"Goten, let's go fight too! We can't let Dad and the others grab all the limelight!" Trunks couldn't help but get excited when he saw that Son Goku and Bardock had already started fighting, and he made a suggestion to Son Goten.
"Okay, okay! Let's go too!" Son Goten immediately nodded. The two of them looked at each other and smiled, then also rushed toward the other side of the stage.
Piccolo and Son Gohan looked at this scene and shook their heads helplessly.
Now it was great; even the two children had rushed out, leaving only the four of them still in place.
Meanwhile, the contestants of other universes also launched intense confrontations.
Two contestants from Universe 3 and Universe 4 were struggling in the center of the stage, both sides coming and going, fighting inextricably, with airwaves constantly spreading out.
Smack!
Just then, Vegeta suddenly appeared between the two, his hands respectively grabbing their wrists.
Those two contestants only felt a huge force coming, and their bodies were instantly frozen, unable to move at all.
"The strength of you two is too weak. Wasting time here is not as good as going down to rest early." Vegeta snorted. His arms exerted a bit of force, and he violently threw the two into the sky, then condensed two Ki blasts in his hands.
Bang!
The two Ki blasts accurately hit those two contestants, blasting them off the stage.
Son Goku, on the other hand, rushed toward the direction of Universe 11.
However, before Son Goku could get close to the contestant area of Universe 11, four figures suddenly shot out from different directions, surrounding Son Goku and blocking his way.
The ones intercepting Son Goku were Monna from Universe 4, a plump green-skinned woman;
Basil from Universe 9, a red fox;
Superman from Universe 8, wearing his iconic red and blue suit, with sharp eyes and a powerful aura radiating from his entire body;
And Megatron from Universe 12, who still maintained his robot form, with his hands turned into cannons pointed at Son Goku.
Looking at the four people in front of him, Son Goku not only didn't have the slightest fear but became even more excited instead. "Oh? Four opponents came at once? Great! This makes it interesting!"
"You are Son Goku?" Superman was the first to speak. His red and blue suit gleamed under the lights, and his sharp eyes scrutinized Son Goku as he spoke in a steady tone.
"Yes, I'm Goku." Son Goku nodded, also observing Superman.
Although the aura radiating from the other party was not as violent as a Saiyan's, it carried a sense of steady power.
"You look very strong." Son Goku couldn't help but exclaim.
Superman didn't answer, only the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and a trace of battle intent flashed in his eyes.
An opponent who could make other universes so wary was indeed far from simple.
"Don't waste time with him! Let's go together and settle this quickly!" Basil of Universe 9 shouted in a low voice. His body arched slightly like a leopard ready to pounce, and a faint yellow airwave rose around him.
Kuku-kaka!
The sound of mechanical operation suddenly rang out as Megatron's body began to transform rapidly.
His arms retracted, his torso folded, and his legs joined together.
In less than two seconds, he changed from a tall robot into a handgun gleaming with metallic cold light, landing steadily in the hand of Monna from Universe 4.
Monna's movement of grabbing the handgun was smooth and natural, without the slightest hesitation.
Clearly, the four of them had undergone countless coordination drills beforehand.
Otherwise, facing Megatron's sudden transformation, she would have been stunned for at least a moment.
Almost at the moment she grabbed the handgun, Monna pulled the trigger.
Bang!
Dazzling flames erupted from the muzzle, and a beam containing powerful energy whistled out, heading straight for Son Goku's face.
Facing the galloping energy beam, Son Goku didn't panic at all.
Son Goku's foot lightly stepped, and his body flickered like a ghost to the side. The energy beam grazed the corner of his clothes and exploded into a small pit on the stage behind him.
"Hmph!" Seeing this, Superman's eyes suddenly lit up with red light.
Instantly, two scorching laser beams, like red lightning, shot toward Son Goku's position, blocking his dodge route.
"Uh... this move is a bit troublesome." Son Goku scratched his head and once again leaned sideways to dodge the first laser.
However, Superman's lasers could be released continuously.
As Superman's eyeballs turned slightly, the second laser immediately changed direction, chasing after Son Goku's figure.
Seeing that he couldn't dodge in time, Son Goku simply stopped dodging.
Son Goku took a deep breath and raised his hand to face the laser beam, a faint airwave rising from his palm.
