When the Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void is unleashed, it manifests externally as a massive black sphere.
Internally, it is filled with an instant of endless white light and nothingness, and then the entire space becomes pitch black. Behind the target of the attack, a gigantic eye resembling a black hole will appear.
"It's like Netero's Zero Hand, where the Guanyin Bodhisattva appears behind the enemy and unleashes a devastating move..."
Lan also feels that the Unlimited Void is quite fitting for the situation.
First of all, the person using this ability is the one with the title of the strongest, Satoru Gojo.
This mirrors Netero's position as the strongest human and Meruem, the Ant King, who was called the strongest individual in the world by Yoshihiro Togashi.
The strongest among humans and the strongest among Chimera Ants both align with Gojo's title of the strongest.
Moreover, his domain expansion, Unlimited Void, also shares similarities with Netero's ultimate move.
There's another, more important reason: they are all characters bearing the title of strongest, and all of them meet tragic ends in their respective stories.
Netero's self-detonation, the Ant King being poisoned, Satoru Gojo's death... It seems that in many anime, characters with the title of strongest often face unfortunate fates.
For example, Whitebeard from One Piece didn't even have a ship to carry him into the new era; Master Roshi from Dragon Ball, including the main character, Goku, has died and been resurrected countless times.
So, sometimes, this title is more of a curse.
Once the Unlimited Void domain is activated, everyone within it, except for the user, will be suspended in mid-air.
The only way to avoid being affected by the Unlimited Void is to have direct physical contact with the user.
Lan, who was quite far away from Meruem, would never let the other party get close to him so as to never give him a chance.
Unlimited Void operates within an endless inner space, where the perception and transmission layers are overwhelmed by an endless flood of information.
This results in a mental shock where the opponent is bombarded by an infinite stream of information. They will feel as though they can see everything but can do nothing, trapped in a slow and inevitable death.
Inside the Unlimited Void, nothing can be seen, nothing can be felt. Or rather, everything can be seen and heard at once. In an instant, all information converges and floods the brain.
Regardless of its importance, all things, whether trivial or vital, are forcefully transmitted into the mind.
Every sight is immediately filled with chaotic information, overwhelming the soul and thought processes.
The body freezes in place as the brain overloads.
Those inside this domain will be paralyzed and unable to do anything.
Though they know everything and are given all the information, they can do nothing but wait for their slow demise.
"This... What kind of ability is this?!"
In the midst of the domain, Meruem can only think of this one thought.
Then, countless images and continuous streams of information flash before his eyes. First, trees appear, then molecules, and then suddenly, it shifts to scenes of the deep ocean.
At this moment, he is fully immersed in the Unlimited Void. He can neither see nor feel anything, only the relentless bombardment of information constantly assaulting his mind.
Even though he is the king of the Chimera Ants, the strongest being by birthright, he suddenly realizes that all his battle prowess is nearly useless against such a unique ability.
"This is the charm of Nen's abilities..."
Lan's voice echoes in Meruem's ears, though he doesn't care whether Meruem can hear or accept it.
"As long as the conditions are met, no matter how strong you are, you will fall into trouble."
"Now, it's up to your true strength to see if you can break through these restraints..."
The voice comes and goes, completely unpredictable.
Meruem's sharp judgment and sensory abilities are rendered useless here.
In fact, due to the nature of this domain, they become more of a hindrance!
"This is the inner part of Unlimited Void, where all sensations are endlessly forced upon you."
"You, barely half a year old, now have the chance to truly experience this feeling of being filled with endless information..."
Lan stands within the domain, watching the Ant King, shrouded in shadow.
From the very beginning, he never intended to engage in a direct confrontation with Meruem.
With the ability to easily resolve battles, he wouldn't choose the most exhausting method.
As Lan had mentioned earlier, if there were a hunter specializing in targeting ants, he would definitely choose to include the other party in the team instead of going head-to-head with Meruem.
This approach is the most labor-intensive and offers the lowest efficiency.
However, for someone like Netero, who eagerly sought out a strong adversary to fight, it's a different story. It can only be said that everyone has their own way of thinking.
For Lan, as long as he can trap Meruem in this domain, it doesn't matter if it takes a short or long time.
A brief moment is all that's needed.
After all, he's not a martial artist and doesn't care about whether it's a fair or unfair fight. He has no interest in the so-called title of being the strongest, only in completing his task with the highest efficiency.
Netero's approach, in the original timeline, provides Lan with the perfect answer.
"Even the most powerful individual..."
Lan takes out a few small objects from his storage space.