The Gundam sped across the frozen land, skimming the surface, swiftly passing mountains and valleys.
Fabuti paid no attention to anything else, riding the Frost Beast ahead, measuring all of Jotunheim. This was his first mission since surrendering and he was determined to do it perfectly.
Jotunheim was so vast that without satellite assistance, even at their speed, it would take at least two or three days to complete the patrol.
On the Great Wall Defenders' side, Su Ye had already instructed them to set up camp temporarily and begin gathering and treating the surviving Frost Giants. The next period would be very busy.
Thus, this journey was destined to be a lonely sprint of the massive Frost Beast and the Gundam across the cold, icy terrain.
However, inside the Gundam's cockpit, it was warm and brimming with a spring-like ambiance.
"This zipper design was initially for ease of wear, and you know, everyone has emergencies, even superheroes. But not all suits can be like Iron Man's, recycling waste into drinkable water, so..."
Natasha explained shyly.
Su Ye nodded in understanding.
He had heard before that filming superhero movies was tough. The suits were specially made to better show body contours—tight-fitting and not very breathable.
Actors found it troublesome to wear the suits, so once they were on, they tried not to take them off.
But this posed a problem—what if they had to answer nature's call urgently?
To address this, they either avoided eating and drinking to minimize such needs or designed a convenient "door" in a suitable spot.
Clearly, Natasha's suit had adopted this convenient design.
This made things easier for Su Ye.
What could Su Ye say about this?
The incident with Sif earlier was purely accidental. Heaven knows, he didn't do it on purpose—it just happened by chance, and Sif's inner lining was way too silky...
But with Natasha, it was clearly deliberate—she was here for this very opportunity.
Su Ye naturally couldn't disappoint a superhero's determination, nor could he thwart an Avenger's eagerness to integrate into the Great Wall Defenders.
Since they were no longer on Earth, there was no need to draw lines like "You're American, I'm from the Dragon Nation, you're an Avenger, I'm a Defender."
Here, they shared a single title: heroes from Earth.
This was a process of mutual integration, mutual promotion, mutual inclusion, and mutual fulfillment—a blend where they were inseparable from one another.
Su Ye could not refuse, but he absolutely had to take responsibility.
It must be said that Natasha truly deserved her title as one of the original Avengers—or rather, the most captivating female superhero in the entire Avengers film series.
Even the later Scarlet Witch could only slightly compete with Black Widow during her peak.
Unfortunately, Scarlet Witch's peak was short-lived, entirely dedicated to Vision, the robot without a little ding-dong, leaving her no chance to showcase her own beauty.
By the time of Doctor Strange 2: Wanda's Quest for Family, her entire makeup exuded an aged look, especially her witch look post-corruption—it was the very embodiment of "old witch."
So regardless of how Black Widow was portrayed in the comics, or whether her bold scenes in Under the Skin shattered some fantasies, or if later on, Black Widow somewhat turned into "Aunt Widow"...
The beauty and allure of Natasha Romanoff, Black Widow at her peak, were top-tier among all the female heroes in the Avengers film series. This was beyond doubt.
And now, this Natasha, in front of Su Ye, was showcasing her greatest charm in her prime years.
What else could Su Ye say?
He could only go with the flow!
For two days and nights during their exploration of Jotunheim, the Gundam never stopped, continuously flying over the frozen land.
Though Su Ye was extremely busy, he had neither the time nor the ability to fully survey Jotunheim's mineral resources.
The survey was mainly left to the Gundam's built-in mineral detection and analysis system, while Su Ye was busy exploring a different kind of treasure.
Later, Su Ye couldn't help but sigh.
Although many criticized Adu's wish, only those who truly experienced it could understand what it meant to be "full of hidden wonders, impossible to extricate oneself."
Two days later, the Gundam and the Frost Beast returned to the Frost Giants' royal court. By then, the Frost Giants had also gathered, preparing for their imminent migration.
Su Ye jumped out of the cockpit with Natasha, and before he could say much, a rainbow beam of light descended from the sky.
When they saw the tall figure emerging from the light, everyone's brows furrowed instinctively.
The nearly three-meter-tall iron giant, the guardian of Odin's treasury—the immensely powerful Destroyer.
Don't assume that just because Su Ye once transformed into Batman, ambushed the Destroyer, and blew it up with an Arc Reactor on Earth, its combat prowess could be dismissed.
In reality, that incident was due to Loki being a novice player, unable to control it properly, leaving the Destroyer in autopilot mode. If Odin were controlling it, New York could've been destroyed in minutes.
Now, with Loki stuck eating dirt in the Ancient One's mirror dimension and Thor off waging war with the Vanir, the only person who could be controlling the Destroyer was Odin.
The Frost Giants all showed fierce expressions, ready to attack both the Destroyer and the Odin behind it at any moment.
At that moment, the Destroyer suddenly extended its hand, holding a treasure emitting a blue glow.
"The Ancient Winter Casket!"
