I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 228 The Eternal Flame of Surtur

Loki leaned weakly against the wall.

Just when he thought it was safe here for the time being—

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of impacts came from the vault's dome!

Something is forcibly smashing through the defensive barrier and building structure above the treasure vault!

The dome exploded!

Countless metal fragments and rocks rained down, but before they could hit the ground, they were frozen in mid-air by an invisible purple force field and then crushed into dust.

It was the firelight from Asgard's burning sky that poured down through the hole, illuminating the figure slowly descending from it.

Purple skin, golden armor, a dark gold Infinity Gauntlet, and those eternally calm yet chilling eyes.

"Thanos!"

Why are you here?

Loki looked at Thanos; as former collaborators, they were naturally familiar with each other.

He never expected that this infamous mad Titan in the universe would actually be so insane as to participate in this war of the gods against Asgard!

The moment Thanos landed, the floor of the entire vault hall sank down by half an inch.

"You've become stronger."

"The magic of Asgard, the power of divinity, the frost giants' caskets of ice, and an unknown power."

"You have quite a few tricks up your sleeve."

He looked at the traces of battle in Odin's vaults, his eyes showing no emotion.

"Good taste."

"Want to give it a try?"

Loki struggled to his feet, and silvery starlight rose from his body, merging with the freezing air of the Casket of Ice to form a force field around him, interwoven with ice crystals and starlight.

He knew very well that Thanos's purpose in rushing into Odin's vault at this juncture was definitely not to catch up with him.

"How much strength do you have left?"

"Loki, my only goal is the Eternal Flame; I have no interest in you."

Thanos slowly walked toward the only burning flame in Odin's vault.

"You dare!!!"

"The Forgiveness of the Goddess of Dawn!!"

He unleashed his remaining cosmos and divine power with all his might, charging forward while simultaneously channeling all the energy from the Ice Box into his body.

This was his last bit of strength!

Extreme freezing air instantly swept through the entire Odin's Treasury!

But Thanos simply raised his left hand.

The Power Gem began to glow faintly.

A simple straight punch was thrown!

puff----

Loki was struck hard and flew backward, crashing through three pillars before slamming into the wall and sinking deep inside!

Blood gushed from his mouth and nose, and at least five ribs were broken in his chest cavity. The light of his inner universe dimmed to the point of almost going out!

gap.

An insurmountable gap.

If he were at his peak, he might have been able to put up a fight, but Loki, who was already seriously injured, was naturally no match for Thanos, not to mention that he was wielding the Power Stone.

"The Eternal Flame".

"The key to Surtur's complete form. It is also the most effective means of destroying Asgard."

Thanos slowly walked toward the altar, each step causing the ground to sink half an inch.

"The time for the destruction of the famous divine kingdom in the universe has come."

Thanos used the Power Stone to seize a ball of eternal fire and left Odin's vault.

He didn't even glance at Loki.

At this moment, Loki had fallen into a semi-comatose state and was no longer fully conscious.

Asgard, Twilight Garden Battlefield —

Hulk's fist slammed into Surtur's kneecap, producing a metallic clang.

Thor stood a hundred meters away, Mjolnir humming and vibrating in his hand.

He was covered in blood, his golden armor charred and cracked in many places, but the fighting spirit in his eyes still burned.

The powerful lightning spear had just left a third scorch mark on Surtur's chest, but only three seconds later, the scorch mark was covered by newly formed flames.

Thor, panting heavily, looked into the distance.

Above the palace of Asgard, the battle between Odin and Malekith remained at a stalemate.

In the direction of the vault, Loki's presence had become so faint as to be almost imperceptible.

Steve propped himself up with his shield, his left arm bent unnaturally.

That was the price I paid for blocking a punch from the Flame Demon ten minutes ago.

Although the vibranium on the shield's surface didn't shatter, the impact still penetrated through, breaking the bones.

Steve's strength was clearly insufficient to face the fire demons of Muspelheim.

If Wanda and Pietro hadn't stopped most of the fire demons, their lives would have been in danger.

"Captain, your arm—"

Natasha noticed.

"fine."

"They can still fight."

Steve gritted his teeth and straightened his arm, his back instantly soaked with cold sweat.

Right now.

A streak of purple light shot out from the direction of the treasure vault!

"What is that?!"

Clint squinted.

The purple power instantly ravaged the entire battlefield of Twilight Garden.

The Avengers were all knocked away in an instant.

"Thanos?!"

"Did you get the Eternal Flame?"

Surtur raised his hand and punched Hulk away, then looked at Thanos.

He sensed a familiar power emanating from Thanos.

"Got it. Don't forget our deal details."

"Asgard is now in your hands."

Thanos threw the eternal flame he was holding at Surtur.

