"Greetings, Lord Demigra."
Demon God Putine devoutly knelt to Demigra. Immediately afterward, she proactively apologized: "I am deeply sorry, Lord Demigra. It was this subordinate's incompetence that allowed you to be trapped in the space-time crack for so many years. Please punish me, my lord."
"This is not your fault. That old woman Chronoa set restrictions inside the space-time crack, causing the location of the space-time crack to change at any moment. It is normal that you could not find me. Now that I have regained freedom, it is time to settle accounts with those fellows one by one." Demon God Demigra revealed a resentful expression.
Seeing Demigra did not blame her, Putine stood up and casually released Demon God Power to form a space-time tunnel. She said to Demigra: "This place is not suitable for staying long. I believe Supreme Kai of Time and that group have already learned that you broke the seal. I have prepared a place where you can recover your strength."
"Mm! You did well, Putine." Demigra nodded.
Immediately after, the two entered the space-time tunnel and vanished without a trace.
Just after they left, several figures appeared at this space-time node.
After confirming that Demigra had broken through the seal, the few people also swiftly left this place.
...
At the same time.
At the endpoint of space-time in this timeline, within the Time Nest.
Time Patrol Son Gohan and Time Patrol Lin Xue were gathered around Chronoa, watching Lin Chuan and Beerus's great battle in the World of Void at that space-time node through the Scroll of Eternity.
"Although in my space-time world, I have already witnessed this battle once, seeing Uncle Lin Chuan and Lord Beerus's battle again is truly shocking." Time Patrol Son Gohan exclaimed.
Recalling the battle back then, compared to the battle happening now, he realized something else. Although the situation was largely similar, there were still many developments that were different.
For example, Zeno and the Grand Priest's descent, as well as the decision that the Gods of Destruction must also participate in the upcoming Tournament of Power.
"Lord Chronoa, will the future of this space-time world… become the same as the future of our world?" Time Patrol Lin Xue asked.
She did not hope this world's future would become like that world, destroyed...
Regarding this question, Chronoa also found it difficult to answer, because she also could not determine exactly how the future of this world would evolve.
Because ever since Lin Xue and she first went to the past space-time world, the future direction of this world had already changed.
What the final ending would be, even she, as Supreme Kai of Time, could not determine.
Unless she used forbidden power to predict the future.
"It's fine. Everything will develop in a good direction." Chronoa comforted the downcast Lin Xue.
Clearly, after losing everything, she held deep feelings toward her relatives in the past space-time.
Just then, a sudden change occurred.
The Scroll of Eternity suddenly transmitted an extremely important message.
"This is...?!!" Chronoa opened the Scroll of Eternity and checked it, immediately startled.
"What happened? Lord Chronoa." Son Gohan leaned over and asked in confusion.
Lin Xue's attention was also attracted. What could make Chronoa's expression change drastically?
"Everyone, for the next period of time, I'm afraid we'll be busy." Chronoa took a deep breath and calmed her restless heart. Then she said earnestly: "According to the message from Trep and your younger brother Goten, Gohan, Demon God Demigra has broken free from the seal in the space-time crack and escaped."
Son Gohan said: "What?! You mean that Demon God Demigra whom you sealed for seventy-five million years?"
Lin Xue said: "When we checked it last time, wasn't the seal still perfectly intact?"
As Time Patrollers, they were not unfamiliar with Demon God Demigra.
This Demon God who wandered through various space-times had once brought unimaginable disasters to countless space-times.
"I don't know exactly what happened, but what can be confirmed is that Demon God Putine has also appeared." Chronoa said.
...
Another timeline.
Likewise within the Time Nest at the endpoint of space-time.
Son Goku Xeno, Vegeta Xeno, and another Supreme Kai of Time Chronoa were also watching because of what happened in another timeline.
Between the two timelines, because a certain space-time node collided, two-way crossing was achieved.
The reason they paid attention was precisely because Lin Chuan's power was so strong that it transmitted over through the space-time node.
How long had it been? The transformations Lin Chuan displayed, and that power strong enough to make even God of Destruction Beerus retreat somewhat, shocked everyone.
