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Chapter 785: You Touch Me Again and See What Happens?
Some things are always unexpected.
According to the original plan, Tony was supposed to wait until Nekron had fully awakened before making his move. But Savitar must have lost his mind, as he unexpectedly broke their unspoken agreement and opened the Speed Force Prison.
The Spectre was freed. This emissary of justice, whose hatred for evil bordered on the pathological, didn't even spare Tony a glance, rushing off eagerly to kill Nekron.
According to the information coming from his clone, The Spectre seemed brimming with confidence. He believed a piece of trash like Nekron was no match for him. As the avatar of the Level-Ten God's rage, he naturally countered dark creatures.
The Spectre felt he could easily slaughter Nekron, his self-assurance at an all-time high.
"The Spectre... that good-for-nothing bastard who's more trouble than he's worth. I had originally planned to have Savitar open the Speed Force Prison at the most critical moment, releasing one-tenth of my godhood and this idiot..."
Tony stood up, looking up at the sunless, dark sky. Countless terrifying Black Lanterns were frenziedly besieging the Cybertron galaxy. The barrier between the pocket universe and the Prime Universe wavered frequently, and the entire planet of Cybertron was on high alert. A massive number of soldiers were awakened from their incubation chambers, equipped with various colored Lantern Rings, and pushed to the front lines.
Even on a Cybertron under such strict lockdown, Black Lanterns could still be spotted. The ubiquitous Black Lantern Rings, capable of insane replication and proliferation, could always raise an army at a moment's notice. Fortunately, Cybertron was home to a great number of powerhouses, and since few people had died there in the past, the Black Lanterns couldn't become a major threat.
His tall body stood as straight as a sword, his sharp pupils reflecting everything in the world. In that instant, the entire Prime Universe was mirrored in Tony's eyes.
Under the biting, nameless cold wind, his black cape rustled.
With a profound gaze, Tony slowly ascended into the sky. Under the watch of countless individuals, he crossed the barrier and stepped outside.
According to his plan, he should have waited a bit longer. But The Spectre was a one-track-minded fellow; once he locked onto a target, he always became a mindless idiot. Tony was very concerned that this would disrupt his own rhythm.
Honestly, Tony was truly worried The Spectre would ruin things.
This emissary of justice was indeed recognized as one of the supreme beings, born noble and endowed with divine authority. But perhaps because he was always so high and mighty, he was missing something important in his head.
Tony recalled an even more mind-numbing, god-tier maneuver The Spectre had pulled in the comics.
That major event involved a top-tier monster from the DC Universe—a Level 10 Being, the ultimate antithesis of God, the Great Evil Beast.
All the superheroes had tried to stop the Great Evil Beast from awakening, suffering heavy casualties and grievous injuries. When The Spectre heard the news and rushed over excitedly, the situation changed in an instant.
Not only did The Spectre not stop the spread of darkness, but he actually fanned the flames and made things worse.
When the Phantom Stranger discovered this and furiously berated him, The Spectre arrogantly explained, "I want this guy to grow properly. I will strike and kill him at his absolute peak for a man's ultimate showdown!"
The result was simple. The Great Evil Beast groggily woke up, and The Spectre, who had been lying in wait, charged forward. He launched a ferocious assault, only to be utterly defeated in less than a round.
The Spectre, a supreme being whom no one had ever been able to kill, was utterly crushed by the Great Evil Beast. He was killed in a single blow, unable to even block it.
During this major event that nearly destroyed everything, The Spectre's series of "brilliant" moves were simply breathtaking. Fortunately, The Spectre had very powerful backing. God personally intervened to clean up the mess, reaching an agreement with the Great Evil Beast, and everything calmed down.
Even setting that aside, The Spectre's track record during the Blackest Night was far from impressive.
So, in Tony's eyes, The Spectre's intentions were good—he was a decent guy, just not very bright. He could handle the heavy lifting in minor incidents, but the moment a Multiverse-level major event occurred, he would go to the other extreme.
Tony was genuinely worried.
His imposing figure crossed the barrier silently, but even so, he, the One God, was like a sun illuminating everything. The moment he stepped outside, all the Black Lanterns froze, turning their hollow eyes to look at him.
The next second, all the Black Lanterns descended into a frenzy, roaring as they turned and charged madly toward Tony.
"If you want to make me one of your heralds, there's no need for such laughable methods. This fragile trash can't possibly harm me," Tony said flatly.
