Blinking, Zagraeus took another step back as Vegeta staggered towards him. "Impossible. The final judgment devours your soul. You are filled with darkness, I can feel it. So how? How are you here?" He asked, his voice shaky; the fear within, now easy to see. "You call that an attack? You're a trickster, nothing more. While I, I am a warrior. The Saiyan prince: Vegeta!" As he yelled, a dark, animalistic roar melded perfectly with his own as lightning crackled around him, a purple aura covered him as his hair turning a pure, ghostly white before he charged at Zagraeus.
Watching as Vegeta assaulted Zagraeus with punches and kicks, forcing him toward the edge of the platform, Berrus and the other God's leaned forward in their seats. "Is this Ultra Instinct?" Champa asked as Vegeta appeared behind Zagraeus, kicking him in the side of the head, sending him flying into a rock. "No, this is different… I have never felt energy like this before." Belmond replied, shaking his head as Vegeta released a wave of energy to Zagraeus's chest, sending him careening toward the ground. Appearing behind him before kicking him into the air. "On a scale of one to ten; I give your power about a three." Vegeta mocked as he teleported above Zagraeus once more, assaulting him with rapid, heavy punches; forcing him toward the ground. The entire null realm quaked when Zagraeus impacted the ground, the Zeno's laughing as they leapt from their seats in excitement. "This is amazing, Vegeta is awesome." "I know, this is great." They cheered, gasping when the smoke around the impact site faded; revealing Zagraeus laying face down, motionless in the dirt, Vegeta standing victoriously over him
Taking a deep breath, the Grand Priest lowered himself while clearing his throat. "Thanks to the miraculous return of Vegeta, our fighter count rises once more to 5. With the rapid change of apparent death and rebirth, I will now only announce eliminations once they appear on the stands. I believe that the change rise and decline of fighters has gotten quite confusing during these last fifteen minutes. Thank you." He stated as he bowed to them as he rose back into the air.
Leaning forward in his seat, Berrus stared intently at Vegeta who was still standing over Zagraeus, waiting for him to rise to his feet. "Whis, what are we looking at? This isn't Ultra Instinct, or God Kii… What is this?" Berrus asked, his left eye twitching as he stared at the Saiyan Prince. "If I may, I believe that this energy and form is more ancient than any of us." Rumsshi announced pulling on his trunk. "Do you plan to share any if the information that you possess, or are we to simply assume?" Drago asked, crossing his legs as he glared at the wise elephant. "You all may not remember, but this form was used by the ancients themselves. The first progenitors of the God's, the first born that were gifted power by Lord Zeno himself… Five races of the newborn multiverse were gifted with this power; the Namekian's were gifted with regenerative abilities, the Tuffle's were gifted with intelligence unparalleled by other races, Earthlings were gifted with adaptability, able to adapt to any planet or environment. Than, there are the two most gifted races; The Changelings were gifted with an extreme bodily aptitude… As I am sure that you have all mostly noticed by now, the race that both Frieza and Frost belong to, possess incredibly durable bodies. Able to not only survive within the vacuum of space and other uninhabitable environments, but they are also able to overcome any gap in power with little to no training at all." He explained, taking a deep breath as Vegeta grabbed Zagraeus by the leg, before slamming him into the ground, kicking him in the side, sending him crashing into another rock.
Glaring at the Elephant, Shougen crossed his arms sternly. "I'm not the sharpest knife in the pencil box, but that's only four." He stated, growling when Rumsshi chuckled. "You would be correct. The final ancient race that was gifted power by Lord Zeno is none other than the Saiyan's themselves." Rumsshi announced, causing everyone to gasp in shock. "As you have seen, the Saiyan's were not only gifted with incredible strength, but also an elongated lifespan, extremely durable bodies and the ability to increase their strength at an exponential level during a near death experience." Rumsshi explained, nodding his head as everyone looked back to Vegeta.
