As Goku's figure emerged from the crimson light, his appearance had undergone a radical transformation. Vegeta's brow furrowed in confusion. Wait... is something wrong with that Super Saiyan 4?
Since when was Super Saiyan 4's hair red? And why were his arms so disproportionately thick?
Turles was also slightly surprised. Is this a mutation caused by the Demon Realm's environment? A localized variation of the form?
Goku looked at Gomah with absolute confidence. "This is my full power. Let's start round two!"
He dropped into his signature fighting stance.
"Hmph! You just changed your look, that's all!"
Gomah sneered, his confidence in the Third Eye unshakable. He believed that with this divine relic, he could crush any "red-furred monkey" that stood in his way.
Suddenly, Gomah's pupils shrank to pinpricks.
"What—?!"
Before he could finish the thought, Goku's fist buried itself deep into his gut.
CRUNCH!
Gomah spat out a lungful of bile. The sheer agony forced his massive frame to curl up like a shrimp.
Goku didn't give him a moment to breathe. He unleashed a relentless barrage of strikes.
"ATATATATATATATATA—!"
With a final, heavy overhead strike, Goku hammered Gomah straight into the ground.
BOOM!
As the dust settled, Gomah's battered figure was revealed. The smug confidence was gone, replaced by a gaze filled with raw, venomous hatred.
"Damn you! I am the King of the Demon Realm! I am Grand Demon King Gomah!!"
VROOOOM—!
Purple and red light began to clash in the sky. Massive energy fluctuations erupted constantly, and the resulting shockwaves pulverized everything in the vicinity.
"Such... such terrifying power!"
Arinsu trembled as she watched the battle. Compared to this level of destruction, what were Majin Dou-oh and Majin Ku-oh? They were nothing.
As the battle intensified, the massive surges of Ki caught the attention of a mysterious figure watching from afar.
"Interesting. A battle of gods? No, the realm isn't right... Just two 'Power Gods' who forced their way into the Divine Realm through sheer brute strength?"
A "Power God" was a being who hadn't cultivated their divine tier but possessed enough raw power to cross the threshold into the Godly domain.
"A mortal... and that's the Third Eye? Tsk. And here I thought he was someone special. He's just using an external tool to fight."
"And he calls himself the King of the Demon Realm? What a joke."
Suddenly, the mysterious figure's eyes landed on Turles and Future Bulma—specifically, the rings on their fingers.
"Those are... that crazy woman's people? Is the Time Patrol so bored they're hanging out here now? They look reasonably strong... Fine, I'll turn up the heat for you!"
"After all, I'm the one who created that Third Eye in the first place..."
"Hehehehe..."
Just as he was about to make his move, a cold, piercing gaze suddenly locked onto him. The mysterious man froze instantly.
He chuckled nervously, looking around. "Relax, relax! Nothing's going to happen. I was just woken up by the noise and wanted a little fun. I won't push them past their limits."
As the weight of that gaze lifted, the man let out a long sigh of relief, grumbling under his breath.
"Damn, does that crazy woman care about this kid that much? Fine, forget it. I don't want her breathing down my neck."
He pointed a single finger toward Gomah's Third Eye. In an instant, to the shock of everyone present, Gomah—who had been getting pummeled—exploded with a surge of overwhelming power.
A pillar of violet light pierced the heavens. When Gomah reappeared, every injury on his body had completely vanished.
"Hahahaha! Such power! So this is the true potential of the Third Eye? Hahahaha! You damned monkey, it's my turn now!"
Fuelled by this sudden surge, Gomah's ego inflated instantly. Turles' brow furrowed.
He sensed Gomah's power reaching the Second Tier of the God Realm—and it was still climbing rapidly.
What happened? Was it really just that Third Eye?
"Kakarot is going to lose."
"What?!"
Turles' declaration shocked the group. Goku had clearly held the advantage just a moment ago—how could he be about to lose?
Sure enough, Goku was sent flying by a massive punch from Gomah.
"What's the matter? Weren't you strong a second ago? Why are your punches so weak now? Where did all that arrogance go?"
"Hahaha! Power! I can feel the power overflowing!!"
As Gomah's power stabilized at the Third Tier of the God Realm, the mysterious observer cursed under his breath. Waste of space. I boosted him and he only reached that level?
"Kakarot!" Vegeta shouted, reflexively starting to move, but he stopped as he saw Future Bulma bolt past him.
Vegeta's eyes widened as she transformed. Her hair turned a brilliant, glowing cyan. What the hell is that form? Why can't I feel her Ki anymore?!
Turles stepped up to explain. "That is a form that transcends Super Saiyan God. It's called Super Saiyan Blue."
"In other words, it is the Saiyan form achieved by following the Path of the Gods."
"The Path of the Gods? Hmph! Bloodline is the Saiyan's greatest weapon!"
Vegeta spoke with his usual pride, but his eyes betrayed his inner turmoil. He hadn't expected this woman to reach such heights.
Across the battlefield, Future Bulma sent Gomah flying with a single punch. She turned to Goku. "Goku, let me handle this from here."
Goku blinked, staring at the divine aura radiating from her. He nodded instinctively.
Gomah stabilized himself in mid-air and looked at his new opponent. He laughed.
"Tagging out? It doesn't matter who steps up. Grand Demon King Gomah is invincible!!"
"Is that so? Then I'll be your opponent!"
"HAA!"
As Future Bulma powered up, a magnificent, divine light erupted. The next moment, Bulma's small fist collided with Gomah's massive one.
BOOM!
"This is the power of the 'invincible' King Gomah? It feels a little weak."
Future Bulma felt Gomah's power. He had barely scratched the Third Tier of the God Realm. Compared to her, he wasn't even close.
"Don't you get arrogant with me!"
Gomah stared at their clashing fists, his heart boiling with frustration. He was the King of the Demon Realm! To be physically suppressed by a woman was a stain on his honor!
BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM!
As the two engaged in high-speed combat, every collision sent shockwaves that made Piccolo and the others tremble.
"So... so strong!"
Even Shin, feeling Bulma's immense Godly Ki, broke into a cold sweat. Such divine pressure... is this really a level a mortal can achieve?!