I, the anti-superman, have hacked into the chat group.

Outside, the atmosphere between the Skywing Race and the Dragon Spirit Race could only be described as tense, but ultimately no action was taken because they both had other matters to consider.

Both sides realized that the God of War had used reality substitution to move the battlefield into their own domain. Now both sides were trying to retrieve the images from inside, and their anxiety stemmed from not being able to see what was happening inside.

Meanwhile, the human collider is about to complete its final stages of construction, and the gate to another world will soon open, so everyone is on high alert.

Just then, a golden light suddenly shone in the deserted sky. The light was so intense that the heavens and earth, which had been gray for thousands of years, were now coated with a layer of golden fluorescence.

"what is that?"

"Is that an attack from a Skywing or Dragon Spirit species? It's so dazzling!"

"No, I read about it in a book, that looks like... the sun! Yes, it must be the sun!"

Humans saw what was happening outside through Riku's light ring. After Karl's light completely destroyed the God of War's domain, the light that seeped out had little power left, just pure light. Many people mistook it for the legendary sun.

However, this is somewhat related, because this technique has a name: 'solar flare'.

Chapter 283 Positive Changes in Cells

As we all know, the DC universe is subject to reboots. From Crisis on Infinite Earths to the recent Flashpoint Paradox, the DC universe has rebooted many times.

With the reboot, the abilities of characters in the DC universe will also change. For example, Superman's power level and skills have been constantly changing. In the older comics with more chaotic settings, Superman could even shapeshift at will like Martian Manhunter.

The current DC universe is in the N5 era, and Carl is also the N52 version of Superpower.

This version of the Kryptonian hasn't undergone any major changes in its design compared to others, but it does have an extra, rather troublesome ability: the so-called solar flare.

Superman's power comes from the sun. Under sunlight, he continuously converts into amazing energy. Even when there is no sun, he does not directly lose his power because Kryptonian cells have the function of storing energy.

Most versions of Kryptonians consume energy little by little based on the power of their abilities, but the N52 version of Kryptonians can release all their energy at once.

It mobilizes every cell in the body, instantly unleashing all energy to form an all-around, indiscriminate attack. The resulting dazzling brilliance is like a solar flare, unmatched by any other.

Of course, this is not a real solar flare and cannot power other Kryptonians, because it is energy stored in the bodies of Kryptonians, which is much stronger than a solar flare. Superman N52 defeated a powerful enemy with this move.

However, although this move is powerful, it is not very useful.

In theory, depleting energy is a minor problem that can simply be replenished. However, the side effect of this method is that it can cause cells to enter a state of fatigue, making them unable to obtain energy from sunlight.

In other words, Kryptonians who use solar flares will temporarily lose their superpowers, and this state usually lasts for a full 24 hours.

That's why Carl never uses 'solar flare'; it's just too much of a rip-off.

Carl did use 'solar flare' just now, but that's because Carl is different now; he knows how to avoid the side effects.

"The side effects of a solar flare are significant, but ultimately it's about the use of energy. It simply mobilizes all the cells at once, which is why the body has to rest for a day."

"If I could have more precise control when unleashing this move, such as releasing only half of the cell's energy at a time, I probably wouldn't have been in a state of weakness for 24 hours."

While in the Forest Elf territory, Karl practiced magic to counter Sink's attacks while considering the possibility of avoiding the side effects of solar flares.

His process of becoming familiar with magic is actually a process of practicing subtle manipulation of the body, so if he can go further in this area, theoretically, it would be no problem to unleash only half of his cells.

This is not an easy task. Solar flares are different from abilities like heat vision or cryobreathing. They are not functions that the body's organs have on their own. They simply force cells to release energy, which is a very extreme approach.

Karl had this idea because the two previous overloads gave him a lot of experience in controlling energy. Under normal circumstances, Kryptonians cannot clearly feel the energy in their bodies, but it is different under overload. The energy that fills every cell and may burst out at any time makes it impossible for him to ignore it.

Carl remembered that feeling and can now sense and manipulate the energy within his cells. Although it is still difficult to use 'solar flares' without taking damage, fortunately, Sink's magic circle gave him enough time.

Let's go back to the present.

The God of War's domain was shattered by the sudden burst of energy from Karl, and could no longer be maintained. The space shattered like a mirror, and Karl naturally returned to the real world.

After the brilliance of the solar flare dissipated, Karl appeared alone in the sky.

