c68: The Law of Time
Seventh Universe, God of Destruction's Temple.
Space rippled like water, and with a burst of divine light, Whis, Li Xu, Li Yi, and Bulma stepped out from the dimensional rift.
"Finally... back in Universe 7!" Li Xu let out a long breath, looking around at the familiar surroundings. During his time in Universe 6, he had always felt like a guest never fully at home.
"Li Xu, you've spent quite some time in Universe 6. Let's see how much you've improved," Whis said with a teasing smile.
"Sure!" Li Xu grinned. The Angel's offer to spar was a rare opportunity. Over the past two years, he hadn't had a proper fight. Life on Planet Sadala had been peaceful but he had not been idle.
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[Personal Status Interface]
Name: Li Xu
Age: 31
Combat Power: 120 million
Comprehended Laws:
Law of Force: 18/100
Law of Space: 14/100
Law of Time: 2/100
Equipped Plug-ins:
Intermediate Auto-Training Plug-in (+200 combat power/day)
Intermediate Comprehension Plug-in (instantly masters 2-star techniques)
Legendary Super Saiyan Bloodline Plug-in
Nuclear Regeneration Plug-in
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While in Universe 6, Li Xu had made a breakthrough in his understanding of a third principle the Law of Time.
Time is king, space is sovereign, and force is foundation these three are considered the apex of all natural laws in the Dragon Ball multiverse.
He had fine-tuned his auto-training plug-in to prioritize the Law of Force, assigning it 50% of the total output, while Space and Time each received 25%. As the Law of Force formed the basis of his combat style, accelerating its progress was crucial.
"Haaa!!"
With a burst of golden lightning and intense aura, Li Xu ascended straight into Super Saiyan 2 electric arcs dancing across his form. He didn't dare hold back against Whis. At full power, his combat level soared to 12 billion.
"Your progress is certainly impressive," Whis nodded, analyzing Li Xu's energy fluctuations. "But at this pace, surpassing Lord Beerus before he wakes up will be nearly impossible."
"We can't know that just yet," Li Xu replied coolly, before launching forward with a powerful leap.
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Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
His fists blurred through the air like thunderbolts, unleashing a flurry of punches each one vibrating with raw energy and the force of millions of tons.
But no matter how fast or hard he struck, every punch narrowly missed its target.
Whis calm and smiling tilted, weaved, and rotated through the air, effortlessly evading Li Xu's attacks by fractions of an inch. To an outside observer, it looked like a dance.
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"Damn it!"
That familiar, frustrating feeling returned his attacks like crashing waves against an immovable cliff. It was as if all his strength was being absorbed by thin air.
Unable to bear it, Li Xu flipped backward, putting distance between them.
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"Why'd you stop?" Whis asked gently, floating midair with arms still behind his back. "Surely, your growth in two years goes beyond just raw numbers?"
"I didn't say I wouldn't fight. I just know I can't beat you with raw strength alone," Li Xu smiled confidently. "Now I'll show you my ultimate technique."
"Oh? This sounds interesting," Whis chuckled, intrigued. He wanted to see what kind of trump card Li Xu had developed.
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"Om!"
Activating the Law of Force, Li Xu's energy surged dramatically. His combat power spiked from 12 billion to over 30 billion, his aura distorting the space around him like a miniature star collapsing inward.
"Your mastery of the Law of Force has advanced again. Not bad," Whis nodded with an approving smile, yet his posture remained completely relaxed ready, but curious rather than cautious.
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"Turtle School Technique One Qi, One Gong, One Wave!"
Li Xu placed his hands together at his waist in the classic Kamehameha stance, his fingers cupped into a calyx. A brilliant point of light flickered between his palms, rapidly expanding into a dense sphere of energy the size of a football, glowing with chaotic violet energy an evolved variant of the traditional move.
With a shout, he thrust his hands forward, releasing the beam.
Whis raised an eyebrow. The attack was beautifully formed, but in its current form, he could dodge it without effort. And more importantly, he knew Li Xu wouldn't rely on such a predictable move.
With the slightest motion barely a shift of the ankle Whis gracefully evaded the blast.
But Li Xu's expression didn't change at all, as though he had planned this from the beginning.
With a sweeping twist of his wrists, Li Xu altered the trajectory of the energy ball, and it curved behind Whis like a guided missile.
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"Time Pause!"
Li Xu invoked the Law of Time. Instantly, the world around them lost color motion ceased, the wind halted mid-gust, and even the scattered energy particles froze in midair.
Everything turned to grayscale everything except Whis, who still wore a faint smile.
Whis, being an Angel, possessed a vastly superior grasp of the temporal dimension. In fact, he often trained others by rewinding time, making Li Xu's pause look like a child imitating an adult. Still, the attempt amused him.
But Li Xu wasn't discouraged. A subtle smirk formed on his lips.
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The redirected energy ball, which had been several meters behind Whis, vanished—and then reappeared instantly right beside him, as if bypassing the intervening space altogether.
Law of Space Li Xu had combined it with Time to teleport the blast at a fixed target point.
Whis tilted his body at the last possible instant. The energy sphere screamed past him and detonated with a massive shockwave in the distance, shattering the clouds and rupturing the horizon with light.
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Li Xu exhaled in frustration. He had thrown everything into the feint: Time Pause as a distraction, then Space Warp to reposition the attack. But even so, Whis had avoided it effortlessly.
"Damn. Even that wasn't enough," he muttered.
"Impressive," Whis chuckled. "The Law of Force, the Law of Space, and now even the Law of Time, you continue to surprise me, Li Xu."
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Li Xu rubbed the back of his neck. "Did you use Ultra Instinct just now?" he asked. He'd noticed that Whis hadn't reacted consciously to the final attack it was as though his body had responded on its own.
Whis blinked in mild surprise. "You know about Ultra Instinct? Not bad. Even the Gods of Destruction struggle to master it."
Indeed, Ultra Instinct wasn't just a technique—it was a state of being, an instinctual awareness that transcended conscious control. Only a few in the multiverse could access it, and fewer still could wield it freely.
"I guess that means my move wasn't a total failure," Li Xu laughed. Even though he hadn't landed a hit, forcing Whis to unconsciously dodge validated the power of his technique.
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"Dad!"
Li Yi and Bra came running over, beaming with excitement after witnessing the incredible duel.
Li Xu smiled at them, then turned to Whis. "Whis, these two have solid potential. If you ever have spare time, would you mind training them a little?"
Whis raised a brow. "I'm under contract to serve Lord Beerus alone. If he knew I was tutoring on the side, he'd be furious."
Li Xu folded his arms and gave a sly smile. "It's for his benefit, really. Stronger fighters in Universe 7 are good for his reputation. You're just accelerating that."
Whis chuckled, tapping his chin in thought. "Hmm... fair point. But I'll need something in return how about five helpings of that divine ramen you served me last time?"
Whether he was joking or genuinely enticed by the flavor, Li Xu couldn't tell but a deal was a deal.
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