American comics: Random transformations

The empty platform was filled with a complete set of high-end, sophisticated technological equipment, as well as some magical devices, namely workbenches and enchanting tables.

Lex Luthor recognized the equipment in front, but the devices in the back, like the workbenches and enchanting tables, were simply unscientific!

Each floor upward was filled with ready-made laboratories.

… … … … … … … … … … … …

As Garfield finished building the idol, his influence on the real world began to ferment.

A familiar power of faith, crossing different dimensions, surged towards him.

Garfield guided them to the roots of the World Tree.

"Open source and reduce expenditure, that's the way to go! Utilizing the technological development of the real world and the wide-net spreading capability, allowing such an image to appear in a metropolis will definitely cause heated discussion!

When that time comes, I will have a continuous stream of the power of faith. No matter how much, as long as it can pour in without stopping, my sapling can grow faster, hahaha… …!"

… … … …

Just as Garfield thought, when his image appeared as the facade of a building and was displayed to the citizens of the metropolis, the internet exploded:

[What's going on? What's going on! Is a new superpowered individual causing trouble?]

[Which superpowered person would be so stupid as to go and provoke Lex Luthor?]

[What if it's someone mentally unstable who wants to create a big scene to attract Lex Luthor's attention!]

[Shut up! Don't speculate! I was there at the scene, and I personally saw a white beam of light obliterate Lex Luthor's building! It was terrifying! Luckily, I ran fast!]

[You've discussed so much, but what exactly is that thing doing? Does anyone know?]

[Don't you watch TV? It happened an hour ago, don't you know? There's a guy who said he can cure genetically mutated monsters! It's just that the price is ridiculously high, and he said he's going to start a company! I think this is what he's talking about, his company!]

[Really? How come I can't find it?]

[The later news has already been blocked. Only the first half is available online. I was at the scene where Superman and Lex Luthor were confronting each other.

I swear on my grandma's socks that this guy in the video is definitely the same person who claimed to have healing abilities back then!]

… …

Besides the excitement online, things were also lively offline!

A large number of news media outlets surrounded the giant metal idol!

Several daring individuals even slipped through the door that Tian Xiaoban had just opened.

Once one person went in, it meant that the others wouldn't be calm for long. They entered one after another, providing eye-catching reports on the interior scenery.

Naturally, this also included Superman, or rather, Clark Kent at this time.

The intern reporter from the Daily Planet, Lois's assistant.

He and Lois took pictures and recorded the interior environment. Superman even carefully pried off a piece of the special metal, planning to study it thoroughly when he got back.

"Clark, look, there's even dissection information about aliens inside!"

Lois flipped through the electronic screens on the wall and actually found some information about aliens.

"Wow, is this a Minotaur? Oh, a Rorowu. Skilled in combat, a famous fighting race in the universe. Clark, do you know them?"

Clark smiled helplessly: "I just have alien blood, and I grew up on Earth. How would I know what's out there in space? I haven't gone on any interstellar trips.

But, Rorowu? Even the spaceship's database doesn't have any records… perhaps it's a newly emerging race!"

Lois flipped to another one:

"Oh, and this one! Saiyans. The name is weird, and both of these races have the note [Fighting Race] added, is there any special meaning?"

"Fighting race…"

Clark Kent quickly recalled the database of alien races in his mind and replied to Lois: "I don't know, I don't have any information on these two alien races."

"But speaking of which, are they trying to get us to promote them by displaying the information so openly?"

Lois said with a strange train of thought: "Even if this is a newly built company building, I think they should have no problem setting up security, with their technology that can build houses so easily, right?"

"I don't know, the boss is very mysterious, we don't understand him at all. I've checked his online information, but I can't find much."

Clark Kent shook his head, knowing nothing.

Just as these reporters were leaking information wildly, Tian Xiaoban walked to the front with Lex Luthor.

"Everyone, stop for a moment, everyone look at me, I have an announcement!"

Seeing that the main character of this event was speaking, everyone stopped what they were doing. The cameramen aimed their cameras at Tian Xiaoban, and the reporter friends took out their notebooks, ready to record what he was about to say.

"Starting tomorrow, my company will officially open! Everything here can be photographed and recorded.

Because after the doors close tonight, everything here will be reorganized!

Tomorrow at noon, I will announce to the world what we mainly do!

That's it, thank you!"

The reporter immediately asked:

"Mr. Tian, I would like to ask, did you report such a big event to the authorities?"

As soon as this question was asked, half of the reporters stared at Tian Xiaoban with fiery eyes, their hands already sweating with excitement. This was definitely big news.

Tian Xiaoban smiled and replied: "That's a good question.

I can clearly tell you that no one can stop me from starting a company now.

My company is aimed at the whole world, remember, the whole world, all of humanity! Our company will definitely not be restricted by people from one place!"

The reporter continued to ask: "Aren't you afraid of official sanctions? Publicly declaring war is not good."

"Well, that… can I ask you a question?"

"Please do."

"Has Superman been sanctioned?"

"Uh, this…"

"Right, Superman hasn't been sanctioned, why do you think I should be?"

"Superman is saving people!"

"I'm also saving people! I can even save the people of the whole world! Remember, the whole world, oh no, maybe the whole universe!"

The reporter rolled his eyes: "Madman!"

“Say what you will. Alright everyone, back to work! Photographers, take your photos; reporters, write your stories. Tomorrow at noon, remember to come and support me!

