Raditz's reflection appeared in Broly's horrifying pale pupils, where dark shadows like malevolent moons floated within his eye sockets. Emerald flames erupted around his expanding form as his escalating power made every warrior present tremble with primal terror.
He had effortlessly swept aside multiple Super Saiyans, proven his catastrophic destructive capability with raw physical force, and now only Raditz remained standing in his line of sight.
But Raditz steadied himself, refocusing completely to face his legendary opponent. Maximizing the Mystic state required not only meeting the immense physical standards but also maintaining a perfectly peaceful, stable mindset. Without fear clouding his judgment or distractions fragmenting his focus, he could defeat even Broly!
Both cosmic warriors prepared themselves with lethal intent, waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity to strike.
When floating debris drifted between the two combatants, Raditz and Broly simultaneously vanished from their positions in explosive bursts of impossible speed. This was their moment! The two blazing energy signatures collided with earth-shattering force, instantly pulverizing the separating fragments into microscopic powder. The incredible shockwave aftermath spread outward like a cosmic tsunami, crushing and blasting surrounding planetoids into molten slag. When the dazed observers managed to look around, both high-speed figures had already disappeared into the infinite void.
Unable to track their physical forms with naked eyes, the Z-fighters could only follow the titanic battle by sensing the massive energy movements. Countless devastating impacts and bone-jarring shockwaves reverberated through space-time itself as heads turned frantically back and forth, eyes desperately trying to follow the impossible cosmic combat unfolding before them.
"With such an enormous power gap, even if I trained for another hundred years straight, I couldn't begin to compare," Tarble marveled internally, his voice filled with awe and resignation. "Now I can't even comprehend the true extent of their energy levels."
Many times the assembled warriors found themselves exclaiming "such incredible power!" This wasn't empty rhetoric or exaggeration—both fighters' energy reserves had truly reached completely immeasurable, universe-threatening levels.
Those even more overwhelmed than Tarble craned their necks desperately, faces filled with equal parts awe and bone-deep terror.
In this impossibly high-intensity battle, every single aftershock seemed capable of seriously injuring or killing them from the residual energy alone!
"treat the wounded immediately! Quick—use senzu beans first," Piccolo managed to think clearly, recovering some tactical rationality amid the overwhelming shock. He retrieved senzu beans from Tarble's supply and flew swiftly to treat the most seriously injured fighters.
In the silent vacuum of space, streaking lights flashed like shooting stars across the black canvas of eternity, weaving through the glittering starry expanse. Raditz, struck hard by one of Broly's devastating punches, quickly retreated and stabilized himself mid-flight before counterattacking with a blazing energy wave that could vaporize planets.
Broly effortlessly blocked the concentrated bombardment—the burning, superheated energy washing over his surface meant absolutely nothing to his enhanced physiology.
He crossed his massive arms protectively in front of his torso, limbs so enormously developed they could nearly bury his entire head from view. The brilliant, star-bright light from Raditz's energy wave was completely absorbed and neutralized by his impenetrable defensive posture.
But seizing this crucial opening, Raditz had already repositioned behind Broly via Instant Transmission, wielding a perfectly formed Destructo Disc in his left hand that nearly severed the legendary warrior's muscular back! Krillin's signature technique possessed inherent defense-piercing properties that ignored conventional durability—even opponents with vastly superior raw strength would inevitably be cut through like butter.
A chill of genuine danger crept up Broly's spine as his momentary carelessness triggered deeply ingrained fighting instincts. Without bothering to turn around, he erupted with absolutely astonishing energy reserves. Raw power gushing from within his core formed a perfectly spherical energy shield that completely enveloped his massive frame in protective force. The deadly Destructo Disc shattered and disintegrated like fragile glass against the impenetrable energy barrier.
Raditz refused to waste this precious opportunity, gathering cosmic-scale energy in both hands while behind him materialized the brilliant Omega Blaster technique. For a breathtaking moment, blazing white light merged seamlessly with the spectacular cosmic backdrop as the vast energy field instantly obliterated every remaining planetoid in the entire asteroid belt. The oppressive destructive force swept across the galaxy and spread its influence throughout the observable universe itself!
"Get out of here now!" Raditz transmitted an urgent telepathic warning, commanding everyone to evacuate immediately.
The energy he was about to unleash next would likely exceed this galaxy's fundamental tolerance limits and destroy everything within light-years!
