Premature Breakthrough to Super Saiyan

On Earth, in a certain space-time.

Son Goku had begun a fierce battle with Slug, the Namekian who had regained his youth!

Slug suddenly let out a thunderous shout, then charged toward Son Goku like some ancient beast. With every heavy step he took, the entire earth seemed to tremble, dust billowing and shattered stones flying everywhere.

Facing such a ferocious enemy, Son Goku showed not the slightest trace of fear. He lightly pushed off the ground with both feet, and his whole body shot forward like lightning, meeting the charging Slug head-on.

In the blink of an eye, the two slammed violently into each other, then launched into an intense close-quarters brawl.

Their fists and feet crossed and clashed, each impact sending out a string of dull yet resounding blows that echoed across the open battlefield.

Relying on his advantage in height and reach, Slug kept swinging his thick, powerful arms. Every punch brought a gust of forceful wind, carrying tremendous power as he tried to suppress Son Goku with absolute strength.

However, Son Goku's movements were extraordinarily nimble. Like a slippery loach, he dodged left and right, leaping and weaving through the gaps in Slug's rain-dense attacks.

At times he twisted sideways to avoid Slug's fierce straight punch; at times he swiftly ducked low and swept beneath the other's sweeping kick; at times he leaped high into the air to evade a crushing blow that came down like Mount Tai.

Not only that, Son Goku was also able to seize fleeting chances to launch sharp counterattacks. His fists and feet were as fast as a sudden storm, landing one after another all over Slug's body.

Although Son Goku's offensive was extremely fierce, Slug's solid muscles were like steel. Ordinary attacks could not cause him much real damage at all. Even so, Son Goku did not lose heart. Instead, the longer he fought, the braver he became.

As the fierce battle continued, Slug's eyes suddenly widened. He erupted with astonishing power, reaching out with lightning speed to seize Son Goku's arm tightly, then used all his strength to fling him away.

With that swing, Son Goku shot out like a cannonball, and in the blink of an eye he was thrown thousands of miles away.

However, Son Goku's reactions were extremely quick. He twisted his body deftly in midair and finally landed steadily in an open space dozens of meters from his original position.

Before Son Goku could even catch his breath, Slug had already launched another attack from across from him. He placed both hands before his chest and quickly gathered powerful energy. In just a brief moment, an energy sphere shining with dazzling green light had already taken shape.

"Hmph, taste the power of this move!" Slug let out a low roar, then thrust the energy sphere in his hands toward Son Goku like a cannonball, its terrifying power surging forward.

The energy sphere tore through the air and came racing over with a deafening howl. Wherever it passed, even the surrounding space twisted slightly. Its ferocious might was enough to chill the heart.

Facing such a sharp attack, Son Goku's expression also became exceptionally grave.

But he did not have the slightest intention of retreating. Instead, he took a deep breath and planted his feet firmly, like a green pine rooted in the earth. At the same time, he swiftly placed both hands at his sides near his waist, and the energy within his body poured out endlessly, gathering there.

"Kame—hame—ha!" With a loud shout, Son Goku suddenly pushed out both palms, and a surging blue energy wave erupted from his hands, charging straight toward Slug's incoming energy sphere.

In an instant, blue and green light collided in midair with a thunderous crash, like two meteors smashing violently together, scattering countless dazzling sparks.

Immediately afterward, a tremendous boom rang out. The entire space trembled, and a heaven-shaking explosion suddenly erupted.

The shockwave from the explosion swept in every direction, raising smoke and dust that filled the sky. The nearby ground was blasted into a huge crater, shattered stones flying and dust billowing, the scene utterly terrifying.

The intense light and shockwave spread outward, instantly blowing away the surrounding rocks and sand, forming a massive ring-shaped pit.

Under the impact of the explosion, Son Goku's body flew backward uncontrollably and slammed heavily into the ground. Although Slug was also affected by some of the recoil, he quickly steadied himself and charged toward Son Goku once more.

This time, Slug unleashed one of his ultimate techniques, Death Bind.

Countless green energy tentacles suddenly extended from around his body, winding toward Son Goku like poisonous snakes.

Son Goku could not dodge in time and was tightly wrapped by several tentacles. Slug pulled hard, yanking Son Goku in front of him, then raised his knee and smashed it viciously into Son Goku's abdomen.

Son Goku let out a muffled groan and spat a mouthful of blood, but his gaze remained firm. He focused his mind and mobilized all the ki in his body. With a loud shout, a powerful force erupted from him, and he instantly broke free from the restraints of Slug's energy tentacles.

On a steep cliff that towered into the clouds, Luo Chuan stood quietly, his gaze fixed intently on the battlefield below where the fierce clash was unfolding.

