"Shenron, I want to gain the Supreme Kai's kind of Instant Transmission." The sight of Shenron's enormous body and his oppressive presence left Wumu deeply awed. He swallowed as he spoke.
"My sincerest apologies! That is beyond my power."
"Shenron, then I want a single chance to teleport to Planet Namek," Wumu said after a moment's thought.
Shenron's eyes flashed red, and his voice echoed through the air. "Your wish is very simple. It shall now be granted."
A light flashed, and Wumu felt that he could travel through space. The coordinates of Planet Namek were also in his mind, but this ability could only be used once.
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When it came to the difficulty of wishes, Shenron only had two answers: beyond his power or very simple.
Earth's Shenron had been created by Earth's Kami, so he really did not have enough authority to grant the Supreme Kai's Instant Transmission. After all, the Supreme Kai's Instant Transmission should have counted as a Divine Technique.
Seeing me finish making my wish, Son Goku looked at me curiously.
Going to Planet Namek this time meant wandering through the universe, with no telling when I would return.
Son Goku was thirteen at this point, and his power level would be around 170 at the World Martial Arts Tournament two years later. Meanwhile, I was eighteen, and my power level had already reached over 1,200 during this past year. For now, I would estimate my National Martial Arts realm as the peak of Hidden Force. My Bajiquan had already reached a bottleneck, and if I wanted to break through to Transformation Force, I would still need to practice Tai Chi.
Seeing Son Goku's curious expression, Wumu said with a smile.
"I just wished to find a place to train. I don't know when I'll be back, so you'd better work hard at your training. Say hello to Master Roshi for me when you see him."
"Huh! A place to train? I want to go too."
"Hahaha, I'll take you there after I come back. I'm off now. Remember to say hello to Master Roshi for me!"
As he spoke, Wumu waved, his whole body glowing.
Whoosh!
In an instant, Wumu vanished.
Planet Namek.
Wumu's figure flashed through the skies of Planet Namek. His objective was very clear-find the Grand Elder, hoping to further improve his cultivation through the Grand Elder's wisdom and power.
Planet Namek's environment was completely different from Earth's. Emerald vegetation was everywhere, and tall, strange trees blotted out the sky and sun. Occasionally, oddly shaped creatures could be seen darting through the woods.
Wumu took a deep breath, sensing that the air here was entirely different from Earth's. It was filled with a pure freshness that soothed the mind and lifted the spirit.
Following the coordinates in his mind, he soon found a Namekian settlement.
He took a deep breath and walked toward the center of the settlement.
The Namekians seemed somewhat wary at the sight of Wumu, an unfamiliar human, and a group of them surrounded him.
They were tall and slender, with skin of a tranquil green, a distinctive pair of antennae atop their heads, and eyes gleaming with wisdom.
"Outsider, where have you come from?" the leading Namekian asked in fluent Earth language.
At this point, Wumu wanted to complain. In the original story, the Namekians had their own language, yet Son Goku and the others could communicate normally with everyone they encountered throughout the universe. Was this the universal language?
"My name is Wumu, and I come from the distant planet Earth. I hope to meet your Grand Elder," Wumu said, getting straight to the point.
A rather elderly-looking Namekian stepped forward, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"Earth? A distant planet. Why do you wish to meet our Grand Elder?"
"I've encountered a bottleneck on my path of cultivation. I've heard that your planet's Grand Elder possesses vast wisdom and profound cultivation. Perhaps he can guide me out of this maze," Wumu answered sincerely.
The elderly Namekian looked at Wumu and fell silent for a moment. He closed his eyes, seemingly sensing the aura within Wumu's body.
A moment later, he opened his eyes, a glimmer of approval flashing through them.
He nodded. "Follow me. The Ki within you is pure and powerful. It seems your cultivation is far from shallow. Our Grand Elder does indeed possess the wisdom you seek."
Delight stirred in Wumu's heart, and he hurriedly thanked him.
He then followed the elderly Namekian through stretches of green woodland, finally arriving before a dwelling that looked very ancient.
This was where Planet Namek's Grand Elder lived, and a solemn, sacred aura filled the surroundings.
"This is the Grand Elder's dwelling. Are you ready?" the elderly Namekian asked.
Wumu nodded, his heart filled with anticipation and reverence.
He knew that he was about to face a true sage, one who could see fragments of the future.
The Namekian leader knocked gently on the door. "Grand Elder, a cultivator from Earth requests an audience with you."
The door slowly opened, and a powerful yet gentle aura washed over him. Wumu took a deep breath and stepped inside.
Upon entering the dwelling, Wumu saw the Grand Elder seated in the center.
The Grand Elder's body was already extremely frail, but his gaze held a sharpness that could pierce through everything.
"I have heard why you have come." The Grand Elder's voice was weak but clear.
"Your Ki is pure, and very powerful. That is quite rare."
"Grand Elder, I've encountered a bottleneck on my path of cultivation and have come specifically to seek your guidance," Wumu said respectfully.
Wumu stood before the Grand Elder, both nervous and filled with anticipation.
He knew full well that the sage before him possessed the ability to unlock his potential.
Wumu took a deep breath and decided to speak frankly to the Grand Elder about his purpose and his confusion.
"Grand Elder, to tell you the truth, the reason I was able to come to Planet Namek was that I learned that Kami on our Earth also came from your planet. Their wisdom and power have protected Earth countless times," Wumu said slowly, a thirst for knowledge gleaming in his eyes.
A trace of surprise appeared in the Grand Elder's eyes, which then grew deep.
"Oh? There is a Namekian on Earth too?"
Wumu nodded. "Yes. According to the stories, long ago, Kami, Kami came to Earth aboard a spaceship and became an Earth martial artist. Later, in pursuit of a higher realm, he took over from the previous Kami."
But what he did not tell the Grand Elder was that the Kami on Earth had actually split into two.
His evil thoughts had become King Piccolo, who had once brought enormous disaster upon Earth.
The Grand Elder fell silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Katatz's child! How surprising. That little child actually reached Earth safely."
Wumu bowed deeply.
"Grand Elder, I hope to receive your guidance and your help in unlocking my latent power."
The Grand Elder nodded and motioned for Wumu to come beside his seat. He extended his palm and gently placed it on Wumu's head.
"Young man, are you ready? Now, I will help you unlock a portion of the potential within your body. But remember, truly great power comes from within your heart."
As the Grand Elder's words fell, Wumu felt a gentle yet powerful force pour into his body through the top of his head.
The force was warm and deep, like sunlight bathing the earth, bringing his mind an unprecedented sense of peace and fulfillment.
Wumu closed his eyes, devoting himself entirely to feeling this power.
He felt his body and mind slowly becoming stronger and more steadfast.
A moment later, the Grand Elder withdrew his palm. Wumu opened his eyes, a new light gleaming within them.
"Thank you, Grand Elder. I can feel the changes in myself. I will keep your teachings firmly in mind and continue moving forward on the path of cultivation."
The Grand Elder smiled faintly. "Go, young man. Remember, no matter where you go, your heart is your greatest strength."
Wumu bowed deeply once more, then turned and left the Grand Elder's dwelling.
He stepped outside and took a deep breath of Planet Namek's fresh air, his heart filled with new hope and resolve.