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Zod looked up and saw that there were originally eleven people who had been imprisoned in the Phantom Zone with him.

Two of them, like Zod, possess a family crest.

Fiora, Zod's female lieutenant, is one of the most powerful female warriors on Krypton and Zod's most loyal follower, possessing superb Kryptonian fighting skills.

She possesses the family crest with the "F" symbol.

The other was Zod's wife, Usa, who also possessed the "Z" emblem.

Furthermore, Usa was holding a baby who appeared to have just been born.

This is her child with Zod.

Rol Zod.

In the future, this son of Zod will also inherit his own "Z" family crest.

Apart from that, the other Zod followers did not have their own clan emblem on their battle suits.

“We’re finally back,” Usa said, holding the child. “But you don’t seem happy.”

Zod's face was grave, and he did not answer his wife's question.

Because he had noticed the most important thing, the thing he could hardly accept.

Zod turned around, his resolute face now showing a hint of dejection, and said, "Krypton... is destroyed."

Upon hearing Zod's words, Usa froze on the spot, even dropping the child from her arms and throwing it to the ground.

"what?!"

Zod's words caused a huge uproar.

Upon hearing the news of Krypton's destruction, their expressions were even more pained than Zod's.

This is a tragedy etched into their genes; the Kryptonians, born from the Codex, are inextricably linked to Krypton even before birth.

The destruction of Krypton was tantamount to the collapse of their faith for them.

In an instant, two gunshots rang out, and two followers with weak mental fortitude chose to perish along with Krypton.

Since Krypton has been destroyed, there is no need for them to continue existing.

The female adjutant, Fiora, walked to Zod's other side and said, trembling, "General, what are your plans?"

"Plans?" Zod suppressed his grief and said, "Now that things have come to this, we only have one path to choose from, and that is to rebuild Krypton."

“Rebuild Krypton?” Fiora asked. “But we don’t have the Codex, and we can’t create other Kryptonians.”

Zod recalled, "If I'm not mistaken, that guy Jorel sent his son off the soon-to-be-destroyed Krypton. The Codex is very likely on that child."

Fiora was stunned by his words, "But we have no way of knowing where that child is."

"No matter where we are, we will find him." Zod turned to his followers who were lost in grief and confusion and said, "Krypton has long been destroyed, and the Council of Five no longer exists. Therefore, I, General Zod, am the ruler of Krypton from this moment on."

"We have no time for grief. What we need now is to find the Codex and rebuild Krypton."

“Sadness and pain do not make us stronger, nor can they bring Krypton back to life.”

"What allows Krypton to reappear is our unwavering belief."

"Now, those who are willing to follow me in finding the way to rebuild their homes, stand beside me."

"Those cowards who insist on seeking death... well, do as you please."

As Zod finished speaking, another gunshot rang out from among his followers.

After losing three followers, the rest of them all stood behind Zod.

"Now, everyone return to your hibernation pods. I will have the ship automatically search for the Codex and Jorel's son."

“As for you, bald guy,” Zod said, pointing to a bald Kryptonian with the genes of a top scientist, “you need to build enough machines to terraform an entire planet before you go into hibernation.”

Soon, these Kryptonians, led by Zod, entered their hibernation pods.

Thirty years later, they finally received a signal from the probe spacecraft.

Chapter 330 Return to Gotham

Inside the Kryptonian spaceship, the hatch, sealed for thirty years, has finally reopened.

Zod and the others emerged from their hibernation pods, gazing at the starry sky outside the window, tears streaming down their faces.

After a long while, Zod looked at a Kryptonian with a talent for operating machines and said, "Locate the source of the signal as soon as possible. Our home is waiting to be rebuilt."

"Yes, General."

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In the office of Principal Guan at Smallville High School.

Old Guan looked at the resignation letter in front of him, his face quite grim.

"Can't you reconsider?" Old Guan asked.

Depp, like his Class 13, is a genius who suddenly appeared out of nowhere in a small-town high school.

