The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball Chapter 4 Planet Selma
Previously on The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball...
Translator- DM
Planet Selma existed as a low-tier planet within the southern quadrant of the Northern Milky Way Starfield. Up to this point, only a few primitive species inhabited its surface, with no signs of any developed civilization.
Having sworn their allegiance to Frieza, the Saiyans were bound by duty to serve the Frieza Force in all assigned missions. This particular assignment was no different, as Xiaya and Xiling were tasked with eradicating the primitive inhabitants of Planet Selma before transferring control of the planet to Frieza's Planet Trade Organization.
In essence, the Saiyan race functioned merely as Frieza's hired muscle, disposable assets at his whim.
Legend had it that every millennium, a golden-haired super-warrior would emerge among the Saiyans. However, such tales were widely dismissed, even by the Saiyans themselves. Despite this skepticism, Frieza harbored a persistent concern, leading him to keep the Saiyans under close observation and to secretly study their unique traits and characteristics.
Nevertheless, to date, no signs of an exceptionally powerful warrior had surfaced among the Saiyans. Had there been any indication, Frieza would undoubtedly have moved to eliminate them preemptively.
Facing the impending mission, Xiaya felt a surge of excitement. The prospect of departing Planet Vegeta marked the crucial first step in his quest for greater strength.
He mused that the mission itself could likely be postponed, as there would be no pressing concerns once he was away from Planet Vegeta. The exact timeline for handing over the completed task remained uncertain.
"Perhaps I can first visit Planet Selma and undergo some training there," he thought. "After a few years of growing stronger, I can then venture to other corners of the universe. At that point, I might consider visiting either Earth or Planet Namek; both seem like viable options."
With his mind racing with possibilities, Xiaya began to meticulously formulate his future plans.
Before long, the departure date for Xiaya and Xiling arrived.
On this significant day, the Rebecca couple personally escorted Xiaya and Xiling to the Planet Vegeta Spaceport, situated on the far side of the Imperial City.
This was a state-of-the-art Spaceport, spanning several kilometers in radius, serving as the primary hub for interstellar travel from Planet Vegeta. Adorning the perimeter of the facility stood a towering structure, resembling a lighthouse. Surrounding its base was an expansive open area dotted with numerous hollow, rubber-like caves, each designated as a landing site for spacecraft.
Mere moments after their entry into the spaceport, dozens of spherical spacecraft ascended and descended from their respective landing sites in rapid succession.
"Xiaya, when you reach Planet Selma, prioritize your safety," Adri advised with a serious expression. "Do not let your guard down simply because it's a low-level planet. If you encounter danger, retreat immediately and do not engage recklessly."
Adri’s perspective on missions and survival had undergone a profound shift following the annihilation of his own team.
Noticing Xiaya's nod, he turned his attention to his daughter, Xiling, offering his own counsel: "Your combat abilities are not on par with Xiaya's. Should you find yourself in peril, refrain from being mischievous and heed Xiaya's instructions."
"Understood!" Xiling chirped, her small eyes twinkling as she grinned.
"Little Aya, please look after Xiling well, and return swiftly once the mission is complete," Rebecca said, her voice tinged with reluctance as she embraced them both.
"I will take good care of Xiling."
Xiaya nodded earnestly before stepping aboard his spacecraft.
It was a compact, spherical vessel. Once Xiaya settled inside, the cabin door sealed shut automatically. Through the translucent blue-green viewport, Xiaya observed the Rebecca couple standing a short distance away, waving farewell.
A wave of emotion washed over Xiaya as he contemplated the arduous journey ahead, his vision blurring slightly.
After returning their wave, Xiaya activated the spacecraft's ignition. Instantly, a powerful downward force pressed against his body as the entire vessel surged upward in a perfectly straight trajectory, propelled by an immense thrust.
In a fleeting moment, they breached the atmosphere of Planet Vegeta, entering the vast, dark expanse of the universe.
