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

Most of the Dark Batmen are world destroyers in their respective universes, having wiped out almost all the superheroes. Their strength may be greater than that of ordinary Kryptonians, but as the Monitor said before, they are ultimately just a group of mortals and cannot compare to him at all.

"Now perhaps you can reconsider," the Monitor said again, offering words of persuasion after unleashing the energy.

The difference in strength was obvious. Compared to the Monitors, what were these people? This mission seemed to have no chance of success at all.

They're all Batman, and what's Batman's worst skill? Close-quarters combat.

Barbatos didn't tell them any information about the Watchers, and the mission had a very tight deadline, leaving them with very limited room for maneuver. They could rely almost entirely on their own modified strength.

However, the opponent currently has an overwhelming advantage in this aspect, to the point that the Dark Knights see no hope of victory.

The drowning man gritted his teeth and began to seriously consider how much his chances of winning would increase if he fought desperately.

Surrender is out of the question, because they will never give up their invasion of the multiverse, so we have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

However, just as the Dark Knights were preparing to fight to the death, an unexpected event occurred. The energy thrown out by the Monitor gradually subsided, and the result revealed was beyond everyone's expectations.

The merciless iron fist, which should have been blown to ashes by the monitor, appeared before everyone completely unharmed.

He was still in a defensive posture, with his arms raised in front of him to protect his head. When the monitor's attack ended, he even touched his armor in disbelief, clearly not knowing what had happened.

The Watcher's attack was absolutely lethal; the merciless iron fist could feel it.

He had no confidence in surviving the explosion; even his defensive actions were merely subconscious. In his view, being alive was already a good outcome. However, the current situation was that he was not even injured, let alone near death.

"What...what's going on?" the merciless iron-fisted man muttered to himself.

His words were also the question on the minds of the Dark Knights and the Watcher, especially the Watcher. No one knew better than him how powerful that attack had been; he hadn't held back at all when he attacked, in order to kill someone outright.

"Could this be Lord Barbatos's blessing?" the drowned man wondered.

It seems that this is the only answer. Barbatos previously said that he had granted them some kind of blessing, but he did not say what the specific effects would be. Now it seems that this is the blessing at work.

Unlike the bewildered Dark Knights, Karl, who had a similar experience, saw things much more clearly. Combining this with the information he had gleaned from the comics, Karl guessed the answer.

The energies of the multiverse and the dark multiverse are different. Barbatos likely made these beings immune to the energies of the multiverse to some extent.

This is not easy to do, because the Dark Multiverse is constantly dying out. Barbatos's actions are directly sacrificing what little essence the Dark Multiverse has left, so it's no wonder he was heartbroken and furious.

The battle between the Dark Knights and the Watchers resumed, but Karl was still slacking off on the sidelines. After realizing what Barbatos had done, he gained a clearer understanding of his current situation.

His understanding of the dark universe is steadily increasing.

Chapter 351 Prioritizing the Overall Situation

Barbatos has been in contact with the Dark Universe the longest, and in terms of understanding the Dark Universe, even the World Builders who created those universes cannot compare.

Barbatos discovered a way to draw power from the Dark Multiverse, and one of his achievements was immunity to the energy of the multiverse.

But Karl could sense that energy immunity itself was not important; it was merely a byproduct of the deepening connection between the Dark Knights and the Dark Multiverse.

These people were just unwitting beneficiaries, but Karl was different. He understood what Barbatos had done, and combined with his previous experience of becoming a god, he could use his current feelings to deepen his understanding of the Dark Multiverse.

Experiencing the universe through its origins is a rare opportunity, and we should thank Barbatos; Karl is now using his previous achievements to enhance himself.

Carl has extensive knowledge of the Speed ​​Force, which allows him to do many things using the Speed ​​Force space, and now his understanding of the Dark Multiverse is also deepening.

The benefits wouldn't be immediately apparent, but Karl knew this was one of his greatest gains since entering the Dark Universe, no less than gold or kryptonite.

Boom boom boom boom!!!

Seeing that the previous attacks had no effect, the monitor became puzzled and unleashed another round of energy bombardment. This attack had a wide range, and everyone present was affected to some extent.

However, this large-scale attack had little effect; it was all bark and no bite, just like the previous results.

"It seems that Lord Barbatos has indeed provided us with a lot of help. If this guy's energy has no effect on us, then we still have a chance!" the Drowned One thought.

