Dragon Ball: From Escape from Planet Vegeta

The Dark Realm.

Tarot and Future Vegeta are currently in a secluded area.

The two concealed their presence, lurking in the shadows to avoid being discovered by the demons of the Dark Realm.

It has to be said that coming to the Dark Realm gave Talot a completely different experience than he had imagined.

Although I've been here for a while, I'm still affected from time to time.

If his mental state hadn't been high enough, he might very well have become a demon.

Living in such a world year after year, who can withstand the corruption of dark forces?

This world, as far as the eye can see, is filled with eerie bloodstains that cover the earth, making the whole world appear exceptionally gloomy and oppressive.

Compared to the main world, these are two completely different extremes; the environment can no longer be described as simply harsh.

It's a den of demons, more like hell than hell itself.

According to Vegeta in the future, this is only a small part of the vast world of the Dark World.

At first, Talot wondered just how big it was. But after sensing it, he realized that he was indeed a frog in a well.

This world is so vast that even if Talot tries his best to expand his divine sense, he cannot completely encompass it.

"The deeper we go into the central area, the more demon warriors we'll encounter. We must try our best to avoid being discovered, otherwise we might be found and driven out before we even find Bardock," Future Vegeta said cautiously to Tarot.

This is how it has been all along, which is why the progress has been so slow.

If he hadn't experienced it himself, he would have doubted whether this was still the Vegeta he knew.

Caution is a good thing, but caution bordering on fear makes him somewhat unfamiliar.

"With our strength, even if we can't walk around with impunity, we shouldn't have to worry about being driven away if we attack together, right? In my perception, the demons in this area seem to be of average strength," Talot finally couldn't help but ask.

Talot was unaware of the true nature of the Dark Realm, as this was his first time there and his first encounter with it.

"You're thinking too simply. I had the same idea as you back then. This world isn't our home turf after all. Our power will not only be suppressed, but it will also be constantly diminished due to the outbreak of battles... Indeed, with our strength, we can sweep away all the demons in this dark demon realm, but there are some very troublesome guys. Once something changes here, those guys will use their teleportation-like abilities to cross over," Future Vegeta said.

"So that's how it is. Those troublesome fellows are those high and mighty demon gods?" Talot asked.

Seeing that Future Vegeta nodded, Tarot didn't say anything more.

After all, he knows this place well enough, and if he acts recklessly, he could very well cause a major incident.

The most urgent task right now is to find Bardak and rescue him.

"Let's search this area first, and then we can split up. That would be much more efficient," Future Vegeta suggested.

"Okay, we'll do it your way. But how will we stay in touch after we split up? You can't teleport, can you? If you encounter danger, just unleash your aura, and I can cross space to find you." Tarot smiled and teased Future Vegeta.

"Hmph! You'd better take care of yourself first. Don't get killed on the way. Even if I wanted to save you, it would be too late." Future Vegeta didn't take Tarot's teasing seriously and just showed his coldness.

After exchanging a few more words, the two continued their actions.

After searching the entire area, they gave each other some instructions and then began their respective actions.

……

Time flies. Although there is no fixed time in the Dark Demon Realm, the flow of time can be felt, and several days have passed.

Tarot and Future Vegeta split up, both possessing exceptional skills in concealing their presence. They remained hidden in the Dark Realm for many days without being detected by the demons.

No, that's not right! It should be said that those who discovered them were already dead.

No matter how incredible their ability to conceal their presence was, they would occasionally be discovered by patrolling Dark Demon warriors. However, because these demon warriors were weak, with strength ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand points, they would be silently killed as soon as they were discovered.

After searching for many days, the two, who had gone their separate ways, met again at this moment.

They arrived at the same area, and what they saw was a huge and eerie castle, which looked terrifying under the blood-red moonlight.

"It seems we've arrived at an extraordinary place," Future Vegeta muttered to himself, gazing at the massive Blood Moon Castle before him.

Talot remained silent, silently expanding his divine sense perception.

As if by telepathy, his divine sense sensed a power within the Blood Moon Castle that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

Judging by probability, the source of this force is almost certainly Bardock.

Within this Blood Moon Castle, there are several powerful auras.

One of them was particularly strange.

"It seems we've found the right place. The markers Weiss gave me are responding, but we can't pinpoint the exact location yet. However, we're certain it's inside," Talott said.

"Huh? You can sense what's going on inside?" Future Vegeta was extremely surprised to hear this.

Talot's perception has reached such a level.

After all, with his ability to sense auras, he couldn't perceive it clearly.

This is also the unique characteristic of the Dark Demon Realm, which isolates the perception of auras.

"Within this castle, there are several dark and malevolent auras. One of them is very similar to Uncle Bardock, while the remaining auras feel very strange to me. They are like those of dead people, but not dead people," Talot replied.

"It seems we've inadvertently stumbled upon the unknown lair of the demon leader. We need to carefully discuss our next move..." Future Vegeta said seriously after hearing Tarot's words.

"Mm," Talot nodded.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Crimson Castle.

This is an experimental base of Tova, the most brilliant scientist in the Dark Realm.

Here, there are all sorts of strange mechanical devices, all used for experiments involving human modification and the enhancement of Dark Demon Realm crystals.

At this moment, Tova is conducting a long-planned super experiment.

In a special petri dish in front of her.

A child with purple skin is fast asleep with his eyes closed in a petri dish.

This child's identity is not simple. In the future, he will turn countless parallel universes upside down, and even enjoys capturing powerful beings from various universes to provide him with energy for his experiments.

"Has he not finished developing yet? He's already absorbed so many cells, and so many years have passed..." Mira's cold words carried a hint of urgency.