Smack!
The laser beam landed accurately on Son Goku's palm, and a scorching temperature erupted instantly.
Son Goku couldn't help but grimace. "So hot, so hot! This temperature is really not low."
Superman: "..."
Just 'so hot'?
My heat vision can even melt steel.
Son Goku actually caught it with just his palm and looked as if nothing had happened?
This guy's strength is indeed even more terrifying than imagined.
Swish!
Just as Son Goku was distracted by dealing with the lasers, Basil seized the opportunity. He teleported behind Son Goku at an extremely fast speed, his arms spread out, trying to hold him firmly from behind and restrict his movement.
However, Basil still underestimated Son Goku's sensing ability.
As early as the moment Basil moved, Son Goku had already sensed the movement behind him.
"Sorry, you didn't pick a very good position." Son Goku laughed. His body leaned back slightly, and his right leg kicked out violently toward the rear.
Bang!
This kick landed solidly on Basil's face.
The huge force directly kicked Basil flying back. Nosebleed instantly gushed from his nostrils, his face was as pale as paper, and his body couldn't stop trembling.
"Dammit! I'll fight you to the death!" Basil was completely enraged. After wiping off the nosebleed, he rushed toward Son Goku again, his fists and feet falling like a rainstorm, each strike carrying a violent airwave.
Son Goku dodged easily, avoiding all of Basil's attacks as if strolling in a courtyard.
Superman also immediately joined the fray. He leaped into the air and launched a fierce attack at Son Goku, his fists making the sound of breaking through the air with amazing power.
Monna, holding the handgun that Megatron had turned into, kept firing from a distance. The energy bullets were like dense raindrops, blocking every one of Son Goku's dodge directions.
Facing the siege of the three, Son Goku was at ease.
Son Goku sometimes dodged and sometimes blocked, the corners of his mouth even carrying an irrepressible smile, and his eyes flashing with the light of excitement. "Interesting! You three actually coordinate quite well; fighting like this is satisfying!"
After several rounds, Son Goku gradually figured out the three's routine and decided not to defend passively anymore.
"Alright, the warm-up is over; it's my turn to counter-attack!" Son Goku shouted in a low voice. His body suddenly accelerated, and he instantly appeared in front of Basil, his right leg kicking out again.
"Awoo!"
This kick was even heavier than the one before, landing directly on Basil's stomach.
Basil let out a muffled groan, his body curled into a ball, and he knelt weakly on the ground. A mouthful of blood sprayed from his mouth; he had clearly suffered a significant injury.
After dealing with Basil, Son Goku didn't pause. His body flickered again, appearing behind Superman as if by teleportation. He condensed Ki in his right hand and chopped down hard on the back of Superman's neck.
Bang!
The hand-chop hit accurately. Superman's body stumbled, and he almost fell to the ground, but he wasn't knocked unconscious as Son Goku had expected.
Son Goku: "..."
"You didn't pass out? Your physical quality is really tough enough." Son Goku was somewhat surprised, but the battle intent in his eyes grew even stronger.
After Superman stabilized his body, he immediately turned around to counter-attack.
In the next moment, Superman launched an even more violent attack at Son Goku, his fists and knees striking alternately, each strike carrying a force that shook the air.
Son Goku no longer dodged but chose to take it head-on.
Bang! Bang!
Son Goku blocked Superman's attacks with both hands. His arms collided with Superman's fists, making muffled sounds as airwaves constantly spread out.
After several rounds, Son Goku caught a flaw in Superman's defense. His body suddenly drew close, and his knee struck Superman's stomach heavily.
"Puff..."
Superman spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly becoming pale, and his body involuntarily retreated; he was clearly also injured.
"You are indeed a very remarkable opponent," Son Goku grinned, his tone full of recognition. "After this competition ends, we can have a good fight."
Swish!
Just then, Monna pulled the trigger again, and an energy beam shot over like a meteor, heading straight for Son Goku's back.
She took advantage of the gap while Son Goku and Superman were struggling to launch another sneak attack.
This time, Son Goku didn't even turn his head.
The Ultra Instinct within his body was triggered instantly, and his body, as if having its own consciousness, lightly flashed to the side.
The energy beam missed again, hitting the stage in the distance and leaving a charred mark.
