Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1642 Piccolo and the Pied Piper have arrived.

Piccolo and Piper looked up abruptly at almost the same moment, their pupils shrinking.

An unprecedented, overwhelming aura swept over them like a tsunami, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

This aura was far more powerful than imagined, like a star exploding at close range, yet it carried an unsettling ferocity and coldness.

"This direction... is it towards Baozi Mountain where Sun Wukong and the others are?"

Bick's voice was deep, and his green face was more solemn than ever before.

He and the Flute Demon Child exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

They were very familiar with the auras of Son Goku and Son Gohan, and this terrifying aura definitely did not come from any of the people they knew.

However, at the center of this burst of energy, it was clearly intertwined with the faint, normal energy of Sun Wukong and his son.

A strong sense of unease and curiosity drove them to set off immediately.

The two figures instantly exploded with energy, transforming into streaks of light that streaked across the sky, rushing toward the source of the energy at top speed.

The closer they got, the more terrifying the oppressive aura became, as if an invisible giant hand was gripping their hearts, making even the flow of qi within their bodies somewhat sluggish.

This is a power that no being on Earth could possess, and it far exceeds their understanding of what "powerful" truly means.

When they landed on the edge of Baozi Mountain, carefully concealing their presence and using the trees as cover to approach, the sight they saw only deepened their confusion.

A tall figure was half-lying on the hospital bed, his body wrapped in rough bandages, stained with blood.

That terrifying aura, so chilling, emanated from him without any attempt to conceal it, like a dangerous core constantly radiating energy.

"Who is that?"

The Flute Prodigy lowered his voice, his tone filled with surprise and doubt.

Although the unfamiliar warrior appeared to be seriously injured, the level of energy contained within him sent chills down the spines of both him and Piccolo.

They held their breath, and with the Namekians' far superior hearing, they could hear the man's curses intermittently.

“...Kakarot, that piece of trash...and that brat...how dare they treat me like this...a disgrace to the Saiyans…”

The voice was full of resentment and arrogance; even in a disadvantageous position, the tone remained haughty.

Immediately afterwards, they saw Sun Wukong walk over and seem to say something. The irritable man was immediately silenced and could only glare angrily.

"Sun Wukong's...brother?"

Bick caught the most crucial information and was deeply shaken.

Sun Wukong actually has an older brother?
An older brother from outer space?

Moreover, this elder brother's power was simply unfathomable. The aura he naturally exuded alone was enough to instill an instinctive fear in them, causing their bodies to tremble uncontrollably.

This completely overturned their understanding of Sun Wukong's origins and background.

However, what bothered them even more was the obviously extremely tense relationship between the two, with undisguised hostility permeating the air.

Just as Piccolo and Piper were trying to sort things out, a sudden change occurred in the arena!
Raditz's body jolted violently, and the weakness that had been gripping him receded like a receding tide. A more violent and surging burst of energy erupted from his body, blowing away all the dust and gravel on the ground.

His wounds healed at a visible speed, the bandages creaking as they were stretched by his suddenly swollen muscles.

Raditz himself seemed momentarily taken aback by this sudden recovery, but he did not delve into the source of this regenerative power that far surpassed Earth's technology—he only felt an infinite power refilling his limbs and bones, even stronger than before he was injured!

A new sense of power that broke free from the constraints of being a lower-ranking warrior filled him with ecstasy.

"pity!"

He subconsciously reached for the combat power detector by his ear, only to find that the sophisticated instrument had already been shattered into pieces by Sun Wukong's spiraling, pressurized energy wave, and could no longer quantify the surge in power he was experiencing.

This annoyed him slightly, but the surge of power quickly dispelled his displeasure.

"Kakarot!"

Raditz roared, and the sound waves impacted the surroundings as if they were tangible.

He suddenly stood up, and with a slight effort, the bandages wrapped around his body broke off inch by inch.

He didn't even bother going through the door; instead, he smashed through the wall of the small hut next door. Amidst the flying bricks and stones, his murderous gaze locked onto Sun Wukong and Sun Gohan, who were cultivating not far away, and he charged forward like an arrow released from a bow!

"Oops!"

Sun Wukong, who was instructing his son on cultivation, suddenly changed his expression and his heart almost skipped a beat.

He sensed that Raditz's energy had not only fully recovered, but had also surged dramatically like a volcanic eruption, reaching a level that made his heart pound!
"How did he recover? And even become...stronger?"

Sun Wukong was terrified.

He had been hesitant about how to deal with this sudden older brother. He couldn't bring himself to kill him, he absolutely didn't want him to harm the Earth, and he was even less willing to hand him over to the world government, which might take extreme measures.

He only did the most basic bandaging and hemostasis, hoping to calm him down and slowly figure out a solution.

Logically speaking, such an injury would take at least years to heal. How could it not only heal in a short period of time, but also have a leap in strength?
There was simply no time for him to ponder this illogical miracle.

Raditz arrived with overwhelming fury, a cruel and gleeful smile on his face. The anger that had been suppressed and humiliated before was now completely transformed into destructive energy.

"Let me show you the true power of a Saiyan! You traitorous trash!"

Raditz laughed wildly and pushed his hands forward violently. A shockwave of energy—a ki blast—that was thicker and more intense than before instantly condensed. With the momentum to destroy everything, it was like a roaring energy behemoth that slammed straight toward Sun Wukong!

Sun Wukong's pupils contracted sharply, and cold sweat instantly soaked his martial arts uniform.

Before the overwhelming torrent of energy even reached his body, the terrifying pressure had already made the air around him thick and heavy.

He could clearly feel that the power of this attack far exceeded that of the previous ones, and Raditz's energy had undergone a qualitative leap after it recovered!
Moreover, because this energy was released wildly and unrestrainedly, spreading wantonly as if it were at odds with the entire world, it brought Sun Wukong a sense of despair that was almost suffocating.

An unprecedented life-or-death crisis has descended!
Raditz's energy wave tore through the air, emitting a deafening shriek. Before the scorching energy even reached his body, it had already scorched and cracked the ground beneath Sun Wukong's feet.

The scent of death was clearer than ever before!
In the critical moment, Sun Wukong's instincts as a warrior outweighed his thoughts.

He suddenly pushed Son Gohan, who was stunned by his terrifying aura, to a safe distance. At the same time, he stomped his feet hard on the ground, not to retreat, but to use the recoil to leap to the side and upwards in a very dangerous way!

(End of this chapter)