Chapter 174.1 : Batman in Hell??

Inside the Batcave, Bruce grimaced. He hadn't anticipated Superman, still without his memory, to harbor such vengeance!

And in the Marvel universe!

Deadpool was dumbstruck, his face a mix of disbelief and contempt, as he spat out with disdain:

"Seriously, Bumby, you think just 'cause his mom's named Martha, he's suddenly woke!"

But Superman didn't afford Batman a chance to respond.

[With a fierce growl, Superman lunged forward, aiming to crush Batman's skull with his bare hands!]

[Just then, a woman's voice, fraught with anguish, pierced the air!]

["Clark!" Lois cried out in disbelief!]

[Superman's enraged expression vanished in an instant, replaced by confusion as he glanced downward!]

[In the next moment, something clicked in Superman's memory, and he abandoned Batman, soaring away with Lois!]

In the DCEU world, Bruce breathed a sigh of relief.

He had feared Superman's descent into darkness was his doing, but now it seemed Clark's rational mind had been reawakened by Lois!

[As Superman departed, Steppenwolf descended amidst a sonic boom!]

[Initially, Batman and company had counted on the resurrected Superman to halt each other and vanquish Steppenwolf!]

[Unfortunately, the resurrected Superman wasn't fully cooperative.]

[Though they managed to seize a Mother Box, Cyborg's father had rigged it with a laser, heating its core before his demise!]

[This allowed Batman and his team to pinpoint Steppenwolf's location using satellite thermal imaging!]

[Time was of the essence; once the three Mother Boxes converged, the Unity's power would ravage the world, leading to annihilation!]

Without hesitation, the team resolved to take action, even without Superman's assistance!

[In their plan, Cyborg would infiltrate the Mother Box, while the Flash would unleash a surge of separating energy with his lightning speed. Meanwhile, the others would engage the demons and obstruct Steppenwolf!]

[Yet, there was one unspoken truth Batman held: he believed Superman would arrive when needed!]

[There was no logical reason, just trust in him!]

(…)

[Within the War Fortress!]

[The three Mother Boxes hovered before Steppenwolf in a row!]

["At last, my redemption is nigh!" he exclaimed eagerly.

[As his fervent declaration echoed, the three Mother Boxes seemed to stir, their surfaces fracturing into myriad squares!]

[Intense and immense energy surged within, and in the next moment, an orange lightning tether materialized between the trio!

"Now, merge into one!!"

[BOOM!!!]

(Three Mother Boxes, positioned at varying angles, abruptly condensed together amidst the convergence of lightning bolts, transforming into a dodecagonal shape with twelve edges and corners, incessantly rolling!!)

Unparalleled, a dreadful energy began to incubate within it!

[In an instant, across the entire Earth, all beings surpassing the ordinary raised their heads simultaneously!]

Each and every one had horror and confusion etched in their eyes!

Not confined to just the footage, numerous individuals beyond the screen found themselves in a state of disarray!

That aura bore an unfathomable scent of annihilation, capable of piercing deep into the soul!

Within the enigmatic confines of his abode, Constantine calmly puffed on his cigarette!

Destruction was inevitable, and after the grand play, everyone would descend into hell; how many more souls could be damned mattered little!

As for the Earth's champions, it wasn't a matter of underestimation!

At least five out of ten were destined for damnation!

[Batman and his allies also keenly sensed this power, yet compared to others, they understood that the Mother Box had fused, igniting the flames of unity!)

[Ten minutes later, a colossal transport aircraft lifted off from Gotham, embarking on a course towards Eastern Europe!"

(…)

Hours later, the aircraft descended gently onto a hillside!

(Across from them, a barrier resembling pulsing veins encased a desolate city, emanating ominous red light!)

[This is Steppenwolf's fortified battleground, currently in defense mode!]

[Upon disembarking Wonder Woman and her comrades, Batman piloted the transport craft in a daring assault, aiming to breach the barrier akin to a suicide mission!)

[Two missiles subsequently struck the central support within the barrier!"

[Amidst the ferocious blaze, the blood-hued barrier dissolved, and Wonder Woman and her allies commenced their inward assault!)

[Meanwhile, Batman abandoned the transport craft, opting to navigate a roaring Batmobile to lure in swarms of demons!]

[Amidst ceaseless explosions, the Batmobile seemed to traverse through hell amidst hordes of demons!]

[Yet, amidst this unforgiving milieu, Batman carved a bloody path by sheer force, with demons falling by the scores!)

DC Main World!

Lucifer praised without hesitation:

"As expected of Batman, he may be merely human, devoid of any trace of superpower, yet he strives to accomplish feats akin to those of a deity, the possible and the impossible!"

The next moment, Lucifer grinned:

"Father, let him descend into hell upon his demise, I shall reshape him splendidly!"

God displayed a peculiar smile and then remarked:

"Indeed, there is another who excels at remodeling more proficiently than you, but... the outcome is seldom favorable."

Lucifer frowned, questioning, "What did you foresee?"

God cryptically replied, "Nothing, I merely heard laughter..."

[In the desolate city, buildings crumble incessantly, engulfed in flames!

[At this juncture, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and others caught up, launching a successful assault on the city's heart with Kamui!]

[The Flash begins circling the perimeter at lightning speed, preparing for imminent action!]

[Batman assumes responsibility for dealing with the remaining demons attempting to return to the outer realm!]

[Meanwhile, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Cyborg venture into the buildings!!]

[Upon the Long Bridge, high above!]

[Aquaman thrusts his trident into the ground, causing Steppenwolf to pivot with a resounding echo!]

[In that instant, his eyes illuminate with a dazzling blue and white radiance, the spikes of his blade armor extending, as if empowered by the mother box!]

"You miserable insects!"

[Prepare to perish in the shadows of Darkseid!!"

Steppenwolf roars, wrenching his battle axe from the ground and initiating the assault!

[Aquaman, brimming with combat fervor, steps forth to confront him, wielding his trident with both hands and striking the earth with force!]

[Suddenly, waves of formidable energy surge towards Steppenwolf like an unstoppable tide!]

[Caught off guard, Steppenwolf is thrust backward by the immense blue wave!]

In the Olympus God Realm, amidst the virtual sea, Aquaman appears slightly perplexed!

To witness an Atlantean, devoid of his lineage, harness the might of the sea is utterly unexpected!

In the ensuing moment, Aquaman's gaze narrows!

The entity before him perfectly harmonizes with his divine power!

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