---
The battlefield shook violently as Beerus and Rack exchanged blows, their powers colliding with cataclysmic force. Each punch reverberated like thunder, sending shockwaves that rippled across the landscape of Universe 7. Goku and Vegeta stood at a distance, their eyes wide with a mixture of awe and anticipation as they watched the titans clash.
"We can't go in there!" Vegeta shouted, his voice barely audible over the chaos. The energy radiating from both fighters was suffocating, and the air crackled with raw power. "We'd be obliterated in an instant!"
"But Beerus needs us!" Goku insisted, his usual optimism wavering under the weight of their foes' overwhelming strength. "If Rack is as strong as he seems, he could really hurt Beerus!"
With every exchange, it became increasingly clear that both Beerus and Rack were evenly matched. Their auras flared around them like storm clouds, pulsing with purple-red energy that lit up the sky. Goku could feel the sheer intensity of their battle from a distance, the pressure pushing against him like a wall.
Vegeta clenched his fists, frustration boiling within him. "We'd just get in the way! We need to let them handle this!"
In Zeno's palace, the childlike deity watched with a detached curiosity, his expression neutral as he observed the escalating battle. "Oh, they're fighting," Zeno remarked, his tone more intrigued than worried. "I wonder who will win."
He turned to the Grand Priest, his tone casual. "Grand Priest, go and tell them to keep it interesting. We wouldn't want them to destroy the universe just yet!"
The Grand Priest nodded, understanding the playful intent behind Zeno's request. "I will ensure they have the proper setting for their confrontation." With that, he vanished from the palace and reappeared between Beerus and Rack, commanding immediate attention.
"Enough!" the Grand Priest's voice rang out, echoing with authority that cut through the tumult of their battle. Both fighters halted mid-fight, turning to face him with expressions of annoyance.
"This conflict has escalated too far," the Grand Priest continued, his aura glowing brightly. "If it continues here, the universe may be torn apart. You must cease fighting immediately!"
Rack, still brimming with defiance, sneered at the Grand Priest. "I will not be interrupted! This fight is mine, and I will not back down!"
Beerus, unfazed, regarded the Grand Priest with a steely gaze. "I appreciate your concern, but I can handle this myself. Rack and I are equal in power; this battle will not destroy my universe."
The Grand Priest's expression remained calm. "To ensure the safety of the multiverse, I propose you continue your fight in the Void Arena, a realm where you can unleash your full power without risking harm to the universe."
Beerus and Rack exchanged glances, recognizing the necessity of the Grand Priest's suggestion. They knew this fight could not end in devastation.
"Very well," Beerus replied, determination evident in his voice. "We will take this battle to the Void Arena."
With a wave of the Grand Priest's hand, a shimmering portal opened, revealing the vast expanse of the Void Arena—a place of endless nothingness, designed for the strongest of battles.
"Step through if you wish to continue this fight," the Grand Priest instructed, stepping back to allow the two gods to confront each other without restraint.
As they entered the portal, Goku and Vegeta exchanged worried glances. They felt powerless watching their mentor face such a formidable foe alone, but deep down, they knew this was a battle for Beerus to fight.
Once they arrived in the Void Arena, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. The arena was a blank canvas, ready to absorb the cataclysmic energies that would soon be unleashed. The Grand Priest, alongside the other Gods of Destruction and Angels who had gathered as spectators, watched with keen interest, knowing this clash would be unlike anything they had ever witnessed.
"Let the battle begin!" the Grand Priest announced, stepping back to give Beerus and Rack room to unleash their true powers.
With their eyes locked onto each other, the two gods prepared for an epic confrontation that would not only determine their own fates but could also resonate throughout the entire multiverse.
---