Allen and Ryuu Kaio's duel at White Dragon Temple caused a huge stir. That night, all the monks in the temple discussed how strong the young man who defeated Ryuu Kaio with one punch truly was.
The next morning, before the sky was fully bright, the bells of White Dragon Temple had already rung. The monks gathered in the training grounds, chattering about the young man named Allen.
"Did you guys see it yesterday? That young man almost killed Master with just one punch!" A young monk with clear eyes gesticulated wildly.
"Shh, lower your voice! Old Master hates it when disciples talk about him behind his back," an older monk quickly reminded him.
"That's too exaggerated, isn't it? Master can split stone tablets with his bare hands!"
Just then, Yuto walked past, carrying a pile of medicinal herbs. Hearing the discussion, he immediately sternly said, "Don't you know Master is coming soon? Stop talking, or you'll be punished again!"
The monks immediately stopped discussing and began to pretend to practice, but the shock and curiosity in their eyes could not be hidden.
In a corner of the training grounds, several young monks were imitating yesterday's duel.
"I heard that young man didn't even get into a stance, he just stood there and took Master's full-power strike!"
"Impossible, right? The power of Master's punch, very few people in the entire Chinese Martial Arts world can withstand it."
"I saw it with my own eyes. At that time, Master's fist was still three inches away from that young man, and it was blocked by an invisible force! It turns out that young man is a reincarnation of the God of Martial Arts!"
"You're talking nonsense! That young man is clearly an immortal who descended from the heavens!"
Just as the young monks were arguing more and more fiercely, Ryuu Kaio, with his right arm in a cast, walked out of the main hall, followed by a helpless Allen.
The chattering discussions in the training grounds naturally did not escape their ears.
"What are you all talking nonsense about!" Ryuu Kaio's voice boomed like a bell.
"Since you're so idle, you'll practice horse stance for an extra three hours today!"
The monks immediately wailed, but no one dared to disobey their Master's command. While practicing horse stance, they openly scrutinized Allen.
They were already punished, so if they didn't take a few more glances, wouldn't the punishment be in vain?
However, did this seemingly ordinary young man really possess such terrifying strength? Was he truly a reincarnation of the God of Martial Arts? An immortal from the heavens?
"Master Lin, we should set off," Ryuu Kaio turned and said to Allen.
"We have already contacted Kaioh Kaku, and Old Guo is waiting for you."
"Thank you, Ryuu Kaio," Allen said gratefully.
"Don't call me Ryuu Kaio, just call me Master Liu," Ryuu Kaio said with a smile, waving his hand, completely without the air of a Haihuang.
Allen nodded and followed Ryuu Kaio out of the temple. He could feel hundreds of scorching gazes on his back, which made him quite uncomfortable.
"Don't mind them," Ryuu Kaio seemed to have read Allen's thoughts.
"The path of a martial artist is inherently lonely. When you meet Kaioh Kaku, you will understand what the true pinnacle of martial arts is!"
"You must spar with Old Guo many times; this is a rare experience," Ryuu Kaio was unusually enthusiastic.
He now only wanted to quickly witness the duel between Allen and Kaioh Kaku. The martial arts match between these two would surely be recorded in the history of Chinese Martial Arts, a peak battle of strength and skill!
Allen followed Ryuu Kaio outside White Dragon Temple, where a helicopter had been waiting for a long time. After the two boarded the helicopter, it slowly departed from the temple, heading towards the mountain forest where Kaioh Kaku was in seclusion.
Inside the helicopter, Ryuu Kaio looked at the scenery outside the window and sighed, "Allen, Old Kaioh Kaku is in seclusion deep in the mountains, a place rarely visited by people, an excellent place for cultivation."
It's just a pity for the predators there. Ryuu Kaio secretly glanced at Allen. Even a tiger would be as docile as a cat in the hands of this young man.
The helicopter landed on a flat grassy area at the foot of the mountain. The two walked up the mountain on foot. Although the mountain road was rugged, it was like walking on flat ground for them.
"Kaioh Kaku is already 146 years old this year, a living fossil of the martial arts world," Ryuu Kaio introduced as they walked.
"His unique Energy Dissipation technique can neutralize any attack."
"However, it is extremely difficult to learn, and currently only my disciple, Kaiou Retsu, knows this technique." Ryuu Kaio raised his chin slightly with a hint of pride when he said this.
But thinking of the even more terrifying young man beside him, the pride that had just risen was suppressed again.
Allen nodded, after all, he learned his Energy Dissipation from Kaiou Retsu.
After walking for about two hours, the two arrived in front of a thatched hut hidden in a bamboo forest.
In the open space in front of the hut, an old man with white hair and a face full of wrinkles was practicing Tai Chi. His movements were slow and gentle, without any sense of power, completely failing to reveal that he was the number one person in the martial arts world—Kaioh Kaku.
He slowly finished his posture, and his cloudy eyes looked at Allen, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"You're here?" Kaioh Kaku's voice was hoarse.
"Old Guo!" Ryuu Kaio respectfully bowed.
Allen stepped forward, cupped his fists, and bowed, "Junior Allen, greets Kaioh Kaku."
"Young Liu said you are very strong." Kaioh Kaku clasped his hands behind his back, signaling Allen to attack.
"Come, let me see."
Ryuu Kaio wisely retreated to the side, his eyes full of anticipation.
Allen took a deep breath, his entire body's muscles tensed to the extreme, his heart began to beat violently, his body temperature rapidly rose, and white mist even emerged from his body.
He slowly took a stance, his eyes becoming sharp.
"Please guide me." As soon as Allen finished speaking, his figure had disappeared, leaving only cracks on the ground caused by the immense force.
Kaioh Kaku smiled slightly, not dodging or evading, and took Allen's full-power strike head-on. The enormous force sent him flying. Kaioh Kaku's body drifted several meters like a falling leaf, but he landed steadily, completely unharmed.
"What powerful strength." Kaioh Kaku patted the dust off his clothes, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
Allen's pupils constricted slightly. Was this Energy Dissipation utilized to the extreme? It was much stronger than his and Kaiou Retsu's Energy Dissipation, capable of completely neutralizing power.
"Again," Kaioh Kaku beckoned.
Allen held his breath and concentrated, attacking Kaioh Kaku with full force. This was the Breathless Barrage he learned from Spec, each strike accompanied by a sharp, explosive roar that tore through the air.
Kaioh Kaku was like a feather floating in the air, completely unharmed amidst Allen's torrential bombardment. Every contact neutralized the power into nothingness.
Allen's brows furrowed. Kaioh Kaku, without the venue restrictions like in the Great Raitai Tournament, was much more troublesome.
If there were walls around, Allen could still corner Kaioh Kaku and forcibly break through his Energy Dissipation, but in this open space, it was indeed much harder to deal with.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The two figures moved rapidly across the open ground. Wherever they passed, the ground cracked and dust flew.
Ryuu Kaio watched in astonishment. This level of combat had already exceeded his comprehension.
"Is this... the true pinnacle of martial arts?"
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