Chapter 55: Ize, Zaiko, Three-Way Battle
Lila flew rapidly from afar, her gaze fixed in disbelief on the silver figure in midair. Zaiko had been defeated?
Lost?
How was that possible? Zaiko was her most perfect creation… They hadn't even gone to Earth to find Goku yet!
How could he be defeated already?
"Time to send you on your way!" Lin Qi coldly gazed at Zaiko, who was embedded into the mountainside, and began gathering energy in his palm.
"Boom!"
Just as Lin Qi was about to fire his energy blast, a sphere of energy struck his back.
Amidst the rising smoke, Lin Qi turned coldly to look behind him.
"Well, well… What an extraordinary discovery!" Ize appeared in the sky, his tail swaying gently.
"I see a strong person who actually managed to defeat Zaiko!"
"Ize…" Zaiko wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth as he leapt from the rocky mountainside, his gaze icy as it fixed on Ize.
"How did you end up in such a pathetic state?" Ize sneered as he glanced at Zaiko, who flew to his side. "My dear uncle…"
"Ize, quickly team up with Zaiko and kill this despicable bastard!" Lila landed furiously on the mountain peak and clenched her fists in rage.
"Hmph… Who do you think you are, daring to order me around?" Ize shot a contemptuous look at Lila before turning his attention to Lin Qi.
"You look strong!"
"Heh… Ize, son of Frieza?" Lin Qi's heart ignited with hope once again. If these two joined forces…
There was some hope!
"Zaiko, let me heal you!" Lila, undeterred, flew into the air and approached Zaiko.
Lin Qi merely watched calmly, even kindly warning Ize, who was glaring at him with a fighting spirit, "You can't beat me alone!"
"I'm more looking forward to you two joining forces!"
"Oh… Such arrogance!" Ize dismissed Lin Qi's warning and vanished from sight with a step.
"Who's underestimating whom here? I'm not like Zaiko…"
Ize's voice echoed around as his form disappeared, reappearing in front of Lin Qi the next moment.
"Heh…" Lin Qi smirked wickedly as his fist moved even faster than Ize's.
The unexpected punch struck Ize's cheek, causing him to tilt his head in shock.
"Is it true your defrosting period is ten times that of Frieza?" Lin Qi withdrew his fist and gave another friendly warning. "I'd prefer the two of you to team up!"
"You…" Ize's expression turned sour as he prepared to strike again.
But Lin Qi had grown tired of one-on-one combat; he wanted them both to fight him together.
"Let me show you my strength. Then you'll realize my advice is kind, not an insult to you."
Lin Qi narrowed his eyes, and without a roar, his power suddenly surged. The invisible pressure soared skyward.
The planet trembled under the unimaginable force; the ground shook violently, and ripples spread through the air.
"What…" Ize was utterly shocked, his form involuntarily retreating under Lin Qi's surging aura.
"Show me your full strength, or you'll both die by my hand!" Lin Qi sneered at Ize, his body surrounded by intense energy.
"Have you decided to team up?" Lin Qi turned to Zaiko, who had almost fully recovered under Lila's treatment.
"Damn it…" Ize glanced at Zaiko, his unwillingness evident. Yet, in the face of death, teaming up was a trivial matter!
Zaiko clearly shared the same thought. With a roar, he unleashed immense power. Perhaps due to his prior injuries, his Saiyan bloodline activated, enhancing his strength even further.
As soon as Lila finished healing Zaiko, she quickly retreated, distancing herself from the center of the battlefield.
"Huff, huff!" She panted heavily, the overwhelming pressure making her feel as though she was about to suffocate. Her retreat was slow and laborious.
"Haahhh!"
Perhaps sensing Lin Qi's immense strength, both Ize and Zaiko let out primal roars, their immense energy erupting.
The ground cracked apart in massive chunks, the destructive energy of their combined auras resembling an apocalyptic scene.
In an instant, the three figures moved simultaneously.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
"I refuse to believe our combined strength can't defeat this guy!" Zaiko threw a fierce punch.
Without hesitation, Ize charged at Lin Qi, lifting his leg for a powerful kick.
Lin Qi remained unflustered as he caught Zaiko's punch and pulled him closer.
Ize's kick landed squarely on Zaiko's stomach, causing him to spit up bile. "Ugh…"
"Ha… It seems your teamwork is still lacking!" Lin Qi sneered as the two rushed at him again.
The battlefield echoed with the sound of punches and kicks colliding. Their speed exceeded what the naked eye could follow.
Zaiko gathered energy in his palm, forming a basketball-sized energy ball. Though small, it radiated terrifying power.
With a roar, Zaiko hurled the energy ball at Lin Qi. Unfazed, Lin Qi blocked it with one hand.
Meanwhile, Ize appeared behind Lin Qi, aiming to strike with an incredibly swift punch.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Lin Qi ducked, dodging Ize's attack, and hurled the energy ball back at him.
Streams of light streaked across the battlefield as explosions erupted like firecrackers. The ground split open, revealing gaping chasms as rocks crumbled and magma seeped from the depths.
The three figures moved incessantly, their silhouettes overlapping and interweaving amidst the endless darkness, their energy waves both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
The battle between Lin Qi, Zaiko, and Ize heralded the planet's end.
Lin Qi grew increasingly exhilarated. He wanted this unrestrained energy clash—only then could the space warp and distort.
No matter the dimension, as long as there were Gods of Destruction and Angels, it was possible!
Lin Qi's iron grip tightened around Ize's neck, his strength like an unyielding vice.
Ize struggled desperately as Zaiko fired energy blasts at Lin Qi.
Swinging his tail, Ize managed to loosen Lin Qi's grip slightly and escaped his clutches.
Ize retreated, creating distance between himself and Lin Qi. But before he could stabilize, Lin Qi appeared behind him.
At the same time, Zaiko suddenly struck Lin Qi from behind. With a single punch, Lin Qi vanished.
The three figures reappeared intermittently in the sky, exchanging blows, kicks, and relentless attacks in a fierce, unyielding battle.
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