Ch. 521The scores in the second round

Seven-Three copied his opponent’s abilities and won his match, while Universe 7’s contestants began falling behind in the second round. After Old Kai promised them a hundredfold reward, Universe 7 surged back into contention, and the chapter ended with Gran silencing Beerus and Champa as they argued over sharing Universe 7’s Divine Fruit.

  • Whis and Kusu explained that Seven-Three could copy abilities, including Merus’s, and Seven-Three defeated his Universe 6 opponent to earn Universe 7 seven points.
  • As the second-round scores shifted, Universe 7 fell behind before its fighters began closing the gap in the Peak Arena.
  • Fuwah promised Universe 6’s contestants double rewards, Beerus countered with triple rewards, and Old Kai promised Universe 7 a hundredfold reward.
  • Universe 7’s contestants fought harder, while Natasha’s Saiyan army intimidated Vegeta after he insulted her.
  • Champa demanded a share of Universe 7’s Divine Fruit, Beerus argued with him, and Gran ordered them to stop.

Ch. 522Goku Mastered Ultra Instinct

Gran stopped the Gods of Destruction from changing the tournament rewards, and the second round’s remaining God-level matches began. Goku revealed Ultra Instinct against Rose, then transformed into Super Saiyan 1 as their fight continued.

  • Gran refused Champa’s Patent Fees and warned that changing tournament rewards could undermine future competitions, so he ordered the rewards to remain fixed.
  • The Peak Arena matches ended with Universe 7 trailing by only about a thousand points, leaving the God-level Arena to decide the rest of the round.
  • Goku revealed Ultra Instinct while fighting Rose, stunning the Gods of Destruction; Beerus identified him as Gran’s Saiyan clansman, Kakarot.
  • Goku and Rose exchanged blows and learned each other’s names as their clash damaged much of the ring.
  • After Rose dismissed Goku’s normal strength, Goku transformed into Super Saiyan 1, unleashing a surge of power that astonished the spectators.

Ch. 523Goku vs. Rose

Goku fought Rose in the arena and revealed his Super Three transformation, reaching Divine Realm First Tier Peak, but Rose still considered him too weak. Rose then unveiled his Ultra Ego Destruction State at Divine Realm Third Tier Peak, leaving Goku facing an overwhelming opponent.

  • Goku transformed into Super Saiyan 2 and attacked Rose, but Rose's Super Saiyan 1 power overwhelmed him and left him badly injured.
  • Gohan, Piccolo, and Vegeta urged Goku to reveal the strength he had gained through years of training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and Otherworld.
  • Goku unleashed his Super Three state and reached Divine Realm First Tier Peak, but Rose said the power was still not enough.
  • Piccolo told the spectators that Gran had fought an Angel, prompting them to compare Gran's strength with Rose's.
  • Rose revealed his Ultra Ego Destruction State and Divine Realm Third Tier Peak power, then challenged Goku to act.

Ch. 524Ultra Instinct?

Goku appeared to be outmatched by Rose, the Candidate God of Destruction of Universe 6, until he awakened a prototype of Ultra Instinct. The chapter ended with Gran and Whis warning that Goku’s newly discovered power was still weak, leaving the result of the match uncertain.

  • Goku said his Divine Realm First Tier Peak strength was his full power, but his companions continued to believe he could win.
  • Rose pressured Goku to leave the arena, then gave him one chance when Goku closed his eyes and prepared to try something.
  • Vegeta recognized Goku’s movement as the technique Gran had used and declared that Rose was guaranteed to lose.
  • Goku’s aura became still and silver-white, and Rose recognized that he had awakened Ultra Instinct.
  • Goku realized his state of mind had reached Semi-No Self, while Beerus and the other Gods of Destruction discussed what that meant.
  • Gran and Whis explained that Goku had only reached Ultra Instinct’s prototype and was not yet certain to defeat Rose.

Ch. 525Ultra Instinct Prototype!

