The Universe Celebrates! The Sovereign Returns, Peace Forged Forever

Gold and crimson streaks tore through the darkness of space. Three figures sped through the cosmos like lightning, racing toward Earth. Pure, powerful gold-crimson energy blazed around Ximen Qing, his permanent power level of 120,000 circulating steadily. The pressure of his ultimate perfected Gold-Crimson Super Saiyan form formed a gentle yet unshakable barrier around Nappa and Gray Shadow, dispersing the remaining remnants of the dark forces in space and soothing the minor injuries the two had suffered from the shockwaves.

"My lord, your aura is more than a level stronger than before!" Nappa raced onward, gazing at Ximen Qing with fanatical admiration. His voice was filled with reverence. "A permanent power level of 120,000, along with the authority of the universe's ruler—starting today, you stand at the true peak of the universe. No existence will ever be able to contend with you again!"

Gray Shadow nodded repeatedly, the reverence in his eyes growing deeper as he spoke firmly. "My lord crushed the Dark Ruler, Dark Abyss, with your own strength, completely eradicating the universe's ultimate hidden threat. You saved the entire universe and all living beings. Your achievements are worthy of being inscribed upon every inch of the universe and praised for all eternity!"

A proud yet gentle smile curled across Ximen Qing's lips as he looked toward the blue planet in the distance. The sharpness in his eyes melted entirely into tenderness—that was Earth, his home, the place he would protect with everything he had. "This isn't my achievement alone," he said slowly, his tone calm yet carrying unquestionable authority. "It was your loyal companionship, Grandpa Gohan's perseverance, and the united efforts of every submissive force that allowed us to eradicate this threat completely and welcome peace."

He paused. The gold-crimson aura around him flickered slightly, and his voice carried the force to pierce through the universe. "But remember this: this peace was bought with the strength of I, Ximen Qing. From this day forward, whoever dares to destroy this peace, whoever dares covet Earth, whoever dares challenge my authority—no matter what corner of the universe they come from, no matter how powerful they are—I will kill them, flatten their homeland, and ensure they never find rebirth!"

"Your subordinates obey!" Nappa and Gray Shadow answered in unison, their powerful voices echoing across the void of space. They both understood that Ximen Qing's words were not arrogance, but confidence born of strength—the promise of the universe's ruler. With Ximen Qing here from now on, the universe would enjoy eternal peace, and Earth would never again face a threat.

A short while later, the three streaks of light arrived outside Earth's atmosphere. Grandpa Gohan, who had been waiting there all along, saw that familiar gold-crimson figure and immediately revealed a relieved, excited smile. He hurried forward, his eyes reddening slightly, his voice choked with emotion. "Ximen Qing, you're back. Wonderful, wonderful... I knew you would succeed. I knew you would return safely!"

"Grandpa Gohan, I made you worry." Ximen Qing withdrew his aura and quickly stepped forward, gently supporting Grandpa Gohan by the arm. His eyes were full of warmth. "The threat has been completely eliminated. The Dark Ruler, Dark Abyss, has been crushed by me. From now on, there are no more threats in the entire universe. Our home will never again be invaded by outside enemies."

Grandpa Gohan nodded gently, studying Ximen Qing carefully from head to toe, his eyes filled with pride. "Good, good, good! Seeing you return safely and seeing the threat completely eliminated puts this old man at ease. Your aura is far stronger than before. It seems killing Dark Abyss this time brought you quite a substantial improvement as well."

"Just luck." Ximen Qing smiled faintly without boasting further, but his tone soon became authoritative. "Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, Gray Shadow, send out the order. Notify the leaders of all universe forces that have submitted to us: three days from now, gather on Earth for the ultimate universal celebration. First, we will celebrate the complete eradication of the ultimate threat and the death of the Dark Ruler, Dark Abyss. Second, we will formally announce the arrival of the era of universal peace, establish my position as ruler of the universe, and set new universal laws to safeguard the universe's eternal tranquility!"

