"Oh? So they really are all coming for me?"
As soon as the match began, the fighters from the various universes charged toward Lin Chen, just as he had expected.
What he had not expected, however, was that aside from the universes that had already allied themselves, even Universe 7 joined the ranks surrounding him.
"Son Goku, what is the meaning of this?"
Seeing Son Goku and the others surround him alongside the other seven universes, hemming him in from almost every direction, Lin Chen could not help asking in confusion.
Had everyone turned against me?
"Big Brother Lin Chen, sorry, but these are Lord Beerus's orders! Unless we take you down while everyone is at full strength, we won't have a chance of winning!" Son Goku said apologetically.
"Forgive me, Your Majesty. This is all for Universe 7!"
Vegeta stepped forward as well, taking an attacking stance.
Frieza, the brothers Lin Luo and Taro, and the rest of Universe 7's fighters all assumed attacking stances with apologetic expressions.
"Lord Lin Chen, these are all Lord Beerus's orders!"
"Dad, I've wanted to show you how strong I am now for ages!"
"Sorry, Dad!"
"Uncle Lin Chen..."
"Buu wants something to eat..."
One after another, Universe 7's fighters shamelessly offered explanations for their actions.
Even Lazuli could not help calling out, "Lin Chen, accept your fate! We won't hold back!"
The fighters from the other universes showed no surprise at Universe 7's arrival.
"Cabba, Lin Luo and the others really did do what Miss Vados and the others said they would!" Caulifla whispered to Cabba beside her.
"Yeah." Cabba nodded.
In fact, before the match began, when the fighters from each universe learned from their Gods of Destruction that seven universes would act together in this Tournament of Power to eliminate