Chapter 36: I am your uncle!
Zhang Xuan gave Sitwell an apologetic smile. "My little brother is a bit impulsive. It might be that Nick, that bastard, didn't express it clearly, but there are actually three of us."
Sitwell's awkward smile while wiping sweat changed after hearing Zhang Xuan's next words. It became... "You know, some black eggs can't even teach kindergarten kids clearly, so it must have been his mistake in expression." (Wait, it feels like I'm insulting myself a bit?)
After hearing this, Sitwell's expression turned into one that said, 'You're a sharp kid,' and he led Zhang Xuaninside.
If you curse the boss with me, then we are good friends.
"Come in with me. Your friend looks very kind at first glance; he's just a bit impulsive."
Sitwell led the way, explaining their findings to Zhang Xuan—stuff about some kind of rays and some kind of energy.
Neither Zhang Xuan nor Thor understood much, as this was Jane's area of expertise.
They reached a room filled with various instruments. Directly ahead was Mjolnir, standing unique in the crater.
Thor walked down excitedly. Sitwell tried to stop him, but Zhang Xuan held him back.
"It's fine, he's here for this." Zhang Xuan reached back and pulled Jane, who also wanted to go down. "You stay here. Looking at the data is your job."
But Jane refused Zhang Xuan's suggestion and said firmly, "You said it yourself, we came here for this, so I must go down."
As she spoke, she struggled, trying to pry open Zhang Xuan's hand that was holding her.
Zhang Xuan sighed and asked one last time, "Do you really want to go down? Even if you might be exposed to fatal radiation?"
"Let me go, I must go down."
Seeing Jane like this, Zhang Xuan found her a bit annoying. It was just like before when she grabbed the steering wheel from Daisy while tracking science, completely disregarding the lives of others.
Zhang Xuan released Jane and said to Sitwell, "Give her a hazmat suit. The radiation from that thing is very strong."
However, before the suit could be brought, Jane had already entered the hammer crater.
"Don't mess with the equipment. It's normal for Mjolnir's energy to fluctuate after he goes down; it'll be fine in a while." Zhang Xuan said to the technician still trying to find the equipment problem, "Just watch the show. Remember to turn on the recording; what happens next is what's worth recording."
She brushed off everyone who tried to bring her a hazmat suit, just clutching her small instrument and recording something there.
The personnel below looked up helplessly at Zhang Xuanand Sitwell and shrugged.
"Should we bring her back by force?" Sitwell asked very friendly toward this like-minded guest.
Zhang Xuan waved his hand. "Respect the fate of others. All decisions are made by oneself. Even if the consequences aren't beautiful, you can't blame others."
Sitwell praised, "As expected of a person from Huaxia, truly cultured. That other guy only talks about putting World peace on his lips."
Zhang Xuan naturally knew who Sitwell was talking about, and the two smiled at each other.
"System, will I be affected by radiation? Cancer is too scary; I don't want to catch it."
[No, the host's constitution has basically said goodbye to cancer. Moreover, Mjolnir has no radiation; it is electromagnetic interference from lightning.]
Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief after getting the answer, but he also felt a bit embarrassed, having thought the signal interference was radiation.
Zhang Xuan prepared to watch Thor's 'Yuan-style' performance and then perform an 'NTR' in person, turning Mjolnir into the shape of his palm.
(Everyone, if you have hard lumps on your body, go to the hospital. Everyone stay healthy.)
Thor walked excitedly to his partner, gently stroking the familiar hammerhead, then sliding his hand down to the shaft—oh no, the handle.
He rubbed his palm around the handle and spoke his heartfelt words: "My old comrade-in-arms, we are going to fight side by side again."
Thor's joy was beyond words. He exerted a little force with his hand, but he didn't pick up Mjolnir.
Thor frowned, then shook his head with a laugh. "Naughty little fellow, I will compensate you well. Stop messing around now."
Thor took a deep breath, his muscles tensed all over, and he tried to pull Mjolnir again. Despite using all his strength, Mjolnir remained motionless.
Thor's face became very unsightly. His hands tightly gripped the handle, continuing to exert force, but the result was the same; the hammer didn't move an inch.
Thor knelt on the ground, let out a sorrowful howl to the sky as a blizzard blew into the deep pit, and lights shone down from above. Zhang Xuan also pressed the play button, and his phone began to play music.
In this setting, Thor knelt on the ground and let out a tragic, miserable roar: "No—!"
"Snowflakes fluttering~, the north wind whistling~ the World is a vast expanse of white—" The singing and Thor's sorrowful roar made anyone who saw it feel pity.
"Mjolnir!—"
"A sprig of winter plum~ standing proud in the snow~"
Listening to the song Zhang Xuan was playing, Sitwellfelt that the man below did indeed seem quite miserable.
Everything was proceeding. Jane also cooperatively walked behind Thor, hugged him, and comforted him.
The two looked at each other like this. Thor seemed to have found a spiritual anchor, gazing at this woman who gave him a warm embrace.
"Equipment team! What are you doing? Why is snow leaking from the top?!" Sitwell suddenly realized something was wrong. Why was it leaking snow? He used his walkie-talkie to question the team in charge.
"We don't know either. We checked it before, it was clearly fine." The person in charge of the equipment team scratched his head in a panic. It was clearly topped off, so how could it leak?
In the movie, it wasn't topped off for the sake of a rainy atmosphere, but how could it not be topped off in the dead of winter? HYDRA Agents wouldn't suffer here.
Zhang Xuan entered the pit and also patted Thor on the shoulder, comforting him:
"Thor, although you aren't the first owner of Mjolnir, you don't need to be discouraged. You are still the God of Thunder."
Thor, who was looking affectionately at Jane, left her embrace upon hearing this. He didn't understand what Zhang Xuan meant. What did he mean by saying he wasn't Mjolnir's first owner?
Could it be that Mjolnir being with me was just to complete its previous owner's mission? How is that possible?
"What do you mean? You're saying that before me, someone else used Mjolnir?" Thor denied the answer as soon as he said it. "Impossible, this is the hammer my Father King gave me..."
Halfway through, Thor suddenly reacted, with an 'I see' expression, and said proudly, "I see."
"The previous owner you mentioned must be my Father King, right? That's true, this hammer was handed to me by my Father King, so my father indeed counts as its first owner."
Zhang Xuan raised his hand and shook it, refuting Thor's words. "Tsk tsk tsk, the hammer's first owner was a female. If you count your father, she would be the second."
Thor's face froze. It was originally just a'second marriage,' but now it had become a 'third marriage.' He turned his head stiffly and asked:
"What you're saying is fake, right? You're joking with me, right?"
Thor seemed to find a reason for self-consolation again and suddenly laughed loudly. "Right, you must be joking with me. How could you, a human, possibly know about things from 1500 years ago? I've found the flaw in your story!"
Thor shook his finger at Zhang Xuan with an 'I've already seen through you' expression.
Zhang Xuan shook his head with a sigh. "Thor, you have to learn to accept reality. Before you, there was indeed a woman who could lift the hammer. She was the original user of the hammer."
Thor had a smile that said'say what you want, I don't believe you.' "Haha, friend, I've already seen through your joke... What the f—!"
Thor looked at Zhang Xuan with an expression like he'd seen a ghost, and at what he was holding in his hand... Mjolnir.
Jane didn't feel much about it. Zhang Xuan was already very mysterious, so being able to pick up the hammerseemed normal to her.
However, Sitwell and the others saw it clearly. From their perspective, they saw Zhang Xuan pick up the hammerwith an easy motion.
They had seen those people who came to join the fun; even after wrecking their cars, they couldn't move this thing an inch.
After that, they had also tried, but without exception, all failed. The cars had the same result as the previous residents. Now, a thousand-ton gantry crane was on its way.
"Officer, all electronic equipment is being interfered with."
"Is there a problem with the cameras?"
"The cameras aren't affected much."
"Save the video records and send them to 'our' archives later."
"Yes, Hail HYDRA."
Sitwell also replied quietly, "Hail HYDRA."
(Hail HYDRA, a homophone pun; that's really how I heard it the first time.)
