Boom! Boom! Boom!
The roar of the air being compressed resounded across the entire sky, and the intensity of the battle had increased to a whole new level compared to before.
Granolah grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. Although the two sides appeared evenly matched, Granora always felt as if he was at a disadvantage.
"How... how is this possible! I'm clearly the number one in the universe!" Granolah muttered in disbelief, her words even reaching Bardock's ears.
Bardock knew perfectly well what he meant by "the first in the universe"—it was simply something he had obtained through a wish made by Shenron.
Although it's unclear why Granolah's strength didn't surpass that of her son, Kakarot, the title of the strongest in the universe cannot remain unchanged forever.
Everyone, including myself, has made significant progress in their strength in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber these past few days!
Bardock had no doubt as to why such a weak Shenron could enable Granolah to reach the Divine Power Third Realm, because that was how it was observed in the Time Realm.
Perhaps that Shenron was special?
Little did they know that everything they observed was merely a fabricated illusion, or rather, a mixture of truth and falsehood?
boom!!
Granolah caught Bardock's punch firmly with his palm, and for a moment he couldn't even break free!
"How's it going, Granolah? Are you still going to fight?"
Bardock felt that Granolah's aura should have dissipated somewhat by now.
They had been fighting for several tens of minutes. If they hadn't been deliberately controlling the damage to their surroundings, the Earth, even with its self-repair capabilities, might have already exploded.
Granolah was breathing heavily, exhausted, feeling the arms she couldn't break free from.
He's certain now!
Bardock's strength far surpasses his own; the previous battle was merely a way for him to vent his frustrations, and he deliberately held back.
Just then, Bardock released his grip on Granolah's fist, and Granolah took the opportunity to pull her arm back.
He also ran out of energy to continue fighting; most people, except for those with special physical conditions, couldn't withstand a full-force attack for several tens of minutes.
Not to mention Granolah, who rose through the ranks by relying on external forces.
Seeing this, Bardock smiled with satisfaction.
Granolah looked at Bardock with a complicated expression, puzzled as to why Bardock's strength surpassed hers. So she spoke up.
"Has your strength increased dramatically recently?"
Granolah knew that asking such a question seemed abrupt, but she couldn't suppress her curiosity.
I guess so.
Bardock didn't explain in detail; he couldn't possibly be foolish enough to tell Granolah about the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
Granolah couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated upon hearing Bardock's affirmation.
Could it be that this "first in the universe" wish-making period only lasts for a second? And then it's not the same the next second?
Granolah was actually mistaken. Her power at the time far surpassed that of Bardock and Broly, and it was not something that could be overtaken in a second.
But what they couldn't bear in those few days felt like two and a half years to Bardock and his men.
It was inevitable that their strength would be overtaken.
The Saiyan have paid a heavy price for their mistakes, Bardock saved himself and his mother, and the rest are just strangers; let's settle our scores there.
Putting everything else aside, Bardock's strength is now surpassing his own, and he has no chance for revenge.
With only one year left to live, Granolah didn't believe she had enough time to surpass Bardock. She figured she'd rather spend the rest of her time with Grandpa Monaito.
Granolah could tell that Grandpa Monaito was already nearing the end of his life.
In a sense, they were brothers in misfortune?
Granolah couldn't help but chuckle to himself; he wasn't sure if he would die before Grandpa Monaito, but he already had a plan if that happened.
To avoid upsetting Grandpa Monaito, he would leave a few days before his lifespan reached its limit.
Let it be as if I've passed away in the universe! It's better than letting Grandpa Monaito watch me die of old age right in front of him.
"You must have paid a heavy price to obtain this power, right?"
"This is the God of Destruction Realm; it's rare for even one person in a universe to reach this level."
Bardock frowned slightly as he looked at Granolah, Granolah seemed to have gained this power at the cost of her lifespan.
"This..."
Granolah was somewhat doubtful, but Bardock's tone seemed quite certain that she hadn't cultivated this skill.
After a moment's consideration, Granolah slowly said, "Yes, I obtained this power by wishing upon the Shenron, and because of it, I only have one year left to live."
Bardock thought to himself, "Just as I thought," and just as Granolah thought Bardock would wonder what Shenron was, Goku appeared beside them.
"Dad, let me see, maybe I can solve Granolah's lifespan problem." Goku's tone was slightly uncertain.
Goku's statement was not without reason; since it was obtained through a wish made by the Shenron, it must have been through the Power of Miracles.
And he just so happens to possess the Power of Miracles.
Although he didn't know why making a wish to the Shenron required sacrificing his lifespan, wasn't he here precisely to seek the truth?
Of course, addressing the lifespan issue of Granolah is also one of the objectives.
Goku gave Granolah an innocent smile, revealing his true self.
Sometimes sincerity is the ultimate weapon, Granolah nodded in agreement without thinking.
To better investigate the truth within Granolah, Goku placed his hand on Granora's shoulder and channeled his spiritual energy into her body.
"Don't resist."
Goku spoke.
This was to protect Granolah's mental power. No matter how Granolah resisted, she couldn't stop Goku's mental power from invading, after all, the difference in strength was still there!
However, if Granolah resists, her mental energy will be damaged in return, and Goku will be helpless against it.
After all, when a person's fist strikes a steel plate, the steel plate is unharmed, but the person's bones are cracked, and the steel plate may even have barbs on its surface.
Upon hearing Goku's words, Granolah's tense body relaxed, allowing Goku's spiritual power to roam freely within her.
"Um?"
Goku quickly made a discovery.
Granolah's strength is indeed provided by the Power of Miracles, but this Power of Miracles is somewhat special.
What makes it special?
It's two clusters! And two clusters of Power of Miracles that are vastly different!
If I had to describe it, it would be a mixture of gold and black.
Moreover, black occupies the vast majority, with only a small piece of the golden Power of Miracles residing in a corner, somewhat isolated.
The golden Power of Miracles is easy to recognize; it is clearly related to the Dragon God Zalama.
But the Power of Miracles in black...
Goku found it hard to describe; it was the first time he had ever witnessed such Power of Miracles, completely different from his own and the Dragon God Zalama's.
If you had to describe the Power of Miracles of gold and black, it would be like two extremes.
Goku could sense almost endless Negative Energy above it!