A Clash of Titans

Saitama was finally surprised. He had great confidence in his own senses, and during their earlier exchange, he had clearly perceived Lan Mu's limits.

Strong, very strong. Even that final gaze had caused him intense pain, making his skin smoke.

But he knew it was still not enough. Eager to end the fight and return to Earth, he could defeat Lan Mu immediately.

It was precisely because he had seen through Lan Mu's strength that his interest had been lukewarm. He knew Lan Mu was still not the kind of enemy who could drive him into a corner like in his dreams.

His blood was still cold.

Yet when Lan Mu said he had merely been warming up and had not gotten serious—

Saitama felt something stir within him for an instant. Staring at Lan Mu as their eyes met, he knew Lan Mu was not lying.

"Good..."

Saitama had felt this kind of anticipation countless times before. Every time, it ended in disappointment, followed by a quiet sigh in his heart. So it's still just one punch...

He only hoped that this time, he would not be disappointed.

Lan Mu was the strongest person he had ever seen. Compared to Lan Mu, every powerhouse he had encountered before was worlds apart!

If anyone could bring the tense thrill of a fierce battle—something he could now experience only in dreams—into reality—

Perhaps only Lan Mu could.

White light surged from Lan Mu's body, and at the same time, identical light shone from Saitama.

With a single teleportation, the two appeared directly on a neutron star.

Degenerate free electron gas filled the celestial body. It was one of the harshest natural planets in existence, second only to a black hole.

This neutron star was only ten kilometers in diameter. Even standing