Vegeta's Self-Sacrificing Outburst

Beerus naturally understood the nature of the Senzu Bean; it was a divine item capable of instantly restoring one's stamina and sustaining a person for ten days without food. He simply hadn't expected Lei Chen to possess such a thing.

"You're cheating!"

Beerus couldn't help but shout. He had finally managed to push Lei Chen to the brink of defeat, only for Lei Chen to pop a Senzu Bean and recover instantly.

"Yes, I am cheating. But aren't you also bullying the weak? Your power is far greater than mine, which seems a bit unfair to me, so I suppose we're even."

"I still have plenty of these beans left. Shall we continue, or should we just call it a draw?"

Lei Chen couldn't help but laugh as he spoke.

"A draw!"

Just as Beerus was about to fly into a rage, he—already having been locked in a fierce struggle—naturally refused to accept such a stalemate.

Suddenly, Beerus caught sight of someone in the distance enjoying a feast while watching the battle. A fragrance he had never smelled before wafted into his nose.

In that instant, Beerus lost all desire to continue fighting Lei Chen.

"No more fighting! But this counts as cheating, so it's not a draw—I win!"

Before Lei Chen could even respond, Beerus had already taken off toward Whis, moving even faster than he had during the heat of their battle.

It seems Beerus still had plenty of power held in reserve!

Lei Chen thought to himself, secretly startled. He had originally intended to use the Senzu Beans to drag Beerus into a war of attrition, but he never expected the outcome to be decided by the scent of food.

Still, this suited Lei Chen perfectly. Otherwise, he had no idea just how powerful a fully unleashed Beerus would be, or if he could even hold his own by relying on the beans.

Half an hour later, under Bulma's arrangements, Whis and Beerus had eaten their fill and were preparing to return to the World of the God of Destruction with several packages of gourmet food.

"Lei Chen, I hope that the next time we meet, our battle will not be like today's," Beerus said calmly to Lei Chen.

"Rest assured, I won't let you down. In fact, I might even give you quite a surprise," Lei Chen replied with a smile. Through this battle with the God of Destruction, he had gained an epiphany regarding Beerus's Destruction energy.

Or rather, the "Rules of Destruction." Lei Chen couldn't manifest the energy itself yet, but he had grasped the underlying theories of the rules.

However, theory is one thing, and practical application is another. It was like getting a driver's license; you might know how to drive and understand the rules of the road, but when you actually get behind the wheel for the test, the reality is worlds apart from the theory. That was exactly where Lei Chen stood now.

"Is that so? Then this god shall look forward to it," Beerus said with a hint of interest.

With those words, he and Whis transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the sky before the eyes of everyone present.

Once they were gone, the crowd finally turned their attention back to Lei Chen.

Vegeta, in particular, stepped forward and stood face-to-face with him. "Lei Chen, fight me. Whether you turn into a Super Saiyan God or a Super Saiyan Blue, I, Vegeta, will defeat you."

"Is that so?"

Lei Chen looked at Vegeta with a half-smile. He knew that Vegeta wasn't looking for a beating; rather, he was desperate to witness the power of a Super Saiyan God.

Although Vegeta's current strength was still some distance away from the requirements for that transformation, if he could experience the power of a Super Saiyan God firsthand, perhaps after some time, he truly could achieve it.

A crimson glow erupted from Lei Chen's body, surrounded by ethereal, divine flames. The red aura flickered like a ghostly fire, laced with iridescent light. His hair and eyes turned a vibrant red, and his physique became leaner.

An invisible divine pressure weighed down on Vegeta. Feeling an irresistible force suppressing him, he found himself unable to even strike. Vegeta sensed that if he tried to force an attack, he would be obliterated in an instant.

The thought of not being able to move took root in his mind.

Damn it, how is the gap this wide?

No, I can't let it end like this, or I'll never have the courage to fight again.

Vegeta gritted his teeth, his eyes locked onto Lei Chen.

Lei Chen's combat power in his Super Saiyan God form was 240 trillion, while Vegeta, currently in his base form, was not even at one trillion.

"Aaaah!"

A brilliant golden light exploded from Vegeta's body. He let out a roar that echoed across the sky. Veins bulged on his neck, golden lightning crackled around him, and even the sky changed color as thunder rumbled.

Vegeta's hair stood up, becoming thicker and more defined, while arcs of electricity danced around him. His expression was cold and tense. His combat power had reached five trillion.

Yet, in the face of the divine pressure radiating from Lei Chen, he was still like an ant before an elephant.

Bang!

Vegeta suddenly turned into a golden blur, rushing toward Lei Chen. He unleashed a flurry of fierce punches, but not a single one landed.

Boom!

Suddenly, Vegeta's entire body was sent flying backward, leaving a trail of blood and a sonic boom in his wake.

Lei Chen stood in the sky, a single finger extended. He had tapped Vegeta on the forehead, sending him spiraling away with that one touch.

Vegeta, half-crouched on the ground, slowly stood up, his aura growing stronger by the second.

Vegeta wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his left hand, staring at Lei Chen with an expressionless face; he showed no sign of anger despite being wounded by a single finger of Lei Chen's.

Vegeta's body slowly rose from the ground, hovering before Lei Chen before finally touching down upon the earth.

The aura radiating from Vegeta grew increasingly powerful; his current combat power had already surpassed two trillion, exceeding that of Son Goku's Super Saiyan 3.

Vegeta raised his right arm, palm aimed at Lei Chen, as a terrifying aura erupted from his body, gathering an unimaginable amount of energy throughout his frame. He remained calm, watching Lei Chen with a blank expression.

"Th-this is... has Vegeta gone mad? This is just a sparring match; is he trying to take Lei Chen down with him?"