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"Aren't you going to sleep yet?"

It was already past midnight. After finishing his chores, Luo Wei saw Kara still sitting on the balcony, while Green Snake was curled up on the sofa in the living room, sleeping peacefully.

"My sleep schedule has been messed up lately, and I'm not used to sleeping well."

Kara showed no signs of sleepiness, mainly because the sunlight had made her feel exceptionally energetic and she didn't feel tired at all.

She asked with some curiosity, "Karl, how do you manage to sleep whenever you want?"

It should be noted that the energy stored within Luo Wei's body is far more abundant than hers.

"Self-control, you know. I've lived on Earth since I was a child, absorbing sunlight while also adapting to life as an Earthling, so that my superpowers don't get out of control."

Lowe explained that, after all, in the early stages, his superpowers were beyond his control, and he often saw and heard things that caused him pain. "So I trained my self-control from a young age, and over time I gained perfect control over every part of my body and every ability."

"Karl, you've been exceptionally gifted since childhood."

Kara looked at Rowe for a moment before exclaiming in amazement, "A child who has never been trained can understand and control his own abilities without even letting outsiders know!"

It's important to understand that even Drew Zod had years of training experience before he was able to adapt to his abilities, while Lowe had no such foundation.

Perhaps "extraordinary talent" is no longer enough to describe it.

No wonder General Zod always looked at Rowe with satisfaction and pride; after all, Rowe represented the most perfect Kryptonian bloodline.

"Go to sleep, Zod should be back tomorrow."

Luo Wei yawned, turned around and carried the green snake into the room. When he came out again, Kara had already flown from the balcony to the suite next door. He didn't say anything more and went back to his own room to rest.

The next morning, as dawn broke, a thin mist and thick clouds filled the outside of the window.

The community's woods were partially obscured by thick clouds and thin mist.

As Rowe had guessed, the communication device used for contacting others vibrated early in the morning, displaying Zod's emblem, clearly indicating that Zod had sent a message.

It was a video call. Drew Zod appeared to be in a good mood, informing that the reconstruction of Krypton was complete. The entire planet Earth-3 had been completely transformed with the help of the World Engine. This was a common tactic used by the Kryptonians when colonizing other star systems, changing the living environment of a planet in a short period of time.

However, unlike in the past

The difference is that this time the planet being terraformed is not a colony, but the second homeworld in Krypton's history, and the core of Krypton's future civilization development.

As for the original inhabitants of the planet

Unless they can withstand the hundreds of times the gravity after the World Engine is modified, no one can survive in such a harsh environment.

This made Drew Zod's plan very successful and extremely efficient. In just a few days, all obstacles were cleared away, and no one could stand against the Kryptonians whose potential had been unlocked by sunlight.

Lowe wasn't surprised by the news; in fact, he thought that Drew Zod's efficiency was slow, given that it had taken several days.

Besides.

Bruce Wayne also contacted Lowe, informing him that Alexander Luthor had joined the Justice League. Luthor had now fully adapted to this world, and that he had brought his son from Earth-3 with him before Zod activated the World Engine—the child he had with Super Queen.

Bruce originally intended for Lowe to participate in the Justice League's council. Although Superman did not join the Justice League and there was no record of it in the official files, several of Bruce's core members had already tacitly acknowledged Superman's existence.

Especially after these major battles, they have come to realize the difference between having a superman and not having one.

However, Lowe politely declined, mainly because the Justice League had just been established and the United Nations was definitely watching closely. If he got involved at this time, he would definitely be implicated.

In addition, the series of events caused by the previous criminal syndicate had left him feeling exhausted, not physically but mentally. Now he just wanted to get away from everything for the time being, since he had hardly rested in the past few months.

The Underworld Incident, the Steppenwolf Mother Box Incident, the Anti-Criminal Syndicate Incident. Especially the Criminal Syndicate and the Outsiders, they are even more troublesome than Steppenwolf. They always hide in the shadows and are more patient than anyone else. They only make their move when the time is right. If it weren't for a few variables, they might have already been holding a victory celebration on this land.

In contrast to Luo Wei's decision to remain silent for a while, Kara appeared more positive and proactive, frequently visiting the Self-Improvement Department to participate in research projects.

She has a unique talent in this area, perhaps stemming from her DNA. In her words, if Krypton hadn't perished, she would already be an outstanding scientist.

I forgot to mention that since Kara's identity has been officially recognized by the Chinese government, she no longer needs to attend classes as a cover and will spend more time at the Self-Strengthening Ministry's research institute in the future.

As for Luo Wei, he doesn't need to be there; he's just registered at the school.

He would occasionally go to the research institute with Kara, but he wasn't interested in the research projects. Besides, Kara's help was enough for him, and he didn't need to get involved much more, since his cousin was clearly more outstanding than him in this area.

So more than three months passed quietly, during which no major events occurred, only some minor squabbles among ordinary people.

Within China, no major cases are even observed. This is mainly due to the presence of Self-Strengthening Department personnel throughout the country. They will intervene even in cases of serious crime. Ordinary people are simply no match for superpowered individuals like Hua Xin.

There was no room for resistance, but after several interrogations, he confessed everything.

Internationally, the Justice League didn't encounter any major events, with each member mostly busy with their own city. Batman continued to trend on social media, vandalizing public facilities and beating up criminals, becoming a nightmare for Gotham.

This has led to international pressure to remove Batman from his post, as no one wants a lawless superhero in the Justice League.

Bruce, however, paid no attention to external affairs. He focused entirely on managing the Justice League and extending invitations to various superheroes, including those from China. His targets included Flash, Green Snake, and White Mask, while Panda and Crocodile Man were ignored because they did not meet his criteria.

