NOVEL WEB Chapter 197: The Forgotten One Appears
The entire dimension was shaking more violently, its frequency increasing rapidly. If this continued, it wouldn't take many more collisions for the dimensional space to collapse completely.
If that happened, beings like Goten and Zeno would remain unaffected. The collapse of the dimension wouldn't harm them. However, Goku, Vegeta, and others from their timeline would be instantly obliterated by the shockwaves of the collapsing space.
Goten glanced at the injured fighters. With a thought, he conjured a grass-green energy barrier around each of them. Wrapped in this barrier, their injuries began to heal rapidly. The barrier was formed using Goten's rule-based power, making it impervious to the destruction of the collapsing dimension.
Zeno, on the other hand, seemed uninterested in protecting the Angels and Gods of Destruction. In his mind, they had lost their value. With his current strength barely matching Goten's, dividing his power to protect them would only put him at a greater disadvantage.
Moreover, if Zeno and the Grand Priest were defeated, all the Gods of Destruction and Angels would vanish entirely. But if Zeno and the Grand Priest survived, the others could be resurrected.
"Goten, I admit your strength far exceeds my expectations," Zeno said, his tone measured. "To reach this level in such a short time is truly admirable. You're the first mortal to force me into the form of the Omni God. But now, I want to propose a deal."
"Speak," Goten replied coldly. "But know this: nothing you say will change your fate. You will all die by my hand. This outcome was sealed the moment I was imprisoned in the Void Realm."
Goten's plan was clear—to kill Zeno and the Grand Priest, then become the new ruler of this dimensional space. He saw no need for gods who treated mortals as ants to exist.
Zeno's expression shifted slightly but quickly returned to calm. He had expected this response. Goten's resentment toward him and the Grand Priest ran deep.
"I'm not asking for mercy," Zeno said. "Your strength is formidable, but you may not be able to kill me completely. The deal I propose is this: let us join forces to eliminate Zalama. His ambitions are boundless. If we both fall, the entire dimension will fall under his control. Mortals and gods alike will be plunged into endless darkness. He may even destroy all life to create his own twisted world. So, I suggest we form a temporary alliance. After Zalama is dealt with, we can settle things between us. I prefer you over him. Perhaps, under your rule, this dimension could become a better place."
Zeno's tone was serious and sincere, surprising Goten. This was the same Zeno who had erased universes and gods on a whim, showing no mercy. Yet now, he seemed to care about the fate of mortals and gods.
"Stop pretending," Goten sneered. "If you truly cared about mortals or gods, you wouldn't have wiped out billions of lives on a whim. Do you even know how many beings inhabit a single universe? Spare me your act of mercy. I have no interest in allying with you. After I kill you, I'll deal with Zalama myself."
Goten found Zeno's sudden concern hypocritical and revolting.
"Hahaha…" Zeno's laughter was cold. "Arrogant mortal, I approached you in good faith, and this is your response? Do you truly believe you can defeat both me and Zalama alone?"
Zeno's anger flared. In his Omni God form, he was no longer the childish Zeno of before. Goten's disdain had pushed him over the edge.
"I don't need your confidence," Goten shot back. "If you doubt me, come and test me. Or better yet, team up with Zalama. It makes no difference to me."
Goten's tone was dripping with disdain. After absorbing the Grand Priest's Angel power, his strength had reached its peak. In battle, he would continue to siphon energy from his opponents, growing even stronger. While Zalama also had the ability to absorb energy, Goten doubted it would work on him.
"You're too arrogant, mortal," Zeno growled, his rage boiling over.
Brilliant spiritual energy surged around him, his divine aura intensifying. But instead of worry, Goten felt excitement. The stronger Zeno became, the more energy he could absorb.
Zeno's body transformed into a radiant light as he charged at Goten.
"Come on! Let's see what the Omni God can do at full power!" Goten smirked, his fist meeting Zeno's in a devastating clash.
Rumble!
The collision of their full power shattered the dimensional space instantly. The shockwave reduced the bodies of all Angels and Gods of Destruction to dust.
At that moment, an electronic voice echoed in Goten's mind:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for picking up the rule power of the Omni God Zeno.]
Goten was startled. His long-dormant system had suddenly reappeared—and it had just granted him Zeno's rule-based power.
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