That said...
Trunks's figure vanished instantly, leaving only a streak of light behind.
A moment later, he reappeared in the Void Realm.
This time, he held an extra serving of pudding in his hands, giving off an irresistibly tempting aroma.
Trunks ultimately decided to deal with Beerus using his original method. He gently opened the pudding, and its rich fragrance instantly spread through the air, making mouths water.
Although they knew Trunks might try to tempt Beerus with food, the pudding's allure was simply too great.
Beerus's eyes turned greedy and eager, and saliva started to pool at the corners of his mouth unconsciously.
When Trunks brought the pudding right up to his lips, it was as if Beerus had entered paradise.
He felt overwhelmed with bliss, as though everything that had happened before had been thrown to the back of his mind.
The instant the pudding entered his mouth, Beerus shuddered all over. His ears shot straight up, and his eyes filled with happiness and satisfaction. The entire gourmet tasting scene was transmitted through the angel's staff to all the universes, where the other Gods of Destruction witnessed it.
Champa's eyes widened, and drool hung from the corner of his mouth as a greedy expression spread across his face. The temptation of such delicacies was simply too much for him to resist.
"Damn it! I really want to try it, too!" Champa licked his lips; desire and jealousy filled his heart.
At the same time, in Universe 11, the clown God of Destruction, Vermoud, looked at Beerus with utter disdain.
"Tch. Looks like there's an eighty percent chance this guy's going to let them off," he said, his tone carrying clear dissatisfaction and contempt.
Meanwhile, in Universe 4, Quitela muttered, "Tch, same old habits, can't stop eating no matter what."
He was clearly displeased with Beerus's behavior.
Marcarita calmly corrected him, "Lord Beerus is a cat."
...
Inside the palace of Zen'ō, the King of All, the Great Priest watched everything unfold with bated breath and focused attention. His mind was clear; he knew exactly what had happened.
He knew that Whis had activated time reversal, which had caused this situation to occur.
As members of the Angel race, they had always maintained a neutral stance.
Whis's actions clearly violated the Angels' rules.
However, the Great Priest understood Whis's motives. After all, Whis hadn't favored any particular side; he had acted solely to protect innocent lives.
Such behavior could still be tolerated as long as it was not motivated by personal desire or one-sidedly helping a specific group.
This was done for the sake of all ten universes.
Just as the Great Priest was lost in thought, Zen'ō (King of All) suddenly spoke up from beside him.
"Hey, Great Priest."
Hearing the voice, the Great Priest turned and stood respectfully before Zen'ō (King of All).
Zen'ō (King of All), like a curious child, stared at the Great Priest and asked, "Why aren't they fighting anymore?"
The Great Priest bowed deeply and replied, "Lord Zen'ō (King of All), the Potara Earrings are no longer able to maintain their fused state. As a result, these four individuals no longer possess sufficient power to continue the battle."
Zen'ō tilted his head, listening to the Great Priest's explanation with a mixture of understanding and confusion. He seemed uninterested in the details, merely saying with a hint of disappointment, "But I haven't seen enough yet."
He only cared about his own satisfaction, paying little attention to the Great Priest's words.
The Great Priest frowned slightly and asked again, "Then, Lord Zen'ō (King of All), what do you intend to do about this matter?"
...
Void Realm.
Having devoured the pudding, Beerus was completely lost in bliss.
Suddenly, three figures materialized within the Void Realm.
A massive, purple silhouette instantly appeared behind Beerus.
Champa lunged forward, charging directly at Beerus. But Beerus easily sidestepped the attack, leaving Champa to crash into empty air.
When his attempt failed, Champa switched to playing the emotional card. "Brother, can you spare me one?"
Beerus glared at Champa and roared, "Hmph! Absolutely not!"
"And another thing, why are you even meddling in Universe 7's affairs?!"
Beerus was clearly resistant, so Champa had no choice but to drop the matter. Whis, standing to the side, smiled and said, "Lord Beerus, you really should thank Lord Champa for this."
