Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Though it took weeks to get everyone settled, only a few minutes had passed from the perspective of people outside the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Vahn and Da Vinci had gone to great lengths to make sure each of the territories affiliated with the Aldrnari Empire referenced the same temporal axis. As a result, they needed only to inform Will of their intentions and they would basically have as much time as they required.Taking advantage of this remarkably convenient function, Artoria, Eva, Rin, Luvia, Olga, Tamamo, Semiramis, Arika, Theo, Asuna, and pretty much everyone affiliated with the Council of Wives gave Vahn a lecture he wouldn't soon forget. They weren't actually upset with him. Rather, after learning how long he had been gone, they took it upon themselves to make sure he knew exactly how much they loved him.Fortunately, while a few of the girls did whisk her away for a 'very' long discussion, no one blamed Sarina for the inordinately long delve into an Actualized World. They just wanted to hear her side of the story, and, more importantly, ascertain how her character might have changed. Even a few days with Vahn could be a transformative experience. Thirty-seven years may as well have turned her into a completely different person.Before her descent into the Actualized World of Dragon Ball, Sarina had been lacking in power and confidence. Now, while her Authority and comprehension were lacking, she possessed enough raw power to go toe-to-toe with people like Yuri. She would eventually lose, but, considering the latter was hundreds of years old and possessed an even greater mastery of Ki, that wasn't too surprising.Though she had the option of becoming a Saiyan, Sarina elected to follow the evolutionary path of a Human. As a result, she was managed to go from a High Human to a Demigod in just a few short years. Her penultimate goal had been ascending to the status of a God, but, despite gaining access to God Ki near the very beginning of her journey, she was never able to master it.One of the problems with entering a world you were familiar with was that very little could surprise you. Sarina had trained hard, but, knowing the relative strength of your opponents years in advance led to her becoming complacent. It didn't help that she had people like Broly around since the start. She had done her best to try and compete with him, but, the moment the latter's Legendary Saiyan Biology kicked in, he surpassed everyone by leaps and bounds.With most threats being dealt with long before they had the chance to mature, Sarina's interest in training gradually waned until the arrival of Beerus. This was around the time she suffered her first major defeat, as, shortly after the God of Destruction's arrival, even Broly was knocked unconscious with very little effort. After that, the cat-like God handily defeated each of the Z-Warriors until Vahn stepped in to bring an end to the conflict.Realizing how close they were to the Battle of Gods and the Tournament of Power, Sarina began training in earnest. She may have given up trying to surpass people like Broly and Goku but that didn't mean she was going to just stand aside and let people like Caulifla and Kale steal her status as the most powerful female mortal.In the end, Sarina was able to defeat Caulifla without too much effort, as, unlike in the series she and Vahn were most familiar with, Vegeta hadn't been around to teach Cabba how to become a Super Saiyan. As a result, Caulifla ended up participating in the Tournament of Power in her base state. She was still monstrously powerful, but, without the 100x multiplier of Super Saiyan Two, it was impossible for her to contend against Sarina's magically enhanced Kaio-ken.Unfortunately, Sarina had never been the most forward-thinking individual. Her desire to defeat Caulifla had blinded her to the larger threat to her status as the most powerful female mortal: Kale.Similar to Broly, Kale was a very passive woman with very little interest in combat. This changed the moment she witnessed Sarina celebrating Caulifla's defeat. Her rage immediately boiled over, and, were it not for Broly coming to her aid, Sarina may have been killed the moment Kale transformed into a Legendary Super Saiyan.Fortunately, for everyone involved, the disparity between Broly and Kale was like Heaven and Earth. The former had spent nearly thirty years mastering his transformation, and, thanks to the training methods provided by Vahn, his power eclipsed even the Angels when he entered Super Saiyan Four, colloquially known as Super Saiyan: Sage Mode due to its reliance on natural energy.When everything was said and done, Broly ended up emerging as the final victor in the Tournament of Power. As for Sarina, she ended up being knocked out of the ring shortly after Jiren realized Broly was a legitimate threat. After that, she and Caulifla became fierce rivals as the latter, alongside Kale, migrated to Universe 7 in order to train under Vahn.With a powerful female rival, Sarina was able to increase her power by several orders of magnitude in a very short period of time. Caulifla was eventually able to surpass her after making Super Saiyan her base state, but, with the latter possessing absolutely no affinity with magic, Sarina was still able to secure victory in around thirty percent of their spars.In essence, Sarina had developed more in the final seven years than the thirty preceding them. She