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Saitama sat cross-legged without any hesitation, while Genos sat behind Saitama in a standard upright posture, his back straight, as if he were ready to record and learn at any time.
Chalanzi quickly served fragrant Gyokuro green tea and plates of exquisitely presented, expensive-looking wagashi (Japanese sweets).
Saitama's eyes lit up instantly, and without any hesitation, he picked up one rabbit-shaped daifuku after another and stuffed them into his mouth, mumbling indistinctly, "Mmm...delicious!"
Bang Gu personally poured Lin Mo a cup of tea; the emerald green tea looked particularly pleasing to the eye in the white porcelain cup.
He didn't rush into the main topic, but instead chatted with Saitama for a few minutes about sweets, and the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed.
“Saitama-kun,” Bang said, his eyes gleaming with admiration as he watched Saitama eat with gusto.
"Your pure strength has truly broadened my horizons. May I ask which school or sect you belong to? Or do you possess some unique training method?"
Saitama swallowed the snack in his mouth, thought carefully for a moment, and answered seriously:
"I did 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every day for three years."
The dojo fell into a deathly silence instantly.
Genos still looked incredulous: "This level of training is high for ordinary people, but it's absolutely impossible to reach the level the teacher has reached."
He had already categorized this explanation as a pretext that "the teacher was unwilling to reveal the truth."
Bang's lips twitched slightly; he naturally didn't believe a word of it.
To him, these words sounded like the excuse that top experts were unwilling to reveal their methods for becoming stronger.
That's true, how could he just tell someone something like this? He was being presumptuous.
He increasingly felt that this bald young man was unfathomable, and that he was a rough gem worth polishing.
But he also knew that this matter could not be rushed.
He then turned his gaze to Lin Mo, his expression becoming extremely solemn:
"I only realized today that the title of 'the strongest on earth' is well-deserved. The power you used at the top of the tower before, the control you had was simply divine."
"May I ask, how do you manage to control such a vast amount of energy with such exquisite precision?"
Lin Mo felt a chill run down his spine. He picked up his teacup, gently blew on the floating tea leaves, and did not answer immediately.
The more silent he remained, the more expectant Bang and Genos became, and even Chalanko perked up her ears.
After whetting everyone's appetite, Lin Mo slowly put down his teacup and uttered a pretentious quote he had learned in his previous life:
"Power is like a never-ending river."
"Some people use it to build dikes, thinking they can control everything, but they don't know that they will eventually be swallowed up by floods. Others use it to drive waterwheels and irrigate fertile fields. Although they only take a small amount, they can benefit all things."
“The strength of the force is not the key. How to guide it and make it flow in the direction you want depends not on the dam or the waterwheel, but on ‘will’.”
His cryptic words left Genos and Chalanzi speechless, bewildered yet impressed.
Saitama nodded as he stuffed the last piece of dessert into his mouth, clearly just thinking, "That sounds amazing."
Only the martial arts master Bang Gu's body trembled violently, and his eyes flashed with an unprecedented light!
“Willpower…guides the flow of power…”
He muttered to himself, "So that's how it is! All we martial artists seek in our lives is to strengthen our 'dams' so that they can withstand stronger currents."
"But they overlooked the fact that what truly controls a river is the 'will' that guides it! King-san, I... have learned a lot!"
[Ding! Martial arts enlightenment detected from S-class hero 'Silver Fang', energy +1000!]
[Ding! Theoretical impact detected from S-class hero 'Cyborg', energy +600!]
The system notification sounds were simply heavenly.
Those pretentious quotes from my past life, refined by countless netizens, are still the most useful!
Lin Mo was overjoyed, but his face remained calm, and he simply replied:
“Just a little understanding.”
Chapter 43 Bang vs. Saitama
Lin Mo's nonchalant "I've only gained some insights" was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring ripples in Bang's heart.
In the eyes of Genos and Chalanzi, this might be an unintentional humble remark from a top expert, a kind of Versailles.
But after hearing this, Bang, a grandmaster of martial arts, had his long-dormant martial arts heart completely ignited, arousing a tremendous fighting spirit.
Bang sat down again, and his entire demeanor underwent a subtle change.
He felt that his martial arts level, which had stagnated for many years, seemed to have faintly touched a new window.
But to truly understand this, "enlightenment" alone is not enough. The path of martial arts ultimately requires the unity of knowledge and action, and personal experience.
Thinking of this, Bangu slowly stood up, and the atmosphere in the entire dojo turned into an invisible solemnity.
