In Dragon Ball: A brutal beating of Frieza at the start

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Lin Ye felt a churning in his stomach. He had never seen such a bizarre power before; it wasn't a battle at all, but an almost mocking crushing force. The system sounded another piercing alarm: "Unknown energy devouring phenomenon detected! Host energy fluctuations suppressed by 73%!"

"What exactly do you want?" Lin Ye gritted his teeth, mobilizing the last of his energy, and a purple-gold annihilation cannon condensed in his palm. Although he could sense that this attack might be like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of the black-robed man.

The man in black robes finally turned his gaze to Lin Ye, half of his pale face peeking out from under his hood. A half-smile curled at the corner of his mouth: "A very interesting ant, actually able to awaken the power of spacetime. However..." His fingertip pointed towards Lin Ye's chest from a distance, and a black chain pierced through the air, instantly wrapping around Lin Ye's neck, "It's better if I take back this power."

Lin Ye's annihilation cannon instantly dissipated, and excruciating pain tore through his limbs, as if countless steel needles were churning within his bone marrow. The system frantically alerted: "Warning! Spacetime power is being lost! Remaining analysis progress: 17%!"

Trunks struggled to his feet, slamming his sword into the ground to support himself: "Let him go! What is your relationship with the Omni-King? Why are you disrupting the timeline?"

The man in black robes let out a burst of maniacal laughter that made everyone's eardrums ache: "The Omni-King? That fool who only knows how to erase the universe?" His black robes fluttered without wind, and the black cubes around him began to arrange and combine to form a huge hourglass-shaped pattern. "What I want is to reshape the entire multiverse... and you are nothing but stumbling blocks that must be eliminated."

Suddenly, Number 18 charged at the man in black, the energy blast he had gathered in his palm exploding with a deafening roar. However, the instant he made contact with the man in black, the energy wave strangely reversed direction, heading straight for Number 18 himself. Lin Ye almost instinctively lunged forward, using his body to block the attack. The shockwave from the explosion sent both of them flying, and Lin Ye felt a sharp pain in his back as if his bones were shattering.

"Lin Ye!" Number 18's voice was unusually panicked.

The man in black robes walked slowly, each step feeling like it was treading on the hearts of everyone present: "The more you struggle, the more beautiful the pain. Now, obediently hand over your power..."

At the critical moment, a dazzling silver beam of light suddenly descended from the sky. A familiar mechanical voice pierced through the void: "God-level energy reaction detected, emergency support procedure activated!" Lin Ye's system interface suddenly erupted with blinding light, and a strange and powerful force surged into his meridians.

The man in black robes paused slightly, a flicker of emotion appearing in his eyes beneath his hood for the first time: "Interesting... he even has a backup plan. However, this won't change the outcome." He raised his hand and summoned a massive black cube, which slammed down on the crowd. "The next time we meet will be the day you die."

With a deafening roar, the black cube shattered. When the dust settled, the black-robed figure had vanished, leaving behind only a devastated battlefield and the eerie hourglass pattern on the ground, radiating a ghostly blue light in the night.

Lin Ye helped Number 18 to his feet with difficulty, and Trunks limped over to his side. The three of them looked at the still-lingering black vortex in the sky, and saw an unprecedented solemnity in each other's eyes.

"System, what was that force just now?" Lin Ye asked anxiously in his mind.

The system's voice, unusually, carried a slight fluctuation: "Energy resonance from an unknown advanced civilization detected. The specific source is being analyzed... Warning! The black-robed figure has left an energy marker. Immediate evacuation is recommended!"

Trunks gripped his sword tightly, the mechanical arm humming as it repaired itself: "This guy... is definitely connected to the person who destroyed the future world back then. We must find his weakness."

Number 18 wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered, "Next time we meet, I'll tear his black robe to shreds."

Lin Ye looked down at the faint purple lines on his palm, marks left from his battle with the man in black robes. An unprecedented sense of urgency welled up inside him. He knew that a war concerning the survival of the entire multiverse had only just begun.

Chapter 35: Emergency Meeting

Inside the Earth Temple, the damp air was thick with the pungent stench of blood and the pungent smell of disinfectant from the medical equipment. A crystal chandelier swayed overhead, casting dappled light onto the cracked walls, silently testifying to the brutality of the recent battle. Lin Ye leaned against a cold stone pillar, his back wrapped in Bulma's specially made healing bandages. With each breath, the sharp pain from his broken ribs surged through his body like an electric shock. But when his gaze swept over the tense faces of everyone present, this pain instantly became insignificant.

