Chapter 118 Old Kai's Concerns
Thinking of beautiful prospects, Turles's mouth corners couldn't help slightly rising, showing a smile.
Shin—always focusing on Turles—seeing his smile, his heart sank. Was he truly that useless?
Shin quietly walked before Turles. Carefully glancing at him, in a tone he didn't know was expectant or worried, he asked Turles:
"How is it, Turles? Did you understand Ancestor's actions?"
Shin didn't know what answer he hoped to get from Turles.
If Turles said he already understood Old Kai's methods while he himself gained nothing—wouldn't that make him, this Supreme Kai, appear much worse than Turles, this apprentice Supreme Kai?
But Turles's talent was the most monstrous he'd ever seen.
Whether previously learning Supreme Kai secret techniques from Old Kai, or just battling God of Destruction Rumush once and learning his destruction techniques—this made Shin somewhat expect Turles could again create miracles.
"What? What did I understand?"
Turles was jolted from contemplation by Shin's words. Looking at Shin's gaze, he felt somewhat puzzled.
"Hmm? Weren't you just—"
"Oh, you mean just now? I just thought of some things. Speaking of which, Shin—didn't you previously learn this move from Elder? Can you explain this move's principles to me?"
"Ah?"
Shin looked somewhat dumbfounded. He'd originally hoped Turles would teach him after learning it. Unexpectedly, Turles instead wanted him to explain.
But seeing Turles's serious expression, Shin finally could only helplessly explain to him.
With Shin's explanation, plus Old Kai's earlier demonstration—Turles gained deeper understanding of creation divine power.
Just then, Old Kai also stood up. He walked before both, just quietly watching Shin explain to Turles.
"So creation divine power's most important aspect is finding that trace of vitality?"
After hearing Shin's account, Turles looked thoughtful. He quickly grasped the key point.
Hearing Turles say this, satisfaction immediately showed in Old Kai's eyes. Then looking at the confused-faced Shin, his heart again felt disappointed disappointment.
However, immediately Old Kai thought: Actually, with Turles—this apprentice Supreme Kai—assisting, even if Shin wasn't that qualified as Supreme Kai, presumably in future times, Universe 7 wouldn't be like before.
But Shin didn't understand. Face full of confusion, he looked at Turles, asking, "What is 'that trace of vitality'?"
Sure enough—some things could only be understood intuitively, not expressed in words. Only after truly comprehending would it become one's own.
Turles thought briefly. Requesting a trace of Supreme Kai power from Old Kai, he began—following his just-gained insight—reconstructing Supreme Kai power's structure.
Turles's mental power became active. He continuously sensed this planet beneath his feet's vitality.
Fortunately, Old Kai had just used large amounts of creation divine power on this extinct planet, making the planet already revive. So Turles quickly found this planet's vitality.
After finding the planet's vitality, Turles immediately connected his reconstructed Supreme Kai power with this vitality.
The moment both connected, Turles sensed the planet beneath his feet transmitting a craving emotion. The craving's target was precisely the Supreme Kai power in Turles's hand.
"You... you actually did it!"
Seeing this scene, Old Kai immediately widened his eyes. Disbelievingly staring at the Supreme Kai power in Turles's hand.
"What? What? What did he do?"
Shin looked at Turles, then at Old Kai. Expression excited, he urgently asked.
Turles—looking at Shin's eager expression—pondered briefly. Extending his hand to touch Shin's forehead, he used mental connection.
Shin only felt his forehead cool. Next second, his consciousness had already connected with Turles. At this moment, like Turles's spirit, he clearly sensed that emotion transmitted from the planet.
"This... is this the trace of vitality you mentioned? I also feel it!"
Shin somewhat excitedly shouted. But before he could carefully sense it, that emotion had already vanished. His mental connection with Turles was also severed by Turles.
"Turles, why disconnect? I haven't properly sensed it yet!"
