"When you can't win with your fists, you resort to trash talk," Karnel observed from his vantage point above the clouds, his eyes tracking the heated exchange below. His energy signature was so perfectly concealed that neither combatant could detect his presence.
Pikkon's voice rang with unwavering determination, "Don't even think about it! As long as I draw breath, I won't let your plan succeed. After I eliminate you here, your three accomplices won't escape justice either. Universal scum like you must be completely eradicated!"
"Hmph! All bark and no bite," Zangya sneered, tossing her long hair with casual arrogance. "You already look half-dead. I'm curious, what happens if I kill someone who's already deceased? Will you simply vanish from existence entirely?"
Gathering his energy, Pikkon pushed his power to its absolute peak. He'd had enough of exchanging words with Bojack's brutal lieutenant. His body erupted forward in a blur of motion, creating shockwaves as he launched a devastating punch.
Zangya was equally eager to end this confrontation and locate her imprisoned allies. She had no patience left for this stubborn dead man. Her own energy exploded outward as she met his attack head-on, and their renewed battle shook the very foundations of the desolate planet.
'This woman called Zangya radiates pure wildness, Karnel mused, watching from his celestial perch. Her delicate appearance conceals incredible strength. She's at least equal to Pikkon, possibly stronger.'
A mischievous grin crossed his features. 'Now there's an interesting thought... If I could capture and properly train her, she might make an excellent addition to my household.'
The battle showed no signs of quick resolution, both fighters were evenly matched and could maintain this pace for quite some time. Karnel settled into a more comfortable cross-legged position on his cloud, resembling a contemplative deity observing mortal affairs.
"Oh? How delightfully chaotic, it seems we have more guests arriving!" Karnel's wandering attention suddenly detected several energy signatures racing through space toward the planet. His expression brightened with amusement.
The approaching auras felt familiar, their power levels unmistakable...
Rising from his relaxed position, Karnel watched three figures pierce the atmosphere and descend toward the battlefield.
"Bargonian warriors?" he chuckled with recognition. "They've managed to survive from hundreds of thousands of years ago to the present day. Truly impressive longevity!"
After a moment's observation, he refocused on the combatants below, who had paused their deadly dance at the newcomers' arrival.
Pikkon was in rough condition, blood stained his gi, his breathing came in ragged gasps, and his fighting rhythm had grown increasingly erratic. Without assistance, he wouldn't last much longer.
Seeing reinforcements arrive, Pikkon's face lit up with relief. 'These must be the guardians the Grand Kai mentioned, the ones who've maintained peace in the Western Galaxy for millions of years!'
Zangya's condition was only marginally better than her opponent's. Given a few more minutes, she could have finished off this persistent dead man, but the sudden arrival of three aliens had forced her to halt her assault.
She remained motionless, fixing the newcomers with a gaze full of murderous intent and barely contained fury.
"Are you the master warrior called Pikkon that West Kai mentioned?" one of the Bargonians stepped forward, his tone filled with shock at the intensity of the battle. "Your reputation for strength and determination precedes you..."
The other two warriors regarded Zangya with undisguised hostility and killing intent, clearly having been briefed on the Galaxy Soldiers' heinous crimes by their Kai.
"Zangya, your escape ends here!" Pikkon declared with renewed confidence, bolstered by the arrival of his allies. "Ten thousand years ago, the Kais had no choice but to seal your kind across the four galaxies. Today, we'll destroy you completely and eliminate this threat to all universal life!"
Zangya's expression remained impassive despite facing four opponents. While the three newcomers possessed respectable power, they were still significantly weaker than herself or the dead warrior. Even with their numerical advantage, she doubted they could prevent her escape if she chose to retreat.
"Do these three give you such confidence?" she taunted, her aura flaring to match the combined pressure of her enemies. "If you want to kill me, then come and try!"
From his aerial observation post, Karnel shook his head in assessment. The three Bargonians aren't weak, but they're considerably outclassed by the main combatants.
'Pikkon's strength corresponds to a mid-level Super Saiyan with extensive training. Zangya surpasses him by several degrees, at least upper-middle tier. These three Bargonians cap out around 100 million power level at best. They might have a chance against Goku when he first achieved Super Saiyan, but against someone of Zangya's caliber, they're woefully inadequate.'
'Without Pikkon's support, they'd be obliterated in seconds.'
Despite their limited power, the galactic guardians' arrival reinvigorated Pikkon's fighting spirit. The four-on-one battle resumed with renewed intensity, Pikkon naturally taking the lead while the three Bargonians provided supporting fire with energy blasts and coordinated attacks.
The constant harassment from the three weaker fighters buzzed around Zangya like persistent flies. While their individual attacks posed no real threat, their interference proved increasingly irritating.
Finally reaching her limit with the annoyance, Zangya unleashed her full power to break free from Pikkon's assault. She vanished from sight with explosive speed, reappearing behind two of the Bargonians before they could react. Her devastating punches caught them square in the abdomen, instantly draining their strength and sending them crashing to the ground, writhing in agony with wide, shocked eyes.