Demigra found Beerus and Raditz. Likewise, Beerus and his party found the two uninvited guests.
That gigantic, terrifying aura—saturated with endless demonic malice—swept across the Time Nest in an instant, blanketing everything like a shroud of darkness. Demigra clearly wanted everyone to know he had arrived.
Raditz and Beerus had only just materialized in the Time Nest. Before they could even exchange proper greetings with Chronoa, Demigra's forceful intrusion shattered the moment. All eyes turned skyward.
Suspended in the air were Towa and a towering figure none of them had seen before—wild crimson hair, tribal markings, robes of midnight blue, and that ominous scepter glowing with hellish light.
Raditz's eyes sharpened with focus. "So he's really here. That's Demigra? Judging from his aura alone... he's immensely powerful."
"De... Demigra! He's actually been resurrected!" Chronoa's voice cracked with panic. Her eyes couldn't stop darting toward the demon god, pupils trembling with barely contained fear.
"Don't panic," Whis said with his characteristic serene smile. "There's nothing to worry about with Lord Beerus present. Besides, his arrival is rather fortuitous—Master Raditz has been eager to test himself."
"He didn't run away when he saw me? How suicidal," Beerus muttered, the corner of his mouth twitching with annoyance.
"He doesn't seem afraid of Lord Beerus at all..." Whis observed with deliberate mischief in his tone.
Everyone noticed the look of arrogant satisfaction on Demigra's face. Was this demon god truly so reckless? So overconfident?
"Hmph! This type of character is always the same—all arrogance, no substance," Beerus scoffed, hands clasped behind his back with an air of complete disdain.
He didn't take Demigra seriously in the slightest. His expression remained utterly unchanged, as if the demon god were merely a minor inconvenience.
Meanwhile, Son Goku and Vegeta recoiled from the overwhelming pressure. That cold, evil aura made them feel as though they'd been plunged into the deepest pits of hell—killing intent so sharp it pierced straight to the bone.
"What an incredibly strong opponent," Son Goku said, clenching his fists with an excited grin spreading across his face. "Just sensing his ki makes me tremble with excitement!"
Sweat trickled down Trunks' cheeks as he gritted his teeth. "As expected of a demon god... his reputation isn't exaggerated at all. The pressure he's radiating is making the entire Time Nest tremble."
Aside from Whis and Beerus, everyone felt varying degrees of unease. Chronoa—the most frightened of all—was drenched in sweat, her face pale as death. She barely managed to remain standing by gripping Kais' arm for support.
Demigra's eyes swept across their expressions, drinking in every detail. He was especially delighted to see Chronoa's terrified state. As for that aloof God of Destruction standing there so confidently... hmph, you won't be so calm for much longer!
With that thought, Demigra subtly raised his aura. The bone scepter in his hand made a sharp "click-click" sound as it moved, and the ruby at its tip flickered like a malevolent red star pulsing with dark power.
"God of Destruction—serve me!"
He thrust the scepter skyward. In an instant, crimson light flooded the heavens. The entire dome was engulfed in scarlet radiance. An oppressive, suffocating atmosphere condensed around them as blood-red clouds bloomed across the sky like poisonous flowers.
"No! His target is Lord Beerus!" Chronoa gasped, immediately understanding Demigra's tactic. Her heart felt like it might burst from her chest.
If the God of Destruction was controlled, the consequences would be catastrophic beyond measure!
"Lord Beerus—!" The gathered warriors seemed to grasp Demigra's intention simultaneously. Their warning cries rang out, but were immediately cut short by a lightning-fast attack.
It was Beerus's tail—the speed of the strike was almost imperceptible. Trunks was sent flying sideways and crashed to the ground, unconscious before he even hit the stone. Son Goku and Vegeta were struck as well, both forced backward with great difficulty. Scorched marks appeared on their feet as explosive impacts rang out continuously.
Raditz managed to dodge the direct blow, but even the fierce wind pressure tore through the fabric on his chest, leaving a ragged hole.
"Lord Beerus..." Raditz looked ahead cautiously. He saw a purple glint flash in Beerus's eyes—cold, emotionless, devoid of recognition.
This was the same state Broly and Bojack had exhibited when controlled by Towa's dark magic. Which meant... Beerus had been controlled?! The mighty God of Destruction had actually fallen for Demigra's trick?!
Before Raditz could fully process this, Beerus launched forward with blinding speed. Raditz had no choice but to transform immediately into his Super Saiyan God form. Crimson flames ignited around his body as his hair and eyes shifted to match—a red inferno blending with the overwhelming scarlet light that dominated the sky.
BOOM!
Their fists collided with earth-shattering force. The impact of their combined power exploded outward, and for a brief moment, they were evenly matched!
But half a second later, Raditz was forced backward, a thin line of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His arms trembled uncontrollably from the impact. As expected—he was still far from being a match for the God of Destruction.
