"Smack!"
Frieza planted his foot squarely on Cooler's head, his smile growing even brighter.
Cooler was completely stunned, staring in disbelief, unable to process what was happening.
What…?
I got beaten by Frieza?
Am I dreaming?
This is my fourth form!
Even though I haven't used my full power yet…
He's only in his first form!
Did something go wrong somewhere?
Enraged and humiliated, Cooler's energy erupted violently as he tried to break free.
Frieza merely sneered.
In an instant, he transformed into his second form, increasing his strength and pressing his foot down harder, pinning Cooler so firmly that he couldn't even twitch.
Cooler was dumbfounded.
How is this possible?
I've pushed my power to the limit—my battle power is at least over 200 million!
And I still can't beat Frieza's second form?
When did this guy become so strong?
"Cooler, I suggest you stop struggling," Frieza said mockingly. "Do you still think you can sit on my head and treat me like dirt?"
After saying that, Frieza suddenly felt something was… off.
"Damn it, Frieza! You forced my hand!" Cooler roared. "I'll show you!"
With a furious shout, he transformed into his fifth form.
The fifth form was Cooler's special transformation, somewhat similar in concept to Frieza's Golden Form.
But compared to Golden Frieza, it was far inferior.
After transforming, Cooler's power skyrocketed.
Frieza felt his foot starting to slip.
Gritting his teeth, he transformed into his third form and increased his strength again.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Pinning Cooler's head down, Frieza smashed straight through the castle floor, crashing into the level below.
Then another.
And another.
He drove Cooler through floor after floor, all the way to the lowest level.
The metal fortress twisted and warped, suffering catastrophic damage.
Crackling explosions echoed throughout the structure.
Cooler: "..."
He was completely stunned, his face turning deathly pale.
I'm already in my fifth form…
And I still can't break free?
He's only in his third form!
He hasn't even used his fourth form yet!
"How about that, Cooler?" Frieza laughed loudly, feeling immensely satisfied.
Then he lifted his foot and laughed so hard that tears nearly came out.
This is exactly what I wanted!
Look at this—Cooler got utterly crushed by me!
Cooler rubbed his head and slowly stood up, staring at Frieza in shock.
"Do you want to keep going?" Frieza asked with amusement, his gaze full of mockery.
Cooler was deeply shaken, disbelief written all over his face.
After a moment of silence, he finally spoke.
"Why… why are you so strong now? How did you do it?"
He no longer dared provoke Frieza.
He knew very well that he had been completely outmatched.
If Frieza had wanted him dead, he'd already be gone.
Just like before…
When I used to be able to kill him effortlessly.
"Ho ho ho ho! You don't know, Cooler?" Frieza laughed arrogantly.
"Know what?" Cooler asked blankly.
"I, Frieza, am a genius. I never needed to train," Frieza shrugged casually. "But a few days ago, I suddenly felt like training. So I trained a little… and then I surpassed you. That's all."
Cooler: "..."
He froze, completely speechless.
Is that true… or is he messing with me?
But come to think of it, Frieza really had never trained before.
Could he really be that much of a prodigy?
Still…
I used to bully him all the time. He never grew this fast.
"Enough. Live well, Cooler," Frieza said calmly, showing no intent to kill him.
In Hell, Frieza had learned that Cooler was eventually defeated and killed by Goku.
In this life, he didn't want his brother to die.
Frieza reverted to his first form, waved casually without looking back, and shot into the sky, bursting through the castle.
Cooler silently watched his retreating figure.
For the first time, he felt like he no longer recognized his younger brother.
A few seconds later—
"Whoosh!"
Frieza's spaceship blasted off, piercing the atmosphere and entering deep space.
"Set course for Namek," Frieza ordered.
"Yes, Lord Frieza!" Zarbon and Dodoria bowed at once.
They secretly exchanged glances.
Did Lord Frieza… get beaten by Lord Cooler again?
But somehow, his mood seems great.
And this time, he doesn't even have any injuries!
"Whoosh!"
The spaceship left a white trail as it sped toward Namek.
…
At the same time…
Frieza Planet No. 79.
Eighteen days after leaving Earth—
"Whoosh!"
Vegeta's spaceship descended rapidly from space.
"Boom!"
With a thunderous crash, it smashed into the ground, leaving behind a massive crater.
Vegeta: "????"
He stood there in a daze, completely confused.
What the hell?
Where's the reception base?
"Clang!"
The hatch opened, and Vegeta flew out, scanning his surroundings.
When he saw the ruined landscape, he frowned.
Who destroyed this place?
And where is everyone?
Did Frieza wipe out everyone on this planet?
What is that bastard plotting now?
Forget it.
I'm going to Namek.
As long as I get the Dragon Balls, I can become a Super Saiyan too!
Even a low-class warrior like Kakarot managed it.
I, Vegeta, am a genius warrior.
Once I become a Super Saiyan, I'll be far stronger than him!
He searched the abandoned base and found a new battle suit.
His old one had been badly damaged by Goku.
Just as Vegeta finished changing and prepared to leave—
"Whoosh!"
A spherical mini spaceship descended from the sky and crashed into the ground, forming another crater.
Vegeta raised an eyebrow and looked over.
"It's Cui…" he muttered.
"Whoosh!"
The next moment, Cui flew out of the ship and landed beside him.
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