The scene shifted back to the arena.
Less than a hundred meters separated Lin Chuan and Arak. The pressure generated by the clash of their gazes alone caused the surrounding space to undergo terrifying distortion.
To everyone watching, the figures of Arak and Lin Chuan appeared grotesquely warped by the twisted space.
An indescribable, crushing pressure descended upon everyone in the arena, making it difficult for them even to breathe as they focused intently on the battle.
Jiren of Universe 11 also became completely serious at this moment.
Every contestant from every universe sensed what was coming.
The next battle would be even more terrifying.
It might even destroy the entire arena.
Lin Chuan, however, remained completely calm, a faint smile appearing on his face.
"God of Destruction of Universe 5, are you planning to knock me off the stage?" Lin Chuan asked.
"The Saiyan Lin Chuan of Universe 7, your performance has indeed been astonishing. You even defeated the God of Destruction candidate personally chosen by this God. But the farce ends here. From now on, I will be your opponent," Arak declared.
The instant his voice fell, brilliant violet light ignited around his body.
In an instant, overwhelming God of Destruction pressure descended. Centered on Arak, an incomparably heavy divine aura shook the entire World of Void.
"What incredibly powerful God of Destruction energy. It's far stronger than the previous two Gods of Destruction," Lin Chuan said in slight surprise after sensing the aura.
The pressure alone had already reached the Twelfth Dimension.
Moreover, Arak's God of Destruction power was vastly more terrifying than Meri's.
Although Meri had reached the Twelfth Dimension, the power he displayed had been hollow at best, barely surpassing the peak of the Eleventh Dimension.
Arak was different.
His destructive power was profound, complete, and capable of displaying one hundred percent of its potential in battle.
This was the true strength of a God of Destruction, something no God of Destruction candidate could compare with.
"My power is beyond the likes of those inferior Gods of Destruction," Arak declared arrogantly.
His words immediately irritated Sidra and Jin.
As fellow Gods of Destruction, Arak showed absolutely no respect for his peers.
He genuinely believed he now stood at the pinnacle of all Gods of Destruction.
"You've got some strength. Just not much," Lin Chuan chuckled.
The next second, Arak attacked.
Dozens—no, hundreds—of Destruction Energy Spheres shot through the air, forming a dense web that rushed toward Lin Chuan.
Such an attack meant nothing to him.
He casually fired a single energy beam into the barrage.
As soon as one Destruction Sphere was destroyed, it triggered a chain reaction that detonated every single one.
The explosion formed a massive wall of flames, blocking the view between Arak and Lin Chuan.
At that very moment, ripples spread through the space surrounding Lin Chuan.
Having already sensed it, Lin Chuan calmly raised his right arm.
Bang!!!!
Arak's devastating roundhouse kick was completely blocked.
"Space Power? I see now. So you're the one who taught him how to use it," Lin Chuan said while effortlessly maintaining his defense, making no move to counterattack.
His surprise attack blocked, Arak immediately launched another offensive.
His speed reached the extreme.
Every strike carried incomparably fierce God of Destruction energy, raining down upon Lin Chuan like a relentless storm.
Each move targeted a vital point with ruthless killing intent.
Combined with Space Law, Arak's speed far exceeded its original limits. After every attack, he instantly shifted position before launching another assault.
His mastery of Space Law was flawless.
It was leagues beyond Meri's.
Attacks from every direction bombarded Lin Chuan.
Within mere seconds, hundreds—perhaps thousands—of devastating strikes swept over him like a hurricane.
For a time, Lin Chuan actually appeared to be suppressed, forced entirely onto the defensive.
The sight shocked every God of Destruction.
No wonder Arak had dared challenge Lin Chuan directly.
He had mastered Space Law to perfection.
Freely moving through space while already possessing Twelfth-Dimensional strength, he truly could pose a considerable challenge.
But only a challenge.
After effortlessly blocking over ten exchanges, Lin Chuan finally became slightly interested.
"So this is the confidence that lets you face me directly? Your mastery of Space Law is indeed impressive."
"Don't get cocky, Saiyan!" Enraged by Lin Chuan's contempt, Arak accelerated his spatial movements even further, dramatically increasing the frequency of his attacks.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
One deafening collision followed another.
Arak's attacks continued accelerating.
Every clash unleashed devastating shockwaves that surged outward like tidal waves.
Centered on Lin Chuan, enormous storms erupted one after another, indiscriminately battering everyone nearby.
The arena trembled.
Even the atmospheric pressure constantly shifted.
The entire World of Void experienced faint tremors from the shockwaves generated by Arak.
"The God of Destruction of Universe 5... has some skill," Jiren commented indifferently from atop a massive boulder as he observed the battle.
He imagined himself switching places with Lin Chuan.
Arak's attacks were certainly troublesome, but far from impossible to handle.
If it were him, he would unleash overwhelming force in an instant, disrupt Arak's rhythm, then steadily force him into a corner before crushing him completely.
But what was Lin Chuan planning?
He clearly had plenty of strength to spare, yet deliberately acted as though he were being suppressed.
Or...
Was he simply toying with Arak?
...
On the battlefield.
The battle continued escalating.
Arak's relentless assault showed no signs of stopping.
His perfect use of Space Law allowed him to attack while always leaving himself room to maneuver.
Even if Lin Chuan counterattacked, Arak feared nothing. At worst, he would simply adjust his tactics.
The initiative remained in his hands.
Or so it seemed.
Was that really the case?
Although Arak appeared to dominate, he hadn't managed to injure Lin Chuan even once.
Lin Chuan's flawless defense had neutralized every attack.
As the battle continued, Arak gradually realized this.
No matter where he attacked from, Lin Chuan always seemed prepared.
Could he already have seen through my fighting style? Impossible...
