As Lin Chuan revealed more of his true strength, Vegito XENO made the first move!
Since he was at a disadvantage in power, he could only rely on seizing the initiative.
If he couldn't even do that, he'd have no edge whatsoever.
He launched an all-out, unstoppable attack straight at Lin Chuan!
His terrifying punch tore through space, producing a sharp buzzing sound.
Faced with such a forceful assault, Lin Chuan didn't choose to take it head-on with his body. Instead, he crossed his arms in front of him, blocking Vegito XENO's strike with his forearms.
At this moment, Vegito XENO truly possessed enough power to shake Lin Chuan's base form.
Allowing this to happen was intentional, Lin Chuan was drawing more effort from him, hoping he'd unleash even greater strength.
Or rather, to see if he could truly break through his limits.
It was like giving him a taste of candy, just enough reward to push him further.
Pretending to be overpowered, Lin Chuan allowed himself to be blasted away by Vegito XENO in Super Saiyan 4 form.
Though he'd done it on purpose, Lin Chuan still admitted that the punch was impressive. If it had struck anyone of equal rank, they likely wouldn't have taken it so easily.
He had to admit, whether it was Goku XENO, Vegeta XENO, or their fusion as Vegito XENO, each was capable of fighting well beyond their level.
It was just that Lin Chuan stood far beyond them.
Seeing his attack land successfully, Vegito XENO didn't hesitate. Not wanting to miss the opportunity, he exploded with aura and chased after Lin Chuan with an even fiercer onslaught, raining down blows like a storm.
Each punch and kick contained extreme destructive power. At the level of the 8th dimension (Yi scale), even breaking through space itself was no challenge. Every move carried overwhelming might.
Compared to the 9th and 10th dimensions, the 8th wasn't much.
But for ordinary mortals, the 8th dimension was the limit of what they could achieve.
Beyond that realm… lay the realm of the Gods of Destruction!
Even the 9th dimension was considered pre-God of Destruction tier, and was already far above anything mortal.
Thanks to this battle, Lin Chuan also realized that this Goku XENO and Vegeta XENO weren't the versions from the Dragon Ball Heroes anime.
Otherwise, their strength wouldn't be so lacking.
After all, during the Hell Planet Arc, their strength, including their fusion, should have reached at least the 9th dimension, if not the 10th or beyond.
At this point, Vegito XENO had no idea what Lin Chuan was thinking.
A Super Battle ignites!
As a fusion warrior, Vegito XENO perfectly inherited everything from Goku XENO and Vegeta XENO.
His fighting style combined the strengths of both, blending offense and defense seamlessly, elevating explosive power and technique to the peak.
To Lin Chuan's eyes, Vegito XENO's movements were lightning-fast. His strikes came in a flawless, impenetrable rhythm, nearly impossible to block or counter.
Had it been anyone else, they'd have been torn to shreds.
But unfortunately, he was facing Lin Chuan.
Thanks to his future-sight abilities, Lin Chuan didn't even need to guess the next move, he could see fragments of the future.
So even under this fierce onslaught, Lin Chuan maintained perfect balance.
Vegito XENO may have looked flawless, but Lin Chuan could still see plenty of openings.
If he truly wanted to finish it, he'd had many chances already.
He didn't even need to transform into a Super Saiyan, merely using his Super Saiyan energy pool was enough to handle everything.
BOOM!!!
Another devastating strike in Super Saiyan 4 form was taken by Lin Chuan in base form, this time, the impact on Vegito XENO's psyche was even greater.
Still, Vegito XENO wasn't discouraged. Instead, his understanding of Lin Chuan's power reached a new level, and his will to fight grew even more intense.
As a fused Saiyan, he was far more battle-hungry than Goku XENO or Vegeta XENO.
And as a Time Patrol agent, whenever a crisis emerged that they couldn't handle, they fused and summoned him.
He'd fought countless enemies,
But none could compare to Lin Chuan.
Maybe… just maybe… this pressure can help me grow even stronger. Maybe even reach a new realm like this world's Vegeta, Super Saiyan 4, Ultimate Evil Ascension!
