"Ten seconds left! Hand over the Dragon Ball, or I'll kill her!"
Dragon God Zalama tightened his grip again. Chronoa's face had gone deathly pale, as though she might die at any moment.
"Nine!"
"Lady Chronoa!"
"Eight!"
Lin Chen flashed forward, hoping to catch Zalama off guard, but Zalama had already activated Reverse Ultra Instinct.
The instant Lin Chen approached, Zalama detected him.
Chronoa was thrust in front of Lin Chen. At the same time, an energy blast pierced her body and slammed straight into him.
Bang!
Lin Chen staggered back a step. Though he was uninjured, Chronoa's condition had only grown worse.
"Seven!"
"Lin Chen, make another reckless move, and I won't hesitate to kill Chronoa right now. At worst, I'll destroy the entire Time Nest. I'll find the last Dragon Ball eventually!"
"Six!"
Lin Chen clenched his fists, seething with rage.
"Five!"
Zalama's gaze turned utterly cold, and an indescribable aura emanated from his body.
A golden phantom of Super Shenron appeared behind him, spreading its wings and blotting out the sky.
The power radiating from the dragon's phantom left everyone in no doubt that Zalama could truly destroy the entire Time Nest if he wished.
"Four!"
Chronoa raised her hand slightly, as though she had something to say.
Seeing this, Zalama loosened his grip a little.
But Chronoa immediately shouted, "Everyone! You mustn't give him the Dragon Ball! Don't worry about... aah!"
Another beam pierced Chronoa's body. This time, Zalama had targeted her lungs.
Chronoa coughed up blood, looking as though she was about to breathe her last.
"Three!"
"Big Brother Lin Chen!"
"Dad!"
The others cried out in alarm.
Lin Chen's heart jolted.
Though he hadn't known Chronoa for long, abandoning her was simply impossible for him.
But if they didn't hand it over, how could