Chapter 81
Caitlin also felt dizzy and almost fell! Fortunately, she managed to grab the nearby table in time!
Barry Allen felt the Speed Force within him, in front of this terrifying pressure, like it had met its natural enemy! Its operation became extremely difficult! His speed plummeted!
And the Reverse-Flash, who bore the brunt of it, was even more miserable!
He felt his Negative Speed Force was about to be directly crushed by this mental pressure! His body uncontrollably fell from its high-speed state!
He crashed heavily to the ground! He even lost the ability to maintain his body's high-speed vibration! Revealing the face of Harrison Wells, filled with terror and pain!
"No!!!" The Reverse-Flash let out a desperate roar!
His proud speed! His disguise, on which he depended for survival!
In front of this man! Was it so vulnerable?!
Just a mental pressure! Made him completely lose the power to resist?!
What level of power is this?!
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A god?!
Could this man in front of him be a god?!
Fear! Extreme fear! Instantly engulfed the Reverse-Flash's heart!
He had no doubt! If the other party wished! Just a thought! Could completely erase him! Leaving no trace!
"It seems you 'understood' my words." Lin Tian's voice sounded again, and the pressure slowly dissipated.
The Reverse-Flash collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, his whole body drenched in cold sweat! He looked in Lin Tian's direction, his eyes filled with unprecedented fear and awe!
He knew he had hit a wall today! And it was a super wall that could smash the entire Universe!
He dared not have the slightest thought of resistance!
Enduring the severe pain in his body and mind, he struggled to get up, using all his strength, activating the last bit of Negative Speed Force!
Turning into an extremely dim yellow lightning bolt, he fled in a sorry state towards S.T.A.R. Labs!
He didn't even dare to leave a harsh word!
Watching the Reverse-Flash flee like a stray dog, Lin Tian's mouth curved into a disdainful arc.
Like an ant.
Then, he turned his gaze to Barry Allen, who was still in a state of shock and stupor.
"Flash Kid," Lin Tian's voice returned to its previous lazy tone, "It seems your 'mentor' has given you a vivid 'practical lesson'."
Barry Allen looked at the remaining yellow lightning trail on the ground, and then remembered the face of Dr. Wells that the Reverse-Flash had exposed just now!
And Lin Tian's phrase "Master and apprentice turning against each other."
An unbelievable, yet chilling truth, gradually emerged in his mind!
Dr. Wells... he... he is the Reverse-Flash?!
Dr. Wells, who had always guided him, helped him, and was regarded by him as a mentor and family!
Was actually his biggest enemy all along?!
This cruel fact, like a bolt from the blue, severely shattered Barry's Worldview!
Making him feel dizzy! He almost couldn't stand steadily!
"No... impossible... this is impossible..." He muttered to himself in a daze, his eyes filled with pain and confusion.
Lin Tian looked at Barry's deeply shaken and collapsing state, a hint of playfulness flashed in his eyes.
Hmm, good effect.
It seems that his "just right" intervention this time not only successfully stopped the Reverse-Flash's plan and gave him a good beating.
But also exposed his true colors in advance! Giving the Flash Kid a "surprise gift"!
Now, Barry Allen's trust in his "mentor" has completely collapsed, and the future plot direction will probably become more interesting, right?
I wonder where The Flash will go in the future, having lost the Reverse-Flash, this "mastermind" and "life mentor"?
Will he be disheartened?
Or will he be reborn from the pain, becoming more mature and powerful?
Lin Tian suddenly looked forward to it.
"Alright, the show is over, I should go too." Lin Tianstretched, no longer paying attention to the distraught Flash Kid.
His figure once again disappeared like a ghost.
Leaving only Barry Allen alone, standing on the empty and messy street, enduring this cruel truth and inner torment.
And in the distant S.T.A.R. Labs, Caitlin and others were also plunged into shock, fear, and chaos.
Lin Tian, with a seemingly casual intervention, turned the "main plot" of this World upside down.
Playing with everyone in the palm of his hand.
And he himself, like a high and mighty god, watched all this with cold eyes.
Enjoying the supreme pleasure of controlling destiny and changing the future.
The Reverse-Flash's true identity was exposed by Lin Tianin an extremely crude and direct manner, like dropping a bombshell in S.T.A.R. Labs, completely igniting a crisis of trust and an emotional storm within the Flash Team.
After experiencing the initial shock, pain, and confusion, Barry Allen fell into deep self-blame and anger!
He blamed himself for being so foolish! Always being played by his most respected mentor! Even acknowledging a thief as his father?!
He was angry at the Reverse-Flash's deception and betrayal! Angry that he used him! Harming the people around him!
Strong negative emotions even made the Speed Forcewithin him begin to become somewhat unstable!
And Cisco and Caitlin, after learning the truth, also felt disbelief and anger!
Especially Cisco, he had always regarded Dr. Wells as an idol and mentor! He never expected that the other party was the mastermind who killed Barry's mother and planned the particle accelerator explosion! This huge contrast and sense of betrayal almost made him collapse!
Caitlin was more fearful! She recalled Dr. Wells' previous "concern" and "research" into the Ice Queen power within her! Was he ill-intentioned from the beginning?! Was he trying to use her power?!
If it weren't for Lin Tian's appearance...
Caitlin couldn't imagine what the consequences would be if she had truly trusted Wells!
For a time, the entire S.T.A.R. Labs was enveloped in an atmosphere of oppression, anger, and mutual suspicion.
And as the "instigator" of all this, Lin Tian had long since removed himself, leisurely returning to his hotel suite.
Through Zero's monitoring, he watched with keen interest the "emotional drama" within the Flash Team, triggered by the revelation of the truth.
Seeing Barry's painful struggle, seeing Cisco's collapse and anger, seeing Caitlin's fear and relief...
In Lin Tian's heart, there was no sympathy, only a sense of joy in controlling everything and playing with people's hearts.
