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Having said that, he stopped paying attention to the monsters.

Taking them back was just a passing fancy; it wasn't something I really cared about.

He closed his eyes and projected his consciousness into a strange space. This was a special space formed by the Space Stone, which Locke had once used as a storage device with unlimited capacity.

At this moment, items emanating a strong hellish aura floated in this storage space.

Locke might run to hell and beat up Mephisto if he's angry, but it would be naive to say that Locke is simply doing it to beat up that guy. Locke is an absolute egoist; beating someone up might feel good, but there's no benefit to it.

In fact, while invading Hell, Locke casually created a projection to move Mephisto's lair.

As for why there are only these few items, it's because almost everything in Mephisto's old lair is related to demons, hell, and evil.

Locke himself had no interest in becoming a demon, nor did he intend to turn the new Hellfire into a demon's lair, so he only chose things with the least negative impact.

First, there was a pair of claws and a crystal, both brimming with intense hellish magic. These were the two items with the strongest hellish magic among the things Locke had chosen. The reason he picked these two was because Locke sensed a very strong energy emanating from them!

The fact that Locke felt it was so powerful made it obvious that this thing had an extraordinary origin. Judging by its appearance, the claw might have belonged to some hell lord and was stolen by Mephisto, or perhaps it was tricked into giving it to him? The crystal, on the other hand, might be the source of magic for some powerful hellish creature.

Most importantly, these two things go very well with Ankara!

With a flick of his finger, the two items flew towards Ankaragang.

Upon seeing these two items, Ankara Ganglong's eyes widened in excitement. He pounced on them, hugging them tightly and refusing to let go.

Ankara, as a sub-Celestial-level Elder Dragon, actually has quite a bit of prestige.

But in terms of prestige, which Western dragon can compare to Deathwing? Locke has always been obsessed with Deathwing, and now with an ancient dragon, Hellclaw, and the source of corrupted magic, it's not unreasonable to create a Pinduoduo version of Deathwing, right?

Moreover, this Pinduoduo version might not be any worse than the original.

The remaining items were a few objects filled with various elemental energies. Their origins were unclear at the moment, but it was estimated that Mephisto had tricked them from some planetary natives, and they could be kept as the foundation for the new Hellfire.

Locke's main attention was focused on the last thing.

It was an egg, a pure white egg. In reality, it wasn't the egg of any living creature; there was no sign of life inside. But it was filled with incredibly rich life energy! It also possessed a very sacred attribute.

Mephisto hid this thing very well. If Locke hadn't extracted the memories projected from Mephisto, he might not have been able to find it. Judging from its appearance, this thing must have a significant origin. It is very likely a spoil of war that Mephisto obtained when he fought against God.

To reiterate, God and all that have nothing to do with Locke. Locke isn't some saintly figure who would come knocking on his door to return it. The biggest significance of this thing to Locke is that he feels it might be able to revive the withered branch of the Twin Trees of Valinor that he obtained from the Elf Queen. Locke is quite interested in the Twin Trees that can bless people.

A series of powerful energy fluctuations suddenly appeared, drawing Locke's attention.

The three demons of earth, wind, and water absorbed the power very quickly, and their combat power surged. A scan of the combat power detector showed three numbers in unison: 101, 102, and 101!

Three top-class goalkeepers on the planet!

At this time, Wu Xinmo had almost finished absorbing the power. He had the deepest foundation and absorbed the most, so naturally, he underwent the greatest changes. The strength he had lost due to severing his body was rapidly recovering.

100, 200, 300... In the blink of an eye, it reached 450!

This fighting power even surpasses the current Hulk. Under Locke's command, he is second only to Locke himself, Ankaragan, and the White Queen, ranking fourth! As for Tom, Tom is not considered a normal fighter. Tom's fighting power has always been a question mark.

Wu Xinmo opened his eyes: "Unfortunately, I couldn't fully recover."

"Part of your previous power was a gift brought about by negative erosion, and it did not belong entirely to you. The power you have now truly belongs to you."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xinmo nodded and then bowed respectfully: "Boss, thank you for giving me a new life. I, Wu Xinmo, swear that I will become the sharpest sword under your command and eliminate all your enemies!"

The other three demons followed closely behind, bowing respectfully behind the Demon of the Heart of Witch.

Well, who says demons only know how to kill and go mad? Their actions and attitudes are much more sensible than some people's.

He glanced around at the four demons and said, "Under my command, reaching the first-class level on the surface is the minimum requirement to become a general. Although you have exceeded this standard, you are not yet qualified to become generals in Hell."

Just think about the three generals now; not only are they powerful, but more importantly, they have extraordinary potential. These demons cannot compare to them in terms of potential.

"However, strength should bring respect. Even if you are a demon, I will not deliberately suppress you once you join my ranks. Therefore, I will grant you a special privilege from now on. When the four of you are together, you will share the authority of a general."

