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"Bruce! What on earth is going on?!"
Hal's voice turned stern, and the green lantern ring on his hand shone brightly as the idea of an energy shield took shape in his mind. "Why do I feel like you're all acting a little strange?"
Batman did not answer Hal's question, but instead said in a deep voice:
"What's so strange about it? We're just waiting for the last esteemed one."
"Who?!"
Hal's unease intensified.
Batman ignored him.
Next second,
A scene that Hal and Ron would never forget unfolded.
Led by Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman... all the heroes who were summoned and once represented the strongest protective force on Earth bowed slightly at the same time.
Their movements were perfectly synchronized, their faces radiating a fervent and devout worship that came from the depths of their souls.
They were not on guard, nor were they bowing.
They were... welcoming them.
They welcomed their monarch.
The heavy alloy doors of the conference hall slid open slowly to both sides with a low mechanical sound.
A blinding white light poured in from outside the door, and against the light, a tall, slender figure slowly walked in.
He was a man with black hair and black eyes, dressed in a well-made black casual suit. His hands were casually in his pockets, and he walked with a calm and unhurried pace, as if he were not entering the most heavily fortified fortress on earth, but taking a stroll in his own backyard.
A faint, indifferent smile played on his lips as his deep eyes swept across the room, lingering briefly on Hal Jordan and Ron Jungs. His gaze was like that of a god looking down upon two slightly interesting ants.
Following closely behind him was a group of women, each with their own unique style, yet all equally stunning.
Catwoman Selena Kyle is alluring and moves with the lightness of a cat.
Poison Ivy Pamela Isley has fiery red hair and exudes a deadly plant fragrance.
Caitlin Snow, the Ice Queen, has snow-white hair and an icy demeanor.
The sisters Talia and Nisha were like two of the sharpest assassin's blades, their eyes piercing.
And... Raven Ross the Raven.
The girl who used to always be shrouded in the shadows was now closely following the man. She had changed into a gothic-style black lace dress, which perfectly outlined her pale and slender figure.
There was no longer any gloom or struggle on her face; her beautiful violet eyes held only boundless infatuation and attachment to the man beside her.
When Su Hui entered the conference hall, the heroines who had been waiting there also moved.
Supergirl Cara was the first to greet him, affectionately taking Su Hui's other arm and gazing up at him with her innocent yet fervent blue eyes:
"Master, you are here."
Wonder Woman Diana and her mother Hippolyta, like the most loyal Valkyries, silently walked up behind Su Hui and stood still, their eyes scanning the entire scene warily, as if ready to eliminate any threat for him at any moment.
Mera, the Queen of Atlantis, also stood up from Arthur's side and walked gracefully to Su Hui's side. Her fiery red hair floated like seaweed in the weightless environment, and her emerald green eyes were filled with admiration.
This scene is absurd and bizarre, yet it possesses an undeniable and absolute dominance.
Hal Jordan's brain completely shut down.
What did he see?
The most powerful heroes on Earth, the son of Krypton, the Amazonian princess, the king of Atlantis, the Dark Knight of Gotham... they all bow down to a strange man like servants?
And those female heroes and villains who once fought alongside them, and even had love-hate entanglements with them, are now like concubines in a huge harem, vying for the man's favor.
"What...what kind of...wrong joke is this?"
Hal's voice was hoarse, and the green light ring on his hand was flashing intensely, revealing his extreme shock and confusion.
Ron Jungs' body was even trembling slightly.
He couldn't sense anything. The man's mind was a true void, deeper and more empty than the universe itself. As soon as his spiritual power got close, it was swallowed up without a trace.
This means that the other party has an absolute crushing advantage over him on a life level.
Su Hui completely ignored the two horrified "spectators".
Surrounded by women, he strolled leisurely to the top of the conference table, to the seat that originally belonged to Superman or Batman.
He didn't sit down, but turned around and opened his arms.
Catwoman Selena immediately understood, and like a docile Persian cat, gracefully sat down in the large chair, then patted her thigh.
Su Hui sat down without any hesitation, treating this Gotham Night Cat as a human sofa.
Selena let out a satisfied purr, wrapped her arms around his neck, and pressed her voluptuous body tightly against his back.
Poison Ivy Pamela knelt at his feet, placing his legs on her soft knees, and began to gently massage his calves with her hands, which possessed the magic of life.
Raven and Supergirl squeezed around him on either side, vying to serve him the drinks that had already been prepared.
At this moment, the entire Justice League's highest meeting hall seemed to have transformed into the extravagant palace of some ancient emperor.
After doing all this, Su Hui finally raised his eyelids and looked at the two heroes who were still standing there, their faces blank. A playful smile appeared on his lips.
"Now, everyone is here."
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached Hal and Ron's ears clearly.
"Bruce."
Su Hui didn't even bother to introduce himself, and simply called out to him in a casual tone.
Batman, who had been standing solemnly to the side, stepped forward, faced Hal Jordan and Ron Jungs, and announced a fact that was enough to overturn the world's understanding in his signature, emotionless, hoarse voice.
Let me introduce myself to you.
