"Crack!"
Seizing the moment before Vegeta Black could self-destruct, Vegeta precisely unleashed a second wave of Destruction energy onto him. With this, Vegeta Black's destruction accelerated. His swelling body didn't even get a chance to explode before it rapidly disintegrated under the dual assault of Destruction energy. In the blink of an eye, Vegeta Black's body had completely turned to nothing, vanishing without a trace.
After all that, Vegeta let out a long sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from his brow. Yet, doubt lingered in his heart. Could he really be completely dead?
"Damn it! Vegeta, I'll never forgive you!" Goku Black watched his comrade get utterly annihilated, instantly erupting in fury. His rose-colored aura flared several meters high as he dove down from above, his fingers transforming into sharp blades, slicing through the air with a piercing sound, and relentlessly stabbing at Vegeta.
Vegeta's eyes narrowed. Instead of retreating, he advanced, pressing his hands down and directly blocking the incoming blade-like fingers. However, Goku Black's power was simply too immense. He suddenly increased his strength, and his blade-fingers forcefully broke through Vegeta's defense, thrusting towards his heart.
"Splat!"
The sound of the blade-fingers piercing through flesh was clearly audible. Black and red blood gushed from the wound, splattering Vegeta's chest in a messy crimson.
"Ugh..."
Vegeta grunted, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. The sharp pain from his chest made his vision blur, feeling like he was about to collapse.
"Bang!"
Goku Black, not letting up, followed with a fierce kick, accurately striking Vegeta's face.
Vegeta lost his balance, stumbling backward and crashing heavily to the ground, sliding several meters. The moment he hit the dirt, he spat out another mouthful of blood, staining the shattered rocks beneath him.
"Dad!" Trunks, who was entangled with Zamasu, saw this scene and cried out in alarm, instinctively about to rush over to help.
"Trunks, mind your own business! Don't interfere!" Vegeta gritted his teeth, propping up his upper body. His voice, though weak, carried an undeniable authority, blood foam constantly spilling from the corner of his mouth. "Zamasu is your problem, I can handle things here!"
"Vegeta, you bastard! How dare you kill my comrade!" Goku Black roared in anger, his eyes filled with killing intent. He immediately charged towards Vegeta, clearly intending to finish him off.
But Vegeta remained unusually calm. He slowly raised his hand, pulled out a glowing green Senzu Bean from his waist pouch, and without a moment's hesitation, popped it into his mouth.
The instant the Senzu Bean entered his body, a warm surge of energy swept through him.
Vegeta's chest wound healed at a visible rate, and his lost stamina and depleted energy instantly returned to peak condition, even stronger than before.
"Rumble!"
Vegeta's body suddenly erupted with an even more potent purple-red energy. The aura shot skyward, dyeing the entire starry sky an eerie purple-red. The air violently trembled under the pressure of his power.
"My turn to fight back!" Vegeta growled, his figure flashing, instantly appearing before Goku Black. He delivered a swift uppercut, smashing heavily into Goku Black's stomach.
"Crunch!"
The crisp sound of bones colliding was faintly audible. Vegeta's fist print was clearly visible on Goku Black's back.
Goku Black's eyes widened sharply, a painful groan escaping his throat.
Immediately after, Vegeta raised his right foot and delivered a powerful kick, sending Goku Black flying high into the air.
Goku Black tumbled several times in the air before finally stabilizing himself. He clutched his stomach, his face growing increasingly distorted, glaring furiously at Vegeta below.
"Vegeta, you're dishonorable! You actually ate a Senzu Bean!" Goku Black shouted angrily, his voice hoarse with rage.
"Hmph, you guys used the Super Dragon Balls to swap bodies with us and gained immortality. Is there a problem with me eating a Senzu Bean?" Vegeta sneered, a look of deep disdain on his face. "This is called returning the favor."
After saying this, Vegeta's gaze inadvertently swept towards Frieza nearby.
Frieza was stepping on Broly Black's back, grinning maliciously while slapping him, showing no mercy.
"Why are you looking at me? I, Frieza, don't need to eat such cheap garbage!" Frieza noticed Vegeta's gaze, snorted lightly, a contemptuous smile on his face. His hands didn't stop, and he gave Broly Black several more hard slaps.
Broly Black screamed in pain, unable to even resist.
Vegeta: "..."
"Suit yourself. If you can't hold on later and want one, don't blame me for not giving it to you." Vegeta rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue with him.
"Oh ho ho ho! Do I, Frieza, need a Senzu Bean to deal with trash like this?" Frieza's smile grew even wider, his foot grinding heavily on Broly Black's back, making him let out a pig-like shriek.
"Then, it's time for me to properly deal with you too, Zamasu!" Vegeta retracted his gaze, the corners of his mouth curving into a confident smile. The energy fluctuations around him grew even more violent.
