c19: King Kai, Who Laughs with a Low Voice
After leaving the Room of Spirit and Time, Kami-sama was already waiting for them outside.
"In just one year, your strength has increased this much?"
Kami said in astonishment. He could still sense Li Xu's Ki before, but now, Li Xu's presence had become completely unreadable to him.
"I'm still not strong enough,"
Li Xu shook his head.
Although he was now overwhelmingly strong compared to anyone on Earth, in the vast universe beyond, his power was still far from sufficient.
"Are you interested in becoming the new Guardian of Earth?"
Kami asked.
"I'm not suited to be Earth's god. But I do know someone with a pure heart and considerable strength. If you're looking for a successor, you could consider him,"
Li Xu said, shaking his head again.
The position of Earth's Guardian held no interest for him.
"You're talking about Son Goku? He is indeed a very promising candidate,"
Kami nodded thoughtfully.
Due to Li Xu's influence, Kami had learned more about the fighters surrounding Li Xu than he originally knew.
"Yes,"
Li Xu confirmed.
"What's your plan next?"
Kami asked again, sensing that he had nothing further to teach Li Xu.
"Does the Guardian of Earth have the authority to recommend someone for training under King Kai?"
Li Xu inquired.
"You actually know about King Kai?"
Kami was a little surprised.
"I plan to leave Earth and explore the universe. Along the way, I've learned more about things beyond this planet,"
Li Xu explained, fabricating a reasonable excuse.
"I can bring someone to King Yemma to request passage, but normally no living human is allowed into the Other World,"
Kami said, frowning slightly.
"There's no place left on Earth suitable for my cultivation. I'll need the Guardian's help this one time. Besides, with sufficient strength, it's not impossible for a living being to enter the Other World,"
Li Xu said calmly.
In truth, the Other World was essentially a higher-dimensional realm. If one had enough power, they could even force their way through its barriers.
"Alright, but I can't guarantee success,"
Kami agreed after a moment's thought.
"Thank you!"
If this method failed, Li Xu planned to gather the Dragon Balls again and ask Shenron to help him reach King Kai.
Either way, he had to complete the system's mission.
"Don't resist."
Kami placed his hand on Li Xu's shoulder.
Li Xu felt a strange force envelop him, and the scenery around him blurred.
In the blink of an eye, Li Xu and Kami arrived in the Other World.
"Who are you?"
An ogre official with a clipboard hurried over.
"I am the Guardian of Earth. I've come to request an audience with King Yemma,"
Kami said respectfully.
"How could you bring a living person into the Other World? Don't you know the rules?"
the ogre said sternly.
"I'll explain it directly to King Yemma,"
Kami replied calmly.
"...Alright then, I'll report it now,"
the ogre relented after a brief hesitation.
Shortly after, the ogre returned and led Kami and Li Xu to King Yemma's massive office.
"The Guardian of Earth? Why have you come here?"
King Yemma asked, his deep voice booming, yet there was a hint of familiarity.
"We have an exceptional martial artist on Earth, and I would like to recommend him for training under King Kai,"
Kami explained respectfully.
"Normally, no living soul is allowed in the Other World. But today, I'll make an exception,"
King Yemma said, tapping his huge desk.
"However, if he wants to meet King Kai, he'll have to cross Snake Way first."
Listening to their conversation, Li Xu realized the two indeed seemed to have an old friendship.
"Thank you, Lord Yemma,"
Kami said sincerely.
"I'll have someone take him to Snake Way now,"
King Yemma said, waving to a nearby ogre.
The ogre understood instantly and guided Li Xu away.
"Earth has produced an incredible guy this time,"
King Yemma said to Kami after Li Xu left.
"It's true. Earth hasn't had such a talented martial artist in a very long time,"
Kami replied with a smile.
Li Xu followed the ogre to the entrance of Snake Way.
"This is Snake Way. I can only send you this far,"
the ogre said.
"Thank you!"
Li Xu expressed his gratitude and immediately flew toward the far end of Snake Way.
Although Snake Way was extremely long, it was nothing for the current Li Xu.
After spending a full year training in the Room of Spirit and Time, his combat power had reached 12,000.
As he continued training, it was sure to climb even higher.
After flying at full speed for about an hour, Li Xu reached the end of Snake Way.
He spotted the small, pocket-sized King Kai's Planet floating at the edge.
With a leap, he jumped toward it and landed steadily.
The gravity of King Kai's Planet was also ten times that of Earth's.
However, after spending a year under such conditions inside the Room of Spirit and Time, Li Xu had already fully adapted to such heavy gravity.
"So this is King Kai's Planet? I really don't know how King Kai manages to live on a planet like this for so long,"
Li Xu thought secretly.
If he had to live here permanently, he imagined he might suffocate from the isolation and gravity.
Ding Dong! Mission complete. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Intermediate Perception Plugin!
The mechanical voice of the system echoed in Li Xu's mind.
The former Primary Perception Plugin was instantly upgraded to the Intermediate version.
Li Xu immediately noticed that his comprehension ability had risen to a whole new level.
"Ow... Ow..."
At that moment, a monkey rushed toward him—it was King Kai's pet, Bubbles.
"Is Lord King Kai here?"
Li Xu shouted loudly.
"I haven't had a visitor in a long time!"
King Kai's voice called out cheerfully as he emerged from his small house, followed by a tiny grasshopper—his other pet, Gregory.
"Lord King Kai, I came from Earth and I wish to train under you,"
Li Xu said respectfully.
"It's not impossible for me to teach you, but first, you have to make me laugh,"
King Kai said in a solemn tone.
When Li Xu heard King Kai's requirement, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Fortunately, he had prepared for this challenge.
"Once upon a time, a steamed bun ate a meatball, and turned into a meat bun."
"Pfft..."
King Kai almost laughed immediately.
Realizing it, he hurriedly covered his mouth, struggling to suppress it.
"Once upon a time, a man who looked like an onion cried while walking."
Watching King Kai trying desperately not to laugh made Li Xu find the scene even funnier.
"Once upon a time, an egg went to a tea house to drink tea and turned into a tea egg."
"Once upon a time..."
...
"Ha ha ha..."
After Li Xu told seven or eight such ridiculous, low-level jokes, King Kai finally couldn't hold it in anymore.
He laughed loudly, rolling on the ground, clutching his belly.
"You're hilarious!"
Li Xu looked at King Kai speechlessly, thinking that the long isolation on King Kai's Planet must have made him crave even the silliest entertainment.
"Lord King Kai, can you teach me now?"
"Alright!"
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