Watching Mjolnir being easily picked up by Zhang Xuan, the expression on Thor's face kept changing, just like a brother who agreed to be single for life suddenly telling you he's getting married, while you've really stayed single all along, foolishly waiting for him to be the first to confess to you.
He also saw a farmer who planted hydrangeas and sunflowers, but on the day they were about to be harvested, they were reaped by someone else passing by, becoming that person's meal.
Looking at Thor's expression, which looked like he was about to cry, Zhang Xuan felt a sense of guilt, like he'd teased a fool into tears.
"Don't cry, don't cry. I'll give it back to you right now."
Zhang Xuan handed Mjolnir to Thor. Thor didn't think much and naturally went to take it.
As Zhang Xuan expected... cough, to Zhang Xuan's surprise, the moment Thor grabbed the handle, he was pinned down by a force as heavy as a star.
Zhang Xuan went to help Thor up with superficial concern. In reality, his inner self was like: small-fry-covering-mouth-and-laughing.mp4
Thor looked at Zhang Xuan with a complex gaze.
"Why can you pick up Mjolnir? Why?"
Thor was like the 'good brother' who couldn't wait for your confession but instead got your wedding invitation, grabbing your collar to question you.
Zhang Xuan, with an expression like 'you've found me out,' slowly said, "You've discovered it. That's right, I am your uncle."
Jane: When did he discover it? How did the conversation get here?
Zhang Xuan saw Jane's wide eyes and glared back.
Jane understood instantly. For the sake of her research funding, 'Thor, sorry to put you through this, it's just an extra wild biological uncle after all.'
Thor looked at Zhang Xuan and asked in disbelief, "You... what you said is true? You are really my uncle?"
Zhang Xuan picked up Mjolnir. "That's right, I am your uncle, your Father King's older brother, Zhang Xuan Borson. Mjolnir is the best proof."
Thor wasn't completely stupid yet; he found a slight problem and pointed at Zhang Xuan's face, asking, "But Uncle, why is your face so young?"
Zhang Xuan didn't expect Thor to actually find a 'Watson' moment. He feigned a sigh. "Back then, your Father King and I fought for the throne. In the end, I couldn't bear to see my beloved younger brother tearing our family apart for the throne, so I chose to withdraw from the struggle."
"Therefore, I exiled and sealed myself. My time stopped, so I didn't grow old, but at the same time, my strength isn't as great as your father's. You know, we Asgardians get stronger as we get older. Your father can already barely suppress his powerful divine power."
Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Thor believed ninety percent of it, with the remaining ten percent being apology toward his own uncle.
"Uncle, you've really suffered all these years. I really should have come to find you earlier. The throne of Asgard should have been inherited by you; my brother and I should have come after you."
Zhang Xuan had a face full of gentleness and melancholy. "Child, you've already done very well. Didn't you also come to Earth after making the same choice as me? We are both the greatest older brothers."
Thor choked up upon hearing this, then said unnaturally, "That's right, I am the same. For my brother, I chose to come to Earth in self-exile."
"I'll keep Mjolnir for you for now. Don't be discouraged; you will pick it up again sooner or later."
Zhang Xuan tossed the weightless Mjolnir up and down. Thor looked on with envy, his eyes fixed on his 'lover' being tossed about.
"That's right, I will lift her again."
Zhang Xuan just left with Mjolnir. Sitwell thought of the black Director's instructions and didn't make a move, but instead took out another phone to make a call.
Hawkeye, shivering on the crane, released his hand that was pinching an arrow and complained to the air, "Damn it, couldn't they have installed glass around here? It's freezing me to death."
Zhang Xuan was glad for the lack of trouble from S.H.I.E.L.D. He hoped HYDRA would cause fewer problems later. Although the protection for those around him was quite adequate, that was under the condition of not having fully entered HYDRA's field of vision.
Now he felt that at the very least, every wife should have a set of armor to be considered within the safe range.
Jane drove an SUV that Zhang Xuan had found randomly, occasionally glancing at Thor in the passenger seat, rolling her eyes speechlessly, and continuing to drive.
Thor's body was in the passenger seat, but his head was turned back toward Mjolnir, which was being tossed back and forth by Zhang Xuan.
Jane: I'm here talking to you about everything, and you're actually looking at a hammer?
Zhang Xuan was lying in the back row. He really couldn't stand Thor's fervent gaze and extended his foot to press it against Thor's big face.
"Stop looking. No matter how much you look, you can't lift it. You'd be better off thinking more about how to pick up Mjolnir."
Thor had no complaints about Zhang Xuan's 'fragrant foot' on his face, only attachment to the hammer.
"Uncle, I don't know what to do either. I don't understand why I can't pick up Mjolnir. And what you just said, I always feel like something is a bit off."
Zhang Xuan rolled his eyes. "Before my brother sent you down, he must have cast magic on this hammer. As long as whoever is worthy of her lifts the hammer, they can obtain the power of Thor."
"Uncle, what should I do to be considered worthy of her?"
Zhang Xuan: "Now close your eyes, sit up straight, and think about your purpose for attacking Jotunheim."
Thor answered directly, "I didn't have a purpose, I just wanted to attack Jotunheim because they insulted Asgard."
Zhang Xuan gave Thor a white-eyed look. "Then tell me why your father didn't want to attack Jotunheim. Now sit up straight and give me an answer in five minutes."
"I can give you an answer right now." Thor closed his eyes and began to think pitifully under Zhang Xuan's gaze.
Just as Zhang Xuan expected, this guy Thor belonged to the type of person who falls asleep as soon as they close their eyes. In less than two minutes, the snoring started.
Chapter 37: Are You My Master?
[If anyone is still reading, you can skip this, because no one is reading.]
[Is everyone not reading anymore because I haven't summoned any girls? I'm afraid if there are too many girls, you won't be able to handle them all.]
Jane looked disgusted. Why ignore a beauty like her to go flirt with a hammer? You deserve to sleep forever.
"Boss, why did you lie to Thor?" Jane didn't understand Zhang Xuan's intention and couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Xuan curled his lips into an amused smile: "I just found it quite interesting. Seeing that betrayed expression on his face... it made me feel joyful."
Jane said with a slight look of disdain: "Ew~ Boss, I didn't expect you to be such a person. That's truly awful."
Zhang Xuan smiled without speaking, thinking about how to obtain Odin's Eternal Spear and the Destroyer armor—these were all coveted divine artifacts.
Returning to the small town of Old Bridge City, Selvigand Daisy were busy researching.
Selvig was studying instruments, while Daisy was figuring out how to eat the delicious meat inside the takeout box without opening it.
Hearing footsteps, Daisy looked guiltily at the book on the table, like a young kid whose parents suddenly checked if they were playing games.
Zhang Xuan walked over to Daisy and looked at the book on her table.
"Norse Mythology stories. So, did you find any records of me?"
Daisy looked up, not understanding what Zhang Xuanmeant.
Thor walked in at this moment and explained: "This is my uncle, Zhang Xuan Borrson."
Daisy: (｡•᷄ࡇ•᷅｡)?
Selvig, who was concentrating on his research, nearly choked on Thor's words, and then said very seriously:
"Boss, now I'm certain this person in front of me is definitely not Thor, nor is he Hammer God. He... might just be physically sturdy."
Thor was immediately displeased upon hearing this and roared: "Midgardian, I have tolerated you for too long! Before, you used a powerful yet despicable weapon to knock me unconscious, and now you are slandering me, the God of Thunder of Asgard."
Selvig was also a bit angry and retorted: "If you were Thor, you wouldn't have been stunned by electricity. Do you want to challenge the taser again?"
Selvig said this while pulling out the reloaded taser from the drawer.
Thor subconsciously leaned back, feeling slightly relieved when he saw the old man made no further moves.
Zhang Xuan slapped his thigh. Thor, who had just sighed in relief, jumped, felt nothing unusual on himself, and looked speechlessly at his 'uncle'.
Thor: (눈‸눈)
Selvig asked Zhang Xuan: "Boss, Odin's brother is Loki. If you're going to lie, at least have some skill. Besides this guy, only a fool would believe Odin's brother is named Zhang Xuan Borrson, which is clearly an Eastern name?"
Thor was displeased again. "Stupid Midgardian, Loki is my brother. Why don't you consider if the Asgardian mythology you read is a pirated version?"