Those who had finally recovered their senses immediately recognized the mortal danger and quickly activated their Instant Transmission abilities to return to Earth's relative safety. Even the proud Vegeta abandoned his stubborn arrogance and retreated without hesitation. They departed just as the entire space behind them was systematically shattered by overflowing energy, with destructive force sweeping across multiple galactic arms in expanding waves of annihilation.
After materializing safely back on Earth, everyone released collective sighs of profound relief—only to immediately sense Raditz's overwhelming energy signature reaching them across impossible distances, making every person present tremble involuntarily despite the cosmic separation.
"Terrifying... this level of power has actually reached Earth from another galaxy," someone whispered in disbelief.
"Monsters... both of those warriors are absolute cosmic-level monsters..." another voice added with genuine fear.
Supreme Kai Shin was so frightened his normally composed face turned deathly pale, his voice cracking with terror. "Will our entire universe be destroyed by their battle?"
"Who can say for certain? That enhanced Broly is nearly invincible by any reasonable standard—only Raditz possesses sufficient strength to engage him in combat," Piccolo admitted with great reluctance, though the harsh results spoke for themselves.
Goku shook his head repeatedly in amazement. "I can't even observe the battle safely from this distance—it's operating on a completely different level!" He clenched both fists tightly as incredible fighting spirit ignited like fire in his heart. As a perpetually battle-obsessed Saiyan warrior, his eternal goal remained constant self-improvement. When vastly higher levels of power appeared before him, there was absolutely no reason not to pursue them with everything he had.
Super Saiyan 2 wasn't nearly enough anymore!
Tien, Krillin, and the other human fighters were left completely speechless by the revelation. If legendary fighters like Goku and Piccolo couldn't even safely observe such battles, what hope did ordinary warriors have of ever reaching those heights?
But Bulma asked the practical question weighing on everyone's minds: "Hasn't Broly been defeated by you before? Why can't you handle him now?"
"Who knows what's wrong with that freak!" Vegeta snorted coldly with obvious frustration. He cursed internally countless times that the mythical transformation was utterly broken and unfair—truly infuriating beyond words! But beyond the angry cursing, his deeper thoughts aligned perfectly with Goku's burning desire: becoming exponentially stronger.
At that moment, the distant galaxy appeared to suffer complete catastrophe, visibly sinking and dimming into absolute nothingness within the observable universe. Despite the cosmic devastation, Broly's massive body still stood upright and defiant, though his previously invulnerable skin finally showed serious battle damage—scorched marks and congealed blood clots created a genuinely shocking sight.
Even the legendary Super Saiyan couldn't completely resist Raditz's absolute full-power galactic assault. The Mystic state was the Mystic state, after all—a realm that transcended normal limitations entirely.
But Raditz didn't feel particularly well either after the exchange. The maximum-power attack had rapidly drained his stamina reserves, and launching such devastating force at dangerously close range had affected his own body significantly. Not only was his physical form severely weakened, but he had also sustained serious internal injuries from the energy backlash.
Raditz smiled grimly and retrieved a senzu bean, popping the magical legume into his mouth without hesitation. With senzu beans in his possession, he held a decisive tactical advantage over Broly in any prolonged engagement. After consuming the miraculous healing bean, his wounds sealed completely, lost strength returned to his limbs, and his entire being felt renewed and refreshed.
The agonized Broly screamed silently in the vacuum as crescent-shaped shadows within his pupils flickered like living parasitic worms writhing desperately before finally crumbling to harmless ash. The demon realm's artificial influence was rapidly fading from his consciousness, losing its corrupting control over his actions...
Pure, unenhanced legendary Super Saiyan power lacked the so-called evil heart of Towa's demon realm manipulation—all his previous actions had been based purely on primal instinct rather than genuine malice.
Raditz's massive energy impact had functioned more like a spiritual cleansing process than a simple attack. While battering Broly's physical body with serious wounds, the technique had forcibly expelled Towa's carefully implanted demon realm power from his very soul!
Broly returned to his original, uncorrupted state as the empty, soulless whiteness finally vanished from his eyes completely.
He didn't understand what had happened during his possessed rampage—his recent memory remained completely blank, and he felt equally confused about how he had somehow appeared in this unfamiliar location. The only clear sensation he could register was heart-piercing pain radiating throughout his entire battered body.
Turning his head slowly, Broly's gaze fell upon Raditz. His heart stirred with unexpected recognition, and his eyes suddenly brightened with something approaching gratitude rather than rage.
However, a swirling black vortex suddenly materialized directly between the two exhausted warriors, crackling with malevolent energy. Towa's unmistakable dimensional power! Raditz cursed internally as he recognized the signature technique.
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