Chapter 161
It was as if it would completely collapse in the next second, to be utterly swallowed by the endless darkness!
Anti-Monitor!
As expected of a multi-universal catastrophe capable of destroying countless Universes!
The dark energy emanating from his will projection alone was enough to make him, a 'pseudo-god' who had just broken through to the Soul Transformation stage, feel such strenuous effort!
But Lin Tian not only showed no signs of retreating!
Instead, a more fervent fighting spirit and... greed burned in his eyes!
The more powerful the force, the more flavorful it is to devour, isn't it?!
Yin Yang Harmony Manual!
Turn for me! Turn! Turn!
Lin Tian frantically circulated the supreme demonic art within his body!
His Yang God power, like a black hole, recklessly and greedily absorbed the surrounding violent dark energy and antimatter law fragments!
At the same time, all the powers and law insights he had plundered and comprehended from various Universes and various powerhouses—from the Mind Stone, Reality Stone, Phoenix Force, Chaos Magic, Speed Force, Kryptonian bloodline, Amazon divine power, and so on—all completely erupted without reservation at this moment!
The purple-gold Dual Cultivation Immortal Essence, as if infused with infinite fuel, instantly became even more vast, more condensed, and more filled with terrifying power that embraced all things and devoured everything!
He even began to try to incorporate that dark energy, filled with destructive will, into his own Dual Cultivation circulation system?!
Fighting poison with poison?!
Devouring darkness with darkness?!
Even... Yin Yang transformation?!
Turning this pure destructive power into a part of his own strength?!
This was simply... madness! Utter, complete madness!
But Lin Tian!
He was precisely such a madman!
An ultimate Demon King who dared to challenge everything, devour everything, and regarded the entire multiverse as his 'hunting ground' and 'nourishment'!
"Roar—!"
As if sensing Lin Tian's even more arrogant and greedy will, the gigantic dark eye in the sky suddenly contracted!
Immediately afterward, a dark beam, far more terrifying, purer, and more imbued with the meaning of 'finality' than before—like the first darkness at the dawn of creation, and like the last destruction at the end of the Universe—tore through all space and time, fiercely blasting towards Lin Tian!
This strike contained a trace of Anti-Monitor's true will and power, enough to easily obliterate any single-Universelevel existence!
Even Thanos, facing this strike, would probably have to retreat a good distance!
It's over!
All the heroes and villains on the ground who witnessed this scene simultaneously had this thought!
Lin Tian... no matter how strong he is... he couldn't possibly withstand this strike, could he?! He... is doomed?!
However!
Facing this ultimate destructive blow, which was enough to make the entire Universe tremble, Lin Tian's face revealed an even more insane! And even more excited smile!
"Good timing!"
He roared to the sky, no longer holding back or probing!
His terrifying cultivation, which had already reached the early stage of Soul Transformation, and all the law powers he had plundered and comprehended from various Universes, completely merged into one at this moment!
Transforming into a purple-gold Primal Chaos Dual Cultivation Divine Light, as if capable of splitting heaven and Earth and reshaping the cosmos!
"Break for me—!"
Lin Tian roared!
That purple-gold Primal Chaos Dual Cultivation Divine Light, containing his lifelong cultivation and all his law insights, like the light of creation that reversed the cosmic torrent, fearlessly met the dark beam that could destroy everything!
Light and darkness, creation and destruction, the 'anomaly' of the positive matter Universe, and the 'Master' of the antimatter Universe!
The collision of two forces representing the most extreme powers of the multiverse finally erupted in the most tragic and magnificent way at this moment.
144 Law Annihilation, Soul Transformation Tribulation? Divine Demon Reversal, Darkness Falls
Boom—!!!! A terrifying explosion, impossible to describe in any language, instantly swept across the skies of the entire Gotham City!
It even affected the near-Earth orbit beyond Earth!
The purple-gold Primal Chaos Dual Cultivation Divine Light! And that dark destructive beam, filled with the meaning of finality! Like two supernovae colliding head-on! Unleashed terrifying energy capable of annihilating all matter! Tearing apart all laws!
The entire sky! Seemed to be completely torn apart by these two extreme forces! Twisted! Transformed into a turbulent energy flow filled with destruction and chaos! Space was shattering! Time was in disarray! Laws were wailing!
Gotham City! This already disaster-ridden city! Under the aftermath of this battle between gods and demons! Was like it had experienced countless nuclear explosions! Skyscrapers were torn apart like paper! Turning into dust flying everywhere! The hard ground was peeled open like tofu! Revealing hideous rifts and magma deep underground! Even the 'Demon King's Palace' on the top floor of Wayne Tower, which Lin Tian had protected with a barrier, violently shook under this terrifying energy impact! As if it could disintegrate at any moment!
On the ground! Those heroes and villains who were originally trembling in fear and despair! Were now like ants in a storm! Blown helter-skelter by the terrifying energy aftermath! Their lives unknown! Only a few lucky ones, stronger in power or luckier, hiding behind cover! Barely managed to save their lives! But they were all severely wounded! Bleeding from their seven orifices! Completely losing their combat power!
Even the queens under Lin Tian's command! Wanda, Jean, Gwen, Diana, and others! Although they all possessed powerful strength far exceeding ordinary heroes! And were protected by the energy Lin Tian had left behind! But in the face of this 'World-ending' level of law collision! They also felt unprecedented immense pressure! The energy shield they jointly supported! Was covered in cracks after repeated impacts! Its light dimmed! Tottering! Blood oozed from the corners of their mouths! Clearly, they had also suffered serious internal injuries!
"Master!" "Lin!" The queens looked at the figure in the sky, completely swallowed by endless darkness and purple-gold light! They all let out exclamations filled with worry and despair! They could clearly feel! The pressure Lin Tianwas currently enduring! How terrifying it was! That was simply not a power that living beings could withstand! That was law annihilation capable of destroying a Universe! Master, can he really endure it?!
And as one of the instigators of all this! The gigantic dark eye in the sky! After releasing that ultimate destructive beam! Seemed to have also consumed a huge amount of energy?! The dark red light in its eye! Became somewhat dim and unstable?! But the malice and destructive will emanating from it! Became even more intense and frantic! It seemed determined to utterly crush that 'ant' who dared to challenge it!
Within the extradimensional cultivation space, Lin Tian's Yang God! Was enduring an unprecedented terrifying impact! That dark destructive beam, empowered by Anti-Monitor's true will! Was not merely a simple energy attack! It also contained pure 'antimatter' laws and the 'finality' will! It was frantically eroding Lin Tian's Yang God! Trying to completely erase his existence from this Universe! Lin Tian's Yang God! Under the impact of this terrifying power! Was covered in hideous cracks! As if it could completely collapse at any moment! The purple-gold light! Also became incomparably dim! Tottering! Intense pain! Like a tide! Repeatedly impacted Lin Tian's consciousness! Making him feel as if his soul was about to be completely torn apart!
"Damn it!" Lin Tian gritted his teeth! His eyes filled with unwillingness and madness! "Am I, Lin Tian, really going to fall here today?!"
No! Absolutely not! I haven't collected all the Infinity Stones yet! I haven't conquered all the Universe queens yet! I haven't reached the true peak of power yet! I haven't had enough fun yet! How can I die here so easily?!
"Hold on for me—!!" Lin Tian let out an unwilling roar! His 'Demon King's' indomitable and unyielding powerful will! At this moment! Completely erupted!
Buzz—!!! Deep within Lin Tian's sea of consciousness! That purple-gold Yang God miniature, which was originally covered in cracks and on the verge of collapse! Suddenly! Burst forth with a supreme divine light, more brilliant, more dazzling, and more imbued with the meaning of 'immortality' and 'creation' than any previous time!
Yin Yang Harmony Manual! This top-tier demonic art from the cultivation World! This supreme scripture that directly pointed to Yin Yang creation! And could even accommodate the origin of chaos! Driven by Lin Tian's unyielding will! Under the extreme pressure and stimulation of Anti-Monitor's terrifying 'antimatter' laws and 'finality' will! It actually! Like a phoenix undergoing nirvana! Underwent some incredible! Ultimate transformation?!
The bottleneck that had already reached the late stage peak of the third layer! And was only a sliver of opportunity away from breaking through! Under the extreme pressure of this 'law annihilation' and 'life-and-death crisis'! Was actually forcibly broken through?!
Rumble!!! A terrifying power, far more vast, purer, and closer to the origin of the Universe than the early stage of Soul Transformation! Like the Big Bang! Instantly erupted from the core of Lin Tian's Yang God! Sweeping through his entire sea of consciousness!
His Yang God! In that instant! Seemed to completely break free from all restraints! And merged more closely with the law ocean of the entire multiverse! He had a deeper, more essential understanding and comprehension of Yin Yang! Of the Five Elements! Of Space! Of Time! Of Mind! Of Reality! Of Life! Of Destruction! Of Chaos! And even of the 'antimatter' and 'finality' laws he had just encountered! His Primal Chaos Dual Cultivation Immortal Essence! Also, at this moment! Completely completed its final transformation! Becoming purer! More condensed! More filled with supreme power that embraced all things and evolved everything!
