in our world that can imbue scrolls with magical power, making them relics with magical properties. The talismans that had their magic power extracted by the Group Leader previously are actually relics used in relic magic."

Pirate King Roger: "Kamar-Taj should be the largest organization of sorcerers on this planet, right? In that case, there should be many objects used in relic magic within this organization, right? Group Leader, I want to see them."

Lucas: "Relics used in relic magic? Indeed, there are many such items in Kamar-Taj! In fact, the future Sorcerer Supreme was meant to be an expert in using relic magic."

Lo Pei: "That makes sense! After all, according to what the Ancient One said, the next Sorcerer Supreme in the future would be somewhat of a placeholder. When one's own magical strength isn't sufficient, using magical relics to bridge the gap is a basic strategy."

In the outside world:

The Ancient One introduced a robust Asian man to Lucas: "This is my assistant, Wong. He will show you around Kamar-Taj. I've just received a warning that an interdimensional entity is attempting to breach our defenses."

Lucas nodded and said, "You attend to your duties. I'll be fine here."

After the Ancient One departed, Wong continued the tour of Kamar-Taj. Perhaps the Ancient One had instructed him accordingly, as Wong seemed very attentive, with the demeanor of someone serving an honored guest.

Meanwhile, in Asgard:

Asgard in this world wasn't a planet but a floating continent suspended in space. The combined power of magic and technology allowed it to exist in this form, like a separate dimension independent of the universe.

A rainbow bridge extended from the mainland. At the end of the bridge stood the main gate of Asgard. A soldier in armor, holding a great sword, stood there, gazing intently at the dark starry sky surrounding him.

Heimdall!

The gatekeeper of Asgard, whose eyes could see almost any corner of the universe. Of course, his primary focus was on the Nine Realms governed by Asgard. At this moment, he was concentrating on Earth.

After a while, he left his post and proceeded to the palace in Asgard to report what he had observed to Odin.

Odin's face changed slightly, and he asked in a dignified tone, "The one who possesses two Infinity Stones, Lucas, has made contact with the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth, the Ancient One?"

Heimdall confirmed that this was accurate.

Odin pondered this development, his heart growing heavy. Lucas with his two Infinity Stones and the Sorcerer Supreme were both potential rivals to his authority.

He had observed Lucas's confrontation with Thanos. Although Lucas had ultimately retreated, he had demonstrated power comparable to Thanos. Odin wouldn't assume that Lucas was no match for Thanos—he could see that Lucas had simply chosen not to take unnecessary risks. The power of the two Infinity Stones was not to be underestimated.

Although Odin was aware of Lucas's hidden vulnerabilities, he lacked the means to exploit them as the Mind Stone could. Odin surmised that in a direct conflict with Lucas, he might not lose, but victory would be difficult.

As for the Ancient One, she was a long-established power in the universe. After the emergence of the Sorcerer Supreme, Odin had largely avoided interfering with Earth, which nominally belonged to his realm. The reason was simple—he wanted to avoid unnecessary friction with the Ancient One.

If Lucas were to join forces with the Sorcerer Supreme, Odin believed that even Asgard would face a formidable challenge. Though Odin thought an alliance between Lucas and the Ancient One was unlikely, as the supreme ruler of the Nine Realms...

A leader who isn't vigilant is unqualified!

No potential threat to the kingdom, however small, could be ignored. After careful consideration, Odin decided to test the waters—to throw a stone to ask for directions, as it were. He summoned his thick-headed son.

The thick-headed son—Thor, God of Thunder—trudged into Odin's presence, saying dejectedly: "Father, why have you summoned me?"

Thor had been in low spirits since the incident where Mjolnir was taken by Lucas. Although the hammer had eventually returned to his possession, Thor found that his bond with it was no longer the same.

It was like someone going through great trouble to buy a car, only to discover that others also had keys to it. Since Mjolnir had been taken and used by Lucas, Thor and the hammer had never regained their former relationship.