went from being a relatively level-headed individual to a battle-hungry maniac with a penchant for fighting first and asking questions later. A lot of this could be attributed to Caulifla, but, more than that, it was their imminent return that compelled Sarina to train harder than ever before. She didn't want to return only to find she was still one of the weakest members of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, so, for the better part of six years, Sarina had trained tirelessly to shatter her limits. Fortunately for her, Vahn's unwillingness to impregnate her had left Caulifla feeling more than a little frustrated, so, no matter how often Sarina wanted to train, the golden-haired Saiyaness was more than willing to accompany her.........While several of his counterparts were helping everyone get settled in, another version of Vahn was still attending Wu.Unsurprisingly, thirty-seven years apart had drastically affected how Vahn viewed the petite monkey girl. She suddenly appeared even more adorable, and, perhaps as a result of the amount of time he had spent with Caulifla, he couldn't help imagining the two of them overlapping, tails coiled around one another as he teased them both.Surprising the petite monkey girl quite a bit, Vahn asked, "Will you return with me to the Sage Dragon's Hearth...?" just as she was making herself comfortable atop his lap.Not expecting such a question, especially after Vahn had shown very little interest in making use of her power, Wu found herself unable to respond. She would be lying if she said the thought hadn't crossed her mind. Unfortunately, her pride didn't allow her to ask, and, due to her contract with the Buddhist Faction, her fate was tied to the Jade Palace. She could leave for short periods of time, but, the moment she tried to break away, much of her power and authority would be lost.Though Fragments of Origin could bestow someone with great power, they could also be a double-edged sword. This was especially true for individuals whose powers were directly associated with or linked to a specific group. Such was the case for Wu, so, unless she was acting in the interests of the Jade Palace, her power would be significantly reduced. To make matters worse, there was a very real possibility that she would become susceptible to foreign Poets...According to the Demon King of Confusion, Wu had actually been a man in the past. She obviously didn't believe this, but, with most of her incarnations in the Lower Realms being male, she couldn't deny the possibility existed. This resulted in her existence becoming less defined, so, while she was tempted to agree to Vahn's proposal, Wu found herself unable to voice her heart's desire. The one thing she and many other beings in the Divine Realm were afraid of was being forgotten...Sensing the fear and trepidation contained in the deepest recesses of Wu's mind, an affectionate smile developed across Vahn's face as he stared into her emerald green eyes and said, "The Little Garden is set to experience great changes in the near future. If being together isn't enough reason to convince you, ask yourself this. Would you rather be at the forefront of the changes to come or remembered as someone who sat at the sidelines?"Furrowing her brows, a threatening glimmer flashed across Wu's eyes as she whispered, "You're playing with fire talking like that..."Returning a dauntless smile, Vahn reached down to cup Wu's butt, his fingers digging into her firm yet pliant flesh as he retorted, "I'm brave enough to love the legendary Sun Wu Kong. There isn't a flame in all of creation that could intimidate me..."Though she was tempted to headbutt him for daring to fondle her butt in the middle of a serious conversation, Wu's anger was promptly assuaged by Vahn's confession. A warm and fluttery feeling spread through her chest, and, though it didn't show in her expression, the curling and twitching of her tail gave away the fact she was happy.Hammering the proverbial final nail into the coffin, Vahn drew his lips progressively closer to Wu's as he said, "Let's shake up the Little Garden and create a new legend...together..."Without waiting for Wu's response, Vahn sealed her slightly parted lips with his own. This caused the golden-haired monkey girl to tense, but, after weeks of 'weaning', her desire for intimacy had reached unbearable levels. She could also sense Vahn's desires more powerfully than ever before, so, after a very brief moment of panic, she habitually tore away at the fabric of his tunic, her tongue eagerly entangling with his as the sofa and floor beneath them spontaneously collapsed due to the strain and intensity of her movements.........Witnessing the remarkably intense and passionate session of lovemaking between Vahn and Wu, a glimmer of concern flashed across Shiroyasha's luminescent golden irises. Vahn's extended stay in the Actualized World of Dragon Ball was something she hadn't accounted for, so, while she didn't think it would affect her plans, the notion that he was far beyond her control had reaffirmed itself within her mind.Fortunately, while the implications behind Vahn's existence were terrifying, so much so that it had caused her to question the very nature of reality, Shiroyasha was confident that he didn't actually need to be controlled. Vahn was altruistic to a fault, so, even if he did become the most powerful being in existence, it wouldn't corrupt him. The greater threat would always be the people around him, as, even if he had the means to know their thoughts, Vahn had a bad habit of limiting himself when it came to the people he cared about. If someone particularly clever got their hands on him, he might not even try to stop them from exploiting him.She would know..."It would appear my reunion with that hateful woman is fast approaching...well, at least I won't be the only one to suffer this time around..."