Even though he was a fusion, he was still his own being, capable of growth.
"I don't believe your defense is that impenetrable!!" he roared.
Vegito XENO ramped up his attack, pouring his all into every strike, increasing both speed and destructive power.
Yet even then, Lin Chuan handled it all with ease, completely unfazed.
It seems I've risen too far above him. Even a fusion warrior can't match me now.
If this keeps up, it'll be too boring. Let's see if he can grow further during the fight!
A flash of resolve passed through Lin Chuan's eyes.
Since holding back hadn't caused a breakthrough, he'd try another method to trigger it.
In an instant, his aura exploded.
Golden energy surged forth as an invisible shockwave knocked Vegito XENO backward.
"A pseudo-Super Saiyan form?!"
Vegito XENO, thrown back, recognized Lin Chuan's transformation.
Golden flames wrapped around his body, his hair stood on end, though it hadn't turned gold, it still shimmered.
This was a transition stage between base and Super Saiyan,
achieved by fully activating the Super Saiyan energy pool.
What?! Even my Super Saiyan 4 form isn't enough to force him into true Super Saiyan 1?!
Vegito XENO clenched his fists unconsciously.
"We've fought long enough, it's been you attacking this whole time. Now it's my turn. Let's see if a fusion warrior like you can surprise me."
In pseudo-Super Saiyan form, Lin Chuan burst forth at blinding speed,
arriving in front of Vegito XENO in the blink of an eye.
With just a casual punch, he sent Vegito XENO flying thousands of meters.
The gap between them was simply too vast.
Even in this pseudo form, Lin Chuan's power hovered between 3,000 and 4,000 Zi, and he could raise it at will.
"Damn it! Don't get cocky!" Vegito XENO roared as he stabilized mid-air, charging energy into one hand.
"TIDAL, SURGE!!!"
A deep shout rang out.
Instantly, a massive blue energy beam shot from his palm, roaring toward Lin Chuan, its destructive power enough to shred space itself.
But Lin Chuan simply released a burst of aura.
An invisible barrier split Vegito's blast in two, dispersing it harmlessly.
"What?!" Vegito XENO's heart tightened. He never expected Lin Chuan's combat style to be so overbearing!
No time to think, Vegito XENO crossed his arms to defend himself.
BOOM! BAM! BOOM!
Three powerful strikes shook space.
Vegito XENO was forced back again.
But it didn't end there.
Lin Chuan pursued relentlessly, pressing the advantage without mercy.
Vegito XENO could only rely on instinct to defend, barely withstanding the storm of blows.
Even as the so-called invincible fusion warrior, Vegito could do nothing but be brutally overwhelmed by Lin Chuan.
No! This can't continue! His punches are too heavy, and they're only getting stronger!
Vegito XENO knew that if he let this continue, Lin Chuan would eventually break through his defense with sheer overwhelming force.
And once that happened, he'd be seriously injured.
In that moment, he vanished, using ultra-high-speed movement to escape across space.
But there was no way Lin Chuan would let him go so easily.
In fact, this retreat was exactly what Lin Chuan had been waiting for.
In a flash, Lin Chuan exploded with terrifying speed, caught up to Vegito XENO, and launched another savage beatdown.
As the battle continued, even Lin Chuan's energy barrier was pushed to the limit, a tiny crack appeared, invisible to the naked eye.
A small portion of power leaked out, affecting the Earth below.
Everyone at the Lookout saw this, and felt a chill.
Dende and Mr. Popo didn't dare speak.
They didn't even know how to respond.
This battle was far beyond their comprehension.
"As expected. The battle is nearly over," Piccolo said calmly as he gazed into the sky.
He'd seen it coming from the start.
Even though Goku XENO and Vegeta XENO fused into the mighty Vegito XENO,
it was meaningless against a monster like Lin Chuan.
He didn't even need to transform to suppress them.
"Even the fusion of another world's Dad and Uncle Vegeta is being crushed by Uncle Lin?!"
