Earth's Celebration! The Ultimate Hidden Danger at the Edge of the Universe

Golden-red light descended, and Ximen Qing floated beyond Earth's atmosphere. The aura around him flickered in and out of view, while his power level of 100,000 formed an invisible barrier that blanketed the entire space around Earth. He possessed both the icy majesty of a cosmic overlord and the gentle protectiveness of a guardian defending his home. Grandpa Gohan hurried forward, his eyes filled with relief and excitement. He gently patted Ximen Qing on the shoulder, his voice choked with emotion. "Good boy, well done! You really did it! Not only did you gather the royal bloodline, but you also unlocked such a powerful form. Grandpa is proud of you!"

"I made you worry, Grandpa Gohan." Ximen Qing withdrew his aura, and his tone softened. The sharpness in his eyes faded, leaving only pure warmth. "I promised you that I would protect Earth and protect all of us. Now, I've done it. From now on, no one will dare covet Earth so easily, and no one will dare hurt those around us."

Nappa led the Saiyan warriors forward. They dropped to one knee, their backs straight as pines, and shouted in unison, their voices ringing through heaven and earth with fervent reverence. "Welcome home in triumph, my lord! Congratulations on fusing the royal bloodline and unlocking the ultimate form! Long live my lord! Long live, long live, long live!"

The leaders of the previously subjugated forces from Klei Planet, the Shadow Tribe, and elsewhere also stepped forward and bowed deeply. Their voices were respectful to the utmost degree. "Welcome back, my lord! By your strength alone, you crushed the Dark Tribe, defeated the hidden forces, and united the universe. This is a blessing for the universe itself! We are willing to follow you forever, swear loyalty unto death, and never betray you!"

As soon as the words fell, waves of thunderous roars came from the depths of the universe. Streaks of light rapidly approached—it was the envoys of cosmic factions that had heard Ximen Qing had fused the royal bloodline and wished to submit of their own accord. Dressed in magnificent garments and bearing precious tributes from their respective tribes, they landed one after another, knelt respectfully, and cried out in unison, "On behalf of our tribes, we beg to submit to Lord Ximen Qing! We are willing to offer all of our tribe's resources and await your commands. We beg you to take us in!"

Countless figures knelt in neat rows. Cheers and cries of worship rose one after another, echoing beyond Earth's atmosphere. Even the humans on Earth's surface could vaguely hear the earth-shaking sound. They looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with awe and pride—they knew that Earth now had its strongest guardian. They no longer needed to fear invasion by enemies from the universe.

Ximen Qing raised a hand to signal everyone to rise. His golden-red aura stirred slightly, gentle yet carrying unquestionable authority, and his voice spread across the gathering. "Rise. Those willing to submit to me, I will ensure the safety of your tribes and grant you opportunities to prosper. But if anyone harbors ulterior motives and schemes in secret, no matter who you are or what tribe you belong to, I will kill you and flatten your homeland. I will show no mercy!"

"We obey your command, my lord!" All the faction leaders and envoys responded together, their voices resolute and without the slightest objection. They had witnessed Ximen Qing's power with their own eyes and seen the fate of those who coveted what was his. Their hearts held only awe, and they no longer dared entertain even the slightest disloyal thought.

Gray Shadow stood silently behind Ximen Qing, his posture straight and his gaze vigilantly sweeping over the crowd. His aura was taut as he faithfully carried out his duties as a personal guard. Though his gray aura was weak, it held absolute loyalty. Should anyone dare show Ximen Qing even the slightest disrespect, he would undoubtedly fight with everything he had, even unto death.

"Grandpa Gohan, Nappa," Ximen Qing said as he turned, his tone calm yet authoritative, "send out the order. Hold a grand celebration on Earth's surface and host all the leaders and envoys of the subjugated factions. First, to celebrate my fusion with the royal bloodline and my unlocking of the ultimate form. Second, to announce to the entire universe that Earth is the foundation of Ximen Qing. Every force that submits to me belongs to Ximen Qing. No one is allowed to touch them!"

"Your subordinates obey!" Grandpa Gohan and Nappa replied together, their faces brimming with joy. This was not merely a celebration—it was the formal declaration of Ximen Qing's status as the universe's overlord, a testament to the rise of the Saiyan race, and an honor for all the forces that had submitted to him.

