Another two months passed in the blink of an eye.
Through relentless and diligent cultivation, Qin Yan felt he had finally reached a bottleneck. He could vaguely sense the looming opportunity to become a Super Saiyan.
After giving Lia a brief explanation, he headed straight for the cultivation dojo within the Grand Beginning Chaos Traveling Palace to attempt the transformation.
Qin Yan had looked forward to this moment with intense yearning. In his past life, seeing Goku transform into a Super Saiyan for the first time had been an electrifying experience.
That scene was the definition of hype the sheer coolness and impact of that classic moment had left the entire anime world in awe.
However, the initial transformation into a Super Saiyan was notoriously difficult. It required a heart that was either purely good or purely evil, ignited by a spark of intense rage.
The Super Saiyan was a unique transformation belonging to the Saiyans, a legendary warrior said to appear only once every thousand years.
According to legend, Yamoshi was the very first Super Saiyan. Long ago, before the Saiyan homeworld was even known as Planet Vegeta, a righteous man named Yamoshi possessed a kind heart. Alongside five companions, he rose up against the wicked Saiyans of that era.
Cornered and hunted by an army of warriors, Yamoshi transformed into a Super Saiyan for the first time. His sudden change and terrifying combat power shocked his kin as he broke through their ranks.
Though he was eventually overwhelmed by sheer numbers, he became the catalyst for the legend.
Later, Yamoshi's spirit wandered, searching for six Saiyans with righteous hearts to bring forth an even greater savior: the Super Saiyan God.
In his prophetic dreams, Beerus's brainwaves had picked up information regarding Yamoshi's spirit, which had also resonated with the Elder of Planet Namek.
The legend that survived was that of the once-in-a-millennium warrior, the legendary Super Saiyan.
A thousand years ago, Frieza's ancestor, Chilled, had encountered a Saiyan warrior enveloped in golden flames. Defeated, his final words were a warning to "beware of the Saiyan with golden aura," cementing the Super Saiyan legend forever.
The conditions for the transformation were strict: one's base power level had to reach a certain threshold, and their body had to contain a sufficient amount of S-Cells.
When these S-Cells reached a critical mass, a trigger of intense anger would cause them to grow exponentially, physically changing the body into a Super Saiyan.
Once transformed, a Saiyan's Power Level would multiply by fifty times their base state.
Goku's first transformation was triggered by the death of Krillin a sacrifice that granted him infinite fury, driving him into a state of extreme rage that forced the change.
All Saiyans naturally possess some S-Cells, but rarely in large quantities. S-Cells could be increased through training, but the most effective way to foster them was to possess a steady spirit and a calm heart.
Most Saiyans were naturally ill-suited for this. Consequently, almost no one succeeded for ages. Once the Saiyans became the "hounds" of Frieza conquering the universe and brutally destroying the homes of others the appearance of a Super Saiyan became an impossibility.
Goku and Vegeta's descendants were likely able to transform so easily because they inherited a massive amount of S-Cells.
However, relying on a calm spirit alone wasn't enough to generate the required number of S-Cells; a high base combat power was still necessary.
The higher one's base strength, the easier the transformation. Post-transformation, a warrior's emotions often fluctuated toward extreme anger, making them prone to losing their reason. Thus, a successful transformation required one to suppress those impulses and soothe their state of mind.
Additionally, a common technique among those who transform is to concentrate their Qi at the center of the spine on their back.
This wasn't just a trait of Cabba and Caulifla from Universe 6 in Dragon Ball Super; they simply possessed the potential and hadn't known how to tap into it until they studied the mechanic.
During his years on Planet Prodalanafak, Qin Yan had prioritized mental and emotional stability in his cultivation. This was bolstered by his Grand Primeval Chaos Creation Dao Profound True Wonder Art, which emphasized the refinement of the physique, power, spirit, and insights into higher realms.
Consequently, over the past few years, the S-Cells within Qin Yan's body had been growing at an incredible rate.
Furthermore, after fusing with the bloodline of the Primordial Saiyan, Qin Yan's S-Cell count had likely gone off the charts.
As for his base Power Level, it had already climbed to over 150 million. Indeed, in just two months, his Power Level had jumped by over ten million. This was because his Grand Primeval Chaos Creation Dao Profound True Wonder Art had broken through to the 6th layer of the 1st tier, adding 12 million power a six-fold increase compared to the 5th layer.
He had undoubtedly reached the critical threshold for the transformation.
The only thing he didn't know was whether his Super Saiyan form would differ from a standard one.
He decided to try two methods: triggering the change through rage and concentrating Qi in his back.
Qin Yan began to sift through his memories, looking for fragments that could incite genuine anger.
He thought for a long time, but his mind kept drifting toward "study materials" from his past life. Perhaps he had studied too hard back then, as those impressions were far more vivid than any grievances.
He shook his head and focused harder. Recalling the various hardships and encounters of his childhood, several infuriating images finally surfaced in his mind.
Instantly, Qin Yan's expression shifted. His face contorted, veins throbbed on his forehead, and his blood surged. His aura began to erupt, growing stronger by the second.
