The Demon Gods Appear

"Why is Knull stronger than before? This makes no sense!"

As he burned the black threads, Tony shouted angrily. Strange guessed, "He may have used some secret technique. It probably can’t last."

"Knull is this powerful because he forcibly fused with Doomsday Energy."

Gorr shouted, "This method won’t last. As long as we hold out a little longer, he’ll collapse."

Black Bolt opened his mouth and destroyed vast numbers of black threads, but even more came surging in. His expression was grim as he said, "The problem is, we can’t hold out."

Gorr had nothing to say. If this continued, they would definitely be finished before Knull was.

"The ancient gods really are incredible. They can turn things around even in such a desperate situation."

Jessica could not help sighing. Everyone deeply agreed. The ancient gods were far stronger than they had anticipated.

"It’s useless for you to regret it now. Don’t worry, I definitely won’t let you die too easily."

Knull roared with utter ferocity. This time, he had suffered tremendous losses—his body had been destroyed, and his soul had forcibly fused with Doomsday Energy. Without centuries of recovery, he would never recover.

"Regret? Are you talking about yourself?"

Tony snorted. "Hey, shouldn’t we call for backup? There’s a bald guy who said he’s very powerful."

"Master was just bragging. Besides, we don’t need backup."

Mindy suddenly shouted, "With Hit-Girl here, what’s a mere Knull?"

Jessica mocked, "Isn’t that the real bragging?"

"Let me show you what I can do, old man."

Mindy slapped her helmet, and the phantom of a Fire Giant suddenly appeared behind her. Then, the Fire Giant roared and scattered flames in every direction. Huge swathes of black threads began burning.

The Concept of Fire, burn! "Surtur."

Thor was startled. According to Fat Thor, Surtur would destroy Asgard in the future. Why was he here? "Surtur? Are you calling me? I don’t know why, but I really dislike you."

Surtur stared at Thor, frowning. Seeing this, Mindy hurriedly shouted, "Old man, quickly burn all the threads!"

"Fine."

Surtur did not waste words. He opened his mouth and spewed massive flames. Wherever they passed, the threads burned wildly. Knull let out a shrill scream and hurriedly controlled Doomsday Energy into a black greatsword, slashing it toward Surtur.

Surtur smiled disdainfully. A Flame Greatsword appeared in his hand out of thin air, and he swung it at the black greatsword. With a clang, heaven and earth trembled. The black greatsword was directly ignited, burning furiously like a torch.

Just then, Hydra suddenly appeared behind Surtur. Its enormous body transformed into a beam of light and flew into Surtur’s body, forcibly merging with him.

Surtur let out a pained roar, clutching his head and howling without end.

Knull burst into laughter. "So you’re an idiot whose memories were erased. You can’t stop me. Hand your body over obediently."

"This is bad."

Everyone’s expressions changed drastically. If Knull merged with Surtur, they would be doomed.

Steve hurriedly asked, "Mindy, can you control Surtur?"

"I can only forcibly pull him back into the helmet. I can’t control him."

Mindy shook her head. At that moment, Surtur struggled to shout, "Mindy, force me back into the helmet and use it to seal that bastard."

Mindy immediately used the helmet to forcibly retrieve Surtur, but its power was disrupted by Knull. Knull shouted, "Don’t even think about it. I’ll definitely kill all of you."

"With you?"

At that moment, Damon rode his motorcycle through the air and flew before Surtur. He shouted, "Look into my eyes."

Both Surtur and Knull looked into Damon’s blue-flamed eyes. Then, they both began recalling their lives.

A few scenes flashed through Surtur’s mind, and then there was nothing—his previous memories had been erased, leaving only a few memories after his revival. He did not think he had committed any sins.

In comparison, Knull was in much worse shape. He had lived for countless billions of years and carried grievous sins. Hellfire blazed fiercely across his soul.

If Knull had been at full strength, the Penance Stare could not have done anything to him. But not only had he lost his body, his soul was also suffering backlash from Doomsday Energy. Under such circumstances, Hellfire was deadly.

Even worse, Surtur saw the opportunity and used his own flames to assist Hellfire. Knull’s soul gradually began to disintegrate. Horrified, he hurriedly fled from Surtur’s body.

"Die!"

The moment Knull escaped, Surtur swung his Flame Greatsword and split Hydra in two. The blazing fire spread across Hydra’s entire body, and Hydra wailed as it turned to ashes.

"Hydra."

Steve’s expression was somewhat complicated. Though he had always been unwilling to use Hydra, seeing it die so miserably still made him feel a little sad. After all, it was S.W.O.R.D.’s guardian puppet.