In fact, compared to the self-disciplined geniuses of Class 13, Depp is the true soul of Class 13.

But now, this young, gifted teacher is actually resigning.

This gave Lao Guan quite a headache.

However, he wasn't worried about the school's college entrance rate or reputation.

Old Guan is worried about the impact on the students' future.

After all, an excellent teacher can have a profound and positive impact on students' future.

Depp pointed to Selena, who was waiting for him outside Lao Guan's office, and said, "I'm sorry, Lao Guan, my wife and I are about to go back to our hometown. She's waiting for me outside, so you'll have to sign quickly."

"You know, I could actually refuse to sign and deliberately drag things out for a month."

Old Guan said in a pretentious manner.

Depp chuckled and said, "Come on, summer vacation starts tomorrow. I'll just go back to my hometown and rest for a month, then come back to resign when school starts. Lao Guan, stop acting like a child. I'll come over for drinks with you often from now on."

"You're the one acting like a child! Besides, I don't like drinking!"

Old Guan picked up the pen on the table, quickly signed his name, and then handed the resignation certificate to Depp.

"Go if you want, but Smallwell High School will always remember a teacher named Levi."

"It would be my great honor."

Depp took the resignation certificate and left Lao Guan's office.

The latter leaned back in his chair, seemingly lost in thought.

Depp walked out of the school building and came to Selena.

Selena asked, "You're so slow, is it because Old Guan kept begging you not to leave?"

“Pretty much,” Depra said, holding Selena’s hand. “However, after I told him you were waiting for me, the guy had no choice but to sign.”

When are we going back to Gotham?

"Selena asked expectantly."

"Of course I'm going back right away, in the same car I came in, just like when I left Gotham City."

"Finally home... I've been looking forward to it."

Depp and Selena walked hand in hand out of the school, unwittingly becoming the most beautiful sight in the entire town of Smallville.

Numerous students behind the two took out their phones and started taking pictures.

The clicking of cameras became a farewell melody for the two as they left Smallville.

Upon returning to the villa, the two began packing their belongings.

When Selena opened the jewelry box in the drawer and saw the extra purple gem on the necklace, she exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, darling, when did you add another gem to this necklace?"

"It was probably more than two months ago, and you only just realized it now?"

Depp asked incredulously.

"Because I haven't attended any parties recently that would make me want to take out this necklace, I haven't taken it out yet."

Selena excitedly put the necklace on and struck various alluring and seductive poses in front of the mirror.

"Oh, they are so beautiful, each one of them could drive women all over the world crazy."

Upon hearing this, Depp silently remarked: "Actually, if people knew the power they possessed, men would go crazy for them too."

After all, this is a necklace inlaid with three Infinity Stones.

“By the way, shouldn’t we give this necklace a name?” Selena asked. “Its beauty deserves a unique name.”

Without a second thought, Depp said, "Hmm... let's call it the Infinity Necklace."

"The Infinity Necklace?" Selena exclaimed excitedly, "I love this name! Infinite possibilities, infinite charm—let's call it the Infinity Necklace!"

Soon, the two had packed their belongings to take back to Gotham.

It mainly consists of everyday clothing and some valuables.

Depp tossed his luggage into the back seat of the car, stepped on the gas, and drove toward Gotham City.

After passing through the town of Smallville, the two soon arrived in the metropolis.

As the car drove onto the bridge connecting Metropolis and Gotham City, Depp finally saw the city hidden in the clouds again.

The sky above the city was overcast and gloomy, with the sun hidden behind dark clouds.

In the hazy distance, the most eye-catching structures are the towering Wayne Tower and the Depp Tower standing not far from it.

Although the Depp Building is shorter than the Wayne Building, it is younger, more modern and technologically advanced because it was built decades later.

Depp Tower and Wayne Tower stand like twin stars in Gotham City, constantly looking down upon the city.

Welcome to Gotham.

This time, the welcome banner at the Gotham City intersection has been repaired and restored.

A light blue sedan sped by, kicking up fallen leaves scattered on the streets of Gotham City.