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"General principles of the 'Mechanical Chapter': Though the body is a machine, the mind can communicate with the divine. Energy flows like the surging of blood and qi. Abandon brute force output and pursue core resonance. Unleash ultimate power with minimal energy consumption. Man and machine become one, omnipotent..."
Genos was completely shocked.
This manual doesn't describe any techniques; instead, it focuses entirely on a field he had never considered before:
How to combine the mechanical structure of modified humans with human "intention" at the deepest level.
It provides a detailed analysis of the operating principles of modifying the human energy core and proposes a completely new energy circulation route.
It even proposes a theory that by resonating with the mechanical core through a specific mental frequency, one can unleash performance beyond the limits of the machine in a short period of time!
"Breathing technique!"
Genos recalled the scene when Mr. Bang fought the alien monster, and how that special breathing method made Bang's strength increase exponentially!
Could he, a cyborg, do that too?!
"The first and most essential principle of this martial art is your energy core. What you need to learn is not to release energy all at once, but to mobilize it in the most precise way."
Lin Mo extended a finger and pointed it at Genos's chest.
"Imagine that instead of an explosive acceleration of the whole body, you instantly concentrate your energy into a single point on your toes, using minimal energy consumption to make the most effective evasion and advance."
"This is the true meaning of 'mechanical combat'—the ultimate goal of mechanical ascension is meticulous control."
Lin Mo took a bite of the banana and continued:
"Achieve the greatest results with the least cost. Make every bit of your energy work at 120% efficiency."
"It sounds... pretty impressive." Saitama scratched his bald head. He only understood part of what he was saying, but it was a pity that Genos couldn't build muscle.
"But King, you're making it sound so mysterious, could you demonstrate it?"
Genos immediately realized what was happening, his eyes filled with burning desire, and he bowed respectfully to Lin Mo: "I humbly request Mr. King's guidance!"
Lin Mo smiled slightly, as if he had expected them to ask this question.
He bent down and picked up a pebble the size of a fingernail from the broken cement blocks at his feet.
Then he gently tossed the pebble upwards.
The pebble flew upwards, not very high, only reaching about chest height.
The three people present were all drawn to the small pebble.
Just as the pebble reached its highest point.
He brought his right index and middle fingers together and flicked them forward with an extremely elegant and freehand gesture.
A crisp, light sound.
Under the watchful eyes of Saitama and Genos, the small pebble in mid-air turned into fine gray powder.
It was then blown away completely by the evening breeze on the rooftop.
“What’s so difficult about this? It’s very simple,” Saitama said dismissively.
Lin Mo didn't refute it, but said to Genos, "Genos, give it a try."
"……Yes!"
Genos also picked up a pebble and tossed it upwards.
However, Genos either blasted it away or it dissipated under the high temperature, instead of turning it into powder like King did.
“This…” Genos was completely speechless.
“Do you see that, Genos?” Lin Mo said slowly, pointing to the manuscript again.
“Power is not about how much you release, but how much you concentrate. What I just used is the principle of ‘inch force · collapse’ in ‘mechanical combat’.”
"Concentrate all your strength into one point and release it in an instant. I don't have your energy core, but I know better than you how to use power."
“Mr. KING…” Genos suddenly raised his head, his hands tightly gripping the manuscript.
He then abruptly knelt on one knee, the metal joints striking the ground with a crisp sound. He lowered his head and said with all his might:
"I will always remember your teachings! This kindness..."
"Oh, alright, alright, Genos."
Saitama stepped forward, pulled him up from the ground, and patted the dust off him.
"Don't exaggerate like that, just don't let King's kindness go to waste."
Genos stood up, and although the ceremony was interrupted, the gratitude and reverence in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
“Study it well,” Lin Mo said to Genos. “How much you can understand depends on yourself. But I believe it won’t disappoint you.”
"Yes! I will never let you down!" Genos carefully put the manuscript into his pocket.
As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared below the horizon, night began to fall.
"Alright, alright, is the important business done?" Saitama yawned and patted his stomach.
"I'm a little hungry. How about we go get some udon noodles? I know a place that's having a discount on beef udon noodles today."
“Yes, teacher!” Genos responded immediately.
