chapter 311 part 1
Chapter 309: Anti-Life + Anti-Death = ?
The Anti-Life Equation was a formula that calculated the demise of all living beings, theoretically possessing the ability to kill any and all life forms. No matter its form, a living being would always be targeted by the Anti-Life Equation.
Its opposite was the Life Equation. All life, from the moment of its birth, automatically became a part of the Life Equation, continuously enriching its content through growth.
But the Anti-Death Equation was different. This thing, long buried in the deeper layers of reality and forgotten by the world, originated from the Great Darkness faction. Its characteristic was that once activated, it could pull any deceased character back into reality, then force them to repeat their life-and-death cycle endlessly.
As long as someone was still reading that character's story, the Anti-Death Equation could keep the character in a perpetual loop, tormented by the transition between life and death.
And the Anti-Death Equation was only one of two key weapons held by the Malicious Nobles. The other was the Enthrallment Device, whose wielder could freely modify specific stories.
"Although I can't be certain if my current level of intelligence is sufficient to fully integrate the Anti-Life Equation and the Anti-Death Equation to derive a completely new formula. This will likely be very difficult."
Du Wa mused, fearing that the moment he neared success, he would draw even closer to The Great Darkness.
"The Presence and The Great Darkness must know what I'm doing. But since They've done nothing, it means that what I'm doing is already a part of the DC World..."
Du Wa quickly considered several top-tier existences, then secretly shook his head. That level was far too remote for him. He was just a Multiversal God; he needed to hurry and do what must be done.
That was to first join forces and gang up on the Tenth-Dimensional Being, taking it down quickly.
Three against one, the Tenth-Dimensional Being was instantly at an absolute disadvantage. The entire multiverse erupted with terrifying damage, completely unable to withstand a battle of this scale.
But Du Wa had no intention of stopping, and the brainless Tenth-Dimensional Being was even less likely to. The Tenth-Dimensional Being lacked even the concepts of fear and escape, futilely expending its imagination to perform completely unimaginative acts.
The moment Shuma-Gorath and Quantum Batman entered the fray, they pinned the Tenth-Dimensional Being down at the cost of casually blowing up countless universes.
Shuma-Gorath extended a massive number of tentacles, wrapping the Tenth-Dimensional Being layer by layer as a continuous stream of corruption eroded its very existence.
"This feeling is truly awful..." Quantum Batman took a small step back, putting some distance between himself and Shuma-Gorath.
"I have no interest in you, because you are a Xenomorph." Shuma-Gorath rolled its eye, glancing at Quantum Batman before returning its attention to the Tenth-Dimensional Being.
The Tenth-Dimensional Being struggled constantly, letting out instinctual roars. This struggle alone naturally carried high-dimensional properties, causing vast swathes of the multiverse's conventional reality to show signs of collapse.
Du Wa had no intention of stepping in to fix it, but Golden Superman was the first to step up and make repairs.
Mister Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite were forced to join in, ultimately watching as the Tenth-Dimensional Being's resistance grew weaker and weaker, its bursts of imagination becoming increasingly barren.
"The Fifth Dimension has been thrown into chaos. In a way, that's weakened the strength this monster can exert." Mister Mxyzptlk wiped the sweat from his brow in relief.
Bat-Mite loudly accused, "This is the 'more important matter' you mentioned to me? It certainly is important—you nearly ruined everything! Even Clark was so heavily injured. I really don't know what you were thinking!"
Golden Superman interrupted, "Alright, now is not the time to blame Mister Mxyzptlk. We all played a part in causing this preventable disaster. We should focus on protecting the multiverse from the harm of higher-dimensional power."
Mister Mxyzptlk subconsciously wanted to complain, to declare that Doctor Manhattan and his connective power were the real culprits, but one look at Doctor Manhattan's utterly indifferent face and he immediately shut his mouth.
During this time, other gods also continuously took action, stabilizing the overall framework of the multiverse.
"With this, the Tenth-Dimensional Being is mine... Supreme Superman, I trust you won't compete with me for this prize. The Fifth Dimension has no intention of provoking me, correct?"
Du Wa held the Tenth-Dimensional Being down firmly, feeling its uniqueness at close range. A look of amazement appeared in his eyes as he confirmed this was a monumental and crucial gain.
With proper taming, Du Wa would have another sharp blade in his arsenal, one that might possess even greater value.
"You already know the entire process of this guy's birth. You had best control this thing forever and ensure it never appears in the world again. Don't cause any more trouble for this fragile world." Golden Superman was full of righteousness, but the moment he said this, he was met with a torrent of rebukes.
"Shut up! In what way is our world fragile? How is it troublesome?"
"The God of Xenomorphs just wants to add an external window to this closed-off world. Do you have a problem with that?"
"Supreme Superman, obediently return to your Fifth Dimension! You've overstepped your bounds. You shouldn't be pointing fingers at matters within the multiverse, acting as if the multiverse is on the verge of total destruction and needs you to step up and save the world!"
A group of gods had long grown impatient, looking at Du Wa with anticipation. They, too, wanted to replicate Shuma-Gorath's feat and enter another multiverse.
"Shuma-Gorath's smooth arrival here was also due to the tacit approval of the powerful gods over there. They all know Shuma-Gorath is my vassal, which is why its passage was so smooth. But you all are different. If I were you, I would be more patient and await the arrival of the Justice League or The Avengers," Du Wa said faintly.
The Avengers?
Upon hearing the name, everyone present understood. It was a group similar to the Justice League, undoubtedly the strongest hero team of another multiverse.
Ares let out a series of savage, piercing laughs. "So that's how it is. Making the strongest groups of two multiverses fight to determine an outcome? Although I don't know your true reason for doing this, I like it very much. The moment the outcome is decided, when I see the victor, I will be able to smell the wonderful aroma of war."
Du Wa glanced at Ares, lost in thought. "Ares, God of War, have you already... Forget it. Whatever it is, just don't get in my way."
More gods restrained themselves, sniffing the occasionally dispersed aura. It was all fresh information, making them burn with envy.
All the gods were waiting. Even The Spectre knew he couldn't possibly kill Du Wa. He could only watch in anger, using his not-so-bright brain to ponder a way to solve all of this.
Shuma-Gorath and Du Wa were engaged in secret communication.
"This strange dimensional life form is already in your pocket. So, can I act freely now? I smell many delicious auras. My kin are scattered across numerous universes, but not a single one has a true form like mine!" Shuma-Gorath said in a low voice.
"You may. Go to Universe 7 first. Rely on your instinct, follow the trail of darkness, and dig out everything hidden in the deepest parts. I need them, the group known as the Malicious Nobles," Du Wa said, his tone heavy.
Shuma-Gorath acted immediately. It left the Main Universe and, by simply interpreting some information, found the coordinates for Universe 7.