At The Ancient One's challenge, everyone fell silent again and lowered their heads.
Their reluctance infuriated her.
Of the eight of them, The Ancient One was the most loyal. Even the Black Order could not compare.
After her soul had been altered, Thanos's influence had seeped into every part of her. She worshiped him with fanatical devotion.
"If none of you will act, I will!"
Golden blades of light flared from her hands, and she charged at Superman and Darkseid.
Locked in fierce combat, Superman and Darkseid each struck out almost casually. The Ancient One was sent flying.
They simply had no time to deal with her. Otherwise, she would have suffered far worse.
Realizing how wide the gap in strength was, The Ancient One felt both relieved and furious.
She had never expected to be ignored like this.
In the middle of the fight, Darkseid seemed to remember something. He pulled away from Superman, and energy surged through his body.
Rumble...
The ground split open, revealing lines of runes.
It was the Anti-Life Equation.
The moment Superman saw it, he flew upward without hesitation and left Apokolips without looking back.
That terrifying power had frightened him badly.
As for the people of Blue Star still stranded on Apokolips, he swore he would avenge them someday.
Darkseid was about to pursue Superman when he noticed The Ancient One and the Black Order. At once, he remembered the terror of being controlled.
"Where is Thanos?"
He did not want revenge. He only wanted to know where Thanos was so he could stay away from him.
The Black Order, The Ancient One, Hela, and Laufey said nothing. They watched Darkseid warily.
It was not that they refused to tell him. They did not know where Thanos was either.
"You won't talk? Then