Thanos didn't want to be a villain.

"I want to learn magic, as well as the art of transformation, the art of creating clones, and..." After all, he was ordered to cultivate, so he could basically learn whatever he wanted. In theory, they would teach him whatever he asked. So, once he was in good condition, Dio couldn't wait to speak.

"Cultivating magic is the most basic application of the rules of heaven and earth. You've read books on talismans in your spare time, so you should know what talismans are for. If you can comprehend the profound aspects, then so-called magic is just a useless thing." Laozi interrupted Di'e.

"However, the art of transformation is also acceptable. Most of those in the Heavenly Court who ascended to godhood due to their merits are most skilled in the art of transformation. How about this, go find the family of Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, and Erlang Shen to learn the art of transformation. Their art of transformation is among the best in the Heavenly Court."

"As for the technique of creating clones, there are really not many people in the Heavenly Court who are good at this technique, but I have one here that I can give you. You can study it yourself."

"In addition, I will give you a spell, which is also a method of cultivation."

After saying that, he waved his whisk, and a ray of light entered Dio's mind.

Dharma form.

Also known as the mind image.

It is a profound method of cultivation. Later, Buddhism incorporated it into its own cultivation methods. One can put one's own understanding of the Tao and the Dharma into it, and it can transform into different forms and appearances.

They are generally depicted as having three heads and six arms or three heads and eight arms.

Generally speaking, the manifestations of the Dharma are mostly evil-looking, with glaring eyes, a body like a strongman, indigo skin, crimson hair, a gaping maw, protruding fangs, clothes tied with what look like human bones, and skull-like decorations on the forehead.

Once the Dharma Form is activated, it increases one's means of combat. After all, the Dharma Form is unique in that it combines spirit and body, can shield against most of the opponent's magical attacks, and can also push one's physical strength to its limit.

Those who ascend to immortality through merit are most fond of learning this kind of magic, because it can not only frighten away enemies with its ferocious appearance, but also defeat opponents with its extremely strong power.

The reason Nezha was able to return alive from the clutches of the gods was not only because of his unique lotus root body, but also because his Dharma form was extremely powerful.

After reading the prologue about Dharma-related knowledge in his mind, Dio was speechless.

How did the wonderful world of American comics change?

If this concept were actually written as a novel, it would probably be the last struggle of a struggling author.

If this concept actually appeared in American comics, most Western audiences would probably curse it out!

"Luckily, I'm not the protagonist in a flop novel."

Thinking he understood everything, Dio nodded and said to Laozi, "Thank you for bestowing this method upon me, Heavenly Venerable. I will now go and cultivate."

Laozi did not reply. He sat on the futon, looked at the alchemy furnace in front of him, and waved his whisk.

Dio bowed and then silently withdrew from the Tushita Palace.

After leaving the main hall, Dio immediately headed towards the courtyard prepared for him by the Heavenly Court. He hadn't returned since the first day of his cultivation!

He did come here to further his studies. Even the cultivation novels he read in his previous life emphasized the importance of a balance between work and rest during cultivation, but he didn't get any rest at all.

Dio strolled slowly, finally having a moment to rest and admire the beautiful scenery of the heavens one last time.

Before he knew it, Dio had returned to the courtyard. Cultivation transcends time, and he wondered how Hela was doing now.

But before he even stepped into the courtyard, he saw a child riding a cloud towards him.

The newcomer was none other than Nezha!

"Third Prince," Dio greeted him, while also wondering what he was doing there.

"Thanos, right? Congratulations on your successful return from your studies. To celebrate, I've prepared some food. How about we have a meal together?"

As Nezha spoke, he patted the storage bag at his waist.

Dio thought about it and agreed.

After all, he'll have to learn the transformation techniques from Nezha and the others by tomorrow at the latest, so it's good to get a feel for it beforehand.

As soon as Dio agreed, Nezha excitedly pushed open the door that Dio had already opened.

Once inside, Nezha slowed his pace and became very cautious.

Dio was also taken aback when he saw the scene inside.

Hela, now dressed in a more fitted outfit, faced the door, allowing Dio to clearly see her expression.

Wearing a tight-fitting outfit, Hela's demeanor has changed. If she was originally just a Viking female warrior, now Hela exudes the aura of an Eastern heroine who is no less capable than any man.

At that moment, Hela stared blankly at the only large tree in the yard.

"Thanos, you're being unfair!" Suddenly, a child's voice reached Dio's ears.

Before Dio could figure out what was going on, the child's voice continued, "It's my fault, it's my fault. I forgot that Thanos, you haven't had time to learn magic yet."

"But it doesn't matter. Just walk quietly and close the door behind you."

After speaking, Nezha slowly backed away, pushed Di'e out, and closed the door.

After doing all this, Nezha breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and looked at Di'e with his hands on his hips: "That's not very nice of us, brother! We almost ruined their plans!"

Dio realized that Nezha must have used a technique similar to telepathy to speak to him.

However, Di'o didn't understand what Nezha was saying for a moment.

"What happened? What just happened to Hela?" Dio's mind was still reeling, and he couldn't figure it out.

Nezha glanced at Di'e, and after confirming that Di'e didn't know, he crossed his arms and asked, "You don't know?"

Dio shook his head.

“Apart from our Chinese divine race, other divine races all create new gods and maintain their rule based on bloodlines.”

"Then there is only one path for them to become stronger: to hone their own bloodline power, to comprehend the power within their bloodline, and thus become stronger, or even surpass their predecessors."

"And your wife is the Asgardian goddess of death. Although the name 'death' was given to her by the soldiers on the battlefield, her divine power has become more violent and destructive because of the war. In addition, the Asgardians prefer to use unreliable methods like prophecy to interpret fate, so they prefer to use their hearts to dig into the depths of their blood and the true power that they believe fate has given them."

"Your wife is strong, but too much strength is easy to break. If she doesn't understand her own nature, she will never become stronger in this lifetime. Just now she entered a state of enlightenment. If she succeeds in this enlightenment, she will be able to go a step further."

"This situation absolutely cannot be disturbed. After all, disrupting someone's cultivation is like killing their parents. If we really disturb her, it's unknown when she will have an epiphany next time, or whether it will have the same effect as this time."

After saying that, Nezha gave Di'e a look that told him to figure it out himself.

"How long does it usually take to achieve enlightenment?" Dio asked.

He can't possibly live outside forever, can he?

"It depends, but most epiphanies take more than a day to develop. It seems you won't be going back today," Nezha said, gloating.

"How about it? Come to my residence. We'll have a meal together today, and start training tomorrow!"

Seeing Nezha's gloating expression, Di'e had no choice but to agree. He couldn't possibly go back to the Tushita Palace and continue to mooch off Laozi, could he?