Sun Wukong rested his chin on one hand, his tail thrashing restlessly behind him, his monkey hair bristling from static electricity: "Is that man in black really that powerful? Even more difficult to deal with than Majin Buu?" As he spoke, he unconsciously cracked his knuckles, producing a series of crisp popping sounds.

Trunks's mechanical arm emitted a soft hum, as if suppressing some kind of violent power. He reached up and tore open his blood-stained collar, revealing a charred handprint on his collarbone, with eerie purple patterns gleaming beneath his skin: "Ten times more troublesome than Buu. In the future world, he could vaporize a city with a single blow. That time I led the warriors of the future to ambush him, and the result..." The warrior's voice suddenly stopped, his Adam's apple bobbing with difficulty, "...seventeen people, only three survived. If it weren't for Lin Ye's system suddenly..."

"Never mind that!" Bulma's holographic projection suddenly flickered violently. She slammed the tablet heavily on the stone table, causing water to splash from the teacup. "The important thing is this! I extracted the energy spectrum when the man in black appeared and found that his wavelength is similar to that of the Super Dragon Balls..." She quickly swiped the tablet, and dozens of energy fluctuation analysis charts exploded in the air, with red, blue, and purple curves intertwining like mysterious ancient runes.

"Wait a minute!" Vegeta suddenly stood up, his armor screeching as it rubbed together. His tail was tightly wrapped around his waist, revealing his unease. "You said he's collecting the origins of the universe? Could it be that he wants to..." The proud Saiyan prince's voice trailed off, but everyone present simultaneously changed their expressions. Even Krillin, usually carefree and always grinning, involuntarily swallowed, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Piccolo stroked his chin, the veins beneath his green skin bulging slightly, his tentacles trembling uneasily: "If he gathers all the origins of the universe, even the Omni-King might be..." The Great Demon King's words caused the air to freeze instantly, as if even breathing had become heavy.

“It’s not just Zeno.” Lin Ye suddenly pressed his temples as system notifications pounded in his mind: “Detected the black-robed man’s energy marker continuing to expand. Current threat level: SSS!” He felt like a bomb was about to explode in his head. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. “Cell is just a pawn. The next one to appear might be a monster that combines Frieza and Majin Buu. Think about it, possessing Frieza’s cruelty, Buu’s regenerative abilities, plus the black-robed man’s eerie power…”

Gohan pushed up his glasses; his school uniform was still covered in mud from the battle, and the school badge on his chest was crooked. This former scholar-warrior's eyes were now filled with worry: "How should we deal with this? We can't just sit and wait for him to come knocking, can we? We can't be as unprepared as we were when we fought Buu last time."

Trunks' fingers tapped unconsciously on the hilt of his sword, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound, as if he were calculating something. His eyes deepened: "I've tracked his trail in the future. Once during a battle, I shouted the words 'Supremacy of Time,' and his attack rhythm clearly faltered by half a beat. Although he quickly recovered, I couldn't have mistaken that moment of hesitation."

"The Supreme Kai of Time?" Goku scratched his head, grinning, his canine teeth gleaming under the light. "Sounds pretty powerful! Is he even stronger than the Old Kai? Will he teach me some super powerful techniques?"

"You idiot, Kakarot!" Vegeta suddenly kicked him, but with much less force than usual. "The point isn't who's stronger! If this guy's afraid of the Supreme Kai of Time, maybe the Supreme Kai of Time holds the key to subduing him, or..."

"Hidden quest triggered: Find the Supreme Kai of Time!" A burst of golden light exploded on Lin Ye's retina. "Quest reward: Unlock the prerequisite for Super Saiyan God form! Failure penalty: The black-robed man's energy mark goes berserk, and the host will be devoured!" He felt his heart leap into his throat, and his fingertips trembled uncontrollably, as if countless electric currents were coursing through his veins.

Just then, a violent tremor suddenly came from outside the temple, and the teacup on the table was shaken to the ground and shattered. Number 18 kicked open the temple door and rushed in, her mechanical eyes flashing red light, her hair disheveled and plastered to her forehead: "Not good! A large-scale energy fluctuation has appeared in the southeast direction, and the frequency is exactly the same as the mark left by the black-robed man... The number is at least..." Before she could finish speaking, an even stronger tremor struck, and dust fell from the temple roof.

