However, just as the villain was about to speak, his expression froze on his face!
Phil saw an intense silver light in the scoundrel's eyes. Then, a beam of light formed from particles struck the scoundrel's chest, sending him flying backward.
Phil screamed in fear. His tie was burned off by the beam of light, and he fell out of the skyscraper!
However, he did not fall. Instead, he floated in the air.
A ray of light flashed past his side. The villain got up from the ground and wanted to fight back, but he was pressed to the ground by the light and beaten up. He did not have any strength to fight back.
The other superhero floating in the air focused and placed Phil, who was floating in the air, on the roof of the building.
Phil, who was still in shock, saw his saviors clearly: the two superheroes of Hope City.
They were the superhero "Silver Light Man" and the female superhero "Crystal", who was currently unranked but had recently risen to fame.
"Silver Light Man" was a handsome Caucasian man. His skin shone with a bright silver light. His superpower was to emit or transform into a beam of light to attack enemies at an extremely fast speed.
"Crystal" was a beauty with an angel's face and a hot figure. She wore white and gold tights. When she used her superpower, her eyes would emit a rich light. She was as dazzling as a crystal, and her beauty was unparalleled.
"Silver Light Man" dealt with the powerful villain at an extremely fast speed. "Crystal" came to Phil's side, bent down slightly, and smiled condescendingly. "Mr. Phil, what a coincidence. We meet again."
"Silver Light Man" smirked. "Mr. Phil, your 'money ability' doesn't seem to be effective in this situation."
"However, don't worry. Hope City is still one of the safest cities in the world because we're here."
"Come, let's take a photo together?"
Silver Light Man came to Phil's side without any explanation. He took out his cell phone and took a photo.
Phil was drenched, his hair was messy, snot and tears were flowing on his face, and there was a wet spot on his crotch. He was in an extremely sorry state. On the other hand, Silver Light Man was clean and calm. The two of them formed a sharp contrast.
…
The camera turned, and a photo of Phil and Silver Light Man appeared on the Hope News TV program.
A news commentator was introducing the news event to the audience.
"Last night, there was a kidnapping near Sixth Avenue. The CEO of Simmons Media, Phil Simmons, was kidnapped by criminals. Fortunately, the superheroes' Silver Light Man 'and' Crystal 'happened to be nearby and rushed over to save Phil."
"The criminal has been detained by the police. What awaits him is a possible prison sentence of more than ten years …"
"Interestingly, Phil Simmons donated a million US dollars to the Superhero Association at the charity banquet just three days ago. He also confessed his love for the superhero 'Crystal' in a high-profile manner."
"'Crystal' politely declined Phil's courtship, but Phil immediately said on Twitter that he would never give up. On the other hand, the Silver Light Man, who is also pursuing the 'crystal', publicly expressed that he would compete fairly with Mr. Simmons. "
"After the kidnapping, Mr. Simmons still hasn't appeared in public, and his Twitter hasn't been updated. However, his personal doctor said that Mr. Simmons's body is fine. He just has a slight stress reaction after the shock and needs to rest for a period of time. During this period of time, Mr. Simmons will close his door and stop all public activities … "
The television was turned off with a "Pa" sound.
"Crystal", who was dressed in her daily clothes, leaned against the sofa in her mansion and said with a straight face, "This is too harsh. Mr. Simmons should be able to realize the problem as long as he's not stupid."
"Sixth Avenue is a wealthy area with the most superheroes patrolling it. Very few criminals would choose to commit crimes there. What's more, he stopped Phil Simmons' sports car on the road. This is practically saying to the superheroes patrolling in the sky: come and catch me. "
"I would never have agreed if you had told me this plan in advance."
"The Simmons family is worth at least a few billion yuan. Phil Simmons is the only son in the family. If anything happens to him, the two of us will be affected."
"Silver Light Man", who was sitting at the side, smiled. "Don't worry, dear. You've just become a superhero not long ago. It's normal for you not to understand these things. Don't worry and leave it to me. "
"We have to be obvious enough to make this brainless playboy, who only knows how to think with his lower body, realize that he's afraid and retreat."
"Otherwise, he will bring a lot of trouble to you and me if he pursues you like this."
"This Mr. Simmons should be scared out of his wits now. He's in his mansion, hiding in the arms of a young model and calling for his mother, right?"
"As for the so-called 'revenge' … there's no need to worry at all. The Simmons family is just one of the rich families in Hope City. Other than money and real estate business, they don't have any strength or power. "
"They did rope in a few politicians and a few unfashionable superheroes through political contributions, but they can't get any evidence. It's impossible for them to fall out with us just because of a false alarm and suspicion."
"Even if Phil Simmons doesn't know how much he has done, his father definitely knows. Ryan Simmons will definitely not cause trouble for us. He will only let his son take care of his lower body. "
"Crystal" asked again, "What if he wants to become a superhero himself?"
Silver Light Man laughed and said, "Who? Phil? Absolutely impossible. How can someone like him become a superhero? That's the most ridiculous joke I've heard this year! "
"So, my dear, don't worry. I guarantee that Mr. Simmons, who peed his pants in fright, will definitely not have the face or confidence to pester you."
