Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World.

Chapter 210 Netero is shocked for the second time! Lynn is a monster!

It only took Lynn three seconds to get back to Yorktown from Greed Island.

He then traveled by airship to Nitero's location.

Although you can ride a dragon, it's not as comfortable as an airship, making it more suitable for situations where you're pressed for time, need to travel short distances, or have no other means of transportation.

Even so, Lynn didn't spend much time seeing Netero again.

Inside the dojo.

Lynn looked at Netero, who was old yet full of vitality, and couldn't help but sigh. The last time he saw Netero was more than half a year ago, during the Hunter Exam, which was in early January.

It's the end of September now, about nine months have passed.

He has changed dramatically, while Netero remains the same.

Lifespan is ultimately a big question.

Even if Netero was incredibly powerful in his prime, he would gradually decline with the passage of time. Now, his strength is only half of what it was in his prime, and it will continue to decrease.

It's likely that in the original story, Netero's willingness to die and perish together with the Chimera Ant King was partly due to his unwillingness to watch himself slowly age and die, and to personally experience the feeling of a hero's twilight years.

Rather than dying of old age in bed, I'd rather take advantage of my strength to perform one last dance, so that even if I die, I can die a glorious death.

"Wow, time flies!"

Netero spoke first, stroking his beard with his right hand, his bright eyes fixed on Lynn, his heart filled with surprise.

changed.

He didn't know exactly what Lynn had done, but he was certain that Lynn had undergone a dramatic transformation in the past six months.

Even without making a move, he could tell from his eyesight and senses that Lynn had changed drastically compared to before.

If we were to compare Lynn at that time to a sapling full of potential and vitality, although it had great potential, it had not yet grown up.

So now Lynn is a lush, towering tree!

Wow, that's incredible! In such a short time, he has made such progress.

Will they all be able to beat me in a while?

Netero muttered to himself, startled by his own startling thought, and instinctively plucked out a few strands of his beard.

I originally thought that the exchange I proposed was a teaching session to help the younger generation, but now it seems that I underestimated it.

But this is even better—a glint of light flashed in Netero's eyes, eager to try.

He was already worried about not having anyone to spar with. The others were either weaker than him or ignored him. Here, I want to specifically mention that guy Jin, who always avoided him because he found him troublesome.

Potter is still the best. Although he is usually busy, he will occasionally take time to keep the old man company so that he won't be too lonely.

And now, with the addition of Lynn, a rising star, Netero smiled.

"Nine months have passed in the blink of an eye. You're still in great shape, old man," Lynn said casually, looking Netero up and down.

"Alas, I'm practically half-buried now." At this point, Netero, the dramatic old man, pretended to cry again, "Time is so cruel~ I'm no longer the strongest in the world, and there will be more and more people stronger than me in the future."

"Even the person standing in front of me now is one of them."

Netero glanced at Lynn, as if seeing his younger, spirited self, and said somewhat absentmindedly, "I'm probably not even half as strong as I was in my prime now. I really don't want to get old~"

This was Netero's heartfelt exclamation.

As a strong person, he knew very well that he had long passed his prime.

It's already something to be proud of that they've lived to this age; it's certainly impossible for them to retain their peak strength.

But for someone who is wholeheartedly pursuing martial arts, watching their strength gradually weaken is indeed a painful thing.

"Old man, you're too kind. If you were alive and well, I think you could live another hundred years."

"As for not being the strongest in the world—you are still the ceiling of the six continents."

Lynn's bluntness made Netero, who was half-exaggerating and half-sincere, straighten his expression and get back to the main topic.

Today we're calling Lin Enlai, just for the purpose of exchanging ideas.

Although the situation was quite different from what he had expected, it was generally a positive deviation, so Netero found it easy to accept.

However, the venue needs to be changed.

Since the dojo wasn't suitable, we decided to spar in the woods outside the dojo, where we could fight freely without worrying about the environment.

A wide clearing in the woods.

A gentle breeze swept by, stirring up a speck of dust on the ground.

It was unusually quiet.

Lynn and Netero kept a distance from each other and looked at each other.

Although they were separated by distance, both sides could see the undisguised, pure fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

At this moment, Lynn did not intend to bother thinking about what cards Netero might drop, but instead focused all his attention on the battle, not letting anything else distract him.

