You Loser, Luthor
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Inside the ancient Kryptonian ship that had endured through the ages, Superman gazed in shock at the colossal, grotesque monster before him.
The creature extended its massive palm, plunging it directly into the crimson pool of blood within the ship's origin chamber!
Moments later, the monster's hand slowly emerged from the water, clutching something resembling a block of ice, as tall as a man.
The instant it left the water, the ice in the monster's grip rapidly melted, and Clark and Luthor immediately saw what was inside.
It was a naked humanoid male with black hair and eyes!
Or rather, a powerfully built Kryptonian, equally as unknown and mysterious!!!
"Damn, what the hell is this? Another Kryptonian?!?"
Even Luthor, the mastermind behind all this, was baffled. He had no idea that while creating the monster, he had somehow also cloned or engineered a human-like being.
Just then, Superman suddenly sprang into action!
Though he didn't know who the person in the monster's grip was, nor whether they were good or evil,
Clark could hear the person's heartbeat growing increasingly frantic!
As Doomsday tightened his grip, the person trapped in the ice was facing certain death!
Clark would never allow anyone whose guilt hadn't been proven to die before his eyes—never!!!
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Sometimes, we're reminded of a phrase:
When we're cornered, do we yearn for someone to bring us a miracle?
If the system hadn't transported Heisenberg from Doomsday's grasp to the Marvel universe, he would have desperately needed Clark's help!
But the truth is what it is—Heisenberg's miracle was never Superman.
As Clark lunged forward, slamming into Doomsday's massive hand with all his might, he was stunned to discover:
The life encased in temporal matter in Doomsday's grip had vanished into thin air!
The person he was trying to save was suddenly gone?!?
So what!
With no need to rescue anyone, Clark intensified his attack mid-air, striking the monster with even greater force!
If this creature were merely terrifying in appearance but pure of heart, Clark would have stopped.
But the monster had just tried to kill that vanished person without hesitation!
That was the true reason Clark's hostility flared!
As Clark Kent charged at him, Doomsday's brain—only twelve seconds old—flashed with countless images.
He seemed to see himself being pinned to the ground and pummeled by that damnable blue bodysuit and red cape.
Though he fought back, he still died at his hands!!!
For a moment, Doomsday's massive, protruding eyes turned bloodshot!
The fragments of General Zod's memories he inherited made him instantly recognize his true enemy.
After the energy-stealing brat disappeared, his only foe was the red-caped bastard!
"ROAR!!!"
Doomsday let out a deafening howl, blocking Clark's punch with his thick arm.
Then he slammed a fist into Clark's chest.
Clark's brow furrowed—this guy was far stronger than he'd imagined!
He dodged Doomsday's punch mid-air and lunged into his embrace, using his shoulder to ram the colossal giant backward!
BOOM!!!
Doomsday staggered two steps back, bracing himself against the ship's wall.
Clark's eyes widened in shock.
The image of the giant being knocked back hadn't materialized—this so-called Doomsday was far stronger than he was now!!!
In an instant, Clark realized the fight with this formidable foe would likely endanger countless citizens again!
At the thought of so many people being hurt because of him, Clark's anger surged. He lunged at Doomsday, ready to throw another punch!
But this time, success didn't come so easily.
Mid-air, as Clark charged at Doomsday, the monster seized him with both hands, holding him tight!
No matter how desperately Clark struggled, he couldn't break free from Doomsday's grip!
Doomsday roared, clutching Clark, then suddenly soared into the sky!
His leap sent countless droplets of crimson genetic fluid splattering everywhere, drenching Luthor, who was still on the control platform!
But Superman had no time to worry about Luthor now—he was trapped in Doomsday's vise-like grip.
Then, Doomsday hurled him forward, following up with a brutal punch.
BOOM!!!
After the explosive shockwave, Superman was sent flying, crashing into the plaza below.
The once-smooth plaza erupted like boiling water, bricks and earth churning and spreading far and wide.
At the center of the impact, Superman shook his head, quickly rising from the rubble.
But the moment he stood, Doomsday was already standing before him!
However, Doomsday wasn't looking at Superman. Instead, he stood with his back to Clark, gazing at a statue in front of him.
It was a statue of Superman…
From a distance, Clark's heart jolted at the sight.
In his eyes, the jet-black Superman statue stood beside the equally jet-black Doomsday.
Vaguely, it seemed as if Superman wasn't looking at Doomsday, but at himself!
At the tiny shadow of darkness that might exist within his own heart.
Finally, he was afraid!
Not of Doomsday, but of the darkness within himself. He could still fight Doomsday now, but if he too fell into darkness, who would fight him?!?
At this thought, he clenched his teeth in worry, charging forward and slamming into Doomsday's body.
