[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes":3,"chapter-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-78":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: God-Tier Talent—Infinite Critical Strikes!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1724158,2202,"Chapter 78: You’re Telling Me This Run-down Place is Asgard?!","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-78",78,"\u003Cp>What happened inside the Sanctum…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl, who had already left Earth, naturally had no way of knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After comprehending the Path of Laws, Karl's strength rose again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one leap, it pressed right up against Skyfather-level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Thanos as he was now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>other than the power of Thanos's forces and subordinates,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl and Thanos had essentially no gap in personal combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With power like that, anywhere in the universe, he counted as an overlord in his own right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If just one person entered the cosmos, they could carve out a whole star system by themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he entered the cosmos—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it would be the open sea for a fish to leap through, the boundless sky for a bird to fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Karl had no intention whatsoever of \"going out to conquer the universe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No other reason—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this Marvel universe was simply far too dangerous. One hazard after another, endless and unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no desire to go courting death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>out in outer space, he admired beautiful Earth for a while, then appreciated the Moon for a good long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Karl directly tore open a Portal—and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj magic was just that unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as your spiritual power was strong enough, you could smash through the barriers in space and cut across to anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In theory, your Portal could be opened to anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, Karl's spiritual power was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single thought—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he ripped open a Portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he saw Asgard in all its overwhelming grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Asgard couldn't really be counted as a planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More accurately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asgard was a vast continent floating in the universe, perfectly matching those ancient \"round sky, flat earth\" imaginings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something that existed between a real world and the Mirror Dimension—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a boundary-place between the trunk of the World Tree and the physical realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So here, you could witness scenes that felt outright unbelievable:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waterfalls pouring off the continent's edges, and around it, a thunderous chariot of the God of Thunder surging down through towering pillars of—something—like a rushing column of troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountains of Asgard standing in the void itself, impossibly majestic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No exaggeration—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asgard alone was a miracle in the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you dropped it onto Earth, it would be a world-class tourist destination, the kind people would cross oceans to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this Asgard? Why does it feel like I walked into the wrong place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't wrong about the general location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't wrong about the surrounding scenery, either—it all matched what it should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>where did Asgard go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was Asgard's golden palace? The Bifrost? The Rainbow Bridge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were Asgard's signature landmarks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling them the jewel of Asgard wouldn't be an overstatement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only some golden buildings remained out on the outskirts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the very center of the city, there was only an enormous, misshapen crater-like ruin—as if a child had stomped down on a toy and left it crushed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside it were nothing but crystal shards, the unmistakable traces of soil fused and melted by extreme heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the magnificent Rainbow Bridge had been reduced to half a span.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me this is what's left behind from Odin and Hela's fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's… way too ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Odin really is Odin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl couldn't help but sigh in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Skyfather—someone powerful enough to destroy worlds—truly possessed unfathomable might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in a place as strong as Asgard, ordinary powerhouses would struggle to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under an attack like this, even someone on Hela's level definitely took a devastating hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While she's sick—take her life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, Karl stepped through the air itself and strode forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he entered Asgard's range—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl saw the sky suddenly dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the heavy storm clouds, muffled thunder rolled, and lightning flickered in suppressed flashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Odin isn't dead yet? Still fighting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl stared up at the clouds, weighing it in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No… Odin wouldn't be this weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't feel any threat at all. That means it's probably that meathead Thor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that idiot out of his mind? Did he suddenly decide life isn't worth living?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's actually daring to go pick a fight with Hela.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl couldn't help but complain internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he quickened his pace and rushed deeper into Asgard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still arrived too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor had refused to leave—and had been beaten half to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl felt he really had come late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No other reason—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the God of Thunder lay sprawled on the ground in utter misery, most of his armor shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulk was beside him, supporting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela, on the other hand, looked as though she hadn't suffered even the slightest injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little cutie—Odin sent you away and spared your life, and yet you came back to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't understand how strong my power is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You also don't understand what I can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela tugged the corner of her mouth into a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand clenched—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the supposedly indestructible Mjolnir in Thor's grasp was crushed into fragments by sheer force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That metal, once blessed by Odin, fell to the ground like dead weight, as if all power had drained out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor roared, furious, forcing himself up from the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>trying to raise what was left of his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulk, at the side, was visibly rattled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thor—we have to run. Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our chances are way too low…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki spoke up directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She killed our father! She ruined Asgard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulk! That was our father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor's eyes were bloodshot as he bellowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki froze for a moment, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little cuties…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really willing to get hurt for that old thing—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"and even ruin your own father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's such a shame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like I can only kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela shook her head with a sorrowful sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, brutal spike burst from the ground and shot straight at Hulk—who was propping up Thor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the spike pierced straight through the two figures as if they were smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their silhouettes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a pale-faced Hulk and an exhausted Thor appeared off to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad Illusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you kneel down and beg, maybe I'll give you a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela wore the smile of a cat playing with mice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulk looked like he was moved, and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. My little brother—Odin didn't treat you all that well, did he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only thing he valued was his own bloodline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulk nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor shouted in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulk acted as if he hadn't heard, and walked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. I'll give you a chance to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I rule this universe, you'll be the first great Demon King.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela declared arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then… I'll accept your offer, Joō-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Loki of Asgard, swear loyalty to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulk slowly approached Hela, dropped to one knee, and bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela walked over and casually brushed a hand across his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hulk\" snapped his head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dagger appeared from nowhere and stabbed straight at Hela!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela seemed to have anticipated it. She grabbed Loki's arm, stopping him dead before the blade could reach her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a boring game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hela scoffed, then flicked her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loki was sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, I'm done playing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her expression twisted into vicious delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several black longswords shot toward Loki and Thor like streaking death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they hit…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>those two would likely die on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the situation became unbelievably critical!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[100 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check out my Patreon to read 20+ chapters ahead]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[[email protected]\u002FZukooo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thanks for your support!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1311,"2026-06-06T15:40:41.842Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2be88d3cb9ca5c814bc49f2ee75d1b152e128f15bece66be3684773fd71e71d","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-79","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-77",168,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-cover.jpg"]