Superman from the comics: Starting with the Black Robe

Chapter 465 Planet Mogo and the Poisonous Sun Solaris

Chapter 465 Planet Mogo and the Poisonous Sun Solaris

"What happened?"

With so many Kryptonians captured in such a short time, Batman's expression immediately changed to that of Joey.

In his view, this could only mean that the war situation had undergone a huge change and had begun to affect the Earth.

The two sides are about to collide and destroy each other. It's impossible to say that neither side has any ulterior motives, but in any case, the situation hasn't deteriorated to that point yet.

The trust between the two sides was barely maintained by their old relationship and Superman acting as a lubricant in the middle.

Unlike the optimism of others, Batman knew that this balance was entirely illusory and could not be maintained for long.

This is not because he doesn't trust Tony Stark or anyone from the other universe; most of these people are true heroes, and Batman has no doubt about that.

However, there are too many uncontrollable factors in this crisis that could sway the situation. The endless chain of suspicion that may arise between the two sides due to human nature is just the most insignificant difficulty.

Ideally, if the only parties involved in this collision crisis were the two Earths, then everything would still be within control.

But the reality is quite different. Beyond the two Earths, there is also the imminent conflict between the Kryptonians and the guardians of the Oa universe, and the focus of this struggle is still on Earth!

Once they learn of the impending Earth collision crisis, what actions will these people take to ensure their own survival?

Any action by these people could instantly shatter the peace that was still being maintained between the two Earths and between Superman and Tony, turning it into a life-or-death struggle where they have no choice but to destroy each other.

Joey understood all of this that Batman could think of, but right now, besides the Mother Box, the time machine,

Besides pursuing multiple avenues such as the Infinity Stones, and dealing with the frequent unexpected situations, what else can be done?

When Joey was questioned by Batman, he simply grabbed him and lifted him into the sky, heading towards space as he said, "The Guardians have really created something incredible!"

"What?"

"The Poisonous Sun Solaris!"

"What is that?"

After Joey finished speaking, he thought that Batman, as a "second-time veteran," would be able to offer some useful advice and feedback. However, when he looked up, he only saw Batman's genuine questioning and bewilderment.

Upon closer reflection, it's understandable that the other party wouldn't know about this. The original "Poison Sun Solaris" was essentially a unique nemesis belonging solely to Superman, and its appearances almost always occurred outside of Batman's timeline.

It will either appear in the future, five hundred centuries later, or at the end of Superman's already fulfilled life.

Joey did the math in his head—this Batman universe didn't last that long.

"A cosmic supercomputer that looks like the sun—we'd better hope it's not too smart!"

Joey had no idea how the Guardians had managed to create this thing; logically, Solaris shouldn't have appeared in this timeline.

But after encountering all sorts of strange and bizarre things in the Flashpoint universe, Joey, who had long since grown accustomed to it, also knew that this broken world was not a place where reason prevailed.

Strictly speaking, it's hard to say whether this thing, composed of a mechanical structure from over two thousand centuries ago and a spacetime virus from the distant future, can truly be considered a sun.

It is essentially a supercomputer with a nuclear fusion shell.

But there's a saying: if something looks like the sun and feels like the sun, then it is the sun.

As a sun, it possesses the same capabilities as other natural celestial bodies, such as stars.

Furthermore, due to its supercomputer-like properties, it can exhibit characteristics that other natural celestial bodies do not possess.

For example, they could actively change their own light color, turning the solar system, which was originally a favorable terrain for Kryptonians, into a disadvantageous region.

Another example is when Solaris locked onto and irradiated the Kryptonian reconnaissance ship. It didn't just simply shine red sunlight on it; it simultaneously locked onto the ship with a gravitational field, instantly destroying the ship's propulsion system.

While its role in large-scale battles is unknown, it would be a devastating blow to Kryptonians and Kryptonite metals, especially against Kryptonian reconnaissance ships that relentlessly spy and scan the Earth's surroundings.

While Joey and Batman were taking off, Solaris had already locked onto another Kryptonian reconnaissance ship attempting to escape. After locking onto it with a gravitational field, he and Mogo did the same thing, unleashing a powerful torrent of energy from a planet, causing the airship to explode.

Fortunately, the pilot of the airship was alert enough. The moment the airship was locked on, he activated the emergency ejection device. His figure was enveloped in a milky white light and disappeared into a phantom before he and the airship exploded.

As an outer spaceship, the emergency ejection system inside the Kryptonian spaceship does not directly eject people from the cockpit, but rather ejects them directly from the material world into an inaccessible phantom space.

However, most people might not be willing to activate this function. Compared to the near-death experience of parachuting or the instant death of a spaceship explosion, it is extremely daring for a normal person to enter the phantom space with their physical body.

In the illusory space where everything is completely empty and devoid of perception, even trying to determine how much time has passed is a luxury.

After all, a normal jump through the phantom space only involves the spaceship and people flashing briefly within it; staying inside for an extended period would have unimaginable consequences.

If you're lucky and the distress call is accurate, you can be rescued quickly. But if you're unlucky and are only found after a major battle, you'll be living a life worse than death for who knows how long.

People who are rescued after being detained for too long are likely to suffer irreparable psychological trauma, and their final outcome is usually to be discharged from the military and go to a mental hospital for treatment.

For this reason, Joey, who had abandoned Batman and suddenly accelerated, missed his target. Having some knowledge of the Phantom Space as well, he could only sigh that the pilot was indeed a ruthless person.

As he sighed, a red light swept across, and Solaris locked onto Joey using the same method.

Because at this moment there were no more Kryptonian reconnaissance ships around the Earth, he, a Kryptonian, stood out conspicuously.

But after Joey was targeted by Solaris, a long time passed without the expected attack.

Then Batman, who arrived later in space, swung his hand, and the light ring on his finger transformed into a bathack, pulling the already relaxed Joey out of the red sunlight's lock.

"Damn it!" Watching the Kryptonian escape, Apasa, hovering between the binary star systems, demanded of Mogo, "Why didn't you attack!"

Planet Mogo did not reply until the binary system he formed with Solaris rotated, the stars moving away and the planet getting closer to Superman.

Planet Mogo harbored no hostility towards Superman, the prophesied child of hope, and greeted him as if he were an old acquaintance meeting again: "Just as I said last time, we meet again, Superman."