Goku activated Ultra Instinct Prototype against Rose, but his attacks could not overcome Rose’s superior durability and power. Rose struck Goku with Destruction Power, leaving him in agony as the spectators wondered whether he could escape.

  • Gran revealed that he had comprehended Ultra Instinct at around age seven, while Goku’s current form was only its prototype.
  • Goku and Rose began their clash between Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, and Goku’s silver aura and speed impressed the spectators.
  • Goku dodged Rose’s attacks through instinctive movement and martial arts, but after more than a hundred exchanges he could not land an effective blow.
  • Rose endured Goku’s punch and hit him with Destruction Power, causing severe pain and injuring his soul.
  • Gran explained that Goku’s Ultra Instinct power reached only Divine Realm Second Tier Peak, while Rose had Divine Realm Third Tier Peak power.
  • As Gohan worried, Rose watched to see whether Goku could escape the Destruction Power, while Gran suspected Goku might still have another option.

Ch. 526Teaching Goku's Master?

Goku broke free of Rose's Destruction Power and fought him with Ultra Instinct, while Rose matched his Body Instinct and pressed him into an exhausting battle. As the spectators expected Goku to lose, Gran pointed out that Goku could use Instant Transmission, and Vegeta urged him to eat a Senzu Bean, but the chapter ended before Goku responded.

  • Rose counted down as his Destruction Power held Goku, but Goku shattered the purple energy and said he had only been warming up.
  • Goku evaded Rose's Destruction Energy Blasts and martial arts attacks with Ultra Instinct until Rose adapted and struck him with his Second Stage Peak Body Instinct.
  • Rose and Goku discussed their Body Instinct levels and training, prompting the Angels to speculate about who had taught Goku while Gran refused to reveal the truth.
  • Goku and Rose exchanged increasingly powerful attacks as the Gods of Destruction concluded that Goku's stamina was nearly gone.
  • Gran reassured Bulma that Goku could use Instant Transmission, and Vegeta urged Goku to eat a Senzu Bean as Natasha protested that it would violate the rules.
  • Tien Shinhan asked Gohan why he was not cheering for Goku, while Piccolo, Krillin, and Gohan remained silent.

Ch. 527Take Down Rose!

Goku defeated Universe 6’s Candidate God of Destruction Rose by using Instant Transmission to exploit the opening created by Rose’s Kamehameha, earning Universe 7 nine points. Rose accepted the loss and promised to fight Goku again, while the two universes’ spectators celebrated or lamented the result.

  • Gohan reminded everyone that Goku could use Instant Transmission, and both universes realized Goku could still use it in the fight.
  • Rose pushed his incomplete Ultra Ego to Divine Realm Fourth Tier and attacked the exhausted Goku with a Kamehameha.
  • Goku used Instant Transmission to appear above Rose and countered with a full-power Kamehameha, knocking Rose out of bounds.
  • The robot declared Goku the winner and awarded Universe 7 nine points; Gohan, Piccolo, Vegeta, and the others celebrated.
  • Goku helped Rose to his feet, and Rose admitted defeat while promising not to lose to Goku again.
  • Bulma and Shin celebrated the victory, while Beerus noted that Rose’s decision to force his power higher had contributed to his defeat.

Ch. 528Watching Broly's Match

Gran encouraged Champa to care more about the tournament’s impact than its result as Universe 7 briefly took the lead before Universe 6’s Saiyan candidates narrowed the gap. As the final duel began, Broly faced Hit, whose time-jumping technique caught Broly off guard.

  • Gran comforted Champa and reminded the Gods of Destruction that the tournament’s impact mattered more than winning or losing.
  • Universe 7 overtook Universe 6, prompting their spectators to taunt and argue with each other.
  • Universe 6’s Saiyan Former Candidates of Destruction defeated Universe 7’s galactic criminals, helping Universe 6 recover as the score reached 196364 to 196213 in Universe 7’s favor.
  • Goku went to watch Broly’s match, while Vegeta refused to follow after remembering Broly’s strength and Gohan told the others how Broly had beaten him.
  • The Gods of Destruction learned that Broly’s opponent was Hit, and Vados suggested Broly’s physique and connection to Gran made him formidable.
  • Hit used Flash Time to jump 3.5 seconds and appear behind Broly, surprising the spectators as Rumsshi mocked Hit’s limited talent in the path of destruction.

