Volume 4: The Last Day Chapter 44: The mentality of the God on Earth has changed slightly
"Diana's vital signs are getting weaker, and the biological monitor Batman secretly placed in her armor is sending out very violent emotional fluctuations. I can even sense... fear from the data sent back.
I've never seen her behave like this.
Superman and Batman!
You better hurry up!"
The urging from Cyborg, who was remotely supporting the Justice League's internal communications, coming from far away outer space made the "Justice League's Twins" who had already arrived in Gotham feel even more depressed.
Dachao was about to fly towards the battlefield without saying a word but the master grabbed his cloak.
Batman returned to his own territory and looked around the night scene of Gotham, which seemed turbulent on the outside but had already been undercurrents inside. His heart was filled with a feeling of "the young are to be feared".
At the same time, he secretly collected the battle data of Mason defeating Diana, preparing to put it into his own private database to fill in his own "anti-Wonder Woman tactics".
Especially the slime monster at the end is a stroke of genius!
Batman knows all of Gotham's villains by heart, and he knows that he can deploy the same or even enhanced tactics with the super villain Clayface, who is currently at large.
But the old man is a gloomy but gentle man. He would remind his good friend in the suspended bat fighter:
"He looted the Batcave. There should be some things I made specifically to restrain you. I don't know if he will use them, but you have to be careful, Clark."
"I warned you long ago, Bruce, that you could collect kryptonite, and I understand that you were right to keep a backup plan to protect me in case I lose control.
But isn't it a bit too much for you to leave dangerous things lying around that could hurt me?"
Dachao sighed helplessly and said:
"You need to examine yourself! Also, don't you have an 'anti-Mason tactic'? Tell me, I really need it right now."
"I have, but Mason's increased strength has made it difficult for my plan to work."
The master shook his head and said:
"But you can rest assured that Mason will not kill anyone, at least he will not harm a guardian like you."
"Um?"
Dachao narrowed his eyes immediately.
Although Superman seldom thinks proactively when he's with Batman, he is a super-intelligent Kryptonian after all, and he can easily appreciate the deeper meaning from Batman's words.
But before he could ask more questions, Batman started the Batplane and flew towards Wayne Manor, where there was a guy who could beat Shazam black and blue and needed him to deal with.
Acting separately is the best solution for the current situation.
"If you could tell me some of the secrets in your heart, your image would really be perfect, Bruce."
Clark Kent complained in the Gotham rainstorm, then gathered his strength on the spot and took off at supersonic speed with a whoosh.
In just a few seconds, he crossed most of Gotham, slowed down instantly, and landed slowly in front of Mason in the classic image of Superman with a fluttering red cape.
Large flames were burning in the cold night rain all around. Diana had disappeared, and Mason was standing on the dismantled Fenrir armor with a headache.
It seemed that he was assessing his own losses. If he needed to make a powerful weapon like the Fenrir Armor at his own expense, then the loss tonight alone would be enough to make Mason collapse and go to the rooftop.
Fortunately, the opportunities provided by the Stars will prevent Mason from having a headache for materials in the short term.
"Don't worry about your teammates, Superman."
Mason sensed the movement behind him, waved his hand, and said without turning his head:
"She just ran away, and she ran on her own, which means she is still healthy, just a little weak."
"You don't seem afraid of me, Mason Cooper."
Superman hovered in the air a few meters above the ground, and the heat rays from his eyes melted the ice that was freezing the Flash, while he whispered:
"Does the fact that you have the means to restrain me give you confidence, or do you not intend to fight me at all? Your style of being in control really reminds me of a friend."
"I have a complete plan for dealing with you, and it's right at my feet."
Mason rubbed his forehead and turned back to Superman and said:
"But there is a small mistake in your 'order of appearance'. The Red Sun Fist of the Fenrir Armor that was dismantled by Wonder Woman was originally used to fight against you, but unfortunately it is now damaged.
I also have a set of armor specifically used to fight Superman, but it also has problems, so now apart from the kryptonite spear in my hand, I really lack the means to restrain you.
But you also understand.
The close combat spear requires extremely high melee skills to be able to hurt you...
Look at your physique. Even if you're weakened by kryptonite, you're still a super big guy and can easily take out a weak alchemist like me.
If you want, you can subdue me in a second.
But before you do anything, I want you to listen to me.”
The young man didn't care about Superman's action of melting the Flash's ice sculpture. He just maintained a very friendly attitude and spread out his hands, as if he really wanted to say something.
Amid the sound of heavy rain hitting the penguin umbrella, Mason said:
"Superman, when you destroyed the world that was crashing into the earth, I encountered the same crisis in another world, but unlike you, I did my best to save some people.
