Meanwhile, at the center of the arena, Sun Wuxiu looked at the remaining people gathered around him, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
He swept his gaze around and said in a deep voice, "Then the few of us will proceed according to the original plan."
The other four exchanged glances, then nodded heavily.
The so-called "original plan" was the tactical arrangement Sun Wuxiu had personally devised earlier in the conference room.
He was absolutely not someone who would sit around and wait for death.
Although the Grand Minister had indeed made an agreement with him that he could not personally take action, the rules did not forbid him from serving as the team's core and logistical support.
Since he could still heal injuries and restore stamina, that rule was more than enough for him to work his magic.
Piccolo was the first to step forward, his massive body standing like an iron wall directly in front of Sun Wuxiu.
Immediately afterward, Android 17 and Android 18 stood calmly at Sun Wuxiu's left and right.
Finally, Son Gohan took up the rear, seamlessly filling the empty space behind Sun Wuxiu.
The five of them instantly formed a simple yet extremely tight defensive formation, protecting Sun Wuxiu at its core.
Universe 7 had already been the center of attention for every universe present. Now, seeing them suddenly assume such a strange formation, the gods were immediately filled with curiosity.
In the stands, Anat, the Supreme Kai of Universe 1, lightly stroked his chin and murmured thoughtfully to himself.
"Oh? It seems the contestants of Universe 7 have something special in mind. They've actually arranged themselves in a formation completely different from the other universes."
Awamo, Universe 1's Angel, smiled faintly beside him and added,
"It looks like