Pfft!
A moment later, Cell's lower body grew back in an instant, sending copious green blood dripping down.
No one knew which lucky person's head it landed on.
However, restoring half his body at once consumed a great deal of energy, leaving Cell even weaker.
He panted heavily as he looked at the people fleeing below, greed filling his eyes.
But Wang Shen's presence kept him from making a move!
His desperate and dire predicament stirred resentment toward Dr. Gero in Cell's heart.
Why had he released Android 17 and Android 18?
If he hadn't released them, Cell could have easily entered the lab and absorbed them.
Then there were Android 13, Android 14, and Android 15.
If he absorbed all five androids, he was sure he would evolve to an unprecedented level!
He would become the greatest creation of all!
Then Wang Shen would be at his mercy!
"Tut, tut, tut!"
Wang Shen's voice snapped Cell out of his daydream, and he hurriedly lowered his head to hide the strange glint in his eyes.
Wang Shen naturally had no idea what Cell had been imagining in that brief moment.
He was simply admiring Cell's freshly grown, perfectly intact lower body, clicking his tongue in wonder.
Piccolo's cells really were incredible!
Even better than a Senzu Bean.
What Wang Shen hadn't noticed was that his gaze at Cell's lower body made it glow and tremble involuntarily.
He wasn't... planning to cut it off again, was he?
After all, the Light Sword in Wang Shen's hand hadn't disappeared.
Cell was truly afraid of him now. He wasn't even a match for Wang Shen!
"Hey, Cell."
Wang Shen suddenly looked up and asked curiously:
"How did you reach Perfect Form without Android 17 and Android 18?"
Cell was startled at first, then the corners of his mouth lifted, and he secretly rejoiced.
"Hmph. Why should I tell you?"
Cell's eyes shifted as an idea struck him. He brazenly taunted Wang Shen.
"I'm the most perfect android created by Dr. Gero, with limitless potential to grow. Right now, I'm no match for you, but I have a way to get stronger—strong enough to leave you in the dust!"
"How about it, Wang Shen? You're a Saiyan too. Don't Saiyans always claim to be the strongest warrior race? Do you dare to fight me after I get stronger?"
Pfft!
Hearing this, Wang Shen couldn't help but snort with laughter. The coldness in his gaze gave way to mockery.
"Hahahaha!"
Cold sweat broke out on Cell's face as he carefully watched every subtle change in Wang Shen's expression.
Did that laugh mean he agreed or not?
Wang Shen's smile faded, and he said:
"Cell, do you know why I'm laughing?"
"I'm starting to wonder if you really are Dr. Gero's most perfect creation, like you claim. Your intelligence is seriously concerning!"
"Do you think I'm stupid enough to get the chance to eliminate an enemy who hates me to the bone, then let him grow stronger in secret and defeat me?"
Cell's expression grew complicated. He was embarrassed that Wang Shen had seen through him, angry at being questioned, and desperate at the thought that he couldn't escape.
Wang Shen shook his head and looked toward the Heavenly Temple.
It seemed there'd be no chance to let Son Gohan achieve Super Saiyan 2.
But Son Goku wouldn't have to die, either.
With Wang Shen personally training him, Son Gohan couldn't possibly be without a way to transform into Super Saiyan 2!
Having made up his mind, Wang Shen withdrew his aura and Light Sword. Golden light flowed over his body as energy surged within him, gathered at his back, and finally condensed into a single point!
Cell was horrified to see a terrifying aura and oppressive force suddenly radiate from Wang Shen.
Unlike their earlier fight, Wang Shen now exerted pressure from every direction!
He knew this feeling well.
That same despairing pressure had forced him to flee to the North Pole!
No!
Cell cried out inwardly. He had to run!
Otherwise, Wang Shen in this state would leave him no place to die!
Cell powered up in an instant and raced into the distance, intent on getting as far away from Wang Shen as possible!
Wang Shen watched coldly, paying no mind to Cell's escape.
