AF Son Goku looked at Son Goku, who lay motionless on the ground, and said, "Looks like this is your limit. Train hard! Next time, we'll settle this once and for all!"
As he spoke, AF Son Goku raised his right hand and gathered a blast of ki in his palm, firing it at Son Goku.
The people of Universe 7 froze at the sight. Ye Ming's eyes widened slightly.
Vegeta shouted, "Kakarot!"
Vados smiled at Champa. "It's over, Lord Champa. We've won this battle again!"
Champa heard her and laughed, folding his arms.
Boom!!
Everyone stared in shock at Son Goku on the ring. He hadn't been blasted away by the explosion. Instead, he had easily dodged it.
"What?" Champa exclaimed.
Vados also looked at Son Goku on the ring in surprise.
AF Son Goku stared at Son Goku in astonishment. Something about his opponent seemed very strange. His arms hung at his sides, and his ki was remarkably calm.
But the next moment, Son Goku appeared beside AF Son Goku without warning and drove a punch into his abdomen, sending him flying backward.
AF Son Goku cried out in pain. He hadn't been able to track Son Goku's movements at all.
A dazzling light flashed around Son Goku. A hint of silver edged his hair, and a searing blue energy gradually rose from his body. His gaze was slightly fierce.
The people of Universe 7 were also astonished by Son Goku's transformation. Ye Ming said calmly, "Looks like Goku has made his first step into Ultra Instinct Sign. What a pleasant surprise!"
Whis couldn't contain himself either. Covering his mouth, he chuckled, "My, my! I never expected Goku to enter Ultra Instinct Sign at such a crucial moment. This is cause for celebration!"
Beerus also laughed. "That Goku always manages to surprise us at the crucial moment."
Even Beerus hadn't expected Son Goku to gain insight into Ultra Instinct at such a crucial moment.
The people of Universe 6 could also tell that something was off about Son Goku. Vados said, "Son Goku must have begun to grasp Ultra Instinct."
"What?" Champa shouted, covering his ears.
"Since when did Ultra Instinct become as common as cabbage? Even Ye Ming can use it." Champa leaned over the edge of the viewing stand.
Vados rubbed her chin. "As expected, we can't underestimate Son Goku from any parallel timeline. The fact that he grasped it at such a crucial moment shows just how much potential he has, Lord Champa."
Ye Ming thought, As expected, Son Goku is still the protagonist of this timeline. He always comes through at the crucial moment. But I'm not worried, since I'm a transmigrator.
AF Son Goku had learned about the angels' ultimate technique, Ultra Instinct, from Vados. He had tried to grasp it back then, but hadn't even managed to understand the basics.
AF Son Goku knew how powerful Ultra Instinct was, but as he watched the Son Goku before him, he thought, Perfected Ultra Instinct is white, with a multicolored radiance surrounding it.
Judging by Son Goku's current state, AF Son Goku figured that his opponent had only begun to grasp it.
AF Son Goku grinned at Son Goku. "You're amazing! I never thought the me from this world could grasp such a difficult technique as Ultra Instinct at such a crucial moment."
Son Goku said nothing. He simply watched AF Son Goku, his ki calm.
AF Son Goku smiled faintly. "Let me see how powerful Ultra Instinct is." Although his punch had landed just now, it hadn't caused much damage.
AF Son Goku suddenly powered up, and golden light blazed around him. His ki surged toward the edge of the ring. Whis and Vados quickly raised a barrier around the entire viewing stand to keep everyone safe from the blast.
Vegeta, watching from the stands, saw AF Son Goku's tremendous power and knew he was getting serious.
AF Son Goku immediately charged at Son Goku at incredible speed, appearing behind him in the blink of an eye.
Son Goku didn't even turn around. Just as AF Son Goku's attack was about to hit, he shifted his body slightly and dodged the punch.
AF Son Goku launched one attack after another, but Son Goku didn't move his feet. He dodged every single strike.
Gohan slammed a fist against the viewing stand. "Dad is incredible! In Ultra Instinct's initial form, he's closed the gap between himself and AF Son Goku!"
Ye Ming said to Gohan, "Not necessarily. How long can Son Goku endure this searing power?"
Everyone heard Ye Ming's words and looked grave. They knew that Son Goku had only just begun using this form and wasn't used to it yet. How long he could maintain it depended on his willpower.
As he kept attacking, AF Son Goku grinned. "Ultra Instinct sure is troublesome!"
"But..." Purple energy began to appear around AF Son Goku. This was the sign of Ultra Ego: Hakai Energy.
On the Universe 7 viewing stand, Beerus and Vegeta were completely stunned. They hadn't expected AF Son Goku to have mastered Hakai Energy.
"This is bad," Beerus said, rubbing his nose.
Whis was also surprised. "It looks like the Son Goku from the other universe has mastered Ultra Ego too. Lord Beerus, the pressure on our universe's Son Goku has suddenly increased."
Vegeta watched, his heart in his throat. "The Kakarot from the other side has even mastered Ultra Ego. That bastard."
Ultra Instinct and Hakai Energy were both divine techniques. One belonged to the angels, and the other to the Gods of Destruction.
However, the two techniques operated on completely different levels. Ultra Ego had tremendous destructive power, while Ultra Instinct was exceptionally effective for defense and evasion.
But their effectiveness also depended on the user's ability. Vegeta, for example, was especially suited to the path of a God of Destruction. He mastered Hakai Energy much faster than other people.
