At this moment, every powerhouse on Earth capable of sensing Ki turned their gaze toward the ocean, their faces heavy with gravity. The sheer intensity of the aura left them utterly shaken; their pupils dilated, and their bodies trembled involuntarily.
At the Korin Sanctuary.
Atop Korin Tower.
"Such a powerful aura! Is this Qin Yan's Ki? It's terrifying." Holding his staff, Korin stood at the edge of the tower, staring out over the sea of clouds, his voice trembling slightly.
High above Korin Tower.
Within Kami's Lookout!
"Incredible. This is likely just the tip of the iceberg of his power. I cannot begin to imagine how frightening his true strength really is."
Kami stood at the edge of the palace, peering down toward the mortal realm in the direction of the ocean. He saw the sea itself had been forcibly rent asunder, leaving a deep and massive chasm in the wake of Qin Yan's strike. His expression was one of absolute shock. Although he knew Qin Yan was powerful, the strength displayed here far exceeded his imagination.
"Kami-sama..." Mr. Popo muttered, staring blankly at the elderly deity.
"It is fortunate that Qin Yan is not an enemy. Otherwise, there would be no one in this world capable of matching him," Kami said, a relieved smile crossing his face.
For the past few days, Kami had been observing Qin Yan and Liya's movements. He didn't just judge a person based on intuition; from what he had seen of Qin Yan's actions and character, Kami knew he was no villain.
Kami felt profound gratitude that Qin Yan was not a bloodthirsty or evil man. He was thankful Qin Yan was not a foe and that he had managed to secure such a powerful friend for the Earth.
...
In the mortal realm.
At Mount Paozu.
Grandpa Gohan, who was busy chopping wood in front of his house, suddenly set down his axe. He lifted his head to look at the distant sky, his eyes deep as if he could see through the very fabric of the world.
"This aura... that direction... it's where Master Roshi is," he murmured to himself.
"Is it Qin Yan?"
Grandpa Gohan sensed a sharp and overwhelming aura emanating from the distant void. It felt familiar, and he guessed it belonged to Qin Yan.
"Could it be that Master Roshi and Qin Yan are fighting? No, that doesn't seem right. What exactly are they doing?"
Grandpa Gohan pondered the possibility of a duel between them but quickly dismissed the thought. The gap in their strength was simply too vast; they wouldn't actually come to blows. He believed Master Roshi would sense that as well.
"Sigh. I hope nothing bad has happened."
Grandpa Gohan sighed, deeply confused by the situation. He could only pray for Master Roshi's safety. If it weren't for the fact that Goku was currently unconscious from his heavy injuries, he would have flown over to check on them immediately.
...
"Hiss!"
"What a sharp and overwhelming pressure!"
Master Roshi took a sharp breath, completely stunned by the scene before him. His expression turned solemn and heavy, his eyes filled with shock behind his sunglasses.
"Hahaha! Young friend Qin Yan, you're flattering this old man far too much. With strength as great as yours, you're likely unrivaled in this world. What right do I have to give you pointers?" After snapping out of his daze, Master Roshi let out a hearty laugh.
"That's right! Qin Yan-gege is the strongest in the universe!"
Hearing Master Roshi's words, Little Liya puffed out her chest and raised her head high, speaking with immense pride.
She wholeheartedly agreed with Master Roshi. In her heart, her Qin Yan-gege had defeated Frieza, the strongest in the universe, so Qin Yan was naturally the greatest of all.
"Liya! You shouldn't say things like that anymore. There are a few things you must remember!" Qin Yan said softly, placing a hand on her head and ruffling her hair.
"Wh... what things, Qin Yan-gege?"
Liya blinked, her large, adorable eyes looking up at him with confusion.
Qin Yan then spoke slowly and deliberately. "If you believe you are the strongest in the world, that arrogance will make you lose your drive to improve. True powerhouses always maintain an attitude of humility."
"Remember, there is always someone better, and there are heavens beyond the heavens. No one stays the strongest forever. We cannot be satisfied with our current level. The path of martial arts is endless; we must strive to train and always aim for the next peak."
"Furthermore, we study martial arts not to defeat others, but to conquer ourselves. Never lose yourself to the allure of power, or you will never truly mature."
"Do you understand?"
Qin Yan finished speaking and looked at Liya with a gentle gaze.
"Mmhmm!"
Liya knit her brows slightly, her eyes rolling upward as she thought about it for a long while before nodding cutely. It was unclear if she actually understood.
"Don't you agree, Master Roshi?" Qin Yan asked, casting a meaningful look at the old master.
The words Qin Yan had just spoken were actually quotes from the original seriesteachings Master Roshi had given to his own disciples. The wisdom within those words transcended the limitations of the secular world and reflected Master Roshi's profound realization of the path of martial arts.
"Haha! For someone so young to have such a deep understanding of the path of cultivation is truly shocking! It's simply mind-boggling!" Master Roshi said with a kind smile.
Internally, Roshi was amazed. For Qin Yan to have such insights at his age meant he would surely become an extraordinary martial artist in the future.
"It's not some deep realization, just scratching the surface. It's far below your own realm of understanding, Master."
Qin Yan spoke with genuine feeling; he was being honest.
"Haha! Me? I don't have some high realm. I'm just a restless old man who loves life," Master Roshi said with a bright laugh.
His smile was like a blooming chrysanthemumeven through the wind and rain of the passing years, it never withered, bringing a sense of profound comfort and peace to those who saw it.
Qin Yan smiled back but didn't respond. Instead, he turned his gaze toward the surface of the sea, which had not yet closed up.
Then, Qin Yan cupped his hands together in a calyx shape and brought them to his waist. Instantly, a sphere of glowing energy began to gather within his palms.
Seeing this, Master Roshi's eyes narrowed, his face twisted in disbelief.
"Hah!"
Once Qin Yan had gathered his Ki to a certain point, he let out a loud shout and thrust his hands forward.
A wave of pale blue light surged toward the chasm cut into the ocean.
"My young friend actually knows the Kamehameha?" Master Roshi cried out in surprise as he watched Qin Yan execute the move.
Did he learn it from Grandpa Gohan? What exactly is their relationship with Grandpa Gohan? Roshi wondered, secretly guessing where Qin Yan could have possibly learned his signature technique.
"Yeah! What's wrong? You know it too?" Little Liya asked without any hesitation before Qin Yan could even speak.
"Haha! Little Liya, you might not know this, but the Kamehameha was actually created by Master Roshi. Do you think he knows it or not?" Qin Yan said with a light smile.
"Wh... what? This old grandpa created the Kamehameha!" Liya was utterly taken aback, her face full of disbelief. As someone who practiced the move herself, she knew how powerful it was. She never imagined such a formidable technique was created by such an ordinary-looking old man.
"That's so cool! Grandpa, can you teach me some other moves? I want to use them to beat Qin Yan-gege!"
Liya looked at Master Roshi with sparkling eyes, filled with hope and longing.
"Hahaha! What a cute little girl. Your strength is already immense; I have nothing left to teach you."
"Just study well, play well, eat well, and rest well. Live every day happilythat too is a vital part of life's journey of cultivation."
Master Roshi laughed as he spoke.
He had uttered those classic words, a phrase that could serve a person for a lifetime.
However, due to so many distracting factors, most people in the world found it nearly impossible to follow that simple form of cultivation.
"Ohh!"
Little Liya tilted her head, her bright eyes blinking. In her innocent state, she didn't quite grasp the deeper meaning of what Master Roshi had said.
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