Chapter 279: Battle to the Peak!
"As you wish!"
As soon as the Ultra Instinct: Transcendence Form was revealed, it left everyone utterly speechless. The sheer destructive aura surrounding it was so terrifying that anyone unaware might mistake him for a God of Destruction!
But he was nothing more than a mere mortal!
This single mortal had mastered such a terrifying destructive power and could even wield it freely!
He truly seemed like a God of Destruction!
Wasn't this way too exaggerated?
"What... what... what's going on? Why does this guy possess such terrifying destructive power? Even Toppo, a candidate for the God of Destruction, couldn't unleash such a force."
"On what grounds?"
"Not only is he utilizing destructive power, but he has also transformed himself into such a state!"
"No, wait... it's not just destructive power. He can flexibly wield it, which naturally brought about this transformation!"
The Clown God of Destruction was utterly panicked. This was the first time he'd witnessed such a bizarre scene, and the shock it brought him was immense!
That was a power exclusive to the Gods of Destruction, and yet a mere mortal could wield it so skillfully. Did this mean he was almost equivalent to a God of Destruction?
Even Jiren, for all his strength, was only considered on par with a God of Destruction, but never equal!
Yet this guy from the 11th Universe...
The state he exhibited now was unprecedented.
"Incredible! Simply incredible!"
"To think a mortal could wield destructive power! This is amazing!"
Grand Zeno clapped in excitement, clearly thrilled beyond measure. After all, this wasn't something just anyone could achieve.
Toppo, at most, only had a superficial grasp of destructive power, and even then, his combat prowess was already terrifying. So what of Mu Chuan now?
Jiren was equally shocked, but he quickly regained his composure. After all, he could sense the terrifying power hidden within Mu Chuan.
It was unmistakable!
"I never expected such immense power to exist within you. Excellent!"
"This is the first time I've encountered an opponent like you. Let us determine the victor here and now!"
Jiren took a step forward before charging fiercely at Mu Chuan.
Mu Chuan had been waiting for this moment. His fist shot out straight toward Jiren, the speed astounding. Yet, relying on his battle instincts, Jiren evaded in a flash, retaliating with a punch of his own.
The two clashed, their fists colliding head-on!
Boom!
The violent collision unleashed terrifying energy.
The arena cracked slightly under the impact.
Mu Chuan's other hand struck again, aiming at Jiren's face. It was another ferocious punch. Jiren reacted quickly but failed to anticipate that Mu Chuan's real attack wasn't the punch—it was a strike to his lower body!
A swift upward kick sent Jiren flying into the sky. Mu Chuan instantly teleported behind him, clasped his fists together, and hammered downward!
Boom!
A massive crater appeared in the arena!
Whoosh~
Despite such a terrifying blow, Jiren emerged unscathed and charged forward once more!
The two began an aerial skirmish!
At this moment, both fought blow for blow, countering each other's moves. Yet, as the battle progressed, their attacks began to change.
Now, they traded blows recklessly, almost as if they abandoned all defense, engaging in a brutal exchange of injuries.
The sheer ferocity of this fight was overwhelming, leaving everyone in stunned silence. None of the spectators could comprehend why these two were so ruthless!
"Hiss~"
"Their battle is terrifying!"
"They're fighting without regard for injuries, unleashing relentless attacks!"
"Don't they fear collapsing from exhaustion?"
The audience was filled with disbelief. The ferocity of their attacks, landing squarely on each other, hinted at unimaginable injuries.
Yet they endured it all!
What was their plan?
Whis suddenly remarked, "No, they're trying to avoid prolonged combat. That would prevent them from fully unleashing their power. Given such drawn-out fighting, who knows when it would end?"
"Instead, this injury-for-injury battle will decide who collapses first. Whoever endures will win!"
"This..."
Everyone fell silent, overwhelmed by the intensity of what they were witnessing. This was far beyond a mere martial arts competition!
However...
Though worried, the Saiyans in the crowd couldn't hide their glimmers of excitement.
None knew better than they that Saiyans thrived in battle, growing stronger the more dire the situation. Every injury brought them terrifying growth.
The closer to despair, the more overwhelming their unleashed power!
At this moment...
Perhaps the breakthrough was imminent!
Kale silently pondered, "Mu Chuan, can you break through your limits this time? In this dire situation, will you achieve the impossible?"
"It's been far too long since someone forced Mu Chuan to unleash his full power. Not even Frieza could. If there's ever been a worthy adversary, it's this one. Perhaps he will push Mu Chuan to an unimaginable level!"
No one understood better than him how much Mu Chuan yearned for a truly balanced fight. For someone who always stood leagues above everyone else, there had never been anyone who could even graze his full strength.
For Saiyans, that was a tragedy!
Without a proper opponent to battle, without someone to force them into extreme combat, their growth would always remain limited.
But now...
This could be the best opportunity yet!
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Boom!
The two exchanged blows again, their fists slamming into each other's faces. Blood spurted from their mouths on impact.
Even so, their battle raged on. Blow after blow landed on their battered bodies. At this point, neither could be described as anything but bloodied and bruised.
Their breathing grew erratic.
Yet even in such a state...
The pace of their battle showed no signs of slowing. Instead, it intensified further.
Mu Chuan gathered energy for a ki blast, terrifying destructive power swirling around his hands as he hurled it forward.
Jiren, undaunted, deflected the ki blasts with one hand while charging another energy blast with the other, throwing it back at Mu Chuan.
The two continued their frenzied exchange, paying no heed to the arena's boundaries. Their overwhelming ferocity left the entire arena devastated.
Only one-fifth of the platform remained intact, with fragments of the arena floating around them.