The moment he saw it, Fabuti almost gave the order for all the Frost Giants to risk their lives to reclaim the Ancient Winter Casket.
Fortunately, just as the command was about to leave his lips, he instinctively glanced at Su Ye, who happened to be looking back with a playful smile.
At that moment, Fabuti suddenly understood.
Fishing—this was definitely a setup!
'That old codger Odin, upset that King Su spared us and plans to take us in, is setting up a sting operation, trying to lure us into rebellion so he can wipe out the Frost Giants in one go?'
'Hmph! You've underestimated us!'
'We Frost Giants are not like the treacherous Asgardians. When we pledge allegiance to King Su, we mean it. We won't betray him, no matter what!'
'For Odin to resort to such an outdated scheme that's been around for millennia—he really must be getting old!'
With a sigh in his heart, Fabuti dropped to one knee and clasped his hands in a salute.
'King Su, please take the Ancient Winter Casket and lead our Frost Giant tribe out of Jotunheim!"
Seeing Fabuti kneel, the other Frost Giants followed suit, all showing devout expressions.
Su Ye smiled and nodded. It seemed the Frost Giants' spirit had truly been broken; even with such a good opportunity, they didn't dare to fight, and likely never would again.
He extended his hand, activating his magnetic field powers, and the Ancient Winter Casket slowly lifted from the Destroyer's hand, floating straight to Su Ye.
As he took hold of the Ancient Winter Casket, Su Ye suddenly had a thought: could his magnetic field manipulation ability wrest the Destroyer from Odin's control?
He could give it a try, but Su Ye felt the chances were slim.
After all, his power was limited to controlling magnetic fields. With Odin's divine power, he could likely disrupt the magnetic field around the Destroyer, rendering Su Ye's ability ineffective.
It was a pity Su Ye could only control magnetic fields. If he had a power like Jean Grey's matter manipulation, he might have been able to contend with Odin for control of the Destroyer.
Shaking his head to dismiss these thoughts, Su Ye focused. His consciousness entered Fabuti's mind, extracting the method to use the Ancient Winter Casket.
Moments later, the Ancient Winter Casket in his hand emitted a blue glow, enveloping all the Frost Giants.
"Let's go."
As Su Ye spoke, the blue light vanished, taking with it Su Ye and tens of thousands of Frost Giants.
The other Great Wall Defenders, as previously agreed, followed the Destroyer back to Asgard to await further orders.
Meanwhile, Su Ye led the tens of thousands of Frost Giants through the vast expanse of the universe, arriving at a snow-covered mountain range.
This was Earth, on the southern slope of Mount Everest. Although it was on Everest, it was not part of the Dragon Nation's territory but belonged to the neighboring country of Nepal.
This was Su Ye's compromise. He didn't dare bring them directly into the Dragon Nation—partly to avoid unnecessary trouble and partly because he simply lacked the ability to do so.
Previously, when he used the cerebral amplifier to scan the thoughts of everyone on Earth, he encountered a national barrier seal in the Dragon Nation. Similarly, when he tried using the Ancient Winter Casket to transport the Frost Giants, he found that he couldn't enter any part of the Dragon Nation's territory.
That national barrier was impenetrable.
So in the end, he had no choice but to settle them here. After all, his plan from the start was to place the Frost Giants on Mount Everest.
However, after arriving, Su Ye suddenly remembered a problem he had overlooked.
Though the southern slope of Everest wasn't part of the Dragon Nation and wasn't protected by the barrier, it was still under the domain of another big player.
Kamar-Taj, the cradle of sorcerers and the domain of the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, was located on Everest's southern slope. Perhaps it wasn't on the northern slope because even they didn't dare?
The moment Su Ye arrived with his people, he instinctively started probing the Dragon Nation's protective barrier. Then, that familiar voice rang out once more.
"In the middle of the night, instead of sleeping, you're causing a ruckus? Want me to enforce justice on behalf of the family?"
The same familiar tone, the same familiar flavor...
"Uh," Su Ye hesitated, his confidence wavering. The stronger he became, the more he respected Old Su.
Bravery stems from ignorance. The ignorant fear nothing—and die the fastest.
"I brought some people back from Jotunheim, thinking I could bring them here to contribute to our homeland..."
Su Ye had just started speaking when the other side interrupted him.
"Jotunheim? Laufey's dead; those blue-skinned big oafs wouldn't survive for long anyway, huh? Only tens of thousands? It's no trouble to settle them. Leave them there, and I'll send someone to pick them up shortly."
"Alright," Su Ye nodded, agreeing to the arrangement.
He thought Old Su would leave after giving his instructions, but unexpectedly, the voice spoke again.
"What's wrong with you? So young, yet so weak? In this pathetic state, how can you... ahem, protect the great and beautiful women!"
"I sent you abroad to make me proud, not to mess around!"
"Remember, you are Su Moutian's son. No matter the situation, you must never disgrace our name!"
"But..." Su Ye wanted to explain. It wasn't that he was slacking—those enchantresses were just too dedicated. He had truly given his best to bring honor to his country.
