The suicidal army!

Without realizing it, the battle between Son Goku and Android 17 had shifted out over the sea.

The wind howled and the waves churned as Son Goku and Android 17 engaged in a fierce struggle. Android 17's eyes were filled with excitement; he quickly formed hand seals, instantly condensing a sphere of energy that radiated a deep blue light before thrusting it forward.

The energy sphere transformed into a thick beam, tearing through the air with a sharp whistle as it swept toward Son Goku. Son Goku's eyes widened as he locked onto the incoming blast, his hands moving in a blur as he attempted to deflect it. However, the power of the energy wave was simply too overwhelming; his hands were pushed back step by step, unable to hold it off. In the blink of an eye, Son Goku was completely swallowed by the blast.

Watching from the sidelines, Android 18's lips curled into a slight sneer, her eyes filled with disdain. As she watched Son Goku vanish into the energy wave, she let out a soft scoff and said to Android 17, "So this is the so-called strongest warrior? He's nothing special."

Android 17 stood with his hands on his hips, a smug smile on his face as he looked up at the sky, as if he could already see the Earth being destroyed.

However, just as Android 17 and Android 18 thought the battle was over, the energy wave suddenly began to fluctuate violently. The blast, which had been gradually dissipating, grew unstable, and strange rays of light began to emanate from within it.

Immediately after, Son Goku's figure emerged from the light. His hair was disheveled, his clothes were tattered, and a trickle of blood ran from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were filled with resolve.

Son Goku took a deep breath, gathered his energy, and shouted at Android 17, "I won't let you get away with this!"

Seeing that Son Goku was still alive, a flash of surprise crossed Android 17's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a fierce expression. He prepared to launch another attack, while Android 18 watched Son Goku with renewed vigilance.

A more intense battle erupted, with Son Goku, Android 17, and Android 18 continuing their fight over the sea. Their figures darted between the waves, every strike carrying immense power, and the entire ocean was thick with a tense atmosphere.

Below, Gohan, Piccolo, and the others were watching as Son Goku disappeared into the light wave. They had been observing the fierce battle and thought—they really thought!

Gohan stared anxiously at the patch of sky where Son Goku had vanished, his hands clenched into tight fists, his forehead beaded with sweat. Piccolo's brow was furrowed, his gaze locked onto the dissipating energy wave, his eyes filled with worry.

The others nearby were also tense, not daring to breathe. The scene of the battle had been far too intense; the powerful energy fluctuations felt as though they might tear the very heavens and earth apart. Everyone believed Son Goku was in grave danger, and a sense of sorrow began to spread through the group.

Just as everyone was immersed in grief, the spot where the energy wave had finally calmed down suddenly began to glow with a strange light. The light grew brighter and brighter, and then, Son Goku's figure slowly emerged.

"It's Dad!" Gohan shouted excitedly, his face instantly shifting from worry to joy, tears of relief sparkling in his eyes.

Piccolo let out a long sigh of relief, his tense expression relaxing as the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "That guy... he really isn't so easy to defeat."

Seeing Son Goku reappear, the crowd erupted into cheers. The oppressive atmosphere was swept away, and hope was reignited. Everyone fixed their eyes back on Son Goku, eagerly anticipating his next move against Android 17 and Android 18.

Android 18 and Jingjing had been standing there, watching the front with indifferent expressions, waiting to see what Son Goku would do next. But suddenly, Android 18 felt something strange behind her, as if something was rushing toward them with a sharp, whistling sound.

She instinctively turned her head to look down, only to see a dense swarm of missiles raining down toward their position. The missiles dragged long trails of fire, tearing through the air with a menacing momentum.

Android 18's brow furrowed, a look of disdain crossing her face as she scoffed, "Hmph, you dare provoke me with these little toys? I think you're tired of living." As she spoke, she raised her hands, and a faint energy barrier shimmered around her, ready to meet the missile barrage.

Jingjing looked a bit surprised, but she quickly steadied herself, a flash of ruthlessness appearing in her eyes.

Android 18 looked down at the ground to see an army standing in formation, with countless missile launchers standing tall. One by one, the missiles ignited and soared into the sky, whistling toward her with long trails of smoke. At the same time, several aircraft circled in the sky, their weapon systems locking on as they unleashed a torrent of bullets and small missiles.

Android 18, however, was not the least bit flustered. A mocking curve touched her lips as she crossed her arms and stood perfectly still, letting the attacks approach. When the missiles and bullets were about to strike her, a golden energy shield instantly surged around her body. The missiles detonated upon impact, sending flames soaring into the sky, yet the shield didn't even flicker. The bullets from the aircraft merely sparked against the barrier, unable to cause her any real harm.

Android 18 sneered and shouted down at the army, "You think you can defeat me with this? How utterly pathetic!" With that, her eyes turned cold; she was clearly ready to teach these soldiers a lesson.

She scanned the army below with contempt. Taking a deep breath, she unleashed a burst of powerful energy that radiated outward, creating a massive shockwave. Wherever the shockwave passed, missiles and aircraft were tossed about, spiraling out of control.

The army on the ground did not retreat. The commander quickly ordered continuous missile fire, attempting to suppress Android 18 with sheer numbers. Fighter jets maneuvered through the air, dodging her attacks while searching for opportunities to launch more missiles.

A flash of anger crossed Android 18's eyes. She thrust her hands toward the army below, and a golden beam of energy erupted from her palms, instantly striking a fighter jet. The craft exploded upon impact, sending debris flying in every direction.

Yet, the army was not deterred. They continued their stubborn resistance, firing wave after wave of missiles and bullets. Provoked by their persistence, Android 18 intensified her assault, the sheer pressure of her energy distorting the very air around her.

With cold, ruthless eyes, she slowly raised her slender arm. Light gathered rapidly in her palm, and in the blink of an eye, a dazzling beam of immense destructive power materialized. Like a giant beast baring its fangs, the energy wave roared toward the various military units on the ground.