This is not the case.

Karl could sense that Barbatos was providing them with very little cosmic essence, and that it would be continuously depleted as long as the multiverse existed, lasting at most only three hours.

If the monitors continue to bombard the area with energy, this time limit will be drastically reduced to ten minutes.

But the darkness didn't actually know that, in their view, the Watcher was brought here by Barbatos in a very sudden way, so he didn't have a chance to bring any equipment. Now that energy methods were ineffective, he could only rely on his physical body.

The merciless iron fist had just engaged in a brief contest of strength with the monitor. The monitor's physical strength was also very strong, but it was within the range they could imagine, meaning it was still within an acceptable range.

The Dark Batmen exchanged a glance and retreated, beginning a tactic of attrition using remote attacks. Carl also mingled in the group, casting a heat vision spell to make up the numbers.

He doesn't plan to expose himself yet, so he has to put in some effort, but he focuses most of his energy on his own body.

The Monitor blocked the attack with his right arm while simultaneously launching a ranged attack using his own energy, but the result was obvious: he had once again wasted his efforts.

"These guys were indeed prepared. They actually have a way to ignore my attacks... no, they can only ignore energy attacks. It went smoothly when I injured that Bat Flash before, which means they can't ignore physical attacks."

After several attempts to probe, the monitor gradually realized his predicament. He had fallen into the trap set by the mastermind, who had made many preparations to target him.

However, the Monitor did not change his strategy. Even if he were to fight with his bare hands, he was confident that he would not lose to these Dark Batmen.

"Kill one first, then we'll talk."

The Monitor shot out, leaving a long trail of flame. The energy was useless against the enemy, but it could be used to propel itself. At this moment, the speed it generated was not much different from that of the Red Death Demon.

The drowned man quickly gathered seawater, carrying the phantom of the light ring within, to block the watcher's path.

These phantoms were numerous but of poor quality. The observer didn't even need to take any special measures to deal with them, and simply used the momentum to move forward to break through the phantoms' blockade. The observer then set his sights on the Dawn Lantern.

The Watcher hadn't fought much, but he understood the principle of attacking weaknesses: to eliminate an opponent, you had to pick the weakest one.

He could tell that the Laughing Bat and the Dawn Lantern were the two with the weakest constitutions, and they were able to survive in outer space only because of their equipment.

However, the Batman Who Laughs doesn't seem to have much ability to interfere in the battle, but the Dawn Lantern is very high-profile, releasing a large number of annoying lantern ring phantoms, so the Watcher has his eye on him.

Dawnlight cursed, and in that instant, he felt an intense threat of death.

The barrier of his will was shattered by a single punch. Dawn Lamp hurriedly retreated, but the excessive impact still broke several of his ribs, and blood splattered everywhere.

The Dawn Lantern was no match for the Watcher, but at the critical moment a red lightning bolt appeared and saved him, sending him flying into the distance.

The Crimson Death Demon could use the Speed ​​Force to accelerate wound healing, and thus had barely regained its mobility, saving the Dawn Lantern's life in time.

The monitor's expression was not good, but he did not give chase. There were many strong individuals who could rival the fastest in speed, but there were basically no ones who could truly surpass the fastest in speed. Chasing after them was not a wise choice.

"Cough cough... That was close, I almost died." Dawn Lamp coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood and said weakly, "His speed is too fast, enough to ambush anyone among us except Red Death Demon. Someone has to get close and entangle him to have a chance to fight."

The other Batmen nodded in agreement; that was indeed the case, it just depended on who would be tasked with completing the mission.

There's really nothing to think about. Only two people are capable of taking on this heavy responsibility: the merciless iron-fisted man and Karl.

In the Dark Knights' view, one of them possessed divine power and the other had stolen a Kryptonian's body; both were top-tier in strength. Anyone else would have been torn apart by the Watcher in just two or three moves.

Of course, this mission is very dangerous. The person who engages in close combat and restraint will bear the greatest risk, while the others will be in a much better situation and have a greater chance of survival.

These people are united by shared interests. They were willing to fight to the death because they knew they could not defeat the enemy or achieve their goals without doing so.

But now the situation is different. Energy immunity makes the Watchers much easier to deal with, greatly increasing their chances of winning. As a result, they no longer have the idea of ​​fighting. Everyone wants to survive to the end and realize their own wishes, rather than doing the work for others.

