Originally, the mother box already possessed the ability to manipulate matter at a molecular level.
After Hope became the God of Machines, this ability was further enhanced, and he can now particleize his body.
The next moment, the particles reassembled, reforming Hope's body, and he thus escaped the influence of the stellar power he had absorbed.
However, Orion's attack, which had already been unleashed, could not be withdrawn. The stellar power erupted with a roar, its golden light even more dazzling than the sun's brilliance.
Seeing this, Zod could no longer stand by idly.
Because through the Mobius Chair, he knew that this power would affect the internal stability of the celestial body.
If it were allowed to fully erupt, New Krypton, being closest to this energy, would undoubtedly suffer considerable impact, and the spatial barrier Zod had set up would be unable to block it.
While such an impact would not injure Kryptonians who had activated their talents, it would cause immense damage to New Krypton's environment.
Zod naturally could not just watch all of this happen.
Immediately, he fully activated his Divine Power, directly enveloping this energy, and then used spatial teleportation to transfer it to the deep space of the Universe, a hundred light-years outside the Solar System.
After doing all this, Zod instantly appeared before Orion with a grim expression.
Without a word, he reached out his hand towards Orion. He wanted to resist, but found his body seemed to be held captive by some power.
Then he could only watch as Zod grabbed his neck and lifted him up.
At this moment, cold words came from Zod's mouth: "I originally didn't intend to do anything to you, but you almost turned my New Krypton, which I painstakingly built, into ruins again."
If he hadn't possessed Divine Power and been able to use spatial teleportation, then New Krypton would have inevitably suffered a disaster this time.
At this moment, Orion, in Zod's hand, finally felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.
He struggled desperately, continuously activating the authority of the God of Violence, and endless power surged from his body.
At this moment, an ancient solar character imbued with sealing power condensed on the hand Zod used to grasp him, which made it impossible for him to break free from Zod's grip no matter what.
"No! Please don't harm Your Highness Orion!"
Metron immediately flew in front of Zod, wanting to plead for his forgiveness.
Zod glanced at him, and coldly uttered two words: "Get lost!"
As the force in Zod's hand continuously increased, even Orion's New Gods body gradually found it difficult to withstand this terrifying pressure.
It was at this moment that a golden light instantly shot out from his body, and a figure holding a scepter slowly emerged from the light.
"Heh! Finally out, I thought you were going to keep watching the show!"
Seeing him appear, Zod's tone was unfriendly, but there was a hint of solemnity in his eyes.
From the beginning, he had noticed a vast will emerging from Orion's body, but for some unknown reason, it immediately disappeared!
Therefore, he used this method to try and force him to reappear.
"Your Majesty Highfather!"
Metron immediately flew in front of him, respectfully calling out.
Previously, with the Mobius Chair, he at least had a slight sense of confidence in front of Highfather, but now that he had lost the chair, he dared not show any unusual expression.
Highfather nodded at Metron, then shifted his gaze back to Zod.
And he naturally also discovered a trace of the Source's aura from Zod's body, and he immediately understood that the New Gods who first attracted the Source's appearance was Zod.
However, he was somewhat surprised that Zod had not used the Source to condense a Divine Position.
Similarly, Zod's strength also exceeded his expectations.
He had naturally paid attention to the Kryptonian race; they possessed incredibly terrifying talents, but in his understanding, no one had yet embarked on the true path to godhood.
This also made him understand that Zod was now qualified to have an equal conversation with them.
"New Gods from New Krypton, can you please put down my child first?"
Highfather looked at Orion struggling in Zod's hand, and spoke gently to Zod.
His benevolent voice seemed to allow people to let go of all emotions in their hearts and become calm.
Unfortunately, this was useless to Zod; the expression on his face showed no change.
"Heh! Putting him down is not impossible, but this fellow just now almost turned my New Krypton into ruins, so shouldn't there be some price to pay?"
Seeing that Zod didn't seem to have any real murderous intent, Highfather couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart.
If there was no reason to turn hostile, he would never easily make any force his enemy.
Because in his heart, Apokolips was his only enemy; any other force could become a strength to expand the side of justice.
Regarding Zod, he naturally chose to resolve the conflict and then find a way to draw him into an alliance.
If such a powerful force as New Krypton were to join, it might break the standoff with Apokolips, thereby further curbing Apokolips.
"Then I wonder if such a price is sufficient!"
Saying that, Highfather waved the Source Scepter in his hand, and a golden ball of Source appeared before Zod.
During the war with Apokolips, both sides of the New Godss naturally suffered losses.
Originally, after these New Godss died, the Source within them would also dissipate, but Highfather possessed the Source Scepter, which allowed him to collect these Sources.
Such a portion of Source was enough to condense a new Divine Position, though it wouldn't be too strong.
However, if a God who already possessed a Divine Position were to absorb it, it could directly enhance their Divine Power, saving them thousands of years of accumulation.
"One portion is not enough; he carries both the powers of Apokolips and New Genesis. At least two portions are needed!"
As he spoke, Zod looked at Highfather with a playful expression.
"Ah! Let me go!"
Seeing himself being used by Zod as leverage to extort Highfather, Orion immediately began to struggle wildly again.
"Alright!"
Unexpectedly, Highfather showed no sign of refusing Zod's condition; instead, he readily agreed!
Then, the Divine Artifact in his hand waved again, and another portion of Source reappeared before Zod.
Immediately, Zod couldn't help but secretly think: "I was careless!"
However, since he had already spoken, there was no reason to raise the price again.
After all, he was not a treacherous villain; if anyone was to blame, it was himself for not being ruthless enough. But if such a situation were to arise again next time, he would demand an exorbitant price!
After accepting the two portions of Source, Zod threw Orion down.
"Your Majesty Highfather, and my chair."
At this moment, Metron also couldn't help but speak up.
Zod immediately said in a low voice: "It seems you've forgotten what I told you earlier. That chair is a gift from the Universe celebrating my son Hope's ascension to godhood."
Although this Mobius Chair was only a replica, it was still a practical Divine Artifact in this Universe.
Unlike Orion, who was a living person, he had no intention of returning this chair at all.
Highfather naturally saw Zod's attitude and directly told Metron: "This matter stems from your rudeness and offense; the Mobius Chair shall serve as compensation!"
In Highfather's heart, although Metron had joined New Genesis, he was, after all, an outsider and not worth paying a price to help him get his chair back, nor was there any need to antagonize Zod.
To achieve the ideal of absolute peace, powerful beings like Zod needed to become allies, and some inconsequential sacrifices were unavoidable.
Metron, this mediocre God, was among those who could be sacrificed!
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