Yin Yang Harmony Manual! Fourth layer! Mid-Soul Transformation stage?! No! Even late Soul Transformation stage?! Lin Tian himself couldn't accurately judge! What realm he had reached at this moment! He only felt! That he was stronger than ever before! As if with just a thought! He could easily destroy and create countless parallel Universes! This feeling was simply too wonderful!
"So this is the Soul Transformation Tribulation?" Lin Tianfelt the surging, seemingly inexhaustible new power within his body! A confident and wicked smile appeared on his face! "Anti-Monitor," he looked up! At the dark eye in the sky, still exuding terrifying pressure! His eyes filled with cold killing intent and a hint of 'gratitude'? "Thank you for your 'gift'" Lin Tian's voice! Became like that of a true god! Filled with unquestionable majesty and a sense of judgment! "I shall grant you a true eternal slumber!"
"Eternal slumber!" Lin Tian's voice, filled with supreme majesty and a sense of judgment, like the pronouncement of cosmic law, resounded throughout the Earth, which was on the verge of destruction, and even penetrated through layers of spatial barriers, directly striking the core of that colossal dark eye, and the will of the indescribable terrifying entity behind it—Anti-Monitor!
"Ant! How dare you!" From deep within the dark eye, a roar filled with shock, anger, and disbelief came! Anti-Monitorcould clearly feel! This tiny living being from the positive matter Universe! After enduring his destructive beam, which contained a trace of his original will! Not only did he not perish in body and spirit! Instead, his aura became even more terrifying! Even more unfathomable?! Even vaguely making him feel a hint of threat?! How was this possible?! Did he actually break through during battle under his attack?! Such a thing! Was simply unheard of! Unimaginable!
However! Lin Tian did not give him any time to think or react!
"Noisy!" Lin Tian snorted coldly! The purple-gold divine light in his eyes surged! His terrifying cultivation, which had just broken through to the late Soul Transformation stage! And his deep understanding of various cosmic origin laws! At this moment! Completely erupted! Without reservation!
"Primordial Yin Yang! Reverse the Universe!" Lin Tianformed hand seals, activating the laws of Heaven and Earth! In an instant, the entire Earth, and even the entire Solar System, all energy, all matter, and all laws, seemed to be summoned by some supreme will! They began to converge towards Lin Tian in an extremely bizarre yet incredibly harmonious manner!
Light! Dark! Life! Death! Creation! Destruction! Time! Space! Mind! Reality! All these fundamental Universal laws, originally opposing and even conflicting, were forcefully twisted, merged, and transformed before Lin Tian's "Primordial Dual Cultivation Great Dao," which devoured everything like a black hole!
Ultimately, they coalesced into a colossal, chaotic-colored Law Divine Sword, subtly shimmering with seven-colored divine light, seemingly capable of severing all karma and annihilating all existence!
"Slash!" Lin Tian's gaze was icy as he formed a sword seal with his hand and fiercely cleaved towards the giant dark eye in the sky!
Swoosh—!!! There was no Earth-shattering sound, no World-destroying energy explosion! Only a faint, almost imperceptible chaotic sword light instantly tore through the sky, disregarding the distance of space, the passage of time, and the obstruction of all energy and laws! It struck directly and precisely upon that colossal, infinitely destructive dark eye!
Then, under the gaze of everyone, filled with extreme fear and disbelief, that once invincible dark eye, capable of making the entire Multiverse tremble, silently split open with a tiny crack, like a balloon pricked by a needle?! Immediately after, that crack spread rapidly at a visible speed, like a spiderweb, instantly covering the entire dark eye!
---Please give flowers--- Crack! Crack! Crack! A series of grating shattering sounds rang out! Finally, Boom—!!! That colossal dark eye, which had once brought endless despair and destruction, completely collapsed under Lin Tian's seemingly effortless sword strike! It transformed into fragments of pure dark energy, fluttering everywhere like a black blizzard!
And these dark energy fragments, before they could even dissipate, were instantly devoured completely by an even more domineering and greedy invisible force, leaving no trace of their existence!
Silence! A deathly silence! The entire World seemed to have fallen silent because of this scene, which completely surpassed comprehension! Only Lin Tian's figure remained in the sky, still emanating a faint purplish-gold radiance, overlooking the entire Earth like a Creator God!
He... he actually truly destroyed the Anti-Monitor's will projection with one sword?! What... what level of power is this?! Has he really surpassed the gods?! Reached some incredible realm of creation?! All living beings who witnessed this scene, whether heroes, villains, or ordinary people, were left with only one thought: surrender! Complete, unreserved, prostrate surrender!
Before this being, who was like a true God, any resistance, any struggle, any thought, was blasphemy!
Deep within the distant Dark Multiverse... upon a throne filled with endless darkness and void... an indescribable terrifying figure suddenly let out a roar filled with pain and disbelief!
..."No—! My will projection! My dark eye!"
"Who?! Who exactly?! Could destroy my primordial will?!"
"How could such a powerful being exist in this Universe?!"
"I remember you, ant."
"Just wait. One day, I will personally descend and completely crush you and your Universe!"
The Anti-Monitor's roar, filled with endless rage and malice, echoed in the dark void! But he ultimately chose not to descend again immediately, because he could clearly feel that the law aura emanating from the being who had just destroyed his will projection was extremely strange and powerful! It even made him feel a hint of apprehension?! Before figuring out the other party's true background, he didn't want to take any more risks! It seemed that the "hunting" plan for this Universe needed to be reconsidered!
Earth, Gotham City. With the collapse and retreat of the Anti-Monitor's dark eye, the dark curtain shrouding the sky also rapidly dissipated like a tide! The long-lost Sun once again shone upon this scarred land! Although the city was still a mess, with ruins everywhere, at least the apocalypse was over! All the survivors, as if reborn after a catastrophe, collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, their faces filled with tears and a hint of bewilderment. They looked at the figure in the sky, like a savior bathed in sunlight, their eyes filled with extremely complex emotions: awe, fear, gratitude, adoration, and a hint of indescribable dependence? They knew that from today onwards, the fate of this World was completely in the hands of this man! Whether it was light or darkness, it would be decided by his word alone!
Lin Tian slowly descended from the sky. He did not pay attention to the "ants" who cast complex glances at him. His attention was completely focused on his newly broken realm and the surging, brand-new power within his body! Late Stage of Soul Transformation! No! It seemed to be more than that! In the collision of laws with the Anti-Monitor's will projection and after devouring that vast dark energy, his cultivation had once again made great progress! He had vaguely touched the threshold of the Peak Stage of Soul Transformation?! He might even be able to try to break through to the legendary fifth stage—Refining Void and Merging with the Dao—with just a little more opportunity?!
"Hehe, what an unexpected surprise," Lin Tian felt the unprecedented powerful force within his body, and a look of immense joy appeared on his face! It seemed that this "Universe-level disaster" was, on the contrary, a great fortune for him!
So, next, it's time to properly "integrate" the "resources" of this World and lay a solid foundation for his future higher conquests!
Lin Tian's gaze, like an emperor surveying his territory, slowly swept over the "heroes" and "villains" below, who had completely lost their will to resist! A smile, full of control and a hint of wickedness, curved at the corner of his mouth!
The "New Order" of the DC Universe begins today! Son.
145 The "Cornerstone" of the New Order: The Demon Lord's Benevolence
Above the ruins of Gotham City, the Sun dispelled the gloom that had lasted for several days, but it could not dispel the tangible fear and awe in the hearts of the survivors.
Everyone's gaze was focused on the figure slowly descending from the sky, like a God—Lin Tian.
He, by himself, resisted and defeated the terrifying existence that could destroy the entire Multiverse, saving this World on the brink of collapse.
Although his methods were also full of dominance and destruction, at this moment, in the eyes of the survivors, he undoubtedly became the only "savior," the supreme being who could determine their future fate.
The heroes of the Justice League, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and others, stumbled out of the ruins, looking at Lin Tian, their eyes filled with extremely complex emotions. There was the relief of surviving a catastrophe, the powerlessness of their own weakness, the extreme fear of Lin Tian's unfathomable strength, but also a hint of... twisted gratitude and... an inescapable recognition of reality and submission?
They knew that from this moment on, the so-called "Justice League," the so-called "Guardians of Earth," would become a joke.
The fate of this World was no longer in their hands.
And the villains of Gotham City, Joker, Catwoman, Penguin, etc., had long since been scared out of their wits, cowering on the ground like the most docile sheep, trembling, not daring to even breathe heavily, for fear of attracting the slightest attention from this "New Demon Lord."
Lin Tian slowly descended onto the ruins of the top floor of Wayne Tower, his gaze calmly sweeping over the "ants" below, each with a different expression.
He did not immediately announce any "declaration of rule," nor did he give any "victory speech." He merely... stretched out his hand.
"Nine Three Three"
With a gentle wave towards the ravaged Gotham Citybelow,
Buzz—
An indescribable purplish-gold law divine light, full of the profound mysteries of creation and destruction, swept out in all directions like an invisible giant wave, centered on Lin Tian. Wherever it passed, miracles occurred!
