Shenron Appears, Intercepting the Wish (Part 2)

Pilaf trembled all over, startled by this sudden burst of pressure. However, as a self-proclaimed king, he braced himself and blustered, "Who... who are you? How dare you be so rude! You dare speak to King Pilaf in such a tone? Are you tired of living?"

Mai and Shu, standing to the side, prepared to step forward and teach him a lesson. But the moment they moved, they were frozen in their tracks by the sight of a tall, ferocious-looking man whose murderous gaze seemed to pierce through to the deepest fears of their souls.

The moment they took a step, the intense killing intent radiating from Zhou Zilong pressed down upon them like a physical weight, leaving them stiff and unable to move. It was a form of intimidation that transcended words, filling them with a sense of despair and helplessness from the very depths of their hearts.

This ferocious figure was, naturally, a disguise Zhou Zilong had crafted using his Transformation Technique before appearing, all to intimidate Pilaf and his gang.

Zhou Zilong gave a light smile, though it held not a shred of warmth. He lifted Pilaf with ease, as if picking up a small chick. "What, do you have an objection? I was the one who had these Dragon Balls collected in the first place. You dare try to snatch my things? It's lucky for you I haven't killed you yet!" His voice was low and powerful, each word striking King Pilaf's heart like a heavy hammer.

King Pilaf's face turned as pale as paper in an instant. He had never seen such a terrifying person, nor had he imagined that his meticulously crafted plan had fallen into someone else's control from the very beginning.

"Puar, look over there, something seems wrong!" Oolong, who had transformed into a flying animal, suddenly lowered his voice to a volume only they could hear.

"It looks like they're having an internal conflict. This is our chance," Puar muttered in response.

As the two drew closer to the scene, an unprecedented pressure quietly enveloped them. This force contained an invisible killing intent that caused Puar and Oolong to involuntarily slow their pace.

"What... what is this feeling?" Oolong's voice trembled, his wings fluttering inadvertently as if he were about to lose his balance at any moment.

Puar's expression became exceptionally grave. "This power... it's too strong. We must be careful."

Just as they prepared to investigate further, an invisible force suddenly struck them. The physical weight of the pressure made it nearly impossible for them to breathe. Puar and Oolong exchanged glances, then simultaneously transformed back into their original forms and sat on the ground, gasping for air.

"Who... who on earth is this?" Oolong's voice carried a hint of terror.

Puar furrowed his brows, trying to find the source of that power. "I don't know, but I can feel that this power is different from any powerhouse we've ever known. It... it seems to transcend our understanding."

At this moment, Pilaf, still being held by Zhou Zilong, began to struggle and shouted, "Let me go!"

Seeing this, Mai and Shu immediately rushed forward to rescue Pilaf, but within moments, all three of them—including Pilaf—were knocked unconscious by a single strike from Zhou Zilong.

Seeing that no wish had been made yet, Oolong, who had been sitting on the ground outside, immediately scrambled toward the location of Shenron. "A perfect chance! I must get there and make my wish!"

It was as if Oolong's potential had been fully unleashed; in just over ten seconds, he reached the spot where Shenron hovered.

Zhou Zilong, still in his disguised state, spoke to Oolong in a ferocious tone: "You damn pig-head, if you don't want to be roasted and eaten, get lost!"

Although everyone had different priorities, Zhou Zilong still felt that Oolong's wish was a complete waste. To use Shenron just to get a pair of panties was truly squandering a gift; even a wish for a massive fortune would have been better than what Oolong intended to ask for.

Seeing this, Oolong was extremely unwilling and still tried to voice his wish, but he was quickly blown far away by a gust of wind generated by Zhou Zilong's qi, taking Puar, who had just arrived behind him, along with him.

At this moment, Shenron, suspended in the air, spoke again: "State your wish!"

Zhou Zilong took out a photograph of Bulma and said, "Please ensure that the girl in this photo remains at the peak of her beauty forever, never changing from this moment on!"

Shenron replied to Zhou Zilong, "That wish is easy!"

Once he finished speaking, Shenron's eyes, which had been glowing red, shone even brighter. Bulma, who was resting, seemed to feel a special power being infused into her body.

After completing the task, Shenron spoke once more: "Your wish has been granted. Farewell!"

With that, Shenron transformed into a streak of yellow light, which then split into seven glowing orbs that scattered in different directions.

"Congratulations, Zilong, you have completed the Dragon Ball adventure and experienced the moment of witnessing a wish being granted!" The voice of Zhou Zilong's system, Xiao Ling, rang out in his mind.

Zhou Zilong then asked, "Hehe, Xiao Ling, aren't you going to give me a reward or something?"

"Of course! As a reward for completing this major achievement, I have prepared two secret manuals for you: the Nine Heavens Divine Body Sutra and the Law of Destruction," Xiao Ling's voice was filled with playfulness.

"The Nine Heavens Divine Body Sutra is a supreme classic for tempering the physique, allowing your body's strength to reach an unimaginable level, even surpassing the limits of a Super Saiyan. As for the Law of Destruction, it contains the purest power of ruin in the universe. Mastering it will grant you the power to rewrite the course of battle and even influence the structure of the universe," Xiao Ling continued.

After listening, Zhou Zilong replied to Xiao Ling, "Alright, I understand. Thank you for preparing such a generous reward, Xiao Ling!"

Seeing Zhou Zilong return, Bulma rushed over excitedly. "Zilong, can we summon Shenron to make a wish now?"

Zhou Zilong replied, "We'll have to wait until next time. Shenron has already been summoned, granted a wish, and disappeared!"

Upon hearing this, Bulma said in a disappointed tone, "Ah? Is that so? We worked so hard to collect them, and the vacation is almost over; there's no time to find them again!"

Zhou Zilong ruffled Bulma's hair and said, "It's alright, I managed to make a wish for you before that group could!"

Bulma, throwing herself into Zhou Zilong's arms, asked happily, "Really? What wish did you make for me?"

Zhou Zilong replied, "Of course. I wished for your eternal youth!"

While happy, Bulma curiously asked, "That's great, I won't grow old anymore! But Zilong, why didn't you make the same wish for yourself?"

Zhou Zilong replied, "Because I've encountered many opportunities while training abroad, and among them was a book that grants longevity and eternal youth!"