With the lifeforce of these mighty creatures absorbed, the Divine Tree's growth accelerated exponentially. Its towering form extended further, stretching toward the void of space itself.
Meanwhile, its roots burrowed deep into the planet's core, extracting every ounce of energy it could siphon. The ground beneath their feet blackened and crumbled, stripped of its vitality.
Thousands of meters.
Tens of thousands.
Hundreds of thousands.
Millions of meters above.
From the vastness of space, one could see the once-thriving planet beginning to wither, its vibrant blues and greens fading into desolation. The very essence of life was rapidly vanishing.
This was different from what had happened in the Shinobi World.
There, the Divine Tree had never fully spread its influence. Ōtsutsuki Kaguya had not been entirely focused on cultivating the fruit, leaving parts of the land untouched.
But here, the Divine Tree showed no restraint.
It claimed the entire planet as its own.
Time flowed onward.
The world's lifeforce drained at an alarming rate. The Divine Tree's vast form expanded without end.
In just a single day, it had grown to a scale rivaling the legendary tree that Kaguya once cultivated.
And still, it continued to grow.
Beneath its massive branches, Jiang Chen and Jiang Xi stood in silence, watching the spectacle unfold.
"Brother, are you sure? This fruit... will really make me stronger?" Jiang Xi's eyes gleamed with anticipation as she looked up at him.
"Yes. With this fruit, your strength should increase dozens of times." Jiang Chen nodded, his tone unwavering.
This planet's natural energy was even richer than the Shinobi World's. The fruit harvested here would undoubtedly surpass any before it.
Jiang Xi's current battle power hovered around 400. But feeling the sheer energy radiating from the Divine Tree, Jiang Chen estimated she could reach at least 10,000.
"Really?!"
Excitement surged through Jiang Xi at his words.
"Of course," Jiang Chen affirmed. "The fruit is nearly ripe."
His gaze shifted upward.
Above them, a colossal bud had begun to bloom at the heart of the Divine Tree. Nearly half the planet's lifeforce had been funneled into it.
At this rate, the fruit would fully mature in mere days.
And indeed, it did.
Within seven days, the bud unfurled completely, revealing a single fruit that pulsed with unimaginable energy.
A deep crimson, the fruit exuded an intoxicating aura, its power radiating in waves.
"Whoosh!"
Jiang Chen and Jiang Xi ascended in an instant.
"Is this... the Divine Tree's fruit?"
"So much energy..."
Jiang Xi whispered, awe-struck by the overwhelming force emanating from the fruit.
As they approached, the colossal tree trembled slightly, its massive branches swaying as though reacting to their presence.
Then, after a brief moment, it grew still once more.
"Yes," Jiang Chen confirmed.
Raising a hand, he summoned the fruit from the tree's grasp. Instantly, it detached itself, floating toward him as though obeying his command.
"Eat it," Jiang Chen instructed, holding it out to Jiang Xi.
"Okay!"
Without hesitation, Jiang Xi reached out and accepted the fruit.
The moment she touched it—
The massive Divine Tree began to tremble violently before rapidly shrinking.
"Boom!"
"Rumble!"
The ground quaked intensely, sending shockwaves across the land.
Cracks splintered across the terrain, and enormous roots erupted from the earth like writhing serpents.
"What's happening?" Jiang Xi looked down, puzzled.
"Nothing serious. The Divine Tree is likely reverting to its original form— the Jūbi."
"No need to worry about it."
Jiang Chen's voice remained calm.
"Alright!"
Jiang Xi nodded before turning her attention back to the massive, fiery-red fruit in her hands.
Without hesitation, she took a bite.
The moment it entered her mouth, the fruit melted into a surge of warm, potent energy.
Her face flushed as the overwhelming force spread through her body.
"Control it! Guide the flow!" Jiang Chen instructed, his tone firm.
"Got it!" Jiang Xi closed her eyes, swiftly directing the power through her meridians while continuing to consume the fruit. Before long, she had devoured it entirely.
As the last bite vanished, a majestic surge of energy erupted from her core, surrounding her in a brilliant aura. Her eyes clenched shut as waves of pale purple and blood-red energy intertwined around her.
Her energy skyrocketed as her body underwent a transformation.
The most striking change appeared on her forehead.
A thin crack formed, revealing a golden, radiant eye.
A Rinne Sharingan— etched with nine Tomoe— emerged in its full splendor.
Simultaneously, the chakra within her body continued to mutate.
Her Byakugan pulsed as its latent potential awakened. The Tenseigan within her gaze shimmered with newfound clarity, evolving into an even purer form.
Jiang Chen observed the transformation closely.
Her energy, originally at 400, surged rapidly.
400… 500… 700…
1,000.
3,000.
In the blink of an eye, she had surpassed the 1,000 threshold, reaching 3,000— and it was still climbing.
"Unbelievable!"
Jiang Chen murmured and a rare flicker of awe crossed his face.
He knew just how much effort it had taken him to ascend by mere increments in the Dragon Ball universe.
In contrast, his sister's progress felt almost effortless.
One fruit from the Divine Tree.
And she had already leaped beyond what many warriors could achieve in a lifetime.
At this rate, surpassing 10,000 was inevitable.
But it made sense.
Back then, Jiang Chen lacked the resources he had now.
Today, they possessed foreknowledge, unparalleled preparation, and the assistance of a Saiyan God.
For any other being— even an Ōtsutsuki— such an opportunity would be unattainable.
A planet this rich in natural energy? A near-impossible find.
Even if someone discovered such a world, they would be at the mercy of its massive, terrifying creatures. Even elite Ōtsutsuki warriors like Momoshiki and Kinshiki would struggle against the beasts here.
After all, these creatures boasted power levels exceeding 10,000. Their raw might alone was enough to crush lesser beings.
Only someone like Jiang Chen— whose own power had long surpassed 300,000— could dominate them with ease.
His gaze sharpened.
Below, the Divine Tree had fully reverted into the Jūbi.
However, something was different this time.
Unlike past iterations, the Jūbi did not go berserk after losing its fruit. Instead, it stood frozen, trembling under an unseen pressure.
It dared not move.
Jiang Chen spared it a brief glance before dismissing it entirely.
High above, Jiang Xi's ki reached its climax.
Her aura, which had already surged past 3,000, continued its rapid ascent until it finally stabilized at 12,000.
Her floating figure stirred, then slowly opened her eyes.
Her Tenseigan shimmered like celestial bodies, glowing with an ethereal brilliance. Even the mere shift in her gaze exuded a dreamlike quality.
An immense pressure radiated outward, washing over the surroundings.
"Is this… the power of the Divine Tree's fruit?"
"So… overwhelming!"
Jiang Xi raised her hands, barely able to contain her awe and exhilaration.
The strength coursing through her veins was unprecedented—far beyond anything she had ever felt before.
This was power.
A terrifying, world-altering force.
For the first time, she sensed a new reality. She could destroy this planet with a single blow. No, it wasn't just a feeling. She knew it. Felt it in every fiber of her being.
She lifted her right hand.
In an instant, thousands of condensed energy orbs materialized around her palm.
"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!"
Her voice was soft, yet filled with undeniable might.
The next moment, the energy orbs coalesced, transforming into a pale purple lightsaber.
"Boom!"
With a casual swing, the blade slashed downward and the massive planet below split apart with a deafening explosion.
A cataclysmic shockwave erupted, obliterating everything in its wake.
Jiang Xi's eyes widened in disbelief.
She had simply followed her instincts.
She had never imagined the results would be this… devastating.
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"Initial World Conquest: Achieved!"
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