"Thank you, boss!"

The boss is powerful and generous, bestowing power and status upon his subordinates. With this combination, not only demons but even angels in heaven would be tempted.

Judging from the look in the eyes of the Four Demons, they were probably close to being die-hard loyalists, the kind who would draw their swords and cut down their former employers without any hesitation at the first command.

Suddenly, Frank's side, which had been quiet until now, became incredibly hot.

Flames, roaring flames, surged forth, and the surrounding ground began to carbonize and melt. In the blink of an eye, the area within hundreds of meters was transformed into a molten zone. The scorching 333°C temperature caused the air above to distort!

Frank, who originally had a combat strength of only 40, began to expand rapidly, as if he were being inflated.

50、60、70……100、200、300……几秒钟的功夫，居然一鼓作气超越了巫心魔，最后，一直达到一个相当于惊人的数字：560！

Feeling the intense heat that seemed to scorch his skin, Wu Xinmo exclaimed in amazement, "This power is at least three times stronger than that Ghost Rider from before. It's truly astonishing potential!"

An even more astonishing scene unfolded: in just a moment, the Ghost Rider power surrounding Frank rapidly receded, revealing Frank's true form.

Wu Xinmo's eyes widened suddenly: "He can actually control his transformation at will!"

Locke looked at Frank and smiled slightly: "Frank, how are you feeling?"

“Great! Fantastic!” Frank looked at his hands, a satisfied smile on his face.

"Since you can freely control your transformation, can you transform during the day?"

Normally, Ghost Rider can only transform at night, but that's just normal.

Frank was silent for a moment before saying, "Based on my feeling, it should be possible during the day, but it might be somewhat weakened, probably only able to maintain about 80% of its combat strength."

"That's right, most of the other Ghost Riders don't have the ability to transform during the day."

His gaze returned to the four demons: "My new Hellfire, what will become of the four generals?"

"Truly a worthy general!"

Even the most arrogant Witchheart Demon was completely convinced at this moment. The thought of a Ghost Rider who could freely control his transformation, even during the day, was terrifying.

If all the generals are monsters of this caliber, then they really can't compare; you have to admit it.

"Time to go back~"

As soon as he finished speaking, he ripped through space with a finger, and a spatial passage appeared out of thin air. Locke led the others into it.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Supreme Blessing, Lord of Laws

Time is slowly passing by.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, throughout the entire New Hellfire Base, numerous first-rate and second-rate experts suddenly raised their heads in unison.

Light!

The light was dazzling, but not as intense as sunlight, nor as glaring as other lights; it was gentle, warm, and comfortable.

The dazzling yet gentle light illuminated the entire base, and a faint fragrance of trees wafted through the air.

A sapling suddenly appeared in the center of that warm light, absorbing the power of the light and growing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Sprouting, growing, thickening, branching, and sprouting leaves, it grows into a lush, large tree in just a short time.

This tree is unique; it's a twin tree, as if two trees have grown together. The tree on the left is a soft white, while the tree on the right is a cool black. The black and white are connected and intertwined, creating a strange and beautiful interplay of black and white.

Locke looked at the two sacred trees before him, a strange light flickering in his eyes.

He had always felt that this tree might be unusual, but he never expected it to be this unusual.

This is a sacred tree, somewhat similar to the innate spiritual roots in the ancient novels Locke read in his previous life. It contains astonishing spirituality, and just by growing, it can make the extraordinary factors in a certain area more active. In ancient terms, it can be understood as increasing the concentration of spiritual energy.

After a long period of growth, it is enough to transform an area into a place similar to a paradise.

This effect is already quite unique, but the Twin Sacred Trees also possess special abilities. The White Tree has the ability to bestow blessings. Because the Twin Sacred Trees are already bound to Locke, the standard for bestowing blessings has become loyalty to Locke. Those who are most loyal to Locke have a certain chance of receiving the White Tree's blessing.

There are many kinds of blessings. They may enhance one's strength, improve one's comprehension, or even give birth to new extraordinary abilities. The effects are quite remarkable.

The other black tree is equally extraordinary, possessing two abilities: dispelling evil and locking onto malice.

The former needs no explanation, while the latter has a more unique function: any individual with ill intentions towards Locke will be locked onto by the Black Tree within its range, and the greater the malice, the more astonishing the mark will appear on their body.

The white tree strengthens its subordinates, while the black tree is responsible for eliminating traitors and identifying adversaries. The combination of the two trees' abilities is simply perfect!

Locke couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Such a divine tree, yet it withered away due to the powerful and extraordinary restraining force of the Lord of the Rings world. What a waste!"

Locke really didn't know how to evaluate the actions of the creator god Ilúvatar. To prevent his world from suffering meaningless destruction, he used his great power to restrict the extraordinary abilities of the entire world. The method was not wrong, but it did cause far too much waste.