The buildings that had collapsed due to the previous battles and disasters actually began to rise from the ground and return to their original state at a visible speed?
The ground that had cracked due to the energy impact actually began to heal automatically?, becoming as flat as before?
The thick smoke and flames caused by the explosions actually instantly extinguished?, dissipating without a trace?
Even the bodies of innocent civilians who had perished in the disaster, as well as the injured heroes and villains, under the shroud of this purplish-gold divine light, filled with the aura of life and the implication of time reversal, began to... miraculously... revive? Heal?
In just a few breaths, the entire Gotham City, which had been a doomsday purgatory before, actually returned to its prosperous state before the disaster!
It was even... cleaner and tidier than before?, and the air was fresher?, as if the World-destroying disaster that had just occurred had never happened at all!
Only the terrifying memories remaining in the minds of the survivors, and their ghost-like gazes towards Lin Tian, proved the reality of everything!
"This... this... what kind of power is this?!"
Everyone was completely stunned by this "creation-like" miracle before their eyes!
Reversing destruction?, reshaping reality?, and even... resurrecting the dead?! This could no longer be described as "powerful"; this was truly the great power that only Gods possessed!
Batman Bruce Wayne looked at this unbelievable scene before him, and his heart, which had become cold and hard from witnessing too much darkness and despair, for the first time, experienced a violent tremor.
He had always believed that everything he did was to protect this city and its people, but now, it seemed that in front of this God-like man, all his efforts and all his sacrifices seemed so... insignificant and... ridiculous?
If... if he truly possessed such immense power... if... he could truly bring true "peace" and "order" to this World... then did he... still have a reason to resist? Did he still have the right to resist?
For the first time, Batman's heart was filled with deep doubts about his own beliefs... And Superman Clark Kent, Wonder Woman Diana, and other heroes, after feeling the purplish-gold divine light full of life energy healing their injuries,
And even allowing the power within them to be "purified" and "enhanced" slightly, their gazes towards Lin Tian also became more complex and... awestruck!
They could clearly feel that the power Lin Tian had just released, although equally domineering, contained a hint of... "goodwill"? And... "benevolence"?
Chapter 162
Could it be... he isn't truly a pure Demon King? Could it be... he truly wants to... save this World? Just... in his own way?
The heroes' hearts also began to waver... Lin Tian looked at the 'ants' below, who were stunned and deep in thought because of his 'miracle', and a profound smile appeared on his face.
He knew the principle of 'a slap and then a sweet date'. Absolute deterrence of power was important, but occasionally showcasing 'divine mercy' and 'the great power of creation' was more effective in winning over people's hearts, especially those... who still harbored a trace of 'light' and 'hope'.
"It seems... you are... quite satisfied with my 'little gift' from earlier?"
Lin Tian's voice once again echoed in everyone's ears, this time no longer the previous coldness and majesty, but with a hint of 'gentle' amusement? Like a benevolent monarch inquiring of his subjects.
"..." No one dared to answer. Everyone looked at him with awe, awaiting his next 'divine decree'.
"Very good." Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction. "Since you have witnessed my 'power' and my 'goodwill', then next..."
Lin Tian's voice suddenly became solemn and grave, filled with unquestionable authority, "I declare,"
"From today onwards," "Earth, and all dimensional spaces attached to it," "will all be brought under my, Lin Tian's, protection,"
"I will establish a brand new, absolute,'Sacred Order',"
"Under this Order," "all conflicts will cease, all evils will be judged, and all life will be treated 'fairly',"
"Whether human, Mutant, alien, or extra-dimensional demon god," "all must, and can only, obey the rules I set,"
"Those who follow me shall prosper, those who defy me shall perish."
Lin Tian's 'declaration of establishment', filled with dominance and a desire for control, was like a thunderclap from the heavens, striking hard at everyone's hearts once again.
He actually truly wants to... rule Earth? And even establish a'Sacred Order' dominated by him? This... this is simply... A strong urge to resist surged in the hearts of all the heroes again. They absolutely could not tolerate Earth's fate being in the hands of such a capricious 'Demon King' who viewed all beings as ants.
However, before they could even voice their objections, Lin Tian's next words instantly left them... speechless, and even... caused a trace of... absurd... agreement?
"Of course," Lin Tian looked at the heroes below whose eyes had once again ignited with the flames of resistance but dared not speak their anger, and a 'compassionate' smile appeared on his face, as if he saw through their inner struggles, "I know you must be thinking, 'Why?' 'Why should I, this 'outsider', decide the order of this World?' 'Why should we submit to a 'Demon King' who seems so 'evil' and 'overbearing'?'"
His voice paused, and his gaze swept across the face of every hero, as if he was communicating with them on a soul level: "Then, I will tell you why."
"Simply because your so-called 'Justice League', your so-called 'Guardians of Earth', are so powerless and ridiculous when facing a true cosmic-level disaster."
"Simply because your internal structure is filled with suspicion, division, and even betrayal, making it impossible to form effective combined strength to protect this fragile World."
"Simply because the 'morals' and 'bottom lines' you uphold are utterly vulnerable in the face of absolute power and deeper conspiracies, and can even become your fatal weaknesses."
Every word Lin Tian spoke was like a sharp knife, plunging deeply into the heroes' hearts, leaving them unable to refute or defend themselves, because... he was speaking the truth.
The doomsday crisis caused by the Anti-Monitor's arrival just now, if not for Lin Tian's intervention at the end, all of them, the entire Earth, would probably have been reduced to ashes. And what about themselves? Infighting, suspicion, and even core members like Batman were almost 'turned'. Does such a 'Justice League' truly have the right to protect this World?
"I admit," Lin Tian's voice rang out again, with a hint of 'helplessness' and 'heaviness' in his tone, "my methods may be... extreme. My way of doing things may not conform to your so-called 'hero' standards."
"But," his voice suddenly rose, filled with unquestionable confidence and majesty, "only I can truly end the endless conflicts and chaos of this World."
"Only I can establish a truly powerful, stable, and capable'Sacred Order' that can resist any external threats."
"Only I can lead you all towards a... unprecedented... glorious future."
Lin Tian spread his arms, like a true savior, and issued his declaration, filled with temptation and a 'grand blueprint', to all living beings below.
"Under my new Order,"
"There will be no more wars between nations, no more discrimination between races, no more disparities between rich and poor,"
"All super-powered individuals will receive the most rational guidance and utilization; their power will no longer be a source of chaos, but a sharp sword guarding the World,"
"All evils will be severely punished, all good deeds will be rewarded, and all lives will have equal rights to exist and the opportunity to pursue happiness,"
"I will use all the power and knowledge I possess to transform this World, elevate its civilization level, and make it the most dazzling and powerful existence in the entire multiverse,"
"And you," Lin Tian's gaze once again fell upon the heroes who were completely wavering, his eyes filled with 'expectation' and 'recruitment'.
"You, the former 'Guardians', if you are willing to abandon past prejudices and stubbornness, choose to believe in me, and follow me,"
"I will bestow upon you... your rightful status and glory... in this new Order of mine,"
"You will become my... most powerful warriors, wisest strategists, and most loyal companions,"
"Together, we will usher in an unprecedented great era."
Lin Tian's speech, full of incitement and 'beautiful visions',
was like the most powerful mental magic, completely breaking down the last line of defense in the heroes' hearts.
They looked at the man before them,
looking at the light in his eyes, as deep and confident as the Universe, listening to his words, full of temptation and power,
They felt that they... seemed to truly... see a brand new... hopeful future? Although this future was led by a 'Demon King', what did that matter?
As long as it could end chaos, bring peace, and make the World better, then following a 'Demon King'... seemed... not unacceptable? Moreover... this 'Demon King'... seemed... not entirely unreasonable? He even seemed willing to... grant them the right to 'choose' and 'rightful status'?
An absurd, yet tempting thought, quietly sprouted in the heart of every hero... "I... I am willing..."
Superman Clark Kent, the former god among men, after experiencing the collapse of his faith, the crushing of his power, and Lin Tian's 'heart-piercing' brainwashing, finally... once again... bowed his proud head, and with a voice filled with weariness, confusion, yet tinged with a twisted hope, he painstakingly uttered these three words.
Immediately after, Wonder Woman Diana, The Flash Barry Allen, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Aquaman Arthur Curry, Martian Manhunter Jonn Jonzz, one after another, the Super Heroes who once represented light and justice, as if their souls had been extracted, their eyes hollow, mechanically repeated those three words,
"I am willing..."
"I am willing..."
"I am willing..."
The Justice League, the last line of defense that once protected Earth, in the face of Lin Tian, the 'Demon King' from another realm, his absolute power and masterful manipulation of human hearts, completely, fell, becoming the first, and most important, 'cornerstones' of the 'New Order' he was about to establish.
And Batman Bruce Wayne, looking at the absurd and despair-inducing scene before him, like a doomsday judgment, watching his most trusted comrades one by one, like walking dead, swearing allegiance to that Demon King, his already tattered heart completely shattered.
