Another Crossing, Returning to the Main Timeline! The Illusory Black Hole--1

Elsewhere!

A flash of light flickered before Goku Black's eyes as he reappeared on Earth. He scanned his surroundings and, seeing the planet unscathed, couldn't help but wonder, "Did I travel through time again?" He looked down at the Time Ring on his finger; it was the very thing that had just glowed to protect him, allowing him to escape death. "That was close. I nearly died. Thank goodness for this ring."

Goku Black surveyed the scene, pondering to himself, "The Androids shouldn't be around yet, right?" He then stepped into a nearby city and, after making some inquiries, confirmed the current timeline: Age 764. This discovery startled him. "I wonder if I'm in the future timeline or the main timeline? If it's the main timeline, the Androids will appear in three years; if it's the future, there are still seven years left. It seems I need to prepare early."

Goku Black knew time was of the essence. Regardless of which timeline he was in, the threat of the Androids hung over his head like a sword. He began searching for powerful energy sources, attempting to find a way to bolster his own strength to face the impending crisis.

At the same time, he kept a close watch on the movements of various factions, contemplating how to secure the greatest advantage for himself in this complex situation. A new scheme began to brew quietly in his mind.

Goku Black then looked at the bustling city around him, a cold sneer curling his lips as he feigned regret. "The Androids, how truly detestable! Look at how beautiful this city is; it's a real shame it's destined to be destroyed." The irony in his tone was palpable.

He remembered that in the original story, the Androids seemed to emerge from the mountains, where a secret base was hidden within a mountain range. Consequently, he began searching for nearby mountains, ruthlessly launching attacks at every one he saw.

"Boom! Boom!" His energy blasts struck the mountains in succession. The surrounding peaks shook violently, boulders tumbled down, and the slopes began to collapse. Workers at a nearby construction site saw this and panicked, shouting, "Run! The mountain is collapsing!" People scattered in every direction, but some were unable to escape in time and were instantly buried by the falling rocks.

Meanwhile, Goku and Vegeta, who were training in the distance, suddenly sensed a powerful and evil presence. Goku's expression tightened. "What is this energy? It's so strong!" Vegeta frowned, his face grim. "Hmph, whoever it is, they won't get away with running wild on this planet!" The two exchanged a glance and flew toward the source of the energy without hesitation.

At that moment, Goku Black keenly sensed that the Goku and Vegeta of this timeline were rapidly closing in on his position.

He mused to himself that he had just come from a fierce battle and his strength had not yet fully recovered; if he were to clash with them now, he wouldn't have much of a chance.

With a flash, Goku Black quickly utilized a movement technique and vanished from the spot. He sped toward the continuous mountain ranges ahead, intending to hide within them.

This would allow him to continue searching for the potential location of the Androids while also giving him a chance to rest and recover his depleted stamina and energy. He would wait for the right moment to act; after all, in this strange and complex timeline, caution was the better part of valor.

When Goku and Vegeta arrived, they found only the devastated mountains and the panicked crowds. Vegeta roared in anger, "Who did this? This energy is unfamiliar, yet somewhat recognizable." Goku frowned deeply, activating his energy sensing to search with all his might, but he found nothing. "Whoever it is, they are very strong and seem to have an agenda. We must be careful."

Hiding in the mountains, Goku Black found a concealed cave. He sat cross-legged and began to circulate his energy to heal his body. As he recovered, the figures of Goku and Vegeta kept appearing in his mind. "Hmph, those two seem to have improved their strength again. No matter. Once I find the Androids' hideout and absorb their energy, combined with the power of the Time Ring, I will surely be able to defeat them once and for all."

After calming the citizens, Goku and Vegeta decided to split up to look for clues.

Goku headed to Korin Tower to ask Korin if there had been any abnormal energy fluctuations recently, while Vegeta went to contact Bulma to use her technological devices to detect the source of this mysterious energy.

A few days later, having recovered most of his strength, Goku Black emerged from the cave to continue exploring the mountains. Finally, in a secluded valley, he sensed a unique energy reaction. "Could this be the Androids' hideout?"

Doubt swirled in Goku Black's mind, but his intense curiosity and thirst for power drove him forward. Without hesitation, he dashed rapidly toward the source of the energy.

Along the way, he carefully suppressed his energy, terrified of being detected by Goku and Vegeta again.

As he drew closer to his target, the energy fluctuations grew more intense, causing his heart to race involuntarily. Various scenarios played out in his mind: perhaps this was the key clue to finding the Androids, or perhaps it concealed some other unknown, powerful force. Regardless, he was determined to investigate; after all, this could be the crucial step in increasing his strength and realizing his ambitions in this timeline.

When he finally reached the area where the energy originated, he was met with the entrance to a pitch-black cave, from which that powerful energy was leaking out continuously. Goku Black stood at the entrance, his eyes gleaming with excitement and greed.

Goku Black looked at the mysterious cave entrance, filled with confusion. "What is this place? This wasn't in the original story. Is this another butterfly effect caused by my time travel?" With this question in mind, he slowly walked inside.

The cave was deep and long, seemingly endless. As soon as he stepped in, Goku Black felt as though he were plunged into total darkness, unable to see his own hand in front of his face. He intended to use his red energy to light the way, but the moment he entered, he discovered that his energy seemed to be suppressed by an inexplicable force. His aura extinguished instantly, and the space behind him was also swallowed by darkness; his path of retreat had vanished.

"Damn it, what kind of hellish place is this!" Goku Black cursed under his breath, but the stubbornness ingrained in his bones took over. He gritted his teeth and decided to press forward regardless.

Goku Black continued to push forward, frowning as he went. The long, arduous journey made him increasingly irritable, as if the path would never end. The ground beneath his feet remained uneven, and he nearly tripped several times, his inner rage continuing to mount.