Lin Mo looked at the master and apprentice in front of him. One had no interest in the essence of power but possessed the strongest power, while the other had an insatiable desire for power but embarked on the path of cyborg modification.
He turned his gaze to the lights of countless homes gradually illuminating the distance.
The two seeds have already been sown.
One is the path prepared for that pure heart of justice, the path from mortal to martial artist.
The other one is a staircase built for Genos's mechanical body.
How far can they grow in the future?
"Udon noodles..." Lin Mo turned around, looked at the two people waiting for him at the bottom of the stairs, and said:
"My treat, Saitama pays the bill."
Chapter 117 Monster Association
The udon noodle shop was bustling with noise.
Saitama was slurping up the beef udon noodles in his bowl at an astonishing speed, making satisfied noises.
Genos sat upright, his food barely touched, as he was still reeling from Mr. King's words and repeatedly simulating the energy flow path in the "Mech Fighting" syllabus.
Lin Mo ate slowly and deliberately, but his gaze passed through the noisy diners and fell on the night view of Z City outside the window.
The lights flickered, outlining the city's silhouette, presenting an image of prosperity and peace.
But Lin Mo knew that a powerful force lurked beneath this city.
The Monster Association, this massive lair entrenched beneath Z City, is like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.
"Want to go play games later, KING?" Saitama finished the last sip of soup and patted his stomach contentedly.
"No, thank you." Lin Mo put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a napkin. "I still have some things to take care of."
“Teacher, Mr. King, I’ll take you back.” Genos stood up and said respectfully.
“No need, Genos,” Lin Mo said, standing up.
"You guys go back first, I'm going to see a friend. Tonight's bill... we'll settle it as agreed."
He winked at Saitama, and before the latter could react, he turned and disappeared into the night.
"Hey! KING! Are you serious?!" Saitama's shout echoed in the noodle shop.
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Lin Mo's destination was one of the high-tech research institutes exclusively provided by the Hero Association for S-class heroes.
And its leader is none other than the fifth-ranked S-class hero – “Child Emperor”.
When Lin Mo passed through layers of identity verification and entered the laboratory, a little boy wearing a distinctive backpack was sitting in a huge gaming chair, intently staring at a row of screens in front of him.
"Intruder's identity confirmed... S-class hero, KING... Alert lifted."
"Welcome, Mr. King."
The cold system notification sounded, and Tong Di suddenly jumped up from his chair, almost dropping the lollipop he was holding.
He turned around stiffly, and when he saw who it was, his big eyes were instantly filled with shock, confusion, and joy.
"KING... Uncle KING?!"
As the strategist of the Hero Association, Child Emperor was very curious about King and also somewhat envious of his invincible strength.
Regardless, he has always respected King.
Tong Di quickly ran up to Lin Mo, tilted his head back, and asked curiously, "What brings Uncle KING here? Is there something you need?"
"I need your help, Child Emperor." Lin Mo looked at the excited genius boy in front of him and said bluntly.
With just one sentence, the ease and curiosity on Tong Di's face vanished instantly, replaced by a solemnity and seriousness beyond his years.
His mind instantly entered a deep state of thought.
The fact that the "strongest man on earth" could personally utter the words "I need help" indicates a level of crisis that exceeded his imagination.
Could it be... a harbinger of an apocalyptic disaster capable of destroying the world? Or yet another unknown threat from the depths of the universe?
Lin Mo's light cough forcibly pulled Tong Di's thoughts, which had drifted into outer space, back to reality.
Seeing the Child Emperor's face change instantly, he knew that he had achieved half of his goal.
He continued:
"You and the association's intelligence department should also know that for the past few months, I, along with the S-class hero 'Bald Cape Man' and 'Cyborg Man', have been staying in Z City."
Child Emperor is Child Emperor after all; his mind-shifting speed is astonishing.
Lin Mo only provided a starting point, and he immediately connected it to the key point.
He looked up in surprise and said, "You mean, that wasn't an accident..."
Lin Mo's gaze was intense, fixed intently on Tong Di's eyes, as he spoke, word by word:
"Based on our ongoing investigation, we have discovered that deep beneath Z City lies a well-organized and massive hideout—the 'Monster Association'!"