Chapter 139: Ivan's kryptonite
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This medicine was called Phoenix Blood Medicine, with its primary ingredient being Phoenix blood. However, it's not just any Phoenix blood; it comes from the ancient environment nourished by the unique magnetic field of the Star Whale on Skull Island throughout the year. Ivan discovered that, after the phoenix transforms, a magical substance appears in its blood. Ivan periodically extracts a small portion of the phoenix blood, obtaining only a drop of the substance each time. Over over 20 years, Ivan accumulated enough to concoct two bottles of Phoenix Blood Medicine, highlighting its rarity.
After approximately a minute, the light on Frigga's hand gradually faded. He reclosed the bottle, nodded, and remarked, "Indeed, as you described, this potion can regenerate people, and its efficacy is remarkably potent. You can consider using it as a wager; even compared to ours, it's more valuable. Are you truly willing to stake it?"
"Absolutely. Knowledge is invaluable. I don't believe I'm at a disadvantage. I'm willing to pay ten times the price for knowledge."
Frigga fixed a deep gaze on Ivan, ensuring there was no deceit, and then sighed, "You're a genuine researcher. I apologize for my previous skepticism. I now officially declare the bet established."
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Asgardians revere strength; for an Asgard warrior, drinking and fighting are commonplace aside from eating and sleeping. This scene is evident throughout Asgard. When they're satiated, the soldiers engage in a **.
A crowd gathers around Asgard's giant thunder tower today to witness an impending battle. Their Prince of Asgard, Thor, is set to compete with a warrior from Midgard, drawing widespread support. The God King and Queen themselves attend the battle.
Before long, a sturdy, blond man in a cape strides into the arena—Thor, the God of Thunder. His presence elicits cheers from the Asgardian audience, and he smiles, waving to them before the cheers gradually subside.
Soon after, another figure appears. Comparatively thinner than the robust Thor, he exudes a more delicate handsomeness, resembling a "little white face." It's none other than Ivan.
"Applause..." Ivan, lacking the home-field advantage enjoyed by Thor, doesn't garner cheers upon entering the field. Asgard looks down on the appearance of this seemingly frail guy, even though he sports a tight-fitting scale armor and wields a luxurious short sword. Ivan pays no mind to the disdain, engrossed in adjusting his gear. Odin, the God King, observes Ivan's equipment with a solemn expression, recognizing its extraordinary nature.
However, Goddess Frigga's face turns extremely grim. Upon seeing this equipment, her initial confidence in Thor's chances against Ivan diminishes.
Ivan's outfit comprises three key elements. First is an unidentified metal's upper body scale armor adorned with intricate magic runes. It exudes mystery and undoubtedly possesses magical abilities, likely more than one.
Next are black boots on Ivan's feet, featuring wing-like decorations on the heels. Frigga, attuned to magic, senses a magic fluctuation attribute from the shoes.
Lastly, Ivan wields a silver short sword, replacing the previous golden treasure sword. It's embedded with seven tiny blue crystals and engraved with dense golden runes.
Ivan wouldn't reveal such luxurious equipment in an ordinary fight, considering the years of effort invested. However, when the battle concerns him and learning Asgardian Guardian's scientific and technological knowledge is at stake, Ivan opts for an all-out approach, leaving no room for error.
Ivan's scale armor was a mutant suit with magical attributes, capable of shape-shifting like a sentinel robot. Its primary feature lies in its magical effects. When attacked, the armor automatically generates a light blue energy shield to repel assaults, with even Thor's Hammer unable to penetrate it. Faced with a formidable attack, Ivan can activate a substitution ability, teleporting to a nearby secure location to evade and endure the assault.
Regarding the boots Ivan dons, their function is relatively straightforward—they enhance speed through a single wind attribute ability. Ivan dubs them the Boots of the Wind.[T/N- you suck at this]
As for the short sword in Ivan's hand, it measures just under meter. Initially, Ivan intended make a longer weapon, but material constraints led to this compromise, resembling a vice in appearance.
The primary material for crafting the short sword is Adamantine, which he has extracted over the years. Refining to get only a few grams per ton of Adamantine, quickly depleted the resource.
Ivan chose Adamantine to construct the weapon due to its unique magical properties and excellent conductivity. This short sword doubles as a magic wand.
However, Adamantine has drawbacks, notably its insufficient hardness, even falling short of alloy standards. It risks breaking into clashes with other weapons. To address this, Ivan layered the exterior with Vibranium, utilizing the Vibranium's essence for protection. Leveraging the magic power transmission ability Adamantine, the inscribed magic runes on the knife impart magical effects to the Adamantine. The two materials complement each other, rendering the short sword sharper and more resilient.
This knife serves both for magical releases and direct cutting. Additionally, it possesses a unique ability—space teleportation. Inspired by the movie Final Fantasy-Sword of Kings, Ivan embedded a space energy crystal, enabling him to teleport the sword to a designated location with a simple mental command.
Indeed, Ivan possesses phantom magic for teleportation, but its casting time is a bit long, which could be a disadvantage in combat, especially against a skilled opponent like Thor. To counter this, the short sword provides a much simpler and quicker method of teleportation—all it requires is a mere thought.
However, this technique is most effective when used sparingly. Repeated use may expose vulnerabilities, as opponents could anticipate the weapon's trajectory and Ivan's teleportation destination to counteract his moves.
Despite Odin's advanced age and a single eye, his keen perception allows him to recognize Ivan's extraordinary equipment. Thor's chances of winning were initially slim, and with Ivan now equipped with god-level gear, victory seems nearly impossible. The only hope lies in Thor tapping into his potential under Ivan's pressure, avoiding self-unloading, and securing an unlikely victory. Nonetheless, the odds are minimal, and Odin's mood reflects the grim situation, compounded by his son's impending challenging battle.
Despite Odin's pessimism, the spectators in Asgard are brimming with confidence. Thor, the God of Thunder, is the pride of Asgard, second only to Odin. The people of Midgard are no match for them, and cheers persistently echo for Thor.
Thor, swept up in the enthusiasm, charges towards Ivan with a resounding roar. When he's about ten meters away, he leaps high, wielding his hammer to strike down on Ivan. Ivan meets the challenge with a spirited shout, engaging Thor's Hammer with his short knife. The clash results in a crackling sound, thunder and lightning scattering, and a shockwave spreading.
The impact pushes Ivan back, leaving deep marks on the ring. Despite the setback, they reach a stalemate, lightning flashing around them without affecting either combatant. Ivan continues using his abilities to absorb Thor's power until he neutralizes the kinetic energy. He then pushes hard, using Thor's Hammer to stabilize himself in mid-air before landing.
Wiser from the earlier encounter, Thor adapts his strategy. Ivan, realizing this, swiftly moves toward Thor, preparing to strike with his short knife. Thor remains calm, infusing Thor's Hammer with thunderous power, forming cone-shaped spikes directed at Ivan's chest.
"I'm coming!" Ivan shouts, throwing the short knife as a hidden weapon at Thor while activating the protective cover on his armor.
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