Begin from the original form of torture and become immortal

Chapter 1585 The Collapse of the Homeland
"The situation is quickly getting out of control!"

The news anchor had a serious look on his face, his voice revealing anxiety and worry that was difficult to conceal, as he spoke loudly into the camera.

At this moment, the TV screen was constantly scrolling with images of various superhuman crimes, filled with blood and chaos.

"Metahuman crimes are occurring frequently across the United States. Superheroes are overwhelmed and unable to resist the increasing number of metahumans."

The anchor continued, his tone full of helplessness.

Superheroes, once seen as guardians of justice, now seem powerless in the face of the influx of superhuman crimes.

They are running around, exhausted from dealing with the situation, but still unable to curb the spread of crime.

"We need the Black Chapter!"

The host's appeal seemed to be the common voice in the hearts of many people.

For a time, all information channels, including television news, online platforms, and social media, were dominated by overwhelming superhuman crime incidents.

Parahuman crimes, which were extremely rare in the past few decades, are now increasing at an alarming rate.

From the initial sporadic occurrences, it has now reached one case per day, and even in some high-crime areas, there are as many as twenty cases in a single day.

These superhuman crimes are like a haze, covering the entire United States.

Maybe in terms of quantity, they are not as big as other normal crimes, but these are superhuman crimes!

Almost ninety-nine percent of superhumans survived and gained superpowers after being injected with Compound No. 5, and their physical fitness was greatly enhanced.

Things that once required a lot of effort to do are now easy for them and can easily cause casualties.

A considerable number of superhumans have powers so powerful that they are terrifying. They can tear a human body apart as easily as tofu or paper, causing blood to splatter everywhere and creating a horrific scene.

Such strength undoubtedly surpasses that of ferocious beasts such as lions, tigers and bears, making them far more dangerous than ordinary armed criminals.

What's even more worrying is that these superhumans not only possess extraordinary strength, but they can also wield guns.

When superpowers are combined with guns, the threat they pose increases exponentially.

In the confrontation with these superhuman criminals, American police face unprecedented pressure.

During this period, casualties among American police officers skyrocketed.

One after another, young lives were lost in conflicts with superhuman criminals, and their families fell into endless grief.

According to statistics, more than a thousand police officers have been injured or killed across the United States, and this heartbreaking number continues to rise relentlessly.

The morale of the police officers suffered a severe blow. Their once firm beliefs and fighting spirit were gradually eroded in the face of repeated sacrifices and dangers.

There were even cases where some police officers refused to enforce the law, and their hearts were filled with struggle and helplessness.

They knew very well that they were taking a meager salary and risking their lives to fight these criminals with super powers. If they thought about it carefully, it was really not worth it.

They also have their own warm families and beloved relatives waiting for their safe return. Who would be willing to put their precious lives in such a dangerous situation for that pitiful salary?
What's more, there were precedents that made them feel disheartened.

In the firefighter incident, those firefighters who died heroically ignored their personal safety and put their lives aside while performing their duties. However, they did not receive the pensions that were originally guaranteed.

This fills the police with worry and fear. They are afraid that they will be like the firefighters, sacrificing their lives for their duties but not getting the rewards they deserve.

The rampant superhuman crimes not only plunged social order into chaos, but also shrouded people's lives in fear.

People dare not go out easily, fearing that they will become the next victim of superhuman crime.

Schools were suspended, shops closed, and the whole society fell into an atmosphere of panic and despair.

The superheroes of Vought Corporation, who were once so majestic and regarded as patron saints by the public, were also unable to avoid casualties in this surging wave of superhuman crime.

Those figures who once appeared on the screen in glory and were able to turn the tide are now either lying in a pool of blood or seriously injured and struggling in pain.

The entire Water Company fell into chaos and panic, and the company's top executives were extremely anxious and looked everywhere for ways to resolve the crisis.

"Homelander, we need you."

In desperation, Ashley anxiously found her fellow countryman who was in an autistic state and lying on the hospital bed.

At this moment, the ward was filled with a depressing and dull atmosphere, and the surrounding walls seemed to be telling the despair and helplessness of the Chinese people.

Homelander's spine had actually recovered a long time ago, and with his powerful superpowers, physical trauma should not be a big problem for him.

However, deep down in his heart, he refused to admit that he had recovered. He was still like an ostrich, lying on the hospital bed pretending to be dead, escaping the cruel reality of the outside world.

"I can't fight anymore."

Homelander's eyes were empty, his voice was full of despair and powerlessness, and he spoke slowly to Ashley.

His face was filled with frustration, and his once confident look had disappeared without a trace.

"No, now that Compound 5 has been leaked, the entire United States is filled with metahuman criminals and metahuman terrorists. Only you can deal with them."

Ashley said anxiously, her eyes full of expectation and pleading, hoping that Homelander could cheer up again and become the hero who saves the world again.

"No, I am no match for them."

Homelander collapsed and said in pain, tears welling up in his eyes.

His self-confidence had been completely destroyed. He had been defeated by Captain America, defeated by the Minister of the Black Chapter Department Chang Wei, and defeated by Sebastian Shaw in front of a live broadcast. These tragic experiences, like sharp blades, deeply hurt his proud heart.

He once thought that he was invincible and the master of the world, but reality ruthlessly told him that he was not invincible.

It’s just that he was invincible before within the controllable range of Vought Corporation. But once Compound No. 5 becomes rampant, a superhuman who can defeat him will appear!

With so many superhumans being born now, God knows how many of them can defeat him?
This is also the biggest difference between him and the soldier boy. After being defeated, the soldier boy still maintains his confidence.

And Homelander, the once invincible superhero, can only cry like a helpless child at this moment.

(End of this chapter)