Under the Grand Minister's control, the floating spectator stands of the various universes gathered before him.
Then the Grand Minister began explaining the specific rules of the tournament.
"Now, everyone, before I explain the rules, let me remind you once again: by Zeno's decree, eight universes will participate in this Tournament of Power. Universes 1, 5, 8, and 12 will not participate. Thus, the final competition will take place among the remaining eight universes."
Although the Grand Minister had already said this before, hearing it again sent the remaining universes' Gods of Destruction into an uproar.
This tournament would determine whether their universes survived. How could four universes already be safe before it even began?
What was that supposed to mean?
"Grand Minister, why don't those four universes have to participate? Doesn't that mean the remaining eight universes have to fight for the last chance at survival?"
One God of Destruction voiced his confusion.
"Because the original purpose of this Tournament of Power is that Lord Zeno feels there are too many universes. Lord Zeno believes that universes with low levels should be erased, while the average strength of Universes 1, 5, 8, and 12 exceeds seven, far above yours. They are therefore exempt from this tournament."
Hearing this, the Gods of Destruction of the remaining universes were filled with regret.
Most of these universes' Gods of Destruction were lazy, just like Beerus, and ordinarily paid little attention to their duties.
It was too late for regrets now.
If only they had known it would come to this, they would never have neglected their duties!
The Grand Minister looked at them and smiled slightly. "There is no need to despair. According to Lord Zeno's wishes, the winning universe will also receive an additional reward. The winner will be granted one