Swish!
After dodging the attack, Son Goku instantly appeared in front of Monna.
Monna's face instantly turned deathly pale, her eyes full of horror.
She hadn't seen at all how Son Goku had gotten over.
"Always firing cold shots from behind—this way of fighting isn't very honorable." Son Goku shook his head, then clenched his right fist and threw an uppercut at Monna's chin.
Bang!
Monna was instantly sent flying by this punch, her body tracing an arc in the air, and the Megatron in her hand also fell.
Kuku-kaka!
The mechanical sound rang out again, and Megatron quickly restored his robot form, landing steadily on the stage.
Looking at Monna, who had fallen to the ground, Megatron's eyes were full of disdain. "Useless waste! You fought for so long and didn't even touch a single hair of the opponent; what are your eyes for?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Megatron suddenly raised his hand, the muzzle pointed at Monna, and pulled the trigger without hesitation.
Bang!
The energy beam instantly hit Monna's stomach.
Monna let out a muffled groan, blood spraying from her mouth, and her body slid far back again; she had clearly lost her combat ability.
"Why are you even hitting your own person?" Son Goku was stunned for a moment, looking at Megatron in confusion.
"Because I feel like it!" Megatron snorted, then turned around, the muzzle pointed at Son Goku, and walked toward him with large strides. "Little brat, dare to oppose me—I'll trample you to death right now!"
Saying that, Megatron raised his huge mechanical foot and stepped down hard toward Son Goku.
That sole was as large as Son Goku's body.
Son Goku leaped lightly and easily dodged Megatron's trampling.
Chapter 242: The Rules Have Changed?
"What a powerful barrier! It didn't even shatter after one punch—that's more impressive than I thought," Goku remarked, his tone full of genuine surprise.
Goku had expected his punch to shatter the barrier instantly, so he was caught off guard when it held firm.
Sidra: "..."
Sidra wanted nothing more than to curse out loud right now.
You already cracked the barrier, and you still think it's 'strong'?
What kind of ridiculous assessment is that?!
Goku didn't give Sidra any time to dwell on it. He raised his foot and delivered a heavy kick squarely against the barrier.
Crack!
A sharp snapping sound echoed as the cracks instantly spread. The barrier twisted and warped completely, looking as though it were on the verge of total collapse.
"Hahaha, this is great! A God of Destruction's barrier really is something else!" Goku laughed excitedly, his eyes shimmering with the thrill of battle.
Everyone present was left in a state of total shock.
From the spectators to the contestants, everyone stared wide-eyed at the scene on the stage, their faces filled with disbelief.
Four Gods of Destruction had teamed up, yet they were being suppressed and beaten by Goku?
This was beyond absurd!
The Gods of Destruction from the other universes, in particular, all wore grim expressions. They had originally assumed that no matter how strong Goku was, he couldn't possibly be a match for a Destroyer.
Now, it was clear they had vastly underestimated his power.
Sitting in the stands, Beerus's lip couldn't help but twitch a few times before he let out a long, heavy sigh of relief. "It seems I was worried for nothing. This kid's strength surpassed mine a long time ago, and here I was actually worrying about him..."
With that single move, Goku had repelled four allied Gods of Destruction in the very first round.
Just then, Bardock arrived at Goku's side, the air around him beginning to surge with raw energy.
"Kakarot, let's fight side-by-side as father and son. We'll give these arrogant Destroyers a lesson they won't forget!" Bardock said with a smile, his eyes burning with battle-lust.
"You got it, Dad! With your help, we'll definitely finish them off faster!" Goku nodded, a broad, excited grin spreading across his face.
"Then I'll take on the fox and the fish!" Bardock said, pointing toward Liquiir and Giin.
Liquiir, with his fox-like appearance, and Giin, with his distinct fin-like ears, were both highly recognizable.
"Then I'll handle the rat and the green old man!" Goku pointed at Quitela and Sidra, his tone light and casual.
Sidra: "..."
What the hell do you mean 'green old man'?!
Whoosh!
Without a moment's hesitation, Bardock was suddenly enveloped in a brilliant red radiance. His hair turned a deep crimson, and his eyes glowed with a red light.
Crackle... crackle...
Super Saiyan God 2—the transformation was complete!