This is not about taking credit or whitewashing.
With the two of us already at loggerheads, I just wanted to tell you something that the Justice League should know given the current situation."
Facing the vigilant Superman, Mason slowly and methodically told him everything he knew about the impact.
According to Clark's original idea, he should have caught Mason in an instant when he rushed over.
But unfortunately, what the young man said hit the nail on the head Superman was worried about. Although he didn't know whether it was true or not, he had to write down this information.
As Mason spent nearly five minutes telling some unadulterated truths, Cyborg's screams suddenly came through Clark's communicator.
"They...broke in...data and life...are in danger! Watchtower...lockdown program...start...start!"
Along with this painful roar, Barbara Gordon's slightly stressful reminder sounded in Mason's ear over the team's internal communication:
"Ultra has hacked in, the invasion of the Watchtower has begun! Mason, you can retreat!"
"You're stalling for time! Cunning!"
Dachao reacted instantly.
Mason's previous confession might not have been for the simple purpose of "sharing information", but his first reaction was not to pounce on and beat Mason.
Instead, it sends a message to Batman.
Superman's super intelligence was running at high speed. He was worried that when Cyborg was attacked, his good friend would also fall into the evil trap of the young man in front of him. However, when he called Batman and got a busy tone, Clark's heart sank to the bottom.
Things are starting to take a turn for the worst!
Tonight, the entire Justice League may very well fall into the hands of this young man who just turned 18 and his teammates.
"No, I'm not just stalling for time, Clark Kent."
Mason took a step back and smashed the magic bottle in his hand.
The thing rolled and fell at Superman's feet, and the zombie king Kingpin who was released by the broken bottle had changed a lot. After being enhanced and extracted by Constantine's voodoo craft, this already brutal guy looked like a muscular giant.
Mason also made him a set of iron armor made of magic alloy, which was the product of his practice of forging. It was not elegant in appearance but the protective effect was very good.
It was like a black-armored demon mountain from a medieval battlefield.
This ferocious armor, combined with Kingpin's super-developed muscles that can block bullets and the immortality granted by the zombie virus, is enough to make him a meat shield that gives everyone a headache.
However, Mason released it at this time just to use it as cannon fodder, just to buy a few more seconds. He was not optimistic about the possibility that the zombie Kingpin could block the angry Superman's fists.
The zombie king Kingpin roared and rushed towards Chaotic, while Mason bent down and took out the Hufflepuff gold cup from the wreckage of Fenrir's armor behind him.
Inside this alchemical relic there is a pot of potion that needs time to boil. It has reached the perfect moment and is waiting for the final ingredient to be added.
Superman didn't notice this at all.
The reason is simple. Superman's perspective ability was taken into consideration when the Fenrir armor was designed. Therefore, there is a layer of lead plating inside the armor that can perfectly shield Clark Kent's perception.
"It takes time to refine this kind of high-level temporary enhancer. Fortunately, Superman's selfless kindness gave the cunning alchemist enough time."
He flicked his fingers and an exquisite test tube appeared in his hand.
There was only a drop of strangely colored serum in the test tube.
"Bang"
The thick-skinned and voodoo-created Zombie Kingpin was punched through the heart by Superman, and half of his body was smashed into pieces in the Kryptonian's angry outburst.
As a zombie creature, its howling aggression was still trying its best to entangle Chaotic, and the little time it bought was enough for Mason to pour the compound in his hand into the Hufflepuff gold cup.
But this is not enough!
Many previous experiments have proved that Kryptonian serum cannot be dissolved by ordinary potion compounds and will instead cause a dangerous explosion . However, the "resurrected" Professor McGonagall gave Mason some potion advice.
Multiple applications of high-efficiency coolants and a reorganized production process made it possible for him to create this absolutely powerful reinforcement tonight.
Mason glanced at the fist-to-fist fight, flicked his finger, and the fragment of the Philosopher's Stone that he had used in the Isu world was thrown into the potion as an alchemical catalyst to alleviate the violent explosion under his extremely distressed gaze.
The legendary magic medium fell into the boiling potion that was about to explode and cooled it down in an instant. It also emitted a faint golden arc of light under the effect of the strange magic.
As Mason quickly stirred three times, a line of prompts also jumped out at the eye:
"Successfully completed the creation of an epic quality, outstanding craftsmanship alchemy item. Nick Mellor's alchemist stone took effect and upgraded the item to a legendary quality potion.
Successfully completed a fusion of legendary materials, the wisdom enlightenment effect took effect, and the alchemy skill proficiency increased by X10X8X10X2=X1600, currently at Lv6+1.
