Before long, the power of Luo Chao's strike finally dissipated completely, and the blade softened as the force left.

Luo Chao sheathed the blade and looked at Ivan's pristine hands, without a single scar or abrasion, revealing a look of surprise in his eyes, "This Ivan is quite a formidable Power User!"

"Mr. Night Blade, my power is to absorb and release energy. All kinetic and thermal energy in the world can be manipulated between my hands," Ivan explained to Luo Chao after taking this earth-shattering strike.

So it was energy!

Earlier, Luo Chao had only thought Ivan's power was related to temperature.

He hadn't realized that both kinetic and thermal energy, by their essence, are simply different manifestations of energy; their root is always energy.

"So since you can absorb energy, how about releasing it? Can you release the absorbed energy again?" Luo Chao asked curiously.

"Of course! As long as it doesn't exceed my energy absorption limit, I can release any absorbed energy completely intact. Mr. Night Blade, watch closely!" Ivan walked to a small hill, shouted loudly, and pressed his palms firmly onto it.

"Boom—"

Dust rose into the air, and the entire hill was blown into a pile of debris by the energy released from Ivan's hands!

Ivan dusted off his hands and said, "Mr. Night Blade, this strike was the most powerful energy I've absorbed; I didn't expect its impact to be so astonishing. It's truly impressive."

"Not at all; your power is what's surprising to me." Luo Chao also praised Ivan's power greatly, thinking, "This Ivan seems to only release the energy of my strike, but it doesn't embody the cutting attack. Otherwise, the hill wouldn't explode but should have been split in two."

"So, does Ivan's power catch your interest, Mr. Night Blade?" Ivan hurriedly asked.

"Absolutely! In fact, regardless of the size of the power, I accept them all. Heroism isn't about the powers; it's about having the heart to become a hero. As Night Blade, I welcome your joining!" Luo Chao smiled.

"Haha, I knew you were someone straightforward; maybe that's why you hoped I'd give my all!" Ivan said, placing an arm around Luo Chao's shoulder, "Come, let's have a drink together and let you taste our authentic Russian vodka!"

"Alright, let's drink to our hearts' content!" Luo Chao shouted.

Once inside, Ivan took out a bottle of vodka, filled a glass each for Luo Chao and himself, and they drank the Russian spirits heartily.

They also chatted happily; Luo Chao shared many of his thoughts with Ivan, who nodded repeatedly in agreement, occasionally giving Luo Chao a thumbs up.

Ivan also gifted Luo Chao a leather sheath for holding a double-edged dagger without a grip.

Dawn broke, and Luo Chao temporarily bid farewell to Ivan, heading off to Australia to search for the next Superpower User.

...

Australia is the world's sixth-largest country by land area, its territory half as large again as all of Western Europe.

Australia is not only vast in territory but also rich in resources. It's the most developed economy in the Southern Hemisphere, the fourth-largest agricultural exporter globally, and the number one for various mineral exports.

Moreover, Australia is the only country that occupies an entire continent.

In short, Australia is a vast land but predominantly consists of barren areas unsuitable for human farming and habitation, holding vast land resources that are difficult to develop.

Developing the land in this country is part of Luo Chao's future plans.

Ogrion Town, a coastal border town in Australia.

According to the information Luo Chao had received, another Superpower User—Jessica—was residing in this deserted little fishing village.

This town is quite backward, with very few modern buildings.

Most are just ordinary brick and tile houses, where residents have lived off fishing for generations.

Occasionally, they also act as guides for tourists visiting Australia.

"Ogrion Town, No. 350." Luo Chao stood before a regular single-story dwelling, murmuring.

"Knock knock knock!"

Luo Chao knocked on the door, and before long, a young girl came over to open it.

"Is Ms. Jessica home?" Luo Chao asked, looking up.

"That's me." the girl replied.

When Luo Chao clearly saw the appearance of the girl before him, he was taken aback.

He had originally thought Jessica would definitely be a white girl, but didn't expect her to have an Asian appearance.

Pale skin, a head of short black hair that reached her shoulders, slender eyebrows framing a pair of dark eyes, and a small cherry-mouth pursed up. She was currently looking at Luo Chao with a curious expression.

"I'm sorry, I'm looking for Ms. Jessica. I thought she..." Luo Chao began, only to be interrupted by the Asian girl.

"You think she must be an Australian Caucasian woman, right?" the girl retorted.

"Uh…" Luo Chao was momentarily awkward, unsure what to say.

"You heard right, I am Jessica, but that's just a pseudonym; my real name is Kobayakawa Ruri from Japan. You can call me Ruri." the girl explained.

"Kobayakawa Ruri?" Luo Chao was thoroughly confused.

"Just call me Ruri. I already know, you're Mr. Luo Chao from Huaxia, aren't you?" Kobayakawa Ruri, in a slightly reversed tone, asserted.

"Um...ah..." Luo Chao was at a loss, thinking, "This Kobayakawa Ruri really is cute, no less than Lin Yun, Miao Shiyun, or Xu Qianqian."

After spacing out briefly, Luo Chao immediately asked, "How did you know my identity?"

"Oh, of course, it was that old man Uri Geller who told me." Kobayakawa Ruri replied.

"Oh, really? Then you must know my purpose here?"

"Yes, I agreed to it." Kobayakawa Ruri agreed readily.

"Can you tell me what your power is?"

"Oh, you'll find out sooner or later. Anyway, I won't hold you back, Ye Ren."

"How do you know I'm Night Blade? Surely, Uri Geller told you that too?" Luo Chao questioned, puzzled.

"Well, you just have to observe. First, Uri told me you're a Mind Control Power User, and then, looking at your outfit, it was easy to tell most of it!"

Luo Chao had a silver machete made by Ivan hanging on his waist, a sheath for knives on his back, with 36 handleless black double-edged daggers inserted into it.

Since Luo Chao traveled everywhere using Flying, he was familiar with border inspections and security procedures alike, so all his weapons were carried with him.

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