Dragon Balls Gathered

The Dragon Balls were quickly gathered. Since two of them had been at Goku's home, the group hesitated for a long time before bringing it up. In the end, Chi-Chi took the initiative and handed them over.

Losing both her husband and child in a single day was an unimaginable blow to Chi-Chi. It was no wonder she had become increasingly opposed to Gohan becoming a martial artist.

As a mother, she was simply protecting her child in her own way.

"Ahahaha..."

Ox-King sat at the dining table, scratching his head as he tried to smooth things over. "Honestly, we'll have to trouble you with Goku's matter, and with my grandson Gohan too."

"Hahaha..."

Even Master Roshi could only respond awkwardly. He knew the Dragon Balls could revive the dead, so aside from when Goku had first died, he had not shown too much agitation.

Although Master Roshi was usually unserious, when it came to important matters, he was actually the calmest of everyone.

"It's nothing."

Perhaps unable to stand the awkward atmosphere any longer, Bulma spoke up. "Kami said Goku is training with someone very powerful, but we'll revive him soon enough, so you don't need to worry. Then we won't stay any—"

"Wait, stay for dinner before you go."

Bulma had intended to leave first. Once Goku was revived, everything could be discussed then. But at that moment, Chi-Chi walked out of the kitchen.

They had not seen her at all until now, and everyone had actually been somewhat worried. But she was calm at the moment, as though she had already accepted reality.

Ox-King stood up and said, "Chi-Chi, don't force yourself. Dad can handle it."

"Honestly."

Chi-Chi suppressed her emotions. As she turned around, she said with dissatisfaction, "Dad, you'd only get in the way. I believe Gohan will become a strong young man. In the future, he's going to become a martial artist just like his father!"

The group exchanged glances. This time, even Li Ming was somewhat surprised. After dinner, everyone waved goodbye and left Mount Paozu.

"Li Ming, are you planning to go see Kami?"

On the plane, Bulma asked, "Tien Shinhan, Krillin, and the others are already training at Kami's Lookout, preparing to deal with the enemy coming in a year."

"I'll go to Kami's Lookout, but not yet."

There were still many mysterious places at Kami's Lookout worth exploring, especially somewhere like the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, which was ideal for intense training. But Li Ming was not particularly concerned about it.

Each person could only enter for two days in their lifetime, meaning two years of training inside. Once that limit was exceeded, one could only leave by attaining the power of Super Saiyan 3 and breaking through the dimensional barrier.

Li Ming had no need for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber right now. Blind, tedious training did not suit the path he was currently taking.

"Is that so? Then let's leave the Dragon Balls at Kame House for now. When the time comes, we can just make a wish to revive Goku."

"No problem." Master Roshi nodded steadily. Leaving the Dragon Balls with him was also an extra safeguard against any accidents.

When it came to matters like this, Master Roshi was quite reliable.

After dropping Master Roshi off at Kame House, Li Ming and Bulma returned to West City. Dr. Brief and Kainsen were discussing Hoi-Poi Capsules.

"My lord, you've returned."

When Kainsen saw Li Ming, he immediately walked over. Li Ming nodded and asked, "How did it go? Did you gain anything?"

"Of course! Dr. Brief has been very enthusiastic. We're discussing having Kefida Planet act as an agent to promote Hoi-Poi Capsules throughout the universe."

Li Ming raised an eyebrow, but Kainsen quickly added, "Though we're still considering it, because the current situation is not suitable for the Kefida Civilization to reappear in the universe."

"Just handle it yourself."

"I understand." Kainsen nodded.

Li Ming waved his hand without offering an opinion. The Kefida Civilization's technology was beyond question, but without strength, everything was empty talk.

The Kefida Civilization now served him, but Li Ming had no intention of doing what Frieza did and playing at conquering the universe. He only wanted to pursue power until he reached the pinnacle of the universe!

"Hm?"

Suddenly sensing an approaching ki, Li Ming looked up toward the distant sky. Several black silhouettes rapidly grew larger before finally landing on the ground.

