Although the man had taken two heavy blows, his injuries were not serious.
His Psychic Powers strengthened every muscle in his body. Already a fitness enthusiast with muscles far stronger than an ordinary person's, he had become as hard as steel after gaining his powers.
Fitness enthusiasts often had tenacious willpower, and gaining Psychic Powers had done nothing to make him slack off. He trained day and night, and in just six months, he had developed considerable skill in using them.
So even in his normal state, the man possessed an astonishing physique, with sinews of copper and bones of iron.
What was more, he could focus his will on one part of his body, making it ten times stronger than usual.
With such an extreme boost, that part of his body surpassed almost any metal alloy in strength and gained a terrifying, nearly impenetrable defense.
And when he applied his Psychic Powers to certain body parts, he could turn an ability suited to defense into a formidable weapon.
His fists, for example.
When defending, he could channel his Psychic Powers into his chest and back, gaining an almost unbelievable ability to withstand blows.
When it was time to attack, he could use his invincible iron fists to smash through an enemy's fragile defenses.
With Psychic Powers that suited him so perfectly, the man was confident he could make the top eight in the regional tournament and earn a place in the Finals.
He had never expected to meet such a powerful opponent in his very first match.
Without using his special defense, even his steel-hard physique could barely withstand Young Girl's first two fierce attacks.
Only when she launched him off the ground with an uppercut did he realize how strong she was. With a thought, he reinforced his