Just as he was about to make another sarcastic remark, Thor seemed to remember something, turned around, and casually waved his hand at the empty void.
Buzz--!
The Law of Space rippled outwards like water, and the next second, more than a dozen figures staggered back to their original positions.
Leading the group were Spider-Man Peter Parker and Jessica Jones, followed by Ultron, Doctor Octopus, Classic Loki and his girlfriend Lena, Strange, Wong, and the stern-faced Black Swan, Black Panther, Wolverine, and Magik.
This group of survivors, struggling in the apocalypse, were teleported back by Thor almost instantly.
Most of them were still injured and looked tense, clearly not yet recovered from the intense fighting.
Thor didn't waste any words. With a wave of his hand, the power of the Law of Life, so dense it was almost impenetrable, poured down like spring rain.
Green light spots merged into everyone's body, and deep wounds, broken bones, and exhausted strength were rapidly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"My hand..." Wolverine Logan stared in astonishment as his right hand, which had been burned to a bone claw by the Phoenix Flame, began to grow muscle and skin again.
His self-healing ability, which he was so proud of, seemed like a joke in the face of such a miracle.
Classic Loki unscrewed the thermos and took a sip. His eyes, behind his glasses, gleamed as he scrutinized this "brother" who was both familiar and unfamiliar.
The application of this level of rules far exceeded his comprehension.
For the first time, a crack appeared on Black Swan Yabbat's icy face.
She was most passionate about observing the underlying laws of the multiverse, but the man before her seemed to be toying with those laws, casually kneading and combining them, imbuing this group of defeated soldiers with the concept of life.
This isn't just defying fate; this is setting the rules!
However, Peter and Jessica didn't have time to be amazed by Thor's power.
Their gazes were fixed intently on the figure not far away.
The woman with long red hair, her eyes filled with confusion and pain, but no longer possessing the violent aura of a zombie.
"Jin?" Peter's voice trembled with disbelief.
"Jin!" Jessica Jones's usually cold and hard face was instantly filled with ecstasy, and she rushed forward in one stride.
Jean Grey heard the call and slowly raised her head. When she saw those two familiar faces, all the pain, fear, and regret that had been building up inside her burst forth at that moment.
" Peter... Jessica..."
She could no longer hold back and threw herself into Jessica's arms as she rushed over. Crystal tears rolled down her cheeks, dripping onto the ground with a soft "sizzle" sound.
Three companions who depended on each other for survival in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, after experiencing life-and-death separations and the most desperate changes, finally embraced each other again.
Nothing is more fortunate than something lost and then regained, especially after witnessing firsthand how the other person transformed from a monster that devoured everything back to their original form.
Thor watched the three of them weeping uncontrollably, but didn't disturb them.
He turned his head to look at the Earth beneath his feet and clicked his tongue.
This planet is truly beyond saving now.
The aftershocks of his previous battle with Knull had already plowed the surface of the planet. Now, with the out-of-control Phoenix black flames, the entire planet's surface is covered with an inextinguishable layer of Phoenix Fire. The earth has been turned into glass, the oceans have been evaporated, and not a single zombie has been left.
How about... we try time rewinding?
Thor stroked his chin, pondering to himself.
With his current understanding of the Law of Time, turning back the timeline of a planet to before the virus outbreak would be no difficult task at all.
The source of the zombie virus was Knull, whom I just killed. Moreover, the zombie virus here is not as powerful as the zombie virus in 2149. Even restoring everything in the universe would be child's play for him.
Just as he was about to make his move, a small, cool hand landed on his wrist.
"Don't waste your energy," Tetiyu's voice rang out.
Thor turned his head and saw that her pure black eyes were looking out into the endless dimensions, into a chaotic place called " Battleworld ".
"I can sense that they're about to send a new 'guardian.' From now on, this universe will be their primary focus."
Death's gaze returned to Thor's face, stating a fact in a calm tone. "If you dare to repair the timeline here, you'll be their next target."
Thor frowned. He looked at Jean Grey, who was still comforting Peter and Jessica, and asked Death in a low voice, "She can't solve it either?"
Tetiyu shook his head, his pale face etched with self-assurance. "No, the other side is an entire tribe. No matter how strong she is, she's just one person."
Thor's eye twitched. He stared at Death's calm face and said bluntly, "You should be able to handle it, but you're too lazy to do it, right?"
Upon hearing this, Death's lips curved into a beautiful smile, and he remained silent.
But that smile says it all.
"Alright then." Thor sighed, knowing it was impossible to get this lazy genius to take action on his own. He settled for second best, "Then you should be able to erase our traces, or rather, have a way to prevent the other side from tracking us, right?"
"Yes, I do." Tetiyu nodded, his dark eyes blinking mischievously, then changed the subject, "But I just made an exception and saved your life. Have you thought about how you're going to repay this life-saving grace?"
"..." Thor was speechless for a moment.
He thought for a moment, then spread his hands, saying with a nonchalant air, "You shouldn't lack anything, right? Or rather, what do you want from me? You know I don't actually have anything good. Those so-called cosmic artifacts, I'm sure you wouldn't even look at them."
Tetiyu tilted her head, her slender fingers tapping her smooth chin, seemingly deep in thought about the question.
After a moment, she finally spoke, "Then... I'll buy it on credit first. I'll come back to you when I've figured out what I want."
"Deal." Thor breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as it's not something I need right now, everything is negotiable.
We'll talk about the future later!
With his biggest worry resolved, Thor turned around and glanced at everyone present.
We've cried, we've been shocked, now it's time to get down to business.
His voice reached everyone's ears clearly, carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Now, you have two choices."
All eyes immediately turned to him. Peter, Jessica, and Jean stopped sobbing and looked up at him.
Thor held up one finger.
"First, choose to come with me to my territory. There, you will need to work for me, build up my city, and if you perform well, I will consider... resurrecting your relatives and friends."
"Boom!"
The word "resurrection" exploded like a bombshell in the crowd!
Peter Parker's body jolted violently, and he stopped breathing.
Uncle Ben... Aunt May... those two kind faces flashed through his mind instantly.
Jessica Jones clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh, and her eyes blazed with an unprecedented light.
Jean Grey covered her mouth, tears welling up again.
Professor... those comrades who perished in the academy...
Black Swan Yabbat's pupils contracted sharply as she stared intently at Thor, as if trying to see right through him.
Ignoring the shock of the crowd, Thor lowered the first finger and then raised the second.
"Secondly, you will remain on this already shattered Earth, clinging to life and waiting for those monsters from the Battleworld to turn this place into their new playground."
His words were cold and realistic, dousing the newly ignited flames of hope with a bucket of icy water, sending a chill down everyone's spine.
Thor glanced around, taking in everyone's expressions. In their eyes, he saw struggle, longing, fear, and doubt.
Finally, he twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a playful smile, and slowly began to speak.
Which one do you choose?