"As expected, they won't let us off so easily." Lin Ye clenched his fist, the purple-gold annihilation cannon faintly visible in his palm, the energy reflecting on his tense face. "It seems this meeting will have to end early."

Bulma's holographic projection suddenly distorted, and her voice crackled with electrical noise: "Wait! I just deciphered part of the black-robed man's energy spectrum and discovered that his..." The screen abruptly went black, and the entire temple fell into an eerie silence, with only the heavy breathing of the crowd echoing in the empty hall.

Bick's tentacles suddenly stood up, his body tensing like a bow: "Something is interfering with the temple's protective shield. It's...it's many different auras, and they're all approaching rapidly!"

"No need for analysis!" Vegeta had already assumed a fighting stance, his golden aura erupting and illuminating the fighting spirit in his eyes. "Since those bastards have delivered themselves to my doorstep, it's perfect to use them as practice! I want to see what kind of trouble they can stir up!"

Lin Ye took a deep breath, feeling the power of spacetime surging within him, as if a slumbering beast was awakening. He looked at Trunks, who simultaneously drew his sword, his silver hair fluttering in the energy winds, the energy circuits on his mechanical arm glowing a blinding blue light. As the temple walls collapsed with a deafening roar, dozens of monsters covered in black markings surged in, their eyes glowing crimson, emitting inhuman howls. Lin Ye suddenly realized—this might be the black-robed man's way of intimidating him, and the real war had only just begun.

“Remember,” Lin Ye whispered to Number 18 beside him, the light from the Annihilation Cannon turning their faces purple, “our goal is to find the Supreme Kai of Time. These minions…” His voice suddenly turned cold, “are just appetizers.”

With a roar, Sun Wukong charged forward, his golden aura tearing the monster horde to shreds. But Lin Ye noticed that the black patterns didn't dissipate after the monsters died; instead, they transformed into tiny specks of light, converging towards a mysterious vortex in the sky. These specks formed eerie symbols in the air, seemingly conveying some sinister message.

The system alarm sounded again: "Warning! The black-robed man is recovering energy! Immediate activation of the spacetime interference device is recommended!" And in his ears, Bulma's unfinished words seemed to still echo. What deadly truth was hidden within the secret of the black-robed man's energy diagram? Amidst the monster's roars and the warriors' furious shouts, this question weighed heavily on Lin Ye's heart like a heavy shackle.

Chapter 36: Spacetime Rift

In Bulma's invention room, the piercing sound of an alarm bell tore through the air, and the purple vortex on the holographic projection resembled a constantly contracting pupil, eerie and dangerous. Lin Ye stared at the data stream jumping on the screen, when a sudden, excruciating pain shot through the old wound on his back—the injury from his last encounter with the man in black robes. Now, it felt as if an invisible hand had ripped it open, and blood was slowly seeping out from the gaps in the bandages.

“Coordinate calibration complete!” Bulma tugged at her messy hair, her dark circles under her goggles making her look like she’d been punched. “But I must warn you, this thing is like an unstable bomb. The spacetime turbulence we detected last time was enough to tear a Super Saiyan to smithereens; once inside, not even a speck of dust would remain!” Her fingers tapped rapidly on the control panel, blue arcs of electricity occasionally flashing from the instruments, illuminating her tense face.

Trunks's robotic arm slammed heavily onto the control panel with a dull thud, sparks flying. Amid the probe's sharp beeping, his voice carried a hint of gravity: "The time flow ratio has reached 1:365. Every second we delay after entering will equal a year on Earth. Every decision we make could plunge Earth into utter destruction."

"Enough!" Vegeta kicked open the hatch, the powerful shockwave instantly shaking the surrounding instruments, causing them to sway and buzz. Deep blue flames enveloped his body, like a wild beast about to be unleashed. "What's with all this dawdling? That cowardly bastard, I've wanted to meet him for ages! If we wait any longer, he'll think we're afraid of him!" Before his words were even finished, his figure had already plunged into the rift like a meteor, his trail of flames leaving a brief but dazzling streak in the purple space before vanishing in an instant.

Lin Ye took a deep breath, about to follow, when a scarlet alarm suddenly flashed on his retina: "Spatial resonance detected! Energy impact expected in three seconds! Activate the protective shield by consuming 5 evolution points?" His heart leaped into his throat, and the horrific scenes of his previous battle with the black-robed man flashed through his mind. Gritting his teeth, he pressed the confirmation button hard on the virtual interface, as if it were the enemy's heart.