"Your subordinates obey!" Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, and Gray Shadow replied in unison, their faces full of excitement and anticipation. This was not merely a celebration—it was the beginning of an era of universal peace, the formal coronation of Ximen Qing as ruler of the universe, and an honor shared by all living beings in the cosmos.

The order spread through the universe like thunder. Every cosmic force that had submitted to Ximen Qing was overjoyed upon hearing the news. They set aside their affairs, prepared precious tributes, and traveled day and night toward Earth. Those forces that had once harbored ulterior motives and watched from the shadows completely abandoned such thoughts after learning that Dark Abyss had been killed and Ximen Qing had become ruler of the universe. They voluntarily came to submit, hoping to attend this grand cosmic event and demonstrate their loyalty.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Earth had long since been transformed, with gold and crimson light enveloping the entire planet. The celebration grounds were set at Earth's highest point, vast and solemn. Saiyan warriors stood in neat ranks around the venue, guarding it from every direction. They stood straight as pines, their auras powerful and their expressions dignified, displaying the might and majesty of the forces under the ruler of the universe.

The celebration grounds were filled with precious tributes from every cosmic force—supreme cosmic crystals capable of raising power levels, rare spiritual medicines that could heal all injuries, cosmic ores containing immense energy, and every variety of exotic treasure. The dazzling offerings were piled high as mountains. Every item was a clan's treasured heirloom, enough to show their reverence and loyalty toward Ximen Qing.

When the leaders of every cosmic force had all arrived, Ximen Qing, dressed in gold-and-crimson battle attire, slowly ascended to the highest seat of the celebration. Pure gold-crimson energy swirled around him as the pressure of his permanent power level of 120,000 erupted without restraint. In an instant, it engulfed the entire celebration grounds, covered all of Earth, and even spread into every corner of the universe.

The leaders of all cosmic forces rose to their feet, then dropped to one knee in respectful submission. They shouted in unison, their voices resounding through heaven and earth and across the universe, filled with boundless fervor and awe. "Welcome, Lord Ximen Qing, Ruler of the Universe! My lord is mighty! Long live my lord, long live, long live! Congratulations, my lord, on slaying the Dark Ruler, completely eliminating the ultimate threat, and protecting universal peace!"

Countless figures knelt in orderly ranks. Cheers and cries of worship rose one after another, deafening in their intensity. This fervor and reverence came from the depths of their hearts: admiration for Ximen Qing's overwhelming strength, gratitude for his salvation of the universe, and anticipation for the era of universal peace.

Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, and Gray Shadow stood quietly at Ximen Qing's side. Their postures were upright, their gazes firm, and their auras taut as they remained constantly vigilant, fulfilling their duty of protecting Ximen Qing's safety and the peace of this cosmic gathering.

Ximen Qing raised a hand, signaling everyone to rise. The gold-crimson aura around him receded slightly. His tone was calm but carried unquestionable authority, and his voice reached the entire venue and the whole universe. "Rise."

Everyone replied in unison and slowly stood, still maintaining respectful postures. Their gazes remained fixed on Ximen Qing, their eyes brimming with fervor and reverence. No one dared slack off in the slightest, and no one dared show even the faintest disrespect—before them stood the hero who had saved the universe, an invincible powerhouse, the universe's sole ruler, and the protector of all living beings in the cosmos.

"Today, we hold this ultimate universal celebration," Ximen Qing said, slowly sweeping his gaze across the crowd. A proud smile touched his lips, and his voice was sharp and domineering. "First, to celebrate our complete slaying of the Dark Ruler, Dark Abyss, the total eradication of the universe's ultimate threat, and the end of hundreds of thousands of years of war and darkness. Second, to formally declare that the era of universal peace has now arrived!"

The instant he finished speaking, thunderous cheers erupted once more. They spread through heaven and earth, ringing throughout the universe. The leaders of every cosmic force wore excited smiles—they had waited far, far too long for this day. From now on, they would no longer fear war, oppression, or the encroachment of dark power. They could develop their tribes in peace, defend their homes, and protect their people.

