With silent determination, Superman broke free of the robot's grip, completely shattering the frozen tendrils. The extreme pressure had taken a lot out of the Man of Steel, but he knew he had a job to finish. Superman propelled himself upwards through the air, bursting through the clouds. He felt the direct light of the sun, as every cell in his body absorbed its radiation. Superman closed his eyes, bathing in the restorative light. 

The people of Metropolis looked up as the clouds began to part. A brilliant ray of light cut through the sky as the hero emerged.

"This ends. Now."