"Master, a serious crisis of trust has emerged within the Flash Team," Zero reported. "Barry Allen's emotions are extremely unstable, and the Speed Force shows abnormal fluctuations. Cisco Ramon's mental state is on the verge of collapse. Caitlin Snow's trust and dependence on you have slightly increased."
"Very good." Lin Tian nodded with satisfaction. "Continue monitoring. If necessary, you can create a little 'internal conflict' for them, making them suspicious of each other and unable to unite."
He wanted to completely dismantle the Flash Team, this potential threat.
"In addition," a hint of playfulness flashed in Lin Tian's eyes, "help me send an 'comfort' message to Iris. Tell her I sensed her friend Barry's pain and hope she can comfort him well. Also, tell her I will visit her again soon."
He wanted to further consolidate his image as "understanding" and "trustworthy" in Iris's heart.
He also wanted her to know Barry's current "fragility" and "instability."
To pave the way for his next step to completely "conquer" Iris.
"Yes, Master." Zero immediately began to execute.
Lin Tian picked up a glass of red wine, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the still prosperous, yet turbulent, night view of Central City outside the window.
A smile of control over the whole situation curved at the corner of his mouth.
This World is getting more and more interesting.
In the next few days, Central City seemed to have returned to calm on the surface.
The Reverse-Flash disappeared without a trace, never appearing again. It seemed he had been completely scared out of his wits by Lin Tian's terrifying mental pressure? Hiding in some corner, licking his wounds, not daring to act rashly again.
The Flash Team, however, became a scattered mess due to internal trust issues and emotional entanglements.
Barry was immersed in the pain of being deceived and doubt about his own power, in a low state.
Cisco, due to mental shock, temporarily lost his Vibe powers and became somewhat depressed.
Although Caitlin's condition was getting better and better due to Lin Tian's "treatment", and her power was becoming more and more stable, there seemed to be an unspeakable rift between her and Barry and Cisco due to Lin Tian's existence.
Only Iris, after receiving Lin Tian's message full of "concern" and "ambiguity," felt her mood getting better and better?
She felt that she seemed to have become Lin Tian's only "confidante" and "partner" in this World?
She began to more actively "care" about Barry's situation (of course, mainly to collect intelligence for Lin Tian), and inadvertently instilled some ideas in Barry about "Lin Tianmight not be a bad person"?
Although Barry scoffed at this, and even had several arguments with Iris because of it.
But this only made Iris more disappointed with Barry, and more "pained" and "understanding" towards Lin Tian?
Lin Tian saw all this and chuckled inwardly.
It seems his "stratagem of discord" and "emotional card" worked wonders.
The Flash Team, which was originally somewhat threatening, had been played in the palm of his hand and collapsed without a fight.
However, Lin Tian did not relax his vigilance because of this.
He knew that the Reverse-Flash would never give up. This old fox must be secretly plotting something.
Moreover, the Speed Force of this World, and the potentially existing powers of other multiverses, were all worth his continued exploration.
He decided to stay in this World for a while longer.
Firstly, he wanted to completely "take down" Iris, making her an unbreakable member of his harem.
Secondly, he also wanted to see what other tricks the Reverse-Flash could pull? And by the way, delve deeper into the mysteries of the Negative Speed Force.
Thirdly, he also needed time to digest and absorb the large amount of information and power insights he had previously gained.
Thus, Lin Tian once again began his "hunting" and "plotting" in this World.
He would occasionally appear by Iris's side, using various romantic and "surprising" methods to continue to pursue this female reporter whose heart was already wide open.
Perhaps on her birthday, he would give her a "special" gift that she would never forget?
Perhaps when she encountered a career bottleneck, he would use Zero's power to help her secure a groundbreaking exclusive news story?
Or perhaps on a night when it was just the two of them, they would engage in some deeper, "soul and body" exchanges? (Although the final step might still not have been taken, keeping her in suspense)
Each contact deepened Iris's love and dependence on Lin Tian, and brought her one step closer to complete surrender.
At the same time, Lin Tian did not forget his "continuous treatment" of Caitlin.
He would regularly conduct "energy fusion" and "mental links" with Caitlin.
Each "treatment" made Caitlin's power purer and her control more perfect. It also deepened her submission and infatuation with Lin Tian to the bone.
She even began to actively display her charm and power as the Ice Queen in front of Lin Tian? Seemingly competing with Iris (and other women around Lin Tian) in secret?
Lin Tian was naturally happy to see this... Occasionally provoking the "queens'" competitive spirit was also a good "diversion."
As for Barry and the Reverse-Flash...
Lin Tian temporarily chose to "handle them coldly."
Let them "fight among themselves" and wear each other out.
Until they both suffer, or the Reverse-Flash causes another big stir...
He would then come out to clean up the mess and reap the benefits.
Just like that...
Lin Tian lived a period of "leisurely" time in this CW Flash Universe, with women on both sides (though not yet fully conquered), secretly planning, and steadily increasing his strength.
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He reveled in the feeling of manipulating everyone and controlling everything.
Little did he know, a greater storm was quietly approaching.
Reverse-Flash's patience seemed to have run out.
He decided to use his last trump card!
Even if the cost was the destruction of the entire timeline!
Reverse-Flash Eobard Thawne's patience finally ran out under Lin Tian's nightmarish pressure and his despair for the future.
He knew he couldn't wait any longer!
Lin Tian's strength was unfathomable, and he seemed to be getting stronger!
The women around him were also more terrifying than the last!
If this continued, let alone returning to the future, he probably wouldn't even be able to save his own life!
He had to take a gamble!
Even if the cost was to trigger a catastrophe that affected the entire timeline!
Reverse-Flash's eyes gleamed with madness!
He decided to initiate his final, and most dangerous, plan—forcibly opening a wormhole to the past!
Back to the night Barry Allen's mother was killed!
He wanted to stop his past self from killing Barry's mother, Nora Allen!