Ximen Qing raised a hand, signaling for silence, and his tone became authoritative once again. "From this day onward, I, Ximen Qing, am the universe's sole ruler. My words are the universe's new laws. Every cosmic force must abide by them strictly, without the slightest violation!"

"First: all cosmic forces shall refrain from invading one another and coexist peacefully. None may provoke war without cause or oppress weaker tribes. Any who violate this will be killed by me. Their homeland will be razed, and their forces abolished!"

"Second: all cosmic forces must work together to safeguard the universe's peace. Should any remnants of darkness or outside threats emerge, you must report them to me immediately and join forces to eradicate them completely. There shall be no concealment and no retreat!"

"Third: all cosmic forces must present tribute on schedule. This is not extortion, but a means to gather the universe's strength and protect the universe—our shared home—together. Whoever refuses to comply will be regarded as challenging my authority, and their entire clan will be exterminated!"

Every word from Ximen Qing was sonorous and forceful, carrying crushing dominance and unquestionable authority. His voice spread through the entire venue and throughout the universe. The leaders of every cosmic force bowed in salute and answered in unison, "We obey the ruler's command! We shall strictly follow the universe's new laws, work together to protect universal peace, swear loyalty to the ruler unto death, and never betray you!"

"Very good." Ximen Qing nodded in satisfaction, a trace of approval flashing in his eyes. "I know that many among you have submitted sincerely, while many others chose submission only because of my strength. But I can tell you clearly: as long as you strictly obey the universe's new laws and sincerely protect universal peace, I will safeguard your tribes, grant you opportunities for growth, and allow your tribes to achieve unprecedented glory in this era of peace!"

He paused, and his tone turned cold as his sharp gaze swept across the crowd. "But if anyone harbors divided loyalties, schemes in secret, seeks to destroy universal peace, challenge my authority, or betray me, then no matter who you are, no matter how powerful your force may be, and no matter what corner of the universe you hide in, I will find you, kill you, raze your homeland, and ensure that you and your tribe never find rebirth. Let every living being in the universe know the price of betraying me!"

The coldness and killing intent in his voice made every leader of the cosmic forces tremble. The reverence in their hearts grew even deeper, and none dared entertain another disloyal thought. They bowed again and replied in unison, "We would never dare! We shall submit sincerely, strictly obey the universe's new laws, protect universal peace, and never betray the ruler!"

A proud smile appeared on Ximen Qing's lips as his gold-crimson aura surged once more. The pressure of his permanent power level of 120,000 erupted again, sweeping fiercely toward the depths of the universe. His voice carried the power to pierce the cosmos as it resounded throughout all creation. "From this day onward, the universe falls under my rule. Every living being in the universe is a subject of I, Ximen Qing. In the name of the ruler of the universe, I swear that I will protect the universe's eternal peace, safeguard the peaceful lives of all my subjects, and never betray the trust and hopes of any living being in the cosmos!"

"The ruler is wise! Long live the ruler!" Thunderous cheers erupted again. The cheering and worship continued for a long, long time, spreading into every corner of Earth and across every inch of the universe. All living beings in the cosmos were cheering and celebrating the arrival of the era of universal peace and the fact that they now possessed an invincible protector.

Fine wine and exquisite dishes were laid out throughout the celebration. The leaders of every cosmic force came forward to toast Ximen Qing, speaking with respect and full of gratitude and praise, yet without the slightest sycophancy. Their gratitude came from Ximen Qing's salvation of the universe and the peaceful homeland he had given them; their reverence came from his immense strength and the authority he wielded as ruler of the universe.

