sbdcsierra Chapter 1808 The Dark Forest Law of the Universe is revealed at this moment: the survival of the fit
Chapter 1808 The Dark Forest Law of the Universe is revealed at this moment: the survival of the fit
Chapter 1808 The Dark Forest Law of the Universe is revealed at this moment: the survival of the fittest is the eternal truth.
The Great King of Asgard: "Ha, though that's true, you will surely develop technology in your world."
The Great King of Asgard: "By merely slaying disobedient gods and usurping power, it will become difficult to gain points over time."
The Great King of Asgard: "To travel through another civilization with a supernatural system, or even something akin to a god of disobedience, using the power of the time travel spell as we are doing now, is an accident among infinite possibilities."
The Great King of Asgard: "Even if you have gained something this time, you will surely realize the importance of a stable channel for acquiring points."
The Great King of Asgard: "It's more surprising that you're doing this now."
Loki leaned lazily on the throne of Asgard, toying with Gungnir, the spear of eternity, his eyes gleaming with a knowing, mocking gaze.
"Ha, you make it sound so high-sounding. Anyone who didn't know better would think you really would focus on yourself and wait until you're capable enough before changing the world."
His voice carried a distinctive mockery.
Bearing their future?
That sounds nice, but would Marquis Voban do that before he reaches the limit of his own world, where there's no more room for advancement?
What is a godkiller?
The god-slayer is a king—because he can kill the gods in the heavens and usurp the power of the gods for his own use!
Godslayers are tyrants—because they can seize the authority of the gods and wantonly dominate humanity on earth!
The Godslayer is a demon king—because none of the people living on earth have the power to resist him!
They are a race that originated from humans, yet is distinct from them.
Do you expect someone who doesn't consider other humans as their own kind to develop human civilization?
The people of his world understand Marquis Voban's personality better than they do.
He would either do it for profit or out of necessity; otherwise, he would never do something that would not benefit him.
What would be more advantageous for the Marquis of Voban now?
Without a doubt, that is to vigorously develop the technological level of Earth's civilization.
After so many times, Marquis Voban couldn't possibly be unaware of the importance of a stable channel for obtaining points. Just as he said, he couldn't keep pinning his hopes on "the God of Disobedience" or finding a civilization with a supernatural system but similar to "the God of Disobedience" like this time.
Perhaps he understood this a long time ago, but the reason he didn't take action was simply because he didn't have enough points to support a large-scale technological revolution.
Moreover, the speed at which other group members were improving their strength made Marquis Voban feel anxious. So even though he had acquired points, he didn't want to develop any technology. Instead, he wanted to use those points to enhance his abilities, hoping that he could successfully enhance himself.
Although this is Loki's speculation, it is not impossible.
Given Marquis Voban's desire to become stronger, when his strength is surpassed by one group member after another who was originally inferior to him or who had already been surpassed by him;
His resentment may very well prevent him from spending time developing Earth's civilization's technology and "betting" his points on the future, instead choosing to use them in the present.
The oldest god-slayer: "What? A defeated foe dares to speak so arrogantly?"
The oldest god-slayer: "What I do is none of your business to lecture me."
The oldest god-slayer: "You don't really think that just because I praise you a few times, the credit for my successful enhancement will truly belong to you, do you?"
Marquis Voban read Loki's words with undisguised contempt.
If it were before, when there was a difference in strength between the two, Marquis Voban might have held back a bit.
In a world where the strong prey on the weak, those who are weaker than others will find their rebuttals lacking in conviction.
But things are different now.
After this experience, his [Godslayer Rank] was strengthened three times, and his [Power] was strengthened multiple times. His strength had long surpassed that of Loki.
What right do you have to criticize someone who has been surpassed by you, and by many others?
Even if Loki is telling the truth, so what? Has the Marquis of Voban ever denied it?
Anxiety? Resentment? So what?
Seeing group members who were originally inferior to him gradually catch up and even surpass him, how could he remain indifferent? Using points for immediate improvement rather than long-term investment is a manifestation of this anxiety.
But none of this is for a defeated general to dictate.
The privilege of the strong is that they can do whatever they want.
The oldest god-slayer: "When you catch up with me, then we can discuss my decisions."