......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'TBH, I can't really blame Sarina for slacking off when Broly basically solos the entire verse xD...','Sun Wu Kong? More like Sun UwU Kong...','Shiroyasha the Schemer...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Though she ultimately agreed to Vahn's offer, Wu didn't want to abandon Mount Huaguo. She also felt a sense of filial responsibility towards Xiwangmu, so, instead of forcing her hand, Vahn created a teleportation array linking Mount Huaguo to the Sage Dragon's Hearth.Simply put, Wu would continue to reside on Mount Huaguo, but, whenever she was bored, she, and anyone she was in direct contact with, could drop by the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Since she was able to create hundreds of clones, she could always leave at least one of them to keep an eye on things, so, even if she spent weeks, months, or even years just playing around, the odds of the Jade Palace being threatened without her notice were slim.Fortunately, despite Wu's concerns, the Jade Emperor didn't oppose the arrangement. Rather, when Vahn met with him to explain the situation, both he and Lady Xiwangmu gave their blessing after he swore an oath to protect and cherish the troublesome yet lovable monkey girl. This came as quite a shock to Wu, who, after a private discussion with Lady Xiwangmu, emerged from her chambers with an ornate jade comb, neatly arranged hair, and slightly puffy eyes.The evening that followed was among the most intense and passionate that Vahn had experienced since his early days in the Record of Danmachi........."You know, this isn't exactly what I had in mind when I agreed to come with you..."Standing above a beaten and bloodied Caulifla, Wu had to fight the urge to step triumphantly atop the half-conscious Saiyaness's head. Caulifla had challenged her the moment they were introduced, as, despite suffering quite a number of beatings, she was determined to ascertain where she stood in comparison to Vahn's other women.Smiling wryly in response to Wu's remark, Vahn decided against pointing out she had a massive grin on her face. Instead, he said, "You should prepare yourself. This is where the real fight begins."Without responding to Vahn's words, Wu shifted her attention to the opposite end of the massive wasteland created by her's and Caulifla's battle. There, Kale could be seen releasing a thunderous roar as an emerald green aura erupted from her body. At the same time, a layer of reddish-pink fur slowly spread across much of her body, the only exception being her face, hands, neck, and breasts.Though a more sensible person may have tried to interrupt Kale's transformation, Wu occupied herself with a booger in her left nostril. The energy exuding from Kale's body was enough to bristle the fur on her tail, but, confident in her limitless strength and inviolable durability, she waited until the Legendary Saiyaness was giving her a death starer before asking, "You sure you don't need a bit more time? Who knows, I might die of old age if you stall things out long-"With Kale appearing behind her in an instant, Wu didn't even have time to widen her eyes before a meteoric punch slammed into her lower back. Unfortunately, just as Kale was about to send her flying away from the downed Caulifla, Wu's body promptly dispersed into a cloud of pale golden smoke as a peal of impish laughter sounded from behind her."Bzzt! Wrong one~!"Rewarding Kale's efforts, Wu grabbed the befuddled Saiyaness's tail before spinning her around like a world-class hammer thrower. Then, the moment she generated enough momentum, she released the much larger woman from her grasp as another version of herself appeared high in the sky.To her credit, Kale was able to right herself almost instantaneously, but, even after unleashing a Ki blast capable of destroying a planet a hundred times over, Wu passed through it unscathed before sending her crashing towards the ground like a spiked volleyball.Emerging from the massive crater caused by her impact with the earth, a thunderous roar escaped from Kale's throat as she charged towards Wu with even greater speed and intensity. Unfortunately, no matter how much she powered up, she would never be able to harm so much as a hair on Wu's head. This was the insurmountable wall most people faced when transitioning from a Lower Realm to the Divine Realm. She had absolutely nothing guaranteeing her power, so, against an opponent with multiple Fragments of Origin, she may as well be an insect crawling about in the dirt.Demonstrating this, Wu was able to ignore Kale's attacks even when the latter was punching her with enough force to fracture the surrounding space. At the same time, even her casual punches and kicks were enough to send Kale flying, as, without a legend attesting to her sturdiness, there was simply 'no way' she could withstand blows from the legendary Sun Wu Kong.Adding insult to injury, Wu side-stepped one of Kale's telegraphed punches before spinning around and smacking her in the back of the head with her tail. This sent the slowly expanding