Ch. 529Broly's Terror

Broly endured Hit’s attacks and grew stronger as the fight escalated, then used refined combat techniques to counter him. Goku explained that Broly was a Legendary Super Saiyan whose power kept rising with his emotions, leaving Hit facing an increasingly dangerous opponent.

  • Hit attacked Broly with restrained power, but Broly survived and counterattacked with a grass-green energy blast.
  • Hit repeatedly used Time Jump and unleashed a barrage of attacks, yet Broly’s power rose to the Divine Realm Third Tier Peak and his body remained unharmed.
  • Broly began fighting with polished techniques Gran had taught him, and he struck Hit into the Energy Barrier.
  • Hit returned and attacked with his full power, which Goku estimated had reached the Divine Realm Fourth Tier Middle Stage.
  • Goku told the Universe 6 Saiyans that Broly was a Legendary Super Saiyan whose power could keep increasing with his emotions, and revealed that Broly was Gran’s little brother.

Ch. 530Hit's Defeat

Broly overwhelmed Hit after his power rose to Divine Realm Fifth Tier Initial Stage, winning Universe 7 nine points. As the second round continued and the tournament neared its end, Champa anticipated Universe 6's rise while the other Gods of Destruction prepared their own plans.

  • Hit repeatedly attacked Broly with Flash Time, but Broly's injuries healed as his power surged to Divine Realm Fifth Tier Initial Stage.
  • Broly shattered Hit's Time Skip Space, and Hit conceded, giving Universe 7 nine points.
  • Hit and Rose left the arena together, while Broly returned to normal and celebrated his victory with Gran and Bulma.
  • Champa raged over Universe 6's losses, but Gran pointed out that Hit and Rose were the universe's only true Candidate Gods of Destruction.
  • The Gods of Destruction anticipated the tournament's end and its rewards, while additional second-round matches awarded Universe 7 more points.

Ch. 531Iwan, Wait!

As Universe 7 pulled ahead in the tournament, Natasha rallied Universe 6’s Saiyans and the Gods of Destruction nearly left after Gran claimed there was nothing more to see. Five warriors then unleashed Divine Realm Fifth Tier power, revealing that Universe 7 had hidden a far greater foundation than Broly alone.

  • Universe 7’s lead grew, prompting its spectators to taunt Universe 6 while the defeated Saiyans lamented the shrinking chance of winning.
  • Natasha reminded more than three hundred thousand Saiyans that the tournament would return every ten years, restoring their fighting spirit.
  • Gran told the bored Gods of Destruction that nothing else was worth watching, but Awamo and Martinu warned them that the tournament was not over.
  • The Gods of Destruction confronted Gran for hiding information, then stayed to see what the two universes had concealed.
  • Five fighters released Divine Realm Fifth Tier power, shocking the Gods of Destruction and revealing Universe 7’s hidden strength.

Ch. 532The True Foundation of Universe 7

Gran revealed five powerful criminals imprisoned in Galactic Prison, and they overwhelmed Universe 6’s fighters in the God-level Arenas. With Universe 7’s lead already insurmountable, Champa accepted Universe 6’s defeat and asked Gran to end the competition.

  • Gran identified Zor, Us, Vaughn, Lyriel, and Motus as powerful fighters from Galactic Prison, stunning Beerus and the spectators.
  • Natasha reminded Universe 6’s Saiyans that each arena awarded points independently, restoring their resolve despite the five fighters’ strength.
  • The five Universe 6 opponents fought bravely, drawing cheers from both universes as Universe 7’s fighters gradually adapted.
  • Motus, Lyriel, Us, Vaughn, and Zor each defeated their opponent, earning Universe 7 another forty-five points.
  • Champa acknowledged that Universe 6 had lost and asked Gran to announce the competition’s end.