"This level of power has not been seen in almost one hundred thousand years. Since the first of their kind; the original Saiyan king… The first in a long line of Saiyan's that share the name; Vegeta. He, along with his brother and sister, were gifted with this strength, the leaders of the newborn race. I assume that I do not have to explain that the two remaining Saiyan's of legend are direct ancestors of both Goku and Broly. Others exist in the other Universes, such as the ancestors of the Universe 6 Saiyan's, but the ones of legend are the three Saiyan's of Universe 7. It is what the legend that the Saiyan's believe in is based upon… The legendary Super Saiyan. The form that Vegeta has reached now and the form that Goku held momentarily during his struggle with the spirit bomb is the ancient power of the primal Saiyan itself. The power that has been engrained within their Species for millennia. Within the great Ozaro transformation… Or, what I believe you call; The Great Ape transformation. That dormant power has awoken and become part of Vegeta's own base power, this gift is a portion of Lord Zeno's own power, gifted to the enfant race, awaiting for the day that it would awaken once again. The seemingly endless power that both Broly and Kale wield in their berserker forms is one end to this power. Though, they loose any sense of intelligence and reason as the mindless, savage power of the primal force within them overpowers everything else. What you see Vegeta wield now, is the complete opposite. Vegeta has, in a way; enslaved the force inside of him to fuel his rage. Allowing him to wield a power that has been dormant within the entire Saiyan race since the early days of creation itself." Rumsshi explained, a wide smile on his face as Vegeta grabbed Zagraeus by the hair, punching him in the face before releasing a powerful, purple energy beam to his face, sending him crashing into another rock.
Crossing his arms, Vegeta scoffed as Zagraeus pushed himself to his feet once more. "You're no warrior, just a pathetic child that cant accept his failures. The strong survive while the weak die, that is the nature of life. That's what keeps the balance between creation and destruction. If you cant accept that, than maybe the wrong people died that day." Vegeta stated, smiling when Zagraeus glared back at him. "This is what you wanted, isn't it? Someone to torture? Someone to force your failures onto? Well, is it!?" Vegeta asked, yelling at Zagraeus as he continued to silently stare at him. "No, I don't think it is. You're just a scared little boy; lost and alone without his Mama, aren't you? Well, that's alright. Go ahead and run away, I won't judge." Hearing, Vegeta's mocking statement, Zagraeus charged at him. Resulting in a large smile forming on Vegeta's face.
Watching as he came closer, Vegeta rose his hand towards him. "Yes, that's it." Vegeta stated, just as Zagraeus rose an eyebrow. "Take this, Hakai!" Vegeta roared, firing a massive orb of destruction at him, causing Zagraeus to gasp in shock as he rose his fist infront of him.
Gritting his teeth, the black spikes on Zagraeus's fists began to glow a bright pink; just as it had done every time he had absorbed energy. His eyes bulging as he roared, trying to absorb Vegeta's orb of destruction as everyone watched in silence.
Clenching his fist tightly, Drago glared at Berrus and the rest of Universe 7. "Wait just a moment! There is something amiss here. How, in Talos's name; did he survive? The Final Judgment devours the souls of the wicked. Both Zagraeus and I felt the darkness that creeps within the corridors of Vegeta's hallowed mind. He should have been judged." Drago stated as he watched Berrus intently. "It's true that Vegeta was once brutal and ruthless, killing and plundering for the fun of it… But once he met Goku, that all began to change. He lives to protect his family now. You said before that the Final Judgment only kills victims with an evil heart. The conflict of the good and evil intent in his heart must have allowed him to survive." Piccolo explained as Vegeta's orb of destruction enveloped Zagraeus; resulting in his pain filled cries. "What? How?" Shougen asked, glaring at Berrus who was now laughing. "The power of destruction is one of the most potent powers there is. It is impossible for destruction energy to be absorbed, the power can only be wielded by those that are accepted by it. If any other attempt to wield it, they will be rejected by it. Unlike normal energy, destruction energy possess different qualities that make it unique. If someone that is not compatible with it attempts to wield it; the destructive power of the energy will destroy you from within." Merus explained, flinching when Shougen clenched his fist tightly.
As his screams faded, Zagraeus fell to the ground, breathing heavily on his hands and knees, crying out in pain when Vegeta kicked him in the side, sending him flying towards the edge.
Using instant transmission to teleport infront of him; Vegeta assaulted him with multiple attacks before kicking him in the back of the head, slamming him into the ground, face first.
