"This power is...?"
Blast's eyes were filled with shock. He could feel King's aura undergo a massive change in an instant, and he could clearly sense that this was not Divine Power.
Gravity Punch!
Boom!
As the two sides clashed head-on, Blast discovered that King's strength had increased several-fold, allowing him to hold his own in a fight.
Multiple Dimensional Cannons!
Blast pressed his fists together, and countless Dimensional Cannons shot out, blanketing the sky.
The range of impact for a battle of this level was simply too vast, they had to move the fight elsewhere.
Second Layer Liberation! Ten Thousand Punch Barrage!
Rumble!
The terrifying aftershocks of the explosion spread outward as Blast's figure reappeared in the distance.
'It seems I can't hold back anymore, or the range of destruction will only keep expanding.'
King's attacks had far exceeded Blast's expectations. He hadn't expected the Hero Association to have a hero of this caliber besides King and Tatsumaki.
Swish... Swish...
Dozens of portals appeared, and Blast's figure continuously flickered through them.
Ultimate Mimicry!
King refused to back down, using his skill to mimic Blast's technique. The two of them shuttled through the portals, clashing repeatedly.
Gravity Punch!
Boom!
As they clashed once more, King suddenly felt his arm become heavy. Looking down, he realized a black halo had already enveloped his palm.
"This is a close-quarters application of Gravity Punch. The destruction from fighting here is too great, let's head to another dimension."
Blast pressed his fists together, and a massive portal instantly appeared.
Pop!
Right then, King broke free from the restraint, just as Blast began to feel that something was wrong.
"Moving elsewhere is fine. Otherwise, Earth really wouldn't be able to withstand this kind of turmoil."
King stepped into the portal of his own accord. Blast was extremely shocked. One must know that anyone manipulated by Divine Power has the primary goal of destroying humanity on Earth. They would never deviate from this goal, let alone leave Earth.
'This guy... who exactly is he?'
Blast was somewhat uncertain about King's motives now, but he immediately followed through the portal.
"Outer space?"
King gazed at the pitch-black space, dotted with occasional twinkling stars. The surface of the planet he was on was desolate, he had no idea how far it was from Earth.
"You're not like those other guys." Blast's gaze was complicated.
King naturally knew what he was referring to—it must be the previous God's agents.
"Here, I can finally let loose and fight."
Third Layer Liberation!
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted from within King, and he attacked Blast in an instant.
Bang... Bang...
As the two figures crossed paths frantically, they caused countless explosions. Most of King's attacks were redirected by Blast using portals.
Savage Tornado!
Time Stagnation!
Hum!
A strange ripple caused King's movements to slow down. Taking this opportunity, Blast fired another Dimensional Cannon, scoring a direct hit on his body.
'He can even control time. No wonder.'
King broke free from the restraint, but he wouldn't underestimate Blast now. Blast's mastery over time and space was terrifying.
'I need to be careful, or I really might be captured alive.'
Just as King was standing ready, he suddenly discovered that the Light Power within his body was gradually disappearing.
"What is this?!"
King was shocked, and then Blast's voice reached him.
"This is a power I created called Darkness Power. This power is specifically designed to counter Divine Power. Not only can it suppress Divine Power, but it also offers a chance to undo your Monsterization and restore your human identity." Blast explained in detail.
His Darkness Power was not yet mature and could only temporarily suppress Divine Power for now. As for undoing the Monsterization, he would need to bring Dark Mask back to the Hero Association for gradual treatment.
"Interesting indeed, but I'm not interested in restoring my human identity."
Devour!
"Roar!"
King swallowed the Darkness Power enveloping his body.
Blast was shocked once again. Keep in mind, these two powers were inherently antithetical. Logically, if the Divine Power in Dark Mask's body had vanished, he should have no strength left to resist.
[Ding! Darkness Power detected. Beginning fusion.]
King didn't have time to check his system interface right now, their battle wasn't over yet.
Fourth Layer Liberation!
'How can he still have such an enormous amount of power?!' Blast's eyes were full of disbelief.
King's aura at this moment even surpassed that of Empty Void, who had once fought alongside him.
'No, this isn't just Divine Power. It seems like purely physical strength. Could it be that he..."
An incredible thought appeared in Blast's mind: Dark Mask could briefly break through the Human Limiter.
'Meteor Strike is immensely powerful, but after using it, I'll fall into a state of extreme weakness. However, with my current power, performing that move shouldn't be a problem.'
King held his breath and focused. After all, this wasn't a life-or-death struggle with Blast. There was no need to bet everything on a single throw.
Besides, he had already used up his Resurrection counts and had to reserve some strength for subsequent battles.
Fighting Spirit fully unleashed! Limit-Breaking Fist!
King threw a punch, carving a massive ravine into the planet's surface.
Super Dimension Cannon!
Blast didn't dare to be careless. Mobilizing his dimensional power to the fullest, he fired a super-sized Dimension Cannon.
Rumble!
The two attacks collided instantly. The Super Dimension Cannon redirected most of the Limit-Breaking Fist's power into another dimension but the remaining aftershocks were still terrifying, and Blast had to temporarily evade the brunt of it.
Dimension Barrier!
A massive barrier blocked Blast's front, continuously absorbing the damage.
"Whew... it's finally over. His attack power is simply too great."
As the dust settled, Blast breathed a sigh of relief. The power of Dark Mask's attack was truly beyond expectation.
"Hmm? Where did he go?"
Blast sensed his surroundings, only to find that Dark Mask's presence had long since vanished.
"Just who are you?" Blast's expression flickered.
Since Dark Mask possessed such strength, if he wanted to move against the Hero Association or humanity, there was basically no one on Earth who could stop him.
However, from the information gathered, he clearly didn't seem like one of those God's agents manipulated by the Divine Power. He had saved hostages during the Monster Association war, defeated a monsterized Garou at a critical moment, and then went into hiding, disappearing without a trace.
"Forget it. I'll deal with Empty Void's matter first. Anyway, finding the way back to Earth from here definitely won't be that easy."
"Besides, the Divine Power within him is so obvious. As soon as he returns to Earth, I'll be able to sense him immediately. In the future, if there's a chance, I'll have a proper talk with him."
Blast looked up at the vast starry sky, he had already shouldered too much alone. If Earth could be protected by a powerhouse like Dark Mask, then perhaps he could focus on fighting God with peace of mind.
"Dark Mask, are you a friend or a foe?"