Chapter 70: Lin Qi's Death, The Final Dragon Ball Acquired
Helping Justice? Or aiding the wicked?
"Forget it... I'll just keep watching. Maybe I'll get a chance to witness... magic at its peak!" Lin Qi's figure vanished once again.
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Time Nest.
Trunks and Chronoa stared intently at the Dark Dragon Ball placed in a wooden box at the center of the table.
"So this is the Dark Dragon Ball? It gives off such an unsettling feeling!" Trunks remarked.
"As long as we keep this one, they won't be able to take it!" Chronoa said, clenching her fists excitedly.
"Exactly!" Trunks nodded, equally spirited. "Without all the Dragon Balls, they can't make a wish!"
"Ugh..." Goku rubbed the bandage on his forehead. "Supreme Kai of Time, can't you heal us faster?"
"Tsk, at this rate, how long will it take to recover?" Vegeta leaned against the wall, scoffing.
"Those vile bastards—I will defeat them all!"
"Hmph, you think I don't want to?" Chronoa retorted with annoyance. "Healing isn't my strong suit! You guys are just draining too much of my energy!"
"Time manipulation is your specialty, isn't it?" Vegeta sneered, looking at her disdainfully. "You seem pretty useless."
"You bastard..." Chronoa clenched her fists, but Trunks quickly intervened to stop her.
"Um..." Gohan hesitantly looked at the group arguing. "Can I go back? I still have some materials to study!"
"You idiot! This is a universe-level super event that affects all of history, and you're worried about your studies?!"
Veins popped on Chronoa's forehead as she glared at Gohan, fists tightening. "Studying is a dead end!"
"Please don't be mad, Supreme Kai of Time!" Trunks tried to calm her down, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
"Hmph, I need to find a new patrol member!" Chronoa grumbled, then noticed Lin Qi was still missing.
"Strange, where's that unruly guy? Why hasn't he come back yet? Could something have happened?"
"Hahaha... Are you talking about that Saiyan, Lin Qi?" A sinister female voice suddenly echoed from the courtyard outside.
"Damn it... How did they get into the Time Nest?!" Vegeta unfolded his arms and strode quickly toward the door.
Goku followed closely behind him, stepping out of the door. "Who are you..."
"What are their names again?" Goku scratched the back of his head awkwardly.
"...Putine!" Chronoa's face darkened as she glared toward the sky.
Gohan and Trunks, who had followed her outside, looked equally vigilant.
"Hello there!" Putine giggled playfully, sticking out her tongue like a mischievous girl. She held her staff as she addressed them.
"That Lin Qi is dead... Now, hand over the Dark Dragon Ball! Otherwise..."
"You'll all die!" The magical orb on Putine's staff began to emit dark energy. "Don't force me to act!"
"You're lying..." Trunks stared at her in disbelief. "Lin Qi? There's no way he could die!"
"He's so strong..."
"Against our Lord Mechikabura, no one survives!" Putine sneered, her eyes scanning Chronoa's house.
"Stop lying!" Gohan shouted angrily, clenching his fists. "Trunks, let's fuse!"
"Vegeta, let's—" Goku turned to suggest fusion but saw Vegeta already charging toward Putine.
"Take this!"
Vegeta roared, throwing a punch with all his strength.
When foes meet, their rage ignites!
"You're so stubborn. With your power..." Putine swiftly dodged, her eyes icy cold as her staff unleashed demonic energy.
Vegeta, bound by the energy, couldn't even struggle. As the energy intensified, he let out a heart-wrenching scream.
"Ahhh!"
"Father!"
"Vegeta!"
Goku watched the scene unfold, horrified. He, Trunks, and Gohan leaped into the air, throwing punches at Putine.
"I'm joining too!" Chronoa stood on the ground, stretching her hands toward Putine. "Time Freeze!"
"Hey, hey... I can't move!" Goku froze mid-air, his fist still raised. "Don't use that on me!"
Trunks and Gohan's attacks on Putine had no effect, and Vegeta continued to scream in agony, bound by her demonic power.
Dodging effortlessly, Putine sneered at the group. "Hahaha... With your pitiful strength, you think you can oppose Lord Mechikabura?!"
"Haaaa!"
Goku powered up, appearing instantly before Putine. He swung his fist toward her mocking face.
Bang!
Unexpectedly, his punch didn't connect. Salsa appeared, blocking Goku's fist with his massive sword.
"Ugh..." Goku clutched his reddened hand, blowing on it furiously. "That hurts!"
"Did you get it?" Putine smirked, looking expectantly at Salsa.
Without responding, Salsa held up the Dark Dragon Ball and grinned at her. "What do you think? Let's go!"
"The Dragon Ball..." Chronoa's eyes widened in shock as she recognized it. It was the one from her table!
Whoosh!
A black hole appeared, and Putine and Salsa disappeared into it.
"Ahhh..." Chronoa trembled all over, dropping to her knees as she cradled her head. "A diversion... How could I be so stupid?!"
"What now?"
Trunks and Gohan exchanged helpless glances, neither able to come up with a plan.
Watching Vegeta fall from the sky, Trunks called out anxiously, "Father!"
Goku caught Vegeta and laid him on the ground. "Vegeta, are you okay?"
Cough, cough. Vegeta struggled to sit up, wiping the blood from his mouth. He spat on the ground. "Hmph... I will have my revenge!"
"Hmph, you're all useless!" A black hole appeared in the sky as Chamel floated out, holding her staff.
"Chamel?" Chronoa growled, glaring at her coldly. "Why didn't you come out earlier?!"
"Hmph, stop wasting time! Hurry and chase them!" Chamel's staff glowed brightly, and she didn't even spare Chronoa a glance.
A time-space portal appeared, and Chamel flew in first.
"I'm going too..." Vegeta stood up with difficulty, leaning on Trunks for support as they headed toward the portal. He was determined to deal with that despicable woman!
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