"Ahhhhhhh!"
A series of deep growls rumbled from Wang Shen's throat, loud as a bell.
Every window in the skyscrapers shattered from the sound. The people below had to cover their ears with all their strength, their faces contorted in pain.
Even Vegeta and Trunks, racing over from far away, heard Wang Shen's roar clearly.
Trunks's mouth fell open. "What's happening?"
Vegeta looked astonished and horrified.
"Wang Shen's energy just surged, reaching an unbelievable level!"
"Trunks, let's hurry!"
Wang Shen abruptly raised his head, his golden pupils gleaming.
"Ha!"
An utterly terrifying aura exploded. Wang Shen's force nearly toppled the entire city, and the people stared toward him in despair, their eyes filled with fear.
Wang Shen was no longer as calm and natural as he had been in Full Power. He no longer held back his terrifying strength!
Cell fled even faster, with even greater desperation!
Wang Shen's once-gentle eyes sharpened. His handsome features grew chiseled, and a lock of hair fell across his forehead.
His whole face took on a fiercely aggressive look!
His aura surged as blue-white arcs of electricity danced around him.
Ordinary people who merely got close would be charred by the lightning!
Super Saiyan 2!
A boost of one hundred to one hundred and fifty times his base power!
For the first time in this world, it had appeared in Wang Shen!
Wang Shen's golden eyes looked thousands of miles away and spotted Cell fleeing frantically. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"I gave you your chance. You just weren't fast enough!"
Whoosh!
This time, Wang Shen didn't use Instant Transmission. He pursued Cell with the sheer speed of Super Saiyan 2.
A long arc remained in the sky, lingering for a long while!
"Cell!"
A cold voice rang out.
Cell had reached the open sea. He looked up and saw the one person he least wanted to see, appearing right before his eyes!
Cell immediately gasped, horror-struck!
"N-no... Don't kill me, please! I'll do anything you want!"
Swish!
Wang Shen shaped his hand like a blade, and a golden Light Sword appeared in an instant!
Surging energy poured into the Light Sword in Wang Shen's hand, turning it into a hundred-meter-long blade that radiated a razor-sharp gleam.
Before it even reached him, Cell felt a deep sting.
Wang Shen's gaze was cold as he swung the Light Sword down toward the top of Cell's head.
That strike would surely destroy the core in Cell's brain and split his body in two!
Faced with death, the terrified Cell naturally refused to just sit there and wait. All the energy within him surged!
He released purple energy that tightly enveloped him, forming a sturdy protective barrier.
Crack!
With a rushing sound, the Light Sword came down, cleaving through space.
Death's shadow fell over Cell. The Light Sword seemed to cleave the sun in two!
"Karotis, stop!"
Vegeta arrived just then. Seeing that the Ultimate Android Cell was about to die beneath the blade, he shouted to stop Wang Shen.
"I'll be the one to defeat Cell!"
But Wang Shen paid no attention to Vegeta.
Vegeta tried to rush forward and stop him, but Trunks held him back.
Crackle!
Cell's purple barrier lasted only an instant against the Light Sword before cracks spread across it. Soon, it shattered!
The Light Sword cut through it like a hot knife through butter, lightning crackling around the blade. Before it even fell, the sea beneath Cell had already been cleaved apart and rolled back on either side, exposing the ocean floor.
"No!!!"
Cell screamed, his face filled with terror as his whole body trembled.
At last, the Light Sword fell without obstruction.
Cell's world abruptly split in two, and darkness gradually swallowed his vision.
The Light Sword vanished. Wang Shen shook his hand and turned to look at Vegeta, his expression unreadable.
Trunks furrowed his brow and fired a blast of ki.
Just like Frieza back then, Cell's two halves were completely reduced to ashes.
Seeing this, Wang Shen blinked and secretly gave Trunks a thumbs-up.
Now that's thorough!
Just what I'd expect from you!
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