Shortly afterward, the grand celebration officially began. Earth's surface was filled with jubilation. The Saiyan warriors stood in orderly ranks, guarding the perimeter of the event, while envoys from the subjugated forces offered tribute after tribute—cosmic crystals that could raise power levels, rare spirit medicines that could heal injuries, cosmic ores containing formidable energy. The dazzling treasures piled up like mountains. Every item was a clan treasure of its respective tribe, fully displaying their awe and loyalty toward Ximen Qing.

Fine wine and delicacies were spread throughout the celebration. The leaders of every faction came forward to toast Ximen Qing, their words respectful and full of praise, yet without a trace of sycophancy. Their reverence stemmed from Ximen Qing's overwhelming strength, the protection he could offer them, and his domineering feat of unifying the universe.

Standing beside Ximen Qing, Nappa raised his cup and announced to the crowd in a loud, proud voice, "Everyone! Today is our lord's day of celebration, and it is also the beginning of peace for the entire universe! With the body of an Innate Saiyan, our lord gathered the royal bloodline and unlocked the Golden-Red Super Saiyan Ultimate Form. His power level has reached 100,000! He crushed Frieza, flattened the Dark Tribe, defeated the four hidden forces, and united the universe! From this day forward, with our lord here, there will be no more war in the universe. Every force that submits to him will be able to develop in peace and never again fear being bullied!"

"My lord is mighty! Long live my lord!" everyone cried in unison. Their cheers once again resounded through heaven and earth, deafening in their intensity. The jubilant atmosphere spread to every corner of Earth, and even the air seemed steeped in joy and reverence.

Ximen Qing sat at the highest seat, his presence powerful as he calmly raised his cup. His gaze slowly swept across the crowd, and a wildly arrogant smile curled across his lips. His voice was sharp and domineering. "Today is a celebration, so I will not say much. From now on, anyone who belongs to Ximen Qing, I will protect. Anyone who stands against me, I will kill! I will let the entire universe know that I, Ximen Qing, am the one and only overlord of the universe. My words are the laws of the universe, and no one may defy them!"

"We shall obey my lord's laws!" everyone answered in unison. They raised their cups and drained them in one gulp, their faces filled with fervor and determination. They firmly believed that by following Ximen Qing, their tribes would surely gain a foothold in the universe, achieve unprecedented growth, and escape the fate of being oppressed.

Gray Shadow remained quietly behind Ximen Qing, vigilantly scanning the surroundings. Even amid the celebration, he did not relax in the slightest. He stayed on guard at all times, afraid that any unforeseen incident might occur and cause him to fail Ximen Qing's trust and instructions.

Just as the celebration reached its liveliest point, the golden-red aura around Ximen Qing suddenly rippled faintly. His brow creased, and his eyes instantly turned sharp—he had sensed something unusual. An extremely faint yet incomparably strange presence had silently drifted in from the edge of the universe. It carried a cold stillness of death and an aura of destruction, utterly different from every enemy he had faced before. It was strange and powerful; even with his power level of 100,000, he could feel a vague pressure from it.

"My lord, what is it?" Gray Shadow noticed Ximen Qing's abnormal reaction and immediately asked in a low voice. His aura tensed at once as he looked vigilantly into the depths of the universe, secretly puzzled. He had sensed nothing unusual, but his lord's reaction could not possibly be without cause.

Ximen Qing gently shook his head, signaling Gray Shadow not to draw attention to it. A trace of gravity flashed through his eyes as he quietly gathered energy at his fingertips and probed for the source of that strange presence. Yet he found that it was extraordinarily well concealed. Like a ghost, it vanished in a flash, making it impossible to lock onto any specific location, as though it had never appeared at all.

"It's nothing." Ximen Qing withdrew his energy, and the arrogant expression returned to his face as if the solemnity from moments ago had never existed. Yet a sliver of vigilance had taken root in his heart—that presence was not something any ordinary faction could possess. It was strange and powerful, faintly carrying a pressure beyond that of a cosmic overlord. Perhaps this was his true opponent, the ultimate hidden danger lurking at the edge of the universe.

He knew this was not the time to investigate that presence. The celebration was still underway. If he showed anything unusual, it would surely cause panic among the crowd, undermine the dignity of his position as cosmic overlord, and give those with disloyal intentions an opportunity to act.

"Continue the celebration." Ximen Qing lifted his cup, an arrogant smile appearing on his lips. His tone was calm, but it carried unquestionable authority. "Today, we speak neither of war nor hidden dangers. Just enjoy yourselves!"

