I, the younger brother of Superman, ended up with a Thanos template.

"I don't have much time left."

Abin Su nodded with difficulty.

Clark's expression was complicated.

A living alien, who, despite not being of the same race as him, was the only other alien visitor he had ever seen like himself, was about to die the moment they met.

"According to the Legion's code, I... I must choose a successor to the Ring of Light before I die."

This time is a bit special; it also includes the lamp ring of our comrade Vantara from sector 2811.

Abin Sue glanced at Clark, then at David.

David understood that the ring on Clark's hand should belong to Abin Sue, which was consistent with his guess.

"As the chosen one, Clark has been approached by the Lamp Ring more than once in the comics. In fact, when Abin Sue was on the verge of death, the first 'powerful will' the Lamp Ring sought out was Clark."

But because of his Kryptonian identity, Abin Sue had to find someone else, which led to Hal Jordan.

I wonder what the outcome will be this time.

David's eyes lit up slightly as he suddenly realized that each member of the Green Lantern Corps possessed extraordinary abilities and played an important role in the universe, and could perhaps provide him with more emotional support than Atlantis.

"What's special is not only that you have to decide the successor to the two lamp rings, but also your identities: Kryptonians and a powerful unknown race."

The selection process for the lamp rings had chosen two aliens on this planet teeming with billions of native life forms, leaving Abin Su speechless.

"Kryptonians? Are you talking about me?"

Clark pointed to himself, somewhat taken aback.

Nearly twenty years have passed, and he finally has the chance to learn about his origins?

But what about the younger brother's unknown powerful race?

"I am an Earthling."

David shook his head slightly, knowing that it must be the Eternal Clan's mutated physique that caused Abin Sue to misunderstand.

All the other templates are of Earthlings, except for Thanos's template.

"The rings have chosen you. Wear them... wear the rings, point them toward the lanterns, and recite the oath. You will become members of the Green Lantern Corps, bearing immense honor and responsibility..."

Abin Sue had no time to determine whether the two were a good match. They didn't seem to be greedy or vicious people, and they had no other thoughts upon seeing the dying alien owner of a high-tech spaceship.

One of them was even thinking of saving him.

He pointed tremblingly to the lantern beneath the life pod seat that was charging the light ring.

"The universe needs you. My final duty as the Lantern Knight has been fulfilled. I hope... I hope the universe can overcome this crisis."

Krypton and the Green Lantern Corps have a long and unpleasant history, bordering on animosity.

Although not explicitly stated in any Legion Code, the prohibition against selecting Kryptonians to become Lanterns is an unwritten rule.

However, given the current cosmic crisis, Abin Sue felt that it was an extraordinary time to break the rules.

"The universe needs a more powerful Lantern to protect it..."

After silently reciting his last words, Abin Sue, hailed as one of the greatest Lantern Knights, closed his eyes and passed away peacefully.

"Legion members, do you hope the universe will weather this crisis?"

Clark was at a loss for what to do when he saw the corpse in front of him.

He instinctively resisted joining any legion, but it sounded like the universe was in danger.

He saw David, hoping to get some answers from his brother.

Although David shouldn't have known about aliens, his brother left him with the impression that there were few things he didn't know.

"The Green Lantern Corps, led by the Guardians of the Universe, is a legion that claims to be responsible for maintaining cosmic order and uses the power of will as its weapon..."

David gave a brief introduction to the Green Lantern Corps.

The so-called cosmic crisis likely refers to the parallax monster.

"It sounds like a respectable vigilante group led by selfless individuals?"

Upon hearing Clark's words, David revealed a contemptuous smile.

……

"Bright daylight, dark night. Demons and monsters have nowhere to hide. Heretics and rebels fear my divine light. The green lamp shines eternally, its radiance eternal."

"Is that all?"

The ring conveyed the message of the oath, and in the farm's attic, Clark, following David's example, hesitantly pointed the light ring at the green light and took the oath.

After a burst of green light, the light ring function was officially unlocked and opened.

A suit woven from the power of will covered Clark's body.

"This feels terrible."

Clark felt uncomfortable looking at his suit, which emitted a faint green glow; he hated green.

