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Could it be... that this seemingly ordinary bald man truly possesses power beyond their comprehension?
Just as everyone was deep in thought, a calm voice rang out, instantly silencing all doubts.
“What Mr. King said is true.”
Everyone turned around in astonishment and found that the one who spoke was none other than "Silver Fang" Bang!
Bang slowly stepped forward, nodded slightly to Saitama, and said in a friendly tone:
"Saitama-kun, it's been a long time. Your strength is becoming more and more unfathomable. Last time it was the meteorite, and this time it's the spaceship. Earth really owes a lot to you."
"Saitama-kun?"
Bang's words were packed with information, leaving the heroes present completely bewildered.
Ignoring the astonishment of the others, Bang continued, "Believe me, Saitama's strength is definitely not what you think."
One is the strongest on Earth, considered the ceiling of human combat power.
One is a martial arts master, a respected figure in the world of heroes.
The two most powerful figures in the current hero world are actually giving their testimonies for this unknown A-rank hero!
Even the most arrogant Tornado froze, her mocking expression gone.
"Alright, this matter is settled. The follow-up work can be left to the association."
Lin Mo didn't want to stay in this place any longer. He waved his hand, turned around, and walked out of the ruins.
Seeing this, Saitama scratched his head and followed. As he passed Bang, he casually greeted him:
"Ah, Bang, I'll come visit your dojo again sometime."
Bang laughed even harder upon hearing this. "You're welcome anytime, Saitama-kun. Next time, bring Genos-kun along, and I'll teach you some new games."
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, the S-class heroes remained silent for a long time.
Chapter 82: Add a lot of points!
On their way home, Lin Mo and Qi Yu walked side by side.
Neither of them spoke, but the silence was not awkward; rather, it gave off a sense of ease.
"Speaking of which, thank you for earlier," Saitama suddenly said.
"Huh? What are you thanking me for?" Lin Mo was taken aback.
"You just helped me out of a tight spot," Saitama said. "Although I don't care what they think, I always find it troublesome, and you saved me a lot of trouble."
Lin Mo then realized that he thought he was helping him deal with those S-class heroes.
"It's nothing," he simply replied.
This was originally your achievement... Saitama-kun... Lin Mo silently added in his mind.
He turned his head and looked at Saitama's profile, which appeared somewhat forlorn in the setting sun.
Then he remembered Boros's dying words—"You are too strong."
That sentence contained shock, admiration, and a hint of mutual respect between two supreme beings.
Perhaps only by standing at the same level can we understand each other's loneliness.
I am still far, far away from where I am today.
"What I need is the strength to stand shoulder to shoulder with you, even to fight you, Saitama."
Lin Mo silently repeated this thought to himself, a thought that had never been so clear and fervent as it was at this moment.
He clenched his fists, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.
He pursued power no longer merely for self-preservation, but also so that one day he could truly understand the landscape this man had witnessed and respond to his yearning for battle.
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Back in my apartment, I closed the door, shutting myself off from the outside world.
The room was dimly lit, with only a few rays of light coming in from the city lights outside the window.
Lin Mo took a deep breath, sat cross-legged on the ground, and immersed all his mind in the system.
He didn't turn on the light; he just took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
All the emotions in my chest, such as tension, excitement, lingering fear, and anticipation, were expelled from my body along with this breath.
He sat cross-legged on the floor, immersing his mind in the system that was bound to his soul.
"System, open the personal panel."
With a thought, a semi-transparent panel, emitting a pale blue halo, which only he could see, floated in front of him.
Name: Lin Mo (KING)
【Sex: Male】
【Energy Value: 145,036】
[Stamina: 90]
【Strength: 90】
【Speed: 90】
[Mind Power: 90]
[Skills: Intimidation (Dragon-level), Energy Blast (Dragon-level), Sonic Movement (Demon-level), Basic Combat Techniques]
[Items: Basic Stamina Recovery Potion x2, Basic Healing Potion x2, Basic Mental Recovery Potion...]
145,036!
The number seemed to possess a magical power, instantly leaving his mind blank.
The next second, an indescribable surge of joy welled up from the bottom of my heart!
His eyes were even bloodshot from extreme excitement, filled with fine blood vessels.
It’s coming! It’s really coming this time!
He almost burst out laughing.
Following Saitama on this trip, risking being vaporized by the aftershocks of the battle at any moment, was absolutely worth it!
After a long while, Lin Mo took a deep breath and forced his heart, which was about to jump out of his chest, to calm down.
Now is not the time to be complacent. The most important thing right now is to figure out how to turn this huge sum of money into real combat power.
He clicked on the skill description of [Energy Bomb (Dragon Level)] and began to study it carefully.
【Energy Blast (Dragon-level)】
[Skill Description: This skill allows the user to gather a high-density energy beam in their hand, possessing immense power sufficient to pose a significant threat to Dragon-level threats. The skill enters a cooldown period of 0.1 seconds after launch.]
[Special Effect: Energy bullets can be recharged using energy points. Recharged energy bullets will have significantly increased power and may also inflict 'penetration' or 'explosion' effects.]
Upgrade Requirements: 100,000 Energy Points
100,000 energy points!
Lin Mo's pupils contracted slightly.
The level above Dragon level, according to the disaster classification of this world, is undoubtedly "God" level!
A god-level attack skill; just thinking about it gets my blood pumping.
If upgraded, he might actually be able to unleash an attack comparable to the "Collapse Star Roaring Cannon".
However, even after upgrading his skills, he still had nearly 45,000 energy points, which was not enough to bring his base stats up to the level of a strong player.
A new dilemma confronted him: should he upgrade a skill to "god-level" in one go, or should he use his existing energy points to prioritize improving his basic attributes?
He hasn't considered the lottery yet.
Previously, because they were penniless, they pinned their hopes on a futile stroke of luck, hoping to "turn a bicycle into a motorcycle".
But now that he has a huge sum of money, it seems too risky to gamble on such a minuscule probability.
He fell into deep thought.
The allure of "god-level" skills is immense, representing unparalleled destructive power.
However, the drawbacks are also obvious: his strength will not make a qualitative leap until he has accumulated enough energy points.
More importantly, he was very clear about where the plot would go next.
The Monster Association is about to emerge, a time of chaos where all sorts of bizarre and strange beings with bizarre abilities will appear one after another.
If a "cockroach monster" with speed so fast that even Genos couldn't catch it suddenly appeared, or a monster with special abilities, he might be instantly killed before he could even react.
We can't be on high alert all the time, can we?
Putting aside the mental exhaustion he would feel in that situation, he simply couldn't accept that kind of lifestyle.
A living hero is far more valuable than a dead man who has unlocked divine abilities.
One force can overcome all methods! Saitama's approach is the safest and most reliable one!
With absolute power, absolute speed, and absolute physical strength, any fancy abilities will become meaningless.
Having figured this out, Lin Mo's eyes instantly became clear and resolute.
"System, increase my stamina, strength, and speed to 500 points each!"
For now, we won't improve our psychic abilities; they can be prioritized over basic survival skills.
He must first build his "physical body" into an indestructible fortress!
Strength +410 points, Energy consumed: 41000 points.
[Speed +410, Energy Points Consumed: 41000.]
Stamina +410 points, Energy consumed 41000 points.
[Total consumption: 123000 points. Confirm?]
The instant he confirmed it, an unprecedentedly terrifying surge of heat erupted from his heart!