Slamming, Zagraeus's face into the ground, Vegeta smirked. "If you're not going to try, you might as well give up. Where's all the power you had before?" Vegeta asked as Zagraeus stirred. "Your always talking about your mother and getting revenge. Yet, here you are. Lying in the dirt like the trash you are." Vegeta stated as Zagraeus rose to his knees. "Shut up." Zagraeus ordered, punching the ground. "Make me." Vegeta simply replied, raising an eyebrow when Zagraeus spun and quickly fired a bright pink energy beam toward him. "Supernova!" He roared as electricity crackled from his horns.
Scoffing at Zagraeus's attack, Vegeta rose a single hand towards it. "Hakai!" He stated, forming an orb of destruction in his hand; Zagraeus's attack vanishing the second it made contact. Causing everyone, including Zagraeus to fall silent.
Staring at Vegeta in shock, Zagraeus growled as Jiren and Goku landed next Vegeta. "I've had enough!" Zagraeus roared, firing a small pink energy sphere at Goku, smiling when it fazed into him. "What was that?" Goku asked, as Zagraeus rose his arm into the sky, lifting Goku with it. "What the?" Jiren asked as he watched, Vegeta growling when Zagraeus laughed. "Die!" Zagraeus roared, closing his fist, causing Vegeta and Jiren to gasp, their eyes shooting open in fear when Goku exploded, his pain filled cries silenced immediately by the ensuing explosion. Drowning them in silence.
As the explosion subsided, both Vegeta and Jiren gasped as Goku's lifeless body crashed to the ground. "I have grown tired of this pointless game, I am the ultimate life form, I am the absolute pinnacle of power… I am Zagraeus Von Karma and I am your doom!" Zagraeus roared as he powered up, the entire null realm quaking beneath his power, cracks appearing in the dome surrounding the arena as everyone gasped as cracks splintered the stands. "What kind of power is this?" Piccolo asked as the entire realm began to shake erratically. "This power, it can't be!" Belmond gasped, grasping his hair tightly. "Impossible!" Berrus gasped as Champa shook his head. "What's wrong." Gohan asked, tapping Berrus on the shoulder as he continued to stare at Zagraeus. "He's finally realized that Zagraeus can't be beaten." Shougen stated as Drago laughed. "Yeah, my Papa can beat anyone, he's awesome." Kukei cheered as Penga tossed her into the air. "This is great, there are so many strong fighters here." "I know, how much stronger can Zagraeus and the others get?" "I don't know, but I hope Goku's alright." "I agree, I hope that he's still alive." The Zeno's stated, smiling as Zagraeus's cries faded.
Taking a deep breath, Zagraeus smiled as he stared down both Jiren and Vegeta, the fires of hate burning in their eyes. "The strong survive while the weak die; this is the nature of the life… And if nature is evolving too quickly, one must evolve alongside it" Zagraeus explained as Vegeta and Jiren glared at him. "Don't start crying, boy's. Kakarot isn't dead… Yet." He stated as they charged at him.
Everyone on the stands watched in confusion as Zagraeus stood perfectly still, not reacting at all when Jiren swiped his legs out from under him, allowing Vegeta to drop kick him.
Chuckling as the two warriors attacked him, Zagraeus shook his head as he easily blocked and dodged their onslaught. "Is this all. I hoped that your miraculous power up would prove interesting, I must have thought wrong." He admitted, punching Vegeta in the kidney as he elbowed Jiren in the face. "How did either of you ever defeat any of your previous opponents? They must have been sick or drunk, perhaps both… But wait, you haven't actually defeated any of your enemies have you? No, Kakarot is the one that always saves the day isn't it? That must be why you still call yourself prince instead if King; you're embarrassed that you are always playing second fiddle to Kakarot aren't you?" Zagraeus asked, chuckling when Vegeta growled, clenching his fists so tightly that blood began to trickle from his palms. "Oohh, did I touch a nerve?" He asked as Piccolo chuckled from above. "No, you did something a lot worse." He announced, smirking when Zagraeus looked up at him. "What?" He asked, crossing his arms. "You pushed the Goku button." Piccolo announced as Vegeta took a deep breath. "You shouldn't have done that." Jiren agreed as Vegeta punched Zagraeus in the face, sending him flying into a rock.