In the next instant, Bardock lunged toward Liquiir and Giin like an arrow released from a bow. He condensed a red surge of energy in his right hand and slammed it toward Liquiir. "Take this!"
Liquiir and Giin didn't dare to be careless, quickly teaming up to block the strike.
Meanwhile, Quitela and Sidra scrambled back to their feet.
The two shared a quick glance, both seeing the urgency in the other's eyes.
The Gods of Destruction only had one minute of active time on the stage.
After that brief delay, thirty seconds had already slipped away.
If they couldn't take Goku down soon, they would be forced to retreat.
"We're out of time! We have to team up and eliminate Son Goku immediately!" Quitela barked. He was the first to charge, his right hand condensing a surge of purple-red energy as he hurled it toward Goku.
Sidra followed suit instantly, the green aura around him exploding outward. He gathered a green energy sphere in his left hand and hurled it at Goku.
Goku's expression grew solemn; he didn't dare to take this lightly.
While he could suppress a single Destroyer, the combined power of two was still a force to be reckoned with.
Goku shifted his body slightly, dodging Quitela's energy blast, and then raised his arm to deflect Sidra's energy sphere.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
The three of them instantly became locked in a fierce melee. Every punch landed with bone-jarring force, sending shockwaves rippling outward. The stage floor was pulverized into craters, and the air was thick with dust.
After another three to five rounds of rapid-fire exchanges, Quitela and Sidra spotted an opening. They lunged forward and struck simultaneously, their fists slamming toward Goku's chest.
Goku quickly raised both arms to block.
Boom!
The two immense forces collided. Goku felt a massive surge of impact, and his body was forced backward uncontrollably. His feet plowed two long, deep furrows into the stage floor as he skidded across the ground.
"Now! Sidra, give it everything you've got!" Quitela roared. The purple-red aura around him exploded once more as he gathered a massive energy wave in both hands.
Sidra followed his lead, condensing a green energy wave that fused with Quitela's. Together, they formed a gargantuan, purple-and-green energy blast that roared toward Goku.
The energy wave carried a terrifying amount of power, warping the very air in its path and causing the stage floor to buckle and crack.
Goku's pupils contracted slightly, his expression growing even more serious.
The power of this energy wave was even greater than he had imagined. If he took a direct hit, even in his Super Saiyan 7 form, he would definitely sustain injuries.
After a split second of hesitation...
A faint smirk played across Goku's lips as a clever idea struck him.
Flash!
Goku vanished from his spot instantly.
It was his signature move—Instant Transmission!
A second later, Goku reappeared directly behind Quitela and Sidra.
Before they could even react, their combined energy wave slammed into the empty air, detonating against the stage and leaving a massive, smoking crater.
"What?!" Quitela and Sidra's faces twisted in shock.
They never expected Goku to use Instant Transmission to dodge the attack.
"Your attacks are just too slow!" Goku's voice drifted from behind them, laced with a hint of mockery.
Before they could even turn around, Goku struck.
He raised his right leg slightly and then lashed out with a powerful kick, striking both Sidra and Quitela squarely in their backs.
Thud! Thud!
Two dull impacts echoed as Sidra and Quitela instantly lost their balance.
Sidra slammed headfirst into Quitela.
The two of them stumbled forward, nearly falling flat on their faces.
"Now, it's my turn to counter!" Goku brought his hands together, the starlight around him beginning to surge wildly as a golden radiance erupted from his palms. "Kamehameha!"
With a roar, a massive golden energy wave erupted from his hands, heading straight for the backs of Quitela and Sidra.
Hearing Goku's voice, Quitela and Sidra's expressions turned sickly.
They could clearly feel the terrifying energy closing in from behind—a power so immense it made their skin crawl.
This guy... is he really this strong? Can even several Gods of Destruction not match him when they team up? Quitela was filled with disbelief, unable to wrap his head around being suppressed to such a degree by a mere mortal.
Sidra was even more terrified, his entire body trembling.
At that moment, all he wanted to do was flee and never have to face Goku in battle again.
The golden Kamehameha drew closer and closer.
Quitela and Sidra could already feel the searing heat radiating from the energy wave.
They knew they couldn't dodge it in time...
However, just as the golden Kamehameha was about to strike them in the back...
