UGB Chapter 509 Night Owl breaks his promise, Batman lies, Darkseid stands up.
Chapter 509 Night Owl breaks his promise, Batman lies, Darkseid stands up.
Chapter 509 Night Owl breaks his promise, Batman lies, and Darkseid immediately believes him.
Chen Tao felt terrified.
Although he had now joined forces with Darkseid to suppress the Anti-Monitor, a warning sign was flashing wildly in his mind, hissing at him in a low voice.
Strange... This is so strange, something's not right.
Why is it so weak? Why is it so easy? If you already know beforehand that things will turn out badly, then you have already completely known in advance where things will go, and you just need to proceed step by step, right?
But why is the current situation different from what was expected? And...
Chen Tao's attention was diverted to the remains of Superba.
The opponent has been completely corrupted by the Anti-Life Equation and turned into a skeleton. Chen Tao no longer has enough Speed Force to revive the opponent. If he uses the Speed Force of the Night Owl Universe, or if his plan succeeds completely, he may be able to reverse the timeline of their single universe for a short time and thus revive Superman. But the opponent is now completely dead.
And those Green Lanterns and Yellow Lantern Legion members who were disintegrated by the Anti-Life Equation of the Anti-Monitor...
Why isn't the Alfred Protocol reacting to this? Even if he can't get his hands on Superpower's body right now, shouldn't the Alfred Protocol normally detect it? Superpower's body or something?
The skeleton of the Superpower? The remains of the Superpower?
This doesn't make sense. Before, when he faced the Anti-Monitor, the Anti-Monitor, in order to prevent the people he killed from becoming Chen Tao's transformation material, could only show mercy to Batman and his Justice League, and dared not really kill them. But if we look at the way the Anti-Monitor is killing Superman now, does this mean...?
His heart pounded like a drum. Yes, he was evolving; he was using that time to find more ways to fight the anti-monitors. But what gave him the audacity to assume that the anti-monitors weren't evolving in the same way?
But in any case, he had no time to think about that now. Darkseid was trying to attack the Anti-Monitor, and the monarch of Apokolips was assessing his own chances of seizing the Anti-Life Equation. He was testing his opponent's strength, just as an experienced boxer would deliberately extend his fist in the ring to test his opponent's punching power and stamina.
Chen Tao suddenly found it somewhat laughable that Darkseid dared to go all out now because he was confident in himself—how ironic! Their relationship was barely even that of allies; at best, they were temporary collaborators.
Even so, as long as he was standing by his side, Darkseid still dared to throw a punch at the Anti-Monitor, who he himself knew was more powerful than himself. How ironic was that?
How dare you?
Yes, even Darkseid is tacitly admitting that he can defeat the Anti-Monitor. Although the Anti-Monitor is alive now, in Darkseid's mind, he is already a dead man.
He was not a formidable opponent, but merely a lunch to be devoured. Darkseid was only concerned with how to snatch this feast from the fire when necessary, never considering that this feast might turn on him and swallow him whole at any moment.
Chen Tao calmed down a bit. It was more accurate to say that he had confidence in Supreme Little Superman than in him, but even so, it was still extremely arrogant.
They simply don't understand what they're facing.
And what about the Justice League? Do the members of the League think the same way Darkseid does?
Realizing this in time, Chen Tao couldn't stop. He and Darkseid pinned the Anti-Monitor to the ground, while the Justice League members unleashed a barrage of attacks on him. Although these attacks weren't as effective as Darkseid's, they were still enough to subdue the Anti-Monitor.
Next, all they had to do was wait for Night Owl to fulfill his promise. Chen Tao knew Luther was with Night Owl; he could arrange things. If things didn't go well…
Then we'll reconsider.
While holding onto one of the Anti-Monitor's legs, Chen Tao's gaze wandered over the Anti-Monitor's shoulder, fixing on Darkseid's brow, trying his best to conceal the malice in his eyes.
Darkseid noticed Batman's gaze, and in an instant, he felt he understood. Batman's gaze was a tacit signal, so he shot an Omega Ray from his eyes, searing the Anti-Monitor's vision, and then said to Batman, "Do it!"
Chen Tao was taken aback by Darkseid's actions. He wondered if Darkseid was implying that he should do something.
However, he naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. With a muffled groan from the Anti-Monitor, Chen Tao's bone-spiked fist slammed into the gap between his armor, followed by Darkseid's Omega Ray.
Darkseid was very satisfied.
He and Batman were practically telepathic, their teamwork was perfect!
A gleam of malice shone in his deep red eyes.
While Batman is disgusting and difficult to deal with as an enemy, he is exceptionally reliable as a companion.
If he completes Bat's plan, he can turn the tables at the last moment, kill Night Owl, and then return here to seize the Anti-Life Equation after Superman the Supreme kills the Anti-Monitor. This way, he can completely dominate their universe, rule over all living beings, and no one will be able to oppose him. His will will become the free will of all living beings and the only voice in the universe.
This is exactly the prophecy he saw during his confrontation with Batman, the battle between the Dark God and the Anti-God, proving that he will eventually gain the ability to confront the Anti-Monitor head-on.
If he doesn't get stronger, then it means the Anti-Monitor has become weaker, and the only possible culprits are Superman Supreme and Batman.
And he, Darkseid, will be the one who appears at the end and takes everything.
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The Owl's Universe.
Lex Luthor is in charge of the central control room.
As the only one among the many cosmic overlords recruited by Night Owl without superpowers, Luthor has the right to meet Night Owl's true form at will, which is also strong proof of his confidence that Night Owl is completely unprepared for him.
