Chapter 7: First Arrival in Asgard
That morning, Lan Xingyu got up very early. There was no choice; after seeing Xingyu's strength yesterday, the Ancient One said she would take him to meet a friend. Because this old friend held a noble status, he was woken up early by the Ancient One. Even his previously foolproof tricks like rolling in bed, acting cute, and throwing tantrums didn't work. (Don't ask me why the protagonist still acts cute despite having a Soul in his twenties. It's the same old saying: Cuteness gets you through, use it before it expires! To put it bluntly, he's just thick-skinned! To sleep a bit longer, he would use any means necessary.)
"Wow! Still so handsome. Why am I, such a handsome person, also so outstanding! How are others supposed to live!" Lan Xingyu looked at himself in the mirror and said narcissistically.
"Alright, all set! Time to find Teacher!" Xingyu pushed open the door and walked towards Sorcerer Supreme Ancient One's Mages Hall under the morning sun, greeting various Master Brothers and Senior Sisters along the way.
"Isn't this our Golden Flash? Coming out so early today. That's quite rare." A voice that sounded very cheerful rang out from not far away.
The owner of this voice was also one of Teacher Ancient One's Disciples. His name was Guo Ming. He looked ordinary but gave off a determined and cheerful feeling. Lan Xingyu often hung out with him; even Lan Xingyu's first magic class was led by Guo Ming. In this past month, Lan Xingyu's name could be said to have resonated throughout the Magic World.
Now everyone knew that the Ancient One had a six-year-old Disciple who could slay a Demon God with a single sword strike. Because his attacks were all golden light, Lan Xingyu earned the title of Golden Flash. Lan Xingyu was shocked when he first heard this title. If he hadn't confirmed that naruto didn't exist in this world, Xingyu would have wanted to check Japanese animation studios to see if there were any leaks.
"Good morning, Master Brother Guo Ming. Sigh, don't mention it. Teacher is taking me to see one of her friends today and dragged me up early. Ahhh, so sleepy," Xingyu said helplessly. After all, he still had to listen to his teacher.
"Then you'd better hurry. Teacher's friends are all people worthy of great respect. Don't be late," Guo Ming said caringly.
"I know, don't worry. When have I ever messed up? By the way, Master Brother, how are things going between you and Senior Sister Ye? You'd better hurry; many people are pursuing Senior Sister Ye Meng," Xingyu replied mischievously.
"Get lost, get lost! You talk too much. Fine, I won't nag you anymore. Hurry up and go." Guo Ming blushed slightly and waved his hand to shoo Xingyu away.
"Hahaha, alright, I'm off then. Good luck, Master Brother Guo!" After teasing Guo Ming, he didn't give him a chance to respond and directly turned into a streak of golden light, rushing toward the Ancient One's Mages Hall.
"This kid..." Guo Ming smiled bitterly. He didn't linger either. Just as Xingyu said, many people were pursuing Ye Meng, so he had to hurry. He had finally managed to invite Ye Meng to breakfast together, albeit under the pretext of discussing magic. But as long as there was an opportunity, there was hope—and this method was taught to him by Xingyu.
In an instant, Xingyu arrived at the entrance of the Ancient One's Mages Hall. He stopped and knocked on the door. Readers might ask here: why not just use a Teleportation Gate to get there? Because anyone entering the hall of a top-tier mage must give notice first. The Mages Hall is where top-tier mages conduct experiments and research magic, which requires a quiet environment. So, theoretically, the private halls of top-tier mages and public libraries cannot be accessed via Teleportation Gates. (Key point: theoretically.)
"Come in, Xingyu," the Ancient One's voice echoed in Xingyu's mind. Xingyu opened the door. "Teacher, I'm here! When are we leaving? Where are we going?" Xingyu asked excitedly. Although not being able to sleep was painful, the thought that he hadn't left Kamar-Taj since birth and could finally go out to see the world made him quite excited.
"Teacher, are we going to America? Or China!" To be honest, Xingyu wanted to visit China. After all, it was his hometown, even if this "hometown" wasn't exactly the same as his previous one...
"Neither. Today, Teacher is taking you to experience an extraterrestrial civilization. We are going to Asgard today!" the Ancient One said with a mysterious look.
"Asgard! Isn't that..." Xingyu said strangely. Although he knew about Asgard, he couldn't show it, so he could only look at the Ancient One with a puzzled expression.
"Haha, just follow me." With a wave of her hand, the Ancient One opened a Teleportation Gate. Under her lead, they arrived in a garden. The buildings surrounding the garden were all golden, and the Nordic architectural style made them appear magnificent and grand.