Saiyaness on another crash course towards the ground as she said, "We should hurry and wrap this up. Any more than this and I'm going to start feeling like a bully."Undeterred by Wu's words, Kale liberated herself from a city-sized crater before thumbing her nose and snorting out a fair amount of blood. Then, startling even Wu, the fur on her body began to shift from a reddish pink to a dark purple as she said, "Eat a dick and choke on it..."As these were the first words she was hearing from the taciturn Saiyaness, Wu was genuinely taken aback by Kale's caustic remark. Her right eye immediately started to twitch, but, before she could even think to retort, a tremendous amount of heat and pressure erupted from Kale's body as she brought her hands together to produce a massive, eerie purple beam tinted with an abyssal black shroud.Feeling a marginal amount of danger exuding from the eerie beam of energy, Wu used 'Monkey Bounds Across the Heavens' to effectively teleport out of the way. This ended up being the correct decision, as, even if her mastery was limited, Kale had been learning how to manipulate the Law of Destruction from Vados. She had agreed to become the next God of Destruction for Universe 6, as, despite being a Saiyan, Caulifla had been nominated for the position of Daikaioh after beating up their Supreme Kai and mastering God Ki in a remarkably short period of time."It seems you've got a bit of bite to your bark..."Hearing Wu's voice from behind her, Kale, still releasing an ear-piercing roar, attempted to sweep her energy beam around. Unfortunately, Wu's words were punctuated by the Ruyi Jingu Bang. She had sensed the destructive energy contained within the blast, and, while it may not have been able to injure her, Wu knew it would have hurt like hell. This wasn't an exaggeration either as the flames of hell were, quite literally, powered by the Laws of Purgatory, Purification, and Destruction...With an indentation forming at her crown, Kale was smashed into the ground with enough force to create a fissure that extended far beyond the horizon. If not for the fact Wu had held back, a similar fissure would have formed in her skull as the weight of the Ruyi Jingu Bang could compete with a white dwarf star when fully unleashed.Seeing Kale lying motionless at the bottom of the abyssal crevasse, a subdued yet disdainful snort emanated from Wu's nose as Vahn manifested beside her with a completely healed Caulifla and an uncharacteristically serious-looking Vados. With the exception of Vahn, she was the most aware of how truly powerful Kale was, so, despite hearing that the power scaling of the Divine Realm utterly eclipsed that of her world, it was difficult to accept how one-sided the fight had been.Noticing the look on Vados's face, Wu's brows perked up as she asked, "You got a problem, blue?"Before Vados could answer, Vahn plopped his hand atop Wu's head, saying, "This isn't the Heavenly Domain. I don't mind if you spar against people who are willing but you shouldn't go around trying to pick fights with everyone who gives you a funny look. Vados and her sisters are still getting used to the differences between their world and the Divine Realm. She wasn't trying to look down on you or question your strength..."Interpreting Vahn's words to mean she would suffer defeat at the hands of Wu, Vados bowed her head in a respectful but dignified manner as she said, "Forgive me if my actions have offended you in any way. I was merely taken aback and in awe of your power. Vahn wasn't exaggerating when he said you were among the most powerful beings in all of creation..."Though she wasn't particularly fond of Vados's overly polite response, Wu's mood improved quite a bit when the blue-skinned beauty mentioned Vahn's praise. She wouldn't really care if others called her powerful, but, as one of the few people to have defeated her in a direct exchange, Wu assigned an inordinately high value to Vahn's words.Reducing the size of her Ruyi Jingu Bang, Wu placed it behind her ear before answering, "Very well then. Out of consideration for Vahn, I'll be magnanimous this time around and let you off the hook. Just keep in mind I'm very sensitive to gazes. The next time you gawk at me like I'm some kind of strange animal, don't blame me for poking you in the eye."On that note, Wu bat aside Vahn's hand before leaping into the chasm to retrieve Kale. She knew Vahn would have handled it even without her, but, feeling a little apologetic after basically bashing the girl's head in, she felt obligated to lend a hand. Kale might resent her for defeating Caulifla, but, at the end of the day, they were all sisters. If she didn't at least try to get along, her status as one of the most preeminent members of Vahn's harem would be threatened. After all, nobody liked a vain consort.........Sensing the disappearance of Vahn from the Heavenly Domain, a faint yet distinguishable frown developed across Vor's face. She had been waiting outside the walls of the Heavenly City for days, and, while this wasn't a particularly long period of time, it was enough to make her feel pressured after receiving orders to infiltrate the Sage Dragon's Hearth."At least I was able to confirm the establishment of a relationship between the Jade Palace and the Sage Dragon's Hearth..."As teleportation within the Jade Palace was impossible without the Jade Emperor's consent, Vahn's sudden disappearance pointed to one of two options. He either didn't care about the Jade Emperor in the slightest or the two had reached some kind of agreement. Considering Vahn had received his invitation from the Jade Emperor himself, Vor doubted the two were on bad terms with each other.Confident in her assessment, Vor's battle skirt promptly transformed into a shape resembling wings as she bolted towards the horizon at a cruising speed of Mach 600,000. If she wanted, she could go even faster, but, so long as she was in the Heavenly Domain, she needed to respect their rules. Most Communities had strict regulations against outsiders traveling faster than this speed of light within their territory, so, while she was more than a little tempted to tear a hole through the foundation of the Heavenly Domain itself, Vor held back to avoid instigating a war.........