Red light gleamed from Nolan, smashing through a spatial barrier with an extremely violent and swift method.
The scythe in his hand emitted a light of ultimate darkness, like a virus.
It continuously invaded Nolan's body. Nolan's body surface showed no visible wounds, yet strange black spots appeared one after another.
Nolan had no intention of letting go, merely snapping his fingers repeatedly to dispel the Death energy within his body.
However, the black spots on his body surface did not disappear; instead, they slowly spread. This was the rule of Death, something even Nolan could not rewrite.
"Though I don't know what You intend to do, You chose the most foolish method. You have grasped Death."
Black Death Emperor's voice echoed in Nolan's mind. He intended to seize Nolan's body.
Nolan seemed not to hear, only smashing through the space ahead, finally arriving at his destination.
At the boundary of the Universe, before him stood an infinitely extending wall, covered with reliefs of various creature skulls.
Origin Wall.
The boundary of the DC Multiverse, any existence that directly touches it is usually irreversibly "adhered" and eternally imprisoned.
This rule had previously applied to Darkseid, New God, and numerous cosmic entities.
"Wait, You lunatic! Do You know what You are doing?!"
Black Death Emperor's voice became terrified.
The scythe erupted with a powerful light of ultimate darkness, forming a barrier, attempting to resist Nolan's advance.
"Of course, I am granting You Eternity!"
The red light on Nolan's body also erupted.
Boom!
The light of ultimate darkness and Chaos Magic collided with a roar. The black barrier shattered like a mirror, cracking into a spiderweb pattern.
The red light around Nolan suddenly contracted, then instantly surged into dazzling crimson light, rushing towards the light of ultimate darkness like a surging tide.
With a crisp "crack," the black barrier completely shattered, transforming into countless black fragments that scattered in the air.
Nolan did not hesitate for a moment, charging headfirst towards the Origin Wall.
This enormous commotion, like a heavy bomb thrown into a calm lake, awakened the lives on the Origin Wall that had not yet died.
"Two more have arrived; there have been many guests here recently."
"The incarnation of Death, and the one who nearly destroyed the entire Universe some time ago."
"His strength is immense; few among us can defeat him."
"What good is strength if his mind is unsound? He came seeking Death himself."
"Yuga Khan, he seems to have some connection with your son. Should we remind him?"
"No need..."
On the Origin Wall, those lives that had not yet died conversed with each other.
They had been trapped here for an unknown number of long years. Now, with new "guests" arriving, they watched everything with keen interest, like spectators enjoying a show.
"Let go of me quickly!"
The light of ultimate darkness on the scythe formed a Shadow. Black Death Emperor wanted to reclaim the scythe and flee from this madman, as far as possible.
"Don't rush, I'll find You a spacious spot."
Nolan grinned, gripping Black Death Emperor's shoulder, and together they crashed into the Origin Wall.
Boom—
A deafening roar, like rolling thunder, exploded at the boundary of the Universe.
The entire Origin Wall vibrated violently, as if a cosmic earthquake had occurred. This shock also astonished the lives on the Origin Wall; what immense power could shake the Origin Wall?
"You lunatic, do You know what You are doing? We will be eternally trapped here, watching the Universe in solitude, unable to do anything!"
Black Death Emperor roared hoarsely, his voice filled with despair and terror.
"Let go of me now! Perhaps we can work together to escape the Origin Wall!"
Black Death Emperor's body began to be covered by the material of the Origin Wall, tinged with a shade of gray. He desperately tried to lift his head, but Nolan mercilessly pressed him back into the Origin Wall with one hand.
With a dull thud, Black Death Emperor's body adhered tightly to the Origin Wall, his struggles appearing so futile.
"Hahahahaha—"
Nolan's laughter pierced through the roar, carrying a frantic delight: "Solitude? As the incarnation of Death, do You also fear solitude?"
The gray substance of the Origin Wall devoured Black Death Emperor at a visible speed, each inch of encroachment causing the Lord of Death to emit inhuman shrieks.
Nolan, however, pressed his face close to Black Death Emperor, his eyes reflecting the other's terrified and enraged face.
"Do You know why I chose this place? The Origin Wall can imprison all existence, but for Death itself, this is a more cruel punishment than annihilation—You will personally witness the birth and demise of countless beings, yet forever be unable to reap their souls."
"As You once said, Death is a mercy to life!" Nolan's laughter rang out again. "And Eternity is the greatest punishment for Death! Hahahaha."
Black Death Emperor's gradually solidifying Shadow twisted violently from extreme fear and rage, and the light of ultimate darkness on the scythe erupted again.
His skeletal fingers, like iron hooks, gripped Nolan tightly, then, with his last ounce of strength, he slammed him into the spot beside him.
At this moment, the two were like two unfortunate insects, stuck in a strange posture on an enormous "mousetrap"—the Origin Wall.
"Do You think You can escape? You can never escape Death, escape Black Death Emperor."
Black Death Emperor gnashed his teeth, his voice filled with venom.
Nolan snorted coldly, raising his hand without hesitation and fiercely smashing Black Death Emperor's wrist that was gripping him.
The immense force made the Origin Wall tremble violently once more. However, the area of contact with the Origin Wall also began to be slowly covered by a layer of cold gray substance.
Nolan felt his body gradually stiffen, as if bound by an invisible shackles. His power was being continuously absorbed by the Origin Wall, and the abilities within him seemed to be sealed, unable to be used.
At this moment, only his consciousness remained active; he could only quietly feel the loneliness in this endless Void.
"Regretting it now, are We? This is just the beginning." Black Death Emperor sneered upon seeing Nolan's predicament.
"Utterly foolish!" a life trapped on the Origin Wall mocked in agreement.
"Kid, You're truly lost, coming to the Origin Wall." Another voice chimed in.
"Hahaha, two more newcomers. We can pass the time."
...
Various voices rose and fell, carrying a myriad of emotions: mockery, disdain, and the playful amusement of onlookers.
"How noisy, You failures!"
Nolan irritably interrupted these voices, unable to even block them out.
"..."
For a moment, the surroundings fell into a brief silence. A moment later, the lives on the Origin Wall that had not yet died slowly opened their eyes.
A suffocatingly powerful pressure enveloped Nolan as if it were tangible.
"Failures? Little fellow, You haven't even figured out why You are trapped here, yet You've learned to mock us 'Old Man'."
"Do You think trapping Black Death Emperor is a feat? It's merely dragging Yourself into a deeper abyss."
"Every crack here is etched with the despair of those who tried to break free, every speck of dust is wrapped in the wails of failures. Look at Yuga Khan; his ambition was more fervent than Yours, yet now he too can only be a prisoner here."
"Do You know why we still retain consciousness? Because the Origin Wall needs witnesses—to watch the cycle of the Universe, to watch later arrivals repeat the same mistakes, and You, are merely the next 'farce' to be observed."
Voice after voice retorted Nolan's earlier words.
"Hahahahaha, prisoners, farces, You are mistaken. I am merely a tourist, a tourist visiting the Origin Wall. When the time comes, I will naturally leave."
Nolan's voice held only calmness, for he was never alone.
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