Chapter 61: Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist!
Outskirts.
King and Bang stood facing each other. To the side, Saitama was unhurriedly preparing the hotpot ingredients.
Bang had surprisingly kept his promise. He had prepared the hotpot ingredients in advance, and even stocked up on several extra portions of Wagyu beef.
Clearly, he had thoroughly mastered the "Saitama User Manual" and understood the Bald Demon's weakness for premium meat.
King crooked his finger at Bang. He entered his combat state. The sound of his heartbeat gradually amplified, echoing like rolling thunder within his body.
DOOM! DOOM! DOOM!
The surrounding world seemed to resonate with his heartbeat, trembling rhythmically.
Hearing the continuous, engine-like roaring in his ears, Bang's expression turned serious.
So this is the rumored King Engine... The pressure it exerts on both the body and the mind is truly powerful...
Bang lowered his center of gravity and swung his right hand back, assuming the opening stance of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
"Come, King. Today, this old man will let you experience the essence of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist."
King knew very well that Bang's martial art relied mainly on counter-attacking—using the opponent's force against them and reflecting it back.
When reading the original manga, he had been curious about the principles behind the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist and what it felt like to fight against it.
Now, fighting the founder of the style could be considered fulfilling a dream.
"Very well, Old Man Bang. Be careful!"
The ground beneath his feet exploded. King vanished like a lightning bolt, appearing in front of Bang in the blink of an eye, throwing a punch.
He didn't open the Eight Inner Gates. He simply attacked relying on his naturally powerful physique.
Violent wind pressure slapped against Bang's cheeks. He instantly felt a heavy sense of crisis. Decades of martial arts intuition warned him of the terrifying power contained in this punch.
Moreover, Bang vaguely sensed that King hadn't used his full strength at all. Even this punch was held back.
As expected of the Strongest Man on Earth. The reputation is well-deserved.
But this old man is no pushover either!
Facing King's rapidly approaching fist, Bang raised both hands. His clenched fists traced mysterious arcs in the air, and a force like flowing water covered his palms.
The moment their fists collided, the soft, diverting force of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist erupted, clashing with King's raw, ferocious power.
In the next second, King felt his fist deviate slightly. The force originally aimed at Bang was redirected by the water-like energy, smashing into the ground beside him.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Power poured into the earth. The surface within a radius of dozens of meters shattered instantly. Spiderweb cracks spread for a hundred meters, and a massive crater appeared beneath their feet.
Seeing this, Bang broke out in a cold sweat.
That was close. If I hadn't successfully redirected the force, that single hit would have been enough to break both my arms.
Even though he had successfully diverted the attack using his technique, Bang's aged hands were trembling uncontrollably. Clearly, he had suffered significant trauma.
It was obvious that King's punch was so ferociously powerful that it couldn't be completely redirected; some of the force had still transferred into Bang's body.
Now, it's my turn!
Bang's eyes narrowed. Flowing energy spread through his palms. Channeling the force he had just absorbed, he threw a punch.
King stood his ground, not dodging or evading. Instead, scorching vitality like a blazing sun erupted from his body, enveloping him in a crimson shield.
BANG!
With a dull thud, King took half a step back. A hairline crack appeared on the blood shield where he was hit, but it repaired instantly.
Realizing his attack had barely worked, Bang was stunned.
So tough?!
That punch hadn't just utilized Bang's own internal force; it had also borrowed a portion of the residual power from King's earlier attack. It was essentially a fusion of two forces.
Yet, this strike hadn't even broken the opponent's defense!
"So this is the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. Not only can it neutralize the opponent's force, but it can also convert incoming attacks into your own power and reflect them back. Truly an exquisite martial art."
King didn't hold back his praise. Simultaneously, his mind was replaying every single movement Bang had just made.
The passive skill [Precision Control] allowed King to manipulate every ounce of power in his body with ease.
Once he familiarized himself with the stance of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, he subconsciously began controlling his body to mimic the form.
Bang, who was still marveling at King's defense and attack power, suddenly froze in place.
His aged eyes widened, staring at the scene before him in disbelief, as if witnessing something that shattered his worldview.
In front of him, King lowered his center of gravity and assumed an opening stance identical to Bang's.
Then, King moved his fists slowly. An intent of flowing water, familiar to the extreme, manifested in his punches. Every move exuded the air of a grandmaster.
Bang was dumbfounded. Only shock remained in his heart.
He had demonstrated the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist in front of King once. Yet the man had effortlessly imitated it, with proficiency not inferior to someone who had practiced for years.
This is the caliber of the Strongest Man on Earth... Truly worthy of the name King...
It wasn't just terrifying strength. His comprehension of techniques had reached a realm of perfection, and his spirit and awareness were saint-like.
If before, Bang had only marveled at King's legendary strength and power...
Now, after personally engaging with him, this 81-year-old martial arts grandmaster genuinely respected the Strongest Man on Earth from the bottom of his heart.
Both took a step forward simultaneously. Their eyes locked only on each other.
In the next second, Bang flashed forward. The force of flowing water emerged in his fists, tracing faint blue trails in the air as he unleashed the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist he had honed for decades.
King didn't rely on his raw physical strength this time. instead, he countered with the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist as well, clashing head-on with Bang!
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