Zongman: All Heavens and Worlds Begin with the Devil's Curse

“My opponents are not a stack of iron blocks. If they respect me, it should be out of respect for me itself.”

Upon hearing Thor's words, a glint of light flashed in Zhou Lan's eyes, and she couldn't help but clap her hands softly.

As expected of the prince of Asgard, he learns things very quickly.

Or is it that talking to an old guy like him always inspires younger generations?

They effortlessly grasped the principles and states of mind that would normally take a long time to understand.

In the original storyline, Thor should have first learned humility and other virtues in the human world before he could lift Mjolnir and return to Asgard.

But Zhou Lan's appearance has disrupted this process.

Thor seems to have gained a completely new understanding, but it's unclear whether it's better to simply pick up Mjolnir again or not.

Zhou Lan's thoughts flashed by, but before him, Thor suddenly fell into a kind of imperceptible sorrow.

He whispered, “My divine power is gone. Even if you want to take something from me, I am now empty.”

Although he hates to admit it, he is very weak now without Mjolnir.

Not to mention he wanted to do as Zhou Lan said, to inject his Thor power into Mjolnir and let Zhou Lan take him away.

"Don't worry, I understand that if I want to reap the harvest, I must first plant a tree." Zhou Lan said gently.

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly realized something.

"Your dear brother is coming to see you. Coincidentally, I also have something to do."

With that, he vanished instantly.

Thor felt a sudden dizziness, and when his vision returned and he regained his footing, he found himself in the hospital where he had just woken up not long ago.

A passing nurse hurried past, glanced inside, was startled, and quickly left.

Thor looked at his hands in confusion.

Did he really wake up just now?

Did they really reach the crash site of Mjolnir?

Such a strange power was beyond his ability to discern for a moment.

The next second, a figure appeared in front of him.

Thor's expression immediately tightened.

The key figure who confirmed Zhou Lan's earlier statement has arrived.

Loki, holding his scepter, appeared confidently and calmly before Thor and began to bluff.

On the other side...

Asgard, the realm of the gods.

Apart from the Rainbow Bridge, which is a magical artifact that can teleport people to any place in the world, it is almost impossible to find another way to bring people from the human world to Asgard, or to travel back and forth.

But at this moment, a fleeting figure appeared here, dressed in a Taoist robe, so conspicuous.

For some beings, whether there is a path or not depends solely on whether they want to walk it.

As long as he wants to go, the path is right under his feet, allowing him unimpeded passage through the Nine Realms.

With her hands behind her back, Zhou Lan floated leisurely toward Odin's palace, a golden, futuristic building.

He looked back and saw Heimdall, the hero who controlled the Rainbow Bridge, startled and quickly stood up. This taciturn hero was like a statue, almost never moving. He was just about to do something when he saw Zhou Lan wave his hand.

Heimdall then abruptly sat back down in his original position.

He opened his mouth, but no words came out.

Zhou Lan smiled slightly and floated effortlessly toward Odin's palace.

He has never liked to disturb other people's sweet dreams.

Especially for elderly people who sleep poorly.

But today is an exception.

Chapter 404 You're Awake

The Asgardians have a strange concept.

That is, as one gets older, one's strength will also increase.

However, along with this increased strength comes a side effect.

As the father of the gods, Odin fell into Odin's Slumber as his power grew.

In Zhou Lan's view, this was somewhat unimaginable.

Because Odin's power was not that great, but now he is resting peacefully in his palace.

Two crows that always accompanied him, symbolizing thoughts and memories, Fokine and Wuni, landed on his bedside.

Originally, with Loki becoming king, they should have followed him.

But it was clear that thoughts and memories did not approve of Loki's actions, and they returned to Odin's bedchamber.

The white-bearded old man, who not long ago was the sole will of the gods, was lying peacefully in bed with his eyes closed.

A thin layer of golden film enveloped him, illuminating him and giving him a divine air.

He is indeed a god, both in terms of power and mind.

But soon, an uninvited guest barged into Odin's bedchamber as if no one else was there.

His tall figure stood beside Odin's closed bed, like a shadowy figure that would appear in a nightmare at night.

"The Lord of the Gods, the representative of thought, wisdom, and power, now seems not much different from an ordinary old man," the shadowy figure said calmly.

As the master of the gods, Odin's time is actually running out.

This is also one of the reasons why he was willing to pass the throne to Thor.

However, a series of subsequent events made him feel that Thor did not yet possess the virtue and ability to secure his position.

