Beerus was worried that Lin Chen's actions might bring trouble.
Lin Chen, meanwhile, had also found himself in a dilemma.
Was this truly what one should expect from one of Zeno's Guards?
Despite holding no divine office, this guard seemed even stronger than a God of Destruction in terms of battle power. Her divine realm had even reached tier two, nearly on par with an Angel.
Lin Chen could even sense fluctuations resembling Ultra Instinct coming from her, as though she had mastered its power too!
Still, perhaps because she looked down on him, she hadn't used her full strength from the start. That was the only reason their battle still appeared to be at a stalemate.
But Lin Chen could already feel her growing impatient as time passed.
How could one of Zeno's Guards fail to defeat a mere mortal?
Her strength therefore rose rapidly as she gradually unleashed her full power.
Little by little, Lin Chen was nearing his limit with the power of Super Saiyan Silver-Gray alone!
"Kaioken!"
After a flash of red light, Lin Chen's power surged even higher. He mustered all his strength and launched an even fiercer counterattack.
In an instant, the already intense battle escalated again. The aftermath of their immense power left the entire venue in ruins.
The now-empty Ring began to crumble under the shock waves.
The spectator stands of both universes were hit as well. Fortunately, Whis and Vados erected protective barriers in time to keep them safe.
Elsewhere, the surging power also affected the patch of space that had been distorted by an outside force.
Crash!
A sound like shattering glass rang out. The camouflage over that space finally gave way, revealing two figures hidden within.
One was short, while the other was tall and thin, looking almost identical