"Whoosh!"
Vegeta pushed off with his feet, rapidly shooting into the sky. In the blink of an eye, he appeared directly opposite Goku Black.
The air between them rippled from the clash of their energies.
"The grudge of you killing me in my previous life, and your hatred for destroying this world in this life, we'll settle it all today." Vegeta's eyes were cold, a sneer playing on his lips. "I'll just ask you, can you take a beating?"
"Human! Don't get ahead of yourself!" Goku Black erupted in fury, his rose-colored aura flaring up again. He launched a storm-like barrage of attacks at Vegeta – punches, kicks, and energy blasts came one after another, the assault so dense it was suffocating.
But Vegeta stood his ground, not moving an inch, not dodging, letting Goku Black's attacks land on him.
Fists blurred, energy exploded. Vegeta's clothes were torn, and he accumulated many wounds, but his aura grew stronger and stronger.
After dozens of blows, Goku Black suddenly felt something was wrong. His movements gradually slowed, his face filled with surprise and doubt.
Something's off!
Vegeta wasn't just not getting beaten down; he seemed to be getting stronger with every hit!
This guy was even more powerful than when they first fought!
When he first fought him, Vegeta was clearly weaker than him. He only needed to dodge his Destruction energy.
But now, he actually felt a sense of powerlessness, even like he couldn't beat him?
Logically, even if he ate a Senzu Bean, it should only restore his stamina and energy; his fighting power shouldn't increase at all.
No! There must be something wrong here!
Could it be... because of some ability of his?
Goku Black's pupils suddenly constricted, his expression changing repeatedly. He quickly stopped his attack, cautiously retreating a few steps to put distance between himself and Vegeta.
"Oh? You finally realized?" Vegeta raised a hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, his smile growing even wider, his eyes full of mockery.
"You, you, you... you absorbed all my attacks?" Goku Black pointed at Vegeta, asking in astonishment, his voice trembling slightly.
"Don't you know that the biggest characteristic of Ultra Ego is to absorb the opponent's attacks and convert them into nourishment to enhance one's own strength?" Vegeta chuckled, looking at Goku Black as if he were an idiot, his tone full of sarcasm.
"Th-th-this... how is this possible!" Goku Black was utterly stunned, standing frozen in place, his mind a blank.
"Isn't it contradictory?" Vegeta took a step forward, his smile becoming even more playful. "The more fiercely you attack me, the stronger I become. Now, what moves do you have left?"
Goku Black's face grew increasingly grim, from initial surprise to disbelief, finally leaving only deep apprehension and panic.
"Are you out of options? Zamasu!" Vegeta grinned savagely, his figure suddenly accelerating, instantly closing the distance with Goku Black.
"Smack!"
Vegeta grabbed Goku Black's hair, yanked it down hard, and simultaneously drove his knee forcefully upwards.
"Bang!"
The dull thud of knee meeting face was sharp and piercing. Vegeta's knee slammed heavily into Goku Black's face.
Goku Black immediately felt like his face had split open. His nose instantly caved in, blood streaming out, and he let out a pig-like shriek of pain.
Vegeta showed no signs of stopping. He followed with a clean bicycle kick, slamming his foot hard into Goku Black's back, sending him crashing from high in the sky to the ground below.
"Boom!"
Goku Black's body smashed into the ground, leaving a bottomless crater, dust rising into the sky.
However, after continuous high-intensity combat, Vegeta wasn't feeling great either. At this moment, he felt a bit dizzy.
Of course, these were nothing to him.
Vegeta unhurriedly pulled out another Senzu Bean from his pocket and popped it into his mouth.
The Senzu Bean's energy instantly spread, completely healing Vegeta's injuries, and his stamina returned to peak condition. Even the dizziness from before vanished without a trace.
Vegeta's smile grew even brighter. He leaped down directly into the crater below, grabbed Goku Black's head, and like a bulldozer, dragged his body forcefully across the ground.
Broken rocks scraped Goku Black's skin, leaving gruesome bloody marks. His screams echoed endlessly through the ruins, utterly miserable.
It could be said that after the transformation from absorbing attacks, Vegeta's strength had far surpassed Goku Black's.
"Whoosh!"
The next moment, Goku Black erupted with all his might, shooting out of the crater. He arced through the air in a pathetic trajectory, crashing heavily to the ground, landing on his backside.
Goku Black struggled to get up, ignoring the pain in his body. He quickly activated his immortal body's special constitution, energy surging around him. His body's wounds and depleted energy rapidly recovered.
Soon, Goku Black had fully recovered to peak condition, glaring fiercely towards the crater, staring angrily at the emerging Vegeta, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.
"Alright, game over. I'd better finish you off quickly." Vegeta's eyes turned cold, and he snorted. His purple-red aura flared up again, energy exploding from his feet, and he shot towards Goku Black like an arrow from a bow.