Zhang Xuan opened the insulated box, took out the roasted beef and mutton, and casually mentioned a theory someone proposed in a video he watched.
"I suspect the Norse Mythology on Earth was written by Loki, and he also wanted to be your uncle."
Thor thought carefully, and it indeed sounded like something his brother would do.
Zhang Xuan used the Great Food Transfer Technique to divert the conflict between the two men.
Three hours later, Selvig and Thor had gone from talking like men to discussing their confusion about the future, then searching for life's path. Finally, a drunken Selviginsisted on sparring with Thor.
The initial anger had vanished, and they could now be described as getting along quite well.
Jane and Daisy told Zhang Xuan they were going back to the RV to sleep. Zhang Xuan then had Thor carry the incoherent Selvig and opened a hotel room for the two of them.
As they went upstairs, Selvig was still talking about Jane.
"Lightning Boy, come on. If you lose, you have to leave Jane tomorrow..."
Since Zhang Xuan hadn't been drained by Wanda and the others these past two days, he felt his strength had increased significantly. Therefore, he planned to directly confront the Destroyer armor tomorrow (Note: controlled by Loki).
Odin could wear this thing and fight the Celestials, but in the movie, it was somehow destroyed by Thor. If the Destroyer armor were destroyed by Thor, Zhang Xuanwould immediately salvage it. How could he let those HYDRA fellows benefit? Zhang Xuan intended to conduct a thorough resource regeneration experiment.
"Jarvis, send a few more suits of armor that can carry things. We need to take a big guy back.
Jarvis replied quickly: "Understood, Mr. Zhang Xuan. Tonysaid to let him know anytime if you encounter a problem where he can help. He's a bit tired from researching the lithography machine these past few days."
"Have Tony come over tomorrow. I'll show him a show; it can be a way for him to relax."
Jarvis said: "Sir said he will come. He hopes the show you mentioned will be entertaining."
Zhang Xuan smiled slightly: "It will be very entertaining."
Having nothing else to do, Zhang Xuan opened his system to take a look.
[Daily Check-in System]
[Host: Zhang Xuan]
[Skills: Killing Intent Perception, Transform into Red Hulk, Eye of Wisdom, Missile Survivor, Martial Arts Proficiency, Master-level Hamburger Making, Bio-electric Adsorption, Hardening, Mental Barrier, Lightning Attraction Technique]
[Physique: Steel Kidney Body (dddd)]
[Weapons: Tactical Goggles (Lock-on Version), Infinite Ammo Desert Eagle, Imitation Ten Rings, one jericho missile, spider suit,]
[Items: holy blessing potion, nanomolecular repair agent, Summoning Card * 2, mjolnir authorization card]
[Items: None]
Strength: 125
Speed: 59
Spirit: 78
Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and decided to test out a Summoning Card.
Summoning Card: (٥ ᵒ̴̶̷̥́﹏ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀), I've finally been remembered.
Zhang Xuan had actually intended to test the Summoning Card three times since he obtained it, but he was interrupted by Sukumizu Wanda, Sailor Suit Wanda, and Fishnet Stockings Wanda, respectively, and then forgot about it.
Zhang Xuan took out a Summoning Card, then put it away again, carefully checking the details within the system.
Summoning Card: Randomly summons a character. The summoned person automatically recognizes the user as their Master, absolutely obeys the Master's commands, will not do anything to harm the Master, and the Mastercan instantly decide the summoned person's life or death.
After reading this, Zhang Xuan's worries eased, and he immediately initiated the summon. The Summoning Cardin his hand transformed into a magic circle that appeared on his bed.
As a humanoid silhouette appeared within the magiccircle, Zhang Xuan lost all hope. It was clearly a large, muscular man over two meters tall, with a V-shaped torso and a demonic back.
(⇀‸↼‖)
Zhang Xuan looked at the Sexy Prisoner, who had appeared standing on his bed with a double chin, and decided the bed was now dirty and unusable.
Bed: I've reached my limit too.
After the bed spoke, its four corners collapsed, and it subsequently fell apart, resembling a flower stand that had suffered a ** attack.
"Are you my Master?" the demonic-backed man asked, then twisted his taut upper body into a muscle flower.
"Sexy Prisoner, greetings, Master. This flower is a manifestation of my full and intense love for my adorable Master."
Zhang Xuan: (٥꒦ິdish꒦ີ) What did I just witness!
The Sexy Prisoner posed with his limbs, displaying his muscles from every angle, making the muscles on different parts of his body bulge even more.
Zhang Xuan's eyelids twitched. Ignoring everything else, he immediately issued a command to protect his crystal: "From now on, your front side is forbidden from facing my back side."
The Sexy Prisoner looked as if he had heard the words of a scumbag, and was petrified with a broken heart.
"Master, don't say such heartless things. I am your strongest shield, and I must always protect your back."
Zhang Xuan: (‧̣̥̇ཀprofitཀ) What did I do to deserve this punishment!
Zhang Xuan said with a pained expression: "First, change how you address me. Call me Boss, or Commander is fine too."
The Sexy Prisoner said in a low voice: "Understood, Boss. Greetings, Commander. But I still prefer calling you Master, you know."
Zhang Xuan reached out to stop the Sexy Prisoner, afraid he would say something even more shocking.
"You are not allowed to leave this room tonight. I will come find you tomorrow."
Zhang Xuan's mind was a mess and had crashed. He needed to change rooms and continue summoning.
"The feng shui of this room must be bad. There must have been a double-chinned fencing incident in this room before. Good thing I didn't lie down on it."
Zhang Xuan paid for another room, performed the same action, and the magic circle appeared on the bed, slowly rotating.
Under Zhang Xuan's expectant gaze, the humanoid silhouette gradually appeared. Upon seeing it, Zhang Xuan slumped back into the chair, disappointed.
"Does this hotel have nothing to do with women? Why was it a gay man first, and now another man?"
Zhang Xuan felt mentally exhausted. He thought he could summon a capable secretary big sister or a legal loli who could stand on tiptoes, but twice in a row, they were both men. He decided to go back to the lab and sleep in a sleeping bag. The feng shui of this hotel definitely had too much Dragon Yang Qi.
"Master, you seem very disappointed. I sincerely apologize, but I will do everything in my power to fulfill the Master's commands. Sebastian, reporting for duty, Master."
Sebastian, with white hair and a white beard, elegantly walked off the bed and bowed to Zhang Xuan.
(Sebas from Bone King)
Zhang Xuan: (￢ ̫￢〃)
Zhang Xuan's smile couldn't be suppressed, just like Boxer De Niro.
It originally shouldn't have been acceptable, but it wasn't entirely unacceptable either.
"Sebas, do I look unhappy? I am worried about your future."
Although Sebas didn't know why Zhang Xuan said this, he was touched by Zhang Xuan's concern.
"Thank you for your concern, Master, but I will face any difficulty—"
Zhang Xuan sighed and said to Sebas: "You have a colleague who is a bit abnormal. He is a little bit gay."
Sebas guaranteed with a straight face: "Master, please rest assured, I would never mock his appearance."
Zhang Xuan shook his head with a troubled look: "It's not physically bent."
Sebas frowned in confusion: "Then where exactly do you mean 'bent'?"
Zhang Xuan stepped forward and patted Sebas's rear.
This pat made Sebas's body stiffen. He involuntarily thrust forward, tightened his sphincter, lifted his anus, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead, his expression:
(꒪ж꒪ ‧̣̥̇)
"Ma... Master, the colleague you mentioned? Is it... is it you?"
Zhang Xuan: Furious.jpg.
"Nonsense! You're the one who's gay! Don't talk rubbish, if my wife hears you, you'll be dead."
Sebas's complexion improved considerably after hearing this. At least he didn't have to fear the Master standing behind him and giving him a surprise'stick'.
Seeing Sebas relax his guard, Zhang Xuan stepped forward, patted Sebas's shoulder, and said meaningfully: "Sebas, if you act like that, your colleague might be 'breaking in a new one' tonight."
(Does everyone understand "breaking in a new one"? (˵ಡ ̫ಡ˵) Breaking in a new one at Nanshen Prison)
Sebas's face darkened slightly upon hearing Zhang Xuan's words, and he was already brainstorming ways to prevent his colleague from having 'fun' with him.
