Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Maybe They Have Mutated!
[CHAT GROUP]
Holy Keisha: "What is the reason for such a powerful space civilization to perish?"
Lucas: "Who said powerful space civilizations don't die? There are many reasons for their demise."
Liu Xing: "Indeed! Even powerful civilizations are in danger of perishing. Isn't that the case with the Ancient Kingdom? The opponents of powerful civilizations are equally formidable, and the reasons for their demise aren't much different from those of weaker civilizations."
Howard Stark: "There's also Thanos's Titan civilization. You can see from Thanos's personal strength that their race was unique and powerful, yet it perished in the end."
Sebastian Shaw: "The reason for the destruction of Thanos's homeworld was lack of resources, right? Either the planet collapsed due to resource depletion, or wars broke out over resource scarcity."
Lucas: "The Kryptonians seem to be facing a similar crisis. In addition to the decline of their entire planet, they're also dealing with clone rebellions. Clark's parents aren't the only ones who saw the hidden dangers of Krypton. General Zod, who's now outside Earth, also discovered Krypton's peril."
Lucas: "But this General Zod is like Thanos. The suggestions they gave to their homeworlds weren't adopted. Instead, they were exiled, though this ultimately saved their lives."
Thomas Wayne: "Are Clark Kent's parents still alive?"
Lucas: "No! They were like other Kryptonian sages—after realizing they couldn't save Krypton, they perished with it. Krypton's demise is closely tied to its lifeless system. Many people didn't care about the planet's survival."
Holy Keisha: "To be honest, the system implemented by the Kryptonians was very stable for the entire planet. But unfortunately, the interests of individuals and the interests of the planet are never completely aligned."
Uchiha Madara: "Indeed, there's nothing new under the sun! Even these powerful space civilizations are just like our Ninja World's villages in terms of management. Are all leaders willing to sacrifice personal interests for the greater good? I think not!"
Thomas Wayne: "Group Leader, I'm more concerned about General Zod's intentions and motives now. If in the original timeline, Clark Kent and Bruce became partners in the Justice League, does that mean things weren't settled peacefully?"
Sebastian Shaw: "Did Clark Kent refuse to surrender himself? That's normal. Few people are willing to sacrifice themselves for the collective."
Lucas: "You're wrong. Clark Kent is a very kind person. He discovered his superhuman powers as a child but never used them for evil. He even secretly helped many people."
Lucas: "He was afraid he might lose control of his powers and hurt others when interacting with Earth people, so he quietly endured loneliness for more than 20 years without making any friends at all."
Lucas: "Even when fighting crime, he never kills criminals. He's somewhat similar to Bruce in this regard, but the similarity between them is limited to behavior. Batman doesn't kill because he doesn't want to cross a line and lose himself. Superman doesn't kill because of his inherent kindness."
Space Overlord Boros: "I feel he's somewhat similar to Saitama. Both have immense power but don't fully utilize it."
Lucas: "That's true. They're both superhumans who struggle financially. Shouldn't a superhero's poverty demonstrate their kindness?"
Howard Stark: "Since Clark Kent is so kind, he'll definitely show up to face Zod. Did he reach an agreement with General Zod, or was there conflict between them?"
Lucas: "General Zod and his subordinates have no homeland, and Earth is one of the few places where Kryptonians can live."
Sebastian Shaw: "This means Earth's people almost became like the Native Americans? I bet in the end it was the superheroes who saved Earth."
Golden Lion Shiki: "So this Clark Kent also has incredible luck? That's cheating! His powers are already so strong, and he still gets to play the role of the chosen one. Will he leave any opportunities for others?"
Pirate King Roger: "Shiki, don't be bitter. No matter how much you envy and hate, it won't change your luck!"
[OUTSIDE WORLD]
Lucas suddenly received a call from Batman.
When the call connected, Lucas asked with a smile, "Bruce, why are you calling me? You should be with your wife and child right now."