"I will never let you off."

Knull’s burning soul fled from Hydra’s body. After leaving behind that threat, he affected time and transformed into a beam of light, fleeing into the distance.

This time, he had lost. Completely lost. But this was not the end. Once he healed, he would wash away today’s humiliation and tear all those Super Heroes to pieces.

"We can’t let him escape."

Just as everyone was about to stop Knull, Doomsday Energy suddenly surged at them with extreme violence. They had no choice but to deal with Doomsday Energy first.

Just as Knull was about to successfully escape, the previously silent Doom shouted, "Now."

Along with Doom’s voice, a massive Space Magic array appeared out of thin air and enveloped Knull. Then, the Space Magic array transformed into a huge Space Vortex, sending Knull toward Hell.

"No!"

Knull shouted in terror. Hell was the Blood God’s territory. If he went there, he would certainly die.

Adam stood on the other side of the Space Vortex, smiling broadly. "Don’t be so afraid. Hell isn’t as scary as you think. It’ll give you the feeling of returning to your hometown."

"Adam, are you advertising Hell?"

Hulk mocked. After its previous eruption, Doomsday Energy had gradually calmed down. Everyone looked at Knull, trapped in the Space Vortex, and could not help feeling delighted. They had finally dealt with this guy.

Adam smiled. "To change the world’s mistaken impression of Hell, I’ve recently been preparing a Hell Seven-Day Tour. Do you want to join?"

"Really?"

Tony asked excitedly. Adam was about to answer when Knull shouted, "Satan, spare me! I can give you countless benefits."

"What benefit could be worth more than you yourself?"

Adam smiled. "Knull, stop struggling. Welcome to the big family of Hell."

"No!"

Knull struggled with all his might, but it was useless. Just as he was about to be dragged into Hell, a massive beam of chaotic light descended from the sky and enveloped him.

Knull was overjoyed. As he absorbed the chaotic energy to dispel Hellfire, he desperately fled out of the Space Vortex.

"What’s going on?"

Everyone was furious. Why was something else going wrong again?

Carol hurriedly used Cosmic Energy to bombard Knull. Knull unleashed a great deal of chaotic energy and blocked the Shockwave.

Seeing this, the others launched attacks at Knull as well. Knull affected time and fought one against ten without falling behind in the slightest. All kinds of energy lights continuously bloomed around the Space Vortex, creating an exceptionally lively scene.

Strange shouted toward the sky, "Eye Demon, according to the agreement between you and Ancient One, you cannot enter the Main Universe."

An island-sized eye filled with chaos appeared in the sky out of thin air. It sneered. "When did I enter the Main Universe? I’m only transmitting power. That doesn’t violate the contract."

Doctor Doom asked solemnly, "Eye Demon, why are you helping Knull?"

"Because I feel like it."

Eye Demon said, "You bastards fought on my turf and sank my island. How could I let you have an easy time?

With me here, don’t even think about banishing Knull. Heh, the more unhappy you are, the happier I am."

That was Eye Demon. He did things only to please himself.

Jessica said angrily, "Aren’t you afraid my Master will cause trouble for you?"

"Your Master is indeed powerful, but this has nothing to do with him. This is your business."

Eye Demon glanced at Wang Bert, hidden in the void, and said, "Besides, I’m not afraid of your Master. At worst, he can block my door. I’m not Knull. I possess an entire plane, and there, not even a Creator God can do anything to me."

Everyone gritted their teeth, but there was nothing they could do to Eye Demon. Seeing their expressions, Eye Demon became even happier. The chaotic beam suddenly expanded, and Knull was ecstatic as he resisted the attacks and fled outward.

Knull laughed wildly. "Hahaha, fate refuses to end me! Super Heroes, once I recover my strength, I’ll properly repay you."

Everyone gritted their teeth and attacked desperately, but Knull gradually broke free from the Space Vortex. Strange thought for a moment, then looked up and said, "Eye Demon, how about we make a deal?"

"Not interested. Today, Knull must escape, because I really want to see the expressions on your faces when you want to kill me but can do nothing about me."

Eye Demon said. Everyone felt their teeth ache. Was this guy seriously a lunatic?

Gorr cursed, "Gods truly all deserve to die."

Thor glared at Gorr. Everyone rolled their eyes. Another lunatic.

"Eye Demon is a god of chaos. His moods are unpredictable, and he cannot be judged by normal thinking."

Doctor Doom shook his head. "The most troublesome beings in this universe are these chaotic lunatics."