Odin looked at Thor and scolded him sharply: "Thor, look at yourself! You are the crown prince of Asgard and the future heir to the Nine Realms. How can you wallow in self-pity all day?"

Thor said sadly: "Father! You once said that the heir to the throne is the one who can lift Mjolnir. So even though I know I'm not as clever as Loki, I still believed I could be an excellent king."

"But then I discovered that Mjolnir can be lifted by others. Does this hammer still have the authority to choose the future king of Asgard? I wanted to discard this hammer, but I realized that without it, I am nothing."

The current Thor had not yet developed his innate powers as the God of Thunder. Without Mjolnir, he was just an ordinary Asgardian—much stronger than humans, but unremarkable compared to other Asgardians.

Odin snorted coldly: "Silence! What kind of cowardly attitude is this? A person lacking determination is not qualified to become the king of Asgard. I hereby banish you to Midgard for training. When you prove yourself worthy to inherit the throne, then you may return!"

With those words, Odin waved his hand and transported Thor to the Rainbow Bridge at the entrance of Asgard. After sealing Thor's divine power, he cast him directly down to Earth.

Afterward, he placed an enchantment on Mjolnir and sent it to Earth as well.

In Kamar-Taj:

When the light of the Rainbow Bridge struck Earth, Lucas immediately sensed it. The Space Stone flashed as he raised his hand to open a spatial rift, allowing him to observe the location where the Rainbow Bridge had made contact.

"Thor? Mjolnir?"

"What is Odin thinking!"

Chapter 199: The Landlord's Stupid Son!

In the chat group:

Golden Lion Shiki: "Isn't that Thor of Asgard across from the spatial rift? And his hammer—why did it return to him?"

Whitebeard: "What's wrong with the hammer returning to him?"

Golden Lion Shiki: "That hammer looks like a valuable artifact. Why didn't the purple overlord Thanos take it?"

Lucas: "Thanos didn't want to fight Asgard yet, and Odin was watching the whole time!"

Senju Hashirama: "What is Thor doing here? And looking at his appearance, it seems he didn't come here voluntarily—otherwise, how could he have lost his hammer?"

Senju Tobirama: "Indeed! Looking at Thor's appearance, he seems to have been thrown here by someone. He looks so embarrassed—could something have happened to Asgard?"

Uchiha Shisui: "That's unlikely! Although he looks embarrassed, he doesn't seem panicked. If something were wrong with Asgard, he should be more anxious."

Lucas: "In the future I've seen, he does come to Earth with this attitude. But the timing is wrong now—perhaps things have changed."

Pirate King Roger: "Then what should we do?"

Lucas: "Simple! I'll just go over and ask him."

Sword God Ryuma: "Are you sure this approach will work? You were enemies before."

Lucas: "Don't worry! That guy has a normal brain and is easy to deceive."

In the outside world:

The Space Stone in Lucas's hand glowed, bringing him to Thor's side.

"Who's there?" Thor was startled by Lucas's sudden appearance. He quickly distanced himself and looked at Lucas vigilantly.

"Still remember me?" Lucas looked Thor up and down and asked with a half-smile.

"It's you!" Thor became nervous and more alert.

"Don't be nervous, I don't intend to harm you," Lucas said calmly. "You don't even have your hammer now, so what's the use of being nervous? Of course, even if you had your hammer, it would be useless against me."

"Fine!" Thor thought for a moment and felt that what Lucas said made sense, so he abandoned his futile vigilance.

Lucas asked directly: "Heir of Asgard, why are you here? It shouldn't have anything to do with the Frost Giants!"

Thor asked with confusion: "The Frost Giants? Nothing happen with them. Why are you asking me this? I'm here because I disappointed my father."

Lucas continued: "Why? You are his finest son."

When Thor heard this, a proud expression briefly crossed his face, but he quickly became downcast again, looking at Lucas with dejection: "Isn't it because you?"

Lucas asked: "What does this have to do with me?"

