The speed he burst out at this moment was no less than that of Fan Ma Baki's "cockroach sprint" just now... no, not only that, it was even faster!
However, how could his opponent have the same reactions and senses as him, which were tempered in the endless death realm?
Perhaps if his "ghost brain" was fully activated, he could barely react and take action to Gong Yang Zhen's sudden attack, but it would be impossible for him to do so at this moment when he was dizzy.
This was bad luck - because the damage from this attack was fucking horrible...horrible! And if he was hit right away and was forced to take it, the consequences would definitely be a pain that Fanma Baki could not bear!
"boom!!!--"
There was a loud bang that broke the sky and cracked the earth! Immediately afterwards, under the gaze of Gong Yangzhen with slightly widened eyes, Fan Ma Bian Ya was blasted away!
There seemed to be a sound barrier around him, and his body, which flew backwards like a heavy artillery, plowed a terrifying gully in the empty auditorium on the other side, stirring up countless steel, soil and dust, and sending sand and stones flying along the way.
I don’t know how much time passed before he finally stopped, but his eyes were already white and he was unconscious.
The cover boy, Baki Fanma, was also smitten with his first appearance today.
Chapter 44: Collapse, the end of the battle?
Is Hanma Baki a strong man?
If you ask this question to anyone, the answer will probably be affirmative - yes, he subdued the Yasha Monkey, defeated various martial artists, and won the championship... There is no doubt that Hanma Baki is an absolute strong man.
Even in the debate communities in Gong Yang Zhen's previous life, which were always overly harsh, there were few stupid netizens who maliciously criticized Hanma Baki, and this young man always ranked at the top in various popular rankings of the strongest Baki in the world.
All signs indicate that in terms of combat power, Baki Fanma is among the small group of people standing at the top of the pyramid in this world, but there is one very strange thing.
——Despite his powerful strength and status as the protagonist, Baki Hanma has been repeatedly defeated in the original comics. The death row prisoner Yanagi Ryuko, Harato Pico, the unrivaled Miyamoto Musashi...all of these people have had a record of defeating Baki Hanma.
In stark contrast to his father's brilliant record of either winning or being forced to end the game for various reasons, Fanma Baki's record alone is actually far from outstanding. The reason is probably because - this kid is very playful.
He has clearly awakened the "ghost back" that can unleash his power to the maximum extent, and the "ghost brain" that can perform high-intensity combat calculations and action predictions. As long as they are both activated, he can be invincible most of the time, but he just wants to be reckless, just like an actor.
And what level is Hanma Baki who only fights normally?
Pico: I'm just an ordinary person living in an era without me (tsundere).
This time, Fan Ma Baki was once again killed instantly by forehand and backhand, and fell unconscious among the ruins. Only Gong Yang Zhen remained on the field, and he was quite dissatisfied with this battle which was far less exciting than he had expected.
Instead, there was amazement in the audience.
"He was beaten and flew away?! Hey, Jack, your brother was beaten and flew away?!"
"...I can see it, you don't need to remind me."
"The winner is clear... As expected of A-Zhen, he was able to decide the winner so quickly. Very good - now I can retain enough energy and strength to fight against Mr. Yujiro."
"..."
It can be seen that the group is still somewhat dazed by this shocking result.
It’s not that they couldn’t believe that the winner was Gong Yang Zhen, but because this group of people had all served as stepping stones for Fan Ma Bana to some extent, and they really didn’t expect that the talented kid would be defeated so quickly, so thoroughly... and so miserably.
Until at some point, something brings them back to their senses.
"boom!--"
"...?"
A piece of concrete block fell from nowhere, with enough kinetic energy to cause a person to break a head and bleed, and suddenly landed on the shoulder of Huashan Xun, who was a little dazed. However, it did not cause any substantial damage to his iron-hard body. It just shattered into pieces with a bang, leaving a mottled mark on the white suit jacket.
However this is just the beginning.
In the last bloody battle between Ram Zhen and Pico, it was discovered that this underground arena was not as solid as he had imagined. Since then, Tokugawa Mitsunari has invested a huge amount of money to renovate and reinforce the venue, believing that it is as solid as a rock and can withstand the ravages of anyone's battle.
...That's how it should be.
But who could tell him what was that thing that fell and smashed into pieces in front of him?
“Boom! Boom!—”
Concrete blocks with steel bars, loose bricks, small gravel...
At this moment, in this place where so many people had fought bloody battles, the whole place was now a scene of collapse, facilities were shaking, building materials were collapsing...
And this was just the aftermath of Gong Yang Zhen's attack, in which he did not hold back and completely concentrated the power of "huge devouring" and "cleave" on Fan Ma Ren Ya. It was already like a natural disaster.
The other fighters were able to protect themselves, but Tokugawa Mitsunari, who had no powerful military force, suffered at this moment.
