Two Forms, Each with Its Own Merits

BOOM!

A deafening roar shook the heavens and the earth.

The golden aura surrounding Vegeta suddenly surged.

That majestic energy expanded like a tsunami.

It shattered the cage of divine power Son Goku had laid down into pieces.

Fragments of red energy dissipated in the high sky like fireworks.

"Tch, you think this level of restraint can trap this Prince?"

Vegeta flicked his wrists.

The arrogance in his eyes grew even more intense.

He pushed off with his feet with explosive force.

His figure shot toward Son Goku like a cannonball.

His fist, the size of a sandbag, carried the sound of tearing wind.

He smashed it fiercely toward Son Goku's face.

Son Goku's pupils constricted.

He felt not a hint of panic.

Watching the fist closing in, he thrust his hands out abruptly.

He gripped Vegeta's fist with absolute precision.

Immediately after, he exerted force through his arms.

Using the momentum of Vegeta's charge, he swung him around entirely.

He threw him away with great force.

"Damn it!"

Vegeta stabilized his body in mid-air.

His face was filled with displeasure.

He had not expected Son Goku to neutralize his attack with such a technique.

"You guy who only knows how to play cheap tricks!"

Vegeta let out a cold snort.

He slowly raised his right hand.

His palm aimed in Son Goku's direction.

A stream of air, invisible to the naked eye, condensed in his palm.

"Taste this!"

"Air Cannon!"

An invisible shockwave shot out instantly.

The speed was extreme.

It blasted toward Son Goku.

Son Goku's gaze remained calm.

Relying on the keen perception of the God Realm in his Super God form, he sensed the danger in advance.

He shifted his body to the side.

The Air Cannon flew past, grazing the corner of his clothes.

It slammed into the clouds in the distance.

It blasted a massive hole directly through the thick cloud layer.

"You dodge fast enough."

Vegeta curled his lip.

The golden aura around his body surged once more.

He transformed into a streak of golden light.

He charged toward Son Goku again.

"Let's see how you dodge this time!"

Son Goku took a deep breath.

The fiery red aura on his body burned to its absolute limit.

He charged straight toward Vegeta.

Their fists collided once again.

BANG!

A thunderous roar echoed out.

Son Goku felt a terrifying force surge from his knuckles.

His arm went numb.

He was sent reeling back dozens of steps before he could steady himself.

His strength is actually this immense!

Son Goku thought to himself.

Vegeta pressed his advantage relentlessly.

The speed of his feet increased.

In an instant, he caught up to the retreating Son Goku.

He raised his knee sharply.

He slammed it viciously toward Son Goku's abdomen.

This strike was both fast and ruthless.

It looked as though it was about to land.

Yet, Son Goku remained calm.

He thrust his hands out rapidly.

He pressed them precisely against Vegeta's knee.

Following the momentum from the knee, he leaned his body backward.

He tapped his feet lightly against the void.

His entire body drifted backward like a falling leaf.

He landed steadily a hundred meters away.

He was completely unscathed.

"Damn it!"

Vegeta watched the unharmed Son Goku.

The displeasure on his face grew even thicker.

This guy's defense and technique were as slippery as an eel.

"Are you only going to dodge, Son Goku?"

"Bring out your full strength!"

Vegeta roared.

The aura around his body erupted once more.

Golden light illuminated the entire sky.

He held nothing back.

His figure flashed.

He charged toward Son Goku again.

Son Goku's eyes narrowed.

He stopped holding back as well.

His fiery red aura soared into the sky.

He rushed up to meet Vegeta head-on.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

THUD! THUD! THUD!

The figures of the two men constantly intertwined high in the air.

The intense sounds of fists and feet colliding rang out in rapid succession.

Every collision.

Exploded with a terrifying shockwave.

Sonic booms and the sound of air being torn apart rose and fell one after another.

Rings of shockwaves continuously appeared across the sky.

It was as if pebbles had been cast into a calm lake.

The ripples spread out in every direction.

On the cruise ship below.

Everyone watched with unblinking eyes.

Afraid of missing a single brilliant moment.

