Killing the Blood God! Black Beetle and Night Demon!
Black Winter Emissary!
Erebus, the Blood God, chose to fall.
He became the Forerunner of the Black Winter, absorbing all the gloom and transforming completely into a god of darkness, with inky light flowing throughout his body.
It exuded an unprecedentedly intense aura of terror.
Shocking, despairing!
I'm terrified!
I was almost horrified and speechless!
"It turns out I've been lost all along. I should have joined Black Winter long ago. This incredible power has allowed me to transcend Third Dimension; I have become Fourth-Dimensional Life."
"I am the embodiment of the Antimatter Universe, its agent!"
Erebus's eyes were filled with madness, and his tone was shocking.
He felt all the power coursing through his body.
The Blight Force from the Black Winter is enough to sustain his existence forever; as long as he can cause destruction, he can grow stronger and more powerful Infinity!
Because...
Black Winter is the embodiment of destruction and annihilation!
Everything comes from Black Winter!
The Great Darkness, One-Below-All, the Great Beast —these were all names that existed before Black Winter!
Black Winter changed his alias countless times, but he loved the name Black Winter the most!
Every time Black Winter creates a disguise, it leaves behind a Dark Entity. This Dark Entity constantly influences reality and corrupts many Ancient Gods and demons!
Erebus was well aware of the Black Winter's ferocity.
However, after he came into contact with the Black Winter's Power, he was immediately corrupted by Black Winter and became a devout follower of Black Winter, wanting to open the gate to the Antimatter Universe!
"Black Winter!"
"You are the true master of this world, and you, God of Knowledge, can never stop Black Winter. No one can stop Black Winter."
"But Black Winter has already noticed you."
"As long as you can accept the Black Winter's Power and become Black Winter Forerunner, you too will survive into the next generation!"
Erebus's tone was seductive.
His eyes were as black as ink, with a twisted look in them, and his whole being exuded a dark aura, like the embodiment of depravity and pollution.
It completely became the source of the plague.
Even standing still without taking any action, it still exerts influence.
Meanwhile, an abstract fluctuation appeared on the continent shrouded in black haze, as if the spatial barrier was malfunctioning and the Antimatter Universe was about to connect!
The three planes that constitute the Infinite Multiverse.
This is the Positive Matter Universe, which is also the universe where the hero resides.
The Dark Matter Universe is the universe inhabited by evil gods.
The Antimatter Universe, the most mysterious and terrifying, belongs to Black Winter.
Black Winter...
It is not within the Infinite Universe, but outside of Infinite Universe.
Black Winter is a shadow that shrouds the three planes, but through enticement and capture, it has already occupied the Black Winter Antimatter Space.
Bind antimatter firmly to it!
At this moment, Erebus, the Blood God, is the vessel of antimatter, his entire body filled with antimatter. Antimatter is opposed to matter, at another extreme, and is frantically impacting the Hollow Earth!
And this is just the beginning.
Black Winter is still at work, relentlessly corrupting other Ancient Gods, including the Dark Matter Universe, where traces of Black Winter have also appeared.
A substance as fine as frost or snow quietly spreads throughout the Infinite Universe.
But no one can stop it!
Even the slightest touch of Black Winter Fragment will result in being corrupted by Black Winter's power, turning one into a puppet or slave of Black Winter.
Currently, only Phoenix can barely contend with Black Winter.
However, the Phoenix has not reached its strongest level and is in an incomplete state. Unless it can devour other Entity and become the only Entity in the world, it may be able to balance with Black Winter!
"It seems we can't delay any longer."
"After this, we must return to DC, find other Entity, and even if it means destroying the Seven Lantern Corps, capture Entity to feed the Phoenix."
Chen Ji's eyes were indifferent.
He can distinguish between what's important and what's not.
The Seven Lantern Corps can be resurrected after its destruction, but after the universe is destroyed, it can only be restarted!
All order, laws, knowledge, and structure will be overthrown.
The Authority he wields will also evolve into another form, like a sword from the previous dynasty that cannot be used to behead officials of the current dynasty—that's wishful thinking!
Things are constantly evolving, and to keep up with this change, one must proactively adapt.
And Black Winter is precisely the host of 'change'.
Master the rules of change!
As the Black Winter Emissary Erebus can also control all actions and rules in the world through the Variation Force!
Boom!
Erebus waved his hand, creating a pitch-black vortex that swirled like a black hole.
It exudes a fatal attraction.
Everything in front of us is falling into this black hole, and as the matter increases, the black hole is also gradually expanding, almost like a black sun!
Even the flames on the Phoenix's body were powerfully sucked away, flowing continuously towards the black hole.