Because he realized that Nora Allen's death was the key point for Barry to become The Flash and activate his Speed Force potential!
It was also the reason he himself could 'be born' and be trapped in this era!
If Nora didn't die, Barry wouldn't experience childhood trauma, wouldn't have such a strong obsession to become a hero, and the Speed Force's development trajectory would change!
Perhaps even he, Eobard Thawne, the future 'Reverse-Flash,' might disappear because of it?!
This was an extremely crazy and dangerous paradox!
Once it failed, the entire timeline could collapse!
But Reverse-Flash couldn't care less!
He would rather bet everything!
Risking complete disappearance!
Just to escape Lin Tian's shadow!
And to change this damned present!
Using his last bit of control over S.T.A.R. Labs and the results of his secret research over the years, he began to forcibly modify the remnants of the particle accelerator!
Attempting to create a sufficiently stable wormhole that could accurately return to the past!
This crazy act, naturally, did not escape the monitoring of Lin Tian and Zero.
"Master, abnormal high-intensity energy fluctuations and spatial distortion phenomena have been detected deep beneath S.T.A.R. Labs," Zero's voice echoed in Lin Tian's mind.
"According to model calculations, Eobard Thawne is attempting to forcibly open a wormhole to the past.
The target time point is suspected to be the night Barry Allen's mother was murdered."
"Oh? Finally couldn't resist playing with fire?" Lin Tian's face showed a knowing smile upon hearing this.
Reverse-Flash's action was completely within his expectations.
"Master, 1.8, do you need to stop him?" Zero asked.
"Forcibly changing key nodes in the past may trigger unpredictable time paradoxes and Universe-level disasters."
"Stop him? Why stop him?" Lin Tian's lips curved into a wicked, charming arc.
"Let him mess around."
"I'm quite curious, when the past is changed, how 'interesting' will this World's timeline become?"
Lin Tian didn't care at all about so-called "time paradoxes" and "Universe disasters."
To him, it was just a more exciting game.
In fact, he could even use this timeline change to achieve some of his own goals?
Such as completely controlling the Speed Force? Or finding other secrets hidden in this Universe?
"However," a calculating glint flashed in Lin Tian's eyes, "I can't let him have it too easy."
"Zero, closely monitor the stability of the wormhole and its time coordinates.
When he is about to succeed, or about to cause an uncontrollable disaster—"
"Remind me."
He wanted to firmly control this time storm, triggered by Reverse-Flash, in his own hands!
"As you command, Master."
...Deep beneath S.T.A.R. Labs.
Reverse-Flash Eobard Thawne was like a madman!
He injected all his Negative Speed Force into the core of the modified particle accelerator!
Zzzzzzz!!!
Blinding electric light flashed!
Space violently distorted!
A vortex-like wormhole, filled with unstable energy, slowly began to take shape!
At the other end of the wormhole, a familiar scene could be vaguely seen—Barry Allen's childhood home!
And that stormy night!
Success! It was about to succeed!
Reverse-Flash's eyes were filled with fanaticism and excitement!
As long as he passed through this wormhole!
Returned to the past!
And stopped himself from killing Nora!
Everything would change!
However, just as the wormhole was about to stabilize, and he was about to rush in!
An anomaly suddenly occurred!
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A powerful suction force suddenly came from inside the wormhole!
Not only did it frantically drain Reverse-Flash's own Speed Force!
It even caused the spatial structure of the entire Central City to become unstable?!
A huge energy vortex appeared in the sky!
The ground began to shake!
Buildings swayed precariously!
The wormhole was out of control!!!
Reverse-Flash's attempt to forcibly open a path to the past indeed triggered an extremely serious time paradox!
A singularity black hole, capable of devouring the entire Central City, or even the entire Earth, was rapidly forming at the core of the wormhole!!!
"No! How could this happen?!" Reverse-Flash looked at the rapidly expanding black hole emanating destructive energy, his eyes filled with fear and despair!
He had messed up!
Not only did he fail to return to the past, but he was also dragging this World into the abyss of destruction?!
Inside S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry, Caitlin, and Cisco (who had already been woken up by Caitlin) also saw the apocalyptic scene through the monitors!
"Oh my God! What is that?!"
"A black hole?! Central City is going to be swallowed!"
"Quick, think of something! Barry!"
Everyone was in a state of immense panic!
Barry Allen looked at the expanding black hole on the screen, at the apocalyptic scene outside, his heart filled with despair!
Too late! Everything was too late!
At his current speed, he couldn't stop the formation of this black hole at all!
Was Central City really going to be destroyed today?! Destroyed by Reverse-Flash's hands?!
Just as everyone was falling into despair!
Iris West's phone suddenly rang.
It was an unknown number.
But the moment Iris saw the number, her heart skipped a beat!
It was Lin Tian!!!
She immediately answered the call!
"Iris," Lin Tian's still calm, but undeniably firm voice came from the other end of the line, "Do you want to save this city?"
"Lin?!" Iris was both surprised and delighted, "You have a way?!"
"Of course," Lin Tian said indifferently, "But I need your help."
"Me? What can I do?!" Iris was a little disbelieving.
"It's simple," Lin Tian's voice carried a hint of temptation, "You just need to go to the core of that black hole."
"What?! Go to the black hole's core?! Isn't that suicide?! 15!" Iris exclaimed!
"For others, it's suicide," Lin Tian chuckled, "But for you, it's different."
"Don't forget, you have my 'mark' on you.
The power contained within it is enough to stabilize spacetime at the moment of the singularity's collapse."
"Of course, the process might be a little painful? It might even make you completely 'merge' with me?"
"Are you willing to make a small'sacrifice' for this city, for Barry, for your father..." Lin Tian's voice was full of enticement.
Go to the black hole's core?! Stabilize spacetime?! Completely merge with Lin?!
Listening to Lin Tian's words, Iris felt her mind go blank!
