Beerus watched Ye Ming rise into the air, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. He could clearly sense that Ye Ming was far stronger than Son Goku and Vegeta.
Beerus said calmly, "I know you're strong, but only by mortal standards. I'm a God of Destruction, tasked with destroying planets across this universe. Still, I don't mind wiping out a few arrogant fools along the way."
Ye Ming didn't dispute Beerus's words. Smiling, he said, "Lord Beerus is certainly powerful. Since we were the ones who proposed this fight, we'll be the ones to bring it to an end. I'll show you the power of us mortals."
Seeing how confident Ye Ming was, Beerus grew a little more interested.
"Very well. Let's see what you've got. If you're as pathetic as Son Goku, Earth is definitely going to be destroyed," Beerus said.
Down below, Son Goku heard Beerus and grimaced. Am I really that weak? You're the one who's ridiculously strong! he thought.
Hearing Beerus's words, Vegeta burst out laughing. "That's music to my ears, Kakarot. I never thought I'd see you have such a miserable day."
Son Goku gave Vegeta a scornful look. "If you went up there, you'd probably fare even worse than I did."
"You... Hmph!" Vegeta had been about to snap at Son Goku, but he managed to calm himself down.
The scene returned to the sky, where Beerus and Ye Ming faced off in midair. Their auras grew increasingly terrifying, stirring the sea below into churning waves.
Seeing that immense pressure, the Z Fighters quickly retreated. They stared up at the two men, their auras sharp and overwhelming.
At that moment, Whis noticed Ye Ming was about to fight Beerus. He hurriedly swept his staff around the entire cruise ship, forming a protective barrier.
Seeing Whis act, the Z Fighters felt a little more at ease. They thought, So even the God of Destruction's attendant is powerful!
Just then, Ye Ming transformed first, going straight into Super Saiyan Third Stage full power. His terrifying aura spread from Earth to every corner of the universe.
Lightning flashed across Earth beneath a sky filled with dark clouds, while golden light blazed. Beerus looked at the extraordinary Super Saiyan Third Stage before him.
He smiled at Ye Ming and said, "Your Super Saiyan Third Stage is many times stronger than Son Goku's! Its energy and power have risen by dozens of levels. Even I have to commend you."
Ye Ming clenched both fists and assumed a fighting stance. "When I'm facing a mighty god like you, Lord Beerus, I have no choice but to give it everything I've got!"
"Oh, so this is everything you've got? Are you trying to fool me? If this really is your full power, then Earth is doomed," Beerus said seriously.
Just as Ye Ming had expected, Beerus was incredibly strong in this universe. Even Ye Ming's Super Saiyan Third Stage form didn't seem to put him under any pressure.
And Ye Ming wasn't an ordinary Super Saiyan Third Stage. His form had been enhanced by the system—and he had Vegito's body.
More seriously, Beerus had also started to take the fight somewhat seriously and assumed a combat stance.
The Z Fighters below saw Beerus take his stance. During his earlier fight with Goku, he had kept his hands behind his back, as if he hadn't been fighting seriously at all.
Now Beerus had taken a proper fighting stance, which meant Ye Ming was strong enough to earn his serious attention.
Suddenly, Ye Ming charged at Beerus at incredible speed. Even Beerus was caught off guard for a moment.
Ye Ming slammed a punch into Beerus's face. The blow hurt, sending Beerus flying through the atmosphere. That was exactly what Ye Ming wanted: he had to move the battle away from Earth.
Ye Ming quickly followed up, pressing his advantage. The Z Fighters watched the two move farther from Earth and realized they were probably going to fight in space.
Before they could set off, Whis walked over and said, "Oh my, you want to watch them fight? I can help with that."
As he spoke, Whis used his staff to project Beerus and Ye Ming fighting in outer space.
Whis was quite interested in their battle, though he figured Lord Beerus would still emerge victorious.
"Perhaps there'll be a surprise," Whis said, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.
Whis watched them fight while eating from a lunchbox.
Beerus and Ye Ming fought fiercely in space. In less than a minute, they had clashed over a hundred times.
The shockwaves from their blows left the creatures of the universe in a state of panic.
At that moment, Old Kai and the God of Destruction in the distant Realm of the Gods watched the fight clearly, cold sweat running down their faces.
Shin asked, "Old Ancestor, what are the odds Ye Ming will win?"
Old Kai wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "You may not know this, but Lord Beerus is the strongest God of Destruction among the twelve universes. His power is unfathomable. Ye Ming is still too young. His potential is astonishing, but he may not be strong enough yet."