Even someone like Night Owl is limited by the stereotypes of Alexander Luthor in their universe and lacks respect for parallel universe counterparts. Lex Luthor is certain that he has 90% control over the push tower in front of him, and Night Owl is currently inside the tower. It would be easy for him to attack Night Owl.
Oh, right, Night Owl is indeed the real one. Although the remote-controlled robots created by Night Owl can pretend to be real people, they currently have no means to hide from Lady Styx and her group of cosmic overlords.
The reason is simple: carbon-based life is carbon-based life. No matter how many artificial cells cover the outside of the robot, it is still made of metal inside. From the perspective of those cosmic overlords, no matter what they do, they can't hide it. Night Owl never thought of hiding it.
As for Luthor, although he doesn't have the superpower of sensing dark matter like Lady Styx, his name is Lex Luthor, and he can do anything that those cosmic overlords can do.
If he can't even tell the difference between a real person and a remotely controlled puppet, he might as well just kill himself.
As the mechanical door opened, Lex Luthor, who was still working tirelessly in front of a large number of mechanical instruments, turned his head and saw Night Owl quickly walk in from behind the door.
Luther began by saying:
"Thomas, the initial acceleration of our universe is complete, but to increase the speed to the point where we can enter a new orbit, Darkseid still needs to centrally manage the energy of the planetary heart."
Luther addressed Thomas by his first name. The two had gotten along quite well during this time, and if one ignored what Luther planned to do to Night Owl, they could even be considered good friends.
As Luther thought this, a touch of sadness crept in. To some extent, he did consider Night Owl a friend, but this laughable sentimentality was quickly extinguished by Luther.
In some ways, Luther and Batman are the same kind of people—they both lack normal human emotions and are more rational and ruthless.
Batman's rationality and ruthlessness are usually directed at himself, but Luthor... he treats himself and others equally.
He quickly fiddled with the controls a couple of times, then said, "I'm currently manipulating the entire universe to migrate towards Batman's universe. Soon our two worlds will be able to merge, and then we can carry out the plan we formulated earlier..."
"The plan has changed."
Luther suddenly turned his head.
"What do you mean?" He forced a smile. "Don't joke around, Thomas, you..."
These words were just a cover-up. In an instant, he activated his control over the entire push tower. He was certain that Night Owl was standing right in front of him. He could have directly restrained Night Owl's true form through the push tower, but all of that failed.
This is terrible. The entire push tower was built by Luther. He has completely mastered the technology that Night Owl gave him, but why?
"Lex, you're smart; you've figured out the science behind the whole tower. But once you've seen the Planetary Star, you should know that the Planetary Heart is a polymer of magical energy, so it's only natural that this Propulsion Tower would have a magical component. Stop trying; it's useless."
Luther took two steps back: "About Natazar? No, I clearly already understand..."
"It's far more complicated than you think. Do you really think Nataza is so powerful that she can handle the massive energy flow of a universe with just irony magic? If she were really that powerful, she wouldn't have been beaten like a dog by Superpower."
Night Owl said, his voice as cold as a blizzard: "There's a limit to the magic that Superpower can be immune to, and Natazar clearly hasn't broken through that limit. Her irony magic only plays a supporting role in the whole system. You think you've figured out how it works, but you've lost sight of the most crucial part."
He shook his head.
Lex Luthor suddenly raised his arm toward Night Owl. They were only a few meters apart, and in an instant, a green armored glove appeared on Luthor's palm. The nanobots quickly built weapons on his body, and the next moment he was pinned to the ground by the force field device on the thrust tower and unable to move.
"I admire you, Lex, that's why I didn't kill you," Night Owl said slowly. "Find a room and calm down. You've done a lot. After all this is over, you'll have your place in the new world. I promise you."
"Without Darkseid...you...you simply can't...who can replace Darkseid?" Luther's words were broken, but Night Owl knew what he meant.
"And without Batman to hold off the Anti-Monitor, he could discover your betrayal at any moment, and then..."
"That's none of your concern. Besides, you asked who Darkseid's target is."
Night Owl snapped his fingers: "Greel, come out."
Then Luther's eyes widened as he saw Greer, who had been imprisoned by the other party, swaying as she walked out.
"Greel!" Luther recognized her immediately, but he still couldn't understand: "Greel is just Darkseid's daughter. She doesn't possess the complete Omega Effect. What right does she have to replace Darkseid?"
A baby.
Night Owl thought about it, but he shook his head and didn't tell Luther, "You don't need to know that much."
Whether it's Grell or Darkseid, all the Night Owl needs is their new god identity.
He holds the Darkseid divinity of his own universe in his hands. If he were to bestow it upon Grell, Grell would become a weakened version of Darkseid in their universe.
No one was irreplaceable in the entire plan, including Darkseid...
Including Batman.
Including himself.
He is seeking the optimal solution, not the unique solution.
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"The owl isn't coming."
As time went by, Chen Tao realized this.
Darkseid quickly discovered this as well.
His face was grim, but the fierce counterattack of the anti-monitors left him no time to rage or show any negative emotions. He had to devote himself entirely to the fight against the anti-monitors, a fight that was not only physical but also an energy contest.
Darkseid realized he had been betrayed. Night Owl had no intention of coming to pick him up in space; instead, he abandoned him and left him there to help delay the Anti-Monitors' advance.
Darkseid was certainly not that stupid. He had already planned to slip away. He intended to be the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it. He wouldn't be foolish enough to forcefully confront the Anti-Monitor here.
But just as he was about to put his idea into action, he heard Batman say something to him:
"It's alright, Darkseid. You focus on attacking the Anti-Monitor first."
"I still have a trump card up my sleeve."
Chen Tao spoke to Darkseid with an air of genuine confidence.
Darkseid immediately believed it.
(End of this chapter)