Dragon Ball: The New Tale of Goku
Chapter 43

The Champa Arc

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In the vast, boundless expanse of the universe, the atmosphere between Universe 6 and Universe 7 grew increasingly tense as a gripping and thrilling martial arts tournament prepared to commence.

Champa, the God of Destruction of Universe 6—a god with a burly, robust physique and a gaze as sharp as a sword—could no longer suppress his impatience, eager to fully demonstrate the formidable might of Universe 6 in this competition. The participants for Universe 6 included Hit, Cabba, Frost, Caulifla, Kale, and others; each of them was high-spirited and determined to win. On the side of Universe 7, the God of Destruction Beerus maintained his usual posture, appearing lazy yet losing none of his majesty, while the angel Whis wore a gentle smile, seemingly full of anticipation and confidence regarding the final outcome of the match.

Sun Wukong and his companions were making final, intensive preparations for the tournament. Wukong looked at those beside him—Bardock, Gine, Raditz, Launch, Mai, Chi-Chi, Sun Gohan, Videl, Pan, Satan, Sun Goten, Bulma, Sun Bra, Sun Hao, Dr. Brief, Mrs. Brief, Tights, Vegeta, Trunks, Master Roshi, the Sea Turtle, Krillin, Android 18, Android 17, Yamcha, Puar, Oolong, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, King Piccolo, Good Buu, and Uub—and a strong, burning sense of mission surged deep within his heart.

"My friends, this battle concerns the supreme honor of our Universe 7. We must give it our all and forge ahead with courage!" Wukong shouted, his voice filled with power and determination.

The group responded in unison, their morale soaring like a rainbow, their voices shaking the heavens. Their resolute gazes and high fighting spirits seemed capable of shattering any obstacle in the universe.

On the eve of the tournament, everyone reflected on their past ups and downs in battle. Those hard-won victories were like brilliant stars illuminating the path ahead, while those unforgettable defeats served as whetstones to sharpen their will, becoming a powerful driving force to push forward.

"This time, we absolutely cannot lose!" Vegeta clenched his fists tightly, his eyes burning with a fierce fighting spirit, as if he intended to incinerate every obstacle in his path.

To obtain more critical information about the tournament, Wukong and the others resolutely decided to visit Zuno. Zuno's wisdom was renowned and highly respected throughout the vast universe; his every word often provided unexpected and profound revelations, acting like a beacon in the darkness to guide their way forward.

Finally, the exciting moment of the tournament arrived as scheduled. The contestants from both sides stood tall and proud on the arena; the fighters of Universe 6 were all aggressive, like fierce warriors about to set out for battle. Hit, in particular, had a cold, stern gaze that made one shudder, while Cabba and the others were also eager to show their skills. The members of Universe 7 were not to be outdone, their gazes firm, radiating fearless courage and the glow of confidence.

As the horn for the match sounded, an intense battle erupted instantly like a volcanic eruption. Relying on his extraordinary power as a Super Saiyan God, Wukong engaged in a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering clash with the powerhouses of Universe 6. Every collision was like the impact of stars, bursting forth with brilliant, dazzling light. Vegeta fully unleashed his powerful strength as a Super Saiyan Blue, repelling the opponent's fierce attacks time and again with thunderous force; his figure stood like an insurmountable steel defense line.

The other contestants also displayed their unique abilities, giving their all. Sun Gohan's Sword of Holy Light martial soul shone with a sacred and brilliant radiance, every swing carrying the power of justice; Sun Bra's Ice Goddess martial soul made the arena instantly bone-chillingly cold, as if she had frozen the entire world under her control; Bulma's Aura of Wisdom martial soul acted like a nimble sprite, helping everyone devise exquisite tactics and laying a solid foundation for victory.

The progress of the match was like surging waves, with both sides trading wins and losses, and the situation once falling into a stalemate. However, relying on their rock-solid, tenacious will and tacit, telepathic cooperation, the contestants of Universe 7 gradually gained the upper hand in this fierce competition.

In the end, Universe 7 won with incomparable glory and splendor. Seeing this, Champa was instantly furious; the rage in his heart was like a volcano about to erupt, and he even attempted to strike out at the participants of Universe 6.

"Champa, you must not!" Wukong hurriedly spoke to stop him, his voice filled with justice and persuasion.

Beerus also stepped forward, saying righteously, "Champa, the match is over. If you lose, you must have the magnanimity of a loser."

Just at this tense moment, Whis solemnly reminded everyone that a great figure had descended into the center of the arena. Everyone was startled and quickly turned to look.

It turned out to be Grand Zeno who had arrived. The appearance of Grand Zeno instantly plunged the entire arena into a solemn and respectful atmosphere; everyone, filled with awe, paid their deepest respects to this supreme existence of the universe.

