Time flew by.
It had been two or three months since Lin Feng arrived in outer space.
During this period, Lin Feng, under the influence of the system, remained in a deep sleep.
The optimized Kryptonian bloodline continuously transformed Lin Feng's body.
Combined with the radiation from the yellow sun, Lin Feng's body grew increasingly powerful...
On Earth, Tony observed Lin Feng's status every few days.
He did this to ensure his eccentric friend was still alive.
However, each time, Lin Feng's body data showed normal readings.
The words 'life form alive' made Tony and Jarvis exclaim in disbelief.
Floating in outer space without food or water, Tony was already astonished, even without Lin Feng getting stronger.
Since Lin Feng was fine, Tony simply stopped paying attention to him floating around.
He had recently developed a new big toy, an extension of his creation in the cave, which he named Mark 2!
Tony's scientific research capabilities were beyond doubt; a few days later, Tony, flying in the Mark 2, was as happy as a fool.
Even when he almost met his end due to icing during testing, it couldn't extinguish Tony's excited flame.
Meanwhile, on Earth, besides Tony Stark occasionally checking on Lin Feng, a certain 'Black Egg' also noticed Lin Feng's peculiar existence.
At this moment, Nick Fury was sitting in his office, with Coulson standing before his desk.
Coulson handed Nick Fury a tablet, which displayed an image of Lin Feng drifting in space.
Nick Fury stared at the screen for a long time, then looked at Coulson.
The two exchanged a strange glance, both seeming a bit speechless.
As if unable to endure the odd atmosphere, the Black Egg spoke.
"He's been floating in space like that for over two months?"
"Yes, Director."
"And his posture hasn't even changed?"
"Yes, Director."
"Still alive?"
"Yes, Director."
"Motherfucker?"
"Yes, Director..." Coulson replied reflexively.
"Hmm?" The Black Egg stared at him with his one remaining eye.
"Uh... Director, should we contact Tony Stark?"
"The records show that Tony Stark sent this person into outer space..."
The Black Egg tapped his fingers on the desk, pondered for a moment, then rejected the suggestion.
"No need. For now, focus on Tony Stark and his toys."
"As for Lin Feng, have the monitoring team keep an eye on him. Notify me immediately if there's any unusual activity..."
The Black Egg issued the directive.
"Yes, Director!" After Coulson left, the large office was left with just the Black Egg.
He pulled open a desk drawer and took out a file.
The file cover bore a large red heading: Avengers Initiative...
At this point, the timeline had also reached the end of Iron Man 1...
In space, the system's voice once again sounded in Lin Feng's ears, who had been sleeping for a long time.
"Ding! Evolution complete. Kryptonian bloodline has been integrated..."
"Congratulations, Host, on completing all novice tasks. The system is officially binding..."
Lin Feng's eyes snapped open, and a red light seemed to shoot out from his pupils.
"Binding... 1%... 15%... 37%... 59%... 98%... 100%..."
"Binding successful. Evolution System is at your service. This system is dedicated to Kryptonian bloodline evolution."
"The Host will become the strongest Superman with the help of the system!"
As the system's voice faded, Lin Feng finally completed his novice tasks!
Clenching his fist, Lin Feng felt an unprecedented strength and health in his body.
It was as if every cell in his body was filled with immense energy, ready to burst forth.
"Good heavens, is this the power of the Man of Steel!"
After thoroughly experiencing his current body, Lin Feng couldn't help but exclaim.
"System, open the personal panel..." Lin Feng called out.
A transparent screen, visible only to Lin Feng, immediately appeared before him.
Evolution System — Host (Lin Feng)
Reputation Value: 10 (Reputation Value can be used to redeem various items in the system store.)
Ability: Superman - Man of Steel (Upgradeable)
Current Task: None
System Store: Level 1
The panel was very concise and clear at a glance.
Lin Feng keenly noticed the prominent 'Upgradeable' next to his ability.
He inquired, "System, what does 'Upgradeable' mean?"
The system provided an online explanation: "Upgradeable means the ability can be upgraded. The Host can use Reputation Value to upgrade the Superman Man of Steel ability, or redeem for more powerful Superman templates, such as Silver Age Superman..."
"The Host can check the system store; currently, redeemable options have been populated."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng opened the system store and indeed saw various Superman abilities available for redemption.
The Silver Age Superman template was also in the system store, but redeeming it required Level 2 store access and 100 million Reputation Value.
Currently, Lin Feng had Level 1 redemption access. To upgrade to Level 2, he needed to achieve a cumulative Reputation Value of 50 million.
And Level 3 store required 200 million Reputation Value.
Level 1 access only allowed for the redemption of small items from various universes.
For example, Superman's glasses, a replica of Aquaman's trident, and Tony Stark's discarded arc reactor.
Hmm? Lin Feng saw a pair of black briefs and had a face full of question marks. What the hell is this?