This... this was simply outlandish!
But for some reason...
A voice deep inside her was telling her: Believe him!
And if she could really save this city...
If she could really 'merge' completely with Lin...
Then it didn't seem entirely unacceptable?
She even felt a small sense of anticipation?
Iris glanced at the apocalyptic scene outside the window, then thought of Barry, and her father Joe...
Finally, she took a deep breath, her eyes becoming incredibly firm!
"Okay!" She shouted into the phone with all her might, "I'm willing!"
"Very good," Lin Tian's satisfied laugh came from the other end of the line, "Now close your eyes."
"Feel the power I'm sending to you."
"Then..."
"Rush towards that black hole!"
"Become the hero who saves this city!"
"And become..."
"My, Lin Tian's, true Queen!"
Iris West hung up the phone, her heart still pounding wildly.
Go to the black hole's core? Stabilize spacetime? Become a hero? Become Lin Tian's Queen?
All of it sounded like a fantasy! Full of unknowns and dangers!
But Lin Tian's confident and enticing words gave her infinite courage and a strange belief!
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and, following Lin Tian's instructions, tried hard to feel the "spiritual imprint" hidden deep in her soul.
Buzz—!
Almost instantly!
A colossal, warm, yet domineering and possessive torrent of purple-gold energy!
As if crossing the distance of time and space!
It surged out from that imprint!
Instantly filling her limbs, her consciousness, her soul!
"Ugh ah!"
Iris couldn't help but let out a groan of pain mixed with a strange pleasure!
She felt as if her body was about to explode from this immense energy!
And her consciousness seemed to be completely swallowed and assimilated!
But at the same time!
She also felt an unprecedented surge of power!
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She felt she could clearly "see" the flow of energy around her!
She could "hear" the frequency of spacetime vibrations! She could even vaguely "touch" a hint of the mystery of time?!
The faint "talent" within her, awakened by Lin Tian's previous "gift," was instantly activated, amplified, and even underwent some strange mutation under the infusion of this vast energy?!
Her eyes! They even began to glow with a faint purple-gold light?!
"Is this Lin's power?" Iris felt the surging energy within her, almost bursting out, and her heart was filled with shock and infatuation!
Too powerful! Too captivating!
Compared to this power, The Flash's Speed Force seemed somewhat dim and lackluster?
"Go, My Queen." Lin Tian's voice, like a divine oracle, echoed directly in her soul, "Use the power I have bestowed upon you to save this City, to fulfill your mission."
"Yes! Lin!" Iris responded without hesitation!
At this moment, she had been completely "brainwashed" by Lin Tian's power and will!
She no longer had any fear or hesitation! Her heart was filled only with absolute loyalty to Lin Tian and the determination to complete his "mission"!
She suddenly opened her eyes! Her originally bright eyes were now tinged with an enchanting purple-gold, filled with confidence and a powerful aura!
She glanced at the constantly expanding black hole singularity outside the window, which was emitting a destructive aura!
A confident smile played on her lips!
Then!
She leapt! She jumped out of the apartment window!
Without the aid of any tools!
Her body actually floated lightly in mid-air?!
No! It didn't seem quite like that!
It was more like a precise control over her own and the surrounding spatial energy?!
Iris herself was somewhat surprised by the changes in her body, but she quickly adapted to the feeling.
She felt the powerful energy originating from Lin Tianwithin her, and her gaze locked onto the destructive singularity core in the distance!
Then!
Her body transformed into a streak of light!
A streak of light also glowing with purple-gold!
At a speed that, while far from The Flash's, still surpassed the speed of sound!
Without hesitation!
She rushed towards the dark vortex that was devouring everything!!!
"Iris?! No!!!"
Inside S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry Allen, who saw this scene through the City's surveillance, let out a heart-wrenching cry!
He watched helplessly as the girl he loved, like a moth to a flame, rushed towards the black hole that meant certain death!
His heart instantly shattered!
"Quick! Barry! Stop her!" Cisco and Caitlin also screamed in terror!
Barry wanted to rush out! He wanted to stop Iris!
But the Speed Force within him was still suppressed by some invisible force! He couldn't unleash his full speed at all!
He could only watch helplessly! Watching Iris's figure get closer and closer to the destructive singularity!
Am I destined to lose everything today?!
Barry's eyes were filled with despair!
And just as Iris's figure was about to be swallowed by the black hole!
A miracle happened!
Buzz—!!!
The purple-gold energy within Iris, which fused Lin Tian's spiritual imprint and Harmony True Qi, completely erupted!
The energy was no longer simply destructive or defensive!
Instead, it emitted an extremely profound fluctuation, full of "stability" and "harmony"!
Like a stabilizing divine needle, it forcefully intervened in the chaotic and runaway singularity core!
The black hole, which was furiously devouring everything and constantly expanding, actually… stopped expanding under the intervention of this purple-gold energy?!
It even… began to slowly shrink?!
The chaotic spacetime energy seemed to have found an outlet for release and balance! It began to be guided, sorted, and even… absorbed by the purple-gold energy?!
The black hole was disappearing!!!
Central City was saved!!!
Inside S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry, Cisco, and Caitlin were all too stunned to speak, looking at the incredible scene on the screen!
Iris, she… she actually did it?!
She stopped the singularity black hole, which was capable of destroying the entire City, in a way they completely couldn't understand?!
She… when did she get such power?!
Could it be…
A terrifying thought flashed through the minds of the three at the same time!
Could it be Lin Tian?!
Did Lin Tian give Iris this power?!
Did Lin Tian guide her to save this City?!
Then Lin Tian… is he good or evil?!
And at the core of the black hole.
Iris floated in the gradually calming spacetime turbulence.
The purple-gold light on her body gradually faded, revealing her slightly pale, yet satisfied and tired face.
She succeeded.
She used the power bestowed by Lin Tian to save this City.
She became a hero.
And completely became Lin Tian's Queen.
