DC: Becoming Supreme With Technology ( I Beat Superman)

Ethan marveled at the Echo Box, turning it over in his hands. Its sleek surface glimmered faintly, almost as if it pulsed with life. While its power was immense, it lacked one crucial aspect: the ability to create life.

"Even gods have limits," he murmured, though he wasn't entirely disappointed. The Echo Box was more than enough to tip the scales of power in his favor, giving him control over elements, energy, and even space itself.

Despite its near-omnipotence, Ethan had no intention of sharing the Echo Box's capabilities. The device was his and his alone, bound to him in such a way that no one else could wield it. Its abilities were too dangerous for the world—or any other being—to possess.

"I am the only one who understands this power," he thought. "And I am the only one who can ensure it is used wisely."

The idea of terraforming planets, transmuting elements, or draining stars filled him with equal parts excitement and caution. The Echo Box could create untold wonders, but it could also bring unimaginable destruction. In the wrong hands, it would be a catastrophe of cosmic proportions.

Ethan reclined in his chair, staring at the Echo Box, now pulsing faintly with dormant energy. It was an artifact that had evolved alongside him, gaining unprecedented capabilities during their journey through Earth 101. The upgraded Echo Box now rivaled the legendary Mother Box in functionality, but that wasn't the only gain he had achieved.

His mind wandered to the mysteries of the Speed Force, the extradimensional phenomenon tethered to speedsters like the Flash. It represented something far greater than just a source of power. To Ethan, it was the key to ultimate mastery over the fabric of time, space, and reality itself.

The Speed Force was a unique phenomenon, an energy field that defied the natural laws of physics. According to the Flash's history, it had been born the moment Barry Allen was struck by lightning during a storm charged by dark energy radiation. That singular event not only transformed Barry into the Flash but also unleashed the Speed Force, making him its living embodiment.

For speedsters, the Speed Force wasn't just a power source; it was a conduit that connected them to a realm of infinite possibilities. Ethan had pored over the data, committing every detail to memory. The Speed Force governed motion, time, and even certain elements of causality, enabling speedsters to perform feats that bordered on godhood.

The list of abilities the Speed Force enabled was staggering:

Flash had the ability to move at velocities surpassing the speed of light, enabling instantaneous travel across vast distances.The ability to move forward or backward through time, rewriting events at will.Traversing parallel universes through Speed Force portals.He could Pass through solid objects by vibrating molecules at a specific frequency. His fast moving cells allow him to rapidly regenerateinjuries, including potentially fatal wounds.He could create energy-based tools or barriers from Speed Force energy.Flash can strike with the kinetic energy of near-light-speed movement, devastating anything in its path.

This incredible suite of powers fascinated Ethan, but he wasn't simply interested in replicating them for himself. His true goal lay deeper—controlling the temporal and spatial aspects of the Speed Force.

Ethan hadn't forgotten the day Metron exiled him to the void. That moment, more than any other, revealed his vulnerability. Despite his intellect, his preparation, and his arsenal, Metron had used time itself as a weapon, sending him into an alien universe that could have been his tomb. If not for his quick thinking and the activation of the scarab armor, Ethan would have been annihilated by the alien void or stranded there forever.

The thought of being at the mercy of time manipulation haunted him. Ethan had always prided himself on being in control, on anticipating every contingency. But time was a variable he couldn't yet fully grasp, let alone control. That needed to change.

Ethan began sketching a blueprint for his solution: the Speedforce Tachyonic Device. The concept was elegant but required an incredible blend of science and precision.

The plan was to extract a fragment of Speed Force energy from Barry Allen himself. It wasn't an act of malice but necessity. Ethan knew the energy would need to be carefully suspended within a matrix of stabilized dark energy to prevent it from dissipating. He theorized that using tachyonic particles—particles that theoretically traveled faster than light—would nourish and maintain the Speed Force fragment's integrity.

Once operational, the Speedforce Tachyonic Device would have monumental applications:

It would grant Ethan limited access to super-speed, allowing him to move faster than light and phase through objects.

The device would shield Ethan from being frozen, rewound, or accelerated by external temporal forces.

By stabilizing the Speed Force fragment, Ethan could safely traverse the multiversal bubble, gaining access to universes outside of DC's continuity.

For now, the device would be a defensive tool, but Ethan's mind was already racing with possibilities. If refined, the Speedforce Tachyonic Device could grant him absolute control over time. He could stop it, reverse it, or even rewrite it entirely.

