"Would you like to spend 20 achievement points to upgrade [Saiyan Bloodline] to [Saiyan Bloodline-LV1]?"
"Yes!" Li Shu was overjoyed. Without the slightest hesitation, he selected yes. He had no idea how many times he'd tried, but at last he had enough achievement points.
"Upgrading..."
"Upgrade successful! Congratulations, you have obtained [Saiyan Bloodline-LV1]!"
Like the Battle Combat skills, Saiyan Bloodline had no description. Li Shu didn't feel any obvious changes, and his combat power was still 78.
It should be like the Battle Combat skills. The subtle changes from the upgrade will only show themselves in battle.
From what Li Shu knew about [Saiyan Bloodline], the change should affect how much his combat power increased after recovering from serious injuries.
Perhaps it would also help him develop his Super Saiyan form, making it easier to transform or increasing the boost to his combat power after transforming.
Those were only guesses, but he wouldn't have to wait long to test them one by one.
Serious injuries were probably inevitable in his fight with Wukong.
And Wukong's Saiyan Bloodline was the most ordinary kind, just like Li Shu's had been before he upgraded it.
Comparing the two would show him the difference between [Saiyan Bloodline] and [Saiyan Bloodline-LV1].
"Ten minutes from now, the semifinals will begin! Everyone, take a break while we interview the four contestants who made it to the semifinals!"
The host and referee clutched the microphone, his voice brimming with excitement as he called out, "Let's welcome the two youngest contestants in the tournament's history: Son—Goku! Kri—llin!"
Amid the cheers of the crowd, Son Goku strode onto the ring, while Krillin followed behind, looking a little shy.
When the host asked his questions and everyone learned that Son Goku was only twelve, the crowd gasped in astonishment.
"Is that tail of yours real?" the host asked curiously.
"It is!" Son Goku hurriedly took off his pants, showing no concern for his little buddy as he gave everyone a look at his tail.
Li Shu watched the scene with a grin. This was hilarious. He couldn't believe Wukong's little bells were still so tiny after five years. Hahaha! He wished he'd taken a picture to remember the moment.
Unfortunately, he hadn't brought a camera, and he'd missed such a precious sight.
I should carry a camera with me from now on. I should upgrade my [Dimensional Storage Space], too. It's almost full.
With only 3 achievement points left, Li Shu didn't hesitate to spend them all on upgrading [Dimensional Storage Space]. Its capacity increased by 3 cubic meters, bringing it to 4 cubic meters. It looked quite a bit roomier now.
That used up all of Li Shu's achievement points.
Before long, Li Shu also stepped into the ring amid the host's enthusiastic calls.
"May I ask if the three of you came together? You're all wearing the same training uniforms," the host asked.
Li Shu nodded. "That's right."
"Does the character 'turtle' have any special meaning?" the host asked.
Li Shu explained, "We're all disciples of Master Roshi."
"Master Roshi?" The host thought for a moment, then exclaimed, "You mean Master Mutaito, the legendary God of Martial Arts?!"
His words sent a shock through the crowd. In the martial arts world, Master Mutaito's name was known to everyone.
"So they're disciples of Master Mutaito! No wonder they're all so strong! And three of the four semifinalists are his students. No wonder Master Mutaito is known as the God of Martial Arts!"
"His disciples are just as outstanding!"
"Looks like the semifinals, and maybe even the finals, will be an internal battle between Master Mutaito's students!"
"We can't wait to see what an exciting match they'll give us! Let's wait and see!"
The host's spirited commentary had the crowd buzzing with excitement. They eagerly awaited a showdown between the disciples of the God of Martial Arts.
Next, with the host leading the way, the four semifinalists played some games and showed off their other talents, getting the crowd even more fired up.
Li Shu was the last to take the stage. At the host's enthusiastic urging, he had no choice but to perform.
"Hello, everyone. Besides being a martial artist, I have another identity," Li Shu said with a confident smile. "I used to be a musician with two and a half years of practice. I'm good at singing, dancing, and rap."
"I'd like to dedicate a song called 'You're So Beautiful' to everyone!"
Under the gaze of the entire crowd, Li Shu began to sing: "Saka so lo C! Dora do bo lo do! Sai gai do..."
Li Shu had never known the name of this Dragon Ball theme song, so he'd made one up.
But he'd listened to it growing up. As a kid, he'd sat in front of the TV every day, waiting for other children to request an episode of Dragon Ball so he could watch it for free.
Over time, he'd learned to sing it, too.
When the song ended, the crowd erupted in cheers.
Bulma down below was especially starry-eyed, gazing at Li Shu on the stage with rapt admiration.
Li Shu's looks were perfectly ordinary—he was only a tiny bit handsome—but at that moment, he seemed incredibly charming.
Bulma wasn't the only one. Countless other women were gazing at Li Shu, mesmerized.
The shouts of "One more song!" rang out from the crowd.
"Congratulations! You have achieved 'Little Hater' and received [Kun Fist]. Achievement points +2!"
"[Kun Fist]: A peerless fist technique renowned for its Iron Mountain Lean. It contains a fist intent known as [Awkward] and possesses limitless power."
"Congratulations! You have achieved 'Musician of the Martial Arts Tournament' and received [Lion's Roar]. Achievement points +2!"
"[Lion's Roar]: The signature technique of the Landlady. See the movie Kung Fu Hustle for details; no further description is necessary."
Receiving two achievement rewards in a row left Li Shu a little stunned. He really hadn't meant to do anything; there'd been no ulterior motive or hidden agenda.
But he had to admit, both rewards were pretty good.
At that moment, the crowd's cries for "One more song!" grew louder and louder. The Martial Arts Tournament was about to turn into a concert, so the host hurried to restore order, his forehead slick with sweat.
"Everyone! I understand how you feel! I never expected contestant Li Shu to be a musician with two and a half years of practice, either. But don't worry—how about we let him sing another song after the tournament?"
After the host pleaded with them at length, the crowd's enthusiasm finally died down a little, and they turned their attention to the semifinals.
"First semifinal match: Li Shu versus Krillin! Both contestants, please come to the ring and get ready! The other contestants, please step down and take a break!"
Before long, only Li Shu and Krillin remained in the ring. Li Shu stood there as casually as ever.
Krillin, on the other hand, was incredibly nervous. He took up a stance and stared at Li Shu with the utmost seriousness.
"Begin!"
At the host and referee's signal, Krillin chose to strike first, launching an attack!
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