American Comics: Borrowed Magic By Skill, Why Should I Return It?

"Johnny, are you ready?"

"Let's begin."

Inside the Spirit Prison.

Chu Xiu completed the exorcism ritual.

He had Johnny stand in the center of the ritual.

The beginner's gift package that the system rewarded included a complete set of exorcism encyclopedias, ranging from basic to advanced techniques.

The method Chu Xiu used most frequently was the high-level exorcism, which directly expelled demons.

In other words, it sent the demons back to where they came from, as determined by the system.

But in the exorcism encyclopedias, there were other methods as well.

From the lowest level of saving lost souls to the curse-breaking technique previously used, there was a wide range of options.

Now, Chu Xiu was going to use the... curse-breaking technique from the Elementary level exorcism.

"Don't be nervous, Johnny. This is just an Elementary level exorcism ritual."

"You can think of it this way."

"Your vengeful spirit, Zatanos, is like a demon possessing you."

"And now, I'm going to help you separate this demon from your body."

"And turn it back into an independent entity."

Seeing that Johnny was a bit nervous, Chu Xiu explained.

"You misunderstood, Chu Xiu. I'm not nervous."

"I'm excited."

"I've been waiting for this day for seven years, exactly seven years."

Johnny's hands trembled.

He had been longing for this day for too long.

"Well then, I won't make you wait any longer."

"Let's begin."

As soon as Chu Xiu finished speaking.

A dazzling white light immediately emitted from the exorcism array beneath Johnny's feet.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

Johnny immediately fell to his knees, clutching his head and screaming in agony.

Along with the screams.

Johnny's head began to split in two.

On the left side was the normal human Johnny, and on the right side was a burning skull.

The separation spread quickly from the head to the body.

Johnny was completely split in two, with human Johnny kneeling on the ground, while the Spirit of Vengeance slowly stood up beside him.

Its appearance was exactly like Ghost Rider after Johnny transformed.

"You... are innocent."

The Spirit of Vengeance appeared.

Its gaze immediately fell on Chu Xiu.

After saying "you are innocent," it stood still.

"It seems like last time, I scared this skull too much."

Seeing the actions of the Spirit of Vengeance, Chu Xiu made a little joke.

"I've heard of this guy, he's called Zarathos, used to be a formidable character."

Hela sat on a giant obsidian stone next to them, crossing her legs.

She watched the situation with great interest.

"Was he strong before?"

"Compared to Mephisto?"

Chu Xiu approached the Spirit of Vengeance and stared straight into its dark eye sockets.

"Oh, darling, do you think I look like a well-read lady?"

Hela jumped off the giant stone.

But she didn't dare to look directly into the eye sockets of the Spirit of Vengeance like Chu Xiu did.

The famous Eye of Judgment.

Even Hela, who had been sealed in the underworld for thousands of years, had heard of it.

"In the Asgardian history books, there isn't much mention of this guy."

"It only mentions... that it appeared over 20,000 years ago and was defeated by Yahweh, also known as God in human terms."

"By the way, this Yahweh, just like you, is also a possessor of a holy soul."

"So..."

"Darling, you are my God."

Hela suddenly laughed and kissed Chu Xiu on the face.

Leaving a green lip print.

"Don't play this game, we've already agreed that you won't come with us to Asgard this time."

Chu Xiu rolled his eyes.

And he had already made an agreement with Hela for their next invasion target - Lucifer's Hell.

Different from that high-profile Lucifer in DC.

Marvel's Lucifer...

Although it also bears the name of Lucifer, its strength only reaches the level of God Father, and it is considered the bottom tier among the Heavenly Fathers. Not to mention comparing it to top-tier Heavenly Fathers like Mephisto. Even in a battle against Hela, who has not yet become a Heavenly Father, this guy might not have the upper hand. It is truly a shame for Lucifer.

"Well then, I'll continue talking about it," Hela said, wiping off the lip print on Chu Xiu's face with her thumb, and continued to introduce Thanos.

"Twenty thousand years ago, it was hunted by the original spirit of vengeance created by Jehovah."

"At that time, it was recorded as a lord of elemental demons."

"But according to the research of Asgard's historians, the reason why the original spirit of vengeance wanted to hunt Thanos was likely because... it was once a member of the original spirit of vengeance, but later fell."

Hela was talking about some very ancient ancient secrets.

"By the way, Daren, I've never seen you so scared."

"I hope you don't mistake me for Jehovah, hahaha..."

Finally, Hela made a joke.

Chu Xiu didn't laugh after listening, but instead looked at the spirit of vengeance thoughtfully.

Originally, he planned to use exorcism methods to try to lift the seal on the spirit of vengeance and awaken Thanos, giving Mephisto a little shock of the "return of the old leader."

But now, after hearing Hela's words...

Chu Xiu had a new idea.

"Do you think I can make it obey me?"

Chu Xiu looked at the spirit of vengeance.

The spirit of vengeance also looked back at Chu Xiu with its pitch-black eye sockets.

The two locked eyes.

Or rather... two eyes facing two holes.

"Use the Eye of Judgment on me."

"You are innocent, the Eye of Judgment only punishes the guilty."

Chu Xiu tried to give an order.

But the spirit of vengeance shook its head and ignored him.

"Daren, I think it's being silly."

"Maybe you can try to make it give you its power, maybe it will work."

"Spirit of vengeance, give me your power."

Chu Xiu followed Hela's advice and gave it a try.

But the Spirit of Vengeance still didn't respond.

Clearly.

The Spirit of Vengeance still had some autonomy.

Simply giving orders wouldn't make it obedient.

"The only way to obtain the power of the Spirit of Vengeance is to let it possess you."

Just then.

Johnny's voice came from the side.

At that moment, he finally recovered from the influence of the ritual.

"Thank you, I've never felt so relaxed."

Johnny looked at the Spirit of Vengeance leaving him.

A long-lost smile appeared on his face.

"But as someone who has been through it, I have to remind you that being possessed by it feels terrible."

After saying that, Johnny stepped aside and happily chatted with Robbie.

Sharing some battle experiences.

And discussing his retirement plans.

"Daniel, I don't think it's necessary to take this risk."

"It's just a Mephisto, as long as I step into Asgard, I can deal with it in minutes."

Hela continued to persuade Chu Xiu to take her to Asgard.

Chu Xiu pretended not to hear.

"Perhaps..."

"What's the risk?"

Chu Xiu stood on the exorcism pattern prepared for Johnny.

Then, he turned around and looked at the Spirit of Vengeance.

"Come, Lili."

"As you wish."

This time, the Spirit of Vengeance didn't refuse Chu Xiu, but walked straight towards him.

The burning skeleton body approached Chu Xiu little by little, and then, it just went in.

Gradually merging with Chu Xiu's body.

"Ah..."

At first, Chu Xiu could still feel some pain.

But soon, a crisp sound...

[Ding!]