In the garden, a couple was waiting. The man looked old, but his eyes held a divine light. Even in casual home attire, he still exuded a majestic aura that commanded respect. Beside him was a woman who looked to be in her middle age, still possessing great charm. Lan Xingyu thought to himself that these two must be Odin and his wife, Frigga.
The Ancient One walked up to Odin and slightly arched her hands. "Long time no see, God King Odin and Queen Frigga."
"Hahaha, long time no see, Sorcerer Supreme. Welcome to Asgard!" Odin and Frigga said together.
"Let me introduce you. This is my newly accepted and youngest Disciple, Lan Xingyu," the Ancient One introduced him to Odin and his wife.
Xingyu tactfully walked up to Odin and the others, bowing in greeting. "Junior Lan Xingyu greets the God King and Queen."
"What a well-behaved child," Frigga said, reaching forward to pat Xingyu's head. In her mind: Wow! So cute! I really want to pinch his cheeks!
It seemed Xingyu's face was no longer just a "man and woman killer"; it was now a "mortal and god killer"...
Meanwhile, Odin was thinking more: Is his surname Lan...
"Dear, why don't you take this little friend for a stroll around Asgard first? I have some matters to discuss with the Sorcerer Supreme. Sorcerer Supreme, can you stay in Asgard today? I have already arranged a banquet for your arrival. It's a good chance to let my children meet you," Odin asked.
"Very well, then I shall trouble God King Odin. It just so happens that Xingyu has never left Kamar-Taj, and I wanted him to see more of the outside world."
"Alright, then I'll take this little cutie to explore Asgard while you two talk. Little one, would you like to go out and play with me?" Frigga knew her husband had important business to discuss with the Sorcerer Supreme. As she finished speaking, she crouched down and asked Xingyu if he was willing to go with her.
"Yes, yes!" Xingyu said excitedly. This trip was definitely worth it! Not only did he come to a magical place like Asgard, but he also had the Queen herself as a guide. With this kind of treatment, he wondered who else could compare!
Seeing Xingyu agree, Frigga took his hand and led him out.
Watching his beloved leave, Odin asked the Ancient One, "His surname is Lan, could it be..."
"Yes, that's right. He is the child of my female Disciple, Lan—the only Midgardian whose statue stands in your Asgardian Hall of Valor," the Ancient One confirmed Odin's suspicion.
"Her child... No wonder he seems extraordinary. By the way, the reason I asked you here is regarding that newly emerged Father-Heaven Level powerhouse in Midgard who is on par with us. I wonder if you have had any contact with him?" Odin asked. After all, this was a major matter that needed confirmation.
The Ancient One gave a meaningful smile. "That's a long story. Let's talk while we walk."
"Mm, sounds good." Odin didn't notice the Ancient One's smile and led her toward a pavilion.
"But speaking of which, you actually know this newly ascended Father-Heaven Level powerhouse." Seeing Odin walking ahead of her, the Ancient One suddenly produced a small glass sphere that had the function of recording images.
"Oh? I know him? And he's in Midgard? That's impossible. In Midgard, I only know you as a powerhouse. Is there someone else?" Odin became even more puzzled.
"Didn't he just go out to play with your wife?"
"Out with my wife... WHAT!!!" Realizing something, Odin whipped his head back toward the Ancient One. Perhaps he was too hasty, but as he turned, his left foot tripped over his right, and he was about to fall. Fortunately, Odin's reflexes were fast; a Golden Spear suddenly appeared in his hand, propping him up.
Seeing that Odin didn't fall, the Ancient One could only regretfully put away the small glass sphere. At this moment, Odin didn't care that his mischievous old friend might have been trying to play a prank on him. He hurriedly sought confirmation from the Ancient One.
"You mean the child, Xingyu? How is that possible? He's only seven or eight years old! How could..."
"That's right, it's Xingyu. And let me tell you, he's only six years old right now; it'll be a few months before he turns seven!" The Ancient One looked at Odin with a half-smile. Seeing shock on this old friend's face was quite entertaining.
"A six-year-old Father-Heaven Level... My beard." Truly, comparison is the thief of joy. He originally thought his second son, despite being a bit dim-witted, was quite good. But he never expected that compared to Lan Xingyu, that brat would be so embarrassing, unable to even match a child. No, when he gets back, I must give him a good drubbing! He completely forgot that at his son's age, he couldn't compare to Lan Xingyu either.
At that moment, Thor, who was helping to quell a rebellion on some planet, suddenly shivered. "Strange, why did I suddenly feel a chill? Could there be Frost Giant? Impossible? Forget it, I'll finish this battle quickly. I have to return to Asgard today." Thor shook his head to clear the stray thoughts and focused on the battle before him.
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