It's their choice, and Locke shouldn't comment on it.

"However, the one I'm trading with across dimensions is the Elf Queen, and the Elf race is known for its love of flowers, plants, and trees. Perhaps we can find quite a few of these sacred trees, divine flowers, and other spiritual roots."

It was at this moment that Locke realized just how great a treasure the Lord of the Rings was to him.

Locke gently stroked the surface of the Twin Trees, and immediately, the branches of the Twin Trees swayed gently, showing their joy.

Sacred trees of this caliber naturally possess spirituality, and if cultivated to their fullest potential, it is not impossible for them to give birth to accompanying deities such as tree gods or gods of life.

Suddenly, a message entered Locke's mind through a branch of the Twin Trees.

As Locke browsed the message, his expression shifted, and he gently stroked the Twin Trees again: "Would it cause you any harm by granting me, your master, a supreme blessing that only happens once in a lifetime?"

The two sacred trees swayed gently once more.

Locke shook his head and said gently, "Your master isn't stupid. Tell me the truth, what price do you have to pay?"

The Twin Trees nuzzled against Locke as if they were being affectionate, and another message came through.

This time, Locke remained silent for a moment.

According to the information given by the Twin Sacred Trees, there is indeed some damage, but it is not serious. It will only weaken the person for a period of time, and it can slowly recover with sufficient energy.

"In that case, let's go."

"However, little things, if I find out you're lying to me, I'll put you in solitary confinement."

The twin sacred trees swayed even more frequently, just like a spoiled little fairy.

The next moment, the Twin Trees suddenly stopped shaking and returned to their upright posture. Then, specks of light floated out from the two trees, white and black, mixing together and slowly drifting towards Locke.

Locke closed his eyes tightly, letting the starlight-like specks of light fall into his body.

Once all the light spots were absorbed by Locke, his entire body began to emit a faint golden light, which dissipated completely in just a moment.

After a while, Locke opened his eyes, and a complex expression instantly appeared in his eyes.

"This must be the highest blessing!"

The Supreme Blessing did not increase Locke's strength or grant him any new abilities; it merely bestowed upon him a trait—a trait that brought him closer to the laws of nature.

If we interpret Locke's words from his previous life, the Twin Sacred Trees transformed him into something similar to an innate Dao body, making it easier for him to connect with the laws. Furthermore, Locke's eyes could more easily perceive the laws and glimpse things that ordinary people could not notice.

This ability is utterly useless to the weak, but for powerful beings, it is enough to drive any sub-father, father, or even a single-universe-level powerhouse mad.

Locke closed his eyes again, using a kind of 'mind's eye' ability to peer into the Seed of Time given to him by the creator god Ilúvatar. At this moment, the Seed of Time was no longer as complex and incomprehensible as before; countless complex and ever-changing strange runes flickered on it.

Locke had a feeling that once he thoroughly understood these rune-like things, he could completely grasp the fundamentals of the law of time.

Suddenly, Locke frowned in confusion. He had a vague feeling that this Seed of Time was connected to something strange.

Looking up, following that indescribable connection, Locke gazed into the unknown void.

What exactly is time, and what kind of existence is the aggregate of time? Locke was unclear about other people's understanding of time, but influenced by his previous life, in Locke's understanding, the highest condensation of time was the River of Time.

Because of this understanding, he saw a river, a river of time that was vast and boundless, encompassing the entire universe and everything else.

The next moment, Locke's eyes suddenly showed shock!

It's not surprising to glimpse the river of time, but at the end of that river of time, Locke saw a being, a being beyond words, an existence of utmost greatness!

He seems to be the end of all time, the master of all time in the world!

The moment he caught a glimpse of the other person, a strange realization dawned on Locke, making him understand the other person's identity out of thin air.

The five cosmic entities of Marvel, the masters of time, the rulers of the laws of time - the Eternal God!

Suddenly, the incomparably great, eternal god in the endless parallel universes of Marvel, a true multi-dimensional being, lowered his gaze and landed on Locke. This gaze was not malicious; in fact, perhaps it was just my imagination, but it seemed to have a strange kindness about it.

As that gaze fell upon him, Locke was instantly jolted out of the river of time, and at the same time, many profound mysteries appeared in Locke's mind.

The Marvel universe, the most orthodox path to godhood.

By observing and understanding the laws, one can reach the level of the Heavenly Father by understanding 30% of a series of laws, and by understanding 60% of the laws, one can access cosmic energy, condense the body of the laws, and reach the level of a single universe.

Then, by understanding 90% of the laws, one can become a special existence, which can be understood as multiple alternatives or as a super-single. Such an existence, even if it is a multiple existence, will be given a certain degree of respect.

Finally, by fully comprehending the laws, one can become the master of the laws and achieve great diversity!

The Multiverse is the master of a system of laws, the sole ruler. As long as the laws are undying, the Multiverse will never perish!