An indescribable sense of desolation, anger, and powerlessness instantly engulfed him.
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot and filled with mad hatred, staring intently at Lin Tian, who was high above, a victor's smile on his face, as if to engrave his image forever in the depths of his soul.
Then, he made a decision... that no one had anticipated.
146 The Fall of the Dark Knight, The Call of the Web!
Just as the other core members of the Justice League, like puppets with their souls extracted, swore allegiance to Lin Tian one after another, and the entire World seemed about to completely sink into the dark rule of this Demon King.
Batman Bruce Wayne, the Dark Knight of Gotham City, the solitary Guardian who, as a mortal, fought against gods and never gave up, made a choice that surprised everyone, and was also the most fitting for his identity as Batman.
He did not, like Superman and Diana, choose to surrender and become lost in the face of Lin Tian's seemingly benevolent grace and grand blueprint.
Nor did he, like Joker or other villains, choose to grovel out of fear or self-interest, becoming a minion of the Demon King.
Even more, he did not, like those desperate ordinary people, completely give up resistance in the face of a doomsday-like scene, waiting for the judgment of fate.
He, Bruce Wayne, after seeing through Lin Tian's true ambition and evil nature hidden beneath the savior's mask, and after witnessing the tragic scene of his former comrades' beliefs collapsing one by one, becoming pawns of the Demon King, his heart, which had long been tempered by darkness and pain to be as hard as a diamond, was not completely destroyed. Instead... on the brink of despair, an unprecedented and final, unyielding human will and anger erupted.
"Lin Tian!"
Batman suddenly raised his head, his eyes hidden beneath the mask no longer showing the previous confusion and struggle, but burning with a raging inferno like hellfire.
He used all his strength to let out a roar filled with endless anger, unwillingness, and a hint of tragic determination.
"Even if everyone bows to you!"
"Even if this World is destined to be swallowed by darkness!"
"I, Bruce Wayne!"
"The Batman of Gotham!"
"Will never bow my proud head to you, demon!"
"Want to rule this World?!"
"Then step over my corpse!"
Before he finished speaking, Batman actually initiated a suicidal charge towards Lin Tian, who was high above like a god or demon.
The specially modified Bat-suit he wore instantly erupted with dazzling electric light and energy fluctuations, clearly indicating he had activated some kind of mutually assured destruction ultimate measure.
He wanted to use his mortal body, his insignificant strength, to challenge that seemingly invincible Demon King, even if it only caused him the slightest trouble, even if the price was to be shattered, body and soul, he would not hesitate. 15
This is Batman.
A lonely Dark Knight who never gives up, never surrenders, and always places human will and dignity above all else.
"Bruce!"
"Don't!"
Superman, Diana, and the other heroes who had just sworn allegiance, seeing Batman's tragic act like a moth to a flame, couldn't help but exclaim.
Their eyes were filled with complex emotions: shock, incomprehension, regret, but also a hint of awakened shame and admiration.
Perhaps this is what a true hero is.
And Lin Tian, looking at the small figure charging fiercely towards him as if burning his own life, the playful smile on his face gradually faded.
It was replaced by a rare solemnity and a hint of genuine admiration.
"Interesting," Lin Tian murmured to himself, a strange light flickering in his eyes, "As expected of Batman."
He knew that with Batman's mortal body, even if he activated some mutually assured destruction method, it would be impossible to harm him in the slightest.
But the unyielding will on the other party, that small yet great pride belonging to humanity, stirred a long-lost emotion in his heart, the heart of a Demon King who had long regarded all beings as ants.
However, emotion aside, the game had to continue.
And for such disobedient pawns, Lin Tian always had more interesting ways of dealing with them.
Just as Batman was about to reach Lin Tian and detonate all the ultimate weapons on him, Lin Tian simply extended a finger and pointed it at Batman's glabella again from a distance.
Buzz—
Time seemed to stand still once more at this moment.
Batman's resolute and frantic gaze instantly froze, and the terrifying energy about to erupt from him abruptly halted as if a pause button had been pressed.
Immediately after, a purplish-gold mental torrent, far more powerful, more overbearing, and filled with absolute control than any previous one, like an invisible cosmic black hole, instantly surged into Batman's sea of consciousness.
This time, Lin Tian no longer had any playfulness or testing, but directly used all the power of his Nascent Soul stage, as well as part of the primordial power of the Mind Stone and Reality Stone, to thoroughly crush and reshape Batman's soul and will.
"Ugh ah ah ah ah!"
Batman let out a scream more shrill and despairing than any before.
He felt his consciousness, his memories, his emotions, his beliefs, everything that made him Batman, being torn apart, mercilessly crushed, and completely formatted by this irresistible terrifying force.
Then, a new will, filled with absolute loyalty and fanatical worship for Lin Tian, was forcibly infused and replaced.
This process was more painful than any torture, more despairing than any hell, but Batman didn't even have the right to faint.
He could only consciously and clearly feel everything about him being mercilessly stripped away and remade by that Demon King.
Finally, when the purplish-gold mental torrent slowly receded, Batman still stood there.
But his eyes had completely changed; there was no longer the previous resilience and unyielding spirit, nor pain and struggle, only an emptiness and fanaticism, like the most devout zealot, filled with absolute obedience and devotion.
He slowly knelt on one knee, facing Lin Tian, who looked down at him like a god, and in a voice filled with awe and worship, yet also a hint of mechanical coldness, he said word by word:
"I, Bruce Wayne, the Dark Knight of Gotham, from this day forward, pledge you as my sole Master, offering you my everything, until Eternity."
Batman, the last Guardian of Gotham City, the legendary hero who, as a mortal, stood shoulder to shoulder with gods, ultimately fell.
He was completely reduced to the sharpest and most obedient dark blade in Lin Tian's hand, devoid of self-will.
Looking at the perfect scene of the entire Justice Leaguesurrendering before him, Lin Tian's face showed an incomparably joyful, almost demonic, charming smile, filled with the control of everything.
Very good, the main hero pawns of the DC Universe were finally all brought under his complete control.
Next, it was time to establish his new order.
And those cataclysmic beings like Storm, Poison Ivy, and Aquaman, whom he had inadvertently attracted earlier, as well as Joker, who was still waiting for his Master's call in some corner of Gotham City, also seemed to be good embellishments for his new order.
A cold and calculating light flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
His gaze, like an emperor surveying his territory, slowly swept over the city of sin below, which had completely surrendered to him, and the ants trembling with fear and despair.
Then, with a voice filled with unquestionable majesty, like a divine oracle, he proclaimed his coming dark era to the entire Earth, and even the entire Universe.
"From now on!"
"This World!"
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"It will be governed by me, Lin Tian!"
"And by the Queens and Knights under my command!"
"Together!"
"All old orders will be shattered!"
"All rebellious wills will be crushed!"
"Those who follow me!"
"Will gain power, glory, and eternal peace!"
"Those who defy me!"
"Will fall into endless darkness! And suffer eternal torment!"
"This! Is my will!"
"This! Is the Universe!"
"A brand new!"
"Law!"
The turmoil in the DC Main Universe temporarily subsided before Lin Tian's absolute power, which was like a god descending.
The Justice League heroes, whether truly submissive, secretly plotting, or completely transformed, had all become pawns on Lin Tian's chessboard, to be manipulated at will. The underground order of Gotham City was reshuffled and brought under control. Even the Amazon tribe of Paradise Island, under the influence of Diana, his newly appointed insider, maintained reverence and tacit acceptance towards Lin Tian.
It could be said that Lin Tian's initial layout in this DC Universe was basically complete. Although there were still many details and potential threats yet to be dealt with, for Lin Tian, who had already set his sights on the broader Multiverse, these were no longer priorities.
In the South Pacific, within the secret Base on the volcanic island that had been transformed into a divine realm on Earth.
Lin Tian finished another session of sorting out his own power and integrating his insights into the laws of various Universes. His late-stage Soul Transformation realm was completely stable, and even because he had integrated multiple top-tier energies such as the Phoenix Force, Kryptonian power, and Amazon divine power, his Dual Cultivation Immortal Essence had become even more vast and pure, and his Yang God was even more condensed and indestructible, subtly touching the threshold to the higher realm of Void Refinement and Dao Integration.
But he knew that to truly break through that layer, he still needed a stronger catalyst and a more fundamental accumulation of energy. Simply relying on secluded cultivation, or dual cultivation with his existing harem members, was becoming increasingly inefficient.
He needed new nourishment, new stimulation, new challenges.
"Zero," Lin Tian lazily leaned back on the captain's throne, instructing the empty control room, "Report on the recent energy fluctuations in the Multiverse. Are there any interesting discoveries?"
"Yes, Master." Zero's cold and efficient voice immediately rang out, and a dense star map and energy data stream instantly appeared on the huge holographic screen.
"According to continuous scans and analyses of known and newly detected parallel Universes," Zero began to report, "the energy levels and law systems of most Universes are similar to those you have experienced before, lacking sufficient exploration value."
"However," Zero's tone paused slightly, and the data stream on the screen began to focus on several special coordinates, "we have detected several Universecoordinates with abnormally active energy fluctuations and extremely unique law systems."