The biggest worry for this old man right now is his two sons.

Of course, the most important one is Thor.

Although Loki always complains about not being valued by his father, this leads to all the rebellious things he does now and in the future.

But it must be said that Loki's feelings were correct.

Father Odin's true concern was still for his son Thor.

Zhou Lan stood beside Odin and glanced at him.

Normally, Odin would not be able to hear his voice at this time.

But Zhou Lan is not a normal person.

How can we wake this sleeping elderly person from their dreams?

For Zhou Lan, this was not difficult.

He raised the corners of his mouth, spoke softly, and said, "Your son, that young man named Thor, I have already trained him for you."

He sent his words into Odin's dreams.

In an instant, Father Odin, who had been silent and motionless, suddenly blinked.

His thoughts instantly returned from the chaos, and his mind passively analyzed everything at hand.

An unfamiliar voice appeared in his bedroom: Thor, the God of Thunder, is he being trained?

On the bed, Odin suddenly opened his eyes.

In an instant, the entire realm of Asgard seemed to tremble.

The first image that catches the eye is Zhou Lan's face, which has a half-smile.

He awoke with a start, the golden membrane protecting him shattered, and he raised his hand to summon power.

He can wake up, but he will need to make some effort, which is not good for his health.

"That's why I said I don't like disturbing the sweet dreams of the elderly," Zhou Lan said helplessly.

He reached out and pressed down, abruptly interrupting Odin's call for power. He thought he had been lifted off the ground, but he remained lying on the bed, motionless.

It felt like I was experiencing sleep paralysis.

Nightmare?

He's not so old and foolish that he can't distinguish between reality and fantasy.

"Who are you?!" His voice still sounded sharp, followed by his next question from the bed: "What happened to Thor?"

If I remember correctly, Thor has already been banished to the human world.

The man in front of him looked completely unfamiliar; he had never seen him before, yet the man had the ability to forcefully suppress him.

When talking to young people, Zhou Lan is always willing to chat about trivial things, but with these slippery old guys, Zhou Lan always gets straight to the point.

“I have a way to solve your current predicament,” Zhou Lan said directly.

"My predicament?" Odin was forced to look up at the ceiling.

He chuckled twice, the meaning of which was unclear.

His biggest predicament lies within himself; no one can help him.

Even he, as the father of all gods, could not do it.

how?

Could it be that the stranger standing next to him is actually a member of the Celestials?

“Your power is closely following your life, and they are almost at the end of the cycle, aren’t they?” Zhou Lan said with insight.

The moment the words left his mouth, Odin fell silent.

He had no time to ponder whether the appearance of a stranger in his palace was a good thing or a bad thing.

Since Zhou Lan was able to appear beside him and even forcefully prevent him from getting up, it meant that he was fully capable of attacking him while he was asleep.

But he didn't do that, and that's when everything took on a different meaning.

Odin understood this almost instantly.

That's how seasoned veterans are; they're all better than anyone else at assessing situations and making judgments.

Constantly raising questions and making a fuss is something only a young person like Saul would do.

“It sounds like you know me quite well. I’d be happy to hear your side of the story, even though I’ve never met you. And of course, there’s Thor. I’d like to know how he is doing.” Odin suddenly became composed.

No matter how you look at it, he is now in a more disadvantaged position.

Anyway, things can't get any worse.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Lan smiled and recounted the events that had just transpired in the human realm and the current situation in Asgard.

The more Odin listened, the deeper his brow furrowed.

“Loki…” he murmured, but only mentioned the name once, seemingly without any additional concern for Loki’s current behavior. Instead, he continued to ask, “Thor, I don’t believe he has changed so quickly. I know him better than anyone else.”

“You see, the old man is always stubborn,” Zhou Lan laughed. “But it’s true, I just gave him a start. Boys always need to experience things to grow up.”

"...It sounds so easy," Odin said hesitantly.

He already understood what Zhou Lan wanted to do.

This is an outsider who wants a portion of his and Thor's power.

From a certain perspective, this method is indeed feasible, as it can cultivate a qualified successor for him and allow Thor to fully mature.

“I’m a straightforward person, and to be honest, I can’t believe a stranger who suddenly barges into someone’s house and wakes up an old man,” Odin said.

"I can't be sure if this is a trick or if I've really met a kind person..."

Before Odin could finish speaking, Zhou Lan smiled slightly and unleashed his power, causing the world to twist in an instant.

For an instant.

Odin suddenly found himself in a completely new place, having left his palace.