Android 16 Appears

"Merge with you? Do you even deserve that?" Android 17 scoffed, pointing a thumb at himself. "I am the strongest warrior; why would I need to merge with you?"

Hearing this, Cell shook his head with a sinister grin; he had never intended to absorb them through peaceful means anyway.

It seemed that violent measures were required to settle this after all!

"Since that's the case, I'll just have to do it myself," Cell declared, dropping the pretense.

Android 17 remained unbothered, beckoning him with a wave of his hand. "Then come and try!"

Seeing Android 17 not only refusing to flee but actively provoking him, Piccolo cursed him as an idiot in his heart.

Cell was now prepared for battle; he was confident he could defeat Android 17 and absorb him.

Just as the two sides were at daggers drawn, Android 16, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "Run, 17! According to my calculations, this monster called Cell is incredibly powerful. You are no match for him!"

"Furthermore, I can tell that this guy's goal is no longer as simple as just killing Son Goku—he intends to destroy the Earth!"

Android 17 dismissed Android 16's words; he was a proud warrior.

Anyone with even a shred of strength possessed a proud heart.

To make him run away now was completely against his style.

"Is that so? I don't believe this ugly freak is stronger than me!"

Android 17 said conceitedly.

At the same time, he lunged forward, throwing a fist the size of a sandbag at Cell.

Cell leaped upward to dodge instantly, then descended from the sky, striking him to the ground with an elbow.

Seeing this, Piccolo rushed forward to provide support.

He threw a punch, which Cell blocked, then followed up with a kick.

But these attacks were useless; they didn't even tickle Cell!

Cell spun around and delivered a kick directly to his chin.

Piccolo was sent flying backward instantly.

Android 18 could no longer sit still; she stood up and asked Android 16, "What's wrong with 17 and Piccolo? They are both so powerful, why can't they even touch this monster?"

Android 16 looked ahead calmly and explained slowly, "That is because this monster's strength has already surpassed both of them!"

"While this monster hasn't noticed us yet, you should run!"

"Go find the person we encountered earlier. Only he can take this monster down!"

"Even if he isn't willing to help, as long as you stay by his side, no one will be able to hurt you!"

Hearing Android 16 mention that person, a faint blush quickly appeared on Android 18's face!

She muttered to herself, "Is that so?"

On the other side, Piccolo scrambled to his feet, gasping for fresh air!

Cell did not seem interested in finishing off Android 17 first; he wanted to eliminate the one who had caused him trouble time and again.

Piccolo gathered his energy, placed his hands before his chest, and suddenly, a brilliant golden light erupted.

A powerful Ki Blast was fired instantly.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Android 17 turned and fled.

"BOOM!"

The massive golden energy wave exploded instantly, obliterating half of the island.

Seeing this, Android 18's face lit up with joy. "He succeeded! Did he take down Cell?"

Android 16 had clearly captured the scene of the battle; he shook his head slowly and whispered, "Forget taking him down, he didn't even scratch him!"

Sure enough, a second later, Cell flew out of the ocean, his body still wreathed in golden flames.

On the surface, he truly hadn't sustained any damage at all!

Now, neither the Androids nor the Earthlings who had followed them had any options left.

Piccolo panted heavily, watching Cell walk toward him step by step, then suddenly roared, "17, run!"

Cell stepped up and landed a punch directly on his face.

Piccolo collapsed heavily to the ground, and when Cell hoisted him up, he discovered that his neck had already been broken by the blow!

"Heh heh!"

Cell chuckled coldly, raised his other hand, and fired a Ki Blast, piercing through Piccolo's body.

Then, he tossed him into the ocean like trash.

After disposing of Piccolo, Cell turned his sights back to Android 17, preparing to absorb him.

Android 17 fought back valiantly, rushing in with a punch.

However, Cell's speed was immense, and he dodged it instantly.

In that moment, Android 17 lost his target, having no idea where the monster had gone.

Suddenly, Cell descended from the sky and slammed Android 17 into the ground with a single punch.

Then, pinning his head down, he began a brutal beating!

Seeing Android 17 defeated so thoroughly, Android 18 felt a surge of worry. It looks like we really have to run!

Without turning his head, Android 16 said calmly, "As long as you leave, Cell cannot transform into his perfect form, and he won't be invincible."

"What about you?" Android 18 asked worriedly.

Android 16 smiled confidently. "I will deal with him!"

Android 18 was shocked by Android 16's words. He actually intended to stay behind to face this monster. She hurriedly pressed, "Let's save Android 17 and escape together; we are no match for him!"

In the current situation, this was no longer something that could be solved by fighting alone.

The only way was for her and Android 16 to join forces to rescue Android 17 first, and then plan their next move!

Android 16 slowly shook his head. "The primary purpose for which I was created was to restrain the two of you!"

"It was only later, after Dr. Gero transformed himself into an Android, that he sealed me away!"

"Along this journey, I have discovered that you two are actually good people. Now, before I defeat Son Goku, I am going to take down this Cell first!"

As he spoke, Android 16 stepped forward slowly.

Android 18 stood frozen in place. She had never imagined that Android 16 had been created by Dr. Gero to control her and Android 17.

That meant his strength was greater than hers and Android 17's?

Cell now grabbed Android 17 by the collar and hoisted him up, the tail behind him opening its gaping maw to bite down on Android 17.

Android 17 struggled desperately, his hands braced against his head!

"Hehe, Android 17, stop resisting. Resistance is useless. Just be a good boy and merge with me!"

Cell laughed evilly; it seemed he was one step closer to his perfect form!

However, just as he was getting carried away, he suddenly felt someone tap him on the shoulder.

"Huh?"

Cell was puzzled. He slowly turned his head and saw Android 16.

Android 16 gave him a faint smile, stepped forward, and landed a punch directly on his face.

Dazed and seeing stars, Cell went flying across the ground!

"Damn it!" Cell quickly rose to his feet. Seeing that his attacker was Android 16, he said disdainfully, "Another thing that doesn't know when to die!"

Android 17 lay on the ground, looking at Android 16 who had come to his rescue, and hurriedly said, "Take Android 18 and leave quickly! You are no match for him!"

"Fighting now is just asking for death!"

High in the sky, Li Lin watched everything below in silence.

Seeing Android 16 enter the fray, he muttered to himself, "It looks like it's almost time for me to make my entrance!"