Vegeta had won the third match, and everyone from Universe 7 was thrilled!
At that moment, Ye Ming stepped forward and said, "Vegeta, your Hakai Form is indeed powerful, but you haven't mastered it completely yet. You mustn't let the Hakai Energy control you, or all you'll know is slaughter."
Beerus nodded. "Vegeta, Ye Ming is right. Hakai Energy is dangerous. Although I was the one who taught it to you, you still need to be careful!"
Vegeta said haughtily, "Hakai Energy can control me? I think the path of a God of Destruction suits this prince perfectly. Your worries are unnecessary."
At his words, everyone fell silent, thinking that Vegeta should be able to control that power.
Vegeta, who had mastered the Hakai Form, was a little stronger than Son Goku. Goku was still trying to grasp Ultra Instinct, but seemed to be missing a trigger. Ye Ming knew what that trigger was.
Still, Ye Ming wasn't sure. After all, ever since he had arrived in this timeline, everything had unfolded differently.
At that moment, a powerful aura appeared on the Nameless Planet. Everyone was stunned and quickly looked up.
A golden light flashed, and even the void of space seemed to buckle under the pressure. When they saw who had arrived, their pupils instantly shrank.
"Son Goku!!!" Vegeta blurted out in shock, even though he was looking at Goku himself.
Beerus's eyes widened, and Whis looked astonished too!
But Ye Ming remained calm. When he had noticed the mysterious person spying on him earlier, he had caught a trace of their aura.
He had also found it strange that the aura was so similar to Son Goku's, but he hadn't told Beerus and the others, since he wasn't certain.
Now that he saw who it was, he had a rough idea of what had happened.
AF Son Goku descended onto the Universe 6 viewing stand. Champa stood to greet him. "Oh, Goku, you've arrived at just the right time."
The Universe 6 warriors nodded to AF Son Goku as well. They knew this Goku came from another parallel timeline.
Beerus stared at the Universe 6 viewing stand in shock, then grinned. "Whis, what's going on? Why is there a Son Goku in Universe 6 too?"
But before Whis could answer, Champa stood up and called out, "Beerus, this Son Goku is from another parallel world. The timeline he originally lived in was destroyed for some reason, so our universe took him in."
"AF Son Goku was sent away by the deities of his universe. He also crossed the void through his own power and somehow ended up in our universe."
"Hehe, Beerus, what do you think? Do you still believe your universe has victory in the bag?"
After hearing Champa's explanation, everyone from Universe 7 finally understood.
Goku spoke up. "Hey, my other self! Nice to meet you. I'm Son Goku from this timeline."
AF Son Goku politely replied, "Hello, me from this world. I'm very happy to meet you."
Then AF Son Goku turned his gaze toward Vegeta, Son Gohan, Ye Ming, Beerus, and the others.
AF Son Goku continued, "Ever since the universe in my timeline was destroyed, I've been training in this universe. Universe 6 took me in, so under the circumstances, I suppose we're opponents!"
"Hello, Son Goku from another universe. I'm glad to meet you too. Whatever the reason, since you've joined Universe 6, I hope you'll become a part of it," Ye Ming said.
"Hahaha, of course. Lord Champa and Vados have treated me very well. Ye Ming, I know you're strong. I watched you closely earlier, but you caught me. I'm looking forward to fighting you!" Son Goku said enthusiastically.
Beerus turned to Ye Ming with a grave expression. "Is that Son Goku from another parallel timeline strong? Ye Ming, can you handle him?"
"Don't worry, Lord Beerus. He's strong, but I believe I'm stronger," Ye Ming said confidently.
Whis chimed in from beside him. "My, my, Lord Beerus, you should have confidence in Ye Ming."
After that, Beerus said nothing more. He could only place all his hopes in Ye Ming.
As a God of Destruction, he couldn't enter the battle himself. But from the energy fluctuations just now, Beerus could tell that the other Son Goku was extremely strong.
