Chapter 109: It Should End Now
These words were like sharp needles, piercing deep into Garou's heart.
He could accept ridicule. After all, if he was truly too weak to beat an opponent, being mocked was normal.
But what he could absolutely never accept was being compared to Bang!
As Bang's former top disciple, Garou knew clearly that his Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist was inferior to his master's. But so what?!
The reason Garou chose to flee the dojo was to pursue his path as a monster. He wanted to defeat all heroes to prove his "Absolute Evil."
And his master, Bang, was precisely the highly respected S-Class Rank 3 hero, Silver Fang.
Admitting he was weaker than his master was tantamount to admitting he was weaker than a hero.
Although the logic sounded childish, for Garou—who wanted to prove he was the strongest monster by defeating all heroes—it fit his mindset perfectly.
Instantly, Garou's face twisted savagely. However, he didn't attack rashly. Instead, he retreated rapidly, putting dozens of meters between him and King.
Staring at his broken arms, he gritted his teeth and snapped them violently. With the sickening crunch of bones, intense pain shot through his brain.
Through sheer force of will, Garou realigned his broken bones. But they looked unstable, ready to snap again at any moment.
Using special martial arts techniques, he barely managed to connect his severed bones.
Although using the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist in this state would cause excruciating pain, Garou had no way out.
He didn't believe he could successfully escape from King, the Strongest Man on Earth. To create an opening to flee, his only option was a fight to the death!
Garou controlled his breathing rhythmically, his chest expanding and contracting. His hands traced mysterious arcs in the air, blue energy flowing between his palms like soft water.
BOOM!
The ground beneath him exploded. Garou's powerful leg muscles fired, launching him like a cannonball straight at King.
Come on! Let me see what the Strongest Man on Earth will do against my attack!
In an instant, countless possibilities flashed through Garou's mind.
Will he dodge? Block with brute force? Or redirect the force?
During his charge, the fierce wind slapped against his face. Garou's eyes were wide open, observing King's every move, trying to predict his next action.
Seeing Garou charge, King could have slapped him into oblivion, but he chose not to.
For an arrogant, conceited young genius like Garou, you had to crush his pride into dust in the field he excelled at most.
In the next second, King moved.
Here it comes!
Garou stared intently at King, afraid to miss a single detail. Fighting the legendary Strongest Man on Earth put him under even more pressure than he had imagined.
But in the very next instant, when he saw King's movement clearly, Garou's pupils shrank to pinpoints, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Are you kidding me?!
In front of him, King moved his hands in the void. Faint golden light swirled around his palms, radiating an aura that was both domineering and fluid like water.
Garou, having studied for years, recognized the opening stance immediately. It was the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist he had practiced countless times!
No, that's not right.
Garou realized that although the stance and flow were similar to the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, the power and aura contained within were different.
What is going on... Is this guy also the old man's disciple...? But it looks like he modified the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist...
His mind filled with chaotic thoughts, Garou arrived right in front of King and threw a ferocious straight punch.
It looked like a simple straight punch, but it contained the internal force of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. If King chose to block, it would trigger the technique's counterattack mechanism.
Facing the fist expanding in his vision, King merely smiled faintly. He extended his right fist and lightly tapped Garou's.
The moment they touched, Garou froze.
His fist felt like it had hit an immense, divine mountain. His ferocious force couldn't advance an inch, and the flowing water force hidden within was neutralized by an even more skillful energy.
Impossible...
Garou felt completely crushed. Whether in stats or in the martial arts he took such pride in, he was utterly suppressed.
Just as he tried to retreat after the failed attack, a strong hand grabbed his head and lifted him into the air.
"I told you, Garou. Your Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist is far inferior to your master, Bang's."
BOOM!
The ground cratered, spiderweb cracks spreading outward. Garou's head was smashed directly into the earth.
King released his grip, looking down at Garou, who lay face-down like a dog. His tone was calm.
"If this is the extent of your ability, fleeing the dojo was indeed a mistake. As for your idea of hunting heroes, you can forget about it.
"Your so-called 'Absolute Evil' is just the chuunibyou ranting of a child who hasn't even mastered the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist."
King's words were like sharp blades cutting into Garou's already fragile psyche. His face, buried in the dirt, twisted savagely as he ground his teeth.
Garou pulled his face out of the soil, spitting out the dirt that had gotten into his mouth. His eyes turned slightly red, clearly entering a state of rage.
"What do you hypocritical heroes know?! I will defeat all heroes to prove the righteousness of monsters! I alone am Absolute Evil! I exist to defeat you all!"
As he spoke, Garou's aura grew faintly stronger. In his enraged state, his potential was further stimulated, boosting his strength a notch.
Seeing this, King nodded. His mockery hadn't been in vain; the legendary "unkillable cockroach" had leveled up.
However, it should end now.
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