Vegeta Shits His Pants

"Indeed, Beerus-sama!" Whis exclaimed, surprised at the quick detection. "This is beyond the usual mortal vigilance."

Mortals were incapable of sensing the Ki of a God, indicating that the young boy before them was extraordinarily alert. His ability to discern danger was impressive, a promising trait for mastering Ultra Instinct.

Upon hearing Whis and Beerus' conversation, Goku and Vegeta reacted. They immediately set aside their food, turning their attention towards Beerus and Whis.

"Huh?! Who are these two? Their dress is weird," Goku scratched his head, expressing his confusion. "They remind me of Kaiō-sama and his companions. And I can't sense any Ki from them."

"I've never seen them before; they must not be from Earth," Krillin stated, shaking his head. Such attire and appearance were uncommon on Earth.

Everyone tried to sense the Ki of the two strangers, but to no avail.

"Considering how they were able to get so close and unnoticed by us, these two must be incredibly powerful!" Piccolo, with a furrowed brow, shared his thoughts with Goku.

Dende, on the other hand, shivered uncontrollably the moment he saw Beerus and Whis. He felt an overwhelming sense of oppression, originating from the depths of his soul, which terrified him. He realized that this was the oppressive force of a realm, indicating that the two strangers were gods, and high-ranking ones at that.

"That face… it's so familiar!" Vegeta stared intently at Beerus. "I feel like I've seen it somewhere before."

At that moment, Beerus turned to look at Vegeta. His eyes narrowed into slits, and an overwhelming sense of oppression instantly hit Vegeta. His pupils constricted, and he broke into a cold sweat.

"What… That's… Beerus!!" Vegeta finally remembered upon seeing Beerus' eyes. This look was all too familiar, having instilled an unforgettable fear in him as a child.

At the age of five, the man before him had trampled his father like a dog. With just one look, he had completely immobilized him. The look in his eyes was identical to the one he was giving now. So, at that moment, Vegeta recognized him as the God of Destruction, Beerus.

"Beerus?" Goku was puzzled. "Who is that? Why haven't you mentioned this name before, Vegeta? Is he your friend?"

Goku had never heard Vegeta mention the name Beerus before. And how did Vegeta come to know such a person?

"Goku, if those two were Vegeta's friends, he wouldn't look so terrified," Piccolo glanced at Vegeta's terrified expression, then said to Goku. "It seems my guess was correct; these two are incredibly powerful."

Vegeta's character was one of extreme pride. There weren't many beings that could instill fear in him. But the man before him had made Vegeta break into a cold sweat with fear just by looking at him. This was undoubtedly an opponent of unimaginable strength!

"He… he's a god… a very, very powerful god," Dende spoke to everyone in a fearful voice. In fact, everyone had already come to this conclusion. If they couldn't sense the Ki of these individuals, it meant they were gods! And as Vegeta had just mentioned, the person seemed to be called Beerus.

"Wow, haha!! Has another strong opponent appeared? Exciting, right Vegeta?" Goku casually said to Vegeta, his face filled with excitement. But Vegeta's expression became even grimmer.

In a low voice, Vegeta cursed at Goku, "If you don't want to die, if you don't want the entire Earth to be destroyed, shut your mouth, Kakarot." Vegeta knew Beerus' power better than anyone. He could obliterate the entire Earth in an instant, and they wouldn't be able to stop Beerus at all.

"Huh?! Vegeta, this doesn't seem like you!" Goku looked at Vegeta in surprise. This man, just like himself, usually got excited whenever he encountered a strong opponent. But what happened today? There was no excitement at all, and he seemed a bit scared. Were the two strangers who suddenly appeared that powerful?

At that moment, Beerus, floating in mid-air, looked at Vegeta and spoke, "Long time no see, Prince Vegeta. But you dare to call me by my name, do you think your life is too long?" Beerus' voice was calm, but not pretentious. At his words, Vegeta trembled with fright.

Immediately, he responded respectfully, "Forgive me! Beerus-sama, I lost my composure just now…" Goku and the others had never seen such a respectful look from Vegeta. Even Frieza hadn't received such respect from him before. It seemed that the fear had penetrated deep into his bone marrow.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk!! What a disappointment!" Beerus shook his head, then said contemptuously. "As the prince of the warrior race, the Saiyans, have you lost your nerve?" He had thought that the current Vegeta could at least serve as a sparring partner. But it seemed he had overestimated him. Perhaps the moment Vegeta saw him, he had completely lost the courage to face him.

"Hey!! Isn't this guy too arrogant?" Goku shook his fist, very dissatisfied with what Beerus had just said.

Whoosh!!

At that moment, Goten's body flashed and appeared in front of Goku. He said in a low voice, "The power of Hakaishin Beerus is beyond your comprehension, so don't even dare to challenge him! We stand no chance against him."

It wasn't that Goten was belittling himself. But if he wanted to protect the Earth, he must not act impulsively here! He also couldn't provoke Beerus. Goten knew very well that what Beerus hated most was mortals who lacked due respect for gods.

But Beerus was quite reasonable when he was in good mood. As long as they didn't rashly provoke him, generally speaking, he wouldn't get angry.