“…No, no, run away!!!—”
He knew something was wrong, but where could the old man escape to at this moment?
Although he is indeed at an age where it would not be surprising if he died at any time, it would be a bit too embarrassing to die in the aftermath of a battle without any clear reason, right?
Besides, I haven’t even had the chance to see Mr. Gong Yang challenge the “strongest man on earth” yet, so how can I be willing to die on the spot?
I don't want you to leave the stage without seeing the strongest battle in history... I don't want that kind of thing!!!
In an instant, the fear and reluctance in his heart had reached a threshold, but what could a skinny old man do in the face of this natural disaster comparable to an magnitude earthquake? He could only close his eyes with cold sweat and leave his fate to fate.
Fortunately, the previous reinforcement project was still somewhat useful. Although there was indeed a partial collapse, the underground building was still able to maintain its stability in the end. As for the rubble——
"Wow!——"
A cement stone block that was as big as two adult heads fell on his head, about to smash Tokugawa Mitsunari's head and cause him to bleed and die on the spot. However, a strong hand casually swung out from the side and smashed the stone into pieces. Only dust filled the sky, making the old man look dirty.
"...?"
Without feeling the expected shock of terror, and without letting his consciousness go away, the dusty Tokugawa Mitsunari's eyelids moved, and dust slid down his face. Then he tentatively opened his eyes slightly.
Am I not dead?
He is indeed not dead. ——It was Hanma Yujiro, the strongest man on earth. He turned his head towards the other side where Hanma Baki was blown away, without even turning his head, so that no one could see what expression he had.
However, he put one hand in his pocket and casually blasted away the rocks with the other hand, saving Tokugawa Mitsunari.
...Perhaps saving people was not his original intention, but the stone just happened to hit him. However, this did not prevent Tokugawa Mitsunari from feeling grateful and happy for surviving the disaster.
Yujiro, did you save Tokugawa's life? You are so gentle!!!
Of course, Tokugawa Mitsunari only dared to think about this in his heart. He was afraid of being smashed into pieces on the spot if he said it out loud.
And what about Yujiro Hanma?
In his heart, victory or defeat is everything. This giant beast even yelled at Jack Hanma after he was defeated by Hanma Baki. But now he was silent as he looked at his defeated youngest son.
What emotions would he have in this situation? Coldness, disgust, and dislike? And how would he react? Devaluation, humiliation, and rebuke?
——Neither.
At this moment, he just spoke in a light tone.
"One wrong move can lead to a complete loss... If you don't give it your all from the beginning, you won't have any chances anymore - stupid son, that's not an opponent you can hide your weakness from. You're still far behind in terms of vision."
"Then what happens next-"
The strange feeling of watching his son being completely defeated in front of his eyes quietly dissipated, and was replaced by a kind of fiery emotion, and he grinned into a ghostly smile.
"Boy... no, Ram - now that we're done warming up, it's time to start the game between you and me."
……………………………………………………………
At the same time, in the arena.
The bottom of the palm that hit the opponent's jaw seemed to emit a slight blue smoke. The transformation between extreme movement and extreme stillness took only a moment. At this moment, Gong Yang Zhen, who was slowly retracting his momentum, perfectly interpreted what it meant to be "quiet as a virgin, swift as a rabbit."
He also looked in the direction where Fan Ma Bana flew, but there was no complicated expression or words, just a hint of disappointment in his heart.
"——He was blown away without any movement. Not to mention the strength to resist, even his thoughts were unable to react. It seems that his 'ghost back' has not been activated, and his 'ghost brain' has not been opened either."
"…What's wrong with this guy? Is your Hanma Baki's strength only at the level of Steel? This is a bit embarrassing."
Did he look down on me and pretend to be powerful without using his full strength? Or did the throw just now have some effect on him and made him a little dizzy?
If it is the latter, Gong Yangzhen can only say that it is a pity, and if there is another chance next time, I hope the other party can perform better. But if it is the former, then sorry, I will let you fly.
Just because of this battle of too low quality made him feel unsatisfied, but then Gong Yang Zhen saw something, was slightly stunned, and then slightly raised his eyebrows.
Within his sight, Hanma Yujiro tilted his head slightly and pointed in a certain direction with his thumb.
Or in any direction.
——How can we do anything in such a small and shabby place?
Come on, go out and play.
Chapter 45 Delicious
Fan Ma's blood was boiling, and endless vitality and recovery ability acted on this young body. However, even so, the damage caused could not be repaired in a single second.
He was not hurt by the rolling stones and broken bricks, but by the palm strike from his opponent - yes, just one palm strike.
The ferocious and domineering White Ape Offering Peach Palm, the wonderful technique known as "Attack and Dissipation Force" in Chinese boxing, and some things that cannot be explained but can definitely be felt...all of these things contributed to this palm that made Fanma Baki dizzy, and when he woke up again, it was half an hour later.
