The Battle That Decided Earth's Fate

"This human's power has increased dramatically again!!"

King Cold frowned, surprised, as he looked at Goku, whose body was enveloped in a layer of dark red energy.

"A secret technique that can enhance combat power? But judging from his pained expression, the side effects must be significant. Hmm, he's probably reached his limit." King Cold carefully observed Goku's current state, seemingly trying to discern something from it.

"What kind of trick is that?"

"Kaioken!"

Goku said in a deep voice.

"Kaioken, King Kai ... I've never heard of him." King Cold thought for a moment, then shook his head. He had never heard of a person King Kai.

It was probably developed by someone living in some remote corner of the world.

The 48 million energy points were already half of his own combat power. Although it was not enough to pose a threat to him, the opponent's endless increase in combat power was more like a provocation in his eyes. Therefore, King Cold decided to punish the opponent.

He walked forward calmly, his tall figure like a solid wall, exuding immense pressure.

Wow!

The two forces collided in mid-air, like cold water being poured into a boiling oil pan. The boiling steam stirred the oil, causing it to expand and explode. Everything became terrifying. As the terrifying energy collision occurred in an instant, a violent gale swept out in all directions.

The crystalline light was subtly distorted in the air, blurring even the line of sight.

Click click click!

The wind howled, the earth sank, and the surrounding sea surged, creating towering waves thousands of meters high as if it were the end of the world. The waves crashed and blotted out the sky, and in the blink of an eye, the crescent-shaped bay was completely submerged by the towering waves. The entire overseas island was quickly wiped off the face of the earth.

On the sea.

Sensing the storm generated by the energy collision between Goku and King Cold, Piccolo, Krillin, and the others all paled and quickly left the area of energy collision, retreating a distance of thousands of meters. The group floated on the ocean, watching the two rising energy clouds in the distance with horror on their faces.

"That Goku guy... he can actually unleash the Kaioken!"

Krillin looked horrified and stammered as he spoke.

"That's too strong, can his body handle it?" Tien Shinhan's expression froze.

"Dad can do it."

Bulla raised his head and spoke with certainty, his purple hair swaying in the wind.

"There's no other way. If we don't fight with all our might, there's absolutely no hope of winning. Senior Brother Goku is Saiyan, so he should be able to hold out for a while." Chi-Chi's bright eyes sparkled as she intently gazed at Goku's figure.

"The Saiyan's body is truly extraordinary."

"But even with Goku using the Kaioken, there's still a huge gap between him and King Cold ..." Piccolo's expression was slightly ferocious as he looked unwillingly at Goku, who was now enveloped in dark red flames. At this moment, Goku's energy had completely surpassed his own, and the two were no longer comparable.

The Kaioken, which increased Goku's fighting power by 20 times, still left an insurmountable gap compared to King Cold.

"Your power has indeed become extraordinary. Even I, the Royal Capital been moved by your talent. If you are willing to hand over the Dragon Ball obediently, I might spare you..." King Cold cracked his neck, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Goku.

"Don't even dream about it, we won't give you the Dragon Ball."

"Hehe."

King Cold's expression instantly turned cold, a chilling aura emanating from him, as he cruelly declared, "Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite."

The sound wasn't loud, but it was chilling to the bone, radiating a powerful killing intent that exuded boundless coldness, like a demon crawling out of Hell, making people tremble. In a flash, King Cold's figure disappeared from his spot, a crystalline light flashed by, and a figure quickly appeared in front of Goku.

His cold eyes stared at Goku, and he expressionlessly swung his fist!

Bang!

Goku remained highly alert, blocking King Cold's attack with his arms crossed in front of his chest. The intense collision generated a sudden gust of wind, sending Goku flying backward. At that moment, King Cold's massive body once again appeared beside Goku.

Boom boom boom!

King Cold unleashed a powerful attack on Goku. With a hissing sound, as if sliced by a blade, the vast ocean was instantly cleaved open, creating a chasm a hundred meters wide that stretched to the horizon.

Faced with King Cold's attack, Goku suddenly moved, skillfully dodging the attack, and then leaped back a certain distance.

Carefully observing his surroundings, Goku, despite the physical pressure, kept searching for an opportunity to strike.

In Kaioken mode, Goku doesn't have much time left. As his energy is depleted, his stamina will gradually weaken. If he can't gain an advantage at the beginning, the battle will become increasingly difficult.

Its eyes darted around, and suddenly it attacked King Cold.

