Nison

The sky was shrouded in heavy dark clouds, and Divine Dragon's massive body flickered in and out of view amid the lightning. Its scales gleamed with a deep, eerie blue under the flashes. Android 17 stood atop a windswept mountain peak, feeling the hum of the Android core within him. Then, an unprecedented warmth surged through his body—a stirring of hope. He clenched his fists, his nails digging deeply into his palms, and stared intently at Divine Dragon coiling through the sky. Perhaps this legendary being truly could rewrite the cursed fate they had been given. "Can you fuse the two Android 18s into one?"

Tang Yangbing's voice rang exceptionally clear through the thunder. He stood before the group, his black robe snapping in the gale. Behind this seemingly absurd request was a plan he had considered over and over—to use Divine Dragon's power to perfectly merge the souls and bodies of the two Android 18s, scattered across the river of time and space. Divine Dragon's amber eyes narrowed slightly, its whiskers lashing violently in the currents of air. "Android 18 possesses an energy core that defies all reason. This wish exceeds the limits of my power!" Its voice was like a thunderclap of immense weight, making the entire mountain tremble.

Android 18's slender fingers suddenly tightened, crushing the rock beside her into powder. Her golden hair danced wildly in the electric light, while the flame of hope that had just ignited in her blue eyes slowly dimmed. Android 16 silently raised his mechanical arm and gently placed it on her shoulder. The cold touch of metal conveyed wordless comfort. "Then we'll make another wish!" Tang Yangbing stepped forward, and the rock beneath his feet shattered at once. "Please free Android 18, Android 17, and Android 16 from their Android bodies and turn them into real humans!"

Though he knew perfectly well that this request was equally impossible, beneath the burning gazes of the three of them, he had to show that he was doing everything he could. Divine Dragon let out a long sigh, its breath freezing into ice crystals in the air. "The Eternal Energy Furnaces within them have long since fused deeply with the source of their lives. This wish likewise exceeds the authority granted by the creator." Its tail swept through the clouds, stirring up a whirlwind laden with hail. "What kind of joke is this?!" Android 17 furiously slammed a fist into the mountain rock beside him, reducing the huge boulder to dust in an instant. "Didn't you say you could grant any wish?"

Android 18 bit down hard on her lower lip, a bead of crimson blood seeping from her pale lips. A series of chaotic data streams flashed through Android 16's electronic eyes. Suddenly, a shocking burst of energy erupted around Tang Yangbing, golden light piercing through the dark clouds. "My final demand—send us to New Namek!" His voice carried unquestionable authority. "If you refuse again, I wouldn't mind letting you, this so-called omnipotent Divine Dragon, learn what it feels like to be torn into pieces!" Divine Dragon's scales suddenly stood on end, and the air filled with a tense, drawn-blade atmosphere.

Far away on New Namek, at the other end of the galaxy, another Divine Dragon seemed to sense the confrontation here and released a long, distant dragon's roar from atop some altar.

Divine Dragon's immense body coiled through the sky, its golden scales shining brilliantly beneath the sunlight, as though every scale contained endless power. A flicker of surprise crossed its eyes, deep as stars, before it respectfully lowered its head. Its voice boomed like thunder between heaven and earth. "That can be done. I will send you there at once." Tang Yangbing stood before Divine Dragon with his arms crossed, his gaze sharp as a blade. He wore a black combat suit, its hem fluttering lightly in the wind, and his entire body radiated unquestionable authority. The air around him seemed to freeze because of his presence; even the wind appeared to dare not blow too freely.

"I'm not going. Take Android 18 there." Android 17 stood to one side with both hands in his pockets, looking calm. He turned his head slightly, his gaze sweeping across the distant mountains, his tone as casual as if he were discussing something trivial. Sunlight fell over his short golden hair, casting a faint halo around it. "I'm not going either. It's nice here." Android 16 spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic. He stood beneath a massive ancient tree, its thick trunk forming a striking contrast with his towering frame. He gazed peacefully into the distance, as if admiring this tranquil land, without the slightest ripple in his expression.

The corner of Tang Yangbing's mouth lifted slightly in a cold smile. He raised a hand and gave it a light wave, as though brushing dust from the air. "Fine. Android 17, gather the Dragon Balls later. We'll keep using them in the future." His voice was cold and firm, leaving no room for negotiation. Tang Yangbing was not stupid enough to scatter the Dragon Balls. The actions of Son Goku and the others in the anime had truly infuriated him. If they had the strength, what was wrong with holding on to the Dragon Balls? Whenever they needed them, they had to search everywhere for them again. It was utterly pathetic. Of course, maybe that had just been the original author dragging things out. Tang Yangbing had no way of knowing.

Contempt welled up in his heart, as if he were mocking the foolish choices of those so-called heroes. "All right, got it." Android 17 smiled faintly, a flash of appreciation in his eyes. He liked Tang Yangbing's domineering style. It was as though this decisiveness and resolve were exactly what he had been waiting for. He nodded lightly, a trace of understanding in his gaze, as if the two had already reached an unspoken agreement. At that instant, Divine Dragon's body suddenly erupted with dazzling light, like a sun descending from the heavens.

The light swiftly engulfed Tang Yangbing and the two Android 18s. Their figures gradually blurred in the intense radiance, as though an invisible force were pulling them away. The surrounding air began to churn violently, and the ground trembled faintly, as if the entire world were shaking before the power of this moment. As the light gradually faded, Tang Yangbing and the two Android 18s vanished completely from Kami's Lookout, leaving only a silent world and the distant woods swaying gently. The wind blew softly, carrying a few fallen leaves, as though silently recounting all that had just happened. "Who are you?" A slightly surprised voice broke Namek's silence.

Tang Yangbing, Bulma, and Krillin had just stepped out of their spaceship, their feet landing on the soft green tundra. The air carried a faint scent of fresh grass. In the distance, several domed buildings stood scattered among the rolling hills, while the sky displayed an unusual pale violet shade, with a few clouds drifting slowly by. Tang Yangbing looked up and saw a tall Namekian standing not far away. His green skin glimmered faintly under the sun, the two antennae on his forehead twitching gently, and his eyes held both vigilance and curiosity. Tang Yangbing smiled slightly and stepped forward. "My name is Tang Yangbing, and I'm from Earth.

We are Son Goku's friends. He recommended that we come here to visit the Grand Elder." He knew that the Namekians were steadfast by nature; even a tyrant like Frieza could not make them submit. Therefore, he had chosen to treat them courteously from the very beginning. He gently patted Bulma's shoulder beside him, signaling that she need not be nervous, while Krillin stood silently at the side, his wary gaze scanning their surroundings. At his words, the Namekian's tense expression immediately relaxed, and a delighted smile appeared on his face. "My name is Nison!" he said in a booming voice. "So you're friends of Mr. Son Goku. That's wonderful! The Grand Elder is at the residence ahead. I'll take you there!"

Nison turned to leave, but Tang Yangbing gently shook his head. "I'll take you there," Tang Yangbing said, his voice calm yet filled with unquestionable confidence. "You only need to point out the direction." Nison froze for a moment. Before he could react, Tang Yangbing had already extended his hand, and a gentle yet powerful aura instantly enveloped them all.