Chapter 801: Garion Versus His Perfect Counter

WOOOOOOOM!

A brilliant golden light flashed across an unfamiliar dimension.

A moment later, Garion appeared above an enormous circular platform floating in an endless dark void.

THUD!

His feet landed against the smooth black surface.

Garion glanced around curiously, noticing that the platform stretched thousands of kilometers in every direction, while countless mysterious golden runes floated along its edges.

"Hmm? What kind of place is this?"

He looked upward, only to discover that there was no sky, no stars, and not even a single planet.

Just darkness.

Garion scratched his head before chuckling. "Hehehe! Well, at least there’s plenty of room to fight!"

Suddenly, a magnificent golden system panel materialized before him.

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[Second Trial - Trial of Domination!]

[Welcome, Candidate Garion!]

[Trial Objective: Defeat and Completely Dominate Your Designated Opponent.]

[Your Opponent Will Be Specifically Created Based on Your Abilities, Physique, Combat Techniques, and Natural Weaknesses.]

[The Designated Opponent Will Possess Abilities That Directly Counter Your Greatest Advantages.]

[Warning: Your Opponent Will Possess Combat Power Comparable to or Greater Than Your Own.]

[This Trial Evaluates More Than Your Personal Strength.]

[You Must Establish Absolute Superiority Over an Enemy Specifically Designed to Defeat You.]

[Fear, Loss of Resolve, or Submission to Your Opponent Will Result in Immediate Failure.]

[Tactical Adaptation and Strategic Retreat Are Permitted. However, Your Fighting Spirit Must Never Falter.]

[Victory Condition: Complete Domination of Your Designated Opponent.]

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Garion carefully examined the notification before raising an eyebrow. "Oh? So that’s why it’s called domination instead of strength?"

He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Basically, you’re going to create someone who’s really good at beating me, and I have to beat that bastard instead?"

[Correct.]

Garion suddenly burst into laughter. "HAHAHA! WHAT THE HELL?! Isn’t that just fighting someone who’s built specifically to kick my ass?!"

[Your Interpretation Is Acceptable.]

Garion’s laughter grew louder. "HAHAHA! Alright! I like it!"

He cracked his knuckles, his expression becoming increasingly excited. "Let’s see what kind of monster you’ve prepared for me!"

Almost immediately, another notification appeared.

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[Analyzing Candidate Garion...]

[Primary Combat Attribute: Gravity.]

[Secondary Combat Attributes: Black Hole and White Hole Phenomena.]

[Combat Specialization: Close-Range Physical Combat.]

[Physique: God Physique.]

[Physical Strength: Extraordinary.]

[Combat Experience: Extremely High.]

[Analyzing Additional Abilities...]

[Analysis Complete.]

[Generating Designated Counter Opponent...]

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RUMBLE!

The entire platform suddenly trembled.

At its center, countless golden runes began converging, forming an enormous pillar of light that stretched into the endless darkness.

Garion watched with considerable interest. "Hehehe! Come on! Show yourself!"

BOOOOOOOOOOM!

An overwhelming pressure erupted from the pillar.

The surrounding space twisted violently as an enormous humanoid silhouette gradually emerged.

At first, the figure appeared to be several hundred meters tall.

However, its body rapidly condensed until it reached approximately three meters in height.

It possessed an imposing muscular physique covered in dark silver armor, with countless intricate golden markings engraved across its surface.

Its skin resembled polished obsidian, while two brilliant white eyes glowed beneath a featureless armored face.

Strangely, despite its enormous physical presence, Garion couldn’t sense any gravitational attraction from its body.

It was almost as though the creature existed independently of the surrounding space.

Garion narrowed his eyes. "Hmm? Interesting..."

The creature slowly stepped forward.

THUD!

A tremendous shockwave spread across the arena and soon a golden notification appeared above its head.

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[Designated Opponent Generated!]

[Name: Nullion]

[Classification: Anti-Gravity Divine Construct.]

[Primary Ability: Absolute Gravitational Independence.]

[Secondary Ability: Spatial Anchoring.]