All for the sake of having a good, satisfying battle with this legendary figure who is the "strongest in the world"!

Clearing his mind of all distractions, Lynn looked at Netero with clear eyes.

This time, his goal is to defeat the world's strongest!

"Hehehe, you have a good eye."

That's it.

Netero's arms hung naturally at his sides as he looked at Lynn with a smile in his eyes.

Let him see what Lynn has accomplished in the past six months!

Then, Netero assumed a fighting stance and didn't move, and Lynn understood his intention.

"I'll go first with the number one 'yao' (1)."

"Old man, you'd better be mentally prepared."

Before his words had even faded, a surge of Nen energy erupted from Lynn's body, showcasing the full extent of his long-term hard work.

A terrifying pressure instantly descended upon the arena, creating a powerful air pressure around them, and a gale rapidly rose, violently billowing their clothes.

Centered on the ground, strong winds blew in all directions, sweeping up thick dust and expanding in concentric circles.

At this moment, Lynn was simply displaying his original S-rank strength. Even without using the Eight Gates Formation, his strength was still astonishing.

Like the blazing sun, it radiates a dazzling light of Nen energy!

The S-class aura poured out without any concealment!

Netero's expression immediately changed.

He was standing in a relaxed and natural posture, but after feeling Lynn's aura, he quickly assumed a fighting stance.

Muscles tensed, preparing for any possible attack.

Such momentum!

Does he really have that level of strength?!

And he's so young!

Netero was startled; he hadn't sensed such a powerful aura in a long time!

Moreover, there are not many people on the six continents who can possess this level of aura, and now there is one more!

He never expected that he would underestimate Lynn twice in a row.

He had thought Lynn's strength was at the A+ level, but Lynn's actual strength was S-level!

He has to get serious, or he might really be defeated by Lynn!

Shocked, Netero also felt a surge of fighting spirit he hadn't felt in years, as well as a deep sense of gratitude.

Regardless of today's outcome, he will remember this battle.

He was grateful for the feelings Lynn evoked in him.

In an instant, two powerful auras soared into the sky!

Unconsciously, the two intertwined and collided, causing an extremely violent commotion.

Centered on both sides, countless dust particles swept wildly in all directions, as if creating sandstorms.

At the edge of the open space, a yellowed leaf could not withstand the impact and was blown to the ground by the strong wind, which became a signal.

Swah—

Lynn moved swiftly and appeared in front of Netero in an instant.

Extremely fast!

He clenched his right fist, releasing a terrifying ball of Nen energy that pressed down on Netero, creating waves of energy!

The air was compressed by the punch, producing a low groan, and the fist seemed to leave behind afterimages like flowing water in the air.

quickly!

Netero's eyes narrowed, showing no intention of dodging. Instead, he and Lynn exchanged blows with their fists!

This is a common initial probe.

boom!

In an instant, the two fists collided, and a jellyfish-shaped shockwave, visible to the naked eye, swept out in all directions, forming a fierce wind that stirred up a large amount of grass and dust.

The trees on both sides shook violently, scattering countless leaves.

Lynn's expression was serious as he unleashed a skillful and refined Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist with both fists, infused with abundant Nen and Armament Haki.

Unlike before, this time his Water Stream Rock Smash put considerable pressure on Netero, and he focused more on offense.

In an instant, the two S-level powerhouses clashed at close range, their speed of movement and attack was inhuman. Weaker Nen abilities didn't even have the chance to see them!

The only indication of the fierce battle was the deafening sonic booms and the gradually collapsing ground.

At their level, if they take things seriously, every action they take will cause considerable damage to the environment.

During this process, Lynn was alright because he had a fairly thorough understanding of Netero and knew exactly what level of strength Netero could unleash.

Conitero knew far less about Lynn.

It wasn't just Lynn's displayed strength, but also his incredibly skilled [Water Stream Rock Smash Fist], that shocked Netero.

In a short period of time, he fought Lynn for dozens of rounds. Although Lynn failed to cause him any damage, he also failed to do anything to Lynn.

Now, Lynn is not only much stronger than before, but he is also more proficient in the so-called "Water Flow Rock Smashing Fist".