“Su Hui. Our master, the new god of this world, and…”
Bruce paused slightly, as if choosing the most precise word.
"...all of us, the future masters."
"dominate?"
Hal Jordan seemed to have heard the most absurd joke in the universe. He was stunned for a second before bursting into uncontrollable rage.
"Are you kidding me, Bruce! Are you insane? Or are you being controlled by something? The Overmind? Him?"
His finger pointed directly at the man sitting comfortably among the women, enjoying their service.
The light from the green light ring surged due to his heightened emotions, casting an unsettling green halo throughout the conference hall.
"This is impossible!"
Ron Martian Manhunter finally spoke, his voice low and solemn, his red eyes fixed intently on Batman.
“Bruce, Clark, Diana… all of you are experiencing mental abnormalities. Tell me, what happened? Has some powerful telepath invaded you? I can help you!”
He tried to extend his spiritual reach once again, wanting to forcefully break through that barrier and awaken his friends' consciousness.
"No need to waste your energy, Rong En."
Batman's voice remained eerily calm. Like a master lecturer, he began to expound a cold and cruel truth: "Our minds are perfectly normal, clearer than ever before. You cannot read them because our souls have sworn allegiance to a higher dimension."
"Higher dimensions?"
Hal scoffed dismissively, "What kind of cosmic god is this, some kind of Anti-Monitor? We've defeated them once, we can defeat them a second time!"
No, you didn't understand.
Batman shook his head, his tone even carrying a hint of pity, as if looking at two primitive people who couldn't comprehend advanced mathematics. "The world we live in, the Earth you protect, and even the entire DC universe as we know it, are not real and illusory."
"It is merely a 'derivative world,' a story projection born from the will of a higher-level 'main world.' All of us, everything about us, including your will, Ron's goodness, and Clark's hope, are just pre-defined 'characters.'"
These words struck Hal and Ron like a thunderclap in their minds.
"Story? Characters?"
Rong En muttered to himself, unable to understand or accept it.
Was the suffering and extinction of his family and his people on Mars just a pre-written tragic story?
"Yes."
Batman confirmed his guess, delivering the heaviest blow with the calmest logic: "And Master, Lord Su Hui, he comes from the 'Main World.' He is real, a higher-dimensional life form. He descended here not for destruction, but for 'integration.'"
"Integration?"
"A war that will sweep across countless dimensions is imminent, and the enemy is a dimensional demon capable of devouring all reality. The power of our 'derived world,' including the abilities of all of us, will be integrated by our master to become his capital in the fight against that ultimate war. In a sense, he is saving us, in his own way."
Batman paused, then said in a tone that conveyed a final conclusion:
"You have two choices. First, submit willingly, offer your strength and loyalty, and become glorious warriors under your master's command. Second, be forced to submit passively, stripped of the right to resist."
Dead silence.
There was a long period of dead silence.
Hal Jordan's anger gradually faded, replaced by a resolute coldness.
He glanced at Ron beside him; Martian Manhunter's face was also filled with sorrow and determination.
They may not fully understand the theory of "derivative worlds," but they understood one thing: the man in front of them wanted to strip them of their free will and turn them into puppets like Superman and Batman.
This is something they absolutely cannot accept.
"save?"
Hal sneered, raising his right hand. Green light coalesced into a massive Gatling gun, aimed at Su Hui. "Turning everyone into mindless slaves, is that what you call salvation? I, Hal Jordan, will never bow to any tyrant!"
"Free will is the most sacred right of life."
Ron's body began to change, transforming from human form into a ferocious green behemoth with features of various wild beasts. This was his strongest battle form. "Even if our world is just a story, we have the right to write our own ending!"
"well said."
Su Hui, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.
He didn't even get up, but just leaned lazily against Selena's soft embrace, playing with a strand of Raven's purple hair while looking at the two of them with an approving gaze.
“Very courageous. Rebellion, struggle, and then despair... that’s the climax of the drama. How boring it would be if everyone knelt down from the start like them.”
He casually waved to his men around him.
"Play with them. Don't kill them, I still need them."
At a command, all the "statues" in the conference hall came to life.
"Hal!"
The first to make a move was The Flash, Barry Allen.
A streak of red lightning flashed past, and he instantly appeared behind Hal Jordan, delivering a precise chop to the back of his neck.
Hal's reaction was incredibly fast; his willpower drove the ring, instantly forming a green energy shield behind him.
However, another golden light appeared, faster than Arthur.
Aquaman Arthur Curry, wielding Neptune's Trident, slammed into the energy shield with the force of a raging deep sea!
"boom!"
The energy shield shattered instantly!
Hal was horrified to discover that Arthur's power was purer and more ferocious than ever before, showing no mercy whatsoever!
At the same time, a beam of intense red light shot down from above his head!
Superman!
He didn't hesitate to use thermal imaging!
"Damn it!"
Hal roared, his entire body erupting with green light, forming a protective shield that enveloped him. The heat vision burned against the shield, producing a piercing sizzling sound.
He was completely suppressed!
On the other hand, Ron Jungs' situation was even more difficult.
He was facing Wonder Woman Diana and Batman Bruce Wayne.
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