Hidden Dangers Revealed! The Cosmic Demon's Provocation

Under the night sky, Earth was tranquil and peaceful. The golden-red pressure still lingered in the space around the planet, like the sturdiest of barriers protecting this homeland. Ximen Qing stood at the highest point of the celebration grounds, his gaze locked tightly on the depths of the universe. Golden-red aura flickered around him as his power level of 100000 circulated steadily. A faint trace of that strange presence still remained at his fingertips—he had not lowered his guard. Instead, he had become even more vigilant. He knew that hidden danger would never remain dormant forever. It would certainly appear again.

Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, and Gray Shadow stood silently behind him, their auras taut as they remained ready for battle at all times. Nappa had already sent out the order for every Saiyan warrior to stay on alert and guard Earth's atmosphere day and night. At the same time, he had informed all the forces that had submitted to them to strengthen their defenses and prepare to answer Ximen Qing's command at any moment to face the coming crisis together.

"My lord, should I lead an elite Saiyan squad to the edge of the universe and investigate the source of that strange aura?" Nappa stepped forward, his tone resolute. "Rather than sit here and wait for death, we should take the initiative. If we learn our enemy's background in advance, we can make thorough preparations and avoid being caught off guard."

Gray Shadow hurriedly echoed him, his tone determined. "My lord, I am willing to go with Lord Nappa! I drifted through the universe for many years and know a little about the terrain near its edge. Perhaps I can be of help. Even if we encounter danger, I will risk my life to cover Lord Nappa and ensure the mission is completed, so we can report the enemy's true situation to you!"

Ximen Qing gently shook his head, his sharp gaze still fixed on the depths of the universe. His voice was calm, yet carried unquestionable authority. "There is no need. That aura is extremely strange and highly concealed. If you go to the edge of the universe, not only will it be difficult to find its trail, but you may also fall into its trap. The risk is not worth it."

He paused, and an arrogant smile curled across his lips. "Besides, I, Ximen Qing, have never needed to investigate my opponents first, nor have I ever needed to sit around and wait for death! Since it dared covet my royal bloodline and challenge my authority, it will come to me on its own. When that happens, I will naturally see its true face, crush it with my own hands, and completely eliminate this hidden danger!"

Grandpa Gohan nodded lightly, his expression grave. "Ximen Qing is right. That aura is far too powerful and unpredictable. Investigating it proactively would indeed be too dangerous. All we can do now is remain fully prepared. Once it reveals itself, we will fight with everything we have. We cannot let it harm Earth or the people around us."

At that moment, an ear-piercing roar suddenly came from the depths of the universe. The thunderous sound was deafening, as though it would tear the entire universe apart. A pitch-black streak of light approached at ghostly speed. Wherever it passed, space itself warped violently. Thick black mist surged forward like a tide, carrying an icy aura of death and destruction. In an instant, it engulfed the entire space around Earth and crashed fiercely against Ximen Qing's golden-red pressure.

"It's here!" Ximen Qing's eyes narrowed. The golden-red aura around him instantly surged as his power level of 100000 erupted without restraint. His golden-red pressure rose again, forcibly resisting the encroaching black mist. His voice was cold and sharp. "So you finally dared to show yourself! Let's see what sort of thing you are, to dare act so arrogantly before me!"

Grandpa Gohan, Nappa, and Gray Shadow instantly raised their auras to the limit and prepared to fight, staring warily at the pitch-black figure. Their hearts grew heavy—this aura was even stronger and stranger than Ximen Qing had described. The pressure it emitted alone made them feel suffocated. Even Nappa, despite his considerable power level, could not stop his body from trembling slightly.

A moment later, the pitch-black streak slowly came to a stop, hovering outside Earth's atmosphere and facing Ximen Qing from afar. As the darkness dispersed, a tall and bizarre figure appeared before them. He wore black armor covered in strange patterns that radiated a cold, sinister aura. His face was ferocious, his eyes an eerie blood-red, and dense black aura swirled around his body, mixed with destructive energy. His power level had reached the terrifying height of 110000—slightly stronger than Ximen Qing's!