As Silver Light Man spoke, he moved closer to "Crystal".
"Crystal's" eyes instantly lit up with a crystal-like light. She used her mental power to push Silver Light Man to the side through meditation.
"Dear, that can't be, right?"
Silver Light Man looked helpless.
"Crystal" revealed a very cold smile. "I'm still in the public observation period. My manager said that no scandals can be exposed at this stage. Otherwise, it will affect my selection."
Silver Light Man spread his hands. "It's okay, no one will know …"
The smile on "Crystal's" face gradually disappeared. "Get out."
Silver Light Man was very helpless. "Okay, okay."
He arrived at the side door of the mansion and looked back reluctantly. However, he only heard a "bang". The side door of the mansion had been closed by "Crystal" using her mental power.
Silver Light Man could only sigh helplessly and quickly turned into a silver light and flew into the distance.
…
At the same time, in the resplendent Simmons Building in the city center of Hope.
Phil Simmons's expression was gloomy as he knocked on the door of his father's office.
His father, Ryan Simmons, had a head of blonde hair and a burly figure. Although he was almost 60 years old, he was still full of energy and had the dignity of a business tycoon.
Ryan Simmons looked up at his son. "Huh?"
Phil gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words. "Father, I want to become a superhero."
Ryan Simmons, who was reading the newspaper, put down the newspaper, took off his reading glasses, and sized up his son. "How much do you want?"
Phil said without hesitation, "One billion."
Ryan Simmons was silent for a moment before his expression turned serious. "I'll give you two billion, but I have a condition."
"No matter what happens in the future, no matter if you go to prison or lose your reputation; no matter if your hands and feet are broken or you're betrayed, you can't give up as long as you're not dead."
"If you can't do it, get lost now. Don't mention this again in the future."
Phil's expression became even gloomier. The veins on his face bulged because he was gritting his teeth. "Father, I won't let you down!"
Ryan Simmons nodded slightly. He did not say anything else. Instead, he turned around and looked out of the window.
Countless superheroes shuttled back and forth between the tall buildings. There were huge posters of various superheroes on the buildings. All of them showed the special status of superheroes in this city.
Phil Simmons was also looking down at the magnificent city. A plan was gradually forming in his heart.
"In the decades after Captain World's death, the superheroes, who were also the 'successors' of Captain World, have perfectly integrated into this society."
"In the past, there were many ways to become a superhero. Many superheroes were lone wolves, and many superheroes died because they lost the trust of people."
"Every three to five years, the most powerful superhero might change owners."
"However, this situation has changed in the past twenty years. There are fewer and fewer ways to become a superhero. There are only a few limited ways left. Superheroes belong to certain consortiums or organizations and no longer act alone. The ranking of superheroes has become fixed and rarely changes. "
"The ranking of the top four superheroes hasn't changed for ten years."
"If you want to become a superhero, you need to take the following four steps:"
"The first step is to find a way to become an apprentice and successfully debut."
"Every year, a few large management companies or commercial companies in Hope City search for newcomers who want to become superheroes, sign contracts with them, and train them through the company's resources."
"You might encounter a series of problems when you debut as an individual, such as being suppressed or discredited by other management companies. When you encounter problems, there will be no one to do public relations for you. Therefore, even though you will not be controlled by others when you debut as an individual, it is still a very dangerous thing."
"The fastest way to debut is to participate in talent shows created by large companies. In these talent shows, superhero mentors will arrange a lot of daily training to ensure that these apprentices have enough potential to become superheroes."
"The second step is for superheroes to successfully accumulate a certain number of supporters after their debut and obtain preliminary superpowers. The superpowers obtained by superheroes are different depending on the number of supporters. Some popular superheroes, such as' Crystal ', can obtain very powerful superpowers when they first debut. "
"This step is also known as the 'observation period'. Superheroes have to maintain their image, carry out missions steadily, show their faces more, increase their status, and accumulate connections. Some fools would lose a large number of supporters at this step. Their superpowers would naturally disappear and they would become abandoned. "
"The third step is to participate in the superhero election."
"After having a certain amount of connections, a certain number of supporters, and obtaining the recognition of large capital, large consortiums, and the public, superheroes have to become the spokesperson of a certain group or group. They have to clarify their views, speak on behalf of the fan group, carry out large-scale missions, and prove their abilities to the fans."
"At this stage, superheroes will become important assets. There will be many advisors who will gather under them to give them advice."
"The fourth step is to become the top superhero and become the most powerful and influential person in this city and even the United States."
"The major media will rank the top superheroes based on public opinion surveys and estimates of their strength during missions every once in a while. The top ten superheroes will be on the list, and the top four superheroes will become the center of power. They have close relationships with politicians and consortiums, and will even participate in major decisions that involve national interests. This list is the ultimate dream of all superheroes. "
"However, superheroes have to be very careful not to expose their scandals no matter what stage they are at. That is because once this happens, it will cause supporters to disappear and superpowers to decline. Once this vicious cycle begins, it is often difficult to stop. "
"The fastest way to become a superhero is to participate in a talent show."
"But I have a better idea."
"I want to create a talent show myself. The name will be 'Successor'."
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