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Lin Mo's understated comment, "I just had a slight epiphany," was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, creating ripples in Bang Gu's heart.
To Genos and Charanko, this might have been an unintentional humble remark from a top-tier expert, a form of humble-bragging.
But after hearing it, Bang Gu, a grandmaster of martial arts, felt his long-dormant martial heart completely ignited, stirring up a tremendous fighting spirit.
Bang Gu sat down again, and the aura of his entire being subtly changed.
He felt as if his martial arts realm, which had been stagnant for many years, had faintly touched a new window pane.
And merely relying on "enlightenment" wasn't enough to break through this window pane. The path of martial arts, after all, required the unity of knowledge and action, a personal experience.
Thinking of this, Bang Gu slowly stood up, and the atmosphere of the entire dojo shifted to one of invisible solemnity.
"Listening to your words, I have gained something, and it truly makes me... itching for a fight." Bang Gu's gaze shifted between Saitama and Lin Mo.
"I wonder if I might have the honor of 'exchanging blows' with the two of you? Just a light sparring match, merely to verify what I have learned in my heart."
These words, like a clap of thunder, resounded in Lin Mo's mind!
His heart instantly skipped half a beat.
Damn it... I overdid it!
He went too far with the act, and the other party took him seriously!
"Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Almost instinctively, his heartbeat instantly went out of control, and that heavy, powerful thumping once again transformed into the legendary "Emperor Engine," roaring in the silent dojo!
"Oh?" Bang Gu's ears twitched. He heard the roaring sound coming from KING, and his expression instantly became extremely solemn.
He believed that KING had already entered a battle state.
However, before Lin Mo could come up with any polite refusal, a relaxed voice broke the deadlock.
"Sure."
Saitama had already stood up. He casually stretched his wrists and neck, making a series of cracking sounds, and said,
"But I don't know my own strength, so don't blame me if I break your dojo."
Bang Gu shifted his gaze from Lin Mo to Saitama, who had already entered the arena, and a smile of appreciation appeared on his face:
"No matter, Saitama-kun, please go all out."
With that, he assumed the stance of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, and his entire aura changed, as if he had transformed into an unmoving boulder, steady yet brimming with hidden power.
"Saitama-kun, I'm coming."
Before his words finished, Bang Gu moved!
His figure seemed to vanish from its original spot, and in the next instant, he appeared before Saitama.
His hands became countless afterimages, like a ceaseless river, enveloping all of Saitama's vital points from all directions!
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist: Consecutive Fangs!"
This technique emphasized using softness to overcome hardness and speed to counter slowness. In an instant, it could unleash hundreds of exquisite strikes containing both soft and hard forces, capable of both deflecting power and shattering bones. Ordinary Weirdos couldn't even withstand a single blow.
"Master... is serious!"
Charanko in the corner cried out in surprise; he had never seen his master display such terrifying attack speed.
However, Saitama, at the center of the attack storm, merely tilted his head.
He didn't even move his feet.
He simply raised his hands casually, but this simple action, as if with prescience, precisely met each of Bang Gu's attacks.
The moment Bang Gu's storm-like punches and palms made contact with Saitama's hands, their power vanished without a trace.
"Clap, clap, clap, clap..."
A series of crisp sounds rang out, and Bang Gu retreated two steps, his face filled with shock.
He could clearly feel that every one of his attacks was neutralized by the opponent in the simplest way possible.
The opponent didn't use any technique; he simply placed his hand on Bang Gu's hand, and Bang Gu's power was naturally nullified.
"Again!"
Bang Gu let out a low shout, and his figure pressed closer again.
This time, his movements were even more elusive, like a fish swimming in water or a leaf falling in the wind, launching an even more ferocious assault around Saitama.
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist: Water Formation Dragon Fangs!"
His figure created streaks of afterimages in his high-speed movement, as if transforming into a water dragon, completely surrounding Saitama.
Facing such dazzling attacks, Saitama seemed to remain expressionless, his body swaying slightly.
Just that one sway.
All of Bang Gu's attacks landed in empty space!
"How can this be... My punches can't even touch him!" A huge wave of shock surged in Bang Gu's heart.
His speed was completely and utterly suppressed by Saitama!
He abruptly stopped, took a deep breath, and concentrated all his strength into his right fist, his entire aura reaching its peak.
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist Secret Art: Water Stream Rock Smashing!"
This was his most powerful thrusting technique, converging all his strength to a single point, enough to pierce steel plates and shatter mountains!
He unleashed a punch, compressing the air and creating a piercing roar!
However, facing this punch, capable of instantly killing an ordinary Dragon-level Monster, Saitama merely extended his right hand, fingers spread, and steadily... caught Bang Gu's attack.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, a strong current of air swept past Saitama's back, yet he himself remained completely still.
The terrifying, destructive power in Bang Gu's fist vanished as soon as it made contact with Saitama's palm.
Only the strong airflow pushed by the punch bypassed Saitama's body and swept towards his back.
And Saitama himself stood rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.
Bang Gu remained in his punching posture, frozen in place. His right fist was held by a seemingly ordinary hand, yet it could not advance another millimeter.
Large beads of sweat continuously seeped from his forehead, rolling down his cheeks.
It was over.
His full-power strike couldn't even make the opponent's body budge.
"You're amazing, old man."
Saitama released his hand, praising sincerely, "Your fist technique looks like a very impressive dance."
Dance... Bang Gu gave a bitter smile, retracted his fist, and bowed deeply to Saitama.
"Thank you for the guidance, Saitama-kun, I... am thoroughly convinced of my defeat." He showed no hint of dejection.
At this moment, his desire to lure Saitama into his dojo and teach him "Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist" grew even stronger.
Such a perfect raw gem, if not polished, would be an absolute waste!
The sparring ended, Bang Gu gasped, steadying his breathing, then turned his eyes to Lin Mo, who had stood by the entire time.
He straightened his collar and assumed a ready stance.
"KING-san."
His voice was not loud, but it clearly echoed in everyone's ears.
"Please... instruct me!"