The next second, countless sharp-edged black cubes roared in from all directions, cutting through the air with a piercing shriek, like the Grim Reaper's scythe slashing in his ears. "Watch out! These things can absorb energy!" Bulma's scream came through the communicator, her voice filled with obvious terror. Lin Ye unleashed his Annihilation Cannon without hesitation. The purple energy beam collided with the black cubes, but only a few faint sparks flew, instead making the eerie patterns on them even brighter, as if mocking his overestimation of his abilities. He could clearly feel the power within his body draining away frantically along the direction of the attack, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his back.

At the critical moment, Trunks' sword flashed past his ear like lightning, precisely severing the connection between the two cubes. "They have a weakness! The energy flow at these seams..." Before the future soldier could finish speaking, a suddenly intensified gravitational field slammed him hard into the ground. His mechanical arm clung to the ground, metal scraping against rock, sparks flying, his long silver hair whipped almost upright, dancing wildly in the chaotic energy flow.

"Cooperate with me!" Lin Ye channeled the power of spacetime into his palm, the purplish-gold energy twisting into a spiral within the crack, like a giant dragon poised to pounce. "Once I create a vacuum zone, you can take advantage of it..."

"Stop ordering me around!" Vegeta's roar came from above. The aura of Super Saiyan 2 crashed down with the force of a thunderbolt, the powerful energy wave shattering dozens of cubes into pieces. However, those shattered fragments reformed in mid-air, transforming into an even larger black colossus, its gaping maw large enough to swallow the entire temple. Under its shadow, everyone looked as insignificant as ants.

"This can't go on!" Lin Ye felt the energy bar of the protective shield rapidly decreasing. With each bar less, it felt like a boulder was pressing down on his chest, making it difficult to breathe. "Trunks, use your sword to attack their connection! We must find a breakthrough!"

Their combined attack finally tore through the colossus's outer shell, exposing its pulsating core. But just as Trunks' sword was about to pierce through, space suddenly trembled violently, as if the entire world were collapsing at that moment. Hundreds of golden beams of light shot into the sky, blinding everyone. Lin Ye's pupils constricted—dozens of Golden Cell's clones emerged from the beams of light, grinning maliciously. Their pupils reflected their disheveled figures, their eyes filled with mockery and disdain.

"Long time no see, little bugs." Cell, at the forefront, licked his claws, green venom dripping from his stinger corroding the ground with a sizzling sound. "This time, I've brought a gift from the adults. Enjoy this surprise!" He suddenly opened his blood-red maw, and countless black spores burst forth, condensing in the air into a black cube array identical to that of the black-robed man, completely sealing off everyone's escape route.

Just then, Sun Wukong's voice suddenly came through the communicator, mixed with ear-piercing static: "Everyone be careful! These spores can...zzzz...copy our moves! Don't be reckless..." Before he could finish speaking, a Cell clone had already raised its hand and launched a Kamehameha, its power even three times stronger than the original. The shockwave hit, sending Lin Ye flying, crashing heavily into a huge rock. A metallic taste filled his mouth, and blood uncontrollably spilled from the corner of his mouth.

Lin Ye felt a sweet taste in his throat. The moment the protective shield shattered completely, his vision blurred. Through the haze, he saw Vegeta's neck entangled by Cell's tentacles. The immense pressure made the proud Saiyan prince's veins bulge, yet he couldn't break free. Trunks' mechanical arm sparked under the energy impact, its joint parts scattering everywhere. The future warrior knelt on one knee, his body swaying precariously. And deep within the spacetime rift, the laughter of the black-robed figure could be heard faintly, mixed with countless whispers from overlapping timelines, as if the entire multiverse was mocking him, sending chills down his spine.

"System!" Lin Ye wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his voice filled with resentment and anger, "Exchange all the remaining evolution points for..."

"Exchange privileges frozen." The system's chilling notification sent a chill down his spine. "Unknown energy interference detected. The host is currently unable to use any functions." His vision blurred, his legs went weak, yet he remained fixed on the approaching figures of Cell. The golden scales gleamed ominously in the purple space, each one like an invitation from the Grim Reaper, proclaiming their impending doom.

