Chapter 116: Silent Turles
Universe 7 Supreme Kai Realm.
Shin and Old Kai sat facing each other under tree shade. Their gazes occasionally swept over Turles—quietly seated cross-legged in midair in the distance.
"Ancestor, will Turles be alright?"
After glancing at the closed-eyed Turles again, Shin asked Old Kai with some worry.
"Sigh!"
Hearing this, Old Kai released a deep sigh, also placing his gaze on Turles.
Ever since returning from Universe 10, Turles hadn't said anything. After leaving both behind, he alone found a place, closing his eyes to train.
But Old Kai saw the tremendous blow Universe 10's God of Destruction Rumush had dealt Turles.
"Honestly speaking, Turles's strength is already top-tier among humans. Especially after activating that Super Saiyan transformation—even placed in other universes, he'd be among the top tier of strength."
"But he faced a God of Destruction. These are deities standing at twelve universes' pinnacle. Unless he transitions to formal Supreme Kai, truly comprehending Supreme Kai's creation divine power—otherwise, facing a God of Destruction's destruction energy, with mortal realm power, there's absolutely no way to resist."
"So currently, the situation can only let him walk out from this blow himself."
After speaking, worry flashed through Old Kai's eyes.
Regarding Turles's nature, Old Kai understood fairly well. Though usually appearing easygoing, he could see Turles's heart held its own pride.
But now before God of Destruction Rumush—even using his full strength—he had no way resisting Rumush's casually released energy bullet. For Turles, this was definitely a tremendous blow.
So in Old Kai's view, don't look at Turles currently appearing extremely calm. His heart definitely felt terrible.
"Alright, Turles's situation requires him facing it himself. You should first care about yourself."
Old Kai didn't want Shin overly focusing on Turles's condition. Seeing Shin still somewhat worried, he immediately changed topics.
"Me? Ancestor, what's my problem?" Hearing his ancestor shift the topic to himself, Shin's heart immediately felt somewhat guilty. His face also became somewhat unnatural.
"Hmph! Tell me—how did you think that apprentice Supreme Kai named Zamasu was somewhat off?"
But how could Old Kai be fooled by Shin's little tricks? He directly asked.
"Ah? That's the question?" Hearing Old Kai's question, Shin first looked somewhat dumbfounded. Then he reacted, subconsciously relaxing.
Hearing Shin's words, Old Kai looked at him suspiciously, asking puzzled, "If not this question, what? What did you think it was?"
"Nothing, nothing! I was also thinking about this question."
Shin also realized he'd acted too abnormally. He quickly waved his hands. He didn't dare say he thought it was about his previous slacking. Then he began pondering Old Kai's question.
Regarding Zamasu, Shin actually couldn't say he disliked him. But somehow, he just felt this person was very fake—like everything he displayed was for others to see. His truest appearance was well hidden.
Moreover, from Zamasu's several remarks, Shin could clearly sense his disdain toward humans and arrogance about being a deity.
So when Turles and Zamasu battled, he somewhat worried about Turles.
After hearing Shin's answer, Old Kai expressed no opinion. Just continued pursuing, "Then how do you view humans? For instance, Turles and his Saiyan race."
"Humans?"
Hearing Old Kai ask this, Shin felt somewhat puzzled. Not understanding why it suddenly shifted to humans. But he still seriously answered Old Kai's question.
"I think humanity's development has its own patterns. If not excessively violating cosmic laws, we only need to guide them. Like the Saiyans."
"Before Turles's guidance, these Saiyans served the then-cosmic overlord Frieza—invading and selling planets. But now under Turles's guidance, they've become Galactic Patrol's cooperative force. They execute Galactic Patrol missions throughout the universe—maintaining cosmic order."
"So our deities' role actually isn't that great. Because these were things Turles already did before becoming apprentice Supreme Kai."
Speaking here, Shin's gaze again unconsciously looked toward Turles. Worry flashed through his eyes.
After hearing Shin's view, Old Kai's heart felt somewhat gratified. Regardless, in temperament, this descendant far exceeded Gowasu's disciple. This made him somewhat proud.