Shin felt somewhat anxious. This was his first time so clearly sensing a planet's emotion. Previously—even when Old Kai demonstrated planet creation before him several times—he'd never been this clear. No wonder he felt anxious.
Speaking of it, Shin was also a Supreme Kai with aspirations. He could sense Old Kai's expectations of him.
Bang!
A familiar sound rang on Shin's forehead. Then Old Kai's somewhat exasperated voice rang out:
"You fool! Are you Supreme Kai or is Turles Supreme Kai? Turles letting you sense once is enough. Do you still want completely relying on Turles?"
After scolding Shin, Old Kai turned to rebuke Turles: "What are you doing? Can this even be cheated on?"
That's right—the one who just severed both's mental connection was Old Kai.
The moment Turles used mental connection on Shin, Old Kai immediately saw through Turles's intent. But he immediately stopped Turles's near-cheating method.
"Ancestor—"
Hearing Old Kai's rebuke, not only did Shin feel somewhat wronged—even Turles felt somewhat puzzled.
Speaking of mental connection techniques—as veteran Supreme Kai, having fused with a witch and gained numerous magic spells—Old Kai couldn't possibly not know them. But Old Kai never thought of helping Shin like Turles did.
Now immediately interrupting when Turles wanted helping—presumably there must be his reasoning.
So Turles just quietly watched Old Kai, wanting to see Old Kai's explanation.
Seeing both's performance, Old Kai released a deep sigh. Extending his hand to take the Supreme Kai power from Turles's hand, he carefully examined it before nodding with gratification.
"Turles, your talent truly exceeds my expectations."
After speaking, Old Kai released the Supreme Kai power in his hand, letting it fall to the ground.
The moment this divine power touched the ground, it immediately vanished without trace. Turles also felt the planet become more active.
After doing this, Old Kai looked at both with complex eyes, explaining aloud:
"I told you long ago—Supreme Kai is a universe's most important deity. To a certain extent, even more important than God of Destruction."
"If a universe's God of Destruction doesn't fulfill divine duties—like Lord Beerus—at most, this universe's ranking just lowers somewhat. To raise ranking, even Supreme Kai can act as God of Destruction, clearing unqualified planets."
"But Supreme Kai is different. Once a universe loses Supreme Kai, no new life races will be born. At that time, this universe's development will completely stagnate—like dead water."
"This is also why Supreme Kai life connects with God of Destruction. This both constrains God of Destruction's unrestrained behavior and protects Supreme Kai."
"So when Turles erupted powerful aura at Universe 10's Supreme Kai Realm, that's why Rumush rushed over so quickly."
What Old Kai said—naturally Turles and Shin had heard before. Just didn't know why Old Kai would tell them again. So both quietly watched Old Kai, awaiting his next words.
Seeing both watching him, Old Kai stopped keeping them in suspense. He continued, "Since Supreme Kai is so important, every stage of Supreme Kai growth is crucial."
"Turles, do you think you're so clever? That you can use mental connection to help new Supreme Kais grow? If it were truly this simple, I'd have long ago made Shin grow."
Hearing Old Kai say this, Turles also began pondering. Because this was precisely what puzzled him.
"Because a qualified Supreme Kai not only requires divine power growth—also requires thought and character maturity."
"Perhaps each Supreme Kai's philosophy for managing their universe differs. Some appear radical, others bland. But ultimately, these are paths Supreme Kai themselves choose. Only this way will universes develop different sparks."
"The reason I stopped you is because I don't want Shin's thoughts overly influenced by your philosophy. Don't you think Shin has already been influenced too much by you, Turles?"
Speaking to the end, Old Kai again released a long sigh.
Actually, if not for Turles wanting to use mental connection to help Shin, he didn't want exposing this so soon.
After all, regardless—Turles also wholeheartedly served Universe 7. But concerning Supreme Kai Shin's growth, Old Kai had to do this.
After hearing Old Kai's words, both Turles and Shin fell into silence.
Turles never expected his own actions were involved here.
