Krillin and the others, witnessing the escalating chaos, rushed into action without hesitation. Within moments, the remaining soldiers, despite their numbers, were swiftly overwhelmed by the Z Fighters' relentless assault.
"What a useless bunch of idiots!" Lila sneered, her tone dripping with disdain as she observed the fallen soldiers.
Xicor turned to his mother, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Mother, can I go now?" he asked, his voice brimming with fighting spirit.
Lila studied her son momentarily before giving a slight nod. "Alright, but be careful!" she warned, her tone softening just a bit.
"Understood," Xicor replied firmly, nodding with determination.
Lila's gaze then shifted to Rig, standing resolutely beside Xicor. She didn't know much about him except that his power was undeniable. Noticing her scrutiny, Rig stepped forward, ready to accompany Xicor.
The pair advanced toward Goku and Vegeta, their every step charged with intent. Xicor's eyes locked onto Goku's, his expression a mixture of curiosity and complexity. To a certain extent, Goku was his biological father, but loyalty to his mother and the burden of his purpose left Xicor no choice but to stand as Goku's adversary.
"Well then, Xicor, shall we begin?" Goku asked, his voice calm but tinged with excitement.
Xicor nodded silently.
With a sudden burst of energy, Goku launched himself forward, fists blazing as he attacked. Xicor, agile and composed, sidestepped effortlessly, dodging the flurry of blows.
Nearby, Vegeta's sharp instincts kicked in. With a loud roar, he transformed into Super Saiyan Blue and charged toward Rig. "You're mine!" Vegeta bellowed.
Caught off guard, Rig quickly raised his arms to block Vegeta's fierce attack, but the sheer force drove him backward. The sound of blows reverberated as Vegeta's relentless strikes landed with precision.
"Take this!" Vegeta shouted, driving a powerful punch into Rig's abdomen. Rig cried out as his body was hurled into a nearby mountain, the impact causing an enormous cloud of dust to rise.
Simultaneously, Goku found himself hurled into a different mountain by Xicor's counterattack. Despite the setback, Goku climbed out of the debris with unwavering resolve.
From the other side, Rig emerged from the rubble, his expression darkened. He clenched his fists, and his energy began to surge dramatically. "Aaahhh!!" he roared as a fiery aura enveloped him. His hair extended, his body transformed, and his power skyrocketed as he ascended to Super Saiyan 4.
"That's… Super Saiyan 4!" Gohan exclaimed, his eyes wide with astonishment.
Piccolo, standing nearby, nodded solemnly. "Things are about to escalate."
Not to be outdone, Goku clenched his fists, his aura flaring as his power began to rise. With a deafening roar, he transformed into Super Saiyan Blue, his radiant blue aura illuminating the battlefield.
"What… what is that form?" Xicor asked, his curiosity piqued as he observed Goku's transformation.
"This is called Super Saiyan Blue," Goku explained confidently.
"Super Saiyan Blue…" Xicor murmured, his gaze lingering on Goku.
Before the conversation could continue, Rig, now transformed, launched himself at Vegeta with newfound ferocity. The clash of their energies created shockwaves that rippled across the battlefield. The two warriors engaged in an intense exchange of punches and kicks, their movements blurs of red and blue light.
Goku turned back to Xicor. "Aren't you going to transform into a Super Saiyan?" he asked.
"Not yet," Xicor replied coolly, his tone measured.
"Then let's see what you've got!" Goku declared, his body surging forward in a streak of blue light. He closed the distance in an instant, throwing a powerful punch aimed directly at Xicor.
Xicor raised his hand, catching Goku's fist with ease. The impact pushed him back a few steps, but he remained unfazed. Reacting swiftly, Goku followed up with a left-handed punch, but Xicor sidestepped, evading the attack with precision.
Unrelenting, Goku unleashed a flurry of punches, his fists moving so fast they appeared as streaks of light. Xicor continued to dodge, retreating strategically as he analyzed Goku's fighting style. Suddenly, Goku raised his right leg and delivered a devastating kick, sending Xicor hurtling into another mountain. The force of the impact raised a massive plume of dust and debris.
"Let's finish this!" Goku shouted as he unleashed a barrage of energy blasts from his hands. The beams raced toward Xicor, colliding with the mountain and detonating with explosive force. The battlefield shook violently as the series of explosions obliterated the mountainside.
"Xicor!" Lila's worried cry cut through the chaos.
When the smoke cleared, Xicor stood in the center of a massive crater, his appearance battered but his spirit unbroken. He gritted his teeth, his fists trembling with suppressed power. "You've forced my hand…" he muttered.
"AAAHHH!!" Xicor roared, his energy skyrocketing. The ground trembled as his Ki engulfed the battlefield. His hair extended to his waist, his pupils turned crimson, and a golden aura crackling with lightning surrounded him.
"That… that's Super Saiyan Five!" Gohan gasped, his voice filled with disbelief.
BANG!! The air erupted as Xicor released a massive surge of energy, creating a storm that swept across the landscape. Dust and debris swirled chaotically as the sheer magnitude of his power became apparent.
"Super Saiyan Five…" Goku murmured, his expression turning serious. He tightened his fists, preparing himself for the next phase of the battle.
Xicor smirked, his crimson eyes gleaming. "Father… or should I say, Goku, let's start the second round."
Without warning, Xicor's figure disappeared, reappearing in a flash of silver light directly behind Goku. Before Goku could react, Xicor clasped his hands together and brought them down like a hammer onto Goku's back.
BANG!! The ground shook as Goku was slammed into the earth with tremendous force. Xicor followed up, planting his foot on Goku's back to pin him down.
"Goku!" Gohan shouted, stepping forward, but Piccolo grabbed his arm. "Stay back, Gohan. Your father hasn't revealed his full strength yet."
On the ground, Goku grunted in pain but refused to yield. He kicked upward with his right leg, aiming for Xicor, but Xicor caught his foot effortlessly. With a swift motion, Xicor lifted Goku off the ground and spun him like a rag doll before hurling him into another mountain.
Dust rose again as Goku's body collided with the mountain. Xicor didn't let up, firing a barrage of energy blasts at his opponent. Explosions tore through the landscape as the relentless assault continued.