Lin Feng understood; this was essentially a heavily modified Justice League storyline.
He had to fight the corrupted Superman to put the storyline back on track.
This would reduce the energy generated by the convergence of worldlines, and thus the energy the Exiles could obtain would also be lower.
"I have a few questions," Lin Feng pondered for a moment, picking out a few points he didn't understand.
"First, setting aside the issue of justice, why are we stopping the Exiles from drawing energy from the worldlines?"
"This doesn't seem to affect our world, does it?" Lin Feng's first question was a bit harsh, but it was true that these events weren't happening in his world, yet the system wanted him to risk dealing with them. There must be some hidden reason.
Although he now had Superman's strength, Lin Feng knew the principle that "corruption triples one's power." For no reason, Lin Feng didn't want to go head-to-head with Superman.
Hearing Lin Feng's doubts, the system explained, "When you help the worldline reduce the energy used for convergence, the worldline will give you a portion of that energy as a gift."
"Simply put, you help it reduce its consumption, and it helps you increase your strength."
"Oh! That makes more sense." Lin Feng nodded. A gift from the will of the world shouldn't be too stingy.
"Then I have another question: are there no powerful beings in the DC world?! They could totally deal with the corrupted Superman and the Exiles, and then put the worldline back on track."
"Why was this mission sent to us?" This was the question Lin Feng cared about most.
The logic of the mission being sent to him didn't quite follow.
It was like his current Marvel world; if there really were Exiles wantonly disrupting the main worldline,
there would be plenty of powerful beings who could eliminate them with one hand.
However, the system's answer exceeded Lin Feng's expectations.
"They cannot intervene, Host!"
"Let me give you an analogy; this is different from the novel plots you've read before."
"The simplest and easiest-to-understand analogy is this:"
"No matter how strong a strongman is, he cannot lift himself!"
"If they intervened, it would cause even greater changes to the worldline."
"There are also some very secretive circumstances involved, but given your current strength isn't enough, I can't tell you," the system mysteriously explained.
"Not even Superman's strength?" Lin Feng was speechless. Superman's strength wasn't enough in the system's eyes?
"Do you think it's enough?!" The system retorted, "You can't even beat the Ancient One on Earth; do you think you're enough when you're put into the universe?"
"You'll only be able to know more things when you reach the mid-stage of Silver Superman's strength."
"For now, just follow this system's instructions and improve yourself as quickly as possible."
"Didn't that bald Ancient One also tell you! Greater challenges await you in the future," the system even brought up the Ancient One to persuade Lin Feng.
"Alright, alright," Lin Feng replied helplessly. When looking at the universe, Superman indeed wasn't quite enough.
"Last question, is there any life-threatening danger in this mission?"
"Life-threatening danger?" The system paused noticeably, thought for a moment, and then said in an uncertain tone, "There shouldn't be, right?"
"What do you mean 'shouldn't be'!?" Lin Feng's face was covered in black lines. "Speak clearly."
"Corrupted Superman is Superman, true, but you are also Superman!" The system explained, "I think there shouldn't be a big problem…"
"Didn't I tell you, the only thing you need to be especially careful about is guarding against the Exiles…"
"Alright!" Lin Feng was utterly speechless. What you said was as good as nothing!
He knew that his transmigration wouldn't be as simple as living a comfortable life.
Sure enough, just as he expected, saving the Marvel world wasn't enough; he also had to save other worlds.
And some of the information revealed by the system also gave Lin Feng a sense of crisis.
He originally thought that becoming Superman would make him invincible in the early stages, but from the information the system revealed, he had to become stronger and more powerful as quickly as possible.
Lin Feng had a vague premonition that his days of being a slacker were numbered.
"One last question," Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, his expression unreadable. "You're so familiar with the Exiles' system?"
"I can interpret that as you having communication with those sub-systems, right?"
"You're not a villain too, are you?"
Hearing Lin Feng's question, the system fell silent.
Lin Feng didn't rush it, just drove while waiting for the system's answer.