Sebas: Was the boss really acting just now? It didn't seem like it.
He took a deep breath and said: "Master, I would like to meet my colleague first to determine exactly what measures I should use to prevent him from having 'fun' with me."
Zhang Xuan took Sebas to the Sexy Prisoner's room.
Opening the door, Zhang Xuan wished he could gouge out his own eyes.
Zhang Xuan: (つཀprofitཀ⊂) My eyes!
Sebas: (๑•̌﹏•̑)
"Master, is this really my colleague? Did we not enter the wrong room? This is clearly a crime scene."
Zhang Xuan yelled: (´இdishஇ｀) "Save him!"
They saw a white, blond teenager, snot running down his face, pinned underneath the Sexy Prisoner on the bed. Seeing the door open, he desperately pleaded for help from the two people who entered.
"Save me, save me! This pervert is going to have fun with me, help! Ah!"
Sebas acted swiftly, instantly arriving next to the Sexy Prisoner, punching him away, and then knocking out the white young man.
The Sexy Prisoner was punched away, performed two and a half flips in the air, then landed steadily, raising both hands high to the sides in a perfect landing.
A pair of 'lovers' outside saw this, and one of them nearly fainted.
"Cook, I think I saw the Whip of God."
"Xiwen, I saw it too. That is God's love for me."
The Sexy Prisoner gave the two men a thumbs-up and left a parting remark: "I'll be back, my favorite boys."
However, he had to go back now. His Master had commanded him not to leave this room tonight, so he needed to return quickly and accept the Master's punishment.
Sebas inside the room didn't stop the Sexy Prisoner from entering through the window, and he tossed the prison uniform to him.
"Put it on. The Master's eyes have been injured."
The Sexy Prisoner extracted the key information. "Masteris injured? I must go see."
Sebas stopped the Sexy Prisoner, who was much taller than him, and said unhappily: "The Master's eyes were injured because he saw the Whip of God. Put it away quickly."
Sebas closed his eyes after speaking. Although it was the normal size for most readers, it was still too glaring for men; no one would look at another man's private parts.
At this moment, Zhang Xuan suspected that the hotel he was staying in was specifically catering to those 'couples'. Otherwise, how could he have summoned the Sexy Prisoner? He hoped Sebas wouldn't be corrupted by the Sexy Prisoner, or he would have to exile both of them to the frontiers.
Two minutes later.
Zhang Xuan sat on a stool, Sebas stood beside him, and lying on the collapsed bed was the puff-shell, blond white youth. The now-dressed Sexy Prisoner stood five meters in front of Zhang Xuan.
Zhang Xuan lowered his head, crossed his hands over the bridge of his nose, and said in a deep voice: "Are you saying this person was trying to steal something, and in order to reform him, you pinned him down, preparing to use albumin to enlighten him?"
The Sexy Prisoner didn't flinch, even proudly puffing out his chest. "That's right, I wanted to reform him with my love, but he was simply too adorable, and I couldn't resist pouncing on him."
Zhang Xuan involuntarily thought of that scene—the Sexy Prisoner and the blond youth. Unimaginable, absolutely unimaginable.
"Since that's the case, forget it. As long as you didn't snatch him off the street, it's fine. Sebas, let's go."
After Zhang Xuan walked out of the room, he saw the two boys waiting outside the door, hoping to be favored by the Sexy Prisoner, and left while rubbing his forehead.
As Zhang Xuan and Sebas walked toward the stairs, they faintly heard some voices.
"Please come in quickly, gentlemen. Love encompasses everything. As long as you have love, you two are always welcome here."
"We have the most love! We give each other blessings of love every day. I really want to feel an even greater love."
"Come inside, both of you. Join me in reforming this thief with love. It's his chance to turn over a new leaf."
Chapter 38: Tony Arrives
Zhang Xuan and Sebas walked silently along the town's road. Upon reaching the lab, they took out two sleeping bags, preparing to turn in for the night.
"Master, please leave it to me."
Sebas took the sleeping bags, cleaned them with simple magic, and then spread them out on the floor.
"Master, it is ready."
Zhang Xuan: "You sleep in that one. Rest helps in forgetting unpleasant memories."
Hearing this, Sebas said respectfully, "Thank you, Master. Indeed, I do need to forget some unpleasant images today."
Sebas tidied up the sleeping bag and also drifted off to sleep.
Both were working hard in their dreams to erase some of today's memories... The next day, Zhang Xuan opened his eyes and saw Daisy's small foot resting on him. She had been teasing him all morning, so he scratched it in annoyance.
Daisy was startled by the sudden tickle on the sole of her foot and jumped up immediately.
Zhang Xuan left his sleeping bag, and Sebas thoughtfully handed him a wet towel to wipe his face.
"Where are Thor and Jane?"
Daisy, slumped lazily over the table, replied, "They went into town for a meal."
Zhang Xuan asked Daisy curiously, "Aren't you going to eat? You don't seem like the type to mind being a third wheel. In fact, I'd guess you enjoy the feeling?"
Daisy gave a carefree smile. "You really do know me well. Then why don't you tell me why I didn't go play third wheel and score a free meal?"
Zhang Xuan looked up, thought for a moment, and said, "Could it be that you want to eat with me?"
Daisy smiled radiantly and gave Zhang Xuan a kiss on the cheek. "This is the payment for the meal."
Zhang Xuan pointed his thumb toward Sebas, who was currently preparing steak.
"I figured you were a gluttonous woman who definitely wouldn't pass up such a fragrant delicacy."
He walked over to the steak Sebas was searing and took a deep breath of the aroma, then looked at the handsome older gentleman, Sebas.
"Your butler said he could make a portion for me, so I stayed."
The steaks were ready, and the two sat down to eat.
"Sebas, next time you can make a portion for yourself. We can just eat together; you don't need to stand to the side and watch."
Upon hearing this, Sebas bowed politely, his voice steady and proper: "Thank you, Master. I have already eaten, so there is no need for me to eat further."
Zhang Xuan didn't press the issue. Regardless, Sebaswouldn't be staying by his side; he had already decided where to send Sebas.
However, that would be after Thor's situation was resolved.
Zhang Xuan's plan was to have the two of them go to S.H.I.E.L.D. as undercover agents. It would be even better if they could infiltrate HYDRA. If they couldn't get in, there was no need to force it; that wouldn't be good for the long game.
Zhang Xuan could see Sebas's status panel. In his normal state, his strength was 10 tons. However, Sebas was a Dragonoid with many skills. Zhang Xuan felt that if Sebasused his full power, he himself might not be his match.
He had also looked at Sexy Prisoner's panel: over 70 tons of strength. Although higher than Sebas's normal state, he definitely couldn't beat a slightly serious Sebas.
With that kind of combat power, joining S.H.I.E.L.D.would be a breeze. Although they wouldn't be trusted by Nick Fury, that didn't matter; joining HYDRA would be the same.
Sebas's righteous behavior might earn some trust from the Black Egg, but not much.
As for Sexy Prisoner, Zhang Xuan wasn't going to manage him. If anyone got pounced on, they could only blame their own bad luck. He didn't want to manage it, or even think about it.
Zhang Xuan:'Stop thinking about it, stop thinking about it, it's too filthy...' Zhang Xuan found Thor, who was with Jane. After walking just a few steps, he saw Thor's expression change, becoming aggrieved and pitiful, with the corners of his mouth trembling.
Zhang Xuan was startled by Thor's appearance. Just how much grievance had this kid suffered? He looked like he was about to burst into tears.
Thor stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Xuan's arm, but he collapsed to the ground weakly. Zhang Xuan sat down on the ground with him, wanting to know what had happened to Thor.
Jane was also frightened by Thor's state. She had felt something was off with him this morning, but Thor had acted normally, saying he was fine when asked.
Upon seeing Zhang Xuan, Thor seemed to break down. This made Jane wonder if Zhang Xuan had beaten Thorlast night, but it didn't look like it now.
"Uncle..." Thor spoke with a tremble, his lips quivering.
Zhang Xuan felt the tremors and sobs racking Thor's body. He gently patted Thor's back, trying to comfort him.
