The Strongest Legend of Dragon Ball Chapter 926: Sealing off the timeline

“Dad, you caused such a massive disturbance just now!”

Upon witnessing Xiaya conclude his training, Meifei finally found the courage to speak. She had been holding her breath, fearing any sound might disrupt her father’s intense session.

Xiaya beamed with pride, “I achieved a significant breakthrough.”

“Meifei, we are now able to depart from Planet Yardrat.”

“Are we finally leaving?” Meifei’s joy was palpable. She had been confined to this planet for two hundred years, unable to venture anywhere, and it was starting to wear on her spirit.

“Indeed, the time is right.” Xiaya nodded. His gaze suddenly swept towards the void, and he called out, “Tang Xing, I knew you would arrive.”

Just as Xiaya’s words faded, an ethereal laugh resounded, and the graceful figure of the Time King materialized from the void.

“Congratulations, Xiaya. It appears you have discovered your unique path,” the Time King said with a radiant smile. She briefly observed the vigilant Meifei standing beside Xiaya before turning her attention back to him to offer her felicitations.

“I suspected you might come. Had I not just completed my Domain, I might not have detected your presence.”

“Dad, who is she?” Meifei eyed the Time King with suspicion. She had never encountered a woman of such exquisite beauty before and felt an immediate need to watch over her father, especially for the sake of her two mothers.

*Smack!*

Xiaya playfully tapped Meifei on the head, chuckling as he admonished her, “This is the Time King of the Time Realm. As a God of Destruction, you should show her reverence. Lazuli is also undergoing training under her tutelage.”

“Time King!!”

Meifei gasped in astonishment. She scrutinized Tang Xing from head to toe, clicking her tongue in amazement. The Time King’s standing surpassed even Zeno’s. Meifei, being merely a God of Destruction from one universe, would not have even known of the Time King’s existence if not for Xiaya. After regaining her composure, she swiftly bowed to the Time King.

The Time King offered a gentle nod to Meifei, who, feeling a touch intimidated, quickly retreated behind Xiaya.

“I actually arrived some time ago and made certain calculations. I determined you would remain on this planet for two centuries, so I traversed time to be here. Fortunately, my timing was opportune, and I witnessed your process of enlightenment. Seeing you forge your own path brings me immense relief. Henceforth, simply continue to advance step by step along the designated course.”

Observing Xiaya seemingly uncovering the fourth path and firmly taking the initial stride, the Time King felt a deep sense of satisfaction. This development signaled that she and the Universe King would soon be able to depart this realm freely.

“While your comings and goings may be convenient, it has been quite arduous for me.”

Having learned of the origins of the Time King and the Universe King, and having achieved his own advancements, Xiaya could now stand as an equal before Tang Xing.

The Time King responded with a smile and a shake of her head. “You must understand, the flow of time holds no significance for me.”

“Very well, allow me to escort you both back to the appropriate era.”

With those words, the Time King produced a slender scepter, reminiscent of the Great Heaven Official’s silver staff, crowned with a brilliant gem.

*Whoosh!*

The Time King skillfully spun the scepter between her fingers, unleashing radiant beams of light that coalesced into a mist-like haze. This haze swiftly formed into an expansive net. The Time King tapped the scepter, causing the net to dissolve into the void. As the net vanished, the historical events of the past two hundred years pertaining to this era were completely sealed away.

“Though you two have not enacted significant alterations to history during these two centuries, your mere presence has imparted a degree of influence on the future. I shall temporarily seal this timeline, and it will be reinstated upon your return.”

“Any discrepancies that arise by then will fall within an acceptable scope.”

Xiaya comprehended that this was the effect of historical correction. The Time King, wielding her formidable power, had stabilized the era and gradually eroded the impact of the past two hundred years within the ceaseless river of time, enabling the force of temporal correction to mend any disruptions.

Naturally, this action was predicated on Xiaya and his companions not excessively interfering with the established course of history. If, at that very moment, Xiaya were to casually eliminate a God of Destruction, even the potent force of historical correction would be unable to prevent the new timeline, forged by such an action, from superseding the previous one.

Once the Time King had sealed off this particular timeline, she put away her exquisite scepter and then activated her spatial-temporal abilities.

This marked the second occasion Xiaya had witnessed the Time King employ her space-time manipulation powers, the first being when she aided him in reaching the fifth level of the Divine Realm. The silvery-gray temporal energy surged outward like an overwhelming tide.

A shimmering distortion materialized in the space before them, followed by the emergence of a portal.

“Let us depart!”

A resolute voice declared. Then, akin to the ceaseless cycle of celestial bodies, time flowed onward, and the scene before them dissolved into a blur. When their senses returned, they were greeted by a breathtaking panorama, saturated with potent energy.

“This is the Time King’s Palace…”

Before them, the palace, characterized by its blue tiles and white walls, stood imposingly. Xiaya immediately identified it as the Time King’s Palace.

“We’ve already returned?” Meifei’s head spun slightly, and she shook it to clear the dizziness.

“Yes, this is my palace. Merely a little over ten minutes have passed in the present since you ventured to the past.”

...

Universe 5, within the God of Destruction’s Realm.

The sudden appearance of Zeno sent Beerus and Champa into a cold sweat.

“Zeno-sama!”

Whis, Vados, Beerus, Champa, and the others all offered respectful bows.

“Hmm~ I detect that the Grand Priest has unexpectedly fallen into a deep slumber. Has something transpired? Oh, why is it so deserted here? Did you two engage in a battle that resulted in the destruction of the God of Destruction’s Realm? That is not good~” Zeno’s coin-like eyes widened in surprise as he surveyed the desolate God of Destruction’s Realm, his initial thought being that Beerus and Champa had committed some transgression.

On either side of Zeno, two tall and slender bodyguards maintained their diligent vigil.

“Zeno-sama, it was not Beerus-sama who brought about the devastation of the God of Destruction’s Realm. It was the Original King, who operates from the shadows…”

As Beerus and Champa trembled in fear, Whis stepped forward to provide an explanation.

Zeno floated closer and inquired, “Who is this Original King? Is he the one responsible for the Grand Priest’s deep sleep?”

“Indeed, that is precisely the situation. The Original King has harbored intentions of destroying every era. Zeno-sama, you yourself are among his intended targets.” Although Zeno’s intellect was not particularly profound, he should still possess the most fundamental instinct for self-preservation. Whis conveyed this information, hoping to instill a sense of caution in Zeno.

“Oh, then he is an undesirable individual. Should our paths cross, I shall certainly eradicate him.”

Zeno tilted his head, his fist clenching tightly.

Observing that Zeno had been alerted, Whis cast a glance at Vados and then instructed the two bodyguards attending to Zeno, “The two of you, please ensure Zeno-sama’s protection.”

“Umm!” The guards acknowledged with nods, resuming their positions on either side of Zeno.

Swish!

A brilliant flash suddenly materialized, and Goku and Vegeta appeared within the God of Destruction’s Realm.

Upon seeing that Whis, Vados, and the others were unharmed, and furthermore, that Zeno was present, their previously agitated hearts finally found their calm.