Frieza's Transformation

"All right, I'll be waiting for you, Videl!"

Son Wuling watched Videl take off and leave using Flight.

Bulma came over to Son Wuling and said, "Wuling, are you sure it's okay to let Videl go alone? She's only a five-year-old girl!"

Son Wuling looked at Son Gohan, whose power was still being unlocked, a faint, inscrutable smile on his face. "I'm mainly worried Vegeta will take the Dragon Balls while we're distracted. Videl's strength has already surpassed Vegeta's, though she's still lacking in experience. If anything happens, once Son Gohan is done, I'll have him head over immediately."

"Vegeta, hahaha..." Bulma suddenly thought of something and burst out laughing.

Son Goku also chuckled. "That proud guy Vegeta definitely won't be able to take it when the time comes."

Son Wuling answered dismissively, "He'll have to take it whether he can or not. Who told that proud Saiyan prince to think about selling Earth?"

Vegeta was no companion now; calling him an enemy would not be an exaggeration. Son Wuling had not killed Vegeta, but that did not mean he would grovel before him. Saiyan prince or not, he did not care for that nonsense. If not for Son Goku, he might really have killed Vegeta back on Earth.

Son Goku was his older brother, and he would help Son Goku. Son Gohan and Piccolo had now become companions. The Grand Elder unlocking their potential was also something he selfishly wanted. Yamcha, Krillin, and the others were his companions as well.

"Right... Brother!"

Son Wuling suddenly looked at Son Goku with an icy expression. "Once the Grand Elder finishes unlocking my power too, contact King Kai immediately. Have him notify Krillin and the others to summon the Dragon Balls and make a wish."

"Haha... Wuling, it was a good thing you left the Dragon Balls at Kame House before we departed!"

Son Goku looked eager to give it a try. Piccolo and even Videl had become far stronger after the Grand Elder unlocked their power. He wanted to test himself right away, but after Gohan, it would be his turn.

"Of course, it was for emergencies. But I never expected the Grand Elder to have such a method. Now we don't have to worry. Maybe we can even defeat that bastard Frieza for good!"

Son Wuling said with a smile.

"Haha... That is all power you already possessed. I merely brought it out ahead of time."

The Grand Elder smiled as he thought of Videl earlier and Son Gohan before him. "Piccolo, that little girl Videl from before, and this half-blood Saiyan Son Gohan... they all possess the Natural Energy you just condensed within their bodies, don't they?"

"That's right, Grand Elder. Videl is my disciple, and Gohan is my nephew. You could say he's also Piccolo's and my disciple." Son Wuling answered with a smile.

Upon hearing Son Wuling's words, Son Gohan smiled shyly.

"Mm..."

Suddenly, two intense energies collided!

"Strange, Frieza's energy suddenly surged by a huge amount. What's going on?"

Son Goku said in surprise.

"I don't know. Hmm, Vegeta's and Videl's energies have collided too. Just as I thought! That guy Vegeta still hasn't given up on the Dragon Balls!"

Son Wuling folded his arms over his chest, the tip of his foot constantly tapping. Just as he had expected, Piccolo had not simply killed Frieza in his first form.

I wonder whether the Grand Elder can unlock Goku's power to the original three million battle power. If not, then once my power is unlocked, Son Goku and I will fight together, hold Frieza back, and use the Dragon Balls to leave Namek.

Piccolo flew toward Frieza. Then, after sensing Videl's energy, he froze slightly before instantly understanding what was happening.

"Videl, Son Wuling taught you how to hide your energy, didn't he?!"

Piccolo shouted behind him, his voice instantly reaching Videl's ears.

"Ah, I almost forgot! Sorry, Uncle Piccolo!"

Videl hurriedly suppressed all her energy within her body and carefully followed behind Piccolo, ready to land at any moment and seize the Dragon Balls when the opportunity came.

Frieza met Piccolo and casually tossed the Dragon Balls floating behind him onto the ground, causing the earth to shake.

"He's here..."

After seeing Frieza's figure, Videl cautiously hid herself, concealing her energy as she stared at the six Dragon Balls floating behind Frieza, each as large as a basketball!

Frieza and Piccolo landed steadily on the ground. Even though Piccolo's battle power currently overwhelmed his, Frieza did not appear nervous in the slightest.

"Ho ho ho... I never expected there to be such a powerful Namekian. So, have you considered joining my Frieza Force?"

Piccolo stared coldly at Frieza. "Stop joking. You killed so many of my people. How could I possibly join forces with someone like you?!"

"Ho ho ho... What a pity. I truly hate to destroy such talent as you. But since that is your decision, I won't hold back. Yahhh..."

Frieza's armor fell away, his energy skyrocketed, and his body expanded. The horns on his head became like those of a bull, and his power instantly rose to nearly match Piccolo's.

"Ah... Y-you, what is this?"

Piccolo stared at Frieza in shock. His power had increased several times over compared to before.

"Ho ho ho... What is it? I saw on the Scouter earlier that your battle power exceeds one million. I usually stay in that form because my power is too great for me to control. Let me tell you, I have three transformations in total. Aside from this form, I have two more. Well? Would you like to reconsider my offer?"

"Y-you have two more..."

Piccolo gritted his teeth as cold sweat formed on his forehead.

"Hmph, you're just bluffing, Frieza! Yahh!"

Piccolo gathered an energy blast in his palm and fired it toward Frieza!

Frieza likewise formed an energy blast in his palm, and the two attacks collided.

Boom...

The violent roar made the earth tremble, and shattered stones flew everywhere. Videl, watching from hiding, concealed her energy. The events she had experienced today felt like something she would never forget. Terror mixed with a trace of excitement, and her childish face was filled with fervor.

"Th-this is Master Wuling's world? So amazing... C-can I become like them too?" Videl clenched her fists tightly. She wanted to become stronger, even stronger. She could not even sense Frieza's or Piccolo's presence.

"Hmm!"

Videl noticed that the clashing energies of Piccolo and Frieza were moving farther and farther away. Frieza was completely unable to spare any attention for the Dragon Balls. The six basketball-sized Dragon Balls were simply lying there.

"A good chance..."

Videl excitedly flew over. Looking at the Dragon Balls, which together were even taller than she was, she felt troubled. How was she supposed to carry them all back?

"Ah, right..."

Videl remembered that Frieza had seemed to make the Dragon Balls float earlier.

"Master Wuling said energy can do many things. That big bad guy seemed to use it to make the Dragon Balls float. I'll try!"

Videl slowly closed her eyes and recalled Son Wuling's teachings back on Earth. The energy gathered in her palms formed ripples that she released toward the Dragon Balls. Slowly, slowly, the six Dragon Balls began to float.

"Great, it worked! Master Wuling, I really did it!"

Silver energy ripples flowed from Videl's palms as the six Dragon Balls floated under her control. She took off using Flight with the Dragon Balls in tow, preparing to return, when Vegeta's furious shout rang out.

"You little brat, put down the Dragon Balls right now!"