It felt as if I had consumed a top-quality tonic.
A look of satisfaction and drooling appeared on Erebus's face.
"Phoenix..."
"It's delicious."
"I must kill the Phoenix. I cannot allow the last Child of the Firmament to hinder Lord Black Winter."
Erebus made a decision.
Immediately, he suddenly spread his hands and grabbed at the Phoenix's wings.
Even though the Phoenix tried desperately to dodge, one of its wings was still grabbed, and the scorching hot flames burned Erebus wildly, but only for a moment.
Erebus possessed the antibodies to the Phoenix Force!
In short.
Phoenix.
For all creatures of darkness, it is a vaccine!
However.
If the creatures of darkness are powerful enough, they can produce antibodies to protect themselves from the damage caused by vaccines.
This is the only thing that can contend with Black Winter and has a chance of defeating it!
The source of all life and emotions in almost the Infinite Universe.
They're all Phoenix!
Therefore, we must personally execute the Phoenix it grows up in order to prevent Black Winter from invading reality and being expelled from the country by the Phoenix!
"Black Winter's only rival is the Phoenix?"
"List."
"I'm ready. I'll let the Phoenix devour the fragments on my body. Only in this way can I defeat Erebus and make the Phoenix whole again."
The Dark Phoenix's beautiful eyes widened in shock.
She keenly realized something.
Immediately, she rose from the ground, her body radiating heat; she was, after all, the host of the Phoenix.
Nature possesses the largest Phoenix Fragment!
She decided to sacrifice herself, giving all the Phoenix Force to Crimson. Only with the replenishment of the Child of the Firmament could Crimson Phoenix become supreme!
I will never forget your contributions.
Chen Ji's eyes were filled with sorrow.
But if he wants to defeat the Black Winter Emissary, he can only rely on the power of the Crimson Phoenix.
He must absorb all the Phoenix Force from the Multiverse in order to have any chance of obtaining the Cosmic Energy to contend with Black Winter!
In other words...
To achieve this goal, sacrifices and offerings are inevitable, and the Phoenix Host must return to its rightful place!
"I will always be Phoenix..."
"Perhaps we'll meet again in another form."
The Dark Phoenix's body burned, and it rapidly collapsed, gradually transforming into an energy entity, a faint smile remaining on its face.
It suddenly charged into the Crimson Phoenix's beak!
With the infusion of the Phoenix Force and its vibrant energy, the Crimson Phoenix cried out once more, breaking free of its restraints in the blink of an eye, and its size doubled again.
He actually turned on Erebus and pecked off his arm!
"The Dark Phoenix has actually transformed into Phoenix?"
Chen Ji's eyes lit up with delight.
He could see the shadow of the Dark Phoenix in the Phoenix's eyes!
It is clear that the Dark Phoenix has transformed into a soul and appeared on Crimson!
None of this was accidental; it was inevitable!
Perhaps, it was already destined when Chen Ji created Dark Phoenix!
"All things are one with me..."
The Crimson Phoenix emitted a clear and melodious sound.
A magical storm appeared out of nowhere; this was the power of the Dark Phoenix. She had been cultivating in seclusion in Kamar-Taj, and had almost mastered the truths of arcane and Arcana, making her comparable to the Sorcerer Supreme.
This also adds a touch of magic to the Crimson Phoenix!
Suddenly!
Erebus gradually disintegrated and was swiftly pecked away by the Crimson Phoenix, swallowed whole like a Phoenix!
Completely vanished!
Even the overwhelming black haze and demonic mist were absorbed into the Crimson Phoenix's belly!
[Kill Erebus]
[Luck Value +1E]
A clear and pleasant voice announcement rang out.
Chen Ji's face lit up with joy, and he gently exhaled a breath of stale air.
Immediately, the Crimson Phoenix transformed again, becoming a humanoid entity that appeared before Chen Ji.
Its appearance, physique, and features are strikingly similar to the Dark Phoenix.
Dark Phoenix's act of self-sacrifice breathed life into Crimson Phoenix!
The energy entity that appeared before Chen Ji at this moment was neither the Dark Phoenix nor the Entity, but a completely new being, its entire body flowing with Crimson color, like a combination of chaos and life.
My name is...
"Crimson!"
"I will replace the Phoenix and become the source of the Positive Matter Universe, to help you defeat Black Winter."
Crimson's voice was clear and crisp.
Immediately, it transformed into a phantom once more, merging into Chen Ji's body, existing around Chen Ji like a substitute.
"Crimson..."
"This is the only power that can defeat Black Winter."
"I will end the Black Winter."
