[Host, the system's suggestion is that there is no need for the host to perform bloodline fusion. Because the fusion of bloodlines carries certain risks, if it fails, the host's essence might become damaged.] The system warned again.
"Start the fusion!" Goten commanded.
Despite the system's caution, Goten knew that to compete with behemoths like the Grand Priest, his current strength was insufficient. Only by fusing the three Legendary Saiyan bloodlines could he significantly enhance his power quickly. This was his best chance to gain the strength needed to face such formidable opponents.
[Okay, host.] The system complied. Despite the risks, it had to follow Goten's instructions.
[Host, please prepare. The bloodline fusion will start in a minute. During the process, there may be significant pain. Endure it.] The system's voice echoed in his mind.
Goten began counting down the seconds silently. He recalled the excruciating pain from his last bloodline fusion, which felt like every bone in his body was being shattered and reformed. This time, fusing three bloodlines, the pain would undoubtedly be even more intense.
As the countdown ended, a heart-piercing pain surged through every inch of his body.
"Ugh..." The agony of bone reconstruction made Goten grit his teeth. However, he could bear this physical pain. Compared to being trapped in the void for 75 years, this was relatively mild. Physical pain could never compare to mental trauma.
Time ticked by slowly. Every inch of his bones and skin seemed to be undergoing transformation. The pain persisted for ten minutes.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully fusing the bloodlines.] The system's notification rang in his mind, and the pain gradually subsided.
[T/N: The power of plot armor prevails!]
Grime covered his body, and sweat had soaked most of the ground. Goten felt the earth-shaking changes within him. Clenching his fist slightly, he sensed the power surging like a raging ocean. This newfound power was significantly stronger than before.
Not only had his normal power increased, but his transformation power had also risen exponentially.
"It feels... so good! This strength is incredible," Goten exclaimed, feeling the immense power coursing through him. This was an unprecedented sensation. With this power, he believed he was closer to the level of the Grand Priest, especially in his Limit Break Super Saiyan IV form.
He wanted to test his strength. Closing his eyes briefly, he reopened them, releasing a terrifying grass-green ki aura. His pupils turned golden, and his hair remained grass green. Though his appearance had not changed much, the force he exuded was immense, far surpassing his previous level.
Rumble!
The hyperbolic time chamber's dimensional space collapsed under the pressure of his power, even though Goten was restraining his aura. Had he not, the entire seventh universe might have been destroyed.
Meanwhile, on Earth, Goku and Vegeta felt Goten's powerful ki as they trained in Bulma's custom-made villa. They immediately stopped, horror etched on their faces.
"What? This powerful force is Goten's ki. How is it possible? How could Goten's aura reach this level? This is too terrifying!" Goku exclaimed in shock.
"Even here, I can feel the oppressive feeling!"
Although they knew Goten's strength was immense before, this new power was truly shocking. Even Beerus was not a match for Goten, but the power now being released was beyond their imagination. It felt like a bottomless abyss, impossible to gauge. Even from a great distance, and despite Goten reining it in, they still felt the threat of death from his aura.
"Can a mortal really reach such a level?" Goku wondered aloud, incredulous.
"Unbelievable!" Vegeta exclaimed. "Damn it, he's just a half-breed. Why is he so much stronger than us?"
Vegeta was beginning to doubt everything. Goten's current strength was beyond anything they could conceive, filling him with both shock and jealousy.
"Kakarot, it seems that in another timeline, you really gave birth to a monster, how did he become so powerful?" Vegeta complained. He couldn't understand why the Goten in their timeline had shown only mediocre talent after breaking through Super Saiyan as a kid, despite constant training, while the Goten from another timeline had achieved unimaginable strength.
"How could I know?" Goku replied helplessly. He too was at a loss to explain what had made the Goten from another timeline so powerful. It was no exaggeration to say that this Goten might already be stronger than an Angel, something they had never dared to imagine before.
Meanwhile, in the Realm of the God of Destruction of the Seventh Universe, Beerus was enjoying Earth's delicacies when he was suddenly taken aback. The delicacies fell from his hands as he looked in a certain direction in horror.
"This power... Whis, can you feel it? This extremely powerful aura," Beerus asked, his face a mask of shock.
"Yes, Lord Beerus. The aura just now belonged to Goten. It's unbelievable. In a short period, his strength seems to have made a huge breakthrough. There is no doubt that this force has become so powerful that even we Angels are afraid of it," Whis replied, his expression equally solemn.
Previously, Goten had shown exceptional fighting talent and strength, surpassing even the God of Destruction. But at that time, he hadn't displayed his full strength, and Whis never thought Goten could surpass an Angel. Now, his entire perception was shattered. Goten's power seemed not only to surpass the level of an Angel but far exceed it.