Standing beside Ximen Qing, Nappa raised his cup and announced to everyone in a booming, proud voice, "Everyone! Today marks the beginning of the era of universal peace and the glory of every living being in the cosmos! Our ruler, Lord Ximen Qing, possesses the body of an Innate Saiyan, fused with royal bloodline, and has unlocked the ultimate perfected Gold-Crimson Super Saiyan form. With a power level as high as 120,000, he crushed Frieza, flattened the Dark Tribe, defeated the four great hidden forces, slew the Dark Ruler Dark Abyss, unified the universe, and eradicated every threat. He is an invincible powerhouse and the guardian deity of all living beings in the universe! From this day onward, with the ruler here, the universe will enjoy eternal peace, and we will never face another threat!"

"The ruler is mighty! Long live the ruler!" everyone shouted in unison. They raised their cups again and drained them in one gulp, their faces filled with fervor and determination. They believed that by following Ximen Qing, by following this ruler of the universe, their tribes would surely achieve unprecedented development, their people would surely live and work in peace, and their universe would surely enjoy eternal tranquility.

Gray Shadow remained quietly behind Ximen Qing, his alert eyes sweeping over the entire gathering. Even at this victory celebration, he did not relax in the slightest. He stayed on guard at all times, his aura taut. If anyone dared show the slightest offense toward Ximen Qing, he would undoubtedly fight with everything he had, even to the death, and never betray Ximen Qing's trust and instructions.

Grandpa Gohan stood beside Ximen Qing, his face filled with relief and pride. Looking at everything before him, at Ximen Qing's figure, he sighed inwardly: Ximen Qing had truly grown up. He had truly become an invincible powerhouse, the ruler of the universe. He had not disappointed him, Earth, or any living being in the cosmos. With his own strength, he had protected his home, protected the universe, and opened a new era of universal peace.

The celebration lasted a full day and night. As night fell, it gradually came to an end. The leaders of every cosmic force bid farewell and returned to their respective tribes. Before leaving, they once again expressed their loyalty to Ximen Qing, promising to strictly obey the universe's new laws, present tribute on time, work together to protect universal peace, follow Ximen Qing's commands, and never betray him.

After everyone departed, calm gradually returned to Earth. Only Ximen Qing, Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, and Gray Shadow remained standing at the celebration grounds, looking into the depths of the universe, their eyes full of resolve and anticipation.

"Ximen Qing, congratulations on becoming ruler of the universe and opening the era of universal peace." Grandpa Gohan looked at him, his tone full of relief. "From now on, the responsibility on your shoulders will be even greater. You must not only protect Earth, but the entire universe and all living beings within it."

Ximen Qing nodded gently, gazing into the depths of the universe with determination and warmth in his eyes. "Grandpa Gohan, I know the responsibility I bear is enormous, but I will not retreat, nor will I disappoint anyone's expectations. From now on, I will always protect Earth, the entire universe, all of you, and every living being in the cosmos. I will ensure the universe remains forever peaceful, that all beings can live and work in peace, and that there will never again be war or suffering."

Nappa and Gray Shadow dropped to one knee, their voices firm and resolute. "We are willing to follow the ruler forever, swear loyalty to you unto death, assist you in protecting universal peace, Earth, and all living beings in the cosmos. No matter what difficulties we face, no matter what dangers arise, we will never retreat. We will devote everything we have to assisting you until our final breath!"

Ximen Qing raised a hand gently, signaling them to rise. A proud yet warm smile touched his lips as he looked toward Earth and into the depths of the universe. The gold-crimson aura around him shone like the blazing sun, illuminating all of Earth and the entire universe. The pressure of his permanent power level of 120,000, gentle yet steadfast, protected the homeland he had defended with his life and the universe he had unified.

Gold-crimson light enveloped the universe, and the aura of peace completely filled every corner. The wars and darkness of the past were thoroughly scattered, and the old dangers and threats were completely eradicated. Ximen Qing's figure floated through the universe like a god, tall and majestic. His name would forever be carved into every corner of the cosmos and forever etched in the hearts of all living beings—Ximen Qing, the universe's sole ruler, an invincible powerhouse, and its eternal guardian.

