Vegeta Severely Wounded

Boom!

Vegeta was once again kicked flying by Zarbon, his entire body embedded in a large rock, a mouthful of blood spilling from the corner of his lips.

This was the second time he had suffered such severe injuries; the first was back on Earth when he fought Kakarot and his son.

"Damn it, I am the strongest warrior. I won't lose. I will take you down!"

An intense aura erupted from Vegeta's body as White Aura flared around him, and he fired an Energy Blast straight at Zarbon, but the latter casually swatted it away.

"Vegeta, looks like you're going all out, huh? Too bad you're still no match for me."

Zarbon began gathering energy in his hand as well, adopting the Prince's own tactic, and launched a barrage of blasts at Vegeta.

The ground instantly exploded. Vegeta dodged left and right, scrambling frantically, but Zarbon's Energy Blasts came thick and fast, and soon he was struck.

Boom, boom, boom!

More and more energy slammed into him, the smoke growing thicker and thicker!

After firing off several hundred blasts, Zarbon stopped his attack.

"Boom!"

As the smoke cleared, Vegeta's battle suit was tattered, his body covered in wounds. He panted heavily, blood streaking the corners of his mouth.

Then his figure crashed heavily to the ground, seemingly having lost all combat ability.

If Zarbon had continued attacking with another hundred or so Energy Blasts, he would surely have fallen here.

Collected!

Son Gohan gathered the Battle Power attribute from the ground and saw it had risen to 4.4 million.

Joy surged in his heart, and a faint, pleasing curve tugged at his lips. This cheat-like power-up was really satisfying.

"S-so strong! This monster's strength is even greater than Vegeta's. What do we do?"

Krillin watched the battle, his mouth hanging open.

Even though the Grand Elder had boosted his Battle Power, it still wouldn't surpass Vegeta's.

"What else can we do? For the Dragon Balls, let's go kick his ass!"

Bulma shouted at Krillin. The fighters' movements were too fast; she couldn't even track their figures.

It was like gods and demons battling—in an instant, an entire mountain vanished, and craters kept appearing on the ground.

All she heard were the occasional clashes of power in the sky, as if a missile had just carpet-bombed the area.

If it weren't for Son Gohan and the others being nearby, she would have been terrified out of her mind.

"Gohan, my Battle Power has increased quite a bit. Let me give it a try!"

Krillin said eagerly. Since his power boost, he hadn't fought anyone yet.

He wanted to test just how strong he had become.

"Go ahead. I'll keep an eye on you."

Son Gohan couldn't have asked for more. This way, he could harvest more Battle Power.

He had just checked the Attribute Panel; the fight between Vegeta and Zarbon had netted him a good haul.

"You monster, let me test your strength!"

With Son Gohan's approval, Krillin erupted with a flash of White Aura and flew toward Zarbon.

After all, if he couldn't win, he still had a powerful backup behind him.

"Arrogant. Truly, ignorance is bliss. I'll teach you, Earthling, a proper lesson."

Zarbon's transformed body brimmed with immense power, leaving him fearless.

Besides, he hadn't used this form in a long time, and it was rare to have someone to play with.

The moment he finished speaking, his figure vanished from its spot, reappearing right in front of Krillin.

The two immediately exchanged blows, trading punches and kicks evenly. Krillin, relying on his rich combat experience, managed to hold his own.

"Not bad, Kid. I underestimated you. Try this punch!"

Zarbon's strength and speed surged. He threw a punch, and Krillin, unable to react in time, crossed his arms in front of him.

Boom!

The immense impact sent his body flying, sharp pain radiating through his arms.

"Kame...hame...ha!"

Krillin did a 360-degree flip to disperse the force, gathered his energy, and unleashed the Kamehameha.

"You want to match power with me? Fine, have it your way!"

Zarbon had already gained the upper hand in close combat. Seeing Krillin's stance, he knew an energy attack was coming.

He didn't back down, gathering a white energy sphere in his palm.

The two of them instantly pushed the energy they had gathered in their hands outward.

Bang!

Two massive pillars of light collided in an instant, evenly matched!

Seeing this, Krillin's confidence soared. He hadn't expected that after the Grand Elder drew out his potential, his strength would be this formidable.

"Hahaha, little baldy, is this all the strength you've got? Die!"

Just as Krillin was feeling pleased with himself, Zarbon's words doused him like a bucket of cold water, chilling him from head to toe.

The moment the words fell, Zarbon's energy output went wild. The energy beam swelled instantly, and the Kamehameha's power began retreating at breakneck speed.

"Heh heh heh, I thought I'd already surpassed Vegeta, but this guy was just playing around the whole time. He never used his real strength."

Krillin's mind raced as he watched the Kamehameha steadily push back.

His own strength was still too weak.

"Now try mine. Ka. Me. Ha. Me. Ha!"

Son Gohan vanished in an instant and reappeared right in front of Krillin.

He too fired a Kamehameha at Zarbon, making him look down on us Earthlings' ultimate technique.

The massive energy wave swallowed the opponent whole, and Zarbon didn't even let out a scream before he died.

"That was close!"

Krillin breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Zarbon blasted to bits by the Kamehameha.

This guy had hidden his strength too deep; he'd almost fallen into his trap.

"Gohan, you're amazing!"

Bulma watched as Son Gohan took out the enemy in one move, her eyes full of admiration and respect.

As long as he was by her side, she felt a deep sense of security.

Collect!

Son Gohan nodded with a smile, watching as all the Battle Power attributes on the ground surged into his body.

The system's Battle Power attribute kept increasing; his combat strength had risen again.

"This Saiyan isn't dead yet. What do we do?"

Krillin walked over and saw that Vegeta was still breathing. He asked Son Gohan, Bulma, and Dende.

He silently admired the guy's tenacious vitality—taking that many attacks and still not dying.

"I want to kill him, to avenge my brothers!"

Dende glared viciously at Vegeta lying on the ground.

Even though he hadn't seen the man kill his people, their clothes were identical.

"They don't seem to be on the same side. Let's wake him up first."

Son Gohan thought for a moment. In the anime, Vegeta eventually turned good.

It seemed his nature wasn't completely rotten. In the Majin Buu Saga, he sacrificed himself to protect Earth and died alongside Majin Buu.

Besides, keeping him alive would make harvesting Battle Power attributes easier in the future.

Son Gohan walked over to Vegeta, crouched down, spread his hands, and a wisp of White Aura slowly seeped into the other's body.

What?

Dende stared in shock at Son Gohan's actions. Wasn't that his Healing Technique?

How did Brother Gohan know how to use it too?

Had he learned it just by watching me use it once?

Krillin also caught on. This was way too absurd.

Dende had only used Healing Technique on me once, and you already mastered it?

His jaw dropped, and he stared at Son Gohan in disbelief.

But soon, Krillin broke into a happy grin. The stronger Gohan got, the safer they all were.