Suddenly, King Cold's figure flashed, and Goku's attack struck King Cold's body, but there was no tangible impact.

Missed!

Afterimage!

Goku realized what was happening, his eyes darting around, then suddenly his expression changed drastically as he sensed an evil aura approaching him.

He suddenly looked up and saw King Cold's imposing figure above him.

Oops!

A sudden realization struck Goku, and his expression changed drastically.

"Prepare to die!"

King Cold grinned maliciously, clasped his hands together, and slammed them down on him from his superior position!

Boom!

A wave of dizziness washed over him as a powerful and brutal force slammed into Goku's body. Instantly, a horizontal shockwave radiated outwards from the point of impact, while a downward beam of energy formed a straight line.

Puff...

Goku's face turned pale, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. He almost couldn't maintain the twenty-times Kaioken state.

"What terrifying force!"

Feeling the pain coursing through his body, Goku gasped for breath, large beads of sweat dripping from his nose. He glanced at King Cold, who seemed completely unfazed and hadn't exerted his full strength, and could only manage a bitter smile.

"However, we can still hold on a little longer!"

Wiping away the remaining bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, Goku's expression hardened.

"Tsk, resisting head-on is just a futile act. To be honest, your strength is nothing in my eyes." Licking his purple lips, King Cold shook his head with a cold laugh, his scarlet eyes staring at Goku, a cruel grin spreading across his face.

They strode forward, covering a distance of a thousand meters in an instant, and the battle continued.

Boom boom boom!

Boom... Boom!

Even with Goku activating the Kaioken, he could barely keep up with King Cold's speed. However, King Cold had lived in the universe for countless years and was well-versed in the essentials of combat, so every move he made was fast, accurate, and ruthless. Although Goku's power was enhanced by the Kaioken, he was still no match for King Cold.

Another fist landed on Goku coughed up a mouthful of blood.

The situation has become even more unfavorable.

People around the world watched their television screens with tense expressions. Because the images were taken from a great distance via satellite, the picture was not very clear. They could only barely make out a few huge flares rising up. But everyone knew that those flares were actually explosions far more powerful than nuclear explosions.

Boom!

From the satellite's perspective, the eastern side of the Earth once again lit up with a white light, followed by violent shaking.

The battle taking place on the other side of the planet is shaking the entire planet.

"Mr. Goku, you must keep up the good work!"

"Hopefully this crisis will end soon."

"If even Mr. Goku and his allies lose, then there is no hope for Earth."

Everyone was praying that Goku and his companions would win, but their martial arts knowledge was still shallow, and they couldn't sense the terrifying, despairing atmosphere that permeated the air like some seasoned martial artists.

In outer space, Bulma and Master Roshi, carrying the seeds of Earth's civilization, drifted in the starry sky not far from the Solar System. Through satellite surveillance, they also watched the battle taking place on Earth.

"I wonder how the battle is going on Earth." Oolong stared nervously at the screen, but the information displayed was very limited and couldn't reveal much.

"Goku, we'll definitely win," Bulma said, biting her lip.

"Bulma, you know the coordinates of Planet Namek now. We need to prepare for the worst!" Master Roshi said solemnly.

Bulma nodded. "I know... If Earth is truly beyond hope, I will immediately take everyone to Planet Namek."

"Well."

Master Roshi sighed deeply. With the development of the times, the state of Earth became increasingly incomprehensible to him. Just a dozen years ago, he was still the God of Martial Arts, and in the blink of an eye, the times had changed.

In a corner of the Solar System, near Mars' orbit, another spaceship, not particularly large, floats. This spaceship lacks the ornate and tidy appearance of Bulma's, looking more like a hastily modified vessel. What's striking is that two red letters are printed on its uneven surface; upon closer inspection, they read "RR".

This is the remnant of the Red Ribbon Army, Dr. Gero's flight base.

Inside the spaceship, Dr. Gero closely monitored the situation on Earth using a miniature robot, his murky eyes blazing with a terrifying light.

"What incredible power! This power far surpasses that of King Piccolo from back then, no, even the aliens who invaded Earth last time didn't reach this level of strength..."

Since Vegeta and his friends arrived on Earth a dozen days ago, Dr. Gero, who had witnessed the power of the aliens, felt that staying on Earth was not very safe. So he hurriedly prepared a refuge spaceship in case of emergency. Unexpectedly, the newly completed spaceship came in handy after only a dozen days.

King Cold's arrival made Dr. Gero even more glad that his decision was so wise.

P. S.: This chapter is longer.