Participants

Ye Ming had not expected the crisis to arrive so quickly, as the nature of this threat far exceeded his expectations, and he had no idea why people from Asalon were here.

Ye Ming had once read fan-made anime, so he knew that many Saiyans lived on the planet Asalon. They continuously acquired combat techniques through the Asalonians, and their technology could also enhance their strength.

In the past, these Bio-Androids from planet Asalon had summoned Saiyans to deal with the likes of Son Gohan and others in that timeline.

Now, I have no idea to what extent they have developed; I fear their achievements are far greater than those in the fan-made anime. Seeing the Bio-Androids' unbridled arrogance just now, I suspect the people on planet Asalon have long since possessed individuals with the strength of Angels, or even those who surpass them.

Ye Ming thought to himself that there were only five years left to train; time was extremely tight.

Many Gods of Destruction also hung their heads in despair. They never imagined that one day, these outsiders from another timeline would be able to tower over them, provoking them right inside the palace of Zeno, and that they would have no choice but to accept the challenge.

The gathered warriors and Gods of Destruction also knew that the Angels could not participate in this battle. Although the Grand Priest was powerful, he dared not use his strength arbitrarily, or he would be erased by the rules.

Zeno was also helpless at this moment. Since they possessed the means to counter his erasure, Zeno's deterrent power was greatly diminished.

AF Son Goku stepped forward and said, "Everyone, do not give up. What is there to fear? We still have five years of training time. Within this period, we will train to our fullest! Our strength can also be significantly improved."

Ye Ming agreed with what AF Son Goku said. He addressed the gods and warriors, "Things have reached this point; we can only prepare for war with all our might. Those guys are true creatures of war. Even if we do not participate in the tournament, they will send massive armies to invade our timeline."

"Before we train, we must decide on the participants. There are 25 spots in total! Without a doubt, these 25 people must be the ones whose strength is far ahead of all others in the universes."

Ye Ming walked in front of the Gods of Destruction: "Gods of Destruction, what do you think?" The Angels stood to the side in silence, for they could not intervene and could only await the outcome.

Quitela, the God of Destruction of Universe 4, said, "You are right, Ye Ming! We can only train properly within these five years and strive to win the tournament five years from today."

The other Gods of Destruction saw that even Quitela had set aside his arrogance, and his tone had become easygoing, shedding his usual airs as a God of Destruction.

Arak, the God of Destruction of Universe 5, said, "That is correct. We are the gods of this universe, and we must protect our home. If we all shrink back, then who else can stand up?"

Liger, the God of Destruction of Universe 8, said, "Hmph, I will definitely make those guys pay the price! I want to see just how powerful their timeline really is!"

Giin, the God of Destruction of Universe 12, said, "We are all gods under the command of Zeno, and we have lived here for so many years! This timeline is in trouble, and we must take action, fellow Gods of Destruction!"

Jiren walked over to Vermoud and said, "Vermoud, what are you still hesitating for? You are a God of Destruction!"

"Without a doubt, I will certainly participate because I believe in my strength. You did so much for me back then, allowing me to fuse with my future self! Was it all just for internal strife?"

Vermoud was stunned by what Jiren said to him, but suddenly, he revealed a look of relief: "Right! I was too indecisive just now. Thank you, Jiren; I will not back down."

Beerus and Champa looked toward Ye Ming and the Grand Priest with enthusiasm, showing they were already prepared. Under the urging of AF Son Goku, Champa's strength had already seen a significant improvement compared to before.

Seeing the Gods of Destruction rally their spirits, Ye Ming, AF Son Goku, and Vegeta were instantly filled with fighting intent.

The Grand Priest and the Angels were also very gratified to see this scene. In times of crisis, only by uniting the strength of the major universes could they seize a chance for survival!

Ye Ming nodded to the Grand Priest at this moment, then said to the gods and warriors, "Then let us arrange the participants first! If anyone is dissatisfied, you may step forward and challenge them directly. What do you think?"

