Chapter 284: Faith and Bonds, the Ultimate Showdown of the Tournament of Power

Chapter 284: Faith and Bonds, the Ultimate Showdown of the Tournament of Power

In the vast, fantastic and gorgeous Dragon Ball universe, the brilliant stars interweave into a magnificent cosmic scroll. The nebula flows like a dream, like the oil paints swayed by the great artist of the universe. Each planet emits a unique light, like a gem inlaid in the scroll, telling endless mysteries. At this moment, the battle of the Tournament of Power is in full swing. The peak showdown between the seventh universe and the eleventh universe has entered a white-hot stage. The tense atmosphere is like a heavy haze, heavily covering every corner.

On the field, Goku was surrounded by a super blue aura, with arcs of electricity darting through it like a silver snake, and at the same time, the power of 20 times the Kaio-ken was superimposed, making the aura even more violent, releasing amazing energy fluctuations. Space was distorted and deformed under this power, as if it would break like a broken mirror at any time. His opponent, Jiren, had a cold expression like ice, a straight and upright posture like a pine tree, and showed invincible power in his every move, like a demon descending, giving people a strong sense of oppression that could not be shaken by any attack.

Jiren looked at Goku, who was covered in wounds but still full of fighting spirit, with disdain and doubt on his face. He asked coldly, "Why are you so persistent? Even if you try your best, you are no match for me. This struggle is in vain." Goku's eyes were like torches with a determined flame burning in them. He responded without hesitation, "This is the power given to me by the bond. In order to protect my home planet and the seventh universe, I will never give up!" As soon as he finished speaking, the shadows of his companions slowly emerged behind Goku, including Vegeta, Bulma, Trunks, Krillin, Piccolo... Their eyes were full of trust and encouragement, as if they had turned into an invisible force, continuously injected into Goku's body.

Jiren was slightly startled, thinking to himself, in his cognition, only by becoming the absolute strongest individual in the universe can one truly control the trajectory of fate and protect the peace of the world. In his deep and determined eyes, teamwork is nothing more than a helpless act of the weak to rely on each other for survival. The so-called bond between partners seems indestructible, but in fact, under the temptation of interests and the cover of fear, it is like fragile thin ice and will eventually fall apart.

He firmly believed that only overwhelming power was the ultimate answer to all problems. This power, like the sharpest blade in the universe, could crush all threats mercilessly and completely kill chaos and evil in the bud. Jiren spent his entire life pursuing the ultimate personal strength. In his philosophy, when he was strong enough to surpass all opponents and stand proudly at the peak of power, he could use this absolute deterrent power to make the whole world submit to order. By then, no one would dare to challenge this unrivaled power, the smoke of war would dissipate forever, and the shadow of tragedy would have no place to stay. The weak do not need to struggle in vain in difficult situations, and the strong do not need to worry about the unknown. In his view, only pure power is the eternal truth that runs through the universe and is the cornerstone of maintaining world stability and peace.

However, at this moment, Goku's trust in his partner and the tenacious fighting spirit inspired by it made Jiren's heart ripple. But he quickly suppressed this strange feeling, snorted coldly, and said to Goku: "Your weakness of relying on bonds is meaningless in the face of my absolute power."

The battle became more and more stalemate, Jiren's strength showed overwhelming advantage, even Goku activated Super Blue and 20 times Kaio-ken, still gradually fell into disadvantage. Every attack of Jiren came like a tidal wave, Goku could only rely on his tenacious will and flexible body to barely resist, but his injuries were getting worse and worse.

Vegeta transformed into a deep blue form, with a deep blue aura like a burning ocean. He rushed towards Jiren like a blue meteor with a desperate momentum, trying to turn the tide of the battle. His eyes burned with an unyielding flame, which was the desire for victory, the protection of his partners, and the pride of being a Saiyan. However, Jiren only dodged to the side, and then swung his hand back, and Vegeta flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hitting the edge of the stadium heavily, stirring up a cloud of dust. Vegeta struggled to get up, but found that his body was almost unable to move, his breath was weak, and he was full of reluctance. At the moment he was knocked away, he passed on the energy of the Saiyan pride and the hope of the entire universe in his body to Goku like a brilliant meteor, and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Goku, pass on this power! We must win!" The voice seemed to pass through the entire stadium, with endless power and determination, echoing in everyone's ears.

At this time, No. 17 was also in a tough battle. He teamed up with Wukong and Lin Feng to fight against Jiren, but still couldn't hold on. Knowing that the situation was critical, No. 17 was determined. His eyes became extremely firm, without any hesitation. After some tense and quick calculations, he realized that conventional means could not defeat Jiren, so he decided to self-destruct and die with Jiren. No. 17 was surrounded by a bright light, and powerful energy spread wildly around like a turbulent tsunami. The terrifying energy fluctuations made the stadium tremble violently, and the ground cracked like a spider web, as if the whole world would collapse under this power. The surrounding air was distorted by this powerful energy, making a sharp whistling sound, as if wailing for No. 17's sacrifice.

After the bright light and loud noise, everyone was surprised to find that although Jiren was hit, he was not killed. Just as everyone in Universe 7 was angrily accusing Jiren, the high priest came out and judged: "Number 17 exploded on its own, not by Jiren, so Jiren did not break the rules."

Seeing this, the 11th Universe God of Destruction Mighty Virtue showed a ferocious grin and laughed wildly: "Hahahahaha, weaklings are weaklings. They only know how to resort to cowardly means like self-destruction. This is what will happen to you!" The laughter was full of sarcasm and complacency, echoing in the arena, making people extremely angry.