Glaring at the rock that Zagraeus was inside of, Vegeta rose his clenched fist toward it before quickly rotating his wrist while flicking his index and middle fingers upward, causing the entire section of the arena to explode. "What the hell, he didn't even move!" Shougen roared slamming his fist into the small wall infront of the seats, clutching at his chest when he coughed up blood. "Calm down Master, it's alright." Kukei stated, massaging his neck. "Take her advice Watanuki, you're only going to kill yourself." Fleur insisted, taking one of his large hands in both of hers, caressing it lovingly as Berrus chuckled. "You were so sure that Zagraeus would win this fight, but now it seems that the opposite is true." He mocked, gasping when the entirety of Universe 13 glared at him. "Do not be in such a rush to reach the finale… you may find that reality is often disappointing." Just as Drago spoke, the entire Null realm quaked, causing everyone to steady themselves in their seats as the Zeno's laughed; watching the other shake.
Standing atop the ruins of the central pillar, Zagraeus glared down at Vegeta and Jiren. "I will reduce the three of you to your last atom. I will not be made a fool, I am Zagraeus Von Karma and you will not be the end of Vitania… I am all that stands between my Universe and complete annihilation and I will not allow my Universe to end!" Zagraeus roared, his power shaking the entire realm as he appeared in front of Vegeta and Jiren, assaulting them with rapid strikes before slamming Jiren's face into the ground.
Grabbing Vegeta by the neck, Zagraeus slammed his face into the remnants of the central pillar.
Wincing as he pushed himself to his feet, Jiren hummed in interest when he touched a small brown pouch. "Vegeta must have dropped this." He mumbled as he opened it up, shaking his head in confusion when three small, green beans met his gaze. "Why?" He asked as he took one in his hand, inspecting it before placing it in his mouth.
The moment he swallowed it, Jiren gasped as a rush of energy flowed through his body. "Incredible, beans that restore not only your stamina, but your strength as well." He stated as he looked up to Zagraeus, narrowing his gaze when he saw Vegeta take the full blunt of Zagraeus's onslaught. "I am trusting you to distract him." Jiren admitted as he flew into the distance.
Jiren gasped when he saw Goku, half way buried in the ground. Rushing to his side, he rose him into a sitting position before placing the senzu bean into his mouth.
Swallowing it, Goku instantly leapt to his feet. Taking a deep breath, Goku laughed as clenched his fist. "Thanks Jiren, where'd you get the senzu beans?" Goku asked, scowling when he saw Vegeta crash to the ground. "Vegeta lost them when Zagraeus attacked us, if we do not act soon; he will fall." Jiren stated, clenching the bag tightly.
Zagraeus and the other members of Universe 13 gasped when Goku blocked his punch, combining his Ultra Instinct with his Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken; returned to peak performance thanks to the senzu bean. "impossible! You didn't have enough energy to stand a moment ago… And I broke your arm! How? How!?" He Roared, as Jiren took the final senzu bean from the pouch and pushed it into Vegeta's mouth, a wave of energy shooting past them as Vegeta smiled at Zagraeus's disturbed expression. "So they brought Senzu beans." Piccolo announced, crossing his arms as a wide smile stretched across his face. "And what are these "senzu beans" exactly?" Drago asked, crossing his legs. "That small, green bean that Jiren just fed to Vegeta is called a senzu bean; no matter how severe the injury, they will heal it completely. Even broken limbs." Piccolo explained, smirking as Shougen clenched his fist. "That's cheating!" Shougen yelled, shaking his fist at the Grand Priest. "If they are worthy of being considered a means of cheating, than so are those bronze knuckles that Ronin had hidden in his pockets. The ones he used against the Saiyan children." The Grand Priest retorted, nodding when Shougen crossed his arms, sinking back into his seat in defeat.
