LRAB Chapter 18 An Encounter with Namo
Chapter 18 An Encounter with Namo
Shang Yun once wanted to ask Bulma for the Dragon Radar, but then he realized that the dragons on Earth were too weak. He only had two reasons for wanting the Dragon Balls: one was to wish to go home, but that would require traveling through time. Given the strength of the Earth's gods, the dragons they created probably couldn't grant that wish. So, he could only wish to increase his strength so that he could survive until the Namek arc. However, Shang Yun's strength had to be improved through his own enlightenment, not by relying on external objects. Otherwise, his strength might even regress, which would be putting the cart before the horse.
In fact, Shang Yun knew the plot of the evil dragon. In his heart, the power of the Dragon Balls was not the right path and did not match Shang Yun's state of mind, so it should not be used well.
Nothing was said that night. Shang Yun sat cross-legged in meditation, tempering his mind and practicing the Heart Sutra.
As dawn broke, Shang Yun had already finished her morning exercise. Lan Fang was still sleeping in the car. Shang Yun found something to eat in the car and then continued her meditation.
Footsteps approached from afar, fast and distinctly so. Shang Yun snapped his eyes open, leaped to his feet, and looked in the direction of the approaching figure. He saw the person moving swiftly, raising clouds of dust behind them. The person seemed to have also noticed the RV and Shang Yun, gradually slowing down and stopping a short distance away. Shang Yun exhaled as he cleared the dust from his face. Once the dust settled, he could clearly see the person before him: it was Nan Wu.
"Master Namo, what are you rushing off to?" Shang Yun asked knowingly.
"Master Shangyun, I'm going back to my hometown. There's a water shortage there. Yesterday, Master Wutian gave me a water tank capsule. I spent the whole night filling the water tank at the park before I could rush back to the village," Nanwu said, his hands clasped together, looking exhausted.
"Then you didn't rest all night. As far as I know, your hometown is in the desert in the southwest. It would take several days to get there by car. Judging from your appearance, you're planning to run all the way there. And you fought all day yesterday. Can your body handle it?" Shang Yun still had great respect for Nanwu.
Shang Yun knew about Nanwu's hometown, that Nanwu's village lacked water, and that Master Wutian would give Nanwu a water tank from a multi-purpose capsule. While at the capsule company, Shang Yun had considered having Lanfang buy a water tank for Nanwu as well; after all, an extra water tank would be more reliable, and two tanks should be enough for the village's water needs for over a year. However, this was only a temporary solution; the village's water shortage problem couldn't be solved by simply diverting water from one area to another. Shang Yun knew the main reason for Nanwu's village's water shortage.
"I've already been delayed for a night, I need to go back as soon as possible and save as many people as possible," Nanwu said earnestly.
"The village still needs your protection. You can't overwork yourself. We're going on a trip, but we haven't decided where to go yet. Let's visit your village first."
"You? Who else?" Nanwu asked.
"Miss Lanfang, may I invite Master Nanwu to ride with me? Our first stop is his hometown." Lanfang, perhaps awakened by the commotion, got out of the car, and Shang Yun asked her directly.
"Okay." Lan Fang was dressed very lightly at the time, raised her hands, stretched and walked to the two of them: "Master Nanwu didn't come here specifically to see me, did he?"
"No... no... Ah! No..." Nanwu blushed instantly and quickly raised his hands in front of his chest and waved them. But when he saw Lanfang walking over with her chest out, he quickly put his hands behind his back, lowered his head and retreated.
"Hahahaha!" Seeing Nanwu's appearance, Lanfang put her hands on her hips and laughed heartily.
"Miss Lanfang, since you've agreed, then go and drive. Master Nanwu's village is in the southwestern desert," Shang Yun said, offering timely assistance.
"Huh... Huh? Me driving? You two grown men are letting me drive?" Lan Fang's laughter stopped abruptly.
"I can't drive, and Master Namo lives in the desert, so he probably can't either," Shang Yun said, spreading his hands.
"Okay." Lan Fang walked towards the driver's seat with her hands on her hips.
Shang Yun and Nan Wu exchanged a glance, then jumped onto the roof of the car, sat cross-legged, and closed their eyes to rest.
"Tch." Lanfang rolled her eyes speechlessly upon hearing the noise from the roof of the car.
Shang Yun watched Nan Wu meditate and rest, silently reciting the attribute panel in his mind.
Host: Shang Yun
Age: 13 years old
Heart Sutra: Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra
Realm: Unity of knowledge and action (knowledge is the beginning of action, and action is the completion of knowledge)
Supernatural Powers: **Divine Eye (Can see the suffering and joy of all beings in the six realms, and all forms and colors in the world, without obstruction. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate heart, one can see through objects within a radius of 100 meters.)** **Divine Ear (Can hear the languages of beings in the six realms, expressing their joys and sorrows, and all sounds in the world. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate heart, one can clearly hear all sounds within a radius of 100 meters.)** **Knowledge of Past Lives (Can know one's own and all beings in the six realms' past lives and deeds. Current level: Beginner. With a compassionate heart, one can perceive the experiences of others in this life.)**
Cultivation Method: Prajna Heart Sutra Level Two (Compiled from the Mahaprajnaparamita Heart Sutra, a supreme method of Qi cultivation, currently at the stage of Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation)
Martial Arts: Vajra Prajna Power Level 1 (Compiled from the Heart Sutra, it is a supreme method of energy cultivation that can be integrated into any combat technique. Its power is unparalleled and it comprehensively enhances physical fitness. When activated, a Vajra Dharma Image is formed outside the body. As long as the Dharma Image remains intact, it can reflect all damage. There is no upper limit to its level. With each level advancement, the improvement in physical fitness is doubled.)
Combat Techniques: Turtle School, Kamehameha Wave, World Shock Palm, Zen Awakening: Spirit Evasion Technique, Zen Meditation: Void Spirit Domain
Looking at the information on the attribute panel, Shang Yun felt a little happy. He couldn't tell how deep his understanding of the Heart Sutra was, but the system would give him prompts based on his understanding, such as improvements to his clairvoyance and clairaudience.
The Universal Shock Palm technique was recorded in the manual that Master Roshi gave to Shang Yun when they parted ways, and Shang Yun learned it last night.
The World Shocking Palm technique converts all of the body's energy into an electric current. This current possesses powerful binding and offensive capabilities. Once an opponent is struck by the current, they will be bound for a period of time, unable to break free, and suffer continuous damage. Although being struck by the World Shocking Palm does not immediately cause fatal injury, the continuous electric attack inflicts immense pain and damages the opponent's body. Master Roshi once stated that this technique is extremely powerful, and being hit by it could very likely result in death.
When unleashing the "All Nations Shocking Palm," the intense electric current generates dazzling light and strong energy fluctuations, creating a powerful visual impact and psychologically intimidating the opponent.
This "Myriad Nations Shocking Palm" technique also has its flaws. It requires the user to first clasp their hands together to store energy, meaning a certain amount of preparation time is needed before use. In the ever-changing battlefield, this could give the opponent an opening. Furthermore, this move demands a high level of cultivation and exquisite palm technique from the user to successfully convert all their energy into electricity and accurately strike the opponent. The user's strength and condition will affect the power and effectiveness of this move.
Master Roshi also saw Shang Yun's ability to control his internal energy and his newly mastered combat technique, Zen Meditation: Void Domain, and believed that the Myriad Kingdoms Shocking Palm would be more suitable for Shang Yun.