Dragon Ball: Being able to revive means you're courting death? How naive!

Chapter 102 Searching for the Dragon Balls

An elderly Namekian stepped forward first, his eyes filled with the wisdom and authority accumulated over the years. His voice was deep and resonant, like the sound of an ancient bell echoing in the air: "Guests from afar, why have you come here?" His gaze swept over each person, finally settling on the technologically advanced device in Bulma's hand, a hint of doubt and wariness flashing in his eyes.

Bulma quickly put on a friendly smile and explained through the Namekian translator in a gentle and sincere tone, “Dear Namekians, we come from distant Earth. Our planet was invaded by the Saiyans, and our comrades sacrificed their lives to protect Earth. We have heard that the Namekian Dragon Balls possess magical power to grant wishes, so we have come here full of hope, hoping to borrow the Dragon Balls to revive our comrades. We assure you with our sincerest hearts that we have no ill intentions, but simply wish to save our friends.” Her eyes glistened with tears, her voice trembled slightly, and her genuine emotions were palpable, deeply moving everyone present.

Shang Yun and Krillin stood on either side and behind Bulma, protecting her.

The Namekians fell silent upon hearing their words. The air around them seemed to freeze, the atmosphere tense and suffocating. Everyone's hearts were in their throats, anxiously awaiting the Namekians' final decision; every second felt like an eternity.

At this moment, two Namekians stepped out from the crowd. One had sharp, deep eyes that seemed to see through everything, and exuded a mysterious aura. He slightly raised his chin and said in a somewhat arrogant tone, "I am Kara, and in our tribe, I am responsible for protecting the peace of this area."

The other man was slightly more burly, with muscles faintly visible beneath his green skin, giving him a powerful and intimidating presence. He crossed his arms and said in a deep, booming voice, "I am Mor, and I possess keen perception. No movement escapes my notice. You'd better not do anything inappropriate."

Shang Yun and his companions were surprised to find that they could understand what the Namekians were saying. Could it be that these two Namekians could master Earth's language simply by listening to their conversation?

Kara said coldly, "How can we let outsiders find the Dragon Balls so easily? You should leave."

Moll chimed in, "This is our home. The power of the Dragon Balls cannot be used arbitrarily. We cannot grant your request."

Bulma hurriedly explained, "We really have nowhere else to turn. Our friend sacrificed himself to protect everyone, and only the Dragon Balls can revive him. We meant no harm; we just want to save our comrade." Tears welled in her eyes, and her voice carried a hint of pleading.

Son Gohan also sincerely said, "Yes, we know the Dragon Balls are important, but we really only have this simple purpose. We will do our best to protect Namek and the Dragon Balls, and we will absolutely not do anything to harm this place."

Shang Yun bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Friends of Namek, we understand your concerns, but please believe in our sincerity. We are willing to accept any of your conditions, as long as you give us a chance to use the Dragon Balls."

After much pleading and cajoling, Kara and Moore exchanged a glance, hesitated for a long time, and finally sighed. Kara said, "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, we can help you, but you must always follow our instructions and cannot act on your own."

Moore added, "If we discover any ill intentions on your part, we will immediately cease our assistance and expel you from Namek."

Bulma and the others quickly nodded in agreement, feeling relieved.

And so, led by Kara and Mor, the group embarked on their journey to find the Dragon Balls.

While searching for the first Dragon Ball, they came upon a scorching lava field. The ground was burning hot, lava surged and churned, pillars of fire shot into the sky from time to time, and the pungent smell of sulfur filled the air, making it hard to breathe. The surrounding rocks were glowing red from the intense heat, as if they might melt at any moment. Kara pointed to a cave in the valley ahead and said, "The Dragon Ball is inside."

Shang Yun took a deep breath, circulated his spiritual power, and cautiously sensed the dangers around him, leading the group to slowly approach. Suddenly, a giant lizard engulfed in flames burst out of the cave. The lizard was as large as a house, and every scale seemed to be burning, radiating a terrifyingly high temperature. It opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a surging pillar of fire, and a wave of heat rushed towards them.

Klin reacted quickly, clasping his hands together and shouting, "Qi Slash!" A white, shimmering energy disc instantly formed, slashing towards the lizard with a sharp whistling sound. However, the lizard easily dodged it, then swung its thick tail, creating a wave of heat, forcing Klin back several steps.

"Damn it, this lizard is so agile!" Klin exclaimed, frowning.

"Uncle Krillin, let's go together!" Gohan shouted, his body instantly exuding a powerful aura.

"Double Vajra Prajna Power"

Shang Yun's eyes sharpened, and without hesitation, he mobilized his inner energy to surge through his Ren and Du meridians, instantly causing his body to radiate golden light. The golden light quickly solidified, and a one-foot-tall golden dharma image appeared behind him, perfectly synchronized with his movements.

Shang Yun pushed off the ground with both feet, using the momentum to rush towards the lizard like a golden meteor. His right fist clenched tightly, the force of his punch whistling as it slammed into the lizard's head with tremendous power. Sensing the danger, the lizard raised its front paw to block. The two collided with a dull thud, the powerful impact causing the air to vibrate. Shang Yun used the recoil to flip in mid-air and land steadily.

Enraged, the lizard unleashed another barrage of fireballs, like a dense barrage of cannonballs aimed at Shang Yun. These fireballs were not only extremely hot, but they would also suddenly split during flight, attacking the target from different directions, making them impossible to defend against.

"Meditation? The Realm of the Void!"

A pale golden aura instantly formed three feet away from Shang Yun, swirling with mysterious patterns. The fireballs struck the aura and vanished, but the aura remained unmoved. Shang Yun converted and absorbed the fireballs' energy through his Void Spirit Domain, and his hands faintly glowed.

Taking advantage of the moment, Son Gohan leaped into the air, placed his hands together at his waist, unleashed a powerful aura, and shouted, "Kamehameha!" A thick, blue energy wave, like a roaring dragon, rushed towards the lizard. The lizard turned and used its back to block, but the Kamehameha knocked it back several meters, leaving a deep trench in the ground.

Seeing the opportunity, Shang Yun flicked his hands, and two Yuan Light Shields formed from his true energy appeared, spinning rapidly with sharp edges and dazzling light. Shang Yun manipulated the Yuan Light Shields to fly towards the lizard, rapidly circling around it and occasionally drawing sparks on its body to disrupt its movements.