Korin's Shock

The next day!

After defeating Bora with overwhelming force, Jiang Yun began his ascent toward Korin Tower.

Jiang Yun did not employ the Flight Technique; instead, he prepared to climb the tower by hand, viewing it as a form of training.

Jiang Yun began to move at a rapid pace, his speed incredibly fast—far surpassing that of a human sprinting on the ground. His form was as agile as a leopard as he surged toward the sky.

If one were to view the sky-piercing pillar horizontally, Jiang Yun would undoubtedly resemble a leopard stalking its prey. This demonstrated his immense strength; the Korin Tower, which would be an insurmountable climb for an ordinary person, was nothing in his eyes—and indeed, that was the truth.

After more than half a year of rigorous training, Jiang Yun's combat power had exceeded 200, reaching around 230. If he were to unleash his full potential, he could even reach a power level of over a thousand. Before Earth made contact with the wider universe, he was undoubtedly the strongest being on the planet.

The clouds beside him streaked downward rapidly. Jiang Yun had already climbed over 100,000 meters. It was higher than he had imagined, but then again, in the original story, Goku had climbed for more than a day, so such a height was clearly normal.

However, this altitude was nothing to Jiang Yun. After climbing for a while longer, he vaguely caught sight of a dark shadow. Jiang Yun knew that was where Korin resided.

Jiang Yun increased his speed once more, instantly rushing to the top of the tower and landing before a cat that stood like a human and held a staff. Jiang Yun knew this was Korin, who had lived for over eight hundred years.

Korin sized up the young man before him. On the surface, he appeared calm and indifferent, but inside, he was panicking.

What a terrifying young man. To climb Korin Tower so quickly—he is far more outstanding than that boy Master Roshi.

Jiang Yun naturally knew nothing of the thoughts swirling in Korin's mind.

Seeing that Korin showed no signs of shock, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly: As expected of someone who has lived for hundreds of years—no, a cat.

This level of composure was truly beyond the reach of an ordinary person!

Korin had known about Jiang Yun from the moment he began his climb. He had watched personally as Jiang Yun ascended, as if the feat were an incredibly easy task for the young man.

Seeing that Korin remained silent, Jiang Yun broke the stillness.

"You must be Korin. Hello, I am a martial artist, and I hope to learn martial arts from you," Jiang Yun said, getting straight to the point.

Korin just looked at Jiang Yun without speaking, and the scene remained frozen in silence.

After a moment, Korin spoke: "Young man, I can feel the immense energy hidden within your body. You are already quite formidable; why do you still wish to learn martial arts from me?"

In reality, Korin was already stunned by this young man; he had sensed the vast energy lurking within Jiang Yun's body.

"Respected Korin, there is no end to martial arts, is there?"

"Furthermore, there is always a mountain beyond a mountain, and a person beyond a person. Who is to say there isn't someone in this world stronger than me? Besides, among any three people walking, there must be a teacher for me! I still have much to learn."

Jiang Yun's words shocked Korin even more. Compared to Jiang Yun's raw power, his depth of thought—or rather, his dedication to martial arts and his profound perspective—was what truly amazed the cat.

It was rare for someone to possess such a mindset while already wielding such great power.

Of course, Korin could not have imagined that Jiang Yun, knowing how powerful future enemies would be, would never be complacent about his current, insignificant cultivation.

Even though his cultivation was already peerless in the present world.

"Young man, did you come to this realization yourself, or did someone tell you?" Korin asked, feeling a bit suspicious.

Among any three people walking, there must be a teacher for me!

Korin felt a deep philosophy within this sentence. He felt that whoever said it must be a great sage.

"Korin, this is a principle I realized during my training. I believe everyone has something worth learning. I hope to draw from the martial arts of others to take my own a step further!"

Korin looked at Jiang Yun and sighed; he was a good seedling with a pure heart, humble, and possessed terrifying talent.

When these qualities were concentrated in one person, they were bound to create a monstrous talent. In Korin's eyes, Jiang Yun's martial arts cultivation was undoubtedly of that monstrous variety.

"Young man, if you have come for the Ultra Divine Water, then there is no point, for it is merely ordinary water."

"Korin, please just call me Jiang Yun. I have come for your guidance, not for the Ultra Divine Water. In my view, the power one cultivates oneself is the only true power."

Jiang Yun naturally knew it wasn't the real water that could increase power; the true key lay in Korin's trial.

Korin was very satisfied with Jiang Yun. He could feel that everything Jiang Yun said was true. He did not worry that Jiang Yun would do evil, because he could sense that Jiang Yun's ki was filled with righteousness!

"You must understand, I cannot teach you much; your own power is already quite astonishing!"

Korin looked at Jiang Yun and said earnestly.

"I know, Korin. My power might be acceptable for now, but there is no end to martial arts. I hope to receive your guidance. Please!"

Jiang Yun said respectfully.

Korin was moved by Jiang Yun's dedication to martial arts. It had been many years since such an excellent young man had appeared in the martial arts world.

Perhaps he was the hope of the future. Korin couldn't help but place high expectations on Jiang Yun, and he felt that Jiang Yun had the potential to live up to them.

"Take this, kid. These are Senzu Beans. They can quickly replenish your stamina and even keep you from needing food for ten days."

Korin tossed a small pouch of Senzu Beans to Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun opened it and took a look; there were about twenty of them.

Jiang Yun couldn't help but think: Senzu Beans are truly plentiful right now. In the later stages, everyone would wish they could split one bean into two.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun couldn't help but feel a surge of irritation toward Yajirobe. Yajirobe, you might as well prepare to work for my Martial Alliance in this life. You have no fate with the Senzu Beans; I said so, and no one can change that.

Korin led Jiang Yun to a room. Although it looked small from the outside, the interior was actually quite spacious—a world of its own. Jiang Yun guessed this was likely the application of divine power. Even the Lookout was shrouded in a faint divine energy, which had prevented human technology from discovering it for years.

In Jiang Yun's view, the gods in Dragon Ball were not to be underestimated, even if they appeared weak in the original work.

The deities above the Super Saiyan God level in Dragon Ball Super were incredibly powerful. Not to mention the Gods of Destruction, take the Angels, for example—their base state was Ultra Instinct, far surpassing the Ultra Instinct Goku used during the Tournament of Power.

Therefore, the waters of this world were deep—far deeper than one could imagine. Take, for instance, the Dragon God Zalama, who created the Super Shenron; he was a being comparable to Grand Zeno, yet he was only mentioned in passing in the original work.

Or take the legendary Demon Realm and the Demon King Dabura. Was he the strongest in that world? Not necessarily. The Demon Realm corresponding to reality couldn't be that weak; at the very least, there had to be a few beings at the level of a God of Destruction.

Forget it, no point in dwelling on it. Future matters would be resolved slowly. As for exploring the secrets of the Dragon Ball World, he would wait until his strength was sufficient. Without enough power, one had no right to know certain things.

Jiang Yun decided not to overthink it and rested well in the room, preparing to face Korin's trial tomorrow.