Flash! Flash!
Two streaks of golden light suddenly flickered. The figures of Quitela and Sidra vanished from their spots like a mirage, leaving only faint afterimages behind.
"Huh? Was that Instant Transmission?" Goku blinked in surprise.
Flash! Flash!
A second later, Quitela and Sidra reappeared in the stands of their respective universes. They stared back at the stage, their chests heaving as they tried to catch their breath, still visibly shaken.
"Time's up? How did that minute go by so fast?" Sidra gasped, looking at the timer beside him in total disbelief.
He felt as though he had only just stepped onto the stage, yet his time was already over.
"Damn it! We were so close to eliminating Son Goku!" Quitela clenched his fists so hard his nails nearly bit into his palms, his face pale with frustration.
He was still haunted by the sheer power of that Kamehameha.
"Wow! Goku is so amazing! He actually held off a combined attack from four Gods of Destruction!" On the floating platform, Zeno clapped his hands in excitement, his small face lit up with joy. It was clear he was thoroughly enjoying the battle.
The Grand Priest stood beside Zeno, nodding slightly with a gentle smile on his face, though he offered no comment.
Zeno's satisfaction was the ultimate endorsement for the match.
Meanwhile, the battle on Bardock's side had also come to an end.
Liquiir and Giin's time had also run out, and they were automatically teleported back to the stands.
Bardock let out a sigh of relief and looked back at Goku, giving him a thumbs-up. His eyes were full of pride and recognition.
Goku saw it and grinned, returning the thumbs-up.
Between father and son, no words were needed.
A brief silence fell over the arena.
Everyone, from the contestants to the gods, was still reeling from the shock of what they had just witnessed.
The Gods of Destruction and Supreme Kais from many universes stared blankly at Goku, their hearts heavy with despair.
How are we supposed to fight this?
We might as well just declare Universe 7 the winner right now!
If four Gods of Destruction couldn't eliminate Goku, were they supposed to send the remaining seven all at once?
And besides Goku, Universe 7 also had his father, Bardock, who could hold off two Destroyers on his own.
This wasn't even a fair fight anymore!
"Lord Grand Priest!" Sidra suddenly stood up and called out toward the Grand Priest high above, his voice tinged with indignation. "Didn't you say that Instant Transmission wasn't allowed in the Tournament of Power? Son Goku clearly just used it—why isn't that a violation of the rules?"
The Grand Priest looked down at Sidra and patiently explained, "The rules of the Tournament of Power do state that Supreme Kais are not permitted to use Instant Transmission, as their specific ability would unfairly impact the balance of the competition. However, the rules do not prohibit mortal contestants from using their own techniques. Son Goku is a mortal, and his Instant Transmission is a self-taught skill. Therefore, it is not a violation."
Sidra: "..."
Quitela: "..."
The two were instantly left speechless.
They never imagined there would be such a loophole in the rules!
If Goku hadn't used Instant Transmission just now, their energy wave might have actually knocked him off the stage!
After speaking, the Grand Priest turned to Zeno, and the two shared a few whispered words.
A dozen seconds later.
The Grand Priest turned his gaze back to Goku and said in a calm voice, "Mr. Goku, there is something I need to discuss with you."
"Huh? What is it, Lord Grand Priest?" Goku scratched his head, looking puzzled.
"While Supreme Kais cannot use Instant Transmission, your performance just now was truly exceptional. To remain unscathed under the combined attack of four Gods of Destruction... if we continue to allow you to use Instant Transmission, the match would be far too unfair for the other universes. We might as well declare Universe 7 the winner right now," the Grand Priest said with a smile, his tone gentle yet carrying an unmistakable authority. "To ensure that Grand Zeno can enjoy a more exciting competition and to give the other universes a fair chance, I will temporarily suppress your ability to use Instant Transmission. What do you think?"
"Huh? Even I can't use Instant Transmission anymore?" Goku blinked, but then he nodded with a grin. "No problem! That definitely sounds fairer. Otherwise, the other contestants wouldn't even get a chance to fight, and that would be no fun at all."
"Excellent." The Grand Priest nodded in satisfaction, a scepter topped with a crystal ball suddenly appearing in his hand.
The Grand Priest gave the scepter a light wave.
To be continued…
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