She could clearly feel that the spiritual imprint deep in her soul had become deeper and more unbreakable during the energy explosion and spacetime stabilization just now!
Her connection with Lin Tian had transcended simple physicality and emotion! Reaching a state of… soul symbiosis!
She felt as if she could sense Lin Tian's presence anytime, anywhere! Sense his emotions! And even… share part of his power?!
This feeling made her feel incredibly secure and happy.
Even if it meant that she would never be able to escape this man's control.
She was willing.
Just then.
Lin Tian's figure reappeared silently beside her.
He reached out and gently embraced Iris, who was already somewhat exhausted.
"Well done, My Queen." He lowered his head and imprinted a kiss full of admiration and possessiveness on her forehead, "You did not disappoint me."
"Lin…" Iris nestled in his arms, feeling the familiar warmth and scent, a happy and satisfied smile on her face.
She knew that from this moment on.
Her body, her heart, her soul.
All completely and thoroughly belonged to the man in front of her.
There was no longer any hesitation or struggle.
And Lin Tian, holding his newly appointed "World-saving" Queen in his arms.
His gaze, however, passed through the gradually calming spacetime, looking distantly towards S.T.A.R. Labs.
A meaningful smile appeared on his face.
The game had just begun.
Eobard Thawne's madness, Iris's "sacrifice" and "rebirth."
All of this was just one part of his plan.
Next…
It was time to harvest more "fruits."
Like Flash Kid, who was in a slump because of his mentor's betrayal and his beloved's "change of heart"?
Perhaps he could be considered for "recruitment" as well?
After all, having another powerful speedster henchman didn't seem bad?
The Central City singularity crisis finally concluded in an extremely dramatic and eerie manner.
The black hole disappeared, and the City was saved.
But what remained for Flash Team and the entire Central City were more mysteries and deeper fears.
Iris West, this ordinary female reporter, who was usually powerless, actually burst forth with mysterious power at the crucial moment, stabilizing spacetime and saving the World? This was even more sci-fi than superpowers themselves!
Although afterwards, Iris's explanation for this was "potential unleashed in a crisis" plus "The Flash's secret guidance," which barely managed to fool people.
But anyone with a discerning eye knew that things were far from that simple!
Especially Barry, Cisco, and Caitlin; they all vaguely guessed that all of this was probably inseparable from that mysterious Eastern man—Lin Tian!
Did Lin Tian give Iris power? Or was Iris Lin Tian's person from the very beginning?
What exactly did Lin Tian want to do?!
Inside Flash Team, due to Lin Tian's existence and the exposure of Eobard Thawne's true identity, it became even more fragmented, filled with suspicion and unease.
And as another important "participant" in all these events—Reverse-Flash, Eobard Thawne, his days were now like a startled bird, living in constant fear!
The fear Lin Tian brought him was too profound!
That feeling of being manipulated like an ant, with his life and death completely out of his control, was something he, a genius from the future who prided himself as a god of speed, had never experienced!
He had no doubt that if Lin Tian wished, he could easily obliterate him, just like crushing a bug!
What made him even more terrified was Lin Tian's seemingly omniscient ability!
He not only knew his true identity! Knew his long-standing feud with Barry! He even knew his obsession with returning to the future?!
This was simply like an omniscient and omnipotent God looking down on him! Seeing all his secrets and conspiracies clearly!
This feeling gave Reverse-Flash, who had always prided himself on his intelligence and cunning, an unprecedented sense of frustration and powerlessness!
He realized that Lin Tian's existence had become an insurmountable mountain on his path back to the future!
As long as Lin Tian was still in this era, still on this Earth!
He would never be able to implement his plans peacefully! He couldn't even guarantee his own safety!
No! He must find a way!
Reverse-Flash was never one to sit back and wait for death!
Even if his opponent was the seemingly invincible Lin Tian, he would struggle! He would resist!
He began to frantically analyze all known information about Lin Tian—though it was pitifully scarce.
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What is Lin Tian's power system? magic? Telekinesis? Or some mysterious power from the East?
What are his weaknesses? Physical attacks? Energy attacks? Or weaknesses on a spiritual level?
What is the relationship between him and the women around him? Are they simply companions? Students? Or more intimate "tools"? Could they be Lin Tian's weakness?
Eobard Thawne, like a mad scientist, locked himself in the Time Vault, using the assistance of the super AI Gideon, analyzing and deducing day and night.
He even began to try and use his understanding of the Speed Force and the timeline to peek into Lin Tian's "future"!
Although he knew doing so was extremely dangerous! It might attract the demon's attention again!
But he couldn't care less anymore!
If he didn't find Lin Tian's weakness! If he didn't find a way to deal with him! He would never have peace!
However, Gideon's analysis results made him even more desperate!
"Warning: Target Lin Tian, information missing rate ninety-nine point nine nine percent. Unable to perform effective analysis."
Gideon's cold electronic voice, like a death knell, struck Eobard Thawne's heart!.
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Unable to analyze?! Energy level exceeded?! Even deducing the future would result in a backlash?!
What kind of monster is this Lin Tian?!
Has he really transcended the limitations of time and space?! Reached the realm of a demigod, or even a true god?!
Eobard Thawne felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Do I really have no chance at all?
Just as Eobard Thawne was about to fall into despair.
Gideon suddenly issued a new prompt message:.
"Detecting special energy fluctuations related to target Lin Tian. Source: Caitlin Snow, Iris West."
"Analysis shows that both of these females contain an extremely faint but uniquely special energy mark, originating from the same source as target Lin Tian."
"Preliminary judgment: this mark may have functions such as spiritual link, energy resonance, and even subconscious influence."
What?!
Energy mark?! Spiritual link?!
When Eobard Thawne heard this information, a glint instantly flashed in his eyes!
He immediately recalled Caitlin's abnormally rapid recovery earlier! And Iris's incredible performance during the singularity crisis!
