69novels Chapter 397 Batman: I'm a cute little kitten
Chapter 397 Batman: I'm a cute little kitten
Chapter 397 Batman: I'm a Cute Little Kitten
do you know?
Sometimes when you stand in front of a fire, a thought suddenly pops into your head: you want to reach out and see if the fire is really as hot as the books say.
Of course, this is a dangerous, unnecessary, and irrational act.
But if, I mean... if.
If you know that one day you will inevitably be burned by this flame, there is no room for negotiation.
You'll definitely want to test the temperature of the flame first.
You're Batman, you never trust anyone. When Superman faced Brainiac, you never thought Superman could defeat him without you.
So you made ample preparations and destroyed Brainiac.
When the Justice League faced Darkseid, you never considered whether they could have joined forces to drive Darkseid back to Apokolips, just like in the main universe, if you hadn't led them.
But you couldn't defeat Darkseid, so you released Superman Supreme, and you finally achieved your goal.
These are all things you can handle and control. Even if you don't say it out loud, the fact is that even though you put Supergirl at the head of the Justice League, you can take over the leadership from your teammates at any time and then push things forward according to your own ideas.
Because your teammates trust you, because you can do it, because you firmly believe that only by doing it yourself can you be sure of success and feel more at ease.
You trust yourself more than anyone else.
However... the first time, you encountered something beyond your control.
William Hand.
He is the chosen host of the Black Death Emperor. You can teach him morality through words and deeds, scientifically modify his body, and hone his martial arts skills. You can dress him in divine armor, forge weapons, and remove obstacles for him, doing everything a hero's mentor can do.
but--
You simply cannot stand in for him and face the Black Death Emperor, just as you would stand in for Superman and the Justice League.
You never voice this feeling, but you know very well that a tremendous fear often grips you. It may seem distant, but it is undeniably real.
So you decide to give it a try.
You want William Hand to face the Black Death Emperor first to test his abilities.
Just like in a boxing match, an experienced boxer will first extend his forearm to lure his opponent into an attack, thereby testing the opponent's punching power and thinking about how to respond.
This time, both Calona and the first Lantern will be William Hand's bodyguards, and they, along with Sinestro, the Lord of the Yellow Lantern, will be forced to be at your command.
To prevent Carona, the most likely of all those who could protect William Hand, from abandoning the mission, you even facilitated Mongo's plot to have Carona and the Black Death Emperor possess you simultaneously.
With such a rare opportunity, it's time to let William Hand see the Black Death Emperor, who is destined to make him the first Blacklight Corpse in history.
Don't just stand there like an idiot.
Chen Tao spoke softly to William Hand.
In the past, Hand had always enjoyed working with corpses, spending much of his free time in the morgue where bodies were kept out of the sun, which resulted in his incredibly pale skin. After being modified with Zanian DNA, his skin became even paler.
He floated blankly in the air, wearing a thick spacesuit. Although William Hand was actually capable of surviving in space after the modifications, especially since their current location was still within the gravitational pull of OA, which was even safer than the real universe, Chen Tao did not intend to reveal this fact.
Upon hearing Batman's whispered reminder, William realized that he had not acted in the way specifically agreed upon. So he immediately pretended to be bewildered, looking at Mongo, whose body was half-corroded by the power of the Black Death Emperor.
"Damn Batman, you lunatic."
Meanwhile, Sinestro's purplish-red face was almost turning green. He dared not rush towards Batman, fearing that Batman might slip and stab William Hand through the back of his heart.
He tried to say something, but felt as if his tongue was tied in knots and he couldn't utter a single word.
"Disaster! Look at you, and that hateful Carona, two rats in the gutter... ancient relics who dream of resurrection."
I know you're listening!
He said, "I know you're all hiding here. Is there anyone who doesn't know the consequences of the Black Death Emperor's descent?"
There was no reaction.
"Well, it seems not everyone has heard of that prophecy or read the Book of OA." He muttered, "I never thought I'd have to do popular science work."
Sinestro had no time to care about Batman's madness. The yellow light ring on his hand lit up with a yellow light, and then he charged straight and decisively toward Mongo.