Receiving Zhang Xuan's comfort, Thor's crying grew louder, his tears pouring out like a breached dam.
Between sobs, he said, "Uncle, I'm sorry... It's all my fault... I caused my father's death... and I've dragged Asgard into the flames of war..."
'It seems Loki went to see Thor last night.'
Thor's words hit Zhang Xuan's memories with precision, bringing back painful recollections from before his transmigration.
Zhang Xuan usually avoided thinking about it. He was either with Wanda or playing games, basically never letting his mind go idle for fear of remembering that he was the only one left in the World.
Zhang Xuan lowered his head, tears welling in the corners of his eyes as he struggled to keep them from falling.
Thor wanted to say more, but Jane hugged him, pressing her face against his to try and keep him from speaking.
"Father... it's all my fault..."
Jane's parents had also passed away, so she understood this feeling very well and gently comforted Thor.
Daisy hugged Zhang Xuan from behind. Her sharp tongue was gone as she softly let Zhang Xuan lean against her.
A few minutes later, Thor's breathing gradually leveled out, but his hand still tightly gripped Zhang Xuan.
After letting a few tears fall, Zhang Xuan also let it go. Although his stomach felt a bit uncomfortable, he felt much better.
The somber atmosphere lasted until noon. Zhang Xuanlistened quietly as Thor spoke about himself and his father, while Zhang Xuan recalled memories from before his transmigration—the faces of those people and the things they had experienced together.
(Can't write anymore, stomach hurts, skipping.)
In the afternoon, Tony arrived flying with a dozen suits of armor. Zhang Xuan went forward to greet him.
Tony came up and gave Zhang Xuan a casual high-five, then headed straight for Daisy and Jane without saying a word.
Although Thor was still grieving his father's death, he realized his 'wife' was in danger. He stood in front of the two women and, following the Earth etiquette Jane had taught him, extended his hand to shake.
But who was Tony? A man who didn't like shaking hands. He patted Thor's shoulder and said dismissively:
"Nice to meet you, but I'm busy right now. I'll get to you in a bit."
Tony bypassed the big guy, Thor, and reached out to shake Daisy and Jane's hands.
"Ladies-ies-ies-ies..."
As soon as Tony spoke, the stun gun in Zhang Xuan's hand fired. Tony twitched a few times and collapsed.
"Jarvis, take him over there to rest."
Two suits of armor lifted Tony and took him away to rest.
Jane and Daisy's hands were still frozen in mid-air. They looked at each other, then at Zhang Xuan.
Jane was shocked: "Zhang Xuan, was that Tony Stark just now?"
Daisy raised an eyebrow at Zhang Xuan: "Jealous? He hadn't even touched my hand yet."
Zhang Xuan: ʅ( ･´～･｀)ʃ "It's fine, just a joke between friends. Rest easy, he won't hold a grudge."
Thor walked up to Tony and kicked him to confirm he was truly unconscious.
(In videos, stun guns seem to just incapacitate people without knocking them out.)
Tony opened his eyes two hours later. Feeling his limbs still somewhat numb, he was all too familiar with this sensation.
It was just like when the reactor leaked before—that was the only time it leaked, and he almost went to see his old man.
"Dammit, are those two women Zhang Xuan's too? Couldn't he have said so beforehand? There was no need to go straight to electrocuting me."
Looking at the empty lab, Tony, with nothing better to do, started tinkering around.
"Interesting discovery. Oh, this looks a bit like a person?"
Jarvis's voice sounded: "Sir, the silhouette in this energy storm bears a resemblance to the large man who wanted to shake your hand earlier."
"Jarvis, send an armor to the site to scan the ground for traces."
Soon, the armor reached the spot where Thor had landed and began scanning the traces left by the Bifrost Bridge.
"Jarvis, is there any residual energy?"
"There is no special residual energy at the target, but powerful energy fluctuations were detected within this room."
Tony looked up and scanned the room. "Jarvis, which direction?"
"Sir, the energy source is the hammer on the dining table."
Tony: "Jarvis, we have work to do."
...Zhang Xuan, Thor, and the others returned to see an armor cutting into the dining table. Their eyes widened one by one.
"Tony, what are you doing?"
Tony had the armor stop cutting, pushed up his sunglasses, and said, "You're finally back. Quick, tell me what exactly this is?"
Tony pointed to the hammer on the messy dining table. There were several deep footprints in the floor around the table, and even some armor parts scattered about.
Zhang Xuan didn't have much of a reaction; this was very Tony.
Seeing her lab being trashed like this, Jane was instantly furious.
"What have you done in my home? You've destroyed my kitchen."
Tony waved his hand and calmly handed over a check. "Terribly sorry. This is compensation for your kitchen."
Seeing the check in front of her, the five zeros on it were like a soothing balm that smoothed over her raging heart. She elegantly pinched a corner of the check with her fingers.
"I'm so sorry, my voice was a bit loud just now. Do you need to use any other areas? I can move my things out of the way."
Tony said, "I need you to share your data with me; I want to study this properly. And you, big guy—yes, I'm talking to you."
Thor pointed to himself, confirming Tony was talking to him, and stepped forward to ask, "Mortal, what do you want?"
Tony said displeasurably, "If you spoke a bit more politely, I might consider giving you a salary as well."
Thor replied indifferently, "Give my salary to Jane. What do you want me to do?"
Having accepted his fate of exile, Thor's personality had become somewhat more humble.
Tony had Thor stand there while a drone aircraft arrived to scan him.
"Alright, you can go now."
Thor went to find Jane afterward, without even asking about the salary.
Tony busied himself in the lab alone while Jane, Thor, and Daisy chatted to the side.
Tony pulled Zhang Xuan over and asked, "Quick, tell me what's going on. Jarvis scanned this man's physical data, and it's incredible. It's completely not the kind of body an Earthling should have."
Tony's armor projected Thor's body scan data.
Zhang Xuan made a grabbing motion, twisted his wrist, and tossed it away, closing Tony's scan data. He said, "No need to guess. He's not an Earthling."
Although Tony was surprised, he wasn't that shocked. He had considered this possibility, though it had been lower on the list.
"So, what is their purpose for coming to Earth? To rule it, or to destroy it?"
Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and then said, "Actually, they are considered the Guardians of Earth."
Tony was very surprised; he really hadn't considered that possibility. "Are you sure?"
Hearing this, Thor stepped forward. His tone lacked its usual foolish arrogance, sounding deep as he said, "Mortal, we have guarded the Nine Realms for millennia. After I came of age at several hundred years old, I led my team across the Nine Realms to quell rebellions everywhere."
Tony: "Then why have you never come to Earth? I haven't heard a single bit of news."
Thor: "Because we haven't been to Midgard in a long time. It is very backward here, lacking the conditions to pose a threat to Asgard, so my father does not allow anyone to come to Earth."
Zhang Xuan was about to say it was because Earth had the Sorcerer Ancient One when he felt a familiar fluctuation. He quickly covered his mouth.
Fortunately, Thor and Tony didn't see it. Zhang Xuancontinued listening to Thor boast about his homeland.
After listening, Tony looked at Zhang Xuan.
Zhang Xuan nodded: "That's basically it. There are some slight deviations, but it's roughly the same."
Tony then asked, "So what kind of god is he?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuan pointed to the hammer on the dining table.
Tony nodded: "The God of hammers? No wonder he's so strong."
This comment really riled Thor up. He walked over and started cursing at Tony.
"Mortal, though I have been banished, I am still the God of Thunder of Asgard! One day, I will wield Mjolnir once again!"
Tony didn't answer Thor. He turned and pointed to his armor.
Jarvis scanned the spittle on Tony's face and began cleaning it.
"You're quite extravagant, adding a face-washing function specifically." Zhang Xuan said without a hint of jealousy.
Tony donned his armor, which increased his height, and looked down at Thor.
"Baby Thunder God, want to go a round?"
Thor was fearless. He took a step forward, his chest muscles pressing against the armor. He locked eyes with Tony, showing no fear, only the Asgardian spirit that looked down on everything.
Zhang Xuan whistled and cheered, "Fight! Fight! Fi—"
"Thor, if you're going to fight, take it outside. You'll damage my equipment like this."