"This Goten is a monster!" Beerus exclaimed. "If Lord Zeno and the Grand Priest find out, it will be a disaster!"
The increase in mortal power in the universe should be a good thing for the Gods. However, Goten was a mortal from another timeline with more powerful energy than both the God of Destruction and the Angels.
If the Grand Priest and Zeno discovered this powerful mortal, the situation could become troublesome. If they realized Goten was from another timeline and that the Gods of Destruction had done nothing, they might face severe punishment.
"It is possible, Lord Beerus. If it were ordinary power, it would be impossible to reach Lord Zeno's Palace. But now Goten's power includes mortal, god, and Angel energy, specifically that of Angel Merno. If the Grand Priest senses it, he will definitely investigate," Whis said, very seriously.
Merno had been gone for hundreds of millions of years, and now his Angel aura had suddenly reappeared. If the Grand Priest sensed this, he would surely come to investigate. If the Grand Priest was dispatched, the situation would become dire.
Beerus' expression grew even grimmer upon hearing this. But there was nothing he could do. His strength couldn't match Goten's, nor could he punish him. Driving Goten away was almost impossible for him and even for Whis.
Just after Beerus sensed the immense force, the Gods of Destruction and Angels from other universes began to detect it as well. The aura from Goten had not only spread throughout the Seventh Universe but had reached all the surrounding universes.
All the Angels and Gods of Destruction were astonished. In their experience, aside from Zeno and the Grand Priest, there didn't seem to be any other being with such overwhelming power. What was even more surprising was that this aura was mixed with mortal ki, indicating it was not purely divine. This revelation shocked them even further.
At the same time, the Grand Priest in Zeno's Palace also felt this incredible force, especially recognizing the familiar Angel power.
"This is... Merno's Angel power??" the Grand Priest wondered aloud. "What's happening? Merno's aura has appeared suddenly, but Merno himself is not here. The aura belongs to him, but he is not present."
He noted the presence of mortal power, divine power, and destructive power. This mixture was unprecedented, and it was something he had never encountered before. Even after observing the 12 universes, no being possessed such a powerful and unique combination.
The Grand Priest's normally calm demeanor was replaced by an expression of shock. Though he usually maintained a serene and unshakable facade, the power he had just sensed was so immense that it rivaled even his own.
"Hm?" The Grand Priest was puzzled. The force combined mortal, Angel, and God of Destruction auras simultaneously, something he had never seen before. There was no such being in the 12 universes.
Meanwhile, the two guards beside Zeno also felt the powerful force. Their brows raised slightly in surprise. It had been a long time since they had sensed such a significant power, far surpassing that of the usual Gods of Destruction.
Zeno, however, seemed unaware of the situation, continuing to play with his favorite marbles, which were actually planets from the Universe. After playing for over ten minutes, he appeared a bit bored and turned to look at the Grand Priest. Noticing the Grand Priest's frown, Zeno's childish voice asked curiously, "Grand Priest, you seem troubled. Did something happen in the universe?"
The Grand Priest, who was always smiling, had not shown such a serious expression in many years. He responded respectfully and sincerely, "Yes, Lord Zeno. I just felt an extremely powerful aura, which seems to have originated from the Seventh Universe. This aura surpasses all Gods of Destruction and Angels, reaching an unprecedented level. We have never encountered such a powerful being in the 12 universes, and it has piqued my curiosity."
The Grand Priest was eager to find out who could wield such immense power. This force even seemed to surpass that of the Dragon God Zalama. If the owner of this aura was not benevolent, it could pose a threat to the 12 universes.
"Huh? Is there someone this remarkable?" Zeno asked in surprise. By seeing his surprise, one wouldn't know if this guy really didn't perceive this powerful aura before, or he was just pretending all the time. From his expression, it seemed that he was genuinely interested.
"Lord Zeno, what the Grand Priest said is absolutely correct," one of Zeno's guards confirmed. "We also felt the powerful aura. It not only fused the power of a God of Destruction but also the power of an Angel. It's a formidable adversary."
The guards were also deeply shocked by the aura, having never encountered such overwhelming power in their long history. If this being were an opponent, even they would find it extremely challenging.
"Hey!!! Is there really something this extraordinary happening?" Zeno exclaimed. "You three are taking it so seriously! Now, I'm very interested in this person you mentioned. Grand Priest, why don't you bring him here? I'd like to see who possesses such incredible power. He might be quite an interesting fellow!"
Having heard the same from both the Grand Priest and his guards, Zeno's interest was piqued. Such a powerful fighter deserved a closer look.