He had to launch an attack while Mongo was still unsettled in order to have a chance to save William Hand. As Sinestro flew over to attack, he felt a bit nervous...
He wants to retract his previous comment that Batman was like an Earth version of Abinsu, since the real Abinsu never did anything that left people speechless.
He was only there for a short while, and in that short time, Seneca's heart had jumped up and down several times, the ups and downs were terrifying.
Mongo didn't even glance at Seneca's attack. He flipped his palm, and a blue lamp ring flew out, emitting a sound as soon as it floated up.
"Shall Sinestro from Sector 1417, you possess unparalleled compassion for others."
"What...?"
Senestor raised the barrier of the yellow lamp ring, seemingly trying to stop the cyan lamp ring from flying to his hand, but it was completely like paper. He quickly donned the uniform of the Cyan Lamp tribe, and the cyan lamp ring replaced the effect of the yellow lamp ring, emitting a mechanical sound:
Welcome to the Green Lamp Tribe!
Sinestro's forward momentum came to an abrupt halt.
Then, he slowly began to cry.
As a color light that is close to the left and right poles on the emotional spectrum, the blue lamp has an equally enormous effect on distorting emotions.
Everyone who wears the Green Lantern Ring is forced to become compassionate, turning into a compassionate sow, with nothing but pity in their mind.
However, before becoming a Green Lantern, most of them were criminals who killed without hesitation. Therefore, every Green Lantern would fall into intense self-blame for a short time and lose the ability to act immediately upon receiving the ring.
They will stand still, immersed in the sins they have committed in the past, deeply repenting for what they have done, and in this state, they are basically defenseless.
That's exactly the kind of short time Mongo wanted.
When Seneca was controlled by the Blue Lantern Ring, Mongo appeared before him almost instantly. At that moment, he had inexplicably achieved a strange balance between the Black Death Emperor and Carona, which actually enhanced his power.
Before Batman could react, he only needed to point a finger to disembowel Sinestro, who had completely lost the will to fight, and kill him, turning him into his servant like Achilo.
This was originally Mongo's plan.
In order to face Sinestro, he specifically gave the Blue Lantern Ring to the Mechanical Superman, so that it could be used at this moment.
However, just as he approached Sinestro, he saw someone blocking his way—it was Batman.
Mongo saw him grab his arm, completely disregarding the fact that some of the death energy from the Black Death Emperor was being transferred into him; he simply turned his head and looked at Seneca.
On the other side of Mongo's body, Carona let out a muffled groan. He was fighting the Black Death Emperor, and in principle, he didn't want Batman to get hurt. Therefore, he was trying his best to stop Mongo from attacking Batman. If Batman were also corrupted by the Black Death Emperor's death energy—well, that wouldn't be considered a Black Lantern Corpse—
The honor of being the first Black Lantern Corpse will forever belong to William Hand, but even in a temporarily corrupted state like Achiro's, it is enough for the Black Death Emperor to use it as a springboard to project more energy.
At that time, will Caronna abandon Mongo's body, or will he continue to invest more soul energy and fight the Black Death Emperor to the end, gambling that he can get back the soul power that is already trapped in Mongo's body?
"No way, Sinestro." Chen Tao muttered. He stretched out his foot and kicked Sinestro, who was standing there holding his head.
Seriously, buddy?
Is he really that easily defeated? Chen Tao felt that Sinestro wasn't the type to be taken down so easily. To be so simply controlled by a blue lantern ring seemed a bit too comical and hasty. However, Chen Tao didn't have the energy to think about these things.
Not far away, William Hand, who had just been released by Batman, hadn't had time to float for long when Killer Croc emerged from behind him and pulled him back into the Red Realm. With a pop, the portal closed, and William Hand vanished once again.
Mongo watched Batman's actions indifferently, then his pale eyes, devoid of pupils and consisting only of whites, fixed on Chen Tao:
"The Black Death Emperor is very angry."
He said, "Putting it in an alternate dimension won't protect him. Batman, the Black Death will come after him sooner or later..."
"But only after you've dealt with me."
He said this.
"Just as I expected, Batman, I knew all along that you wouldn't actually hand William Hand over to the Black Death."
