Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might does not interact with Hearthhull, the Worldseed’s damage ability
When controlling Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might and Hearthhull, the Worldseed, Ojer Axonil does not correctly modify the damage dealt by Hearthhull’s triggered ability. Hearthhull’s second station effect says it deals 2 damage to any target. Because the damage source is Hearthhull itself—a red permanent—this should be considered red noncombat damage. Ojer Axonil’s replacement effect should apply, replacing 2 damage with damage equal to Ojer’s power.
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Read again. Hearthhull's ability says the player LOSES 2 LIFE, it does not say anything about dealing damage. The two are not the same. Damage usually causes a player to lose life, but losing life can happen quite easily without damage being dealt. Like in this case. Ojer Axonil has no damage event to apply to.
Also, there is no targeting involved here. So that ability gets around hexproof and protection.