DC: Rise of the Kryptonian Tyrant

The Realm of Gods.

It had only been a few years since the Star of Barmulodi appeared in this world before it was hidden using the Mother Box.

After ensuring that no one could locate the Star of Barmulodi,

Bardi stepped out from within it.

His magnificent figure stood in the starry sky. Turning his head to look back, he saw only a void—a starry expanse that was once the original location of the Star of Barmulodi. Now hidden, not even Yuga Khan or Lucifer's stream could find a way to the planet.

The only reason Yuga Khan was able to return to Apokolips without using the Boom Tube of the Mother Box was due to his unique connection with Apokolips itself. This allowed him to bypass the Boom Tube entirely.

As for the Star of Barmulodi, which has no link to any deity, no one could trace it.

The spiritual technology at the core of the Mother Box—top-tier technology within the divine realm—could completely protect the Star of Barmulodi.

"Hmph…"

Bardi let out a faint breath from his nose, slightly relieved. As long as no one could harm the Star of Barmulodi or his wives, he could operate in the Realm of Gods without concern.

"Let's begin…"

Bardi's black eyes surveyed the surrounding starry sky. He spoke softly, clad in a white and gold windbreaker trimmed in gold. On his back was a golden Omega symbol. Alone, he stepped into the Realm of Gods, spreading his own Omega, forcing Darkseid to emerge and seize it.

The Realm of Gods was vast, stretching from the Pantheon to the depths of Hell.

This was the dwelling place of New Gods, demons, angels, and the original power and wisdom of the Endless family.

Bardi advanced into the nine major regions of the Realm of Gods. Meteorites flew across the starry void, and divine energy rippled. He walked alone for centuries through the boundless cosmos until he unexpectedly encountered a portal on a diamond planet.

It led to the Dreaming, the magical realm of Morpheus, King of Dreams—a realm like a dream, without physical form.

Bardi stepped in and met Morpheus, King of Dreams.

"New Tyrant, you shouldn't have come here," Morpheus said, his form becoming the dark sky itself as he spoke.

"I'm just a traveler, wandering through the Realm of Gods, taking in the sights," Bardi replied lightly, standing amidst the ethereal dreamscape.

"No, you're not. Your plan with the All-Father has already been exposed in the Realm of Gods. You must now declare your Omega and draw out Darkseid's."

"The All-Father is not to be trusted. Do it yourself, New Tyrant."

"As long as you don't destroy dreams, you may wander freely."

The dark sky gradually faded.

Bardi frowned. The Realm of Gods already knew? That was too fast.

Could it be the All-Father? Did he leak the plan? Draw attention to him? Make him the target of every deity?

Bardi thought for a moment, but it no longer mattered. This was already a conspiracy. For Darkseid's plot, secrecy was no longer needed. As long as he declared his Omega, Darkseid would emerge.

"In that case, thank you. I haven't yet seen the full view of the Realm of Gods."

Bardi's expression relaxed. Speaking softly, he stepped further into the Dreaming.

Within the Dreaming, everything was an illusion, like animation, psychedelic and surreal, yet strangely real.

Bardi wandered the Dreaming, encountering rare scenes like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. He sparred with the Fairy King Oberon, drank heavily with Titania, and even encountered a strange princess of violet-gold beauty.

He got lost in the Endless Corridor, nearly unable to escape.

The majesty of the Court of Wonder was unique—solemn and divine.

The only regret was that he never met any members of the Endless family. It seemed they were avoiding him.

After searching for a time, Bardi gave up trying to meet the Endless.

"Forget it. Time to go somewhere else."

Bardi departed, not through the exit of the Dreaming, but by continuing his walk. He met many passersby along the way, and the Omega symbol on his back became well-known.

Almost every god who saw the symbol assumed he had joined Darkseid's Apokolips. But when they realized he hadn't, most fell silent, their eyes full of admiration, some even giving him a thumbs-up.

"Darkseid…"

"Not many gods dare to provoke him."

"To engrave that symbol on his back, Barmulodi earns our respect."

"He really is the new tyrant…"

"A divine storm is brewing…"

"Let's leave…"

Within the Dreaming, many gods discussed the Omega behind Bardi, it did not belong to Darkseid.

At his next stop, Bardi secretly traveled to New Genesis. In the super city, he gathered the entire pantheon of New Genesis—Highfather, Orion, Lightray, Avia, Big Barda, Mister Miracle, and others—loading all the armies of New Genesis into his body using the Infinite Crystal Universe created by the Highfather, preparing for Darkseid's vengeance.

As soon as Bardi left New Genesis, the entire planet disappeared from the Realm of Gods.

A few years later, news spread throughout the Realm of Gods about Bardi's journey through the Dreaming. Rumors emerged that the new tyrant, Barmulodi, intended to kill the old dark monarch—Darkseid.

In the Realm of Gods, Bardi deliberately avoided Heaven, a taboo domain detached from the rest of the divine plane, and eventually entered the realm of Heaven.

Heaven is where all quasi-unique gods dwell. Each of them had a peak, showcasing their divinity.

Bardi had visited Asgard and drank with Thor, God of Thunder. Odin had welcomed him with full ceremony, and upon learning that the Omega symbol was Bardi's own, remained silently respectful.

Leaving Asgard, Bardi continued his travels through the divine realm. He visited the summit of Mount Olympus, spoke with Zeus, saw Hera, and was reluctantly sent off by Athena.

He traveled to the Celtic Pantheon, the Mayan Gods, the Chinese Heavenly Court, Oceania, Mesopotamia, the Egyptian Pantheon, and the Amaterasu Shrine, all received a visit from Bardi.

In Heaven, he also met Kryptonian god Aura and several secluded unique gods. They drank together, discussing the Realm of Gods. When Bardi left, he continued wandering like a lone traveler.

Eventually, his true fame was earned in the Nightmare.

In that realm full of evil wizards, the Corinthian, witches, warlocks, monsters, and terrifying night horrors, Bardi engaged in a fierce battle.

Several powerful monsters and sorcerers clashed with him in an earth-shattering conflict. Many were slain by Bardi. The battle spilled over into Hell, enraging numerous demon lords.

Neron, Belial, Azazel, Abnegaza, Rath, Ghast, and the demon Etrigan, all vying for power among the evil legions were utterly defeated. Spirits, fallen angels, and otherworldly haters were beaten to the point where even their own mothers wouldn't recognize them.

Neron, Belial, Azazel, Abnegaza, and several great demons joined forces, turning Hell upside down. Only one survived. The rest fled in terror.

Bardi became known as the new King of Tyrants, earning a fearsome reputation in that moment.

That act was far more powerful than any public declaration of his Omega. His journey through Hell and rise to notoriety left a lasting mark in the Realm of Gods.

At this point, Darkseid could no longer endure the division of the unique Omega.

(To be continued.)