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Chapter 1045 Why Do Gods Live So Long?

Vegeta and the others were filled with longing after hearing this, thinking that if they could learn this ability, wouldn't they be able to train forever, continuously grow stronger, and eventually reach the pinnacle?
To be honest, Saiyans are already a very strong race with high potential. By accumulating experience through battles and constantly developing new transformation states, they can defeat stronger enemies.

Even so, Saiyans have their limits, which lie in the limitation of lifespan.

Simply put, if there is a realm that they need to spend eighty years to cultivate to, then that realm is a luxury for them.

Even Saiyans, when they reach the age of eighty, will experience physical decline and their energy and blood will weaken, making it difficult to achieve a breakthrough in strength.

"Mr. Lu, have you really broken through the shackles of lifespan?"

Gohan asked Lu Li expectantly. He couldn't say he wasn't interested in immortality, but personally, he didn't really want to. After all, it wouldn't be very meaningful if his family couldn't achieve immortality together.

Gohan is also a biologist. He is curious about the principle behind this longevity and thinks that if it can be studied, it might benefit all mankind.

"As Weiss said, there are two key points to longevity: one is to increase revenue, and the other is to reduce expenditure."

Lu Li nodded and said, "Weiss is a typical example of cost-saving because he was born with a solid family fortune. So as long as he does a good job of cost-saving, he can live a long life. However, no matter how cost-saving he does, he cannot achieve eternal life."

As he spoke, he pointed to a single strand of his snow-white hair, saying, "Only by opening up new sources can one achieve true immortality."

After he finished speaking, the single strand of snow-white hair gradually turned black from the root, and the hair no longer looked dry, but became full and vibrant.

Everyone found this strange scene quite amusing.

"If the Dragon Balls were still around, I might be able to extend my lifespan and go to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to train with Lu Li."

Goku said regretfully that he always thought of the Dragon Balls first when he was in a dilemma.

"Goku, your idea is wrong. Even if the Dragon Balls were still there, I wouldn't recommend you use them like that."

Lu Li said, "During these years of seclusion, I have actually reflected on my own behavior, not only my own, but also yours. You guys have been abusing the Dragon Balls too much."

"No way, we didn't use the Dragon Balls to do anything bad."

Wukong asked, puzzled.

Lu Li shook his head. "It's not about whether you do bad things or not. The Dragon God created the Dragon Balls to reward righteous warriors and help them realize their simple dreams. As he said, dreams have no distinction of high or low status. But what you do with the Dragon Balls is often not to realize your own dreams, is it?"

For a moment, Wukong and the others were speechless.

Indeed, Goku never used the Dragon Balls to realize his dream, or rather, he never thought of using the Dragon Balls to realize his personal desires.

But aside from the Dragon Balls in the universe, many people on Earth have used the Dragon Balls, and some of their wishes may have been meager, but they were still the small dreams of the wishers.

But what is the Dragon Ball used for most? It's to provide backup for everyone in battles, that is, to help them recover after the war. Apart from that, Bulma collects the Dragon Balls every year to make some trivial little wishes.

"Mr. Lu is right. Sometimes we do rely too much on the Dragon Balls."

Gohan reflected, "The Dragon Balls aren't omnipotent. Even if you wish to become the strongest in the universe, there's bound to be a limit. The only truly meaningful thing is to realize your dreams with your own hands."

He had just thought about things like wanting to become a scholar and publish a good academic paper as a biologist, but if he let the Dragon Balls help him achieve this wish, then the process of realizing this value would be erased, and he would have no sense of accomplishment.

While achieving your dreams through Dragon Balls may yield results, it doesn't lead to personal growth.

The fact that the Dragon Balls are no longer available makes it impossible for them to restore the universes that were destroyed or left to die in the great war, which is indeed a tragedy. But in a sense, it is only when people lose the Dragon Balls that they truly begin to think about how to achieve their goals through their own power.

"Moreover, the power of the Dragon Balls is by no means without a price."

Lu Li said, "I'm afraid even Senior Dragon God didn't discover this."

"cost?"

Goku asked curiously, "Is there any price to pay for using the Dragon Balls?"

"I'm not sure, but even if the Dragon Balls reappear, you'd better not use them lightly."