"One of these coordinates, codenamed 'Earth-807128,' presents a post-apocalyptic wasteland style, with an energy system primarily based on biological mutation and technological modification. Powerful individuals named 'Wolverine' and 'Hulk' exist, but the overall energy level is relatively low and seems not to meet your requirements."
"Another coordinate, codenamed 'Earth-TRN009,' has abnormally abundant magic energy, seemingly closely related to Asgard and the Dark Elves, but the timeline appears to be in some kind of 'end' state? The energy fluctuations are extremely chaotic and dangerous."
"There is also a coordinate…" Zero's voice seemed to carry a hint of interest, "codenamed 'Earth-TRN700.' The energy fluctuations in this Universe are very peculiar! We have detected an extremely faint, yet seemingly omnipresent, special network-like energy field that connects countless parallel Universes! This energy field seems to be related to some kind of totem worship and the origin of life! And in this Universe, as well as in multiple parallel Universes connected to it, there are energy signals extremely similar to Miss Gwen Stacy!"
"Oh?" Lin Tian's eyes instantly burst with brilliant light when he heard this, "An energy field connecting the Multiverse? Totem worship? The origin of life? And countless Gwen Stacys?"
He almost immediately thought of that special existence that held an extremely important position in the MarvelMultiverse—the Web of Life and Destiny!
And related to it—the Spider Totem!
This was truly a good thing!
Lin Tian had been curious about this Multiverse setting, full of fatalism and mystery, for a long time.
The Web of Life and Destiny, it is said, was woven by the Master Weaver of the Multiverse, connecting the past, present, and future of all realities. It is not only the source of all Spider Totem power but also contains the ultimate mysteries of fate, causality, and even the operation of the Multiverse itself.
And the Spider Totems are special individuals chosen by the Web of Life and Destiny, representing the concept of "spider" in various Universes. They possess various peculiar spider abilities and have some mysterious connection and resonance with each other.
If I can control the Web of Life and Destiny, if I can analyze the origin of the Spider Totem power, and even turn all the Spider-Women of the Multiverse into my collection.
Lin Tian's heart pounded violently at this crazy yet tempting idea.
This was practically tailor-made for him, a perfect hunting ground that could simultaneously satisfy his three hobbies: the pursuit of power, the exploration of laws, and the collection of a harem.
And… Lin Tian glanced at Gwen by his side, who had stiffened slightly upon hearing the name "Gwen Stacy," emitting strong possessiveness and hostility from beneath her purple-black symbiote suit.
A smile, one that only a demon would show, curved his lips.
Taking his Gwen to meet other Gwen's from other Universes? The thought of such a love triangle drama was exciting.
"Zero!" Lin Tian no longer hesitated and immediately ordered, "Lock onto the coordinates of this Spider-Verse! Immediately begin detailed intelligence gathering and analysis! I want to know all information about the Web of Life and Destiny, the Spider Totems, and that Inheritors Family!"
"Yes, Master!" Zero immediately began to operate at full capacity, and a massive data stream refreshed on the screen like a waterfall.
Soon, some information about the Spider-Verse was parsed by Zero and presented before Lin Tian.
The legend of the Web of Life and Destiny, the types and abilities of the Spider Totems, the origin and purpose of the Inheritors Family, the terrifying strength of Morlun, and the gathering and crisis of the Multiverse Spider-Men.
As he looked at this information, the light in Lin Tian's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
Sure enough, this Universe was full of opportunities and challenges.
The Inheritors Family? Vampires who specialize in hunting Spider Totems? Sounds like good leveling fodder? And he could study their ability to absorb life energy at the same time?
The Spider-Man/Spider-Women of the Multiverse? Perfect for capturing as experimental subjects, to study the differences between Spider Totems in different Universes, and incidentally see if there were any exquisite ones worth collecting.
As for the Web of Life and Destiny itself… a hint of greed flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
This was a divine artifact that connected the Multiverse! If he could control it, wouldn't he, to some extent, become the Weaver of the Multiverse, possessing the terrifying ability to interfere with fate and causality?
This temptation was simply too great.
"It seems our next stop has been decided." Lin Tian stood up, his eyes filled with unprecedented excitement and desire for conquest.
"Target—the Spider-Verse!"
"I want to personally experience the mysteries of the so-called Web of Life and Destiny!"
"And also meet those poor Little Spiders."
"Incidentally," Lin Tian's gaze swept over the Queens by his side, whose expressions varied as they anticipated the new journey, "add some new colors to my harem."
The new journey set sail once again.
This time, Lin Tian would step into the Web of Spiders, full of infinite possibilities and dangers, to hunt those sexy, cute, or heroic Spider Queens, to challenge those ancient hunters who delighted in devouring life, and even to glimpse the ultimate mystery that connected the fate of the entire Multiverse.
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After determining that the next target was the Spider-Verse, full of infinite possibilities and temptations, Lin Tianimmediately began the final preparations before departure.
First, was to choose the Queens who would accompany him on this journey.
The Spider-Verse, as its name suggests, has its core power system closely related to the concept of "spider." Although Lin Tian had absolute confidence in his own strength, considering the mysterious nature of the Web of Life and Destiny that connected the Multiverse, and the potential powerful enemies, bringing some suitable helpers would undoubtedly make this hunting trip easier, more enjoyable, and more fun.
Lin Tian's gaze slowly swept over the Queens in the Basehall, whose expressions varied as they learned they were about to embark for a new World.
Wanda Maximoff, the Chaos Witch. Her Chaos Magiccould distort reality, modify probabilities, and even influence causality to a certain extent. For an existence like the Web of Life and Destiny, which is full of concepts of fate and possibility, her power might achieve unexpected miraculous effects. Moreover, her mental interference and energy control abilities could also provide powerful support in battle. Hmm, she can be brought along.
Jean Grey, the Phoenix Goddess. The Phoenix Force she preliminarily controls within her is the ultimate manifestation of cosmic life and psychic energy. It might have a natural restraining effect on the Inheritors Family, those Vampires who feed on life energy. Moreover, her telepathic abilities can provide powerful intelligence gathering and early warning capabilities in the complex environment of the multiverse. Most importantly, she is now devoted to Lin Tian, making her one of the most effective and obedient top enforcers. Yes, she must be brought along.
Caitlin Snow, the Ice Queen. While her ice divine power is strong, capable of freezing time and space, it seems a bit out of place in a World like the Spider-Verse, which is themed around agility, stealth, and destiny. Furthermore, her relatively calm and rational personality might not be suitable for participating in the various dramatic scenarios Lin Tian might orchestrate. Hmm, for now, let her stay at the Base and continue researching biological genes; perhaps she can discover something interesting from those HYDRA or alien samples.
Pepper Potts, the Business Queen. Her abilities are primarily in management and resource allocation; her combat power is almost Zero. Taking her to the Spider-Verse is clearly inappropriate. Her greatest value lies in staying at the Base, controlling Stark Industries, and serving as Lin Tian's chief steward and logistics director.
Mystra, the Thousand-Faced Vixen. Her shapeshifting ability is simply divine for infiltration, intelligence gathering, and creating chaos. Moreover, her enchanting charm and uninhibited style might provide unexpected assistance when pursuing certain special targets. Yes, she can be considered.
Selina Kyle, the Night Thief. She is also skilled in stealth, theft, and close-quarters combat, and has extensive connections in the underworld. However, her abilities seem to overlap somewhat with Mystra's, and her strength is relatively weaker. For now, let her also stay at the Baseand assist Mystra in controlling Gotham's underworld order.
Harley Quinn, the Crazy Clown Girl. Hmm... while very interesting, her combat power is truly concerning, and her mental state is extremely unstable; taking her out would likely only cause trouble. It's better to let her stay at the Base as a mascot to liven things up.
Diana Prince. These two Wonder Women are powerful and resolute, making them reliable combatants. However, the aura of their divine power is too obvious, and it seems to have little connection to the Spider-Verse's system of laws. Taking them might attract unnecessary attention. Moreover, the dramatic situations they create together are already numerous enough; taking them to a Universe full of various Gwens... Lin Tian felt his harem might explode prematurely. Hmm, for the sake of harem harmony, it's better to let them stay at the Base and cultivate their relationship for now.
Vision, Son of Krypton. His strength is unfathomable, his potential is immense, and his loyalty is MAX. But he is also too conspicuous, and his ability system seems to have no direct connection to the Spider-Verse. It's better to let him continue to stay at the Base as a Guardian and researcher.
Pietro Maximoff, Quicksilver. His speed is incredibly fast, and after Lin Tian's special training and energy enhancement, his strength is no longer what it once was. But his abilities also seem relatively singular, and his personality is impulsive, making him prone to causing problems. Hmm... I won't bring him this time; let him stay at the Base with his sister.
Reverse-Flash puppet Eobard. Although this guy is powerful and very knowledgeable about timelines, he is, after all, a puppet, and the aura of the Negative Speed Force is too evil and unstable; taking him out might attract unnecessary trouble. It's better to let him continue to be an undercover agent in the CW Universe, or stay at the Baseas a laborer.