Eye Demon sneered. "In your eyes, I’m a lunatic, but in mine, you’re the lunatics—and seriously ill ones at that. You all wear bizarre costumes and wander the streets every day. Aren’t you ashamed?"

Everyone was speechless. Dignified Super Heroes had actually been looked down upon by a lunatic?

At that moment, Knull was almost free of the Space Vortex. His heart was filled with excitement. This time, he had been careless. Next time, he would definitely make those Super Heroes pay the price.

Just as Knull was about to escape, a gigantic hand brimming with sinister demonic energy suddenly emerged from the depths of the Space Vortex and grabbed Knull in its palm.

Seeing this, Eye Demon immediately increased the chaotic energy. The giant hand and chaotic beam stalemated in the air.

Knull roared furiously, "Satan!"

Adam laughed loudly. "Knull, that expression is perfect. I didn’t wait all this time for nothing."

Knull became even more enraged. "You did this on purpose?"

"Of course. Just when you’re about to escape, getting dragged back down—from Heaven to Hell. That expression, that despair, I can never get enough of it."

Adam laughed and turned toward the void. "When the documentary is played, remember to add a piano piece here. Mozart’s."

"I don’t know you. Don’t talk to me."

Wang Bert looked disgusted. After Adam fused with chaos and the Evil Concept, his personality had shifted. He had now become a successful lunatic.

"Satan!"

Knull was nearly driven mad with rage. Tony and the others looked at one another. Why was there another lunatic now?

"Satan, it seems you have been assimilated by the concept."

Eye Demon said, "Congratulations on joining us lunatics—no, the side of chaos."

"Eye Demon Shuma-Gorath, you and I are different."

Adam said calmly. His personality had indeed developed problems, but at his core, he was still Wang Bert. That would not change. At most, certain traits had been greatly amplified.

"You may indeed be different from me now, but eventually, you’ll become just like me."

Eye Demon said, "Satan, release Knull. You absolutely cannot keep him today."

"Is that so? I don’t think so."

Adam snorted. Countless black chains emerged from the depths of Hell and wrapped around Knull, dragging him forcefully into Hell. At the same time, the demonic hand entangled the chaotic beam, preventing it from rescuing Knull.

"Shuma, save me!"

Knull shouted in terror. Eye Demon’s pupil rolled around as he said, "Suddenly, I don’t feel like saving you anymore."

"What?"

Not only Knull, but even the Super Heroes were dumbfounded. That change in attitude was far too fast.

At that moment, endless black energy formed a black giant sword in the air and slashed toward the demonic hand with world-destroying force.

Adam’s demonic hand was powerful, but the black giant sword was even stronger. The hand was instantly cut in two and vanished into black mist. Then, the black giant sword slashed toward the chains of Hell, severing them one after another.

Seeing the opportunity, Knull immediately fled outward in a frenzy. Tony and the others cursed and began intercepting him once again.

There had simply been too many twists today.

"Chthon!"

Strange and Doctor Doom exclaimed at the same time. The one who had acted was none other than the ancestor of Black Magic, the ancient demon god Chthon.

The Book of Chthon had been created by Chthon, and the Blood Clan came from the Book of Chthon.

Even among the ancient gods, Chthon was a top-tier existence. He was also known as the Great Demon God. Furthermore, Wanda’s Chaos Magic originated from him.

Strange and Doctor Doom exchanged looks and both saw the gravity in the other’s eyes. Things seemed to have gotten serious.

Adam hurled the Lucifer Greatsword at the black giant sword, then sneered. "Eye Demon, I suspected something was strange about you this time. I just didn’t expect you to team up with Chthon. It seems you have a grand scheme this time."

"It can’t be helped. Souls are simply too delicious."

Eye Demon laughed. "Satan, do you want to join us? Follow us and you’ll have souls to eat. Follow humans and you’ll get nothing."

"Not interested. You’re far too ugly. As the most handsome man in the universe, how could I, Adam, associate with ugly freaks like you?"

As Adam spoke, he controlled the Lucifer Greatsword and black giant sword as they clashed fiercely in the void. The entire Space Vortex trembled.

The face of the Great Demon God Chthon appeared in the sky. He asked Adam solemnly, "Adam, are you truly going to oppose us?"

Adam said coldly, "Us? Come on, show yourselves. Let me see how many demon gods are involved in this."

"More than you can imagine."

Chthon sneered. Then, one demon god’s face after another emerged in the sky, densely packed and covering heaven and earth. Everyone present felt a chilling sense that the world was about to end.

There were simply too many demon gods.