Royal Guard Modo Descends! Super Ki Cannon Annihilates!

The wreckage of the Saiyan Tribe's elite warship was still billowing black smoke. The residual ki on the ground was in complete disarray, and evidence of the Locke Squad's destruction lay everywhere. Ximen Qing sat atop the warship wreckage, his tiny body bathed in the setting sun, a faint golden aura curling around him. His power level of 1650 circulated slowly within him as Advanced Ki Sense spread at full force, taking in every movement within a thousand-meter radius.

Grandpa Gohan crouched nearby, carefully gathering the remaining energy blocks from the wreckage, his face full of relieved smiles. "Ximen Qing, I never expected you to be this amazing. You actually wiped out the Locke Squad in one go and destroyed their elite warship. Your power level has even risen to 1650 now. From now on, we won't have to fear those outsider Saiyans anymore!"

Ximen Qing shook his little head, a flamboyant grin on his face and arrogance filling his voice. "Of course, Grandpa Gohan! That trash Locke only had a power level of 1200. Even with five underlings, they weren't enough to fill the gaps between my teeth! Once I earn a bit more experience, break through 2000, and unlock even stronger skills, I'll be able to handle even the Saiyan Tribe's leader with ease!"

He raised a remaining energy block, applying a little pressure with his fingertips. The block instantly transformed into a stream of pure energy and was absorbed into his body. His power level fluctuated slightly. Though it did not surge dramatically, his aura became more condensed. The strengthening effect of Advanced Ki Sense became increasingly obvious. Not only had its range expanded to a thousand meters, but it could also precisely identify the specific power level of every aura. Even enemies hiding in the shadows could not escape his senses.

"Oh, right, Grandpa Gohan." Ximen Qing suddenly remembered something and turned toward Grandpa Gohan, anticipation in his eyes. "I still haven't truly unleashed the Super Ki Cannon I unlocked before at full power. If more enemies show up later, I'll let you see its real strength. One blast can blow apart an entire small mountain!"

Grandpa Gohan nodded hurriedly, his eyes full of anticipation. "Good! Good! Grandpa's waiting to see it! But don't be too impatient. Take things slowly; safety comes first. If no enemies come, we'll head back early, and I'll make you your favorite wild fruit juice."

Ximen Qing agreed with a smile, then sat back atop the wreckage and closed his eyes. While circulating his power level to absorb the faint energy around him, he used Advanced Ki Sense to remain alert to his surroundings—he knew that after the Locke Squad's destruction, the Saiyan Tribe would definitely receive word. They might send even stronger enemies, so he had to stay vigilant at all times and not allow Grandpa Gohan to suffer the slightest harm.

Time passed little by little. The sun gradually set, and night began to fall. The mountain wind carried a trace of chill as it swept across the wreckage, producing faint rustling sounds. Grandpa Gohan had already collected quite a few energy blocks. Sitting to one side, he wiped the detector in his hands, ready to leave with Ximen Qing at any moment.

Just then, the golden aura around Ximen Qing suddenly tensed, like a beast pricked by pain. His strengthened Advanced Ki Sense erupted at full force beyond his control, instantly breaking through its thousand-meter limit and spreading wildly into the sky—then, in the next second, an incomparably powerful and violent aura dove down from above at extreme speed. Carrying icy killing intent and the fierce pressure of Saiyan royalty, it blanketed the area like rolling thunder. In only a moment, it entered his sensing range at fifteen hundred meters, its oppressive force bearing straight down on him!

This aura was several times stronger than Locke's. It carried an intense Saiyan royal aura, cold and violent, every trace of it reeking of lethal danger. Clearly, the newcomer's power level far exceeded Locke's. He was absolutely an expert sent by the Saiyan Tribe!

Ximen Qing abruptly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them. The golden aura around him instantly became violent as his power level of 1650 burst forth without restraint, forcibly blocking the overwhelming pressure rushing toward him. He looked up into the sky and saw a black figure diving down at incredible speed. The man stood tall and straight, dressed in black royal battle armor embroidered with the Saiyan Tribe's royal emblem. A dense black aura swirled around him, his eyes cold and his killing intent fierce.