The potential of the device filled Ethan with a mix of excitement and caution. With the Echo Box already granting him near-divine capabilities, this new invention would elevate him further. Combining the Echo Box's ability to terraform planets and manipulate matter with the Speedforce Tachyonic Device's temporal mastery, Ethan would be untouchable.

The device would allow him to nullify threats like Metron's exile or any future attempt to use time as a weapon against him. But it also meant something more: freedom. With the ability to traverse dimensions and parallel universes, Ethan could explore realities beyond comprehension, amass knowledge and power, and truly transcend the limitations of mortal existence.

Ethan stared into the holographic interface generated by Helios, he spoke calmly but firmly, "Helios, open a log. Begin recording under the codename: Project Star."

Helios's smooth, synthetic voice responded immediately. "Project Star initiated. Sub-projects include Muon Catalytic Fusion Reactor, Meta-Tech Development, and Speedforce Integration. Ready for directives."

Ethan leaned back into his chair, exhaling a measured breath. "This will be the busiest few months of my life," he murmured.

As he was mentally mapping out his strategy for the projects, Helios interrupted. "Sir, medical diagnostics are complete. There are no abnormalities in your body. However, I detected several modified gene sequences."

Ethan froze, his mind racing. He had suspected something ever since the battle in Gotham. The ease with which his body had adapted to intense combat situations, the surges of power he had felt—it wasn't normal. But he had refrained from testing these changes, choosing instead to let Helios analyze him.

"Modified genes?" Ethan asked.

"Correct. Your genetic structure now allows for the absorption of dark energy at a cellular level. Your body has undergone a metamorphosis. You are, effectively, a metahuman."

The words hung in the air. Ethan's mind drifted back to the climactic battles he had fought, and the strange sense of invulnerability he had felt. This was no mere coincidence. He was evolving.

Curious yet cautious, Ethan decided to experiment. He instructed Helios to activate the penthouse's energy isolation protocols to avoid external disturbances. Standing in the center of the room, he closed his eyes and focused inward, clearing his thoughts.

He felt it almost instantly. A warmth spread through his body, subtle at first but growing steadily. The surrounding energy in the room seemed to flow toward him, drawn like iron filings to a magnet. His body absorbed the ambient heat, the faint static of electricity running through the walls, even the soft hum of electronics.

The lights in the penthouse flickered as he unconsciously drained power from the electrical grid. Realizing the potential for chaos, he immediately halted, cutting off the flow of energy.

"Interesting," he muttered, pacing. "No dramatic special effects, no fiery aura. Just… absorption.

Over the next week, Ethan committed himself to testing the limits of his newfound ability. He discovered that his powers mirrored those of Sebastian Shaw, the Black Emperor from Marvel. Shaw's mutant ability allowed him to absorb kinetic energy and convert it into raw power. Ethan, however, was far more versatile.

Kinetic Energy: Every punch, kick, or physical impact was absorbed into his body, rendering such attacks useless.

Electromagnetic Energy: Electricity, light, and magnetic fields were effortlessly drawn into his cells.

Thermal Energy: Flames, heat waves, and even nuclear fire became fuel for him.

Solar Energy: The very same source that empowered Superman could now be harnessed by Ethan.

Unlike most metahumans, Ethan's transformation allowed him to absorb mystical energies, a rare and potent advantage.

Unlike Shaw, who had a cap to how much energy he could absorb, Ethan's body seemed to possess a limitless capacity. Moreover, as his body grew stronger through training and augmentation, that limit would only increase. He realized he wasn't just another metahuman—he was evolving into something far greater.

Ethan couldn't help but smile as he envisioned the possibilities. Superman's punch, a force capable of shattering planets, could now be absorbed. The kinetic energy would empower Ethan instead of harming him. Nuclear explosions, energy blasts, heat vision—everything would only serve to make him stronger.

He visualized the moment: Superman's infamous punch hurtling toward him. Ethan would absorb the kinetic energy, rendering the attack impotent. Then, with a calculated release, he would channel that same energy back at Superman with devastating force. The same applied to heat vision or any other attack. Ethan would not only withstand them but also turn them into weapons of his own.

His mind reeled with the sheer dominance of his new ability. Ethan was no longer merely a formidable intellect or a man of technology—he was becoming a force of nature.

As he stood in the center of his penthouse, Ethan clenched his fists, feeling the latent power within him. He wasn't invincible—yet—but he was closer than ever. His body, mind, and technology had aligned in a way that positioned him as one of the most dangerous beings in existence.

"Helios," he said finally, his voice resolute. "Begin a new log. Codename: Project Apex. Objective: Harness and master my metahuman abilities. The world has no idea what's coming."

"Log created, sir. Awaiting further commands."