At this moment, Talot, having reflected on the differences between his current Super Saiyan 2 and before, stabilized his form and withdrew his focus.
Under his control, the S‑cells in his body churned and divided violently, and the power of the Great Ape burst out like a flood unleashed from a broken dam.
Base form was stronger, Super Saiyan 2 was further improved, so the power of Super Saiyan 4 would surely be even more powerful.
"Almost there…!!" He inhaled deeply, activated the power of his bloodline, and Talot's aura soared at lightning speed.
In an instant, thunderbolts descended from the sky, striking directly upon Talot's body.
Even though he had only just broken through to Super Saiyan 4, and even though this was his first direct humanoid transformation, it felt as if it were etched into his very bones.
A ferocity of power beyond description surged out from Talot's body.
The entire Sacred World of the Kai trembled violently at the eruption of this power.
The brutal energy radiated outward from Talot in all directions, shattering the ground at his feet; countless fissures appeared and continued to spread.
'Crackle, crackle~!!!!'
Golden bolts of lightning struck more viciously, the scene rivaling the end of the world.
Talot's aura skyrocketed, his body visibly expanding and undergoing an astonishing metamorphosis.
That vast, untamed wild energy enveloped and filled the entire Sacred World of the Kai, even bursting beyond its limits and impacting the universe itself.
The immense pressure struck head‑on, stirring Old Supreme Kai's heart, which had remained unshaken for countless years.
Cold sweat beaded densely on his brow, deeply shaken by the ferocious power Talot had unleashed.
To reach this level even before fully unleashing his strength, his intuition had been correct.
Because of his Unlock Potential, this kid had broken through to a higher level.
East Supreme Kai and Kibito now wore expressions as though they had seen a ghost; cold sweat poured down their foreheads like raindrops, and their entire bodies trembled uncontrollably.
This sense of oppression—that was the true power of this transformation.
From Talot's formidable aura and oppressive presence, East Supreme Kai felt the same terror and helplessness he had experienced when facing Majin Buu back then.
He did not know whether Talot was stronger or weaker than Majin Buu, but he was certain that Talot could one‑shot him just as Majin Buu could.
Kibito didn't dare to breathe, holding it almost the entire time. Every cell in his body trembled uncontrollably from sheer, instinctual fear.
The more he had underestimated Talot before, the more intense his fear had become now.
This Saiyan was powerful beyond his comprehension.
"Aooooo~~~!!!!" Amidst a waves of frenzied roars, Talot underwent his final transformation.
The black‑haired, red‑fur ape—Super Saiyan 4—descended upon this world once more!
His bloodline and Saiyan trait churned and boiled; even without doing anything, he felt a surging exhilaration in his veins.
This sensation was indescribably wonderful.
"Just as I thought: after Super Saiyan 2 was upgraded, the energy of Super Saiyan 4 improved even further!" Talot clenched both fists, intoxicated by the colossal power flowing through his body.
Successfully mastering the Super Saiyan 4 transformation was already a massive win for him.
But the endless surprises from this trip to the Sacred World of the Kai made him feel like he had hit the jackpot.
In less than a single day, his strength had risen by several tiers!
Next, he needed to consolidate and refine his gains.
Starting with the mental refinement technique the Old Supreme Kai had imparted was a solid choice.
After comprehending his newfound power, Talot quickly released his Super Saiyan 4 transformation.
Although he felt exhilarated, the impact he had caused on this world was quite substantial.
Besides, he had already memorized this feeling—it would not be forgotten.
True mastery lies in being able to control it at will.
With the overwhelming pressure gone, East Supreme Kai and Kibito both let out long sighs of relief at the same time, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
The pressure Talot exuded during his transformation was too terrifying; it had even made breathing difficult for them.
Only the Old Supreme Kai, with his breadth of experience, had not been completely frightened.
After all, he had faced the likes of God of Destruction Beerus, and even Angels, the Grand Priest, and Zeno himself, so no matter how powerful Talot was, it wasn't enough to make him feel fear.
The Old Supreme Kai approached, putting on an air of profound mystery.
He arrived closer and locked eyes with Talot.
"How does it feel?" he asked, half-smiling, with something implied in his tone.
"Very good, far more powerful than I imagined! It's nothing like the Unlock Potential I experienced before," Talot answered honestly, without any pretension or concealment.
