Wrapped in a deep pink aura, every bone in Lu Li's body endured immense pressure. His muscles bulged visibly, turning his previously well-proportioned figure somewhat more muscular.
Once he reached tenfold Kaio-ken, Lu Li began to feel some discomfort. This was because his body had never reached such a high level of attributes before, and because his Constitution had not risen alongside his Strength.
After trying it out, Lu Li quickly discovered Kaio-ken's greatest flaw. It was not a skill that comprehensively enhanced one's attributes, but a skill that purely increased strength.
After activating Kaio-ken, only Lu Li's Strength changed. His agility, mental strength, and Constitution remained unchanged. This meant that his body would not only bear an immense burden, but would also be harder to control perfectly.
The imbalance in attributes, especially the imbalance in agility, made controlling one's body feel less natural than it did in a balanced state. At least, that was the case before Lu Li adapted to it.
That was why Goku rarely used Kaio-ken in battle later on. An increase in numerical stats did not necessarily mean a perfect overall increase in strength.
Abilities like Saiyan transformations improved every aspect in a balanced manner. With such superior techniques available, Kaio-ken was naturally phased out over time.
However, for Lu Li, Kaio-ken was a means of risking his life. Though it had certain flaws, its strengths far outweighed them. The sheer increase in power could still give him the capital to contend with powerful enemies in desperate situations.
Lu Li slowly retracted his aura and deactivated Kaio-ken under everyone's watchful eyes. For now, tenfold Kaio-ken was more or less his limit. Going any higher could result in injuries such as his body tearing apart.
"Wow, Lu Li, you're incredible. Not only did you learn Kaio-ken