He-El closed all the passageways connected to his own universe and gazed toward the surging Heavenly Blood particles. He extended his right hand, drawing one Heavenly Blood particle toward him as it slowly drifted over.
"Your Majesty, be careful!" Zeus's heart tightened when he saw what He-El was doing.
In that instant just now, his left arm had been corroded away, casting a shadow over Zeus's heart.
He did not know how strong He-El was, but he knew that Heavenly Blood particles were something no creature of the universe could touch.
No matter how powerful He-El was, he was still a life-form within the universe. Zeus did not believe He-El could safely touch a Heavenly Blood particle.
Seeing He-El prepare to touch the Heavenly Blood particle himself, Zeus's expression tightened. He hurriedly declared his loyalty. "Your Majesty, let me do it."
He-El was the hope of Zeus's independent free will. Zeus would rather lose another arm himself than let He-El take such a risk.
He wished He-El could remain safely on New Krypton on Earth forever, leaving any matters that needed handling to him and the others.
He-El's safety was more important than his own.
"It's fine. I can understand it now." He-El remained calm and told Zeus not to worry. His outstretched right hand guided the Heavenly Blood particle toward his fingertip.
As the Heavenly Blood particle was about to touch He-El's pale fingertip, Zeus nearly stopped breathing. His eyes widened, and his entire body stiffened as he gathered all his strength.
If He-El suffered the same fate as him, Zeus swore that, no matter what, he would cut off He-El's arm to prevent the corrosion from spreading.
The closer the Heavenly Blood particle came to He-El's fingertip, the more tense Zeus became.
Finally.
The Heavenly Blood particle touched