Mastering Super Saiyan God!

Son Goku's eyes sharpened. He dodged to the side, the long blade grazing his body and whipping up a black cyclone. Seizing the moment before Goku Black could steady his footing, he threw a right punch, golden energy coiling around his fist. It struck toward Goku Black's abdomen with the force and speed of a cannonball.

Goku Black's reaction was incredibly agile. He blocked the punch with the hilt of his blade, the collision producing a dull, thunderous boom. A powerful shockwave rippled outward, shattering the surrounding ground once more.

Immediately following, Goku Black whipped his blade around, a black energy arc lashing out like a viper toward Son Goku's throat.

Goku Black's speed was immense; his form vanished in an instant like a black phantom.

Son Goku felt a jolt of alarm. Relying on the keen intuition honed by years of combat, he quickly sidestepped. But Goku Black's attacks followed in rapid succession. He swung the massive black blade, hacking at Son Goku from every devious angle. The whistling blade-wind tore through space wherever it passed, as if black lightning were crisscrossing the air.

Son Goku dodged and weaved, his feet moving rapidly across the ground and kicking up clouds of dust.

His eyes remained locked on Goku Black, searching for an opening to counterattack. Suddenly, Son Goku's gaze hardened. Spotting a gap in Goku Black's assault, he quickly formed hand seals and roared, "Kamehameha!" A blue wave of energy erupted from his hands, hurtling toward Goku Black. The air compressed and hissed as the beam passed, sounding like a rushing dragon of energy.

Goku Black, seeing this, remained unperturbed. His speed surged, and he instantly circled to the side of the Kamehameha. He gripped his black blade with both hands and swung it with force, releasing a black, crescent-shaped energy blade that slashed into the Kamehameha. The two collided with a deafening roar, the energies clashing and canceling each other out. The immense shockwave instantly pulverized the surrounding boulders, sending the debris scattering in all directions.

Under the cover of the smoke from the explosion, Goku Black accelerated again, appearing behind Son Goku like a ghost. He raised his blade high and brought it down with a lethal aura. Sensing the danger behind him, Son Goku had no time to turn; he could only channel all his energy into his back, forming a golden energy shield. The black blade slammed heavily into the barrier.

The shield on Son Goku's back shattered easily, and the massive impact sent him flying. His body crashed into a distant mountain like a cannonball, causing the peak to collapse instantly as rubble sprayed everywhere. Son Goku struggled to rise from the pile of stones, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, yet his eyes remained resolute as he stared fixedly at Goku Black.

Goku Black let out a wild laugh. "How about that, Son Goku? You are no match for me at all!" With that, he gripped his black blade again and flashed forward, closing the distance between them in an instant and charging at Son Goku with unstoppable momentum.

Son Goku wiped the blood from his mouth and took a deep breath. His muscles tensed, and his golden aura flared up once more. With a shout, he charged headlong into Goku Black's attack. The two clashed instantly, fists and blades meeting. Every collision emitted a dull thud, and powerful energy ripples spread outward, dragging everything in the vicinity into the violent fray.

Spotting a flaw, Son Goku lunged with a kick toward Goku Black's wrist, attempting to knock the black blade away. Goku Black nimbly twisted his wrist to evade the kick, simultaneously turning the blade to slice at Son Goku's neck. Son Goku leaned back quickly, the blade grazing the tip of his nose and leaving a chill in its wake.

Immediately after, Son Goku moved his hands rapidly, tracing golden arcs in the air before thrusting them forward. A powerful golden energy wave shot toward Goku Black. Goku Black held his blade horizontally and slashed with force, splitting the energy wave down the middle. The two halves flew off to either side, triggering two violent explosions in the distance that gouged out massive craters.

As the battle continued, Son Goku's understanding of the Super Saiyan God power deepened amidst the life-or-death struggle. Every dodge and every strike made his control over this immense power more fluid. His movements became increasingly seamless, the force behind his strikes grew more potent, and his golden aura burned with greater stability, the once-wild energy gradually becoming his to command.

Goku Black clearly sensed the change in Son Goku and felt a surge of irritation. He had always prided himself on his mastery of power, and seeing Son Goku improve during the fight felt like a provocation. Goku Black snorted coldly, his black blade dancing with even greater speed. Every hack carried a black energy storm, as he attempted to suppress Son Goku with sheer force.

Son Goku keenly perceived the shift in Goku Black's mindset and felt a secret joy. He understood that as long as he kept the pressure on, he might find a weakness. Thus, Son Goku accelerated his rhythm. His figure darted around Goku Black, his strikes raining down like a storm, each one precisely targeting Goku Black's vitals. Red energy flickered and wove around him, forming a dazzling red silhouette.

Goku Black parried the attacks, his frustration mounting. Suddenly, he roared, his black energy erupting and forcing Son Goku back several meters. Goku Black then raised his blade high, black energy gathering frantically along the edge to form a massive black energy vortex. Red lightning crackled within the vortex, and the surrounding space twisted as if it were about to collapse.

Seeing this, Son Goku did not dare to be careless. He planted his feet in a wide stance, rapidly condensing his ki in front of him. He focused all his energy between his hands, and a red energy sphere radiating a dazzling light quickly formed. A red dragon-like phantom circled the sphere, exuding a majestic aura as if it contained the power to destroy everything.

The two locked eyes and unleashed their strongest attacks simultaneously. Goku Black brought his black blade down, the massive black energy vortex sweeping toward Son Goku with world-ending momentum. Son Goku thrust the golden energy sphere forward, the red dragon phantom roaring as it charged into the black vortex.

At this moment, on the Planet of Destruction, Beerus, who had been sleeping, suddenly shuddered. His keen divine senses had detected a familiar and powerful aura—Super Saiyan God! In an instant, he snapped his eyes open, a flash of brilliance crossing his gaze. He sat up and blurted out, "I sense a Super Saiyan God!"