Goku glared at Vegeta, his eyes burning with anger and determination, and shouted: "We are not weak! We will do anything to protect what we cherish. You will never understand this!" At this moment, Goku, with the power given by Vegeta, was more determined. He knew that he was carrying the hopes of his friends and had to defeat Jiren. His body trembled slightly, which was anger and the surge of power. His eyes were like a burning torch, illuminating the entire stadium.

Although Jiren is still very strong, Goku relies on the strength and firm belief of his companions to fight a desperate battle with Jiren. While fighting, he shouted to Jiren: "Jiren, the real strength is not the strength of being alone, but the trust and bond between companions! Look at us, we are willing to sacrifice for each other, this is the invincible power!"

Jiren snorted coldly, his face full of disdain: "You are just deceiving yourselves. Trust will only lead to weakness. Only absolute strength can protect everything."

Goku shook his head and retorted, his voice as loud as a bell: "You are wrong! It is because we trust each other that we can inspire power beyond our limits. Vegeta gave everything for everyone, and No. 17 also chose to sacrifice for victory. You will never understand this kind of power!"

As the battle continued, Goku felt an unprecedented power surge through his body, with the Saiyan energy given by Vegeta and the deafening cheers of his companions. His aura rose sharply, and the light around him became brighter, successfully entering the state of Ultra Instinct.

At this moment, the entire stadium seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were focused on Goku and Jiren. Goku exuded a light that was as soft as flowing water but contained endless power. Every subtle movement of his seemed to be in harmony with the rhythm of nature. Jiren's expression was unprecedentedly solemn, and his eyes were fixed on Goku, as if he could see through every move of Goku. For the first time, a trace of uneasiness surged in his heart. He knew that after Goku entered this state, his strength had undergone a qualitative change, and this battle became more difficult.

Goku took the lead in launching the attack. His figure was like a golden lightning, and he disappeared in an instant. The next second, he appeared in front of Jiren and punched Jiren with a heavy punch containing the power of Ultra Instinct. The speed and power of this punch were so fast that the air around was instantly sucked out, forming a short vacuum zone. The wind from the fist whistled past, as if it was going to tear everything around it apart. Jiren reacted quickly, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and took the punch. Where the fists and arms intersected, a strong energy ripple erupted, like a bomb exploding between the two people, and a powerful air wave swept around, and a thick layer of dust was instantly lifted up on the ground of the arena. In the dust, the figures of the two people were looming, as if they were in a chaos.

Jiren took advantage of the moment when the dust was flying, squatted slightly, then suddenly jumped up and rushed towards Goku like a cannonball, his palm stabbed Goku's throat like a sharp blade. Goku's figure flashed, floating like a ghost, easily avoiding Jiren's attack, and at the same time, he backhanded an elbow strike towards Jiren's back. Jiren noticed the attack from behind, twisted his body in the air, cleverly dodged Goku's elbow, and kicked Goku in the abdomen. Goku was kicked back several meters, but he turned in the air and landed steadily on the ground. A trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were still firm. He quickly adjusted his breathing and prepared to face Jiren's next round of attack.

The two of them fought back and forth, and each confrontation was accompanied by strong energy fluctuations and deafening roars. With the power of the Ultra Sign, Goku moved smoothly, attacked at tricky angles, and was so fast that it was almost impossible to catch. His figure flickered in the arena like a phantom, and every punch and kick was carried with powerful force and precise skills. Jiren was not to be outdone. With his profound skills and rich combat experience, every defense was just right, and every counterattack was full of power and threat. His eyes were fixed on Goku, trying to find Goku's flaws and give him a fatal blow.

The battle entered the most stalemate state, and the figures of Goku and Jiren flashed quickly in the arena, leaving only a trail of afterimages. The arena was shining, and the energy of various colors intertwined together, as if weaving a gorgeous and dangerous picture. The red light was the light of Goku's Super Blue Flame, the blue was the mysterious energy emanating from Jiren, and the gold was the brilliance of the Ultra Instinct. These lights collided and intertwined with each other, forming a shocking picture. The audience held their breath and watched the battle nervously. Their hearts were full of expectations and worries, not knowing where this peak duel would end. Some people were even so nervous that their palms were sweating, and they dared not leave the arena for a moment, for fear of missing any wonderful moments.

At this time, everyone in the seventh universe outside the stadium, including Bulma, Trunks, Krillin, Piccolo and others, were staring at the stadium, their eyes full of worry and expectation. Bulma clenched her hands, her nails almost embedded in her palms, and she silently prayed in her heart that Goku could defeat Jiren. There was a hint of anxiety in her eyes, but more of her trust in Goku, and she believed that Goku would be able to create a miracle. Trunks gritted his teeth, wishing he could rush into the stadium to help Goku. His body trembled slightly, which was his worry about his father Vegeta and his expectation for Goku. He hoped that Goku could win this victory for the seventh universe. Krillin and Piccolo watched the game intently. They knew the importance of this battle and believed in Goku's strength and belief. Their eyes were full of determination. They knew that Goku carried the hope of the entire seventh universe and he would not let everyone down.

On the other side of Universe 11, although the God of Destruction, Virtue, still had that ferocious smile on his face, he began to worry about whether Jiren could defeat Goku. He knew that Goku's strength had greatly increased after entering the Ultra Instinct state, and the outcome of this battle became even more unpredictable. A trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly covered up by his pride. He didn't want to believe that Jiren would lose to Goku, and he firmly believed that Jiren's absolute power would be able to overcome everything.

In this extremely tense atmosphere, the battle between Goku and Jiren continues. Every attack and defense is related to the outcome of this battle and the fate of the two universes. Who will win in this fierce contest is still unknown...

Dragon Ball Fanfiction, Tournament of Power, Passionate Battle, Bonds of Faith, Ultra Instinct