As nearly eternal existences, unless possessing powerful strength like Gods of Destruction—otherwise, among Supreme Kais, what could be compared was only their universe's development and cultivating the next Supreme Kai.
Now Universe 7's overall level couldn't improve in short time. Even though Turles was already piloting his Five-Year Plan throughout the universe, results couldn't be seen now. So currently, what Old Kai could show off was just Turles and Shin.
Turles had already easily defeated Zamasu previously. Now his successor led in temperament by a margin. How could this not make Old Kai feel proud?
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Here, Old Kai discussed with Shin how to improve Universe 7's development level next. On the other side, Turles continuously simulated his battle with Rumush in his mind.
Actually, Old Kai and Shin's worry was excessive. Indeed, facing God of Destruction Rumush—only after transforming Super Saiyan 2 could Turles barely withstand Rumush's casual strike. This somewhat dealt Turles a blow.
But actually, the impact on Turles wasn't as severe as both thought. Because Turles understood clearly—his current strength before Gods of Destruction was completely inadequate.
Though he'd never previously seen a God of Destruction attack, he knew that even transforming Super Saiyan 3 couldn't withstand one move from Beerus.
Because in the original, after Goku transformed Super Saiyan 3, he was also solved by Beerus with one hand—directly knocked from Super Saiyan 3 back to normal state.
Moreover, that was after Goku trained considerable time after resolving Majin Buu. At that time, Goku's normal-state battle power wasn't just ten million.
With Goku as reference, naturally Turles wouldn't arrogantly think merely transforming Super Saiyan 2 could contend with Gods of Destruction.
To deal with gods, one must also reach god realm. Unfortunately, Red Stone's current Saiyans didn't yet satisfy conditions supporting Turles transforming into Super Saiyan God.
However, though accepting Gods of Destruction's strength, this didn't mean Turles resigned himself to fate. So immediately after returning to Supreme Kai Realm, Turles continuously simulated Rumush's attacking scenes in his mind, hoping to learn something.
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Mental world.
Turles transformed Super Saiyan 2. Golden aura surrounded his body. Blue lightning occasionally appeared—representing his aura boosted to its limit, even unable to perfectly control this energy.
Opposite him was the expressionless Rumush. Rumush had no other actions—just one: the attacking motion from that time.
As energy again condensed in Rumush's hand, an energy ball smaller than a ping-pong ball appeared in his palm. Then Rumush lightly pushed the energy ball toward Turles's direction.
Rumush's motion was very gentle. But Turles had a feeling of nowhere to escape—like the entire space was sealed. What he could do was directly face this energy.
"Ha!"
Turles continued squeezing his body's potential. His aura surged again. The golden aura around him surged violently. Blue lightning appeared at increasingly rapid frequency.
Still blocking forward with both hands, golden aura collided with the energy ball in midair. Violent air waves spread outward from the friction at their boundary.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle!
Piercing friction sounds rang in Turles's ears. He gritted his teeth, striving to resist. Soon both palms were burned by the friction's high temperature. Yet Turles—as if feeling no pain—still continuously observed this energy.
Boom!
A loud crash. Turles's figure was swallowed by the energy ball. The entire mental world completely shattered.
"Whew!"
Outside world, Turles's eyes suddenly opened. Sweat continuously flowed from his body. Soon forming a water trail on the ground.
Releasing a long breath, Turles's mouth corners showed a slight smile.
Suddenly, Turles's body abruptly stood. Looking up at a small mountain in the distance, then closing his eyes to carefully recall. His hands mimicked Rumush's motions, condensing a fist-sized energy ball in his hand.
The energy ball's color presented bright silver. Around the energy ball, a light beam continuously rotated. Ignoring its volume, it resembled a satellite constantly revolving around a planet.
Sensing the energy ball's structure in his hand, Turles strove controlling the energy ball's stability. After the energy ball stabilized, Turles lightly tossed it toward the distant small mountain.
Turles's tossing motion was very gentle. Even the energy ball's flight speed was very, very slow. But Turles didn't care.
Unknown how long passed. The energy ball finally touched the small mountain. But unexpectedly, the energy ball didn't—like Turles's previous energy attacks—directly explode. Rather, like a water drop merging into the ocean, it soundlessly merged into the small mountain.