"Your words have been very enlightening, and I am truly itching to get my hands dirty." Bang's gaze shifted between Saitama and Lin Mo.
"I wonder if I would have the honor of 'exchanging ideas' with you two? I'll stop here and leave it at that, just to verify what I've learned."
These words, like a thunderclap, exploded in Lin Mo's mind!
His heart skipped a beat.
Damn it... this is a disaster!
He overdid it and the other person took it seriously!
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Almost instinctively, his heartbeat went out of control, and the heavy, powerful heartbeat once again transformed into the legendary "Emperor's Engine," roaring loudly in the silent dojo!
"Oh?" Bang's ears twitched. He heard the roar coming from King, and his expression instantly became extremely serious.
He believed that KING had entered battle mode.
However, before Lin Mo could come up with any way to politely refuse, a relaxed voice broke the deadlock.
"sure."
Saitama had already stood up. He casually cracked his wrists and neck, making a series of snapping sounds, and said:
"However, I didn't hold back and I might damage your dojo, so don't blame me."
Bang shifted his gaze from Lin Mo to Saitama, who had already entered the arena, a smile of appreciation on his face:
"It's alright, please feel free to make your move, Saitama-kun."
Having said that, he assumed the stance of the Flowing Water Rock Shattering Fist, and his entire aura changed, as if he had transformed into a rock, calm yet surging with hidden power.
"Saitama-kun, I'm about to make my move."
Before he could finish speaking, Bangu moved!
His figure seemed to vanish from the spot, and the next moment he appeared in front of Saitama.
His hands transformed into countless phantoms, like a rushing river, enveloping Saitama's vital points from all directions!
"Water Flow Rock Shattering Fist - Consecutive Fangs!"
This technique emphasizes using softness to overcome hardness and speed to defeat slowness. In an instant, it can deliver hundreds of exquisite strikes containing both soft and hard power. It can both deflect force and shatter bones. Ordinary monsters cannot even withstand a single blow.
"Master... is getting serious!"
Chalanzi, who was in the corner, exclaimed in surprise. He had never seen his master display such terrifying attack speed.
However, Saitama, who was at the center of the attack storm, simply tilted his head.
He didn't even move a step.
He casually raised his hands, but this simple movement seemed to predict the future, precisely meeting Bang's every attack.
Bang's furious, storm-like punches and palms vanished without a trace the moment they touched Saitama's hand.
"Slap, slap, slap, slap..."
A series of crisp sounds rang out, and Bang took two steps back, his face filled with shock.
He could clearly feel that every attack he made was neutralized by the opponent in the simplest way.
The opponent didn't use any techniques; they simply placed their hand on mine, and my strength was naturally neutralized.
Bang gave a low shout and moved closer again.
This time, his movements were even more elusive, like a fish swimming in water or a leaf falling in the wind, as he launched an even more ferocious attack around Saitama.
"Water Flow Rock Shattering Fist - Water Formation Dragon Fang!"
His figure left afterimages as he moved at high speed, as if he had transformed into a water dragon, completely surrounding Saitama.
Faced with such a dazzling attack, Saitama remained expressionless, his body swaying slightly.
It just happened in the blink of an eye.
All of Bang's attacks landed on empty air!
"How could this be... my punches couldn't even touch him!" Bang was in a state of shock.
His speed was completely and absolutely suppressed by Saitama!
He suddenly stopped, took a deep breath, and concentrated all his strength into his right fist, his aura reaching its peak.
"The Ultimate Technique of the Flowing Water Rock-Shattering Fist: Flowing Water Rock Shattering!"
This is his most powerful strike technique, concentrating all his strength into one point, enough to pierce through steel plates and shatter mountain rocks!
He threw a punch, compressing the air and creating a piercing explosion!
However, faced with a punch that was enough to instantly kill an ordinary Dragon-level monster, Saitama simply extended his right hand, spread his five fingers, and steadily... caught Bang's attack.
With a loud bang, a powerful gust of air swept behind Saitama, but he himself remained completely still.
The terrifying power in Bang's fist, enough to destroy everything, vanished the moment it touched Saitama's palm.
Only the powerful airflow propelled by the fist passed over Saitama's body and swept towards his rear.
Saitama, however, stood still without moving.
Bang remained frozen in his punching stance, completely mesmerized. His right fist was gripped by a seemingly ordinary hand, unable to move forward an inch.
Large beads of sweat kept seeping from his forehead and sliding down his cheeks.