"So strong!! He is still that terrifying. This power is far more ferocious than when we met back then. And the Super Saiyan Fifth Stage transformation, I never thought it truly existed." Son Goku Xeno had been completely convinced by Lin Chuan's strength and had unknowingly become Lin Chuan's fanatical little fan.
In his heart, he even produced the thought of visiting Lin Chuan again and asking for advice on the transformation method for Super Saiyan Fifth Stage.
And how could this little thought of his hide from Vegeta Xeno?
"You had better throw away that unrealistic idea. The world of another timeline is not something we can interfere with, Kakarot." Vegeta Xeno crossed his arms and reminded him from the side.
Although he also wanted to go to that timeline to obtain some methods of becoming stronger, there was no way. That timeline was too special. As Time Patrollers of this timeline, they could not act recklessly and go there casually.
"Actually, you don't have to be so certain. Didn't Lord Chronoa also say that we could invite Lin Chuan from that side to help and end our war with the Dark Demon Realm? Now that he is this strong, with his help, resolving the Dark Demon Realm and Dark King would become much easier." Son Goku Xeno said, seemingly also suggesting it.
Hearing this, Vegeta Xeno fell silent.
Chronoa beside them also fell into thought.
There had indeed been such an idea before, inviting that Saiyan Lin Chuan from over there to help end the long years of conflict between this side and the Dark Demon Realm.
However, after thinking about it later, she felt this should be the final resolution between their Time Patrollers and the Dark Demon Realm.
This Saiyan Lin Chuan was too special. If he got involved, no one could predict what situation would occur.
However, it was not impossible, as long as she could obtain the agreement of that other self over there.
Suddenly, a message transmitted from the distant other side.
This made Chronoa's spirit shake, while also making her think of many possibilities.
"Regarding the Dark Demon Realm, we need to put it aside for now. You two have a new mission next." Chronoa suddenly put on a serious expression and said.
Hearing this, Son Goku Xeno and Vegeta Xeno returned to their senses and became serious.
As Time Patrollers, their main duty was to maintain the balance of space-time.
"Which space-time's history was changed this time, Lord Chronoa?" Son Goku Xeno asked.
"Or did that fellow Fu appear again?" Vegeta Xeno guessed.
"Neither." Chronoa shook her head, her expression heavy as she explained: "Just now, another timeline's me transmitted a message, telling me that Demon God Demigra on their side broke free from the seal in the space-time crack and disappeared."
"The incident happened suddenly. She intends to seek our help. Perhaps we can use this chance to eliminate Fu, who is hiding in the shadows after going over there from our side, in one move!"
As Chronoa's words fell, Son Goku Xeno and Vegeta Xeno both became extremely serious.
"In other words, we can go to that timeline?" Son Goku Xeno said.
"Hmph!!! Kakarot, looks like this time your wish came true." Vegeta Xeno said this aloud, while also calculating inwardly.
"You two can use the guidance of the Scroll of Eternity to go to that timeline and meet another me! But remember, everything must follow that version of my arrangements. You cannot act recklessly! Especially do not involve that Lin Chuan." Chronoa used Space-Time Power and branded a mark on the Scroll of Eternity.
Afterward, she threw it to Son Goku Xeno and Vegeta Xeno.
"But if we leave, what about here?" Son Goku Xeno said.
"Don't worry. I will contact the others to temporarily stop the missions in their hands and return, waiting for you to bring back good news." Chronoa said.
With these words, Son Goku Xeno and Vegeta Xeno said no more. The two exchanged a glance, then immediately activated the Scroll of Eternity, using Space-Time Power and vanishing from this timeline's Time Nest.
...
The Time Nests of the two timelines cooperated and began moving.
At the same time, in this timeline where Lin Chuan belonged, within a space-time dimension where the space-time corridor intersected with multiple parallel space-times.
This place was the Time Palace of the former Supreme Kai of Time, Aeos.
Ever since Supreme Kai of Time Chronoa took over, she, the former Supreme Kai of Time, no longer managed duties related to space-time.
To put it simply, after retiring, she lived a comfortable retired life.