He muttered sarcastically in a low voice, "You wouldn't dare."
He raised his fist, simultaneously mobilizing both Caronna's soul energy and the Black Death Emperor's death power, accompanied by Caronna's reluctant groan.
As Mongo's attacks rained down on Batman,
Then came Chen Tao's voice:
Are you really sure?
Mongo heard Batman say, "Killer Croc."
As the portal to the Crimson of All Beings opened, Mongo slammed on the brakes in an instant. He almost smashed William Hand's head with a punch, an act that would be tantamount to directly activating the Darkest Night and then offering his body to the Black Death Emperor, who was in his prime for a short period of time.
Just as Mongo was about to retreat, at the same time, his half of body, which was being eroded by the Black Death Emperor, sensed William Hand's presence and immediately became agitated.
He uncontrollably began to change the target of his attack, and Mongo hurriedly tried to stop him with his other hand. Then Batman's voice came again, like a death knell:
"Disaster, why haven't you made your move yet?"
Immediately afterwards, Mongo heard a sigh from behind him.
A massive green light object appeared between the two of them. The divine ring, with only one hand and one foot, had somehow opened up a hidden space and appeared between them.
"No, no, no, no! I'll definitely die if I don't participate in this kind of battle! Let me go! I don't want to! Help me..."
"Shut up and listen to me."
The ring on his hand emitted a rebuking voice, followed by a hesitant tone from the Divine Ring as he turned to Batman: "I've seen all the memories you shared with me..."
He said, "Such powerful mental strength, I didn't expect you could find me even with this."
Mongo punched and shattered the green barrier. He looked at the Power Ring and Batman standing side by side.
"Don't pull that thing out."
He gritted his teeth and said it slowly and deliberately, then quickly composed himself and looked down at the two of them.
"It's no use," Mongo said. "Your nanobots are dying."
Chen Tao remained silent.
That was indeed the case. He had just tried to inject some of the nanobots into Mongo's body, but at that moment, those nanobots were all dying in mid-air.
He meant death. These nanobots were dead. Even though they were inanimate matter, as part of Chen Tao's body, they could still have the concept of death.
Meanwhile, Mongo, who was not far away, seemed somewhat relieved.
This shows that the corrupting influence of the death force he previously applied to Batman had taken effect; it worked.
Batman did not understand the nature of the power he exerted on Batman during their fight.
He mistakenly believed that transforming himself into a biomechanical state would allow him to escape the erosion of death's power, but he was wrong, terribly wrong.
What troubles Mongo the most about fighting Batman is that Batman seems to be able to transform into something different at any time.
It turns green when it sees a green light, and yellow when it sees a yellow light. It also occasionally transforms into a form composed of nanobots, then instantly becomes a Kryptonian, and possesses the Speed Force—
It seems like Batman can always unleash an ability you never knew existed before, and then beat people to a pulp.
But now, finally, he can deliver the final blow and completely resolve the issue...
Then, in the next moment, Mongo saw Batman's skin turn white, and after a flash of light, a skull-shaped bat hood appeared on his head, his body bulging with muscles, and he was pulling on chains.
Immediately afterwards, the death force that had begun to spread to Batman's body was metabolized in a short time, as if it were being metabolized.
Just moments ago, Batman looked like he was being consumed by death energy and was on the verge of death, and then in the blink of an eye...
He's fucking fine?
"You monster."
"Mongo said."
"No, no, no, I'm not a monster."
Chen Tao said, "You need to understand that the concept of a monster is relative."
"To a canary, a cat is a monster."
"You're just used to being a cat."
"So, now."
Mongo heard Batman say:
"Tell me, who is the cat?"
Before Mongo could respond, the Carona soul power within him began to surge restlessly. Then came the first Lantern Knight to attack, and…
Seneca floated near Mongo in a state resembling a corpse, then suddenly leaped high into the air, seemingly completely unaffected by the blue lamp.
"Who is the cute little kitten?"
Then came Chen Tao's voice:
"It's obvious..."
"I am."
Then he said in a low, hoarse voice:
"Meow."
(End of this chapter)