The Ark People

With that, he flashed away and appeared without warning in the central plaza of a bustling city.

Before the people could react, a powerful force bore down on them like an avalanche.

The mysterious being hovered in midair, strange black energy swirling around Goku Black's body. "From this moment on, this planet is under my rule!" His voice, amplified by energy, reached every corner of the planet, carrying an unquestionable air of dominance.

The planet's defenses activated at once, and beams of energy shot from weapons on the ground toward the mysterious being. He merely waved a hand, and the beams vanished in midair. Then he swept Goku Black's hands through the air, sending black energy surging outward like a violent tide. Buildings collapsed in its wake, and energy facilities shorted out and went dark.

In the city's command center, a group of researchers in silver uniforms and military commanders anxiously discussed what to do. "This power is far too great. None of our existing weapons can harm him!" a general said, his face full of worry. An elderly scientist pushed up his glasses, his expression grave. "According to our scans, the energy's pattern is incredibly ancient. It seems to come from a mysterious entity dating back to the birth of the universe."

Just as everyone was giving in to despair, a young soldier suddenly shouted, "Look!" On the screen, agile warriors poured out from every corner of the city. They wore armor made from a special material and carried weapons that glowed with a faint blue light as they charged toward the mysterious being.

They were an elite special forces unit from the planet. They trained hard every day in preparation for unknown crises.

Watching the warriors charge toward him, the mysterious being curled his lip into a scornful sneer. "Fools. You don't know your limits."

Watching the warriors charge toward him, the mysterious being sneered in scorn. "Fools. You don't know your limits." Shattered fragments littered the planet. A casually unleashed beam of light reduced the surrounding buildings to rubble in an instant, and the people who came to stop him were instantly annihilated by its tremendous force. The people of this planet were terrified. They were the Ark People.

On the Ark People's planet~

Broken wreckage rained down, and the air was thick with the smell of burning and the stench of fear. The mysterious being stood proudly in midair, an eerie, terrifying light radiating from him. As he watched the warriors surge toward him like a tide, his lips curved into a scornful smile. His laugh was like a sharp blade, cutting through everyone's hope. "Fools. You don't know your limits!"

With a casual wave, he sent a blinding beam of light surging forward. Everything in its path was reduced to dust in an instant, raising a cloud of smoke that blotted out the sky. The Ark People warriors who tried to stand in his way didn't even have time to scream before the immense energy annihilated them, leaving not a trace.

The entire planet was gripped by terror. The Ark People's distinctive blue skin seemed even darker now, shadowed by fear. They wore sleeveless vests and knee-high boots. Though their great intelligence had allowed them to build a glorious civilization, they felt more helpless than ever before in the face of such a terrifying being.

Deep inside the planet, the mood in a towering command building was as heavy as the calm before a storm. High-ranking officials gathered around a massive model of the planet, watching the indicator lights representing different regions go dark one after another. Simulated debris covered the model, and shock and fury were written on every face.

"Who was it? Who would dare attack our planet so brazenly?" an elderly official roared, slamming his fist on the table. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the devastated model.

"We don't know. The other side's energy readings are extremely strange. Our detection systems have never recorded a signal like this." A younger official responded in a trembling voice, his hands flying over the control panel as he tried to gather more information about the mysterious being. But the data on the screen was chaotic and made no sense.

"We have to find a way to stop him, or our planet and our people will face total destruction!" a female official cried, frantic, tears glimmering in her eyes.

Meanwhile, the mysterious being continued his frenzied assault. In the sky, the Ark People's army formed orderly ranks, armed with laser weapons and piloting small airships as they launched another charge. The airship engines roared, and laser beams shot toward the mysterious being like a dense shower of meteors.

"Open fire! For our home, for our loved ones—do not retreat!" the army commander bellowed over the communications channel, his voice filled with grim resolve.

The mysterious being merely glanced disdainfully at the incoming attack and casually unleashed a beam of light.

In an instant, the seemingly powerful laser beams and airships were wiped out by his power like fragile bubbles. Explosions flashed in midair, but their light could not dispel the despair in everyone's hearts.

"Ha ha ha!" The mysterious being's laughter rang across the planet. "You old ghosts, I'm back! You annihilated me back then. Today, I'll wipe out your descendants. Seems only fair, doesn't it? Ha ha ha!" His laughter brimmed with madness and the satisfaction of revenge. Each word struck the Ark People like a heavy hammer.

"Who are you? We Ark People have never had any enmity with the outside world. Why are you trying to wipe us out?" The army commander fought back his fear and shouted at the mysterious being.

The mysterious being looked down at him from above, his eyes full of mockery. "No enmity? Your ancestors sought power and sealed me in endless darkness, where I endured untold torment. Today, it's time to settle that blood debt!"

In the command building, the officials exchanged frightened glances when they heard this. "W-what is going on? Nothing like this has ever appeared in our historical records!"

"Whatever the truth, we can't just sit here and wait to die. Activate the emergency plan at once. Evacuate the civilians and gather all our defensive forces. We must hold out until we find a way to deal with him!" The elderly official gritted his teeth and issued a series of orders.

Though the Ark People's army had suffered devastating losses, they did not give up. Wave after wave of warriors charged toward the mysterious being without hesitation. Even knowing they were flying straight into the flames, they refused to retreat.

They gave their lives to protect the planet that had nurtured countless lives, to protect their home and their loved ones. Meanwhile, the mysterious being continued to unleash the hatred he had kept bottled up for countless years. The entire planet teetered on the brink amid the brutal battle, its fate uncertain.