King Quan leaned forward curiously. "Yeah, Jack, what exactly do you want to do by inviting us into this cosmic thug group?"
Jack responded with a calm smile. "I've already posted everything about the group in the announcement section. You can check it there."
Hearing this, the group members immediately accessed the announcement, eager to understand the nature of this strange new organization they'd just been invited to.
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Group Announcement:
> Welcome to the Cosmic Thugs Group — a gathering place for powerful individuals who provide solutions to problems across the Heavens and the Myriad Realms.
Through this group, you will gain access to missions issued by the countless realms that make up the universe. By completing these tasks, you can earn points.
Points can be exchanged for a variety of valuable items in the Group Mall — including powers, bloodlines, and legendary skills.
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The Heavens and the Myriad Realms...?
The phrase itself stunned the entire group. It was the first time they had heard such terminology, and it blew open the doors of their understanding.
King Quan, ever the curious one, asked again, "Jack, could you explain all this? What exactly is this world you're talking about? And how does this mall work? What kind of things can we even buy?"
He wasn't alone in his confusion. Everyone in the group was just as bewildered — and intrigued.
Jack explained calmly, "The term 'Myriad Realms' refers to all the various universes beyond your own. This means there are countless worlds out there. Once you accept a mission, you will travel to these other worlds to carry it out."
He continued, "The points you earn from completing missions can be used to buy items in the group mall. Although the mall is not fully open yet, you can still preview what's available. I think you'll find some of it very interesting."
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The idea of a shopping mall wasn't new to those who had lived on Earth, like Son Goku and others. But when they opened the group mall and saw the available items… they were completely speechless.
Inside the mall, they saw things that shouldn't even exist — or be for sale.
There were bloodlines: Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza's clan, and more.
There were techniques: Kamehameha, Final Flash, Kaio-Ken, Destructo Disc, Instant Transmission...
And there were powers: the Power of Ki, the Power of Destruction, the Power of God, and other cosmic-level abilities.
The craziest part?
You didn't need to train. Just buy it — and you'd immediately gain strength!
Of course, these items cost a lot of points. But even so, the sheer variety and scale of these items left Goku and the others wide-eyed.
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Vegeta clenched his fists and shouted, "How is that possible?! You can even buy Saiyan blood? That means... even people who aren't Saiyans can become Saiyans now?!"
As the proud Prince of all Saiyans, this revelation struck deep. There were only a few Saiyans left in the universe — their race nearly extinct. His Saiyan pride was something sacred.
But now... anyone could buy Saiyan blood?
Would that cheapen what it meant to be Saiyan?
Vegeta's expression turned grim, then slowly shifted to confident arrogance. "Even if others become Saiyans… I am the prince. My royal status won't change. In fact, if more Saiyans appear, my title will become even more meaningful."
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Beerus, the God of Destruction, raised an eyebrow. "The Power of Destruction? If I purchase this, can my strength actually increase?"
He was doubtful. As a deity, his power was already near the top. To improve from that level required eons of training or some divine breakthrough.
But here, you could purchase strength?
It shattered everything he knew.
"This is… insane," he muttered. "A shortcut to divine power?"
Even someone as lazy and proud as Beerus was tempted.
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Whis tilted his head and scrolled through the items. "Unfortunately, there's nothing here that seems to improve my strength."
Jack replied, "That's because the current group level is too low. Right now, we only have items up to the level of a God of Destruction."
Jack continued with a smirk, "But as we complete more missions and level up the group, higher-tier items will unlock — including those that can help angels and even higher beings."
Then he tagged two people in the group chat: @King Quan and @Grand Priest.
"I brought you two here," Jack said, "because I saw you were getting bored. So I thought — why not introduce you to something more exciting? You can now visit other worlds, meet other powerful beings, and experience something new."
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King Quan's eyes sparkled with interest. "Oh! That sounds fun! Exploring other worlds — that's something I've never done before."
The Grand Priest gave a slight bow. "Thank you, Lord Jack."
Beerus's face twitched. "Wait… hold on… does that mean in the future, I might have to fight for missions against King Quan and the Grand Priest?! How can we compete with them?!"
Of course, he didn't say the last part aloud: Who would even dare to compete with King Quan? If King Quan got annoyed, whole universes could disappear in an instant!
Jack laughed. "Don't worry. Mission assignments are not based on strength. They're decided by your luck and dedication."
He added firmly, "And don't worry about someone getting upset for taking a mission first. It's all fair game. If anyone has a problem, let them come talk to me."
Beerus let out a breath of relief. "I understand, Lord Jack."
Even though he didn't know Jack's full identity, Beerus had a strong feeling: this man… was above even King Quan and the Grand Priest!
He could tell just by how respectful those two were being.
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Ding!
A mechanical voice echoed in their minds.
> "New mission received from the Heavens and Myriad Realms. Would you like to accept it?"
Everyone froze.
Their hearts pounded.
The first mission had arrived.
They glanced at each other. Curiosity. Excitement. Apprehension. All emotions swirled together.
Vegeta was the first to speak. "Hmph. Bring it on. Whatever the mission is, I'll handle it."
Goku grinned. "This is awesome! A real adventure — across other worlds?! Let's go!"
Beerus raised an eyebrow. "Let's hope it's not too troublesome…"
Even the Grand Priest was slightly intrigued. "Let's see what the first task from the Myriad Realms looks like."
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Jack didn't say anything more. He simply smiled and watched their reactions.
The gears of fate had begun turning.
The group had been formed. The mall was open. The missions were starting.
And soon…
The Cosmic Thugs would shake the foundations of countless realms.
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