Finally, Lin Tian's gaze fell on the purple-black figure that had been standing quietly behind him, like the most loyal Shadow.
Gwen Stacy.
She was the first Spider-attribute Queen Lin Tian had conquered in this multiverse.
She had fused three powers within her: Spider mutation, alien symbiote, and Lin Tian's Harmony True Qi. Her potential was immense, her strength formidable, and she was absolutely loyal to him, even with a hint of pathological possessiveness.
More importantly, she was also named Gwen Stacy.
Taking her to meet her other selves from other Universes.
Just thinking about this kind of taboo and exciting NTR scenario made Lin Tian incredibly excited.
Undoubtedly, she must be brought along, and she must be a key focus.
Thus, Lin Tian finally determined the accompanying personnel for this trip to the Spider-Verse—
Chaos Witch, Wanda Maximoff.
Phoenix Goddess, Jean Grey.
Purple-Gold Spider Queen, Gwen Stacy.
And, Thousand-Faced Vixen, Mystra.
Four top Queens, each possessing breathtaking beauty, yet exuding distinctly terrifying auras.
Plus Lin Tian himself, a demon lord already infinitely close to the peak of the Soul Transformation stage.
This lineup was enough to sweep through most parallel Universes.
Lin Tian believed that even when facing the legendary Inheritors Family, who feed on Spider Totems, they would absolutely have the power to fight, and even turn them into their own nourishment.
"Alright, the selections are made." Lin Tian smiled at the four chosen Queens, "Go prepare yourselves."
"Wanda, Jean, you two are responsible for the main energy output and opposing the laws."
"Gwen, Mystra, you two are responsible for stealth, surprise attacks, and handling some minor, unsavory troubles."
"Remember," Lin Tian's eyes sharpened, "this Spider-Verse is full of unknowns and opportunities, but it may also hide great dangers."
"All actions are to follow my command!"
"Yes, Master!" The four Queens responded in unison, their eyes filled with excitement, anticipation, absolute loyalty to Lin Tian, and a hint of subtle competitiveness.
After giving all instructions, Lin Tian reactivated the fully upgraded small shuttle.
The target Universe was set—Earth-65.
The space jump engine emitted a deep roar, and purple-gold streams of light once again enveloped the shuttle, instantly tearing through the spatial barrier and speeding towards the web of spiders, full of unknowns and temptations.
A new journey began once more.
This time, what kind of surprising and exciting hunting feast awaited Lin Tian and his Queens?
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Lin Tian's lips curved into a smile full of evil charm and anticipation.
The kaleidoscopic scene within the spatial aisle vanished in an instant.
The shuttle carrying Lin Tian and his party, like the most precise surgical knife, silently cut into Earth-65's cosmic barrier, appearing above New York City.
Compared to the other Earths they had experienced before, this World's New York seemed younger and more vibrant. The architectural style of the skyscrapers was more modern, and the crowds on the streets were more fashionable and diverse. The air was filled with a sense of unrestrained freedom, even a hint of rock punk.
"Zero, scan this World's energy fluctuations and network information." Lin Tian sat on the captain's chair, observing the familiar yet strange city below with interest.
"Understood, Master." Zero's voice sounded, "Scanning in progress... Energy fluctuation analysis: This World contains active superhuman individuals; energy sources are mostly genetic mutations or technological accidents; the overall energy level is lower than Earth-1 - DCEU, but there is an extremely special and active 'totem' energy signal, highly resonant with a certain energy within Miss Gwen Stacy's body. Network information analysis: This World's technology level is similar to Earth-199999 in the early 21st century; network defense level is relatively low... Highest authority successfully obtained."
"Oh? We found our target so quickly?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his lips, "It seems the Spider Totem in this Universe is quite active."
His gaze turned to the white figure, prominently marked by Zero on the holographic screen, rapidly traversing between the city's tall buildings.
It was a young girl wearing a highly designed black and white tight-fitting battle suit, with a hooded mask covering her face, her figure agile, and her movements as elegant and powerful as a ballet dancer.
It was the Guardian of this Universe—Ghost Spider, Gwen Stacy.
Looking at the figure on the screen, almost identical to the Gwen beside him, but with a completely different aura, an extremely strong desire to collect surged within Lin Tian.
She was so similar, almost as if cast from the same mold.
If he could have both of them... Lin Tian licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with a fervent light, like a hunter spotting the most perfect prey.
The Gwen beside him also trembled slightly upon seeing her other self on the screen, and extremely complex emotions flickered within her large white crescent-shaped eye sockets.
There was curiosity, surprise, but more than that, intense jealousy and hostility.
Why could there be another Gwen Stacy in this World?
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And judging by her appearance, she seems quite sunny and righteous?
Hmph, how annoying.
Gwen secretly decided that she must find an opportunity to teach this impostor a good lesson, to let her know who was the only Gwen worthy of being by Master's side.
Lin Tian naturally felt the surge of jealousy and hostility from his Gwen, and chuckled inwardly.
Very good, the fuse for the Shura field has been lit.
Next, it's time for my performance.
"Zero," Lin Tian commanded, "Find a suitable time and place. I want to go and say hello to this Ghost Spider lady."
"Understood, Master." Zero immediately began analyzing Spider-Gwen's movements and surroundings. "Optimal contact time locked: The target is currently pursuing a group of gangsters involved in illegal weapon trading in Brooklyn. In approximately five minutes, the target will fall into their ambush."
"Very good." Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction. "Wanda, Jean, Gwen, Mystra, prepare yourselves. It's time for our entrance."
Brooklyn, near a deserted dock warehouse.
The night was deep, and the sea wind howled.
A White figure, like an elf in the dark night, silently lurked in the Shadow of the containers.
It was Spider-Gwen.
She had just received a tip-off that a notorious gang, the Axe Gang, would be conducting a large-scale illegal high-tech weapons trade here tonight.
She could not stand by and watch such criminal activity, which threatened the safety of the entire city.
Gwen held her breath, like the most agile leopard, carefully approaching the transaction location—a brightly lit, massive warehouse.
Using her spider-sense, she preemptively avoided several Sentinels hidden in the dark.
Then, like a gecko, she silently climbed the outer wall of the warehouse and peered inside through a vent.
As expected, dozens of fierce-looking gangsters were gathered inside the warehouse.
They held various high-tech weapons that looked powerful—laser guns, energy cannons, and even a few small exoskeleton armors.
And in the center of the warehouse, a Fat Boss in a suit and tie, who looked like the leader, was conducting a transaction with a You-Know-Who in a black trench coat and sunglasses.
The You-Know-Who opened a briefcase, revealing several blue reagents emitting dangerous energy fluctuations.
"...Very good! Osborn Industries' human enhancement serum! It truly lives up to its reputation!" The Fat Bosslooked at the blue reagents, his eyes filled with greedy light. "With these, our Axe Gang will be able to completely rule the entire Brooklyn underworld! Hahahaha!"
Osborn Industries? Human enhancement serum?
Gwen's heart suddenly tightened when she heard these two names.
Is this related to Harry?
No, I must stop them.
Gwen no longer hesitated. She leaped down from the vent, like the God of Death descending from the sky.
"Who's there?!"
The gangsters inside the warehouse were instantly alarmed and began firing wildly at the White figure.
Bang bang bang! Boom boom boom!
Dense laser beams and energy cannon fire instantly enveloped Gwen.
But Gwen's figure moved like a phantom, rapidly weaving and dodging through the hail of bullets.
Her movements were full of rhythm and explosiveness, like she was dancing a ballet of death.
White spider silk, as if alive, continuously shot from her wrists, sometimes sticking to enemy gun barrels, sometimes entangling enemy limbs, and sometimes smashing enemies fiercely against walls or containers like a heavy hammer.
In just a few breaths, she had easily dealt with over a dozen gangsters.
"Damn it! Get her!" The Fat Boss watched his subordinates fall one by one, both shocked and enraged, and immediately ordered the burly men in exoskeleton armor.
Roar!
Those burly men, like small mechs, immediately charged towards Gwen with heavy footsteps.
Their strength and defense were extremely astonishing, and Gwen's spider silk had difficulty effectively restraining them.
Bang!
Gwen was too slow to dodge and was hit hard on the shoulder by one of the burly men's mechanical heavy punches.
She let out a painful groan, flying backward and crashing into a container.
"Pfft!" A mouthful of fresh blood spurted from her mouth.
She was injured.
Moreover, Gwen was horrified to discover that her injured shoulder was throbbing with a violent numbness, and even the operation of her spider powers had become somewhat sluggish.
Is it an electrical weapon, or some kind of neurotoxin?
Gwen was greatly alarmed.
And those exoskeleton burly men, as well as the surrounding gangsters who had reorganized, were already closing in on her with sneers.
It's over, am I really going to fall here today?
A deep sense of despair welled up in Gwen's heart.
However, at this critical moment, a male voice, carrying a hint of laziness, a touch of playfulness, yet full of an indescribable magnetism, suddenly resonated clearly in everyone's ears, as if crossing the distance of space.
