Chapter 178 : End of Earth?

DC Main World!

God's eyes held a rare glint of admiration:

"The true test of courage isn't just boldly forging ahead, but rather, it lies in the heart of the daring!"

"True courage is confronting fear head-on without faltering."

God then lauded without hesitation:

"Hal Jordan is truly deserving of being counted among the greatest Green Lanterns, encompassing the entirety of the emotional spectrum!"

Lucifer pouted knowingly; he was well aware of this fact!

In the main universe, Hal Jordan has wielded both the red and blue power rings!

And as countless spectators were moved by the courage of the Green Lantern,

Deadpool mused... perhaps his own contribution was a tad too hasty!

[The green power ring erupted in a dazzling display!

[In this moment, fueled by Green Lantern's resolve, the power ring unleashed unprecedented energy!"

[Hal extended his hand before him, conjuring forth a massive armored palm from thin air, seizing Superman in its grasp!"

[Then, from the void, a chain of bonds shot forth, swiftly ensnaring Superman and his captor in a colossal sphere in the blink of an eye!

[Boom!

[An assault capable of ensnaring cosmic entities couldn't endure even a second; the chains and the palm shattered simultaneously, and a cascade of green rained down!)

[Superman burst free from the restraint, gazing upward with a cold resolve, only to find a mammoth vibrating blade materializing before him, its rippling waves of force slicing through the air!"

[Superman made no move to evade, simply raising his right arm!)

[A BOOMous spectacle ensued, as a shockwave of white energy erupted, spanning tens of thousands of meters in an instant!"

[A scene of astounding proportions unfolded!)

[The yellow-hued skies ruptured, forming a gaping chasm, as a colossal green mech wielded a massive blade within, its swing forcefully halted by a mere speck of darkness, utterly incapable of progressing further!)

The sheer contrast left countless spectators speechless!

In the tableau, Superman stood unyielding, untouched; not a scratch marred his ebony uniform!

[In the next instant, Superman's eyes blazed with an intense inferno! ]

[The very air seemed singed and left behind charred remnants, as the gargantuan vibrating blade and the mech were effortlessly cleaved asunder in the blink of an eye, akin to a hot knife through butter!"

[As the emerald aura dissipates like a fleeting bubble, the Green Lantern, his chest charred, plummets helplessly downward!]

[Yet, Superman doesn't give chase, instead turning back with a scornful sneer!]

[Behind him, another Green Lantern raises his arm, unleashing a trumpet-shaped green halo from his ring, hurtling towards Superman!]

[Hal, taken aback by Superman's swift reaction, rushes forward nonetheless!]

[Superman remains unmoved, but inhales deeply!]

[With a forceful exhale, Superman unleashes a ferocious storm of chilling white mist!]

[As if the frigid winds of the abyss, the airborne Green Lantern gradually halts, hoarfrost clinging to his form!]

[After a few seconds, the sky collapses!]

[Simultaneously, beneath the massive ice veil shrouding the heavens, a lifelike ice sculpture hurtles towards the earth!]

[In that instant, heat beams emanate once more from Superman's eyes, piercing through the Green Lantern's chest!]

[BOOM!]

[With a dull thud, scorched brown, blood-colored shards scatter into the air!]

[On the fourth day of Darkseid's invasion of Earth, Green Lantern Hal Jordan perishes!]

Kamar-Taj, Deadpool is daft!

Meanwhile, the entire planet OA falls silent!

As guardians of the 3600 sectors of the universe, each Green Lantern embodies unparalleled prowess!

Yet, two Green Lanterns fail to last two minutes against Superman's might!

In the Olympus God Realm, Ares croaks:

"Father, can you vanquish this stellar entity?"

Zeus remains silent, knowing that even in his prime, he couldn't dispatch a Green Lantern in mere seconds!

The situation is clear!

With the revelation through the video, the mortal realm has learned of the existence of the ancient gods, and the potency of belief slowly regains its strength!

This rekindles his desire to return to Earth!

But Superman's power once again quells his resolve!

In the Batcave, Bruce sighs deeply!

He can conceive of no strategy to deter Superman save for the Kryptonite!

And the lone silver lining presently is that the Apocalypse has not yet arrived, and the Kryptonite remains intact!

However, with the current footage, the fate of retrieving the Kryptonite remains uncertain!

Alfred informs him that Lex Luthor has vanished without a trace!

[Today's Superman shows no qualms about slaying a righteous soul with his bare hands, not even pausing before soaring onward towards Gotham!]

A few minutes later, amidst tremors, Superman breaches through the roof, descending into the Hall of Justice!]

[Within, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, and Batman's expressions freeze!]

[These individuals had initially intended to inquire about the whereabouts of Lois, but Superman's demeanor betrays an unsettling aura!]

[Those eyes are incredibly dark!"]

"Clark, are you alright?" Diana swiftly positioned herself in front of the two, shielding them.

Superman's countenance turned icy, while Batman, his gaze filled with animosity, uttered slowly, "Lois is gone. She perished amidst flames, her cries echoing."

Instantly, Batman's complexion drained, his body swaying, nearly collapsing. Wonder Woman and Cyborg mirrored his shock.

Superman shut his eyes, anguish etched across his features. When he reopened them, he sent the round table crashing away with a roar, lamenting, "How much have I sacrificed for this world, only to be repaid in such a manner?"

"And you, Bruce?" he demanded. "Tell me, how did you safeguard my wife and child while I battled for the world's sake?"

The enraged Superman resembled a formidable beast on the brink of descent.

Batman bowed his head, unable to meet Superman's gaze. He had no rebuttal; Superman's words pierced his heart like a dagger. On a lavish cruise ship, Lex Luthor clapped gleefully.

"Behold, even the god of justice is incensed!"

But in the next moment, Luthor's expression morphed into hysteria as he shrieked, "I was right!"

"The world has no need for gods!"

"The world has no need for gods!" Superman's eyes blazed crimson, passing final judgment upon the world. "All it craves is darkness!"

Boom! At his declaration, fiery beams erupted from his eyes.

Wonder Woman, seizing the opportunity, swiftly raised her Vulcan shield, striving to intercept the blast. Through gritted teeth, she instructed, "Bruce, Victor, go ahead. I'll hold him off."

Batman acknowledged Wonder Woman's wisdom; provoking Superman further would only jeopardize their mission. In the blink of an eye, Cyborg seized Batman, soaring through the gaping hole in the ceiling.

Superman pursued, but Wonder Woman ensnared him with her lasso, wrapping it around his calf.

As Batman vanished into the distance, Superman hammered the ground furiously, then turned his gaze stubbornly towards Wonder Woman. "Diana, you chose poorly."

...

The wind howled, and amidst the turbulent sea, a dark sky descended.

Drawing nearer to the water's surface, a colossal island emerged.

Seconds later, the demigod Diana's body plummeted before Hippolyta.

This time, the end of the earth had truly arrived.

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