[Special Resistance: Gravitational Collapse, Black Hole Attraction, and White Hole Repulsion.]

[Physical Capabilities: Adjusted to Counter Candidate Garion.]

[Combat Intelligence: Advanced Adaptive Battle Consciousness.]

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Garion stared at the information before slowly grinning. "HAHAHA! So you’re basically immune to my gravity tricks?"

Nullion’s white eyes flickered.

Its deep, mechanical voice echoed across the battlefield. "Candidate Garion. Your primary abilities have been analyzed."

The construct raised one enormous hand. "Gravitational manipulation will not affect me."

Garion crossed his arms. "Oh? Is that so?"

Nullion continued coldly. "Your black hole and white hole abilities are ineffective against my spatial structure."

It clenched its fist, causing the surrounding space to become unnaturally stable. "Your greatest advantages have been neutralized."

Garion suddenly chuckled. "Hehehe! You sure talk a lot for a training dummy!"

Nullion tilted its head. "I am not a training dummy."

Garion grinned. "Really? Because you look exactly like something I’d put inside God Gym!"

For the first time, the construct remained silent.

However, its white eyes suddenly glowed brighter. "Your confidence is irrational."

Garion merely waved dismissively. "Yeah, yeah! Let’s fight already!"

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[Trial of Domination - Battle Commencing!]

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BOOOOOOM!

Nullion suddenly disappeared, appearing directly before Garion.

BAAAAAANG!

Its enormous fist slammed into Garion’s crossed arms, sending him sliding backward across the battlefield.

Garion grinned. "HAHAHA! Not bad! You’ve got some serious strength!"

He immediately charged forward, throwing a devastating punch.

[Graviton: Event Horizon Knuckle!]

KABOOOOOM!

His fist struck Nullion’s chest, releasing a concentrated gravitational collapse through physical contact.

However, the construct barely moved.

[Gravitational Interference Neutralized.]

Nullion immediately counterattacked.

BAAAAAANG!

Its knee struck Garion’s abdomen, forcing him to cough blood. "UGH! Damn!"

Garion twisted his body and delivered another punch, activating his repulsive power through his knuckles.

[Graviton: White Hole Pulse!]

BOOOOOOM!

The enormous repulsive force erupted directly against Nullion’s armor.

Unfortunately, its spatial anchoring completely neutralized the effect.

Nullion grabbed Garion’s wrist. "Your abilities are ineffective."

CRAAAAACK!

It twisted his arm before slamming him into the ground.

KABOOOOOM!

Garion immediately kicked upward, striking Nullion’s jaw with tremendous physical strength.

BANG!

The construct staggered slightly.

Garion grinned through his injuries. "Hehehe! At least ordinary punches still work!"

However, Nullion’s white eyes suddenly flashed.

[Combat Pattern Analysis Complete.]

[Physical Countermeasure Activated.]

Its movements abruptly became faster and more precise.

Garion attempted another punch, but Nullion effortlessly redirected his fist before striking his exposed ribs.

CRACK!

"ARGH!"

A second punch struck his chest.

BANG!

Then a third smashed directly into his face.

BAAAAAANG!

Garion was sent flying across the platform.

Before he could recover, Nullion appeared above him. "Your physical capabilities have been surpassed."

[Spatial Anchor: Absolute Impact!]

KABOOOOOOOOOM!

Its fist descended, smashing Garion deep into the arena.

The enormous platform trembled as cracks spread for hundreds of kilometers.

When the dust finally settled, Garion lay inside a massive crater, his armor shattered and blood covering his body.

He tried raising one arm.

It trembled violently before falling back against the ground.

Nullion stood above him. "Candidate Garion. You have lost this exchange."

Garion coughed before forcing a crooked grin. "Hehehe... Yeah... You really kicked my ass..."

However, his eyes remained filled with determination. "But who said... I’m finished?"

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[Trial Status: Ongoing.]

[Candidate Garion Has Been Overpowered.]

[Domination Condition: Not Achieved.]

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Nullion slowly raised its fist again. "Then I shall continue until your will breaks."