Bang, bang, bang!
On the Ring, Lin Chen's and Jiren's fists collided once again.
The Ring shook, and the rubble around them rose into the sky, drawn up by the force of their collision.
Jiren's face was filled with fury, his entire body enveloped in vivid red ki.
He had actually abandoned Ultra Instinct and reverted to his battle form.
His reasoning was simple: since Lin Chen's Reverse Ultra Instinct countered his Ultra Instinct, he simply wouldn't use it.
With absolute power alone, he refused to believe he couldn't defeat Lin Chen, who was already running on fumes!
Whoosh!
Their fists had barely been locked together for a moment before an excited smile curled Jiren's lips.
Through that punch, he could feel Lin Chen's weakness!
Jiren immediately swept a kick toward him.
The kick was blindingly fast, tracing a white arc through the air as it reached him in an instant.
But Lin Chen had already sensed Jiren's kick.
Reverse Ultra Instinct was far more than simply landing every attack.
Its true essence was using ki to perceive everything.
Ultra Instinct separated the body from the mind, allowing the body to assess enemy attacks and react on its own.
Reverse Ultra Instinct, on the other hand, was a state in which the mind merged with one's ki.
In this state, the ring of blood-red ki surrounding Lin Chen was effectively an extension of his body.
Lin Chen could use his ki to lock onto any target at will, ensuring that every attack landed.
He could also use his ki to perceive everything. By extending his range of perception, it enhanced his ability to evade attacks in a way similar to Ultra Instinct.
Thus, Lin Chen blocked Jiren's sweeping kick with ease.
Bang!
Another earth-shattering boom immediately rang through the air.