Humanity Looks Up

On the bridge, countless moving vehicles were forced to a halt by the Hulk's appearance.

Some couldn't brake in time, causing a chain of rear-end collisions.

"What's going on up ahead? A car accident?"

In the clogged lanes, countless people got out of their cars and craned their necks to see.

"Run! There's a monster on the bridge!"

But the next moment, shouts and panicked fleeing told them exactly what was happening.

"Oh my God... what is that thing?"

As an entire section of the bridge slowly lifted into the air, everyone's eyes were filled with shock.

"Unbelievable—that monster just picked up a whole bridge."

In the sky, media outlets that had caught wind of a monster in New York City had already dispatched reporters.

Right now, they were sitting in a helicopter, cameras recording everything unfolding on the bridge.

"Incredible. Just how strong is that monster?"

Viewers watching from their TVs couldn't help but be stunned by the monster's power.

"No matter how strong that monster is, it can never beat Superman!"

Among them, there were plenty of Peter's staunch supporters.

The Hulk swept through the air with the thousand-ton bridge deck, stirring up a fierce gale.

With a howling wind, the massive structure slammed down toward Peter in the sky.

"The angrier this guy gets, the stronger he seems."

Now that the Hulk had suddenly unleashed such terrifying power, the relaxed look on Peter's face faded, replaced by seriousness.

In his normal form, the Hulk was easy prey for Peter's current strength.

But if this Hulk had a setting where rage equaled limitless power, Peter would have to tread carefully.

After all, Peter remembered that in the comics, the Hulk could destroy the Earth.

"As Superman, protecting 'my' Earth is my duty!"

In an instant, Peter flew straight toward the massive bridge the Hulk swung at him.

Crimson light blazed from his eyes!

Zzzzzz!

The Heat Vision, searing with intense heat and immense force, carved a path ahead like a razor-sharp blade of light, weaving and cutting.

Even the sturdy bridge turned into tofu under its edge.

Peter sliced through the entire bridge deck in rapid strokes.

Then, like a god incarnate, he charged without hesitation toward the Hulk below.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Huge chunks of stone crashed onto the bridge, shaking the entire structure.

In just a few seconds, the thousand-ton bridge the Hulk had lifted was reduced to a small fragment.

And now, Peter was right in front of the Hulk.

The Heat Vision from his eyes blasted straight toward the Hulk's face.

At the same time, he swung his right fist, driving it hard into the Hulk's body.

Zzzzzz!

Facing Peter's attack, the Hulk seemed to have learned his lesson.

He crossed his upper arms in front of him to block the incoming Heat Vision.

Then used his other two hands to catch Peter's fist.

After successfully blocking, he grabbed Peter's arms with both hands.

He pulled them apart with force, as if testing Peter's strength—or trying to tear his arms clean off.

"Oh no, Superman's been caught by the monster!"

"Can our Superman overcome this crisis and defeat the monster? Let's cheer him on!"

The reporter in the helicopter high above stuck to her duty.

But her expression was filled with worry for the trapped Superman.

"Superman, you've got this—you're the strongest!"

"Go! Justice will always triumph over evil!"

Sometimes, the line between justice and evil isn't so clear-cut.

Compared to the ugly Hulk, even if Superman had previously acted arrogant and selfish, and had hardly ever done anything to help others—

In this moment, he undoubtedly represented true justice.

"You think I don't know? You wanted to use your multiplied strength to completely suppress me."

"The reason I gave up the advantage of flight to fight you in close combat?"

"It's because my strength right now is far greater than yours!"

Thinking back to the system notification that had just sounded, a smile gradually spread across Peter's face.

Congratulations, host. Your "Super Strength" has been successfully awakened...

Roar!

The Hulk, who had been dominating in strength and locking Peter's body with all four arms, Suddenly felt an unstoppable, terrifying force erupt from within the tiny human before him.

In an instant, he sensed an overwhelming power surging from the arms that had been gripping Peter's.

Ah!

The immense force tore his arms straight off his body, thick green blood spraying out instantly.

"Time to cool you down!"

Casually ripping off the Hulk's arms, Peter grabbed him by the neck without hesitation and shot into the sky.

"My God, they've broken through the atmosphere. Unfortunately, our cameras can no longer track them."

The reporter on the helicopter watched the man and monster vanish into the high altitude, a hint of regret on her face.

"But Superman is our hero. He saved all of New York City..."

"Haha, good thing I have a telescope."

An astronomy enthusiast in New York, seeing Superman disappear from the TV, excitedly ran to his balcony.

But he seemed too happy too soon. With a telescope's field of view, it was nearly impossible to catch such a tiny human figure in the vastness of space.

Just as he was about to leave the balcony in disappointment and check other news channels for updates on Superman, He suddenly noticed a new message in his astronomy enthusiast group.

"Everyone, look at the moon..."

"General Ross, they've left the city limits. Can we launch a nuclear missile to completely eliminate that terrifying monster? And that... god?"

At a classified video conference attended only by military generals and high-ranking politicians, A politician in an expensive suit spoke up, making a proposal to General Ross.

In truth, whether it was the monstrous creature with terrifying strength or the Superman who seemed like a God Among Men, Both were like the Sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of all official politicians.

No one knew when that sword might suddenly fall and sever their heads.

With such a perfect opportunity to eliminate both at once, how could they not be tempted?

"Mr. Vice President, your proposal is as childish as a little kid's. That Superman's speed far exceeds any aircraft we know of."

"Even if we launch a nuclear missile, it won't catch the target. After all, our Superman isn't like the ones in comics, willing to take a nuclear blast to destroy a monster."

"Besides, our nukes might not even be able to hurt him!"

"Moreover, according to our military's satellite observations, they're about to land on the moon."

As a soldier, General Ross understood Superman's power better than anyone else.

Especially a Superman without mercy, who acted without restraint—

That was practically a true God Among Men!

"Mr. Vice President, I hope you'll submit your resignation to Congress tomorrow. Treating our human hero like this makes you unfit to hold this position."

A higher-ranking politician finally spoke, instantly passing a "death sentence" on the proposing Vice President.

Then, ignoring the Vice President's sour expression, he turned to General Ross and continued.

"General Ross, can you redirect the satellite to show us the moon's surface right now? I want to witness with my own eyes how humanity's hero defeats the evil monster!"

As he spoke, an excited expression spread across his face, as if he were celebrating justice's final victory.