A brilliant white streak trailed the spacecraft, a testament to its astonishing velocity.
Gazing through the spacecraft's window, Xiaya watched as the reddish-brown Planet Vegeta, receding at incredible speed, soon dwindled to a mere speck of light before vanishing entirely.
Not far from his own vessel, a virtually identical spherical spacecraft maintained a close pursuit – Xiling's, undoubtedly. At that moment, Xiling was pressed against her viewport, her small face filled with wonder as she gazed outward, her eyes occasionally darting towards Xiaya's ship.
"It appears the little girl is a bit flustered," Xiaya thought with a smile. He then transmitted a message to Xiling via the spacecraft's communicator before initiating the hibernation sequence.
Planet Selma is quite a distance from Planet Vegeta; the spacecraft journey takes a full seven months. In contrast, reaching Earth from Planet Namek only requires a month of travel.
Planet Selma is classified as a low-level planet. Within the universal planetary system, planets with a Battle Power below 1000 are considered low-level. Those ranging from 1000 to 10000 are intermediate, and anything above 10000 is high-level.
Consequently, the inhabitants of Planet Selma should possess a Battle Power under 1000. With Xiaya and Xiling's individual Battle Powers at 410 and 370 respectively, they should face no significant danger as long as they remain cautious.
Estimates suggest that Xiaya's Battle Power will surpass the maximum Battle Power of Planet Selma within just a few years.
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In the boundless expanse of the universe, innumerable stars glittered against the deep black canvas of the night sky, resembling a colossal scroll slowly unfurling.
Two brilliant streaks of light rapidly flashed and vanished within the darkness – these were the two spherical, milky-white spacecraft.
Seven months had swiftly passed since their departure from Planet Vegeta, and their destination, Planet Selma, was now within close proximity.
‘Di’ With the spacecraft automatically disengaging hibernation mode, Xiaya gradually stirred from his slumber.
Reflected in his eyes was a massive, reddish-black planet.
“Is that Planet Selma?”
Xiaya mused, finding the planet's hue far more elegant and captivating than the dark red of Planet Vegeta.
Planet Selma orbits within a binary star system, possessing two suns. The planet's unique orbital position affords it a distinct and varied scenery for most of the day.
The atmosphere of Planet Selma has a reddish-black hue. Less than 40% of its surface is covered by oceans, with the remainder being dry land. Apart from the polar ice caps at the north and south poles, the rest of the planet is lush with vibrant vegetation, presenting a beautiful green world.
Today, an abrupt roaring sound shattered the tranquility of Planet Selma's skies.
Following this, two brilliant red, spherical objects descended rapidly from high above, one after the other, producing two consecutive, loud “rumbling” impacts. The forceful landings kicked up a storm of sand and stones, filling the air with dust and obscuring visibility.
A significant portion of the nearby forest was devastated by the impact. A powerful shockwave radiated outwards from the crash site, forcing countless tall trees to bend low to the ground, while some were completely uprooted.
As the dust and smoke gradually settled, a cleared area, approximately 100 meters square and devoid of sand and stones, was revealed – a transformed landscape.
In the center of this cleared patch lay two ring-shaped craters, each about 30 meters square and five meters deep. At the very heart of these craters, the two spherical spacecraft were half-submerged in the debris, still emitting wisps of blue-green smoke.
“Kacha”
The spacecraft's hatch unsealed. A child, clad in a combat suit and sporting a tail, emerged.
Lightly dusting himself off from the sand and grit, Xiaya let out a soft cough or two before moving towards the other spacecraft. He tapped the partition of its cabin, only to find that Xiling's vessel had landed upside down, its hatch pressed beneath debris. He then righted the spacecraft, exposing the cabin door.
‘Ka’ The hatch opened, and Xiling also made her exit from the spacecraft.
“Brother Xiaya, is this truly our destination?”
Xiling instinctively covered her mouth, pushing away the surrounding smoke and dust. She frowned, a clear expression of dissatisfaction on her face.