AF Son Goku had only recently mastered Hakai Energy. But with his strength, he could perfectly combine it with his Super Saiyan 4 form.
Amid the golden light and purple energy, the power-up shook Universe 6 and erupted in a dazzling purple glow.
This power had reached the level of a top-tier God of Destruction. It was comparable to Ye Ming's strength when he had fought Beerus.
The energy even spread to the other universes, where the gods looked on in shock. How could Universe 6 have such a powerful warrior? They could clearly sense Hakai Energy, too.
The other Gods of Destruction were curious and had their attendants bring out their staffs so they could watch.
In Universe 11, the God of Destruction Vermoud slammed his fist on the table before him. Gritting his teeth, he said, "So that's why Champa wouldn't work with me. Their universe has a warrior with the strength of a top-tier God of Destruction too! That bastard!"
The angel beside him, Marcarita, said, "Actually, that warrior from their universe is identical to the human named Son Goku from Universe 7. He's Universe 6's Son Goku, and he came to their universe after the parallel timeline he was in was destroyed."
Marcarita told the God of Destruction Vermoud the whole story. Vermoud's expression darkened. "I see!"
Vermoud stood and said calmly, "Marcarita, leave Jiren's training and Toppo's training in destruction to you. Universe 11 can't fall behind the others. We must become the strongest of the twelve universes."
Marcarita smiled. "Leave it to me, Lord Vermoud."
Similar scenes played out across the universes as they watched the battle between Universe 6 and Universe 7 closely.
Back at the battlefield in Universe 6!
AF Son Goku had completed his Super Saiyan 4 Hakai form. Son Goku could feel the terrifying energy radiating from him.
AF Son Goku said calmly, "Now then, let's begin round two."
Boom!!!
AF Son Goku's speed increased dramatically. His Ultra Ego was clearly more aggressive, and he kicked Son Goku hard, sending him crashing onto the ring.
But AF Son Goku didn't give him a chance to catch his breath. He attacked immediately, and Son Goku knew that he couldn't maintain this form much longer.
Still, he gave it everything he had and continued to grapple with AF Son Goku.
Every time they clashed on the ring, their blows unleashed astonishing power. Even the angels' barrier shook violently.
Unfortunately, AF Son Goku had far surpassed Son Goku in strength. Before long, Son Goku was defeated amid a furious roar.
Ye Ming looked at AF Son Goku on the ring, his expression grave. Clearly, he had raised his estimate of AF Son Goku's strength another notch.
Yet he had a vague feeling that AF Son Goku still wasn't using his full power.
Just then, Ye Ming thought of a form beyond Super Saiyan 4: Super Saiyan 5.
Ye Ming asked the system in his mind, "System, can this Son Goku also transform into Super Saiyan 5?"
The system replied, "Host, our analysis shows that this Son Goku has already faced the Shadow Dragons' second attack in his timeline. Therefore, he must have mastered the Super Saiyan 5 transformation."
Just as Ye Ming had expected, this Son Goku was still holding back. Ye Ming's own strongest form was Perfect Super Saiyan 4 combined with Mastered Ultra Instinct and Deep Blue God Form, further enhanced by Kaioken.
Ye Ming had perfectly combined God Form with his Super Saiyan 4, and he had mastered Mastered Ultra Instinct.
Ye Ming could raise his Kaioken to eighty times. That was the greatest increase his body could withstand.
Ye Ming had no time to worry about anything else. He quickly asked the system, "System, compare my strength with AF Son Goku's."
The system replied, "The Son Goku from the other side is extremely powerful. If he transforms into Super Saiyan 5 and combines it with Hakai Energy and God Form, Host, I cannot predict the outcome of your battle."
After hearing that even the system couldn't give him a definite answer, Ye Ming knew that the Son Goku from the other side could truly threaten him.
Ye Ming's brow furrowed. Whis noticed his expression change, but said nothing.
Whis thought, The Son Goku from the other side must be powerful. Even Ye Ming feels pressured. Ye Ming has also sensed that AF Son Goku is hiding his true strength.
Back on the ring, Son Goku was lying motionless. Seeing that he was utterly exhausted, AF Son Goku immediately knocked him off the ring.
The referee returned to the ring and announced loudly, "Universe 6 wins!"
Champa from Universe 6 cheered excitedly. "Goku! Goku!"
Caulifla and Kale were also thrilled. Like devoted fans, they pumped their fists and shouted, "Our universe's Son Goku is stronger!"
Hit sat silently on the sofa, glanced at the two frenzied sisters, and shook his head.
But then Ye Ming stood up from the sofa, and everyone on Universe 6's viewing stand fell silent at once!
Champa looked seriously at Ye Ming. He knew the real battle was only just beginning.
AF Son Goku stood on the ring without a trace of fear and stared at Ye Ming. Terrifying pressure spread across the Nameless Planet, making even Beerus and Champa break out in a cold sweat.
Whis and Vados smiled. They knew that the outcome of this battle would decide which universe won.
Gohan quickly brought Son Goku back to the stands and fed him a Senzu Bean.
Son Goku recovered all his strength at once and stood up, looking bewildered.
But as soon as he woke, he felt a terrifying pressure. He saw Ye Ming locked in a battle of auras with AF Son Goku.
Son Goku said, "Ye Ming, I'll leave the rest of the fight to you."
Beerus was also confident in Ye Ming. "Give him a good thrashing, Ye Ming."
And so the final battle between Universe 6 and Universe 7 was about to begin!
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