"It seems we really are..." Trunks' voice trailed off. Lin Ye turned to look; a Cell tail needle was embedded in the Future Warrior's chest, green blood slowly dripping from the blade onto the purple ground with a soft "plop" sound. Not far away, Vegeta's arrogance was waning, and for the first time, fear appeared in his eyes. The once invincible Saiyan prince now showed despair.

The tremors of the spacetime rift grew stronger, and the array of black cubes began to shrink, forcing everyone into an even narrower corner. Lin Ye clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood dripping from between his fingers. He knew this might be the closest they had ever come to death—but if they couldn't even break through this battle, how could they possibly find the Supreme Kai of Time, or fight the man in black robes?

"Everyone," he suddenly laughed, the taste of blood filling his mouth, his laughter carrying a desperate, all-or-nothing resolve, "Do you remember why we're standing here? Because we are warriors! Even if we die..." His pupils suddenly shone with a purple-gold light, a dormant power within him awakening, a power that surged forth like a volcanic eruption, "We will let these bastards know that we are not ants to be slaughtered! Even if we die, we will drag them down to hell with us!"

With a roar, Lin Ye unleashed an unprecedented surge of energy. Space-time distorted beneath his feet, and the air whistled as it was being torn apart. For the first time, panic flickered across the Cells' faces. They seemed to sense a threat, halting in their tracks and warily watching this suddenly powerful human. In the center of this chaotic battlefield, a new suspense was brewing—could the power Lin Ye had awakened become the key to turning the tide of battle? Or was it merely a calculated move by the black-robed man? What actions would the Cells take once they regained their senses? Could Lin Ye lead them out of this desperate situation?

Chapter 37: Bitter Struggle

Within the spatial rift, purple lightning writhed like a giant python, illuminating the battlefield with flickering light. Golden Cell's clones transformed into streaks of golden afterimages, the air shrieking as they were torn apart. Lin Ye's pupils constricted; he had just swung his sword to block the claws thrusting towards him when a piercing pain shot through his back—his tail stinger had pierced his protective energy layer, and green corrosive liquid spread along the wound, searing his nerves.

"Life force reduced to 30%, use Senzu Bean?" The system's mechanical prompt exploded in his mind. Lin Ye gritted his teeth, tasting the blood in his mouth, but stared intently at the approaching Cell group: "Hold on! System! Activate Skill Copy!"

A golden light flashed, and a silver lightsaber identical to Trunks' appeared in Lin Ye's hand. The moment the blade sliced ​​through the air, the future soldier, who was being entangled by three Cells, widened his eyes in shock: "So that's how it is, you can copy moves too?" His voice was breathless, and the energy circuits on his mechanical arm glowed a warning red light.

"Don't get distracted!" Lin Ye spun around and slashed off Cell's tail stinger, the blade colliding with the scales and creating dazzling sparks. "Their regeneration speed is faster than before!" Before he finished speaking, a Cell suddenly sprang from the ground, its claws aimed straight for his throat. At the critical moment, Trunks' sword light slashed horizontally, cutting Cell in two, but the severed body instantly fused together upon hitting the ground.

On the other side of the battlefield, Vegeta's deep blue aura trembled violently, each punch accompanied by a deafening roar. His breathing, however, had become noticeably heavy, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead—the immense strain of his deep blue form was consuming the proud Saiyan's stamina. "Damn it! These bastards!" he gritted his teeth, his nails digging deep into his palms. "Today I'll crush you all into mincemeat!"

"Vegeta! Calm down! Your body won't be able to take this!" Bulma's scream came through the communicator, but was completely drowned out by the explosion. The self-destructing energy blast that Vegeta had gathered in his palm exploded with a bang, and the powerful shockwave sent dozens of Cells flying. But before the smoke and dust had even cleared, more clones were already pouring out from the purple cracks.

Lin Ye was thrown back by the shockwave, his back slamming heavily against a floating rock. He struggled to lift his head, his gaze piercing through the billowing smoke, his pupils suddenly contracting—a black-robed figure had appeared above the battlefield at some point, his black cloak fluttering in the turbulent energy currents, a mocking smile on his pale face, as if watching a farcical spectacle.

"You think you can defeat me like this?" The black-robed man's voice seemed to come from countless dimensions, making everyone's eardrums ache. "Watch closely, this is the real power!" He raised his hand and waved it, causing the black cube in the void to spin wildly. All of Cell's clones suddenly let out piercing roars, and their golden bodies began to twist and merge.