So that's how it is!
So Lin Tian was controlling and influencing them in this way!
This was simply an alternative form of "spiritual parasitism"?!
An extremely sinister and malicious thought instantly surged in Eobard Thawne's mind!
If… if I can thoroughly research the principle of this energy mark…
Wouldn't I be able to use it in reverse?!
For example, interfering with Lin Tian's control over them?
Or even severing their connection?
Or, going a step further…
Using these two women as a "stepping stone"…
To in turn influence or even attack Lin Tian himself?!
This thought made Eobard Thawne's heart, which had been cold with fear, beat wildly again!
This might be his only chance!
A chance to bring down that demon!
He immediately ordered Gideon to devote all computing resources to the analysis and research of the "energy mark" within Caitlin and Iris!
He would spare no effort! He had to find a way to break this mark!
Eobard Thawne, this speed demon from the future, like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, began his new, and even more dangerous, conspiracy!
He did not know that his supposedly secret research activities had, from the very beginning, fallen under the control of Lin Tian and Zero.
"Master," Zero's voice echoed in Lin Tian's mind, "Eobard Thawne is attempting to analyze the 'Hehuan Mark' you left deep within the souls of Miss Caitlin Snow and Miss Iris West."
"Oh?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, a look of interest appearing on his face, "Is this scared old rat finally unable to resist coming out to play?"
"Analyzing the 'Hehuan Mark'? Heh heh, truly courting death." Lin Tian scoffed.
The Yin Yang Harmony Manual was one of the top dual cultivation demonic arts in his cultivation World! The profound laws it contained, how could the technology and Speed Force of this World easily decipher them?
Eobard Thawne doing this was no different than an ant trying to shake a tree, only inviting humiliation.
However…
A playful glint flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
Perhaps he could use this action to send him a "big gift"?
"Zero," Lin Tian commanded, "While he is researching the 'Hehuan Mark,' 'accidentally' leak a little bit of incorrect, or rather, 'modified' information about the Negative Speed Force to him."
"Let him think he has found a 'shortcut' to increase his power, or even counter me."
"As you command, Master." Zero immediately began to execute.
Lin Tian's lips curved into an evil smile.
Eobard Thawne, oh Eobard Thawne…
You think you are scheming against me?
Little do you know…
From beginning to end, you are just a chess piece in my hand, to be manipulated at will.
Let me see what kind of interesting "toy" you will become after cultivating the "modified" Negative Speed Force that I "tailored" for you, shall I?
Under Lin Tian's covert "guidance" and Zero's "accidental" cooperation, Eobard Thawne's research into the "Hehuan Mark" indeed made no progress.
That energy mark, containing Yin-Yang laws and spiritual mysteries, completely exceeded his cognitive scope of physics and energy. No matter how Gideon analyzed and calculated, it could only yield a pile of chaotic and disordered junk data.
Instead, during this process, Eobard Thawne"unexpectedly" discovered some extremely "valuable" "advanced theories" and "cultivation methods" regarding the Negative Speed Force from certain databases manipulated by Zero or "contaminated" energy samples?!
These "theories" and "methods" appeared extremely profound! They seemed capable of unleashing even greater power from the Negative Speed Force! And even capable of deriving powerful abilities such as "time remnants," "energy absorption," and "mental interference"?!
What made Eobard Thawne even more ecstatic was!
These "theories" also seemed to hide methods that could "block" or "interfere" with the perception of other Speed Force users, and even "counter" some powerful mental suppression?!
This was simply tailor-made for him! It was hope granted by heaven for him to turn the tide!
Eobard Thawne had no doubt about the authenticity of these "unexpected discoveries"!
Because these theories seemed so "perfect"! So "fitting" with the characteristics of the Negative Speed Force! They even subtly coincided with some of his own conjectures!
Little did he know, this was entirely a "modified" cultivation technique "tailored" by Lin Tian based on his own characteristics and weaknesses, combining the Yin Yang Harmony Manual and some knowledge of the Mind Stone!
Its core purpose was not to make Eobard Thawne stronger at all!
But to embed a deeper "backdoor" within him!
To have his Negative Speed Force, unknowingly, be "assimilated" and "polluted" by Lin Tian's power!
Ultimately, to completely become an "energy battery" and "puppet" that Lin Tian could manipulate at will!
But at this moment, Eobard Thawne had been blinded by the desire for revenge and the craving for power!
He had no idea that he had fallen into Lin Tian's meticulously designed trap!
As if he had found a treasure, he immediately locked himself in the Time Vault and began to cultivate this "modified" Negative Speed Force technique, forgetting to eat and sleep!
He was eager to Master stronger power!
Eager to find Lin Tian's weakness!
Eager to fiercely trample that damned Eastern demon underfoot! To avenge his past humiliation!!!
...Outside S.T.A.R. Labs, undercurrents surged.
And inside S.T.A.R. Labs, another "seed" planted by Lin Tian was quietly sprouting.
Caitlin Snow, after experiencing her first "official treatment," found her trust and dependence on Lin Tiangrowing daily.
Every day, she looked forward to Lin Tian's next "arrival," anticipating the next "energy fusion."
Although Lin Tian did not perform that kind of boundary-breaking "dual cultivation" again, he only occasionally transmitted some gentle Harmony True Qi through a spiritual link to help her consolidate her power and alleviate the residual coldness in her body.
But even this level of "contact" was enough to make Caitlinfeel immense satisfaction and peace of mind.
She felt that the ice power within her was becoming more and more stable, more and more obedient.
She could even begin to try and apply this power to some beneficial aspects?
For example, using low temperatures to assist in precise biological experiments?
For example, when Barry or Cisco were injured, using cold air to help them with pain relief and swelling reduction?
This feeling of regaining "value" and "control" made Caitlin's mood better and better, and the smiles on her face more frequent.
She even began to think that possessing this power might not be a bad thing?
