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The barrier that had enveloped the entire Universe had already disappeared, and Jiang Chen likewise withdrew the seal of the Power of Time. For the Universe as a whole, what had just taken place in the Kaiō God Realm was something that very few could perceive.
Even if they had sensed that terrifying aura, they could not clearly determine where it had come from. All that remained was a trembling feeling that arose from the very depths of the soul.
Kaiō God Realm.
Over these past few days, the changes in Son Goku, Vegeta, and Jiang Chen had been almost unimaginable.
Son Goku and Vegeta needed no further explanation; both had already mastered Super Saiyan 5, and especially Son Goku, who at this moment had even become the new Kaiōshin (Kaiō God).
Even Jiang Chen himself had gained no small benefit.
By absorbing that vast Super Saiyan power, he had not only been able to transform into Super Saiyan 5, but he had also vaguely sensed a strange and mysterious force.
Although he could not yet clearly comprehend what that power was, deep within he felt an odd illusion that if he continued to allow this power to spread within him, his gains might far exceed even what he imagined.
It seemed to be the most fundamental essence of Saiyan power.
Yet since he had only absorbed it indirectly, the power was like rootless duckweed, adrift, unstable, and beyond his true grasp.
"Huuh…"
After a long while, Jiang Chen exhaled a heavy breath and shook his head. For now, he would not dwell on it.
In the original story, the Saiyan's tale was already extraordinary, but here in the real-world-like transformation, its degree of extraordinariness was bound to become even more exaggerated.
Right now, however, his current strength left no room for distraction. Rather than speculate, he would do better to keep training.
During this period of time, his base battle power had already seen a clear increase.
At his present speed, it would not be long before, If not catching up to Son Goku, then at least catching up to Vegeta should be entirely possible.
"Aspara, Vegeta, and Gohan have sent word, they've already gathered four Dragon Balls. Very soon they'll have collected all seven Dragon Balls!" Just as Jiang Chen let out a long sigh of relief, Son Goku's voice rang out with excitement.
"They're almost done already?" Jiang Chen raised his brows slightly, looking a little surprised.
It hadn't been long since Son Gohan, Goten, and the others had departed. Yet they had already managed to gather nearly all of them. And this was across the entire Universe, collecting Dragon Balls on that scale was no trivial task.
"Hmph, they are still too slow! Seem like I'll need to put them through even harsher training!" Vegeta snorted coldly.
"Easy there, Vegeta. They've already worked really hard!" Son Goku scratched his head with an awkward laugh.
As the two of them exchanged words, Jiang Chen's mind stirred. After a slight hesitation, he turned his gaze to Son Goku and Vegeta.
"Goku, Vegeta, while we still have some time before they return, would you two be interested in taking a trip with me… to the Zen'ō (King of All) Universe?"
His voice carried a subtle note of inquiry.
Taking the two of them to the main Time and Space, this was something Jiang Chen had already planned out some time ago. Now, since there was still some time before the next Shadow Dragon arc appeared, it was the perfect opportunity to use this gap and travel to the main Time and Space.
"Going to the Zen'ō (King of All)'s Universe? Aspara, are you planning to take us to the Zen'ō Universe?" Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Son Goku couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement.
He had heard that in the vast multiverse, there existed countless experts. Just the thought of being able to set foot there made the Saiyan cells in his body feel as though they were igniting.
"When?" Vegeta, as always, was far more direct.
"Right now! There's still time before Gohan and Goten return, so it's just right for you two to head over." Jiang Chen nodded as he spoke again.
"Good! Let's go right now!" Son Goku and Vegeta practically spoke in unison.
Seeing their reaction, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile.
Soon after, the group began to make quick preparations. Of course, the main arrangements fell to Son Goku and Vegeta, especially Vegeta, who was meticulous as always.
Half a day later--
Whoosh!
Kibito Kai appeared again, bringing Son Goku and Vegeta with him.
"Let's go!" Seeing the two ready, Jiang Chen spoke up immediately.
"Elder Kaiōshin! Lord Kaiōshin! Thank you for putting up with us during this time. We'll take our leave now!!" Jiang Chen smiled as he bid farewell to the Elder Kaiōshin.
"Aspara, Goku, Vegeta, please take care of yourselves!!" The Elder Kaiōshin, looking a little nervous, still couldn't help but speak up.
Jiang Chen gave a slight nod.
Splash!
An illusory tide surged forth and in the next moment, a Book of Time appeared before them. Its pages flipped rapidly, and in an instant, a long river of time surged out and enveloped them all.
Flash!
In that very instant, the three figures vanished completely from the Kaiōshin Realm.
"Ancestor…" Kibito Kai couldn't help but speak.
"It seems they've left. The Zen'ō Universe… it really makes one curious!" The Elder Kaiōshin let out a sigh, his aged eyes gazing deep into the distant starlit sky, lost in thoughts unknown.
Of course, Jiang Chen, Vegeta, and Son Goku knew nothing of the Elder Kaiōshin's musings.
Their figures, wrapped in the power of the Book of Time, crossed layer after layer of space.
…
Universe 7.
Timeline 7.
The Lookout.
Splash!
Illusory tides swept across the sky.
The next instant, Jiang Chen, Son Goku, and Vegeta appeared.
"Where is this?" Vegeta's brows lifted instinctively, his expression carrying a hint of surprise.
"Aspara? Goten?" A cautious voice called out from nearby.
"Popo San? Why are you so tiny?" As the voice rang out, the three soon spotted a small, pitch-black figure. Son Goku even let out an astonished cry.
"Goku, you've become small too?" Mr. Popo's puzzled voice echoed.
"What's going on?" Jiang Chen frowned, confusion flashing in his eyes.
Something was clearly not right here. He actually couldn't sense Dende's aura here. One had to know, back then under Kami Piccolo's selection, Dende had gone to Earth and become the new Kami.
As Kami, Dende had always remained at the Lookout these past years. Yet at this moment, there was no trace of Dende's aura.
And what's more, Mr. Popo had even turned small.
(To Be Continued…)