In the blink of an eye, the year 767 of the Age arrived.
The Android era.
Deep within a mountain forest in the northern part of Earth.
This was where Dr. Gero's laboratory was hidden.
It was here that he had created the Androids.
Following the previous battle in South City, Android 19 had already been destroyed by Super Vegeta.
After barely managing to escape, Dr. Gero, as Android 20, had no choice but to release the dangerous Android 17 and Android 18.
"I really didn't want to wake them. I just hope the remote control can keep those two in check."
Just as Vegeta, Piccolo, and the others were scouring the mountain range in search of the laboratory.
Whoosh!
A brilliant, seven-colored streak of light cut across the sky.
A transparent cube landed steadily on a mountain peak adjacent to the laboratory.
"Great, I finally made it in time!"
A handsome man dressed in black and red martial arts gear stepped out.
His hair was spiked and golden, his eyes were the color of amber, and a golden tail was wrapped around his waist.
His aura was perfectly natural; not a shred of energy leaked from his body, allowing him to blend seamlessly into his surroundings.
It was Wang Shen, who had just arrived from the World of the God of Destruction.
Time flies when one is training!
Because he had been breaking through to Super Saiyan 2, he had missed the battle three years ago when Frieza's army descended upon Earth.
That was why he had only just rushed over now.
"It was worth begging Whis for this Shuttle Cube. As expected of a vehicle exclusive to the gods, it's fast and smooth."
Wang Shen waved his hand, and the Shuttle Cube vanished instantly. He then gazed toward the direction of the laboratory.
"The timing is perfect. Android 18 has just been released, and she hasn't lost that ambiguous, sweet kiss yet."
"My Dragon Ball goddess is still pure."
Unlike other warriors, Wang Shen could even sense the energy signatures of the Androids.
This all stemmed from the time he had spent studying on Planet Yardrat.
He had learned many special techniques.
For example:
Instant Transmission: Sensing an aura to arrive at that location instantly.
Vacuum Technique: Enveloping the body in a white halo to survive in a vacuum environment.
Aura Concealment: As the name suggests, hiding one's own aura to avoid being easily detected or exposed.
Mind-Sense Technique was a skill Wang Shen had specifically learned to deal with the Androids.
It utilized his instinctive mental perception to sense warriors who possessed no aura.
The fundamental principle was what mortals often called the sixth sense or intuitive perception.
"Hmm!?"
Wang Shen suddenly spoke, looking back.
"It seems Vegeta and the others are almost here, too."
"I should get moving as well."
"The time has come; the protagonist makes his entrance! Oh, ho!"
Swish!
As his voice faded, Wang Shen's figure vanished from the spot instantly.
Inside the laboratory.
At this moment, Dr. Gero had already released both Android 17 and Android 18.
A handsome man with a center-parted hairstyle and a red scarf.
Android 17, Lapis!
A tall, cold, and beautiful woman with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Android 18, Lazuli!
Lapis's older sister.
Out of fear for the remote control in Dr. Gero's hand.
Android 17 and 18 were greeting Dr. Gero with forced politeness, suppressing their disgust as they uttered insincere words.
That remote control could instantly halt all their bodily functions.
And detonate the bombs inside them!
"Oh! Are you two greeting me?" Dr. Gero asked, surprised.
"Of course, you are our creator, after all."
"It's only natural."
Android 17 and 18 replied.
But at the same time, their gazes shifted covertly toward the remote in Dr. Gero's hand.
No kidding!
When you hold the "truth" in your hand, aren't you the daddy?
Hearing this, Dr. Gero's worried heart finally settled, and he laughed:
"That's wonderful, it seems I really have fixed you two!"
"Yes, it's truly great to see you in time!"
A loud voice rang out abruptly.
The laboratory, which had only contained three people, suddenly had a fourth presence.
It was none other than Wang Shen!
Handsome and dashing, with an imposing air!
The highlight was his golden hair!
"Hello there, I hope I'm not late."
