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After the failed attempt to detonate Jupiter, Liu Peiqiang's plan was officially deemed a failure by MOSS, the AI controlling the space station. The announcement felt like a hammer to his heart. Desperation crept into the control room like a chilling breeze.
Staring at the flickering screen beside him, Liu Peiqiang's mind ran wild. The display showed the remaining fuel—300,000 tons. Not enough to pull Earth away from Jupiter's massive gravitational pull using conventional methods.
But suddenly, a wild idea began to form in his mind. One last hope.
Just as Liu Peiqiang was about to relay his thoughts to the Earth command, a strange, unexpected voice echoed in his ears.
> "It seems you're in danger. Do you need someone to help you get Earth out of Jupiter's gravitational field?"
Liu Peiqiang's eyes widened in shock. "Who said that?" he asked aloud, glancing around.
> "I can help you. Do you need assistance to get Earth out of Jupiter's gravitational influence?"
He paused only for a heartbeat before responding, his tone filled with both hope and desperation, "Yes! Of course I do!"
Even as he spoke, doubt gnawed at the edge of his mind. Was this some prank by the AI? An illusion caused by stress?
Help? From where? How?
And then, as if answering his thoughts, a system-like chime rang in his ears:
> "Ding! A thug mission has been generated: Help Earth escape from Jupiter's gravitational field."
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Meanwhile, in the multi-dimensional chat group...
Jack: "@All members, the mission has been issued! Everyone, get ready."
Beerus: "Finally! I've been waiting for a new mission. I'm in!"
Son Goku: "Let's go! Let's go! I want this one! After seeing how Krillin's gotten stronger by using points, I'm really motivated!"
Piccolo: "@Goku, yeah, it's crazy. Using points to gain power without hard training—it's totally painless, and the power boost is real."
Goku: "Exactly! Krillin's gotten way stronger. If I don't push myself, he might actually catch up to me!"
Krillin: "C'mon, Goku, don't exaggerate. There was a huge gap between our powers before. I'm not catching up that easily."
Krillin: "Besides, I didn't spend all my points on power-ups. I used some for techniques and Ki control too."
Vegeta: "Tch. This time, I must get the mission."
Seeing how effortlessly Krillin had powered up, the proud Saiyan Prince Vegeta felt a mix of anxiety and jealousy. He didn't voice it openly, but in his heart, he knew—he wanted to experience the same kind of growth.
But points were the key. Without them, there was no shortcut. He had to get that mission.
Jack: "Looks like everyone's fired up. Alright, I'm sending the mission to the group now."
> "Ding! Congratulations to thug Beerus for successfully grabbing the mission!"
Beerus: "Hahahaha! I got it! I finally got the quest!"
Goku: "Wow, Lord Beerus, your luck's amazing."
Beerus: "Of course! And now I finally get to prove my worth."
Jack: "@Beerus, listen carefully. If you manage to earn a five-star rating from the employer, you can upgrade your thug level."
Beerus: "Say no more, Jack. Even if I have to risk my life, I'll secure that five-star rating!"
Jack: "Whoa, calm down. It's not that extreme. This mission should be a walk in the park for you. As long as you don't piss off the employer, a five-star rating should be easy."
Whis: "@Beerus, Jack means don't act like the God of Destruction while on the job."
When Goku and the others saw Whis's message, they all nodded in agreement.
After all, during his past visits to Earth, Beerus had been quite temperamental—threatening to destroy the planet over pudding and trivial things. While that behavior might be "normal" for a God of Destruction, it wasn't exactly employer-friendly.
Beerus: "Relax. I get it. On a mission, the employer comes first. I promise—even if I get insulted, I won't retaliate. Not a single punch!"
Krillin: "Cough cough Lord Beerus, I think you meant that the other way around..."
Beerus: "Oh, right! What I meant was—I won't insult or attack the employer. That's a promise!"
Jack: "No worries. The employer for this mission seems like a reasonable guy. Just be respectful."