As long as she could control it, it could also become a tool to help others?
Of course, all of this was predicated on Lin Tian.
It was Lin Tian who gave her hope, gave her strength, and also gave her... a sense of security.
She knew that she was completely inseparable from that man now.
Even if he was mysterious, dangerous, and perhaps even... not as "kind" as he appeared on the surface.
But what did that matter?
He was the only one who could understand her, help her, and make her feel warmth and strength.
That was enough.
Caitlin even began, subconsciously, to find "reasonable" excuses for Lin Tian.
Perhaps he killed Captain Cold and Heat Wave simply because they deserved it? To protect more innocent people?
Perhaps his "hostility" towards Barry was simply because... of jealousy? (Thinking of this, Caitlin's cheeks flushed slightly)
Perhaps everything he did was truly, as he said, to counter some even more terrifying cosmic threat?
Caitlin found that she was increasingly inclined to believe Lin Tian's "story."
Love, indeed, is blind.
She even began to look forward to Lin Tian appearing frequently at S.T.A.R. Labs.
Looking forward to having more contact and communication with him.
Looking forward to understanding him more deeply.
And also looking forward to receiving more of his "attention" and "guidance."
The heart of ice, unknowingly, had completely melted and succumbed to that man... Unlike Caitlin's "budding romance," Cisco Ramon's mood recently had been somewhat... complex and low.
Ever since his Vibe powers went out of control after he was exposed to Wanda's chaos energy last time, and he was "interfered" with and knocked unconscious by Lin Tian.
Cisco felt that his abilities seemed to have become somewhat... unstable?
He could still occasionally "vibe" some images of the past, future, or parallel Universes.
But these images had become more blurry, fragmented, and even misleading?
Sometimes, he would "see" Lin Tian as a savior, leading the Avengers against an alien invasion, in "heroic" scenes?
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Sometimes, he would "see" Lin Tian, like a demon, dragging the entire World into a dark abyss, a terrifying sight.
Sometimes, he would even "see" some extremely alluring and indescribable scenes?! For example, Lin Tian and Caitlin? Lin Tian and Iris? Or even Lin Tian and some blonde or red-haired beauty he didn't know?!
These chaotic and contradictory "shockwave" messages made Cisco feel like his head was about to explode!
He couldn't figure it out at all!
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Was he the savior of the World? Or the demon king who would destroy the World?!
Was he sincere about Caitlin and Iris? Or was he just a scumbag playing with their feelings?!
Cisco felt his worldview was challenged like never before!
He also tried to tell Barry and Caitlin about his discoveries.
But Barry was currently only focused on how to deal with Reverse-Flash (as he thought) and how to get out of the shadow of "betrayal," so he had no mind to listen to his "nonsense."
And Caitlin, upon hearing him mention "bad things" about Lin Tian, would subconsciously defend Lin Tian? Even turn around and advise Cisco not to "overthink things"?
This made Cisco feel incredibly depressed and... a touch of fear.
He always felt that Lin Tian, that guy, was like an invisible net, silently enveloping all of them!
And they were completely unaware of it! Perhaps even... willingly cooperating?!
No! I must do something!
Cisco decided to rely on his own strength to uncover the truth about Lin Tian! To expose his conspiracy!
Even if it might be dangerous!
But he couldn't just watch his friends being manipulated by that demon!
This seemingly unreliable tech geek, in his heart, also harbored a hero's spirit!
He began to use his skills and intelligence to secretly investigate all clues related to Lin Tian.
He tried to piece together the truth from those chaotic "shockwave" images.
Little did he know,
his every move,
was still under the full surveillance of Zero.
Lin Tian looked at the little guy on the screen, who was trying to "resist" fate,
a smile like one watching an interesting toy appeared on his face.
"A bit interesting."
"Let him jump around a bit longer."
"Perhaps,"
"you can also bring me a small'surprise'?"
The pieces on the chessboard seemed to be moving according to their own will?
But this did not bother Lin Tian.
Instead, it made him feel
that this game was getting more and more fun.
Eobard Thawne, Reverse-Flash from the future, was frantically cultivating the Negative Speed Force cultivation method, which had been "modified" by Lin Tian, inside the Time Vault.
It had to be admitted that the cultivation method "created" by Lin Tian indeed had its "unique" aspects.
It not only perfectly fit the characteristics of the Negative Speed Force but also accelerated the growth of power by absorbing negative emotions (fear, anger, jealousy, etc.) from the surrounding environment!
In just a few days, Reverse-Flash felt that the Negative Speed Force within him was several times more refined than before! His speed also showed faint signs of breaking through!
He had even truly begun to master some of the "new abilities" described in the cultivation method! Such as creating more realistic and harder-to-distinguish "Time Remnants"! And a "Mental Whisper" that could temporarily interfere with others' minds and create negative emotions!
The rapid increase in power slightly alleviated the fear Reverse-Flash had for Lin Tian.
In its place was an even stronger desire for revenge and a scheming mind!
He knew that relying solely on his own cultivation to become stronger, it was still a slim hope to defeat Lin Tian, that monstrous being who was like a god (Qian Zhao's) or a demon.
He had to find Lin Tian's weakness!
He had to find a way to weaken him! To interfere with him!
Even use others to kill him!
A sinister light flickered in Reverse-Flash's eyes.
He decided to use the last bit of control he had over S.T.A.R. Labs to secretly create some "small troubles" for Lin Tian.
He wanted to probe!
To test Lin Tian's bottom line! To test his reactions! To test the strength and weaknesses of the women around him!
He wanted to be like a venomous snake hidden in the dark, patiently waiting for an opportunity, and then, at the most critical moment, deliver a fatal blow to Lin Tian!
Thus, a silent contest quietly unfolded in S.T.A.R. Labs and throughout Central City.
First, Reverse-Flash set his sights on Caitlin Snow, whom Lin Tian seemed to "care" about greatly.
