After the surge of excitement, Zeru gradually calmed himself down. He took a deep breath, then pulled out the Combat Training Robot House from his system inventory.
Inside this facility were training robots equipped with the bloodlines of various combat races in the Dragon Ball world—Saiyan, Angel, Namekian, Frost Demon, and more.
Not only that, these robots could simulate Saiyan transformations. Whatever Zeru's battle power was, the robot's would match it exactly. And because it was a machine, its combat calculations and experience were overwhelmingly superior to Zeru's.
In other words, every time Zeru entered this place, he was usually brutally beaten.
However…
This time, he felt he finally had a chance.
But the moment he saw the training robot appear before him in Super Saiyan 5 form, his breathing faltered.
Whoosh!
Before he could fully react, the robot moved instantly.
Bang!
A devastating punch slammed directly into Zeru's face.
Boom!
The force was overwhelming, sending him flying as blood burst from his mouth midair. That single blow alone turned his face pale.
"Damn it, cheap shot!"
Zeru cursed. Thankfully, he was already in Super Saiyan 5 form. If he had been in base—or even Super Saiyan 4—that punch alone might have ended the fight.
He spat out blood and steadied himself.
This time—
He was determined to turn things around.
Boom!
Silver energy erupted from his body, wrapping around him like a storm.
Whoosh!
With a single step, Zeru appeared before the training robot.
The robot reacted instantly, dodging his attack. A fierce close-quarters battle broke out.
At the same time, in Universe 7's God of Destruction Realm, Beerus and Whis stood together, staring at the Spirit and Time Chamber placed on the ground.
After a while, Whis spoke, "Lord Beerus, did you sense it as well?"
Beerus nodded, his expression serious. The energy just now wasn't particularly powerful, but the divine aura within it was… intriguing.
"That boy seems to have stepped into the Divine Domain. His current strength isn't overwhelming, but his future growth… will be terrifying."
Whis spoke in a low tone. "And… I suspect he possesses the bloodline of Zeno."
"What?! Zeno's bloodline?!"
Beerus's eyes nearly popped out of his head. He immediately shook his head. "That can't be right! Zeru clearly has a Saiyan bloodline!"
He knew Saiyans well. He had even visited Planet Vegeta before—and frankly, he disliked their prideful nature. In fact, the destruction of Planet Vegeta could be traced back to him.
"The erasure ability he uses is a power from Lord Zeno's system," Whis said seriously. "It's a form of control over universal laws. Only Lord Zeno—and the vanished Grand Zeno King—can wield such power."
Beerus swallowed hard, completely shaken. If that were true, then Zeru was essentially a second Zeno. Even the Grand Priest would have to treat him with caution.
"No matter what… we should treat Zeru with goodwill," Whis reminded him.
"I… understand."
Beerus nodded heavily.
Step!
At that moment, Zeru stepped out of the Spirit and Time Chamber, his body covered in injuries.
"Zeru… what happened to you?"
Whis looked at him in surprise. Could there be a fourth hidden entity in the God of Destruction Realm?
"I just went through some intense training."
Zeru grinned, then took out a Super Senzu Bean from his inventory. His injuries healed instantly, causing Whis—who had been about to treat him—to pause awkwardly.
"The energy just now… was that from you?" Beerus asked.
Even though there were only three of them present, he still felt the need to confirm.
"Yes. It was a new transformation of mine. I just haven't fully mastered it yet."
Zeru sighed slightly, though he wasn't too disappointed. After the Super Saiyan 5 trial ended, he had gained significant insight into the form.
And he had a feeling—
His version of Super Saiyan 5 wouldn't require extreme rage like in the original lore.
He had already named it—
His exclusive transformation.
From what he understood so far, the key was simple:
Super Saiyan 5 + Divine Domain.
If those two could fuse—
He would achieve his own version of Super Saiyan 5.
"And… when I reach that state, its multiplier likely won't be limited to the 40,000x from the trial form."
"But the most important thing… is successfully entering Super Saiyan 5 first."
Zeru took a deep breath, calming himself. For him, steady progress was the right path. Rushing things would only backfire.
"I should get going."
He placed two fingers on his forehead and said to Beerus and Whis, "Come visit Earth sometime. The food there won't disappoint."
Whoosh!
With that, he vanished.
Buzz!
The moment Zeru left, Whis's staff trembled slightly. A ripple spread through space, and a figure slowly emerged.
"Greetings, Lord Beerus."
It was Vados.
"Hello, Vados."
Beerus casually responded before flying off toward his residence. Though he remembered Zeru's invitation, sleepiness overtook him, and he decided to rest first.
"Whis, have you met that boy?" Vados asked after watching Beerus leave.
"Yes. I even proposed that he become Universe 7's God of Destruction candidate."
Whis nodded.
"What?! Did he accept or refuse?"
Vados asked quickly.
"Neither. He hasn't decided."
Whis sighed. "But honestly, the chances of him agreeing are slim."
"Then that's good… that's good…"
Vados visibly relaxed. As long as Zeru hadn't agreed, Universe 6 still had a chance.
"Big sister… you're planning to recruit him for Universe 6, aren't you?"
Whis smiled knowingly.
"Hmm? Why do you say that?"
Vados paused, slightly frowning.
But her expression already gave everything away.
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