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Akun frowned in thought as he tried to make sense of things. "Didn't your system mention that if we combined our souls, nothing would happen to either of us?"

Alternate Akun responded with a serious tone, "It did, but what would be the point? That offer is basically like dying. After all, there is no way to actually tell who will be in charge of our body once we combine. So, that's a no for me." The air felt heavy with uncertainty, highlighting the complexity of their shared problem.

Akun's expression became grave as he inquired, "So, what are you proposing?" His purple eyes gleamed brightly as he locked eyes with his alternate self.

Alternate Akun responded with a serious tone, "Exactly as it sounds. If I don't eliminate you, you'll eliminate me. I don't think either of us wants that."

Akun pressed on with a serious tone, "So, you want to end me... is that what you're saying?"

Alternate Akun responded, "What else could I have meant?"

Silence stretched between them for the next few seconds, the wind whispering as they exchanged intense stares.

In an instant, both Akuns materialized a colossal silver railgun into the air, their voices synchronizing in a powerful command, "Fire, Silver Railgun!"

The immense railguns roared to life simultaneously. Time itself seemed to decelerate as both Akuns swiftly drew their †Void Sword Onon†, effortlessly cleaving the approaching bullets in half. The colossal split railgun projectiles surged past them, colliding with the ground below, and a vast dust cloud erupted into the air.

Inwardly, both Akuns mused, "He is me, then our battle style will be identical, since we both know we will be up against each other. I must win this battle, so I will go all out, with all that I have." Realizing they were essentially the same heightened the importance of their upcoming confrontation.

An unspoken agreement echoed between them - facing a reflection of themselves, both ready to unleash their full abilities in the impending battle, aware that only one could triumph.

As the dust cloud billowed into the air, only the radiant purple eyes of both Akuns pierced through the haze. As the wind swept away the lingering dust, it unveiled the sight of both warriors, donned in their helmets and gripping the void sword in hand.

Suddenly, alternate Akun conjured a bunch of dark silver swords and hurled them aggressively at Akun. However, with a swift and skilled move, Akun utilized his aspect power to create a protective barrier that effortlessly repelled the deadly barrage, keeping the projectiles from getting anywhere close to his body.

Inwardly, alternate Akun contemplated, "Projectiles won't cut it; they'll either be effortlessly deflected by his aspect power or slashed through by the †Void Sword Onos†." Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire

Akun's eyes shon brightly as he mused, "Is that what he's thinking. Because of our aspect power, every projectile thrown our way will basically be instantly deflected. In other words..."

Alternate Akun's eyes shone brightly as he mused further, "This will be a close-quarters battle."

Instantly, both Akuns propelled themselves forward with immense force, creating a colossal dust cloud where they both previously stood.

As they charged at each other with remarkable speed, echoes of a sonic boom resonated in the air. When their swords finally clashed, an intense shockwave erupted, giving rise to a massive dust cloud that billowed into the air. The force of the shockwave pushed aside the sand on the ground, revealing the regular ground beneath.

Alternate Akun found it challenging to match Akun's strength, witnessing himself being consistently pushed back despite his efforts. Frustrated, he inquired, "Why are you so much stronger? You and I are the same, what gives?"

Akun responded, "No, we're not. While you're still in the dragon grade's 9th stage, I've already entered the heavenly grade. This means my abilities are no longer restricted by the barrier, making me at least three times stronger than you."

In an instant, Akun forcefully pushed back alternate timeline Akun. Seizing the moment, Akun swiftly followed up with supersonic speed, delivering a powerful kick to his abdomen—a forceful impact reminiscent of kicking down a sturdy door.

Alternate Akun soared backward with immense force, skimming just above the ground. His form made continous contact, bouncing off the surface in a sequence that resembled a skipping pebble across a lake until he ultimately crashed with a huge impact.

Alternate Akun coughed up blood, muttering, "He wasn't kidding, he's way stronger than me." Inwardly, he mused, "I can't fight that close with him. My whole body will just be a target whenever he counters me."

Seeing Akun charging straight at him, Alternate Akun thought quickly. He utilized his aspect power to propel himself into the air, contemplating, "I have to find a way to fight him in close range without getting myself hurt."

Immidatly Akun propelled himself into the air with his aspect power, closing the distance to Alternate Akun.

As Akun charged toward him, Alternate Akun pondered urgently, "I need to think of something fast." Suddenly, an idea struck him. "That's it, silver transformation, but I need to create a very gigantic body, making my main one serve as a core of some sorts." A smile formed on his face as he muttered, "And which other colossal monster to change into other than a dragon!"

Suddenly, massive chunks of dark silver extended from alternate Akun's body, leaving Akun hovering in mid-air, wondering, "What the hell is he up to?" Curiosity held Akun in place as he watched his opponent create something that promised to be a formidable challenge.

As the chunks of dark silver condensed and took shape, a gigantic black dragon emerged, its purple eyes shining brightly. Inwardly, alternate Akun mused, "For the breath, I'll put a massive railgun in its mouth." A colossal railgun materialized within the dragon's maw, purple light gleaming beneath its massive teeth.

Reconsidering his strategy, alternate Akun thought, "Now that I think about this again, this isn't really close quarters—more like the greatest AOE battle form I could take. But even for future me, this should be a huge challenge."