Old Kai spoke tactfully. He didn't want Earth to be destroyed, either.
Back at the battlefield, Ye Ming was now covered in injuries. Beerus was hurt, too, though not seriously.
Beerus said, "Ye Ming, I didn't expect you to reach this level of strength. Making me use thirty percent of my power is something you can be proud of."
Hearing Beerus's words, Ye Ming was shocked. Only thirty percent? How strong is he at full power?
He knew Beerus hadn't yet used the true power of a God of Destruction. He had also heard that Beerus knew Ultra Instinct, though he hadn't mastered it completely.
Ye Ming's mind raced. Suddenly, the system spoke: "Congratulations, host. For fighting Beerus, you have been rewarded with Super Saiyan 4 full power and the rudimentary form of Ultra Instinct."
With the reward in hand, Ye Ming breathed a sigh of relief. If it had taken any longer, the system would have been collecting his corpse.
Ye Ming thought, The rudimentary form of Ultra Instinct... It must be the same imperfect form Son Goku first used in the original story. But it'll be enough for now.
Seeing Ye Ming deep in thought, Beerus smiled and said, "What? Are you thinking about how to deal with me? Use any move you like. I'll take them all."
Watching Beerus's arrogance, Ye Ming felt his fighting spirit surge. He would make Beerus pay for his arrogance. He would show him that mortal power could make even him feel threatened.
Seeing Ye Ming's stern expression, Beerus grew serious as well.
Ye Ming said to Beerus, "Lord Beerus, I admit you're the strongest god in this universe. But you should never underestimate mortal power, because sometimes mortals can defeat gods, too."
Hearing Ye Ming's words, Beerus burst out laughing. "Really? I haven't heard anything that ridiculous in tens of millions of years. If you're strong enough, prove it to me. If you aren't, the outcome could be rather tragic."
Their words also reached the Z Fighters. They knew Ye Ming was about to show what he was really capable of.
Whis stood up, his hands clasped behind his back. "Then let's see what surprises this mysterious visitor from another universe has in store for me. Even the Grand Priest has taken an interest in him."
Meanwhile, back on the battlefield...
Ye Ming suddenly clenched his fists and roared. Power far beyond Super Saiyan Third Stage surged forth. His hair gradually turned black, red fur appeared across his body, and his muscles swelled.
This power was simply overwhelming. Beerus watched Ye Ming grow stronger and stronger in the distance, his eyes widening. Under the terrifying pressure, even Beerus was forced to retreat again and again.
Things were even worse for the people on Earth. Whis hadn't expected Ye Ming to have such immense power hidden away. He hurried into space and used his staff to surround the entire planet with a barrier.
But Ye Ming's transformation continued. His energy grew exponentially, and his gaze became increasingly fierce. His terrifying power made even Beerus feel a trace of fear.
The energy even crossed the boundaries of the universe and reached the other universes.
In Universe 6, at the God of Destruction's residence, Champa and his attendant Vados sensed a power coming from beyond their universe.
Champa exclaimed in shock, "That power crossed the boundary of the universe and reached all the way here! It seems to be coming from Universe 7. Does Universe 7 have a warrior this powerful?"
Vados was also quite interested. She took out her staff and projected an image of Universe 7.
Two figures appeared on the staff's projection: Beerus and the transformed Ye Ming.
Champa's eyes widened, then he narrowed them and grinned. "Looks like that guy Beerus has finally found a worthy opponent. Ha! I'd love to see him get beaten."
Vados said, "That human is very powerful. He isn't a god, but his raw physical strength allows him to rival one. It seems a very powerful warrior has indeed appeared in Universe 7."
Champa said nothing. He turned to Vados and said, "Let's watch and see who wins. We've already finished our destruction work, anyway."
Vados covered her red lips and said, "Of course, Lord Champa. It's been a long time since we've seen a battle at this level."
Similar things were happening in the other universes as well.
Especially in Universe 11, which was governed by the God of Destruction Vermoud.
They were watching Beerus and the man fighting him in Universe 7 through a staff.
"It seems a powerful warrior has appeared in Universe 7. He could pose quite a threat to us," Vermoud said.
The angel Marcarita standing beside him said, "That's right, dear. He may even be stronger than Jiren in our universe."
Hearing this, the clown-like God of Destruction's expression immediately darkened. He didn't want such a powerful warrior to appear in another universe, especially one with enough strength to rival a God of Destruction.
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