Chapter 578 Exchange and Stealing Homes
The black petroleum-like substance pulled out wicker-like silk wadding and continuously wrapped the Kryptonian's body, causing his body to sink into the pool.
The soft and sticky substance covers it strip by strip, forming a rock-like cuticle. Looking from the outside to the inside, you can vaguely see that the black shadow inside is rejuvenating under the cultivation of the biological warehouse.
Seeing this scene, Steppenwolf showed a smile on his face. He knew that his plan was successful. It would not be long before this monster that combined the Kryptonian physique and the fighting power of the New God would be born.
At that time, let alone the messengers of the old gods, I am afraid that even if those old gods really show up, they will not be able to gain much benefit.
"Tell me how long it will take to complete the cultivation." Steppenwolf turned his head and looked at the Kryptonian artificial intelligence.
[Estimated solar calendar: one hour, thirty-seven minutes and fifty-four seconds, the error is within ten minutes]
"Two hours at most. Yes, when the time comes, the earth will be included in the territory of the fourth world." Steppenwolf grinned.
However, before he could be happy for long, the next words of the Kryptonian artificial intelligence made his smile freeze in place.
[According to the latest news, the Justice Society is discussing destroying the Mother Boxes]
"What!?"
Steppenwolf turned around suddenly, his huge body striding up to Krypton's squid-like mechanical device in an instant, and grabbed its metal shell.
"What are you talking about, what destroyed the mother box!?"
【Sizzling. Sizzling】
The mechanical device was caught by Steppenwolf's big hand and kept emitting electromagnetic sounds. Seeing this, Steppenwolf took a deep breath and let go of his hand.
The omnic squid regained its freedom and trembled. On its exterior, a huge handprint was clearly visible.
【Zizi. I just received a signal from human society.】
"Come in!" Steppenwolf frowned.
Although he did not believe that humans could destroy the Mother Box with their current abilities, it was undeniable that when he heard the news, he was still a little panicked in his heart.
As a member of the Apokolips royal family, no one understands the role of the Mother Box on Apokolips better than Steppenwolf. These three devices, which combine the highest technological level of Apokolips, symbolize the unified power of Apokolips.
The three mother boxes are indispensable. If those ants really destroy the mother box, then you will never be able to return to your home again in this life, and you may not even be able to stay.
After hearing Steppenwolf's words, the corrupted Kryptonian omnic quickly relayed the signal from the United Nations press conference here.
A blue light flashed, and a virtual screen appeared in front of Steppenwolf, and what appeared on the screen was Time Man, the leader of the Justice Association.
Beside him, the two most famous heroes, Midnight Doctor and Wild Cat, were also present. The three of them stood at the speaking table and spoke to the reporters and leaders below.
(The organization that caused extremely serious damage to the Star Laboratory is not from the earth. As far as we know, the other party is a group of colonial terrorist invaders from outer space.)
(They call themselves New Gods, and they came to Earth to destroy this place. This is a huge threat to the whole world. We should unite to resist those invaders.)
Steppenwolf straightened his body and looked at Shi Xia who kept talking on the screen with a gloomy expression.
(According to the Justice Society's investigation, those invaders' plan to destroy the earth will use an energy called the 'Power of Unity'. This energy is currently unable to be analyzed based on our technological level, but we can be sure. Yes, what they will use to complete their plan is an object called a mother box.)
(There are three Mother Boxes, one of which is currently in the hands of the Justice Society. In order to prevent the invaders’ plan from succeeding and to protect the earth, after internal discussions and discussions within the Justice Society, we will destroy the Mother Boxes.)
"Impossible!" Steppenwolf waved his arms angrily, and the huge force directly hit the metal wall next to him, making a huge noise.
His eyes were fixed on the screen, breathing heavily. "Just you, what qualifications do you have to claim to be able to destroy the Mother Box?"
As if he heard Steppenwolf's question and responded to it, just after Steppenwolf finished speaking, Shi Xia on the screen looked at the camera, and seemed to look at Steppenwolf from the screen, saying word by word .
(We are ready to throw the Mother Box into the time rift, using the energy of the Speed Force as the core, letting the Mother Box get lost in the vast flow of time, and achieve the purpose of destroying the Mother Box)
Speed Force?
Steppenwolf's eyes fell into confusion for a moment.
"How is it possible among human beings?"
Staggering back two steps, Steppenwolf finally panicked. Although he didn't know what the Speed Force was, he could still understand the opponent's plan.
