NOVEL NEXT Chapter 31: Super Saiyan Four
The air around them grew thick with anticipation as Aria's hand glowed brighter. A sudden burst of energy shot through Vala, and she screamed in agony as her body began to transform. Her muscles bulged, pushing against the constraints of her armor and clothing until the material shredded away, leaving her in nothing but her black underwear. Her skin rippled and changed, covering her in a pinkish fur that stood on end as the power surged through her. Her eyes turned yellow, and her hair grew longer, swirling around her like a dark aura. The transformation was so intense that even Kade and Radak paused, their eyes drawn to the spectacle.
Vala's body now bore a stark resemblance to the legendary Super Saiyan four form, a rare and powerful state that she had only heard about in whispers. The fur stood out starkly against her tanned skin, and she could feel the raw power coursing through her veins. She took a moment to appreciate the newfound strength before charging back into the fray, her movements more feral and unpredictable than ever before.
Just then, a piercing howl echoed through the ravaged battlefield, drawing the attention of all present. A figure descended from the heavens, his red cape fluttering dramatically behind him. Ragna, the revered leader of the Elite Five Saiyans, had arrived, his eyes ablaze with a fierce determination that mirrored the crimson hue of his aura. Powered up in his own Super Saiyan four form, his muscles bulged with a might that was almost tangible, and the very air around him crackled with energy. His long, flowing silver hair was a stark contrast to the fur that adorned Vala, yet the similarity in their forms was unmistakable.
As Vala and Ragna converged on Radak, their combined power was palpable. The ground beneath their feet trembled with each step they took, and the once confident sneer on Radak's face began to waver. He knew that the arrival of his esteemed rival would complicate his plans for dominion. Yet, the challenge invigorated him, and he felt the dark fires of his own power burning brighter in response to the new threat.
"So, you've come to join your false go's folly, Ragna?" Radak taunted, his silver eyes narrowing into slits. "Your kindness will be your downfall, as it was for our ancestors."
Ragna's response was a warrior's grin, filled with the kind of fierce joy that comes from the thrill of battle. "You speak of folly, yet you seek to conquer the universe with your twisted beliefs? I fight not just for Kade, but for the very essence of what it means to be Saiyan. Our strength is not in dominance, but in protection!"
With a grace that belied his bulk, Ragna took an aggressive stance, his feet planted firmly on the shaking ground. His crimson aura flared, enveloping him like a living flame. In a blur of motion, he launched himself at Radak, his legs a whirlwind of fury. The sound of his boots striking Radak's chest rang out like a series of thunderclaps, six rapid kicks that seemed to echo through the very fabric of reality. Each impact sent shockwaves rippling through the air, knocking the larger Saiyan off balance.
But Radak was no mere brute. He was a seasoned warrior, one who had faced and bested gods. His eyes narrowed, and with a roar that seemed to shake the stars themselves, he countered with a punch that could have crushed a planet. Ragna, however, was prepared. He sidestepped with uncanny speed, his arm snaking out to catch Radak's wrist in an iron grip. Twisting, he yanked his brother's arm downward, using his momentum against him. Radak stumbled, and Ragna took the opportunity to leap into the air, his fist crackling with a dark, ominous power.
"Stellar Spear!" Vala bellowed, her voice resonating across the battlefield. A beam of pure energy coalesced in her hand, forming a spear that gleamed with the light of a thousand suns. It was a technique she had learned from the elite warriors, one that had not been seen in centuries. With a flick of her wrist, she sent the spear hurtling towards Radak, the force of its release propelling her backward. The weapon streaked through the sky like a meteor, aimed straight for Radak's chest.
The air crackled with anticipation as the spear pierced Radak's defenses, finding its mark with a sickening crunch. The impact was so great that the ground beneath them split, creating a fissure that stretched out like the arms of a giant, swallowing the surrounding rubble. Radak's eyes widened in disbelief, his arrogance briefly faltered by the searing pain that shot through his body. The spear had not only weakened him but also brought forth a newfound respect for the Saiyans who had dared to stand against him.
But anger overpowered his shock. With a roar that could shake the very stars, Radak wrenched the spear from his chest and hurled it aside. His silver eyes bore into Vala, and a twisted smile spread across his face. "You dare to challenge me, you pathetic excuse for a Saiyan?" he scoffed, his words echoing with a mix of rage and amusement. "You are all so predictable, so... weak!"
With a speed that defied his size, Radak lunged at Vala, his fist cocked back and crackling with a crimson energy. "You think love makes you strong?" he sneered, his voice a thunderclap that seemed to shake the very fabric of the planet. "Your sentimentality is a disease that has infected our kind! A true warrior fights for power, not for some fleeting emotion!"
Kade knew he had to act. Drawing on his newfound divine power, he threw up his arms, creating a shimmering, translucent dome around himself, Vala, and Ragna. The Barrier of Eternity, a technique taught to him by the very gods he sought to emulate, pulsed with a gentle yet commanding aura. The barrier was a bastion of protection, a sanctuary amidst the chaos of battle.
The moment the barrier formed, the onslaught of Radak's crimson energy fizzled and dissipated as it made contact with the invisible shield. The air around them grew still, the only sound being the frenzied panting of the brothers and the crackling of their opponent's power as it was contained and absorbed by the divine barrier. The ground beneath them was scorched and scarred, a stark contrast to the serene oasis they now occupied.