Blazing a New Trail

Without a doubt, Super Saiyan 3 was stronger than Super Saiyan 2. However, this was Vegeta's first transformation, and an extremely forced one at that. In essence, he had not fully reached that state. As for Xia Qing, calling his state Super Saiyan 2 was no longer quite accurate.

For many years, Xia Qing had been imitating Chaya, hoping that one day he could temper Super Saiyan 2 to its full-power level, granting him strength comparable to Super Saiyan 3.

However, Xia Qing ultimately had not been as fortunate as Chaya, nor was his foundation as solid. After several years of effort, Xia Qing realized that he truly could not attain the "theoretically impossible" state of Super Saiyan 2 Full Power. So he changed direction and followed the path of his mother, Selyne, deliberately incorporating God-Refinement into his training.

Surprisingly, the results were quite remarkable. At the very least, his Super Saiyan 2 transformation had become much more powerful.

After three years of arduous training, although Caulifla and Kale had prevented him from devoting himself wholeheartedly to cultivation, Selyne and Myers's guidance was no joke. Under the successive instruction of several elders, Xia Qing was advancing down the most correct path. Perhaps one day, he would reach the Mystic Realm State of the Super Saiyan.

Buzz, buzz, buzz. Xia Qing released his aura, and Vegeta's expression abruptly changed. With his extensive experience, he knew that the longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. Gritting his teeth, he unleashed a powerful energy wave toward Xia Qing.

Rumble!

A fierce aura spread outward, and the arena immediately descended into utter chaos.

An immense pressure blanketed an area a thousand meters wide, like a pot lid pressing down on everyone's hearts and invading both body and mind. Everyone