Chapter 1260: Chapter 1275: Can’t Win After All
"Hey, old man, are you bullshitting me?" Hatanaka’s arrogance made Lin Mu very displeased, "At your level, you’re not even worthy of my master’s time; I’m enough to deal with you myself."
"Oh really?" Hatanaka Tairou said, his eyes suddenly turning extraordinarily sharp, staring at Lin Mu’s eyes with a gaze that seemed intensely scorching, almost giving Lin Mu the sensation of being burnt, "I’m giving you a chance here, don’t say I, Hatanaka Tairou, am bullying a kid."
"What the hell? You’re no young pup either, Brother Lin, so why are you all talk?" Lin Mu was extremely annoyed by Hatanaka’s blatant bragging. Though this old geezer looked quite intimidating, Lin Mu certainly wouldn’t be afraid of him. Who wins and who loses isn’t decided yet!
"Heh, then I’ll play with you a bit," Hatanaka Tairou sneered coldly, his eyes becoming even sharper as he waved a hand, and the teacup in Hatanaka’s hand hurtled towards Lin Mu.
For a martial arts expert, even a leaf can be lethal, let alone a cup.
In comparison, the force behind Hatanaka Tairou’s thrown cup definitely rivals the power of a bullet fired from a gun.
Lin Mu tilted his head, dodging it easily. He wasn’t sure about the opponent’s strength, so he decided to probe a bit and not recklessly attack first, as that would prematurely reveal his abilities.
"Take this," Hatanaka Tairou snorted coldly, and in an instant, his aura escalated, seeming to concentrate all the air in the hall into one spot. An ordinary person would likely feel oppressively stifled.
In the next second, Hatanaka Tairou leaped agilely towards Lin Mu, without a trace of hesitation, moving with a stealth like a predator poised to strike!
It was as if Hatanaka Tairou vanished from the chair he was sitting in, which showed just how fast he really was! Of course, in a battle between experts, looking alone won’t suffice; the most crucial aspect is the intuition and perception. Vision merely aids intuition. In terms of Sensing Ability, Lin Mu is undoubtedly a top-tier expert because his Vajra Scripture Internal Power has already unlocked the potential of the Seventh Sense. With this potential, Lin Mu’s perception of opponents is exceptionally acute, hence achieving victory in almost every battle. But today might be an exception because he’s sensed that the opponent’s overpowering nature is enough to mislead his Seventh Sense!
In an instant, Hatanaka Tairou’s silhouette was right in front of Lin Mu, and at this moment, Lin Mu felt Hatanaka Tairou’s aura behind him like tumultuous waves, seemingly about to engulf him.
Boom! Lin Mu swiftly punched out, colliding with Hatanaka Tairou’s fist. Lin Mu didn’t dare hold back his full power this time; otherwise, he would be left vulnerable. In the next moment, a dull, thunderous sound reverberated, and the surrounding tables and chairs were vigorously shaken by the clash of their powerful energies.
At this time, Lin Mu inwardly felt a chill; damn, he truly is an old monster. After one move, Lin Mu could sense Hatanaka Tairou’s profound Inner Strength, while his Diamond Sutra Black Qi couldn’t penetrate at all. The opponent’s formidable power was evident!
In the fierce collision, Lin Mu stepped back several steps; each step left a deep footprint beneath him, showing how much Inner Strength he used to support himself, or he’d have been knocked flying by the opponent long ago.
After landing, Hatanaka Tairou stood with his hands behind his back, his face still calm without a ripple, which further astonished Lin Mu, "Damn, is this still a person? It’s practically like a monster stronger than Ultraman by tenfold!"
Hatanaka Tairou’s profound Inner Strength had already exceeded Lin Mu’s imagination; Lin Mu never anticipated this, though he knew Hatanaka Tairou possessed extraordinary power, yet he didn’t expect such overwhelming strength.
"Hehe, kid, now do you know your own limitations?" Hatanaka Tairou glanced at Lin Mu with a slight smile.
Although Lin Mu secretly admired Hatanaka Tairou’s power, he couldn’t lose face. Since he wanted to play, he’d give it his all and see just how much energy Hatanaka had!
"Then let’s try again." Lin Mu wasn’t interested in verbal sparring with Hatanaka Tairou, and he realized that bickering offered no advantage against this old monster. Whether provocation or praise, Hatanaka Tairou’s face remained calm, and being of advanced age, he’d logically lack endurance. So, if the fight dragged on, it would only allow breathing room for the opponent, the best strategy would be to strike relentlessly, make him gasp for breath, and ultimately triumph with endurance.
So Lin Mu actively attacked this time, stepping forward with his figure faintly approaching Hatanaka Tairou, while Hatanaka Tairou remained tranquil, unmoving. Yet, when Lin Mu reached beside Hatanaka Tairou, his body suddenly moved.
Bang! Hatanaka Tairou quickly extended his left arm, blocking Lin Mu’s fist, and as Lin Mu’s punch landed on Hatanaka Tairou’s arm, he couldn’t help but hiss in a breath of cold air.
"Damn, this old geezer’s body is too tough!" Lin Mu couldn’t help but inwardly exclaim, but he continued his attack momentum, lifting his knee towards Hatanaka Tairou’s abdomen.
With a sidestep, Hatanaka Tairou deftly evaded, his footwork beginning to flicker and move back and forth, becoming somewhat elusive, like the legendary Wave Riding Step.
"Damn, what kind of footwork is this?" Lin Mu couldn’t help but be secretly amazed, as Hatanaka Tairou’s gait was simply too eerie.
Suddenly, Hatanaka Tairou abruptly launched a move, Lin Mu felt his vision blur briefly, a shadow swept by fleetingly, and Lin Mu abruptly felt his chest tightening, then his whole body flew backward. Still, blessed with the protection of Diamond Sutra’s inner power, Lin Mu adjusted his body’s posture midair before barely landing and stabilizing.
"Damn, old man, I didn’t expect karate skills to be so exquisite," Lin Mu couldn’t help but rub his subtly aching chest.
"Mm-hmm, kid, you’re not bad either, actually able to take on one of my moves, you’re the first in thirty years! But I gave you a chance, and you refused it, so now you have no opportunity left; you killed my people, and our Jushi Association always repay our grudges, you may be a promising talent, but unfortunately, you can’t leave here alive today." Hatanaka Tairou laughed softly at Lin Mu.
Lin Mu glared fiercely at Hatanaka Tairou, his strength had indeed far surpassed Lin Mu’s expectation, almost indiscernible, seemingly above Lin Mu. But Lin Mu had a nature that’s inherently undefeated, so he certainly wouldn’t admit defeat so easily.
"Humph, are you certain you can kill me?" Lin Mu sneered coldly, even if it’s death, he wouldn’t yield to these little devils, and until the last moment, it’s uncertain who’ll win the fight; the one who laughs last is the true victor.
