LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 9: Change
Lin Chuan's criticism was so harsh.
It hit the nail on the head.
Raditz gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with anger. "As Saiyans, each of us is born with our achievements predetermined by fate, and the gap between us and certain individuals is predetermined!"
"Yes! My power level is indeed only 1500 points! But it's better than you say! Do you think I don't want to become stronger?! Do you think I'm content with the status quo?!"
"Even if your power level is as high as 5000 points! Don't insult me like that!!"
This was Raditz's inner voice. He had been fighting against fate all along.
But in his heart, he still believed that talent determined everything!
Even though he was an elite warrior, he was still at the bottom level of talents among elite warriors.
Being born with a power level of over 200, yes, but there were plenty of Saiyans at this level.
He could follow Prince Vegeta because his father Bardock was a representative of the lower-level Saiyan warriors, a move by the king to win over the hearts of the lower-level Saiyans.
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"Oh? Then why is your brother Kakarot able to achieve such heights? And I'm sorry to inform you, but my power level at birth was only 50 points!" Raditz's excitement didn't affect Lin Chuan's emotional state. He replied calmly.
This statement once again made Raditz unable to believe it.
Nappa and Vegeta were shocked, even on the other side of the galaxy.
He was just a lower-level warrior born with a power level of only 50 points! Yet he managed to raise his power level to 5000 points!
You see, Raditz was born with a power level of over 200, but now he only had 1500 points.
Nappa, as the scion of elite warriors, an elite warrior!
He was born with a power level of 800 points! But now he only had 4000 points.
Of course, Vegeta wouldn't compare himself to others.
Because Vegeta considered himself a genius, and no matter how much luck others might have, they could never compare to him!
He was born with the highest power level in Saiyan history, 2000 points, and now he has 18000 points.
He was the Saiyan with the highest power level in history.
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"What did you do, Tarlos... No! Lin Chuan." Raditz took a deep breath.
He wanted to know.
This statement made even Goku and Piccolo on the other side of the battlefield pay attention.
They also wanted to know how Lin Chuan became so strong.
They were not fools; they naturally understood Lin Chuan's words.
At this, Lin Chuan smiled again.
He had said so much, which meant it was still helpful for Raditz.
To be able to ask this question meant that Raditz's original beliefs were shaken, and he also desired to become stronger.
After contemplating, Lin Chuan said, "The power level at birth is just an innate advantage. It doesn't represent the limit of growth in the future!"
"Even if you're a lower-level warrior, like Kakarot and me, with power levels of only two points and fifty points, respectively, with diligent training, we can still become stronger!"
"A high starting point doesn't guarantee absolute success! A low starting point doesn't mean you're destined to be weak!"
"Let me put it this way: you may think you've been trying hard all this time, but you probably don't know what real effort is!"
"When you think you've reached your limit, others have put in ten times, a hundred times, even a thousand times more effort than you!"
Lin Chuan's words were gradually spoken out.
Raditz listened in astonishment, his mind spinning.
Lin Chuan's words not only shook Raditz but also struck a chord with Vegeta and Nappa, who heard through the contact function of their scouter devices.
Everyone was not foolish; they had all come a long way, enduring hardships.
However, they had been complacent over the years and wasted time.
Because once their power levels reached a certain peak, they stopped improving.
Even increasing their power level by just one point was extremely difficult.
Were you actively training?
In their view, what difference would it make even if they did?
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"Well said! Even if I'm a lower-level warrior and my power level at birth was only 2, I won't easily admit defeat."
"As long as I work hard enough, I can overcome anything!"
Inspired by Lin Chuan's words, Goku's voice came.
He strongly agreed with Lin Chuan's words because that's how he progressed.
Piccolo nodded along silently. Though he didn't speak, he also strongly agreed.
"Hmph!! Kakarot, do you think you can surpass me, your big brother? Stop joking!" Raditz's teeth gnashed with anger.
While he said he didn't believe it and refused to accept it, deep down, he was shaken.
When he recalled their previous battles, he had indeed severely underestimated Kakarot and, in the end, even felt a hint of fear.
He might have already died without Lin Chuan's appearance, let alone be here now.
At this moment, Lin Chuan remained silent.
Conversely, Goku had already used this opportunity to catch his breath and, protecting his son, firmly replied, "Although you're powerful, big brother, in my opinion, you're not unbeatable! Over the years, while we have been training, it hasn't been as rigorous as it was in the earlier years! This time, seeing a broader world, our strength will skyrocket in the coming period!"
"I'm right, aren't I, Piccolo!"
Goku was confident and naturally straightforward without guile, so what he said was the plain truth.
"Hmph! You don't need to include me! You Saiyans are powerful, but Demon King Piccolo will surpass you one day."
"And, is your big brother really that strong? Didn't he almost get killed by my Special Beam Cannon? Such an arrogant fellow who doesn't even know how to train to become stronger, relying solely on talent? Utterly foolish!" With a cold and cruel remark, Piccolo's gaze again fell on Lin Chuan.
He knew that his true target was him!
After all, he had single-handedly stopped the Supernova that surpassed the limit, the Special Beam Cannon, that could have killed Raditz.
With such ease and without a scratch.
What concept was this?
The gap in strength was like an insurmountable chasm.
Under Piccolo's sarcasm, veins popped on Raditz's forehead, but he didn't erupt in anger.
Being angry was inevitable, but the reality was indeed like this.
And what he mainly picked up from Piccolo's comment was that although he had good talent, if he didn't cherish it and train hard, who could he blame for being so weak?
If Raditz had worked harder to train over the years...
The situation may be different from this.
Seeing Lin Chuan's power level rise from 50 to 5000 points, Raditz seemed to see a bright future beckoning him.
At this moment, all thoughts of the past became insignificant.
Compared to strengthening one's own power, what else mattered?