"No! He's going to..." Trunks' warning was drowned out by a deafening roar. The purple sky was completely swallowed by golden light, and a gigantic golden Cell, comparable in size to a mountain, slowly emerged. It looked down at the crowd, its pupils reflecting the warriors as tiny as ants, a cruel smile curving its lips, its gaping maw large enough to swallow an entire city.

"Excessive energy reaction detected! Immediate evacuation recommended!" The system's alarm was shrill and piercing. Lin Ye gripped his lightsaber tightly, but felt a tingling numbness in his arm—continuous use of skills and enduring attacks had pushed his body to its limit. He turned to look at his companions: Vegeta was kneeling on one knee, his deep blue aura almost completely dissipated; Trunks's mechanical arm was completely destroyed, and he could only support himself with his broken sword.

The giant Cell suddenly roared, the sonic waves shattering the surrounding rocks. It casually unleashed a golden energy blast, and Lin Ye instinctively raised his sword to block, but was sent flying by the powerful impact, carving a hundred-meter-long trench in the ground. He struggled to his feet and discovered fine cracks on his lightsaber, while the black-robed figure in the distance calmly said, "The game should end now."

"It's not over yet!" Vegeta suddenly roared, a faint deep blue aura igniting around him once more. "I, Vegeta, will never bow down to trash like you, even if I die!" He charged towards Giant Cell, but was struck hard by the tail the giant Cell lashed out at halfway, sending him flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into the ground and creating a huge crater.

Lin Ye felt a sweet taste in his throat, and blood uncontrollably spilled from the corner of his mouth. Looking at his companions' wounded appearance, and then at the black-robed man's smug face, a surge of resentful anger welled up within him. Just then, the system suddenly notified him: "Host's emotional fluctuations detected. Consume all remaining evolution points to forcibly activate hidden skills?"

"I'll fight!" Lin Ye gritted his teeth and made his choice, his inner power surging like a burst dam. However, before he could unleash his skills, the giant Cell raised its massive foot and stomped down on the group. Amidst the billowing purple dust, the black-robed man's laughter mingled with Cell's roars, echoing through the spatial rift, as if announcing the end of this grueling battle...

Chapter 38: Desperate Situation

A deafening roar shook the heavens and earth as the colossal golden Cell's massive right foot, as large as a hill, mercilessly stomped on the ruins of Tokyo Tower. The once towering structure instantly crumbled to dust under this terrifying force, sending clouds of smoke and debris billowing into the sky. Lin Ye, unable to dodge, was thrown back by the powerful shockwave, his back slamming heavily against the fractured rock face of Mount Fuji.

A sharp pain shot through his back, and Lin Ye felt as if his internal organs had shifted. He opened his mouth, coughing up blood mixed with broken teeth. His body convulsed uncontrollably, and his golden hair was visibly dimming. The energy required to maintain his Super Saiyan 3 form was nearly depleted, and he was still three short of meeting the system's requirement to "gather seven Super Saiyan God auras." Despair filled Lin Ye's heart. Was Earth truly going to be destroyed by this monster?

“If this continues, Earth is doomed…” Bulma’s voice, choked with sobs, came through the communicator intermittently. Lin Ye forced himself to look up and saw the modified Capsule Spaceship, battered by Cell’s energy blasts, teetering like a fragile, withered leaf in the storm. The spaceship’s protective shield was a blindingly red, as if it would shatter at any moment. “Goku and the others are still on their way, at least… at least another twenty minutes!” Bulma’s voice was filled with anxiety and helplessness.

Lin Ye gritted his teeth and propped himself up, his nails digging deep into the rock, trying to stand up again to fight Cell. "I can still..." Before he could finish speaking, Cell's tail suddenly shot through the clouds like a giant golden python, tightly coiling around the spaceship. Immediately afterward, a deafening explosion rang out, instantly swallowing Bulma's scream. Lin Ye's pupils contracted sharply, his heart tightening—Trunks was still inside! His fists clenched tightly, his nails piercing his palms, blood slowly trickling down, the anger and regret in his heart almost overwhelming him.

"Get out of my way!" Vegeta's voice came from the left. The blood-soaked prince charged wildly, his deep blue aura much dimmer than usual. He exerted all his strength, punching Cell in the abdomen, but the sparks were like a tickle, causing no real harm to Cell. Golden Cell grinned maliciously, his smile full of mockery and disdain, and with a backhand slap, sent Vegeta flying. "Trash, not even worthy to warm me up!" Cell's voice was full of arrogance and contempt.