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
"So many grown men bullying a pretty young girl..."
"Isn't that a bit ungentlemanly?"
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That sudden voice, full of magnetism and playfulness, was like an invisible bomb dropped on the chaotic battlefield, instantly causing everyone to freeze.
The gangsters and exoskeleton burly men who were sneeringly approaching Gwen subconsciously stopped and looked warily in the direction of the voice.
And Gwen Stacy, severely wounded and almost in despair, felt her heart leap at the sound of that voice, a feeling of extreme complexity and absurdity welling up within her.
This voice was so familiar, yet so strange.
Familiar, because it seemed to have a strange overlap with a vague Shadow deep within her heart.
Strange, because she could be certain she had never heard this voice in this World.
Who exactly is he?
Just as everyone was in doubt, several figures silently appeared at the already damaged main entrance of the warehouse, as if descending from another dimension.
The leader was Lin Tian.
He still maintained that calm and collected demeanor, as if everything was under his control, a faint smile playing on his lips, his deep eyes like stars in the dark night, calmly surveying the messy battlefield within the warehouse.
Behind him, Wanda, Jean, and Mystra, the three queens, stood silently like the most loyal Guardians. The powerful and unique aura radiating from them instantly made the temperature of the entire warehouse seem to drop by several degrees.
Especially when their gazes fell upon the spider girl in the black and White battle suit, cornered in the center with a trace of blood on her lips, a very complex light flashed in their eyes.
There was curiosity, scrutiny, sympathy, but more often, hostility and intense jealousy.
Is this woman Master's target this time?
She really looks exactly like Gwen.
Hmph, another vixen.
Lin Tian naturally sensed the subtle emotional changes of the three queens behind him, and chuckled inwardly.
Very good, the Shura field atmosphere has been set in advance.
However, now was not the time to deal with internal conflicts.
He turned his gaze to the Fat Boss, who was looking at him with vigilance and shock, and the You-Know-Who in the black trench coat, who had remained silent, wearing sunglasses, and whose aura was somewhat eerie.
"It seems I've interrupted your fun?" Lin Tian showed a harmless smile and asked gently, "But so many grown men ganging up on an injured young girl, isn't that a bit too ungentlemanly?"
"You... who are you? How dare you meddle in our Axe Gang's business?" The Fat Boss looked at Lin Tian and the three impossibly beautiful yet dangerous-looking women behind him. Although he felt a little intimidated, he relied on his numerical advantage, as well as Osborn Industries' enhanced serum and high-tech weapons, and still roared, feigning courage, "If you don't want to die, then take your women and get out!"
"Oh? The Axe Gang? Osborn Industries' enhanced serum?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, a look of sudden understanding on his face. "So it was you guys causing trouble."
He seemed to disdain these gangsters and the so-called enhanced serum.
"It seems you not only disturbed my mood for enjoying the night view," Lin Tian's voice suddenly grew cold, a chilling glint flashing in his eyes, "but you also hurt the little thing I'm interested in."
He pointed to Spider-Gwen, who was struggling to stand up but swaying due to her injuries and numbness, her tone filled with undisguised possessiveness.
Hearing Lin Tian's words, full of protectiveness and possessiveness, Spider-Gwen's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and her cheeks involuntarily flushed.
Is he... is he protecting me?
He's interested in me?
As this thought arose, an indescribable, strange feeling instantly surged into her heart, making her temporarily forget the pain in her body and the danger before her. She just stared blankly at the man who stood before her like a god.
And the Fat Boss and the gangsters around him were furious after hearing Lin Tian's words, full of contempt and killing intent.
"Bastard! You're looking for death!"
"Brothers! Get him!"
"Kill him!"
Dozens of gangsters and the burly men in exoskeleton armor once again surged towards Lin Tian and the queens behind him like a tide.
Lasers, cannon fire, heavy punches, and sharp blades instantly engulfed Lin Tian and his companions.
However, facing this fierce attack, powerful enough to destroy a small army, Lin Tian remained standing, not even frowning.
He simply raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.
Snap.
A very slight, yet seemingly containing the power of some ultimate law of the Universe, crisp sound instantly echoed throughout the warehouse.
Then, under everyone's terrified and disbelieving gazes, as if they had seen a ghost, those previously aggressive attacks, full of destructive power—whether lasers or cannon fire, heavy punches or sharp blades—were silently annihilated the moment they touched the invisible energy field around Lin Tian, as if they had met their bane.
Even the furiously charging gangsters and exoskeleton burly men, their bodies began to disintegrate piece by piece like sand, eventually turning into golden specks of light dancing in the air, as if their existence had been directly erased from this World by some higher law.
With just a snap of his fingers, dozens of heavily armed gangster elites and those seemingly indestructible exoskeleton armors vanished into thin air, leaving no trace of their existence.
Silence.
A deathly silence.
The entire warehouse once again fell into a tomb-like stillness.
Only the You-Know-Who in the black trench coat, who had been standing beside the Fat Boss, wearing sunglasses and with an eerie aura, and the Fat Boss, who was scared to the point of collapse, his pants soiled with urine and feces, remained alive by chance.
They looked at the terrifying scene before them, completely beyond their comprehension, like a divine punishment. Their minds were blank, and their souls trembled.
Devil.
This man before them was not human at all; he was a true Devil, a God.
Spider-Gwen was also completely stunned by the scene before her.
She looked at Lin Tian, who stood with his hands behind his back, calm and collected, as if he had merely crushed a group of ants, her heart filled with unprecedented shock and an indescribable tremor.
Who exactly is this man?
The deathly silence in the warehouse was broken by the Fat Boss's violent gasps, like a broken bellows, caused by extreme fear.
He was sprawled on the ground, trembling like a sieve, his crotch already soaked and emitting a foul odor. He looked at Lin Tian, who was slowly walking towards him like a god, his eyes filled with endless fear and despair, unable to even conjure a thought of resistance or begging for mercy.
Because he knew that in the face of such absolute power, any struggle was futile.
However, Lin Tian did not immediately act against him.
Instead, his gaze fell upon the You-Know-Who in the black trench coat, who had remained silent throughout, wearing sunglasses, and whose aura was somewhat eerie.
This guy had been standing there from the beginning, seemingly indifferent to everything happening around him. Even after Lin Tian displayed his god-like power, his aura showed no signs of disturbance.
Interesting.
"You don't seem afraid at all?" Lin Tian looked at the You-Know-Who in the black trench coat with interest, a playful smile on his lips.
The You-Know-Who in the black trench coat slowly raised his head, and the corner of his mouth beneath his sunglasses seemed to curl slightly, letting out a low, hoarse laugh:
"Heh heh... Afraid? Why should I be afraid?"
His voice had a peculiar metallic quality, as if it didn't come from a human throat.
Chapter 165
"For some beings, death is merely the beginning of another form."
Oh?
Lin Tian's eyebrows twitched slightly at these words, and the interest in his eyes grew even stronger.
It seemed this guy was more than just a simple middleman.
The faint, elusive aura emanating from him, filled with technology and inhumanity... could it be... Lin Tian's powerful spiritual sense swept over him instantly, easily penetrating the other party's seemingly ordinary trench coat and sunglasses, revealing the true face hidden beneath.
So that's it.
(bfbi) It was a robot.
And a high-grade bionic robot at that, with extremely advanced technology, even possessing a certain degree of autonomous consciousness and a special energy core.
Who created it? Osborn Industries? Or some other hidden force?
"A robot? You're quite well disguised." Lin Tian directly exposed the other party's identity, a knowing smile on his face. "It seems your Master is very interested in this transaction, or rather, in Osborn Industries' enhanced serum?"
The black-trench-coat robot's electronic eyes flickered under his sunglasses when he heard Lin Tian had seen through his disguise at a glance, but his tone remained steady:
"My mission is only to complete the transaction. As for other matters, they are irrelevant to me, and irrelevant to you."
"Is that so?" Lin Tian smiled, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "In My opinion, anything interesting that appears before Me is relevant to Me."
Before his words finished, Lin Tian's figure instantly vanished from his original spot.
The next second, he appeared like a ghost in front of the black-trench-coat robot, a fair and slender hand, yet seemingly containing the power of the entire Universe, directly ignored the thin energy shield on the robot's body as if taking something from his pocket, and plunged fiercely into his chest.
Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle.
A piercing electric current and metal-twisting sound rang out. The black-trench-coat robot didn't even have time to react before Lin Tian had forcibly extracted the blue-glowing energy core from his body.
"No!" The black-trench-coat robot let out a final electronic roar, filled with unwillingness and anger.
Then, his body, made of high-strength alloy, instantly went limp and collapsed to the ground as if all energy had been lost, turning into a pile of scrap metal.
Lin Tian looked at the energy core in his hand, which was still faintly flickering with blue light and contained peculiar energy, a satisfied smile on his face.
"Hmm... Although the energy level isn't high, the structure is quite exquisite. Perhaps it could be a snack for Zero? Or used to upgrade Gwen's battle suit?"
He casually put the energy core into his storage space.
