Just as the Dark Elves were preparing to strike, Han Shaoqing had already departed for Nidavellir with Esdeath aboard the *Vimana*.
During the journey, Han Shaoqing used the Eternal Flame to upgrade the *Vimana*, enhancing its speed, defensive capabilities, and firepower.
As for Esdeath, she was currently refining her soul power under Han Shaoqing's guidance. However, he had not yet infused it into her *Asauchi*. Han Shaoqing felt the *Asauchi* was still too fragile and planned to have it reforged in Nidavellir to ensure its true power.
The Nine Realms were scattered across different star systems, most of them being life-bearing planets. Among them, Nidavellir was relatively close to Asgard, second only to Alfheim and located just above and to the left of Jotunheim.
Of course, when viewed from the World Tree, the distance seemed short.
In reality, the distances between the Nine Realms were measured in light-years. Without using the Bifrost or teleportation portals, a starship would need to perform multiple, if not dozens, of spatial jumps to reach another realm.
Han Shaoqing already possessed the star map coordinates for the Nine Realms. Without needing to use the Bifrost, he directly activated the Omega Ray to open a spatial portal, instantly transporting himself to the star system where Nidavellir was located.
From a distance, one could see a gold-and-blue mechanical planet faintly shimmering in the vastness of the cosmos.
This was a neutron star, completely transformed into a colossal metallic planet. Upon its surface, a massive forge burned, its flames never extinguished for centuries.
Encircling the neutron star were giant mechanical star rings, arranged in an orderly fashion, creating a strikingly futuristic sight.
The Dwarves lived upon this modified neutron star.
The Vimana, crossing realms without concealment, triggered the defense systems on the star rings as it neared Nidavellir. Numerous energy cannons swiftly rotated, locking onto the Vimana.
"This is the territory of the Dwarves. Please state your identity and purpose for visiting."
As master smiths, the Dwarves had not only preserved their ancestral craft of forging but had also kept pace with the times, developing a formidable array of high-tech weaponry.
However, due to Asgard's constraints, the development of the Dwarves was limited and exploited. Many of the great artifacts they forged were seized by Asgard, which is why they were so easily annihilated by Thanos in *Avengers 3*.
Han Shaoqing looked at the Dwarves standing ready on Nidavellir and the Star Ring. He truly couldn't see how they were short.
Each one of them was taller and more robust than the Hulk.
The so-called "Dwarves" were probably only considered short in comparison to the Frost Giants!
In any case, both humans and Asgardians were small fries in front of the Dwarves.
"Master, shall I clear the obstacles for you?"
A bloodthirsty glint flashed in Esdeath's eyes. Though she was gentle with Han Shaoqing, she was cold-blooded and ruthless to outsiders, striking with extreme brutality and often trampling her opponents.
This was both a flaw in Esdeath's character and one of her charms.
"No need. I am a man of peace."
Han Shaoqing had come to Nidavellir to check in, not to kill.
His gaze fell upon Dwarf King Cuiwen. Cuiwen was no weakling, likely capable of holding his own in a fair fight against a normal-state Hulk. He was also a master smith; Mjolnir, Gungnir, and the future Stormbreaker were all forged by his hands.
Stormbreaker, in particular, was truly formidable. When thrown by Thor at full power, even Thanos, wielding the six Infinity Stones, couldn't withstand it.
Though Cuiwen was foul-tempered and not the brightest, that was no reason for Han Shaoqing to start a massacre, nor was it necessary.
Meanwhile, sensing the extraordinary auras of Han Shaoqing and Esdeath from afar, Cuiwen felt the newcomers harbored ill intentions. He secretly called out to Heimdall.
Nidavellir was a vassal state of Asgard. Though exploited by them, it also enjoyed Asgard's protection, making it the most dependent of the Nine Realms.
Unfortunately, Heimdall was currently lying on the floor of Odin's bedchamber, completely unable to hear the dwarf's call.
Han Shaoqing, seated on the Vimana, said, "There's no need to be tense. I mean no harm. I've simply heard that the Dwarves are masters of forging, so I came to take a look."
"Nidavellir does not welcome outsiders."
Cuiwen felt a growing sense of unease as the Bifrost failed to open.
"I think you've misunderstood," Han Shaoqing said. "I'm not making a request; I'm stating my position. I don't need your permission."
As he spoke, Han Shaoqing raised his right hand, revealing the Infinity Gauntlet embedded with the Reality Stone. With a single snap, the cannon muzzles aimed at the Vimana all began to veer off course.
This wasn't the power of the Reality Stone, but rather a manipulation of the magnetic field to control the metal.
For Han Shaoqing, controlling magnetic fields was now an effortless task. In fact, when it came to manipulating metal, he had even surpassed his future father-in-law, Magneto.
The Dwarves' weapons were almost all made of metal. From the very beginning, their resistance was doomed to fail.
Under Han Shaoqing's control, the energy cannons swiveled and aimed directly at the Dwarves on the Star Ring.
"What's happening? The invincible weapons aren't responding!"
"Mine's not working either!"
"It's the magnetic field! He's controlling the magnetic field!"
"Without our weapons, how are we supposed to fight?"
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"The Infinity Gauntlet! How do you have it? Odin would never entrust it to an outsider!"
Dwarf King Cuiwen hadn't noticed the Infinity Gauntlet on Han Shaoqing's hand at first, as its design was considerably smaller than the one he had forged.
But when Han Shaoqing raised his hand, Cuiwen recognized it immediately. The Gauntlet on his hand was the very same one he had presented to Odin.
Though its size had changed, it was still his own creation. Upon closer inspection, he could tell without a doubt.
*And it even has an Infinity Gem embedded in it,* Cuiwen thought. *Could this man be Odin's bastard son?*
"Are you talking about the Infinity Gauntlet?" Han Shaoqing asked casually. "I got this from Odin's Treasury. Impressive craftsmanship."
Cuiwen sighed inwardly. He didn't dare touch the weapons floating in mid-air. Seeing the tension among his subjects, he shouted, "Stand down! He is not our enemy!"
Though he didn't understand how Han Shaoqing had achieved this, the current situation made it clear: this was someone they couldn't afford to provoke. If a fight broke out, the very energy cannons protecting the Star Ring would likely be turned against them, blasting them to oblivion.
The power gap was obvious. Cuiwen might not be the smartest of kings, but he wasn't so foolish as to send his people to their deaths.
With his confidence bolstered by his own power, Han Shaoqing piloted the Vimana into the Star Ring.
"Greetings, traveler," Cuiwen said, composing himself as he approached. "What brings you to Nidavellir?"
He knew they were hopelessly outmatched. His only hope was to stall for time, praying that reinforcements from Asgard would arrive.
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