"So, Elder—why not directly tell me? You should know—if you'd told me from the start, I wouldn't have done that."
After long silence, Turles directly asked Old Kai. But when his voice sounded, he discovered how calm it was.
"I—"
Facing Turles's question, Old Kai opened his mouth. Finally, he couldn't say anything.
"Hehe, I understand."
Seeing Old Kai speechless, Turles seemed to understand. He murmured softly. Next second, his figure directly vanished before both.
"Turles..."
Hearing Turles's words, Shin extended his hand, wanting to say something. But Turles didn't give him the opportunity—already vanishing before him. This made Shin's remaining words unable to emerge.
Old Kai seemingly already anticipated Turles's reaction. So he just remained silent. Even when Turles departed, he showed no reaction.
For a moment, on this planet regaining vitality—besides howling winds—no other sounds remained.
After long silence, Shin's somewhat hoarse voice finally rang out. Eyes complex, he looked at Old Kai, "Ancestor, was it really necessary doing this?"
"Sigh!"
Old Kai shook his head, releasing a long sigh without speaking.
"But I still think Turles actually doesn't have those thoughts. You know—Turles's goal has always been becoming deities as powerful as Gods of Destruction. Not Supreme Kai like me."
Though not receiving Old Kai's response, Shin's mouth continuously spoke his views.
"Actually, I also know—you're concerned because Turles isn't the same race as us, so you've always held reservations toward him. But there's no need treating Turles like this."
"You know what? I've never seen Turles show such an expression. I think current Turles must be very hurt. After all, he's always respected you. Yet you treated him that way."
"Ancestor, how about we apologize to Turles? I believe—if sincerely apologizing to Turles—he'd still forgive us. What do you say?"
Shin's mouth continued chattering. Not noticing at all that currently Old Kai's expression was extremely ugly. His eyes widened tremendously, fiercely staring at Shin's forehead.
Hearing Shin speak more outrageously, finally unable to endure, he directly gave Shin's head a chop.
"You little brat! Who did this old man do that for? Now you're teaching me!"
After venting, Old Kai also huffily sat on the ground, closing his eyes to meditate.
"Uh!"
After Old Kai finished venting, Shin rubbed his forehead, muttering several sentences. But seeing Old Kai already ignoring him, he could only alone begin the planet's remaining restoration work.
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On the other side, Turles's figure had already returned to Red Stone.
Turles sat alone at a cliff's edge, watching the sun about to set in the distance. Eyes vacant, not knowing what he was thinking.
"What are you watching? So absorbed?"
Suddenly, a voice rang beside Turles. Then Bulma's figure sat down beside Turles.
Turles came to his senses. Turning his head, looking at Bulma before him—appearing even more radiant from the sunset's illumination—he became somewhat entranced.
"What's wrong? One trip out and you don't recognize your wife anymore?"
Bulma extended her hand, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. Seeing Turles's dazed expression, she showed a mischievous smile.
Being teased by Bulma like this, Turles's mood improved considerably. He took advantage, pulling Bulma into his embrace, then continuing to stare at the sky's clouds.
"Turles, did something happen on this trip? Why do I feel you're somewhat unhappy after returning this time?"
Nestling in Turles's embrace, Bulma quietly accompanied Turles watching the distance. After quite a while, she asked softly.
Hearing this, Turles's body stiffened. But quickly relaxed again. Still watching the sky's clouds, his mouth spoke dismissively:
"What could happen to me? You know my battle power!"
Hearing these insincere words, Bulma tactfully didn't continue asking. Just tightened her arms.
Seeing Bulma didn't continue pressing, Turles's heart warmed. After thinking, he spoke again: "Bulma, what do you think about us living on Earth for a while?"
"Sure!" Hearing Turles's words, Bulma didn't move. Still nestling in Turles's embrace, her mouth readily agreed.
After hearing Bulma agree, Turles felt no surprise. Just holding her, he continued enjoying the quiet time.
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