SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL

Seeing Leo soften, Ben was overjoyed!

However, his face showed no signs of it.

He simply smiled calmly and said, "I'm a bit of a coward. The path to pursuing transcendence is too dangerous for me. I don't really want to go... So, I'll leave this important task to you. As long as you become an unparalleled powerhouse and can give me a hand, allowing me to live a life of wealth, I'll be satisfied."

Hearing this, Leo took a deep look at Ben.

In the end, he chose to accept.

Because he understood that Ben was right—this was his only chance!

If he missed this Flare-Flare Fruit, he would spend the rest of his life in regret.

"Ben, I promise you! After I kill that monster, no matter what your requests are, I will fulfill them..."

Leo said these words with extreme seriousness.

Ben: "..."

Not bad, kid. Your words show great ambition!

At this moment, Ben didn't want to dwell on how credible Leo's words were. He only wanted to complete the exchange as soon as possible.

So, with Leo's agreement, he immediately stuffed the crystal box in his hand into Leo's hand and then took Leo's box.

The two successfully completed the transaction!

Only now did everyone realize that Ben was actually serious.

"No way... that guy was actually serious?"

"He just gave away the Flare-Flare Fruit like that? Holy crap! How stupid is that?"

"I don't understand, but I'm deeply shocked."

"As expected, simps are beings that cannot be understood! So damn scary!"

"Haha, the TV station's camera is filming! I also recorded what just happened. I'll post it online later—it'll definitely be a hit!"

"The strongest spendthrift in history, the number one idiot, has finally been born!"

"When it comes to stupidity, I'd call him the strongest!!"

Witnessing the two exchanging transcendent items, the audience was in an uproar.

All the students couldn't believe Ben's actions!

The boys simply couldn't understand what Ben was thinking.

As for the girls, quite a few thought Ben was very devoted. If he could treat them like that, it would be great if he gave them the Flare-Flare Fruit…

For a time, nicknames such as spendthrift, devoted lover, big idiot, and king of simps… all fell on Ben.

Even the teachers were deeply shocked!

The admissions offices of the major universities that had sent Ben business cards earlier were now dumbfounded, looking at Ben on the stage as if he were an idiot.

Then, they refocused their attention on Leo!

Now that the silly boy had willingly handed over the Flare-Flare Fruit, he was no longer the talent in their eyes. Leo, holding the Flare-Flare Fruit, once again became the object they needed to compete for.

"Ben, are you really..."

Even the Vice Principal Emima was shocked.

The reason she became "Emima" was because her husband cheated, leading to a divorce, which made her irritable, especially disliking men.

But at this moment, she actually saw a shining point in Ben, making her believe in love again…

It turns out that "all crows under the sky are equally black" does not apply to all men!

As for Ben…

This guy was happy right now!

An AK couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up.

Finally obtaining the "Great Superman Bloodline" that he had dreamed of made him unable to contain his excitement!

The exchange between the two had already been completed, and the Kryptonian Bloodline Card in the crystal box now completely belonged to Ben.

Even if Leo wanted it back, it would depend on whether Ben was willing to give it.

In other words!

Ben now...

Didn't need to pretend anymore.

However, he didn't want to reveal the secret of the Kryptonian Bloodline.

Because the more people who fused with the Kryptonian Bloodline Card, the more likely it was that the card in his hand would be slightly weakened.

This wasn't Ben's guess but a well-known saying from years of development.

There had been news reports before that a certain Devil Fruit user believed this saying, and in order to exclusively enjoy the full effects of the Devil Fruit, he killed all the other Devil Fruit users with the same ability...

Yes, duplicate Devil Fruits and Transcendent Bloodlines could appear in the Holy Land.

According to research from the Academy of Sciences, the reason why the Holy Land was like this was actually to create the most outstanding transcendents.

To let many talented ability users of the same type compete with each other.

This was a bit like raising gu!

As long as someone could carry forward a certain talent ability and become strong enough, the Holy Land would completely eliminate the possibility of that talent ability appearing again.

Subsequently, the Holy Land would no longer have the same type of talent ability!

Therefore, Ben needed to keep the secret of the Kryptonian Bloodline for now!

When his strength reached a certain level, and he made the Kryptonian Bloodline talent unique to him, then he could openly be a "God on Earth."

As for now...

Once he exposed the secret of the Kryptonian Bloodline and made others value this card, if a new Kryptonian Bloodline Card appeared later before he grew up, and others also chose to fuse with it, it might affect him!

This kind of thing must not happen!

Ben had to guard the secret of the Kryptonian Bloodline!!

To avoid unnecessary trouble, he had to continue acting.

So...

Ben looked at Leo and urged, "Leo, now that the exchange is complete, don't dawdle—hurry up and eat the Flare-Flare Fruit!"

The Vice Principal also persuaded, "Yes! Since it's Ben's good intention, don't let him down. Moreover, the longer the transcendent opportunity is stored, the weaker the effect will be... You've already wasted a lot of time, hurry up and eat the fruit!"

The longer the transcendent opportunity was stored, the weaker the effect would be?

Hearing this, Ben couldn't hold back a bit!

Damn it! He didn't know!

Originally, he planned to pretend for a while, and then find a place where no one was after going off stage to fuse with the Great Superman Card.

What to do now?

He couldn't wait to fuse immediately...

Regardless of whether what the Vice Principal said was true or reliable, Ben didn't dare to gamble!

Beside him, under the Vice Principal's persuasion, Leo looked at Ben with guilt in his eyes, then opened the crystal box, took out the red Devil Fruit, and started eating.

Since the exchange had already been completed, he certainly wouldn't be coy or indecisive anymore.

However, after only taking one bite, he frowned slightly.

The taste of the Devil Fruit was really indescribable!

It was rumored online that Devil Fruits were harder to eat than poop, and it seemed to be true.

Fortunately, Leo had a strong will. He endured the nausea and discomfort and continued eating.

In fact, you only need to eat one bite of the Devil Fruit, and Leo also knew this, but he still chose to finish the entire fruit.

As for the reason...

Maybe it was because he didn't want to let down Ben's kindness!

After witnessing Leo finish eating, the Vice Principal immediately said, "Leo, why don't you show everyone the Flare-Flare ability!"

Leo was currently immersed in the state of obtaining transcendent abilities and subconsciously made a move upon hearing this.

He raised a slender hand and then spread his palm upwards...

The next moment!

"Poof!"

A ball of flame appeared in Leo's palm, stunning the audience!

Everyone who saw this scene showed envious expressions.

Especially Clara, who was so jealous she could barely contain herself!

That was originally her transcendent power!

Thinking of this, Clara was both angry and anxious and couldn't help but cry again...

Meanwhile, Ben, seeing that everyone's attention was on Leo, quietly retreated to a corner.

Then, he immediately took out the Great Superman Card and chose to fuse.