The entire transformation was completed in one go, without a single trace of aura leaking out.
This showed just how perfect Talot's control over Super Saiyan 1 had become.
At this moment, Olibu was completely stunned. Although Talot had reined in most of his aura, his instincts as a warrior told him that Talot's strength was no less than his own, perhaps even surpassing the power he had displayed.
This awakened the long-dormant fighting spirit Olibu had buried for many years.
"Remarkable. A transformation, huh? So this was the power I sensed earlier! Seeing your strength now, I'm beginning to believe what you said before. Perhaps among the opponents you've faced, I truly would only rank second." Olibu praised without reservation, even admitting that he had previously been overconfident.
Such straightforwardness earned Talot's respect.
Most people wouldn't so decisively reflect and express themselves so openly.
"This is Super Saiyan! Come on, let our battle truly begin." With those words, Talot responded to Olibu's fighting spirit by launching the first attack.
He raised his hand and hurled a massive Spiraling Energy Ball, which separated from his palm and then split into dozens of smaller Spiraling Energy Balls as he charged forward.
This kind of attack somewhat mimicked a known technique, but of course, the method was different and the power even more so.
"Well done!" This time, it was Olibu who defended. In an instant, he gathered power and threw a large energy sphere, detonating it mid-flight.
BOOM~!!!!!!! The energy explosion triggered a chain reaction. Towering flames engulfed all the smaller Spiraling Energy Balls, once again forming a thick wall of fire that separated Talot and Olibu.
The battle scene didn't look too different from before, but this time, before the explosion's flames had even faded, and before Talot could use teleportation again, Olibu's massive frame burst through the flames like a ferocious beast, charging straight at Talot.
Talot had already anticipated this.
Although his Ki Sense was disrupted, his ability to sense spirit energy and foresee the future allowed him to detect Olibu and glimpse a sliver of what was to come.
THUD!!!!!!! A dull boom echoed.
Olibu's crushing strike was blocked by Talot in time, but the explosive force behind it was tremendous. Even with prior defense, Talot was sent flying by the sheer impact.
Having seized the initiative, Olibu surged forward once more, his aura erupting as he chased after the airborne Talot. His fierce, powerful attacks rained down like a hurricane.
BAM! THUD! BAM! THUD! BAM! THUD! …
The fierce battle resumed, with Olibu fully dominating the fight. His overwhelming, crushing combat style drove him to attack Talot with a frenzy that bordered on madness.
[As expected of Olibu. Compared to the pressure Cooler gave me, this is on another level.] Talot noted to himself.
Olibu's fierce and powerful strikes were terrifyingly destructive, and his speed was also fast, just like lightning.
This proved that his title as the strongest warrior in the North Area faction wasn't mere hype.
If it had been Cooler, facing Olibu without a transformation, he would've been caught off guard, certainly suffering more damage than he did from Talot's Great Ape power combined with the Kaio-ken.
As for Frieza, even if he fought at full power, he might still be torn to shreds by Olibu's assault.
In just a few short seconds, Olibu had launched hundreds of full-force attacks.
During this brief exchange, Talot had completely grasped Olibu's attack patterns and trajectory; he could even see through his techniques.
BANG!!! THUD!!!! Olibu's fists were suddenly caught by Talot, their fingers locking together as the two engaged in a raw contest of strength.
Olibu's muscles tensed, veins bulging on his forehead as his power kept rising.
Talot also began to exert his strength, engaging in a pure contest of raw power. The clash disrupted the surrounding air pressure, shattering the clouds above, as the entire battlefield trembled under the force of their overwhelming might.
"So this is your strength after transforming! In terms of raw power, no one has ever matched me head-on, yet you can hold your ground!!!" Olibu roared, his fighting spirit soaring. It had been many, many years since he'd felt such excitement.
Strengthening oneself, breaking through to new levels. Wasn't it all for the chance to fight someone truly equal?
"Is that so? Too bad you're wrong about one thing; we are not evenly matched." Talot replied with a slight smile.
Then his arm muscles suddenly swelled, his power erupting in an instant. In that brief moment of dominance, he hurled Olibu away.
Spun through the air, Olibu snapped back to his senses mid-flight and quickly stabilized himself, but before he could react, Talot had already dashed over in front of him and punched his face.
BOOM!!!! A muffled blast rang out.