Skills are a good thing.

As a martial artist, Netero deeply agrees with this.

Even when they reach a certain level, the importance of skill remains immeasurable.

Take the Water Stream Rock Smash Fist as an example. Lynn was able to exert greater power with less effort, which is the effect of technique.

At the same time, due to the inherent characteristics of the Flowing Rock Shattering Fist, Lynn can balance defense and offense, using the opponent's force against them, giving him the feeling of hitting cotton, making it difficult to achieve significant results.

If one can master boxing to such a high level, how powerful must one's swordsmanship be?

Netero was inwardly surprised.

In such a short time, his strength has made a huge leap, and he can even take care of his skills. He is truly a prodigy.

After a simple warm-up, Netero stepped back.

Lynn gathered terrifying Nen energy in his hands and rapidly fired powerful Nen projectiles, each about the size of a millstone.

Netero dodged repeatedly.

Boom! Boom! Boom—

The projectile landed, creating an effect similar to a powerful bomb.

Explosions rang out one after another, accompanied by plumes of dust rising into the sky from the shattered rocks, their sounds echoing through the heavens!

After the ground was pulverized, the gravel and dust mixed together, and the air became hazy for a moment.

The explosions on the ground continued, with specks of stone and dust being swept into the sky in swirling shapes by the sandstorm.

In the smoke and dust, a hand suddenly swung.

A moment later, the thick smoke drifted to the other side, as if an invisible hand had pushed it aside.

As the smoke cleared, Niterlo was revealed.

The previous fight left several scratches on his clothes.

His once clean white beard was now covered with a speck of dust, like a deep yellow stain left on a clean sheet of paper.

At this moment, Netero stood on his right foot, pulled his left foot back, and clasped his hands together in front of his chest, a pure aura expanding outwards.

"These young people are truly formidable!"

Netero spoke slowly, and at the same time his right hand began to move, leaving afterimages in Lynn's eyes.

Netero's movements are very strange; he seems to be waving his hand very slowly, but countless afterimages appear.

This is caused by swinging your arm too fast!

The whole process was smooth and graceful, and it was extremely pleasing to the eye.

boom!

With a barely audible thud, Netero's aged yet still powerful hands came together completely.

A blinding golden light suddenly burst forth.

A circular, golden light emanated from Nitero, radiating immense brilliance.

Like a golden moon that is constantly expanding, it slowly rises behind us.

A Guanyin statue, radiating dazzling golden light, came into Lynn's view.

The golden Guanyin statue is majestic and extremely tall, with hundreds of arms, each holding a different pose, ensuring that no two poses are repeated.

One Hundred Forms of Guanyin!

The preceding parts were merely appetizers.

The appearance of the "Hundred Styles of Kannon" signifies that Netero is starting to get serious.

And unlike before, this time Netero's Hundred Style Kannon no longer holds back, but unleashes its full power!

Netero stared at Lynn, his deep voice echoing across the devastated open space.

"Hehehe, I'm very grateful to you, Lynn."

"Thank you for bringing joy to this old man."

With his right palm slightly bent, he struck out with a knife-like motion towards the unmoving Lynn.

Buzz—

The air vibrated!

One palm!

The heavy hand chop contained a large amount of Nen energy, as if it had the power of a thousand pounds, and each strike produced an explosive sound!

At this moment, Lynn finally drew the Hyōrinmaru from his waist.

As the hand blade gradually enlarged in his eyes, an even stronger aura erupted from him.

Fifth door, open!

The next instant, a gigantic frost sword aura shot into the sky!

boom!

The clash between the hand blade and the sword energy created a terrifying commotion, as if the air itself were being torn apart.

The clash between the two powerful figures generated tremendous shockwaves, making the ground between them feel as if it were being bombarded by missiles.

The commotion in this round caused more devastation than the nearly one hundred rounds of fist and foot attacks between the two men!

This is a battle between the strongest experts from the six continents!

On the oppressive arena, Netero was on the left and Lynn was on the right. The two stared at each other. One was covered in the golden light of Guanyin, while the other was covered in icy sword energy. Their completely different auras collided wildly at this moment!

Last time, he failed to force Netero to use his full strength.

This time, he's going to defeat Netero!