Behind him stood several dozen figures. Every one of them had a power level above 80000, with black aura swirling around them as well. Their gazes were icy and devoid of emotion, and they stood silently like puppets under someone's control, radiating chilling pressure. Clearly, they were his subordinates—the core forces of the ultimate hidden danger lurking at the edge of the universe.

"Kehehehe—" The bizarre figure let out a piercing, sinister laugh. His voice was hoarse and cold, filled with the desire for destruction. His greedy eyes fixed on Ximen Qing, on the royal bloodline flowing within him. "Who would have thought that such a tiny Earth could produce a warrior like you? You actually successfully fused with the Saiyan royal bloodline and reached a power level of 100000. Heaven truly favors me!"

Ximen Qing stared at him coldly, golden-red aura rippling faintly around his body. His voice dripped with disdain and mockery. "Who are you? Some trash from the edge of the universe, and you dare covet my royal bloodline? You dare run rampant in Earth's space? Today, I will make sure you die without even a grave!"

"Kehehehe—who am I?" The bizarre figure sneered. The black aura around his body instantly surged as his power level of 110000 erupted without reservation. Overwhelming pressure bore down fiercely upon Ximen Qing. "I am Mosha, Demon of the Universe! I have ruled the edge of the universe for hundreds of thousands of years. I have devoured countless powerful warriors and absorbed the strength of countless precious bloodlines. Today, I sensed the aura of royal bloodline, so I came specifically to seize your bloodline and absorb your energy. Then I will destroy Earth, destroy the entire universe, and become the universe's only ruler!"

"Demon of the Universe? Mosha?" Ximen Qing sneered. His body flashed, instantly transforming into a golden-red bolt of lightning as he shot toward Mosha. He moved so fast that even space itself was torn apart. "You are nothing more than a clown hiding at the edge of the universe, yet you dare claim you will rule the universe and destroy Earth? Today, I will kill you and show you that the dignity of the universe's overlord cannot be challenged by anyone! No one may trample upon my Earth!"

"Arrogant! You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!" Mosha roared, the killing intent in his eyes growing denser. His body flashed as he charged forward to meet him. Dense black energy gathered in his palm, mixed with destructive power, and he blasted it viciously toward Ximen Qing's chest with the terrifying force of 110000 power level. "Demon Annihilation Palm—Full Power! Brat, die! Today, I will devour your bloodline and absorb your energy, condemning you to eternal damnation!"

The black energy roared like hell itself, carrying the force to crush everything as it rushed toward Ximen Qing. Wherever it passed, space was torn open with massive cracks. Black mist spread through the void, attempting to erode Ximen Qing's aura and strip him of his strength.

Facing Mosha's full-force attack, Ximen Qing showed not the slightest fear. Instead, blazing battle intent rose in his eyes, and the smile on his lips became even more arrogant. "Excellent! A power level of 110000 is finally enough to let me stretch my limbs properly! Today, I will show you the true power of the Golden-Red Super Saiyan Ultimate Form!"

The moment he finished speaking, dense golden-red energy gathered in Ximen Qing's palm. It shone brilliantly and carried the terrifying force of 120000 power level. It was his ultimate skill—Golden-Red Annihilation Cannon. He fired it fiercely toward Mosha's black energy, his voice cold and decisive. "Golden-Red Annihilation Cannon—Full Power! Break!"

The golden-red energy and black energy collided explosively in the universe without the slightest buffer. The terrifying power unleashed at the point of impact instantly swept in every direction. Countless black holes expanded madly, only to vanish in the next instant. The shockwave spread toward Earth and the depths of space like a tsunami. The protective barrier outside Earth's atmosphere was struck violently, shuddering repeatedly and nearly breaking apart.

"What?!" Mosha's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with incredulous shock. He had never expected Ximen Qing's ultimate skill to be so powerful. His full-force attack at 110000 power level had actually been forcibly suppressed. The golden energy tore through the black energy like bamboo, advancing fiercely toward him. Panic and unwillingness filled his voice. "Impossible! How can this be? You clearly only have a power level of 100000! How can you possess such a powerful skill? This is absolutely impossible!"