Thor sighed and repeated what he had said to Odin earlier. He then described Odin's reaction and explained the entire situation.

In the chat group:

Sebastian Shaw: "So it turns out that Odin is training his son. But why did he choose Earth for this training?"

Lucas: "Probably because I'm on Earth! Of course, I think Odin has another purpose in sending Thor here—to test my attitude toward Asgard."

Pirate King Roger: "Group Leader, why did Thor come here in the original future?"

Lucas: "In the original future, Thor never met me. Do you remember his state of mind when he first encountered me?"

Uchiha Madara: "I remember! At that time, he feared nothing. Whether facing you or the cosmic overlord Thanos, he challenged without hesitation."

Lucas: "Exactly! In the original future, his arrogance was never checked. So he took it upon himself to attack the realm of the Frost Giants in the Nine Realms, and was eventually punished by Odin and banished to Earth."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "The result is the same, but the reasons are completely different. Originally it was due to his rashness, but now it's because of his depression. How did he return to Asgard in the future?"

Lucas: "How else would he return? Naturally, his father permitted him to go back."

Senju Tobirama: "So, Odin's attempt to transform Thor failed in the original future?"

Lucas: "You could say that! Coupled with some unexpected situations at that time, Odin hastily ended Thor's exile."

In the outside world:

Thor, the God of Thunder, said with a dejected expression: "I understand the All-Father's intentions, but my heart doesn't obey my commands. Tell me, can I truly become the king of Asgard?"

Lucas patted Thor's shoulder reassuringly: "Don't overthink it. A hammer doesn't mean everything. I'm telling you, there are people in this world who can destroy Mjolnir."

Thor suddenly snapped out of his depression, looked at Lucas and asked in disbelief: "Are you serious? That's Mjolnir!"

Lucas said disdainfully: "Don't mistake me—it's just a hammer. Do you think it's some kind of cosmic treasure? The number of beings who could destroy it far exceeds those who can simply lift it."

Thor was stunned.

Lucas patted Thor's shoulder and said with a smile: "Think about it—why can't other people hold Mjolnir? Apart from the hammer's disapproval, isn't it because they lack the power to forcibly control it?"

Thor's eyes lit up as he looked at Lucas expectantly: "You mean that you aren't recognized by Mjolnir, but your power surpasses the hammer's enchantment. So you forcibly controlled it?"

In the chat group:

Howard Stark: "This is the future king of Asgard? His intelligence is laughable!"

Lucas had to agree—Thor was less like the prince of the Asgard and more like the foolish son of a wealthy landlord.

But considering the territory of the Asgardians, Thor being the stupid son of the landlord's family seemed fitting. After all, the entire Nine Realms belonged to their family.

Sebastian Shaw: "Letting someone with this level of intelligence become master of the Nine Realms—wouldn't the entire region be in danger?"

Sword God Ryuma: "Surely not! If Odin is intelligent enough, it would be safer to change his heir as soon as possible."

Lucas: "Changing the heir? That's difficult! Among Odin's children, Thor is already the best option. What can I say—it's a flawed world. Even the position of God-King is determined by choosing the least bad option."

Uchiha Madara: "So it means we don't need to be excellent, just better than the competition? How disgustingly mediocre."

Howard Stark: "Thor is the best of Odin's children? If Odin can't produce another, more capable child, then Asgard is certainly doomed."

Sebastian Shaw: "Speaking of which, I'm curious. In the original future, did Thor inherit Asgard? After his succession, did Asgard perish because of his incompetence?"

Lucas: "In the original future, Asgard's physical realm was indeed destroyed due to Thor's weakness. But the Asgardian people survived and eventually settled on Earth."

Howard Stark: "Really? With the Sorcerer Supreme on Earth, how could they occupy territory here?"

Lucas: "By that time, Asgard had experienced the destruction of their realm, and half their population was killed during their escape. When they arrived on Earth, their numbers were greatly reduced. They settled in the region where their myths originated—a peaceful corner that lost its former glory."