The flames seeped into the wound.

silence.

An eerie silence fell over the battlefield.

Even Odin and Malekith, who were exchanging blows above the Asgardian palace, paused for a moment.

The next second, buzz.

A deep hum emanated from Surtur's body.

Then came the light.

An indescribable radiance emanated from every pore of Surtur.

"retreat!!!"

Thor roared in fury, instinctively sensing a deadly threat.

But it was too late.

Surtur's body began to swell.

It's an explosive growth!

It quickly reached a point that inspired awe and fear!

Complete form.

Surtur, the ruler of Muspelheim, the igniter of Ragnarok, the king of the fire giants, has fully descended here.

He slowly raised his head, his single eye sweeping across the battlefield.

Those eyes were no longer burning magma, but two swirling golden nebulae.

Asgard.

"Welcome your twilight."

Surtur spoke.

The tip of the Twilight Sword gently touched the ground.

boom!!!

Golden flames spread out in a ring-shaped shockwave!

There was no sound, only light.

Pure light engulfed everything.

Above the main hall of the celestial palace.

Odin's single eye widened, and his golden divine power momentarily became disordered.

He sensed it—the aura of the Eternal Flame had completely changed.

Surtur gained full power.

"What's wrong, Odin?"

"Feeling despair? Your youngest son failed to defend the treasure vault, and the Fire Giant King obtained what he needed most. Now—do you still wish to continue this pointless battle?"

Malekith grinned maliciously, and the etheric rune on his chest shone brightly red.

Odin did not answer.

The golden light in the single eye re-condensed, even more intense than before.

"Asgard will never fall."

"Even if Ragnarok descends, the Aesir will fight to the last man."

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The voice of the God-King resounded throughout the heavens.

"Then let's fight!"

"Wait until Surtur burns your kingdom to the ground, then let's see if you can still say such things!"

Malekith laughed wildly, and crimson etheric energy surged forth like a tsunami.

The two powers clashed once again.

But this time, Odin was clearly at a disadvantage.

It wasn't because he had become weaker, but because he had to spare some of his attention.

To perceive the overall situation on the battlefield, to look for the possibility of a reversal, and—to wait for that variable.

Ye Feng.

That young man from Earth, who possesses divine status and mysterious powers, should still be in the World Tree Root System Space at this moment.

If he succeeds, if he can get back before Surtur completely destroys Asgard—

Hang in there.

Odin silently recited in his heart, unsure whether it was for himself, for Thor, or for the ally who was undergoing baptism deep within the World Tree.

The ruins of the garden at dusk.

The flames gradually died down.

All the golden flames flowed back like the receding tide, surging into Surtur's body.

The King of Fire Giants stood in the center of the battlefield, beneath which lay a crystallized crater over three kilometers in diameter, its bottom as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the burning sky.

Inside the pit, there was no one else standing besides him.

Surtur looked down at the ants, his golden, nebula-like eyes devoid of any emotion.

"sad."

"But your struggles have added a touch of amusement to this destruction. In return—I will let you witness Asgard turn to ashes."

He commented, as the Twilight Sword slowly rose.

The tip of the sword pointed towards the celestial palace.

"Let's start with Odin's palace."

Surtur swung his sword.

A thin, golden line of fire shot out from the tip of the sword and slowly drifted toward the celestial palace.

Wherever the fire passed, it left a permanent scorch mark in the air.

The fire line drifted to the sky above the celestial palace.

Upon reaching the top of the building—BOOM!

The entire celestial palace, this divine king's palace that has stood for five thousand years, from the point of contact, every brick, every beam, and every tile, instantly transformed into pure golden flames!

Odin and Malekith were forced to separate from the roof of the temple.

As the God-King watched his palace melt away in the flames, pain flashed in his single eye for the first time.

It's not for the building itself, but for the countless memories it holds, the legacy of the Aesir kings, and the symbol of Asgard's glory.

"Do you see that, Odin?"

"This is the end. Your kingdom, your glory, everything—will vanish like this palace."

Malekith hovered on the outer edge of the sea of ​​fire, his voice filled with elation.

Odin wanted to attack again, but the sharp pain in his chest made him pause.

His body was nearing its limit due to the continuous high-intensity output of divine power.

Below, Surtur had already raised the Twilight Sword, preparing to swing it a second time.

"it's over."

Thanos's voice came from high above.

This cosmic overlord had somehow become suspended above the battlefield, the Power Stone on his left Infinity Gauntlet shimmering slightly, echoing the golden flames below.

"Ragnarok, indeed, lives up to its name."

Thanos calmly commented.

Just then, an unparalleled power exploded directly in the Nine Realms.

"That is?"

All eyes were turned to the sky.

"How is this possible? The rules are actually cheering?"

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