"He's the North Kai of Universe 10 and a Supreme Kai-in-training. He's obsessed with wiping out all mortals," Vegeta answered truthfully, his voice dripping with disgust.
Hearing Vegeta's words, Beerus's mood immediately soured, and a heavy pressure began to radiate from him.
A mere Supreme Kai-in-training from Universe 10 had the nerve to come to Universe 7 and start trouble?
And he even went as far as to mess with the future Earth of Universe 7!
This was way beyond pushing his luck—it was absolutely unacceptable!
"So? Are you guys going to follow that Trunks fellow back to his parallel world?" Beerus asked with a faint smile.
"Yeah, we have to deal with that Zamasu guy eventually, right? We can't let him keep causing chaos," Goku nodded, his voice sincere.
"Go then," Beerus said, surprisingly not objecting. He then paused for a moment. "But you're leaving Broly here with me. I still have a use for him."
"No problem! It's a deal!" Goku agreed readily.
Beerus didn't say anything more.
With Broly staying behind, it was more than enough. He was going to give the people of Universe 11 a proper beating and show them exactly what Universe 7 was capable of.
"Dad, what about you? Do you want to come with us?" Goku turned to Bardock and asked for his opinion.
"I'll pass. You and Prince Vegeta go ahead," Bardock said with a slight shake of his head and a meaningful look. "I'm staying here."
"Alright." Goku didn't argue, knowing his father had his own reasons. He then turned back to Beerus. "Lord Beerus, how are we supposed to get back to Universe 7? We're so far away from our own universe."
"I'll have our Supreme Kai come and get you," Beerus said after a moment. "He can use Instant Transmission to get here in a heartbeat. It's very convenient."
"That's a great idea! Lord Beerus, you're so smart," Goku's eyes lit up, and a wide smile broke across his face.
"Whis, contact our Supreme Kai. Have him come to Planet Belmod in Universe 11 as quickly as possible," Beerus said into his communicator, giving Whis the order.
"Of course, Lord Beerus," Whis replied respectfully.
The call ended, and Beerus tucked the communicator back into his robe.
Belmod could see that something was going on with the Universe 7 group, so he didn't disturb them. Instead, he walked over to Jiren and gave him some final instructions.
"See that Broly guy? He just beat Toppo into that state. He's way too arrogant! You go and give him a proper beating in a bit. You have to reclaim our honor for Universe 11!" Belmod said through gritted teeth, his voice full of expectation and annoyance.
"I'll have a proper match with him. I won't let you down," Jiren nodded seriously.
"Are you Jiren?" Goku asked, curiously leaning in to look Jiren up and down as if he were some rare specimen. " I heard you're really strong."
While waiting for the Supreme Kai to arrive, Goku had nothing better to do, so he decided to see just how powerful this Jiren really was and if the rumors were true.
Jiren only gave Goku a cold, indifferent glance. He didn't say a word, acting as if he hadn't even heard him.
"I'm Goku! Nice to meet you," Goku said, his enthusiasm not fading one bit. He gave a friendly smile and held out his right hand.
Jiren maintained his cold and unapproachable vibe. He kept his eyes locked firmly on Broly, as if Broly were the only opponent worth his time.
Broly grinned, showing his white teeth. He pointed at Jiren and asked excitedly, "Are you next? That last guy was too weak. I hope you can give me a real challenge!"
"Broly, I heard this Jiren guy is incredibly strong. Don't be careless. You have to use your real power," Goku whispered to Broly as a final piece of advice.
"He's strong?" Broly scratched his head, a look of genuine interest appearing on his face. He then nodded, showing he understood. "Got it. I'll be careful."
Flash!
Just as they were talking, a burst of light appeared.
The Supreme Kai of Universe 7 appeared before them using Instant Transmission. He had clearly received the message from Whis and had come as quickly as he could.
"Supreme Kai! You got here fast. Thanks for the help," Goku said, waving with a smile.
"Goku, Lord Beerus," the Supreme Kai said, nodding to both of them. "Are we heading back now?"
"Broly, Vegeta and I have some things to take care of, so we're heading back first. I'm leaving things here to you," Goku told Broly, patting him on the shoulder. "Make sure to tell me how strong Jiren is after you're done fighting him. I really want to know."
"You bet! I'll tell you all about it after I win," Broly promised confidently.
"Dad, we're heading out then," Goku said to Bardock.
"Stay safe!" Bardock urged, his voice full of concern.
