NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 55: The Current State of Namek!
Chapter 55: The Current State of Namek!
"The current state of Namek?" Kami expressed his confusion.
Since he was a child, he had always wondered why others had parents, while he not only lacked them but also lived in a very strange house. Moreover, the environment was extremely harsh, and if not for his strong will, he might have already fallen.
Now, hearing what King Kai had to say, he was quite curious...
King Kai sighed deeply.
"Ah... Namek has indeed been through much turmoil. Whether Mu Chuan going to Namek is a blessing or a curse is yet to be seen."
"King Kai, what do you mean by that?"
"It's a long story. Several hundred years ago, Namek suffered an unprecedented disaster, a catastrophe that swept across the entire planet. The storm that struck Namek was relentless, causing massive casualties and nearly wiping out the entire race.
In a desperate attempt to ensure the survival of their species, some of the most primitive Namekians sent their children into space pods, randomly launching them into the universe.
There might be surviving Namekians on other planets, but this is uncertain. However... Kami, you might be one of those who came to Earth during that time."
As King Kai continued his story, Kami came to realize his true identity. At the same time, he grew eager to learn more about the Namekians.
Thus, the two engaged in a deep conversation, completely neglecting the discussion about Mu Chuan's journey to Namek.
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Meanwhile, what was happening on the distant planet of Namek?
After the unprecedented disaster, only the Grand Elder survived.
At that time, aside from Slug, only the Grand Elder remained.
To ensure the continuation of the Namekian race, the Grand Elder used his life force to continuously propagate the species, currently numbering around thirty.
But this was already reaching the limit.
After producing over thirty different types of Namekian descendants, the Grand Elder also created the Dragon Balls, Porunga!
With this, the Grand Elder felt he had done all he could and gradually withdrew to the background, guiding his people in the restoration of their homeland.
The rest of the Namekians, following the Grand Elder's instructions, slowly began to restore the planet's original ecological environment, transforming the devastated lands back into habitable areas.
At that time, the Grand Elder halted further reproduction of the Namekian race.
While it was possible to continue propagating and quickly amassing a large population, it would not only drain his life force but also exhaust his natural abilities.
The Grand Elder understood that nothing could be achieved overnight. Everything had to be done step by step, which is why the population had remained at around thirty.
One day, the Grand Elder suddenly summoned Moori.
Moori was the Grand Elder's first child and was, aside from the Grand Elder, the most authoritative Namekian.
"Grand Elder, what instructions do you have for me?"
At this moment, Moori still appeared very young. Although he was a wisdom-type Namekian, his combat power was not weak either.
After all, Namekians were born with a natural aptitude, with physical strength far surpassing that of ordinary beings in the universe.
Facing Moori's inquiry, the Grand Elder spoke slowly, "Lead all the Namekians to prepare to welcome a guest from afar."
"This guest comes from a distant planet. We must not be negligent."
Upon hearing the Grand Elder's words, Moori was taken aback.
"A guest from afar?"
"Yes."
"A very powerful alien. But don't worry, my children, this person means no harm and possesses a kind heart."
"The arrival of this guest is something we must take seriously. In the future, we may even need their help."
The Grand Elder possessed a unique ability to foresee fragments of the future, though these glimpses were not always coherent or complete. Despite the power of this ability, it came at a great cost—each vision drained his energy and life force, which explained why his once mighty body had gradually withered.
His ability was so strong that it involuntarily consumed his life force, using up several times more than what others would.
Moori, knowing the Grand Elder's ability to predict the future, didn't doubt him. He quickly gathered all the Namekians to prepare for the arrival of the guest from afar.
As for Mu Chuan, it had taken him a full month to travel from Earth to Namek. During this time, he didn't undergo any intense training; instead, he focused on stabilizing his power, fully adapting to the transitions between different forms.
Among these transformations, he found the shift to Super Saiyan to be the most profound. This wasn't just due to the natural power boost that came with the transformation, but also the influence of the Frieza race's bloodline within him, which had dramatically amplified his strength.
His potential was also immeasurable.
Thus, over the course of this month, he focused on exploring and unlocking the latent power within him. However, his methods were rudimentary and didn't truly allow him to tap into his full potential, making him even more eager to reach Namek.
"I wonder what Namek is like now. With the Grand Elder, the most ancient of the Namekians, still alive, the planet should be gradually recovering."
"But what kind of situation will I find there…"
Mu Chuan was uncertain. After all, the timeline was still decades away from the start of the original story.
Everything was unknown!
As he oscillated between nervousness and anticipation, his spaceship gradually approached Namek.
Mu Chuan first maneuvered his ship around the planet, observing it from orbit. He found that, while parts of the planet were still in ruins, most of it had been restored through effort. This reassured him that Namek wasn't as badly off as he had feared.
Satisfied with what he saw, Mu Chuan began to descend. The closer he got to the planet's surface, the more clearly he could see the landscape and the inhabitants.
Then, he spotted a group of people on the ground.
Namekians!
The sight of the Namekians surprised him—they appeared to be waiting specifically for him, as if they were expecting his arrival.
What's going on?
But just as he began to question this, he remembered the Grand Elder's ability.
"It seems there were rumors that the Grand Elder could foresee the future. Even if this ability is somewhat limited and can't fully predict crises, it can still reveal fragments of what's to come."
"Even possessing such a limited ability is quite terrifying. Perhaps the Grand Elder already knew that I would arrive on Namek?"
With that thought, Mu Chuan felt much more at ease. At least he wouldn't have to come up with explanations to convince the Namekians.