Senju Tobirama: "So even the Asgardian aren't eternal?"

Sword God Ryuma: "It seems Thor, the God of Thunder, truly is unqualified to inherit the throne."

Golden Lion Shiki: "Shihahaha! Group Leader, do you intend to eliminate Thor in advance for the peace of the Nine Realms?"

Lucas: "Certainly not!"

In the outside world:

Lucas took Thor to find Mjolnir, which had also fallen to Earth. Thor, having regained his fighting spirit, stepped forward confidently and grabbed the hammer's handle. But try as he might, he couldn't lift it.

"Father, why? Haven't I regained my fighting spirit?" Thor, the God of Thunder, was dumbfounded, but instead of losing hope, he was filled with questions.

Lucas studied Thor and explained: "Your power has been sealed by Odin. You can only lift Mjolnir once the seal is broken."

Thor looked at Lucas eagerly and said plaintively: "I can't even sense the seal within me. How am I supposed to break it? He's clearly toying with me."

Lucas laughed: "No, he probably wanted to observe my reaction. I've figured it out—it's 80% likely that my meeting with the Sorcerer Supreme alarmed him. Otherwise, why such coincidental timing? I had just visited Kamar-Taj when you were sent down."

Thor, the God of Thunder, said in confusion: "What do you mean? I don't understand!"

Lucas said: "I can break the seal for you. What will you offer me in return?"

Thor thought for a while and suggested: "There are many treasures in Asgard's vault. I could find a way to get one for you. Of course, the Reality Stone isn't an option."

Lucas was surprised: "The Reality Stone is in your Asgardian treasury?"

Thor nodded and said: "Originally it wasn't there. After I met you, the All-Father retrieved it from somewhere and placed it in the vault."

Lucas pondered this development. It seemed that his metaphorical butterfly wings had caused a change, prompting Odin to reclaim the Reality Stone that had been hidden elsewhere.

Chapter 200: Group Members Report the Situation!

Thor explained that he had no idea what the Infinity Stones were until he met Lucas. Only after their encounter did he learn that there were six terrifying Infinity Stones in the universe.

"My father told me that Asgard once possessed two Infinity Stones—Space and Reality. He even considered collecting all six Infinity Stones, but eventually abandoned the idea."

"Having two Infinity Stones in Asgard created a safety risk. To prevent others from attacking Asgard to obtain the Infinity Stones, Father hid them separately."

"The Tesseract containing the Space Stone was hidden by Father in the vault, and later brought to Earth. The Aether containing the Reality Stone was hidden by Father in another part of the Nine Realms and sealed so thoroughly that it hasn't been discovered."

"Father told me that you already possess two Infinity Stones, and it wouldn't be good for you to acquire more. Meanwhile, the mad Titan Thanos has created the Infinity Gauntlet, apparently intending to collect all six Infinity Stones."

"To prevent you from finding the Reality Stone, Father brought it back to Asgard. The All-Father said that only by keeping the Reality Stone close and guarding it personally could he feel secure."

Thor, looking like an honest man, shared everything he knew without hesitation.

Lucas: "..."

Lucas looked at Thor silently. Are you truly so foolish and straightforward? You've even told me about Odin's plans to guard against me.

Lucas said speechlessly: "It seems impossible to obtain the Reality Stone from your hands. In that case, I'll change my request—give me enough Uru metal to create ten hammers the size of Mjolnir!"

Thor's eyes widened, and he asked blankly, "What is Uru metal?"

Lucas complained: "You've lived for more than 2,000 years and you don't even know what Uru metal is?"

Thor said confidently: "I've focused solely on developing my strength all these years, learning how to fight. Loki handles the administrative matters. This is called division of labor and cooperation!"

Lucas was defeated and said helplessly: "Your father's education method is deeply flawed! Generals should be the ones thinking about combat all day, not the crown prince. What Loki does is what you should be learning. Letting him handle government affairs while you train for battle—is it any wonder he desires the throne?"