"We will! Don't worry, Dad," Goku nodded. He and Vegeta then stepped over to the Supreme Kai.
The Supreme Kai gave a polite bow to Belmod and Marcarita before activating Instant Transmission, taking Goku and Vegeta away from Universe 11 and back to Earth in Universe 7.
"Beerus, let's continue," Belmod said with a confident smile, as if he could already see the dawn of victory. "Let's have Jiren and your Broly fight. I want to see once and for all who is stronger!"
"No problem. That's exactly what I was thinking," Beerus said, looking completely unbothered.
In Beerus's eyes, Broly's strength was second only to Goku's. Even against Jiren, he didn't think Broly would necessarily lose. He was confident Broly could beat this Jiren fellow.
I'll show you exactly what Universe 7 is capable of.
"I heard Jiren is the strongest mortal in your universe. This is getting interesting. I want to see what he's really made of," Beerus said with a wide, bright smile.
"You won't be smiling for long. You'll be the one crying in a minute," Belmod snorted, having absolute confidence in Jiren.
At that moment, Dyspo came over, supporting the heavily injured Toppo.
Toppo's face still had clear handprints on it, and he looked like a total mess.
"Jiren, you're here?" Toppo said with a weak breath. "This guy is strong. Be very careful. Don't underestimate him."
"The one who should be careful is him!" Jiren said, his expression remaining cold. His tone was full of disdain, as if he didn't think much of Broly at all.
Dyspo didn't say anything. He just stood silently to the side, looking at Broly with a complicated and worried expression.
Broly and Jiren stood facing each other, the air between them thick with tension.
Broly was still in his Super Saiyan form, his golden hair shimmering in the light and a faint golden aura surrounding him.
Jiren seemed to sense the powerful aura coming from Broly, so he didn't take any chances. He immediately pushed his energy to the limit. A steady and powerful pressure radiated from him, causing the ground to tremble slightly.
The battle was about to begin.
Everyone's eyes were locked on the two of them, and no one dared to even breathe.
"Begin!" Belmod shouted.
As soon as the word was out, the fight was on.
Broly didn't hold back. He kicked off the ground, his body flying toward Jiren like a shot from a gun. He clenched his fist and swung with a massive, heavy-handed blow, aiming to end it in one hit.
Jiren, however, didn't move an inch. He stood there like a mountain, his sharp eyes locked on the charging Broly.
Boom!
Broly's fist, carrying a massive amount of force, slammed down toward Jiren's chest.
Jiren's reaction was lightning-fast. Almost the exact moment Broly swung, Jiren raised his left hand and firmly caught the fist. The movement was clean, sharp, and perfectly timed.
Broly blinked, a look of surprise crossing his face. He clearly hadn't expected such a heavy-handed punch to be caught so easily.
This guy actually caught my attack?
Interesting.
"Is this the best you can do? Your strength is too weak! You're absolutely pathetic!" Jiren snorted, his eyes full of contempt.
Before the words were even finished, Jiren's knee slammed upward, striking Broly hard in the stomach with lightning speed.
"Gah..."
Broly didn't even have time to react. He coughed up a mouthful of bile and doubled over like a shrimp. He fell to the ground in pain, letting out a muffled groan.
"Nothing special!" Jiren looked down at the fallen Broly with a sneer, his voice full of disdain.
Toppo was stunned. His eyes went wide, and he couldn't believe what he was seeing. His mouth hung open so far you could have fit an egg in it.
Dyspo was also frozen in shock.
Broly, who had seemed so invincible just a moment ago, had been taken down by Jiren in a single move?
The gap between them was just too huge.
As expected of Jiren!
He's way stronger than we even imagined!
Looks like Universe 11 has this one in the bag!
Dyspo thought to himself, a look of excitement appearing on his face.
Beerus's smile froze. A look of pure disbelief flashed in his eyes. He clearly hadn't expected this result.
"Hmph. You want to keep going?" Jiren asked, looking down at Broly on the ground with a mocking smile. He spoke as if he were looking at a pathetic insect.
Broly didn't say anything. He just lay on the rough ground, clutching his stomach in pain. He let out a low growl, the veins on his forehead bulging, and his messy black hair was matted with sweat against his face.
"Well, Beerus? How's that? Now you know just how powerful the mortals of our universe are!" Belmod laughed loudly, his voice full of smug satisfaction. "Did you really think that just because Toppo is my student, he was the strongest mortal in our universe? How naive! Jiren is our strongest—he just didn't want to be a God of Destruction!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Beerus said, lazily flicking his tail. He gave Jiren a casual glance and then gave an objective nod. "He's decent. Definitely stronger than Toppo."