But just like before, his full-force collision only sent Doomsday back two steps!
After being knocked back a mere five meters, Doomsday leaned against Superman's statue, grabbing Superman's legs and spinning him around before hurling him away.
Like a punching bag, Superman was flung into his own statue, shattering it, before crashing hard to the ground.
Seeing Superman lying there, Doomsday casually grabbed a stone slab and smashed it onto him.
The massive slab shattered, leaving Superman dazed on the ground.
Even in his battle with Zod months ago, he hadn't felt this much pain.
After all, compared to Zod, his physique, strengthened by over thirty years of sunlight, was far superior!
Zod was a skilled fighter, but back then, Clark was stronger!
But now…
The tables had turned—Doomsday was the stronger one!
Doomsday grabbed Superman's feet, swinging him around and hurling him three kilometers away, into an innocent skyscraper.
The impact, centered on Clark, caused explosions in a twenty-story radius.
Countless windows shattered, and countless lives were lost in that instant.
The lights in the building, once bright, flickered and died.
Doomsday surveyed his handiwork, ready to chase after Superman. But before he could move, blinding lights and the deafening roar of helicopter blades filled the sky above him.
Doomsday shielded his eyes—the lights and noise, assaulting his rapidly evolving senses, were unbearable.
Not in a harmful way, but purely irritating and nauseating!
Doomsday abandoned Clark, his massive body coiling with power. He leaped over three hundred meters, obliterating the incoming helicopter!
Using the momentum, he sliced through the sky, crashing into a skyscraper's antenna before falling to the rooftop.
Meanwhile, six armed helicopters, already on alert since the Kryptonian ship emitted its unique energy signature, descended toward Doomsday on the rooftop.
Once in range, they opened fire.
Countless bullets and missiles rained down on Doomsday, the onslaught annoying him while causing his chest to emit a fierce red glow!
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At Metropolis Airport, Miss Prince was loading her luggage onto a plane about to take off.
But suddenly, news blared in her ears.
"Metropolis Channel 8 News: A monster has just engaged in a fierce battle with Superman. Superman appears to be at a disadvantage, and the monster, after knocking him away, has temporarily landed on the top of LexCorp Tower!"
Hearing this, Miss Prince wasn't concerned. In her view, Superman would always prevail.
She was no ordinary person, and it was precisely people like her who understood Superman's true strength!
Still, she quickened her pace, settling into her seat and focusing on the news.
On screen, the massive monster was engulfed in explosions, his upper body growing increasingly red!
Then, as Doomsday's energy reached its first threshold, he coiled his body and released the surging power within!
ZZZAP!!!
Intense crimson pulses erupted like eggshells, instantly engulfing everything within a three-kilometer radius!
The armed helicopters were reduced to dust, and the news chopper filming the scene met an untimely end.
On the plane about to take off, Miss Prince's news feed abruptly cut out.
The live broadcast from downtown Metropolis was replaced by the studio anchor of Metropolis News.
After a moment of stunned silence, the anchor helplessly addressed the viewers:
"We apologize, we've lost contact with our Channel 8 reporter on the scene. God bless Metropolis!"
Hearing this, Miss Prince's flawless brows furrowed tightly.
She rose from her seat, grabbed her luggage, and headed for the plane's exit.
Behind her, the flight attendant, clueless about what had happened or what was to come, called out in confusion:
"Hey, Miss Prince, the plane's about to take off. Where are you going?
Miss Prince?!?"
But Miss Prince had already vanished from the attendant's sight!
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Meanwhile, atop LexCorp Tower in Metropolis, Doomsday, having released his first pulse, let out a deafening roar.
Below him, the tower, dozens of meters shorter, began to melt.
But as he roared, a figure suddenly shot out from beneath him, grabbing Doomsday tightly.
Superman dragged Doomsday upward, sprinting until they burst through the atmosphere in mere moments!
As the citizens' hero, as the champion of justice,
Superman wouldn't allow such a powerful foe to continue slaughtering on Earth. He'd end the battle in space—
whether it was Doomsday or himself who perished!!!
But his actions sparked ideas in the minds of Earth's shadowy figures.
The U.S. swiftly launched a strategic nuclear missile named "Red Bird," targeting Doomsday in space.
And Clark…
As the missile ascended, countless people in Metropolis gasped in shock.
No one expected the President to act so decisively, yet many felt he should have!
While all eyes were on the missile, inside the Kryptonian ship, Alexander Luthor, entranced by mysterious knowledge and voices,
suddenly noticed a figure in black armor, magma oozing from its joints, appear on the command platform!
Heisenberg materialized out of thin air, glancing around.
After a moment, he chuckled softly, addressing Lex:
"Covered in genetic fluid and plasma, tsk tsk, you look utterly miserable!
But it suits you, you loser!"