Seeing how powerful AF Son Goku was, Goku clenched both fists, brimming with excitement.
Vegeta said, "Kakarot, you can't beat that Kakarot from the other universe. We've felt his power too. It's unfathomable."
"I know, Vegeta. My training still isn't enough. I'm just excited to see another version of myself!" Goku said eagerly.
Vegeta gave a cold snort and said nothing.
The referee announced, "Everyone, the fourth match is about to begin. Contestants, please get ready."
Ignoring the encouragement from those behind him, Vegeta sped toward the ring.
When he saw that Hit was the Universe 6 fighter, his lips curled into a grin. He wanted to test the power of Time Skip, and his expression was thoroughly arrogant.
With his arms crossed, Vegeta said, "You're Hit the Assassin, right? I know a little about your Time Skip. If you surrender, you can save yourself some bruises."
Hit replied coldly, "Hmph. We'll see how strong you are. I hope you're as tough as your mouth."
Hit's words irritated Vegeta. He must have seen Vegeta's strength before, yet he was still this arrogant. Vegeta decided he needed to teach him a lesson.
The referee gave the signal. "Begin!" Then he flashed away.
Hit was considerably stronger than he had been in the original story. His Time Skip could now reach 0.5 seconds—a staggering amount.
Vegeta put some distance between them, instantly transformed into Super Saiyan Blue, and charged at Hit.
With a thud, Vegeta was struck in the waist and sent flying. He immediately got back up and counterattacked, but Hit quickly deflected each of his attacks and struck back.
"Damn, Time Skip really is a pain. I just need to predict his movements before he attacks," Vegeta thought.
But Vegeta didn't know that Hit's Time Skip wasn't limited to 0.1 seconds. He had now mastered a 0.5-second Time Skip.
Hit said calmly, "If you don't bring out that form, you'll never beat me."
"What?" Vegeta said.
Before Vegeta could finish, Hit activated Time Skip and launched a flurry of attacks in just 0.3 seconds.
Vegeta knew Hit had attacked, but he hadn't expected his Time Skip to be so fast!
Vegeta blocked only some of the attacks. The vast majority still landed, and Hit swiftly overwhelmed him.
Only then did Vegeta realize that Hit's Time Skip had improved enormously. It was far beyond 0.1 seconds!
Vegeta spat blood. His Super Saiyan Blue form had been knocked away, leaving him in his normal state, sweat streaming down his face.
On the Universe 6 viewing stand, Champa stood up and shouted at Beerus, "Beerus, do you see how powerful Time Skip is? It doesn't matter that you knew about it beforehand. Hmph!"
AF Son Goku said excitedly, "The first time I fought Hit, I was very surprised too. He actually had the ability to control time to some extent. Time Skip really is impressive."
"But," AF Son Goku continued, "if your opponent stands far above time itself, Time Skip might not work."
After hearing AF Son Goku's words, the Universe 6 warriors nodded silently.
Vados smiled and said, "Son Goku is right. Time Skip is just a technique. It certainly has great potential, but to experts, a technique like this can seem quite ordinary."
After all, angels like her had mastered most of the laws of time and could easily see through Hit's movements.
Back on the battlefield, Vegeta got to his feet in a sorry state and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Beerus, watching from the Universe 7 stands, was anxious, but he didn't panic. He believed in Vegeta's strength.
"Not bad, Hit. You've got some skill. It looks like your Time Skip has improved," Vegeta said.
"Hmph. Are you still not going to show me what you can really do? If I keep striking your vitals, you'll end up seriously injured—or dead," Hit said calmly.
Vegeta stood up and clenched his fists. "Then have it your way, Hit!"
A wave of destructive energy suddenly surged from Vegeta. His pupils and hair gradually turned purple, and the pressure of his powerful Hakai Energy spread across the ring.
Boom!!!
Ye Ming said, "It looks like Vegeta had already begun adapting to the Hakai Form the last time he used it. He's improved, too."
