Leaving Earth

Piccolo couldn't help but become curious about his "home"—was it really a spaceship?

His predecessor had lived here since he could remember and never thought that this strange building would be a spaceship. Of course, this was mainly because the Earth more than 300 years ago had not yet developed into the space age and had no concept of spaceships. In addition, his predecessor was young at the time and had long forgotten his childhood memories.

Looking back now, Piccolo was suddenly struck by something.

I look completely different from other life forms on Earth. If I were to be classified as belonging to a minority group, I haven't seen anyone with the same appearance in the past three hundred years. Could it be that my predecessor came from outer space aboard this spaceship?

Once this idea took hold, it spread rapidly through Piccolo's mind.

He surveyed his surroundings with a serious expression, his face constantly changing color. He instructed his Sharp-Beaked Demon subordinates, "Research the control method of the spaceship as soon as possible. I need to know all the secrets of this spaceship."

"Yes, sir!" the Sharp-Beaked Demon shouted in response.

He was originally a strategist-like figure beside King Piccolo, not particularly strong but possessing a brilliant mind. After some exploration, he quickly figured out the general structure of the Beetle Spaceship. "Master, this should be a voice-controlled spaceship; it needs to be activated using a specific language."

A glint suddenly flashed in Piccolo's eyes. Recalling how he had used a special language to open the spaceship's hatch, he had an idea. He walked to the control panel at the front of the spaceship and placed his hand on it.

"Heading to Jupiter!"

After saying that, Piccolo waited quietly. The Sharp-Beaked Demon stood by and waited. Just when he thought it would have no effect, he heard the control panel suddenly buzz. A string of strange characters appeared on the platform, and then a downward force of gravity was applied to the two of them.

With a whoosh, the spaceship ascended straight up. By the time Piccolo and the Sharp-Beaked Demon came to their senses, a dark starry sky came into view. In the vast starry sky, a huge planet covered with red spots appeared before them.

"This is Jupiter!"

Piccolo's spirits lifted, and he murmured, "They arrived at Jupiter in an instant; it really is a spaceship."

"Master, we've arrived at Jupiter..." The Sharp-Beaked Demon was shocked, his eyes bulging out.

"I know."

Piccolo remained calm, his hands clenched into fists. The fact that a spaceship that had been dormant for over three hundred years could still be started and arrive at Jupiter in an instant was something Piccolo couldn't even imagine. But without a doubt, he was now certain that his predecessor was not Earthling, but an alien from outer space.

At that moment, all doubts were resolved.

He suddenly wanted to leave Earth to see the world. On one hand, he wanted to find out why his younger self had come to Earth alone; on the other hand, the Earth's environment was no longer enough to make him much stronger, and he needed to go outside in order to defeat Goku.

"Spaceship, take me home. I want to go back to where I came from three hundred years ago," Piccolo said coldly.

"Kiss kiss..."

A series of complex symbols flashed across the spaceship's control platform before freezing on a string of text. Piccolo glanced at it, unable to understand the words, but instinctively felt a sense of familiarity.

"Let's go!" Without hesitation, Piccolo gave the order, then turned and sat on the huge white chair at the back of the cabin.

With a "whoosh," a white flash streaked across the surface of Jupiter and gradually disappeared into the depths of outer space.

The Beetle Spaceship was extremely fast. In the original story, it only took a month to cross the star system and fly from Earth to Planet Namek. So, in just a few seconds, the spaceship carrying Piccolo and the Sharp-Beaked Demon had already broken free from the Solar System's constraints and quickly disappeared into the vast star system.

As the Yellow Dwarf Star that nourishes the entire Solar System recedes into the distance, Piccolo remains unusually calm, watching it gradually disappear.

"Earth, when I return next time, I will definitely shock everyone."

Kami's Lookout.

Chi-Chi and Suno sat facing each other in the pavilion, their jet-black hair flowing in the breeze. They were each cultivating their consciousness. Even after becoming Kami, they dared not slack off in the slightest and were always seizing opportunities to improve their power.

Suddenly, they opened their eyes at the same time, a hint of doubt flashing in their bright pupils.

Piccolo's presence has vanished.

"Could he not be on Earth?" Sensing again, he still couldn't detect Piccolo's presence. Piccolo was a destabilizing factor that could cause chaos on Earth. Now that he's gone, whether he's left Earth or gone back to the Demon Realm to train, either way, Earth will be in big trouble when he returns.

Piccolo has left Earth.

An aged voice rang out, and the Old Kami walked slowly towards them.

"Old Kami, do you know where Piccolo went?"

The Old Kami shook his head, his cloudy eyes gazing into outer space. "I don't know. I only know he left in a spaceship. I never imagined that the building I lived in when I was young would actually be a spaceship. Perhaps he can unravel the mystery of my origins."

"It seems we need to prepare Goku, otherwise Earth will be in disaster again when Piccolo returns." Although Piccolo is not as ferocious as the old King Piccolo, he is still the type of person who should be avoided. If you anger him, you will pay a heavy price. For the sake of the whole Earth, Chi-Chi and Suno need to make full preparations.

The Old Kami looked at his two successors with satisfaction, "You can make these arrangements. I believe you are capable of protecting the Earth."

"By the way, if you want to increase your strength, I know of a esteemed master. However, that master is of such high status that we Kami are generally not allowed to disturb his residence."

"Is the Old Kami referring to the King Kai?"

"Oh, you know about him too. It seems Lord Anning told you." The Old Kami was surprised. "I was referring to King Kai. He is the greatest god in the entire universe and is said to be an outstanding martial arts master. If one could receive guidance from King Kai, one's strength would surely improve by leaps and bounds."

Chi-Chi frowned slightly. "But it's not easy to see the King Kai. Not only do you need the King Yemma's permission, but you also have to pass the test of the Snake Way in the Otherworld. A slight mistake could cost you your life. It's said that for countless years, only the King of King Yemma has ever seen the King Kai."

"King Kai is not so easy to meet. After all, even High God requires passing numerous tests. How can one meet King Kai without putting in effort?"

In the worldview of the Old Kami, the King Kai is an extraordinary deity, even Royal Capital ranked below King Kai. If ordinary people could see him, he wouldn't be so revered.

The guidance from King Kai is the rarest opportunity in the universe.

"I see."

Chi-Chi nodded, deciding to mention King Kai to her senior brother Goku in a while. Knowing Goku as she did, she knew that once he learned about King Kai, he would definitely try his best to go to King Kai.

P. S.: There's one more chapter coming up.