#255 - Homelander: What a coincidence, I don’t eat beef either

Inside the restaurant.

Zhao Zheng had ordered a table full of steaks, devouring them ravenously.

Sitting across from him, Song Haitang watched Zhao Zheng with a look of concern.

Even if Zhao Zheng didn't say anything, Song Haitang could guess that this man must have encountered unimaginable difficulties last month!

Otherwise, with Zhao Zheng's personality, he wouldn't have been forced into the Spirit Realm…

As for Chen Kai, Wang Fei, and the others, they were sitting at another table, not close to the two of them.

Because they knew that Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang hadn't seen each other for so long, they must have a lot to say…

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

"I'm full!"

He breathed out comfortably.

Actually, he wasn't particularly hungry. He had just basked in the sun in outer space for a while and replenished his body's energy. It was just that he hadn't eaten anything for almost a month and simply missed the taste of food.

He wasn't completely satisfied with what he had eaten.

Because the foreigners' recipes were too simple, nothing more than steak and foie gras, or fried junk food. Apart from steak, Zhao Zheng didn't really want to eat anything else.

"You can have my portion too, I'm not hungry."

Song Haitang pushed the steak in front of her over.

"Not good," Song Haitang said. "It's chaotic everywhere, and even the front lines are restless. It's all thanks to you that the abyss you created initially stopped the monsters from advancing; otherwise, there might have been big trouble."

There was something else Song Haitang didn't say.

That was, she had also gone to the front lines to support during this time.

Although Song Haitang is only at the sixteenth level of the Spirit Realm, she is also a seventh-order powerhouse.

A seventh-order powerhouse is considered high-end combat power and is very important in any country.

Hearing what Song Haitang said, Zhao Zheng's expression was calm.

Because he had expected it.

Speaking of which, his being trapped by the Devouring Monster's clone and unable to return to Blue Star was actually a disguised help to Blue Star.

Because the Devouring Monster had to expend a lot of energy to deal with him, slowing down the devouring of the star.

If it weren't for Zhao Zheng, the Devouring Monster might have already completed the devouring of the star…

"What about you?" Song Haitang couldn't help but ask, "I sensed your location near the sun…"

Zhao Zheng said, "I fought with the monster and am currently in a stalemate."

He didn't go into detail, lest Song Haitang be worried.

Even so, Song Haitang was still very concerned: "Is the situation not good?"

"As of now, I am indeed at a disadvantage, but once I get out of here, that won't necessarily be the case," Zhao Zheng suddenly smiled.

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

Zhao Zheng nodded with a smile: "That's right, the sunlight here also has an effect on me."

"Moreover, the mission time this time is a full month! After a month, I can't even imagine how strong I'll be!"

Although he smiled confidently, Song Haitang's sixth sense was too strong, and she could still feel the worry hidden beneath Zhao Zheng's smile.

As for what Zhao Zheng was worried about, Song Haitang didn't ask much.

She believed that this man would make appropriate arrangements on what to do.

…

The two chatted for a while and finally got to the mission.

Everyone had already received prompts about this Spirit Realm mission…

Zhao Zheng beckoned Chen Kai and the others, calling the three of them to his table.

"Brother Zhao!"

Facing Zhao Zheng, Wang Fei and Chen Kai still seemed very excited.

They had already heard that Zhao Zheng was in outer space, fighting a terrifying monster…

It was said that the monster was devouring the sun!

Wang Fei couldn't imagine what kind of terrifying existence could actually eat stars?

"Talk about this mission."

Zhao Zheng said, "Everyone's mission this time is the same: to become a superhero within 30 days and have a certain amount of positive fame."

"Did you have any plans originally?"

After Zhao Zheng finished speaking, the straightforward Wang Fei took the lead and said, "If we hadn't met you, Brother Zhao, we originally planned to follow the strategy the teacher said. Kai-ge, Nana, and I would form a three-person team to make a name for ourselves as a team!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng nodded secretly.

Forming a team was indeed a good choice.

Because the mission evaluation this time is based on the team's total fame.

By forming a team, as long as one person becomes popular, it will automatically drive the other teammates to appear in the public eye and become celebrities.

"As for Sister Haitang, she will participate in the election for the seven-member team."

Wang Fei said, "Although the competition for the seven-member team is fierce, with Sister Haitang's strength, taking it down should be no problem."

That's right.

The sixteenth level of the Spirit Realm is the world of "The Boys."

"The Boys" is a world where superpowered individuals and ordinary people coexist!

Homelander, A-Train, The Deep, Queen Maeve, Translucent, Black Noir—these seven people are the famous superhero team "The Seven," affiliated with Vought International, the world's largest superhero company!

While playing the role of superheroes, they also helped the company earn countless profits as idols.

However, recently, due to a mistake by "A-Train," he ran over and killed the protagonist "Hughie's" girlfriend!

Hughie was unwilling to accept Vought's perfunctory apology and compensation and decided to avenge his girlfriend. The story of The Boys thus began…

The current timeline is right in the middle of the first season when the protagonist team killed Translucent!

Translucent is an important member of "The Seven." His death has a great impact, and Vought is in urgent need of a new superhero to fill the void left by Translucent.

Thus, a superhero talent show was born.

"Now that you're here, Brother Zhao, if you have any better suggestions, we will definitely listen to you."

Chen Kai followed up.

Zhao Zheng nodded and said without hesitation: "Okay, then listen to me!"

"The three of you, don't bother with any superhero teams. Go participate in the selection for the seven-member team."

"Ah?" Wang Fei couldn't help but remind him: "Brother Zhao, you haven't been on Blue Star for a while, so you may not be too familiar with this Spirit Realm… The teacher said that The Seven currently only has one position open. It's a bit of a waste of time for so many of us to compete."

"It won't be a waste," Zhao Zheng smiled faintly. "How many positions are open in The Seven is up to me!"

That was quite domineering!

Wang Fei and the others were immediately energized.

He was straightforward and not stupid, so he immediately knew that the other members of The Seven were going to be in trouble…

Only Shen Nana, who wasn't too clear about Zhao Zheng's strength, reminded him in a low voice: "Brother Zhao, according to the teacher, the leader of The Seven, 'Homelander,' can fly and fight and is very powerful. His strength is definitely at the eighth order… You have to be careful."

"Okay, I know," Zhao Zheng smiled.

He was very interested in Homelander, this castrated version of Superman!

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(PS: I'll update this much for now. I'll update more on the 1st of next month and strive to finish the book.)