Struck hard, Olibu crashed into the Spire Mountain like a falling meteor. The mountainside crumbled, thick smoke billowing in every direction.
It wasn't over yet. Talot, moving at high speed, quickly repositioned himself, locked onto Olibu's location, spread his arms wide, and then thrust them forward with force.
A golden energy beam shot out from Talot's palm, blasting straight toward Olibu.
At the same time, a tremendously powerful energy cannon burst from within the smoke, colliding with Talot's energy beam.
BOOM~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The clash of energy triggered a massive explosion that shook the planet.
Seeing his energy attack neutralized, Talot wasn't surprised. His figure flickered and vanished from the spot.
At that moment, Olibu had already unleashed his aura outward, dispersing the thick smoke. He scanned his surroundings with a grave expression, nerves taut, not relaxing for even a moment.
Simultaneously, Talot silently appeared behind Olibu and landed a fully charged kick to his waist, once again sending the unguarded Olibu flying. Talot instantly used Instant Transmission to catch up and unleashed a continuous barrage of powerful strikes.
Relentless and deadly, cold and merciless.
He completely suppressed Olibu, forcing him to just defend.
Falling fully into disadvantage, Olibu poured all his effort into defense. The immense pressure caused cold sweat to stream from his forehead.
His heartbeat quickened, and his mind tensed.
For him, ever since arriving at Grand Kai's Planet, this was the first time he had experienced such intense pressure and tension.
Talot's ceaseless assault continued, his punches growing sharper, evolving in the midst of battle. His speed also increased without pause, every move sweeping over Olibu like a storm.
[This is bad! If this keeps up, I'll lose the ability to fight back completely!!] The pressure doubled, and Olibu realized things were taking a bad turn.
BAM! THUD! BAM! THUD!! BAM!!...
The dull thuds of their clashing limbs echoed through the air. Under Talot's assault, Olibu's defense finally revealed a huge vulnerability under Talot's assault.
Seizing the opportunity, Talot locked onto Olibu's weak spot and unleashed a series of devastating blows.
BAM! THUD! BAM!...
Several successive heavy strikes sent Olibu flying.
The terrifying force was enough to shake a planet.
Knocked away, Olibu slid through the air for several thousand meters before crashing into a towering Spire Mountain, barely managing to stabilize himself.
At this point, his powerful body was covered in wounds. Especially from those heavy strikes Talot had landed. He had sustained internal injuries around his waist.
"Huff... Huff... Huff..." Olibu gasped heavily, adjusting his breathing rhythm.
Sweat soaked his body. Though under pressure, a look of excitement still spread across his face.
It had been so, so long since he experienced such an exhilarating, all-out battle. Every cell in his body was cheering with joy. The pain had transformed into excitement, granting him a sense of euphoria he had never felt before!
"How does it feel? That round of attacks should've been enough to make you take me seriously, right?" Talot asked with a smile, suddenly appearing before Olibu.
He no longer attacked, because the probing phase was just about over.
"Of course. Thanks to you, I've finally regained the feeling of battle. From here on out, it's going to be a serious fight!!!" Olibu's fighting spirit had been fully ignited. Now, unless one of them was completely defeated, he would not stop fighting.
"HAAAAHH!!" Olibu's body leaned slightly forward, his aura flaring up, and his body once again expanded.
The injuries he had sustained during battle healed as energy surged through him, and his strength rose to a new level.
"So you're finally getting serious? Now this is getting interesting." Talot took a battle stance, gathering strength, fully alert.
Judging by the aura, Olibu's power level had reached at least 200 million.
After his aura exploded to a certain point, Olibu, for some unknown reason, suddenly stopped the release and instead rapidly retracted his aura.
"Still holding back? Seems you still doubt my strength." Talot sneered coldly.
Olibu said nothing and suddenly charged forward.
Talot didn't retreat; he charged to meet him.
BOOM~~!!!!!!! As they collided, a blinding light erupted.
Round three had begun!
Because the battle had grown louder and more intense, it began to affect all of Grand Kai's Planet. Warriors from other galaxies gradually took notice.
This legendary clash had reached a level that countless warriors could only look up to in awe.
Even those few who were still unconvinced were shaken by the power radiating from Olibu and Talot.
Among them was Pikkon, who wae training. Since arriving at Grand Kai's Planet, he had never encountered a battle of this caliber.
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