Combat Power Breaks One Million!

The potential unlocking went smoothly, yet it left Vegeta with a lingering sense of dissatisfaction.

If Grand Elder could continue to draw out his potential, if that sensation could persist, perhaps after reaching the climax, he truly could have used it to guide forth the true power of a Super Saiyan.

Unfortunately, it affected his lifespan, and Grand Elder indicated that he had reached the limit of his abilities, so continuing would likely be futile.

As expected, I thought too simply. I haven't even mastered Super Saiyan yet, and here I was, foolishly dreaming of reaching that realm.

Vegeta sighed inwardly.

Putting aside those extravagant hopes, Vegeta closed his eyes to carefully sense the strength he now possessed.

The surging power within his body was like a vast ocean, incomparable to his former self.

Ten times? Twenty times? Thirty times?

No!

It had increased by at least fifty times!

Vegeta was certain that his current combat power had reached 2.5 million.

Facts proved his choice was correct; Grand Elder's potential unlocking could release all the latent power he currently held in one go.

In other words, it wasn't just that a Saiyan's combat power increased after a near-death recovery; although that mechanic existed, the growth was inseparable from the amount of potential one possessed.

Because he had sufficient potential, his strength could increase so drastically.

It was a pity that his Scouter could no longer accurately detect his current combat power; the functional limit of the new Scouter was only around 200,000 to 500,000, otherwise, he would have liked to see his exact number.

"With your current strength, you should be enough to deal with that Frieza. Even I didn't expect your potential to be this astonishing." After resting for a long while and feeling better, Grand Elder finally spoke.

He was very surprised by Vegeta's performance.

Based on his observations and their brief time together, he had assumed Vegeta was the type who would become reckless and uncontrollable upon gaining great power, yet Vegeta's current demeanor was remarkably calm, far exceeding his expectations.

"Indeed, after this potential unlocking, I possess unparalleled power, but you still underestimate Frieza! That guy's strength is far more than what he shows on the surface... With my current strength, it is still far from enough to defeat him." Vegeta opened his eyes and met Grand Elder's gaze once more.

Grand Elder was speechless, not knowing what to say.

He had hoped that with such strength, Vegeta could assist the Namekian people in eliminating Frieza and his forces.

Now that Vegeta said this, it left him feeling lost again.

They had been shrouded in despair, and just as a glimmer of hope had finally emerged, that hope was shattered once more.

Vegeta naturally saw the shift in Grand Elder's mood; he curled his lips into a smirk and said, "Give me some time. I need to stabilize this power and make a breakthrough! Once I achieve that breakthrough and become a Super Saiyan, then he will be nothing."

"A Super Saiyan, you say?" Grand Elder looked at Vegeta with a meaningful gaze.

In a corner of the future, he seemed to see much information, though he did not truly see the existence of a Super Saiyan.

However, Grand Elder also realized that perhaps it was precisely a Super Saiyan who would save their Namekian race.

"Is there anything else you need my help with?" Grand Elder thought for a moment and asked generously.

He had already helped Vegeta to this extent; if he could assist him in breaking through sooner, the crisis could be resolved earlier.

"For now, there is no need. Also, I will be training in your vicinity. It would be best not to let that guy outside disturb me. You understand." Having said this, Vegeta turned and walked out of the inner room.

Grand Elder hadn't expected Vegeta to be so direct; the words that had been on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back, eventually turning into a silent sigh.

However, only a few seconds later, Vegeta's voice reached him, causing Grand Elder's expression to shift slightly.

"Right, there is one thing I must tell you. Perhaps you should notify the remaining living Namekian people: the reason Frieza's group can pinpoint your locations so accurately is related to the Scouters they wear—the very thing I had on my face just now. If you want to ensure the safety of your people, tell them to destroy them whenever they get the chance. That way, Frieza won't be able to track your exact positions for a while."

Hearing Vegeta's words, Grand Elder finally resolved the doubt in his heart.

"No wonder... no wonder they wiped out more than half the villages in just two days..."

Outside.

Vegeta walked out swaggering, only to run into the furious Nail again.

This guy was truly thick-headed.

"Hmph! Although I don't know how you tricked Grand Elder, you had better not let me discover you have any ulterior motives, otherwise..."

Before Nail could finish, Vegeta, having no intention of wasting words, released his absolute pressure, causing Nail to retreat several steps in alarm.

"You... how is it possible..."

"Tch! I told you before, if I really wanted to kill you all, you would have been dead long ago. Never mind the current me, even the previous me could crush you as easily as an ant." Vegeta said viciously.

Suppressed by Vegeta's aura, Nail gasped.

He truly hadn't expected Vegeta's strength to be this terrifying; it was completely different from just a moment ago.

No, that's not right! Nail suddenly thought of something and looked toward the inner room at Grand Elder with a suspicious gaze.

Although he wasn't entirely certain, he had roughly guessed what might have happened.

This outsider definitely didn't have this level of strength at the start; he had borrowed Grand Elder's power to attain it.

Vegeta didn't tangle with him further, turning and blasting off into the distance.

Although he said he would stay nearby to train, Vegeta wouldn't stay too close, lest his presence lead to Grand Elder being exposed prematurely.

At the very least, he had to get a hundred kilometers away, somewhere sufficiently quiet.

Watching Vegeta depart, Nail finally let out a ragged breath, his face drenched in sweat.

He quickly composed himself, then hurried into the inner chamber with a look of deep concern.

"Grand Elder, are you alright?" Nail shouted with concern.

The Grand Elder shook his head slightly and spoke, "I am fine, Nail. He is not our enemy; on the contrary, he will help us deal with those foreign invaders."

"So, this is the reward for you helping him increase his strength, Grand Elder? Can a guy like that be trusted? His aura is reeking of evil and bloodshed," Nail said.

"Prejudice in the human heart is a mountain, Nail. Sometimes, one cannot simply judge by appearances."

The Grand Elder fell silent for a long time before uttering those words.