Chapter 245: Challenging Beerus!
"Mr. Mu Chuan!"
Mr. Popo was the first to approach. Even though he saw Mu Chuan's striking purple hair, he wasn't particularly surprised.
Saiyans' hair colors tended to change frequently, and every transformation could potentially unleash terrifying power.
Moreover, they had already observed Mu Chuan through the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and were naturally aware of his current state.
The others also gathered around.
They circled him, intrigued by his peculiar state. His presence felt extraordinarily powerful and intimidating, even though his aura was somewhat restrained.
This immense aura created an oppressive atmosphere that made the Android warriors too afraid to approach.
"This is the legendary warrior race?"
"The seniors mentioned that every Saiyan is incredibly strong. I didn't believe it until now! Just looking at him makes me lose any desire to fight."
"He's way too powerful..."
"But... didn't the seniors say Saiyans transform into blondes? Why is his hair purple?"
"Idiot! That just means he's even stronger!"
"Oh~"
...
"I might be leaving first. If there's a chance, I'll come back to see you all again."
"Alright!"
"Come back soon!"
Mu Chuan didn't linger at the Lookout. Now that his training had reached a new level, he wanted to test his strength.
Especially his limits.
With that thought, he used Instant Transmission and arrived at the God of Destruction's realm once again.
As soon as he appeared, everyone sensed his arrival. After all, he made no effort to conceal his aura. With his descent, all eyes were on him.
"This is..."
"Boss?"
"Mu Chuan?!"
Everyone exclaimed in shock.
The overwhelming pressure from his aura left them struggling to breathe.
Even Whis, who quickly noticed Mu Chuan, was momentarily surprised.
While the others only sensed the terrifying aura emanating from Mu Chuan, Whis felt something deeper.
"Your Ultra Instinct has improved?"
"Impressive! Achieving a breakthrough at a time like this—you truly are the ace of Universe 7!"
"But maintaining this state for long periods must be quite taxing, right?" Whis remarked while floating closer.
"At first, it is a bit exhausting. But once I get used to it, it'll be much better. My goal is to fully acclimate to this state—it's the only way to refine my control over my power."
"Control is the key to strength. Anyone can unleash power, but true mastery lies in control!"
Mu Chuan's response impressed Whis, who nodded in approval of his training philosophy.
"Now that your training has yielded results, what's your next plan? Any ideas?"
Instead of answering immediately, Mu Chuan gazed at Beerus, who was still sound asleep in the distance. His eyes burned with battle intent.
This made Whis freeze for a moment, then look astonished.
Was he planning to challenge Lord Beerus again?
"You're..."
"I want to challenge Lord Beerus at my strongest state to see the gap between us."
"This... seems overly ambitious!"
Whis hesitated to dampen Mu Chuan's spirits. After all, he was one of their competitors, and crushing his confidence could be disastrous.
But Whis could also see the resolve in Mu Chuan's eyes.
While he didn't want to discourage him, Whis was well aware of the overwhelming power of a God of Destruction. Beerus, ranked among the top in the God of Destruction hierarchy, was on another level entirely.
Challenging him? Wasn't this asking for trouble?
"Since you insist, you'll have to wait until Lord Beerus wakes up," Whis said.
"I have an idea..."
Mu Chuan approached Beerus and pulled a massive jelly dessert from his pocket. As soon as he unwrapped it, an enticing aroma filled the air.
Beerus, who had been sleeping soundly, twitched his nose as if drawn by the delectable scent. He even licked his lips involuntarily.
When Mu Chuan moved the jelly slightly farther away, Beerus followed as if mesmerized.
Moments later...
Beerus opened his eyes, immediately noticing the enormous jelly in Mu Chuan's hand.
"What is that? It smells amazing!"
"A treat!"
"A treat?"
Beerus's eyes lit up with excitement, and he was tempted to grab it.
But Mu Chuan had anticipated this, swiftly putting the jelly away. Only then did Beerus fully wake up.
...
"You want to fight me?"
Beerus was genuinely surprised. Was this guy out of his mind? Knowing full well he couldn't win, he still wanted to fight? Was he asking to be humiliated?
However...
If fighting could earn him such delicious food, Beerus wasn't entirely opposed to the idea!
He quickly straightened his clothes, cleared his throat, and said nonchalantly, "Since you're so sincerely challenging me, I'll reluctantly accept."
"But you must give me that soft, delicious-looking treat."
"I even have two more!"
Mu Chuan readily agreed to Beerus's condition, knowing he had plenty to spare.
Once their battle was set, the entire God of Destruction's realm was abuzz. Everyone paused what they were doing and gathered to witness the event.
This was monumental!
Challenging a God of Destruction was unheard of. Gods of Destruction were immensely powerful beings, beyond the reach of most challengers.
Who could possibly defeat a God of Destruction? They embodied ultimate destruction and wielded the power of annihilation!
Still...
The Saiyans and Earth warriors felt a glimmer of hope. Even the other universe warriors were equally fired up. Although they doubted Mu Chuan could defeat Beerus, the very act of fighting him was already remarkable.
The stronger their competitors were, the better their chances of Universe 7 securing victory.
For some reason...
They felt a spark of hope ignite!