"And he's only using a pseudo-Super Saiyan form… how can he be this strong?!"
As a spectator, Gohan was witnessing a new world unfold.
He watched the sky, eyes strained.
He desperately wanted to see every move between Lin Chuan and Vegito XENO, but his power wasn't enough. The difference was just too great.
If he hadn't trained in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber recently, he wouldn't have been able to follow anything at all.
Beside him, Vegeta wore a frustrated expression.
"Tch, ! Those two bastards… even I can barely see afterimages! I'm relying on energy sensing just to keep up!" Vegeta growled.
He had once again activated Super Saiyan 4, Ultimate Evil Ascension, needing a reference point.
And the result?
He was completely outclassed.
He wasn't just weaker than the fused warrior Vegito XENO,
He was even weaker than Lin Chuan in his base form.
Though he hated to admit it, the truth was clear, both Vegito XENO and Lin Chuan were towering mountains that he, in his current state, could not overcome.
To surpass those two monsters, he would have to once again break through the limits of Super Saiyan 4, Ultimate Evil Ascension, and reach another, unknown level.
Something like… Super Saiyan 5!
Meanwhile, not only the people at the Lookout were paying attention to the battle,
Other Z Fighters on Earth had also noticed what was happening.
Kame House.
Master Roshi and Krillin, the old master and his student, stared at the terrifying anomaly in the sky with horrified expressions.
Though they couldn't see it clearly, their energy sensing wasn't bad.
Most of the sky had darkened, and the surging pressure stirred massive hurricanes across the ocean, raising towering waves.
They were using their senses to simulate what might be happening on the battlefield.
"Who's that guy fighting Lin Chuan? His energy feels like a mix of Goku and Vegeta… Could it be some monster like Cell?" Master Roshi speculated.
Though a martial arts master, his actual combat power was now quite limited.
"I can sense Gohan, Piccolo, and Vegeta… And that guy with Goku and Vegeta's ki might not be an enemy… But before, Goku and Vegeta's energy were separate… Now there's two Vegetas? That can't be right…"
Krillin, full of questions, turned to Roshi and asked,
"What do you think, Master Roshi?"
"If he's not an enemy, that's for the best. But to know for sure, we might have to go there and see for ourselves," Roshi replied, falling back into silence as he focused on sensing the battlefield.
Krillin also held his breath, concentrating as much as he could, maximizing his spiritual perception.
This was something he had learned from Lin Chuan, an enhanced sensing ability developed after training in divine energy.
Of course, compared to Lin Chuan's level of spiritual perception, his still fell far short.
Tien's training grounds.
Tien, who was digging deeper into his own potential, and Chiaotzu, who was refining his psychic powers, were both stunned by the aura radiating from Lin Chuan and Vegito XENO's battle. Cold sweat soaked their brows.
They both snapped to attention, exchanged glances, and nodded at each other.
They stopped training and focused their minds on observing the battlefield through spiritual sense.
Blind training wouldn't help them improve anymore. What they needed now was to stabilize their current realm.
That's exactly what they'd been doing in recent times.
And now, with Earth once again facing a major event, it was a perfect opportunity to test the results of their cultivation.
Especially after gaining divine power training methods from Lin Chuan, their strength had improved significantly.
West City, in a bar.
Yamcha, who had abandoned martial arts and now lived a carefree city life, was already dead drunk in the middle of the day with some drinking buddies.
But the sudden surge of pressure jolted him slightly awake.
In disbelief, he looked up at the sky.
Though he hadn't trained in a long time, his sensing ability still far surpassed that of an average martial artist.
Feeling the terrifying aura hanging over West City, he let go of all distractions.
Earth crisis? Other people getting stronger? Doesn't matter, just noise.
His life now belonged to him and no one else.
In his words, "No one can stop me from chasing freedom."
In other words, if something big happens to Earth, there are stronger people to deal with it.
He just wanted to enjoy his peaceful life.
East City, hidden lab.
Inside a secret lab, Android 21 sat in a chair, rubbing her belly while observing the battle at the Lookout through a high-tech screen.