In the end, the two really did go outside. Although Thorhad lost his divine power, his body had been tested by Zhang Xuan and was one hundred percent tough.
Even though Thor was beaten black and blue, he still didn't concede before falling unconscious.
After half an hour, Tony had had enough of fighting, and Zhang Xuan was bored of watching. He signaled Tonywith the stun gun.
Tony understood instantly. The armor released an electric current, knocking Thor out.
Chapter 39: The Destroyer Arrives
Tony lay tiredly inside his armor; although Jarvis had been handling the subsequent movements, it was Tony who felt the fatigue.
"I'm so stupid; I actually attacked and injured him at first," Tony cursed himself. He then asked, "Which Planet is he from?"
Zhang Xuan began to explain to Tony:
"In the Nine Realms of the Universe, Earth is Midgard in the center; they call it Midgard. They are the gods of Norse Mythology, though they don't possess the kind of vast power described in the myths."
Tony was very dissatisfied with Zhang Xuan's vague explanation: "If you don't want to talk about the details, just tell me the conclusion."
Zhang Xuan snapped his fingers: "The conclusion is that they maintain peace in the Nine Realms, but that doesn't include Earth, so there's no need to be on guard against them yet."
Tony finally let out a sigh of relief; at least he didn't have to prepare for the worst. He still had time to make more preparations.
After a moment of silence, Tony asked: "How is their technology? It must be very powerful, right? To achieve interstellar travel, they must be a highly developed civilization."
Speaking of technology, Zhang Xuan's deepest impression was of the Heavenly Palace's cannons, but he hadn't seen much other technology; they mainly relied on Odin and Hela fighting their way through.
"They are a combination of technology and magic, not pure technology."
Tony looked at the hammer in the room. "Is it because of magic that I can't lift that hammer?"
After the incident with Wanda, Tony found magic wasn't that difficult to accept.
"Exactly, that's it. No matter who it is, as long as they are worthy to lift that hammer, they will obtain the Power of Thor."
Tony: "So now that Thor can't lift the hammer, will it just stay there forever? I was thinking of buying it back to study it."
Zhang Xuan shook his head: "Of course not. I'm the one who put that hammer there."
Tony's calm expression changed, his eyes widening in shock: "Isn't that Mjolnir? When did it become the Sea King's Hammer? You of all people are worthy to lift it, yet I'm not?"
Zhang Xuan was very satisfied with Tony's reaction. Smiling, he walked to the dining table, picked up Mjolnirwith great ease, tossed it up, and gave it a stylish spin.
Tony's eyes went straight as he watched Zhang Xuan pick up Mjolnir so effortlessly.
"You... how did you do it? Why were you recognized by Mjolnir? You're a playboy just like me, so how can you lift it? I'm going to try again."
Tony refused to believe it and reached for Mjolnir. Zhang Xuan dodged Tony's hand and placed Mjolnir back on the table.
Tony stepped out of his armor; he wanted to try it personally.
"Let me find where your magic switch is. Jarvis."
"Sir, there are no energy fluctuations similar to Ms. Wanda's, but the energy released by the hammer itself became very stable after being placed on the tabletop."
Tony nodded and looked at Zhang Xuan: "It seems you really aren't playing any little tricks."
Tony placed his hands on the hammer, his arms gradually exerting force.
"Ugh! Ah!"
"Urgh—"
Tony struggled for a full minute, but a minute was his limit. He couldn't last a single second more and collapsed after the minute was up.
Tony lay on the sofa, looking at the hammer on the dining table, beginning to feel curious about the magic Zhang Xuan mentioned.
Seeing Tony looking at him like that, Zhang Xuan quickly shook his head in refusal: "Don't even think about it, I don't know magic either."
Tony turned back with some disappointment, staring at the hammer on the table.
"Then why can you lift the hammer? You're not exactly a saint, are you?"
Zhang Xuan said directly: "I don't know, maybe I'm just special."
Tony didn't dwell on it and asked Zhang Xuan: "The interesting thing you mentioned isn't this, right? I brought quite a few armors with me."
Tony pointed to over a dozen different armors in a corner of the laboratory.
Zhang Xuan: "Maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow. In any case, a good show is about to begin."
As the sky gradually darkened, the S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents stationed there were packing up their equipment and preparing to leave after Mjolnir had been taken by Zhang Xuan.
The Agent Sitwell had sent to observe Zhang Xuan from a distance was reporting what had happened.
"Tony Stark actually got into a fight with that long-haired man who calls himself Thor? Tony Stark also brought many armors? I understand, you can come back. There's no need for surveillance here anymore."
Sitwell dismissed the S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent and took out a phone specifically for contacting internal personnel to begin his report... In the Heavenly Palace, Loki saw the Bifrost Bridge activate from the palace and saw Heimdallleave the Bifrost Bridge control room to help The Warriors Three and Sif go to Earth.
With a grim expression, he went to the vault and, holding the Eternal Spear, commanded the wall behind the Casket of Ancient Winters:
"Ensure my brother never returns. Go and destroy everything there."
The wall receded, revealing the giant hidden within.
Arriving on Earth, the four saw the town ahead. Knowing Thor was there, they jogged toward it.
They reached the town in less than two minutes and spotted Jane's laboratory on the outskirts.
Just by looking at the back of the figure, they knew it was their friend with whom they had fought side-by-side for a thousand years.
Volstagg knocked on the glass door, "Thor! Look, I found you right away, haha."
Thor turned around when he heard the voice. He first frowned, then looked doubtful, and finally went up happily for a hug.
However, the four people outside the door were startled by the Thor who had turned around. If everything except his face hadn't matched the Thor they knew, they would have thought they were blind and had recognized the wrong person.
They simply couldn't connect the Thor they knew—the God of Thunder whose face hadn't seen a 'bruise' since he turned 500—with the person before them.
At this moment, Thor's face still bore the marks of being pummeled by Tony's armor. His eyes were bruised purple, his lips were also purple, and one cheek, which had received special attention from Tony, was swollen high.
Thor opened the door to embrace the four, but the originally enthusiastic four chose to step back when faced with his hug.
Thor lowered his arms in disappointment and said dejectedly: "I know, I'm no longer worthy to embrace you. It was I who caused Father's death, and I who plunged Asgard into the vortex of war. I'm already very happy that you could come to see me."
The four looked at each other, and Sif asked: "Who told you that? Your father isn't dead; he's still alive. He has only fallen into the Odinsleep."
Volstagg came up and hugged Thor: "Thor, we need you. We've come to take you back."
Fandral stepped forward and said: "That's right, we must go back and stop Loki from starting a war."
Thor fell into thought as he listened to their words.
Seeing the situation outside, Zhang Xuan patted Tony, who was currently losing health rapidly in his game.
"Tony, go evacuate everyone. The main event is here."
When Tony heard what Zhang Xuan said, he had no intention of putting down the controller in his hand and shouted: "Jarvis."
"Sir, leave the evacuation task to me."
Zhang Xuan glanced at Tony speechlessly: "It seems calling you was redundant; next time I'll just call Jarvisdirectly."
Outside the Bifrost Bridge control room, Loki had already turned Heimdall into a frozen block. He activated the Bifrost Bridge to send the Destroyer armor to the town where Thor was located.
"My brother, you shall remain in Midgard forever."
Loki opened the Bifrost Bridge again and let Laufey in.
"Welcome to Asgard."
Upon hearing this, an evil smile appeared on Laufey's face.
Laufey and several Frost Giants were led into the Heavenly Palace by Loki.
Watching this scene, Heimdall was anxious, but he could only worry in vain; he was still unable to break free from the ice covering his body.
On Earth, Thor sat with The Warriors Three. Thor's face was grim; he hadn't expected to be deceived by his own brother.
Along with his anger, he was also somewhat happy that his father wasn't dead.
"Uncle, did you hear that? My father isn't dead."
Zhang Xuan nodded casually and said: "I heard. Don't worry about that now; go with the others to evacuate the people."
Sif and The Warriors Three were very surprised by Thor's way of addressing Zhang Xuan. They looked at each other but still went with Thor to evacuate the crowd.
Jarvis then reported to Zhang Xuan: "Mr. Zhang Xuan, the evacuation work is a bit complicated; no one is willing to leave."