Because in a sense, this child in the petri dish is also his child.

"It's still early. It has the genes and cells of all the outstanding warriors from thousands of timelines. It's still in the development stage and will take some time to fully mature." Towa looked at the baby sleeping soundly in the petri dish in front of her, a wicked smile appearing on her face.

This is a child she has carefully nurtured, and she has devoted countless efforts to raising him.

Once the future takes shape, the Dark Realm will welcome a brand new king.

By then, it will be time for the old king, Mechcapra, to step down!

Just as Tova was dreaming of a bright future, the dark alarm of the Crimson Castle suddenly went off.

This sudden change surprised Tova and Mila.

"Someone has broken in? What's going on?" Tova waved her wand, and a powerful evil force formed a screen of light in front of her.

Within this light screen, the figures of Tarot and the future Vegeta were projected.

"Hmph!! It's those damned time patrolmen again, and there's even a new face among them." Towa raised an eyebrow upon seeing Future Vegeta, a chilling rage flashing in her beautiful eyes.

These time patrolmen have hindered many of her affairs.

This time, they even dared to invade the Dark Realm.

"Those guards are a bunch of useless trash, letting these guys find their way here. But since they're here, they might as well stay forever." Tova's lips curled up, and a chilling killing intent flashed in her dark, blood-red eyes.

The Dark Realm is their home turf. Anyone who dares to invade will be made to return home!

"Do you need me to step in?" Mira volunteered.

Coincidentally, his energy has recently surged, and by absorbing data, he has elevated his combat skills and combat power.

These two intruders can serve as his practice targets.

"No need. Didn't we capture two guys in the outside world last time to modify? Let's send those two over there and test the results of this modification. We can also test their combat capabilities and energy levels." Tova smiled coldly, and as she finished speaking, she quickly manipulated the instruments in front of her.

At the same time, from the shadows behind her, two masked warriors wearing dark masks appeared.

Now, it's the turn of these two "tools" to do the work.

……

Located outside a huge laboratory.

Tarot and the future Vegeta have infiltrated the Crimson Castle.

The two walked through a dark and gloomy tunnel until a glimmer of light appeared at the end of the darkness.

"Um?!"

"wrong!"

Tarot and Future Vegeta both sensed danger.

Using the faint light from their peripheral vision, two masked warriors with bloodshot eyes appeared in their line of sight.

After noticing the appearance of one of the masked warriors, Talot immediately made a connection.

[This aura... although it's somewhat dark and evil, it's very similar to Uncle Bardock's aura. Could it be... that it has already been completely modified?!] After sensing the aura of the masked warrior in front of him, Talot was certain that it was Bardock.

Similar to the storyline in Dragon Ball Heroes, Bardock was transformed into a warrior of the Dark World.

Moreover, besides Bardock the Mask, the identity of the other masked warrior is also highly suspicious.

This guy's aura is similar to that of Future Vegeta beside him, but not exactly the same.

"What's going on? The guy over there wearing a mask has a similar aura to Kakarot, but he's not Kakarot. And the other guy... why does he have my aura?" Future Vegeta looked serious, realizing that the situation was far more complicated than he had imagined.

The guy with a similar aura to Kakarot could be explained; he was probably Bardock, whom Tarot was coming to rescue, and also their main rescue target for this operation.

But who is the other guy who shares the same aura as him?!

The future Vegeta is certain that he is definitely not himself from another timeline.

But if it's not another version of myself from other timelines, then who is this guy in front of me?

Before Future Vegeta could even think, the two masked warriors had already raised their hands, quickly gathering energy to lock onto them.

*Whoosh!*

*Whoosh!*

Two incredibly powerful purple beams of destruction hurtled towards Tarot and Future Vegeta.

Upon seeing this, the two simultaneously perked up and quickly condensed their aura protective shields.

A deafeningly loud explosion erupted at that moment.

The explosion sent flames soaring into the sky, and a violent and terrifying destructive force swept in all directions. This extreme destructive power shattered the tunnel on the spot, and thick smoke billowed in all directions.

But the next second, a gust of wind swept through.

Tarot and Future Vegeta soared into the sky, followed closely by two masked warriors.

Their eyes met; the two masked warriors were scrutinizing them, and they were also sizing up the two masked warriors.

"That's right, he's Uncle Bardock, transformed into this form by the Dark Realm," Talot muttered to himself, a strong killing intent flashing in his eyes.

If it grows to a certain level in the future, this Dark Demon Realm must be destroyed.

This hidden threat is too great.

Talot assumed a fighting stance, his body surging with divine power, and instantly transformed into the Super Saiyan God form.

At this moment, Bardock also assumed a fighting stance, with dark power surging around him. With the support of this dark power, Bardock's fighting power was in no way inferior to his Super Saiyan God form!

This is the method of the Dark Realm. Through this mask, the wearer's heart and soul are pulled into the abyss, while their power is also further unleashed.

The two sides were deadlocked, and neither side took the initiative.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield between Vegeta and the mysterious Visored Warrior in the future.

Future Vegeta frowned, his S-cells stirred, and golden lightning exploded around him as he directly entered the peak of Super Saiyan 2.

Unsure of the strength of this mysterious masked man, I must test him first and conserve my energy just in case.

After all, this is the lair of the demons.

"Super Saiyan? I didn't expect you to have grown to this level, Vegeta." The mysterious masked man in front of him suddenly spoke.

Future Vegeta, his face filled with shock, asked suspiciously, "You, who are you??"

"You can't even recognize my voice? Hmph~ Fine, let me test you first." The mysterious masked man didn't waste any words and assumed a fighting stance. (End of Chapter)