"Who are you!? How did you suddenly appear in my laboratory?"
Dr. Gero did not share Wang Shen's good mood, instead demanding an answer in a sharp, stern voice.
Wang Shen smiled faintly:
"Me? I'm one of the good guys."
"As for why I'm here, I appeared because I felt like it."
Wang Shen's attitude was incredibly casual, showing absolutely no regard for Dr. Gero.
To be fair, this old geezer is truly hideous after turning himself into an android!
Neither human nor ghost.
Wang Shen grumbled inwardly.
Wang Shen's attitude infuriated Dr. Gero.
"Damn you!"
The observant Android 18 noticed the golden tail wrapped around Wang Shen's waist and spoke up as a warning:
"He's a Saiyan."
"That's right, I am a Saiyan, and a Super Saiyan at that. Didn't you notice?"
Wang Shen looked at 18, brushed back his golden hair, and chuckled.
Compared to the Super Saiyan forms of Son Goku and Vegeta, his Super Saiyan aura was far too calm and natural.
So much so that none of the three had realized he was also a Super Saiyan!
Hm!?
Dr. Gero suddenly snapped to his senses.
His intelligence finally reclaimed the high ground.
"What, did Vegeta send you to stop me?"
"Unfortunately, you're already too late."
A triumphant smirk curled at the corner of Dr. Gero's mouth as he immediately issued his command.
"17, 18, attack! Kill him!"
"I think my timing is just perfect."
Wang Shen raised an eyebrow, looking back at 18.
Looking at a beauty is far more pleasing to the eye than looking at an old man.
"I get the feeling they are much stronger than you. Are you sure they'll follow your orders?"
Dr. Gero said confidently:
"Of course, they were created by me, and I have already repaired them."
"There is no need for you to struggle in vain or dream of escape. If you must blame someone, blame Vegeta for sending you here to die."
Wang Shen curled his lip and mocked:
"Stupid confidence."
"It seems your brain has rusted over from your own modifications."
That Saiyan prince has no one left to command but himself.
Dr. Gero glanced at Android 17 and 18, urging them to act immediately.
18 and 17 exchanged a helpless look.
To be honest.
She had a rather good first impression of this Saiyan.
His handsome appearance, confident and composed smile, and his harmonious, natural aura.
It was enough to make most people instinctively feel a sense of affinity.
Naturally, a beautiful woman prefers a handsome man.
Look, did 18 ever spare a single glance for that old geezer, Dr. Gero?
But...
Whoosh!
With a piercing sound, 18 and 17 finally moved, launching an assault on Wang Shen.
They moved with ferocity, attacking from both sides.
In the blink of an eye, they were right in front of Wang Shen.
Just as 17 threw a punch, about to strike that face he found so annoying, Wang Shen flickered, easily dodging their attack.
The speed was so great that the three of them couldn't even see his movements or where he had gone.
The gap between a standard android and a Super Saiyan Full Power is like heaven and earth.
What's more.
Wang Shen's state was different from a conventional Super Saiyan.
Perhaps due to his golden pupils, unlike the usual emerald green, Wang Shen's combat power boost reached 100 times his base state.
Furthermore, because he focused heavily on training his foundation and physical strength rather than blindly pursuing the intensity of transformations, his true combat power was far beyond what he displayed on the surface.
Wang Shen was confident that his full-power combat strength would not be inferior to the Super Saiyan 2 forms of Son Goku and Vegeta.
"You are too slow. You won't be able to touch me like that."
Wang Shen's voice came from behind Dr. Gero.
"Let me guess."
"The reason they listen to you is likely because of this."
Wang Shen raised his hand, triumphantly displaying the remote control he had snatched.
He would not let this object remain in Dr. Gero's hands to keep threatening 18.
Dr. Gero was horrified, a deep sense of unease surging in his heart.
A large, red "DANGER" sign manifested above Dr. Gero's head.
"When!?"
This Saiyan's speed was simply too fast!