Gods and Gods

"Michael, I haven't heard that name in a long time!"

That familiar appearance remained unchanged, leaving the Grand Minister somewhat bewildered. But now, everything had changed; the past was gone, and former companions were now strangers, fighting each other.

"How dare you be so disrespectful before Zeno!"

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The Zeno's two guards leaped up swiftly, attacking Lucifer from one behind.

Bang!

The guards let out muffled groans as they were blown away by a tremendous impact, staggering backward and crashing to the ground, drenched in sweat and filled with disbelief.

The Grand Minister grasped Lucifer's hand, his refined gaze filled with seriousness and earnestness. Through the clash of energies, the Grand Minister suppressed Lucifer's power, causing the Gods of God of Destruction, Angel, and Supreme Kai, who had been on high alert, to inexplicably breathe a sigh of relief.

"You are not allowed to be so insolent in front of the Zeno, Lucifer!"

A pair of deep blue eyes gazed at the Grand Minister, gleaming with an inexplicable light.

"Michael, I wasn't being presumptuous. You're not doing a very good job as Grand Minister. How dare a few little insects interrupt Zeno?"

Arrogant and unrestrained, Lucifer showed no fear even before the Zeno, and he paid no attention to the two guards protecting the Zeno.

The Zeno spoke, his childish voice filled with coldness, saying, "You're very noisy. Be quiet."

Lucifer shook off the Grand Minister's hand, stretched his arms, and stood directly in front of the Zeno without bowing.

"Zeno Majesty, I understand. But if I may be so bold as to ask, you won't be showing favoritism towards Michael and the others in the future, will you?"

Although he was asking, Lucifer seemed quite certain.

The Zeno slowly floated up from his throne, looking down at Lucifer and the others. His dull pupils were lifeless and eerie, devoid of any emotion.

"I didn't expect there would be such fun things after the Tournament of Power! I can't wait! It'll definitely be even more exciting than the Tournament of Power!"

Despite this, Zeno didn't look happy or playful at all, a stark contrast to his childlike demeanor Tournament of Power. He showed no signs of joy whatsoever.

"Hahaha... Zeno, it seems you too have grown tired of humanity's stupidity. Creatures like humans are only fit to obediently serve us gods."

Lucifer let out a maniacal laugh, his fists clenched, his left thumb pointing at himself, his arrogant and unrestrained demeanor echoing throughout the entire Zeno's Palace, saying, "God loves the world. Only those who trust us and become our servants can go to Heaven for eternal life after death. The rules of this world are wrong. Only we, God, can truly rule over everything in the universe."

Lucifer's voice carried a hint of devilish allure; only gods can rule over everything. Just as the Grand Minister was about to retort, Kusu stepped forward, her girlish, loli-like face filled with determination, showing no fear whatsoever.

"Lucifer, shut up! You're just an energy being, what's there to be arrogant about? Even if you break free from the Zeno- King's seal in the future, we'll definitely put you back into the Universe 0."

Kusu's words, spoken by a girl with a loli-like face, were full of fierceness, completely inconsistent with her appearance. Even Lucifer was taken aback. He was about to teach that blind bug a lesson, but when he saw that it was Kusu, he immediately gave up the idea.

"Kusu, I thought it was some insignificant bug. Oh, it's you! Your power has surpassed mine before the seal. But why don't you seem to be growing very big? Did Michael neglect you and give all the good food and toys to your useless younger siblings?"

When Lucifer talked about his younger brother and sister, he didn't even look at Whis and the others; his gaze was fixed on Kusu, as if he were having a casual chat.

"Useless, worthless..."

Whis, Vados, and all the way to Merus, clenched their fists involuntarily. Lucifer's naked contempt and disdain were extreme.

"Shut up..."

Lucifer's words made Kusu's face flush with anger. She gathered the power of Ultra Instinct in her body, and the braid tied behind her head swayed. With a leap, under Lucifer's astonished and incredulous gaze, Kusu swung the staff in her hand, and the burst of Ultra Instinct power directly shattered him.

Kusu was trembling with anger, her braids flying behind her head.

Lucifer's energy gathered once more, and his energy clone re-formed, standing before Kusu.

"Why are you so violent? She was cuter when she was little. She doesn't even call you 'uncle' anymore. Michael, are you being biased? You're not nice to Kusu! Why is Kusu so petite!"

When Kusu heard Lucifer call her small again, she was so angry that she wanted to take out her staff and smash Lucifer's energy clone, but she was stopped by the Grand Minister.

"Kusu has always been my pride, and my other children are no less capable. Lucifer, let's see who's the best. Don't underestimate us either. Neither you nor Kronos are the same people I used to be."

"Oh..."

Lucifer scoffed dismissively, showing utter disdain for the Grand Minister's words. God of Destruction and Supreme Kai were like pebbles on the roadside, utterly unworthy of his attention.

His body, like a dream, slowly dissipated. His last smiling face looked at Kusu and said, "Kusu, you're always welcome here. If you've ever been mistreated by Michael, feel free to come to me anytime."

Kusu calmed herself down and returned to her usual Angel, composed demeanor.

After Lucifer's energy clone disappeared, Whis and the other Angel, God of Destruction, Supreme Kai, and others stood up. The good mood they had felt from the disappearance of the shackles was instantly wiped away by Lucifer's sudden appearance.

All the God of Destruction and Angel were holding their breath, completely enraged by Lucifer.

In the Universe 7, on Earth, a new day dawned. The meeting at the Zeno's Palace continued unabated. Son Wuling returned from his training ground, and the Ultra Instinct energy within him slowly dissipated as his body became lighter.

"It's much harder to integrate the Ultra Instinct into the Dantian than to use qi before! Moreover, it requires opening all the Dantian in the body at the same time in one breath, unlike the previous Dantian."

Son Wuling couldn't help but sigh, "It would take a long time to accumulate a large amount of the power of the Ultra Instinct to open up all three Dantian in one go."

The sweltering heat made Son Wuling uncomfortable; the sunlight felt like a furnace, scorching hot. He pushed open the door and saw Number 18 dressed in a long black dress and stockings, looking alluring and seductive. Her red lips exuded endless allure, causing Son Wuling to freeze in surprise.

"Number 18, isn't this yesterday's outfit? Why are you wearing it again? And Rose is still at home!"

Even though they've been married for a long time, Son Wuling still couldn't help but swallow hard when faced with Number 18 dressed like that. She's too clever for her game.

Number 18 tossed her golden hair and uttered a question that nearly made Son Wuling freeze and collapse, "Rose and Bulla have gone shopping, but it's different from yesterday, Wuling. Have you noticed anything different about me today?"

Son Wuling:...