"HAAA!" Suddenly, Goku and Vegeta rushed forward. Goku accelerated with a burst of speed and appeared directly in front of Beerus. The two Saiyans pinched him from both sides, each unleashing powerful shock waves.
Beerus glanced coldly at them, extending his arms toward each side with casual indifference. He hummed softly—barely an exhalation of breath.
Both energy attacks were instantly negated, dissolved into nothingness in Beerus's hands. Everything was annihilated without trace.
The moment the shock waves were eliminated, Beerus's figure flickered and vanished. He reappeared behind Son Goku in an instant, delivering a devastating chop to the back of his neck that sent him plummeting to the ground. Then he flashed behind Vegeta, repeating the technique with ruthless efficiency—the Saiyan Prince crashed down just as hard.
Two Super Saiyan Gods shot down by Beerus in a matter of seconds. Raditz rushed in again, refusing to give up.
"Mr. Whis! Why aren't you doing anything?! Lord Beerus, he's—" Chronoa's voice was frantic, unable to complete her sentences. Compared to Demigra himself, she felt that Beerus's rampage was somehow even more dangerous.
The only one who could stop Beerus was Whis. But Whis just stood there as if watching an entertaining performance, showing no intention whatsoever of intervening.
It was maddening!
"Haha, don't panic. Everything is fine. This will all be over soon," Whis said with that faint, enigmatic smile, only making the situation more confusing.
Over?! Over means we all DIE!
Meanwhile, Demigra hovered in the sky with an arrogant smile, gesturing toward Towa. "You see? With the God of Destruction under my control, none of them can escape annihilation."
"Is it really that simple? A God of Destruction is that easy to control..." Towa muttered to herself, the anxiety in her heart intensifying with each passing second.
At that moment, Beerus struck Raditz down once more. Raditz's feet scraped against the ground, generating a trail of sparks as he was forced backward.
"I give up! I give up! Lord Beerus, let's stop here!" Raditz called out with an exaggerated expression of defeat.
"Hmph! Stop here? Impossible!" Demigra commanded arrogantly, waving his scepter. "God of Destruction, destroy them all!"
Sure enough, Beerus obeyed the instruction. He raised his arm, and a concentrated sphere of purple destructive energy gathered at his fingertips, aimed directly at Raditz.
The power contained in that attack was absolutely massive—something no one would dare take head-on, not even in Super Saiyan God form!
But at the critical moment, Beerus suddenly twisted his arm. The purple beam of destruction shot toward the opposite side of the sky, accompanied by a deafening shout:
"TOO NOISY!"
Demigra was stunned. Towa was stunned. Goku and Vegeta were stunned. The trembling Chronoa and Kais—who had already collapsed to a sitting position—were equally stunned.
Only Whis and Raditz smiled knowingly.
Whis had known from the very beginning. Raditz had figured it out during their brief exchange of blows. Beerus was a god—how could he possibly be controlled by such a crude trick?! If Demigra wanted to control Beerus, this level of energy was woefully insufficient!
The purple beam of destruction flew straight toward Demigra. The demon god barely managed to blink away using instant movement, narrowly dodging the attack. The tremendous power still shook the air around his body, finally making Demigra realize the true terror of the God of Destruction.
Damn it! I miscalculated!
Demigra's expression changed dramatically, all his previous arrogance evaporating. Beerus's eyes returned to their normal state, and he stood with his hands on his hips, looking thoroughly unimpressed.
Only then did Chronoa realize the truth—Beerus had been pretending the entire time. It was just a whim, a bit of entertainment at everyone's expense. No wonder Whis had remained so calm throughout!
"I was having a good time, and you had to go and interrupt," Beerus said, narrowing his eyes with a dangerous look. "Did you really think you could control me?"
Under that piercing gaze, Demigra actually shuddered.
"Hmph. I'm not interested in dealing with you personally. Someone else will handle that," Beerus said dismissively, withdrawing his gaze and walking back toward his original position.
Who else besides the God of Destruction? Demigra was confused, but Towa had already figured it out. Her eyes widened with realization.
Raditz floated slowly into the air, rising to meet Demigra at eye level. "Is the great Demon God Demigra actually afraid? Ah, where are my manners—let me introduce myself properly. I am Raditz, Supreme Kai of the Seventh Universe."
"A Supreme Kai coming here to use the tiger's might?" Demigra sneered, though his voice lacked its earlier confidence.
"Demigra, you don't have to keep up the act." Raditz's smile turned sharp, predatory. "Failing to control Lord Beerus means you'll die today. Are you panicking yet? I thought you'd be stronger than this, but you're barely at the preparatory level of divine power!"
"What did you say?!" Demigra bristled, stung by Raditz's words hitting far too close to the truth.
"I said—I've got you figured out completely. Your power is adequate. Nothing more."
An explosive surge of battle aura erupted from Raditz's body. His eyes blazed with fighting spirit, his confidence soaring to new heights as he prepared to face the demon god head-on.