The fierce battle raged with tremendous aura, shaking the entire underworld. Both combatants had reached peak-level strength—no matter where they fought, they ranked among the greatest masters. The energy each released was sufficient to destroy entire planets.
If not for the underworld's unique properties, perhaps no suitable venue existed for such a clash!
Every move Raditz made fell within Janemba's defensive range. The creature seemed to predict his attacks and actions, responding immediately whenever Raditz threw a punch.
Janemba possessed his own talent for reading opponents' movements—the same ability he'd used to detect Raditz's instant transmission earlier.
Spatial manipulation plus overwhelming strength plus extreme predictive talent—Janemba simply defied common sense. The Mystic state wasn't sufficient to defeat this monster. Something was always missing.
Taking advantage of being kicked away by Janemba, Raditz gathered all his body's strength, activating his Saiyan cells from their restrained state. Violent, wild power flooded through him as he instantly surpassed Super Saiyan 3! Lightning arced around his form, golden light blazing as Raditz stood upon the battlefield, adding radiance to the gloomy environment.
Super Saiyan 3—his strongest power-type transformation! In this state, his strength reached incredible levels, but stamina drained rapidly. He had to resolve the battle quickly in one decisive push.
"This transformation differs from the previous ones!" Among those watching, the South Kai was first to notice the change.
The others exchanged glances—none had witnessed Raditz with such long hair and unprecedented presence. Eventually, all eyes turned to King Kai, since Raditz originated from the North Galaxy.
But King Kai looked equally puzzled, shaking his head awkwardly.
"However, the energy contained in this transformation seems stronger than before. He was evenly matched with Janemba just now—he'll definitely win with this power."
"Hmm..." The Grand Kai frowned thoughtfully. "If it were truly that simple, why didn't Raditz use this transformation from the beginning? I suspect that the more advanced the transformation, the greater the bodily burden. This form likely won't last long."
As the most experienced among them, the Grand Kai had somewhat analyzed the hidden dangers of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation.
On the grass, all four Realm Kings gazed at Raditz simultaneously, nodding as they recalled the Grand Kai's words. "Perhaps that's accurate. Just to be safe, shouldn't we contact the other Saiyans and ask them to assist?"
"Excellent idea!" The Grand Kai's eyes suddenly brightened.
Though the other Saiyans were weaker than Raditz, they still possessed tremendous power and would undoubtedly provide effective support. If Raditz couldn't defeat Janemba, combining Saiyan strength might create an opportunity.
With this thought, the Grand Kai immediately asked King Kai to contact Goku and the others on Earth for assistance.
Please let him win... all the Realm Kings prayed silently.
At that moment in the underworld battle, Raditz held the advantage through absolute strength. His every gesture carried tremendous force, suppressing Janemba completely.
Two streaks of light entangled in the air as Raditz landed continuous strikes on his opponent. Thunderous vibrations shredded space, scorched the underworld, and sent seas of blood cascading. Though Janemba could predict movements, his speed couldn't match his foresight. He could only retreat amid flashing lightning and golden flames.
Raditz's punches cracked Janemba's chest cavity, blood spattering as his carapace fractured with numerous wounds covering his entire form.
"AAAHHH!" Janemba roared with fury. As a pure condensation of evil energy, he still possessed considerable intelligence. When Raditz beat him mercilessly, anger naturally arose. His rolling body struck the ground, filled with humiliation.
He grabbed a fragment and waved it at Raditz! Using his transformation abilities, he converted the debris into a long sword!
A blade of light flashed past, its cold brilliance containing infinite energy. Raditz hadn't expected such a technique—his expression shifted slightly as he immediately turned and dodged, avoiding the sword light.
But finding this move effective at repelling his enemy, Janemba swung repeatedly. Thick energy wove dense light blades that overwhelmingly slashed toward Raditz, the sharp sword light and turbulent power blocking his approach!
Janemba knew no sword techniques—nor did he need any. He simply had to keep slashing.
Facing endless attacks, Raditz remained calm, teleporting directly to Janemba with a smile.
BANG BANG! BOOM!
Two punches and one kick bombarded Janemba's body before Raditz quickly retreated.
The brutally beaten Janemba doubled over on the ground, spitting acidic fluid while screaming in agony.
Raditz's Super Saiyan 3 expression remained tense. Though power suppression came easily, stamina consumption was severe. To eliminate Janemba, he had to give everything.
The furious Janemba reached his breaking point. He roared angrily, raising both hands and pushing them forward. A blood-red energy mass mixed with black light roared like a dragon, rushing toward Raditz at tremendous speed.
Hell's colors dominated everything as despair's light cast shadows across the entire space. The world seemed frozen, everything returning to nothingness and death! The only movement was Janemba's Dark Aurora Cannon, its glistening darkness shining with emptiness, devouring all.
Suddenly, brilliant radiance broke through the scene. A gorgeous galaxy pierced Hell's darkness as Raditz stood before endless rainbow light, illuminating the vast realm. The Destroyer Nova's brilliance contrasted starkly with the Dark Aurora Cannon, dividing space into two opposing halves. Energies crashed together, splitting the underworld itself.
Terrifying, chilling atmosphere permeated the afterlife. King Yemma and all his ogre assistants felt overwhelming dread.
"AAAAAHHHHH!" Raditz screamed!
Bloody shadows and gorgeous beauty intertwined as domineering power flooded the entire space. The underworld overturned, Hell sank, and Heaven collapsed... Stars pierced darkness like countless fine needles, brilliance sweeping from one side to the other before finally suppressing evil!
Janemba stood stunned as his Dark Aurora Cannon was annihilated within the shining light, obliterated along with his body!
Smoke cleared, revealing the wave of evil thoughts had vanished from the devastated battlefield.
"Whew..." Raditz looked around and finally sighed with relief, his form returning to normal. He was already drenched in sweat and breathing heavily, having expended tremendous spiritual and physical energy using Destroyer Nova in Super Saiyan 3 form.
Suddenly, everything changed.
The King Kai, who'd been about to celebrate on the Grand Kai's planet, went pale. The West Kai actually collapsed to the ground.
They saw that Janemba hadn't died!
The evil entity had split into fragments, avoiding Raditz's ultimate technique at the most dangerous moment before reassembling! Raditz stared at the gradually recovering Janemba, supporting himself against the ground while gasping for breath.