Chapter 203: The Second Transformation
Above the temple, Yuujin and Goku stood motionlessly, floating in midair. Surrounding them, dozens of Red Silk Girls formed a protective circle.
The energy emanating from the two surged and fluctuated violently, released to its utmost limit. It was as if two primordial beasts were relentlessly charging against an unyielding barrier that obstructed their path forward.
Again and again, they collided. Again and again, they faltered. Though they remained motionless in the air, it felt as if they were locked in a ferocious battle, leaving onlookers both awestruck and terrified.
"It's been several days already. How much longer are they going to keep this up?"
Holding her daughter, Trunksia, Bulma's face was filled with concern.
"Don't worry. Yuujin and Goku will be fine," Chi-Chi said while holding her own daughter, Goteno, in her arms. Despite her reassuring words, her eyes were similarly filled with deep worry.
In the arms of their mothers, little Goteno and Trunksia gazed up at their father and Goku, their wide eyes reflecting the tense atmosphere. Sensing the gravity of the situation, the two children remained unusually quiet.
Nearby, Vegeta stood rooted to the spot, her fists tightly clenched as she stared intently at Yuujin and Goku in the sky.
"They're at it again!" Chi-Chi exclaimed as everyone sensed the energy around Yuujin and Goku rapidly escalating.
They were about to launch another assault!
Over the past few days, Yuujin and Goku had charged at the barrier tens of thousands of times, yet every attempt ended in failure. The invisible wall seemed like an insurmountable chasm, impervious to all their efforts.
Most of the women had subconsciously resigned themselves to the expectation of another failure. However, a sudden sound, like the shattering of glass, echoed faintly yet unmistakably. The sound grew louder, more distinct, until finally—
BOOM!!!
"AAAAAAAHHHHH!!!"
Yuujin roared skyward, his hair spiking up as golden energy flames erupted from his body.
After tens of thousands of relentless attempts, he had finally shattered the shackles holding him back, surpassing his own limits!
As if drawn by Yuujin's breakthrough, Goku also let out a resounding cry, breaking through the barrier herself!
Electric arcs crackled around them, and their energy surged wildly, climbing higher and higher.
In an instant, the world seemed to lose its color. A tempest of violent energy burst forth from the two, spreading in all directions. The Red Silk Girls guarding them cried out as they were forced to retreat, and some of the weaker ones were swept away by the raging winds.
Below, Bulma and Chi-Chi were also shocked. They quickly leapt into the air, holding Goteno and Trunksia, and retreated into the temple under the protection of a group of holy maidens.
Only Vegeta remained in place, unmoving despite the storm-like energy battering him. Her sharp gaze was fixed firmly on Yuujin and Goku, her eyes shining with determination.
Having broken through their limits, Yuujin and Goku triggered an astonishing phenomenon. Far from subsiding, the phenomenon only grew more intense with time.
The temple trembled. The entire Earth trembled.
Waves surged, volcanoes erupted, and people in cities screamed in panic, thinking an earthquake had struck, and scrambled for shelter.
Martial artists who could sense energy, however, were left pale with shock. Almost instinctively, they all turned toward the sky, toward the temple.
"That… that's the energy of the Heavenly God and the Divine Queen!"
"This is the power of the gods?! Such magnitude, such overwhelming strength!"
"All hail the Heavenly God!!!"
Faced with this unimaginable power, every martial artist was filled with reverence and unrestrained fervor.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Massive waves repeatedly engulfed Kame House Island, where Master Roshi, Krillin, and others floated above the ocean.
"Master Roshi, it's Yuujin and Goku's energy!"
"It's incredible! Absolutely incredible!"
Clenching their fists, Krillin and Yamcha trembled with excitement, sensing the overwhelming energy in the sky.
Yuujin and Goku had grown even more powerful!
Master Roshi, Son Gohan, and Ox-King also wore expressions of shock and complexity, especially Roshi.
Once, they had been mere kids training under him. Now, without anyone realizing it, they had grown to such unimaginable heights.
Sigh… He sighed deeply. His era as the famed martial arts master had truly come to an end.
In West City, the urban area was in chaos. Meanwhile, several figures floated above the city.
They were Crane Hermit, Tao Pai Pai, Tien, Chiaotzu, and a cute girl with a hair tie.
"Tien! Tien! Do you feel that?!"
"Yes! It's truly the energy of Yuujin and Goku!"
Looking toward the temple in the sky, Tien and Chiaotzu's faces were filled with awe and excitement.
Although they were now considered top-tier martial artists on Earth, having trained under King Kai and even defeated formidable foes like the Ginyu Force, they still felt utterly insignificant compared to Yuujin and Goku—like fireflies before the radiant moon.
Yet neither Tien nor Chiaotzu harbored envy or bitterness. Instead, they felt only deep admiration and respect for the invincible Yuujin and Goku.
By contrast, the girl beside them, Yulin, seemed utterly terrified.
"A-Ah… ahhh…"
"So… so terrifying. Can that really still be called human?"
Her pale face and trembling body reflected her fear. The overwhelming energy suffocating the Earth had left her shaken. For her, someone who could sense energy, the disparity in strength was painfully clear—she was as insignificant as an ant before them.
"They're no longer human," Crane Hermit said meaningfully. "They are this world's gods—supreme and almighty gods."
Turning to Yulin, he continued, "Focus on honing your strength. Those two gods will be the ones you serve in the future."
"They… will be my future masters…" Yulin murmured, her initial terror gradually replaced by burning fervor.
If she could serve such powerful gods, wouldn't that be the ultimate honor?
Her heart raced with excitement and anticipation. Determination filled her gaze as she declared, "I will do my best, Master Crane Hermit!"
In a desolate, uninhabited valley, Piccolo stared intently in the direction of the temple.
"Damn it!!!"
With a snarl, he punched the ground, shattering a mountain into dust.
Yet venting his frustration didn't bring him any relief. Instead, it only fueled his urgency and unease.
That guy had grown even stronger. At this rate, when would he ever be able to defeat him and fulfill his clan's dream of conquering the world?!
No, he had to train harder. Much harder!
As his energy erupted, the earth collapsed beneath him. Piccolo shot toward the sky like a streak of light…
To be continued...
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