Time trickled by slowly.
For Raditz, his impatience was growing by the minute.
The speed was too slow, and with no idea how far the destination was, he could do nothing but follow along.
His lack of patience and eagerness were pressures that had built over the years.
Of course, with Lin Chuan present, even if Raditz was displeased, he could only endure it.
After all, everyone else was not complaining, so what could he really do?
Not to mention, he now saw Lin Chuan as his only path to gaining strength.
He believed it impossible for Kami to offer him any meaningful guidance in training to become stronger!
A god from Earth, even if truly divine, what could it really do?
If it were truly extraordinary, then Kakarot wouldn't be as weak as he is now, not even reaching a power level of a thousand.
Lin Chuan was different; he had admitted to being stronger than Vegeta, so there was no need to fret about the specifics!
With his help, Raditz saw the potential to double his power level in a short time or even reach three to five thousand within a year.
...
Crossing plains and a vast ocean, they finally entered a lush, ancient forest.
From the moment they set out, it had been over half an hour.
Lin Chuan's calm demeanor was partly due to his use of this time to appreciate the strength gained from his infinite power increase system.
+1 power level every second.
Though the constant increase even caused illusions before his eyes, numbing him slightly.
The increase in his strength, boosting a level every few minutes, was thoroughly enjoyable.
Now, Lin Chuan's power level has reached 21,675 points.
In just over thirty-seven minutes, his power had increased by 2,225 points.
Surpassing 20,000 points had opened up a broader realm for Lin Chuan.
He remembered struggling around 15,000 points before, unable to progress further...
Compared to now, it was like heaven and earth!
No wonder in the original story, Dodoria's 22,000 points could easily crush Vegeta and Zarbon, both around 18,000.
Lin Chuan now felt he could easily dominate his past self at 18,000 points.
Not to mention his capabilities when he was only at 15,000.
...
"Big brother, Lin Chuan, we're here," Goku's voice announced.
The swift flight suddenly slowed down.
Looking ahead into the depths of the vast forest, a towering stone pillar stood tall!
Unquestionably, this was Earth's Korin Tower!
In its early appearances in the Dragon Ball saga, it was an incredible and mysterious presence.
Later, it vanished from the screen, forgotten by many.
Everyone's memory of Korin Tower lingered on the Senzu Beans at the top of the tower.
The existence of Korin Tower was initially meant as a place for martial artists to refine their skills.
As they descended continuously from the sky, Lin Chuan didn't say much, but Raditz couldn't wait to exclaim, "Are we finally here? This is supposed to be Kami??? Don't joke, Kakarot. Didn't you say it was a Namekian? This Earthling has only a power level of 50."
"No, big brother, Kami lives in the temple above the clouds. This warrior protecting the sacred Korin Tower is called Bora," Goku stepped in to explain. "It's nostalgic, really. It's been many years since I last came here..."
He then greeted Bora and the other protectors of the sacred land.
After explaining who they were and the situation, Bora and the others noticeably lowered their guard.
After all, in their eyes, Goku was a brave warrior who had successfully challenged Korin Tower and had even been summoned by Kami years ago to become his messenger.
Revisiting the old site wasn't just significant for Goku; Krillin and Master Roshi were also full of emotions.
Especially Master Roshi, who blushed and felt incredibly awkward remembering his youthful antics at the tower's summit.
He just hoped that this visit to Kami wouldn't dredge up those embarrassing stories.
"Are we just waiting here for Mr. Popo to come down and fetch us, Goku?" Krillin asked, standing next to Goku.
He was somewhat apprehensive, his gaze shifting back and forth between Lin Chuan and Raditz.
Such was his nature; Goku understood but didn't take it to heart, replying, "No need to worry, Krillin. Besides, Kami has already sensed our arrival, so that Mr. Popo will be down shortly."
"By the way, didn't you tell me at the last martial arts tournament that you had challenged Korin Tower and succeeded?" Goku suddenly asked, causing Krillin some irritation.
"What! You really don't listen, do you? You seriously responded to me at the time. Not just me, Tien, Ch
Lao Tzu and Yamcha all succeeded, too. We all met Korin at the top," Krillin rolled his eyes.
This left Goku sheepishly scratching his head.
Goku thought that if he remembered incorrectly and Krillin hadn't challenged the tower, it might be worth a try, given it was a good training opportunity.
But since he had succeeded, that was another matter.
With Krillin's current strength, challenging the tower certainly posed no difficulty.
He had well over 200 power levels, and that wasn't even all of it.
While they waited, it wasn't long.
In less than two minutes, a figure appeared in the sky. It was Mr. Popo, controlling a magic carpet, swiftly descending to the ground.
"Power level!!! 1030 points!!!" Raditz was the first to speak out.
As Mr. Popo approached, Raditz's scouter announced the power level, completely overturning his understanding.
This lower-level planet, Earth, actually had a being with a power level of over 1000!
For a moment, he began to suspect Kami above.
Before, he might have underestimated the opposition...
As he spoke, everyone else was visibly shocked.
Mr. Popo's power level was 1030 points.
What did that mean?
Goku's power level was only a few hundred, and bursting past a thousand was only for brief moments.
"Is this true? Mr. Popo, you have such incredible strength?!" Goku exclaimed.
To this, Mr. Popo remained unflustered: "Popo didn't know either that Popo's power level was over 1000."
This reaction was indeed fitting for Mr. Popo's character.
Lin Chuan, observing all this, narrowed his eyes.
He remembered Mr. Popo's future notable scenes vividly...
It was during the Majin Buu saga, and Mr. Popo had effortlessly blocked Super Saiyan Trunks and Goten...
Although the kids weren't serious about hurting anyone at the time, it still demonstrated how profound Mr. Popo's cultivation was.