Lu Li said this because he was reminded of the evil dragon in Dragon Ball GT. Dragon Balls are not something that can be used indiscriminately and without restraint.

Because of the overwhelming power, the Dragon Balls can be easily collected, which requires little effort. Furthermore, the Earth Dragon Balls can grant three wishes at a time, making them a wish-granting machine that can be used three times a year, whenever one wants.

This makes wishes cheap, and consequently, dreams also seem cheap.

Furthermore, Lu Li still hasn't figured out the principle behind the Dragon Balls' ability to grant wishes. Everything in this world should be conserved; some people are lucky while others are unlucky. How exactly does the Dragon Balls' power to grant wishes operate, and how is it replenished?

"Lu Li, does that mean the Dragon Balls are about to reappear?"

Vegeta keenly noticed the key point in Lu Li's words and asked a question.

Everyone else looked at Lu Li with anticipation.

Lu Li nodded. "It will reappear soon, but it may be different from the Dragon Balls you remember, and its abilities will be very limited."

Ah Huo said that the Great Witch of the Demon Realm had helped it master the power of Buu, and not only that, Naiba had also discovered the power of the Dragon God from it.

Under the influence of that force, Ah Huo underwent another transformation, and has now transformed from a panda into the form of an Eastern dragon.

Simply put, Ah-Huo has now become Shenron, so even if there are no Dragon Balls in this world, you can use Ah-Huo's power to make a wish directly.

"Can the eliminated universe be restored?"

Wukong asked expectantly.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, the new dragon's power is very limited. At present, it can only do some small things. Restoring the universe is too difficult for it."

Lu Li shook his head and brought the topic back, "Let's talk about immortality. Even without the divine dragon, everyone has the hope of mastering the power of immortality."

"Oh? How do I do that specifically?"

Vegeta asked with concern, as he also really wanted to read with Lu Li in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, but he was troubled by his lack of a long lifespan.

If he didn't have to worry about his lifespan, he could freely cultivate in the Spiritual Time Chamber. A year of cultivation inside would be less than a day outside. After a year of cultivation, he could go out and rest for a day, thus balancing cultivation and spending time with his family.

"I can teach you, as long as you can endure the loneliness."

Lu Li was ready to fulfill his duties as a teacher. After understanding the production principle of longevity substances, he felt that this was not a technology that could not be taught.

However, this requires extremely high comprehension and a sufficient understanding of oneself.

"I think that's a bit difficult."

Broly scratched his head and said that he was the most restless one and had a hard time calming down, so even though he had been taught Ultra Instinct by Weiss here, he hadn't made any progress in the past seven years.

"It's not mandatory. This method of cultivation is only suitable for those who can focus on cultivation and must have a firm belief in becoming stronger."

As Lu Li spoke, his gaze swept over Vegeta and Goku. "If you'd like, you can come back with me this time." "We'd love to."

Vegeta maintained a cool and aloof expression, but his clenched fist betrayed his inner excitement.

"Wow, does that mean I can spar with Lu Li often from now on? I'm so excited!"

Wukong said happily.

At this moment, Beerus, who was in a hammock nearby, got up and yawned. "So noisy... What are you all so excited about... Hey, Lu Li, you've come out of seclusion?"

"After cultivating in the subspace for three thousand years, I felt a bit bored, so I came out for a walk."

Lu Li said.

When the others saw Beerus get up, they remembered something else: "Wait a minute, isn't Lord Beerus an angel? Why is he so long-lived?"

"It is divine power."

Weiss explained, glancing at Lu Li again, "This is different from Mr. Lu Li's power; it's a passive form of immortality."

"Immortality?"

Beerus hadn't heard the previous conversation. After pondering for a few seconds, he said, "Are you wondering why I can live so long?"

"Yes, Lord Beerus, you must be hundreds of millions of years old by now."

Wukong asked curiously.

Beerus yawned again. "Let me think. I have indeed been a God of Destruction for hundreds of millions of years. I can't quite remember the exact number, but my race and the Champa race are naturally long-lived. Even if we were not gods, we could live for millions of years."

"Lord Beerus is so cunning. He can live for so long. No wonder he has become so strong."

