Chapter 305: Amazing Enhancement Effect! Defense Comparable to Soldier Boy!
"Damn it! Dragon Transformation almost melted my brain, actually daring to withstand nuclear weapons directly. Fortunately, at the critical moment, my main body recovered sanity and returned to The Boys in time. Otherwise, this Dragon Transformation would have been a complete waste; not only would I not have been able to keep the enhanced main body, but it's even possible that the clones would have been affected by the nuclear blast."
After all, Japan is an island nation; it's quite normal for it to be shattered by nuclear weapons. Not to mention, more than one nuclear bomb was aimed at Xia Shang. The earthquake caused by the nuclear blast alone would be enough to detonate the volcanoes on the island, not to mention other disasters like tsunamis, radiation, etc. Therefore, Xia Shang estimated that Japan had most likely already sunk by now. Even if it hadn't sunk, it probably wouldn't be in good shape.
"Where is this?" Just as Xia Shang was about to get up, he found that his limbs were restrained on a bed. He turned his head to look around, only to see an Iron Frame beside the bed filled with various surgical instruments. In addition, he even glimpsed a scrapped small cutting machine.
"It looks like I was unconscious for a while. Someone brought me here from the E Army Military Base." Xia Shang exerted a slight strength and broke the restraint. If he wasn't mistaken, this should be one of ELS's Laboratories, because on some instruments, he saw rows of Russian text.
"I really can't believe it, that guy's physical strength is actually comparable to Soldier Boy. Even using laser weapons, you can't cut through his skin..."
Following the sound, Xia Shang arrived in front of an Iron Door. The person on the other side of the door seemed to be reporting something.
"Even lasers can't cut through?"
Raising his right hand, Xia Shang looked at his palm. It seems that after the enhancement, even without superpower, his defense is no less than Soldier Boy's. It's imaginable that the amplification effect brought by this enhancement is absolutely beyond imagination.
"Since my defense has improved, then other aspects should also be enhanced." Xia Shang grabbed the door handle, then gently squeezed. In an instant, the steel doorknob suddenly caved in.
"My strength is similar to Queen Maeve's, but compared to Homelander, it's still a bit weaker. But this is also good, otherwise I wouldn't really have any motivation to take the superpowers from Homelander."
Except for super strength, Xia Shang has already obtained all other superpowers from Homelander.
"Completely defeating Homelander... that's a troublesome matter." Thinking of the fusion condition for super strength, Xia Shang couldn't help but frown slightly. It's very clear that even killing Homelander won't allow him to obtain super strength; he must also make Homelander's physical body and mental focus surrender at the same time.
"Fortunately, I got Superpower Chest Blast from Soldier Boy. As long as it hits Homelander, it can make him lose his superpowers. I estimate that Homelander without superpowers will become even more fragile than an ordinary human. Unfortunately, the wind-up for Superpower Chest Blast is too long, so it might not hit Homelander."
Moreover, Xia Shang guessed that with just one hit, it might not be possible to make Homelander lose all his superpowers. Furthermore, this guy grew up soaking in Compound V since childhood; maybe even without the help of Compound V, he can recover his superpowers in a short time.
"To completely defeat Homelander, first I have to make him understand that he is not invincible. Death can definitely trigger his fear." Xia Shang thought as he pushed open the Iron Door.
With a bang, the wall connected to the edge of the door frame immediately spread with cracks. Then, with a loud noise, the entire Iron Door crashed down.
"You... you..." The Researcher holding a mobile phone turned his head to look at Xia Shang with a terrified face.
"How long have I been here? When did you find me?" Xia Shang asked softly. "I... I... I don't know." The Researcher glanced at the alarm button nearby with the corner of his eye.
"Are you sure?"
Looking at Xia Shang slowly walking towards him, the immense sense of oppression made the Researcher unable to help but retreat several steps.
"I'll give you another chance. After all, life is only once. I hope you cherish it well."
"Half an hour ago, you were sent here half an hour ago. After they found you, they immediately sent you to me." The Researcher's back was pressed tightly against the wall. At this moment, he had nowhere left to retreat.
"Thank you." Having gotten the answer he wanted, Xia Shang turned and left the Room.
"Phew." Seeing Xia Shang walk outside, the Researcher let out a sigh of relief as if a burden had been lifted. He immediately reached out to press the alarm button.
But just as he extended his right hand, a shallow blood line quietly appeared on his neck.
With a soft thud, as if something had fallen to the ground.
"Only by losing something do you learn to cherish it. I hope you understand this truth in your next life." While walking, Xia Shang changed into the appearance of the Researcher from just now and walked out of the Experiment Base unimpeded.
He now needed to return to the United States as quickly as possible. After getting Compound V, he could recover his superpowers. After all, superpower is indeed convenient. You don't feel much when you have it, but once you lose it, you feel extremely uncomfortable and constrained. At least after recovering his superpowers, Xia Shang wouldn't have to rely on High-Temperature Air Jet to achieve flight, like he did in the Tokyo Ghoul World.
It can be said that before entering the Tokyo Ghoul World, superpower accounted for at least seventy percent of Xia Shang's overall strength. As for now, after getting the enhancement, it's estimated to account for thirty percent.
Two hours later, Xia Shang replaced the identity of some unlucky guy and got on an airplane heading to New York, United States.
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Inside the high-level Meeting Room, located in Vought Tower in Midtown Manhattan.
Stan Edgar, wearing a black suit, officially issued Ashley Barrett's appointment in front of all the Executives.
"After Mr. Jervis left, Vought needs a new Manager to guide Vought's future direction. After the vote by all Directors of the Board of Directors, it was finally decided to appoint Ashley Barrett as the Vice President of Vought International."
As soon as Stan Edgar finished speaking, a round of not-so-enthusiastic applause rang out in the room.
"Thank you very much for Mr. Stan Edgar's support. I will definitely do my best, with full humility, to wholeheartedly complete the missions assigned by Vought. I am willing to accept the appointment as Vice President of Vought International."
At this moment, Ashley Barrett felt quite triumphant. But she quickly realized that she couldn't smile too happily, so she immediately restrained her smile and said with a sad tone:
"My Mother died of cancer when I was seventeen. When she was alive, she often told me to be someone who contributes to society. I am very happy that everyone can give me this opportunity. I believe that under the leadership of Mr. Stan Edgar, Vought's future will be like the vast sun in the sky, continuously shining sunlight upon the Earth..."
"Alright, don't make the atmosphere so heavy. I thought this was Mr. Jervis's memorial service." Homelander, with his hands behind his back, swaggered into the Meeting Room.
(End of Chapter)