Return to the Loyal DC Universe

The lives in that universe had all moved elsewhere.

Ian naturally returned to the DC Universe as well.

He had refined the entire universe, so naturally he had broken free of its restraints. Only, the Chronos Guardians he had imagined never appeared; instead, his figure smoothly reappeared within the DC Universe.

Starlight spread out before his eyes. This was the familiar, chaotic DC Universe, torn apart by timelines.

"Good. After all those twists and turns, I can finally get back to proper business." Ian did not think too much about it. He took a deep breath and prepared to fly toward Earth.

However.

"Stop."

The voice came from the side. It was not loud, but it was very clear. Ian turned his head. Several figures walked out of the starlight, red-and-blue patterns covering their bodies.

The silver badge on the leader's chest gleamed under the light of the star.

They stopped a few dozen meters from Ian and lined up in a row. Standing at the very front was Jack, an Ultraman. He was half a head taller than the ones behind him, arms crossed over his chest, his expression grave. Those golden eyes stared at Ian as if looking at an object that needed to be assessed.

"Hm? Space busybodies?"

Ian looked at him and said nothing.

Jack spoke.

"We are the Space Garrison of the Land of Light. I am Captain Jack." He first introduced himself, his words filled with pride.

"I know who you are," Ian said.

Jack's eyes lit up.

"You know?"

Ian nodded.

"I've met your kind. In another universe." Ian paused, then asked in a probing tone, "Ultraman Tiga. Do you know him?"

Jack and the Ultramen behind him exchanged glances. "Tiga is not an Ultraman from our Land of Light. He is an