Moments later, the black figure landed steadily on the ground. Black ki surged around him, and his pressure rose again, making the surrounding wreckage tremble faintly. He stared down at Ximen Qing, who hovered in the air, coldness churning in his eyes and killing intent nearly solidifying into substance. His voice was filled with pressure, mixed with disbelief and contempt. "You're that little baby? You killed the Locke Squad, destroyed the tribe's elite warship, and your power level actually rose to 1650?"

Hovering in midair, Ximen Qing stared sharply at the man in black. A flamboyant smile curled across his lips, and his tone was dripping with disdain. "What? You're the trash the Saiyan Tribe sent? You look pretty intimidating in that outfit, but your aura is only so-so. You're not much stronger than Locke, yet you dare act arrogant in front of me?"

[System Notification: Saiyan homeworld expert Modo has descended! Power level: 1500. He belongs to the Saiyan Tribe leader's personal guard squad and is a collateral branch of Saiyan royalty. He specializes in the royal finishing technique, Black Blade Slash. He possesses formidable strength and has an arrogant, brutal personality. By order of the tribe leader, he has come to Earth to investigate the Locke Squad's disappearance, kill host Ximen Qing, and reclaim the destroyed warship wreckage and energy blocks!]

The instant the system notification ended, excitement flared in Ximen Qing's eyes, and the seriousness vanished from his face. A bold smile climbed onto his lips. "A leader's guard with a power level of 1500? You came at just the right time! I can use you as practice and test the real power of the Super Ki Cannon combined with Full Power Amplification. I'll kill you in one blow, earn some experience, and break straight through the 2000 mark!"

The sudden pressure made Grandpa Gohan struggle to breathe. His face immediately turned pale as he tightly clutched Ximen Qing's little hand, his voice trembling. "Ximen Qing... this aura is terrifying! It's much stronger than Locke's... Should we... should we find somewhere to hide first?"

Ximen Qing gently patted the back of his hand, his tone domineering and certain. "Hide from what? He's just a guard with a power level of 1500. Even if he has a royal finishing technique, I can kill him with a wave of my hand. Don't worry! Take this detector and wait behind the wreckage. Watch me kill him!"

As he spoke, Ximen Qing gently pulled free from Grandpa Gohan's grip and handed him the detector. With a flash, he rose higher into the air and faced Modo. The golden aura around him grew ever more violent as Advanced Ki Sense operated at full power, locking tightly onto Modo's aura as he prepared to attack at any moment.

Grandpa Gohan gripped the detector tightly and hid behind the wreckage, his eyes full of worry and anticipation. He knew Ximen Qing was strong, but Modo's aura was simply too powerful. He could not help worrying about Ximen Qing's safety. All he could do was pray silently that Ximen Qing would create another miracle and kill the enemy in one strike.

Modo looked at Ximen Qing's arrogant expression, then at Grandpa Gohan hiding behind the wreckage. The killing intent in his eyes grew even thicker, and his tone brimmed with contempt and mockery. "Arrogant little thing. You even dared tell a mere mortal to hide? Today, I will not only kill you, but I will also kill that mortal and destroy the entire Earth. Then you'll learn just how terrifying the consequences of offending Saiyan royalty are!"

"Oh? You actually want to harm Grandpa Gohan too?" Ximen Qing's eyes instantly turned cold, and a sharp killing intent mixed into his golden aura. "Looks like you truly don't intend to leave here alive! Modo, let me warn you. Grandpa Gohan is the most important person to me. No one is allowed to hurt him. Today, I'll use your life to honor that piece of trash, Locke!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ximen Qing moved slightly, ready to activate his innate talent evolution—Full Power Amplification. But Modo attacked first. A cold flash crossed his eyes as the black ki around him gathered wildly. He raised his right hand slightly, and a black energy blade instantly condensed in his palm. Dense killing intent swirled around it, and it radiated a razor-sharp aura. It was his royal finishing technique—Black Blade Slash!