The merciless iron fist hesitated, reluctant to act, while the Watchers advanced again, their target the killing machine.

Red Death Demon hurriedly tried to stop them, but this time the Watcher was prepared. Although he successfully saved the Killing Machine, both of them were seriously injured, and Red Death Demon was even more injured and could no longer save anyone.

The Dark Knights were all on edge, fearing that the Watcher would target them next.

If no one stops the Watchers, they will suffer casualties next time. Even the Red Death is worried that with so many injuries, he may not be able to dodge the Watchers' next attack.

"Hey, aren't you going to make a move? If we lose more men, our disadvantage will only grow, and then everything will be over," the Laughing Bat couldn't help but transmit his voice.

The merciless iron-fisted man frowned. Indeed, without someone to keep an eye on them, they would definitely lose. That was the overall situation.

Just like how the Red Death Demon saved the Dawn Lantern and the Killing Machine one after another, it wasn't because he was doing something kind of good deed, but because he was prioritizing the overall situation and trying to preserve his own strength as much as possible.

Given the current situation, someone must take on more risks.

The merciless iron fist looked at Karl, preparing to suggest that the two of them go out together, as this would be the best course of action.

He's definitely not going to go alone; that would be too stupid. Everyone's a member of the Dark Knights, so why should he have to sacrifice more? He should at least take someone down with him.

However, at this moment, Karl secretly contacted others and made a suggestion:

“The situation is so critical that someone has to step forward. Okay, I can go and stop the monitors.”

The merciless iron fist swallowed back the words he had prepared. Since Karl was being so proactive, he had no reason not to cooperate. Even if one person wasn't enough, he would rather wait for Karl to fail and then step in himself.

"Haha, then it's up to you, Possessionist," laughed the Bat of Laughter.

Carl nodded and then said, "Of course I can go, but I can't go for nothing."

Chapter 352 The Dark Knights' Compromise

"Oh?" The Bat of Laughter paused for a moment, then asked with great interest, "Are you trying to ask for compensation?"

“Isn’t that obvious?” Karl replied, pretending to attack the monitor with his thermal vision.

"Since you want to stay in a more comfortable position, you have to give up something. Let me be frank, I can't take risks without a reason, after all, that position is the easiest to sacrifice."

The killing machine agreed with this statement and asked, "Okay, so what kind of compensation do you want?"

“Nothing special, you just need to pay a portion of the ‘blessing’,” Karl replied.

The Dark Batmen's expressions changed. They didn't know exactly what 'Blessing' was, but even without thinking, they could tell that it must be incredibly valuable, given that it came from Barbatos's methods.

“You need to understand that once we lose, there will be no future. Someone has to stop the Watchers, and only you and the Merciless Iron Fist are capable of this task, so you have no choice but to do it,” said the Bat Who Laughs.

"Heh~ You're not trying to say that with great power comes great responsibility, are you?" Karl mocked.

"..." The laughing bat was speechless.

"Can't you have a little sense of the bigger picture? I didn't take the opportunity to make any demands when I was saving people," the Red Death Demon said discontentedly. He had been seriously injured while protecting the Dawn Lantern and the Killing Machine, and he could have been caught by the Watcher if he wasn't careful.

“A deal is naturally based on the free will of both parties. If you’re not satisfied, then you can just refuse. Anyway, you can always try to get the merciless iron fist to take over, right?” Karl wasn’t in a hurry at all.

One copy of the Origin of the Universe was a bit too little, or rather, Barbatos was too stingy. Karl wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the Dark Universe, so he needed more Origin of the Universe to help him comprehend it. Therefore, Karl set his sights on the Dark Knights.

However, this is not a necessity. Even if this plan fails completely, Karl still has the option of leaving the Dark Multiverse directly, so he is not in a hurry at all.

On the contrary, the Dark Knights face the imminent threat of the Watchers and the limited time they have to survive in the multiverse. They are not Barbatos, who will be crushed by the multiverse when their time is up, rather than being expelled.

Immediately, Carl pretended to need to make some adjustments and removed the heat shield.

Without the significant output of thermal vision, the interference received by the observers decreased dramatically, and they began preparing for a surprise attack again.

Everyone quickly looked at Wu Min Tie Wan, hoping he would prioritize the bigger picture and go up to hold off the monitor.

However, the reply they received was: "I don't think the possessor's request is excessive. The most dangerous position should naturally receive the most 'protection'. You should know that there is no free lunch in this world."