"Of course! My Unlock Potential digs deep into a person's latent capabilities and helps you surpass your limits! How could any other Unlock Potential compare?" the Old Supreme Kai said proudly.
The next second, a mysterious smile crept across the Old Supreme Kai's face.
"You've reached a considerable height in mastering your own strength, but in a certain sense, you've also hit a ceiling. If you can't surpass it, you'll remain stuck here for the rest of your life."
Talot was slightly taken aback by those words and asked in return, "What do you mean?"
"I mean exactly what I said. Of course, this kind of situation can be broken through by training certain special forms of power. If you can master the divine training method, your strength will rise to a whole new level. Perhaps even this transformation of yours might evolve further as a result of mastering divine power," the Old Supreme Kai intentionally hinted at the method of training God Ki to Talot.
As one of the most ancient Supreme Kais, he naturally knew the training method of God Ki. The reason he was revealing this method to Talot was because he saw great potential in him.
Moreover, there was something important he needed to do, but it was impossible to accomplish with his strength alone. He needed the help of someone both immensely powerful and full of potential.
"God Ki? You mean… you're going to teach me the divine training method?" Upon hearing this, Talot perked up.
After all, it was one of his future goals. Once he mastered God Ki, he could use it to achieve the legendary transformation from Saiyan myth - Super Saiyan God!
And beyond that, Super Saiyan Blue, or Rose… Blue Evolved or Rose 2… and even Super Saiyan Blue 3 or Rose 3.
He could also infuse God Ki into Super Saiyan 4 and upgrade it into the Super Full Power Saiyan 4 Limit Breaker form.
"If you want to learn, of course you can. I can teach you everything I know. However… there's one condition. If you agree…" The Old Supreme Kai trailed off, a sly smile appearing on his face, as if waiting for Talot to take the bait.
Talot's sharp instincts immediately detected a whiff of scheming from the old man.
"What's your condition?" Talot asked cautiously.
If the condition wasn't excessive, he might actually consider agreeing to it.
No one understood better than he did how important the God Ki training method was to the Saiyan race.
"Very simple. Just agree to become a Supreme Kai apprentice under me." The Old Supreme Kai's condition left Talot, East Supreme Kai, and Kibito momentarily stunned. Then, all three of them showed expressions of utter disbelief.
Talot had considered that the old man might ask him to handle some troublesome task, or even seek revenge on a deity or something like that...
But he never imagined that the Old Supreme Kai would want him to become a Supreme Kai apprentice.
"Ancestor, isn't this decision a bit too hasty? And rather sudden… Kibito has followed me for so many years, and he still hasn't qualified to become a Supreme Kai apprentice…" East Supreme Kai quickly spoke.
Even though he was a somewhat useless Supreme Kai, he had still held the position for many years. Now, just because of a few words from the Old Supreme Kai, a new Supreme Kai candidate was being appointed? That was something he found hard to accept.
If it were Kibito, he wouldn't care as much, since he knew him inside and out.
But Talot—even if he was powerful—was still a Saiyan through and through, with not a shred of divinity about him.
Divinity?
If the Old Supreme Kai heard East Supreme Kai say that, he'd surely scold him with disdain.
Because East Supreme Kai himself lacked any divinity whatsoever.
He hadn't even trained any divine power.
If not for the title of Supreme Kai itself lending him status, what kind of Supreme Kai would Shin even be?
Kibito, standing off to the side, was actually somewhat moved, because even though East Supreme Kai's words implied he was slow-witted, at the end of the day, he was still speaking up on his behalf.
It was clear that East Supreme Kai believed Kibito was more qualified to become a Supreme Kai apprentice than Talot.
For a longtime working subordinate, just being acknowledged by the boss was enough to move him to tears.
"Rules are dead, but people are alive," the Old Supreme Kai replied without further explanation.
He was the highest authority; what he said went.
His eyes fixed on Talot, waiting for his answer.
Both East Supreme Kai and Kibito held their breath.
Talot's mind raced for a long time before he finally organized his response:
"Sorry! Compared to becoming a Supreme Kai, I still prefer living freely. So, I'm not interested in becoming a Supreme Kai, even if you use the God Ki training method as the condition…"
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