Seeing Vegeta's new form, Hit's expression grew serious, and he took up a fighting stance. This power was on an entirely different level from Super Saiyan Blue.
Vegeta's arrogant expression returned. "Hmph, Hit. I'll show you what real strength is."
Suddenly, Vegeta turned into a streak of purple lightning and charged at Hit. Hit had already anticipated that Vegeta would be this fast.
Hit immediately used Time Skip to attack Vegeta, but Vegeta saw right through his movements. He taunted him, "I'm standing far above you, and I can see further than time itself!"
Vegeta immediately found Hit and punched him in the stomach. Hit's form suddenly appeared in space as Vegeta's fist slammed into him.
The punch was so powerful that Hit was sent flying more than a hundred meters, carving a long scrape across the ring.
Vegeta merely glanced at Hit and grinned before continuing his attack, giving him no chance to catch his breath.
Watching from the stands, Goku thought, Vegeta is still so powerful. He really doesn't give his opponent any openings!
Ye Ming looked at Goku. "Goku, you should learn from Vegeta. If you don't fix that bad habit of yours, it may come back to bite you sooner or later."
Goku scratched his head. "You're right, Ye Ming. It's a bad habit of mine. Haha."
Whis covered his mouth and chuckled. "Goku always lets his guard down after defeating a strong opponent. That can be just when the enemy launches a counterattack. And you like to test your opponent instead of going all out at the start. I don't need to explain what happens next."
Beerus just grinned without saying a word, clearly agreeing with Ye Ming and Whis.
Dust filled the ring as Vegeta unleashed a relentless beating on Hit.
Hit could no longer afford to hide his strength. He used his 0.5-second Time Skip, storing time to freeze Vegeta in place, while Hit himself moved behind Vegeta.
Hit was about to deliver a lethal blow, but Vegeta sensed something in the back of his mind. He realized that Hit's Time Skip had grown even longer.
A sense of danger flooded Vegeta. Suddenly, he covered his entire body in Hakai Energy and unleashed its power in every direction.
Hit hadn't expected Vegeta to use that move and immediately retreated. At that moment, Hit's figure appeared behind Vegeta.
Vegeta slowly turned around. Just as I thought, his Time Skip really had gotten longer. If I hadn't reacted quickly, he might have landed that blow.
Vegeta unleashed all the power he had in his Hakai Form. After a burst of energy, his strength rose even further.
Far away, Hit resisted the pressure of Vegeta's aura as sweat trickled down his face. It looks like I'll have to use my trump card. Otherwise, I won't be able to beat him.
On the Universe 6 viewing stand, AF Son Goku noticed Hit's expression. It looked like Hit was about to use that move—the one he had once used against AF Son Goku. But the gap between their strengths had been too great, and AF Son Goku had easily neutralized it.
Back on the ring, Hit had stored a considerable amount of time during this period. Vegeta also noticed that Hit was thinking through his options.
But Vegeta wasn't the least bit flustered. He looked completely calm, and wanted to see what kind of move Hit would use against him.
Hit took up a fighting stance. Suddenly, he activated Time Skip and appeared behind Vegeta, but Vegeta realized what was happening a moment later and swung a punch.
Hit dodged the punch and slammed his fist into Vegeta's chest, sending him flying dozens of meters away.
Vegeta flipped over and got back to his feet. He smiled at Hit, about to say something, when he saw a fist-sized imprint on his chest.
Suddenly, his body stiffened. Hit had used Time Skip to restrain him, and Vegeta was taken completely by surprise.
On the Universe 7 viewing stand, Beerus's ears shot up as he saw what was happening. "Whis, what kind of move is that?"
Whis looked at Hit and said, "Hit the Assassin of Universe 6 really is extraordinary. He stored up all that time to create a Time Cage, which has trapped Vegeta completely. That punch he just landed must have acted as a kind of medium."
Ye Ming agreed with Whis.
"I believe Vegeta can break out of this Time Cage. I still have faith in the pride of the Saiyan Prince," Ye Ming said.