Thor, the God of Thunder, said in surprise: "Loki also wants to be king of Asgard?"

Lucas gave Thor a pointed look, and Thor immediately changed the subject in embarrassment: "Let's continue talking about Uru metal!"

Lucas explained: "Uru is a precious metal in the universe that can only be forged in the heart of a dying star. Your hammer and your father's spear, Gungnir, are made from this precious material."

Thor suddenly said: "So you want me to provide you with enough Uru metal to make ten Mjolnirs?"

Lucas nodded, and Thor refused without hesitation.

Thor said firmly: "I know Mjolnir's value very well, so I can imagine how precious Uru metal must be. I cannot provide you with enough Uru metal to forge ten hammers!"

Lucas said with a smile: "No matter! Asgard has plenty of resources—I can still obtain this material through other means. You should return and tell God-King Odin that I am about to become the next Sorcerer Supreme, and he ought to send his congratulations."

Thor, the God of Thunder, was surprised: "What is the Sorcerer Supreme?"

Lucas glanced at Thor sympathetically. How difficult it must be for Odin to have such an heir—all muscle and no knowledge about the Nine Realms!

Lucas delivered a swift tap to Thor. The purple light of the Power Stone rushed into Thor's body, located Odin's seal, and destroyed it instantly.

"My power is restored!" Thor looked delighted. "You actually broke the seal my father placed on me."

Lucas stated flatly: "It's nothing! Odin's seal wasn't particularly strong—he must have sealed your power casually. If you couldn't even detect a seal of this nature, you're too inexperienced."

Thor: "..."

Looking somewhat dejected, Thor stepped forward to pick up Mjolnir and held it high. "Heimdall, bring me back!" he called loudly.

Colorful rays of light descended from the sky. Heimdall, seeing Thor lift Mjolnir, immediately responded to his call and transported him back using the power of the Bifrost.

Lucas returned to Kamar-Taj and learned that the Ancient One was still dealing with the interdimensional entity. He left a Shadow Clone to familiarize itself with the situation and departed.

In the chat group:

Lucas: "Report the situation in each world. Is there anything worth noting?"

Han Fei: "Qin Shi Huang was assassinated!"

Lucas: "What did you do?"

Han Fei: "Not me, it must have been Lu Buwei! Before we killed him, he had already sent an assassin to eliminate Qin Shi Huang."

Lo Pei: "Is he truly dead?"

Han Fei: "Yes!"

Lucas: "What a pity! In all fairness, I genuinely admired Qin Shi Huang. Not everyone can become the first emperor in history, but unfortunately, he fell victim to a transmigrator's scheme."

Whitebeard: "Lu Buwei is truly despicable, killing his own son."

Golden Lion Shiki: "Whitebeard, are you slow? The transmigrator and Lu Buwei aren't the same person—the transmigrator merely took over Lu Buwei's body."

Lucas: "Nevertheless, it's not wrong to say Lu Buwei was despicable. Merchants typically lack moral boundaries, and scholars often lack ethical foundations. Lu Buwei was both a merchant and a scholar, so it's fair to call him an amoral scoundrel."

Throughout history, those who slaughtered with self-Good were often scholars with twisted hearts. Scholars might speak of benevolence, Good, and morality, yet commit reprehensible acts.

And merchants were notorious for their greed and limitless ambition. In turbulent times, merchants often lacked patriotism—a reason why statesman Shang Yang had targeted them.

Lu Buwei's actions—offering his wife to the king, seeking dictatorship, and even rebellion—revealed a man without moral boundaries.

But this wasn't surprising. How could a greedy merchant who trampled laws for profit resist the taste of power once experienced? Lu Buwei had acquired both wealth and authority—elements that often erode morality and ethical boundaries.

Han Fei: "The deaths of Lu Buwei and Qin Shi Huang have left Qin without both prime minister and prince. Qin's eastward expansion has halted. This is good news for me, allowing more time to practice Taoism."

Lucas: "Then practice diligently. Next report!"