Goku Black gritted his teeth, his fingers stiffening into sharp blades. He lunged at Vegeta, his fingertips imbued with dense dark energy, slicing through the air with a piercing sound.
Vegeta merely raised his hand contemptuously, his two fingers precisely clamping onto the incoming blade-fingers. He then forcefully twisted his wrist.
"Crack!"
The crisp sound of bone breaking rang out piercingly. Goku Black's blade-fingers were snapped instantly, twisting into a grotesque angle.
"What?!" Goku Black's face changed drastically, from initial shock to disbelief. Veins bulged on his forehead from the pain, and cold sweat instantly drenched his back.
"Thank you for the powerful energy you just provided me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have become even stronger than before." Vegeta's smile grew even brighter, but his eyes were filled with icy mockery.
Before his voice faded, Vegeta raised his right hand. With a sharp "smack," he heavily slapped Goku Black across the cheek.
Goku Black let out a shrill scream, his head snapped violently to the side, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and several of his teeth loosened.
"Ready? Die!" Vegeta snorted coldly, a concentrated ball of purple-red Destruction energy rapidly forming in his right palm. The light was dazzling, and the surrounding air slightly warped from the energy's pressure.
The Destruction energy, like a cannonball, slammed towards Goku Black at an incredibly fast speed, carrying the might to destroy everything.
Goku Black was scared out of his wits. How could he dare to take it head-on? He instinctively used Instant Transmission, barely dodging the fatal blow.
"Boom!"
The Destruction energy struck a distant mountain range, and the entire peak instantly turned to dust.
"Oh? You're quite fast at escaping, aren't you!" Vegeta chuckled lightly, moving to pursue, the killing intent in his eyes undiminished.
Goku Black, still shaken, gasped for breath, looking around.
Broly Black was beaten senseless by Frieza, Zamasu was firmly suppressed by Trunks, and he himself was being crushed by Vegeta. The situation was already completely one-sided.
Goku Black knew in his heart that staying any longer would only bring humiliation, and he might truly be annihilated by that bizarre Destruction energy.
No! I must retreat quickly!
Goku Black gritted his teeth, no longer hesitating. He immediately channeled his energy, preparing to use Instant Transmission to escape Universe 7.
These foolish mortals, as long as I leave here, you won't find me even if you search the entire universe! I'll just find a planet to lay low for a while. Even if the Kaioshin try to find me, they might not discover my whereabouts! Goku Black mused to himself, the light of Instant Transmission glowing around him.
Next second.
"Bang!"
With a dull thud, Goku Black slammed hard into an invisible barrier. His nose ached from the impact, and his vision blurred.
Goku Black was visibly stunned. He slowly extended his hand, touching the transparent barrier before him. It was cold and hard to the touch, like a solid object.
Immediately after, Goku Black frantically looked around, only to discover that he was still above Earth. However, the entire planet was enveloped by a starlit protective barrier, and his Instant Transmission couldn't pass through it at all.
"What is this thing? Where did this barrier come from?" Goku Black was utterly shocked, tapping the barrier with a bewildered expression, his voice filled with panic and confusion.
"Swish!"
Just as Goku Black was panicking, two familiar figures suddenly appeared out of thin air above the barrier, their robes fluttering, as if strolling leisurely.
Goku Black's pupils constricted sharply. He instantly recognized the newcomers.
Who else could it be but Whis and Beerus?
When did those two arrive?
He hadn't even noticed them at all!
Whis and Beerus landed on the barrier, their gazes calmly sweeping over Goku Black, as if he were merely an insignificant ant, not even bothering to acknowledge him.
Whis gently waved the staff in his hand. Amidst flashing light, an exquisite silver dining table and two carved chairs appeared out of thin air on the barrier.
Immediately after, Whis lightly tapped the dining table.
"Pop!"
Flashes of light appeared, and over sixty dishes instantly materialized on the dining table. Golden-brown roasted meats sizzled with oil, delicate desserts emitted sweet aromas, and fresh, steaming soups filled the air with rich fragrance, almost wafting through the barrier.
"Lord Beerus, please enjoy," Whis bowed slightly, smiling as he invited, his tone respectful and gentle.
"Whis, are you saying all these things are from this planet?" Beerus raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping over the delicacies, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"Yes, yes, they are all specialty dishes meticulously prepared by Earth's chefs," Whis quickly nodded.
"They look quite tempting." Beerus said, picking up a glistening, roasted chicken leg and taking a small bite.
The tender meat melted in his mouth, and the rich aroma instantly filled his taste buds.
Beerus's eyes instantly sparkled with excitement. With a look of pure joy, he mumbled through a mouthful of food, "Is it really this delicious? The meat is tender, and the seasoning is just right. Not bad at all!"
