Zod carefully considered the feeling of the lightning strike on him.
"It doesn't seem much different from a normal physical attack. Am I too strong, or is Diana too weak?"
Instantly, Zod concluded: "Diana must be too weak. After all, she just awakened her divine power."
"However, if that's the case, Fiora and the others must be even weaker. They can barely withstand newly awakened divine power attacks. If they face opponents with stronger divine power or powerful magic, wouldn't they only be able to passively take a beating?"
"This world has no shortage of various magic masters. There are even a large number of legendary Ancient Gods and New Gods."
"It seems I still need to find a way to enhance their strength and help them overcome these weaknesses in the future."
Zod pondered deeply in his heart.
Just then, Diana's voice reached his ears: "You can answer my questions now, can't you!"
"No problem. What do you want to know? As long as I can say it, I can tell you."
"What you can say? Is there anything you can't say?"
Diana immediately detected the trap in Zod's words and called him out on it!
Zod said nonchalantly: "Of course, after all, everyone has their own secrets that they don't want others to know."
Diana compromised upon hearing this, because Zod's words were indeed flawless; even she had secrets.
Then, she asked with a serious expression: "Alright, tell me your name, identity, and your specific origins first. I need to confirm that you are not invaders, nor are you minions of the Dark Tyrant."
"My name is Zod, formerly the Krypton military commander. Now I am merely an exile, coming to Earth only to find one of our compatriots."
"As for the Dark Tyrant you mentioned, I have no connection with him now, but perhaps in the future, I might become his opponent."
Upon hearing this, Diana breathed a slight sigh of relief.
But she was also curious: "Your home world, Krypton, what kind of place was it? Why was it destroyed?"
"Actually, there's nothing much to say. A group of foolish old fogeys gave up on progress, ultimately leading the entire planet to destruction. We, who launched a coup and were exiled, were able to survive."
Although Zod spoke simply, Diana seemed to perceive something different from his words.
"So, have you found your compatriot?"
"Of course we have!"
"Was one of the participants in the great battle in the sky some time ago you? Who was the other one?"
"Indeed, it was I. As for the other, since you already know about the ancient battle, you should have also heard the name Green Lantern."
"My mother mentioned the name Green Lantern in the ancient history she told me. Who are they?"
"They appear to be cosmic police who uphold justice and defend life, but in reality, they are just tools used by a group of old geezers to enforce their authoritarian rule!"
"Why do you say that? Is there some unknown secret involved?"
"This question is too broad and cannot be explained in just a few sentences, so let's skip it."
Diana did not pursue the question further upon hearing this.
"Then, can you tell me why you know so much about things on Earth, even knowing my background so clearly?"
"If I said I saw it from the future, would you believe me?"
Zod wasn't exactly lying, after all, in his previous life, they were all just characters in stories.
Diana, however, was somewhat surprised to hear this: "You possess the ability to foresee the future, like a witch?"
"If you put it that way, then, barely, yes!"
"Then can you tell me what the fate of Themyscira is in the future?"
"Are you sure you want to know?"
At this moment, Diana hesitated. She was afraid of hearing bad news from Zod, but she also wanted to know if the things her mother worried about would happen in the future.
"Please tell me, I want to know."
Seeing her determined expression, Zod only briefly told her: "The Tyrant's minions will return, and some people will die, but heroes will stop him."
Hearing that people would die, Diana immediately thought of everyone on Themyscira with whom she had lived for over five thousand years, and she asked with murderous intent: "When will those guys appear?"
"That question has lost its meaning, because the future has already begun to change, and even I can no longer see it clearly. For example, in the future I saw, you did not awaken the bloodline within you, nor would you release divine lightning."
"So, you are changing the future?"
"You could say that, because according to the original trajectory, I would arrive on Earth more than thirty years later and be killed by my compatriot. But now that I have arrived on Earth early, I have changed my future death."
"What you are saying is truly unbelievable!"
"Although it sounds somewhat absurd, all of this is true. Perhaps my existence is just a game arranged by some ancient deity, and it's possible that our conversation right now is being watched by him!"
Zod also had doubts about his transmigration. He didn't know if there was truly a great hand secretly manipulating everything behind it all.
However, when he finally met him, all he could do was to improve his strength as much as possible.
Zod's words plunged Diana into silence, giving her a chilling sensation. It took her a long while to recover.
She said with a feigned casualness: "So, we are not enemies, right?"
Zod looked up at the sky and said with an inexplicable tone: "If nothing special happens, it should be so. But who can completely predict what will happen in the future!"
"What are your plans for the future?"
"Find a suitable planet near the sun and rebuild Krypton!"
"Will it affect Earth?"
"Perhaps! After all, we are neighbors, and who knows when a cosmic war might engulf us!"
"Since you know what might happen in the future, why don't you take your people and leave to find a safer place?"
Hearing this question, Zod raised his hand and pointed to the sun hanging in the distant sky, saying: "Because of it!"
"The sun? Does it have any special significance to you?"
"Indeed. In our Krypton mythology, the main god who created the world is the embodiment of the sun, and we all worship him."
Zod casually brought up Krypton mythology.
Diana smiled, hinting: "I'm afraid it's more than that. If I'm not mistaken, the power you possess is probably also greatly related to that sun, isn't it!"
"During the battle just now, I could clearly feel a very peculiar connection between her body and the sun in the sky."
"Moreover, you often sunbathe in the sky. I'm afraid it's not just a personal hobby, is it!"
Upon hearing this, Zod smiled indifferently. The secret of Krypton bodies was no secret at all; anyone with a bit of intelligence could guess most of it.
"Alright, I've said pretty much all I can. If you have any more questions, ask me next time!"
Seeing that Zod had no desire to continue speaking, Diana did not press further.
Her purpose for coming this time had been achieved, the matters she needed to investigate had been clarified, and she even had unexpected gains. This trip was a complete success!
Before leaving, Diana asked one last question: "Will I have a chance to spar with Fiora again? Of course, if you could personally fight me, that would be even better!"
Zod thought this might be a good opportunity to gather information about divine power, so he agreed without much thought!