Erik's plants surged but only ended up clashing against Bill's invisible hands. His defense was absolute.
Bill's defense relied on quantity over quality. He could instantly create hundreds of invisible hands that formed a solid barrier, blocking and destroying anything Erik threw at him. While each hand wasn't particularly strong on its own, their massive numbers made them impossible to break through.
The young man quickly learned that a power that would disintegrate everything was a very nasty defensive ability. The invisible hands instantly destroyed anything they touched, turning attacks and objects into nothing. Like a meat grinder disguised as a shield, this barrier didn't just block—it obliterated everything that came near.
