Thanks to absorbing Mecha-Coola, Levos' stamina recovered significantly in a short period of time.
Although he hadn't completed his evolution yet, he estimated that as long as he absorbed another four or five Mecha-Coola replicas, he could finalize this mechanical evolutionary path.
Squelch.
A faint purple fluid burst out as Levos' severed arm regenerated in an instant!
This scene made Android 18 furrow her brows tightly. "Monster! That's disgusting!"
Levos ignored her, focusing instead on quickly assessing his physical condition.
His injuries had fully healed, and he still had some stamina left.
At least now, if he ran into an isolated Mecha-Coola replica, he could deal with it more confidently.
But he still urgently needed to replenish his strength!
Levos used his tail to coil around Piccolo's corpse, freeing his hands to pick up Bulma.
Casting a glance at Android 18, he said coldly, "Are you coming willingly, or do you want me to knock you out and drag you along?"
Android 18's expression stiffened for a moment before she let out a mocking sneer. "You disgusting freak. Who do you think you are? Why the hell should I listen to you? I am."
Bang!
Before she could finish, Levos' fist slammed into her abdomen, knocking her unconscious.
Levos glanced indifferently at the limp figure in his arms, then slung her over his shoulder and flew out of the stone forest.
This place had already been exposed to the Mecha-Coolas' surveillance. If they got surrounded, there'd be no way out it would be a certain-death scenario!
Worse, their earlier battle might have attracted the attention of the three Dark Beings!
He had no interest in wasting time arguing with Android 18, so knocking her out was simply more efficient.
Levos' figure streaked across the sky above the stone forest, leaving a residual shadow before vanishing into the distance.
Suddenly, his senses sharpened. Without showing any sign of panic, he subtly slowed his speed.
Boom!
A brilliant energy beam erupted from Levos' mouth, blasting down toward the ground!
In the next moment, an earthen mound below exploded apart, revealing none other than Fused Zamasu!
Levos snorted coldly, his body rapidly expanding and bulking up as he gripped Bulma and the others in one massive hand.
Then he swung a colossal fist directly at Zamasu.
The sheer force of his punch roared through the air, compressing the atmosphere with a pressure so violent it felt capable of ripping space apart.
"…What?!"
Fused Zamasu's expression shifted drastically.
He could feel it the suffocating pressure of absolute power radiating from Levos!
Reacting instinctively, Zamasu crossed his hands and braced himself against the attack.
BOOM!
The two forces collided, unleashing a shockwave so violent it flattened everything within several hundred meters!
Zamasu staggered back several steps.
"Damn it, what kind of monster are you?!" Fused Zamasu's face twisted in fury, as though he couldn't accept being suppressed by a mere mortal. "I have an immortal body! I'm supposed to be invincible!"
"You're just hard to kill," Levos replied calmly, his tone sharp. "That's not the same thing as being invincible."
Fused Zamasu roared furiously, "Die, you wretch!"
In the next instant, a massive scythe materialized in his hands, wreathed in violet, searing flames that radiated pure annihilation. He swung it down toward Levos with all his might.
But Levos' body flared with the blazing red aura of Kaio-ken, and he effortlessly slipped past the deadly strike!
Then, without hesitation, he lashed out with a devastating kick straight to Zamasu's chest.
Thud!
The impact sent Zamasu flying uncontrollably through the air.
His body smashed through the ground, tearing apart countless layers of rock beneath.
Zamasu's form was left shredded and trembling violently.
Moments later, chunks of purple flesh writhed and twisted, desperately trying to stitch themselves back together.
Zamasu's blood-red eyes blazed with hatred and frustration. "A lowly human like you… defeating a divine being like me? Impossible!"
The next moment, Levos' massive tail whipped around and swallowed him whole.
Levos sneered. "Invincible? You? Don't make me laugh."
His body shrank back to its normal size, his tail coiling tightly as he began crushing Zamasu within.
Crack! Crack!
The sickening crunch of shattering bones echoed from within his tail, mingled with muffled groans of agony.
Levos kept his expression cold and detached as he methodically constricted his tail, attempting to pulverize Zamasu completely.
Unfortunately, the bastard's regeneration was ridiculously overpowered borderline broken.
Realizing this wouldn't work, Levos instead wrapped Piccolo's body with his bulky tail, holding Bulma and Android 18 close, and quickly flew away from the area.
As for tracking down the other Android, that plan would have to wait.
He had a new priority now.
Absorb more Mecha-Coola replicas. Complete his mechanical evolution.
But first, he needed a safe place to recover and gather his strength in secret.
"Ugh… it hurts…"
Lying on the soft, thick grass, Bulma winced as she clutched her stomach, her brows furrowing in pain. A hiss of discomfort escaped her lips.
She glanced down, noticing the bandages wrapped tightly around her midsection, stained with fresh crimson.
Clearly, her injuries were severe.
"Don't move," Levos said gently as he dabbed away the sweat from her forehead with a towel. "I've already treated your wounds. You'll be fine soon."
Seeing the worry in his eyes, Bulma's cheeks flushed faintly pink. "My wounds… you were the one who bandaged me?"
She bit her lower lip, her gaze flickering shyly, heart beating faster than she liked to admit.
Levos shook his head. "No. It wasn't me."
Then he added, "Android 18 handled your injuries."
"Oh, I see…" Bulma murmured softly, then asked, "How long was I out?"
"Less than ten minutes."
"And… what about Coola?" Her eyes widened. "Did we get away from him?"
Levos gave a small nod. "Yeah. That guy's been absorbed. Fused Zamasu too."
His voice dropped slightly. "But Piccolo… sacrificed himself again to seal Coola."
Bulma froze, her lips parting slightly, and fell into silent grief.
Not far away, Android 18 lay sprawled across the grass, staring blankly at the emerald sky above.
For the first time, she felt a pang of loneliness, as if something vital was missing from her life.
Hearing the soft exchanges between Levos and Bulma, a wave of isolation washed over her, making the silence feel heavier.
After a long pause, she sighed softly, closing her eyes to rest.
But the next second, her eyes snapped open sharply.
Her gaze locked on the towering figure approaching her.
His body was tall and powerfully built, with perfect proportions carved like a war sculpture.
His sharp facial contours framed a pair of crimson eyes that radiated a domineering, unyielding presence.
His chitinous, spotted exoskeleton glimmered under the faint light, giving him a wild, primal allure.
"If you weren't a monster," Android 18 said flatly, tearing her gaze away, "you'd actually be pretty handsome."
Levos stiffened slightly.
Was this what people meant by complimenting while stabbing?
The reminder that she still viewed him as a monster stung, souring his mood instantly.
Damn it, Ginyu… this body…
Hands clasped behind his back, he stared down at her silently.
After all their battles, Android 18's clothes were a complete mess.
The black stockings on her legs had torn apart in several places, revealing smooth, pale skin streaked with scrapes and faint bruises.
The lower half of her top had been ripped open, exposing the taut, flawless curve of her stomach that gleamed faintly in the sunlight.
Not overly revealing but definitely distracting.
Before he realized it, they locked eyes.
For a moment, the air around them seemed to freeze.
Android 18's delicate face iced over, her tone snapping cold as frost. "Monster! Where the hell are you looking?!"
Levos' jaw tightened, irritation bubbling up.
She knew what he was. Yet she still had to push his buttons.
"Hmph." He scoffed and tore his gaze away. "Don't flatter yourself. I was just thinking… about using magic to conjure you some clothes."
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