The Justice League set out for the nail once more. By then, the newly resurrected Atlan and Steppenwolf had learned their lesson. They did not show themselves before the Justice League at all, instead burrowing straight underground, intending to pull out the nail from below.
"I'll clear a path," Arthur said. "Follow me, but be careful. I'm worried they'll ambush you in the dark."
"I'll protect Clark," Ron said. "If we're attacked, I can shield him. I can molecularize, after all. I won't be hurt or contaminated."
Clark moved his lips. He did not quite agree, but he also knew it was unwise to put himself at risk, so he followed behind Ron.
Victor followed behind Clark. His main objective was also protecting Superman, and every nerve in his body was taut. The moment anyone attacked, he would activate modification mode and teleport them away. He could not use that method too many times, but blocking one or two attacks would not be a problem.
The group followed the path Arthur had opened toward the Deep Sea. They went all the way down to where the nail had pierced through, but there was no sign of Atlan or Steppenwolf. They did not dare split up to search and simply stood guard by the nail.
But soon, a familiar figure appeared. Arthur cried out, "Mother?!"
The person who had come was the Queen of Atlantis. Clark's heart sank. He quickly stopped Arthur and said, "It could be an impostor."
How could Arthur not know that? He merely clenched his fists tightly and said, "The last time I saw her, she was still alive."
Everyone fell silent at those words. It might mean they had killed the queen, then resurrected her.
But it made sense. Atlan had already been resurrected, and the