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Chapter 339 - The World Tree and the Upside-Down Tree

Thor has changed drastically. This change is not only reflected in his demeanor and expression, but also in his overall appearance.

Thor's previous equipment was the classic Thor suit. He wore a set of magical armor made of Uru metal, a large red cloak, and his arms were bare, wielding a hammer. Although the materials were solid, it had to be said that it looked quite shabby.

And now... it's even more shabby.

If Thor's previous armor was metal, now it was practically the armor of an ancient Norse berserker. His clothes were merely crude animal hides and a battle skirt, with various animal bones and teeth serving as decorations. His hair was now a mess, and a slightly unkempt beard grew wildly on his chin, displaying an indescribable, savage power. The hammer in his hand was still the same one, but the numerous cracks covering it testified to its tragic past.

A faint, strong smell of alcohol emanated from Thor's hammer. Clearly, Thor had also picked up some of Thor's vices, such as dipping his fingers in alcohol and feeding it to the honorable warrior—Thor's weapon, Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor.

However, compared to Thor dipping his finger in the liquor, Thor's approach was noticeably more rudimentary. Judging from the intensity of the flavor, he probably soaked his hammer directly in the liquor—and who knows if liquor infused with Thor's hammer would be aphrodisiac or cause electrical leaks.

In short, Thor now gives the impression that Thor and Thor have switched places.

Although Thor's appearance has become somewhat disheveled, his aura has become even more ferocious. Even just his appearance gives the feeling of arriving in the cold, mythical Nordic region, as if the temperature of the entire world has dropped several degrees out of nowhere.

Hearing Thor's words, Queen Frigga was not surprised. She, too, had felt that call from the world itself.

It's a very strange feeling, like the underlying code that was ingrained in their genes from the very beginning of this world.

Of course, this is not mandatory. And not everyone will be able to feel it.

At least, you won't feel it until your strength reaches a certain level.

Feeling the call within her, after a brief silence, Queen Frigga nodded and said, "Go, Thor. Do what you believe is right."

"Hmm." Thor nodded, said nothing more, and then gripped Mjolnir tightly, transforming into a bolt of lightning and disappearing.

Watching Thor leave, Loki, who had rushed over, shook his head with a sigh and said to his mother, "Thor, that guy, disappeared for so long, and now he's suddenly reappeared, and his power has increased again. So, Thor, how do you feel?"

Thor didn't react much to Atreus's words.

Thor had been living in Asgard for some time now. He was well aware of Loki's existence—in fact, Thor found it quite pleasant. He always felt relaxed when interacting with Loki. This relaxation wasn't because Loki was more sociable than Frigga, but simply because Thor could approach Loki with a relaxed mindset.

Thor knew perfectly well what Loki was asking him—the primordial runes within Thor.

Runes are the power of the World Tree, possessing a mystical form capable of disrupting the balance of the world. Primal runes, in particular, are the origin and end of all things in Norse mythology. However, the primal runes on Thor are not from this world, so while Loki and Frigga can sense changes in energy intensity, they only perceive changes in intensity.

In comparison, Thor, born in Norse mythology and the son of Odin, was able to sense things much more intensely.

Faced with Loki's question, Thor fell into a brief silence before saying solemnly, "Thor gives me the feeling of meeting my father... no, not just that guy."

Thor frowned and said, "My father was powerful, but that power was traceable and palpable. Thor is different. I can sense his power, but I can't sense his limits. If my father felt like an insurmountable mountain, then Thor is like a thick fog covering that mountain. More mysterious, more vast..."

Upon hearing this, Loki and Frigga exchanged a glance, and then Frigga nodded and said, "It seems Thor has gained a lot."

"The changes are huge too." Loki shrugged nonchalantly. "Did you feel it? The air seemed to freeze when he appeared. He looked more like an ice giant than me... Seriously, Mom, is it possible you mixed him up after bringing him home, and Thor was actually the one who was picked up?"

"Haha! Perhaps it really is possible!" Upon hearing this, Queen Frigga couldn't help but chuckle. "After all, judging from your current personality, you are indeed closer to your father. Even the diplomatic affairs of Asgard are handled by you. Regardless of your father's state in ancient times, your current personality and habits are indeed more like my husband."

"Haha, then when Thor comes back next time, he'll be the second prince!"

Loki appeared cheerful and didn't seem uncomfortable with the topic. The main reason for this was that he had reconciled with his past. In fact, although Loki now oversees all of Asgard's affairs, from civilian matters to diplomacy, he still retains the identity of King of the Frost Giants.

Laufey is dead, the Frost Giants are leaderless, and Loki's abilities, bloodline, influence, and background are undeniable. With Asgard's support, he now firmly controls all of Jotunheim. And now, he's even preparing to establish diplomatic relations with Asgard—although progress is somewhat disappointing.

After all, the Frost Giants inherently possess a powerful destructive genetic predisposition, making them among the most destructive in the Beast Universe. They can suppress it for a short time, but given enough time, they're bound to malfunction.

However, dealing with these opponents isn't difficult. After all, physical elimination is also an option. And for those who truly enjoy combat... there's plenty of war in the universe, and mercenaries have always been a thriving profession among intergalactic civilizations.

However, for now, this is clearly just a joke. Because with the opening of the World Gate, the Base World has also begun its attack on the Negative Multiverse.