Jack: "Also, don't waste time. The situation is critical. Get moving and complete the mission."
Beerus: "Roger that. I'm on my way now."
With that, Beerus opened a swirling portal, stepping into the Wandering Earth universe.
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Back in the space station…
Liu Peiqiang stared once again at the fuel indicator: 300,000 tons. His heart wavered. That strange voice—was it real? Could he trust it?
He bit his lip. No. He couldn't afford to rely on some mysterious figure that might not even exist. Earth's survival was too important.
Summoning his courage, he picked up the communicator, preparing to share his final backup plan with the authorities on Earth.
Suddenly, a strange sound buzzed behind him.
A ripple in space formed near the control panel.
And then, a tall, purple anthropomorphic cat dressed in ancient Egyptian-style attire appeared beside him, arms crossed.
Liu Peiqiang froze.
"What the…?"
The creature stepped forward and spoke, his voice unusually calm.
> "I'm the thug assigned to help you with this task. You requested assistance, correct?"
Liu Peiqiang could barely speak. His eyes locked onto the strange being's feline features and upright stance. It talked. It moved like a man. Was this some kind of hallucination?
Still stunned, he stammered, "Y-Yes, that's me. You... You're really here?"
Beerus gave a small, polite nod. He knew from Whis and Jack that his usual arrogance wouldn't help here. He had to act humble.
> "I understand your situation. You need to get Earth out of Jupiter's gravitational field. I have two solutions for you."
Liu Peiqiang blinked. "Two solutions?"
> "Yes. One is fast but risky. The other is slower, but safer. Which would you like to hear first?"
Liu Peiqiang shook his head in disbelief. "This is all too much. Who are you people? Where do you come from?"
Beerus raised a hand, silencing him gently.
> "No need to worry about that. Just know that I'm here to help. We don't have time for long introductions."
Taking a deep breath, Liu Peiqiang nodded. "Alright. I'll listen."
Beerus began explaining.
> "First option: I use my power to generate an artificial gravitational pulse. I'll temporarily reduce Jupiter's pull by forming a counterforce using spatial displacement. It'll give Earth the chance to break free. But doing this will shake the surrounding space violently—it may damage satellites or cause unexpected consequences."
> "Second option: I boost your space station using divine Ki, effectively turning it into a tugboat. I attach it to Earth and guide the entire planet out over a longer period. It'll take more time but is safer."
Liu Peiqiang's head spun from the sheer impossibility of what he was hearing.
"But... how is that even scientifically possible?"
Beerus gave a faint chuckle. "This goes beyond your science. You can think of it as divine intervention."
Liu Peiqiang fell silent. He had no reason to believe a talking purple cat. And yet—he also had no reason not to. They had no alternatives left. Earth was about to be swallowed by Jupiter.
He clenched his fists.
"We'll go with the safer method," he said at last. "I can't risk further catastrophe. Please… help us."
Beerus nodded solemnly. "As you wish. I'll need you to clear the area around the gravitational control systems. And have the remaining fuel diverted to the station's front boosters."
Liu Peiqiang sprang into action, ordering the necessary commands.
Within minutes, the fuel redirection began, and the space station started humming with new energy.
Beerus walked to the observation window, raised both hands, and closed his eyes. A golden aura surrounded him, and divine Ki radiated outward in waves, enveloping the station and Earth like a protective cocoon.
The gravity began to shift.
Jupiter's pull slowly weakened.
The Earth, ever so slightly, began to move.
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Back in the chat group, the members watched the mission progress through their shared feed.
Goku: "Whoa... this is amazing."
Vegeta: "He's really doing it..."
Krillin: "Look at Lord Beerus go! He's holding back and still managing to push a planet!"
Jack: "@Beerus, excellent work. If this continues, you'll definitely earn that five-star review."
Beerus grinned as he maintained the energy flow.
> "Five-star rating, here I come."
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