American comics: From the black robes to becoming the ultimate Doomsday

"Then what are you still doing here?" Li Yong said. "Get out of China and go back home. Otherwise, you'll die."

Pei Yuan looked at Li Yong indifferently, "Don't you think this world is a wonderful place?"

"Huh?" Li Yong was taken aback, then said, "Are you out of your mind?"

“No,” Pei Yuan said calmly. “I want to live.”

“Unfortunately, you are destined not to succeed,” Li Yong said.

“Then I’ll try my best to succeed,” Pei Yuan said. “And I believe I can do it.”

Li Yong remained silent for a long time, then sighed.

"Go. Whatever decision you make, I won't stop you. After all, I'm the one who saved you."

Pei Yuan turned around and walked towards the stairs.

He had only taken a few steps when he suddenly remembered something, turned his head and asked, "By the way, what are their identities?"

“I don’t know.” Li Yong shook his head. “He has never revealed his name since I started working with him.”

Pei Yuan nodded, then waved to Li Yong. He walked to the top of the stairs.

Then, he lifted his leg and stepped onto the first step, ready to continue forward.

But just as he stepped onto the first step, the entire building suddenly trembled and made a rumbling sound.

Then, a series of sharp sirens blared.

"Run! Run!"

Panic-stricken shouts rang out in the streets as people scattered and fled.

Pei Yuan stood on the first floor, looking at the chaotic scene around him. His lips moved, but in the end, he said nothing.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a loud noise came.

The entire building shook violently.

Then, the glass on the roof shattered, and countless pieces of glass fell and crashed onto the street, leaving the street in ruins.

Pei Yuan closed his eyes slightly.

He chose neither to leave nor to hide. Because he knew he couldn't escape it.

"boom!"

There was another loud noise.

The building collapsed completely, submerging the entire street.

Pei Yuan opened his eyes.

A cloud of dust rushed towards us.

"Cough cough..."

Pei Yuan coughed violently twice, then looked around.

The entire building has completely collapsed, reduced to ruins, and no trace of it can be found.

Pei Yuan let out a long sigh of relief and murmured, "It's finally over."

"pat..."

A drop of rain fell on his shoulder.

He turned his head to look and found it was a small raindrop.

"Is it raining heavily here?" He looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds, lightning, and thunder.

Pei Yuan's mood immediately became irritable.

He took out his cigarette case and pulled out a cigarette.

"Click!"

Fireworks lit up the sky.

Pei Yuan took a deep breath, the smoke swirling around him before slowly dissipating.

"Damn it," Pei Yuan cursed under his breath, then lifted his foot and walked forward.

He doesn't like rain.

Because he hates dampness.

He walked down the street, looking at the buildings along the way, his eyes gradually becoming lost.

Suddenly, Pei Yuan stopped and stared in a certain direction.

He sensed a strange fluctuation.

He squinted and then walked towards the source of the fluctuation.

A young man in a black suit stood on the edge of the rooftop of a building.

He leaned against the rooftop railing, quietly gazing at the distant highway. In his right hand, he carried a package.

Pei Yuan frowned, then walked over.

The young man turned around, looked at Pei Yuan, and smiled gently.

"You're here?" He smiled, patted the seat next to him, and gestured for Pei Yuan to sit down.

Pei Yuan hesitated for a moment, then pulled out a chair and sat down opposite the young man.

"You've had a tough time these past few days," the young man said. "But now you can relax a little."

"Why?" Pei Yuan asked. "They don't dare to deal with me anymore?"

The young man nodded: "Because they don't have a chance now."

"Who are you?" Pei Yuan asked coldly, looking at him.

"My name is Luo Zhiqiang," the young man said with a smile. "I'm in charge of this operation."

"Why are you helping me?" Pei Yuan asked. "I don't know you."

“I need you.” Luo Zhiqiang smiled at him. “You are qualified to join us.”

"Oh?" Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow. "What qualifications?"

“Your escape from the military’s manhunt is the best evidence in itself,” Luo Zhiqiang said. “Of course, more importantly, it’s your strength.”

Pei Yuan smiled but didn't say anything.

“You should know that our identity is actually very sensitive. Although we have enough power, we must keep a low profile. We cannot let others know of our existence, especially the military. Because there are some things we cannot reveal to the outside world,” Luo Zhiqiang said slowly.

"For example?" Pei Yuan asked.

“For example…” Luo Zhiqiang’s face suddenly darkened, “We have a shipment of goods that was attacked in Europe and severely damaged. This shipment is related to our plans, so we need your help.”

"Why should I believe you?" Pei Yuan asked.

Luo Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "I can give this to you."

After saying that, he opened the leather suitcase in his hand.

Inside the suitcase were several vials of blue potion, each emanating a rich aura—undoubtedly Compound 5, the very substance used to create superhumans!

Pei Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted.

"So?" Luo Zhiqiang asked with a smile, "Would you like to join?"

Pei Yuan didn't answer his question, but stared intently at the compound in his hand.

“I don’t understand medicine, but I know what it is,” Pei Yuan said in a deep voice. “It’s energy matter, one of the key materials for creating superhumans.”

“Yes.” Luo Zhiqiang nodded. “Our initial intention in researching this was to create superhumans to protect the safety of our country.”

"What organization are you?" Pei Yuan asked. "Why did you get your hands on these things?"

"Guess?" Luo Zhiqiang said.

“Heh,” Pei Yuan sneered, “I have no interest in such childish games. Tell me why.”

Luo Zhiqiang smiled and said, "Aren't you supposed to be very smart? Why couldn't you guess it?"

Pei Yuan frowned and said, "I'm not very good at thinking things through, and I don't have much patience. If you're not willing to tell me, I'll have to look it up myself."

With that, Pei Yuan turned and left.

"Wait a minute," Luo Zhiqiang said.

Pei Yuan stopped and then turned to look at him.

"Don't you want to know?" Luo Zhiqiang said. "Or rather, you're full of curiosity about the unknown."

“Sorry, I’m not interested,” Pei Yuan said. “Unless you can offer me enough temptation.”

“Not really.” Luo Zhiqiang shrugged, then reached into his suitcase and took out another compound.

“This is my goal.” Luo Zhiqiang held up Substance No. 5 in his hand and said, “I hope you can take this with you.”

Pei Yuan was stunned: "Take it away? What is this?"