Injured Clark lay on the ground, watching the fierce battle unfold before him, his heart pounding with tension, sweat beading on his forehead.

It was no exaggeration to say that not only the fate of Metropolis but that of the entire Earth hinged on this battle.

Seeing David and Brainiac initially evenly matched, Clark's heart was filled with worry, for he knew that David did not possess Brainiac's formidable regenerative abilities, and his injuries would continue to accumulate.

If the fight continued this way, the scales of victory would likely tip in Brainiac's favor.