The intense battle in the Alternate Dimension continued, with both individuals exchanging blows, leading to fierce and constant collisions.
Isshiki's thousands of years of combat experience made his every move precise and as fast as lightning.
With Sukunahikona, the black rods sometimes transformed into fine needles to ambush vital points, and at other times became long staffs to sweep through the enemy.
The hem of his white tailcoat fluttered with his movements, exuding a certain elegant rhythm even amidst the brutal struggle.
Shun, with a smile, teased, "Good technique, but unfortunately, you are too slow and your strength is insufficient."
His golden Six Tomoe Rinnegan firmly locked onto the trajectory of the black rod.
Chakra Enhanced Strength!
Clang!
Isshiki felt a numbness in his palm as the black rod in his hand was sent flying.
His pupils contracted slightly. He hadn't expected Shun's strength to be so overbearing.
Before he could recover, Shun instantly appeared beside him, launching a punch at his abdomen. In a hurry, Isshiki could only block with both arms.
The terrifying force reappeared, bending his arms, and then his body flew backward continuously.
Isshiki's eyes were filled with disbelief. "Your speed... it has reached such a level?"
Shun said, "Actually, I can be even faster."
Shun's light golden figure left numerous afterimages in the Alternate Dimension, each punch and kick carrying the might to destroy the world.
Isshiki continuously retreated, the surrounding rocks shattered, and space rippled.
Although he managed to barely dodge using his thousands of years of combat experience, he still steadily lost ground, and the wounds on his body grew more numerous. His white tailcoat was covered in dust and blood, long having lost its initial elegance.
I can't go on like this. I need to change tactics.
He circled behind Shun, and the black rod suddenly enlarged, smashing towards Shun's back.
This time, although Shun saw through the trajectory, he was unable to react in time due to insufficient speed and was hit squarely by the black rod.
Boom!!!
Shun was sent flying by the immense force, crashing heavily against a distant rock wall, sending shattered stones raining down.
Looking at the figure in the dust of the rock wall, Isshiki 's lips curled into a cold smile.
"Finally..."
But before he could finish speaking, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the dust. "Hahaha! This kind of battle is interesting. Finally, I can feel my blood boiling."
As the dust settled, Shun slowly stood up, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
The light golden Chakra around him surged several times, even slightly distorting the surrounding space.
He raised his hand to wipe away the blood from the corner of his lips, his eyes full of battle intent. "Before was just a warm-up. Now, it's time to let you witness my true strength."
Divine Acceleration: 6x Acceleration!
Shun's figure suddenly vanished.
Isshiki's pupils contracted sharply. Just as he was about to dodge, he felt a dull thud in his chest.
"Pfft..."
He spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a struck sandbag, crashing through several rocks before stopping.
He struggled to get up, his white tailcoat now tattered and torn, blood continuously oozing from his mouth, his eyes filled with shock and unwillingness.
"Time-based ocular technique... How is this possible? How can you possess such power?"
Shun slowly walked towards him, light golden Chakra flowing around him. "My power is far greater than you imagine."
Looking at the battle intent in Shun's eyes, Isshiki suddenly laughed, his laughter filled with madness and also a sense of relief.
"Shun... you truly are a monster. It's been a thousand years, and finally, someone can make me use my full power... although the cost is not ordinary."
Isshiki took a deep breath, and his dark Chakra began to become unstable. The patterns on his skin gradually faded, replaced by skin as pale as paper.
His originally black hair quickly turned gray, and a curved long horn slowly grew from the back of his head. The horn was covered with complex spiral patterns, like a majestic crown, exuding an ancient and powerful aura.
This was Isshiki's true form, restoring his most primordial power after unleashing the 100% Karma.
He calculated in his mind. 'After restoring my true form, this body can only last for three days. Therefore, this battle has to be quick."
The battle intent in Shun's eyes grew even stronger, and his light golden Chakra surged again.
"Oh? Finally getting serious? Good, I want to see just how capable this thousand-year-old geezer of yours really is."
Isshiki's figure suddenly vanished. Now, his speed and strength had surged. He continuously unleashed powerful, rapid punches.
A hint of solemnity flashed in Shun's eyes as he likewise clenched his fist and met the attack.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
Just the sound of their fists colliding gave the illusion of the earth cracking and the sky collapsing.
The entire Alternate Dimension trembled violently, and the dark red sky cracked open with fissures, as if it could collapse at any moment.
Shockwaves spread out from the two of them, and the ground collapsed into bottomless ravines.
Their figures rapidly intertwined within the energy storm, sometimes engaging in close-quarters combat, exchanging blows directly.
The two fought fiercely, the resounding crashes echoing continuously within the Alternate Dimension.
Rocks were pulverized into dust, and space was torn apart and then quickly healed.
"Shun! Take this!"
Using the recoil, Isshiki turned and appeared behind Shun, thrusting the black rod in his hand at his back.
Shun chuckled softly.
Flying Thunder God Technique!
His figure suddenly vanished, reappearing behind Isshiki. He then delivered a punch towards Isshiki's lower back.
Boom!
Isshiki's body was instantly sent flying, crashing heavily against a distant rock wall, and then there was no more movement.
Shun slowly panted, looking at Isshiki beneath the rock wall, his eyes filled with exhaustion.
But just then, Isshiki beneath the rock wall suddenly moved. He struggled to crawl out of the rubble, his body badly damaged, but still carrying a hint of mad battle intent.
"Shun, you are very strong but I haven't lost yet."
He clenched his right hand tightly, as if he was about to throw a powerful punch the next second, but this was just a disguise.
Just as he seemed to be about to launch an attack, a black spatial gate appeared beneath his feet, and then Isshiki fell into it, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
Shun's eyes widened in astonishment, watching everything unfold before him in disbelief.
"My goodness. The arrogant Isshiki actually ran away."
He scratched his head, not expecting Isshiki to run so decisively.
"I was really careless this time. If I had known, I should have brought Kaguya along. With her powerful spatial abilities, he definitely wouldn't have been able to escape."