Dongfang Yuechu: "I've regained my position as leader of the Yiqi Dao League. There's nothing particularly concerning. However, it's worth mentioning that Wangquan Baquan has returned, having lost his sword arts as you predicted."

Lo Pei: "Don't be too disheartened!"

Dongfang Yuechu: "There's nothing to be sad about! Although their failure cost our race many young heroes, it also prevented the subsequent power struggle. Not to boast, but I believe I can completely fulfill their role."

Lucas: "Without the spiritual body and endless magical energy provided by the Edo Tensei, you would indeed be exaggerating. But now, you genuinely have the capacity to make such claims. Is there anything else worth noting?"

Dongfang Yuechu: "The well-known demon clan, the Tushan Fox Spirits, has extended goodwill toward humans. They seem interested in peaceful coexistence. Group Leader, are they being deceptive?"

Lucas: "They're likely sincere and can be trusted."

Dongfang Yuechu: "Is that so? Group Leader, do you know the reason for this?"

Lucas: "Tushan Honghong, the head of the Tushan clan, was kidnapped by a human Taoist priest when she was young, and later rescued by a young Taoist. However, while saving her, the young Taoist was misunderstood as having ulterior motives, so she accidentally shot him."

Dongfang Yuechu: "I didn't expect the powerful Tushan Honghong to have such a past. She didn't decide to live peacefully with humans because of that young Taoist, did she?"

Lucas: "Indeed she did! The timing of the young Taoist's death was impeccable, and Tushan Honghong fell deeply in love with him. I should have mentioned this before—in matters of the heart, the deceased often cannot be surpassed."

Lucas: "The young Taoist's death was so poignantly timed that Tushan Honghong couldn't move past it. He left behind the wish for peaceful coexistence between humans and demons, and Tushan Honghong has worked hard to fulfill it."

Dongfang Yuechu: "So that's how it is! I admire her commitment. Group Leader, do you think I should cooperate with her?"

Lucas: "Yes, cooperate! Given the situation in your world, human-demon cooperation represents the future."

Senju Tobirama: "The Group Leader is advocating for them like this—isn't he interested in Tushan Honghong himself?"

This wasn't merely Senju Tobirama's baseless speculation. After all, Lucas had a precedent in the Ninja World with a similar situation involving Tsunade.

Lucas: "No, I'm not particularly interested in her. I'll explain the specific reasons later."

Namikaze Minato: "In the Akame ga Kill World, the Empire has been unified, and the Revolutionary Army completely eliminated. Now there are other forces outside the Empire and numerous Danger Beasts remaining."

Lucas: "Don't worry about the other forces for now. The threatening Danger Beasts can be dealt with. I believe Roger has been hunting Danger Beasts there, correct?"

Pirate King Roger: "Group Leader, I've indeed encountered many Ultra-class Danger Beasts. I've killed some, but their survival instincts are remarkable, and many have escaped."

Lucas: "That's fine! I didn't expect you to eliminate them all at once—take your time. How about the Ninja World and Pirate World? Are they stable?"

Senju Tobirama: "The situation is relatively stable and developing steadily!"

Lucas: "Excellent! @Liu Xing, do you want assistance with your world's affairs? Send me your Seventh Sense potential and Sixth Sense, and I'll help you resolve your situation."

Liu Xing: "Group Leader, thank you so much!"

Pirate King Roger: "No need to be so excited—the Group Leader isn't as generous as he appears. If a world doesn't offer harvestable benefits or skills from transmigrators, he wouldn't be so enthusiastic and generous."

Lucas: "..."

After a moment of speechlessness, Lucas said amiably: "Roger, I now possess the ability to inflict soul damage. Would you like to experience the pain of having your soul pierced to rediscover the feeling of being alive?"

Pirate King Roger: "Group Leader, I was wrong!"

Lucas snorted, feeling helpless internally.

The One Piece characters have strong nerves, but even they shouldn't speak their minds so boldly.

What nonsense you're talking...