"Ahhhhh!!!"
These two tragic, despair-filled wails tore through the silence of the World of Void like thunder, shaking every corner of the realm.
At that moment, Son Goku and Vegeta were consumed by agony. Aside from the tidal wave of pain surging through them, they could no longer feel any other emotions or perceptions.
The pain was like tens of thousands of venomous insects gnawing at their nerves simultaneously, making their brains feel as though they were about to explode.
Son Goku clenched his teeth and forced a few words through the gaps: "Vegeta, are we really going to die like this?"
Although he was unwilling, he began to doubt whether there was any chance of survival when faced with a Beerus so powerful beyond imagination.
Indeed, Beerus's strength far exceeded their original estimates; there was a difference like heaven and earth.
Before, when they were still together, they could barely resist him.
But now...
Vegeta endured the intense pain erupting from every part of his body and said intermittently, "No... we... we absolutely cannot give up like this!"
A trace of firm light flickered in his eyes as he continued. "I… firmly believe… even if we die in battle, Trunks… he will definitely come up with a way to deal with this…"
At this moment, Vegeta had already placed all his hope on Trunks.
Deep down, he had always believed that Trunks hid secrets from others.
Moreover, based on his understanding of Trunks, Vegeta was certain that Trunks possessed some knowledge of Beerus.
If it was Trunks, he would definitely find a way to defeat Beerus.
Vegeta's words were like a sudden awakening that snapped Son Goku out of his haze at this critical moment.
At that moment, Son Goku's thoughts wandered and the image of his son, Gohan, appeared in his mind.
By now, the clothes on both of them had been completely eroded by the violent, rampaging energy of destruction.
They stood completely naked in this desolate land, with nothing left to conceal them. In the next moment, that same destructive energy was about to annihilate their fragile bodies.
In this life-or-death moment, the two of them closed their eyes almost simultaneously.
Their prolonged, fierce clash with Beerus had left them utterly exhausted, both body and mind, with all their power completely drained.
Even Gogeta felt helpless in such a desperate situation, unable to find a way to break through the deadlock.
"Vegeta, is there anything else you want to say?"
With his eyes tightly shut, Son Goku's lips curved slightly upward into a calm smile as he softly spoke to Vegeta beside him.
Despite being in mortal danger, his voice remained as tranquil as water.
However, only he knew that deep within, he was filled with helplessness and unwillingness.
Helplessness...
Regret.
Unwillingness.
These emotions were like heavy shackles, binding Vegeta's heart tightly.
Vegeta slowly opened his eyes and said in a low voice,
"If there is another life, I will definitely become stronger and protect Bulma and Bulla properly."
His voice was deep and hoarse, as if every word weighed a thousand pounds.
As his words fell, the once fiercely blazing fighting spirit of the two Saiyan princes was instantly extinguished, flickering like a candle in the wind.
At the same time, Beerus stood quietly, like a statue.
He listened silently to the conversation between Vegeta and Son Goku, even though their voices were weak and feeble.
Yet, the emotions and resolve within them struck Beerus's heart like a powerful shockwave.
Even the usually cold and ruthless Beerus could not help but be moved at this moment.
He began to consider showing mercy and sparing the two people before him, who now seemed incapable of resisting.
However, as the God of Destruction of Universe 7, his purpose was destruction.
This world is a cruel stage where the strong prey on the weak and survival of the fittest is an eternal, unchanging law.
Beerus's heart was torn.
On the one hand, he admired the unyielding spirit displayed by Vegeta and the others.
On the other hand, he clearly understood the immense responsibility he bore as a God of Destruction.
Should he go against his instincts and give them a glimmer of hope? This question circled endlessly in his mind, leaving him unable to decide.
Just as Beerus was caught in this dilemma, three figures suddenly appeared within the World of Void, as if emerging from thin air:
Trunks, Gohan, and the Kaiōshin Shin appeared simultaneously in this expanse of nothingness.
"Dad! Vegeta Oji San!!! A grief-stricken cry instantly echoed throughout the World of Void.
They saw the two of them about to be annihilated by the energy of destruction.
Gohan immediately transformed into his beast form and flew toward them. Without saying a word, he pressed both hands forcefully against the pillar of destructive energy.
He used his own body to cut off the flow of destructive energy.
"Ahhhhh!!!" Gohan let out a ferocious roar.
This destructive energy was too much even for Gogeta. Though Gohan was a powerful individual warrior, how could he possibly endure it alone?
"Trunks! Quickly! Move Dad and the others away!"
Trunks did not dare delay. He activated Instant Transmission once more and entered his Boundary Breakthrough state.
He pulled Goku and Vegeta into his arms.
Immediately, the residual destructive energy began to corrode his body.
This was the first time Trunks had perceived Destruction up close.
It was truly terrifying!
He could not fathom what Goku and Vegeta had just experienced. By this time, Trunks's and Gohan's clothing had also completely disintegrated.
The most urgent priority was saving lives.
Trunks brought Goku and Vegeta to the side of Kaiōshin Shin.
"Lord Kaiōshin, please take care of my father and them!"
Kaiōshin Shin nodded and took them into his care.
After that, Trunks immediately began searching for the capsule on his body filled with gourmet food.
He intended to bribe Beerus.
But...
His clothes had melted away from the destructive energy.
The capsule no longer existed.
At that very moment, however, Gohan's body was on the verge of being devoured by destruction. Waves of heart-rending screams shattered Trunks's thoughts.
His big brother Gohan was about to collapse!
The top priority was to save him!
Without a moment to spare, Trunks turned his gaze toward the nearby Kaiōshin Shin.
At that instant, a desperate, all-or-nothing idea appeared in his mind.
Without hesitating further, Trunks suddenly yanked the Potara earring from Kaiōshin Shin's ear.
There was no time to worry about anything else!
(End Of This Chapter)
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