He was speaking to Nekron.
A roar that made the hearts of countless lifeforms tremble echoed out. A terrifying figure, comparable in size to Jupiter, descended. A massive Black Lantern Ring was worn on the finger of this impossibly large being.
Galactus roared as he lunged at Tony.
Ego, also controlled by a Black Lantern Ring, charged violently toward Tony.
"Damn it, damn it! Let me go, you damn ring, get lost! You touch me again and see what happens?! I know Eternity, he's one of the Five Creator Gods... You're still attacking me?!"
In the core of the living planet, that mysterious spiritual world, Ego was struggling desperately, fighting against a Black Lantern Ring that had locked down his spirit.
Unlike Galactus, who had been revived after death, Ego had been killed by the Black Lantern Ring while he was still alive. In such a case, there was a slight possibility for the pre-death consciousness to be preserved, depending on the individual's willpower.
And Ego, who had lived for who knows how many years, possessed an incomparably strong will. Even though the Black Lantern Ring could firmly control his body, Ego's consciousness had not been completely obliterated.
He was nearly insane, roaring at the Black Lantern Ring pursuing him in his spiritual world, furiously cursing Nekron who controlled the ring.
Ego was now just a spectator, watching helplessly as his own body charged toward Tony.
After a violent shudder, Ego's eyes looked ready to pop as he screamed himself hoarse, "No, you can't do this! That guy is Tony, the One God of the Multiverse! I'm no match for him... You can't use my body like this! It took me billions of years to accumulate such a powerful planetary body..."
Ego and Galactus faithfully carried out the Lantern Ring's command, charging toward the tiny figure of Tony.
Tony watched these two behemoths with cold eyes, the corner of his mouth twitching in disdain. His slightly raised palm slowly opened. A seemingly minuscule point of light was gradually gathering, the power of creation coalescing. At this moment, countless lifeforms felt a response, looking up in astonishment toward Tony's direction.
Tony moved his thumb and, as if flicking a marble, casually sent the point of light flying.
Pew!
The point of light shot out instantly, as if imbued with a force that could easily pierce the Multiverse. In a flash, it transcended the boundaries of time. The insignificant speck of light moved through the veil of darkness, drawing a thin thread behind it.
Boom!
(end of chapter)
Some things are always unexpected.
According to the original plan, Tony was supposed to wait until Nekron had fully awakened before making his move. But Savitar must have lost his mind, as he unexpectedly broke their unspoken agreement and opened the Speed Force Prison.
The Spectre was freed. This emissary of justice, whose hatred for evil bordered on the pathological, didn't even spare Tony a glance, rushing off eagerly to kill Nekron.
According to the information coming from his clone, The Spectre seemed brimming with confidence. He believed a piece of trash like Nekron was no match for him. As the avatar of the Level-Ten God's rage, he naturally countered dark creatures.
The Spectre felt he could easily slaughter Nekron, his self-assurance at an all-time high.
"The Spectre... that good-for-nothing bastard who's more trouble than he's worth. I had originally planned to have Savitar open the Speed Force Prison at the most critical moment, releasing one-tenth of my godhood and this idiot..."
Tony stood up, looking up at the sunless, dark sky. Countless terrifying Black Lanterns were frenziedly besieging the Cybertron galaxy. The barrier between the pocket universe and the Prime Universe wavered frequently, and the entire planet of Cybertron was on high alert. A massive number of soldiers were awakened from their incubation chambers, equipped with various colored Lantern Rings, and pushed to the front lines.
Even on a Cybertron under such strict lockdown, Black Lanterns could still be spotted. The ubiquitous Black Lantern Rings, capable of insane replication and proliferation, could always raise an army at a moment's notice. Fortunately, Cybertron was home to a great number of powerhouses, and since few people had died there in the past, the Black Lanterns couldn't become a major threat.
His tall body stood as straight as a sword, his sharp pupils reflecting everything in the world. In that instant, the entire Prime Universe was mirrored in Tony's eyes.
Under the biting, nameless cold wind, his black cape rustled.
With a profound gaze, Tony slowly ascended into the sky. Under the watch of countless individuals, he crossed the barrier and stepped outside.
According to his plan, he should have waited a bit longer. But The Spectre was a one-track-minded fellow; once he locked onto a target, he always became a mindless idiot. Tony was very concerned that this would disrupt his own rhythm.
Honestly, Tony was truly worried The Spectre would ruin things.