"There are many things you consider impossible!" Ximen Qing sneered. With a slight movement of his fingertip, the power of the Golden-Red Annihilation Cannon rose again. The golden energy expanded several times over, completely devouring Mosha's black energy before continuing toward Mosha himself without losing momentum. "Did you think a power level of 110000 would be enough to defeat me? Enough to seize my bloodline? Today, I will show you what truly unmatched strength is, and what the real power of the universe's overlord looks like!"

Mosha's face turned pale as paper, and his entire body trembled slightly. The fear in his eyes reached its peak. He wanted to evade, but he discovered that the pressure of the Golden-Red Annihilation Cannon had locked his body in place so tightly that he could not move even half a step. He could only watch helplessly as the golden energy blasted toward him. He desperately gathered the last trace of energy within him, attempting one final resistance, but it was all in vain.

"Kehehehe—No! I refuse to accept this!" Mosha howled, his voice shrill and crazed. The black aura around him surged again as he tried to burn his own life force to increase his power. "I have ruled the edge of the universe for hundreds of thousands of years! I have never lost! How can I lose to an immature brat like you? I refuse to accept it! Even if we perish together today, I will drag you down with me! I will destroy Earth, destroy the royal bloodline!"

"Perish together? Are you worthy?" Ximen Qing's voice was cold and utterly merciless. The power of the Golden-Red Annihilation Cannon erupted once more. The golden energy struck Mosha squarely in the chest. His black armor instantly shattered into ashes. Mosha let out an incomparably miserable scream as his body flew backward into the depths of the universe like a kite with its string cut. The black aura around him vanished at once. His power level of 110000 dispersed instantly, and his body was torn apart and annihilated bit by bit within the golden-red energy.

"No—! I, Mosha, refuse to accept this! Kehehehe... Ximen Qing, even as a ghost, I will not let you go! I will become a vengeful spirit and haunt you day and night! I will have my subordinates kill you all, destroy Earth, seize the royal bloodline, and ensure you never know peace!" Mosha's screams gradually weakened before disappearing completely into the universe. Only his vicious, unwilling laughter lingered through space for a long time.

One move! Just one move! Mosha, the Demon of the Universe with a power level of 110000, had been easily suppressed and blasted to death by Ximen Qing's Golden-Red Annihilation Cannon. It had been a complete domination from beginning to end, effortless and overwhelming. Even when Mosha tried to burn his life force for a counterattack, he had not been given the slightest opportunity!

The dozens of subordinates behind Mosha instantly turned pale as paper. Their bodies shook violently, their eyes filled with fear and despair. They had never expected their leader, Mosha, the Demon of the Universe with a power level as high as 110000, to be killed by Ximen Qing in a single blow—and completely dominated throughout. In front of Ximen Qing, subordinates like them with power levels above 80000 were as insignificant as ants. Their earlier arrogance and coldness were instantly replaced by terror.

"My lord is mighty! Long live my lord!" Nappa and Gray Shadow cried out excitedly at the sight, their voices filled with fervor and reverence. Their auras also became firmer than ever—they had known it all along. Lord Ximen Qing was forever unmatched. No matter how powerful the opponent, he could crush them with ease!

Grandpa Gohan stood nearby, his face filled with gratification and pride. Looking at Ximen Qing's figure, he silently sighed to himself: Ximen Qing has truly become stronger and stronger. Even a Demon of the Universe with 110000 power level was killed by him in one move. From now on, no hidden danger will be able to threaten Earth or the people around us.

Ximen Qing hovered in space, golden-red aura blazing around him as he coldly stared at Mosha's remaining subordinates. His voice was full of disdain and mockery. "Your leader is already dead. Now it is your turn! Just now, you followed Mosha here to covet my bloodline, challenge my authority, and trample upon my Earth. Today, none of you will escape. You will all remain here and accompany him in death!"