The arrogance in his words said it all.
The Great King of Asgard: "You bastard!!!"
Upon seeing Marquis Voban's reply, Loki's aura instantly surged, shattering the throne armrest into pieces. His handsome face twisted with rage, and his emerald eyes burned with icy fury.
Marquis Voban’s undisguised contempt and condescending attitude perfectly revealed the arrogance inherent in the god-slayer’s bones!
Loki now deeply regrets not having amplified his taunts tenfold when he had the upper hand.
He should use the most vicious language and the most humiliating methods to make Marquis Voban not dare to raise his head until he catches up with him!
"It's just an enhancement, isn't it?!"
"If he can succeed, why can't I?"
Loki growled through gritted teeth.
Points! If he can obtain the same number of points as Marquis Voban this time, he can also strengthen himself to a level that surpasses his opponent!
Moreover, unlike Marquis Voban, who needs to rely on a time travel talisman to randomly find civilizations, Loki's universe has the coordinates of civilizations clearly marked!
"attack!"
"attack!"
"attack!"
Loki stood up abruptly, his royal robes billowing without wind, his voice as icy as ice.
"campaign!"
"campaign!"
"campaign!"
He intends to unleash the Asgardian army and conquer civilization after civilization! He wants to subjugate those worlds under Asgardian rule, forcing them to continuously supply him with rare resources, which will be converted into points!
As for those who refuse to surrender, then after recovering all their value, completely destroy them.
Loki's expression was icy cold, without the slightest hesitation.
The laws of the universe are inherently cruel: the strong prey on the weak, and only the fittest survive.
Since Marquis Voban can overpower him with his strength, he must regain the advantage with even greater speed and power!
Loki stood in the palace, slamming Gungnir, the spear of eternity, heavily into the ground, and a vast divine radiance swept across Asgard like a tide.
His voice, like rolling thunder, pierced through Asgard:
"Give me the order!"
"All Asgardian legions, assemble immediately!"
"Heroic warriors of Valhalla, awaken your fighting spirit!"
In the name of Odin, King of the Gods!
In the name of Asgard's eternal glory!
"In the name of myself, Loki Laufeson, the new King of Asgard!"
"Initiate the Era of Conquest!"
An ordinary group owner commented: "The Marquis is really realistic."
An ordinary group owner: "He was just thanking Loki [the Lie] for his help a moment ago, but now he's starting to mock me."
An ordinary group admin said: "If only you had waited two more days."
Su Yunqing couldn't help but complain after seeing Marquis Voban's words.
Although Marquis Voban's previous "thank you" to Loki was more like a form of "mockery," at least you could have kept up the act for a couple of days. Now, not much time has passed and you're already mocking him.
The richest man in the lighthouse said, "After all, the Marquis was so angry because of Loki's mockery that he used the time travel talisman to randomly travel between civilizations."
The richest man in the lighthouse said, "There was already a grudge between the two of them. Now that the Marquis is stronger than Loki, it's normal for him to turn around and mock him."
The richest man in the city: "More like a marquis, *shrug*."
Tony was not surprised at all.
What's the relationship between Marquis Voban and Loki? One is a god-slayer, the other a god who doesn't obey; it's no wonder they have a bad relationship.
Especially after Loki ascended the throne of Asgard and strengthened his "Odin bloodline" several times, surpassing Marquis Voban, the two grew increasingly incompatible.
If it weren't for Loki's taunt, Marquis Voban wouldn't have used the time travel talisman to randomly travel between civilizations.
It's quite normal for Marquis Voban to now turn around and mock Loki.
Holy Lord: "Hehe."
The Holy Lord said, "Unless Loki's power can turn around and surpass his again, his mockery of Loki will not stop there."
The Holy Lord still remembered how Marquis Voban, after his second enhancement and surpassing of his own strength, mocked him.
He only shut up after his strength surpassed that of Marquis Voban once again.
During that period, he mocked the marquis, and he did so with great relish.
Unfortunately, after that, his strength always surpassed that of Marquis Voban, and after being mocked so much, he lost interest.
This is the first time Marquis Voban has surpassed him after his second enhancement of the [Godslayer Rank]; but this time, the gap between the two will not be so easy to bridge.
