Time flew by. As Kale won the second match, the warriors of Universe 6 gradually grew more confident.
Hit spoke calmly with his eyes closed. "Kale, you did well." Hearing this, Kale blushed. She hadn't expected the taciturn Hit the Assassin to speak to her.
Champa shook his head and patted his belly. "As expected of the Legendary Super Saiyan. Kale, you haven't disappointed me."
Kale was a little overwhelmed by the praise. "It's all thanks to Lord Vados's training. I was out of control at first, and I caused you quite a bit of trouble."
Vados sat up straight and smiled. As an Angel, she was among the strongest of her kind, and hearing Kale praise her made her very happy.
"It was the strong conviction in your heart that overcame your desire for power," Vados said. "It was dangerous at first, but you managed to restrain your urge to fight through your own efforts."
Just then, the referee shouted, "The third match is about to begin! Contestants from Universe 6 and Universe 7, please get ready to enter the ring."
On Universe 7's viewing platform, Vegeta swiftly darted down. He would be fighting in the third match!
Son Goku waved from the stands. "Good luck, Vegeta! This match is counting on you!"
Beerus cheered him on. "Vegeta, make sure you crush Kale! Got that?"
Vegeta gave a haughty snort and looked at Kale as she flew down from Universe 6's platform.
"Your name's Kale, right? The Legendary Super Saiyan? Let me see what you can do."
Kale looked at Vegeta solemnly. "You're Vegeta, the Saiyan warrior from Universe 7, and the Saiyan prince. I absolutely won't lose to you—not when I'm fighting for my sister and my universe."
Vegeta sneered. "You sure talk a big game. But I'll make you see where you stand once we start fighting."
Beerus struck the drum, and the third match began!
The two fighters immediately put some distance between them. Vegeta transformed into Super Saiyan Blue, then charged at Kale before she could even transform.
Kale hadn't expected Vegeta to be so decisive and attack her first. She hadn't even transformed yet.
Vegeta moved at high speed, throwing punch after punch at Kale. She couldn't dodge them all and took several hits, coughing up blood!
Kale fell backward onto the ring. She grimaced in pain as she pushed herself up, but Vegeta wasn't about to let her recover. He pressed his advantage.
He suddenly appeared behind her and kicked her into the air, then hit her directly with a Big Bang Attack.
On Universe 7's viewing platform, Beerus stood at the edge and roared, "Vegeta, you're amazing!"
Whis nodded with a smile. "Attacking when your opponent is unprepared and hitting them hard with your full strength is a good strategy!"
Son Goku grinned and rubbed his nose. He knew this was one of Vegeta's usual tactics. He wouldn't give his opponent a chance to test him.
As the dust cleared, Vegeta saw Kale flying away and moved to knock her out in one go.
Just as he was about to hit her, Kale suddenly turned around and looked at him with a smile. Vegeta was taken aback.
Kale suddenly darted away from him and transformed into a Legendary Super Saiyan. Green energy surged toward the sky as she completed her transformation.
Looking at Kale after her transformation, Vegeta thought, Damn it! That Big Bang Attack had clearly hit her. She hadn't transformed yet, and I'd planned to land a heavy blow before she could. But I didn't expect her to dodge it.
Before Vegeta could think further, Kale's attack was already right in front of him.
She was so fast that even Vegeta's eyes widened. He took a hit to the stomach and coughed up blood.
Vegeta rolled across the ring more than a dozen times before stopping. Clutching his stomach, he staggered to his feet.
"Damn, that was powerful. Is this the Legendary Super Saiyan? I have to admit, she's pretty strong," Vegeta thought.
Kale looked at Vegeta with mockery and shook her head. "Is that all you've got? I'm disappointed."
Vegeta was furious at the arrogance in Kale's posture. There had been a time when even Prince Vegeta had been humiliated like this.
Watching from Universe 7's platform, Whis covered her mouth and giggled. "My, my. Prince Vegeta is being mocked. It looks like he'll have to show us what he can really do."
Son Goku knew how strong Vegeta's pride was. Kale's taunts would only make him angrier.
Vegeta was already gritting his teeth, veins bulging. He had clearly reached his limit.
"Kale, I'll make you regret ever being born! I'll show you what true power looks like!"
Kale was startled by his words. Does he have an even stronger transformation?
Vegeta roared, and purple light erupted from his body. The ring, the entire Nameless Planet, and even the surrounding planets began to tremble as powerful Hakai Energy spread outward.
Vegeta continued to roar. His hair gradually turned purple, and his eyes took on the same shade of purple as Beerus's. Powerful Hakai Energy kept pouring out of him.
A flash of purple light swept across the area. On Universe 6's viewing platform, Champa was already leaning over the edge, completely dumbfounded.
"H-Hakai Energy," Champa said, swallowing hard.
Vados was also astonished. "My, my. What an unexpected surprise, Lord Champa!"
Champa suddenly glared at Beerus across from him. Beerus noticed and burst out laughing. "What's wrong, Champa? You look a little scared! Hahaha!"
Champa clenched his fists and bared his teeth. He knew how difficult it was to master Hakai Energy.
