The exchange between Allen and Bang Gu grew increasingly intense, their figures flickering rapidly within the dojo, the sounds of their fists and feet colliding echoing like muffled thunder.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
With another head-on clash, Allen was forced back several steps, while Bang Gu also retreated half a step.
"Allen, your progress speed is truly astonishing." Bang Gu stroked his beard, his eyes shining with admiration. Since his rebellious disciple, Garou, left, he had never seen such a talented disciple.
Although Bang Gu did not use his full strength in his exchange with Allen, he intentionally left time for Allen to observe, yet in just a few minutes, through only a few exchanges, this young man was able to learn seventy to eighty percent of his moves.
Such talent was truly astonishing; at such a young age, he had already comprehended the realm of intent, and he was following the path of 'one principle understood, all principles understood.' His speed in learning martial arts was far more terrifying than Garou's.
This time, Bang Gu would wholeheartedly devote himself to teaching and caring for his disciple; he would not allow himself to train another disciple who wished to become a Monster.
Furthermore, this young man was willing to disregard his own life and safety to stop the meteorite fragments; in the future, he would surely become a hero that he could be proud of, and even one that humanity could be proud of.
Bang Gu's offensive grew sharper, the essence of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist displayed to its fullest in his hands.
Although Allen managed to cope by relying on Combat Intuition, he already had several bruises on his body; without using Energy Dissipation, the difference in their physical attributes was too great.
Allen could predict Bang Gu's attack trajectory, but the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist was too fast, and Allen could not completely dodge it.
This was the first time Allen had encountered a situation in combat where his physical strength was completely overwhelmed, which forced him to activate his Demon Back, using both power and technique simultaneously.
"Teacher Bang Gu, I'm getting serious now."
Allen took a deep breath, his muscles suddenly Expansion, his black hair wildly dancing, the Demon Back patterns appearing ferociously on his back. His eyes were bloodshot, and white qi waves began to steam around him, like an ancient fierce beast.
Bang Gu's eyes flashed: "Oh? You still had something in reserve?"
"Bang!"
The wooden floor beneath Allen's feet instantly shattered, and he shot towards Bang Gu like a cannonball.
This time, his speed was more than twice as fast as before.
A hint of excitement flashed in Bang Gu's eyes, and the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist began to operate. Their fists and feet collided in the air, producing deafening explosions.
"Boom!"
The dojo walls trembled from the aftermath, and dust fell from the ceiling.
Charanko, who was training, stopped his movements and looked towards the courtyard in shock.
Is Master fighting that young man?
"What a terrifying commotion…" Charanko quietly crept to the courtyard entrance.
When he saw the scene in the arena, his jaw almost dropped to the ground; that young man, who looked no more than twenty, could actually fight evenly with his Master!
Bang Gu grew more and more astonished as they fought; Allen was able to perfectly defend against the counterattacks of his Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. Every one of his strikes had its power perfectly dissipated by Allen.
Only by perfectly perceiving the flow of power could one dissipate it. For Allen to reach this level at such a young age indicated that this young man's perception of power was even keener than his.
Moreover, the concept of the peculiar moves he frequently used was somewhat similar to his Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. Bang Gu grew even more excited; this child was naturally suited to practice Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist!
The exchange between Bang Gu and Allen grew increasingly fierce, the entire dojo echoing with the muffled thuds of fists and feet colliding.
Their figures moved rapidly in the courtyard, each clash bringing forth strong currents of air.
"Bang!"
With another head-on collision, Allen once again dissipated the energy.
The old man's eyes gleamed with excitement: "Good boy, again!"
Allen adjusted his breathing, the Demon Back patterns appearing particularly ferocious in the sunlight.
He could feel that as the battle continued, his understanding of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist was rapidly improving.
"Hup!"
Allen suddenly changed his move, his right fist drawing a graceful arc like flowing water, aiming directly for Bang Gu's chest.
This strike seemed gentle, but in reality, it contained astonishing explosive power.
Bang Gu's eyes lit up: "Good!"
He responded with the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist as well, and their fists collided in the air, producing a crisp sound.
"Breathe! Pay attention to your breathing!" Bang Gu instructed while fighting.
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist emphasizes the perfect coordination of breath and movement!" He deliberately slowed down his movements and demonstrated a set of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
Allen nodded, adjusting his breathing rhythm according to Bang Gu's guidance.
He was surprised to find that with the change in breathing, his movements became smoother, and the transmission of power became more efficient.
"Is this the new junior disciple?" Charanko swallowed hard.
"This is too strong, isn't it?"
Bang Gu suddenly changed his moves, his hands moving like agile fish, drawing complex trajectories in the air.
Allen's Combat Intuition wildly alerted him. He instinctively retreated half a step, narrowly avoiding this killing move.
"Excellent!" Bang Gu nodded approvingly.
"Your intuition is very sharp."
Allen did not reply, concentrating fully on observing every subtle movement of Bang Gu.
His fighting talent allowed him to quickly learn and imitate the opponent's techniques.
Their exchange grew faster and faster, their movements becoming more and more complex.
Bang Gu's Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist was like true flowing water, penetrating everywhere, while Allen barely coped with Combat Intuition and the Principles of Boxing.
"Bang!"
With another fierce collision, both retreated several steps simultaneously.
Bang Gu's breathing remained steady, while Allen was already drenched in sweat.
"Let's stop here for today." Bang Gu stroked his beard, looking at Allen with satisfaction.
"Your talent is indeed astonishing; in just one spar, you've grasped the basic essentials of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist."
Allen wiped the sweat from his forehead and bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Teacher Bang Gu, for your guidance."
"Starting tomorrow, you must come to the dojo for training every day." Bang Gu said seriously.
"I will personally teach you the essence of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist."
Allen nodded: "Tomorrow, I will definitely be on time."
By the time Allen left the dojo, dusk was approaching.
The setting sun cast a long shadow, and he walked, relishing the recent exchange with Bang Gu.
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist is indeed incredibly subtle…" Allen clenched his fist, feeling the changes in the moves stored in his muscle memory.
Although he had only initially grasped it, it had already given him a new understanding of martial arts.
Upon returning to his rented room, Allen found Saitama sitting in front of the TV in his rented room, watching the news.
Normally, at this time, he would be at his own home waiting for Allen to return. Why had he suddenly come to his place today? And where was such a large Genos?
"Allen-kun, you're back."
"Look at this!" Saitama got up from the tatami mat and pulled out a pink envelope.
"I have fans now too; these are their thank-you letters." Saitama waved the pink envelope with a hint of pride.
Allen was a bit stunned, then a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth; so that was the reason.
But it was also good; now that Saitama had him and Genos, many of his human emotions had returned.
Just then, an advertisement for a Martial Arts Tournament suddenly played on the television.
"A Martial Arts Tournament?" Allen raised an eyebrow.
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