And Owlman, his first action after his return was to immediately begin a major purge without hesitation.
Because the Court of Owls had been exposed by Batman earlier, its deterrent power within Gotham City was greatly reduced; if Owlman wanted to reverse this situation, he had to use some extreme measures.
But his extreme measures were too cruel, so Batman had to lead others to resist his retaliatory cleansing plan.
Although Jester was dead, Batman, in alliance with the Joker Gang, once again raised the banner of resistance, openly confronting the Court of Owls.
This time, things were no longer done in secret; even at night, the clashes between the Joker Gang and the Court of Owls became public.
In just three days, the already distorted Gotham City government directly entered into an anarchist war.
Every night, whether in the streets and alleys or on city roads, the sounds of gunfire and explosions of explosives could be heard everywhere.
Gotham had become a battlefield!
Batman's goal was to tear off the mysterious veil of the Court of Owls, to let the people of Gotham City see that the Owlman they feared was actually just a mortal.
He was now doing something similar to the villains he used to fight; he wanted to pull the most mysterious figure in this city—Owlman—down from his pedestal!
And Owlman, what he wanted to do most now was to capture Batman; he wanted to see what kind of person this was, who shared the name of his deceased brother.
Because the Court of Owls and the resistance organization led by the Joker Gang were in full-scale war, the order in Gotham City was on the verge of collapse, not much better than when Scarecrow had announced his gas attack in Gotham City.
Ordinary people, if they didn't want to die inexplicably, had to choose to join one side.
Therefore, when Dane turned his attention back to Gotham, he was also momentarily dumbfounded.
Within the United States, the only city that could turn street fighting into the scale of a World War was probably Gotham.
To end this war as quickly as possible, Batman had now completely lifted all restrictions; anyone he found to be on a path to death would have their life taken without hesitation.
Facing the war initiated by Owlman, he had no room to hold back.
And Red Hood became his most loyal assistant; in terms of killing efficiency, all of the Joker Gang combined couldn't compare to him.
Owlman, having lost Talon and Alfred, indeed seemed a bit flustered when facing Batman and Red Hood's fierce offensive.
Just as Batman thought, Owlman was, after all, just a mortal; he was not omnipotent.
When someone who knows you intimately becomes your enemy, it's hard to hide anything from them.
Batman knew him before entering this World; he knew not only Owlman but also Little Thomas Wayne.
And Owlman? He knew almost nothing about Batman or Bruce Wayne.
Furthermore, Owlman's rule over this city was unpopular; he used to dominate people with fear, forcing them to obey his laws.
But people feared him, which didn't mean they didn't hate him; so when someone chose to resist the Court of Owls, which side would ordinary people, unwilling to die without value, choose?
Owlman had already seen the answer.
"Is this what you wanted to show me?"
Although he had experienced many failures here, Owlman could still smile and look at everything in this city at such a time.
"She looks much more vibrant than before."
Just then, a whooshing sound came from behind Owlman, at the 903 mark. Although immersed in the night view, Owlman didn't ignore the threat, quickly dodged sideways, and avoided a throwing knife.
The throwing knife was wing-shaped, and Owlman was very familiar with it; it was Talon's throwing knife. He turned his head and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"It's really you, Dick. You're finally back..."
The newcomer was Owlman's most excellent Talon, Dick Grayson.
"Owlman, I have something I want to ask you." Dick's voice sounded very cold.
Owlman seemed to have thought of something, and the smile on his lips disappeared.
"My parents... they, you killed them..." Dick looked up, staring intently at Owlman, "Is that true?"
Owlman lowered his eyelids and muttered to himself, "So that's it, you already know about this, did he tell you?"
Dick's fingers spread slightly, and alloy claws popped out from his fingertips, assuming an offensive stance.
"You killed my parents, you must avenge them!"
Owlman nodded: "It should be so, but I am also your adoptive father, Dick, how will you repay this kindness?"
"You have no right to say that!"
Dick roared and lunged at Owlman, but after only a few steps, he stepped into Owlman's trap. A powerful electric current spread from his feet throughout his body, instantly paralyzing his motor system.
Even a highly trained warrior like Dick immediately fell to the ground, only able to twitch.
A moment later, the power of the electric current dissipated, and Owlman walked over, squatted beside him, and turned his face over.
Owlman moved to unfasten his mask, and the moment his face was revealed, Dick exhaled a puff of smoke. Owlman's mask immediately lowered a transparent shield, covering his mouth and nose.
"I knew you were prepared, but I taught you your skills, Dick, I hope you haven't forgotten that."
He reached out to grab the immobile Dick.
But suddenly, a gunshot rang out, and Owlman's arm twisted to the side as a bullet struck his hand.
Fortunately, his power armor was quite thick and wasn't penetrated, but Owlman noticed that the bullet had pierced through the arm guard and was embedded in the metal layer.
Only one person in this city used such armor-piercing rounds.
It was Red Hood!
Realizing that Red Hood was sniping from a high position nearby, Owlman quickly rolled and sought cover.
But the moment he moved, a dark figure descended from the sky; he had a pair of sharp, long black ears.
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