Chen Ji secretly made a vow.
If Black Winter cannot be eliminated, then everything will repeat itself!
The other messenger of Black Winter, also located in the Positive Matter Universe, has a ferocious name.
Galactus!
The Ultimate Nullifier is the heart of the Galactus.
And the Galactus itself is the heart of Black Winter!
To dismantle Black Winter's power, they must kill Galactus first!
Next came the other corrupted Ancient Gods, including those he knew of: Chthon, Set, the Void Hand, the Great Beast, Darkseid...
Black Winter wants to become whole, but Chen Ji wants to do the opposite, making him forever unable to become whole!
"List."
"Has the problem been solved?"
"It seems that all the Vampire in the Hollow Earth have disappeared as well."
"But the continents above the ocean still retain the energy of Black Winter. What should we do about this?"
The Avengers, the Justice League, Multiverse Team all breathed a long sigh of relief.
When Chen Ji defeated Erebus, the Blood Qi Puppets were destroyed almost simultaneously, finally gaining a chance to catch their breath.
However, the problem was not truly solved, and the entire superhero team found themselves in a difficult situation.
As the black haze dissipated, stone statues stood on the remaining land.
These stone statues, each with a different shape and a ferocious appearance, stand on the continent. A rough estimate suggests there are probably no fewer than ten thousand of them!
The existence of these statues also constantly emits black haze, polluting the entire Hollow Earth.
The expeditions that appeared on the continent also turned into a kind of Night Demon, with sharp claws and scales growing all over their bodies, and gradually lost their minds.
Seeing this scene.
Chen Ji immediately understood that this was Black Winter's scheme!
Certainly.
It may not have been Black Winter who personally took action, but it is closely related to Black Winter.
The continent that appears before us is not, strictly speaking, a pure continent, but rather a fragment of a different universe, forcibly embedded in the Hollow Earth like a jigsaw puzzle.
The time is not yet right.
Therefore, these ferocious Night Demon have not yet awakened, but once they are resurrected, they will launch a powerful invasion!
To launch indiscriminate attacks on the entire Hollow Earth, creating the best conditions for the arrival of Black Winter.
Among them are life forms from both the Dark Matter Universe and the Antimatter Universe. Even if they remain in the Positive Matter Universe, they will bring disaster and misfortune.
"Perhaps we need the Celestial Computer to build a barrier and protect the Pangu Continent first."
"We must try to find a way to send these world fragments back to their respective universes."
Chen Ji's eyes flashed slightly.
Although he defeated the Blood God, his true opponent is closing in on him!
Black Winter!
Black Winter's advance never stops, but the invasion of the Reach is already Unstoppable. The frequent appearance of white light on the Pangu Continent also means that someone has been teleported here!
"The Black Scarab Legion..."
"We've actually found the entrance to the Hollow Earth's core..."
Damn it!
"Deathstroke!"
A cold voice rang out.
Kamar-Taj.
Inside AI Tony's research institute.
The Avengers, the Justice League, and the Multiverse Team captured the silhouette of the Black Scarab Legion through holographic projection.
The villain leading the Black Beetle is none other than Deathstroke in disguise, and almost all the supervillains he recruited at Belle Reve Penitentiary are wearing Black Scarab Armor!
The sole purpose of these Black Beetle soldiers coming to the Hollow Earth is to hatch the eggs of the Reach, but once hatched, the eggs will devour everything, including this Celestial Computer!
"The Horde feeds on the Celestials, and if the Celestial Computer are destroyed, we will lose our last line of defense."
"It seems we must take the initiative and stop the Black Scarab Legion."
AI Tony's tone was serious.
He has already reached the conclusion through calculations.
The Horde Disaster is no less devastating than the invasion of Black Winter!
"I have an idea."
"We'll find the Horde Eggs, then place them on these continental fragments, using the Horde to eliminate Black Winter's minions!"
"This problem can be completely solved."
Stark raised a finger, and suddenly an idea struck him.
This is something that AI Tony cannot match.
Because AI is data, everything is pre-programmed, including thought patterns and brainwave patterns.
But inspiration always strikes in the human brain.
Tony Stark's suggestion also brightened the eyes of the superheroes, making them realize the feasibility of the plan—it was a perfect opportunity to use one enemy against another!
"In this way, whether the Horde wins or the Night Demon wins, it will solve part of our problem."
Chen Ji nodded.
His eyes revealed deep admiration.
Really.
This Cursed by Knowledge's should not be underestimated!
So, where exactly Horde Eggs?
Clark Kent asked a crucial question.
AI Tony pointed downwards; not long ago, he and Stark had discovered the Horde.