Black seemed to think of some supreme being, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes before he shook his head and spoke with calculated temp
Black seemed to think of some supreme being, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes before he shook his head and spoke with calculated temptation: "Of course I don't have that authority, but I can offer you the position of Kai of the Worlds. What do you think? The title of Kai of the Worlds isn't something just anyone can attain. This position grants infinite life and partial power to govern the universe itself."
Infinite life, the power to manage the universe, what impressive-sounding benefits! If someone like Frieza, unfamiliar with the true nature of the Kai hierarchy, heard such an offer, he would be overjoyed and accept instantly.
Karnel's face remained expressionless, though inwardly he felt nothing but disdain. He already possessed infinite life, and as for managing the universe, he couldn't care less. Moreover, becoming a Kai of the Worlds was equivalent to binding oneself to the entire universe and the life of its God of Destruction. If the universe were destroyed or the God of Destruction killed, the Kai would inevitably perish as well. He wasn't foolish enough to abandon a watermelon for a sesame seed.
"Oh? Is that all? Anything else?" Karnel's eyes sparkled with feigned excitement.
"Look at that greedy expression when he heard about becoming Kai of the Worlds. Even if this lowly cosmic termite achieves true godhood, he cannot change the avaricious nature embedded in his very bones." Black observed the Saiyan before him with apparent greed gleaming in his eyes, disgust flashing across his own features as he sneered internally.
Then he continued his explanation with practiced calm: "After becoming Kai of the Worlds, you can ascend to a higher realm. Many powerful beings dwell there, so powerful that even the Gods of Destruction from all twelve universes dare not act rashly in their presence. Don't you Saiyans live for battles against strong opponents? You would absolutely love that place!"
'Many powerful beings, so strong they could crush you effortlessly. When you reach that realm, you'll finally understand the true meaning of life and death...'
"I don't believe you can resist the temptation to battle such formidable warriors..." Black's murderous intent surged as he attempted to lure this despicable Saiyan into his trap. The very thought of the entities capable of casually destroying and creating universes filled him with terror.
The prospect of fighting even more powerful opponents did stir something in Karnel's heart, but he ultimately dismissed it. He understood perfectly well the true nature of the Kai position, seemingly glorious on the surface, but secretly controlled by others. Becoming a Kai was absolutely out of the question.
Furthermore, the deranged Supreme Kai before him was being far too obvious. He'd clearly prepared this trap long in advance, waiting for Karnel to stumble into it. Karnel wasn't stupid enough to believe such transparent lies.
Rather than expose Black immediately, Karnel continued his charade: "I've searched the entire universe and found no such gathering place of powerful beings. How do I know you're telling the truth? Why don't you take me there to see for myself first?"
'Hmph! So eager already...' Black suppressed his satisfaction and replied with forced seriousness: "Only Kais of the Worlds and Gods of Destruction can enter that realm. Although you've achieved true godhood through your own efforts, you cannot access it without being granted the appropriate divine authority. You can only reach that place by inheriting the position of Kai of the Worlds."
His words contained a mixture of truth and deception.
Karnel suspected he might indeed be unable to enter currently, but he doubted that becoming a Kai was the only way. After all, Kais of the Worlds were essentially glorified civil servants helping to manage the universe, hardly as mystical and magnificent as Black portrayed.
"Never mind, I don't really want the position anyway. I'll just force my way in when I'm stronger!"
Karnel clicked his tongue dismissively at the Kai before him, shaking his head with mock regret: "What a shame! You know, if you were born in another world and went into pyramid schemes, you'd definitely become a master salesman."
Black was momentarily confused by the reference, then assumed the disgusting, lowly Saiyan had agreed to become the Kai of the Tenth Universe. A smug look of triumph surged in his heart as he said: "Since you wish to become Kai of the Tenth Universe, let's find a way to escape this world as quickly as possible. After returning to the Sacred World of the Kai, I'll transfer the divine position to you."
What the hell is this 'Kai' nonsense... Karnel chuckled, murderous intent gleaming in his eyes as he spoke sarcastically: "Are you brain-damaged? When did I ever say I wanted to be a Kai? What I meant was... I'm tired of playing this boring game with you. Let me send you to the afterlife where you can become a pyramid scheme ambassador!"
"You... you were actually mocking me?" Black felt his intelligence had been insulted. After all that hesitation, the Saiyan had seen through his plan from the very beginning. That greedy expression had been completely feigned to toy with him...
Karnel smiled coldly: "Exactly, I was mocking you! You're nothing but garbage, a false god with a brain full of excrement. Die! I need to hurry back for dinner!"
Crimson flames erupted as Karnel accelerated through the air, creating spatial distortions half a meter wide in his wake.
The battle commenced without further words!
Super God Fist!
Karnel roared as destructive energy surged around his fist, driving it directly toward Black's face.
Bang!
Black, having expended nearly half his strength, wanted to counterattack but was too slow. The left side of his face took the full force of the crimson fist, his entire head whipping to one side. His mouth opened involuntarily, spitting out a mixture of saliva, blood, and several broken teeth.
Instant Transmission!
Without giving any respite, Karnel appeared beside the rapidly flying Black with zero delay, driving his bent knee into the Supreme Kai's lower back.
Black's head was still reeling from the devastating blow, and with Karnel's instantaneous appearance, he had no chance to mount any defense. His lower back suffered another critical injury. His body, previously flying backward at high speed, suddenly changed trajectory and crashed into the demon energy-saturated ground at meteor-like velocity.
"It's not over yet!"
A deep crimson energy wave formed in Karnel's hand.
Ten-times Super God Kamehameha!
An energy beam only five meters thick, but condensed to near-solid density, shattered space itself like transparent broken glass as it descended toward its target.