Belmod's brow furrowed, and his smile faltered for a second.
He hadn't expected Beerus to stay so calm.
This guy has to be faking it!
He must be panicking like crazy on the inside, but he's just too proud to admit it!
Belmod was certain of it. The more he thought about it, the more he was sure he was right.
"Stop talking tough, Beerus!" Belmod took a few steps forward and snorted, his tone full of provocation. "Deep down, you know better than anyone that your universe is going to lose!"
"Is that so?" Beerus raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile curling on his lips. He shook his head dismissively. "You might be celebrating a little too early."
"What? Did I hit a nerve? You want to switch fighters?" Belmod crossed his arms, his smile growing even more smug as if the victory was already in his hands.
"There's no need for that." Beerus shook his head. He then turned to Broly on the ground and barked, "Get up already! How long are you going to lie there? You're acting like a pile of mud and humiliating Universe 7!"
"Hahaha! Beerus, stop putting on a brave face!" Belmod laughed even harder, nearly bringing himself to tears. "That last hit was enough to put anyone down. It'll be a miracle if he can even stand! He's lucky he wasn't killed. You should just switch fighters and stop making a fool of yourself!"
Just as he was speaking—
Pop!
Broly suddenly snapped up from the ground with a clean, sharp movement. He didn't forget to rub his still-aching stomach, his teeth gritting together with a low growl, but the stubbornness in his eyes hadn't faded one bit.
The smile on Belmod's face froze instantly. His mouth hung open so wide you could have fit a fist in it, and his pupils shrank in shock.
This guy actually stood back up!
Belmod had seen the power behind that last strike with his own eyes. It must have been agonizing. Even if he could stand, he shouldn't have any strength left to fight.
He must be forcing it! Belmod tried to reassure himself, struggling to keep his composure.
Even Jiren was a little surprised, a flicker of shock crossing his eyes. He hadn't expected Broly to be this resilient. But Jiren quickly returned to his cold, indifferent state.
Stand up all you want. I'll just hit you a few more times until you can't get back up.
"Do you want to continue?" Jiren asked flatly. There wasn't a hint of emotion in his voice, as if he hadn't just been completely dominating the fight.
"Continue," Broly nodded firmly. He looked much more serious than before, his eyes sharp and focused. He was no longer acting in that casual, distracted way.
"Then continue we shall." Jiren didn't object. He turned slightly and made a "please" gesture. "You may attack whenever you are ready!"
"Fine. I'll just transform again!" Broly took a deep breath, his chest heaving. The energy inside him was like a flood breaking through a dam, surging out of him in a massive wave. His golden aura began to thicken and darken.
Rumble!
With an earth-shattering roar, a pillar of dark green light shot into the sky like a massive column, piercing through the clouds. The ground of the entire Sacred World of the Destruction God trembled under the pressure.
At the same time, Broly's hair stood straight up, and the golden strands turned into a deep, dark green. A violent, dark green aura swirled around him, and every breath he took carried a heavy, crushing pressure!
Legendary Super Saiyan! Transformation!
Seeing Broly in this state, Jiren's expression finally showed a hint of shock. His brow furrowed.
Why did the color change?
Jiren had never seen a form like this before.
Belmod's brow was also tightly knit. His face darkened as he began to feel that something was very wrong. After turning dark green, Broly's energy had clearly jumped to a whole new level. He was now matching Jiren's power, and it even looked like he might be starting to surpass it.
Whoosh!
Broly didn't hesitate for a second. His body became a dark green blur as he vanished, reappearing instantly in front of Jiren. His speed was several times faster than before, and the wind from his movement sent dust flying everywhere.
Jiren didn't dare to be careless anymore. His eyes sharpened, and he quickly crossed his arms in front of him to block.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Fists, elbows, and knees collided violently across the landscape. Every clash let out a deafening boom, and the shockwaves shattered the rocks around them into dust.
After several rounds, the two of them were locked in a stalemate, neither side gaining the upper hand.
Suddenly, Broly caught an opening. He swung his right hand in a massive, heavy-handed slap.
Slap!
The force of the blow was incredible. It sent Jiren staggering back several steps, nearly knocking him off his feet. A faint red mark even appeared on his face.
But Jiren's reactions were lightning-fast. He stabilized himself instantly. Catching the split second between Broly's moves, he lunged forward and slammed his elbow into Broly's chest with massive force.
