The stronger Asgard grew, the stronger the Odin Force became.
So, more precisely, the Odin Force was the fusion of the Asgardians' inherited power and Asgard's power of faith.
As that inheritance accumulated, each generation became stronger than the last.
If Asgard had not been destroyed,
then,
once Thor comprehended the Odin Force, as long as Asgard remained prosperous, it would have been almost inevitable for Thor to surpass Odin.
Unfortunately, in the original timeline, Asgard was blown apart by the fire giant's single sword strike.
That was assuming Thor mastered the Odin Force.
Upon returning to Asgard, the first thing he naturally did was return to the palace. Paying respects to Odin, the Allfather, was basic courtesy.
Odin was deeply moved.
Just two days ago, he could still roughly gauge Hayato's strength.
But now, Hayato's power had reached a level he could neither comprehend nor peer into.
When Odin looked at Thor, he finally revealed the smile of an old father.
He was very gratified.
His thickheaded son had finally matured.
Odin gestured for Thor to leave. He wanted to speak with Hayato alone.
Naturally, Thor dared not object. Besides, after becoming stronger, Thor felt it was necessary to show off to his former subordinates and good brothers—Volstagg, Fandral, and Hogun.
Ahem, it definitely was not showing off.
Odin sighed. "The course of fate has completely changed. It is entirely beyond my expectations. Ragnarok probably will not happen anymore, will it?"
Hayato nodded. "That's right."
Odin said, "But I am about to die, and the Odin Force will soon be inherited by Thor. The problem is that Thor still does not understand that the Odin Force is not merely an inheritance—it also includes faith. If I die before Thor has undergone enough trials, then this power will only harm