Ch. 533The First Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament Concludes

Gran revealed that Universes 7 and 6 had many sealed ancient fighters, who joined the tournament and fought five final matches. Universe 7 won the tournament by 197001 to 196471, and the spectators looked forward to competing again in ten years.

  • Gran revealed that Universe 7 had five more ancient or undead fighters, including Majin Buu and Moro, while Universe 6 also had powerful fighters sealed away.
  • Five fighters from Universe 7 and five from Universe 6 joined the matches; Universe 7 won four and Universe 6 won one.
  • Vados explained that Universe 6's sealed fighters had been inaccessible before and that Hit had been a better choice for the earlier Candidate God of Destruction Battle Royale.
  • The Gods of Destruction discussed the strength of Universes 6 and 7 as everyone awaited the tournament's final score.
  • The tournament announced a corrected final score of 197001 to 196471, giving Universe 7 the victory and its hundredfold reward.
  • Gran told Champa that the close contest had inspired the spectators to look forward to the next tournament in ten years.

Ch. 534100-Fold Rewards

After the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament ended, Gran praised the contestants and oversaw the promised 100-fold rewards for Universe 7. Moro recovered from his injuries with the Life Fruits and tried to escape, only to collide with the still-active barrier.

  • Gran dismissed the other Gods of Destruction, who left after Kusu confirmed there were no hidden contestants, and he demanded patent fees from them for copying his tournament.
  • Gran addressed the spectators, praised both universes, and declared Universe 7 the winner while encouraging Universe 6 to grow stronger for the next tournament.
  • Whis distributed the 100-fold rewards in capsules, giving contestants Life Fruits; Goku received 10,000, and the Universe 6 spectators resolved to earn similar rewards next time.
  • Five Galactic Prison experts with Divine Realm Fifth Tier power discussed their rewards and doubted they could escape the Angels and Gods of Destruction.
  • Moro consumed his Life Fruits, healed his injuries, and regained 20 billion Battle Power before charging into the transparent barrier and crashing into it as the prison experts laughed.

Ch. 535How Many Powerhouses Does Universe 1 Have?

Whis and Vados returned the tournament’s contestants and spectators to their original locations, leaving Gran and the deities to discuss Universe 1’s immense strength. Gran learned that Universe 1 had at least ten thousand Divine Realm Fifth Tier fighters, and he insisted that he could still overcome difficult challenges.

  • Whis and Vados used their staffs to send both universes’ contestants and spectators home, including Moro and the other Galactic Prison criminals, who were returned to Galactic Prison.
  • Gran and the deities surveyed the ruined arena and discussed holding another tournament every ten years.
  • Beerus told Gran that Universe 1’s Mortal Level Index of 8.50 meant Divine Realm First Tier fighters were widespread, while Whis estimated that ordinary mortals there often had more than 10,000 Battle Power.
  • Gran recalled that Universe 1’s Candidate God of Destruction, the Golden Lion Lambert, had Divine Realm Seventh Tier Initial Stage raw power, and Champa claimed he could defeat him through superior martial arts.
  • Beerus revealed that Universe 1 had at least ten thousand Divine Realm Fifth Tier powerhouses, far more than Universe 7’s eleven, and Gran responded that he could still cultivate through difficult challenges.

Ch. 536Beat Him Up

Gran, Beerus, Champa, Whis, and Vados fought so fiercely that they shattered space and chaos before the battle ended in a draw. The King of All discussed Universe 7’s potential and the mysterious Rift, while the returned prisoners left Moro demanding answers about Angels and Gran.

  • Beerus and Whis attacked Gran after he bragged about his power, and Champa and Vados joined the fight as Old Kai, Shin, Fuwah, and Bulma watched.
  • Gran, Beerus, Champa, Whis, and Vados battled until their clashes shattered space and chaos, then stopped after a draw; Whis healed the battered Champa.
  • Gran took everyone back after the tournament, leaving the ruined arenas behind as Universe 7 prepared for rapid growth.
  • The King of All and the Grand Minister praised Universe 7’s civilizations and discussed its chances of rising to first place, the Rift, and the possibility of power from beyond their world.
  • The tournament’s prisoners returned to Galactic Prison, where Merus told Moro that he did not understand the power of Angels; Moro demanded to know what Angels were and how they related to Gran.