Seeing the Gods of Destruction and warriors below shake their heads, they had no objections.

"There are 25 participants in total, so the Gods of Destruction will take 12 spots. Gods of Destruction, do you agree?" Ye Ming asked aloud.

The Gods of Destruction from each universe replied, "Of course. As the gods of the universe, how could we not participate?"

"Let them witness the power of a God of Destruction. I have always found that group unpleasant—those warriors from planet Asalon, bah!"

"So, the 12 participants are decided. That leaves 13 more. Let me state the names of these 13 and see what you think."

"Ye Ming, Son Goku of Universe 6, Jiren, Son Goku and Vegeta of Universe 7, Son Gohan, Super 17, Broly, Frieza, Hit, Toppo, and the two guards of Zeno."

Zeno nodded to show his agreement, and the two guards had no objections whatsoever.

"First, I must state that I have no personal bias, as that would be completely unnecessary!"

"These warriors have also been observed by the Grand Priest. Warriors, do you have anything to say?"

The warriors from other universes below heard this, and although their names were not on the list, hearing that the Grand Priest had personally observed them meant their strength did not yet measure up to those on the list.

Earlier, Ye Ming had sent a telepathic message to the Grand Priest, having him tacitly approve this matter. The Grand Priest also trusted Ye Ming implicitly.

Seeing that the warriors below had no objections, Ye Ming said calmly, "Then the list is settled. The time that follows is for training! Constant training! Gods of Destruction and warriors, do you understand?"

"The remaining warriors may be sent back by the Angels first."

The Grand Priest nodded, and the Angels took action, sending the remaining warriors back to their respective universes.

Son Goku greeted the Gods of Destruction enthusiastically, but the Gods of Destruction ignored him, lost in their own thoughts.

The Grand Priest said loudly, "Ye Ming is in full charge of this matter; this is an order from Zeno! Therefore, whether you are a God of Destruction or a warrior, you must obey!"

The Gods of Destruction stood in a row and said, "Understood."

The other warriors, including Jiren, Hit, and the others, also nodded.

Ye Ming said sternly at this moment, "Although they have guaranteed they will not descend upon our timeline within five years, they can still send people to harass us! We must remain 120,000 percent alert."

"As long as the warriors they send do not admit they are their people, we will have no way to deal with them!"

The Gods of Destruction and warriors furrowed their brows; this was indeed a problem. If they sent powerful warriors to harass them, the situation would be dire.

The Grand Priest said at this time, "If anyone from their side arrives in our timeline, I will inform you in advance to prepare. This time, I have reinforced the barrier of the timeline; even the slightest fluctuation in space-time will be felt by This Seat."

Everyone nodded upon hearing the Grand Priest's words.

Ye Ming walked to Zeno's side and said, "Zeno, let us gather here in six months. All participants must be present, and the Grand Priest will personally instruct us. Would that be acceptable?"

Zeno said to Ye Ming, "Mm, I agree. Grand Priest, you shall instruct them in six months! Teach them as many skills as possible to improve their strength."

The Grand Priest bowed and said, "Yes, Lord Zeno."

And just like that, Ye Ming and his group, along with the Gods of Destruction, returned to their respective universes. The Gods of Destruction promised at the time that they would diligently train under the guidance of the Angels, as they all felt a sudden, urgent sense of crisis deep within their hearts.

Note: The Saiyans currently on Planet Asalon possess immense strength, as do the Asalonians themselves. Their technology has become even more advanced; the serums once used by the Saiyans of Asalon in fan-made animations are now considered nothing more than common goods.

They continuously shuttle through time and space to collect DNA, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the strength of their warriors. As their power grows, the Asalonians have begun attempting to invade other timelines, and many have already fallen into their hands—especially those timelines that lack a Zeno or an Angel.

Although the Angels have not yet taken action, they dare not offend Zeno too deeply, for the powerful entities behind them have warned them that Zeno is merely the public ruler of the space-time multiverse, and that there exist even more formidable beings standing behind him.