Chapter 1106: Defeat

Because he had never encountered Druidic Magic before, Jack could only make educated guesses and choose fire-based magic for combat.

However, from the recent situation, it seemed that fire-based magic, although effective, had little impact on this colossal flower.

Apart from fire-based magic, Jack didn’t know what other magic could be effective. After all, if a plant could withstand fire, what else could it fear?

Looking at the beautiful yet ominous appearance of the colossal flower before him, Jack could only temporarily take shelter within his protective barrier.

In truth, it wasn’t Jack’s choice of fire-based magic that was incorrect. It was the fact that he was facing Loki, an Asgardian who was not only different from the one who nearly destroyed Earth in Lin Rui’s memories but also a highly skilled Sorcerer in his own right, second only to his mother Frigga.

Fire-based magic was indeed a counter to the plant-based magic belonging to Druidic Magic, but it depended on the strength of both sides. Although Jack’s fireball attack had destroyed those plants in the first round, he couldn’t withstand Loki’s subsequent actions.

Now, even though Jack was using a defensive magical barrier to temporarily repel the flower’s attacks, this was due to Loki not taking things seriously. If Loki could be on par with Thor and gain recognition in Asgard, how could his power be limited?

“Hmph! Don’t think I won’t act against you just because you’re an Earth Sorcerer. Even if I have to apologize to Ancient One, a lesson for you is in order.” As Jack retracted the magical protection that had encompassed a radius of two hundred meters and blocked the colossal flower’s assault, Loki, standing about a dozen meters away, coldly harrumphed to himself while gripping the staff inserted into the ground.

Humming!

In the next moment, another surge of specialized magical energy flowed from Loki’s staff into the ground. Swiftly, it rushed to the location where Jack stood.

Then, to Jack’s astonishment, thin but robust green vines emerged from beneath the ground, piercing through the crystalline surface under his feet. These vines rapidly surged toward the golden magical protective barrier.

Pū Pū Pū!

With several successive light thuds, these seemingly ordinary vines unexpectedly pierced through Jack’s resilient magical barrier. Upon penetrating the magical shield, the vines swiftly entwined and formed a shape akin to a fist, which then struck forcefully toward Jack’s chest.

Thunk!

Crackle!

After a dull thud accompanied by the sound of bones breaking, Jack was sent flying by the fist formed by the intertwining green vines. Meanwhile, the golden magical barrier that had previously enveloped him shattered into a burst of golden light before he even reached the edge of the pit.

Pū!

Almost crashing out of the pit, Jack struggled weakly in mid-air for a moment before descending back to the pit, creating a human-shaped indentation in the now shattered ground.

If it weren’t for Jack’s inherent physical enhancement as a Level 3 Mutant, such a fall would have caused severe injuries. Nevertheless, judging from Jack’s unmoving form upon hitting the ground, the situation wasn’t looking too good.

As Jack tumbled helplessly upon landing, the three rounds of magical combat between him and Loki came to an end. With little surprise, it was the cunning and mischievous God of Mischief, Loki, who emerged victorious.

“Jack!” Seeing Jack suddenly sent flying and landing incapacitated on the ground, Lin Rui shouted anxiously and rushed over.

As for Thor, upon witnessing Loki’s effortless defeat of Jack, there was no trace of surprise in his expression. He followed behind Lin Rui, making his way toward Jack.

Jack had lost any means of resistance, and it was evident that Loki hadn’t taken his life. At this point, Thor could only play the peacemaker role. After all, if he enraged Loki, who was as powerful as he was in Asgard, things would get far more complicated.

“Loki, that’s enough! This isn’t Asgard. You should restrain yourself from bringing your temper here!” Standing between Loki, Jack, and Lin Rui, Thor stared sternly at Loki, who held the staff and issued a firm reprimand.

“What does it matter if it’s not Asgard? It’s just Midgard, which has been in decline for millennia. My dear brother, are you really going to invoke the Ancient One’s name to suppress me?” Hearing Thor’s words, Loki’s eyes bore a disdainful expression as he continued.

If the Ancient One were truly to take action, Loki would certainly tread more cautiously. While he was arrogant, he wasn’t foolish enough to challenge the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme.

However, since he had only injured a sorcerer of average strength, he believed the Ancient One wouldn’t concern himself with him.

“Even without the Ancient One, Earth is not a place where you can act recklessly.” Upon hearing Loki’s contemptuous words, before Thor could speak, Lin Rui, who had been inspecting Jack’s condition behind him, retorted with anger.

At this point, Lin Rui, who had only partially regained his mobility and had limited combat capability, cared little about Loki’s power.

Since the adversary had inflicted this state upon his ally, even if Lin Rui was just an ordinary person now, he couldn’t swallow this indignation. Especially since Loki was someone who looked down upon Earth so much.

“What did you say?!” Upon hearing Lin Rui’s words, Loki’s initially disdainful expression shifted instantly. He looked past Thor, who was blocking him, and directed a stern gaze at Lin Rui, asking with a growl, “Loki, you…”

Swish!

Just as Thor was about to say something in response to Loki’s change in demeanor, Loki standing before him vanished in an instant. The next moment, the disappearing Loki reappeared in front of Lin Rui and Jack.

“So what if I look down upon you Midgardians? What can you do about it? Like now, if I were to give you a beating, what could you possibly do? Or do you think you can call upon the Ancient One to stand against me?” Instantly appearing in front of Lin Rui, Loki fixed a hostile gaze upon him, disdainfully questioning him one after another.

Loki currently seemed to have failed to recognize the individual before him, whose features had been altered beyond recognition due to Thor’s thunderous attack.

This person was the same Earthling who had once threatened to keep Thor on Earth forever, albeit with far lesser power.

In Loki’s eyes, Asgard was inherently superior to Midgard, and he, as the second prince of Asgard, was a prestigious figure renowned across several Greater Worlds.

“There’s not much I can do… but someone else can!” Faced with Loki’s consecutive disdainful inquiries after suddenly appearing before him, Lin Rui calmed his emotions and then, with a determined tone, loudly shouted.

Huff!

After uttering those words loudly, Lin Rui suddenly crouched down, cradling Jack’s head as he lay face-down on the ground.

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