Gran had already researched the issue of aura in that mysterious world.
Initially, he didn't know how to sense ki, let alone use it.
But in fact, sensing "ki" and using "ki" isn't difficult at all!
During that month-long escape, he pushed every last bit of his strength to the limit.
It was in that extreme, desperate situation that he finally mastered every shred of his power.
In Whis's words, "ki" is the source of power, and Gran had achieved absolute control over his "ki."
However, when it came to calming his "ki" down, he was stumped again.
"Good memory. It's the state of mind I mentioned before."
Whis nodded and continued, "In simple terms, a state of mind refers to a person's inner self."
"Not being affected by emotions, not being disturbed by external factors, unifying inner and outer, allowing your inner self to calm down—only then will your ki calm down, and you won't be influenced by a berserk power!"
Hearing this, Gran subconsciously blurted out, "Is it about being as quiet as the sky, and as fast as lightning?"
These words were spoken by the Earth's Popo, but as soon as he finished speaking...
Boom—!
Whis was struck as if by lightning; his entire body trembled.
"Wh-where did you hear... those words?" Whis stared intently at Gran.
"Huh?"
Gran was startled by Whis's reaction. Was there something wrong with those words? Or was there something wrong with Popo?
"I... I saw it in the Saiyan historical records."
"The Saiyan historical records again?"
Whis fell silent, wondering what he was thinking at that moment.
After more than ten minutes.
"Actually, the true meaning of that phrase is: your state of mind should be as quiet as the sky, and your movements should be as fast as lightning!"
Whis looked at the child beside him and finally spoke again, "This encompasses two stages: the state of mind and Body Instinct. Combined, they form a state called Ultra Instinct."
"This is something I was going to teach you later. I didn't expect you to know about it already!"
"I don't know anything! I saw it in the historical records."
Little Gran blinked his round eyes, feigning ignorance.
So, what Popo taught Son Goku was the Ultra Instinct state of mind. No wonder Son Goku was able to enter the Ultra Instinct state during the Tournament of Power later on.
Everything has a trace. From this perspective, that Popo must have a great background. Who exactly is he?
"......"
Whis's mouth twitched. "Alright, if you don't know, you don't know."
"The state of mind is divided into two stages. The first stage is 'Selflessness,' which means forgetting who you are, forgetting where you are, forgetting what you want to do... forgetting everything!"
"And the second stage is 'Selflessness,' which means not acting deliberately, letting things happen naturally, stripping away human weaknesses, and leaving the fighting to Body Instinct!"
"Begin. Just sit by the lake and meditate. During your meditation, you must always remember the words 'Selflessness.' Once you comprehend these two words, you will reach the first stage."
"At your current stage, being able to achieve the first stage is already incredibly remarkable."
Whis turned and went back to lie on the beach chair.
Gran scratched his head. Meditating can cultivate the first layer of the state of mind? Is it that simple?
It was a good thing Whis didn't know what Gran was thinking, or he would have rolled his eyes at him.
Many Gods of Destruction haven't even cultivated the second stage yet, and he thinks it's simple?
Gran approached the lake, sat down cross-legged, and then closed his eyes.
Remember "Selflessness"? It doesn't seem difficult at all. Gran immediately entered a meditative state.
Whis also closed his eyes on the beach chair, no longer paying attention to Gran.
If he were guiding an ordinary person to cultivate, Whis's first step would be to let them control their own power, the second step would be to cultivate power, and the third step would be combat skills...
But Gran was different. Gran's martial arts talent was exceptionally strong, so guiding him required a tailored approach.
For Gran, the power cultivation stage needed to be pushed back!
Gran's age was more suited for cultivating the state of mind. One could imagine that if a six or seven-year-old child could comprehend and successfully cultivate the first stage of the state of mind,
Then he would certainly be able to cultivate to the Ultra Instinct state in the future!
Whis remembered that Beerus took about two years to master the first layer of the state of mind, and about ten years to master the second layer.
It took him hundreds of years to fully master Body Instinct and reach the Ultra Instinct state (with flaws).
Whis speculated that with a kid like Gran's talent, he shouldn't need two years to reach the first layer of the state of mind.
Days passed one by one.
During this time, apart from three meals a day, Gran meditated by the lake constantly.
Whis had food and drink, so he didn't disturb the little fellow Gran.
The World of the Gods of Destruction became very quiet. A month passed, and Whis's expression suddenly became solemn.
Because, in his observation, the berserk aura around Gran had actually begun to calm down!
And in the second month, Whis's expression became even more terrified; he found that the berserk aura around Gran had completely calmed down!
In other words, Gran's state of mind had thoroughly reached the first layer!!!
"Is this kid crazy? He cultivated the first layer of Selflessness in two months? What kind of talent is this!!!"
Whis was both excited and shocked.
He stood far away, not daring to approach Gran, fearing that even a small movement from him might disturb Gran.
"No!"
"He hasn't woken up yet, he's still cultivating. Could it be..."
Whis's breathing became increasingly rapid.
From that day on, Gran maintained his meditative state, neither eating nor drinking.
Another month passed. Gran had cultivated his state of mind for a total of three months, but there was still no sign of him waking up!
Whis knew that Gran was about to cultivate the second layer of his state of mind. This kid's talent was too abnormal! He became even more eager for the day Gran would awaken!
Half a year passed...
A year passed...
Buzz!!!
A ethereal aura erupted from Gran!
"How is this possible? It's only been a year, and he's already cultivated the second layer of his state of mind?!!!"
Whis's usual elegance, composure, and unflappability had long since vanished; his face was filled with shock.
A year ago, he had experienced intense emotional fluctuations due to Gran's dimensional issue, and now he was shocked by Gran once again!
Whoosh!!!
A silver glow appeared around 7-year-old Gran. With him at the center, the ethereal aura spread at an astonishing speed.
Reaching the God of Destruction's Palace!
Reaching where Beerus was sleeping!
Beerus suddenly opened his eyes.
The God of Destruction awakened. Universe 7 suddenly trembled, and all the gods seemed to sense something.
North Kai Planet.
"Oh my goodness, didn't that adult just fall asleep? Why is he awake again!"
A short, stout man walked back and forth on the grass with his hands behind his back, his face full of worry.
......
World of the Kais.
"What's this feeling? Could Majin Buu have awakened?"
A short man with a chicken-head hairstyle was terrified. He quickly left the World of the Kais with Kibito.
