Hal thought for a moment, then said to John Stewart, "I'm afraid it's because of Earth."
"Earth? What happened on Earth?"
John had just been summoned to Oa and didn't know what had transpired on Earth.
"A lot has happened on Earth during this time. Homelander overthrew the legitimate government and began to rule all of America. I think it's been a very effective reform, but the Guardians probably don't see it that way."
Hal explained with a helpless expression to the Green Lantern, who was a good person.
"Is that so?"
John nodded. "They specifically recalled me from Ute. So it was for this reason. I must say, the work there was a bit heavy; it was hard for me to get away."
"What happened at Ute?"
Hal asked him.
"Something incredible."
John shrugged, about to say more, when he suddenly saw countless green lights flying towards them in the sky.
Hal watched the Green Lanterns flying across the sky and said to John, "Looks like you're not the only Green Lantern summoned."
The sky was instantly covered by green light and shadows, as countless Green Lanterns flew towards them.
Among them, the Green Lanterns comprised all sorts of creatures.
There were octopus-shaped ones, centaur-shaped ones, creatures with pointed ears and blue skin, and even "Squid Girl"-like Green Lantern beings.
In short, they were bizarre and varied; Kilowog even looked handsome among them.
As the two looked up at the Green Lanterns gathering towards the Council Tower, footsteps echoed from the tower's steps.
John and Hal turned to see Kilowog walking towards them.
"What's going on, Kilowog?"
Hal turned to ask his friend, who resembled a pink hippopotamus.
"I've been assigned to a Lantern squad heading to Earth. The Guardians want us to go to Earth to arrest Homelander and bring him here for interrogation."
Kilowog uttered words that made Hal's face fall in shock.
"What?!"
Hal looked at Kilowog in astonishment. "You can't do that! Not everything Homelander did was evil. He protected Earth and absolutely shouldn't be held accountable. I won't go with you!"
He expressed his stance.
Even though he belonged to the Green Lantern Corps, he was also a member of the Justice Society.
He was a cosmic police officer, and even more so, the protector of Earth and Coast City.
No matter what, he couldn't bring himself to attack Eric!
"No, Hal Jordan, the Guardians know you won't help. I tried to argue for you, but they don't trust you on this matter."
Kilowog said to Hal.
Though he wanted to help his friend, he wouldn't place that above his duty.
"Now, I am ordered to retrieve your Ring. During the mission, Hal, you are not to leave this place."
At the same time, Kilowog extended his hand to Hal, signaling for Hal to hand over his Ring.
Doing this to a friend, his heart felt heavy too.
"Ugh!"
Hal gritted his teeth, his fists clenched tightly.
"You think I'll obediently hand over my Ring and watch you attack my planet?!"
Hal's eyes instantly sharpened, glaring malevolently at the other party.
At the same time, he secretly activated his Ring's power, and the Ring in his hand emitted an increasingly eerie green glow.
If Kilowog disregarded their friendship, then he wouldn't be polite to him either.
No matter the cost, he wouldn't let these Green Lanterns attack Earth!
No matter how Eric exercised his willfulness, he had made an indelible contribution to Earth.
And he wouldn't let them take his Ring!
He had worn the Ring during test flights before; he feared losing this power and had never cherished the Ring that gave him strength as much as he did now, so no matter what, he wouldn't let any of this happen.
Hal's clenched fists began to emit a shimmering green light, radiating an intense power.
The will emanating from the Green Lantern Ring represented his current fury.
With flames of anger in his eyes, he slowly raised his fist.
"Don't do anything foolish, Hal!"
Kilowog watched Hal, speaking in a low voice.
As he spoke, a dozen Green Lanterns instantly surrounded them.
Among the many Green Lanterns, there was a red-skinned Hell-type female Green Lantern, the Elfess Aresa from Sector 2815's "Graxos V," a squirrel Green Lantern from Sector 1014, and John Stewart. A dozen Green Lanterns of various shapes and races surrounded Hal.
If he tried to make a move, these Green Lanterns would likely attack him without hesitation.
Only John Stewart tried to calm Hal down.
"Hal, don't do that!"
John shook his head at Hal.
Hal said nothing, glancing around at the Green Lanterns who had gathered, slowly clenching his fist.
Letting the scorching power accumulate within!
"I said!"
Boom!
Countless highly destructive beams of light burst forth from Hal's clenched fingers.
They poured out like a surging flood, carrying immense energy.
"Everyone, get out of my way!"
The beams fanned out, radiating in all directions.
Like precise lasers, they shot towards all the surrounding Green Lanterns.
Kilowog was the first to be hit. Before he could react, a beam of light conjured by the Green Lantern struck his jaw.
With a bang, he instantly fell backward, his nose bleeding profusely.
"Argh!"
The other Green Lanterns who couldn't react in time were also struck by this intense energy. After a scream, they were sent flying.
The surrounding crowd immediately cleared, creating a gap for him to escape.
"Boom!"
After repelling all the Green Lanterns, Hal didn't linger. He immediately transformed into a green light and shot up into the sky.
No matter what, he couldn't possibly fight a dozen Green Lanterns by himself.
The most important thing now was to escape from here!
Hal activated his maximum speed, drawing a curve in the air, and shot up into the sky with a whoosh.
"Stop him!"
Clutching his bleeding nose, Kilowog shouted at the surrounding Green Lanterns.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
A dozen green shadows shot into the sky, chasing after Hal Jordan, who was in the lead!
The Elders on the high tower witnessed the scene unfolding below.
Ganthet frowned and said, "Now it's our turn to step in!"
"No, Ganthet!"
Another Elder said, "Let the Corps handle Hal Jordan."
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