Dragon Ball: Defeating Frieza from the Start
Chapter 36

Son Goku VS Vegeta

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The junior division tournament concluded, and everyone headed toward the adult competition arena.

When Yun Feng, Son Goku, and the others returned, the adult division matches had already begun. The first bout featured two Earthlings.

The combat power of Earthlings nowadays is truly pathetic; according to the system's readings, their power levels hover around 50. It is a truly miserable sight.

Finally, the second match arrived, and it was Yun Feng's turn. The referee's voice rang out, "Second match, Yun Feng versus Ji Fei."

A large, obese man walked onto the stage, though he appeared surprisingly quick on his feet.

"Kid, you're unlucky to have run into me. Don't let my size fool you; I'm as light as a swallow. You won't have a chance to escape."

Yun Feng rolled his eyes, too lazy to waste breath on this fatty. He landed a single punch to the man's abdomen, sending him flying out of the ring, unconscious.

"Second match, King Piccolo versus Axin."

Yun Feng watched Axin. Is this truly the Supreme Kai of this generation?

King Piccolo and Axin walked slowly onto the ring. King Piccolo was breaking out in a cold sweat, sensing that his opponent's identity was far from ordinary.

The referee recognized King Piccolo's identity, "Mr. Piccolo, please do not destroy the ring during this match."

The two stood on the stage, and though the referee had announced the start, they remained in the center for a long time without making a move.

The spectators above grew impatient. "Start already! What are you standing there for?"

Yun Feng realized that King Piccolo might have sensed Axin's true identity. Yun Feng's voice echoed directly in King Piccolo's mind, "Piccolo, just forfeit."

King Piccolo spoke up immediately, "I forfeit," and walked off the ring.

Son Goku and the others looked at him as he descended. "Piccolo, what's wrong?"

King Piccolo only said one thing: "The difference in dimensions is too vast."

Third match: Videl versus Parace.

Unexpectedly, Videl was beaten into a critical state. After being healed by one of Yun Feng's Senzu Beans, Yun Feng sensed the power of Babidi's magic lingering on her attacker.

Babidi had indeed arrived at the tournament grounds. It was unclear what his next move would be.

Fourth match: Kibito versus Son Gohan.

Yun Feng walked up to Axin. "Supreme Kai, you should have Kibito forfeit."

Axin's eyes widened instantly. "You know my identity?"

"I don't just know your identity; I know why you've come here."

"Kibito is no match for Gohan, and we don't need to go to Babidi's location, because Babidi has already taken control of the entire venue."

The shock in Axin's heart was beyond words. He never expected this young man to leave a dignified Supreme Kai so stunned.

"If you know everything, do you have a plan?"

"Let the tournament continue. I don't yet know exactly which people Babidi has sent, so I need to observe further," Yun Feng said.

"And what are your odds? If we mishandle this and Majin Buu is resurrected..."

Yun Feng said confidently, "If Majin Buu is resurrected, leave him to me. I am confident I can defeat Majin Buu."

Axin shook his head. "You still don't understand the terror of Majin Buu."

Yun Feng smiled. "Lord Supreme Kai, it is you who don't understand our power."

Supreme Kai: "..."

Though the Supreme Kai felt it was a gamble, he chose to trust this young man.

The Supreme Kai could also feel an incredible power emanating from this youth.

The Supreme Kai nodded at Kibito, and Kibito spoke up, "I forfeit."

Gohan was somewhat surprised, but seeing his opponent concede, he bowed and walked off.

Fifth match: Son Goku versus Vegeta.

The two walked onto the ring. Vegeta said, "Kakarot, I have finally waited for this day. If you hold back, I will not forgive you."

Son Goku: "..."

At the referee's signal to begin, Vegeta charged at Son Goku. Even without transforming into a Super Saiyan, both of them possessed combat powers of around 2 billion.

They collided instantly, trading blows. The sound of their immense power clashing echoed repeatedly.

The spectators above were already dumbstruck. Their strength was evenly matched; Son Goku landed a punch on Vegeta's face, and Vegeta spun around to strike Son Goku's chin in return.

Neither held back, fighting from the ring into the sky, and back down to the ring again.

"Goku's strength has truly improved so much in these past few days. I thought he would suppress Vegeta, but I didn't expect Vegeta to be so formidable. The Saiyans are truly terrifying," King Piccolo remarked.

Yun Feng asked King Piccolo, "Then who do you think will win?"

"It's hard to say. Vegeta is performing every bit as well as Goku."

Everyone else kept their eyes glued to the ring. Amidst a series of violent gusts of wind, Son Goku suddenly vanished, and Vegeta's eyes darted around searching for him.

"Found you, Kakarot. Such cheap tricks won't work on me!" With a swing of his arm, he sent Son Goku flying into the wall of the ring, followed by a fierce barrage of attacks.

The audience closed their eyes. "It's too brutal. That guy in the orange clothes is done for."

Goku fell to the ground. "Kakarot, stop playing these games. That move just now definitely didn't defeat you."

Goku stood up as if nothing had happened. "I really couldn't fool you," he chuckled.

Vegeta snorted coldly. "The warm-up is just about over. Kakarot, show me your true strength."

The two assumed their fighting stances again. Goku charged straight ahead, his energy rapidly expanding, and threw a punch. Vegeta blocked it with his arm, and Goku followed up with another. In an instant, Goku unleashed over ten punches, keeping Vegeta in a defensive state.

Down below, the man who had defeated Videl held an Energy Scouter. "Their strength is only average; not worth us making a move."

Both were in their base forms without turning into Super Saiyans. Suddenly, Vegeta vanished. Goku was stunned, then realized something was wrong.

It was too late; as he turned around, Vegeta kicked him, and Goku took the solid blow square in the chest.

"Kakarot, you've got some skills. It seems I won't be able to force out your true strength unless I get serious."

Vegeta launched another fierce barrage of attacks, and Goku chose to counter, meeting the challenge head-on. Their fists and legs collided, and the sound of terrifying impacts echoed across the arena.

Both of them were battered, covered in bruises and welts.

Vegeta suddenly leaped into the air. "Kakarot, try this move."

Lightning crackled around Vegeta's body, making him look like a god descended from the heavens.

The spectators watched Vegeta flying into the sky, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. "Is this still martial arts? Are these even human? Why has flying suddenly become the trend?"

Goku saw Vegeta's intent. "Stop it, Vegeta! You'll hurt the spectators!"

"Kakarot, enough talk. If you're worried about them, then catch it. If you dodge, they're the ones who will suffer."

Goku hurriedly raised his energy. "Kamehameha!"

A white sphere of energy shimmered in Goku's hands.

"Kakarot, take this! Big Bang Attack!"

Goku's white energy wave finished condensing and shot directly toward Vegeta.

The two terrifying energy waves collided in mid-air, turning the sky a brilliant white. The fearsome shockwaves forced the people below to lower their heads, unable to look directly at the sky.

Waves of terrifying energy continued to pour into the collision. Neither side would give an inch, and the fearsome stalemate hung in the air. The white energy sphere in the center shifted toward Vegeta, then back toward Goku, neither side gaining the upper hand.

Ghost Shark watched the energy clash with his green eyes. "These two are no simpletons. They are likely the ones Lord Babidi is looking for. If I kill them both, wouldn't I have completed Lord Babidi's orders?"

Yun Feng also noticed the cold, sinister aura radiating from Ghost Shark.

"That's right. This person's aura is cold and sinister, and he carries the power of Babidi's magic. He must be the one sent by Babidi this time."

The situation instantly turned tense.

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