"Is he stronger than you?" Goku asked, his eyes wide with surprise.

He hadn't anticipated that Goten, who was so formidable, would make such a statement. This revelation not only surprised him but also piqued his interest even more.

"Yes, he is indeed far stronger than me," Goten admitted, nodding in agreement. The gap between him and Beerus was undeniable.

At that moment, Whis noticed something peculiar. He observed the halos hovering above Goku and Vegeta's heads and said to Beerus, "Beerus-sama, it appears that Goku and Vegeta have received special permissions after their demise, allowing them to return to the mortal realm."

Typically, after death, only the souls of the deceased remained. However, these individuals had retained their physical forms even after death. Moreover, they had been granted the ability to return to the mortal world, a clear indication that the authorities of the Otherworld had made an exception for them.

This was a concerning development. Regardless of their contributions to the universe, the dead should remain as such. Returning to the mortal realm was a violation of universal laws.

"Heh! It seems those fellows responsible for the Otherworld need to be taught a good lesson," Beerus mused. "But what I am most concerned about now is not these things, the only thing which interest me now is the Super Saiyan God."

However, his primary concern was not this anomaly but the Super Saiyan God. He had journeyed all the way to the Northern Galaxy for this purpose.

Turning to Vegeta and Goku, he asked, "You two are Saiyans, correct? Have you ever heard of a someone called Super Saiyan God?"

Upon hearing Beerus' question, Vegeta and Goku exchanged puzzled glances. It was evident that they were unfamiliar with the term.

"Super Saiyan God? What is that?" Goku asked Vegeta, who retorted, "How should I know? Can't you keep quiet for once, Kakarot?"

'This stupid bastard! He always causes trouble. If earth is destroyed because of this guy, even when I return to Kaiō's planet, I will not spare him!'

Vegeta then addressed Beerus respectfully, "Beerus-sama, I must confess that I have never heard of this Super Saiyan God. However, we are familiar with the concept of a Super Saiyan."

As the former prince of the Saiyans, Vegeta was well-versed in his people's history, but the term Super Saiyan God was foreign to him.

"Tch! So, you're unaware…" Beerus sighed, disappointed. "It seems my journey here was in vain."

He had traveled half an hour to this remote planet, only to find nothing of interest. It appeared that this planet's existence was unnecessary. After all, he had to leave some mark of his visit.

At this point, Goten was deep in thought. He wondered if a good fight with Beerus would persuade him to abandon his plan to destroy Earth, just like in the original story. If he could manage that, he might also pick up the God of Destruction's exclusive Destruction abilities.

"Beerus-sama, I believe I mentioned that your dream was merely ordinary. Didn't I say that the Super Saiyan God you seek does not exist in this universe? Perhaps we should return home. The ice cream won't taste as good if it's left in the freezer for too long," Whis suggested, noticing Beerus' change in demeanor.

Despite Earth's relatively primitive technology, the strength of its inhabitants was commendable. It was a planet with a high overall mortal level. Destroying it would likely cause a slight decrease in the Seventh Universe's overall level.

"Since I'm already here, it wouldn't be my style to leave without accomplishing anything. If the Super Saiyan God cannot be found, then this backward planet shall be destroyed!" Beerus declared indifferently. To him, annihilating a planet and extinguishing hundreds of millions of lives was as mundane as eating and drinking.

Upon hearing Beerus' intention to destroy Earth, everyone clenched their fists tightly. As Earth's protectors, they would never allow anyone to harm their home, regardless of how powerful the enemy might be. They were prepared to fight to the death.

However, Vegeta was terrified. He was pale, knowing full well that even if they all joined forces, they stood no chance against Beerus. The overwhelming pressure he exuded was impossible to ignore.

Goten was also prepared. If Beerus truly intended to destroy Earth, the only option was to fight him to the death. He was an Earth warrior, and his loved ones lived on this planet. Even in the face of the God of Destruction, he would not back down.

At that moment, Goku stepped forward. He looked up at Beerus with a serious expression and said, "Hey! I may not know who you are or how strong you are, but I won't allow you to casually destroy the Earth that we've fought so hard to protect!"

Piccolo and Krillin also stepped forward, staring at Beerus resolutely. Even if he was a god, they would not allow him to destroy Earth.

"Oh? A bunch of insignificant mortal bugs dare to oppose me?" Beerus sneered. In his eyes, these individuals were no more significant than bugs, easily crushed with a single hand.

"You all stand back! There's a significant gap between your strength and his," Goten said, stepping forward. Their strength was indeed too weak. Beerus could easily kill them all without breaking a sweat. Such a senseless sacrifice was unnecessary.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Goten. Without any hesitation, they all took a few steps back. They were well aware of Goten's strength. If Goten couldn't handle the God of Destruction, then it would be futile for them to intervene.

After everyone had retreated, Goten addressed Beerus, "Beerus-sama, are you seeking the Super Saiyan God in hopes of finding a worthy opponent? If that's the case… I'll be your opponent!"

"You?" Beerus cast a contemptuous glance at Goten. Although the boy was alert, how much strength could a child possibly possess?

"That's right! Since you're already here, there's no harm in trying!" Goten affirmed, nodding firmly.