Chapter 138: Can You Take a Beating? With Just That Bit of Power?
Cooler's remaining troops were still on the spaceship and hadn't followed him down. Some of them wanted to use the scouters.
But since even the highest-grade scouters couldn't measure Lin Qi's power level, they all exploded.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
As the scouters burst, a commotion broke out among the group.
"What the hell? We're using the latest model of scouters, and it still exceeded the 1 million limit?"
"Is that guy a Saiyan? When did Lord Frieza recruit someone with such a high power level?"
"Can Lord Cooler win? I have a bad feeling about this guy!"
"Are you out of your damn mind?! Lord Cooler's power level is over 300 million right now!"
"Yeah! If Lord Cooler transforms into his final form, it'll be over 400 million—maybe close to 500 million!"
The chatter onboard the spaceship was intense, but Lin Qi had no idea about any of it—and even if he did...
He wouldn't care. A power level of 400 or 500 million? Heh!
Staring at Cooler, Lin Qi gave a faint smile and teased, "I once saw a guy who looked a lot like you."
"But that guy... I killed him."
Hearing that, a smirk played on Cooler's lips as he sneered, "I know more than anyone how many there are in the Emperor's race. If you're going to brag, at least make it believable!"
"But no matter what nonsense you come up with, you killed Sauzā and the others—I won't let that slide!"
Cooler's expression turned fierce. He suddenly raised his hand high. "I'm here now, so it's time for you to die!"
A dazzling golden energy sphere formed at the tip of his raised index finger.
"Supernova!"
Seeing the move, Lin Qi looked unimpressed and commented, "It's big, sure. Can destroy a planet. But why is it that you guys always use the same damn move?"
For example, Frieza used this very move to destroy Planet Vegeta and nearly wipe out the Saiyans...
Thinking of that, Lin Qi's good mood from learning Divine Language and Namekian vanished. His Saiyan kingdom...
"You sound like you know quite a bit about our Frost Demon race..." Cooler said smugly, though his eyes were filled with disdain.
"But so what? I'm the undisputed king of the Emperor's race! Even my foolish little brother can't beat me!"
As Cooler's words fell, he moved his finger, and the powerful energy sphere rapidly descended toward Lin Qi.
The massive energy ball tore through the air, dyeing the sky red. Under its overwhelming pressure—
The alien soldiers could feel only despair.
"That's it?" Lin Qi watched the energy sphere draw closer, then coldly questioned, "You really look down on me, don't you?!"
His voice was calm and indifferent. With a mere glare, Lin Qi sent the energy ball hurtling back.
Cooler quickly dodged and looked at Lin Qi in shock—he hadn't even moved his hands! "Wasn't your power level only 1 million?!"
"Heh... Did I ever say that?" Lin Qi raised an eyebrow. "You think I left those few guys alive by accident, just so they could bring you a message?"
"Hmph! Even if you're at 10 million, you're still dead!" Cooler frowned and immediately prepared to strike.
He vanished in an instant, reappearing right in front of Lin Qi, aiming a sweeping kick.
Lin Qi tilted his head slightly, dodging the kick. But as Cooler spun, his tail whipped around like a lash toward Lin Qi.
"Smack!"
The tail struck Lin Qi's body but didn't even leave a white mark. Lin Qi casually grabbed Cooler's tail.
"I wonder... can you take a beating?"
With a cold tone, Lin Qi grabbed Cooler and began spinning him high atop the mountain, faster than a thousand spinning tops.
Letting go, Cooler shot into the sky like a bullet and in the blink of an eye became a distant star.
"Tsk tsk... Doesn't look like you can handle much, huh?" Lin Qi raised a hand to shield his eyes and looked up into the sky.
"Whoosh!"
Seconds later, Cooler came crashing back down in a desperate charge, aiming a punch at Lin Qi.
"Impossible! No one's body is stronger than us Frost Demons! Especially not some lowly Saiyan..."
Cooler was in utter disbelief—but the next moment, he grinned with confidence. His punch now packed 60% of his full strength.
He was certain this Saiyan wouldn't be able to withstand it!
Cooler's massive, cauldron-like fist struck Lin Qi squarely in the chest... but Lin Qi didn't feel a thing.
"You might want to try harder. Otherwise, I'll think you skipped lunch! The great galactic warlord can't even get a proper meal?"
"You bastard!!" Humiliated, Cooler exploded in rage, hurling punch after punch.
His fists rained down on Lin Qi like a storm, and he was using every ounce of strength he had.
"What could a Saiyan's body possibly compare to...?"
"AHHHHHHHHH—!"
A surge of wild energy burst from him, wrapping his body in white aura as he lost himself in rage, attacking like a madman.
"Tsk tsk..." Lin Qi remained expressionless, releasing another burst of energy that sent Cooler flying again.
"I heard you had another transformation... Go on, show me. I want to see it."
"Y-You..." Fear finally appeared on Cooler's face as he looked at Lin Qi in disbelief, unease welling up in his eyes.
He'd just unleashed a power level of at least 300 million... and couldn't even crack the Saiyan's defense?
"No wonder Frieza's foolish little brother was so determined to wipe you Saiyans out... You really can't be underestimated."
"HAAAAAH!"
Cooler clenched both fists and let out a thunderous roar. His muscles expanded rapidly, and his body underwent a massive transformation.
Cooler's Final Form appeared!
That iconic look—four horns on his head, a mouthpiece mask that could open and close...
"So it really is a mirrored universe, huh..." Lin Qi cast a glance at him and slowly raised his hand, a sphere of destructive energy gathering in his palm.
"Say... if this is Universe 6, does that mean there's a version of me too? Tch, hope he's not Bardock running a barbecue joint..."
Lin Qi's black hair stood on end, and his eyes grew darker. Purple flames ignited at his feet.
The spreading aura of destruction made the entire planet emit a silent cry, the ground trembling uncontrollably.
"You... this... I..." Cooler struggled to stay upright against the violent energy storm, utterly stunned.
A memory from Planet King Cold suddenly surfaced—he remembered a boy fleeing through a snowy wasteland...
That boy had tried to kill his brother Frieza, only to get caught and brutally beaten by King Cold...
That familiar jealousy rose again—envy for the father-son bond between King Cold and his foolish little brother, Frieza.