The True God

"What is this?" Beerus looked at the transformed Son Gohan before him with some curiosity.

"Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan," Son Gohan answered. "Super Blue for short."

"Interesting." Beerus grinned. "The name sounds convoluted and boring, but I don't care about that. As long as you can display fighting power that satisfies me, that's enough."

Son Gohan assumed a fighting stance. "Lord Beerus, I know your strength is unfathomable, but today, I'll challenge you with everything I have!"

Beerus was not surprised. He merely nodded. "It seems you understand. I'm very satisfied. If you satisfy me, I'll agree not to destroy Earth. It's just..."

"I can't guarantee how badly I'll beat you up today."

"Hahaha!"

Son Gohan suddenly burst into laughter, then charged at Beerus without hesitation, his entire body blazing with divine energy even stronger than before.

Beerus had long assumed a fighting stance. The instant Son Gohan approached, he counterattacked without the slightest hesitation.

This time, their clash was a true blow-for-blow brawl.

Son Gohan had completely let go. He no longer chose to dodge or counterattack, instead opting for a head-on confrontation. He wanted to inflict the most damage possible on Beerus.

Since he was bound to lose sooner or later, there was no point wasting energy on meaningless moves. He had to bring out his strongest power!

Bang!

Beerus's fist struck Son Gohan in the face, making his body jolt. Yet at the very same moment, Beerus was also punched in the face.

"Not bad, kid!"

Beerus believed that at the same level of power, with his incredibly rich combat experience, it was basically impossible for an opponent at Son Gohan's level to hit him without activating Ultra Instinct.

The reason Son Goku had landed hits on him earlier was only because Beerus wanted him to