NOVEL NEXT Chapter 233: Chapter 233: Frustrated Frieza!
Chapter 233: Frustrated Frieza!
Frieza's sudden arrival instantly cooled what had been an incredibly lively scene. Everyone fell silent, some even trying their best to minimize their presence.
Setting aside the fact that Frieza was the emperor of the universe, his sheer strength was terrifying enough, not to mention the formidable reputation of the Frieza Force. Every member of his army was absurdly powerful.
To make matters worse, standing alongside Frieza were Cooler and Bojack—both renowned and exceptionally powerful figures.
Unlike Mu Chuan and the others, these individuals had no intention of concealing their energy; they openly and brazenly released their immense power, leaving the entire crowd feeling an oppressive weight.
No one dared to act recklessly!
"Lord Beerus, I wonder if we could join this event as well?"
Beerus glanced at Frieza nonchalantly.
"Fine. I still need more participants."
"But if you don't give it your all or gain a slot only to drop out, I will definitely destroy you!"
Beerus's cold words caused Frieza and his companions' expressions to stiffen immediately. After all, they had only come here to show off and intimidate others a little.
They never intended to participate!
What's more…
They were now being threatened.
Of course, even with their audacity, none of them dared to defy Beerus. This situation left them feeling as though they'd shot themselves in the foot.
Seeing Frieza and his group momentarily silenced, Greta could hardly contain his laughter.
Being natural enemies, seeing his adversaries suffer felt incredibly satisfying.
"These guys are so pitiful!"
"Did they really think it was that easy to crash the party? Now Lord Beerus is already angry. If they dare disobey, there's going to be quite a show!"
The other Saiyans nodded in agreement.
While they found Beerus relatively approachable, there was no denying that his temperament was unpredictable. Sometimes, he'd destroy a planet on a whim.
If anything upset him, annihilation could occur right there on the spot.
The only reason his volatile tendencies were slightly tempered was because of Whis's occasional intervention and Mu Chuan's presence.
But that consideration extended only to those two individuals.
Everyone else had always been extremely cautious, terrified of angering Beerus.
After all, no matter how good their relationship with Beerus seemed, he was still the God of Destruction, and that title was not to be challenged.
Under Beerus's piercing gaze, Frieza and his group reluctantly agreed to participate in the Universe Martial Arts Tournament, though their unwillingness was obvious.
With Frieza's participation confirmed, many others quietly withdrew. They already lacked significant confidence in their abilities, but with so many powerful individuals joining, their hopes were further crushed.
Some had initially been there "just to participate," but now, with the Frieza Force in play, they gave up entirely. After all, Frieza's army was infamous, and their strikes were notoriously heavy.
"With Frieza participating, this tournament is bound to be intense."
"Who could possibly compete with him?"
"There's no need to hold the tournament anymore. Just announce him as the champion already."
"Sigh~"
As people discussed the situation, many began to enter the audience stands.
Meanwhile, Whis started explaining the tournament rules. Just like the Tournament of Power organized by Zeno, each match would last 45 minutes, with a total of 80 participants.
At the end of each match, those remaining in the ring would advance to the next stage.
This process would repeat…
Until no more new participants remained.
The advancing fighters would then undergo an additional elimination round.
It was a brutal system, and upon hearing the rules, many participants were already reconsidering their involvement. If not for the "no-death" condition, a majority would have dropped out on the spot!
That was the only slightly reassuring aspect of the event.
Even so, the elimination stage sounded utterly ruthless to everyone.
While Whis explained the rules, Mu Chuan and the others began discussing their participation strategies.
"Are you sure everyone wants to take part?"
"That's right!"
"Even if we can't stand out, it's about the experience. Competing with so many strong opponents will help us improve."
"We can't always rely on you to fight at the front while we stand back and watch. We don't feel comfortable with that!"
One of the Saiyans spoke up passionately.
At this point, among all the Saiyans, Axianna had already begun catching up to the top fighters, becoming the first female Saiyan to stand out.
What about the others?
They still felt like dead weight. They couldn't even contribute against Frieza's forces, which left them feeling useless and guilty.
They couldn't participate in the Tournament of Power, but they could join the Universe Martial Arts Tournament!
As a warrior race, Saiyans could always grow stronger through battle. Missing out on such a chance would dishonor their pride and bloodline.
Seeing the determination in everyone's eyes, Mu Chuan agreed to their request. In his view, it was harmless. They could all improve their strength through battle anyway.
Moreover, the tournament had no death rule.
All injuries would only accelerate Saiyan growth!
What was the harm in that?
After discussing with the Saiyans, Mu Chuan turned his attention to the Earth warriors. They hadn't had much time to grow, so their current strength wasn't particularly impressive.
Among them, the strongest was still Son Goku.
He did possess Saiyan blood, after all.
Under early training, his combat power had already reached 1,000,000.
For an Earthling, this was an unimaginable feat!
However…
Among a group of Saiyans, his strength was still the weakest.
That said, his potential for growth was extraordinary!
If he managed to perform well in the Universe Martial Arts Tournament, his improvement would be substantial.
Thus, all the Earth warriors decided to participate as well.
Even if they got eliminated, the opportunity itself was rare and valuable.
Hearing their answers, Mu Chuan wasn't surprised. Anyone seeking improvement wouldn't want to miss such an event.
It was also a great opportunity for them to broaden their horizons.
Of course…
Participation was one thing, but Mu Chuan still had to set a few ground rules.
"With so many people competing, we need to plan carefully, especially to avoid fighting among ourselves."
"Even if we end up facing each other during the elimination rounds, we must avoid internal conflict during the qualification stage."
"Each person will participate in only one match. Regardless of the outcome, this will prevent us from clashing in the elimination phase."
Mu Chuan's suggestion was unanimously accepted.
Even if they had to face the Frieza Force during the elimination rounds, that was still preferable to infighting. Whether they could stand out or not depended entirely on their strength—no one else could be blamed!