If anyone had been present, they would have seen golden spiritual Qi slowly converging on his back, blooming like fireworks. It grew more intense and more magnificent with every passing moment.
Flashes of golden light flickered around his body intermittently.
"AH! HA...!"
Qin Yan's roar echoed throughout the cultivation dojo.
A brilliant golden light flashed before quickly fading away. Qin Yan's appearance remained unchanged.
He had failed. Was the anger not sufficient?
It was within his expectations, so he didn't let it discourage him.
He prepared for another attempt. He dropped into a slight crouch, hands clenched into fists at his waist.
He began to build his rage once more.
"Ha!"
Still nothing.
Again.
After several days of repeated attempts, Qin Yan still hadn't successfully transformed.
He stopped to ponder the reason for his failure.
Every time he reached a critical point, he felt like he was just a hair's breadth away, unable to take that final step.
"Perhaps the anger really isn't enough. The emotion isn't hitting the right mark," Qin Yan muttered, lowering his head in thought.
After a moment, he resumed his stance. This time, he decided to build his rage while simultaneously forcing his Qi to gather at the center of his back a dual-pronged approach.
"Nngghhh!!!" Qin Yan gritted his teeth, his brow furrowing deeply as low grunts escaped his throat.
As he continued to build his Qi, the golden spiritual energy on his back bloomed more fiercely, gradually spreading to cover his entire back.
Suddenly, Qin Yan snapped his eyes open. A flash of blue light flickered in his pupils, followed by a momentary glint of gold in his hair.
A golden flame flickered out of existence, and for a heartbeat, time seemed to stand still in the silent void.
"AHHHHHHH!!!"
A moment later, Qin Yan let out a thunderous roar. The entire void trembled, and lightning crackled through the air. Amidst the dazzling electric sparks, Qin Yan's hair turned a brilliant gold. A pillar of golden flames erupted from him, soaring upward.
The legendary Super Saiyan was officially born.
"I did it!" Feeling the immense power surging through his veins and the flame-like golden aura swirling around him, Qin Yan knew he had succeeded. He had truly become a Super Saiyan. His heart filled with wild joy and excitement.
Impulsively, he manifested a mirror out of the void to clearly see his current appearance.
First was the iconic hairstyle it had spiked upward, leaving three strands of bangs on his forehead. Both his hair and eyebrows had turned golden, resembling the Super Saiyan forms of Goku and the others.
However, his eyes were a piercing blue, possessing a sharp gaze that felt like it could snatch one's soul. His hairstyle was slightly sharper and more aggressive than Goku's original Super Saiyan form, leaning closer to the look of a Super Saiyan 2, though not quite as jagged.
But that wasn't the main point. The most terrifying thing was his current strength. Feeling the intensity of the Qi within him, he realized he was over a hundred times stronger than before.
Qin Yan sensed that his Power Level had reached a horrifying 15 billion a literal hundred-fold increase.
"What's going on?" Qin Yan frowned, slightly confused. "Normally, isn't the Super Saiyan multiplier supposed to be fifty times the base form?"
Did he skip Super Saiyan 1 and go straight to Super Saiyan 2? No, that couldn't be right; his golden aura didn't have the characteristic lightning sparks of an SSJ2.
He was momentarily bewildered.
However, he quickly dismissed the idea of it being Super Saiyan 2. He realized this was likely a benefit brought about by the evolution of his bloodline after fusing with the Primordial Saiyan blood. This was his own unique Super Saiyan path.
"So strong... is this the power of the Primordial Saiyan bloodline?" A mere small cluster of blood had yielded such a powerful result.
And this was just the preliminary fusion. The Primordial Saiyan blood was still actively transforming his entire circulatory system. Once the metamorphosis was complete, his power would likely be even more terrifying.
"Hahahaha!!!!!" As the thought crossed his mind, the corners of Qin Yan's mouth curled up, and he couldn't help but let out a triumphant, boisterous laugh.
His wild laughter echoed throughout the cultivation space.
Puff!
Suddenly, Qin Yan felt like a punctured balloon. He instantly reverted from Super Saiyan back to his base state.
His mouth remained open, his hands frozen in mid-air in a posture of celebration, his face a mask of pure confusion.
Perhaps he had been too proud and too excited, leading to an unstable transformation that caused the form to collapse.
It was a bit embarrassing, but it couldn't dampen the joy in his heart.
"HAAAAA!!!!" Striking while the iron was hot, golden light flashed again, and he re-entered the Super Saiyan form.
He carefully felt the power saturating his body. It was an intoxicating strength.
He focused on internalizing the sensation of being a Super Saiyan; he needed to memorize this state perfectly.
With enough practice, he would eventually be able to transform at will through sheer force of mind.
After a long while, Qin Yan felt satisfied. He dispersed the power gathered in his back and exited the Super Saiyan state.
After transforming, the explosive Qi had poured out relentlessly. It was so vast that it was difficult to control, and now that it was over, Qin Yan felt a wave of fatigue and hunger wash over him.
It was expected for a first time. He would get used to it. For now, he needed to go out, have a massive feast to celebrate, and get some rest before continuing his training.
A few days later, through constant practice, Qin Yan was finally able to transform into a Super Saiyan whenever he wished.
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