Chapter 86: The Strongest in the Universe vs. The Strongest on Earth
Moving at speeds invisible to the naked eye, Boros teleported in front of King. He threw a punch imbued with massive power, his golden armor glowing with an eerie brilliance under the purple light.
Facing this punch, a weaker Dragon-level monster would have been reduced to a bloody mist instantly.
King responded in kind. He raised his fist and met Boros's attack head-on.
The two fists collided in mid-air. An invisible shockwave exploded outward from the point of impact. The reinforced floor of the spaceship shattered instantly, turning into flying debris.
This stalemate lasted less than 0.1 seconds before the outcome was decided.
Boros's expression changed slightly. His fist exploded on impact. He was sent flying backward faster than he had arrived, smashing heavily into a pillar behind him with a deafening boom.
"If this is all you have, you might still disappoint me. Too weak."
King knew very well that this wasn't Boros's limit. His true power was still sealed by that armor.
He said this to provoke Boros, to force him to unleash greater power.
To be honest, I'm starting to understand how Saitama feels...
Currently, King was practically unrivaled on Earth, second only to Saitama. Even someone like Tatsumaki, whose full power reached "Dragon Above," could be easily defeated by King in his Seventh Gate state.
Most importantly, although the Gate of Wonder was an active skill, thanks to his insane regeneration, King could keep it open permanently if he wanted to, treating it as his base form.
Boros slammed into the pillar. Cracks spread across his armor, which then shattered into pieces on the floor.
Boros, now shirtless, cracked his neck. Violent energy fluctuations erupted from his body, and a pillar of blue light shot up from the ground.
Feeling the boundless, ocean-like power surging within him, he took a deep breath. His entire body crackled with lightning-like energy.
Seemingly in a good mood, Boros spread his arms. Ignoring King's strange look, he launched into a monologue:
"This armor wasn't used to protect me, but to suppress my power. The energy I possess is too great. To find joy in battle, I sealed myself.
"I was so bored. I conquered the universe, fighting everywhere, but I never found an opponent who could match me.
"Until 20 years ago, a seer told me that on a planet called Earth, there existed a being capable of fighting me on equal terms. So, I spent 20 years traversing the stars to come here.
"And you did not disappoint me. You are indeed powerful. Even with my power restricted, I was no match for you in a single exchange.
"That punch just now was good. Speak your name, human! I am the Dominator of the Universe, Boros! The one who will fight you!"
Facing the suddenly excited Boros, King didn't interrupt his speech. He let him finish.
It was a form of respect. Interrupting someone while they recounted their life's journey would be denying their existence.
Hearing Boros ask for his name, the corner of King's mouth curled up. His majestic, intimidating face softened slightly.
The three eyes met. King answered truthfully:
"The people of Earth call me King. They say I am the Strongest Man on Earth."
Boros paused for a moment, then laughed towards the sky. His skin suddenly turned a dark blue-black color, and his pink hair danced wildly in the violent energy storm.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA! King, the Strongest on Earth? What a fine name. Come!"
As his voice fell, Boros vanished instantly, leaving only a crater where he had stood.
In the next second, Boros flashed in front of King. A storm of heavy blue punches rained down, threatening to destroy the entire area.
King didn't dodge. His fists turned into afterimages as well. Standing his ground, he engaged in a rapid-fire exchange of blows with Boros.
10 punches per second. 20 punches per second. 30 punches per second. 50 punches per second!
The speed of their exchange climbed higher and higher, the force of their blows growing more ferocious. An energy storm formed rapidly around their battle zone.
Finally, in another collision of fists, Boros's fist and forearm exploded into blood mist.
Such power!
Boros's pupils constricted. Even in his released state, his arms were easily destroyed.
He prepared to regenerate, but King didn't give him the chance.
Boros sensed a fierce gale attacking. Just as he looked up, a heavy punch slammed into his abdomen. Like a cannonball, he was sent flying backward, smashing through a pillar and continuing on, momentum undiminished.
After crashing through over a dozen pillars, Boros regenerated his arms and braced against a pillar behind him to stop his flight.
He spat out the blood welling up in his throat. All his injuries healed in an instant. The energy on his body surged even more violently, and his immense fighting spirit boosted his power further.
"Heh... HAHAHAHAHA! Thrilling! Truly thrilling! Fight me! More!!"
A swift blue streak flashed through the void. Boros laughed maniacally as he charged forward, delivering a vicious kick.
King raised his arm to block. A pillar of blue energy erupted from the impacting leg, melting the spaceship's structure wherever it passed.
Even you won't feel good after taking this move... What?!
Under Boros's surprised gaze, a fist emerged from the blue pillar of light. Carrying force enough to twist space, it struck Boros directly on the knee.
Boros felt a massive force. His leg, still unleashing energy, snapped in half. Immediately after, his forehead took another punch.
The force of this punch was so great that Boros's giant eye bulged out, and his entire face twisted grotesquely.
"Gah!"
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