NOVEL NEXT Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Change the GT Ending, Fusion Begins
Chapter 32: Change the GT Ending, Fusion Begins
"No… Shenron is afraid!!" Piccolo's eyes widened in disbelief. "Shenron, a divine dragon, is afraid of a Saiyan…"
"It wasn't like this before. It must be because of the changes in Lin Qi!" Trunks exclaimed in awe.
"Lin Qi, just how strong are you…" Goku sighed, feeling both amazed and resigned. Miracle after miracle, Lin Qi was full of surprises.
Lin Qi remained unfazed by their astonishment. "Shenron, why are you trying to take Goku away for no reason?"
Don't just make me kill Syn Shenron in vain, only to stick with the original GT ending! Doesn't anyone realize how many people were disappointed by GT's finale?
"Well… it's like this…" Sweat poured down Shenron's forehead as he stammered, hesitating to explain.
Finally, Goku, unable to bear the tension, spoke bluntly, "Shenron told me just now…"
"Because of the Shadow Dragons, there's still residual negative energy within the Dragon Balls. But the Four-Star Ball is free from it!"
"It's because I can purify the negative energy that Shenron wants me to follow him to the Dragon Realm!"
"Hehe…" Goku scratched the back of his head sheepishly after finishing his explanation.
"You idiot! You were planning to sneak off to the Dragon Realm?!" Vegeta shouted angrily. "Is there some powerful opponent waiting there?"
"Haha… The Shadow Dragons from before will show up in the Dragon Realm too! But they won't be as evil…" Goku grinned, his eyes alight with excitement and fighting spirit.
"Damn it…" Vegeta fumed. That damned Kakarot! He actually wanted to sneak off to the Dragon Realm alone!!
"I'm going too!" Pan raised Giru high, looking determinedly at Goku. "I'm going with Grandpa!"
"Does purification… absolutely require Goku?!" Lin Qi calmly swept his gaze over Shenron.
"If he goes with you, doesn't that mean he's essentially dead?"
If I want Gogeta to appear, who else could I use?
"Uh… this…" Shenron's blood-red eyes dimmed slightly as he avoided Lin Qi's gaze, too scared to answer.
"Dende can just make a new set of Dragon Balls later… Shenron, you're not the only one of your kind!" Lin Qi's glance toward Piccolo made his meaning crystal clear.
Goku cannot leave!
"Right, right…" Kibito Kai nodded repeatedly. After all, Goku is the strongest in the universe. If he dies and cannot be revived…
What will we do if a stronger enemy shows up in the future? Rely on Vegeta?
"Ah…" Shenron hadn't expected Lin Qi to say something like that. He quickly scrambled to save himself.
"There are other ways to purify the Dragon Balls… For instance, the holy power you possess!"
Lin Qi sneered at Shenron. "Heh… Hand over the Dragon Balls!"
Everyone present exchanged confused glances, unsure of where this situation was heading.
"No way…" Pan stepped in front of Lin Qi, blocking his path. "You can't let Lin Qi take Grandpa's place and die!"
"Pan, I think you've misunderstood!" Gohan sighed and patted Pan on the shoulder.
"He probably just wants to use some kind of power from Lin Qi!" Trunks reassured Pan, trying to explain.
"Really?" Pan skeptically looked at Lin Qi, seeking confirmation.
"It's not a big deal." Lin Qi calmly stepped past Pan, focusing on the Dragon Balls that now floated before him.
Lin Qi reached out to touch the Dragon Balls and, using his divine power, briefly examined them. Indeed, there was still a substantial amount of residual negative energy inside.
"Who… is he?" Piccolo murmured, finding Lin Qi increasingly enigmatic. No matter how much they uncovered about him, it always felt like just the tip of the iceberg.
The sacred energy radiating from Lin Qi grew stronger. His hand, glowing with white light, pressed firmly against the Dragon Balls.
Brilliant light enveloped the seven Dragon Balls, then began penetrating into their cores.
Shenron was the first to notice the change. His blood-red eyes gleamed brighter and brighter.
"Purify!" Lin Qi commanded, his voice sharp and decisive. The Dragon Balls beneath his palm instantly erupted with dazzling light.
Divine energy surged endlessly into the Dragon Balls, seemingly inexhaustible.
Suddenly, the clear sky thundered, and dark clouds rolled in from all directions.
All seven Dragon Balls, enveloped in divine energy, emitted a radiant light that illuminated the land below.
"So beautiful…" Pan exclaimed, jumping excitedly at the mesmerizing sight of the rainbow-like glow.
"This…" Vegeta's eyes widened in shock as he sensed Lin Qi's energy. "Did he really just purify the Dragon Balls' negative energy like that?"
Goten subtly glanced at Vegeta. It looked like the eternal "Number Two" title might be passed down to his dad now…
As the Dragon Balls' light dimmed, Lin Qi withdrew his hand. He impatiently asked Shenron, "How is it now?"
"Thank you, my lord!" Shenron's head nodded fervently in gratitude for Lin Qi's assistance.
If he had a body, he would probably kneel before Lin Qi, right?
Somehow, Kibito Kai couldn't help but imagine such a scene. Looking at the emotional Goku, he commented, "Well… Goku, now you don't have to die!"
Goku didn't look particularly happy. He sighed deeply, "Sigh… I guess I won't be going to the Dragon Realm now."
Gohan and Vegeta's mouths twitched imperceptibly at his remark.
Sensing Lin Qi's impatience, Shenron quickly bade everyone farewell. "Well then, goodbye!"
The Dragon Balls transformed into beams of light, shooting into the sky. The dark clouds dispersed just as quickly, restoring the sunny day.
"Does it feel like Shenron just ran away?" Trunks turned to Goten. "Do you get that feeling?"
Goten looked at Trunks. The two exchanged glances before bursting into laughter. "He ran away quite fast!"
Lin Qi shifted his gaze to Goku. "Alright, back to the earlier question. Are you two going to fuse?"
"Hehe…" Goku grinned, turning to Vegeta. "Vegeta, let's see how strong Lin Qi really is!"
Vegeta's face showed his usual pride but with a hint of frustration. "Stop talking and start moving already!"
Clearly, he couldn't wait either.
"Hehe…" Goku laughed, positioning himself on Vegeta's left side.
"Hmph…" Vegeta's face reddened slightly, but he reluctantly got into position.
"Let's move back!" Piccolo turned to the others, leaping to a distant mountaintop.
"Yes, we can't handle the aftermath of their battle!" Gohan nodded, pulling Pan along as they all retreated from the trio.