On the ring, Vegeta looked down at his immobile body, then fixed his gaze on Hit. His expression turned grave.
Hit said, "This is my trump card, Vegeta. I'm going to deliver a lethal blow. You can't move while you're trapped in this Time Cage, and I've got enough stamina left to defeat you."
Hearing this, Vegeta glared at Hit. The look startled Hit.
Vegeta said calmly, "I thought you'd have some incredibly powerful move. Is this really all you've got? I'm disappointed."
Before Hit could recover from his shock, Vegeta began to move his body slowly. Though his movements were sluggish, he was moving. Step by step, he walked toward Hit, gradually picking up speed.
Champa was dumbfounded. He leaned over the edge of the viewing stand and shouted, "What? He can still move? Hit, finish him off! Now!"
Hit gathered the last of his energy and attacked Vegeta, knowing this was his best chance to defeat him.
Vegeta saw Hit gathering an energy sphere and charging toward him. Just as Hit was about to land a hit, Vegeta grabbed his arm.
Hit was stunned. Everyone in Universe 6 except AF Son Goku and Vados stared in disbelief. They couldn't believe Vegeta could do that!
Vegeta spoke arrogantly to Hit. "You think you can knock me down like this, Vegeta? You'll have to wait until your next life!"
As he spoke, the aura of Hakai Energy gradually rose around Vegeta. The Time Cage flickered around his body.
Hit knew Vegeta was about to break through the Time Cage's restraints, so he had to defeat him as soon as possible. Hit poured even more energy into his attack.
But then Vegeta roared, "You think something like this can knock me down?"
Vegeta's overwhelming pride and arrogance blazed forth. He refused to accept that he could be defeated so easily.
Suddenly, a violent aura burst out from Vegeta, and the Time Cage shattered completely. Hit was blasted dozens of meters away.
Hit crouched on the ground, staring at Vegeta. He knew there was no turning the situation around. His last trump card had failed, meaning he had lost the fight as an assassin.
Purple energy surged wildly around Vegeta. In his Shirtless Form, the muscles of his upper body were exposed. "Hmph. Looks like you've reached the end of the line, Hit. Let me finish this."
Vegeta launched a massive Destruction Sphere at Hit, intending to knock him out of the ring with a single blow.
Vegeta had blocked every escape route. He spread Hakai Energy all around to stop Hit from using Time Skip.
Boom!!!
A powerful wave of energy spread out. Fortunately, an angel had raised a protective barrier, or the planet would have been blown to pieces.
Hit let out a pained cry as he was sent flying out of the ring. He lost consciousness.
Beerus shouted, "Vegeta, you were amazing!"
Whis smiled. "Vegeta has now won two matches in a row, Lord Beerus!"
Seeing Vegeta win, Goku was thrilled and waved both hands at him.
Vegeta completely ignored him. He glanced at Hit before returning to his viewing stand.
The referee announced, "Vegeta wins the fourth match. Universe 7 takes its fourth victory."
Ye Ming happily called to Vegeta, "Well done, Vegeta!"
Vegeta still wore his usual arrogant expression, but inside, he was delighted. Clearly, he enjoyed all the praise.
Just then, AF Son Goku stood up across from them. Ye Ming and the others sensed it and turned to look at him.
AF Son Goku smiled. "Impressive, Vegeta of Universe 7. You fight just as decisively as the Vegeta in my timeline."
AF Son Goku had spoken with complete sincerity.
Vegeta merely gave a cold snort and said nothing.
AF Son Goku smiled and let it pass. Vegeta still had the same old attitude.
The next moment, AF Son Goku said, "All of our fighters except me have been eliminated. Since I'm now part of Universe 6, I'll fight for my universe."
"Then I'll see you in the ring, everyone!"
Champa was so moved by those words that he nearly cried. He had complete confidence in Son Goku's strength.
He patted AF Son Goku on the shoulder. "Goku, the rest is up to you. Make sure you win for our universe."
AF Goku nodded to Champa and the others.
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