He knew that Caitlin had been receiving Lin Tian's "treatment" recently, and her power was becoming more and more stable.
This made him feel both jealous and uneasy!
He absolutely could not let another powerful ally be added to Lin Tian's side!
So, he used his knowledge of Caitlin's body data and some research results on ice power to secretly interfere!
He might quietly modify some key data when Caitlin was conducting an experiment, leading to the failure of the experiment, causing a small-scale energy runaway, and shaking Caitlin's newly established confidence in herself?
He might also secretly release a trace of Negative Speed Force energy when Caitlin tried to use her ice power to help others, interfering with her control, causing her to almost accidentally injure someone, thereby deepening her fear and distrust of her own power?
He might also use Gideon's computing power to create some "pseudo-research reports" about "ice power ultimately completely devouring the host's consciousness," or spread rumors like "Lin Tian is just using your power and will eventually abandon you."
Caitlin was indeed affected to some extent.
The failure of the experiment made her feel frustrated. Almost hurting her friends made her feel scared. And those "messages" about power backlash and Lin Tian's "utilization theory" made the unease that had just subsided in her heart stir again.
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She began to doubt herself, to doubt Lin Tian, and even to doubt whether her decision to accept "treatment" was correct.
However, whenever she fell into such negative emotions and was about to waver,
the Hehuan Mark that Lin Tian had left deep in her soul would automatically activate!
A warm and domineering energy would quietly emerge, soothing her inner unease, dispelling her doubts, and making her feel an even stronger sense of dependence and trust in Lin Tian!
Moreover, the negative emotions brought by this "external interference" even became "nutrients" for her cultivation of "ice power"?! Making her control and understanding of power become deeper through repeated struggles and breakthroughs?!
Reverse-Flash's first probe not only failed to achieve the desired effect but also "helped" Caitlin's strength and her "loyalty" to Lin Tian rise another small step!
This made Reverse-Flash, who was secretly observing, almost spit blood in anger!
He didn't understand! Why was this happening?!
Did that "energy imprint" also have such "brainwashing" and "fueling" functions?!
What kind of sorcery did that bastard Lin Tian use?!
One plan failed, Reverse-Flash turned his attention to another target—Iris West.
He knew that Iris was Lin Tian's key "target" recently, and it seemed that groundbreaking progress had already been made.
But he also knew that Iris was a smart, rational, and righteous reporter! Deep down, she must still harbor doubts about Lin Tian's true identity and purpose!
As long as he could seize the opportunity to puncture Lin Tian's "gentle" disguise and let her see Lin Tian's cold and selfish true colors!
Perhaps he could turn her? Make her an important chess piece in his fight against Lin Tian?!
So, Reverse-Flash began to use some of the "dirt" he had on Lin Tian, as well as some "extreme" actions Lin Tianmight take in the future, which he had deduced through Gideon, to transmit to Iris through various "coincidences" and "anonymous channels"!
He tried to use these "truths" to awaken Iris's conscience and let her see what kind of terrifying devil she had fallen in love with!
For example, he might "arrange" for Iris to "accidentally" discover that the previous seemingly accidental cafe explosion was actually orchestrated by Lin Tian? The purpose was merely to stimulate her "potential" and stage a "hero saving the beauty"?
For example, he might let Iris "inadvertently" intercept some "intimate" communication records or images between Lin Tian and other women? To let her know that Lin Tiandidn't just love her alone?
For example, he might "leak" some of Lin Tian's "plans" to sacrifice some of Central City's residents in the future to achieve a certain goal? To make her make a painful choice between "love" and "justice"?
Reverse-Flash's "mind games" indeed brought great shock and pain to Iris!
Each "truth" 870 revealed was like a knife plunging into her heart!
Making her trust and love for Lin Tian violently waver!
She began to doubt every word of Lin Tian, group 179603792 nine every look 644, every 60 every hug!
She even began to hate herself! Hating herself for falling in love with such a cold, selfish, and manipulative devil!
However,
just as Iris was on the verge of collapsing and preparing to completely break up with Lin Tian!
The Hehuan Mark that Lin Tian had left deep in her soul! Once again played its role!
And this time, the effect seemed even stronger than on Caitlin?!
That mark not only forcibly suppressed her negative emotions and rebellious consciousness!
It even subtly twisted her perception! Beautifying Lin Tian's actions?!
"Lin Tian must have a reason for doing this!"
"He is fighting an even more terrifying enemy! Sacrificing a small number of people is necessary!"
"Although he has many women, his love for me is real! I am special!"
"I need to understand him! Support him! I can't let him bear so much alone!"
All sorts of terrifying thoughts, like demonic whispers, constantly echoed in her mind!
Making her originally clear reason gradually become blurred and distorted!
She not only did not leave Lin Tian because of these "scandals"!
Instead, she developed an even more pathological obsession and dependence on him?!
She even began to actively find excuses for Lin Tian's "evil deeds"! To defend him?!
Reverse-Flash, seeing Iris's "abnormal" reaction through surveillance, was completely dumbfounded!
W-what on earth was going on?!
That energy imprint could even twist people's thoughts?! Brainwash a normal person into a love-struck fool?!
It was terrifying! It was evil!
What kind of demon or monster was that bastard Lin Tian?!
Reverse-Flash felt like he was going crazy!
His carefully planned two probes and schemes of discord had not only all failed!
They had also "assisted" Lin Tian?! Making those two women even more devoted to Lin Tian?!
This was simply losing both the wife and the army!
The immense sense of frustration and the fear of Lin Tian's bizarre methods made Reverse-Flash completely lose patience!
He decided not to engage in these petty probes anymore!
He was going to play a big one!
He was going to directly attack Lin Tian himself!!!
Although he definitely couldn't win in a head-on fight.
But perhaps he could use some special methods?
Such as using the Speed Force to create an "accident" targeting Lin Tian?
Or using some secret weapons from S.T.A.R. Labs?
Or even