Chapter 225: The Purpose of Holding the Tournament of Power!
After Greta's victory, he didn't mind revealing the method he had used. After all, it was a technique that most people could master. However, he couldn't understand why his opponent had neglected it.
At that moment, he had a strategy in mind. Clearly, he won.
The entire venue fell silent for a second, followed by an uproar. Initially, everyone believed that Lavender had already secured the win. However, unexpectedly, the outcome was decided in an instant!
Everyone was shocked, even the Gods of Destruction and their attendants present. They glanced at Greta, thinking that such a trick was trivial in their eyes. Yet, the fact that a mere mortal could come up with such a method demonstrated considerable intelligence.
Greta slowly left the ring, confident despite not being able to see his surroundings. The people from Universe 7 looked at him with stunned expressions. Even they had fallen into a trap, focusing on how to identify their opponent's voice using their ears, which seemed to put them at a disadvantage.
However, no one expected Greta to turn the tide using such a simple method.
"This was a win we truly didn't anticipate!"
"We were all caught in a misconception!"
The Earth warriors exclaimed. Their mastery of ki wasn't particularly proficient, as they had mostly learned through self-exploration. Although they had trained at the Lookout, their time there was short, and their fundamentals were not solid.
If they could master the control of ki, their combat abilities would enhance further. However, the presence of Saiyans had disrupted their original training routines, naturally causing their basics to be somewhat weak.
Axianna, crossing her arms, said, "You need to understand one thing: for Saiyans to transform into Super Saiyans, it's not just about emotional triggers; they also need to have a thorough grasp of their ki."
"Otherwise, it would be hard for them to transform, let alone achieve higher forms of transformation."
"Achieving excellence in any aspect requires effort, and the foundation must be solid!"
"Steady and consistent progress can make one's combat strength increasingly formidable!"
Axianna's words were not only directed at the Earth warriors but also at Son Goku, who was a Saiyan himself, though he hadn't received much attention from others yet. Nevertheless, he was from a warrior race. Once he grew stronger, he could become even more powerful than the Earth warriors.
Son Goku, standing nearby, appeared deep in thought. Seeing the powerful fighters from various universes had already excited him. Now, after Axianna's words, he had a clearer understanding of his future training path.
Greta returned to the ring, greeted by the crowd's celebration.
On the other side, however, Universe 9 had fallen into dead silence. After losing two consecutive rounds, it seemed nearly impossible for them to make a comeback. If they lost three matches in a row, it would be a total humiliation. Thus, they couldn't afford to lose the final match.
Of course, Universe 9's Supreme Kai had considered match-fixing. Since they were already losing, why not negotiate with their opponents? However, just as he had this thought, he noticed the Grand Priest observing him thoughtfully, with an expression that seemed to pierce through everyone's soul.
Even the gods present felt the same way. Universe 9's Supreme Kai was stunned, and even the Gods of Destruction held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
Despite this, the Grand Priest slowly approached the ring, glanced around, and said softly, "Even though this is just a preliminary match, I hope none of you have any intentions of match-fixing."
"If any match-fixing is discovered, the entire universe will be obliterated!"
All the powerful beings from the various universes were shocked: "What?!"
The crowd was stunned! If just having such a thought or preparing for match-fixing would put them at risk of erasure, it was terrifying.
What the Grand Priest said next made their hearts pound even more.
"A long time ago, Lord Zeno had already compiled a comprehensive strength ranking of all the universes. Among them, Universes 1, 5, 8, and 12 ranked the highest. The other universes were originally set to be erased."
"Not only the universes but all the gods except for the attendants as well!"
As the Grand Priest's words fell, everyone was dumbfounded! Especially the Supreme Kais and the Gods of Destruction—they were gods, after all. Yet, in the Grand Priest's words, it seemed like even they were to be erased along with the universe. Was their fate tied to the universe itself?
The most shocking part was why the attendants were excluded from this fate. The Supreme Kais and the Gods of Destruction looked at their attendants in disbelief, but the attendants remained calm, as if they had expected this all along, showing no signs of surprise.
"The original plan was to erase eight lower-ranking universes whose comprehensive strength was not strong. However, due to the martial arts tournament organized by Champa and Beerus, we decided to hold the Tournament of Power, giving all universes a chance."
"A chance to showcase their strength…"
"If this opportunity isn't seized, then you'll face your original fate!"
The Grand Priest's words left a massive impact on everyone present, whether they were powerful fighters from different universes or even the Supreme Kais and the Gods of Destruction. The shock made it hard for them to process.
Even Beerus was stunned! He initially thought that even if a martial arts tournament was held, it would have nothing to do with the Supreme Kais, the Gods of Destruction, or other gods. But to his shock, it was all tied to the universe itself. And the most absurd part was the exclusion of the attendants.
Beerus, eyes wide, looked at Whis, feeling that Whis was hiding something from him. Could it be that the attendants received special treatment because Whis' father was the Grand Priest?
Beerus couldn't figure it out! But at this moment, he felt an intense urgency. The Grand Priest and Lord Zeno were serious!