The battle between Son Goku and Slug had clearly entered a white-hot stage. Neither side gave an inch, their moves sharp and dazzling to behold.

"So that's what's going on." The corners of Luo Chuan's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile as he murmured to himself.

Judging from the current state of the battle, it would not be long before Son Goku transformed into False Super Saiyan form.

At that moment, the battlefield suddenly changed! Son Goku, who had originally been at a disadvantage, suddenly seized a fleeting opportunity. Taking advantage of the instant Slug was distracted by shock, his figure closed in like lightning, and without hesitation he launched a storm-like round of close-range attacks.

Son Goku's fists were like powerful cannonballs, smashing into Slug's body with incomparable force. Every punch that landed brought a dull impact.

Facing such a fierce offensive, Slug was somewhat caught off guard at first and could only retreat again and again to avoid Son Goku's attacks.

However, he was, after all, a battle-hardened powerhouse. He quickly adjusted his state, regained his footing, and immediately counterattacked, once again becoming locked with Son Goku in a thrilling melee.

For a time, the two traded blows back and forth, fists and feet flying, neither able to gain the upper hand.

Their figures crossed and shifted rapidly through the air, so fast they were almost impossible to see clearly. The crisp sounds of fists and feet colliding rose one after another, endless and continuous, resounding to the heavens.

As the fierce battle continued, the surrounding terrain also suffered severe damage. The ground became pitted and uneven, boulders split apart, dust flew everywhere, and the area was left in utter ruin.

As time passed, Son Goku gradually felt his strength failing, while Slug's power kept surging without end.

Slug noticed Son Goku's fatigue. The corners of his mouth rose, revealing a smug smile. "Saiyan, you're very much like a Saiyan I met before. However, your strength is far inferior to his!"

As Slug spoke, he increased the output of his power.

Bang!!

Son Goku cried out in pain as his whole body flew backward. With a rumble, he smashed through numerous ruined buildings.

Slug walked over to Son Goku, lifted him up, and beat him punch after punch, each blow heavier than the last.

"Pfft!!"

Son Goku spat out a large mouthful of blood, his consciousness gradually blurring.

Just as Slug was about to deliver the fatal blow to Son Goku, images suddenly flashed through Son Goku's mind—his friends, his family, and the Earth he protected.

Those images awakened the potential deep within him, and a powerful force surged through his body.

"Since I'm here, let me give you a hand."

Luo Chuan's lips curved upward.

"AAAAAAH!!!!"

Son Goku suddenly threw his head back and roared. His pupils vanished, and he briefly lost consciousness. His hair stood on end, turning dark purple-black, his muscles swelled slightly, his whole body burned with golden flames, and even his skin took on a yellowish hue.

But Son Goku's transformation was far from over. Luo Chuan, hidden in the darkness, sent a thread of energy into him, and in an instant, Son Goku's aura swelled again.

Golden light flashed. He regained consciousness and successfully transformed into a Super Saiyan. Only now, Son Goku was furious, seized by an impulse to kill.

The Super Saiyan had finally awakened at this moment!

Slug was startled by Son Goku's sudden change, but he quickly calmed down.

"Hmph. So what if you've turned into that?" Slug said disdainfully.

As a Super Saiyan, Son Goku's power took a qualitative leap.

His speed was astonishingly fast; Slug could barely even see his figure.

Son Goku's punches and kicks became even sharper, and every blow that landed on Slug made him cry out in pain.

Slug tried to attack Son Goku with energy waves, but Son Goku easily dodged them, closed in on Slug in a flash, and dealt him even fiercer blows.

Son Goku leaped high into the air, returned to normal, and gathered a huge blue-white energy sphere above his head with both hands.

"Spirit Bomb!" Son Goku shouted, hurling the energy sphere down at Slug.

Slug stared in terror at the Spirit Bomb descending from the sky. He desperately gathered his energy, trying to withstand the attack.

However, the Spirit Bomb was far too powerful. Slug's resistance was shattered in an instant, and with a tremendous explosion, Slug was completely swallowed by the Spirit Bomb.

Slug and his spaceship were reduced to ash in the blast.

After dealing with Slug, Son Goku looked up at the device in the atmosphere that was continuously releasing special gas. He was just about to destroy it when, the next second, the machine exploded with a thunderous boom.

When the gas vanished, sunlight emerged and melted away the cold.

Son Goku rubbed his chin. Just now, he had seen a blurry figure, and together with the vague sensation of energy pouring into his body when he transformed into that mimic state earlier, he couldn't help frowning.

Hidden in the darkness, Luo Chuan smiled. He hadn't expected the Son Goku of this space-time to have such sharp senses.

Just as Luo Chuan was about to head to the next space-time, he suddenly looked up toward the heavens. In his perception, a spaceship in the universe was approaching Earth.