"Die, little thing!" Modo roared, swinging his right hand. The black energy blade instantly slashed viciously toward Ximen Qing. It moved at an astonishing speed, tearing the air apart in its wake with a piercing howl, its sharp force bearing down directly on Ximen Qing!

"You ignorant brat!" Modo was so enraged that his eyes burned with fury. The disdain in them was completely swallowed by rage as his power level of 1500 erupted without reservation. Black ki surged around him, and fierce pressure crashed toward Ximen Qing like a tidal wave.

He was utterly confident that his royal finishing technique, Black Blade Slash, would instantly kill Ximen Qing—after all, Ximen Qing was merely a Saiyan baby with a power level of 1650. No matter how gifted he was, there was no way he could withstand the killing attack of Modo's 1500 power level, much less resist his oppressive pressure!

But Modo never expected that Ximen Qing would not be afraid in the slightest. Instead, an even more arrogant smile appeared on his face, and his voice was full of mockery. "Oh? You actually dared attack me first? And you even used a royal finishing technique? Not bad. Too bad you're too weak!"

Ximen Qing sneered and shifted slightly, easily dodging Modo's Black Blade Slash. The blade skimmed past his clothes and struck the ground viciously. With a deafening boom, a massive crack dozens of meters long was carved into the earth. Broken rocks tumbled down, and dust billowed everywhere.

Immediately afterward, Ximen Qing activated his innate talent evolution—Full Power Amplification—with a thought! In an instant, the power level within him surged wildly. His power level of 1650 instantly broke through to 1980. The golden aura around him swelled several times over, becoming ever more condensed and violent. An oppressive force far surpassing Modo's crashed down on him, forcibly suppressing his black ki!

Advanced Ki Sense operated at full power as a massive amount of golden ki surged wildly from Ximen Qing's body and gathered in his palms. The golden aura grew denser and more violent. In barely a second, it condensed into a gigantic golden beam several meters in diameter. Sharp energy coiled around the beam, radiating unstoppable might. It was Ximen Qing's finishing move—Super Ki Cannon!

Modo watched helplessly as Ximen Qing activated Full Power Amplification and his power level soared to 1980. The terrifying force contained within that Super Ki Cannon crashed toward him, instantly draining the color from his face. His pupils constricted, and the rage in his eyes vanished completely, leaving only bone-deep shock and fear.

"No—! That's impossible!" Modo howled, his voice full of incredulous despair. "How can a mere Saiyan baby raise his power level by so much in an instant? How can your power level reach 1980? This is absolutely impossible!"

He was completely stunned. He had never imagined that Ximen Qing's power level could suddenly rise to 1980, far above his own 1500. The gap was simply too great! The royal finishing technique he had been so proud of was so utterly insignificant before Ximen Qing. For the first time, fear and despair arose in his heart—he knew he had lost, and lost utterly. Even if he gave everything he had, he could never withstand Ximen Qing's Super Ki Cannon!

"Nothing is impossible!" Ximen Qing's cold, domineering voice rang across the battlefield. "Modo, you're too weak—so weak that you make me laugh! Since you dared cause trouble on Earth and dared set your sights on Grandpa Gohan, don't blame me for being ruthless. Today, I'll use this Super Ki Cannon to blast you into ashes!"

When his words fell, Ximen Qing's eyes narrowed and his teeth clenched. His tiny body erupted with power far beyond its size as all 1980 of his power level poured into the Super Ki Cannon without restraint. The might of the Super Ki Cannon swelled several times again. The golden beam became even more dazzling and violent, its sharp aura covering the entire battlefield. Even the ground trembled faintly, while the beam's energy instantly blew away the dust and smoke!

"Take this—Super Ki Cannon!"

Ximen Qing roared. His soft, childish voice was filled with murderous force as he thrust both hands forward. The Super Ki Cannon, containing all his power, erupted with a thunderous blast. Carrying a howling force that tore through the air, it shot toward Modo like a meteor chasing the moon. Wherever the beam passed, the air was burned through, the ground was scorched red-hot, and shattered rocks were instantly vaporized. Its terrifying power was enough to destroy an entire small mountain in one strike!

