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The wasteland lay eerily silent after the epic clash, the air charged with remnants of energy. Goku and Vegeta remained on high alert, their Ultra Divinity auras still flickering, as they observed the spot where Alp had been struck down. They knew better than to assume it was over.
And they were right.
A sudden, sharp crack echoed across the landscape as Alp's form began to reappear, piecing itself back together from particles of darkness. His body solidified slowly, his crimson eyes blazing with rage and defiance.
"I am not so easily vanquished," Alp growled, his voice low and deadly. "I have conquered dimensions. You are but mere specks in my vast existence!"
Vegeta clenched his fists, his violet-gold aura flaring up in response. "You're a pest who refuses to die. Fine, we'll finish you off for good this time!"
Goku looked over at Vegeta, nodding in agreement. "If he's really able to regenerate like that, we need to go all out, with no holding back."
Alp raised his hands, summoning dark orbs of energy in each palm, his aura pulsating with intensity. "You will know true despair before the end, Saiyans!"
With that, Alp unleashed a barrage of shadowy blasts, each one twisting and contorting as it tore through the air toward Goku and Vegeta. The Saiyans moved in perfect synchronization, dodging, blocking, and countering the attacks as if they shared a single mind. Their Ultra Divinity power flowed seamlessly between them, creating an impenetrable barrier of energy that neutralized the oncoming blasts.
As Alp's attacks dissipated against their combined defenses, Goku shot forward, vanishing and reappearing directly behind Alp in an instant. "Here goes nothing!" Goku yelled, thrusting a powerful punch toward Alp's back. The impact sent a shockwave through the ground, but Alp merely shifted, absorbing the force and retaliating with a wave of dark energy that forced Goku back.
At that moment, Vegeta charged in, using Goku's diversion to his advantage. He launched a devastating kick aimed at Alp's side, but Alp reacted with impossible speed, catching Vegeta's leg and twisting it, his grip like a vice.
"Did you think I wouldn't anticipate such simple tactics?" Alp sneered, tightening his hold until Vegeta grimaced in pain.
But just as Alp prepared to crush Vegeta's leg, Goku appeared again, landing a fierce blow to Alp's jaw with the precision of Ultra Instinct. The strike sent Alp staggering, forcing him to release Vegeta.
"Now, Vegeta!" Goku shouted, signaling their opening.
With an enraged roar, Vegeta unleashed a concentrated blast of his own energy, the Galick Impact, point-blank into Alp's chest. The resulting explosion created a massive crater, shaking the ground for miles around. Alp staggered backward, his body flickering as he struggled to reconstitute himself.
"Enough of this!" Alp bellowed, his form shifting as he drew upon the full power of his Dimensional Collapse technique. His body began to morph and grow, shadowy tendrils emerging from his back, his shape twisting into a monstrous version of himself.
"This ends now!" Alp roared, his voice a monstrous blend of fury and chaos.
But Goku and Vegeta remained resolute, their gazes unwavering. They nodded to each other, a silent understanding passing between them.
"Vegeta, let's combine everything we have," Goku said, his voice steady but intense. "Ultra Divinity, Kamehameha, Galick Gun—all of it!"
"Finally, you're speaking my language, Kakarot," Vegeta replied, his smirk returning.
They raised their hands together, their energy combining as they poured their Ultra Divinity power into one unified blast. The energy surrounding them grew blindingly bright, a sphere of raw, pulsating light that dwarfed even Alp's monstrous form.
With a battle cry that echoed across the heavens, they fired their combined attack. The Kamehameha and Galick Gun spiraled together, creating a vortex of silver, blue, violet, and gold energy that shot forward, ripping through the air with unstoppable force.
Alp unleashed his Dimensional Collapse, hurling all his dark power against the incoming attack, but the sheer magnitude of Goku and Vegeta's combined energy was overwhelming. The two forces collided in midair, creating a massive shockwave that lit up the sky, turning night into day as the energies clashed.
For a moment, it seemed as though Alp's darkness would consume everything. But then, with a final push, Goku and Vegeta's Ultra Divinity attack broke through, shattering Alp's defense and striking him head-on.
A scream of fury and agony filled the air as Alp's form disintegrated, his essence torn apart by the unstoppable force. The energy engulfed him, burning away every trace of his being until there was nothing left but silence and light.
As the light faded, Goku and Vegeta dropped to one knee, panting heavily, their energy drained. They looked at each other, sharing a weary but victorious smile.
"We did it," Goku said, his voice hoarse but filled with satisfaction.
Vegeta nodded, a small smirk tugging at his lips. "Hmph. Don't get used to it, Kakarot. Next time, I'll take him down myself."
Goku chuckled, too tired to argue. "Sure, Vegeta. Next time."
As they stood, Whis and Beerus appeared nearby, watching them with expressions of approval.
"Well done, both of you," Whis said, smiling. "Ultra Divinity is not easily mastered, and you wielded it flawlessly."
Beerus gave a slight nod, his arms crossed. "It's rare that I'm impressed, but today you've earned it."
"Thanks, Beerus!" Goku said with a grin.
Vegeta gave a satisfied nod but remained silent, his gaze drifting over the battlefield, the scars of their battle etched into the earth.
Whis stepped forward, raising his staff, and with a wave, the damage to the landscape vanished, leaving the earth peaceful and whole once more.
"Now, I'd suggest some rest," Whis said cheerfully. "You'll need it. After all, with power like yours, you never know what kind of enemies will be drawn to you next."
Goku and Vegeta exchanged a look, both of them smiling with the excitement of warriors who knew their journey was far from over. For now, though, they were content, knowing they had defeated an opponent who had threatened not just their world, but all of existence.
And somewhere, in the vast expanse of the multiverse, new powers stirred, drawn to the legend of two Saiyans whose strength knew no limits, whose courage knew no end.