In the Dragon Ball world, aside from pure-blooded Earthlings and Androids, most of the other powerful races had mastered several transformation abilities.
Their various forms multiplied their strength several times over, with astonishing results. They were hardly any weaker than the Saiyans.
Among the powerful enemies they would face in the near future—Frieza, Cell, Majin Buu, and the rest—which of them hadn't mastered two or three transformations?
"I just wonder whether this applies to the skill user, too."
Li Shu thought it over and figured it probably applied equally to everyone. Otherwise, this [Inversion Domain] would be far too overpowered.
As for how it really worked, he'd have to find an opportunity to confirm it.
If he could still transform inside the domain, then this would be an unbelievably powerful ability.
"I'll find somewhere secluded tonight and give it a try."
Li Shu then turned his attention to the newly acquired Battle Combat skills: [Battle Heart] and [Battle Soul].
"Just as I thought. There's no information about them at all. I'll have to figure them out for myself again."
The joy of his harvest gradually faded. Before long, the group arrived at a karaoke bar.
Everyone took turns showing off their singing, and they spent a pleasant afternoon relaxing both body and mind.
After the songs ended, the group stood outside the karaoke bar, chatting about their plans.
"I'm going to find Grandpa's Four-Star Ball. Big Brother, will you come with me?" Wukong asked.
Li Shu smiled and took out the Four-Star Ball. "I've already found it."
This was the very Four-Star Ball he'd found on a Tiger Demon after falling unconscious for a month when he awakened [Battle Eye].
It had originally been a stone bead, but now that the cooldown had passed, it had regained its original luster.
"Wow! It really is the Four-Star Ball!" Wukong took it excitedly and examined it closely.
After his excitement passed, Wukong looked a little lost. For a moment, he didn't know where to go next.
He turned to Master Roshi and said, "Grandpa Roshi, let me go back to Kame House with you and keep training!"
Master Roshi's expression changed at once. "No, no, no! I've already taught you everything I can. There's nothing more I can teach you. From now on, you'll have to train on your own. I believe you can do it."
As if! Blue-haired Launch was waiting for him at home.
Master Roshi was looking forward to spending some wonderful time alone with Launch, so he naturally didn't want a few extra lamps tagging along.
"Master Mutaito, I want to keep training with you, too. I don't have anywhere else to go," Krillin said.
Master Roshi was at a loss. Looking at his two beloved pupils, he found it hard to turn them down again, so he reluctantly agreed.
Just then, Li Shu said, "Wukong, Grandpa Roshi really doesn't have anything else to teach us. I plan to collect the Dragon Balls and make a wish I've been wanting to make. Would you like to come with me? Collecting the Dragon Balls will be a kind of training for us, too."
"A wish? What do you want to wish for, Big Brother?" Wukong asked curiously.
Li Shu cleared his throat and said seriously, "I want to wish for [Pain Immunity]."
"Pain immunity? What a strange wish!" Wukong burst out laughing. He knew very well that his big brother was afraid of pain. Then he said, "In that case, I'll go collect the Dragon Balls with you."
Bulma suddenly asked hopefully, "Do you need my help?"
"No. You're too weak, and bringing you along would be inconvenient," Li Shu refused without hesitation. Women would only slow him down when he was doing quests.
Bulma's face fell. She glared at Li Shu through gritted teeth, her temper flaring. "Hmph! If you don't need my help, then give me back the Dragon Radar!"
"Huh?" Li Shu's confidence immediately crumbled. He hurriedly softened his tone. "Miss Bulma, I sincerely apologize. The Dragon Radar is already a tremendous help. You really don't need to follow us around and suffer, getting battered by the wind and sun every day."
"I'm actually worried that your fair, delicate skin will get tanned. That would be truly terrible."
"You're such a beautiful young lady. I couldn't bear to see you suffer with us every day. Please forgive me and understand."
"I... Is that so?" Bulma blushed bashfully, her anger vanishing in an instant. "All right, then. If there's anything I can do to help, just contact me anytime!"
"Oh, right. Do you remember the phone number I gave you last time?" Bulma quickly asked.
"123456789. I've remembered it the whole time," Li Shu said without hesitation. After chatting for a few more moments, he finally managed to send Bulma on her way.
And so, after a brief reunion, the group went their separate ways once more.
"Flying Nimbus!" Wukong shouted. A golden cloud came flying over from the horizon. He then looked at Li Shu and asked, "Big Brother, can you stand on it?"
As if... With my 5,000 terabytes of study materials, how could the Flying Nimbus possibly support me?
Li Shu replied with a straight face, "Wukong, put the Flying Nimbus away for now. I'll take you somewhere first."
The two soon arrived in a remote, deserted area outside the city.
"Why did you bring me here?" Wukong asked, puzzled.
Li Shu smiled faintly. To Wukong's astonishment, he rose into the air and hovered there.
Since he no longer cared about following the original story, Li Shu decided he wouldn't hide his abilities anymore. He used the Flight Technique right then and there.
"Big Brother, you can fly?" Wukong was completely stunned.
Li Shu smiled. "That's right, so I don't need to ride the Flying Nimbus."
"Want to learn, Wukong?"
"I do!" Wukong eagerly nodded again and again.
"It's very simple. This is called the Flight Technique. As long as you can sense ki, you'll pick it up quickly."
Li Shu organized his thoughts and explained what ki was and how to sense it.
Having mastered the Kamehameha, Wukong soon sensed ki. Just a few minutes later, he had already learned the basics of the Flight Technique.
Wukong rose unsteadily off the ground, his face beaming with joy. After flying around a few times, he grew more adept at controlling his ki and soon flew steadily.
Wukong was overjoyed, and he flew faster and faster.
Flying by himself and riding the Flying Nimbus were two completely different experiences. Like a child with a new toy, Wukong flew around the sky, having the time of his life.
He even called the Flying Nimbus over and challenged it to a race to see who could fly faster!
At that same moment, a sudden ding rang out in Li Shu's mind, leaving him a little bewildered.
Since when did the system make a ding sound?
Ding! Congratulations! You have earned the hidden achievement "Early Flight Technique." Thanks to your intervention, the original story has undergone a subtle change: Wukong learned the Flight Technique ahead of schedule. Such a bold move is worthy of admiration! Reward: [Flight Buff], Achievement Points +6!
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