Vegeta's Pride is Trampled

Sent reeling by a punch from the robot, Vegeta's expression turned grim. He had underestimated the opponent's speed!

Whoosh!

The robot was already upon him, unleashing a flurry of iron-fisted blows that forced Vegeta into a desperate, constant defense.

"Ooh!" After throwing countless punches, the robot raised both fists high and brought them crashing down with a thunderous slam!

Seizing the split-second opening, Vegeta leaped backward, putting several meters of distance between them.

"Hah!" Vegeta gathered an energy sphere in his palm and hurled it directly at his opponent.

"Ooh!" The robot let out a roar, suddenly spewing a torrent of magma from its mouth that collided head-on with Vegeta's energy blast.

BOOM!

Vegeta's blast was shattered instantly, and a massive wave of magma surged toward him.

Vegeta's face hardened as he unleashed his Galick Gun. A violent beam of energy erupted, clashing directly against the robot's magma.

Rumble!

The two attacks locked in a stalemate.

Vegeta gritted his teeth, then flared his aura, transforming into a Super Saiyan. His power surged, and with a low shout, he poured more energy into the Galick Gun.

"Ooh!!" The robot refused to be outdone; steam vented from its back as it spewed magma from its mouth like a volcanic eruption, pushing back against him.

Strangely, the robot's magma was actually capable of burning away Vegeta's ki.

The spectators noticed this, and their expressions grew heavy.

"That guy spitting magma is incredibly strong!" Krillin and the others remarked with a sigh.

"But Vegeta won't lose. He is Vegeta, after all!" Goku smiled, showing no signs of worry.

"Have you noticed? Vegeta's situation is looking grim!" Whis suddenly warned.

At these words, everyone started in surprise and turned their eyes to the arena.

They saw that while Vegeta hadn't been pushed back yet, his aura was becoming unstable. He appeared to be struggling to breathe!

"What's going on?!" Goku's expression tightened.

"It's the oxygen! That fire is burning up the oxygen inside the protective barrier! He's struggling to breathe, but that robot doesn't need to," Luya said calmly.

Hearing this, everyone's faces turned pale.

"That brat Champa! He did this on purpose!" Beerus said, clearly angered.

"Hey! Vegeta, watch out!"

Vegeta felt a tightness in his chest; the magma spewing from his opponent was incinerating all the air in the arena.

He couldn't let the robot win!

With that thought, Vegeta let out a sudden roar. A powerful burst of ki exploded from him, and in an instant, his white-light Galick Gun forced the robot's magma back.

"Ooh!!!" The robot sensed the danger. It planted its feet firmly into the ground, and its eyes glowed with a fierce red light as it cranked up its output. A powerful aura enveloped it, brimming with destructive force!

Rumble!

Vegeta's attack was suppressed. The magma surged forward with unstoppable momentum, barreling toward him.

Vegeta gritted his teeth, suddenly cut off his Galick Gun, flared his aura, and delivered a fierce hand-chop directly into the magma.

Rip!

The magma was torn apart by Vegeta's sheer force!

But in that brief opening, the robot was already upon him, delivering a crushing punch.

Vegeta took the hit hard and was sent flying!

The robot clearly had no intention of letting up; it charged at Vegeta, grabbed his leg, and slammed him into the ground.

"Ugh!" Vegeta hit the ground hard. The moment he bounced back, he unleashed his Prince Tactics, firing a barrage of energy blasts at the robot.

But the robot dodged them all with agility, closing the distance and reaching Vegeta in an instant!

Having lost his momentum, Vegeta was thrown into disarray, forced to defend against the onslaught in a panic.

Thud!

One mistake cost him, and Vegeta was struck again, sent flying once more.

"Ooh!!" The robot flew directly above Vegeta and unleashed a torrent of magma!

Vegeta's expression changed, and he hurriedly crossed his arms in front of him.

BOOM!

Vegeta was driven deep into the arena floor. The entire stage exploded, sending magma spraying in every direction.

"Vegeta!!" Goku's expression shifted, and he shouted in concern.

Beerus and the others looked grim; they feared Vegeta had been knocked out.

"How is this possible?!" Beerus muttered in disbelief. Damn it! What is going on? Neither Goku nor Vegeta are using their full power—what kind of fight is this?

Luya cast a faint glance at the arena, then shook his head. Things hadn't unfolded exactly as he'd expected, but it wasn't far off!

The smoke gradually dissipated, revealing Vegeta's figure.

Vegeta's expression was ghastly at this moment. Sweat streamed down his face as he gritted his teeth, staring down at his feet. He was currently standing on only one leg.

The referee rushed over to take a look and, upon discovering that Vegeta's foot was resting on a piece of the arena debris, announced in surprise: "He is not out of bounds! Contestant Vegeta's foot is resting on a fragment of the arena! According to the rules, he has not been eliminated! The match continues!"

"Whoa!!!" The crowd erupted in exclamation.

The members of Universe 7 cheered excitedly; clearly, the fact that Vegeta hadn't been eliminated thrilled them.

However, Vegeta himself didn't see it that way. His expression grew increasingly grim, especially when the referee cited the rules of the match.

He, the great Vegeta! The Prince of Saiyans, was actually relying on the rules... actually relying on so-called rules to continue the fight!

Hoo, hoo, hoo...

Enveloped in golden ki, Vegeta rose slowly into the air, his face expressionless.

However, Sun Wukong and Luya, both well-acquainted with Vegeta's personality, felt their mouths twitch slightly. Sun Wukong even said with some concern, "Vegeta..."

Luya watched Vegeta, then looked at the robot with a hint of pity. He's finished!

Of all people to provoke, he had to provoke Vegeta! This guy was a notorious madman; when he went crazy, he'd even fight Sun Wukong or a God of Destruction!

"You... you... you bastard!!" Vegeta's face darkened. Having flown beneath the protective barrier, he stared at the robot, his eyes condensing with astonishing killing intent.

"Ooh!!" The robot beat its chest in provocation, steam venting from its back.

Vegeta glared at the robot, and the next moment, the ki surrounding him suddenly turned violent, followed by a frantic surge in his power!

"Not good! That guy! Hey! Hurry up and finish him off!" Champa suddenly bellowed.

"Ooh!!" The robot roared, and in the next instant, it unleashed a massive torrent of magma, blasting it toward Vegeta!

PS: Starting tomorrow, updates will be in the morning. Readers, please make sure to get some rest!

First: Some friends want a harem, but that's a bit difficult. I'm not really into the women in Dragon Ball Super, so they don't make suitable heroines, and fabricating new ones feels too fake. So, let's put the protagonist finding a wife on hold for now. Perhaps a suitable woman will appear at the right time? Of course, based on the plot, what we're chasing now is pure excitement! Dragon Ball Super is all about the thrill! Everyone, just watch patiently!

Second: A question for everyone—is Super Saiyan 4 more awesome, or is Super Saiyan Blue?

Third: The protagonist will become a Super Saiyan 4, but it will happen in later chapters. I'll arrange an unexpected plot point for him to transform! The answer will be revealed then! Everyone, please be patient!

Finally: A heads-up—in the upcoming battles, the power levels will be completely broken. Please refrain from using profanity when criticizing!

Lastly, shamelessly asking for tips!