Finals:
B-444 VS A-777!!!
"Finally...it's finally starting!"
"This is definitely the strongest showdown of the century! Both sides have been undefeated so far, who will win?"
"I'm betting on B-444! His aggression is too strong! A-777 has always been very passive; he's definitely going to suffer against a lunatic like this!"
"I don't think so. Player A-777 hasn't even used his full strength; his power is definitely more than this!"
"A-777...I don't care who you are." Garou's voice was hoarse and excited.
"Today, here, everything about you will be hunted by me!"
"He's a good opponent," Lin Mo thought to himself.
He had watched other people's matches when he was bored, and B-444's strength was indeed very formidable.
Then Lin Mo put on his VR headset.
[Finalists in position, selecting scenario...]
[Final Battleground scenario loading: Shattered Lunar Surface]
After a moment of dizziness, the scene before him transformed into a desolate cosmic expanse.
Beneath his feet was gray lunar soil riddled with meteor craters, in the distance was a beautiful, azure Earth, and above him were endless stars.
[FINAL ROUND...FIGHT!]
The moment the announcement sounded, Garou moved!
He didn't probe at all, instantly covering dozens of meters to charge in front of Lin Mo, directly throwing several punches at him.
However, facing such an attack, Lin Mo's figure still perfectly dodged.
"Do you only know how to hide like a mouse!?"
Garou roared, his offensive growing even more frenzied.
He began to imitate the moves of previous opponents during the battle, reinforcing them in his own unique way, making them even more lethal!
But no matter how he changed, Lin Mo could always see through the essence of his moves the moment he made them, easily neutralizing them.
The more Garou fought, the more alarmed he became; none of his attacks had caused any damage to his opponent.
"Damn it..."
In his frustration from the prolonged attack, Garou suddenly did a backflip, creating a distance of dozens of meters between himself and Lin Mo.
He panted heavily, but his eyes had changed.
That wild ferocity was replaced by a concentrated aura.
He assumed a peculiar stance with his hands in front of his chest.
"Originally...this was reserved for hunting heroes."
Garou growled, "You should feel honored to make me use this move!"
Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist!
His hands transformed into countless cyan afterimages, striking Lin Mo's entire body from all directions!
This was his strongest hidden trump card!
The moment Garou used Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, a ripple of surprise flickered in Lin Mo's eyes for the first time.
"This martial art is...Bang's..." Lin Mo understood in his heart.
"So that's it, B-444, you are Garou..."
Having confirmed his opponent's identity, Lin Mo no longer just dodged.
He extended his hands as well.
It was also Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist!
But the fist technique performed by Lin Mo was completely different from Garou's.
Garou's fist was filled with suppressed destructive intent; though it had the form of flowing water, it lacked its true essence.
Lin Mo's fist, however, was lighter and more agile.
Every move and every stance neutralized Garou's attacks one by one, even redirecting them into empty space.
"Wh-what!?"
Garou's pupils constricted to their extreme.
"You...who exactly are you!? How could you..."
Lin Mo didn't answer, but his moves began to evolve at that moment.
He was still using the framework of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, but the variations of the "Nether Body Fist" previously used by Suiryu had subtly integrated into it.
His movements became increasingly ethereal, making Garou instantly feel an unprecedented immense pressure.
Garou was completely shocked by this incredible scene, but instead of being alarmed, he was delighted, his fighting spirit growing even more immense.
"Haha...hahahaha! Interesting! Too interesting! This is worthy of being hunted by me!"
Under immense pressure and extreme excitement, Garou's monstrous talent was completely unleashed!
His body began to emit a beast-like growl, and his eyes glowed with a bloody light.
His movements were no longer confined to the fixed stances of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist; instead, he began to frantically learn Lin Mo's movements!
Lin Mo's fist technique was like a living martial arts manual.
Garou fought while greedily absorbing the nutrients within it!
At this moment, the battle seemed to enter a fever pitch.
The audience outside the arena was already dumbfounded; they completely failed to comprehend everything happening on the screen.
The two figures had transformed into two streaks of light, impossible to catch with the naked eye, colliding wildly on the shattered lunar surface.
Their moves were unpredictable; one second they were fluid, master-level fist techniques, the next they transformed into strange, destructive moves.
"Wh-what's going on? How are they using the same moves?"
"No! Not the same! After every collision, their moves undergo subtle changes! They are...they are creating new martial arts on the spot!?"
On the screen, Garou fought with increasing vigor, his aura constantly growing stronger.
Lin Mo, on the other hand, wanted to test whether he could merge two completely different fist techniques after comprehending [All Laws Return to One], which was why he had delayed ending the battle.
Finally, the VR system supporting this battle reached its limit.
[WARNING! Unrecognizable, oversized data detected!]
[WARNING! Battle logic module has crashed!]
[WARNING! Core processor overheating! System is about to...]
Screech—!
The largest holographic screen in the center of the venue suddenly flashed with blinding static, then emitted a wail of overload. The entire image instantly froze, ultimately turning completely black!
Immediately after, sparks erupted from the VR equipment on both Lin Mo and Garou, and a burnt smell permeated the air.
[MATCH INTERRUPTED]
[SYSTEM CRASH]
Huge red text replaced the battle screen, appearing on all backup screens.
The entire venue fell silent.
No one had reacted to what had happened.
Lin Mo slowly opened his eyes, letting out a long breath, seemingly still somewhat unsatisfied.
On the other side, Garou also opened his eyes.
His eyes were bloodshot, his chest heaved violently, and that wild fighting spirit, instead of subsiding due to the match interruption, became even more fervent from being forcibly cut short!
Finally, after the organizers' frantic emergency discussion, the host announced the match result with a trembling voice:
"Due to...due to an unforeseen technical malfunction, the finals of this year's National Fighting Game Tournament...are ruled a...draw!"
Amidst an uproar and bewilderment, this legendary match concluded in an unexpected and unresolved manner.
"Huh? A draw?" In the audience, Saitama picked his nose, "What about the prize money? Is it split?"
No one could answer his question.