Clark wasn't particularly interested in joining the cosmic legion and leaving his family and planet behind to protect cosmic peace, but the cosmic crisis that Abin Sue spoke of before his death made him take it to heart.

"The Earth is also in the universe."

If something happens to the universe, Earth cannot escape it.

Moreover, he wanted to know about his origins, why he, as an infant, was programmed to travel to Earth in a spaceship many years ago, and where his family and his people were.

After the ring was unlocked, a lot of information related to the Green Lantern ring flooded Clark's mind, and he quickly learned about things related to the Green Lantern Corps.

"A Lanternman whose race is Kryptonian."

David stood to the side with his arms crossed, his expression slightly strange.

This is probably something that has never happened in the Green Lantern Corps' millions of years of history.

"How could this be?"

As Clark perused the information database contained within the ring, he eagerly read through the information he found related to Krypton. His expression changed, and he looked at his younger brother with some panic.

"I...I am a descendant of a cold-blooded space colony empire?"

His reaction upon seeing Clark.

David waved his hand, and the information recorded in the lamp ring appeared as a light screen.

Unlike entries about cosmic races or factions that contain detailed information, the entry about Krypton is only a short page long, consisting of just a few sentences.

"Krypton, a life-bearing planet located in sector 2183 of the Andromeda Galaxy, no longer exists. As a former colonizer of the universe, the Kryptonians were at their most prosperous during a long dark period in the universe, when they colonized countless life-bearing planets."

The Kryptonian system is ancient and corrupt, talent is inherently limited, and the extent of one's achievements is determined at birth. The ruling class suppresses individuality, class distinctions are unshakeable, and every Kryptonian is a powerful, cold-blooded machine…

David raised an eyebrow, realizing why Clark was reacting that way.

No one would feel good knowing they are a descendant of colonists who brought darkness and humiliation to the universe.

"My homeland has been destroyed, and I am a descendant of cold-blooded space colonists... Is... is this true?"

Clark looked at David, eagerly seeking an answer.

He couldn't help but recall Lady Cassandra's prophecy once again.

After returning home, David told Clark some of the things he knew, such as that the planet was not so simple and that it hid things and races that were older than human civilization.

He had some contact with the Atlanteans and learned some things that ordinary people didn't know.

As for his conquest of Atlantis and becoming the ruler of the seven seas, David felt there was no need to discuss it further.

"Half of it is true."

He nodded.

Krypton was indeed a former colonial empire in the universe, and at its peak, it colonized almost every known life-bearing planet.

The little blue guys, who claim to maintain cosmic order and are known as the guardians of the universe, lead the Green Lantern Corps in their battle against the Kryptonians.

But 100,000 Kryptonians are said to have the power to destroy the universe, and there are far more than 100,000 Kryptonians on Krypton.

"Even the most battle-hardened Green Lanterns in the Green Lantern Corps, who have faced countless life-or-death trials, are no match for an ordinary Kryptonian who has simply basked in the yellow sun."

The Blues didn't talk much about the outcome of that battle, but when they did, they spoke of the darkest era they had ever experienced, and the result was self-evident.

The Green Lantern Corps, which has always claimed to be responsible for maintaining cosmic order, did not die heroically when faced with an evil enemy that was colonizing the entire universe. Instead, they formed an alliance with Krypton to 'maintain cosmic peace' together.

This is why he couldn't help but sneer when he heard Clark say that.

"From what I know, the Kryptonians are very corrupt. A general's son is born a general, and a scientist's son is destined to be a scientist."

However, he is far from being inherently cold-blooded.

David shook his head and said seriously.

"Clark, you are you. You don't need anyone to define you. Don't you feel what kind of person you are?"

It's perfectly normal for the Blue Man to include his own agenda in his legion's internal documents.

Those shameless little blue men are incredibly hypocritical. They claim to maintain cosmic order, but in reality, they are the ones who caused many crises that nearly destroyed the universe.

With David's comfort, Clark felt much better.

As for the fact that Krypton had already been destroyed, although it shocked him to some extent, the impact wasn't that great.