"Gohan, let's go inside," said Son Goku. Krillin and the others now knew the reason behind Son Goku's immense power, and since Son Goku wanted to teach them the Kaio-ken, he decided to head to other World with them for training.
Before entering the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Son Gohan reminded Son Goku, "Father, remember to go back and check on Mom."
"No problem, Gohan. I'll take Uncle Krillin and the others to other World and then head straight home, and I'll have King Kai teach them the Kaio-ken."
To surpass Son Goku, Vegeta also embarked on a journey through the universe.
"Kakarot, when I return a year from now, I will definitely reach Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3. Hmph, I'll let you enjoy your lead for now."
Ever since he sensed that this Dragon Ball World was somewhat unusual, Xie Yi had also begun intensive training in the gravity room.
"Vegeta, Son Goku's strength defies all reason. I have to hurry and increase my own combat power."
"Next time, I have to steal back the transmigrator's aura."
Out in the cosmos, Supreme Kai Shin and the candidate Supreme Kai Kibito were searching for Majin Buu.
"Kibito, that energy signature just now seemed to come from Earth."
"Supreme Kai, is there somewhere we need to go?"
"Not for now. Our primary task is to keep an eye on Babidi and prevent him from finding Majin Buu and resurrecting him."
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
With the assistance of the System, Xie Yi successfully gathered all seven Dragon Balls.
Together, the seven Dragon Balls emitted a brilliant light and resonated with one another.
"Come forth, Shenron, and grant my wish!"
As the incantation was spoken, the seven balls suddenly blazed with a blinding light. The sky darkened instantly, and a massive pillar of light surged upward.
A magnificent Chinese dragon emerged from within.
"State your wish! I can grant any wish, no matter what it is."
Xie Yi listened speechlessly to Shenron's opening line. Long ago, when he first saw Shenron on television, he thought the dragon was truly incredible, but he later realized it was all just for show.
Simple wishes it could handle; slightly harder wishes became difficult, and any wish that was too strong would simply fail him.
However, reviving Frieza for the time being was still within its capabilities.
"Shenron, please bring Frieza back to life."
"This wish is very simple."
Shenron's red eyes flashed with a bright light, and in the next moment, the short-statured Frieza in his First Form appeared right before Xie Yi.
"Oh? This Shenron actually has a conscience—it resurrected Frieza right in front of me, and not even in pieces."
Frieza had not yet recovered his senses.
"Have I been resurrected?"
Then he noticed a person standing right in front of him.
"You're a Saiyan?"
[Congratulations (?′ω`?) Host, the mission has been completed, and the reward has been dispatched.]
[Additionally, as this is the Host's first time summoning Shenron, you have received an achievement reward of 100 Senzu Beans.]
[Host's Base Form Combat Power: 30 million]
[Super Saiyan 1 Full Power: 1.5 billion]
[Senzu Beans: 100.]
(The previous batch had been completely squandered during gravity room training.)
Once the rewards arrived, Xie Yi found Frieza looking much more pleasing to the eye.
"Yes. You probably didn't expect the one who resurrected you to be a Saiyan."
"Ho ho ho!" Frieza let out his signature laugh.
"I wonder what you are plotting?"
Hearing this, Xie Yi replied, "I just wanted to resurrect you. As for what I'm plotting?"
During the past six months, Xie Yi had not seen Son Goku, but he had been harboring suspicions about the latter's true identity, so he answered Frieza:
"I want to form a partnership with you. A partnership."
"Aren't you looking to take revenge on Son Goku?" Frieza asked suspiciously. "Could it be that you are also an enemy of Son Goku?"
If this person was an enemy of Son Goku, he wasn't entirely useless; after all, he still needed to find out what Son Goku's current combat power was.
Xie Yi said, "I'm not Son Goku's enemy. I just want you to help me test his strength."
"Oh?"
"Then I'm afraid I must disappoint you, Mr. Saiyan. My current combat power is only 120 million, even at full strength."
[System: A mission has arrived!]
[Mission Choice One: "Head into space with Frieza and spend two years there."]
[Rewards: Survival in a vacuum! Super Saiyan 2 transformation.]
[Mission Choice Two: Stay on Earth and continue training normally.]
[Reward: Instant Transmission (Stage One).]
[Choice Three...]
[Special Reminder: This is a time-limited mission and does not require a selection; simply complete it within the specified time to receive the reward.]
[There is no penalty for failing.]
When did the System become so generous?
Following the mindset of a modern youth, any freebie must be taken, so Xie Yi chose Mission One first.
After all, the rewards for Mission One were much better than those of Mission Two.
[Time-limited mission activated!]
[(Defeat Vegeta again within one year and achieve victory.)]
[(Mission duration: one year.)]
Recalling the conditions for Mission One and looking at the requirements of the time-limited mission, Xie Yi felt somewhat scammed.
"I have to stay in space for two years to complete Mission One, and at the same time fulfill the time-limited mission of defeating Vegeta within a year—the main issue is that Vegeta won't leave Earth at all."
"System, I honestly feel like you're very unfriendly toward me."
[System:]
["The System does not understand the Host's meaning. If you are asking how the System treats you, I can assure you that I am 100% dedicated to providing the Host with the ultimate assistance."]
"Fine, fine. At least getting the rewards from Mission One isn't a total loss."
"But System, you didn't mention the reward for the time-limited mission."
[System:]
["The time-limited mission rewards are as follows:"]
[(Supreme Kai's Instant Transmission) (Super Saiyan 3 transformation) (Dragon bloodline) (One storage space)]
[Notice: You may only select one of these as your reward.]
"Gulp."
Xie Yi swallowed hard. Every single one of these rewards made his mouth water.
"Mr. Saiyan, I cannot help you. As for a partnership, however, that is certainly possible."
Having been resurrected this time, Frieza had already decided that it was time to train, and the best way to train was through sparring and mutual improvement.
"Then shall we leave? I sense someone approaching."
Hearing this, Xie Yi snapped out of his daze.
"You're right, someone is coming. Frieza, let's go."
"How are we supposed to leave, though?"
Frieza replied, "When I was resurrected just now, I made sure my Scouter was still intact. My men have already arrived on Earth, and Son Goku and the others are about to get here. Hurry, come with me."
"Alright."
As expected of Frieza, he had everything prepared in advance. This Shenron really delivered, though—not only did it resurrect Frieza in one complete piece, but it even left him with a way to communicate.
Shortly after Frieza and Xie Yi departed, Son Goku, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Piccolo, and Gohan arrived at the exact spot the two had just vacated.
"Goku, was that Shenron that just resurrected Frieza?"
Krillin had arrived alongside Goku after receiving the warning from Kami.
Yamcha chimed in, "I thought someone on Earth was making a wish, but I never expected it to be the resurrection of Frieza."
Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu both looked toward Goku.
With Son Goku around, Frieza's resurrection posed no great threat; the Goku of today was hundreds of times stronger than he had been a few years ago.
Son Goku told the group, "Haha, it's just Frieza coming back to life, everyone don't need to be nervous. I don't even need to step in now—Piccolo and Gohan can both defeat Frieza."
Seeing Goku's casual and carefree attitude, Piccolo remarked, "Indeed, Frieza is nothing to be feared. For now, we should all just head back."
Krillin and the others figured that made sense. With Frieza's strength at 120 million, they could put up a fight just by using the Kaio-ken, so they reassured themselves, bid farewell to Goku, and left.
Seeing everyone disperse—with Gohan following Piccolo—Son Goku raised his head to gaze at the blue sky and white clouds.
A new Saiyan, and Frieza.