Even a battle at the Lookout could be monitored, this level of technology was far beyond the norm.
"After Frieza, now versions of Goku and Vegeta from other timelines have appeared…"
"Thankfully, as Time Patrol members, they're only here to investigate Frieza's whereabouts. They don't know I exist."
"Otherwise, with my current state… I'd have no way to resist if they tried to take me away."
As she spoke, a sharp pain came from her abdomen.
Her unborn child had kicked her again.
"My dear child, can't you behave just a little? Every time you squirm, it makes Mommy feel awful."
Though she said this, her tone was full of motherly affection.
Her maternal instincts had only grown stronger over time.
Perhaps because the baby was close to being born, her transformation was accelerating.
After her words, the baby seemed to calm down, perhaps understanding her, making her feel much better.
"Whew~! Once I finish collecting your father's battle data, you'll become an amazing warrior just like him."
"No! You'll be a warrior who surpasses your father."
Her words were filled with boundless hope for her child.
Without even realizing it, Android 21 had already become someone completely different.
Her mindset, her priorities, everything had changed.
Realm of the Gods.
Whis sipped his tea calmly, while watching the Earth battle unfold.
Raditz and Goku had also paused their sparring to rest.
While chatting, the two brothers noticed the image projected from Whis's staff.
They approached, and when they saw an unfamiliar Saiyan warrior, one in Super Saiyan 4 form, they were stunned.
Even Broly was drawn in by the scene. When he saw Lin Chuan fighting on-screen, he focused intently.
To Broly, Lin Chuan was one of the people he now held most dear, and considered a true friend.
He had provided him shelter and helped him escape his miserable past.
So anything related to Lin Chuan mattered greatly to him.
"Super Saiyan 4?! Who is this Saiyan? He's able to fight Lin Chuan at this level!" Goku exclaimed, extremely curious about Vegito XENO's identity.
Just based on his performance, this unknown Saiyan clearly surpassed Goku himself.
"Hmph. Instead of worrying about who this guy is, maybe you should focus on Lin Chuan's strength! He's not even transformed, and he's already toying with him," Raditz said coldly, pointing out the real issue.
They had clearly underestimated Lin Chuan.
"Still… this Saiyan does seem odd…" Raditz added.
He looked more and more like… his dim-witted brother, Kakarot.
No, not just Kakarot, he also had Vegeta's traits.
On closer inspection, Raditz realized something was off.
This guy looked like the fusion of Kakarot and Vegeta.
The resemblance was too strong.
"Whis, who exactly is this Saiyan fighting Talos?" Raditz asked.
Whis didn't hide the truth about Vegito XENO's identity.
He explained everything, how this warrior was born from Goku and Vegeta of another timeline, using the Potara earrings.
Goku and Raditz were both shocked.
They didn't know what Potara earrings were, but they understood the word fusion very well.
"Tch… I can't believe Vegeta from another world actually lowered himself to fuse with Kakarot to fight Talos!" Raditz said in disbelief.
In his mind, Vegeta was always arrogant and prideful, someone who'd never team up with anyone, let alone fuse.
Especially with his goody-two-shoes brother, those two were like fire and water.
This fusion was almost ridiculous.
"Fusion… fusion… I feel like I'm remembering something…" Goku murmured, lost in thought.
Suddenly, a spark of realization hit him, he recalled something important.
"Right!! Big bro, do you remember the Metamorans we met while training on Grand Kai's Planet?!"
"Grand Kai's Planet? Metamorans? Why are you bringing that up now?" Raditz asked, confused.
His brother was clearly up to something again.
They had trained on Grand Kai's Planet and awakened divine power, but that was ages ago.
Many memories had faded.
And now, of all times, Goku brings this up?
"Hehe~! Don't tell me you've forgotten that technique we learned?" Goku grinned.
"Technique?" Raditz frowned, trying to recall.
"Fusion, of course! Back then, they showed us a move called the Fusion Dance. Just like the Potara fusion, it lets two people combine into one, drastically boosting their power!" Goku blurted out, filled with anticipation and excitement.