"Come on, Piccolo. This is our last spar before we head out, so go all out with your ki! Let me see how much you've improved!"
Cheng Yu waved his hand at Piccolo. Piccolo just smiled silently, reaching up to take off the heavy gravity suit he wore.
Once free of the heavy suit, Piccolo felt his entire body grow wonderfully light. He stretched his limbs slightly, then clenched his fists as a majestic surge of ki erupted from within him, wrapping his body in a visible shockwave.
Sensing Piccolo's formidable aura, excitement lit up Cheng Yu's face. Holding nothing back, he rallied all his strength and charged into a fierce battle with Piccolo.
The two traded blow for blow, fists and palms clashing with unstoppable momentum. Every single strike packed immense power, distorting the surrounding air.
Piccolo unleashed his signature techniques, raining a storm of fierce attacks down upon Cheng Yu. Dodging nimbly, Cheng Yu kept his eyes open for an opening to counterattack.
At last, Cheng Yu spotted a flaw in Piccolo's defense. Seizing the opportunity, he launched a counter-strike, landing a solid punch straight to Piccolo's abdomen. Piccolo staggered back a few steps, but quickly regained his footing and lunged forward once more.
Pressing his advantage, Cheng Yu gave Piccolo no time to catch his breath. A rapid succession of strikes drove Piccolo back step by step.
Realizing the situation was turning against him, Piccolo decided to use his ultimate move. He gathered all his energy, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.
Right at that moment, Cheng Yu also began gathering his energy, his body erupting in a dazzling brilliance.
"Wh—what?!" Piccolo's eyes widened in sheer disbelief as he stared at Cheng Yu.
The next instant, Cheng Yu successfully transformed into Super Saiyan 2, his power multiplying manifold in an instant.
"Take this, Piccolo!" Cheng Yu shouted, charging straight at him.
Piccolo fought desperately to block, but against Cheng Yu's overwhelming strength, it was all in vain.
In the end, a single decisive blow from Cheng Yu thoroughly defeated Piccolo. Piccolo collapsed to the ground, unable to get back up.
Looking down at the fallen Namekian, Cheng Yu felt a deep sense of accomplishment. He knew his strength had reached a brand-new breakthrough.
Rather than reverting to his base form, Cheng Yu intended to maintain the Super Saiyan 2 state throughout his daily life and training.
Of course, Cheng Yu first flew over to Piccolo's side and pulled out a Senzu Bean, feeding it to him. Piccolo swallowed it without hesitation, chewing it down. As the bean went down, a powerful and warm energy quickly coursed through his entire body, instantly refreshing his spirit and filling him with vigor.
"Truly... incredible! That ki really is bottomless!" Piccolo remarked with a sigh as he looked over Cheng Yu's Super Saiyan 2 form.
Cheng Yu smiled and replied, "Hold on, I'm going to rein in my ki and head outside looking like this. I want to maintain this transformation at all times to adapt to the form and develop it further."
With that, Cheng Yu slowly closed his eyes, concentrating his entire focus on manipulating his own power as he tried to gather the mysterious golden shockwave swirling around his body. In a flash, blinding arcs of lightning crackled around him like silver serpents with loud, snapping explosions. Yet, facing such a startling sight, Cheng Yu remained exceptionally calm and steady.
He drew a deep breath, as if inhaling the energy of the entire world into his core. Immediately afterward, he began condensing the ki within him with all his might, carefully gathering and pulling it deep into his back and tail. As time passed, those once-raging, violent bolts of lightning gradually grew docile, circling quietly around Cheng Yu like a pack of tamed wild horses.
When all the steps were complete, the Cheng Yu standing before everyone had undergone a heaven-shaking transformation. Aside from the radiant golden hair, the sword-sharp golden eyebrows, and the deep, mystical golden pupils, the most striking feature was the brilliant lightning flashing around his body from time to time. These bolts of lightning flickered like stars in the night sky, imbuing Cheng Yu with an aura of matchless majesty and dominance.
Remarkably, whether in his previous state or his current appearance, the long tail behind Cheng Yu retained its golden hue. This unique detail served as yet another hallmark of his distinctiveness, filling Piccolo with even greater awe and curiosity toward the immense power he wielded.
Once he finished, Cheng Yu called out to Piccolo, and the two walked out together.
"Ah, it's been so long since I breathed fresh air! This feels amazing!" Cheng Yu stretched lazily, speaking to himself.
Seeing Elder Kami approaching from ahead, Cheng Yu stepped forward to greet him, expressed his gratitude, and after a brief word with Piccolo, prepared to fly home.
The very first thing he did upon getting home was have the kitchen robot whip up a massive feast. After all, Cheng Yu was a Saiyan now, and his appetite was as boundless and endless as the vast sea.
Once he had eaten his fill, Cheng Yu poured himself a drink and stretched out in his own courtyard to rest.