From this day onward, the universe entered a true era of peace. All cosmic forces coexisted harmoniously and worked together to protect their shared home and this hard-won peace. And Ximen Qing, the ruler of the universe, would continue with his loyal subordinates and overwhelming strength to protect this universe, protect Earth, and protect every person around him, writing an eternal legend of peace that belonged to him and to the entire universe...

The clamor of the celebration finally faded completely. The evening breeze gently swept across Earth, and Ximen Qing naturally withdrew his pressure and aura, shedding the sharp edge of the ruler of the universe as the harshness in his eyes softened completely. He helped Grandpa Gohan sit down beside the stone steps with an easy, unforced motion. Nappa and Gray Shadow also relaxed their guard, standing quietly to one side with less of their usual restraint and more ease.

"Grandpa Gohan, we can finally have some peace and quiet." Ximen Qing looked at the stars on the horizon, his tone lighter and free of its usual sharpness. "These past years, I was busy fighting and eliminating threats. I never properly sat down and talked with you."

Grandpa Gohan gently patted the back of his hand, his eyes full of affection. Smiling, he shook his head. "Silly child, how could Grandpa blame you? Everything you did was for us, for Earth. Grandpa could only be proud of you. I used to be the one protecting you, but now you've grown up. You can stand on your own, protect Grandpa, and protect the whole universe. That is enough."

Nappa scratched his head, a simple, honest smile spread across his face as he stepped forward. "My lord, you're treating us like strangers with those words! It is my greatest honor to fight beside you, defend our home, and follow you as you unified the universe! The Saiyan race used to wander without a home, but you gave us one and allowed the Saiyan race to stand tall again. From now on, just give the order—I would brave ten thousand deaths without hesitation!"

Gray Shadow also spoke slowly. His tone remained respectful, but it held a touch more warmth. "My lord, if you had not spared my life and bestowed a name upon me, I would have long since become cosmic dust. Being your personal guard and ensuring your safety is the greatest fortune of my life. I will remember this kindness for my entire life, and spend my entire life repaying it."

At Ximen Qing's words, a faint smile touched his lips. He turned to Nappa and Gray Shadow, his tone casual yet sincere. "Don't be so formal. When no one else is around, you don't have to keep calling me 'my lord.' If you hadn't stood by me through life and death all these years, I wouldn't have made it this far."

He paused, raising a hand to pat Nappa on the shoulder. His gaze swept over Gray Shadow, his tone earnest yet relaxed. "Grandpa Gohan is the person closest to me. You two are also the brothers I trust most. Now that the universe is at peace, there's no need to stay tense and prepared for battle every day. From now on, we just need to protect our home and safeguard the peace. We can finally catch our breath."

Grandpa Gohan looked at the three children before him, his face full of gratified smiles. The evening breeze drifted softly by, carrying the scent of peace. The stars on the horizon shone brilliantly, reflecting their feelings at that moment. Nappa's eyes brimmed with emotion as he nodded firmly. Gray Shadow's eyes reddened as well. He bowed slightly, his voice gentle but resolute. "No matter when, you will always be our sovereign. We will always remain by your side, protect you, and guard this peace."

Ximen Qing smiled and did not argue further. He merely leaned a little closer to Grandpa Gohan, his eyes falling upon the blue Earth beneath their feet, tranquility filling his gaze. He was the ruler of the universe, an invincible powerhouse, yet at this moment, he did not need to bear the burden of a sovereign or reveal his sharp, imposing edge. He only needed to quietly enjoy the warmth of having family and companions by his side, and savor the rare peace that had come after the flames of war.

Moonlight fell over the four of them, gentle and serene. In the distance, the Saiyan warriors remained at their posts, yet they too could feel this warmth. It was a precious gift forged through the trials of war, the finest proof of the universe's era of peace. It would remain with Ximen Qing, remain with all of them, and continue guarding this universe forever.