Flames continuously spread outwards, forming a fierce blaze.
Martian Manhunter's screams became even more shrill.
Eric did not stop releasing flames because of the other party's pleas for mercy; instead, he continued to incinerate him with fire.
It seemed he had no intention of showing any mercy.
Mera and Ice Queen stood not far behind Eric, their eyes revealing complex emotions.
Listening to the crackling sound of the flames and Martian Manhunter's agonizing screams, and then looking at Eric, who continued to assault Martian Manhunter with flames, expressionless, the few of them didn't know what expression to make at that moment.
Green Arrow's eyes were bloodshot as he was about to rush towards Eric, intending to rescue Martian Manhunter, but he was held back by Black Canary and Nightwing, among others.
"Stop! Stop!"
Green Arrow, held back by the others, let out a heart-wrenching cry.
He couldn't tolerate seeing a colleague, who had been speaking kindly to him just a few hours ago, being burned alive right before his eyes.
"We have to get out of here, Oliver!"
Deathstroke, clutching his chest, said to Green Arrow.
Although he was somewhat shocked by Martian Manhunter's tragic state, he wouldn't be affected by such emotions.
No matter how emotionally swayed the situation, he would always try to find the calmest method and make the most advantageous choice that fit the current situation.
"We need to go, Oliver."
Black Canary's eyes showed pain, and she pulled Green Arrow's arm.
"Captain Atom and Martian Manhunter have already given their lives; this is the time they bought for us! Don't let them down!"
Her eyes were teary, but she controlled her emotions and said to Green Arrow.
Nightwing, disregarding his own impending emotional breakdown, dragged Green Arrow, intending to flee the area.
He knew how terrifying this demon before them was; if they delayed even a second longer, they would all likely face immediate destruction.
After Martian Manhunter was already on his last breath, unable to make any sound, Eric turned around and faced Green Arrow and the others who were fleeing.
He immediately activated his super speed and pursued them.
But very quickly, his movements were stopped.
Boom!
The ground trembled slightly, and a figure descended from the sky.
"Eric! Stop!"
Clark, who had descended from the sky, stood in front of Eric, blocking his path, looking at his brother with a complex expression.
With a bang, another small figure landed on the ground not far from Eric.
Amy, who had some of Clark's abilities transferred to her, arrived at the scene with Clark.
Chloe and Louise, panting, ran over from the periphery.
Both of them had been brought over by Clark and Amy.
"I've never experienced being held and flying through the sky like this."
Louise complained to Chloe, "Although Clark's embrace is indeed a bit nostalgic, I have to say, if it were an ordinary person, they definitely couldn't withstand such an impact. I feel a bit like throwing up right now."
"Then you must have experienced motion sickness. I think it's not bad. My only complaint is that Clark actually left us both on the periphery and wanted us to go home."
Chloe complained, "He underestimated our abilities and professional ethics. This kind of scene is where we reporters should be."
Glancing at the collapsed ruins, Chloe said with a sigh, "But the only regrettable thing is that we might have arrived a bit too late."
Louise was noncommittal about this, "Clark just said there was a nuclear explosion in the sky above here. I can't imagine what kind of fierce battle it would be. Could someone have dropped a nuclear bomb here?!"
"Who knows! But one thing is for sure: when those two brothers face off, they definitely won't give up easily."
Chloe's face showed a worried expression.
"So, which one are you more worried about?"
Louise asked her cousin curiously.
"Clark!"
Chloe said Clark's name without hesitation, "I'm worried that he's not Eric's opponent right now. After all, ever since we knew him in middle school, Clark was always the one who would often be at a disadvantage."
"Mmm-hmm."
Louise nodded and said nothing more, but her face showed the same worried expression as Chloe.
Mera and the others were also very surprised to see Superman appear.
She hadn't expected this legendary figure, the only other god with abilities like Homelander, to appear here.
After all, this was the guy everyone believed was the only one who could stand against Homelander.
And Mera also knew that the Superman before them was Eric's brother.
Thinking of this, her interest became extremely strong.
She already enjoyed watching a good show, and now she was very much looking forward to what kind of clash Eric and Clark would have.
Although Green Arrow and Nightwing didn't know the relationship between Homelander and Superman, they knew that Superman's arrival must be beneficial to them.
They could tell from the tense emotions between the two in front of them.
Looking at Superman with expectant eyes, Nightwing's heart filled with infinite hope.
After all, this was Superman, who had fought General Zod alongside Homelander during the Metropolis incident.
And General Zod was also killed by Superman!
Clark, who was being watched with anticipation or amusement by the crowd, stood in front of Eric, looked at Martian Manhunter lying motionless on the ground in the distance, and said to Eric, "This is enough, let these people go, Eric. They pose no threat to you."
"So,"
Eric looked at Clark coldly and asked him, "In what capacity are you speaking to me? As my brother, or as someone who stands with them against me?"
"You're hurt."
Clark didn't directly answer Eric's question. Instead, he took a deep breath and said to Eric, "I'm sorry for not fulfilling my duty as an older brother and pulling you back onto the right path."
"Ashamed? No! Clark, you don't have such a duty, and there's no question of who saves whom between us."
Eric gazed into his older brother's eyes and slowly said, "We've discussed this countless times. I don't think there's anything wrong with me, just as you're unaware of your own limitations and can't see your own problems."
Clark's gaze met Eric's, unyielding, "Just like when I put on the kryptonite red ring, you came to save me. Now we're back to that time, only the roles are reversed. Eric, perhaps I have my limitations, but I will desperately pull you back!"
"Is that so?"
Eric sneered, "Clark, you're still so naive. Do you really think I'm like you when you wore the red kryptonite ring?"
"Yes."
Clark faced Eric and said in a slow tone, "I became another person when I put on the red kryptonite ring. Although you're not wearing the red kryptonite ring now, you've already become another person, someone we don't recognize."
"It seems your understanding of me has never been deep, Clark."
Eric's eyes emitted a dangerous glow, directing it at Clark, and he said, "Let's get to the point, you're here to stop me, aren't you?"
"Yes."
Clark did not deny it.
Eric's eyes narrowed.
Neither spoke, only staring at each other in silence.
The next second, Eric suddenly shot Heat Vision from his eyes, blasting the other party backward.
Boom!
Clark's body slammed heavily onto the ground.
The ground shook violently from the impact.
Not only Clark, but Chloe and Louise and the others were also surprised by Eric's sudden attack.
Green Arrow looked at Eric and Clark in astonishment.
From their conversation just now, it seemed their relationship was not simple.
Were they relatives or had some other blood relation?
Clark clutched his chest and slowly stood up from the ground, looking at Eric.
"You've become weaker, Clark."
Eric didn't walk over to continue his attack. Instead, he looked at Clark slowly getting up and said with a frown.
"That doesn't matter."
Clark's eyes were also accumulating Heat Vision, ready to burst forth, and he gritted his teeth, saying to Eric, "It seems we have to go back to our original method of resolution."
As soon as he finished speaking, Heat Vision surged towards Eric.
And at the same time, Eric's Heat Vision also surged towards Clark.
Their Heat Vision converged in the air, creating a heart-pounding explosive sound.
In the splashing red shockwave, Eric's Heat Vision power was clearly superior to Clark's.
Eric's Heat Vision continuously pushed towards Clark.
Just like the middle point in a tug-of-war, it steadily moved towards Clark's side.
Ultimately, the scales of victory tipped in Eric's favor.
"Ah ah ah ah ah!"
Clark roared, and with a "boom," he was directly blasted away by Eric's Heat Vision.
A deep gully was plowed into the ground, as Clark's body continuously plowed into the earth!
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