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"Captain!" someone exclaimed in surprise, "You...you have to take a look at this."

Chapter 255 The outside world is terrifying

What appeared on the floating screen of the control panel was something extremely horrifying and indescribable.

It has no fixed shape, constantly shifting within the image. Looking directly at it, the first impression is that it's some kind of dark nightmare entity. Like a lump of black gel, it has no mouth, no nose, no eyes, yet eerily, one can almost feel its gaze, its breath, its roar. Even through the transparent screen, one can feel an indescribable sense of oppression.

The agent who discovered it involuntarily swallowed hard: "What...is this?"

Shen You remained silent, went to the control panel and rapidly tapped away, quickly bringing up the corresponding instruction screen.

Apokolips script. Although he didn't know much about Apokolips' knowledge and technology, Shen You's interstellar database contained corresponding language records, likely thanks to Apokolips' long history of warfare and its extensive presence throughout the universe. Pal quickly helped him complete the interface translation.

This is a log.

"Experiment log, test target, code name 'Anti-Life Experiment 779'."

"Subject 779 was the first individual to successfully withstand the side effects, with the goal of coexisting with the 'anti-life' power. It's just that the energy eroded its nervous system, causing it to lose its mind. But who cares? After all the experiments, it didn't have much sanity left, did it?"

"Experiment log update. The initial assessment of the experiment on Subject 779 appears to have been overly optimistic. The test results on Aksa Blue were unsatisfactory. The subject's strength met expectations, and the anti-life engine functioned well. However, the results indicate that the individual does not possess the ability to obey commands. While the anti-life engine makes them powerful, it also fosters a rebellious will, which, once released, is difficult to control."

The experiment's results recorded the destruction of Aksalan. The anti-life strike pierced the planet, tearing Aksalan to shreds from the inside; no one survived.

Beautiful destruction, beautiful decay—that great one will undoubtedly be very satisfied with this power, provided we can keep it under control.

"Experiment log update. Steppenwolf is a reckless brute. The anti-life test subject is far from being ready for actual combat, but he insists on throwing it into the war on this new Earth. He had better bring back good news. Otherwise, if things go wrong, don't say I didn't warn him."

There was no signature, and no record of the person's name.

But Shen You roughly guessed what that shapeless, terrifying thing was.

As is widely known, Darkseid, one of the most terrifying beings in the DC multiverse, is obsessed with the "Anti-Life Equation."

In many DC lore versions, the Equation of Life is one of the foundations that created the matter universe, while the Anti-Life Equation is its counterpart. It is the most terrifying weapon in the universe, but its manifestation resembles a rule of corruption and engulfment. Darkseid spent his entire life pursuing and researching its power.

What is mentioned in this log is likely a byproduct of the research.

"Captain?" the agent asked cautiously.

"Oh, it's nothing." Shen You casually closed the interface and turned to say, "You guys continue with the original plan and blow up this place. I'll go scout over there."

"Yes, Captain!"

The agents stood at attention and saluted, not daring to ask any further questions.

After separating from his teammates, Shen You went to the outer passageway and looked around.

"Is it down there?"

With X-ray vision activated, my gaze pierced through the thick surface, looking deep underground. Sure enough, there were facilities in this base extending into the depths.

A vast, pool-like space had been carved out underground. Unspeakable monsters dwelled in that terrifying place.

Shen You passed through the wall and landed directly through the thick ground.

The high-speed afterimage is not just a simple holographic projection. It is his research and application of the spatial properties of the Speed ​​Force, similar to his ability to exist in two places at the same time, except that his attention is relatively focused on one side. Moreover, it does not require as much energy as his innate clone technique; the most significant burden on himself is only a slight reduction in his maximum speed.

Then he saw that terrifying, twisted thing, locked behind a cage of some kind of energy.

It was as if a gaze fell upon him from the chaos.

"Food. Flesh and blood."

This is a message received through telepathy.

Shen You had a pretty good idea: "So that's how it is. The Steppenwolf hid you here and had people feed you flesh and blood regularly. You were a trump card he was keeping, right? He would consider releasing you once the situation on the main battlefield became tense."

“Captive breeding? No.”

The black thing began to change.

The originally distorted and amorphous body began to develop structures resembling torsos and limbs. The body of some giant creature, with insect-like wings, was encased in armor made of black metal, as if the machinery itself was part of that body.

It's like a demon.

A demonoid that is tens of meters tall and combines biological and mechanical elements.

Shen You remembered it. It appeared in a DC Comics publication; it was a super parademon created by Apokolips using a technology called the "Anti-Life Engine." Its immense power made it almost impossible for the Justice Association on that parallel world Earth to fight back.

Shen You quickly used various enhanced senses to scan and analyze the monster's entire body.

He did indeed discover some energies he had never seen before, which appeared to be the reaction known as the "anti-life equation".

Fortunately, it seems there's nothing he can't handle.

"Steppenwolf is a coward."

The super Parademon spoke in a low voice.

"Be grateful for this barrier, little thing, otherwise your flesh and blood would have been my dinner tonight. But obviously, you're so small you wouldn't even be enough to fill my teeth."