Let’s go, Lex. I’ll take you to meet him!”

Lex Luthor nodded. After looking around, he became even more curious about the giant.

Since Tian Xiaoban wanted to take him to meet Garfield, Lex Luthor thought it was a good idea. He could try to communicate with the giant. Since the giant could become Tian Xiaoban's subordinate, perhaps… he, Lex Luthor, could too.

The faint blue portal opened, and Tian Xiaoban was the first to step inside. Lex Luthor's power armor was also ready for battle.

He stepped inside!

Chapter 156: Future Goals and the Infinite Company

Hell Dimension.

The Demon King's palace hall.

Tian Xiaoban brought Lex Luthor here to show him… a god!

“Oh my god, this is different from what I imagined? I thought he would be… bigger?”

Compared to the giant figure behind the curtain he had seen before, Garfield was now only twice as big as Lex Luthor.

Tian Xiaoban explained, “This is just his projection. You can think of it as an image that can be controlled by his main body. This makes it easier for us to communicate. Otherwise, my neck would hurt from looking up all the time.”

Lex Luthor nodded. To be fair, the other party looked much more approachable at this size.

“Hello, my name is Lex Luthor.”

Garfield also responded, “Hello, Lex. You can call me a Celestial!”

Garfield didn't need to say his real name; giving Lex Luthor an impressive title was enough.

“Celestial? What a strange name… Sorry, I’ve always been straightforward. Forgive my offense, but I’m not particularly fond of the concept of ‘god,’ whether earthly or alien.”

His words were probing, wanting to see what the other guy's personality was like.

“Yes, I know. When you appeared before me, I knew all your thoughts!”

In Lex Luthor's heart, a “thump” sounded. A stable personality, but liked to pry into thoughts; he was a cunning old fox.

“Oh, mind reading? That’s not a good habit.”

Lex Luthor probed again, to see how long the other party could hold back. After all, Lex Luthor was loyal to the Infinite Boss, not this giant projection in front of him.

Garfield wasn't in a hurry at all, and said calmly, “I can’t help it. I’m too powerful. Even if I don’t actively read minds, I’ll still know your thoughts.”

Garfield's attitude was, “I like that you can't stand me, but can't refute me.”

This made Lex Luthor dare to be angry—no, to prevent Garfield from reading his mind, he had to suppress even his anger.

Seeing Lex Luthor's “I'm not angry” expression, but his soul showing a very irritable state, Garfield couldn't help but laugh.

“You’re not bad. Welcome to our team. As your senior, I’ll give you a small gift!”

Lex Luthor: “What!”

A white mental energy crystal ball was flicked from Garfield's fingertip and hit Lex Luthor.

In an instant, Lex Luthor watched other universes' Lex Luthors from a third-person perspective, watching the development of other universes as if watching a movie.

A universe where he married Lois, a universe where he became Superman's mortal enemy, a universe where he became Superman himself, a universe where he became the savior…

“What is this…”

Lex Luthor asked in shock. Although the protagonists in the pictures were mostly bald, the differences between Lex Luthor and them were clearly very large.

Tian Xiaoban explained to him, “Parallel universes. They are your counterparts in every world, living similar or completely different lives.”

Lex Luthor had an expression that said, “Are you kidding me?” The amount of information was too much, making him unable to believe it.

He even laughed mockingly, “What… what are you showing me this for? Parallel universes? Heh, really? Maybe you made it up to fool me!”

This information, both real and illusory, made Lex Luthor unable to distinguish the truth of the pictures.

Because he saw that, in some parallel worlds, he watched that failed version of himself, constantly failing, losing to that idiot Superman.

This almost made Lex, who was watching the show, so angry that his blood pressure soared. In his own world, the number of times he lost to Superman was very few, unlike this idiot who kept failing!

Tian Xiaoban corrected, “It’s very relevant. As long as there is a world where you existed, it will be related to you!

Remember what I just said? Save the entire universe! Parallel universes are also within my plan!”

Lex Luthor looked dumbfounded, “You’re not joking?”

Save parallel universes? What a joke! The affairs of that broken place on Earth haven't been settled yet, and you're thinking about saving the universe? Are you dreaming?

Tian Xiaoban's expression was serious, “No, I never joke about this!

In the near future, the entire world will face a great crisis sweeping across the multiverse! I am preparing for this!”

Lex Luthor looked suspicious, “How can you be sure? A future person? Or a prophecy?”

Tian Xiaoban shamelessly pointed at himself:

“Because I am the savior! I have this ability! You can tell by the subordinates I've gathered that your opinion doesn't matter at all! My goal is to save the world, and you, because you are smart enough, I'm giving you another chance: do you choose to join?”

Lex Luthor was dubious, his brow furrowed, and his forehead wrinkles could kill flies.

He was smart enough, and that's why he was so… conflicted.

At first, Lex thought he had joined an evil organization composed of aliens, preparing to invade Earth.

As a result, he suddenly learned that the goal of their organization was actually very grand, which was hard to believe.

It's like fighting in a ring. You think your opponent is Tyson, so you work hard secretly, exercise desperately, study hard, and feel that you can definitely defeat him and achieve the goal of defeating him through hard work and sweat!

As a result, the opponent is a red-skinned Taro Ultraman, who is ready for the Ultra Self-Destruct.