Press Conference, Teth Adam, Irritated Metron, Banishment.

During the press conference, Lex Luthor stood at the podium, delivering an impassioned speech about the dawn of a new technological age, flanked by Ethan Harper. The crowd hung on every word, their cameras clicking furiously.

Meanwhile, deep in the nexus of time and space, Metron, a New God and the enigmatic wielder of the Mobius Chair, studied the vast tapestry of the multiverse with an unyielding gaze. Among the infinite strands of timelines, one anomaly caught his attention: Superman, a figure destined to die during the battle with Doomsday, was alive and thriving.

"Impossible," Metron muttered to himself, his chair humming with cosmic energy.

The Mobius Chair unraveled the anomaly further, tracing the disruption back to Ethan Harper—a man whose very existence was altering the natural flow of the timeline. Intrigued, Metron attempted to erase Ethan, only to meet failure after failure. The man was impervious to his efforts, his presence inexplicably resistant to temporal manipulation.

Determined, Metron teleported out of the nexus, deciding to confront Ethan directly on Earth.

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Location: Kandaq

Far from the press conference, in the ancient, mystical lands of Kandaq, a team of archaeologists led by Adrianna Tomaz ventured deep into an uncharted tomb. Among them, a descendant of King Atum, an ancient enemy of Black Adam, had infiltrated the group under a false identity.

As they unearthed a mysterious chamber, the team was ambushed by Intergang, their guns pointed at the archaeologists. In the chaos, Adrianna Tomaz noticed the binding inscription carved into the walls—the ancient spell that sealed Teth Adam, known as Black Adam, for centuries.

Desperate to survive, Adrianna Tomaz began reading the incantation aloud. A surge of energy filled the tomb as Black Adam was released.

The tomb trembled, and with a thunderous roar, Black Adam emerged in all his terrifying glory. In moments, he unleashed his wrath, obliterating the Intergang soldiers with devastating energy blasts. Explosions and gunfire echoed across the battlefield as the ancient champion demonstrated his might.

In the Batcave, Bruce Wayne monitored the world through his advanced satellite network. His systems flagged an unprecedented energy disturbance in Kandaq. Pulling up satellite imaging, Bruce saw the unmistakable figure of Black Adam annihilating Intergang forces with explosive ferocity.

"Not good," Bruce muttered.

He immediately composed a message to Ethan, recognizing the potential threat of the ancient anti-hero's return.

Back at the press conference, Ethan stood at the edge of the stage, politely clapping as Lex Luthor finished his speech. Suddenly, his smartwatch vibrated, and his integrated AI, Helios, informed him of an incoming priority message from Bruce Wayne.

"Excuse me for a moment," Ethan said, stepping away from the cameras and heading to his private office.

Once inside, Ethan read the alert from Batman, detailing the situation in Kandaq. "Black Adam," Ethan whispered to himself, suiting up with his advanced scarab armor.

Just as Ethan was about to open a boom tube and depart for Kandaq, a wave of crackling energy engulfed the room. Before him materialized Metron, seated in the imposing Mobius Chair, his presence radiating divine authority.

"Ethan Harper," Metron intoned, his voice resonating with cosmic power. "You are an anomaly—a disruption to the natural order of this universe."

Ethan stepped forward cautiously. "And you are?"

"I am Metron, guardian of the multiverse's stability. Your existence has unraveled the timeline. To preserve reality, you must be removed."

Ethan braced himself. "You think you can just erase me?"

Metron raised his hand, and with a surge of energy, banished Ethan into the void between realities.

Satisfied, Metron returned to his domain. However, as he reviewed the cosmic threads of the universe, a horrifying discovery unraveled before him. The timeline did not stabilize as expected; instead, the decay of the universe had accelerated by a factor of 100 million, threatening to collapse it entirely.

"This… cannot be," Metron said, his voice tinged with fear.

Recognizing his mistake, Metron vanished, retreating to search for a solution before the universe succumbed to destruction.

Cast into the void between worlds, Ethan floated in a realm of swirling chaos, his armor's systems struggling to adapt. Helios pinged urgently, searching for a way to bring him back.

