Chapter 167 : Mother Box!

DC Main World!

Lucifer furrowed his brow, expressing skepticism, "Is Clark really dead? In his world, Superman isn't so vulnerable, and Kryptonite isn't a weakness!"

God shook his head slowly, "No, in the world of the yellow sun, Clark didn't experience true death. His soul hasn't dispersed, nor has it been summoned to heaven or hell; it remains dormant in his body."

God sighed slightly, recognizing that this is more than just a tale of a superhero sacrificing for humanity. Batman, with his belief in the inherent evil of human nature, anticipates dire consequences due to Superman's overwhelming power.

Superman, on the other hand, places trust in the goodness of humanity. He repeatedly believes in humans and holds faith that Batman will ultimately save his mother. 

Deeper still, it's a narrative of mutual salvation between those newly embarking on this path, losing their way, and those who have treaded this road for too long and are starting to lose themselves.

[The screen dims, and upon illumination, time rewinds to the moment when Superman was impaled through the chest! 

[Before his demise, Superman howls in agony!]

[This time, the transparent sound frequency ripples, denoted as 05, emanate clearly from Superman's mouth, spreading rapidly across the earth!]

(Meanwhile, in an apartment somewhere, a man in a Kabuto hat suddenly lifts his head, revealing a terrifying half-human, half-mechanical visage!)

[This man can actually discern Superman's extremely low-frequency roar before his demise!] 

[In the midst of puzzlement, a perfectly regular hexahedron in the utility room, seemingly crafted from no known metal, vibrates violently!] 

[A potent energy emerges from the box's surface, simultaneously dispersing densely arranged small squares!]

[As if triggered by Superman's roar!] 

[In the living room, the man senses an eerie feeling and distinctly feels the tremendous energy within the box!]

[Fortunately, these alterations occur swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, the metal box reverts to its original state, as if nothing transpired!]

[Similar events unfold in two other locations!]

[In the deep sea of Atlantis and within the hidden Amazonian vaults in the Pacific Ocean, special cubes simultaneously undergo changes!]

DCEU World!

Countless ordinary people are astonished!

Who would have thought that the mythical Atlantis exists in the sea?

Regarding the Amazon family, history diverges significantly from recorded accounts. Not only can it remain concealed from modern society's satellites, but it also exudes an air of mystery and power!

The U.S. government, at this juncture, finds itself in disarray!

Although it's confirmed that Superman poses no threat, a more formidable adversary emerges in the blink of an eye!

In the heart of the White House, the Martian hunter, serving as a general in the US military, gazed with profound disappointment in his eyes. 

Presently, a more formidable adversary looms on the horizon, yet the President and the congressmen remain fixated on Atlantis and the Amazons, posing an imminent and significant threat!

On the OA star, the Green Lantern Corps exchanged glances, a hint of fear lingering in their eyes. 

A solemn voice broke the silence, "The Mother Box has been awakened, and Darkseid will inevitably return in the future."

"It's just a video!" one of them interjected.

However, another guardian swiftly countered, "We can see the video, and so can Darkseid. He already knows the whereabouts of the Mother Box, and war is looming!"

A somber atmosphere enveloped the room as the truth settled in—Darkseid's resurgence would bring darkness to Earth once more.

The guardian seated at the center spoke slowly, "Send Hal Jordan back, and let us prepare."

"Yes!" echoed several other guardians.

[The scene transitions to the present time. Bruce Wayne watches a video in the Batcave.] 

After a prolonged contemplation, he finally makes up his mind.

A growing sense of unease has gripped him since encountering Lex Luthor, and he believes his intuition signals a greater danger.

"He must assemble a team capable of protecting the Earth."

[The individuals in the video become his targets.] 

"Fortunately, at least now he has one of them—the Amazon Princess, Wonder Woman Diana, is already part of the team!"

[...]

As the camera shifts, Batman embarks on a journey. 

In a small town near the North Pole, he discovers Arthur Curry, known as Poseidon according to the data.

However, faced with Batman's invitation, the Aquaman doesn't agree directly. Instead, he utters a few cold jokes and dives into the sea.

Offscreen, Bruce sighs. He had anticipated this response, but the Atlantean's lack of enthusiasm won't deter him.

[Undeterred, he boards a private jet and heads to another location.]

Simultaneously, Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons on Paradise Island, enters the circular hall guarding the Mother Box.

At this moment, the sealed Mother Box's outer shell has been breached, and white energy spills out through the gap.

Hippolyta furrows her brow, understanding what must have occurred.

From the first era, thousands of years have passed since the Mother Box was sealed, and this is the first time an anomaly has transpired.

[At this critical juncture, the mother box abruptly ceased its tumultuous vibrations!]

[One of the queen's guards remarked, "It seems to have come to a halt."]

[Hippolyta, seasoned by past wars, tensed and declared:

"No! Evil never halts; it merely bides its time!"] 

[True to her words, as she spoke, the mother box unleashed an even more formidable surge of energy, creating a sonic boom that resonated through the air!]

[The atmosphere exploded, and a formidable shockwave instantly lifted hundreds of Amazonian female warriors off the ground!]

[Simultaneously, a buzzing noise echoed, and a multitude of grotesque winged humanoids emerged from the portal!] 

Olympus God Realm, Zeus harbored no optimism in his heart!

A single glance revealed to him that these creatures in the footage belonged to Darkseid's demonic army!

The shadows loom once more; I cannot remain idle—I must return to the human realm!

[And this marks only the commencement!]

[What ensued was an intensely chilling presence, and a massive black silhouette plummeted to the ground from the sonic boom tunnel!] 

[Under the watchful eyes of all, a colossal figure, crafted from silver alloy and adorned with innumerable spikes, slowly rose to its feet!]

[In the ensuing moment, the Steppenwolf, wielding a colossal axe, surveyed his surroundings, locking eyes with the terrified Amazonian warriors and revealing a sinister smile:]

["From this moment forth, I shall immerse myself in your fear!!!"]

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