The two stood locked in combat for several seconds without a clear victor.
Lin Chuan smiled confidently, his body glowing with golden aura, standing firm against Cooler's furious punch.
Lacking raw power, he used intense energy. Plus the Super Saiyan energy pool.
Cooler, gritting his teeth, shifted to using both hands.
Lin Chuan matched his strength, pushing back harder.
His intense gravity training paid off; his body's strength had vastly improved!
No matter how Cooler exerted force, Lin Chuan's power equaled or surpassed his, leaving Cooler unable to gain the upper hand.
"What's wrong? Is this the extent of your so-called power?!" Lin Chuan sneered, seeing Cooler's grimace.
Mocked, Cooler roared: "Arrogant monkey, you won't be so smug!!!"
Seizing an opening, Cooler kicked with force.
The kick should have hurt Lin Chuan, but he easily dodged, anticipating Cooler's move.
They distanced themselves, standing face-to-face beyond the crater.
Their initial clash left Cooler heavy-hearted, understanding why Lin Chuan refused his offer and dared to challenge him.
The previous display confirmed Lin Chuan's battle power was close to a 100 million.
A thought crossed Cooler's mind...
But he dismissed it quickly, finding it impossible.
"Your power exceeded my expectations, making you a worthy opponent."
"But this level of power won't defeat me."
"From our clash, I gauge your power around 90 million! Perhaps more, but not 100 million!"
"As a reward for impressing me, witness true terror!!"
"You're the first to see this, heh heh ha ha ha!!!!!!"
Cooler taunted, raising his energy.
His words dripped with arrogance.
Unlike Frieza, he didn't hold back.
Facing Lin Chuan, he unleashed his full power, transforming.
"Another transformation! Hurry up then, don't waste time. Otherwise, your current power doesn't interest me," Lin Chuan said, arms crossed, indifferent.
"Monkey!!! Soon, you won't be laughing!!!" Cooler roared.
Instantly, his body expanded, energy surging, disrupting the air around him.
In seconds, his explosive energy caused the entire planet to quake.
Surviving Yardratians looked despairing.
Cooler's power blackened the sky within a hundred miles.
The ground shook, lightning flashed.
Winds howled, ravaging the land.
It was apocalyptic.
Cooler's transformation continued, his pressure intensifying.
Lin Chuan watched coolly, unaffected.
Even if his base power was lower, he could draw from the Super Saiyan energy pool to stabilize himself.
"Wait no longer, come! Witness my terror!!!" Fully transformed, Cooler exuded malicious energy, laughing.
He looked like a mechanical demon god.
Radiating terrifying pressure.
"You're the strongest foe I've faced," Lin Chuan said, with a hint of playfulness.
Knowing Cooler's power was 470 million, he remained unfazed.
He could now transform instantly.
"Facing my ultimate power so calmly, impressive! But you'll soon die."
"My current power is 470 million!" Cooler sneered.
He pressured Lin Chuan, trying to crush him with his aura.
Lin Chuan showed disdain.
At this stage, such tactics were futile.
"Come on, I'm tired of waiting," Lin Chuan beckoned with a hand.
"Foolish monkey!!" Cooler attacked.
A massive punch, destructive and mighty, aimed at Lin Chuan.
"Perfect!" Lin Chuan's eyes flashed gold.
Surrounded by golden aura, his power multiplied.
Not a Super Saiyan!
But a pseudo-Super Saiyan!
Using the Super Saiyan energy pool, his power increased by 10-20 times!
With a powerful punch, he met Cooler's strike.
'Boom!!!!!!!!!!!' A deafening explosion.
Their fists collided, shaking the ground, distorting space, impacting the entire planet.
Feeling the force, Lin Chuan's heart pounded, but his eyes gleamed with excitement.
Cooler was a perfect warm-up opponent.
Simultaneously, they retracted and struck again.
This time, neither defended, taking the hit directly.
'Boom!!! Boom!!!!!' Two impacts.
Both took the full force of the other's punch.
Lin Chuan grinned, retreating dozens of meters, as did Cooler.
Feeling the pain in his chest, his fighting spirit surged.
Cooler, different, couldn't believe he, the Emperor of the Universe, was hurt by a mere monkey! Ridiculous!!
In his ultimate form!
"Die!!!!" Cooler's eyes gleamed red with killing intent, his body moved with extreme speed.
A massive kick, with world-shattering force, aimed at Lin Chuan's face.
Lin Chuan crossed his arms in defense.
'Boom!!!!!!' The ground cracked, rocks flew.
Cooler's power sent Lin Chuan flying, even with his feet grounded, he was blown hundreds of meters away.
"Hiss!! That hurts!" Lin Chuan winced at the pain in his arms.
Cooler's attacks were devastating.
As he recovered, Cooler attacked again.
No time to ponder, Lin
Chuan unleashed his aura, counterattacking.
'Boom!!! Boom!!! Boom!!! Boom!!! Boom!!!!!...'
Thunderous sounds echoed, their bodies flashed across the battlefield.
Their brutal exchange was terrifying.
Both displayed their peak close combat skills.
To outsiders, Cooler seemed dominant, with superior physical stats.
Cooler's relentless assault gave Lin Chuan no respite.
The situation seemed dire for Lin Chuan.
Yet, this fueled his fighting spirit, the tougher the battle, the greater the reward.
His Saiyan blood boiled, increasing his battle power rapidly.
'Boom!!!!!'
Seizing an opportunity, Lin Chuan punched Cooler's face, forcing him back.
The counterattack began!
"What?!!!" Cooler, stabilizing, was shocked.
Was it an illusion? The Saiyan seemed stronger.
"No wonder you're Frieza's brother, you're truly dangerous," Lin Chuan said, stretching, steam rising from his body.
The exchange gave him insights.
Cooler was indeed a master, with a fighting style Lin Chuan had never faced.
His Saiyan blood was fully activated, craving battle with a strong opponent.
This was the Saiyan nature!
A warrior race, Saiyans!!
"Hmph~~! Still pretending? Do you think I can't beat you?"
With nearly 500 million power, he wasn't bluffing.
Even using the pseudo-Super Saiyan energy pool, there was still a gap.
To Cooler, Lin Chuan was a doomed lamb.
Their clash gave Cooler a clear understanding of Lin Chuan's power.
Now, he would crush him completely!
This monkey had to pay for his arrogance.
"Your power is this much? It's impressive, reminding me of your race's legend, the Super Saiyan! But even if you are, you're no match for me," Cooler taunted.