Heaven-Destroying, Earth-Annihilating

However, Cell merely sidestepped casually. Those deadly attacks howled past his body and exploded across the distant mountains, blasting one massive crater after another. "You overestimate yourself." Cell let out a low laugh, his green body gleaming with an eerie sheen beneath the sunlight. "I encountered the same you in the future—just as ignorant of your own limits. But in the end, you still became part of my body. Since you're so eager, I'll grant your wish and continue devouring you!" Tang Yangbing's pupils suddenly contracted at those words.

He instantly understood what had happened—this Cell had actually come from the future, where he had already successfully absorbed Android 18. No wonder he had evolved into his current second form. He was the Cell who had killed Trunks, traveled through time to twenty years in the past, and remained hidden until now. "If that's the case..." Tang Yangbing muttered, unconsciously clenching his fists, "then once he absorbs Android 17, this guy will evolve into his perfect form." The instant that thought crossed his mind, Cell's body suddenly erupted with a suffocating aura.

A visible shockwave spread outward from him. The ground began to tremble violently, and shattered stones were swept into the sky, forming a terrifying tornado. Then, a blinding light burst forth from within Cell. It was so dazzling that it seemed ready to tear the entire sky apart. A golden beam shot straight into the heavens, bathing every corner of Earth in its radiance. The clouds were scattered, and even sunlight appeared dim before it. "W-What is this?"

Krillin's voice warped with fear. He could feel his legs trembling. "I've never encountered such a powerful aura in my life. It's terrifying!" Yamcha and Chiaotzu could no longer keep their footing. The three of them were violently hurled away by the hurricane-like shockwave, tumbling through the air as their bodies flew backward out of control. Only after being sent thousands of meters away did they barely manage to stabilize themselves. Even so, that suffocating pressure continued to cling to them like a shadow. Cell's body was undergoing an astonishing transformation. His frame continued to expand, while the wings on his back slowly spread, releasing energy fluctuations that chilled them to the bone.

The entire battlefield was enveloped by that dreadful power, as though the end of the world had arrived. Beneath the sweeping, violent shockwaves, the entire island seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, while the air released a piercing shriek as if it were being torn apart. Vegeta, Trunks, and Piccolo gritted their teeth, veins bulging at their temples as they unleashed every bit of their ki without restraint. Golden auras blazed fiercely around them, yet the rampaging energy storm still forced their knees to bend slightly. Even Trunks's Super Saiyan form flickered faintly, his long golden hair whipping wildly in the chaotic currents.

At that critical moment, Tang Yangbing calmly stepped forward. The rock beneath his feet shattered at once, yet his body remained as steady as a mountain. As he raised a hand to shield Android 18 behind him, an energy barrier glowing with a faint blue light instantly unfolded, blocking every incoming shockwave. Ripples spread across its surface, but it remained as immovable as a mountain. Android 18's silver hair drifted gently within the barrier. As she looked at Tang Yangbing's upright back, a complicated expression flashed through her eyes. Tang Yangbing narrowed his eyes slightly, and a faint, almost imperceptible ripple of energy had already gathered at his fingertips.

He was weighing whether to act immediately and interrupt this dangerous transformation. Yet just as he was about to move, heaven and earth suddenly changed. Countless blinding bolts of lightning exploded within the black clouds, followed by deafening thunder. The entire island began to shake violently, and spiderweb-like cracks split across the ground. Even more astonishingly, thousands upon thousands of rocks began to rise slowly into the air, defying gravity. From fist-sized fragments to boulders as large as houses, all floated in the sky and slowly rotated. The sight was both bizarre and magnificent, as though the entire world were being controlled by some invisible force.

This world-destroying aura spread at an astonishing speed, instantly sweeping across the entire North Galaxy. Far away on Namek, Nail abruptly raised his head. On Earth, Master Roshi's teacup fell from his hand. Even North Kai on King Kai's Planet could not help wiping away a bead of cold sweat. Every powerful being who sensed this aura changed expression. When the final peal of thunder faded into the distant sky, the wind ceased, the clouds stilled, and all sound vanished. Yet what appeared before them was a chilling sight—the entire island looked as though it had been sliced clean through by a divine sword that reached from heaven to earth. Every mountain taller than a hundred meters had been neatly shaved flat, their cut surfaces smooth as mirrors.

The once-undulating terrain had become a bizarre plain, with only a few broken boulders still standing atop the scorched ground. "H-How is this possible..." Yamcha's voice trembled noticeably. He staggered back two steps and nearly tripped over the rubble at his feet. Looking around, he found that the familiar landscape had become utterly unrecognizable. This world-altering power sent a chill rising from the depths of his heart. "Are we really going to fight a monster like this?" At that moment, everyone's gaze converged on Cell at the center of the storm.

A golden aura, dense enough to seem tangible, burned fiercely around him, its brilliance too intense to look at directly. The ground beneath his feet had been forcibly pressed down several dozen centimeters, forming a perfect circular depression. The hurricane swirling around his body swept up sand and stones into the sky, forming a barrier no one could approach. Even more shocking was the drastic transformation in Cell's once-ferocious appearance. His shell-like skin had become smooth and refined, his facial features now sharp and handsome, and even the tail behind him that had once inspired dread had lost its menacing edge.

Even Tang Yangbing, with all his experience, could not help raising an eyebrow, a trace of undisguised surprise flashing through his eyes. Cell's overwhelmingly powerful aura spread out as though it had substance, and the air seemed to condense with an invisible pressure that left Krillin and the others barely able to breathe. Their legs gave way, and they collapsed uncontrollably onto the ground. The scattered stones around them trembled faintly from the force. Cold sweat slid down their temples, soaking their battle suits, while their eyes were filled with incredulous horror. "H-How can this be possible..." Krillin's voice shook, his lips pale. He tried to stand, only to discover that his legs would not obey him at all.

Beside him, Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu were even paler, their hands braced firmly against the ground, their knuckles white from exertion. Piccolo clenched his teeth tightly, his green fists creaking as they tightened. He recalled every moment he had spent training day and night at the Lookout—those sweat-drenched days and the trials of pushing beyond his limits. Yet now, facing the monster before him, he felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness. His nails dug deeply into his palms, drawing a trace of green blood. "An Android... can actually reach this level?" Piccolo forced the words through clenched teeth, his voice filled with unwillingness and anger.

The only ones in the field who remained calm were Tang Yangbing and Vegeta. A defiant curve lifted at the corner of Vegeta's mouth. With his arms folded across his chest, his crimson cape snapped loudly in the shockwaves. His golden hair shone with a dazzling glow beneath the sunlight, and the stable aura unique to a Super Saiyan at full power surrounded him. "Hmph, nothing special." Vegeta snorted coldly, battle intent burning in his eyes. "No matter how powerful your aura is, it doesn't change the fact that you're trash." Tang Yangbing, meanwhile, remained as composed as ever, his hands casually tucked into his pockets.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and examined the fully transformed Cell as though admiring an interesting work of art. A faint curve lingered at the corner of his mouth, as if he had long understood everything happening before him. "Hahahaha! I finally succeeded!" Cell spread his arms and threw back his head in a long howl. He felt the surging power within him; every cell in his body rejoiced with excitement. His flawless body gleamed with a metallic luster in the sunlight, while the wings on his back beat faintly, stirring waves of air. "This is the perfect form Dr. Gero spoke of! I am the undisputed ruler of this universe!