Zoom, who had been attacked, fled before he could even make out the face of the person speaking.
That was the proper way for a Speedster to operate: if I can beat you, I fight. Don't get cocky. If I can't, run immediately. No matter how powerful the attack is, as long as it doesn't kill me instantly, I have a chance to escape if I endure it.
Of course, that was also because Zero had followed Zhang Tianran's instructions and had not attacked at full strength. Otherwise, Zero's Mind Control alone would have been enough to restrain Zoom.
Of course, she would not have been able to control him for long. A rational Speedster was actually very difficult to control after using the Speed Force to enhance his thoughts.
"Dr. Zhang... you're still alive?" Barry could hardly believe his eyes. In his memory, Zhang Tianran had long since been swallowed by the Singularity.
"Nonsense. Do I look like someone who dies that easily? I just took a stroll through other worlds and only just found my way back."
Zhang Tianran gave a casual explanation, then frowned. "If I wasn't mistaken, did that guy just take your speed? What a shame. I only had time to save you—I couldn't catch him."
At that moment, Zhang Tianran pretended not to know anything at all. He had completely forgotten how he had just called Barry an idiot.
Barry hesitated, then briefly told Zhang Tianran everything that had happened during this period.
Zhang Tianran stared at Barry as though he were looking at an idiot. "You're saying you gave your speed to your enemy, then expected your enemy to keep his promise. Did you think everyone in this world was as..."
Seeing the dejected look in Barry's eyes, Zhang Tianran did not say