The longer the battle lasted, the more uneasy Arak became.
Ultra Instinct and the Law of Destruction could not be used simultaneously.
They were two completely opposite extremes.
The suspicion in his heart grew stronger.
His rhythm faltered.
His attacks lost their previous sharpness.
He desperately searched for a way to break through Lin Chuan's defense.
Could it be Ultra Instinct? No! Impossible! He's completely immersed in the power of Destruction right now. No one—not even a god—can use God of Destruction power and Ultra Instinct simultaneously... But if it isn't Ultra Instinct, then what's the problem?!
Arak's mind became increasingly chaotic.
His techniques completely fell apart.
His guess wasn't entirely wrong.
Lin Chuan indeed couldn't use true Ultra Instinct while in his Super Saiyan Blue Third Grade · Divine Extreme · Ultra Ego state.
But Arak didn't know that Lin Chuan possessed another terrifying ability.
Future Sight.
From the very beginning of the battle, Lin Chuan had been using Future Sight to perfectly predict every one of Arak's attacks.
As a result, Arak mistakenly believed he was using Ultra Instinct.
"What's wrong? Have you realized you can't break through my defense? Already thinking about retreating?" Lin Chuan laughed.
A sharp gleam flashed through his eyes.
"You've attacked long enough. My turn."
The moment he finished speaking, Lin Chuan counterattacked.
A devastating sweeping strike exploded forward.
Realizing the danger, Arak immediately crossed his arms to defend.
Boom!!!
The immense force instantly blasted Arak away.
What a heavy punch...
Feeling intense pain in both arms, Arak gritted his teeth in shock.
Lin Chuan's strength was even greater than he had imagined.
But this was only the beginning.
After knocking Arak away, Lin Chuan performed a Space Jump and instantly appeared before him.
His explosive barrage forced Arak into complete defense.
But could mere defense stop Lin Chuan?
Obviously not.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
His endlessly destructive punches and kicks relentlessly pressured Arak.
Every strike carried overwhelming force.
Still...
Arak could barely endure.
"Oh? You're tougher than I expected. Then how about this?"
Lin Chuan clenched his right fist.
"Ultimate Hardening · Space Tremor!"
Boom!!!
The devastating punch shattered Arak's guard in an instant.
The God of Destruction was blasted into a mountain of Super Katchin.
Lin Chuan gave him no chance to recover.
Using Space Jump again, he appeared before Arak, kicked him flying once more, then unleashed another endless barrage of punches and kicks.
The assault was utterly merciless.
Arak finally experienced Lin Chuan's true strength.
It was overwhelming beyond reason.
But as a God of Destruction, the arrogant Arak would never willingly submit.
"Saiyan... don't... get... too... full... of... yourself!!!"
Roaring hysterically, Arak's God of Destruction energy surged once more, increasing his strength even further.
Believing his newfound power would allow him to fight Lin Chuan head-on—or even defeat him—
Reality quickly shattered that illusion.
Once Lin Chuan became serious...
He was flawless.
Cold.
Merciless.
Within only a few exchanges, Arak fell behind again.
Lin Chuan steadily drove him into absolute despair.
Even hiding within space was useless.
Lin Chuan simply tore space apart with even greater force, leaving him nowhere to hide.
Furthermore...
Arak's practical mastery of Space Law was completely inferior.
Every aspect of the battle favored Lin Chuan.
Close combat—he lost.
Space Law—he lost.
No matter what method he tried, he couldn't injure Lin Chuan at all.
The situation was beyond anything Arak had expected.
Impossible... I've trained for years to reach this level... How can he suppress me so completely...? I'm a god! The God of Destruction! How can I lose to a mere Saiyan?!
Refusing to accept reality, Arak unleashed another surge of power and charged once more.
But no matter how desperately he fought...
The overwhelming difference in strength never changed.
Lin Chuan toyed with him as though he were a monkey, steadily driving him into a dead end.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
Lin Chuan's one-sided domination continued for a full three minutes.
Their clash of Space Laws also lasted three minutes.
Arak was utterly overwhelmed.
He had no power left to resist.
Having fully gauged Arak's true strength, Lin Chuan lost all interest in continuing the game.
It was time to make an example of him.
The other Gods of Destruction needed a warning.
"Haah!!!"
With a powerful roar, Lin Chuan unleashed a devastating punch infused with both the Law of Destruction and the Law of Space.
Boom!!!!
The attack struck Arak squarely in the abdomen, inflicting irreversible damage.
"Puaaah!!!"
Spitting out a spray of divine blood, Arak's aura plummeted off a cliff.
The single blow temporarily robbed him of all ability to move.
The God of Destruction clutched his abdomen.
His body bent forward like a shrimp.
Seeing this, Lin Chuan stepped onto Arak's back.
His overwhelming strength forced the God of Destruction to both knees.
"Bastard... you're humiliating... this God!!"
Blood vessels bulged across Arak's bloodshot eyes.
His hatred toward Lin Chuan reached its absolute peak.
"You brought this upon yourself, Arak, God of Destruction of Universe 5."
Lin Chuan lifted his foot before grabbing Arak by the throat with one hand and effortlessly hoisting him into the air.
No matter how desperately Arak struggled, it was useless.
The mighty God of Destruction of Universe 5 looked like a helpless child before Lin Chuan.
With his other hand, Lin Chuan gathered power.
Space Law and divine power merged perfectly, condensing into a blow capable of piercing everything.
"Ultimate Hardening · Space Strike."
Lin Chuan's fist slammed into Arak's chest.
Boom!!!!
The terrifying force spread throughout Arak's entire body.
His chest caved inward.
Large amounts of divine blood erupted from his mouth.
His aura plummeted once again.
He looked as though he were on the verge of death.