Goku complained that although they had made considerable progress over the years, there was still a gap between them and Beerus. Now he understood that their training time was not even in the same league.

"What 'scam'? I spend most of my time sleeping, and I don't have much time for serious cultivation!"

Beerus said angrily, as if it were shameful to say that he had been cultivating for a long time.

"Lord Beerus, that's not something to be proud of, is it?"

Weiss also chimed in, contradicting him.

"Hmph, anyway, as long as I train more diligently, I can become even stronger."

Beerus said with dissatisfaction, then brought the topic back, "If you want to know why a god can live so long, why don't you just become a God of Destruction? There are several universes where the position of God of Destruction is vacant, right? I can give up my position, as long as you can defeat me."

At this moment, Lu Li walked to Beerus's side, grabbed Beerus's hand, and used his Martial Arts Heavenly Eye to examine Beerus's body and soul, discovering some mysteries.

"I see."

Lu Li said thoughtfully, releasing his grip under Beerus's annoyed gaze.

Beerus stretched his arms. "Lu Li, what are you doing? I'm getting goosebumps."

"Oh, I just took a look at Lord Beerus's body and soul, wanting to know the secret of a god's longevity."

Lu Li explained casually.

"Lu Li, tell me quickly, what exactly is the principle behind it?"

Wukong urged him curiously.

"Actually, it's not complicated. This should be a phenomenon caused by the rules of the pantheon after Remus created the world."

Lu Li said, "In the universe created by Remus, there is a certain amount of longevity matter in a free state. This matter is attracted and concentrated by the divine positions. Simply put, the gods within the system will autonomously absorb this matter, thereby making themselves long-lived."

"I see. That explains why the lifespans of the demons are generally short, but the Supreme Kai lives a very long life."

Vegeta said thoughtfully, "When I went to the Demon World to fight Goma last time, I also saw some Grindelwalds. The lifespan of those Grindelwalds wasn't that much different from that of Earthlings, but the lifespan of either the Supreme Kai or the Supreme Kai is measured in millions of years."

"Huh, does that mean that as long as we become Gods of Destruction or Supreme Kais, we can train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber without any restrictions?"

Wukong's thinking was unique; he felt that it wasn't difficult to achieve this, since some universes' Gods of Destruction were not as powerful as he was now.

Moreover, as Beerus said, there are still vacant positions for God of Destruction, and they can all try to succeed to them.

"Is that so? But didn't Mr. Goku say before that he didn't want to be a God of Destruction?"

Weiss nodded and said, "The position of God of Destruction in Universe 1 is still vacant. If you want to go, I can arrange it for you."

"Previously, I wasn't interested in destroying planets, but didn't Lu Li say that in the future, the God of Destruction wouldn't have to do these jobs, and would only need to eliminate dangerous criminals in the universe?"

Wukong scratched his head and said, "If this is the kind of job, I think being a God of Destruction wouldn't be a bad idea."

"Hey, making you a destroyer is really asking too much of you. Don't look down on this job, okay?!"

Beerus roared from the side, very dissatisfied with Goku's attitude. He knew that he had also trained hard for many years before becoming a God of Destruction.

"Hehe, Lord Beerus, don't be angry. Look, thanks to Lu Li's new rules, you're sleeping very soundly, aren't you?"

Wukong said with a smile.

Beerus was speechless. He really wanted to say that he would sleep in regardless of the new rules, but he felt that it would be disrespectful to Lu Li, so he simply swallowed his words.

"Entering the original pantheon can indeed grant a long lifespan, but it is not unlimited."

At this moment, Lu Li spoke up, "According to my estimation, Lord Beerus should only live for another seven or eight hundred million years at most."

"That's a long time from now. Let's enjoy the food today."

Beerus said nonchalantly, since he thought seven or eight hundred million years was a long time anyway.

"Wait, why? Didn't Weiss just say that gods can autonomously absorb free-floating immortal matter in the universe?"

Gohan asked, puzzled, feeling that this was illogical. If it could continuously absorb energy, shouldn't it also have an infinite lifespan?

“We gods can replenish the substances for longevity from the outside world, but that is by no means unlimited.”

"There's a reproducibility and tolerability issue," Billus said.

(End of this chapter)