After a long while, the system's voice sounded again: "The Host's guess is correct. This system belongs to a superhuman growth system, and we do have communication…"
"But, I will not do anything that harms the world…"
The system's answer confirmed Lin Feng's suspicions.
The system, which he originally thought was just a simple golden finger, seemed to hide unspeakable secrets behind it.
"Let me guess again, will I only know more information after I become a Silver Superman?" Lin Feng tapped his fingers on the steering wheel, asking with a cold laugh.
This kind of cliché plot was identical to what was in novels.
The system's answer was indeed as Lin Feng expected: "That's right, once the Host exchanges for the Silver Superman template, you will know more profound circumstances."
"Host can rest assured, once the system is bound, it shares prosperity and decline with the Host. Everything is for the future of both the system and the Host!"
"Alright, I'll believe you this once," Lin Feng said indifferently.
His current abilities were given by the system. No matter what the system said, Lin Feng had his own understanding and would always pay attention to avoid falling into a passive situation.
No longer dwelling on it, everything would be revealed when he exchanged for the Silver Superman template.
Thinking about the mission, Lin Feng picked up Susan and returned to the villa.
After a simple dinner, they enjoyed.
The two snuggled on the sofa, watching TV.
Lin Feng checked the mission time; he had less than an hour before he would transmigrate to DC.
He planned to tell Susan some things; otherwise, if he disappeared without a word, Susan would worry.
Lin Feng was no longer alone.
With this thought, Lin Feng spoke, "Susan, I might have to go out for a while."
"About 10 days, no more than half a month at most!"
"Hmm? Lin, where are you going?" Susan sat on the sofa, leaning against Lin Feng.
Hearing that Lin Feng was going away for so long, she raised her small head and asked, puzzled.
"Oh! Darling, you know I'm Superman!" Lin Feng embraced Susan, smiling nonchalantly on the surface. "There are some things that need me to solve them!"
"It's only 10 days, it'll pass quickly!" Lin Feng comforted her, seeing Susan's small face filled with worry.
"Here's a contact method for you!" Lin Feng handed Susan a card with Tony Stark's contact information on it.
"I might be unreachable these days. If you need anything, call Iron Man!" Lin Feng instructed. He had already communicated with Tony, asking him to look after Susan while he was away.
This was called preparing for a rainy day!
"I understand, Lin!" Susan nodded, took the card, hesitated for a moment, and still asked, "Will you be in danger?"
"What are you thinking, darling! Of course there's no danger!" Lin Feng confidently patted his chest, revealing two firm pectoral muscles!
"What in this world could threaten Superman!"
Of course, Lin Feng wouldn't say he was in danger, as that would cause unnecessary worry.
"Alright!" Lin Feng coaxed, "Don't worry about me. It's just that this journey is a bit long, that's why it needs so much time. Just wait for me to come back with peace of mind!"
"I'll bring you a gift!"
Susan nodded with a worried expression, admonishing, "Then you must be extra careful when you're out alone!"
Listening to Susan's caring words, Lin Feng smiled and nodded in agreement.
Checking the time, with ten minutes left, Lin Feng changed into his Superman suit and went outside the villa.
"Remember what I said, if you have any problems, find Iron Man!"
"Don't be polite with him! He still owes me something!" After another admonition, Lin Feng gently kissed Susan's forehead, then leaped into the sky.
Bang!
With the sound of a sonic boom, Lin Feng quickly disappeared from Susan's sight.
Watching Lin Feng fly away, Susan stood rooted to the spot for a long time, her eyes filled with worry.
Although Lin Feng told her that this trip was not dangerous.
But Susan was a smart woman. Lin Feng was Superman. Who was Superman?
A being who could lift cargo ships with his bare hands and send monsters into outer space.
Could something that even Superman needed more than ten days to handle truly be without any danger?
Clearly, Susan also knew that Lin Feng said this to keep her from worrying.
Susan couldn't stop Lin Feng from solving dangers; if she did, he would no longer be Superman.
Gently holding the pendant Lin Feng gave her, Susan silently blessed Lin Feng in her heart.