Chapter 105 is all an illusion.
Chapter 105 is all an illusion.
Krillin responded immediately, quickly clasping his hands together. Golden light flashed between his palms, and then a golden, disc-shaped energy blade rapidly formed. "Energy Slash!" Krillin shouted, forcefully hurling the Energy Slash towards the chaotic swarm of bats. The Energy Slash spun rapidly, cutting into the bat swarm and precisely slicing through those paralyzed by the electric current. Wherever it went, the bats were cut into pieces, green blood splattering onto the ground and walls.
Son Gohan took a deep breath, "Magic Flash!" he roared, thrusting his hands forward with tremendous force, unleashing a powerful beam of energy that shot towards the swarm of bats like lightning. The Magic Flash was incredibly powerful; the bats, controlled by the electric current, were reduced to ashes by the force of the energy, filling the air with the smell of burning and acrid smoke.
Bulma watched the battle intently from the sidelines, her fists clenched tightly as she shouted, "Go, everyone!" Her voice trembled slightly, but it was full of trust and encouragement for her comrades.
With the three working together seamlessly, the bat swarm's attack was completely thwarted. Shang Yun withdrew his palm strike, let out a long sigh, and wiped the sweat from his brow. Krillin and Gohan also relaxed their tense bodies, but their eyes remained alert, wary of any further dangers. After a short rest, the group continued along the passage, finally finding the fifth Dragon Ball, radiating a mysterious blue light, silently floating in the air in a secluded corner.
Having successfully obtained the Dragon Balls, the group hurriedly left the gloomy and oppressive cave. Kara and Mor led the way, guiding everyone on their continued journey to find the Dragon Balls. However, their hearts were far from calm, especially after witnessing Shang Yun's formidable strength. Both were deeply troubled and secretly on guard.
Kara subtly turned his head, glancing at Shang Yun not far behind him out of the corner of his eye, a barely perceptible hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes. He silently mobilized his mental energy, establishing a mental connection with Mor. The mental fluctuations spread slowly through the air like subtle ripples, almost imperceptible to others. Kara's tone was heavy with worry as he spoke to Mor through the mental link: "This kid's mental energy is far more powerful than imagined. Look at the immense control he displayed when he used the 'Myriad Kingdoms Shocking Palm' just now. We must be extra careful to control him and absolutely cannot let him escape our grasp."
Moore nodded gravely, his eyes revealing deep vigilance. His mental energy also fluctuated as he replied, "Indeed, this kid is terrifying. We absolutely cannot let him discover our true intentions and plans, not even the slightest suspicion. Once he becomes aware and breaks free from our mental control, given his abilities and intelligence, we will surely be in utter danger. Therefore, we must proceed with even greater caution, strengthening our mental restraints on him, and leaving no room for negligence."
After a brief exchange of thoughts, their eyes met, and they understood each other perfectly. Then, without a sound, they focused their minds and secretly applied a more subtle and powerful mental control to Shang Yun. That power, like invisible threads, quietly wrapped around Shang Yun's thoughts, attempting to bring his every move and word under control, lest he become a variable in their plan and threaten their ambitions and schemes. Shang Yun, however, remained completely unaware, continuing to follow the group, intently observing his surroundings, preparing for the next unknown challenge, oblivious to the potential crisis quietly approaching him.
Then Kara and Mor led Shangyun and the others to find the other two Dragon Balls. After a difficult battle, they finally gathered all seven Dragon Balls, their light shining brightly and illuminating their tired but determined faces. Gazing at the Dragon Balls, they were filled with joy and pride, knowing that all the hardships and sacrifices along the way had been worthwhile.
Kara and Mor led the group to a clearing in the grass. Kara cleared her throat and said solemnly, "Everyone, we've had a long and arduous journey, but we've finally gathered all the Dragon Balls. However, summoning Shenron is no easy task; it requires an extremely devout heart."
Bulma frowned, and asked with some doubt, "Okay, we went through so much trouble to collect all seven Dragon Balls, which proves that we are devout enough, right?"
“Yes, that’s true, but summoning the dragon requires a specific ritual,” Mor said in a deep voice.
"So what exactly should we do?" Klin then asked.
Kara raised her head slightly, gazing intently into the distance, and slowly said, "You all sit down in a circle, place the Dragon Ball in the middle, and try to relax your minds. Don't think about anything else, and silently think about your most desired wish. Mor and I will help you summon Shenron. The moment Shenron appears, you can shout out your wish, and Shenron will definitely grant it for you."
Klin scratched his head and muttered to himself, "This sounds a bit far-fetched. Can it really work?"
Gohan patted Krillin on the shoulder and said with a determined look in his eyes, "Uncle Krillin, we've come this far, why don't we give it a try?"
Shang Yun nodded slightly, said nothing, and silently walked to the side, preparing to do as Kara had said.
No one said anything more. They all sat down around the Dragon Ball, slowly crossed their legs, closed their eyes, and silently thought about reviving their dead companions.
Kara and Mor stood to one side, their eyes meeting as they secretly channeled a mysterious power to summon the dragon. A tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the air; everyone awaited the dragon's arrival.
Seeing that everyone had relaxed, Kara and Mor exchanged a smile and completely enveloped Shang Yun, Krillin, and Son Gohan with their spiritual power.
Because they didn't think Bulma was powerful enough, they lowered their guard and didn't surround her with their spiritual power.
At this moment, Kara and Moore, now relaxed, began to talk.
Kara laughed smugly, "Haha, these guys actually thought they found the Dragon Balls, how stupid. From the very beginning, they were trapped in our mental illusion. Those so-called difficult scenarios and mysterious creatures were all created by us using our mental power through their subconscious thoughts."
Mo'er laughed and said, "That's right, their every move is under our control. That Shang Yun even tried to use his meditation technique to sense danger, little did he know that it was all an illusion. However, his mental strength is indeed powerful, so we need to be extra careful."
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