The Final Victor

With a clang, dust stirred slightly as the stone pillar sank into the rubble-strewn arena, completely merging with it until the two were indistinguishable.

Jiren's eyes widened as he watched this unbelievable scene. He then turned his head and looked toward the sky. The Grand Priest's expression was solemn, exuding an imposing aura without needing to show anger.

Yes, time was up!

The Universal Martial Arts Tournament had ended the instant the stone pillar sank into the ground. And he had lost his chance to challenge Kashius!

Universe 7, which had the greatest number of remaining participants, would claim the final victory and receive the highest-tier reward—the Super Dragon Balls!

As for losers like them, they would be erased by Zeno! This was the rule, an ironclad law established before the tournament began. None of the Gods of Destruction, Supreme Kais, or Angels present could defy it!

Zeno and the Grand Priest's authority was irreplaceable and beyond question!

Along with Jiren, everyone from Universe 11 turned to look at the Grand Priest and Zeno. They exchanged glances, shook their heads, and fell silent.

Even Belmod, the God of Destruction who had been the most animated earlier, now lowered his head alongside Universe 11's Supreme Kai, not daring to utter a word. Old gods like them knew better than anyone just how terrifying Zeno and the Grand Priest were.

Resistance? That would only hasten their deaths!

The people of Universe 7 were equally stunned, shocked by this sudden turn of events.

Shin tugged at his pale cheek, then turned to look at the Old Supreme Kai beside him and asked blankly, "Ancestor, did we... win?!"

His trembling voice was full of incredulous doubt. One could imagine just how tumultuous Shin's inner world was at that moment.

However, the Old Supreme Kai