Bruce on the other end sounded a bit speechless. "With aliens knocking at our door, how can I focus on my personal life? Let's wait until the alien crisis is resolved!"
Lucas laughed loudly and shamelessly, "What? I must have heard wrong! You want to resolve the alien crisis with your limited strength? Batman shouldn't indulge in such unrealistic fantasies."
Veins bulged on Bruce's forehead as he said angrily, "I know my strength isn't enough to fight aliens, but—"
Lucas interrupted, "No buts! In terms of technology, you can't even handle human military power, and alien technology easily outclasses human tech. In terms of personal strength, any alien is a hundred times stronger than you. How do you plan to fight them?"
Batman took a deep breath and said slowly, "I know I'm not their match. That's why I need your help."
Lucas suddenly said, "You want to use me to test the aliens, find their weaknesses, and then develop targeted tactics and equipment?"
Batman was a little embarrassed and coughed awkwardly, "I believe you can handle those aliens, and I can recommend a powerful ally."
Lucas asked curiously, "Who?"
Bruce said proudly, "Wonder Woman, Diana—you know her? A superhero who's been active for decades. It's said she has the blood of the Olympians. We met recently, and I have her contact information."
Lucas asked, "Have you contacted her?"
Bruce replied, "Yes! Wonder Woman said she's willing to help and even offered to ask the Olympians for assistance."
Lucas sneered, "Then do you know that Diana is Zeus's illegitimate daughter? How much do you know about the Olympian gods?"
Bruce: "..."
Although Bruce didn't know much about the Olympian gods, he was aware they were troublesome deities. Fortunately, they rarely appeared on Earth; otherwise, Batman's job would be finding ways to deal with them.
It was precisely because of this that even with Earth facing the Kryptonian crisis, both Bruce and Diana considered requesting help from the Olympians as a last resort. Whether they would help was one concern; the risk of inviting greater trouble was another.
Lucas said, "Since you've sincerely asked for my help, I'll offer guidance out of compassion. There's a green meteorite on Earth called Kryptonite, which is a fragment from Krypton that can weaken those aliens."
Bruce was puzzled. "Why would a stone from Krypton make Kryptonians weak? Since they come from there, shouldn't they be adapted to materials from their homeworld?"
Lucas explained, "Weakness and strength are relative terms, understand? When Kryptonians are on their homeworld, they're no different from ordinary humans on Earth. But after coming to Earth, the sunlight makes them incredibly powerful."
Bruce's heart sank as he asked, "How powerful?"
Lucas smiled. "Since you know Wonder Woman Diana, you should understand how strong she is, right? Diana, with her Olympian blood, can block bullets, shells, and even missiles with her body's natural defenses."
Lucas continued, "But what I'm telling you is that after absorbing enough solar energy, a Kryptonian's body becomes stronger than Wonder Woman's. After fully charging with solar energy, a Kryptonian with his bare fists could defeat Wonder Woman even in her magical armor."
Bruce grimaced. "How is this possible? When Kryptonians come to Earth, they not only avoid acclimatization issues but actually become stronger? This is unscientific!"
Lucas replied, "Who can explain such things? Maybe Earth's environment aligns with Kryptonian evolutionary conditions, allowing them to collectively upgrade their abilities."
Batman sighed. "Fine! But regardless, it's wrong for Kryptonians to invade Earth. For justice, we need to stop them."
Lucas asked curiously, "How do you know the Kryptonians plan to invade Earth? Maybe they'll leave after finding their fellow Kryptonian!"
Bruce reluctantly said, "I wasn't certain they intended to invade at first—I just wanted to take precautions. But listening to you, there's no reason for Kryptonians to abandon Earth, a planet that makes them stronger."
Lucas praised him, "As expected of Batman, always preparing for the worst. Being paranoid seems hopeless for you. I wonder if my electroshock therapy can actually cure your paranoia?"
Batman shuddered reflexively and said with some resentment, "For someone like me, isn't a healthy suspicion perfectly reasonable?"