"Lord Champa, Vegeta of Universe 7 is perfectly suited to become a God of Destruction," Vados said. "He has a destructive heart, which is why he was able to master Hakai Energy in such a short time."
Champa said nothing after hearing Vados's explanation, but he felt that Kale was in trouble. Vegeta had mastered Hakai Energy, while Kale, no matter how strong she was, was still a mortal. She had no idea how terrifying Hakai Energy could be.
Kale didn't have Ye Ming's terrifying strength, which had allowed him to stand up to Hakai Energy. The difference between them was obvious.
Kale looked at the mighty, godlike Vegeta across from her—his purple hair, the countless purple bolts of lightning swirling around him, and the golden earring on his ear.
Isn't that the power of a God of Destruction? Kale thought, feeling the pressure mount.
"What's wrong? You look a little scared when you see me in this form, Kale," Vegeta said with a smirk.
"Hmph! I told you I'd make you regret ever being born. How dare you mock me, Vegeta?"
Vegeta rushed toward Kale. His speed was on a completely different level from his Super Saiyan Blue form. Kale could barely make out his flight path.
Kale didn't have time to react before Vegeta punched her and sent her flying. But he wasn't done. A bolt of purple lightning flashed behind Kale, and she stared at him in shock.
She never saw Vegeta throw a punch, yet several fist-sized holes suddenly appeared in her body. Her pupils contracted, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.
She fell to the ground and tried to get up and counterattack, but the intense pain in her abdomen left her unable to rise.
Lying on the ground, Kale watched Vegeta walk toward her step by step. He was like a demon god, just like a God of Destruction.
The air rippled. The next second, Vegeta appeared in front of Kale. She tried to get up and attack him, but Vegeta caught her arm with one hand.
Vegeta twisted both hands with all his strength, wrenching Kale's arm behind her back and breaking her left arm.
Kale screamed in agony. Clutching her left arm, she retreated rapidly, gasping for breath.
Vegeta spoke coolly. "What's wrong, Kale? Show me that arrogance you had before! I haven't forgotten that smug look on your face."
Kale gritted her teeth, cold sweat running down her face as she looked at Vegeta. I didn't expect his strength to increase so much. And every attack of his carries Hakai Energy. This is going to be a real problem.
But Kale wasn't about to give up. She suddenly roared, and the green energy surrounding her grew more violent. Her strength surged as it continued to pour out!
Vegeta thought, As expected, pain makes her stronger. That's the Legendary Super Saiyan for you. But I won't wait for her to surpass me. I have to defeat her quickly.
Vegeta charged toward Kale at full speed. By then, she had finished powering up. Vegeta unleashed a destruction technique—a purple-black Destruction Sphere shot toward her.
Kale tried to block it with her hands, but Vegeta suddenly roared, and the sphere grew even stronger. As she watched the Destruction Sphere swell before her eyes, Kale felt immense pressure.
Her strength was rapidly draining away, and the Destruction Sphere had already engulfed her hands, trying to pull her inside.
If it drags me in, I'll be in serious trouble, Kale thought.
By then, Vegeta had been blinded by rage. He kept thinking about what Kale had said to him, then suddenly shouted, "Die!"
Kale was shocked by what she saw. The Destruction Sphere before her instantly grew ten times larger. She couldn't stop it. She still wasn't strong enough, and Vegeta hadn't given her time to grow stronger.
A brilliant burst of light erupted from the ring. Whis and Vados realized the attack might destroy the Nameless Planet, so they immediately flashed over to the ring and created a protective barrier around it to keep the surrounding area safe.
There was a thunderous boom!
A deep crater remained in the center of the ring. The warriors of Universe 7 and Universe 6 stared intently at it, waiting to see the outcome of the fight.
Kale lay at the bottom of the crater, covered in blood. The destructive energy was ravaging her body.
Caulifla shouted, "Kale!"
If Vegeta hadn't held back just now, Kale would have been reduced to ashes. Instead, he threw her out of the ring.
The referee appeared above the ring and announced, "Kale of Universe 6 is eliminated! Vegeta of Universe 7 is the winner!"
A loud cheer erupted from Universe 7's viewing platform. Beerus stood up and laughed. "Well done, Vegeta! That's how it's done!"
Son Goku thought that he would have found Kale very difficult to deal with if he'd fought her, since he had a bad habit of never going all out at the start.
Ye Ming hadn't expected Vegeta to defeat Kale so swiftly and decisively. It wasn't that Kale was weak. Vegeta wasn't going to wait for her strength to match his before fighting her. Only a fool would do that.
Overall, it had been a perfect victory! Ye Ming thought.
Champa's face had turned beet red. He muttered bitterly, "Damn it, Beerus's team has won another round."
But when he remembered that his universe still had a trump card, Champa returned to normal and merely snorted.
Hit was also very surprised when Vegeta revealed the power of a God of Destruction! He had no choice but to take Vegeta seriously. The fact that Vegeta could wield Hakai Energy showed just how extraordinary he was.
Champa turned to Hit. "Hit, the fourth match is counting on you. That Vegeta has mastered Hakai Energy, so don't clash with him head-on. Look for an opening and throw him out of the ring."
Hit nodded. Hakai Energy was a serious problem, but he still had a few ways to deal with it.
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