Smiling, Zagraeus shook his head. "I don't think I'll ever understand how your brains work. Your persistence is admirable, but annoying. Warriors that would dishonor themselves by using a miniscule means to heal your wounds during the heat of battle, it's disgusting… Though, I guess that just gives me more chances to pound the absolute hell out of you." Zagraeus stated as Goku and Vegeta looked at each other and nodded in silence. "Really? The silent treatment? Were a little old for that, don't you think?" Zagraeus asked as they both used instant transmission to vanish, leaving Zagraeus standing completely still, unblinking as he stared at Jiren. "What's going on?" Peiri asked, looking at Shougen who shrugged his shoulders. "No idea, I cant see a thing." "They're teleporting." Sakura answered as she stared intently at Zagraeus. "What?" Drago asked gazing down at her. "Goku and Vegeta, they're teleporting around him." Hearing her explanation, the members of Universe 13 continued to stare at Zagraeus seeing no sign of the two Saiyan's. "Their moving so fast our eyes cant keep up, Sakura's eyes are accustomed to high speeds so she can keep up with their movements. From the looks of it, so can Zagraeus. Though, he could just be playing calm as he tries to think of a plan." Kaylin answered; rubbing his chin in thought.
Peiri looked back at Zagraeus and clenched her fist tightly.
Staring at Jiren, Zagraeus smirked as the two Saiyan's appeared and disappeared rapidly around him. "Fools, do they really think a simple trick like this will work?" Zagraeus asked him as he closed his eyes.
The entire null realm fell eerily silent as they watched Zagraeus's eyes shot open as he raised his hands; blocking punches from both Saiyan's.
Before they could react, Zagraeus swung his arms together; causing Goku and Vegeta's heads to collide. Chuckling, he quickly swung his arms again, sending them flying in different directions. The stands remained silent as they watched Zagraeus charge at Jiren.
Laying face down on the ground Goku looked up to see Zagraeus charging headlong towards Jiren.
Rising to his feet, he stumbled as he prepared himself to assist his friend. Much to his surprise; the last second before Zagraeus reached Jiren, Vegeta kicked him in the face; causing him to recoil backward giving both Jiren and Goku the chance to prepare themselves. "I have to admit, you three are actually pretty strong when you decide to work together. Too little too late though, I'm afraid." Zagraeus admitted as he charged at them once more.
The three veteran warriors tried their hardest, but failed to land a single blow to Zagraeus. "I have heard from both Kaseaen and Kaylin that you were all incredibly strong. They must have been lying to get me to join their team." Zagraeus mocked, creating two clones of himself.
Grabbing Goku and Jiren by the throat, Zagraeus's clones rose them from the ground, smiling as they gasped for breath. "To be honest Vegeta, I assumed that the prince of the Saiyan's would be a formidable foe, but now I understand why you still call yourself the Prince when in all actuality; you are the king of the Saiyan's. You're afraid that you wont live up to your fathers expectations aren't you. Don't worry, you'll be reunited with dear old dad soon enough." Zagraeus assure him as he grabbed Vegeta by the throat, lifting him from the ground as well.
Zagraeus and his clones smiled as the three of them gasped from lack of oxygen and released energy blasts directly to their necks, sending them crashing into a large rock.
The force of the blasts were so strong that they had become imbedded into it. Walking forward, he applauded them as his clones vanished. "I understand now Kakarot, how you could have killed my mother in a fair fight… But as I'm sure you realize. I will not fall so easily, despite it possibly being a fair fight, I will never forgive you for the atrocities that you committed that day and I will have my revenge." Zagraeus explained as he blasted Goku with an energy blast, sending him flying. "I understand that my vengeance has unintentionally enveloped you as well. Because of your friendship with Kakarot you have been caught up in the mess that he made… This is my final gift to you, a perfect death…. Think about it, At least you will get to die alongside everyone you hold dear. You will not need to live your life longing to have another try, wishing only to see and hold them once again." Zagraeus explained as he fired an energy blast at him. "And you, Vegeta… You will get to see your daughter again. What was her name? Bulla? I hope that you all realize that you will all live on in my memories… Sleep well, young prince. Just as you have fought together, you will all fall together." Zagraeus explained as took a deep breath.
Tears began to roll down Vegeta's face as Zagraeus launched an energy beam at him as well. Launching him through the rock. "now, you will know suffering and loss as I have." Zagraeus mumbled to himself as he turned around and crossed his arms, waiting for the Grand Priest to announce their eliminations.