As Chaya and the others entered the Time Chamber, its doors sealed shut behind them. Aside from the guardian warriors stationed outside, the entire Floating Island was declared a restricted zone, and no one was allowed to enter.
Because they had received Chaya's instructions long ago, news of the "Tournament of Power" had spread only among the highest-ranking Saiyans. Life on Red Mountain Star therefore continued as usual, with no sign of the tension before the decisive battle.
The sun rose and set, and time passed second by second.
In the upper reaches of the vast void, in a place that belonged neither to Red Mountain Star nor the outer universe, an island resembling a towering mountain range floated quietly in the boundless emptiness. Since the Floating Island existed in an outer dimension, the air here was thin and there were few clouds.
On the eastern side of the Floating Island, an area occupying roughly one-tenth of its land was filled with brilliant flowers. Amid the swirling mist stood a magnificent, resplendent palace.
Suddenly, the towering palace shook several times. Then, with a thunderous boom, a soaring aura erupted from the ground.
It was as if countless brilliant pillars of light descended from the heavens and plunged straight into the temple. A pale golden radiance spread outward from the temple, while fierce winds howled and whipped up sharp tornadoes. Heavy pressure created layer upon layer of invisible ripples that swept in every direction with lightning speed.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Amid the violent tremors in the air, more than a dozen figures flew out of the temple.
They were full of vigor, their faces flushed with health, their bodies surging with intense, violent whirlpools of energy. Streaks of winding lightning tore through the air with piercing crackles, like thunder from