An Unexpected Invitation

"Kibito Kai."

The voice was low and heavy, carrying a weight of authority that made it impossible to refuse.

Kibito Kai stepped quickly out from the corner of Kami's Lookout and bowed slightly. "I am here, Supreme Kai."

"Go to Earth." Old Supreme Kai pointed his finger into the air, as if sketching an invisible trajectory.

Kibito Kai looked up, a flicker of confusion crossing his eyes. "To Earth? For what purpose?"

"Find the boy named Jiang Che." Old Supreme Kai slowly shifted his gaze to stare at Kibito Kai, his cloudy eyes suddenly flashing with a sharp intensity. "A human like this cannot be left to his own devices. His power... it has long since surpassed the level of an ordinary Saiyan, and perhaps—"

He changed the tone of his voice, which now held a tremor of disbelief. "It may have even touched the realm of the gods. I want to know what his appearance truly signifies..."

Kibito Kai's pupils constricted. His lips moved slightly, and finally, he nodded solemnly. "Understood. I shall go at once."

As soon as he finished speaking, his entire body transformed into a streak of white light and vanished instantly from the Lookout, leaving only faint ripples of energy in the air.

Old Supreme Kai stood alone in the center of the Lookout. The surroundings were silent, with only the distant nebulae rotating slowly.

He lowered his head, his gaze falling upon the crystal ball, where a faint golden halo still lingered in the direction where Jiang Che had disappeared.

His withered fingers gently stroked the edge of the crystal ball, his murmurs echoing through the empty hall:

"God of Super Saiyans... I never imagined such an existence could truly be real..."

The corners of his mouth slowly curled into a meaningful arc, and his eyes filled with a sharp, expectant glint.

"It seems things are about to get interesting..."

Jiang Che's figure was like a bolt of black lightning, tearing through the vast sky.

He shuttled through the void at high speed, the surrounding space being ripped into hair-thin cracks. The wind whistled past his ears, and a long trail of air pressure dragged behind him across the ground.

But the next second, he stopped abruptly—as if someone had grabbed him by the throat, leaving him suspended in mid-air.

The air exploded in layers, and the shockwave spread outward in concentric ripples.

Jiang Che floated motionless above the clouds, his trench coat snapping violently in the wake of the explosion.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold chill flashing in their depths.

He slowly turned his head and lifted his chin, his gaze seemingly piercing through several layers of space to lock firmly onto a direction in the distance.

In the void, an imperceptible ripple spread out, as if a stone had been dropped into a calm lake.

"Interesting..." he murmured, his voice cold and clear, a faint, elusive arc appearing at the corner of his mouth. "You actually came to me yourself."

Not far ahead, the air twisted violently, and space seemed to be pried open by some invisible hand.

A golden light suddenly ignited, blooming in the darkness like the first rays of dawn.

The light was not blinding, yet it carried a sacred, ancient aura. The air grew warm, as if some power were awakening.

The light converged bit by bit, and a slender figure emerged from the brightest point.

As the radiance faded, the figure's silhouette became clear—the distinct style of the Supreme Kai World, a unique set of robes, deep blue hair cascading over his shoulders like a waterfall, and dark gold patterns adorning the hem, shimmering with a faint glow.

His features were handsome, soft, and upright, yet deep within his eyes hid a daunting majesty, as if he were born to stand above all others and look down upon the world.

It was none other than Kibito Kai.

His feet stepped on the air, each movement as light as if he were walking on invisible stairs.

The wind blew past his robes, causing the fabric to flutter, yet he remained composed.

Kibito Kai looked directly at Jiang Che, his gaze a mixture of scrutiny, respect, and an indescribable curiosity.

"You must be Jiang Che," he said, his voice not loud, yet possessing a penetrating quality that seeped into one's bones.

"I am Kibito Kai of the Supreme Kai World."

Jiang Che turned slowly, his movements calm, not at all like someone meeting a stranger; rather, it was as if he had known the other would come.

He crossed his arms over his chest, his expression indifferent, his eyes holding a hint of playfulness, as if he had encountered something amusing.

"I know who you are," Jiang Che said, his tone light and casual, as if he were discussing the weather. "What do you want with me?"

Kibito Kai paused, a rare look of surprise crossing his eyes—he truly hadn't expected Jiang Che to be so calm, so calm that it was abnormal.

It was as if the boy had anticipated everything, or simply didn't care who stood before him.

To be this composed could only be the mark of a true powerhouse.

He steadied himself, took a breath, and masked the subtle tremor in his heart. "Old Supreme Kai wishes to see you."

"See me?" Jiang Che raised an eyebrow, a half-smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

That smile hid a touch of playfulness, vigilance, and an unfathomable depth.

"It's about that transformation of mine, isn't it?"

Kibito Kai's eyes narrowed, a flash of something unreadable passing through his pupils.

He did not answer immediately, merely observing Jiang Che closely, a wave of astonishment rising in his heart—this fellow before him was not only terrifyingly strong, but his insight was also frighteningly accurate.

He nodded, his movements decisive. "Indeed. Old Supreme Kai is very interested in your power."

"Heh—" Jiang Che let out a soft, drawn-out chuckle, tapping his fingers against his arm with a tone that carried a hint of world-weariness. "That old man is certainly well-informed."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Kibito Kai like a silken thread before settling on his face with a faint, ambiguous smile. "However, you Supreme Kais have always refrained from interfering in mortal affairs. Coming to find me on your own initiative this time—I suspect it's not as simple as just being 'interested,' is it?"

The surrounding air seemed to congeal.

The wind died down, and even the distant clouds froze in that very moment.

Kibito Kai's expression remained unchanged, but deep down, his instincts flared with heightened vigilance.

He hadn't expected this youth to be so seasoned; every sentence was like an invisible needle, peeling back the loopholes in his words and forcing him into a passive position.

He remained silent for a few seconds, finally refining his choice of words, and kept his voice as steady as possible. "The Old Supreme Kai does indeed have something to discuss with you."

He raised his eyes, meeting Jiang Che's gaze directly. "As for the specifics, it would be better for you to go there yourself."

Jiang Che did not speak immediately.

Above, the sky was vast and clear, the sunlight casting his long shadow across the ground.

His gaze never left Kibito Kai, but something seemed to be surging in the depths of his pupils—he was thinking.

In truth, he was not averse to meeting the Supreme Kai.

After all, that was one of the masters of universal order, one of the true rulers of the world.

Furthermore, he had just acquired 100,000 exchange points—a massive amount of capital he hadn't yet decided how to use.

Perhaps, by meeting that Old Supreme Kai who possessed ancient knowledge, he could uncover more useful information.

More importantly—Jiang Che narrowed his eyes, the glint in his gaze sharpening—perhaps he could wring something truly useful out of that old man.