Zhang Xuan sighed, walked out the door, took out his desert eagle, and fired into the sky for half a minute. He then said to Jarvis: "Is the evacuation work going smoothly now?"
Jarvis was silent for a second before replying: "Sir, I believe the residents will be very willing to evacuate now."
Tony walked over with wide eyes and asked Zhang Xuan: "Does your gun have magic too? You fired 76 shots in half a minute. Do you think this is a movie? You didn't even have to change magazines?"
Zhang Xuan put away the desert eagle and grinned: "Just a simple magic tool."
Thor looked curiously at the pile of shell casings and asked: "Uncle, is something wrong here? Why were there gunshots?"
Having watched TV, Thor also had some understanding of Earth's firearms. He had heard the shots just after leaving and came back to check.
Zhang Xuan: "It's nothing, just helping you evacuate the crowd. Get to work; the enemy will be here soon."
The four from the Heavenly Palace followed Thor to evacuate the crowd. Especially with the way The Warriors Three were dressed, they didn't even need to try hard; the crowd ran away on their own after hearing the gunshots and seeing them.
"Thor, why do you call him Uncle?" Sif couldn't help but ask once they were away from Zhang Xuan.
Thor said as if it were a matter of course: "My uncle is my uncle; of course I call him Uncle."
Sif said: "But the All-Father doesn't seem to have any living brothers. And how can you be sure he's your uncle? He looks so young and doesn't fit the characteristics of us Asgardians at all."
Thor: "I confirmed it repeatedly before being sure he's my uncle. Moreover, the best proof is that he can lift my father's magically enchanted Mjolnir. Right now, even I can't lift it." Toward the end, Thor's tone carried a sense of loss.
Sif was shocked: "Thor, you can't lift Mjolnir right now?" This was not good news for her or Asgard.
Thor's expression was downcast, "That's right. Uncle said Father placed a spell on the hammer; only one who is worthy can lift it."
Hearing this, Sif no longer doubted. At least the fact that Zhang Xuan could lift the hammer enchanted by the All-Father was a reality.
Thor then said to Sif: "Sif, you go evacuate the crowd over there, I'll go here. Uncle said there's an enemy, and a very strong one at that. We must hurry."
As he spoke, Thor ran to a house and pushed away an old lady sitting in a wheelchair.
Tony saw rain clouds gradually gathering on the horizon of the town. Vortex-shaped clouds spiraled downward, and the Bifrost Bridge occasionally peeked through the clouds with a faint seven-colored light, making it clearly visible even from a distance.
"Zhang Xuan, is that the enemy you were talking about?"
The residents of the town were already panicked from the gunshots. Now, seeing this scene in the distance, they all got into their cars and began to evacuate with their families.
Looking at the phenomenon not far away, Sitwell ordered all Agents to head there.
"Everyone, take your weapons and move out."
The S.H.I.E.L.D. vehicles stopped in front of the Destroyerarmor. Seeing this strange outfit, Sitwell had no intention of following Coulson's example of trying to talk to the big guy; he directly gave the order to fire.
"Everyone, fire!"
Not only were rifles firing, but many portable Rockets were also launched simultaneously.
However, relying on the Destroyer's defense, it walked out of the smoke completely unharmed.
The head of the armor opened, and the hollow head was filled with orange-yellow energy. It swept a beam across the area, directly destroying more than half of the vehicles.
Hiding behind, Sitwell saw the S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel and a few HYDRA members at the front die miserably. Without the slightest hesitation, he ordered the remaining HYDRA members to evacuate.
"Retreat! Notify the Director to send reinforcements."
Although they retreated, to save face for S.H.I.E.L.D., he still left some S.H.I.E.L.D. people in the town to assist with the evacuation. He wouldn't care if they died anyway.
Inside the town, because of Zhang Xuan's early evacuation, there were basically no people left. However, a scan by Jarvis revealed that some disobedient kids had indeed entered other people's homes.
Zhang Xuan didn't bother with them; he was waiting for the Destroyer's arrival.
The Destroyer's heavy body left a trail of footprints on the road. Loki, controlling the Destroyer from behind, enjoyed firing energy beams to destroy the buildings along the road. Although he didn't see any flying debris of people, destroying houses also gave him the thrill of mowing down enemies.
The Warriors Three and Sif stepped forward, wanting to test their strength against the Destroyer.
Volstagg took a running leap of over a dozen meters and brought his great axe down in a vertical strike. With a wave of its right hand, the Destroyer sent Volstagg and his axe crashing into a shop.
The Destroyer armor began to charge up, preparing for a finishing blow.
Although the Destroyer armor's charging time was short, it still existed. During the charge, Sif jumped down from a roof and thrust her spear into the back of the Destroyerarmor, piercing it straight through.
Loki, who was controlling the armor, was also startled. He took a breath and continued to control the armor.
Sif looked at the motionless Destroyer armor and had just started to smile when she heard something flying toward her.
Just as Sif looked up, she was knocked away by a silver armor and then fell into a warm embrace.
"Miss Sif, you underestimated your enemy. He won't be damaged that easily."
Sif struggled a bit, but her backside was caught against Zhang Xuan's arm, making it impossible to get up. After hearing Zhang Xuan's words, she looked at the Destroyershe had just pierced.
She saw the Destroyer being controlled by Loki again, its entire body twisting like a pretzel, flipping front to back so that one couldn't tell if it was lying on its back or its stomach.
The Destroyer grabbed the spear, aimed it at Sif and Zhang Xuan, and threw it. The whole process was extremely fast, giving them very little time to react.
Unable to break free from Zhang Xuan's embrace, Sifclosed her eyes helplessly, waiting to be pierced by her own spear.
Chapter 40 – Smashing the Destroyer
Zhang Xuan forced himself not to blink from fear; Killing Intent Perception locked onto the spear aiming at his and Sif's chests. The Ten Rings on his arms flew out and, before the spear could strike them, slammed into its flank.
The spear was knocked off course, brushing past Zhang Xuan's side.
When it was over Zhang Xuan couldn't stop shaking.
Sif, eyes closed while she waited for death, felt it all—the trembling body and the slowly beating heart of the terrified man beside her.
She opened her eyes and mocked, "Over-confident fool."
Zhang Xuan's mind was still reeling; he'd been a hair's breadth from death.
He hadn't been showing off by not dodging—he simply hadn't expected the Destroyer to attack him. Every reaction had been his absolute limit. He'd even been ready to pull out a holy blessing potion and chug it the instant it materialized.
Thank the heavens he'd kept the Ten Rings on; otherwise he'd have wasted a life.
He set down the towering, golden-haired, gorgeous Amazon in his arms and, without a word, charged the Destroyer armor now tangling with The Warriors Three.
Tony, watching, broke into a cold sweat—he'd nearly lost a friend.
But when the silver titan was punched flying by Zhang Xuan, Tony figured backup wouldn't be needed.
On the field, the Three Warriors rubbed their eyes in disbelief as Zhang Xuan single-handedly batted the Destroyer aside.
All three of them had been floored by one punch each; Zhang Xuan had sent the Destroyer hundreds of meters outside town with a few swings.
Volstagg, clutching his aching back, climbed to his feet. "I think he can handle it alone."
The other two nodded in agreement.
Sif and Thor were stunned. They knew the Three's strength; even Thor had to work to subdue them. Watching Zhang Xuan beat the machine that had been beating the trio was unnerving.
Daisy exclaimed, "Wow—he's like a war god."
Receiving the Destroyer's feed, Loki rubbed his temples. This one was trouble.
He poured in more magic, and the Destroyer fought harder—yet still it was flung about by blows carrying hundreds of tons of force.
After five minutes of pounding the Destroyer, Zhang Xuan's anger cooled.
He'd settle with Loki later; keep this up and Odin might actually be slain by Laufey—anything could happen in the multiverse.
If Odin died now, the fallout would be more than Zhang Xuan could handle.
Especially if Hela appeared—Earth would be in serious trouble.
He gradually eased his assault and started taking hits on purpose.
Seeing this, Loki assumed Zhang Xuan was exhausted and poured in still more magic, intent on finishing the Midgardian.
Zhang Xuan sold an opening and was blasted a hundred meters.
