The terrifying shadow Barbatos had created directly blotted out the light of the entire multiverse, its form horrifying beyond measure.
He looked down arrogantly at the world that was about to become part of him, the savage grin at the corner of his mouth utterly undisguised.
He anticipated it, waiting for his servant to open the gate between the two multiverses so that his dark legion could slaughter its way into this hypocritical world.
The dreadful figure stood poised to strike. The moment his army arrived, he would charge forward and show these foolish gods the might of Barbatos!
"Make your move already, my servant! I can't wait any longer!!"
Barbatos prowled endlessly, and the entire multiverse trembled with his movements. The Dark Multiverse let out a hysterical roar.
"It's coming!"
On the multiverse's side, the many Level Eight gods wore taut, ashen expressions as they stared nervously at Barbatos. Powerful divine energy churned around them, creating an oppression so suffocating it was terrifying.
Then—
There was no then.
There was not the slightest movement.
No gate connected the two multiverses, and there was not even a sound. Everything was frighteningly silent.
Annihilation stood at the very front. Even his cold expression suddenly became strangely rigid. He slowly turned his head and silently looked at Barbatos, who was flying about in all his majestic splendor.
Everyone else also inexplicably turned to look at Barbatos.
At that moment, a delayed message extended along the cosmic membrane and was finally received by Barbatos.
"Master, I got screwed over! The main universe is toxic!!"
The Laughing Batman's howl rang out, then immediately fell silent.
Every god heard that highly informative message, and complex expressions surfaced on their faces.
Barbatos's entire body froze in place. He was stunned.
Both sides stared wide-eyed at each