Lavender was badly wounded by Gohan's shockwave, while Gohan had also been corroded by Lavender's poisonous gas. Neither could continue fighting, so the Grand Minister declared the match a draw.
Thus, the decisive battle would be the next match. Its outcome would determine the final result of the exhibition match.
No one had expected the two sides to draw. It was deeply regrettable that the match had ended without a winner.
From the stands, Broly said, "I didn't expect that guy from Universe 9 to have such powerful poison gas. It actually made Gohan lose his ability to fight. I thought Gohan would defeat him with ease. Instead, they ended up taking each other down."
"Yeah, that's true. Universe 9's fighting strength can't be underestimated," Rego agreed.
Then Rego turned to Vegeta and reminded him, "Vegeta, you have to be careful! Once you get on the stage, make sure you watch yourself."
Vegeta snorted, dismissing Rego's warning. "Trash like Universe 9's fighters? I can handle them with one hand. What's there to be careful about? Watch how I, Vegeta, crush these guys from Universe 9."
After saying that, Vegeta leaped directly onto the arena. Meanwhile, Roh, Universe 9's Supreme Kai, was still laying out tactics for their final fighter, Basil, the youngest of the Trio of Danger.
"Basil, you must win this match. Only then can Universe 9 tie Universe 7. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Supreme Kai."
"Good. Go, Basil! Show those people from Universe 7 how formidable you are."
Basil gave a sinister laugh. "Don't worry, Supreme Kai. I'll make that guy from Universe 7 regret it. I'll show him what Basil the Strong Kicker is capable of."
"I'll leave it to you, then." Roh patted Basil on the shoulder.
Basil said confidently, "Supreme Kai, just watch. I'll make