Vegeta saw the face of the newcomer, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
His heart gave a jolt, and a chill shot from the soles of his feet straight to the crown of his head.
His body began trembling uncontrollably. It felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and even moving a finger seemed difficult.
"G-God of Destruction..."
"Beerus!"
Vegeta cried out both names, his voice filled with unmistakable fear.
Son Goku turned his head and looked at Vegeta in surprise.
"Vegeta, you know this guy?"
"Beerus? I've never heard that name before."
"But even though I can't sense his ki, he's giving off a really strong pressure."
Son Goku scratched his head, his eyes full of curiosity.
Vegeta ignored Son Goku.
He stared fixedly at Beerus, his heart pounding wildly.
He couldn't understand.
Why had the God of Destruction suddenly come to Earth?
Was he here to destroy the planet?
Bulma, Krillin, Master Roshi, and the others stood off to one side, each looking more troubled than the last.
They hadn't managed to stop Son Goku and Vegeta.
Now the two of them had come face-to-face with Beerus.
They were afraid the two battle-hungry Saiyans might act rashly and provoke the legendary God of Destruction.
If that happened, Earth would be in serious trouble.
Beerus gave a cold laugh and slowly walked toward Vegeta.
He looked Vegeta up and down, the corner of his mouth curling into an amused smile.
"Not bad. You still remember me."
"Looks like your brain hasn't completely gone bad over the years."
Beerus paused, then changed the subject and got straight to the point.
"Tell me."
"Have you ever heard of the Super Saiyan God?"
"Super Saiyan God?"
Son Goku and Vegeta repeated the name in unison.
They exchanged glances, both lost in thought.
They hadn't just never heard of it.
They didn't even know the name.
Bulma and the others were just as bewildered.
They knew about Super Saiyans.
But a Super Saiyan God? They'd never heard of one.
Seeing their blank expressions, Beerus's eyes turned cold, and a trace of disappointment appeared on his face.
He turned to Lin Fan, his tone tinged with suspicion.
"Lin Fan."
"Are you sure the Super Saiyan God is on Earth?"
Lin Fan chuckled, folding his arms across his chest, completely unruffled.
"The Super Saiyan God himself isn't on Earth."
At those words, Beerus's expression darkened instantly.
A surge of purple aura erupted around him.
It was the signature aura of a God of Destruction.
An overwhelming pressure descended, blanketing the entire area.
Son Goku, Vegeta, Son Gohan, and the others paled.
They hurriedly powered up, trying to resist the pressure.
But they were still forced backward, stumbling and nearly falling to the ground.
A storm of shock surged through them.
Was this the power of a God of Destruction?
It was terrifying!
But they didn't know—
Beerus hadn't used any real force just now.
He had merely released a trace of his aura.
Beerus fixed Lin Fan with a cold stare, his voice full of anger.
"Lin Fan!"
"Are you playing me for a fool?"
"Don't rush me."
Lin Fan waved a hand, signaling Beerus to let him finish.
"The Super Saiyan God himself died a long time ago."
"But I know how to bring a Super Saiyan God into being."
"A way to bring one into being?"
Beerus froze for a moment.
The purple aura around him immediately subsided.
The anger on his face also faded considerably.
He looked at Lin Fan and pressed him for an answer.
"What's the method?"
"Tell me!"
Lin Fan smiled faintly. His gaze passed over Beerus and settled on Son Goku.
At that moment, Son Goku looked a little worse for wear after being struck by the pressure.
But the fighting spirit in his eyes had only grown stronger.
The guy was a pure battle maniac.
Lin Fan's lips curled into a smile as he called Son Goku's name.
"Son Goku."
Son Goku immediately looked up at Lin Fan.
"What is it?"
"I'll give you an opportunity."
Lin Fan spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of temptation.
"An opportunity to fight the God of Destruction."
"Fight the God of Destruction?"
Son Goku's eyes lit up instantly.
He clenched his fists, his blood practically boiling.
"Really?"
"I'm in! Of course I'm in!"
Son Goku shouted excitedly, completely missing the helpless looks Bulma and the others gave him.
That guy really never learned his lesson.
He'd nearly been crushed just a moment ago, but as soon as he heard he could fight, he was fired up again.
Lin Fan smiled and nodded, then explained how to bring a Super Saiyan God into being.
"It's simple."
"You need five Saiyans with righteous hearts."
"They have to pour their heart's power into another Saiyan with a righteous heart."
"The Saiyan who receives it will temporarily gain the power of a Super Saiyan God."
Son Goku listened, utterly confused.
"Heart's power? What's that?"
Bulma, Krillin, and the others understood, though.
They exchanged glances, surprise in their eyes.
You could do that?
Bulma took a deep breath, gathered her courage, and stepped forward.
She looked at Lin Fan, her expression sincere.
"Mr. Lin Fan."
"If the Super Saiyan God appears..."
"you won't destroy Earth, right?"
Lin Fan smiled and nodded.
"We came to Earth only to find the Super Saiyan God."
"We never said we were going to destroy Earth."
Lin Fan turned to Beerus and lifted his chin.
"Right, Beerus?"
Beerus crossed his arms and replied impatiently, brushing the question aside.
"Hmph. Just hurry up and bring out the Super Saiyan God."
"Don't keep me waiting to fight."
Bulma let out a breath of relief.
At last, the worry weighing on her heart had lifted.
She immediately turned and called to Son Goku and the others.
"Goku! Gohan! Vegeta!"
"And Goten and Trunks!"
"Do what Mr. Lin Fan said!"
Son Goku had been waiting impatiently.
He immediately took the position in the center.
Son Gohan, Son Goten, and Trunks hurried over to join him.
Vegeta hesitated.
He glanced at Beerus, then at the excited Son Goku.
In the end, he snorted and walked over.
Videl, her belly slightly swollen with pregnancy, also walked over to Son Goku.
She was already carrying a child.
That unborn baby could also count as a Saiyan with a righteous heart.
Son Goku stood in the center.
Son Gohan, Vegeta, Son Goten, Trunks, and Videl surrounded him.
There were exactly six of them.
The ritual to bring forth the Super Saiyan God was about to begin.
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