Unless he can strengthen two of the three abilities—[Imperial Flame], [Burning Technique], and [Fire Demon Physique]—once again, he won't be able to offset the additional [Power] from Marquis Voban's three-times and four-times-strength enhancements on top of his already three-times-strength [Godslayer Rank].
The Great King of Asgard: "@The Ancient Godslayer, I have already launched wars against several civilizations. Just wait and see what my next battles will bring."
The Great King of Asgard: "It's just a few billion points. There are so many civilizations in this universe. How could I, the King, not be able to collect a mere few billion points?"
The Great King of Asgard: "Just watch how I use these points to enhance my abilities, and how I once again surpass you, widening the gap between us."
Loki snorted and spoke to Marquis Voban in the chat group.
It's just a few billion points! Is it really impossible to obtain even if an entire spacefaring civilization were to give up everything it has?
If one civilization is not enough, conquer ten! If ten are not enough, suppress a hundred!
What this vast universe has in abundance is civilization!
Asgardian warships have sailed to the stars, and the light of the Rainbow Bridge pierces through dimensions.
On the star map, there are countless twinkling points of light, which are the coordinates of planets waiting to be conquered.
"Marquis Voban's path of using the Godslayer system was merely a lucky accident that led him to a civilization with a 'regulator' similar to a 'disobedient god,' where he gained extra points by killing gods and usurping power."
"But the Marvel Universe, where I reside, is not lacking in civilizations or supervillains!"
"The Kree Empire's starfleet, the Skrulls' shapeshifting genes, and those cosmic-level disasters."
"These are all part of my treasure trove of points!"
"A mere few billion points? I'd like to see how many civilizations it would take to gather that many!"
"Once I have completed the next round of enhancements..."
"Marquis Voban, I hope you can maintain your current arrogance."
The dark forest law of the universe is revealed at this moment: the survival of the fittest is the eternal truth.
As the "King of Asgard," Loki's strength has surpassed that of the Skyfather and reached the realm of "rules," making him undoubtedly the most elite predator.
In the past, the reason he did not launch large-scale conquests was not out of benevolence, but because it was unnecessary.
The Nine Realms have a vast territory and abundant resources.
Moreover, after Odin's death, Asgard's rule over the Nine Realms was shaken for a time.
He spent a great deal of time consolidating his power, suppressing rebellions, and bringing the restless world back under his control.
Aside from that, he only occasionally participates in Earth's storyline to gain some extra benefits.
For him, who possessed Odin's Treasury, there was no shortage of points at first.
The mountains of Uru metal, ancient artifacts, and cosmic treasures he had could easily be recycled to support his enhancement needs.
It is through these accumulations that he has been able to strengthen his "Odin bloodline" to its current level, possessing strength that surpasses that of the vast majority of his fellow members.
But now, Marquis Voban's sarcasm was like a sharp thorn, deeply embedded in his pride.
It was nothing more than strengthening the [Godslayer Rank] three times, and incidentally strengthening the [Power] several times, thus entering the [Rule] domain and comprehending four [Rules].
They were so arrogant, and even mocked him like that.
Can Loki tolerate this?
With just a few billion points, if he's lucky, he might be able to harvest an entire civilization.
Even if one civilization isn't enough, ten civilizations would be enough.
Conquest is always the fastest way to gain points; civilization is nothing more than a point-farming farm.
Advanced civilizations possess technologies, rare resources, and extraordinary creations—all of which are recyclable treasures.
As for those who refuse to submit, squeeze out all their value and then utterly destroy them.
The universe is never short of civilizations, just as a forest is never short of trees; cut down one, and there are many more waiting to be harvested.
As for whether anyone will call him cruel because of this.
What a joke! Isn't that how the universe is supposed to be?
All he cared about was himself and Asgard; what did other civilizations have to do with him?
And if they don’t want to be destroyed, wouldn’t it be wise for them to submit to him?
Is submitting to Asgard something to be ashamed of for those civilizations?
Even a guy of Thanos's caliber can be called the king of the universe.
Loki has surpassed Odin, the king of the gods, and even the level of the Heavenly Father. Isn't it normal for them to submit to him?
(End of this chapter)