"Hmph! No buts. When you encounter problems, just face them head-on instead of making excuses."
Old Su snorted, and at the same time, a flash of black light appeared in Su Ye's hand. It was a small cloth pouch containing some black, pill-like items.
"These are pills made from a recipe my master—your grandmaster, the perverted... ahem, the Toad Sage—gave me back in the day. One pill restores energy instantly without any side effects, and regular use enhances physical strength. Keep them, and don't tell your mom I gave them to you."
"That's it. Hand over the people and scram!"
With that, Old Su's voice disappeared, leaving Su Ye holding the pouch, feeling bewildered in the cold wind.
A recipe from the Toad Sage? Pills that restore energy and must be kept secret from Mom? Could this be...
An enhanced version of Liuwei Dihuang Pills?
No, no—more like Super Strength Boost Pills!
As expected from Grandmaster Jiraiya—this was beyond reliable!
Grandmasters got it nailed!
At that moment, a figure appeared in the distance. Seeing this, Su Ye quickly tucked the pouch away, hiding it securely.
From afar, Su Ye thought the figure looked familiar, as if he'd seen them before. As they came closer, he realized he did indeed know this person.
"You're Wang... Uncle?"
The other person, Wang, the librarian sorcerer from Kamar-Taj, quickly waved his hand. "No, no, don't call me Uncle—just call me Bro."
"So, Wang... Bro, you're here for...?"
Su Ye thought of a possibility and suddenly felt like ten thousand mythical beasts were stampeding through his mind.
Old Wang scratched his head. "Uh, I took on a mission to pick up some people and take them over the mountain. These must be the ones, right?"
Well, that left Su Ye utterly stunned.
When Old Su said he'd send someone to pick them up, Su Ye had imagined it might be Xiang Rizhu, Yu Fuyue, or perhaps Ino-Shika-Cho.
Honestly, Su Ye had been curious to see how these live-action, Sinicized versions of Naruto heroes would compare to their originals.
But no matter how he imagined it, he never expected the person sent would be Kamar-Taj's Sorcerer Wang.
So, was Wang actually one of Old Su's pawns?
It seemed so, and Wang was clearly a junior compared to the likes of Xiang Rizhu and the others. Otherwise, Old Su wouldn't have told Su Ye to address him as "Wang Bro."
Thinking further, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wang eventually became the Sorcerer Supreme. Here... the implications were chilling.
Fine, that was the MCU. In that universe, there was no Old Su, so whether Wang became the Sorcerer Supreme or the head of the planet, it had nothing to do with him.
And this world was no longer the original MCU, so pondering such matters wasn't really useful.
"Alright, Wang Bro, these people are yours now. How will you get them across? Climb the mountain? Their physical endurance shouldn't be an issue…"
Before Su Ye could finish, he saw Wang raise a hand adorned with a Sling Ring. He immediately felt Old Su was right—he'd been overworking lately, draining his energy to the point his brain wasn't functioning properly.
Wang was a sorcerer. He could open a portal to anywhere with ease. Transporting tens of thousands of people was hardly a challenge.
"Alright then, Wang Bro, I'll leave this to you. I've got other matters to attend to, so I'll head off."
With that, Su Ye activated the Ancient Winter Casket, its blue light flashing. In an instant, he vanished and reappeared at the Rainbow Bridge in Asgard.
By this time, the Great Wall Defenders had just returned. Seeing Su Ye arrive, they greeted him with smiles, showing no surprise.
At that moment, Gwen rushed over and clung to Su Ye's arm.
"Ye, now that everything's settled, let's explore Asgard a bit. And maybe... we could try something else…"
As she spoke, she leaned close to Su Ye's ear and whispered seductively, "The thrill of playing games... on an alien planet."
"Hiss!"
Su Ye felt a chill down his spine. After dealing with Sif's accident and Natasha's intense advances, even though he was tough as steel, he needed some time to recover.
But faced with Gwen's suggestion, he couldn't refuse. She had seen the other two enter his cockpit. If he backed out now, wouldn't that be a dead giveaway that something was up?
Refusal was not an option. In fact, he needed to perform better than usual to prove his innocence.
Thinking of this, Su Ye instinctively recalled the "Energy Pills" Old Su had given him—right, Energy Pills. How could anything from Grandmaster Jiraiya not be reliable?
Thank you, Old Su, and thank you, Grandmaster Jiraiya. Little Su would uphold your teachings and never disgrace the Dragon Nation.
He discreetly popped one pill. Immediately, a powerful surge of energy rushed to his core, not only replenishing the energy he had lost over the past two days but even giving him a surplus.
Su Ye couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, 'Shenbao, tastes amazing!'
Fully revitalized, Su Ye's confidence soared. He wrapped an arm around Gwen's waist and extended his other hand toward a pillar on the Rainbow Bridge. His long-unused web-shooter emerged.
"Let's go! Today, Brother Ye will take you to swing from the highest place in Asgard, and make you feel like a goddess in paradise!"