American comics: Praising the sun, starting from Gotham!

The cheers on the ground sounded like the whispers of ants high in the air, and Xiu En did not linger over them.

His gaze pierced through the layer of atmospheric dust that had just been purified but had not yet completely dissipated.

Looking at the true ailment of this galaxy, that star hanging in the sky, which should have symbolized life and order.

Xiu En licked his lips and began to gather his strength.

"I do not recommend that you physically enter a star's orbit."

Bruce's voice came through the communicator.

"Although you can withstand high temperatures, those are millions of degrees, and there are also radiation storms..."

"Shut up, boss! That's my cafeteria."

Xiu En cut off the communications.

The next second, the void beneath his feet suddenly collapsed.

He has transcended sound.

He transformed into a three-legged divine bird made entirely of gold and fire.

Although it was only a blurry phantom, it carried enough mass to crush the void as it flowed upstream against the pathological sun.

Near the corona, the nauseatingly sweet and pungent smell was almost tangible.

The surface of this star is covered with black age spots, scabs formed from thousands of years of black magic, resentment, and some corrosive force from the dark multiverse.

They feed on the very essence of the star like parasites, twisting it into a breeding ground for monsters. Xiu En's purification last time seems to have had little effect.

But this time!

It's completely different now!

Xiu En's Dharma form opened its enormous beak, which seemed capable of swallowing the heavens and the earth.

The golden crow cries out, and the vacuum vibrates.

The energy of Shaohao transformed into countless golden chains, piercing deep into the surface of the sun and uprooting the black filth.

Gurgle.

Upon ingesting the first dose of the Star Poison, Xiu En's golden core spun wildly, instantly crushing this extremely malevolent power and transforming it into the purest fuel to fill the awakening Golden Crow bloodline.

On Earth, the survivors witnessed a scene they would never forget.

Two suns appeared in the sky.

That smaller, golden spot of light is devouring the enormous red sun.

As time passed, the dark spots on the surface of the red sun faded, and the originally lifeless dark red light gradually became clear and bright, eventually turning into a pure warm yellow.

The red rain has stopped.

The true sunlight, devoid of any bloodshed, once again shines impartially upon every inch of land.

Those surviving vampires didn't even need to be attacked; they screamed and turned back into normal people under the radiation.

Meanwhile, Shuen, located near the sun, was like a king bathing in lava.

The golden corona storm gently swept around his body, as if celebrating the departure of the old master and the coronation of the new king.

【good.】

The system voice sounded in his mind again, this time with a hint of relief.

[You used your body as a furnace to refine the poison of the stars, rectifying its source and purifying its origin; your merit is immeasurable.]

Xiu En slowly opened his eyes, his pupils reflecting two golden vortexes.

He let out a burp.

This burst of heat transformed into a solar flare that swept across half the galaxy, incidentally thawing the frozen planets next door.

"It tastes a bit salty, like braised pork."

He wiped his mouth with disgust and turned to look at the Earth, which was still gray but already full of life.

The mission is complete.

The void trembled, and all was silent.

Another font, different from the classical Chinese font, appeared. This font appeared during the Xiu'en Baidi Festival.

【good!】

[You were originally a drifting duckweed from another world, inheriting the blood of Shao Hao and the soul of the Golden Crow. At first, you were nothing more than a sickly and mischievous child, but now, observing your actions—swallowing the sun to refine poison, transforming into light to save the world—though your actions are eccentric and unconventional, your principles remain sound, and your heart is filled with goodness.]

Metal represents change and transformation. Solemnity represents righteousness. The energy of the West governs warfare to stop conflict, and also governs gathering and storing essence. Your actions today are in accordance with the Way of Heaven.

[The fledgling eagle spreads its wings, destined to become a roc. The young beast grinds its teeth, now a tiger guarding the mountain. Today, I, on behalf of your ancestor, will perform this coming-of-age ceremony for you.]

As the sound faded, a hand gently stroked Xiu En's head.

Xiu En felt the surging golden energy within his body instantly become gentle and substantial. His foundation, which had been somewhat weak due to excessive absorption, was solidified at this moment.

According to ancient etiquette, one is given a courtesy name upon reaching adulthood, to signify their attainment.

You are able to ignite an inextinguishable flame in this darkest of times, and to illuminate the light of order amidst chaos.

[I bestow upon you the name Zhaoming.]

[The word "昭" means "brightness," and "明" means "brightness," signifying illumination. May your heart, from this day forward, shine like the sun and moon, illuminating the world. Even in darkness, may your light remain undiminished.]

"Zhaoming..."

Xiu En chewed on the word.

"This sounds like an old scholar who'll spend his whole life sitting in his study, but it doesn't sound bad."

The system seemed to chuckle softly, then the vast will slowly receded, leaving only a final, mocking remark:

Now that the ceremony is complete, you must be even more prudent in your actions. Do not act like a child, putting anything that shines into your mouth. Stop it, stop it.

As the word "rest" fell, a dazzling, diamond-like Taibai Gold Essence materialized out of thin air and went straight into Xiu En's brow.