"I told you you'd like it," Whis smiled, picking up a piece of exquisite cake to taste.
"Hey... Hey! You guys, wait!" Inside the barrier, Goku Black was pacing in circles like a frantic animal, pounding on the transparent shield with a series of loud thuds. "Can you listen to me for a second?!"
Beerus shot him an impatient, sidelong glance, his eyes filled with pure disgust.
Whis only gave him a silent look before immediately turning his attention back to the delicacies.
The two of them had absolutely no intention of acknowledging him.
"Hey! Did you two put this barrier up? Open it, now!" Goku Black shouted in desperation, his voice starting to crack with a hint of a sob.
"Oh my, oh my, Mr. Zamasu, have you forgotten?" Whis put down his fork and looked at Goku Black with a smile, his tone sounding somewhat innocent. "You're the one who promised Lord Zeno that you would personally manage Earth. So, Lord Zeno specifically ordered Lord Beerus and me to seal this planet off. This way, we can better ensure your exclusive management of this world."
Goku Black: "..."
Goku Black's face instantly turned a pale, sickly iron-blue, then shifted to a nasty shade of green. He was shaking all over with rage.
How was this "helping him manage"?
They were clearly locking him up!
"Whis, look, his face turned green. Is he reverting to his original color?" Beerus mumbled to Whis while gnawing on a chicken leg, his eyes full of mockery.
Whis couldn't help but cover his mouth and giggle, his shoulders shaking slightly.
Goku Black's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a burnt pot. Veins bulged on his forehead as he roared internally.
You guys are really taking this too far! Do you even have a shred of dignity as gods?!
"Now it's black again? What a bizarre change. It's like he's performing a face-changing act," Beerus laughed even harder. As he spoke, he grabbed another chicken leg, eating until his mouth was glistening with oil. He didn't even care as the grease dripped down his chin.
"I did promise Lord Zeno I'd manage this planet well, but I need to go to other universes for... uh, inspection and study! Please, let me out!" Goku Black pleaded, his tone carrying a trace of begging.
"Oh my, oh my, Lord Beerus, leave a chicken leg for me! How did you finish them so fast?" Whis suddenly complained to Beerus, completely ignoring Goku Black's pleas.
"First come, first served! If you want more, conjure them yourself!" Beerus snorted, pulling the plate of chicken legs closer to himself, swallowing them down like he was protecting his prey.
The two of them completely stopped paying attention to Goku Black, enjoying their feast on top of the barrier. Their laughter and chatter formed a sharp contrast to Goku Black's frantic desperation below.
Goku Black was shaking with such rage that his eyes turned red. He took a deep breath, channeled all his energy, and slammed a fist violently against the barrier.
Thud!
A dull, massive boom echoed through the sky. The entire barrier shuddered violently, sending out ripples of golden light before quickly settling back into calm.
The barrier was unscathed. Forget being shattered—not even a tiny crack appeared.
Looking at the immovable shield, Goku Black felt his mind go completely numb. A wave of deep despair washed over him.
However, what Goku Black didn't know was that the loud boom from his attack had immediately caught Vegeta's attention.
Whoosh!
Energy exploded from beneath Vegeta's feet, and he shot into the sky, appearing beside Goku Black in the blink of an eye.
Vegeta followed Goku Black's gaze upward. When he saw Whis and Beerus leisurely dining on top of the barrier, he was stunned. "Lord Beerus? Whis? What are you two doing here?"
"Oh? And who are you?" Beerus asked, his mouth stuffed with food, his eyes full of confusion.
"Lord Beerus, this is Mr. Vegeta from another timeline," Whis explained with a smile, putting down his utensils.
"I felt a wave of Destruction energy earlier. It was quite pure. Was that you, kid?" Beerus finally put down his chicken leg, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and looked at Vegeta with a smile and a hint of approval.
"Yes, Lord Beerus," Vegeta nodded in response.
Even though the Beerus in front of him wasn't the one from his own world, Vegeta maintained a basic level of respect out of reverence for the God of Destruction.
"Not bad. To grasp the power of Destruction at such a young age... I assume the 'me' from your parallel world taught you, right?" Beerus raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a bit of pride.
After all, if "he" had taught the kid, it made him look good too.
"More or less..." Vegeta's mouth twitched as he spoke with some embarrassment.
"What do you mean 'more or less'?" Beerus's brow furrowed, and his face immediately darkened, clearly displeased. "If I taught you, I taught you. If I didn't, I didn't. Why be so vague?"
"Well... it was the 'me' from another parallel world who taught me," Vegeta hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the truth. "And that 'me' from the other parallel world learned the techniques of a God of Destruction from the Lord Beerus of his world. That's why I said 'more or less'."
Beerus: "..."
Beerus opened his mouth, but for a long time, no words came out.
That was such a massive curveball that it almost made his head spin.
To be continued…
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