This emissary of justice was indeed recognized as one of the supreme beings, born noble and endowed with divine authority. But perhaps because he was always so high and mighty, he was missing something important in his head.
Tony recalled an even more mind-numbing, god-tier maneuver The Spectre had pulled in the comics.
That major event involved a top-tier monster from the DC Universe—a Level 10 Being, the ultimate antithesis of God, the Great Evil Beast.
All the superheroes had tried to stop the Great Evil Beast from awakening, suffering heavy casualties and grievous injuries. When The Spectre heard the news and rushed over excitedly, the situation changed in an instant.
Not only did The Spectre not stop the spread of darkness, but he actually fanned the flames and made things worse.
When the Phantom Stranger discovered this and furiously berated him, The Spectre arrogantly explained, "I want this guy to grow properly. I will strike and kill him at his absolute peak for a man's ultimate showdown!"
The result was simple. The Great Evil Beast groggily woke up, and The Spectre, who had been lying in wait, charged forward. He launched a ferocious assault, only to be utterly defeated in less than a round.
The Spectre, a supreme being whom no one had ever been able to kill, was utterly crushed by the Great Evil Beast. He was killed in a single blow, unable to even block it.
During this major event that nearly destroyed everything, The Spectre's series of "brilliant" moves were simply breathtaking. Fortunately, The Spectre had very powerful backing. God personally intervened to clean up the mess, reaching an agreement with the Great Evil Beast, and everything calmed down.
Even setting that aside, The Spectre's track record during the Blackest Night was far from impressive.
So, in Tony's eyes, The Spectre's intentions were good—he was a decent guy, just not very bright. He could handle the heavy lifting in minor incidents, but the moment a Multiverse-level major event occurred, he would go to the other extreme.
Tony was genuinely worried.
His imposing figure crossed the barrier silently, but even so, he, the One God, was like a sun illuminating everything. The moment he stepped outside, all the Black Lanterns froze, turning their hollow eyes to look at him.
The next second, all the Black Lanterns descended into a frenzy, roaring as they turned and charged madly toward Tony.
"If you want to make me one of your heralds, there's no need for such laughable methods. This fragile trash can't possibly harm me," Tony said flatly.
He was speaking to Nekron.
A roar that made the hearts of countless lifeforms tremble echoed out. A terrifying figure, comparable in size to Jupiter, descended. A massive Black Lantern Ring was worn on the finger of this impossibly large being.
Galactus roared as he lunged at Tony.
Ego, also controlled by a Black Lantern Ring, charged violently toward Tony.
"Damn it, damn it! Let me go, you damn ring, get lost! You touch me again and see what happens?! I know Eternity, he's one of the Five Creator Gods... You're still attacking me?!"
In the core of the living planet, that mysterious spiritual world, Ego was struggling desperately, fighting against a Black Lantern Ring that had locked down his spirit.
Unlike Galactus, who had been revived after death, Ego had been killed by the Black Lantern Ring while he was still alive. In such a case, there was a slight possibility for the pre-death consciousness to be preserved, depending on the individual's willpower.
And Ego, who had lived for who knows how many years, possessed an incomparably strong will. Even though the Black Lantern Ring could firmly control his body, Ego's consciousness had not been completely obliterated.
He was nearly insane, roaring at the Black Lantern Ring pursuing him in his spiritual world, furiously cursing Nekron who controlled the ring.
Ego was now just a spectator, watching helplessly as his own body charged toward Tony.
After a violent shudder, Ego's eyes looked ready to pop as he screamed himself hoarse, "No, you can't do this! That guy is Tony, the One God of the Multiverse! I'm no match for him... You can't use my body like this! It took me billions of years to accumulate such a powerful planetary body..."
Ego and Galactus faithfully carried out the Lantern Ring's command, charging toward the tiny figure of Tony.
Tony watched these two behemoths with cold eyes, the corner of his mouth twitching in disdain. His slightly raised palm slowly opened. A seemingly minuscule point of light was gradually gathering, the power of creation coalescing. At this moment, countless lifeforms felt a response, looking up in astonishment toward Tony's direction.
Tony moved his thumb and, as if flicking a marble, casually sent the point of light flying.
Pew!
The point of light shot out instantly, as if imbued with a force that could easily pierce the Multiverse. In a flash, it transcended the boundaries of time. The insignificant speck of light moved through the veil of darkness, drawing a thin thread behind it.
Boom!
(end of chapter)