Those humans have obviously found the technology to link the time stream, and are confident that they can send the mother box to the time stream. By that time, Apokolips will completely lose control of the mother box.
Even if Darkseid comes in person, it will probably take countless thousands of years to find the whereabouts of the Mother Box in the timeline.
Let alone Steppenwolf, this result cannot be accepted even if Disad comes over. If the other party really succeeds, then his mission will be a complete failure.
He was already guilty of meritorious deeds, but if he lost the treasure of Apokolips, Steppenwolf couldn't imagine what would happen to him next.
Steppenwolf broke into cold sweat at the thought of Darkseid.
It wasn't like he hadn't thought that this was a scam against him. Steppenwolf's inner reason told him that it was absolutely impossible for human civilization to master energy that transcended time. All of these were false deceptions, and the other party's purpose was to lure him away. Get out on your own.
But at the same time, another voice appeared in Steppenwolf's heart, what if, what if humans really have the ability to destroy the Mother Box, how would he accept that outcome.
"No, it's impossible." Steppenwolf clenched his fists, his eyes constantly wandering around subconsciously, reflecting the unrest in his heart at the moment.
Just when Steppenwolf was at a loss and his mind was in confusion, the Kryptonian omnic next to him suddenly made a low mechanical sound.
[According to testing, the Speed Force is one of the legendary basic forces. The source is unknown. The speedster who obtains the Speed Force will have the ability to exceed the speed of light and become the master of time.]
The slightly noisy sound instantly turned into a bullet and hit Steppenwolf head-on between the eyebrows, knocking him back several steps until he hit the wall.
"Is it true that those humans didn't lie to me?" Steppenwolf looked at the Kryptonian omnic with complicated eyes. Since the other party can tell the information about the speed force, it proves that such a thing does exist in this world.
So on this basis, the fact that a backward civilization can accurately pronounce the word Speed Force is enough to prove that they must have seen or understood this energy.
Speed Force, speedster, ability to exceed the speed of light
Steppenwolf's pupils shrank, and a red figure appeared in his mind.
"It's him!"
Steppenwolf still remembered the man in red who appeared on the battlefield in an instant when he seized the Mother Box in the Star Laboratory. He was so fast that even he couldn't see clearly.
If there is really anyone on earth who can touch the edge of the power of the Speed Force, then I am afraid that only that man can do it.
After being stunned for a full minute, Steppenwolf suddenly stood up.
He didn’t dare to gamble, he really didn’t dare to gamble.
Striding out of the biological breeding room, Steppenwolf woke up all the demonoids around him with a loud voice, and his extreme anger had already overwhelmed his mind.
Now, He just wants to ensure the safety of the Mother Box as soon as possible.
The demonoids who are very sensitive to the breath of the mother box have already determined the location of the conscious mother box, but they also feel countless powerful energies entrenched nearby.
If the prediction is correct, they should be the messengers of the old gods and the Green Lantern Corps.
After learning this news, Steppenwolf felt that it had confirmed the plans of those humans. Since they decided to destroy the Mother Box, they would definitely let everyone guard the Mother Box.
"Are you sure those people are gathered at the same location?" Steppenwolf suddenly grabbed a demonoid by the neck and asked through gritted teeth.
The demonoid struggled immediately, and the mouthparts in its mouth made a harsh sound.
These sounds are incomprehensible to other creatures, but Steppenwolf, as one of their creators, understands this audio language very well.
After learning that almost everyone on earth with powerful energy gathered around the Mother Box, Steppenwolf's crazy murderous intention overshadowed his reason.
Whether it's real or fake, whether it's a trap or a trick, it doesn't matter anymore.
"I wanted to use simpler methods to solve it, but if you want to start a war, then let's start a war."
Steppenwolf put on his hammerhead shark-like helmet again. Behind him, countless demonoids were all holding weapons, and they were all ready for battle.
At the same time, above the airspace of the Arctic Ocean, a flat black fighter plane was advancing rapidly.
The old Bruce Wayne, wearing the Iron Bat suit, was looking straight ahead with a serious face. Beside him, various weapons and equipment were piled on the passenger seat.
The most conspicuous among them is undoubtedly an extremely black whip.
His eyes stayed on the horizon for a while, and the alarm bell in the headset suddenly attracted Batman's attention.
Old Bruce Wayne tilted his head and turned on the surveillance screen outside the Batcave on the console. Soon, a blurry picture appeared in front of Batman.
In the forest outside Castle Wayne, a huge sonic blast channel appeared out of thin air, and then thousands of demonoids flew out like locusts with their wings fluttering.