[Ding! Integrating Divine Power, progress increased by 5%.]
[Devoured Sage Centipede, obtained 10 million Talent Points, Physical Strength promoted to SSS-Class.]
"Phew... This big guy is really hard to swallow." King felt a sense of fullness.
Sage Centipede had already set half a foot into the threshold of God-level and was not as easy to digest as a Dragon-level monster. It would still take some time to completely devour and digest it, but the system issued part of the rewards in advance.
'Divine Power at sixteen percent, fourteen million Talent Points! SSS-Class physical strength!' The corners of King's lips rose slightly.
At this moment, his strength surged again, and the combat power provided by Divine Power was comparable to Hero's Heart. Not only was his physical body buffed, but the power of the skills he used had also been significantly increased.
'System, split the Talent Points equally and add them to the talent growth values of Fighting Spirit and Psychokinesis.'
[Ding! Fighting Spirit talent growth value increased to 85%. Learned skill: Suppression.]
[Ding! Psychokinesis talent growth value increased to 70%. Learned skill: Meteor Fall.]
"Next, it's your turn."
King looked toward the ground. At this moment, Garou was looking around as if searching for something.
'Were all the previous S-Class Heroes taken out? I need to perfect my martial arts and execute Absolute Evil.'
'Speaking of which, I don't know when Dark Mask disappeared. I didn't expect him to actually join the ranks of the monsters. But looking at his actions, he's still on the side of the Hero Association. Did he feel fear after seeing my great power and then hide?' Garou thought smugly as a figure quietly landed behind him.
"Hey! Are you that hero hunter, Garou?"
Saitama's curious voice sounded as he looked at Garou with a blank expression.
'Who is this guy? Is he a hero too? I haven't seen him in the handbook.' Garou thought back for a moment but couldn't recall a hero like Saitama at all.
"The S-Class Heroes have already been defeated. A small fry like you should run as far as you can. I am going to carry out Absolute Evil. Whether it's monsters or humans, I will cast them all into the abyss of despair." Garou spoke passionately, but Saitama didn't seem to be listening.
"You think you're evil? But I saw you save the helicopter from the Centipede Monster and slay it along with another monster." Saitama picked his ear.
In his eyes, Garou's actions were entirely on the side of humanity.
"He actually saw that?" Garou muttered to himself, but his words remained consistent.
"Hmph! The path to establishing authority needs witnesses. I want everyone to see my terrifying power that stands above both heroes and monsters."
"Alright, you should find another job when you go back. Tonight, I'm going to wipe out the Hero Association in one go." Garou raised his head haughtily and waved his hand for Saitama to leave.
"Fine, since you're not a monster, I'll let you off. It seems I don't need to step in here anyway." Saitama seemed to understand something and turned to leave.
"Wait! Didn't you hear what I just said? I'm a monster!"
Garou protested dissatisfiedly, at which point Saitama stopped and turned his head.
"I only came out to protest because the noise was too loud, and now my house is gone. Right now, I'm the one who feels like destroying Earth."
Boom!
A terrifying killing intent surged forward. Garou instantly felt cold all over as an aura of death enveloped him.
"That's it then, bye-bye."
"Damn it, what was with that overwhelming pressure just now? He seems unusual. How dare he look down on Absolute Evil! I'll beat you to within an inch of your life right now!'"
Swish!
Garou's figure suddenly appeared behind Saitama, throwing a punch, though he held back most of his strength.
Bang!
Without even turning his head, Saitama sent Garou flying with a single punch.
"Uh... reflex. You suddenly flashed over and gave me a start." Saitama scratched his head.
Garou was infuriated. "Damn you!"
For some reason, Saitama's attack reminded Garou of Dark Mask. He didn't know why he always suffered at the hands of these unknown people.
Self-Styled Martial Arts!
A hand-blade struck Saitama's bald head, and the ground beneath them instantly cracked.
"Why are you pestering me?"
Bang!
Saitama exerted a little force in his legs and thrust upward, shattering Garou's palm.
"But I also have something to say to you!"
Rumble!
Just as Saitama finished speaking, another figure shot out from underground. Garou's palm had just recovered when he was sent flying again.
"Hehe, sneak attack!"
King wagged his white bone tail, looking at the flying Garou with a mischievous grin.
"Another monster? No, wait, it was you and Garou who defeated the centipede and saved the helicopter just now, right?"
Just as Saitama was about to strike, he suddenly found King's figure somewhat familiar.
"Sai... Saitama..."
Cold sweat poured down King's face. Now that his strength had reached his current level, he could truly feel the immense energy contained within Saitama.
"Actually, I'm an undercover agent in the Monster Association. For the final victory, I didn't hesitate to become a monster, all to carry out Absolute Evil." King talked nonsense.
Saitama couldn't help but frown. "Why do you all think you're evil?"
"Damn you, I said those were my lines!!!"
Boom!
Garou's figure returned once more, instantly clashing with King.
"So stingy, I can't even use them?"
Bang... Bang...
As the two figures clashed frantically, shockwaves from the battle spread out.
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"Another monster has appeared. They seem to be fighting."
"The aircraft is no longer usable. We must evacuate immediately."
Sekingar immediately ordered the Rescue Team to leave with the wounded, while Tareo gazed at the center of the battlefield.
"The Centipede Monster from before must have been destroyed by uncle."
On the battlefield, the fight between King and Garou had entered a fever pitch.
Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist!
Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist!
Rumble!
Two air currents intertwined, sending shockwaves over a hundred meters away.
Exploding Heart Release Fist!
Ultimate Mimicry! Exploding Heart Release Fist!
"We were both taught by the same master, these moves can't beat me, junior." King teased Garou while fighting.
"Then taste my self-created martial art!"
Self-Styled Martial Arts!
Garou instantly displayed another set of fist techniques, striking with a violent momentum.
Ultimate Mimicry!
Self-Styled Martial Arts!