Chapter 68.2 : Superman?

He could see that his mental attributes were nearing a value of a thousand.

Yes, as his physique exceeded 3,000 and his grip strength surpassed 50 tons, his mental attributes were finally approaching 1,000 points.

And an intuition in the back of Carl's mind suggested that when his mental attributes exceeded one thousand, some special changes would occur.

Time passed unnoticed, until finally, under Carl's watchful gaze, his mental attribute broke through one thousand.

A faint hum!

An invisible wave swept through Carl's body, instantly enveloping him in a transparent and comforting sensation, as if some hidden barriers within him had vanished completely.

"Congratulations to the host, the soul and body have undergone a complete transformation.

"Properties page is regenerating…"

"Superman Ability is being redefined…

"X Gene Ability is being redefined…"

Sensing the unique changes within his body, Carl couldn't help but sigh with satisfaction: "Has the transformation finally succeeded? It feels a bit strange."

Normally, the various abilities associated with Superman, such as super brain power, heat vision, and super hearing, are not actually "super" abilities.

They're innate instincts.

Just as human eyes are meant for seeing and the mouth for eating, there's no awakening issue.

However, these instincts need time to awaken under the light of the yellow sun, gradually becoming stronger alongside the strengthening of the body.

Before this moment, Carl, who had integrated the Superman template, didn't experience much change. His heat vision and levitation abilities still required external stimuli to awaken.

As for the super brain power capable of instant learning and automatic adjustment, or the super hearing that could store vast amounts of information, there were no signs at all…

But now, as that refreshing sensation swept through his body, Carl felt an unparalleled comfort from the depths of his being, as if everything had finally fallen into place.

The intensity of perception through the five senses remained unchanged, yet the brain's processing speed had accelerated significantly, accompanied by a remarkable enhancement in comprehension.

Countless puzzles that once confounded him now unraveled effortlessly, swiftly analyzed and comprehended in a mere instant. His capabilities soared to unprecedented heights.

However, when his hearing was unsealed, the cacophony of sounds inundated his ears, a chaotic symphony of countless noises that grated on his nerves, rendering him exceedingly irritable.

Consequently, he often found solace in tempering the heightened sensitivity of his five senses, restoring them to a semblance of normalcy.

Yet, an intriguing transformation occurred; the once chaotic clamor was now meticulously arranged in Carl's ears, as if filtered and categorized, rendering useless clamor distinguishable from pertinent information.

Similar enhancements extended to his sense of smell and vision.

Ah!

A spark ignited in Carl's eyes as he focused his gaze, and in that moment, a radiant beam of transparent white light emanated like torches, illuminating the scene below him.

Gradually, the cement material faded from view, and the image of the room below materialized before his eyes.

There, he witnessed Katie, seated by the bay window, lost in thought, her gaze fixed upon the outside world, clad in...

Ahem!

With a mere thought, Carl retracted the X-ray vision, redirecting his attention to the attributes panel.

Host: Carl [West.Carl]

Race: Human

Grade: One Star

Bloodline: Krypton Superman [Bronze Age]

Strength: Grip strength of 52 tons, fist strength of 300 tons

Speed: 230~420 meters per second

Eyes: Heat Vision 

[Characteristics: High temperature ranging from 2000 to 7000 degrees Celsius, with impact] 

X-ray Vision [Can see through most substances]

Ears: Capable of detecting any subtle sound within a kilometer radius, no medium required

Brain: Computational speed comparable to that of a computer

Defense: Body composed of steel, with a weak biological force field

Physiology: Cells throughout the body can evolve by absorbing solar energy.

X-Gene Abilities: 

Energy Rage [Burns the body's energy, increasing power by five times] 

Energy Fission [Second level, energy within the body is split, with explosive characteristics]

Origin Point: 4

Functions: Virtual battlefield, storage space [2x2]

Compared to the previous page, the information on the current page has become more detailed, including redefined and summarized information about the brain, ears, and eyes.

And power.

In addition to grip strength, he also calculated his current punching strength, marking a significant improvement—doubling the grip strength he once understood.

As for the cause, it likely relates to his attainment of a realm that penetrates his entire body. With a single punch, he can fully unleash the body's strength, increasing it sixfold.

His punching power, initially at 300 tons, reaches 1,500 tons after the fivefold increase in Ability. Coupled with the increase in subsonic kinetic energy, it is expected to reach a terrifying level of 4,000, or even 5,000 tons.

This explains why his grip strength is only 52 tons, yet he can confront Juggernaut head-on after acquiring a first-level Ability.

Just as Carl was absorbed in the changes within his body, his ears suddenly twitched.

At the rooftop entrance, Clarice appeared, approaching Carl with concern. She whispered, "Carl, Teacher Orolo asked me to summon you to the office."

Carl nodded calmly. "Office, understood."

As for the what Storm called him for, Carl had already taken note.