While flying back to my floating stand in anger, I could hear many of the other Destroyers murmuring at the prospect of there existing mortals stronger than a Destroyer, as when I responded back to Toppo I wasn't trying to be quiet or anything, so I'm sure they heard me.
When I arrived at the floating stands, I noticed Beerus giving me a side glance, before focusing back on the Grand Priest, and I didn't do anything other than stand in the back while staring back at Mira, however, out of the corner of my eye, I could also see Toppo getting lectured by that clown guy.
Grand Priest-"The king of all has decided to continue on with the tournament, but we'll be changing some rules. You must choose 10 mortals from your universe to participate as gods are forbidden from joining, to win the TOP all you must do is knock your opponent off the stage and the tournament will be in a battle royale style, just as with the tournament between Universe 6 and 7, the final winner will be granted one wish with Super Dragon Balls."
After everyone had digested what the Grand Priest said, a supreme kai from one of the stands across from us, pointed out a question.
Supreme Kai-"You said the final winner will be granted the right to use the Super Dragon Balls, but will the universe that wins receive anything?"
Grand Priest-"Nothing, and that itself is a prize."
His words seemed to have caused some confusion in everyone, though that didn't last long as he cleared up the confusion.
Grand Priest-"The universe that wins will get nothing, as every universe that losses will be erased from existence, excluding angles."
The moment he finished speaking, I could hear everyone around me go into panic mode as they shouted in disbelief.
Beerus-"ERASED!!"
Gohan-"WHAT!!"
Kaioshin-"ERASED!!?"
Belmond-"So does that mean, only one universe will exist after the TOP?"
Grand Priest-"No, universes 1, 12, 15, and 8 shall all be exempted from participating as the average level of their mortals is over 7."
What he said surprised everyone but, it also allowed more insight into why they were getting erased in the first place.
Whis-"So this tournament is really meant to give the lower-level universes that were originally scheduled to be erased a chance to survive?"
Grand Priest-"It's exactly as you say Whis."
Beerus who heard Whis' explanation got angry and started arguing with Kaioshin about the low level of their universe, though to be honest I completely forgot about the Supreme Kai's existence just until a little earlier, and I don't mean Kaioshins, I mean every other Supreme Kai that's currently present. I most likely unconsciously ignored their presence as Supreme Kai's have never been helpful.
Grand Priest-"The TOP will be taking place on a special ring in the void, I will transport you there myself, so once you're ready, group up together universe. Also, allow me to state, that any weapons or medicine is forbidden, anyone caught using them will have their entire universe erased on the spot, now then there isn't much time left, so quickly prepare yourself."
Immediately when he finished talking, we were suddenly transported back onto Beerus's planet, and when I realized I was no longer in Mira's vicinity, I started taking deep breaths to calm myself, as I plan on saving that anger for Mira.
Beerus-"Dammit! Even after I told that stupid idiot not to get involved with Lord Zeno, he still went and did it, and now we're going to be erased!"
Kaioshin-"Wait Beerus, if anything we were already going to be erased, but now with Goku's intervention, we at least have a fighting chance to survive."
Gohan-"Still if what Sage said was true about their existing a mortal stronger than a destroyer, then our chances of winning are quite abysmal."
Sage-"Hmph, stop acting like a bunch of cowards, since I'm participating in the tournament, do you really think any other universe has a chance of winning!?"
Once I had calmed down enough, I interjected in the group's conversation, though that caused them to look at me with skepticism.
Beerus-"What about that Jiren guy, you think you can handle him, I doubt so.
Whis-"Hoho, I wouldn't be so sure about that Beerus, Sage's growth in power would even give you a tough time."
His words caused Beerus to be slightly surprised though it didn't last long, probably considering he already knew I had grown in power, just didn't realize I had already encroached into his realm.
Beerus-"Whatever, Let's go to Bulma's house and get some food, considering we might never get to eat again, besides the other 8 participants are most likely going to be there anyways."
We all grouped up around Whis, who then tapped the ground with his staff which instantly caused us to start flying through the universe, it didn't take long before we arrived on Earth, and the moment we did I shot off into the sky heading to the lookout, to spend the rest of the time in the HTC before the TOP.
A short while later I could see the floating lookout in the distance and a few seconds later I landed on it, though when I did, I saw Dende and Popo quickly come running out of the building in my direction.
Dende-"May I ask why you've visited the lookout?"
Sage-"Lead me to the HTC, I'm going to spend the rest of the time in there."
Dende seemed reluctant at first but eventually gave in before turning around and leading the way.
Dende-"Follow me."
After going through several different hallways and down some stairs, we finally arrived at the wooden door that connects to the HTC, Dende started giving me some details on the HTC, but I didn't listen instead I just opened the door and went in.
What greeted me was a small living area and beyond that was just whiteness for as far as I could see, though I expected that as I've sparred with Merus in the HTC plenty of times before. I put on the heavy suit and went into the white void, though with how much my power's grown, even with the 10 times gravity I feel minimal resistance on my body.
Sage-'Whatever, I didn't come here to train anyways, I came here to master my LSSJ, or to see if it's even possible, though it should be. I'm also curious how Mira managed to get into the meeting, though I'm more interested in killing him.'
I didn't know where to even being if I wanted to master my transformation, but I figured understanding my transformation better should be the first thing I do, so I transformed and stayed like that while meditating and constantly emptying my Ki reserves, otherwise with how quickly I generated ki my body would explode from the pressure.
I continued doing this for months on end, only taking breaks when I absolutely needed it, and eventually, after staying like this for 8 months, I finally figured out what I should do if I wanted to master it.