Chapter 50: Fake Super Saiyan 5, Flaunting Before a True Super Saiyan 5
As the energy surged, it brought forth a roaring hurricane, suppressing the surrounding wind and snow entirely.
"...That guy's power… this has to be a joke!" Piccolo's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend what he was sensing.
The ground beneath their feet trembled incessantly, and the distant snowy mountains collapsed one after another, causing avalanches to cascade toward the earth.
The raging winds swept across, making everyone's clothing flap wildly and forcing their eyes shut. Both Vegeta and Piccolo raised their hands to shield their faces.
"Damn it…" Goku, struggling to maintain his footing, planted his feet firmly on the ground to avoid being blown away.
"This… this can't be real… How could someone be this powerful… This isn't human anymore, is it?"
Cold sweat dripped continuously from Vegeta's forehead as he stammered, unable to form coherent thoughts.
"I've given you all enough time. Now, let it end!" Rigor raised his fist high, leapt into the air, and swung it toward Lin Qi.
This guy couldn't possibly withstand even one punch from me, right?
"So, this is the so-called fake Super Saiyan 5?" Lin Qi showed no reaction, even stroking his chin as he scrutinized Rigor's incoming punch.
It was indeed a form that could overpower Vegeta's Super Saiyan 4, but compared to the true Super Saiyan 5, it still fell short.
Things didn't go as Rigor had anticipated—Lin Qi wasn't unable to counter his attack.
"Watch out!" Goku shouted instinctively as the fist closed in on Lin Qi.
Boom!
In an instant, Lin Qi transformed into Super Saiyan 5, coldly extending a hand to block Rigor's fist. "You're quite arrogant, aren't you?"
The self-confidence and smugness on Rigor's face froze, his expression stiffening. He frowned and shouted, "What the hell are you…?"
Silver hair, silver fur—he seemed to blend perfectly with the snow-covered landscape behind him.
Lin Qi walked toward Rigor step by step. Though he exuded no visible energy waves, his oppressive aura was suffocating Rigor.
"There's no energy leakage, yet it exerts such formless pressure… Truly Lin Qi!" Goku exclaimed excitedly as he climbed out of a pit, his eyes gleaming.
"You call that Super Saiyan 5… Then what is this Super Saiyan 5 of mine supposed to be?" Lin Qi sneered, grabbing Rigor and hurling him into the air.
Following closely, Lin Qi appeared behind Rigor, delivering a swift punch to his back.
Rigor was sent flying mid-air before being pummeled toward the ground. Rage was etched across his face.
Just as he was about to crash into the ground, he steadied himself. "I underestimated you…"
"Heh…" Lin Qi chuckled indifferently, staring at Rigor with disdain. "You're not as impressive as I thought."
"Hyaah!"
This comment infuriated Rigor, who roared and launched an energy ball at Lin Qi.
"Let me return the favor!" Lin Qi casually threw a ki blast to counter Rigor's energy ball mid-air.
The collision caused an explosion, and amidst the rising smoke, the two clashed fiercely.
Boom!
Lin Qi's speed was far superior to Rigor's. By the time Rigor noticed him, Lin Qi's punch had already landed.
Now, it was Rigor being overwhelmed. Lin Qi's speed and strength outmatched him, and after only a few exchanges of blows, Rigor was struck hard and sent flying.
He crashed through one mountain after another, finally embedding into the rocky terrain. As the snow fell around him, Rigor stood up angrily, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. "You… bastard!"
"Huff…" Rigor exhaled deeply, suppressing his anger and revealing a sinister smile. "You are indeed strong…"
"But I haven't unleashed my full power yet. You've succeeded in pissing me off…"
"It seems that today will be your death anniversary. Not only will I kill you, but I'll also annihilate all you disobedient fools…"
Lin Qi's gaze turned colder as he looked at the absurdly confident Rigor with disdain. "All you do is talk big… No, wait…"
"Not only is it big talk, but there's also way too much nonsense. It's starting to irritate me!"
"Well then…" Rigor clenched his fists tightly, shouting, "Let me show you the might of the universe's strongest natural-born warrior!"
"You can't beat me!" Lin Qi placed his hands on his hips, feeling that he was starting to resemble Rigor in talking too much.
"Ha… Hahaha!" Rigor burst into wild laughter. "It seems you don't understand the terror of my power…"
"Watch carefully as I unveil the power of the Ultimate Super Saiyan!" Rigor roared, his clenched fists trembling.
His muscles swelled once more, even bursting through his only pair of tight-fitting pants.
"Haahhhhhh!"
"How strange… His power is still rising… Can his body handle it?" Piccolo asked in confusion, looking at Rigor in shock.
"Although his strength is increasing, for some reason, it feels a lot like Super Saiyan 1's second stage…"
Vegeta frowned and glanced at Goku, who had suddenly appeared beside him using Instant Transmission. "What do you think?"
"Hmm, his speed and strength are indeed much greater than the Super Saiyan 4 form, but judging by the energy consumption, he can't maintain it for long!"
Goku replied seriously, then turned to Lin Qi and sighed. "I really want to know just how strong Lin Qi is…"
"You'll see soon enough…" Vegeta smiled bitterly, focusing intently on the battlefield.
"Hey, Rigor, you promised me…" Separi, noticing Rigor's transformation, broke into a cold sweat and rushed toward him.
The ground quaked, and the howling winds made it impossible for the weak Separi to approach the heart of the battlefield.
"Ah… Rigor, you promised me…" Separi was blown away, crashing into a mountainside.
"Humph… Witnessing the power of this form is your honor!"
Rigor's muscles were now unimaginably massive, and his hair had turned a mix of yellow and black.
He proudly admired his hands. "I'll call this Super Saiyan 5!"
"Heh…" Lin Qi couldn't help but chuckle, looking at Rigor mockingly. "You call this Super Saiyan 5 in front of a true Super Saiyan 5?"
"You fake…"
A fierce gust of wind disrupted the falling snow. Lin Qi made the first move, charging toward Rigor.
The two collided with their elbows, creating a sonic boom that caused ripples in the surrounding space, distorting it.
"What level of battle is this…" Piccolo struggled against the hurricane, retreating several steps yet still unable to keep from being blown away.
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