Ethan clenched his fists, his will unwavering. "You won't erase me that easily," he growled, his scarab armor glowing as he began to harness the residual energies of the void.

With time running out, the fate of Ethan and the universe itself hung in the balance.

Ethan floated in the cold, formless void, his scarab armor struggling against the corrosive energy that surrounded him. His AI, Helios, pinged with urgent warnings:

"Alert: Void energy levels rising exponentially. Structural integrity of the armor at 42%. Estimated time to complete system failure: 120 seconds."

Ethan grimaced, his mind racing. The void was unlike anything he'd encountered before—an endless expanse of destructive, primordial energy that defied logic. He knew that staying there any longer would mean annihilation.

"Helios, give me options," Ethan commanded, his voice steady despite the dire circumstances.

"Analyzing... No safe exits detected. Power reserves critically low. Void energy is penetrating all systems."

Ethan's heart pounded as he tried to think. Every second mattered. As he observed the swirling chaos of the void, he recalled a concept he had studied in his experiments with advanced physics and dimensional theory: The Bleed, the extra-dimensional space between universes, a place of infinite possibilities but also incredible danger.

It was a gamble—a desperate, nearly suicidal move—but it was his only chance.

"Helios," Ethan said firmly, "can we punch through the void and open a passage into the Bleed?"

Helios hesitated for a fraction of a second before replying.

"Theoretically possible. Required energy exceeds current reserves. However, channeling the residual void energy into the scarab's dimensional systems may be sufficient."

Ethan's eyes lit up. "Then let's do it. Reroute everything we have. And Helios… make it quick."

"Understood. Redirecting energy now."

The armor began to glow faintly as Helios worked to channel the corrosive void energy into the scarab's systems, repurposing it to fuel a dimensional jump. The process strained the armor to its limits, the joints cracking under the stress as sparks flew from its surface.

"Warning: Energy instability detected. Initiating emergency protocols."

"Forget the warnings! Just do it!" Ethan shouted, clenching his fists.

The scarab's systems surged with power, and a blinding crimson light tore through the void. The energy formed a rippling portal—a passage into the Bleed. Without hesitation, Ethan propelled himself forward, diving into the opening as the void collapsed behind him.

Ethan found himself hurtling through a kaleidoscopic expanse of liquid-like energy, the boundaries between reality and unreality shifting and warping around him. The Bleed was beautiful and terrifying, its endless red hues shimmering like blood under light.

"Helios, status report," Ethan said, his voice strained.

"Armor integrity at 15%. Energy levels stabilizing but critical. The Bleed's ambient energy is interfering with navigation and communications."

Ethan struggled to maintain control as waves of chaotic energy battered him from all sides. The Bleed was a realm of pure potential, but without a clear destination, he could be lost forever.

"Can we lock onto anything?" he asked, his mind racing.

"Scanning... Anomalous signal detected. Possible exit point located. Recommending immediate trajectory adjustment."

"Do it," Ethan ordered.

Helios adjusted the armor's flight systems, directing Ethan toward the anomaly. With the last remnants of power, the scarab created a stabilizing field, allowing Ethan to focus as he pushed toward the exit.

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After what felt like an eternity, Ethan burst out of the Bleed and into a new reality. He crashed onto solid ground, his armor sparking and smoking as it powered down completely. Gasping for air, he lay on his back, staring up at a sky filled with swirling clouds and strange constellations.

"Where… am I?" he muttered.

Helios responded weakly, its voice distorted.

"Unknown location. Dimensional coordinates do not match Earth. Armor systems offline. Minimal functionality restored."

Ethan forced himself to sit up, scanning his surroundings. He appeared to be on a barren, rocky plane, surrounded by jagged cliffs and glowing energy streams that carved through the landscape. In the distance, a massive structure loomed—its design alien and imposing, yet strangely familiar.

Ethan's eyes narrowed. He was far from home, but one thing was clear: this was not the void, and he was still alive.

"We made it," he said, clenching his fists. "Now, let's figure out where we are—and how to get back. He clenched his fist, trying to stand and walk, but he was soon overwhelmed by dizziness, he collapsed and soon lost consciousness.