And Black Widow's original underwear? And it only cost 10 Reputation Value.
That's messed up!
Lin Feng couldn't help but complain, then looked at his Reputation Value again.
Good heavens... just enough to redeem one...
"System, how do I get Reputation Value?" Lin Feng asked somewhat weakly.
"There are three channels for obtaining Reputation Value," the system popped out to explain.
"First, by completing tasks issued by the system to the Host."
"Second, the influence generated by the Host resolving each crisis in their Superman identity will be converted into Reputation Value."
"Third, the Host's positive image in the public's mind, as well as the public's affirmation and admiration for the Host's actions, will continuously provide Reputation Value to the Host."
"To put it simply!"
"...It means when the Host rescues someone, that person's gratitude and admiration for the Host will generate Reputation Value."
"Additionally, the more people who pay attention to the Host, the more Reputation Value the Host will receive."
"Got it! This means I need to be a celebrity!" Lin Feng clapped his hands, suddenly enlightened.
He remembered that Superman in the movies was also famous in Metropolis; the public even spontaneously erected a giant personal statue for Superman, and some streets would display the S-shield on Superman's chest.
Looking at it this way, acquiring Reputation Value wasn't that difficult. As long as Lin Feng intervened in the plot and learned from Superman to occasionally save people from danger...
Over time, the gratitude of these people would become the source of Lin Feng's Reputation Value.
Like an endless supply of leeks...
After understanding the system, Lin Feng started to feel a bit restless.
Having just gained the Man of Steel ability, he was eager to hit something to test how strong he truly was now.
Resisting the urge to punch the moon a couple of times, Lin Feng decided to ask the system if there were any tasks he could do now.
"Ding, detecting plot task: Help Tony Stark defeat Obadiah."
The system was very efficient.
System Task: Help Tony Stark defeat Obadiah
Task Reward: 1 million Reputation Value, one black Superman battle suit
Task Duration: 3 hours
Good heavens, Lin Feng was a bit surprised. Had so much time passed while he was strengthening his Superman physique?
Tony had already built his Iron Man suit?
"Host, your original physique was that of an ordinary person. Safely activating the Kryptonian bloodline required a bit more time," the system answered Lin Feng's doubt.
Lin Feng nodded. Three months meant nothing to him; he didn't have to work now.
He just hadn't expected so much time to pass.
With only 3 hours for the task, he should complete it first before anything else.
Immediately, Lin Feng used his newly acquired super vision.
The originally blue-white planet rapidly magnified in Lin Feng's vision, his eyes scanning the Earth like satellites.
Lin Feng roughly knew where Tony's company was, so he quickly located Tony, who was engaged in a friendly exchange of blows with Obadiah.
With a dive, Lin Feng flew directly towards Tony's location, simultaneously using his super hearing.
"Is that all you've got?" Tony taunted while looking for Obadiah's weak points.
At this moment, Tony was wearing the modified Mark 3. The originally smooth and flat mechanical armor was dented and battered by Obadiah's punches.
Hearing Tony still mocking Obadiah, Lin Feng curled his lip. Good heavens, Tony was trash-talking again.
On the ground, Obadiah manipulated his mech, stepped forward, and swung a massive hammer at Tony's chest, directly sending the Mark 3 flying, unable to get up for a while.
"I love this suit!!"
Obadiah laughed wildly, rushing up and adding another kick. He felt that he, in the suit, was the only true leader of Stark Industries!
Tony's Mark 3 was stomped by Obadiah, sparks flying wildly, then another kick sent Iron Man Tony performing an aerial acrobatics.
Oh!!!
Lin Feng watched as he flew, wincing slightly... It looked very painful...
Barely stabilizing himself in mid-air, Tony Stark gasped for breath, his chest reactor flickering continuously.
"Sir, energy remaining 7%," Jarvis dutifully reminded him.
A cannonball struck, and Tony, with little energy left, couldn't fully dodge it and was hit in the right arm.
The cannonball immediately exploded, and Tony was hit, falling down.
Instantly, the display inside his faceplate flashed a frantic red.
"Impact system offline, missiles offline, multiple soft tissue contusions..."
"Damn it, you don't have to tell me, I can feel it." The pain from multiple parts of his body made Tony grimace.
"Jarvis, if you have any good solutions, bring them up quickly!"
"Otherwise, you'll be arranging a funeral for your boss!"
Tony cursed while using his remaining energy to bombard Obadiah, buying time.
"Sir, perhaps Mr. Lin Feng can help you!"
Jarvis suddenly said.
"Lin? Isn't that kid floating in outer space?" Tony asked, gasping.
"Sir, look up!"
The display inside Tony's mask suddenly marked a highly illuminated flying object.
Tony looked up at the sky in confusion, which also drew Obadiah's gaze upwards.
The next moment, a humanoid object descended from the sky at an incredibly fast speed, smashing a crater into the ground between the two, raising a huge cloud of dust that enveloped the entire scene.