Just as Shin—having approached at some unknown time—felt somewhat surprised, next second, something incredible happened.
The small mountain—as if erased by cosmic laws—began transforming into scattered fragments. Soon the entire small mountain vanished before Shin's eyes, leaving only bare, flat ground.
Shin disbelievingly rubbed his eyes. Next second, he flew to the mountain's position. Picking up a piece of rubble from the ground, he lightly squeezed. The rubble in his hand became powder, leaking through his fingers.
Returning before Turles, Shin examined Turles up and down. Still somewhat disbelieving, he couldn't help asking, "How did you do that?"
Here, Old Kai was somewhat dazed. His mouth continuously murmured, "Destruction energy!"
Hearing Old Kai's voice, Turles shook his head, explaining aloud, "Not yet destruction energy. Just barely replicated a few essences of Rumush's energy."
Old Kai recovered from his daze. Hearing Turles's words, using eyes viewing monsters, he stared at him for long moments. Only then did he say in a hoarse voice:
"That's God of Destruction destruction energy. Even though Rumush didn't use true destruction energy then, with Gods of Destruction's understanding of destruction, their ordinary attacks also contain some destruction laws. Yet you just glanced once and replicated it. You..."
Speaking to the end, Old Kai also couldn't find suitable words describing Turles.
He'd thought Turles suffered Rumush's blow. Unexpectedly, he secretly learned the opponent's ultimate move. Even more incredible—he actually learned it.
Even with Old Kai's life experience, he couldn't help feeling somewhat shocked by Turles's talent.
"Uh, what's destruction energy? Like creation divine power—energy unique to Gods of Destruction?"
At this moment, the somewhat confused Shin finally couldn't help asking his question.
Old Kai looked deeply at Turles once, then explained to Shin:
"That's right. Destruction energy is Gods of Destruction's unique ability. Like Supreme Kais' creation divine power—it's a rule granted by the God of Destruction divine position."
"Destruction energy is like its name—able to destroy any matter and energy. As long as hit by destruction energy, whether planets or life souls, they'll be annihilated under destruction energy—ceasing to exist. This includes gods!"
"However, destruction energy requires destruction divine power to drive. Without destruction divine power, one fundamentally cannot use destruction energy."
"That terrifying?"
Shin was somewhat frightened. He hadn't expected destruction energy possessed such terrifying might. By comparison, Supreme Kai creation divine power seemed somewhat weak.
Moreover, most critically—he, this Supreme Kai, still hadn't mastered using creation divine power proficiently. Yet Turles, this apprentice Supreme Kai, already mastered destruction energy. This made Shin's heart feel somewhat ashamed.
"Wait—that's not right! Turles clearly doesn't have destruction divine power. How did he use destruction energy?"
Shin suddenly discovered the blind spot. Curiously looking toward Turles—seemingly pondering whether Turles had already secretly switched allegiance from him and Old Kai to the God of Destruction realm behind their backs.
Hearing Shin ask this, Old Kai's gaze grew even more complex. After remaining silent briefly, he continued:
"Destruction energy's strength is unquestionable. Those able to become Gods of Destruction—their talent also goes without saying."
"But the God of Destruction divine position can be stripped. So after becoming God of Destruction, almost all Gods of Destruction analyze destruction energy—making their ordinary attacks also carry destructive properties."
"Moreover, even if no longer serving as God of Destruction, their strength won't decline much. This is also why Turles said that wasn't true destruction energy."
"Because he just—like Rumush—utilized familiarity with destruction energy to restructure his released energy bullet."
Speaking to the end, Old Kai still felt somewhat incredible.
"Oh, so that's how it is!" After hearing Old Kai's explanation, Shin nodded somewhat comprehendingly.
Turles was contemplating Old Kai's words' meaning.
"Almost every God of Destruction analyzes destruction energy's structure. Then what about creation divine power? Could there also be Supreme Kais analyzing it?"
"And if so, could I also learn true creation divine power from this in advance—thus, like using destruction energy, possessing formal Supreme Kai's ability creating life-bearing planets ahead of time?"
Turles felt he could try!
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