Then, he turned his gaze to the Fat Boss, who was completely terrified and slumped on the ground.
"Now," Lin Tian's voice became as cold as a demon's, "it's your turn."
"No... don't kill me! Please spare my life! My Lord! I know I was wrong!" The Fat Boss finally reacted from his extreme fear, scrambling and crawling to kneel before Lin Tian, frantically kowtowing and begging for mercy, snot and tears streaming down his face. There was no trace of his previous arrogance as a gang boss.
"Spare your life?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "Alright."
"However," he squatted down, looking at the Fat Boss's fat face, distorted by fear, a kind smile on his face, "you need to do something for Me."
"Do... do what? My Lord, just give the order, even if I have to climb a mountain of blades or descend into a sea of Fire, I will surely do it for you!" The Fat Boss stammered, grasping at a lifeline.
"It's very simple." Lin Tian smiled, a cold, calculating glint flashing in his eyes.
He extended his finger and again tapped the Fat Boss's glabella.
This time, he didn't directly obliterate the other party, but rather silently implanted an extremely hidden spiritual seed, filled with loyalty and obedience, deep within the other party's sea of consciousness.
At the same time, he also conveniently read all the information in the other party's brain about the Ax Gang, about the Osborn Industries' enhanced serum transaction, and about the Brooklyn underworld.
"From today onwards," Lin Tian withdrew his finger, his voice echoing like a spell in the depths of the Fat Boss's soul, "you are My most loyal dog in the underworld of this city."
"Control everything here for Me."
"Collect all intelligence, manage all resources."
"Await My next summons."
"Yes... Yes! Master! I obey!" The Fat Boss responded with empty eyes, like a puppet on strings, with utmost respect.
His consciousness had been initially formatted and controlled by Lin Tian.
Although he still retained basic thinking and acting abilities.
He would absolutely carry out Lin Tian's commands without any discount, like the most devout believer.
Very good.
Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction.
Another tool for him to use.
After dealing with these minor troubles, Lin Tian finally turned his gaze to Spider-Gwen, who had been staring at him blankly since just now, her eyes filled with shock, fear, curiosity, and an indescribable stirring.
He slowly walked to the girl, that gentle and concerned smile reappearing on his face.
He reached out his hand, and with the Dual Cultivation Immortal Essence containing pure life energy, gently stroked her small face, which was somewhat pale from her injuries, and the corner of her mouth, which was still slightly bleeding.
A warm and comfortable sensation instantly spread throughout her body.
Gwen felt the numbness and pain in her shoulder disappear instantly, and the wound at the corner of her mouth healed at a visible speed.
Even the Spider power she had consumed during the battle recovered significantly.
"Feeling better, My Little Spider?" Lin Tian's voice was so gentle it could drip Water, full of magnetism.
"I..." Gwen looked at the man before her, who was like a god, easily controlling the lives and deaths of others, and instantly healing her injuries. Her heart, against her will, began to pound madly again, and her cheeks flushed once more.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say, and could only nod blankly.
"That's good." Lin Tian smiled, extended his hand, and wanted to rub her hair as a sign of intimacy, just like before.
But this time, Gwen subconsciously tilted her head slightly, avoiding it.
Hmm?
A barely noticeable cold glint flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
It seemed that the performance filled with divine power and demonic charm just now had frightened this innocent Little Spider, making her wary and resistant towards him.
Interesting, it seems he still needs to put in more effort and properly 'train' her.
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Feeling Gwen's subconscious dodge and the hint of wariness and resistance hidden deep in her eyes, Lin Tianwasn't angry. Instead, he found it even more interesting.
Conquering a prey who is full of fear and caution towards him, yet can't help but be attracted to him, is far more fulfilling than conquering a lovesick girl who blindly adores him from the start, isn't it?
It seems that dealing with this Little Spider from another World requires a gentler and more patient strategy.
Lin Tian withdrew the hand he was about to use to stroke Gwen's hair. Not only was there no awkwardness on his face, but instead, he showed a perfectly understanding and apologetic smile.
"Sorry," his voice became unusually soft, even carrying a hint of imperceptible vulnerability, "Did I scare you just now?"
"I... I just don't like to see people harming the innocent." Lin Tian began his actor-level performance, his eyes filled with the benevolent glow of compassion. "So My hand might have been a bit heavy."
"You... you were protecting me?" Gwen was slightly stunned by Lin Tian's explanation, and the wariness and resistance in her heart instantly dissipated by more than half.
So he was so cruel just now because of me?
As soon as she thought of this, a warm current and a hint of sweetness welled up in Gwen's heart.
"Of course." Lin Tian nodded without hesitation, looking into Gwen's eyes, his gaze incredibly sincere and affectionate. "I said, you are My interesting little thing. How could I just stand by and watch you get hurt?"
"And," Lin Tian took a step forward, closing the distance between himself and Gwen again, and whispered in her ear with his magnetic voice, "seeing you injured and bleeding, I feel My heart ache too."
These words, full of concern and ambiguity, were like the sweetest poison, instantly striking Gwen's sensitive and longing-to-be-cherished maiden heart.
Her cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and her heart pounded like a startled deer, almost leaping out of her chest.
He... he would actually feel heartache for me?
Could it be... could his interest in me be more than just curiosity?
Does he really like me?
At this thought, Gwen felt her brain was about to stop working.
She looked at the man before her, at his incomparably handsome face, at his eyes filled with gentleness and deep affection.
She felt as if she had fallen hopelessly once again.
"Lin..." Gwen's voice trembled with shyness, and she instinctively wanted to lean her head against that incredibly warm and reliable chest.
However, just then, Lin Tian, as if he had anticipated it, gently stepped back half a step, creating a slight distance between them, and showed a perfectly appropriate smile, with a hint of apology and helplessness.
"Sorry, Miss Gwen." Lin Tian's tone suddenly became somewhat distant and polite again. "We don't seem to be too familiar yet?"
"And," he glanced at the still-shocked audience nearby, and the potential surveillance equipment in the distance, "this doesn't seem like a good place to discuss personal feelings?"
Lin Tian's sudden aloofness and rejection were like a bucket of cold Water poured over her head, instantly extinguishing the flame that had just ignited in Gwen's heart.
It made her feel embarrassed, wronged, and even a hint of anger at being toyed with.
He... what exactly does he mean?
Just now he was so gentle and ambiguous towards me.
Why did he suddenly become so cold?
Were all the things he said before fake?
Was he really just xsq852 playing with me 1042 78?
Gwen's heart was filled with disappointment and unwillingness, and her eyes reddened again.
But Lin Tian, looking at Gwen's appearance, which had instantly fallen from heaven to hell, filled with grievance, confusion, and even a hint of resentment, was secretly amused.
Very good, playing hard to get, being elusive.
This is the highest realm of conquering a girl who is sensitive, lacks a sense of security, yet is a bit stubborn and tsundere.
He just wanted to constantly tease her, stimulate her, make her jump back and forth between hope and disappointment, make her develop a deeper obsession with him, a stronger possessiveness, and eventually become completely inseparable from him, willingly becoming his plaything to manipulate as he pleased.
"However," just as Gwen felt she was about to be drowned by grievance and anger, Lin Tian suddenly changed the subject, that gentle and apologetic smile reappearing on his face.
"Although the timing isn't quite right right now..."
He reached out his hand, and this time it was not dodged. He gently tucked a strand of golden hair, dampened with sweat, behind Gwen's ear.
The action was filled with an indescribable tenderness and doting.
"But My interest in you is real."
Lin Tian's voice, like a spell, echoed in Gwen's ear again, full of fatal temptation.
"Perhaps after dealing with these minor troubles here..."
"We can find a quieter place..."
"To have a good, in-depth..."
"Conversation?"
His eyes were full of innuendo, full of aggression, and full of irresistible charm.
Gwen looked at the man before her, who was like a demon king, toying with her emotions at will, yet she couldn't refuse him at all.
Her heart was completely in turmoil.
She knew she probably couldn't escape his grasp now.
She bit her lip, her cheeks flushed, and finally, as if resigned to her fate, she nodded gently.
"Very good."
Lin Tian looked at the Little Spider before him, who had finally given up all resistance and become as docile as a lamb to the slaughter.
A smile, possessed only by victors, filled with a sense of control and satisfaction, appeared on his face.
Very good, another queen was about to completely belong to him.
After the interlude in Gotham City, filled with chaos, schemes, and conquest, Lin Tian did not immediately return to his Base with his new collections.
He knew that to completely control Gotham, the city of sin, more time and planning were needed. Moreover, his main objective for this trip—the Spider-Verse—still had more delicious prey and deeper secrets waiting for him to uncover.
Thus, he left Mystra and the already modified Joker puppet to continue stirring up trouble in Gotham City, integrating the underworld forces, and secretly monitoring Batman's movements.
As for himself, he took Wanda, Jean, and the Little Spider—Gwen—whose heart was filled with complex emotions and a secret anticipation for a deep future 'conversation,' and reactivated the spatial teleportation, returning to the shuttle hidden outside New York City, Earth-65, where they had been before.
Inside the shuttle.