"Boss."

It was the Babas brothers. Perhaps they had found nothing interesting, so they returned after wandering around for a while.

"You're back. Where are those two?"

"Uh..."

Seeing Babas's hesitant expression, Li Ming had a bad feeling. Still, Babas eventually said, "They found a very strange place and wanted to take a look, so we came back first."

"A strange place?"

"Yeah. According to the locals, it seems to be a gate to the Demon Realm. After it opens at night, demons from the Demon Realm appear."

Babas spoke casually. There were many passages to the Demon Realm, and it was not unusual for entrances to the Demon Realm to appear on some inhabited planets.

What was truly terrifying were the gates to the Demon Realm opened by certain magicians to summon powerful demons. Those passages, which connected directly to the depths of the Demon Realm, were very dangerous.

"A gate to the Demon Realm?"

Li Ming suddenly recalled that Goku had entered a place called the Gate to the Demon Realm when he was young. It was probably that place. Since they were only insignificant demons, Li Ming did not think much of it.

Looking at the brothers, he said, "Since you want to stay, you can try finding Korin Tower. Whether it's Korin or Kami, if they're willing to guide you, it should help with your training."

"Thank you, Boss."

Li Ming now had the Kefida Civilization under his command, so technology was naturally no longer an issue. What he lacked were subordinates with sufficient strength; Babas and the others were still far too weak.

If they could improve a little more, they would barely be usable. That was also one of the reasons Li Ming had agreed to let them come to Earth.

The two left once again and headed for Korin Tower, while Li Ming began considering his own matters. Training and growing stronger remained his ultimate goal.

Gravity training had never stopped. With Gravity Technique reinforcing him, Li Ming appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, the area around him was filled with a gravity field over a hundred times stronger!

Even while on the plane, he maintained Flight Technique. Otherwise, with his current weight, moving around would not be easy at all. One careless mistake could lead to disaster.

The process of controlling it was itself a form of martial arts tempering, further increasing the difficulty of controlling his ki.

At the same time, the mysterious inheritance Merus had given him was simply too profound. For the moment, Li Ming had only managed to grasp a few patterns. Properly cultivating it would still be a long process.

"Li Ming, come to Kami's Lookout."

A voice rang out in his mind. Li Ming immediately recognized it as Kami's voice. As for telepathy, he did not know whether it was a Namekian talent, but it was hardly strange for Kami, standing at the highest point on Earth, to be capable of it.

He pressed his index and middle fingers together against his forehead. After sensing for a moment and confirming Kami's ki, he used Instant Transmission the next instant!

Whoosh!

His figure vanished from the spot in an instant. To Li Ming, the most convenient use of this technique was traveling.

"Oh my?"

Mrs. Brief walked over from the backyard carrying a fruit platter, only to witness the scene. There was not the slightest panic on her face. After hesitating for a moment, she simply began eating fruit on her own...

Noticing Cain standing nearby, she asked, "Hm? Mr. Cain, would you like some fruit?"

"...Thank you very much."

Meanwhile, at Kami's Lookout above the clouds, the thin oxygen and low temperatures made the environment unsuitable for survival, yet they could effectively draw out the body's potential.

Bang! Bang bang bang!

Several figures flickered across Kami's Lookout at high speed, their fists and kicks turning into afterimages as they exchanged blows.

"Ha!"

"Wolf Fang Fist!"

A ferocious wolf head appeared behind Yamcha. With both hands shaped like claws, he charged fiercely at Tien Shinhan, who also rushed forward after using the Four Witches Technique.

Though there were four figures, each possessed only one-quarter of his actual strength, weakening his power considerably. He was doing this to temper himself.

Whoosh!

Li Ming's figure appeared in an instant. In that moment, neither of them even saw his face clearly. They only felt their bodies grow light before being sent flying.

"Oh!?"

Surprise appeared on Kami's aged face. He had not expected Li Ming to arrive so quickly.

"Kami, what is it?"

Li Ming had originally planned to come here after some time, but he had not expected Kami to seek him out first.