The scarred man thought he was invincible, with a strength that could rival the gods, believing that no attack could harm him. However, in reality, he was indeed injured by Green's simple and unremarkable punch.
Instantly, the scarred man's aura dissipated by half, and the air around him became thin.
"Oops, I didn't mean to hit that hard..."
Green shook his hand in surprise. The newly unlocked power was indeed difficult to control. He could only hope that the guy was still alive. It would be too boring if he was defeated without putting up a fight.
The scarred man didn't disappoint Green and quickly flew back down from the sky. However, compared to before, his presence was significantly weaker. Even if Green didn't intervene, the several shocked SSS-class heroes nearby could handle him.
Green couldn't help but feel puzzled. Was one punch all it took to bring him down? That power seemed too weak.
"Bastard... It seems I underestimated you. But don't think you can defeat me like this!"
The scarred man's mouth was bleeding as he gritted his teeth. Another pink liquid appeared in his hand, which he promptly poured into his mouth and swallowed, just like before.
Upon seeing this, Green had a vague idea of what was happening, and it turned out to be as he expected.
The scarred man fell silent, but his body unleashed a vast aura just like before, growing at an incredibly fast pace, seemingly even stronger than before.
"What are you planning? Don't come any closer, stay away-- Ah!"
However, Green didn't give him a chance. As the scarred man's power continued to grow, Green calmly approached him and delivered another punch, right before his terrified eyes.
The scarred man was sent flying by Green's punch, but this time, Mio managed to block him with a branch.
While his aura continued to grow, the scarred man's miserable state didn't give off any sense of danger.
Green walked up to him and regretfully said, "It seems the thing you're researching doesn't work that well. The power increase is acceptable, but the effect takes too long. It's possible to take you down in the meantime."
The scarred man was hit by two punches in a row. Although his appearance remained largely unchanged, his facial expression showed how much pain he was in.
The events that occurred in just a few seconds were too much for his brain to comprehend.
Impossible... It shouldn't be like this!
This power should have been enough to overcome "Infinity," so why did this happen?
The scarred man was unwilling to accept this. Once again, he took out a vial of liquid, but this time Green didn't stop him. Instead, he stood in front of him, watching as the scarred man, trembling with fear, consumed the potion.
This scene was somewhat comical.
The scarred man, with a pounding heart, took out the pink liquid, cautiously chewing it while keeping an eye on Green. He also observed the surrounding environment, afraid of any interruption during the power increase.
Just as Green had anticipated, after the scarred man consumed the pink potion for the third time, his strength once again increased.
Within a few seconds, nearby superheroes went through a range of experiences, from struggling to breathe under the crushing pressure of his aura, to feeling light and weightless, and then to being suffocated by the overwhelming force.
Suddenly, one of the SSS-class heroes had an idea. He activated the recording device on his hand and transmitted the scene to the headquarters of the Superpowered Association, before broadcasting it worldwide.
In just a few seconds, the images of Green and the scarred man appeared on the front pages of major live streaming platforms.
"What is this? Wait! That man... It's that man! I've seen him in my school's books. He's the 'Infinite Green'!"
"Oh my god! I just checked the photos released by the World Government, it looks very similar. Could this really be him?!"
"What are they doing? Why does that person have scars all over his body?... It's so disgusting!"
The internet users quickly spotted the live footage. When they saw Green's face, most people's initial reaction was surprise, as if they had discovered a treasure, and they immediately called their friends in excitement.
But soon they remembered the recent news about what Infinite Green had been doing, and it was hard for them not to feel fear towards him.
The members of the World Government also saw the scene on-site. Several SSS-levels were excitedly commentating while finding a safe place to hide. Such a rare scene made them feel the need to share it with the world. At least Green didn't look like a wicked person, so they became more courageous.
Nightshade, on the other hand, was gazing at Green's figure with admiration. At this moment, he felt that his own efforts had moved the heavens, allowing him to witness Green's actions today firsthand. This overwhelming power that was impossible to resist was simply too cool! Nightshade felt that if he didn't restrain his excitement, he might end up in tears of joy.
Green also noticed the actions of the several SSS-levels, but he didn't mind. After all, they didn't know about his ability to change genders, and besides, he would leave here soon anyway, so let him be exposed. Green realized that living life carefreely and haphazardly was the most comfortable.
