Thanos didn't want to be a villain.

The virtual universe was created by Dio by copying the virtual universe technology from the world of Swallowing the Star.

The method to enter the virtual universe is also very simple. Dio developed an eye mask-like device that can be easily put on to enter.

Inside, you can play various games and trade, and even if you eat your fill in the virtual universe, the taste will linger in the real world.

Of course, this is just the brain deceiving the body; in reality, no energy is being ingested, and you will still feel hungry.

The virtual universe serves more than just this purpose; it includes arenas and training grounds where users can purchase various magical texts to hone their spirit and even refine their combat skills.

Of course, training in combat skills only helps the mind become familiar with the game; if physical fitness can't keep up, one remains weak. After all, this is a pirated version of a virtual universe, and it's vastly different from the virtual universe in Swallowed Star where one can comprehend the power of laws.

But the virtual universe is a treasure for magicians!

Putting aside the magic books that can be purchased, the training room has the same effect as the Hyperbolic Time Chamber in Dragon Ball, with the ratio of internal time to external time reaching up to 100:1!

Of course, there is a fee to enter, and Dio cannot allow others to use it unconditionally, otherwise he would be at a disadvantage.

After setting up the virtual universe, Dio not only distributed it within the empire, but also immediately sent several accounts that allowed unconditional access to the training rooms to Odin and others.

After all, he's my father-in-law, so I should treat him well if I can.

Although Hela often leads troops into battle and spends less time at home than her Transformers, he can still meet up with Hela through the virtual universe.

At first, he didn't know why, but while wandering around in the virtual universe, he often saw Odin and Frigga, and occasionally Hela, but he never saw Thor and Loki.

Hela knew that Hela was a war maniac. She had no interest in doing anything else until the war was over. She would only occasionally enter the virtual universe to relax at the beginning of the war and at the end of the war.

As for Thor and Loki, Odin and Frigga have always said that they are under too much academic pressure and have no time for studying.

As a former citizen of the Celestial Empire, Dio was well aware of the pressure faced by the student party and did not have too many doubts.

But now it seems there are many doubts.

Dio shook the Loki in his hand and asked curiously, "You haven't received anything I sent you?"

Seeing Loki's bewildered expression, Dio knew what was going on.

Well, Odin may be old, but he's young at heart.

Dio was familiar with the system of Asgardian schools. Basically, students entered at the age of seven and learned different knowledge according to their own aptitude and interests. On average, it would take about twenty years to barely reach the graduation standard.

It would take about sixty years to learn all the knowledge.

Looking back now, the academic pressure in Asgard wasn't actually that great. We attended classes four days a week, and the rest of the time was free to arrange as we pleased. Plus, there weren't many classes each day, at most three.

There aren't even any after-school tutoring classes!

Even if Loki is a genius, it would take him fifty years to complete all the subjects and meet the graduation requirements.

But how long has it been since Loki became famous?

According to information gleaned from conversations with Odin and Frieza in the virtual universe, Loki possesses exceptional magical talent. While it typically takes an Asgardian ten years to reach the minimum graduation standard for magic, Loki graduated with top honors in less than five years.

Loki spent some time learning other knowledge, but he graduated five years ahead of his classmates.

Three years after graduation, Loki began to make a name for himself.

If you do the math, although the virtual universe was only completed and sent to Asgard half a century ago, at that time only Thor was still studying hard in school, making up for his failed courses.

Upon closer reflection, it seems that Odin, that old man, hacked his own son's device.

No, there's also Frigga.

After all, given Frigga's personality, she theoretically wouldn't hide anything, but in fact, she never revealed any information about the virtual universe to her two sons.

Dio casually tossed Loki aside: "How about this, let's have another match to test your abilities. If you satisfy me, I can give you an account with no limit on the amount."

"how?"

Loki's eyes darted around when he heard Dio's words.

His mind raced, and he was deeply tempted by the allure of the virtual universe, but he felt it wasn't enough.

Regardless of what Dio did, some of the functions of the virtual universe could only be used and understood after logging in. Before the virtual universe was released, only some simple functions were revealed.

For example, you can shop online, enjoy a fully immersive virtual universe, and meet in real time with family and friends who are separated by more than several galaxy clusters or hundreds of thousands of light-years.

These are the basic functions.

Everything else requires logging in to find out, but Odin and his wife kept the information about the virtual universe very well hidden. Even if Loki was very clever, he couldn't figure out the specific functions of the virtual universe.

Loki's eyes darted around, but he couldn't resist the temptation. After all, the features of the virtual universe alone were enough to make many people envious.

“It’s possible, but there has to be a passing standard. Otherwise, whether you pass or not depends on your whim, wouldn’t that be unfair?” Loki revealed his signature smile.

Judging from Loki's expression, you can tell he definitely has something on his mind.

He then said, "I can give you a standard. I will immediately create an illusion with three levels, each with different passing standards. If you can pass all three levels, then you will pass."

"No time limit?" Loki asked, his smile fading.

There is no time limit.

Dio's affirmative answer made Loki's face turn ugly.

Dio just showed off a skill that almost made Loki lose his sense of reality. If this time there's a great illusion with no time limit, wouldn't he be able to stay inside for thousands of years without ever getting out?

No, we need to lower the requirements a bit more.

Just as Loki was about to speak, he discovered that his surroundings had changed drastically.

It's already starting?!

Before Loki could react, a white light flashed before his eyes, and his surroundings changed drastically.

"We've captured Loki, and he'll be here soon."

A strange voice rang out. Loki's eyes stung from the blinding white light. He reached up to rub them, only to find his hands were tied up.

The next moment, Loki regained his sight and found himself inside a building, his hands bound, and the building was damaged, as if a fight had taken place there.

Moreover, there were many people around him whom he did not know.

Ok?

What was I about to do?

Huh?

Thor?

As Loki pondered, he caught a glimpse of his brother out of the corner of his eye. He was covered in gray and had some wounds on his body, as if he had been through a great battle.

Moreover, Thor seemed to be holding him, and appeared to be quite familiar with the people around him.

"Thor? What are you doing here?" Loki asked, still not quite understanding what was happening.

He also saw the person who had just spoken; he was wearing a blue bodysuit, like a theatrical costume.

There was also a man with a small mustache carrying a blue energy object in a suitcase.

"Cosmic Demon...!" Loki's eyes widened as he was about to speak, but Thor gagged him, silencing him.

"?!!!"

What the hell?