Everything in the God of War's Domain, including the God of War's avatar and his main body, had turned to dust. Although the Skywing Clan and others did not know exactly what had happened in the domain, the fact that Karl had appeared made them very uneasy.

However, Karl had no time to pay attention to the commotion among the Skywings. His focus was entirely on himself, and the changes he experienced after using the solar flare were not what he had expected.

"Strange, I did successfully grow only half of my cells and release my energy, which prevents me from falling into a weak state, but it's too much that I don't feel tired at all now."

Carl was somewhat surprised because he found that his cells, which had lost energy, had not entered a state of fatigue; they were still converting kryptonite radiation to provide themselves with energy, and the expected loss of superpowers had not occurred.

Carl didn't know why this was happening. His abilities were exactly the same as Superman's, except for their source. Since Superman's cells needed 24 hours to rest after fully releasing their energy, he should be facing the same situation. But now he felt perfectly normal, and with the Kryptonite around his waist, the energy he had consumed was being replenished at an extremely fast rate.

Although the result was good, it was clearly not a normal situation, and Carl wanted to know why.

"Was it because of the experience of overload, or did some kind of change occur within me when I was enchanted by the Lamp Ring or when I became a god?" Karl guessed, which was the most likely explanation.

Overload modes, like solar flares, place a tremendous burden on cells, so they have some similarities, but Carl's two overload experiences were quite unique.

During the first overload, he used the full power of the white light, the power of life, to completely eliminate all the burden on the cells.

The second overload occurred during a time of upheaval in reality, when the line between humans and gods was blurred. At that time, he was considered a god in the DC world, and the excess energy that would eventually burden the cells left the body through the power of Zamsa.

It is unclear which specific factor caused the positive changes in his cells, but the reason is probably one of the two.

The real results can be studied later. Anyway, this is a good thing. Karl is not in a hurry. Let's solve the problem of the God of War first.

The solar flare destroyed the God of War's entire body, leaving not even a fragment. If it weren't for the special nature of the gods in this world, the God of War would definitely be dead, instead of still having a breath left.

Karl took out the spear that the Machine Race had made for him, specifically designed to counter the Divine Essence, and pointed it forward, where a blurry phantom of a war god was slowly coalescing.

Karl destroyed the God of War's body, but the concept of war remained intertwined with the divine essence. The God of War would not die unless the two were separated, and due to the unprecedented activity of the concept of war on this planet, the God of War would grow stronger at a rapid pace.

……

P.S.: Chapter 2 will be a little later.

However, starting today, I will resume updating twice a day.

Chapter 284 The Passing of the God of War

“…You won,” said the tattered phantom of the God of War.

His condition was very bad. The damage caused by the solar flare was too great. Now even the remaining afterimage was broken and damaged. Not only was there only his upper body, but also only three wings remained on his back. His right eye was particularly dim. However, although he was just a shadow, he certainly did not see with his eyes, so this was not very important.

“I know, so you might need to get some sleep first.” Without the slightest hesitation, Karl approached the God of War, preparing to deliver the final blow.

"Using curses against you was a terrible mistake; you seem immune to them," the God of War said weakly.

“Actually, no. Your decision was perfect. Magic in this area is indeed the best option for you to defeat me, much better than simply attacking,” Karl explained.

"I don't understand. My curse doesn't seem to have any effect. You can still freely mobilize the energy within your body," the God of War asked, puzzled.

“There is no doubt that elven magic can affect me. I don’t really understand it, but I am very clear about that. So not long ago, I reached an agreement with the forest elves and practiced with them in advance on how to deal with various kinds of magic.”

"Interesting." The God of War suddenly frowned and looked thoughtful, then asked, "So you are undoubtedly a strong person, even stronger than me, but the reason you were able to win so easily is because you cooperated with an insignificant weakling?"

“Aside from the fact that you used the word ‘not worth mentioning’ incorrectly, because they were very helpful to me, the rest is indeed as you said,” Carl admitted.

Strength greatly influences the outcome of a match, but it is not the decisive factor. Karl knew that if he went in headfirst, his chances of winning would not be low, but he still chose to seek help from the Forest Elf and the Machine Race first.

Admittedly, these two races are no match for Karl in terms of strength, but their path is undoubtedly better for Karl, which is why he decisively agreed to cooperate.

There may be an element of coercion involved, but the word "cooperation" is more accurate.

