Just as Tony's situation grew increasingly dangerous, his speed suddenly surged, and he broke straight out of the three attackers' encirclement.
The sudden turn of events changed Hela's and the other two's expressions, even bringing their assault to a temporary halt.
They had suddenly realized that they could neither restrict Tony's speed nor keep up with him.
All three had extensive combat experience and understood exactly what that meant.
It meant that even if Tony could not beat them, he could leave the battlefield whenever he wished.
That gave Tony complete control over the fight.
Instead of continuing their joint assault, they exchanged glances, trying to work out how to restrict his speed.
Watching the three communicate with their eyes, Tony smiled.
"What, you think I'll run?"
"Relax. I'm not leaving until I've dealt with you."
"Only one side is going to be left standing today."
Tony spoke honestly, but Hela and the other two clearly did not believe him. They continued exchanging glances.
Tony did not mind. An invisible force suddenly radiated from his body.
It was the power of gravity.
As gravity erupted and bore down on them, all three felt their bodies slip beyond their control.
Still, the three seasoned fighters did not panic in the slightest. In fact, they had already finished communicating during that brief exchange of glances.
Odin instantly hurled Gungnir. Blazing with boundless light, the spear hurtled toward Tony.
At the same time, Bor roared. Terrifying divine power erupted from his body, briefly breaking gravity's hold. He then swung his battle-axe straight at Tony's vitals, cutting off his retreat.
Combined with Gungnir's attack, it forced Tony to face one strike no matter which way he chose.
Tony watched calmly. Without dodging or retreating, he threw a punch straight at Gungnir.
Compared with Bor's