However, as more and more space-times had recently become turbulent, conflicts had occurred between space-times, and even between timelines.
Increasing uncontrollability caused the thought of reappearing and eliminating unstable space-times to sprout in her heart.
The battle between Lin Chuan and God of Destruction Beerus just now further strengthened her thoughts.
"There are too many space-times. As expected, only one is enough. This space-time is worth focusing on." Aeos muttered to herself.
At this moment, at the entrance of the Time Palace, a black-robed warrior appeared.
After entering the palace, he knelt on one knee before Aeos on the Time Throne to show respect.
"This subordinate has something to report, Lord Aeos." The black-robed warrior spoke in a devout tone.
"Speak. What is it?" Aeos asked.
"Recently, the Dark Demon Realm has begun becoming restless. This time, their movements have also involved many space-times. If this subordinate has not guessed wrongly… they may be about to..." The black-robed warrior hesitated and did not continue.
"I know." Aeos's expression was calm, and a sharp killing intent flashed through her deep water-blue eyes.
This blue-haired loli looked harmless on the surface, just like Chronoa, but in reality, her heart was extremely black-bellied.
Anyone who touched her bottom line would basically be targeted by her until the end, regardless of good or bad, right or wrong, until the other party was completely defeated.
...
The scene shifted.
Back to the space-time node where Lin Chuan was located.
On Earth.
After the battle, Beerus and Lin Chuan were sitting beside the dining table and feasting.
The two ate in an extremely exaggerated manner, scrambling to snatch food.
The other Z Warriors also joined this gluttonous feast. What happened today was actually quite wonderful.
For Lin Chuan and Beerus, strictly speaking, it held extraordinary meaning.
Most importantly, for Lin Chuan, the realm that had been stagnant had shown a trace of loosening.
As long as he was given some time to absorb the insights after this battle, his strength would definitely advance by leaps and bounds, and he might even comprehend a transformation at an even higher realm.
For Beerus, as the strongest God of Destruction, he had stood at that height for too long, and existences who could fight him were extremely few.
Fighting Lin Chuan today not only satisfied his battle-hungry heart, but also gave him signs of breakthrough.
At the same time, he also tasted what true delicacy was.
"No need to rush. There is still plenty of delicious food." Seeing this scene, Bulma instructed the chefs and servants under her to take away the empty plates on the dining table while also serving freshly prepared food.
"There's still this much?!" Seeing so much delicious food, Beerus's eyes went straight.
Before coming, he had heard Whis say that Earth's delicacies were countless, but after seeing it personally, he discovered that he had thought too simply.
Being woken up this time was worth it!
This post-battle banquet continued until night.
God of Destruction Beerus, who had eaten and drunk his fill, lay on a recliner, holding a toothpick in one hand and picking his teeth, extremely comfortable.
Today, not only had he fought to his heart's content, even the matter of food and drink had given him unprecedented satisfaction.
"How do you feel, Lord Beerus?" Whis asked with a smile from the side.
"It's passable, hic~!" Beerus glanced at Whis, but his body was very honest.
He got up from the recliner and stretched lazily. Then he continued: "The time is about right. We should go back, Whis."
"Alright, Lord Beerus." Whis stood up as well, preparing to escort Beerus back to the God of Destruction Realm.
Before leaving, Beerus seemed to think of something and shifted his gaze toward Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan crossed his arms, met Beerus's eyes, and had a faint smile on his face.
Existences as powerful as their realm did not need verbal communication. Just a transmission through the eyes was enough for each other to understand.
"What is it? Beerus, now that you've eaten and drunk your fill, could it be that you want to flip the table?" Lin Chuan teased.
Listening to Lin Chuan's teasing, Beerus surprisingly did not get angry. He actually laughed out loud for once.
"Although you bastard are very unlikeable, I must admit you have a bit of strength." Beerus placed both hands behind his back and slowly walked before Lin Chuan, looking down at him with an arrogant posture. Then he continued, "Lin boy, how about we fight again ten years later?"
The moment these words came out, the Z Warriors who had not yet dispersed were all shocked.
Even Whis had not expected Beerus to make this ten-year promise with Lin Chuan.