Once I leave here, once I break free of these bonds, I will devour everything, I will... um? What do you want to do?

The demon looked down at the "little one" at its feet with a strange expression, then reached out and placed its palm on the transparent barrier.

During this time, Shen You had already used his Ultra Vision to scan and analyze the energy barrier that bound the demonoid. It wasn't just a barrier; there were also multiple layers of force fields interfering with it, affecting the way power worked in this space and absorbing energy impacts.

Apocalypse Technology is indeed quite capable; no wonder this super Parademon couldn't break free from here.

However, the rapid scanning and analysis also allowed Shen You to find the blind spot in this cage.

Speed ​​Force Resonance.

When The Flash was learning the Speed ​​Force technique to oscillate through walls in his early days, he often failed to find the right frequency to oscillate, resulting in the objects he tried to penetrate imploding at the molecular level.

After mastering the resonance technique, this accident no longer occurs. However, in rare cases, the Flash still uses it as an offensive move—deliberately using the wrong frequency to vibrate and penetrate, causing almost any substance to implode.

In the current timeline, even the Flash's move was taught to him by Shen You.

When the super Parademon realized that the tiny creature in front of him seemed to be trying to break free of the cage, it almost burst out laughing.

No, how much wine did you drink to get this drunk?

I tried so hard and still couldn't open this thing. You think you can stir up a big pot with your tiny frame? You're dreaming, aren't you?

It would be a joke if I could open that door for you.

What the f*ck?

In just a second, the Parademons' eyes widened in astonishment as they saw it.

The cage that had once seemed indestructible and left it helpless was broken open with a clang in the hands of this little toothpick.

It broke.

With a series of crashing sounds, it shattered mercilessly onto the ground.

The demon stared in disbelief at the tiny creature calmly withdrawing its hand.

This should have been the moment it had been dreaming of.

It fantasized countless times about how, once it got the chance to break through this barrier and leave this cage, it would go on a killing spree and devour all the flesh and blood within its sight.

And now, the moment of my dreams has finally arrived.

The Parademon suddenly felt that it didn't want to go out anymore.

The outside world is terrifying.

Chapter 256 The Light of Fishing

Deherion, the Parademons Factory.

The team acted exactly as their captain planned. The bomb was placed precisely where Shen You had instructed, and after completing their mission, the team members quickly evacuated the factory and activated the detonator as planned.

The continuous detonations and precisely targeted blasts disrupted the stability of the central reactor. The core power unit supplying the entire factory went completely out of control amidst a deafening roar; the overloaded reactor sounded like a kettle about to boil over, threatening to go berserk at any moment.

The mission was flawlessly executed; all that remained was to retreat before their whereabouts were discovered by a large number of Parademons. With that, they would retire successfully, each of them becoming a great hero in this war against the Apocalypse, perhaps even etched in history and remembered for eternity.

However, the group, hiding behind cover, did not immediately evacuate.

Because the team leader is not here.

"Still unable to contact the captain, no response to calls."

"The captain wouldn't..."

"Don't talk nonsense," someone retorted. "Everyone has already witnessed Captain Williams' abilities. Anyone can make a mistake, but he won't."

"That's right, after all, he's the legendary captain! Let's wait a little longer."

Rumble!

As they were speaking, the sound was abruptly interrupted by a deafening roar. The earth began to tremble violently, the ground was ripped open, and a blurry, gigantic shadow burst forth from the earth.

A body the size of a mountain, a ferocious form, a bizarre fusion of machine and life. Enormous wings spread from behind the armor, blotting out the sky, like a fallen angel from mythology.

The moment they looked directly at that giant shadow, everyone's eyes seemed to be sucked in, their bodies froze as if frozen in place, and even their hearts seemed to be gripped by immense fear, afraid to beat.

“It’s that. It’s the thing I saw in the control room!” an agent stammered.

Strangely enough, what he saw in the image was clearly a faceless, chaotic black thing, but what he saw before him now was a giant demon-like figure. Yet, he recognized it at a glance.

I can't explain why, it's like some kind of instinct, a fear that seems to be etched into my DNA, that was automatically activated the moment I saw that figure.

Fear nearly overwhelmed the agents; no matter how well-trained they were, they were still just mortals. The force known as Anti-Life was far too overwhelming for their level of existence; even a mere fragment of Anti-Life was enough to drive an ordinary person insane.

That's it, I'm doomed. Fighting something like that is simply impossible.

Similar thoughts involuntarily arose in everyone's mind, and they even imagined the scene of them dying tragically under the claws of that terrifying creature.

They watched as the colossal monster that had burst from the earth unfurled its enormous wings, unleashing an indescribable aura that seemed poised to deliver judgment upon the heavens and earth. The next moment, those wings flapped violently, and its demonic form soared into the air amidst the raging winds and dust.

Then they took off and ran without looking back.

The agents were momentarily stunned, their emotions disjointed.

Eh?

This terrifying monster

Why does it look a bit like they're running away?

Following closely behind it, emerging from the hole punched through the ground, was an extremely dazzling radiance. Like a pillar of light reaching for the sky, it shot upwards, sweeping away all fear and unease, replacing them with an inspiring belief.