All fear came from a lack of firepower, but in a world of superpowers, some problems truly could not be solved with firepower alone.
Many unusual abilities were extremely hard to counter with purely physical attacks. Yet the right superpower could work wonders against them.
Nameless's probing attack was spectacular, but it vanished without causing the slightest ripple.
Lightning and flames alike were swallowed by the black liquid. On impact, they disappeared without even making a sound.
"Looks like ordinary attacks won't affect it at all," Nameless muttered after watching the scene.
Lin Renmei nodded. "I tried that just now. At full strength, one punch from me could blow up a planet, but it posed no threat whatsoever to that black liquid."
"Oh, right, Nameless. Don't you have a superpower called Metal Eater? Yishi's superpower is Metal Manipulation, and that black liquid might be some kind of metal. You could just devour it." An idea had struck Lin Renmei, and she immediately put it to him.
Nameless could not help rolling his eyes. "You're so young. Are you already trying to make yourself a widow?"
"Wouldn't that work?" Lin Renmei asked, puzzled.
Nameless shook his head. "No. If I did what you're suggesting, I'd die horribly. That black liquid can't even be described as a superpower anymore. It must be formed from a higher level of power. If I used Metal Eater to devour it, the ability would burst, and then I'd explode on the spot."
Then he changed tack, narrowing his eyes. "Besides, we're running out of time. The Dark King nearly caught me before. If we take too long this time, the Dark King will definitely come."
"Then let's finish this quickly. Do you have a way?" Lin Renmei leaned against Nameless, resting her cheek on his shoulder