After more than an hour passed.
On Planet Yardrat.
Grand Elder Pybara and Chief Pybama, along with several Yardratian prophets, all sensed an incomparably terrifying and evil aura heading toward Planet Yardrat.
Although it was still extremely far away, as Yardratians with special powers, they could confirm that a great terror was about to arrive.
"It seems our Yardratian race is about to face the greatest crisis in our history! Over the years, we've strictly limited our people from traveling to other planets, but after all, contact with outsiders has still occurred. Let's hope what we're facing this time is merely driven by curiosity about our kind. Chief Pybama, we must gather the warriors and civilians as quickly as possible. If it turns out to be a hostile enemy, we must be prepared. Also, inform everyone in advance: if the enemy attacks, everyone is to use Instant Transmission to leave our home planet immediately. As many as can escape, must escape," said Grand Elder Pybara, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
"I've already used the Astral Projection Technique to contact the royal guards. Everyone is already taking action. Forgive my boldness, Grand Elder, but I took the liberty of ordering the leaders to gather the civilians without combat abilities and begin evacuating them to a safe planet," said Chief Pybama.
"That's fine. It will help avoid any accidents, and at least ensure the safety of our people," Pybara nodded, approving the decision.
"But if they truly came to wipe out our race, then I fear our future will be a life of wandering around," Pybama said, his face full of sorrow.
Who could have foreseen such a thing? Who would ever want to witness it?
As a unique race, the Yardratians had always known the universe was full of danger, which is why they went to great lengths to conceal themselves and never expose their presence.
Now, it seemed unavoidable.
Just as Pybara and Pybama were worrying….
A voice that they hadn't heard in a long time suddenly rang out behind them.
"It's been a while, hasn't it, Elder Pybara, Chief Pybama?"
Talot had come from North Kai's Planet. Upon arrival, seeing the familiar figures, he greeted them.
Hearing that familiar voice, both Grand Elder Pybara and Chief Pybama trembled and quickly turned around.
At first, they were a bit startled and alert, but upon seeing who it was, both of their faces lit up with joy.
The Yardratians had many friends, but among them, Talot stood out for possessing powerful combat ability and extraordinary talent, having learned many of their race's techniques in a short time.
"Talot? Is it really you?! You've grown up!" Even though many years had passed, and Talot had grown and changed a lot, Pybara recognized him at a glance.
"It's me, Grand Elder," Talot nodded.
Pybama, standing to the side, was overjoyed. "It really is you? Yes, your aura hasn't changed. Incredible, you haven't just grown, you have grown so powerful that I can't even gauge your strength anymore."
There was a tremble in Pybama's voice.
That level of power was more than enough to prove Talot was far stronger than before.
And now, he had arrived…
Suddenly, Pybama's expression froze. This was just a little too coincidental.
Talot noticed the change in his expression and had a good idea of what he was suspecting, so he said straightforwardly, "Don't worry, I'm not with the guy who's about to arrive on Planet Yardrat. I've been training with Lord North Kai all these years. Half a month ago, Lord North Kai sensed that Planet Yardrat was about to be invaded by Cooler, so I came."
"So you're really here to help us fend off a powerful enemy?" Pybama let out a sigh of relief.
He had been too tense. After all these years, who knew how their relationship with Talot might have changed?
"That's right! And I've got a personal grudge against that guy! If I didn't come, Planet Yardrat would probably be destroyed," Talot said with a smile and a nod.
He really was here to help, only then did Pybama lower his guard and become truly delighted.
"Wait, you said Lord North Kai? That one?!" Pybara suddenly snapped to attention and shouted aloud.
As the Grand Elder of the race, he was even more extraordinary than the prophets, akin to Earth's Kami, so naturally, he was aware of the Kais' existence.
Talot nodded and didn't explain further, just raised his head and shouted upward, "Lord Kai, won't you say something to prove it??"
As soon as he spoke, North Kai's voice echoed into their ears.
For Talot, it was already a familiar experience.
But for the Yardratian Grand Elder, he was incredibly excited.
Being able to speak with the Kai was undoubtedly a great honor for him.
After the exchange ended, Talot began discussing strategies with Pybara and Pybama.
In short, Talot would handle the enemy. They could choose to evacuate or watch the battle from afar.
Unexpectedly, Pybama was rather courageous. His response was that since this calamity was targeting the Yardratian race, then they, as a people, must willingly face this trial.
Otherwise, in the future, they would always cling to false hopes, and their race would never truly thrive.
Even though they weren't powerful, Pybama and those Yardratians who dared to face the challenge were indeed admirable and worthy of praise.
…
Time blinked by, and another hour passed.
In space.
The enormous spaceship of the Cooler Force finally arrived in the space surrounding Planet Yardrat.
Inside the main control room, Cooler gazed down at Planet Yardrat through the protective layer.
"What a beautiful planet. It almost makes me reluctant to destroy it," Cooler said, the corners of his mouth curling into a wicked smile.
Then he gave an order to his subordinates: "Open the top hatch. Let me greet these Yardratians."
"Yes, Lord Cooler," replied one of the pilots.
As Cooler arrived at the exit, the top hatch opened, and he slowly rose into space, arriving outside the ship.
He raised his hand and a powerful energy began to condense in his palm, forming into a sphere the size of a fist.
With a flick of his finger, the fist-sized energy blast sphere straight toward Planet Yardrat, and as it reached the atmosphere….
BOOM~~!!!! A thunderous explosion rocked the skies.
The energy expanded, and the massive shockwave tore through Planet Yardrat's atmosphere, stirring up terrifying firestorms.
"Relay my order: all personnel prepare for battle and advance on Planet Yardrat. And remember, don't be too ruthless. I still want to obtain the Instant Transmission ability!"
Back in the main control room, Cooler issued his commands to the subordinates nearby.
The moment Cooler gave the order, the message spread, and everyone aboard the ship sprang into action.
All combat personnel suited up and prepared to launch a full-scale suppression operation on Planet Yardrat.
The spaceship entered the torn atmosphere of the planet without resistance.
…
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