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Chapter 904 Gods and Destiny
Chapter 904 Gods and Destiny
Strange's method was simple: although direct casting was very costly, with the aid of some rare materials, the spell could be cast relatively easily.
On one hand, this spell still requires Cindy Moon to cast, as she is more effective at it. On the other hand, it requires special casting materials, namely the threads spun from the Fates' loom.
And coincidentally, Asgard owes Peter a favor because of the Mangog incident. Furthermore, the Greek and Norse Fates are essentially the same three figures in the Marvel Universe. Therefore, Peter only needs to go to Asgard and find Odin to retrieve the Loom of Fates.
Odin certainly hasn't forgotten that the incident with Mangog led to Baldr's death.
However, there is still one problem.
"The three Fates are talking about fate, and they are very concerned about fate itself, which reminds me of Ragnarok."
Peter watched as Strange summoned his cloak, preparing to leave with him. Taking advantage of the relative safety within the Sanctum Sanctorum, he immediately asked, "When I was with Anansi earlier, he said he banished the gods of his universe to isolate himself from the Shadow Gods, to isolate himself from fate. What exactly are the Shadow Gods?"
Strange was startled, then looked around to make sure the Sanctuary's barrier was safe before letting out a sigh of relief.
"You seem...very scared?"
"It's not fear, it's worry. How could Anansi have brought up the matter of the Shadow Gods?"
Peter immediately became interested. This was a concept he didn't understand, so he asked, "What exactly are the Shadow Gods?"
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"have no idea."
Peter was a little confused: "You don't know?"
"Yes, I don't know. I only know that the existence of the Shadow Gods is older than that of the Gods, I mean the New Gods. Ancient humans couldn't explain natural phenomena, so they attributed them to personified gods. Then these stories were distorted by a kind of magic that is older than the universe itself, transcending time and space, and thus the Gods were born. Therefore, the Gods are essentially a kind of magical creature."
After reiterating the origins of Marvel's belief in gods, Strange explained: "These stories of gods often contain elements of fatalism. Whether it's the paternal love and filial piety in Greek mythology, Ragnarok in Norse mythology, the constant replacement of old gods with new ones in Egyptian mythology, or the binary opposition in Persian mythology, they all have similar connotations. And because of this, these things have actually happened countless times."
Like Ragnarok in Asgard, which has actually happened countless times, this phenomenon transcends the constant repetition of time itself. This predetermined fate, this predetermined outcome of the story, has given the Shadow Gods power and sustenance—the gods are born from the story, while the Shadow Gods grow powerful by manipulating it. They lurk in the shadows, toying with the gods.
Of course, this still did not answer Peter's question: what exactly are the Shadow Gods?
"Because Asgard rarely intervenes in the internal affairs of the major pantheons, we know relatively little about this. However, Oshutu, one of the Vishanti, is a speculator. She is an ancient god born on Earth, and is ranked alongside Gaia, Set, and Sithon. She speculates that during the ancient war of the gods, perhaps more than just these four most powerful beings survived. Some less powerful ancient gods also survived; these are the Shadow Gods."
Peter nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. He felt that even Anansi was hesitant to talk about the Shadow Gods. In the comics, Loki, the god of the Shadow Gods, even asked them if they were beyond the gods before the Secret Wars 2015, leaving Peter completely confused about who these guys were.
It doesn't seem particularly scary now.
"Don't mention that word casually outside, understand? It's fine if the Holy One is under the protection of Vishanti, but if you mention the Shadow Gods outside, they will sense it. And the Gods who exist in the shadows have no intention of being found."
Strange gave Peter some rather serious instructions, then opened a portal and arrived directly at Thor's location, where Thor was rescuing a ship that had capsized in a storm. After Thor finished, he approached the Suspension Gate and asked Strange and Peter, "Sorcerer, and my friend Spider-Man, what can I do for you?"
"Here's the thing, Spider-Man plans to participate in that Secret War, but his team has to be selected from the multiverse, so he needs to cast a spell. This spell is extremely difficult, and the material for casting it is the threads of the goddess of fate."
Strange briefly stated his request, and Thor's eyes lit up: "I see. Then I'll take you to see my father now, and perhaps we can find out some relevant information immediately."
Peter was somewhat surprised: "A direct audience with Odin? There's no formal procedure?"
"That's because you helped us a lot before, especially when dealing with Mangog, Spider-Man. So you have this privilege."
Thor laughed as he spoke, raising his hammer and beckoning Peter and Strange closer. Then, guided by the Rainbow Bridge, the three of them were instantly transported back to the magnificent Asgard, which looked completely untouched by the ruins Mangorgor had shattered.
Thor flew directly to the hall with the two men. After talking with the gatekeeper, they entered the palace and saw Odin looking helpless, staring at everything in front of him, seemingly in a daze.
Of course, Peter didn't think Odin was really daydreaming. Putting aside the fact that he's the Father, the fact that he could use a raven as a camera suggests he couldn't possibly be slacking off.
"I understand why you've come. This spell does indeed require the guidance of the Fates. Spider-Man, you are a benefactor of Asgard, so rest assured, the Asgardians will definitely resolve this matter."
"Uh, thanks a lot then." Peter nodded quickly, then realized he didn't know what to say next. Odin, however, spoke first: "Besides that, you're about to face an unprecedented and terrifying battle. Your enemies are all incredibly formidable. Are you a match for them now?"
"In that case," Odin even stood up, "you'll need some extra help. I'll grant you access to the treasury of Asgard, Spider-Man, and allow you to choose one or two treasures to help you through this difficult time."
Peter was naturally delighted to hear this, but Strange seized on the key point: "Wait, what about the threads of the loom of fate?"
"To the Fate Witch," Odin said, summoning the Spear of Eternity. "I'll go get it myself!"