As for Rune Power, it is actually the power of Rune King Thor.
This is also the root of Nine Realms magic.
If Aaron wanted, he could entirely develop the Rune King Aaron Form.
However, this ability overlaps greatly with the Power of the World Tree. Essentially, both are among the fundamental powers of the Universe.
Aaron closed his eyes to digest the new powers.
The world he saw, heard, smelled, and felt now was fundamentally different from before.
It was like how when humans look at a computer, they see images and text but when he opened his eyes, he saw only 0s and 1s.
The Universe held no secrets before him, it was like a naked woman.
Aaron blinked and forcibly withdrew from this state.
Although the feeling was great, seeing it too much made it mundane. He might even turn into a being without desire or need.
Life would become boring.
Aaron looked back.
The Nine Great Kingdoms and other worlds subtly converged, forming a profound image of the World Tree. It was quite beautiful and magnificent.
Countless stars twinkled, releasing a signal of "joy." They were cheering and leaping, desperately trying to entice Aaron, as if welcoming the birth of a new Master.
Aaron smiled at the World Tree.
With a shift of thought, he used the power of the World Tree to teleport to Earth. Not a single trace of energy was consumed in the process.
At the same time.
In Asgard, Royal Palace of Valaskjalf.
Odin raised his wine cup and drank heartily.
Suddenly, the smile on his face froze, and he looked up at the endless starry sky.
He looked left and right, as if sensing something. His expression was full of shock.
"What's wrong, Odin?" Frigga asked worriedly upon seeing this.
Odin did not speak. He plopped down, staring blankly at his wine cup.
He looked utterly distraught.
Loki and Thor noticed the abnormality, exchanged glances, and quickly walked over.
Frigga's heart tightened, and she asked tremblingly, "Is it that matter?"
Odin took a deep breath and nodded.
Frigga felt dizzy.
Was Odin about to pass away?
"Our seniority has dropped again."
"Huh?!"
Frigga was stunned.
"I sensed someone triggered a response from the World Tree, and all of Asgard is rejoicing."
"There's no mistake. Someone has mastered the power of the Nine Realms."
Frigga was full of confusion, but suddenly she remembered something.
She and Odin had previously discussed the essence of Aaron's power. Back then, they guessed that Aaron might be an incarnation or a representative of the World Tree.
That was why Aaron could easily master the power of Asgard and the Divine Power of Surtur.
But they never confirmed this point.
Now, hearing Odin say this...
Oh dear, her brother-in-law is going to become an uncle, or perhaps even an ancestor.
"Father, could it be uncle again?" Loki couldn't help but guess.
If something inexplicable happened, it definitely had something to do with Aaron.
After all, he is the god of miracles!
The greatest existence in the Nine Realms!
Odin frowned. "Uncle? Is that what you call him? You should call him ancestor."
"Ah!!!"
Loki was dumbfounded, showing the exact same expression as Frigga just now.
What the hell!
How did his seniority drop again?!
Thor opened his mouth, then closed it again.
His mind was filled with thoughts of calling Aaron 'Grandpa' or 'ancestor'.
Calling him 'uncle' was already embarrassing enough. Now, he didn't even qualify as a great-nephew.
In the time it took to drink a cup of wine, he had become a great-grandson.
Odin took a deep breath and said, "Forget it, from now on, you will call Aaron... the king of the gods."
His seniority was no longer something that could be investigated.
The World Tree stands supreme. As the World Tree's spokesperson, Aaron himself transcends Asgardians.
What's more, he is also a Celestial and controls other incredible great powers.
Conversely, the title 'king of the gods' is very fitting.
Because no matter how strong Aaron is, he is the god of gods, the king of the gods.
Calling him that is definitely correct.
But what about himself?
What should he be called?
He's already so old, should he still call him 'ancestor'?
Call him the king of the gods?
He is also a Godking, calling him that isn't appropriate.
Odin frowned.
Should he just close his eyes, kick his legs, and slip away to Valhalla?
If he died, he wouldn't have to worry about titles anymore.
Frigga was also pondering this question. However, wise as she was, she couldn't figure out how to face Aaron in the future.
It was too difficult.
At the lively banquet, the stage and the audience formed a stark contrast.
Odin and the other three on stage were lost in thought while the crowd below celebrated and flattered each other.
Even Laufey, at this moment, forced a smile and deliberately struck up a conversation with the Cybertronians.
The news of Aaron becoming the Lord of the World Tree was known to very few.
In the center of the universe.
A supreme being—Eternity—located within the universe, yet independent of it in another reality-time, composed of darkness and countless starlight, as if his body encompassed a universe, slowly opened his profound eyes.
Those eyes contained endless mysteries, instantly traversing countless light-years, seeing the World Tree and the flowing river of time.
He blinked, with a hint of confusion.
Eternity fell into confusion and contemplation.
He had merely taken a nap, how could the world be so unfamiliar upon waking?
He, surprisingly, could no longer understand this world.
He could not even see through the endless river of time, let alone traverse the world.
Within that river of time, there seemed to be a divine needle, pinning down the river, allowing it to flow only along its designated path.
He didn't understand if this was good or bad. He fell into contemplation, wanting to find the reason.
After a long while, Eternity attempted to traverse time. He opened the river of time and plunged in.
Bang!
—
Meanwhile, the Ancient One at Kamar-Taj, seemed to hear a crisp collision sound.
Her expression was puzzled.
Soon, she seemed to sense some kind of summons, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
After hesitating for a moment, the Ancient One used astral projection and arrived before Eternity.
She saw that hazy, supreme deity, surrounded by countless temporal energies and filled with boundless divine power.
He was so great, so perfect, so... hm?
The Ancient One was utterly astonished, looking at the dented head of this originally perfect supreme deity.
She remembered that when she first met him, Eternity's head was pointed. However, now, his head was flat, as if it had been flattened and compressed by something, and the flat, spinning-top-like head was vaguely visible.
The deity... was no longer perfect.
Eternity, formed by starlight and time, noticed the Ancient One's gaze but said nothing.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.
The Ancient One realized that her timing seemed a bit off.
If Eternity were another being, she would definitely have died ten million times by now.
Eternity was quite confused at this moment. He couldn't believe he still couldn't control the river of time.
So, he began a new attempt.
He ignored the Ancient One and once again opened the river of time.
"Don't!" The Ancient One quickly tried to stop him.
However, Eternity plunged into future time.
Then... the river of time splashed a small ripple.
Eternity sank to the bottom of the river and was gone.
The Ancient One watched this scene with wide eyes.
She had completely lost Eternity's aura.
So...
Was this a success?
Or... did he die?
Looking at the silent place, the Ancient One waited for a long time, but Eternity still didn't return.
At this moment, this place began to collapse. Everything here was shattering.
The Ancient One's expression gradually became solemn. A sense of absurdity arose within her, along with a feeling of fear and panic.
One of the greatest deities in the entire universe had died so inexplicably.
Aaron... what exactly is your origin?
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