Xiu En's body trembled slightly, and a layer of dark golden light flowed across his skin. The slight crack that had appeared due to the frequent use of divine power instantly healed.

His bones crackled like popping beans, a sound of pure joy from the completion of his physical form.

He clenched his fist, easily creating creases in the void.

"The coming-of-age ceremony!" He looked at his palm, feeling the pure physical power that was enough to shatter mountains and break peaks even without using divine power.

"It feels pretty good. Thanks!"

He took one last look at the Earth beneath his feet, now restored to life, and waved to Bruce the Daywalker, who was still gazing up from the top of the tower:

"Don't die, I'll treat you to a Coke later."

Then, he turned around and tore open the dimensional membrane.

This time, the journey was very easy, like pushing open the front door of my own house.

Light and shadow shift, and the hustle and bustle returns.

When Shuen stepped onto solid ground again, he was already in Gotham's square.

Bruce was standing in front of the makeshift command post, holding a tactical tablet. When he saw Hugh appear out of nowhere, unharmed and even looking brighter, his tense nerves finally relaxed.

"I'm back."

Bruce didn't ask how Shuen's purification was going; Shuen's current state spoke for itself.

"Yes, I'm back."

Xiu En stretched out a big yawn, his joints groaning with pleasure.

"The food over there is awful; the air here smells much better, even though it's still exhaust fumes."

He walked to the table, snatched the last cold slice of pizza from Clark's hand, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"I've already done so much, can't I even have one more slice of pizza?"

Before he could even swallow the pizza, ripples appeared in the void before Xiu En's eyes once more.

A jade pendant with an antique texture and a warm, smooth texture like mutton fat quietly appeared.

It gently landed in his palm.

The jade pendant is engraved with the two characters "昭明" in ancient seal script on the front, while the back features a large sun surrounded by cloud patterns.

The moment the jade pendant touched his hand, a cool sensation rushed from his palm straight to the top of his head, instantly calming his lungs, which had been throbbing with anger.

The classical Chinese script that Xiu En was most familiar with appeared again.

[Merit settlement complete.]

[I bestow upon you the Brightness Pendant. This item is made from the remnants of the core of Venus, engraved with a mantra for purifying the mind inside and a light-gathering array on the outside. Wearing it will calm the restless mind, lock in the body's golden energy to prevent leakage, and protect you from the influence of the Golden Crow bloodline.]

"nice one."

Xiu En didn't stand on ceremony; he directly used his golden energy to make a chain and hung it around his neck.

The restlessness that had kept him on the verge of losing control vanished completely, and Xiu En felt an unprecedented sense of control.

As the jade pendant was placed close to his body, a stream of obscure information naturally flowed into his mind.

It looks like a user manual?

This gave Xiu En the feeling that the incantation was hidden inside the jade pendant, a red envelope used to trick the system and keep Xiu En from making a fuss.

The Great Sun Projection Clone Technique

"Though the body is confined, the mind roams freely in the vast universe. Wherever the sun shines, it can serve as your eyes and ears, and through practice, you can refine your humanity."

Xiu En raised an eyebrow; this was an interesting way to play.

He subconsciously channeled the divine power that had just subsided within him into the jade pendant.

The light around Xiu En began to change.

Countless tiny light particles scattered like dandelions, following the omnipresent sunlight in the atmosphere, and drilled into all directions, even into the gaps between dimensions.

Xiu En closed his eyes, but his vision instantly split into thousands of parts.

Some perspectives showed the Crocodile Man sleeping in the Gotham sewers, some showed Barry running himself ragged in Central City, and some even showed an old man having morning tea on the other side of the world.

But this is not enough.

As the divine thought deepened, those light particles resonated with sunlight from a higher dimension, penetrating the invisible crystal wall system.

boo.

It sounded like a soap bubble bursting.

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

It was a city that was more bustling and colorful than Gotham.

Shuen saw a towering building with a flashy "A" logo on it.

I saw a red and gold tin can in the sky, trailing a flame as it drew an "S" shape.

I saw an American guy with a big, round butt on the ground, wearing a tight-fitting suit and holding a round shield, swinging the shield like a frisbee.

Even further away, he saw a purple sweet potato spirit sitting on a pile of rocks, contemplating life.

"Whoa..."

Xiu En was somewhat agitated.

"Marvel? That looks like they have a lot of ingredients over there. Especially that purple sweet potato, it looks so firm."

"What did you see? Why are you laughing so lewdly?"

Bruce, standing nearby, keenly noticed the change in Shuen's expression and, without anyone noticing, had already gripped a jamming gun specifically designed to target magical creatures.

"It's nothing."

Xiu En opened his eyes, unable to suppress the playful smile on his lips.

"I saw a very rich person next door, and he was flying in the sky wearing a red and gold metal suit. He looked much richer than you."

"You're not talking about Stark, are you?"

Bruce replied expressionlessly.

"That's a character from a comic book."

"Hehe, who knows?"

Xiu En patted the jade pendant on his chest mysteriously.

"Maybe someday we can go there for a team-building activity?"