After years of training, Lin Chen was very clear that he was not all-round in terms of talent.
Due to the influence of the Legendary Super Saiyan bloodline, it was impossible for him to comprehend Ultra Instinct through normal means.
So, this choice might be his only opportunity to comprehend Ultra Instinct.
But the question remained: Was it still necessary for Lin Chen to learn Ultra Instinct?
While Ultra Instinct was powerful, Lin Chen already had ways to deal with it, and perhaps choice three was what Lin Chen should consider.
“System, I choose three.”
“Ding! Confirming host’s choice, please complete the task as soon as possible!”
After confirming his choice, Lin Chen immediately spoke up, “Grand Priest-sama, please let me form a separate team.”
“What?”
Thinking that Lin Chen would firmly refuse, Beerus’ eyes widened upon hearing him actually accept the suggestion of forming a separate team.
Others were also somewhat surprised. They didn’t expect Lin Chen to agree.
“Mr. Lin Chen, are you sure? If that’s the case, in the upcoming competition, you will be fighting alone without any teammates.”
Grand Priest asked again to confirm.
“I know, I am willing to accept the challenge,” Lin Chen smiled faintly.
Too arrogant!
Upon hearing Lin Chen’s words, Champa, who initially proposed this idea, his face turned dark.
A few days ago, when Vados suggested this plan to Champa, he thought it was a good way to isolate Lin Chen and make him an easy target for all universes to attack.
But now, seeing Lin Chen’s reaction, he wasn’t afraid at all? It’s as if he didn’t care about all the universes at all!
How could someone be so arrogant?!
“Lin Chen is so cool!”
“He’s alone in a team, isn’t that going to be 1 against 79? Awesome!”
While others were surprised and astonished, the two Zenos were excited because this would make the competition even more thrilling!
“Cough!”
Grand Priest coughed softly and announced, “In that case, Mr. Lin Chen will be in a separate team for the Tournament of Power, but as compensation, even if Mr. Lin Chen loses the competition, he will not be erased.”
“Thank you, Grand Priest-sama.”
“Furthermore, Universe 7 currently lacks one person, so the match will be postponed for 10 minutes to allow Universe 7 time to find a replacement contestant.”
The competition, which was about to start immediately, was temporarily interrupted.
After the inevitable decision, the people of Universe 7 immediately surrounded Lin Chen, asking him.
“Dad, why did you do this?” Lin Luo asked.
Lin Chen smiled and said, “Of course, it’s for some excitement.”
“Lin Luo, Taro, this opportunity is rare. Let me see how much you have grown!”
“Hehe, I think it’s good this way. Finally, I have the opportunity to challenge Brother Lin Chen!”
Among Universe 7, Goku was probably the happiest after learning that Lin Chen would be in a separate team, as this would give him the chance to have a direct showdown with Lin Chen.
Vegeta didn’t say anything, but there was a hint of eagerness on his face.
Equally eager was Broly, who hadn’t fought Lin Chen in a long time.
Compared to these reckless Saiyans, Beerus was having a headache.
Seeing that Grand Priest had already announced it, he knew he couldn’t persuade Grand Priest, so he quickly pulled Whis to find a substitute for Lin Chen.
Soon, 10 minutes flew by.
Under Grand Priest’s call, everyone gathered once again.
“Universe 7, have you found your substitute contestant?” Grand Priest asked.
“We have found one, Grand Priest-sama.”
In Whis’ reply, a golden-haired figure walked out from behind Whis. Seeing this person, Lin Chen couldn’t help but be surprised.
“Lazuli? Are you the substitute?”
“Lin Chen, I won’t go easy on you later.”
Lazuli’s gaze was cold.
Lin Chen smiled bitterly.
In the end, Lazuli is still going to participate in the Tournament of Power.
In this way, the final contestant list for Universe 7 became: Goku, Vegeta, Broly, Lin Luo, Taro, Gohan, Piccolo, Frieza, Fat Buu, and Lazuli.
“So, now the Tournament of Power is about to begin, contestants from each universe, please enter the arena, and non-participants leave!”
“It’s finally starting!”
With Grand Priest’s announcement.
The contestants from various universes who had previously gone to the spectator seats to rest also descended towards the arena one after another.
The spinning top-shaped competition arena was quickly divided into several parts by the contestants from each universe.
“Everyone, do your best, if you can’t beat others, you can come to me for shelter.”
Lin Chen smiled at the people of Universe 7.
“Brother Lin Chen, you’re the one who needs to do your best. Other universes will definitely gang up on you. Don’t get eliminated as soon as you step into the arena.” Goku replied.
“Don’t worry.”
Lin Chen smiled, then turned and left the crowd, heading to the center of the arena alone.
He also knew that what Goku said was right. At the beginning of the competition, others might gang up on him, so Lin Chen planned to go to the center to make it easy for them to attack.
Watching Lin Chen leave, the people from Universe 7 began to feel a bit tense.
Seeing this, Beerus said to them, “Since Lin Chen has left, there’s something I can tell you. If you want to win this competition, you must do as I say!”
When Beerus revealed his plan, everyone was shocked.
“What? Beerus-sama, you want us to do this?”
“Beerus-sama, isn’t this betraying Dad?”
Hearing their doubts, Beerus couldn’t help but say angrily, “Fools! If we don’t do this, do you really think there’s a chance to beat Lin Chen?”
“Only this way, you will have a slim chance of defeating him! Listen, just do as I say! Anyone who doesn’t comply, I will destroy them!”
“Anyway, Lin Chen won’t be erased, so you don’t have to worry about him!”
Hearing Beerus mention this, everyone suddenly realized and nodded, agreeing with his opinion.
“Let’s do your best! Don’t disgrace Universe 7!”
Beerus encouraged them one last time before returning to the spectator seats with Whis.
As all the contestants from the eight universes entered the arena, the air seemed to freeze at this moment.
Grand Priest waved his hand and declared, “Well then, I now announce, the Tournament of Power, begins!”
Boom!
Following Grand Priest’s words, the pillar representing the time-counting function in the center of the arena began to slowly sink.
When the entire pillar completely disappeared into the platform, it would mean the end of the competition. The universe with the most contestants left in the arena at that time would be the winner of the competition.
Meanwhile, following Grand Priest’s command, the contestants of various universes in the arena also began to move together.
Various powerful auras erupted in the arena simultaneously.
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