Beerus held his hands behind his head.

Leaning back in his chair.

A satisfied smile curled the corners of his mouth.

"Not bad, not bad."

"This is what you call a real fight."

"It has been a long time since I've seen such a spectacular duel."

Whis nodded.

He set down the piece of pork belly in his hand.

Wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth.

And cast his gaze toward Lin Fan beside him.

He said with a smile.

"Mr. Lin Fan."

"It seems our wager is becoming more and more interesting."

"Look at Vegeta's Super Saiyan 4 form."

"Isn't it quite fascinating?"

His voice was not loud.

Yet it reached the ears of Piccolo, Krillin, Son Gohan, and the others nearby clearly.

Everyone pricked up their ears.

Eager to hear the commentary from this Angel.

Piccolo's eyes narrowed.

He stared intently at Whis.

Whis smiled slightly.

And continued.

"The Super Saiyan 4 form has three major advantages."

"First."

"Its power far exceeds that of the Super Saiyan God."

"You saw the several clashes just now."

"Son Goku was the one being pushed back every time."

"That is the most intuitive proof."

Everyone nodded in succession.

They had seen the scene just now clearly.

Indeed, Vegeta's power was superior.

"Second."

"Outstanding physical durability."

"The Super Saiyan 4 form is the ultimate eruption of Saiyan wildness."

"The body's durability is significantly higher than that of the God form."

"Even if he takes attacks head-on, he won't suffer much damage."

Whis said slowly.

Everyone nodded again.

They had also sensed this point.

Vegeta had been restrained by Son Goku's divine power just moments ago.

Yet he broke free by force without sustaining the slightest injury.

It was enough to show the terrifying nature of his physical durability.

"Third."

"Excellent control over ki."

"Look closely, everyone."

"Every time Vegeta attacks, the amount of ki he releases and the force behind it are perfectly calibrated."

"There isn't a single shred of wasted energy."

"This is because the Super Saiyan 4 form relies on one's own power, broken through step by step."

"His mastery over ki has long since reached the pinnacle of perfection."

Whis paused.

He continued to elaborate.

"Although the aura of this form has yet to step into the realm of gods."

"It is an existence that, while still in a mortal body, stands shoulder-to-shoulder with—or even surpasses—the gods."

"This is the most primal evolutionary path of the Saiyans."

After hearing Whis's words, the group reacted.

Expressions of sudden realization appeared on their faces one after another.

So, the Super Saiyan 4 form possessed so many advantages.

Piccolo's eyes flickered.

He was filled with endless emotion.

An angel's insight was truly far beyond that of mere mortals like them.

Lin Fan listened to Whis.

He smiled slightly.

He took over the conversation.

Pointing at the two figures still locked in fierce combat high above.

He spoke to the group.

"Whis is right."

"The Super Saiyan 4 form is indeed very strong."

"But the Super Saiyan God form is not without its own merits."

The crowd's gaze instantly focused on Lin Fan.

Even Whis looked at him with keen interest.

He wanted to hear his perspective.

Lin Fan spoke slowly.

His tone was calm.

"Although the Super Saiyan God form is inferior to Super Saiyan 4 in terms of raw power and physical durability."

"It has its own advantages."

"First."

"With the blessing of divine power, the user can remain calm at all times during battle."

"They will not be blinded by rage."

"Just now, Son Goku was suppressed by Vegeta multiple times."

"Yet he was still able to respond calmly; that is the best proof."

The group nodded one after another.

Son Goku's performance just now had indeed been calm enough.

No matter how fierce Vegeta's attacks were.

He was able to resolve them with ease.

"Second."

"The fighting style of the Super God form is more technical."

"Divine power allows the user to sense danger in advance."

"To see through the opponent's moves."

"Thereby allowing for evasion and defense."

"This is a fighting style that belongs to the gods."

"It is completely different from the wild, primal combat of Super Saiyan 4."

Lin Fan looked up at the sky.

He continued.

"Super Saiyan 4 relies on pure power to crush the opponent."

"While Super Saiyan God relies on technique and divine power to maneuver around the opponent."

"Both forms have their own strengths."