Chapter 173 : Superman's Power!
[Boom!]
The scorching scarlet gaze struck Cyborg's raised arm like a high-energy laser in the blink of an eye!
His arm quickly transformed into a shield, but he couldn't withstand the blast and was sent flying in less than a second!
Wonder Woman yelled anxiously, "He's confused and doesn't know who he is. We need to get him under control!" Aquaman Arthur, usually obedient, raised his trident in a big leap and was promptly blasted away in seconds!
Off-screen, the cheers in the seaside town's pub abruptly ceased. Arthur took a sip of wine, then immediately rolled his eyes and slumped onto the bar, dazed. The wine was potent, visibly reddening Arthur's ears and neck in no time. Another loud noise erupted!
[Boom!]
The air burst into white mist! Wonder Woman, who followed after him, was also sent flying with a punch! Cyborg seized the opportunity to release the white noise cannon, but the attack, capable of shattering planes easily, merely angered Superman further.
As the air shattered, Wonder Woman, pulling out her mantra lasso, made a move. However, Superman casually raised his hand, caught the rope, and swiftly pulled Wonder Woman toward him, seizing her neck.
Off-screen, Diana unconsciously rubbed her neck, feeling a sudden difficulty in breathing.
Superman's power was on full display, overwhelming in its speed, right before her eyes. Seeing Wonder Woman in peril, Cyborg and Aquaman rushed to her aid!
Cyborg erupted with jets of flames, pressing hard on Superman's shoulders. Aquaman swung his trident vigorously, only to be firmly held by Superman. The two seemed deadlocked, neither able to gain ground.
In the distance, Barry Allen, aka the Flash, smiled confidently, striking a handsome pose as arcs erupted from his body!
"Speed Force! Activate!"
Off-screen, Barry smiled excitedly, while Diana, Cyborg, and the others grew tense.
In the next moment, Barry advanced, the space around him seemingly frozen! With each step, he felt victory within reach, imagining the praise that would follow his success. But suddenly, Superman turned his head, fixing Barry with a chilling stare. Countless onlookers felt a shiver run down their spines at that gaze, and Barry, faced with it, felt a fear unlike any other.
This was the first time he'd witnessed someone move so freely while he was in motion, let alone notice him!
In the blink of an eye, Superman shoved the trio before him aside and lunged forward with a powerful punch!
Barry's grin vanished instantly, his eyes widening in disbelief!
Truth be told, he'd never felt such panic coursing through him before!
How dare he attack? Barry could only somersault and scramble to evade!
After narrowly dodging yet another blow, he pushed against Superman with all his might, almost like a frightened child!
And then, he was sent hurtling through the air, plunging into darkness!
In the DC Main Universe!
Barry turned slowly, his cheeks burning with embarrassment, unable to meet Sisko's amused gaze head-on.
One thing was for sure, crossing into another universe was downright absurd...
In the DCEU Universe!
Barry's face flushed crimson!
This was the second time it had happened!
The last instance was at Gotham Harbor, where he stumbled while rescuing the monster and apprehending the criminal!
His left foot had tangled with his right, causing him to crash unceremoniously to the ground!
Barry's face burned with humiliation, feeling like he could just disappear into thin air!
To be embarrassed twice in front of countless spectators worldwide—it made him wish he could just vanish into oblivion!
In the Batcave, Bruce's pupils contracted.
He noticed something—Superman's combat prowess had evidently heightened since their last encounter!
Whether it was due to the Mother Box or his resurrection, Bruce couldn't ascertain.
Superman slowly ascended, his gaze filled with murderous intent as he aimed his heat vision at the defenseless Barry!
Just then, a hail of bullets intercepted him!
Batman had arrived!
Superman's attention was diverted, his eyes betraying a shift from benevolence to rage!
Cyborg, observing from afar, was taken aback by the change in Superman's demeanor and swiftly flew closer!
But this time, Superman seized him by the neck in an instant, slamming him forcefully into the ground!
A burst of electrical sparks ensued as Cyborg was flung aside like a discarded rag!
Undeterred, the Flash rose to his feet once more, summoning the courage to charge headlong at Superman!
Off-screen, Barry was on the verge of tears, almost overwhelmed by his emotions, but to his surprise, he quickly regained his composure.
"Great work, Barry!" someone cheered, spurring him on as he clenched his fists, brimming with anticipation for his upcoming performance.
In the next instant,
[Superman gracefully dodged, avoiding Barry's speedy advance, while Barry, in his haste, collided with Aquaman mid-air!]
[Successfully taking out a teammate!!]
Off-screen, Barry Allen froze like a statue, stunned by his own blunder, while Aquaman buried his head in embarrassment.
Meanwhile, in the museum, Diana looked around frantically, searching for her missing teammates.
"It's all up to you now!" she muttered to herself.
In the following moment...
[Boom!]
[Wonder Woman crashed to the ground under the force of a devastating blow, her eyes flashing with pain.]
Diana bowed her head in silence, feigning ignorance, as the full weight of Superman's power became horrifyingly apparent to all.
The combined efforts of the other five were futile against him.
In Apokolips, Darkseid wore grave expressions for the first time.
"The still-living Oxygen star, what a nuisance!" Darkseid remarked solemnly.
[A deathly silence enveloped the scene!!]
[No one can halt Superman's advance this time!]
With a sudden burst of speed, Superman appeared before Batman in the blink of an eye!
[In the next moment, he gripped his opponent's head firmly in his hands, lifting him into the air!]
"Clark, stop!" Batman pleaded, attempting to reason with Superman, but his efforts only seemed to aggravate him further.
Superman's grip tightened, causing Batman to grimace in pain as he gritted his teeth in frustration.
"You deny me peace, neither in life nor in death!!" Superman's voice boomed with anger.
Off-screen, Bruce's gaze dimmed slightly at these words.
It was a future he feared, one that now unfolded before his eyes in this grim reality.
Superman wouldn't relent, not even in death, and it was a burden he bore alone.
"Everything is because of you!"
With those words, Superman's fury surged even higher. In the blink of an eye, a chilling determination flashed across his gaze as he fixed his stare on Batman.
"Will you bleed..." his voice dripped with icy malice.
Batman met Superman's gaze with unwavering resolve, understanding the gravity of the situation.
The tension crackled between them, the air thick with impending confrontation.
This was no mere clash of titans; it was a battle of ideologies, a clash of wills that threatened to shake the very foundations of their alliance.
Yet, amidst the brewing storm, Batman remained steadfast, ready to face whatever darkness Superman's anger unleashed.
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