Chapter 255: Homeland: Coincidentally, I Don't Eat Beef Either

Chapter 255: Homeland: Coincidentally, I Don't Eat Beef Either

In a restaurant...

Zhao Zheng ordered a table full of steaks and was devouring them with gusto.

Sitting across from him, Song Haitang watched with a pained expression.

Even without Zhao Zheng saying a word, Song Haitang could guess that this man must have faced unimaginable challenges in the past month.

Otherwise, with his personality, he wouldn't have been forced into the Spirit Realm...

As for Chen Kai, Wang Fei, and the others, they sat at a separate table, keeping their distance.

They knew that after being apart for so long, Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang would have a lot to catch up on.

After devouring seven or eight steaks, Zhao Zheng finally put down his knife and fork.

"I'm full!"

He let out a satisfied sigh.

To be honest, he wasn't particularly hungry. He had just soaked up some sunlight in outer space, replenishing his energy. But after almost a month without food, he simply craved the taste of a meal.

The food wasn't entirely satisfying, though.

The foreign menu was too simple, offering only steaks, foie gras, and fried junk food. Aside from the steak, Zhao Zheng wasn't interested in the rest.

"Here, have mine too. I'm not hungry," Song Haitang said, pushing her steak towards him.

"I'm really full," Zhao Zheng waved his hand, changing the subject. "How's the situation on Blue Star lately?"

"Not good," Song Haitang replied. "There's chaos everywhere, even on the frontlines. It's a good thing you created that abyss to block the monsters' advance. Otherwise, things could have gotten much worse."

There was something else Song Haitang didn't mention.

She had also been to the frontlines to provide support during this time.

Now, even though she was only at the 16th layer of the Spirit Realm, she was already a 7th Rank Master.

A 7th Rank Master was considered a high-level combatant in any country, an invaluable asset.

Hearing Song Haitang's words, Zhao Zheng's expression remained calm.

He had anticipated this.

Speaking of which, being trapped by the monster's clone and unable to return to Blue Star had inadvertently helped the planet.

The monster had to expend considerable energy to deal with Zhao Zheng, slowing down its consumption of the star.

Without Zhao Zheng, the monster might have already devoured the star...

"What about you?" Song Haitang couldn't help but ask. "I sensed your location near the Sun..."

"I've been battling a monster and it's currently a stalemate," Zhao Zheng replied.

He didn't go into detail to spare Song Haitang from worry.

Despite this, Song Haitang still looked concerned. "Is the situation really that bad?"

"For now, I'm at a disadvantage," Zhao Zheng admitted. "But once I get out of here, who knows?" A smile suddenly appeared on his face.

Song Haitang's eyes lit up, and she asked immediately, "Is it the sunlight here?"

Zhao Zheng nodded with a smile. "Yes, the sunlight here is beneficial to me as well."

"Moreover, this mission lasts an entire month! I can't even imagine how powerful I'll become after a month!"

Although he smiled confidently, Song Haitang's strong sixth sense picked up on the underlying worry beneath his smile.

She didn't press him on what he was concerned about.

She trusted that this man would make the right decisions.

...

After some casual conversation, the topic finally turned to the mission.

Everyone had already received the prompt for this Spirit Realm task...

Zhao Zheng waved Chen Kai and the others over to his table.

"Brother Zhao!"

Wang Fei and Chen Kai were still excited to see Zhao Zheng, knowing he was in outer space fighting a terrifying monster.

Rumor had it that the monster was devouring the Sun!

Wang Fei couldn't fathom what kind of terrifying creature could feed on a star.

"Tell me about this mission."

Zhao Zheng spoke, "This time, everyone's mission is the same. Within 30 days, become a superhero and gain some positive fame."

"What were your original plans?"

As soon as Zhao Zheng finished speaking, the straightforward Wang Fei took the lead, "If we hadn't met you, Brother Zhao, we originally planned to follow the teacher's guide. The three of us, Brother Kai, Nana, and I, would form a trio and work as a team to make a name for ourselves!"

"As for Haitang, she will join the campaign for the Seven-Person Group."

Wang Fei said, "Although the competition for the Seven-Person Group's positions is fierce, with Haitang's strength, it shouldn't be a problem to secure a spot."

That's right.

The 16th Layer of the Spirit Realm is the world of 'The Black Cloak Squad'.

'The Black Cloak Squad' is a world where superpowered individuals and ordinary people coexist! The seven individuals—Zhu Guo Ren, Huo Che Tou, Shen Hai, Mei Fu Wang Hou, Tou Ming Ren, and Xuan Se—form the renowned superhero team 'The Seven-Person Group', affiliated with the world's largest superhero company, the Wo Te Group!

While they portray superhero personas, they also serve as idols, generating immeasurable profits for the company.

However, recently, due to a mistake made by 'Huo Che Tou', the protagonist 'Xiu Yi's girlfriend was accidentally killed!

Xiu Yi refused to accept the Wo Te Group's perfunctory apology and compensation, deciding to seek revenge for his girlfriend, thus setting the stage for the story of 'The Black Cloak Squad'...

Currently, the timeline is right at the point where the protagonist's team kills Tou Ming Ren in the first season. Tou Ming Ren is a crucial member of 'The Seven-Person Group', and his death has significant repercussions. The Wo Te Group urgently needs a new superhero to fill the void left by Tou Ming Ren.

Thus, a superhero talent show was born.

"Now that you're here, Brother Zhao, if you have better suggestions, we'll definitely follow your lead."

Chen Kai added.

Zhao Zheng nodded, confidently saying, "Alright, then listen to me!"

"You three, forget about forming a superhero team. Instead, participate in the Seven-Person Group's talent show."

"Huh?" Wang Fei couldn't help but interject, "Brother Zhao, you might not be too familiar with this Spirit Realm since you've been away from Blue Star for a while... The teacher said that the Seven-Person Group only has one open position. With so many of us competing, it might be a waste of time."

"It won't be a waste." Zhao Zheng smiled faintly, "I'll decide how many positions the Seven-Person Group will open up!"

His words exuded an air of dominance!

Wang Fei and the others were instantly jolted.

Wang Fei, being straightforward and not foolish, immediately realized that the other members of the Seven-Person Group were in for some bad luck...

Only Shen Nana, who wasn't fully aware of Zhao Zheng's strength, whispered a reminder, "Brother Zhao, I heard from the teacher that the leader of the Seven-Person Group, 'Zhu Guo Ren', can fly and fight. He's incredibly powerful, and his strength is definitely that of an 8th Rank Master... Be careful."

"Okay, I understand."

Zhao Zheng revealed a smile.

He was very interested in 'Zhu Guo Ren', this castrated version of Superman!

(PS: That's all for now. I'll update more on the 1st of next month and strive to complete the book.)



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