Black lightning exploded between Aurelius Viremont and the Destroyer armor. The shockwave from their collision decimated a radius of dozens of meters, followed by a massive steel figure being launched out of the dust!
After sending the Destroyer flying with a punch, Aurelius Viremont was not entirely unscathed. The energy beam released by the Destroyer was far more powerful than Cyclops's optic blasts; even the Lv.3 Limitless Technique could not completely block it.
Large scorched marks appeared on Aurelius Viremont's chest, but they recovered rapidly under the effects of the Reverse Cursed Technique. He looked forward with excitement as the Destroyer slowly rose several hundred meters away, its body showing not a single scratch or dent.
In their first direct clash, Aurelius Viremont had actually fallen into a slight disadvantage—a situation he hadn't encountered since his arrival in this world. However, he wasn't discouraged; instead, his spirits soared.
In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, hitting a Black Flash not only amplifies the power of an attack to the $2.5$ power of the original but also puts the user in a "Zone" state! In this state, the user can elevate their strength, speed, cursed energy, and reactions to 120% of their normal level, exhibiting staggering capabilities.
Having landed a Black Flash, Aurelius Viremont instantly entered this state! He felt a sense of unprecedented clarity and smoothness; the synergy between his energy and his physical body was swifter than ever before.
In the distance, the Destroyer once again fired a laser from its head. Using Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue to move at high speed, Aurelius Viremont dodged the attack and closed the distance instantly. Without the interference of the laser, he landed another direct hit while in peak condition!
The precision control of the Lv.3 Six Eyes and the energy mastery of Lv.3 Energy Absorption significantly increased Aurelius Viremont's success rate in triggering Black Flash!
Black and red thunder roared again, and the Destroyer was sent flying once more. But this time, before it could get far, it was dragged back by a terrifying azure black hole! The immense pressure from "Blue" pulled the Destroyer into the singularity. Unlike before, however, the black hole was unable to damage the armor.
After the initial shock of the gravitational pull, the Destroyer quickly adapted to the immense suction and regained its stability. Aurelius Viremont wasn't disappointed; he wasn't surprised that the armor could ignore the destructive effects of "Blue." If it couldn't immune such spatial pressure, how could Odin wear it to face the Celestials?
The smile on Aurelius Viremont's face became increasingly delighted. The energy within him was active to the extreme, and his body was enveloped in cursed energy converted from his absorption; the azure aura on his skin seemed to be boiling!
He extended his index finger, pointing at the Destroyer which was currently struggling against the pull of "Blue." A grin of pure, unadulterated pleasure split Aurelius Viremont's face.
"Cursed Technique Reversal: Red!"
Cursed energy spiraled toward his fingertip at high speed. A black-red singularity the size of a billiard ball formed instantly. As the words left his lips, the singularity tore through the air, creating a horrific sonic boom as it vanished from his fingertip, striking the Destroyer's head in an instant!
BOOM!
A massive explosion occurred, and the Destroyer was launched yet again! The repulsive force of "Red" was far stronger than the impact of a Black Flash. As it sent the armor flying, it tore a path through the ground, finally stopping only after launching the Destroyer several kilometers away and leaving a massive trench in its wake.
The shockwave of the explosion reached the distant town, causing the ground to shake as if hit by a high-intensity earthquake. Jane Foster, the Warriors Three, and Sif had all gathered around Thor, watching the distant battle in stunned silence.
"This... even Thor before he lost his divinity couldn't achieve this!" Sif muttered to herself. The scene before her shattered her preconceptions. It turned out that Midgard possessed such a powerful existence!
After releasing "Red," Aurelius Viremont did not relax. Through the observation of his Six Eyes, he could see that the Destroyer within the dust was still unharmed, save for a slight fracture on its chest plate that was already repairing itself at a visible rate.
Aurelius Viremont couldn't help but mentally complain: Why wasn't this thing this impressive in the movies when it fought Thor? It seemed Loki's love for Thor truly ran deep; all those daily quarrels were just a tsundere expression of affection.
As Aurelius Viremont mused, the Destroyer charged again. Aurelius Viremont's excitement grew; this was a level of experience he hadn't gotten even while fighting Hulk and Abomination!
The two clashed again. Black lightning erupted periodically, and terrifying energy beams left dense scorch marks across the earth. During the battle, the experience for all of Aurelius Viremont's skills surged, and system prompts flooded in:
[Energy Points +1]
[Six Eyes XP +1]
[Energy Absorption XP +1]
[Limitless Technique XP +1]
After being hit by another energy ray, Aurelius Viremont's arm was pierced through, and a large amount of blood was vaporized by the searing heat. But in the next moment, the arm repaired itself before their eyes. The horrific energy beam was suddenly blocked by his physical body, unable to cause even a shred of further damage!
Finally, in the midst of this high-intensity combat, Energy Absorption—which was already close to leveling up—reached the next tier!
[Energy Absorption XP +1]
[Congratulations! Your skill Energy Absorption has leveled up!]
[Energy Absorption Lv.4 (1/5000): Able to absorb nearly all types of energy. Absorption speed and energy storage limit are extremely high!]
Following the upgrade, Aurelius Viremont's body underwent a metamorphosis. His skeletal structure and muscle fibers transformed into a state better suited for storing energy. His storage capacity increased several-fold, and his mind was significantly strengthened, allowing for faster and more precise energy manipulation.
The energy beams that were once nearly unstoppable now felt like a gentle spring breeze. His absorption speed had far outpaced the output of the Destroyer.
The Destroyer, being remotely operated by Loki, could only exert so much power. Facing Aurelius Viremont with Lv.4 Energy Absorption, it could no longer harm him at all. Although the upgrade boosted his other skills as well, Aurelius Viremont didn't intend to use them. He was itching for a pure physical brawl with the Destroyer!
Ignoring the searing energy rays, he ripped off his tattered shirt, revealing perfectly sculpted muscles. With Lv.4 Energy Absorption reinforcing his body at full power, combined with his cursed energy and the elite martial arts provided by his template, Aurelius Viremont threw a punch through the splattering energy light!
BOOM!
A terrifying physical force, amplified to the $2.5$ power by the black and red lightning, slammed the Destroyer into the ground! When it hit the earth, the residual force spread through the soil. Massive cracks spider-webbed outward as the ground caved in, forming a colossal circular crater hundreds of meters wide!