Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1039 Invasion of Asgard
Therefore, Ancient One sat firmly on the throne of the Supreme Sorcerer and became an existence that all mages looked up to.

Not only is she proficient in the magic of time and space, she also uses this power to protect the Earth. She has kept away threats from the depths of the universe countless times and protected the peace of countless lives.

However, now there is news of the fall of Ancient One, which is like a meteorite falling into a calm lake, causing waves.

Thanos' shock was not without reason. He understood Ancient One's strength and status, and he also understood the impact her fall would have on the entire universe.

Ancient One is not only the guardian of the earth, but also an important part of maintaining the balance of the universe.

Her disappearance will undoubtedly disrupt the existing power structure and make those cosmic forces that originally dared not act rashly due to the existence of Ancient One ready to move. They see the possibility of breaking the status quo and seizing more resources and power.

For Thanos, this is not just an opportunity, but also a great opportunity to realize his concept of "cosmic balance".

The Time Stone in the hands of Ancient One is one of the six Infinity Stones. It possesses the terrifying power to control time and reverse the future.

When Ancient One was alive, Thanos tried several times to find the whereabouts of the Time Stone, but always to no avail.

Kamar-Taj's defenses were impregnable, and the power of the Ancient One was even more daunting.

But now, everything is different.

The death of Ancient One gave Thanos hope of obtaining the Time Stone.

However, as cunning as he was, he did not take immediate action.

He was worried that Ancient One's fall might be a trap, meant to lure a powerful enemy like him into it.

So, Thanos decided to adopt a more cautious strategy and turned to look for another Infinity Stone - Asgard's "Reality Stone".

Asgard, the celestial palace once ruled by Thor and his father Odin, is one of the most glorious kingdoms in the universe.

The Reality Stone, a gem that can distort reality and create illusions, is hidden in this sacred land.

Thanos' subordinates are a group of predators composed of the most cruel and cunning creatures in the universe. They are like messengers of darkness, traveling between galaxies just to find the legendary Infinity Stones.

Among them, there are thieves who can control the passage of time, wizards who are good at telepathy, and warriors who are proficient in space jumping.

Their every move is carefully planned, every strike designed to weaken their opponent and pave the way for their master.

Although the fierce battle between the Dark Elves and Thor was far away from Asgard, the aftermath of the battle spread like ripples, shaking the entire universe.

The energy fluctuations released in that battle were as dazzling as falling stars, shocking the entire universe.

The various rumors that subsequently spread made Thanos keenly aware that the Reality Stone might be hidden in Asgard.

He realized that this was the opportunity he had been waiting for, a chance to kill two birds with one stone - to weaken Asgard's power and obtain the coveted Infinity Stones.

Although Asgard is powerful, with the death of Odin, this once invincible country has lost its soul and pillar.

Thanos is confident that with the power of the three Infinity Stones in his hand, no one in Asgard can stop him. After careful consideration, Thanos decides to go to Asgard in person.

He raised his left hand, and the blue space gem among the three infinity gems lit up instantly. The dazzling light gathered in his palm, forming a huge vortex with a black background and blue light edges.

This vortex seemed to be a portal to another world, and Thanos stepped into it without hesitation.

With a roar of space distortion, Thanos' figure instantly disappeared from the spot. When he appeared again, he was already standing on the land of Asgard.

Although Odin is dead, Asgard still retains its majesty and grandeur. He moves slowly forward, and every step seems to be stepping on the pulse of the universe, causing subtle changes in the surrounding environment.

Asgard's guards soon discovered the uninvited guest and quickly gathered to prepare for this sudden challenge.

However, facing Thanos who possesses three Infinity Stones, any resistance seems so powerless.

Thanos just smiled.

He slowly raised his right hand, and the power gem inlaid on the Infinity Gauntlet was like the brightest star in the depths of the universe, emitting a heart-pounding purple light. Every flash seemed to be telling an ancient and powerful secret.

The light of the gem flowed on the gloves, forming deadly ripples. The air was filled with an extremely depressing atmosphere, as if even time had frozen at this moment.

As Thanos moved his mind, an unprecedented energy wave surged out from the Power Stone, like a mountain torrent or a pouring galaxy, instantly sweeping across the entire battlefield.

This force is beyond the comprehension of mortals. It is not just a physical impact, but also a crushing of the soul and will.

Although the guards were brave and fearless and wore Asgard's strongest armor, in the face of this cosmic force, their defenses were as fragile as paper. They were like toys in the hands of children and were easily torn to pieces.

Under the impact of this force, some people were ruthlessly blown away like fallen leaves in the wind, and fell heavily to the ground, their lives uncertain. Their bodies were twisted and deformed under the huge impact, armor fragments were scattered all over the ground, and blood dyed the battlefield red.

Others were even more unfortunate. Under the direct impact of this force, their consciousness was instantly drained away and they fell into a deep coma, with their eyes closed and their faces distorted, as if their souls had been taken away, turning them into helpless statues on the battlefield.

On Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet, the blue space gem lit up.

A space crack suddenly appeared beside him. This crack was like a hungry giant mouth, swallowing all the light and matter around it. Even the air was sucked into it, making a shrill hissing sound.

Dozens of brave Asgard warriors had no time to react to this sudden crack and were ruthlessly swallowed up. Their figures twisted and struggled in the crack, and eventually turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared without a trace, leaving only desperate cries echoing in the empty battlefield.

This scene caused unprecedented fear and despair to arise in the hearts of the remaining guards.

They began to retreat, staggering, their eyes filled with fear of death and desire to survive.

However, Thanos did not give them any chance to escape.

His will was like an invisible chain, tightly binding this space. More space cracks spread wantonly on the battlefield, like the scythe of the god of death, swinging mercilessly and reaping the lives of Asgard warriors.

(End of this chapter)