"By the way, are you feeling better now?" Green was starting to grow impatient. The other party's power had already increased several times, but it still showed no signs of stopping.
As time passed, the scarred man's whole body seemed to be enveloped in a ball of light, but upon closer observation, one could still see the scarred man inside, only wrapped in a source energy.
"Not bad," Green generously praised upon feeling the other's aura. He didn't know what method the other had used to elevate his own power to this level, but he knew the other had put in some effort. However, it was a waste to use this effort in such a situation.
After swallowing three bottles of unknown potions, the scarred man's aura soared, surpassing his previous limits. Now, Green just wanted to ask him one question: Are glass shards tasty? Never mind, it's already known that they aren't.
The scarred man let out a breath, and the internal injuries caused by Green had completely healed. However, he also knew that he didn't have much time left and needed to finish the battle quickly. But before that, he felt it was necessary to mock Green.
"Five years ago, you spared my life. And now, five years later, you've given me time to grow stronger. I have to say, even though your strength is indeed formidable, your arrogance will be your downfall. Today, I will be your end-"
Before he could finish saying the word "end," he found himself in darkness. Suddenly, his head was hit with an intense pain. Only then did he realize that his head had been forcefully pushed down.
Normally, with the hardness of his head, the ground made of tree branches and leaves below his feet should have broken directly, causing him no pain. But at this moment, he felt as if his head had been struck by a solid object, and the intense pain even made his vision blurry.
"What do you mean by arrogance, huh? You think me allowing you to grow stronger is arrogance, but in reality, up until now, I've only used 1% of my power. You might have misunderstandings about the term arrogance." Green casually said and lifted up the scarred head full of scars.
Looking at his scarred body, Green sighed. "Maybe I should have dealt with you a long time ago."
With two punches, the scarred man was completely incapacitated. He didn't even have time to fully experience the new power he had gained before being completely defeated. Hearing Green's words, he was dumbfounded.
1%?
Was this a joke...
How could there be such terrifying power in the world!
His current strength could easily defeat several SSS-level heroes single-handedly. However, he couldn't even defeat Green at 1% of his power. It was simply unacceptable.
If it were Green instead of him, Green might have had the same reaction.
Unfortunately, Green was Green, and he was himself.
"Any last words?"
"..."
The scarred man just glared at Green with hatred in his eyes. It was all because of Green that he couldn't conquer the world with the power he possessed.
"Very well, since you have nothing to say, I'll make my move."
Green released his hand and the scarred man fell to the ground. Green then extended his hand towards him, and the white aura transformed into a massive palm that gripped him. He made a throwing motion, aimed at the sky... the sun?! Yes, it was indeed the sun. Green aimed in the direction of the sun and then abruptly threw him out. The scarred man instantly turned into a streak of light, flying towards the sun at incredible speed. No one knew where he would ultimately end up, not even Green, but it was certain that he was done for.
This scene was live-streamed for everyone to see. As viewers learned the general situation through commentary, they suddenly realized why Green, who had disappeared for three years, suddenly reappeared – he was a fake. However, the real one also appeared.
After Green threw the scarred man, the recording device suddenly exploded without warning, cutting off the transmission. Green then walked slowly towards several SSS-level heroes and softly said, "If any of you dare to speak out, you know what will happen." It was a blatant threat, one that couldn't be resisted or fought against. They understood that Green didn't want them to reveal the truth of his transformation, so they quickly nodded like a drumbeat, driven by a strong will to survive.
Green then walked up to Night Baron, stood there for a moment, and asked, "Do you want to challenge me?" ... There was silence in response to Green. This reaction was expected, as no one would willingly get beaten up, especially after witnessing what had just happened.
Afterwards, Green transformed back into the appearance of a girl and, along with Aloof, left the scene. The colossal sky tree above Z City also vanished shortly thereafter. With the help of the superheroes, Z City quickly returned to normal operation.
Soon, Night Baron and others who witnessed the entire event reported it to the higher-ups. However, not a single person dared to reveal Green's ability to transform into a female, and the reasons were self-evident. This incident became a hot topic on the internet for a while, and the World Government later issued a statement, claiming that the fake "Infinity" had been eliminated by the real "Infinity," who then disappeared without a trace. Although some people still harbored unease, most believed that Green would continue to remain in seclusion like before.
