His master's words from that day echoed in his ears as vividly as if he were hearing them again.
Every experience in life left an indelible mark. Each one became an indispensable part of who a person was.
So why deny the person he used to be?
Greedy Wolf suddenly understood. Everything he had been through had left its mark on his life, deep or shallow. Each experience had helped him grow stronger and shaped his character in some way.
Those experiences had made him who he was now: a man determined to keep walking the path he believed was right.
Only by accepting his past self could he become truly strong. Only then could he become the fullest version of Greedy Wolf.
The realization was like a lighthouse appearing before a ship lost in the dark, or an oasis coming into view for a traveler dying of thirst in the desert. Greedy Wolf, who had lost his way within himself, suddenly saw everything clearly.
Having overcome his inner demons, Greedy Wolf rose to a new level in both spirit and strength.
With this new understanding of himself, he finally stepped into a new realm.
He had grown stronger from the inside out.
The Blond Man, his opponent, noticed the change at once.
Greedy Wolf's whole bearing had transformed in an instant.
He looked more confident, more resolute, and calmer than before.
The movements of his hands made the Blond Man's brow tighten.
Most viewers watching on television knew little about martial arts. But a few had studied them, and when they saw Greedy Wolf's movements, each felt a flash of recognition.
Anyone who had studied martial arts systematically could often identify a fighter's style from his moves. The Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist was an advanced martial art, but