Vegeta crashed heavily to the ground, struggling to get up, only to fall again. His eyes were filled with resentment and anger as he looked at Cell's arrogant figure, his rage burning fiercely. Lin Ye, watching this scene, felt a wave of despair wash over him, completely engulfing him. Were they truly without any chance of winning?

Just as everyone was sinking into despair, a familiar yet chilling aura suddenly appeared. Lin Ye turned his head and saw Beerus lying on a floating rock, legs crossed, holding a box of chocolate ice cream, looking completely at ease. "What a bunch of troublesome guys, can't even handle this little thing?" Beerus's voice carried a hint of laziness and impatience.

"Lord Beerus!" Lin Ye exclaimed in surprise and joy, staggering as he knelt on one knee. He could clearly feel the terrifying energy fluctuations emanating from the God of Destruction. Even though Beerus hadn't even stood up, the air within a hundred miles began to distort, as if in fear of this powerful force. "How could you..." Lin Ye was about to ask when Beerus interrupted him.

"I'm eating pudding on the other side of the universe." Beerus scooped up a spoonful of ice cream and stuffed it into his mouth, then suddenly sneezed, sending the ice cream flying half a meter away. He frowned, looking disgusted, and said, "Ptooey! What is this crap? It smells like rotten energy." As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes, his purple pupils locking onto the black-robed figure behind Golden Cell. "But it seems you guys are still a long way off. That black-robed figure... is interesting."

"Save Bulma first!" Vegeta suddenly roared, trembling as he scrambled to his feet, blood trickling from his lips, his eyes filled with anxiety and pleading. "Lord Beerus, if only you..."

"So noisy." Beerus yawned, looking impatient. However, at that moment, Golden Cell's attack suddenly turned towards him. A hundred-meter-long golden tail, carrying world-destroying power, swept towards Beerus like a golden lightning bolt. Beerus didn't even raise his eyes, simply flicking a purple light from his fingertip. In an instant, space shattered like glass, and the menacing tail was annihilated before it could even touch the hem of his clothes.

Golden Cell finally showed a solemn expression, while the black-robed figure behind it suddenly chuckled, the voice ethereal as if it came from another dimension. "Your Excellency, God of Destruction, are you sure you want to interfere in this game?" The black-robed figure's voice made Lin Ye's eardrums ache, and the energy within his body began to become chaotic, as if it was about to go berserk out of control.

Beerus finally sat up straight, his purple aura surging instantly. The terrifying heat evaporated the snow on Mount Fuji in an instant, and scorched a hole a kilometer in diameter in the clouds. "I've had enough of playing with you. It's time to end this." Beerus's icy voice rang out. He raised his hand towards Golden Cell, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes. "Disappear."

However, at that moment, the man in black robes suddenly raised his hand, and seven jet-black dragon balls appeared in the void. Lin Ye's blood instantly froze; he could clearly feel that the aura swirling around them was exactly the same as the "Super Saiyan God aura" mentioned in the system notification! "Lord Beerus, be careful!" Lin Ye warned hoarsely, but it was too late. The jet-black dragon balls erupted with all-consuming darkness, instantly neutralizing Beerus's attack.

Taking advantage of the moment, Golden Cell opened its gaping maw, condensing an energy sphere even brighter than the sun. The terrifying energy fluctuations caused the entire Earth to tremble. Lin Ye, watching the energy capable of destroying the Earth, felt utterly hopeless. Just then, he suddenly heard the system's cold notification: "Super Saiyan God aura detected, progress 7/7."

"Lin Ye! Transform!" Bulma's scream echoed from the ruins. Lin Ye looked down at his increasingly transparent palm and suddenly smiled. So the last condition for Super Saiyan God was a certain death. He raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes. "Lord Beerus, may I borrow your destructive energy!" Lin Ye roared, mobilizing the last of his power and charging towards the giant energy sphere.

His golden hair suddenly turned dark red, and Lin Ye's body was wracked with pain from the energy surge, but he gritted his teeth and didn't flinch. In the instant the energy sphere exploded, he heard the black-robed man's furious roar and Beerus's intrigued muttering, "Interesting, so this is how it's done..." But Lin Ye had only one thought in his mind: no matter what, he had to protect Earth and those around him.

Chapter 39: The War of the Gods