Good news also came from Drew Zod: the Krypton reconstruction project is proceeding smoothly, and incubation chambers for nurturing embryos have been built. In a few months, thousands of babies will be born on Krypton.

The original plan was to conceive 10,000 babies at once, but it was later discovered that the food and manpower reserves were simply not enough to support so many people, so the plan had to be scaled back to prevent any oversights in the education of the babies.

It's important to understand that Kryptonians' values ​​need to be established from birth. If they grow up in a harsh environment, their values ​​will change. Even if some people have good values ​​in their genes, they are very likely to be led astray.

Good genes also need a good environment.

Therefore, at Rowe's suggestion, Drew Zod borrowed some personnel from China to cultivate Kryptonian descendants, which also strengthened the relationship between the two alliances.

Everything seemed to have returned to calm, a calm that was unprecedented.

Calm and calm.

boom!

bang——

In the deep mountains of China, a deafening explosion resounded, echoing through the vast valley. Birds took flight in fright, and the trees rippled like waves.

The valley is surrounded by winding cliffs. The valley's concave shape, from top to bottom, forms an image that resembles a dragon coiled in the deep mountains, its head facing east, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon at dawn and dusk.

"Damn it! Are you trying to get yourself killed by placing a bomb in a place like this!"

Meanwhile, deep within the valley, smoke filled the air, and the acrid smell of gunpowder filled the air. A thin young man slapped his companion hard, gritting his teeth.

Before them lay a pile of rubble from the explosion, constantly breaking off the cliff face; one more step forward and they would all be buried.

"It's not my fault. You said you'd pick any spot."

The person who was hit shrank back and said with an innocent look on his face.

I get angry just looking at you!

Seeing that he was feigning innocence, the young man wanted to kick him.

The middle-aged man next to him grabbed him and said, "Don't waste time. Although this place is remote, if we are discovered, we will be found out very quickly. Hurry up and go in to take your things and leave."

"Row."

The young man glared at the person in charge of the demolition, then waved to the men behind him, who began to dig into the collapsed pile of rocks with shovels.

With everyone's continuous efforts, the pile of stones was soon dug open, revealing a hole with a faint glow of firelight flickering inside.

Moreover, the firelight inside seemed to become even more intense after coming into contact with oxygen, quickly illuminating the environment inside.

In the deep passageway, one can see all the way to the end, where there is a dark room large enough for an adult to walk into.

"It's done! It really is here. You should be glad you didn't blow up the passage, you useless thing!"

The young man was speaking.

The middle-aged man next to him frowned impatiently, walked past him, and headed into the passageway, the candlelight on both sides reflecting off his face.

"Wait for us!"

The young man quickly slung his backpack over his shoulder, gathered his men, and followed them inside.

He wiped his sweat and found the passageway empty. He couldn't help but ask, "What are you here for?"

The middle-aged man did not respond, but silently walked into the dark room.

The others quickly followed them inside. The young man, who had initially intended to ask questions, fell silent upon seeing the scene inside the dark room, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"My goodness, these murals are amazing!"

The young man stared at the wall.

The entire area is covered with murals depicting the Heavenly Court and fairies. The fairies are dancing gracefully, while the Jade Emperor sits watching, and the celestial generals around him are all smiling and entertaining him.

But that's not enough to amaze people, since such murals are common.

But what's most amazing is that the murals are like television sets, with the people and objects inside moving. The fairies are really dancing, the Jade Emperor is drinking and having fun, and the generals are really laughing along.

The young man muttered incredulously, "I'm going to take this back to South Korea."

Chapter 135: The Cursed Stick, the Strange Sky

Courtyard mural!

On April 27th, more than three months after the crime syndicate incident, Luo Wei's life returned to normal, his family moved out of the old town and into a new community, and his parents returned to their usual routine of frequent business trips.

Yesterday, the highly anticipated Huacheng Art Auction attracted art collectors and spectators from all over the world.

One of the murals, titled "Heavenly Court," acquired by a South Korean buyer, has garnered widespread anticipation and attention. This mural possesses a unique Dunhuang style, and its lifelike images vividly depict the daily lives of the immortals.

"People value spiritual fulfillment. A painting can fetch tens of millions at auction, an amount that many ordinary people could never earn in their entire lives."

Kara sat barefoot on the sofa, watching the news on TV.

The mural on display depicts a lifelike fairy dancing gracefully amidst the gaze of the Jade Emperor and his celestial generals, evoking an indescribable sense of lightness and joy.

"Doesn't Krypton also have a very strong class system?"

Luo Wei, carrying a fruit platter, sat down next to his cousin. Looking at the mural on the screen, he raised an eyebrow. "This mural is really a thousand years old? It's so well preserved."

"It's different. At least Earthlings still have a chance to turn their lives around."

Kara shook her head, ate a translucent lychee, puffed out her cheeks, and sighed, "But in Krypton, there is an insurmountable hierarchy. The upper class will never look at the lower class. Everyone's future is determined by their birth."

"Krypton will make changes in the future."

Luo Wei offered a word of comfort, then his gaze returned to the television screen. On the screen was a young South Korean man being interviewed, but he looked unwell, with heavy dark circles under his eyes and a listless demeanor. "This Korean seller seems a bit weak," Luo Wei remarked.

"Karl, come with me to the research department later. I'll show you something new that I'm sure you'll be interested in."

Kara, who was standing next to him, patted Rowe on the shoulder and a mysterious smile appeared on her lips.

"Row."

Luo Wei saw the expectation in his cousin's eyes and did not refuse the invitation.