"--ram!!!"
There was a moment of trance in his eyes, but they suddenly widened in an instant. Fanma Baki suddenly propped himself up from the cushion of the single bed in the medical room, and immediately looked around quickly as if he had responded to a stress.
This familiar environment made him immediately realize where he was.
“…I see. We’re completely defeated.”
As soon as he spoke, he realized that the words came out of his mouth turned into a meaningless sound of "ah ah ba". That was probably because his mandible, which had been dislocated from the position due to the beating, had just been repositioned and was still a little stiff.
His eyes were no longer wide open, and his eyelids drooped as if they had lost their strength. Fan Ma Baki slowly lay back on the bed, holding the back of his head and staring at the ceiling in a daze.
Perhaps it was the mysterious induction produced by the bloodline of the Fanma clan. Before he was completely eliminated, he vaguely heard his father talking. Although they were dozens or hundreds of meters apart, the voice was extremely clear, and the content was even more fresh in his memory now.
"'If you don't give it your all from the start, you won't have another chance'... maybe that's true."
——But, if I give it my all right away, will I have a chance of defeating him?
Miraculous "skills", a "body" far superior to his own, and a "heart" that can't see any blind spots.
Although "confidence" is another "martial art" of a fighter, if he asks himself honestly at this moment, Hanma Baki actually feels that he has no way of winning.
"...How did such a strong man appear out of nowhere? I have never heard of him before. Could he be an alien or a visitor from another world?"
For a moment, he felt both amused and helpless at his bizarre guess. At this moment, Fan Ma Baki, who had suffered a crushing defeat, seemed to be trying to find joy in suffering.
Unexpectedly, someone didn't seem to intend to leave him much private space to adjust his emotions.
"——Ah, you're awake?"
As the door was pushed open, a voice that sounded slightly surprised was heard, but then the emotion disappeared, returning to calmness and indifference.
"That's right. After all, you're Hanma Baki... No matter how bizarre something is, it feels natural for it to happen to you."
"…Including a crushing defeat?"
"It's not surprising to lose to a man like that... Come to think of it, aren't you planning on going to watch it live? They seem to be fighting in the open air in the streets of Tokyo. It will probably be a fierce fight between dragons and tigers, which should be quite exciting."
Even without looking in the direction of the person coming, one could tell that under the long reddish-brown hair, there must be a warm smile on that person's beautiful face like a woman.
Doctor Hao Hongyehao, who has saved countless lives and whose medical skills are almost at the level of "Tao", seems to be ready to make a move at this moment.
After all, while being a doctor, he is also a fighter with excellent fighting skills.
——On one side is a mysterious young martial god, on the other side is the strongest man on earth respected by the world. The former once crushed the original man who was unmatched by all fighters with a crushing attitude, and the latter is the embodiment of the concept of "strong". The gap is so big that it is no longer within the scope of people's pursuit.
I think for any fighter, there is nothing more attractive than the fight between these two people.
At the same time, because of her job as a doctor, Hao Hongye is a little concerned about Fanma Baki's current mental state.
He knew what the original driving force that had driven the boy to become stronger was. It was simply to defeat the man who had brought him so much shadow.
However, this time, not only did he suffer a crushing defeat, but he also lost the opportunity to compete with Hanma Yujiro. Putting himself in his shoes, Hao Hongye felt that even if he were in his shoes, he might be defeated.
However, to my surprise, Hanma Baki started fighting nonchalantly: "Ah, if they are going to fight... there will probably be a live broadcast on the radio or something. There is a TV here, so I can just lie down and watch."
“Hey, this, this——”
"Ah, don't worry, I don't have any psychological problems. If you want to go to the scene, go ahead. Don't worry about me."
Perhaps he could see that Gao Hongye was doubtful, so Fan Ma Ren Ya smiled gently. He did not look disappointed or reluctant, but instead seemed relieved as if he had suddenly realized something.
"——Doctor, I just figured out some things that I should have figured out."
Perhaps from the beginning to the end, he never really wanted to defeat his father, Hanma Yujiro.
The young man had deeply felt during his sleep just now that the resistance of "Fanma Baki" against his father and the fighting spirit he had towards Gong Yangzhen before were two completely different things.
As for Yujiro Hanma, he had no intention of challenging the "strongest on earth". What he longed for in his heart was nothing more than a "father and son" battle, like the family disputes and conflicts that could happen between fathers and sons all over the world - he just wanted to feel the emotional value called "father's love" from Yujiro Hanma.
However, in the very end, feeling the dominance and oppression from Gong Yang Zhen that was almost only given to him by the past Hanma Yujiro, Hanma Baki felt that his heart was boiling... and burning!
This feeling is fifty times stronger than the feeling of apricot sex! If we compare it to love, it is definitely a passionate and tragic love that is destined to end in the tragedy of moths flying into the flame if it is not successful!
