The three entered the somewhat simple thatched hut. Kaioh Kaku personally poured Allen a cup of tea. Ryuu Kaio's eyes nearly popped out at this sight.
Kaioh Kaku personally pouring tea for someone? This was a privilege only enjoyed by world leaders!
"Allen, your strength has reached an unprecedented level," Kaioh Kaku said slowly, taking a sip of tea.
"But your technique still has room for improvement."
Allen nodded seriously, "That's precisely why I came to see you."
Kaioh Kaku stroked his beard with satisfaction, "Good! Starting tomorrow, I will impart all the techniques I've accumulated over 146 years to you."
"However..." A hint of slyness flashed in Kaioh Kaku's eyes.
"You have to promise me one thing."
"Tell me," Allen's voice was calm.
"In the Great Raitai Tournament four months from now, you must represent Huaguo! Defend the sea emperor title for Huaguo!" Kaioh Kaku's voice suddenly grew louder.
"Let the whole world see what true martial arts pinnacle is! Let them feel the terrifying heritage accumulated by Huaguo over five millennia."
Allen smiled slightly, "Competing as a Chinese Martial Arts practitioner is precisely my goal."
Kaioh Kaku nodded with satisfaction, his cloudy eyes sparkling with relief.
"Good! From today on, you will live here." Kaioh Kaku pointed to the open space behind the hut.
"I will spar with you every day until you fully master the pinnacle of technique, but you must limit your strength, understand?"
Allen nodded, looking around. This serene place surrounded by bamboo groves was indeed an excellent spot for cultivation.
In the following days, Allen began his training with Kaioh Kaku.
As soon as dawn broke, the two would already be sparring in the open space. Kaioh Kaku imparted everything he had learned in his life, from the most basic techniques to the most exquisite Principles of Boxing, holding nothing back.
"Remember, the true essence of martial arts lies in control," Kaioh Kaku explained while demonstrating.
"No matter how strong your power, if you cannot use it at will, it is ultimately just brute force."
Allen studied intently, his progress speed astonishing even Kaioh Kaku. In just half a month, Allen was able to perfectly control his strength to the required degree.
That very night, Allen's Hanma Bloodline was completely activated.
[Ding! Hanma Bloodline activation progress 100%, obtained derived talent Ghost Brain!]
The moment he acquired the Ghost Brain, Allen felt the miraculous reaction of Combat Intuition combining with the Ghost Brain.
If Saitama's Combat Intuition was passive, allowing his body to automatically make the most reasonable movements to evade attacks without thought.
Then Baki's Ghost Brain was active, capable of using the brain's supercomputing power to predict an opponent's movements, devise strategies based on weaknesses, and quickly replicate and optimize an opponent's techniques.
The combination of the two elevated Allen's combat ability to a whole new level.
He could use Combat Intuition and Energy Dissipation to defend against an opponent's attacks while simultaneously using the Ghost Brain's supercomputing power to fully replicate the opponent's techniques and devise strategies based on their weaknesses.
Although predicting an opponent's movements was not of much use to him due to the existence of Combat Intuition, the other two functions were still very useful to Allen.
And with the completion of the Hanma Bloodline's evolution, this also meant he could begin learning Principles of Boxing.
The next day, Allen stood early in the center of the open space, awaiting Kaioh Kaku's arrival. As dawn broke, Kaioh Kaku emerged from the hut.
"Why are you so excited today?" Kaioh Kaku asked curiously.
"I want to learn Principles of Boxing sooner," Allen quickly stepped forward to support Kaioh Kaku.
Soon, Kaioh Kaku's 3D image was projected before his eyes, and at the same time, a small panel popped up in front of Allen.
[Please select the ability to evolve: Principles of Boxing, Extreme Flexibility, Weapon Master, Hidden Weapon Master.]
[Ability: Principles of Boxing]
[Evolution Condition: Defeat Kaioh Kaku (Achieved)]
[This is the ultimate realm of martial arts. Energy Dissipation, relaxed strength, and countless other martial arts techniques are just a part of it. Every bit of strength can be perfectly utilized to the extreme without waste. Your every move is martial arts itself.]
[Evolution condition met. Do you wish to evolve the ability, Principles of Boxing?]
Allen clicked the confirm button on the panel.
[Ding! Principles of Boxing evolving, current progress 10%]
In an instant, Allen felt countless martial arts techniques flood his mind, from the most basic stances to intricate techniques like Energy Dissipation and relaxed strength, appearing as clear as a sudden enlightenment.
But he only had a rough understanding of them; he was far from mastering them completely.
Kaioh Kaku tapped the dazed Allen, scolding with a smile, "Little Lin, what are you spacing out for? Principles of Boxing can't be comprehended just by imagining it."
"And you're still a long way from learning Principles of Boxing. Haste makes waste, take your time."
Allen snapped back to reality, cupping his fists and bowing, "Master is right."
Kaioh Kaku stroked his beard with satisfaction, "Good, then let's continue with the 'transforming strength' practice from yesterday."
Kaioh Kaku walked slowly to the center of the open space with his hands behind his back, "Stretch out your hands."
Allen extended his arms, and Kaioh Kaku's aged palm gently rested on his wrist. As soon as he exerted force, Allen instantly neutralized it. His cloudy eyes suddenly widened.
"This...?"
Yesterday, Little Lin could barely perceive the direction of his force, but today he could easily neutralize it?
"Did you practice extra last night?" Kaioh Kaku stared at Allen curiously.
Allen blinked, "I just thought about the key points you taught me a few more times before bed."
Kaioh Kaku nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad, truly a martial arts genius."
"Come, this time I'll exert force with both hands, let's see if you can neutralize it." Kaioh Kaku finished speaking, and his wrists suddenly exerted force, giving Allen no chance to prepare.
And the force that should have slid down Allen's arm towards his shoulder was precisely neutralized by Allen in just an instant.
Kaioh Kaku raised an eyebrow, immediately changing his move to a horizontal push, but Allen's wrist, as if already anticipating it, rotated slightly, guiding the force into empty space.
"Good boy! Again!" Kaioh Kaku's eyes blazed with light.
Their arms intertwined, engaging in a contest within a small space. Kaioh Kaku grew more and more astonished as they fought. What was terrifying was not Allen's proficiency, but Allen's learning speed!
From being somewhat strained at first, Allen was now able to anticipate his own force and even counterattack him. Kaioh Kaku's heart was stirred by a tempestuous wave.
He had lived for 146 years and seen countless martial arts geniuses, but such terrifying progress speed as Allen's was simply unheard of!
What exactly was going on?
Previously, Allen's learning speed was merely within the scope of a genius, but why had it become so terrifying overnight? Could this young man truly comprehend Principles of Boxing within four months?
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