Chapter 277: I Am the Emperor of the Universe, Frieza!
"It's useless..."
"I admit, your strength is enough to rank among the best in the universe, but the gap between you and me is still insurmountable!"
"Why not just surrender already?"
Even amidst the battle, Jiren found the time to attempt persuading Frieza. After all, he genuinely felt the tremendous power emanating from Frieza—power that even he found somewhat troublesome to handle.
If he could convince Frieza to voluntarily withdraw, that would certainly be the most ideal outcome.
Unfortunately...
He was facing none other than the Emperor of the Universe, Frieza!
How could someone like him possibly be convinced by mere words?
"Are you joking?"
"Who do you think you are?"
"How could I, the great king, admit defeat without a fight!!"
Boom!!
Terrifying energy surged from Frieza's body, breaking through all limits. His previously purple-gold form now began to shed its black specks.
The extreme darkness of his new form instantly captured everyone's attention!
This power was overwhelmingly terrifying!
"This is..."
Mu Chuan's pupils contracted. He hadn't expected Frieza to actually comprehend his own Black-Gold Form amidst such a fierce battle!
This was a sign of Frieza's rise!
It must be said that Frieza was exceptionally gifted—calling him a genius would not be an exaggeration. Once he became serious, he could unleash terrifying levels of power.
However, he had always been under too little pressure, which made him complacent. But when pressured, he could explode with unfathomable potential.
It had to be said—this was truly terrifying!
"Interesting... If I don't step up my game, I feel like this guy might surpass me. And if that happens, it'll be an absolute disaster. Once he surpasses me, there's no way he'll stay low-key."
These thoughts ran through Mu Chuan's mind. Though he had been pushing Frieza all along, he also didn't want to be overtaken. Otherwise, it would certainly leave him feeling uncomfortable for a while.
Not that he would be killed...
But seeing someone else flaunt their power in front of him? That was definitely unacceptable.
Jiren, sensing Frieza's terrifying power, was momentarily stunned!
Why did everyone in this universe have the ability to suddenly power up?
Was this some sort of universal trait?
Moreover, every time they powered up, their colors changed, like chameleons—truly bizarre.
However...
Jiren also felt the growing threat. His expression turned serious as his body was enveloped in a glowing orange-red aura. His strength surged dramatically, and the ground beneath him instantly cracked, forming two massive craters.
Crack!
Swish!
Jiren suddenly lunged forward!
He delivered a heavy punch to Frieza's head, catching him off guard. Frieza, unable to react in time to Jiren's blinding speed, was sent flying backward.
Regaining control mid-flight, Frieza steadied himself and, planting his feet firmly on the ground, charged forward once again.
The two clashed violently—fist against fist. Each collision created devastating shockwaves, and the arena began to crumble under the pressure of their battle.
The once-solid platform was reduced to chunks, as though it had been sliced apart like tofu.
Their battle moved at breakneck speed, leaving destruction in its wake. Though the arena shattered, it did not completely disintegrate, allowing them to use its fragments as footholds.
"It's useless... You are no match for me!"
"Your power is indeed formidable, but my strength surpasses yours!"
Jiren spoke as he drove another punch into Frieza's abdomen. Frieza spat out a mouthful of blood. Even in his purple-gold form, he was at best a 30-70 split against Jiren—not an even match at all.
Yet, despite this disparity, Frieza's hands tightly gripped Jiren's arms.
"Heh heh heh..."
"I must admit, you're indeed very strong—probably the strongest I've ever encountered, aside from that Saiyan monkey Mu Chuan."
"But..."
"In the end, I win!!"
A sly grin spread across Frieza's face.
Suddenly, his entire body began radiating a blinding purple light. The light not only enveloped him but also ensnared Jiren.
In an instant, an overwhelming power erupted!
Jiren's expression changed drastically. If he still couldn't figure out what Frieza intended, he'd truly be a fool.
"Let go!"
"You madman!!"
"How dare you fight like this!!"
"Are you insane?"
Jiren pounded his fists against Frieza, attempting to force him to release his grip. But Frieza, having made up his mind, held on tightly.
The terrifying energy engulfed both of them completely.
Everyone watching was utterly dumbfounded. At this critical moment, the slightest misstep could determine the outcome.
What exactly was Frieza trying to do?
"Damn it!"
"That guy's playing dirty!!"
The Clown God of Destruction shot to his feet in anger, clearly worried. If Jiren was taken out, Universe 11 would face elimination.
This was a matter of life and death!
The rest of the Pride Troopers were equally tense. With only one fighter left, they couldn't afford to lose!
"This can't be happening..."
"Are we really going to lose? That guy is so despicable—resorting to self-destruction at a time like this. Doesn't he care about his own survival?"
"No... If everyone loses, the universe will be erased. Survival would be meaningless!"
The expressions of those from Universe 11 grew increasingly grim, their hearts filled with anxiety. The glowing light obscured the figures of both fighters, making it impossible to see what was happening.
This left them deeply uneasy.
Even Beerus had risen from his seat, his expression serious. Everyone appeared incredibly tense. No one had expected Frieza to make such a decisive choice.
It was simply unbelievable!
At the same time, they couldn't fathom how Frieza could go to such extremes!
"Frieza..."
"I can't believe that guy would go this far, even resorting to self-destruction!"
"It's rare to see the great king act this way!"
Karl couldn't help but sigh in amazement. Despite the deep-seated animosity between Frieza and the Saiyans, witnessing his current actions commanded respect.
Decisive, fearless, ruthless...
He truly lived up to the title of Emperor of the Universe!