Bulma was focused on using the Super Dragon Ball Radar to search for the final Super Dragon Ball, and after unremitting efforts, she finally made a delightful discovery.

Everyone flew off the planet and arrived at the junction between Universe 6 and Universe 7. Whis used the staff in his hand to decisively strike down the raw rock containing the Dragon Ball, and in an instant, the Dragon Ball fell out from the rock.

No sooner said than done, Sun Wukong, with quick eyes and fast hands, utilized the magical power of the Dragon Ring to quickly and precisely collect all the fallen raw materials into the ring.

Subsequently, Beerus stepped forward and said with a serious and solemn expression, "Come forth, Super Shenron! Grant my wish! I want..."

A dazzling light streaked across like lightning, and an incomparably huge Super Shenron, radiating a mysterious and unfathomable glow, appeared before everyone. Its body was so vast it was beyond imagination, as if it could shroud the entire universe in its shadow.

"State your wish," the voice of Super Shenron was like rolling thunder, shaking the depths of everyone's hearts and making their souls tremble.

Beerus said with a firm gaze, "My wish is to restore the Earth of Universe 6!"

Super Shenron nodded slightly, a light flashed, and this wish, filled with kindness and care, was realized in an instant.

Whis smiled and said to Beerus, "Lord Beerus is truly kind-hearted and compassionate."

Everyone was genuinely happy for the realization of this beautiful wish, their joy evident in their expressions.

Then, in a relaxed, pleasant, and harmonious atmosphere, everyone began to enthusiastically discuss the highlights of the match and why Wukong had collected the fallen raw materials.

At this moment, Sun Wukong instantly fused these fallen materials into the Chinese Shenron Dragon Balls within the Dragon Ring, causing them to become incomparably huge, each one the size of the moon.

Just then, the Chinese Shenron's powerful telepathic voice echoed in Sun Wukong's mind: "Wukong, with these materials fused in, the little dragon's power will be greatly enhanced. The number of wishes can be expanded to three, and the little dragon can evolve into a Universe-Class Chinese Shenron, possessing the ability to grant major wishes such as restoring a universe."

Wukong was overjoyed and acted decisively according to the Chinese Shenron's instructions.

Wukong replied, "This is the path to upgrading the Chinese Shenron that I have meticulously created. Now, the Chinese Shenron has successfully upgraded to become a Universe-Class Chinese Shenron, capable of granting three wishes. Does anyone have a wish to make?" After speaking, he took out the seven moon-sized Chinese Dragon Balls from the Dragon Ring. Everyone was instantly stunned, shocked by the magnificent and magical scene before them.

When Wukong finished saying that they could make wishes, everyone looked at each other, their eyes flickering with both surprise and a hint of hesitation. Sun Bra broke the silence first. She took a deep breath, stared firmly at the huge Chinese Dragon Balls, and shouted, "Great Universe-Class Chinese Shenron, please appear!"

Sun Bra's voice echoed for a long time in the vast, empty universe, as if carrying a mysterious and powerful magic. The seven moon-sized Chinese Dragon Balls began to shine with brilliant, colorful light, which intertwined to form a huge ball of light.

Within the light, the huge and majestic body of the Chinese Shenron gradually emerged. Its scales shimmered with seven-colored light, each one seemingly containing endless power, as if it could tear through the constraints of space and time. The dragon's eyes were like two huge stars, emitting an awe-inspiring, brilliant light that one dared not look at directly.

The appearance of the Chinese Shenron caused the surrounding space to distort slightly, and everyone appeared incomparably small before it, as insignificant as dust.

Sun Bra's voice trembled with excitement: "Lord Shenron, thank you for your arrival."

The dragon nodded slightly, its voice ringing out like a great bell: "State your wishes."

Sun Bra said, "Lord Shenron, my first wish is that the martial arts of Universe 7 may be continuously inherited and developed, cultivating more excellent warriors so that the power of justice will forever guard our universe."

Bulma followed, "Shenron, my wish is for the technological level of Universe 7 to make a leap forward, solving all energy and environmental problems so that every planet is full of vitality and vigor."

Vegeta pondered for a moment before saying, "Shenron, I wish for all the planets in Universe 7 that were once destroyed by evil forces to be restored to their original state, so that those who lost their homes may once again have a beautiful living environment."

The Chinese Shenron granted their wishes one by one without hesitation. After the light dissipated, it transformed back into the seven Dragon Balls and was stored in the Dragon Ring by Wukong. Everyone looked forward to the future of Universe 7 with hope, ready to welcome a more brilliant and beautiful tomorrow.

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