200,000 Volts!

Wayne Tower, laboratory.

A gleaming, jet-black suit of armor rested on a stand, its helmet crowned with pointed ears.

A striking golden bat emblem was emblazoned across the center of its chest plate, while its back was designed like a pair of bat wings that could spread out to provide more surface area for flight.

The armor's arms and legs were also loaded with a large number of concealed weapons.

Bruce Wayne paced around the armor, his gaze fixed on the Anti-Batman Armor before him.

Fox stood to one side, introducing the armor's specifications.

"The entire suit is made with nanotechnology. It can withstand bullets and powerful explosions. It also has an energy shield inside that absorbs and disperses high-energy impacts. On top of that, it's fireproof and electricity-proof."

"The helmet's exterior is reinforced with titanium alloy. It has a voice modulator, a retractable lens system, and a sophisticated computer..."

"...Thanks to the corpse and Dr. Colin's help, the armor's surface is covered with biological skin containing a self-healing factor. It can repair itself automatically after taking damage..."

Bruce Wayne listened to Fox's explanation and nodded. He seemed quite satisfied with the Anti-Batman Armor.

"Most importantly, this is a powered exoskeleton." Fox picked up the tablet displaying the demonstration video and handed it to Bruce Wayne.

When he saw Bruce begin watching, Fox continued his explanation. "This armor can increase your strength by at least twenty-eight times. Its protection is aerospace-grade, which means sniper rifles and some conventional firearms can't penetrate it."

"I can hardly wait to put it on." Bruce Wayne watched the demonstration video, excitement in his voice.

He rarely showed such emotion, but seeing the Anti-Batman Armor today had made him excited.

After investigating for some time, he had gathered a great deal of information about the fake Batman. He had found that the man had a lot in common with an alien called Superman in the neighboring city of Metropolis.

His height, build, and tremendous strength, as well as the red beams of light he wielded.

There were simply too many similarities between the two.

Every report about the fake Batman was written by a reporter named Lois Lane.

And this reporter seemed to be in a relationship with Superman. He couldn't help but wonder.

There had been a few drops of the man's blood at the New Town Royal Hotel, but when Bruce Wayne went to collect them, he discovered that the blood had spontaneously burned away.

That strange sight, coupled with Superman's peerless strength—not to mention their identical cleft chins...

Perhaps Superman was the fake Batman!

Whatever the case, such a powerful and unstable factor had to be effectively restrained.

That fake Batman was the biggest parasite in Gotham!

"That's everything there is to know about the Anti-Batman Armor."

Fox lifted the armor off its stand and pressed some kind of switch. In an instant, it seemed to recede like a retreating tide, condensing into a black suit of armor.

Bruce Wayne took the black armor Fox handed him and put it on.

"Just press here." Fox pointed to a spot on the right side of his waist. "It'll verify your fingerprint."

In an instant, countless tiny black nanomaterials swarmed over Bruce Wayne like a mass of insects, covering his entire body.

In less than a second, Bruce Wayne had gone from wearing a suit to becoming the Knight of the Night clad in the Anti-Batman Armor.

The black nanomaterials covered every part of his body, leaving only his mouth exposed. Even his chin was fully protected.

His eyes were equipped with advanced night-vision goggles, thermal imaging, and sonar detectors, all glowing a dim green.

The armor formed a seamless whole. Flowing gold lines covered the arms and legs, seemingly serving as the source of its power.

By now, Bruce Wayne had already come up with more than ten plans for dealing with the fake Batman!

Elsewhere, inside the training hall.

Bai Lang called up the Blue Panel.

[Name: Bai Lang]

[Lifespan: 23/120]

[Abilities: Level 1 Firearms Mastery (71%), Level 2 Combat Mastery (5%), Current Propulsion: 166,000 Volts/500,000 Volts (Higher Ability: Magnetic Field Rotation)]

[Ability Points: 35 (Obtained by creating ripples of influence on the world)]

[Spend 50 Ability Points to draw another ability, or unlock a function]

After being shot this time, his Current Propulsion had improved by two thousand volts, reaching 166,000 volts.

Without the slightest hesitation, he poured Ability Points into Current Propulsion.

The cells in his body seemed to receive some kind of signal and began rubbing together at a frantic pace. Even his wounds started healing faster!

Blue electricity kept appearing, then merging into the red high-voltage current.

Bai Lang's level of Current Propulsion continued to rise!

166,800... 170,000... 172,000...

[Current Propulsion: 166,000 Volts] → [Current Propulsion: 200,000 Volts]

200,000 volts!

At last, he had reached 200,000 volts!

Bai Lang felt the immense power surging within him, his heart brimming with joy.

"My power... My injuries have completely healed, too!"

He could sense the current inside him growing from the size of a pigeon's egg to that of a chicken egg.

Though his voltage had risen by just over 30,000, the effects were astonishing.

First, he could now maintain an electric current on the surface of his body, which meant he could use his high-voltage current to form a protective field.

The field could completely envelop his body.

The number of times he could use 100,000 volts had increased from two to ten, and he could also unleash an even more terrifying 200,000-volt attack.

He could only use it once, but the damage caused by a 200,000-volt attack was already comparable to that of a small missile.

And that wasn't even counting the new changes his body underwent under the stimulation of 200,000-volt Current Propulsion.

Soft crackling sounds came from all over his body as his muscles underwent constant stimulation and deeper changes.

Even the callused layer on his chest had turned from transparent to a faint black, becoming far harder and more resilient than before.

Bai Lang stood in the training hall and casually threw a punch.

Whoosh!

It was as if a gale swept through the old training hall. Dust swirled into the air, then slammed into the walls, leaving mark after mark.

The snow-white walls were already coated with dust and tinged yellow, but only one spot bore a perfectly clear fist mark, its surface even slightly indented!

[Ability Points: 18 (Obtained by creating ripples of influence on the world)]

"Eighteen Ability Points left. It's time to improve my control over my strength."

Bai Lang looked at his Level 2 Combat Mastery. Without the slightest hesitation, he poured all eighteen remaining Ability Points into it.

[Ability Points: 18] → [Ability Points: 0]

[Level 2 Combat Mastery (5%)] → [Level 1 Power Control (85%)]

It seemed his Level 2 Combat Mastery had evolved into Power Control.

An immense amount of knowledge about martial arts, life, and the principles underlying the world flooded into his mind.

With Current Propulsion at 200,000 volts, Bai Lang's brain had also developed accordingly. He could think much faster than before.

Within seconds, he felt a new understanding take shape.

"Yah! Imperial Shocking World Palm!"