Loki seized the moment, releasing the maximum energy he could muster. The orange-yellow beam turned incandescent red, its readings spiking toward detonation.
Zhang Xuan raised the Ten Rings before him. He was ready to shift into Red Hulk form if needed, but the rings proved stronger than expected, spinning into a shield that blocked the blast.
[System: Hey troll, speak up—was it you who sucked before?]
Finding the right moment, he dropped the rings' defense and was hurled hundreds of meters back into town, crashing through a shop.
The Three Warriors, racing in to help, froze as they saw him fly past.
They braced at once; facing the Destroyer, merely staying alive was the limit of their skill.
In the rubble, Daisy and Selvig ran to the store and found Zhang Xuan lying amid the debris, spectating while chewing a strip of gummy candy.
"Boss, you okay?" Selvig asked—rhetorically, since the man looked perfectly fine.
Jarvis had already reported to Tony: Zhang Xuan was unhurt and had even shifted to a more comfortable spot to watch the Warriors take their beating.
Tony sent a few combat suits to aid the trio, but stayed back himself per Zhang Xuan's request.
He was glad he had; watching a suit melt under the Destroyer's beam, Tony knew one hit would finish him.
He flew over and sat down on Zhang Xuan's upturned backside, joining the show as the Destroyer fired brilliant energy rays.
"So their toughness comes from magic?"
Unbothered by Tony on his rear—he found the weight oddly comfortable—Zhang Xuan analyzed the fight. "Long exposure to magic gives them resistance, so the Destroyer hurts them less than it would us."
Tony nodded. "Sounds reasonable. Still, I'd love to dissect a volunteer."
"Did you bring what I asked?" Zhang Xuan asked.
Tony clapped; a large crate detached from a nearby suit and flew over.
"It's here. But what do you want it for—whose house are we installing it in?"
Zhang Xuan merely smiled. "We'll need it in the future," and went back to watching.
The fight below neared its end. Sif and the Three Warriors were overwhelmed and flung in four directions.
After a classic hero's farewell to Jane, Thor strode resolutely toward the Destroyer.
As expected, he delivered a moving speech; the Destroyer's head plates closed and it turned away.
Thor, touched, smiled and thought, My brother does love me.
The Destroyer suddenly whirled and smashed him a dozen meters.
Jane ran to the fallen Thor, sobbing yet sensible enough not to touch his battered head.
While Jane wept, the battered Thunderer lapsed into daddy-longing.
Seeing Thor broken and unconscious, Loki prepared to leave; he still had to deal with Laufey before the old man actually died—at least in Loki's view.
From his sleep capsule in Asgard, Odin watched and shed a tear—perhaps the joy of a father seeing his son finally grow up.
A mortal dad might simply clap his son on the shoulder, but Odin, after a millennium of waywardness, now wept with pride.
Loki turned and ordered, "Kill them all."
After speaking, Loki strode deeper into the Heavenly Palace—he would kill Laufey, then wipe out Jotunheim, and prove to Father and Mother that HE was the rightful heir to the throne.
On Earth, the Destroyer turned once more, ready to carry out its order: exterminate every living thing on this land.
Jarvis reported to Tony, "Sir, I'm detecting an anomaly—the hammer is giving off massive energy spikes."
Before Tony could answer, Zhang Xuan cut in, "Jarvis, get Jane away from Thor, or the hammer will smash her to death."
A speed-type armor raced toward Jane, braking just before it reached her—otherwise Hughie's girlfriend would have entered the scene.
Overruling Jane's protests, Jarvis obeyed Zhang Xuan's order and flew her away.
Barely three seconds after Jane left, Mjolnir flew into Thor's hand, lightning blasting the ground apart in every direction.
Had Jane stayed, she'd have ended up as an Asgardianshish-kebab.
"Whoa—he's basically a living sparkler," Tony exclaimed, watching Thor on the field now garbed like a warrior. "Cape and all—is he gonna fly?"
"Good guess; it really does fly," Zhang Xuan replied.
"It? You mean the hammer? Shouldn't the word be he?" Tony deeply suspected Zhang Xuan's grammar.
Zhang Xuan stated firmly, "It. The hammer flies; the hammer carries him while it flies."
Tony quipped, "Who'd have thought the hammer's the one on top?"
Power restored, Thor looked himself over, gave a thumbs-up to the departing Jane, flashed his trademark grin, then vanished, leaving only an orange-yellow energy streak in the sky.
Still executing the Eternal Spear's owner's command, the Destroyer aimed to obliterate the fool who stood with his back turned—fool or not.
Sent flying, Thor spun his hammer and took off; with his divinity back, his durability was terrifying.
Soaring high, Thor summoned a colossal storm vortex. Lightning gathered—he was going all-out.
Even the Destroyer's heavy frame was lifted, tilting upward to blast Thor with energy.
Mjolnir led the charge, meeting the Destroyer's energy beam head-on.
Wreathed in Thor's power, Mjolnir smashed through the beam and slammed into the Destroyer's armor.
The titanic impact exploded with a gale-force burst; had it not been above the town, their clash would have scooped a sizeable crater out of its center.
Reading the energy peak on the monitor, Tony clicked his tongue. "Tch—your cheap nephew's seriously strong. Think you can rein him in?"
Zhang Xuan grinned slyly. "Not me, but someone can. Enough chit-chat—go grab that armor's scraps; they're prime goods."
Tony sent his armor to scan the battlefield and collect the Destroyer's fragments.
Watching the staggering scene on video, Sitwell froze in shock, then passed out.
The Agents beside him panicked. "The Officer's been scared to death! Get a Doctor—Officer's dead from fright!"
"Shut it—he was crushed to death. Bag him, quick."
"Idiot, I meant bag the fragments, not the Officer."
S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents tidied Sitwell's appearance, bagged the 'culprit', and sped back to S.H.I.E.L.D. in a convoy.
After annihilating the Destroyer, Thor beamed and hugged The Warriors Three, pointedly ignoring Sif's attempted embrace.
Zhang Xuan and Tony flew over; he had to hand Thor the large case—his backup left in the Heavenly Palace.
Once Thor and Jane finished snatching grapes mouth-to-mouth, Zhang Xuan called him.
"Thor, come here a minute."
Though reluctant to have his fun interrupted, Thor heeded his uncle.
"Uncle, what did you need me for?" Thor wondered why Zhang Xuan couldn't speak in front of everyone.
"Take this back and install it inside the Heavenly Palace."
Thor eyed the one-by-one-meter crate beside Zhang Xuan, about to ask, but Zhang Xuan stopped him.
"It's life-saving gear; instructions are inside. Once it's set up, make sure your guards don't tamper with it."
Puzzled, Thor still pressed, "Uncle, I can keep a secret—tell me."
Too lazy to explain, Zhang Xuan spun a lie: "Ragnarok."
With that he turned to leave, ignoring Thor's ashen face.
Thor caught Zhang Xuan's hand. "Uncle, won't you come back with me? Once I'm the new All-Father I can grant you the title of Prince."
"Thor, I'm not going back. Much as I miss my good-for-nothing brother, I've grown used to life on Earth."
When you return, don't mention me to your father—stay by his side; he hasn't many years left."
Zhang Xuan executed a classic topic shift.
Thor trembled. "Uncle, what did you say? My father…"
Zhang Xuan patted his shoulder. "Little Ding's ancient; the vast power inside him demands more strength to suppress, so he'll sink into Odinsleep—our family's traditional way to die. You'll face it too. So keep Father out of fights."
News of Odin diverted Thor's attention.
"That's it. Once home, install this properly."
Heeding Zhang Xuan, Thor hoisted the crate and left.
He hugged Jane, spun the hammer, and soared off, Jane's screams marking her trail through the sky.
The Warriors Three rode in Selvig's car to the spot where the Bifrost Bridge had first scorched the ground.
Thor called skyward, "Heimdall, take us home."
With no answer, Thor told the three, "Heimdall isn't responding."
Volstagg said, "Then we're stuck here."
Hogun added, "We'd better find another way."
Arriving last, Sif pointed skyward. "Thor, get ready to leave."
The five Asgardians smiled at the sky's strange phenomenon.
Heimdall, just freed from the ice and having slain two Frost Giants, was opening the Bifrost.