Ch. 537Reactions from All Sides

Merus reflected on Gran’s power, while the returning fighters and their families shared news of the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament. Hercule used the tournament to build his fame on Earth, and Gohan learned that Gran had returned Bulma but left to handle other business.

  • Merus offered Us the chance to leave Galactic Prison if he ever controlled his power, then praised Gran after reaching the rooftop.
  • Paragus and the Saiyans returned to Galactic Patrol Headquarters with Broly, and Paragus told the Galactic King that they had all won.
  • Goku returned to Otherworld and told North Kai, Grand Kai, and Pikkon that he had nearly lost to Universe 6’s Candidate God of Destruction but won in the end.
  • Hercule convinced his disciples that the tournament was a dangerous scam he had defeated, and their stories helped him gain popularity on Earth.
  • Krillin, Vegeta, Bulma, Tights, and the others visited Gohan and Piccolo at Mount Paozu, where Bulma said Gran had taken her back to Earth and then left on other business.

Ch. 538Sharing Half the Fruit

Goku returned from Otherworld, reunited with Chi-Chi, and explained his Super Three transformation to the Z Fighters while avoiding questions about his Silver-White state. He revealed that he had saved half of his Life Fruits for Chi-Chi, and the group celebrated together at Bulma’s party.

  • Goku returned from Otherworld, embraced Chi-Chi, and reunited with the Z Fighters.
  • Goku explained that he had developed Super Three through training, while Bulma said his Silver-White state was exclusive to Angels.
  • Vegeta left with Tights, vowing to surpass Goku after Goku avoided explaining how he learned the Silver-White state.
  • Gohan asked Goku to save half his Life Fruits for Chi-Chi, and Goku revealed that he had already planned to share them with her.
  • Bulma hosted a party where the Z Fighters discussed the tournament, other universes, and Hercule.

Ch. 539Everything Was Within Expectations

Gran inspected a primitive planet in Universe 7 and confirmed the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament had become widely popular. After Kronoa returned to the Time Realm, Gran learned that many contestants’ Life Fruits had been stolen, but he said the thefts would not affect his plan.

  • Gran and Kronoa visited a primitive planet where people were discussing the Inter-Universal Martial Arts Tournament.
  • Gran told Kronoa that a Chaos Zone beyond the Rift contained fragments of Lost Time and many Demons, and he wondered what had shattered Lost Time and where the Demons came from.
  • Gran thanked Kronoa for helping with the tournament, and she returned to the Time Realm.
  • Gran returned to the God of Destruction Realm and learned from Beerus that Champa had spent a year in Universe 7 before going back to Universe 6.
  • Whis showed Gran images of tournament contestants whose Life Fruit had been stolen, but Gran said the thefts were within his expectations.

Ch. 540Prophecy Fish

Gran discussed his training plans with Whis, then interrupted a meal with Beerus when banging came from the God of Destruction Temple. They found the Prophecy Fish thrashing in a lake on Back Mountain, and Beerus told Gran to release it.

  • Gran told Beerus that the Galactic Patrol and Broly could keep growing conflicts over the Life Fruit under control.
  • Gran said he planned to focus on his state of mind and postpone training his Dimension because he could not enter seclusion during the coming year.
  • Gran cooked a feast for Whis and Beerus, but banging from inside the God of Destruction Temple interrupted them before they could eat.
  • Gran, Beerus, and Whis followed the noise to Back Mountain, where Gran used Space-Time Power to pin a blue creature that burst from the lake.
  • Gran recognized the creature as the Prophecy Fish, and Beerus admitted he had forgotten it was there and told Gran to let it go.
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