"No—! Please don't kill us! We were wrong! We will never dare again! Please spare us, please!" Mosha's subordinates dropped to their knees, their faces full of pleading and their voices filled with panic and fear. "We are willing to submit to you! We are willing to become your subordinates! We are willing to offer you every resource at the edge of the universe! Please spare us, please!"

"Spare your lives?" Ximen Qing sneered, the killing intent in his eyes growing even thicker. His body flashed, turning instantly into a golden-red bolt of lightning as he charged at Mosha's subordinates. Golden-red energy gathered in his palm once more. "When you followed Mosha here to challenge me, why didn't you think of this day? When you wanted to kill me, why didn't you think of sparing my life? Today, you are all certainly going to die. There is no room for begging!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ximen Qing moved his fingertips slightly. Dozens of golden-red blasts shot out instantly, hurtling fiercely toward Mosha's subordinates at lightning speed, giving them no opportunity to evade or resist.

Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

The golden-red blasts descended upon Mosha's subordinates like an endless rain of arrows, showing no mercy whatsoever. Mosha's subordinates were completely unable to withstand Ximen Qing's energy. One after another, they were struck and instantly turned to ashes. Their screams rose without end, and in only a few moments, the dozens of subordinates with power levels above 80000 had been completely crushed and killed by Ximen Qing. Not a single one escaped.

After dealing with Mosha and his subordinates, the golden-red aura around Ximen Qing receded slightly, while his power level of 100000 continued to circulate steadily. His sharp gaze turned toward the edge of the universe, and his voice rang across the entire universe like thunder. "All forces of the universe, listen well! Mosha, the Demon of the Universe, coveted my royal bloodline and came to challenge my authority. He has been completely crushed and killed by me, and all his subordinates have been executed! From this day onward, the edge of the universe falls under my rule. Whoever dares hide at the edge of the universe, covet what is mine, or challenge my authority—no matter who they are or what force they belong to—I will kill them without mercy, level their homes, and condemn them to eternal damnation!"

His voice carried an overwhelming dominance and unquestionable authority as it echoed through the universe for a long time, intimidating every force within it. Those forces hidden in every corner of the universe that still harbored rebellious thoughts all trembled in fear upon hearing his words. None dared entertain even the slightest thought of challenging Ximen Qing again. They all submitted completely and willingly obeyed Ximen Qing's commands.

Nappa, Gray Shadow, and Grandpa Gohan quickly stepped forward to Ximen Qing's side, dropped to one knee, and shouted in unison, "My lord is mighty! Long live my lord! Congratulations, my lord, on completely defeating the ultimate hidden danger, unifying the entire universe, and becoming the universe's only ruler!"

Ximen Qing lifted a hand lightly, signaling for them to rise. The sharpness in his eyes gradually gave way to warmth. He looked toward Earth, and an arrogant yet gentle smile appeared on his lips. "All right. The crisis is over. From now on, no force in the entire universe will dare challenge my authority, and no hidden danger will dare threaten Earth or the people around us."

He paused, his tone firm and domineering. "From this day onward, I, Ximen Qing, am the universe's only ruler. My words are the laws of the universe. Every force in the universe must submit to me, protect the peace of the universe, and protect our homeland! I will lead all forces that submit to me toward greater strength and write an even more glorious legend of the universe that belongs to us!"

Golden-red light enveloped Earth once more, enveloping the entire universe. It was warm and powerful. The dawn of peace completely dispelled the shadow of destruction. Ximen Qing hovered in the universe like a god, tall and majestic. His name would forever be etched into every corner of the universe and into the hearts of every living being within it—Ximen Qing, the universe's only ruler, the unmatched strong one!

But at that very moment, the golden-red aura around Ximen Qing rippled slightly once again, and a trace of gravity flashed through his eyes—he had sensed an extremely faint presence, stranger and even more powerful than Mosha's. It had come from deep within the edge of the universe, vanishing in an instant as if it had never existed. He knew clearly that there might still be even more deeply hidden and powerful dangers in the universe, and that his journey was not yet over...