Unlock the mysterious talent [Potion Addiction: The duration of the effect of taking a potion you made yourself doubles, the effect of strengthening potions is greatly improved, and the accumulation of potion toxicity is greatly weakened.]"
The information label that popped up afterwards dazzled Mason's eyes. The freshly-made potion in front of him was already showing a glimmer of orange light:
Unnamed superhuman enhancer
Quality: Legendary alchemical creation, outstanding craftsmanship
Item Effect: The most important raw material in this potion is the gene module of Kryptonian Superman. When combined with the enhanced blueprint solution, it can enable the drinker to obtain all the weakened abilities of Kryptonian Superman within 30 minutes.
After drinking, it will grant the user enhanced effects such as [super strength], [super perception], [speed of light movement], [heat ray], [ice breathing], [body of steel], [flight], and [energy absorption].
Notice!
This potion has high requirements on the physical fitness of the drinker and is extremely toxic. It is not recommended for users with alchemy attainments below Lv6 to drink it directly.
Notice!
After the potion ends its effect, it will cause a severe rejection reaction of the [Severe Injury] level, which will last for 5-15 days and cannot be alleviated by potions or other methods.
Please prepare in advance.
Notice!
This potion cannot be consumed consecutively, and there must be at least thirty days between two consumptions.
The number of times this potion can be used is [3/3]
Producer: Mason Cooper
Item Description: Your pig's trotter has finally produced an amazing masterpiece. Now, drink it and become a god!
"Gulp"
As Superman's powerful punch hit Mason at several times the speed of sound, he raised the golden cup and took a sip of the fragrant liquid. Before he could purse his lips to comment on the taste of the potion, he was knocked several kilometers away by the angry punch.
But the golden cup spun several times in the air and landed steadily, with two-thirds of the golden liquid remaining in it without a drop spilling.
Dachao didn't have time to pay attention to these relics.
He frowned and looked at the direction where Mason flew. He could feel that his punch, which was enough to smash the city wall, did not cause any particularly serious damage to Mason.
The opponent's life breath not only did not weaken but instead increased rapidly.
This caused a slight change in Superman's mentality.
He clenched his fists and rushed towards the place where Mason fell. He was in the ruins of a collapsed bridge on the Gotham River. Superman roared and punched the ruins.
But the powerful fist was held in front of him by a hand that stretched out from the rubble with five fingers clasped together. Instead of moving forward, it was pushed back little by little.
This posture is like Superman flying in the air and being lifted up by one hand.
The surrounding rubble was suspended little by little. It was a force field formed when two huge forces were released outward at the same time.
Mason, bleeding from his nose and covered in dust, stood up from the bricks and stones little by little. His eyes were even shining with a strange light because of the power surging in his body.
The enhancement that the "Superman Potion" can bestow is a weakened version of Clark Kent, but the [Addiction] talent granted by Alchemy Lv6 not only does not weaken the enhancement that Mason obtains, but instead maintains it at a higher level.
Although he still cannot be compared with the "idealistic" Superman who becomes stronger and stronger with almost no limits, Mason is not afraid of the angry god on earth before him.
Because Superman has weaknesses.
And now and in the next 30 minutes...
No!
"bass"
A green fluorescent light popped out from the tip of the penguin umbrella in Mason's hand, and Mason pulled it off and held it in his hand. The Black Death Sword armor on his finger was very considerate this time and took the initiative to serve as the base of the ring to transform the kryptonite into a large ring.
Then the faint glow of green kryptonite shone at this moment and illuminated the eyes of the two men.
"I need some of your blood, Superman. We ran out of the material last time."
Mason used his strength little by little to push back Superman's heavy punch. Under the weakening of the green kryptonite, even though Superman gritted his teeth, he was suppressed by Mason at the strength level.
The young man felt the inexhaustible power burning in his body like the sun.
He smiled and said:
"I won't hurt you, but don't think you can get away with this beating today. You know, I actually like the Hogwarts world very much. I even run a potion farm in the Forbidden Forest.
I have a whole plan for that world.
A friend of mine wants me to rebuild that world from the ruins.
But because of your actions, all of this was ruined.
That world is indeed dead, but its last remaining ghosts are still howling for me to give you "undertaker" a heart-wrenching blow..."
Mason's eyes were burning.
The heat rays that were ready to go out showed through actions the dissatisfaction that he had been suppressing in his heart.
"Well, my dear hat, don't be so loud, I heard you! You want me to smack this god of the world in the face in the name of the Hogwarts Beast of Doom, right?
OK!
Tonight we will satisfy our outrageous demands."