Seeing this, everyone relaxed and raised their cups once more. The joyful atmosphere again enveloped the gathering. No one noticed the heaviness in Ximen Qing's eyes, and no one knew that at the edge of the universe, a danger capable of destroying the entire universe was quietly brewing, silently watching Earth and watching this new cosmic overlord.

The celebration lasted an entire day. As night fell, it gradually came to an end. The leaders and envoys of the subjugated factions bid their farewells and returned to their respective tribes. Before leaving, they once again expressed their loyalty to Ximen Qing, promising to strictly follow his rules, present tribute on time, and obey his commands.

After everyone departed, Earth's surface gradually returned to calm. Only Ximen Qing, Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, and Gray Shadow remained standing at the site of the celebration.

"Ximen Qing, did you sense something earlier?" Grandpa Gohan asked as he looked at him, his voice full of concern. He knew Ximen Qing too well. If nothing were wrong, Ximen Qing would never have shown such a grave expression.

Ximen Qing nodded, his eyes fixed on the depths of the universe as the heaviness returned to his gaze. His voice was cold and serious. "Yes. I sensed a strange presence coming from the edge of the universe. It was extremely well concealed, yet incomparably powerful. It carried an aura of destruction, something no ordinary faction could possess. It was far stronger than the leaders of the four hidden forces from before. It could even faintly place pressure on me."

"What?!" Nappa and Gray Shadow's expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with incredulous shock. "Such an existence actually exists? How could there be such a powerful force at the edge of the universe? We have never heard of it!"

"The universe is vast and boundless. What we know is only the tip of the iceberg." Ximen Qing's tone was grave, his eyes sharp. "That presence was extremely strange. It vanished in an instant, and I could not lock onto its location. But I am certain it came for me—for the fused royal bloodline. Perhaps this is my true opponent, the ultimate hidden danger at the edge of the universe."

Gray Shadow's gray aura instantly condensed around him. His voice was firm and resolute. "My lord! No matter what it is or how powerful it may be, I will give everything I have to protect you and protect Earth! I will never allow it to harm you in the slightest!"

"I am also willing to lead the Saiyan warriors and remain ready for battle at all times," Nappa hurriedly added, his face full of determination. "We will assist you in tracing the source of that strange presence, defeat that hidden danger, protect our home, and protect your position as cosmic overlord!" He would never allow the hard-won peace to be destroyed, never allow the rise of the Saiyan race to end in failure, and never allow Ximen Qing to suffer the slightest harm.

Grandpa Gohan nodded gently, his tone firm. "Ximen Qing, no matter what danger we face, Grandpa will stand with you. Together, we will confront that danger. Together, we will protect Earth and the people around us."

Looking at the three before him, Ximen Qing felt warmth rise in his heart. The heaviness in his eyes was gradually replaced by fierce fighting spirit. An utterly arrogant smile appeared on his lips, and his voice was decisive and domineering. "Good! Since it dares to come, let it come! No matter what it is, no matter how powerful it may be, no matter which corner of the universe it hides in, I will find it, kill it, and completely destroy this ultimate hidden danger!"

He paused as the golden-red aura around him surged once more. His power level of 100,000 erupted without restraint, and his pressure burst forth like an erupting volcano, fiercely sweeping toward the depths of the universe. His voice was cold and sharp, as though declaring war upon the master of that strange presence. "Whoever you are, wherever you hide in the universe, I, Ximen Qing, will face you anytime! If you wish to provoke me, steal my royal bloodline, or destroy my Earth, then prepare yourself to die! I will show you the majesty of a cosmic overlord and the meaning of unrivaled strength!"

The golden-red pressure spread to every corner of the universe, intimidating all cosmic forces and reaching the universe's edge as though responding to that strange presence. Beneath the night sky, Ximen Qing's figure stood even straighter, his golden-red aura shining like the blazing sun, illuminating all of Earth and the entire universe.

The grand celebration had ended, and the dawn of peace shone over the universe. Yet the ultimate hidden danger at the edge of the universe lurked silently like a ghost. A confrontation more brutal than every previous war was quietly brewing. Ximen Qing, the new cosmic overlord, was ready. He would strike again, crush all who refused to submit, destroy the ultimate hidden danger, protect Earth, protect those around him, protect the glory of his cosmic overlordship, and write an even more brilliant cosmic legend of his own!