"If it weren't for him, our Universe 7 would've already been destroyed by you. Earth would be gone as well, and there certainly wouldn't be any pudding left."
As he spoke, Whis casually reached toward the pudding cradled in Beerus's arms.
"Hey, Whis! What are you doing?! Get your hands off!" Beerus roared, his protective instincts kicking in.
He dodged and weaved, but Whis always managed to find an opening. In a fit of anger, Beerus began throwing punches, but no matter how fiercely he attacked, Whis effortlessly evaded every blow.
The master and disciple looked like they were merely fooling around, but this exchange inadvertently revealed immense information.
Beerus's attacks were incredibly fast, but Whis avoided them all as if no thought were required.
Trunks watched closely. He knew that Whis was displaying an Angel's unique secret technique.
(This must be Whis's Ultra Instinct. It's truly remarkable.)
Vegeta overheard that thought, causing his heart to tremble.
[Ultra Instinct? What is that?]
Suddenly, Vados spoke from behind them: "All right, Whis. Lord Beerus. Stop fooling around."
Whis and Beerus immediately ceased their antics. Beerus even offered Whis a portion of his pudding and gave a bottle to Champa as well.
Beerus muttered, "Here. Consider this a thank-you."
Champa's eyes nearly popped out of his head as he stared at the pudding. He snatched the bottle, took a massive gulp, and froze in place.
'What divine nectar is this?!'
Yet Champa couldn't quite grasp why Beerus was suddenly being so generous, sharing a bottle and even thanking him. His mind struggled to process this unexpected kindness.
This was because a crucial part of Champa's memory was missing, the very moment when he had saved Universe 7 from utter destruction.
The sudden arrival of Vados and Champa in the Void Realm stunned Son Goku and his companions. It was clear these two knew Whis and Beerus. Judging by her attire, the woman was also an Angel, while the other resembled Beerus. Son Goku stood frozen, his mind still lost in the afterglow of Whis's Ultra Instinct demonstration, unable to pull himself out of the trance.
He was certain that the technique Whis had just displayed bore a striking resemblance to the one Beerus had used earlier, yet there was also a profound difference.
It was as if Whis hadn't even thought about it, whereas Beerus had simply closed his eyes and relied on his hearing to judge. This fundamental difference was clear.
[Whis really is an unfathomable person!]
Just as Son Goku and Vegeta were pondering this, the Void Realm suddenly became even more lively.
The Great Priest's voice echoed simultaneously in the minds of Vados and Whis.
By now, Champa had finished his pudding and was already demanding another. "Hey, Beerus! Give me another one, will you?"
Beerus frowned. "Don't push your luck! I only gave Whis one!"
Without any warning, Whis and Vados simultaneously erected a massive sky-screen above the Void Realm.
The Great Priest and Zen'ō (King of All) appeared simultaneously on the screen. The two brothers immediately wilted, bowing deeply as they chorused, "Lord Zen'ō (King of All)! Great Priest!"
The two brothers suddenly dropped to one knee, completely caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the celestial screen. Their minds reeled in shock.
Son Goku and the others stood frozen in place, including Trunks.
As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. Son Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan remained standing, unaware of the figures on the screen. Trunks, of course, knew Zen'ō (King of All) and the Great Priest, but he pretended not to recognize them.
The two angels remained standing, merely lowering their heads slightly and offering a respectful bow.
Zen'ō's childish voice came from the sky-screen: "Biubiubiu!"
He was imitating the way Vegito and the others had fired energy blasts. He was clearly still unsatisfied with the battle he had just witnessed.
The Great Priest addressed everyone:
The Great Priest addressed the crowd: "Lord Zen'ō (King of All) wishes to continue watching the competition. Therefore, everyone, I have an announcement to make! I also request that the Angels and Gods of Destruction from the other universes listen carefully."
Trunks already knew what the Great Priest was about to say.
There was no other possibility…
The Tournament of Power.
(End Of This Chapter)
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