Cooler clenched his fists and exhaled deeply. As his breath surged out, his body began to swell and transform.
At the same time, his energy skyrocketed.
The Z Warriors looked on in shock.
After Cooler began transforming, his aura rapidly climbed to match Vegeta's Super Saiyan form.
Vegeta frowned. He hadn't expected Cooler's final transformation to boost his combat power so dramatically. That aura was closing in on him quickly.
Still, Vegeta remained confident.
At this moment, he had become a Super Saiyan, and in his mind, no one in the universe could rival him—except Kakarot.
When Cooler completed his final transformation, his expression grew calm.
His surging combat power had given him complete control.
Krillin gasped. "Oh no! That guy Cooler looks as strong as Vegeta!!"
"No," Piccolo corrected. "Vegeta is still stronger."
As the most powerful warrior besides Goku and Vegeta, Piccolo could quickly judge the difference between their energies.
Tien Shinhan said firmly, "It's fine. We have Goku here. There's nothing to worry about."
"That's right," Yamcha agreed with a confident grin.
To the Z Warriors, as long as Goku was present, no matter how terrifying the enemy, victory was still in their grasp.
Goku, watching from the side, sensed Cooler's final form power level rise to 320 million—only 10 million less than Vegeta's!
If Vegeta wanted to win this fight, he would need to go all out.
Otherwise, defeating Cooler would be impossible.
Vegeta smirked, locking eyes on his opponent.
"Very good, Cooler! Now that you've shown your final form, you're worthy of my attention."
Cooler's combat power was dangerously close to his own. Vegeta knew this battle would be fierce.
Though confident, he wasn't arrogant enough to underestimate Cooler.
"Worthy of your attention? Vegeta, you sure like to brag." Cooler sneered before vanishing in an instant.
Vegeta disappeared as well. The two clashed fiercely in the sky, their strikes shaking the air.
King Cold watched the battle and muttered, "So Vegeta's Super Saiyan power can rival Cooler's final form… this is beyond what I imagined."
In his eyes, once his eldest son used his final form, the battle should have been decided.
But the strength of a Super Saiyan was even greater than he expected.
Still, King Cold believed Cooler could finish Vegeta.
Turning his gaze from the sky, King Cold smirked at the Z Warriors. "No matter. I'll deal with you first."
Piccolo dropped his heavy cloak and said sharply, "Leave this one to me. Everyone else, fall back!"
Tien Shinhan, Krillin, and the others retreated several hundred meters. Only Goku remained where he stood, calm and unmoving.
King Cold studied Piccolo. "I know what you are. I never thought there would be Namekians on Earth."
"Hmph. And so what? You're all doomed," Piccolo snapped, instantly unleashing his full power.
King Cold chuckled. "Haha! Such arrogance. A mere Namekian dares to stand against the Ice Demon Clan? Who gave you that confidence?"
With blinding speed, King Cold lunged at Piccolo.
Piccolo wasn't intimidated. He countered with all his might, exchanging blows with the tyrant.
Though at a disadvantage, Piccolo managed to hold his ground.
"You're strong for a Namekian," King Cold admitted. "What do you say? With your power, why not join me? I can give you everything you desire—whole galaxies, even."
His proposal was genuine; Piccolo's strength, exceeding 70 million, impressed even him.
"Hah! You think you can buy me off? Don't make me laugh." Piccolo mocked him without hesitation.
Veins bulged on King Cold's forehead.
His full power, 100 million, exploded outward as he roared, "Damn Namekian! Don't think you can act tough just because you have a bit of strength! I'll crush you in an instant!"
"If you're so confident, then try!" Piccolo countered fiercely.
He knew he couldn't win; the power gap was too great.
But he could still buy time. His faith rested in Goku. As long as Goku was there, Earth had hope.
All the Z Warriors believed this now—Goku was their ultimate support.
High above, Cooler noticed the clash between his father and Piccolo.
He wasn't surprised King Cold attacked, but he was intrigued by the Namekian's strength.
"Interesting," he thought, though it meant little compared to his own power.
Vegeta scowled. Cooler was distracted.
"You'd better keep your focus on me, Cooler—unless you want me to smash you into pieces!"
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