Seeing Raditz approaching, the aliens panicked. This transformation was a power capable of fighting King Frieza on equal terms. How could they possibly withstand it! In their panic, countless fled for their lives, fear occupying their minds with no time to think about fighting.
The aliens screamed as they ran, as if they saw the tentacles of hell reaching for them from behind.
"Run! The Super Saiyan is coming!"
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"
"Don't run! King Cold is coming - don't run!" Some kept their composure and loudly tried to stop them, but it was no use.
Frieza had led his forces to attack first, before King Cold reached the GJL Headquarter. He'd wanted to take down Raditz's base in one swift strike, but unexpectedly was counterattacked and reduced to this ruined state. Now their only hope lay with King Cold, looking forward to the real overlord's early arrival.
Although the powerful King Cold hadn't taken action in a long time, the terrifying legends about him had never stopped. Even Super Saiyans should show respect, right? Some of the aliens clung to this last hope, and though defeated, still fought steadfastly.
Waiting took time, but time was paid for in blood.
The X Force, Angila's personal troop, and the Saiyan Legion harvested the invaders' lives with overwhelming strength. Explosions filled the sky, red light illuminating everything like broad daylight.
Every time Raditz waved his hand, a section exploded. The distant spaceships were completely destroyed, and smoke turned into a veil covering the sky.
The excited Frieza had already exchanged countless moves, but all were parried by Vegeta without breaking through his defense. On the contrary, his stamina had been greatly depleted - now his complexion had changed drastically, and his head was drenched with sweat.
"Frieza, you're finished!"
At this moment, Frieza's muscles tensed as he condensed massive energy, a cold smile appearing on his twisted face: "Vegeta, don't celebrate too early! Do you dare take this attack?!"
He shouted loudly, and a circle of energy suddenly appeared around him, enveloping his form.
The pure energy was clean and radiant, with faint ripples and subtle electrical discharges on its surface - the whole world seemed lit by it. Although Vegeta was confident in his power, he didn't dare underestimate Frieza's full strength and stared seriously at the energy circle.
"Die!"
Suddenly, Frieza charged. In the blink of an eye, an afterimage lingered in the air as he rushed forward. Different from his Nova Strike, this move could devour people!
Frieza's energy circle collided with Vegeta and suddenly shifted, enveloping him!
Vegeta quickly realized something was wrong. Frieza had done this intentionally. This move wasn't a reckless charge to determine the outcome, but a devious method to restrain his opponent.
"You're caught - this is my new technique, a cage made specially for you."
The evil voice poured into his ears like ice water, and Vegeta was suddenly shocked. He found himself trapped within the purple energy circle, his golden aura being continuously compressed as his energy drained away!
Frieza before him was so exhausted his complexion had turned blue. He was panting heavily, even his tail drooping - obviously the technique had cost him tremendous energy.
Vegeta couldn't move his limbs, as if enormous force was pressing on his hands and feet, heavier than hundreds of times gravity. His condensed ki blast was instantly canceled out - the purple circle truly imprisoned his every movement like a cage.
"Damn it!" Vegeta couldn't help showing panic, momentarily forgetting Frieza's despicable nature. But he absolutely refused to ask Raditz for help. They were both Super Saiyans, and he firmly believed he could defeat Frieza!
Heaven knew how much hardship he'd endured and how much anger he'd vented before successfully breaking through to that realm - he would never admit defeat!
Gritting his teeth and glaring with all his might, every cell exerted maximum strength, struggling to resist the devouring force. His golden light flickered on and off, energy pulsing alternately. Even though his bones ached from exhaustion and sweat poured down like rain, Vegeta persisted, strength bursting forth from his very blood and bone!
In Frieza's eyes, it was just useless struggling. How could he casually break the cage that had cost most of his energy to create?
At this moment, the aloof and ruthless Frieza returned, with that incomparable expression surveying all around, proud of the world... Wait, why was there still a golden aura?
The corners of his eyes twitched as he suddenly saw Raditz flying in the sky.
That iconic long hair was impossible to forget, but this time it was also golden! There was also the tail that marked him as Saiyan, extremely eye-catching!
Another Super Saiyan!
Frieza nearly cursed out loud.
At this moment, Raditz turned and looked his way. Those green eyes shot out with even more aloofness and coldness than his own, and when they looked at him, he felt chills all over his body, trembling inexplicably.
This level was still above Vegeta's!
But Raditz didn't seem to consider him an enemy. Instead, he pointed at him and raised his chin.
What did that mean? Him? Or behind him? Frieza suddenly froze.
His wandering gaze turned back stiffly along his head, and from the corner of his eye he caught sight of the golden figure behind him - Vegeta...
Surrounded by golden light, the rhythmic pulsing made Frieza's heart tremble. Vegeta's hands were compressing an energy ball, and purple flowing brilliance surrounded it - the energy circle he'd released.
"Heh... this thing is really interesting. I'll give it back to you!" Vegeta waved his hand, and the energy ball flew away.
Frieza dodged in horror, suddenly breaking out in cold sweat.
In the next second, a shock wave blasted from the front, hitting his body and sending him flying. His heart was struck repeatedly with a "thud thud," leaving him scorched black. He finally stopped his tumbling when a hand chop slammed down hard from behind, cutting into his shoulders with a "crack."
"GAAAAH!" The piercing pain crawled up to his heart along his bones, and Frieza rushed forward, clutching his shoulders and screaming repeatedly.
"A Super Saiyan's pride will never be extinguished!" Vegeta followed closely, whipping back and forth with sharp kicks, landing a dozen blows before blasting him into the ground with a ki wave. As soon as the bright light passed, he rushed over, hitting Frieza's face with a series of punches.
After the final massive explosion, Frieza was severely injured. His body had originally been repaired through surgery. Although the stitching was skillful, it wasn't perfect after all. After being beaten by Vegeta, his old injuries instantly reopened, muscles and bones bursting with blood.
With blood clinging together and his mouth sputtering - whether saliva or blood unclear - it was a miserable scene.
"Super... Saiyan... damn..." The stubborn Frieza still glared angrily at Vegeta.
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