Boom!
Broly let out a muffled groan, but he didn't back down. Instead, he became even more violent. He reached out with a massive hand and grabbed Jiren's head like a steel claw.
Jiren's face twisted as he tried to break free, but he found that Broly's hand was stuck to his head like glue. He couldn't move an inch.
It was too late.
Broly increased the pressure in his grip and let out a low roar, slamming Jiren's head-first into the ground.
Boom!
Jiren's head made a very personal encounter with the hard earth, instantly smashing a small crater into the ground. Rocks flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.
But Broly wasn't done. He treated Jiren's head like a toy, dragging it across the ground with incredible force. A long, deep trench was carved into the earth, and the sound of the grinding was enough to make anyone's skin crawl.
Jiren let out a series of muffled cries, his face covered in dust and humiliation. But he still refused to give up, struggling with everything he had.
Broly seemed to find Jiren's cries annoying, so he let go and delivered a massive punch straight to his chest.
Gah...
Jiren coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed onto the ground.
Broly didn't give him a moment to breathe. He grabbed Jiren by the arm and began to slam him back and forth like a sack of flour. Every time Jiren hit the ground, a dull, heavy thud echoed through the air.
Jiren's cries of pain were constant and sounded absolutely miserable.
Belmod was completely stunned. His eyes were wide as saucers, and his mouth hung open for a long time.
Talk about a reality check!
Jiren was just dominating the fight a second ago. How did he end up like this so quickly?
Belmod never would have guessed that this Broly fellow was hiding another transformation—one that increased his power by this much! He clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white. He was fuming, but there was nothing he could do.
"Well, Belmod? How's that?" Beerus asked with a light laugh and a mocking tone. "And here I thought this Jiren guy was something special. Turns out he's not all he's cracked up to be."
Belmod didn't say a word. His face was ashen with anger. After several seconds of silence, he managed to squeeze out a sentence through gritted teeth. "Hmph. Our universe will not lose. Just you wait! Jiren hasn't even used his real power yet!"
"Is that so? Then you'd better tell him to hurry up and try harder. It'll be embarrassing if he loses this badly," Beerus laughed, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Boom!
Broly had finished playing around. With a flick of his wrist, he tossed Jiren high into the air.
Jiren tumbled through the sky like a kite with a cut string.
Toppo and Dyspo, who were supporting each other, were frozen in shock. Their eyes were full of fear. They never would have guessed that Broly was hiding another transformation.
He wasn't even using his real power before!
Whoosh!
Broly shot into the sky like a bolt of lightning, catching up to Jiren in an instant. He grabbed Jiren by the ankle like a small chick and dove back toward the ground.
Just as they reached the surface, Broly swung his arm and slammed Jiren into the earth with everything he had.
Boom!
The entire Planet Belmod shook violently. The ground collapsed instantly, forming a massive crater that sent clouds of dust billowing into the sky.
Belmod gritted his teeth, his heart aching for his planet.
This is my planet! If they keep slamming each other around like this, it won't matter how tough it is—it's not going to survive!
As the dust slowly cleared, a deep, person-shaped crater appeared where Jiren had landed.
Broly landed slowly at the edge of the crater and patted his hands together. He had a wide, bright smile on his face, looking like a child who had just won a game.
"Nice work," Beerus said, giving Broly a thumb's up. A look of genuine praise was in his eyes, and his tail flicked happily.
"Hehe!" Broly gave Beerus a silly grin and scratched his head, showing his white teeth. He looked both innocent and proud.
Cold sweat rolled down Belmod's forehead, and his back was soaked. At this point, he had to admit that he had completely underestimated this Broly fellow. His strength was way beyond anything he had expected.
"Are we really going to lose to him?" Belmod muttered to himself, a hint of despair in his voice.
"Mr. Jiren hasn't used his true strength yet, either," Marcarita said softly beside him. She gave him a gentle, comforting smile to help ease his wounded pride.
"Right! No matter what, we can't lose to Universe 7! Universe 11 cannot lose face!" Belmod said, clinging to that hope like a lifeline. He continued to grit his teeth, his frustration turning back into a flicker of anticipation.
Just as they were talking—
A bright red light suddenly flared up from inside the crater.
Jiren's body slowly rose from the bottom, now surrounded by a thick, intense red aura. His energy was several times stronger than before, and his eyes were sharper than ever. A suffocating pressure began to radiate from him.
To be continued…
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