"BOOM!!!!"
Another dull thud echoed.
Struck once again, Olibu plummeted toward the ground like a meteor, smashing through several towering pointy mountains and kicking up thick clouds of dust.
Seizing the opportunity, Talot decided to go all out in one final push to decide the outcome of the battle. He also wanted Olibu to understand; his underestimation from beginning to end had been a mistake!
Spreading his arms wide, energy surged violently as golden lightning exploded around his body.
Talot's aura climbed higher and higher, while two golden energy spheres danced in his palms.
Then, he pressed his hands together, and the two energy spheres merged into a single massive golden lightning sphere.
"Ultimate Piercing Cannon!!!" With a thunderous shout, a ferocious golden spiral lightning blast erupted from his palms, hurtling straight at Olibu.
The violent energy beam resembled a roaring golden dragon, carrying the power to annihilate everything in its path.
Planet-destroying? That was the least of its power.
This scene sent shockwaves through the faces of everyone watching.
Even North Kai hadn't expected Talot to unleash such a devastating finisher.
The intensity of this energy far exceeded expectations. It was truly possible that Olibu might be killed again!
You see, in the Other World, everyone is already dead once.
Though they retain physical bodies, they're still considered dead. If someone were to die again here, it would mean disappearing in the request sense.
No matter the Underworld, the Living World, or any other dimension, their existence would disappear completely.
All the onlookers held their breath for Olibu.
But in the very next second, something completely unexpected happened.
Talot's Ultimate Piercing Cannon, upon striking the massive crater created by Olibu's crash, suddenly halted its advance.
Looking closer, Olibu was standing firm in the crater, using sheer physical strength to withstand the Ultimate Piercing Cannon.
...
"Olibu blocked it!!"
"I knew he wouldn't go down that easily."
"After all, he is the strongest warrior in our North Area!"
In the North Area camp, warriors who were on good terms with Olibu cheered and raised morale.
Even if Olibu couldn't hear them.
[I didn't expect him to block it so directly... This turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Olibu. Though he's been training at Grand Kai's Planet and steadily growing stronger, he hasn't experienced many life-or-death battles. For over a thousand years, he's lived comfortably. But the pressure Talot brought finally shattered his limits, allowing him to unleash even greater power!] North Kai's keen insight detected the deeper truth.
He knew well the extent of Olibu's power.
But he knew even better that Olibu needed time to ignite his true potential.
"This Olibu really is a monster! He was able to block Super Saiyan Grade 2 Talot's ultimate technique using only his physical body!" Raditz was shaken by Olibu's formidable physique.
He had been impressed by Olibu's strength before, but not nearly to this extent.
It turns out, he had underestimated him.
At the same time, Raditz grew even more excited. With so many masters on Grand Kai's Planet, especially exceptional warriors like Olibu, it was the perfect training ground for them.
Becoming stronger through constant battle and mastering the Super Saiyan transformation was just around the corner!
"Though he's definitely amazing, Brother Talot can also transform one more time," Salari said with full confidence in Talot.
Just Super Saiyan Grade 2 had already pushed Olibu to the brink; if he went one level higher, it would be an instant defeat in her eyes.
Hearing Salari's words, Raditz agreed, while the veteran warriors nearby were stunned, unable to imagine that this Saiyan, Talot, could still transform again.
But North Kai couldn't help shaking his head. He knew more of the specifics and noticed something strange about Talot's Super Saiyan state.
It wasn't just a simple Super Saiyan transformation; it also seemed to carry the power of the Great Ape.
...
Meanwhile, on Olibu's side—
He had now truly regained the feeling of being on the edge of life and death.
His full strength erupted, reaching his peak, and even surpassing it.
A white aura burst out as Olibu's power continued to rise.
"MOVEEEE!!" Olibu roared, throwing his arms upward with force.
The burst of power forcibly changed the direction of the Ultimate Piercing Cannon, and the roaring golden energy beam was sent flying into the sky until it completely disappeared from their sight.
Two or three seconds later, in some distant, empty region, an apocalyptic explosion took place.
The Grand Kai's Planet was affected to a degree, shaking for quite a while.
After hurling away the Ultimate Piercing Cannon, Olibu gasped for air, panting heavily. Forcing the energy blast away had consumed most of his stamina. Though his situation looked grim, he was overjoyed.
He could no longer remember the last time he felt this kind of blood-pumping thrill, this exhilarating rush.
Talot had helped him rediscover the feeling of being alive, and in doing so, had reignited his desire to grow stronger.
At that moment, Talot descended from the sky, landing behind Olibu.
Exhausted in both body and spirit, Olibu sensed something behind him and turned around, once again facing Talot.
At this moment, the scales of victory had clearly tilted toward Talot.
In his half-injured state, Olibu had no chance of winning.
"That was close just now. Your attack let me feel the sensation of death again," Olibu said with a smile.
"Are you still going to keep fighting? Your condition doesn't look very promising," Talot replied.
Though he'd been annoyed by Olibu's arrogance earlier, this was still just a sparring match.
"It's been hundreds of years since I've had a fight like this, ending it now would be too much of a pity. Please, continue fighting me. I apologize for provoking you earlier. But this time… I ask that you go all out!" Olibu's eyes were resolute as he requested Talot to fight him with his full strength.
Hearing Olibu's request, Talot seemed to understand his intent.
This guy's power needed to be fully awakened through the overwhelming strength of his opponent.
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