Facing the incoming Super Ki Cannon, Modo's face turned white as paper. His entire body trembled uncontrollably, and he no longer had the strength even to run. He could only watch helplessly as the golden beam expanded before his eyes. All that remained in his heart was endless regret and despair—he regretted underestimating Ximen Qing, regretted his arrogance, and regretted coming to Earth to throw away his life!

BOOM—!!!

A world-shaking explosion echoed through the mountains. A massive shockwave spread wildly outward from the point of impact. The wreckage was instantly flung away, broken rocks filled the sky, and dust engulfed the battlefield. Modo's body was swallowed by the Super Ki Cannon in an instant. His black aura was annihilated by the golden beam, and before he could even let out a scream, he was blasted completely into ashes and scattered into the air. Not a trace of his remains was left behind. Even his royal battle armor was completely vaporized by the beam's power!

[System Notification: Congratulations to host Ximen Qing for successfully killing the Saiyan Tribe leader's personal guard—Modo!]

[Target power level killed: 1500!]

[Experience gained: 150000 points!]

[Skill Fragment obtained: Royal Finishing Technique Fragment x1 (Collect 5 to unlock skill: Royal Ki Amplification)!]

[Congratulations to host Ximen Qing for breaking through the 2000 power level mark and unlocking a new skill: Advanced Ki Defense (Can resist attacks up to 1.2 times the user's own power level and is immune to all pressure below the user's own power level)!]

A string of system notifications rang in Ximen Qing's mind. He panted lightly as the golden aura around him gradually weakened. The Full Power Amplification state automatically ended, while his permanent power level of 2080 circulated steadily within him, more condensed and violent than before. The effect of Advanced Ki Defense activated automatically, forming a faint golden defensive barrier around him and protecting his small body.

Hovering in midair, he waved a hand. His ki stirred lightly, sweeping away all the dust and broken stones around him, and the battlefield became clear once more. The moment the explosion ceased, Grandpa Gohan ran out from behind the wreckage. He tightly embraced Ximen Qing, his eyes slightly red, his voice full of relief and excitement. "Ximen Qing, you're back! It's wonderful that you're all right! You really killed that Modo in one strike. You're incredible!"

Ximen Qing smiled and shook his little head, his voice full of arrogance and pride. "Of course, Grandpa Gohan! That trash Modo only had a power level of 1500. Even with a royal finishing technique, he wasn't enough to fill the gaps between my teeth! Look, my power level has risen to 2080 now, and I even unlocked a new skill, Advanced Ki Defense. From now on, I won't have to fear any enemy weaker than me!"

Grandpa Gohan looked at Ximen Qing's proud expression, so excited that tears filled his eyes. He nodded vigorously. "Good! Good! Grandpa knew you were the best! From now on, we won't have to fear those Saiyans anymore. We won't have to fear any enemies ever again!"

Night fell completely, and the mountain wind gradually calmed. Golden moonlight spilled over the deep mountains, illuminating the traces of battle and the figures of Ximen Qing and Grandpa Gohan. Ximen Qing leaned against Grandpa Gohan's chest, a bold smile on his face, though a sharp gleam flashed through his eyes—he knew Modo's destruction was only the beginning. The Saiyan Tribe would never let this go. They would surely send stronger enemies, perhaps even the tribe leader himself to seek revenge.

But he felt no fear whatsoever. Instead, he was filled with anticipation. He would become stronger—strong enough to crush every Saiyan, strong enough to protect Grandpa Gohan and Earth, strong enough to become a true ruler of the universe and make everyone who dared challenge him pay a painful price!

"Grandpa Gohan," Ximen Qing said, looking up at him with anticipation in his eyes, "let's head back now. Tomorrow, I'll show you my new skill, Advanced Ki Defense, and the Super Ki Cannon after Full Power Amplification. I guarantee one blast will destroy a small mountain and show you just how strong I am now!"

"Good! Good! Let's go back now!" Grandpa Gohan said with a smile and a nod. Holding Ximen Qing tightly, he turned and walked toward the cave. The moonlight stretched their shadows long behind them, while the battlefield slowly disappeared into the night—and a far greater crisis was quietly brewing in the depths of the universe...