Inside Izumo, guards and divine attendants were on high alert, ready for close-quarters combat.
According to their ancient texts, once the dimensional barrier was broken, enemies would quickly attack through the passage. If they could hold the passage, they would have a chance to last until the dimensional barrier reactivated and recovered.
To the surprise of the guards and divine attendants, no enemies appeared in the dimensional passage for a long time.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
The sound of something tearing through the air came from above the guards' heads. They looked up in confusion but found nothing.
Suddenly, blinding bright light burst forth, obscuring everything in their vision. Immediately after, fire and an impact swept through.
Rumble!
Rumble!
Rumble!
With three consecutive roars, the guards and divine attendants inside Izumo's passage were torn apart before they could react.
Their understanding of ordinary mortals in the outside world was still stuck a thousand years ago but times had changed.
On the battlefield, the flight speed and destructive power of missiles far exceeded ordinary spells and could not be withstood by a personal magic shield.
If the Izumo guards and divine attendants had hidden and fought in close quarters, they might have had a chance to resist. But lining up to meet the enemy in the dimensional passage was akin to being a living target.
Seeing the remaining armed forces of Izumo easily destroyed, everyone in the command centers of the various nations' warships finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Even the soldiers below also relaxed.
First, Lucas, with his strength alone, destroyed cities and islands, breaking through Takamagahara and Yomi. Then, Thor, summoning lightning, shattered Izumo with three hammer strikes.
This put immense pressure on all nations.
It should be known that Izumo's dimensional barrier could not be broken even by a tens of millions of tons of TNT equivalent hydrogen bomb.
Now, the living forces of Izumo were easily wiped out. It proved that gods and their followers, although individually far superior to ordinary people, were still flesh and blood mortals.
The combat power of Lucas and Thor was an extremely rare special case, not generally applicable.
"Special forces prepare to land in Izumo! Attention, proceed with caution!"
In the United States command center, a senior military officer looked at the messages on the screen.
A strange look flashed across his face.
'The patriarch really misjudged back then, thinking this was an ordinary life planet.'
'I didn't expect that although the technological level on this planet is very ordinary, its extraordinary power is extremely strong.'
'After returning, I must inform the patriarch to temporarily halt the secret invasion operation. At least, we must first investigate the distribution of extraordinary powers on this planet.'
Having made up his mind, the officer's expression returned to normal.
...
The Avengers and the brothers Thor and Loki had already left the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier by this time, and had gone together to one of Tony's luxurious mansions in New York, where a celebration party had begun.
Coulson, as a representative of S.H.I.E.L.D., also attended.
At the party, a hot topic of discussion was—magic, and spells.
Loki, as the first Sorcerer of the Nine Realms not including Kamar-Taj, was educating everyone.
"Magic is a means of utilizing specific cosmic energy and extradimensional energy. Its essence transcends all known scientific boundaries." Loki started with a very high tone.
"There are four main sources of magic power."
"Personal energy, cosmic energy, extradimensional energy, and magical artifacts."
"Their specific manifestations differ in..."
Lucas, mingling among the ordinary guests, watched Loki speak eloquently, gesticulating like a magic master, somewhat surprised.
Was this still that melancholic and gloomy little prince of Asgard?
Lucas moved his feet, came to Thor's side, elbowed his arm, and asked in a low voice, "Hey, Thor. What's wrong with Loki?"
Thor turned his head, saw it was Lucas, and replied with a smile, "Perhaps Loki has found many friends here. He was always a loner in Asgard."
"Is that so?" Lucas pondered.
It seems that the progress bar of Loki, a member of the Sorcerer Supreme Team, has suddenly increased significantly.
After greeting Thor and drinking two coconut waters, Lucas went to see Tony. He had serious business to attend to this time, so he wouldn't spend time getting Thor drunk.
Without needing to search specifically, Lucas found Tony.
Tony's location was always conspicuous.
On the outermost perimeter, Happy and Pepper stood helplessly. Further inside, there was a group of beautiful women.
Lucas couldn't see the innermost part. But there was no need to think, it had to be Tony.
Lucas helplessly rubbed his forehead. Although he had made up his mind to indulge in pleasure, he was not interested in such occasions.
Perhaps Lucas's constant movement was too conspicuous. Or perhaps Coulson had already memorized all information about Lucas, including his physique and demeanor.
In any case, Coulson, who was also at the party, noticed Lucas.
"Lucas, you're here too." Coulson walked over and greeted Lucas.
"Are you free, Lucas? S.H.I.E.L.D. has a few questions about the Hand that we'd like to consult you on."
"The Hand? Okay."
Lucas's expression was a bit strange.
A pillow appearing when one is sleepy?
"I also came here for the Hand's matter this time."
Hearing Lucas's words, Coulson's expression tightened.
S.H.I.E.L.D. actually didn't want to hand over that item. It was just that Lucas's destructive power was too terrifying now.
S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't dare to embezzle Lucas's spoils of war, which is why they said they wanted to consult Lucas's opinion. Otherwise, they would have brought it out when Lucas visited S.H.I.E.L.D. last time.
Seeing Coulson's expression suddenly tighten, Lucas also found it a bit strange.
What's wrong today?
First Loki, then Coulson.
This doesn't fit your character settings!
Secretly shaking his head, Lucas no longer paid attention to these things.
Although he had telepathic abilities and could eavesdrop on thoughts, he only used it occasionally for fun. Normally, he respected other people's personal privacy. Otherwise, life would lose a lot of its fun.
Arriving at a quiet corner with Coulson, Lucas asked first, "What do you want from me, Coulson?"
Coulson settled down, regaining his composure, his tone unhurried. "It's about the Dragon Bone in the Hand's possession. Using Dragon Bone as raw material, one can create life-extending elixirs and resurrection elixirs."
"So?" Lucas raised an eyebrow and asked.
"These are spoils of war obtained from clearing out the Hand, and Lucas, you were also involved."
"S.H.I.E.L.D. would like to ask, what are your thoughts on the disposal of the Dragon Bone?"
"Whatever you want." Lucas said casually.
"Hmm?"
Coulson's face lit up with joy, and he didn't hide it, emphasizing sincerity for sincerity.
"Lucas, I thought you were going to reclaim the Dragon Bone on behalf of Kamar-Taj."
"Dragon Bone is just a small trinket." Lucas said calmly.
Extending life, that was his forte, and it was absolutely safe with no side effects, much more reliable than Dragon Bone.
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