If Karl hadn't practiced dealing with magic with the Forest Elves, nor had the Machine Elves helped him create the machines to strip away his divine essence, and had instead fought directly, the situation would likely have been very bad.

First, since the magic of the spirits, which is essentially life, can affect him, Karl will choose to directly activate the overload mode to avoid any magic from hitting him in order to avoid a disaster.

If he could maintain that super-high speed that allows him to traverse the universe, he should be able to defeat any god-like being before the enemy can use magic.

However, this planet and its inhabitants will likely be affected by the aftershocks of the faster-than-light travel, well, probably only for a short while.

Getting back to the main point, assuming Karl defeats the God-like race, he will still face some risks afterward.

First of all, he comes from another world, from another multiverse. The Star Grail might not include him in its detection list. If we compare the Star Grail appearing in the hands of the strongest to a program, then it might not be able to recognize Karl's code written with other algorithms.

Now it seems the answer to this question is that it indeed cannot. Karl just unleashed such powerful energy to defeat the God of War, but the Star Grail still shows no signs of manifesting, proving that Karl's concerns were justified.

Secondly, without mastering the technique of stripping away the divine essence, he cannot directly kill the divine species. In other words, this would give the God of War the opportunity to become an enemy with locked health and continuous upgrades.

In the worst-case scenario, Karl might end up facing the entire concept of war in the universe, while also constantly worrying that the Star Grail might end up in the enemy's hands because he is undetectable.

But if he hadn't done that, Karl could have remained calm and collected, without fear of magic or escalating the conflict, and then directly extracted the essence.

"To band together and help each other, to further expand one's advantage when one already has a significant advantage... I would have said that in the past," the God of War said.

This is not hard to understand, but it is different for the God of War and the Winged Race. Apart from Jibril, they are born in their complete form and have never experienced anything like this.

However, some things cannot be understood simply by listening or watching; one must experience them firsthand to truly gain that perspective and comprehend those behaviors, just like the current God of War.

“You know, time’s up. I won’t let you keep talking,” Karl said to the God of War in front of him.

The God of War pursed his lips, realizing that Karl wouldn't give him a chance to recover. He was somewhat disappointed that he was trying to stall for time with words, but overall, he was in a good mood.

The God of War smiled and said, "Alright, you're the winner, so you decide. This battle has made me very happy. I can't remember the last time I felt this satisfied, maybe never."

"I exhausted all my strength, even resorting to cunning, but I still failed. Although it's not the ending I wanted, it's perfect enough. Thank you."

Karl nodded, and at the same time, he plunged the spear that could strip away the essence into the chest of the God of War. Concept and essence began to separate.

"If I have the chance, I hope to fight you again. Maybe I can win next time..." After leaving these words, the God of War disappeared completely from the real world. This time, he truly vanished.

“To be honest, I’m not really interested. Although no one can predict what will happen in the future, it’s best for you to continue in this state for now,” Karl muttered to himself.

The divine species do not truly die, because their true essence is a concept; it is only through their union with the divine essence that they acquire a body and personality.

Even if they die temporarily, as long as the concepts they represent remain active, they will one day return in the long course of time.

The extent to which the concept of war represented by the God of War is active on this planet goes without saying, and the chances of him coming are naturally not small. However, that was in the past. Karl had already said that the war was about to end.

At that moment, the ground shook violently, and the amethyst that had been maintaining the stability of the underground suddenly disappeared. Riku and Shubi had successfully left this world.

This commotion also drew everyone's attention back from their astonishment.

"Ah, Lord Artesius... have we really lost? Then what are we still doing here?"

"In terms of the result, yes, but let's calm down, because Lord Artesius has reached what he has been pursuing all along, and we must witness and record it for him."

"He succeeded; his earlier idea of ​​ending the war was actually serious."

Karl glanced at Azriel, who was trying her best to maintain order among the Skywings, and at the Wise Dragon King, who seemed to have guessed what he was going to do next, before his gaze turned to the ground.

Now it's time to collect the prizes.

Chapter 285 'The Oriole Awaits'

The planet was pierced through by a crimson heat vision all the way to its core, causing severe damage to the Elven Corridor inside. The energy accumulated within erupted out, instantly shattering the land within a radius of tens of thousands of miles.

A giant pillar of light rose from the ground and then spread across the sky like a fountain, scattering countless dazzling points of light. Some of them defied gravity and reached into space, while many more fell to the ground, covering almost half the planet.