Within the endless ruins of the Negative Multiverse, the world gate, suddenly opened, cast an endless shimmer of starlight upon this desolate world. Two vastly different worlds collided; the forcibly opened world gate was like placing an ice cube on a scorching hot iron plate. The surging cosmic energy erupted, sending countless waves spreading in all directions.

Within this, the scale of the Base Universe is far smaller than that of the Negative Multiverse—the word "scale" often leads one to believe that the two are on the same level, one above the other. But this is not actually the case. The two worlds differ significantly simply in size.

No matter how vast the base universe is, it's still just one world. But in the negative multiverse of the inverted tree space, countless worlds of similar size exist. And the vast majority of them have been filled with ruins.

These were worlds of completely different sizes, yet they displayed an unimaginable reaction at the moment of collision. It felt as if the base universe itself was part of the negative multiverse. At the instant of contact, the surging mystic energy seemed to be repelling both sides, but upon closer observation, it could be seen that while repelling each other, it also forcibly and inextricably bound them together, much like welding.

Witnessing the Base Universe, which forcibly connected to the Negative Multiverse using himself as a medium, Ron's eyes narrowed slightly. Although it was only a rough perception, Ron could sense that the Base Universe... no, it should be said that the Trash Can Universe was originally part of the Upside-Down Tree. It just felt like it had been forcibly pulled out of the Upside-Down Tree.

Now that the coordinates of the Upside-Down Tree have been redefined, the Base Universe has quickly merged into it. However, the Base Universe is no longer what it was at the beginning—or rather, this piece of "flesh" has been modified countless times by the World Tree from the moment it was peeled off the Upside-Down Tree.

This transformation was multifaceted. It involved the fusion of the World Tree's flesh and blood with the Base Universe, ultimately resulting in the Base Universe becoming a unique space possessing the characteristics of both the Inverted Tree and the World Tree. The reason it's Marvel's universe is simply because when the Base Universe separated from the Inverted Tree, its world was based on the Marvel universe's worldview. Naturally, it was then filled in and transformed using the flesh and blood of the World Tree (Marvel's universe).

The purpose of this modification is also clear—once the inverted tree is discovered again, the phase of the inverted tree can be forcibly anchored through the "return" of the base universe, and a portal forcibly opened so that the warriors of the World Tree can descend directly.

Just like now. As the base universe merged into the inverted tree, its other end connected to the endless worlds of the World Tree. One after another, large and small, distinct portals opened simultaneously above numerous worlds. Accompanied by a summons originating from the worlds themselves—first, a divine hammer wreathed in lightning flew out from the world portal. Wherever it passed, surging arcane lightning energy ran rampant, leaving countless constantly disintegrating runes in space.

A deafening storm erupted from the endless ruins of the cosmic vacuum, followed by lightning that materialized into a figure. Raising his eyes, without needing a word, Thor swung his hammer and launched a fierce attack on the worlds of the Negative Multiverse—without hesitation. For, as previously mentioned, most worlds within the Negative Multiverse had fallen into utter annihilation, beyond redemption. They were either ruled by tyrannical despots or slaughtered by destroyers. Perhaps some worlds still harbored steadfast resistance, like in other superhero comics, preserving their last strongholds to resist the rule of these tyrants and the slaughter of the destroyers.

Unfortunately, their future is destined to be tragic. The very nature of the negative multiverse foreshadows their eventual destruction.

Now, one figure after another tore open the edges of these annihilated worlds, forcibly breaking into them, mechanically descending in an unreasonable manner, and relentlessly pursuing and attacking those tyrants and destroyers.

Even the rebels in these worlds didn't know why—just as they were barely clinging to life, a powerful man suddenly fell from the sky. Without a word, he instantly hammered the arrogant tyrant to death. Before they could even thank him, he flew away to another world to kill another tyrant or some kind of destroyer.

Thor's strength was formidable, and following Thor, countless eager warriors arrived.

First came the field operations team. A colossal warship in the shape of a cross pierced through the stargate, accompanied by the resounding tolling of bells to fulfill the sacred covenant between the Emperor and the Holy King. Riding Asgardian steeds, Amazonian warriors clad in armor, led by Diana, unleashed bloodthirsty battle cries. Feeling the radiation of a thousand suns, the Kryptonian army emerged from deep space, forcefully storming into the endless world with overwhelming ferocity.

The surging arcane energy flowed continuously from the base universe into the entire negative multiverse, giving the impression of a pair of majestic eyes gazing upon and instilling supreme power. The negative multiverse, however, clearly did not intend to remain passive. With the awakening of world consciousness, the surging energy began to stir up the countless ruins of worlds within its universe, causing them to become restless and agitated.

This is a confrontation between the World Tree and the Upside-Down Tree. Even the mere aftershocks are enough to cause the universe, space, and time as we perceive them to tremble and shudder. Two powerful forces intertwine, creating a grand and magnificent spectacle. While the Upside-Down Tree is far larger in scale than the Base Universe, the Base Universe is merely a wedge, a pre-prepared trap. And on the other side of that rift, the World Tree has clearly been prepared all along.

hum!

As an indescribable energy was injected into the upside-down tree, Ron could clearly feel that the original composition of this universe was being forcibly altered—or rather, forcibly overwritten. This could be seen from the One-Above-All (OAA), who had regained his mobility, and even from God, who had broken the time loop and killed the Dark God Nal with a single punch.

It was at that very moment that Ron suddenly turned his gaze to a certain spot—the melody had reached its climax, constantly calling out, even yearning for Ron's arrival.

(End of this chapter)