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Ch. 170 Godzilla's First Appearance
🕑 Added 2023-11-25 16:03:00 +0000 UTCNo one expected that Russell would create such a commotion with just one move. Hulk and Kara didn't expect it, Mr. Fantastic Reed and the Invisible Woman Susan didn't expect it, and the Male Muto certainly didn't expect it.
For ordinary people, the negative energy sword in Russell's hand was excessively long. However, for the Male Muto, it was just a minor issue. What was more important was that the negative energy sword in Russell's hand didn't appear too bulky, with a blade that was only about ten to twenty centimeters wide.
This size of a sword, even if it struck the Male Muto's head, would at most leave a larger scar.
However, no one expected that the shape of the negative energy sword was indeed a sword, but its method of attack was nothing like a sword. The negative energy sword didn't cut the Male Muto; instead, it directly exploded it.
Ever since Russell acquired the negative energy from Mr. Negative, he had been pondering a question: how to maximize the power of negative energy. Although he hadn't figured out a perfect solution yet, he understood one thing—using negative energy as an energy bomb was an excellent method.
Of course, apart from using negative energy as an energy bomb, he could also use it for what it was best at—catalyzing negative emotions in enemies. If the Male Muto had been smaller in size, Russell might have considered using the method of catalyzing negative emotions against it. However, the Male Muto's colossal size made him dismiss that idea. Just by looking at the massive size of the Male Muto, it was evident that catalyzing its negative emotions with negative energy wouldn't be an easy task.
While Russell hadn't tested how much negative energy he could release, he decisively abandoned that idea.
There were many ways to deal with the Male Muto, and there was no need to use methods he wasn't entirely sure of. After delivering the blow to the Male Muto with the negative energy sword, Russell examined the result of his attack. There weren't sword marks on the Male Muto's massive head; instead, there was a gaping explosion wound with black and white flames still burning inside it.
Russell's strike had successfully deterred the Male Muto from releasing an electromagnetic pulse. The Male Muto wobbled its dazed head and fixed its crimson eyes on Russell, roaring angrily at him.
Although Russell had acted relatively late and had only struck the Male Muto once, he successfully drew the Male Muto's anger toward himself. Whether it was the Hulk, Kara, or anyone else, they had become irrelevant in the eyes of the Male Muto.
Its only focus now was to swallow Russell whole.
The Male Muto vented its anger through furious roars, attracting everyone's attention.
Observing the Male Muto's wide-open mouth, Russell didn't hesitate. He raised the negative energy sword and thrust it into the creature's mouth.
Swoosh!
The negative energy sword precisely struck the Male Muto's open mouth.
The Male Muto, which had been roaring furiously, didn't expect Russell to take advantage of the opportunity to attack its mouth. Before it could even register the pain in its mouth, a tremendous explosion resounded.
Boom!
The negative energy sword embedded in its mouth exploded once more.
Black and white negative energy splattered everywhere, and the shockwave of the explosion burst out from the Male Muto's mouth.
Is this acceptable?
Seeing Russell's seemingly unconventional attack by stabbing the Male Muto's mouth with the negative energy sword, Mr. Fantastic Reed and the others were somewhat stunned.
Indeed, it was an effective attack method, but in the current scenario, Russell's action of attacking the Male Muto's mouth appeared somewhat comical.
Yes, comical!
What was originally supposed to be a heroic scene of numerous superheroes teaming up against a prehistoric giant monster had turned into something that looked like a children's play where someone was poking the monster with a sword.
Not only did Mr. Fantastic Reed and the Invisible Woman Susan feel this way, but the viewers watching the live broadcast on the Justice League's official website also had similar sentiments.
"Superheroes dealing with monsters, and they can use this kind of method?"
"This attack doesn't look very heroic!"
"Poor monster, getting stabbed in the mouth with a sword!"
"Doesn't this count as animal cruelty?"
Rumors and comments started flooding the Justice League's official website's live broadcast page. Although these viewers didn't know where the Male Muto had come from, seeing Russell stab it in the mouth with a sword made them feel like Russell was bullying a small creature.
The power of the negative energy exploding in the Male Muto's mouth was far less than the previous attack. Russell had intentionally held back. He had no intention of killing the Male Muto before Godzilla made his appearance. Otherwise, he would have called Grendel down long ago.
He was waiting for the grand spectacle of the three monsters battling it out. Godzilla couldn't stop him; he had said so!
Although the negative energy attack in its mouth didn't directly blow off the Male Muto's head, Russell succeeded in making the creature even angrier.
Shaking its head frantically in an attempt to dispel the intense pain in its mouth, the Male Muto disregarded the attacks from the Hulk, Kara, and others. It shifted its entire attention to Russell.
The Male Muto began to utilize its size advantage, charging toward Russell despite the attacks from Hulk, Kara, and others.
Hulk and The Thing Ben were directly knocked aside. Mr. Fantastic Reed, who was trying to immobilize the Male Muto's limbs, was forcibly shaken off. The Invisible Woman Susan's invisible force fields and obstacles were shattered as if they were made of glass.
The Male Muto had gone berserk!
Although the Male Muto had gone berserk, Russell maintained a calm expression. Dodging the Male Muto's attacks was no different from evading the attacks of a child for him. The white wings on his back not only granted him the ability to fly but also provided him with incredibly powerful aerial maneuverability. As long as he stayed focused, there was simply no chance for the Male Muto to hit him.
While Russell effortlessly dodged the Male Muto's attacks, Grendel's voice came through his radio earpiece.
"Your Majesty, I've spotted the giant lizard you mentioned; it has just made landfall!"
"Good, I know, be prepared to join the battle!"
Russell replied calmly.
"Understood, Your Majesty!"
Grendel responded with utmost respect.
While the Male Muto's rampage had garnered everyone's attention, before long, a towering figure appearing in the distance drew their gaze.
The future King of the Monsters, Godzilla, had made his entrance!