(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Lady Xiwangmu be like, "If you break my daughter's heart, I'll make you suffer ten trillion deaths...!','Caulifla and Kale just got the unnamed mob treatment from Grandpa Wu o_o...','Vor is very eager to reunite with our boy...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

With the meeting coming to an end after a short discussion regarding potential allies, Vahn left the conference room to find Sarina sitting out in the hallway.Plopping down next to her, Vahn gently nudged her shoulder with his own, asking, "What's up? Did you get in an argument with someone...?"Exhaling a sigh, Sarina shook her head before resting it against Vahn's shoulder and answering, "I tried sparring with Mash and Lotte...""Ah..."Understanding what the issue was, Vahn grasped Sarina's left hand with his right before planting a kiss atop her head and saying, "You're not weak, Sarina. You just need time. Mash might appear to be around the same age as you but she has been training ever since she was a very young girl. As for Lotte, she is several thousand years older..."Though she nodded her head in understanding, Sarina's mood hadn't improved as much as Vahn would have liked. The core issue wasn't that she was weak, it was the fact she was weak in spite of being the Vice Leader of the Sage Dragon's Hearth."Hmm..."Sensing the internal conflict in Sarina's mind, Vahn's immediately kicked into overdrive. There were actually a number of solutions to the problems currently plaguing her. One was a prize that others competed for, so, after a moment of deliberation, he asked, "Would you like to try spending some time in an Actualized World? We can go together and I can support you while you assist others in saving the world..."Perking up the moment she heard Vahn's words, a radiant smile developed across Sarina's face as she exclaimed, "I want to go to Dragon Ball! If I learn how to control and manipulate Ki, I can easily become stronger...!"Resisting the urge to point out more than half the members of his harem could teach her how to control and manipulate Ki, Vahn just nodded his head, saying, "Sure thing. Is there a specific point in the timeline you wanted to start from?"Understanding this was her opportunity to spend a lot of alone time with Vahn, a mischievous smile developed across Sarina's face as she answered, "I want to start from the very beginning. Back when Bulma and Goku had first met."Though he didn't actually mind, Vahn couldn't help furrowing his brows, asking, "Are you sure? At your current level, you could easily defeat most opponents prior to the Z timeline. If we arrive near the beginning of the series timeline, it'll take upwards of thirty years to reach the events in Super..."With an even bigger grin on her face, Sarina replied, "I know. To close the gap between me and the others, I need at least that much time. Besides, I'd rather start early so that we can change a few of the things I didn't like about the original series. Like, how did Bulma end up with Vegeta? He wasn't that bad by Super but the guy was a complete nutjob throughout the Android, Cell, and Majin Buu Sagas...!"Resisting the urge to point out there was a Vegeta among his Templates, Vahn just issued a light chuckle before squeezing Sarina's hand and saying, "Well, if that's what you want..."......Following Vahn's and Sarina's disappearance from the hallway, a period of thirty-seven years transpired in an instant. In that time, Sarina's power had increased by leaps and bounds. She was far from the most powerful woman in Vahn's harem, but, compared to her previous self, she may as well be a different person.Though her face maintained a youthful glow, Sarina was no longer the same sixteen-year-old girl that had descended into the Actualized World of Dragon Ball. An aura of confidence now exuded from her curvaceous body and, while her proportions remained relatively unchanged, she now possessed lithe yet powerful muscles capable of leveling mountains.Near the beginning of her training, Sarina had been worried that muscles, even small ones, would completely ruin her appearance. Now, similar to the spiky-haired woman at her side, she elected to wear clothes that showed off her back, shoulder, and abdominal muscles. They were her pride and joy, as, rather than appearing even remotely ugly or repulsive, they enhanced her beauty and made her appear more powerful."Is this really the Divine Realm? The air feels a bit different but I don't see what makes it so special."Punctuating her words, the woman who had spoken, a petite beauty with spikey golden hair, lithe yet well-defined muscles, and a monkey-like tail began to flare up her aura. This earned a number of exasperated sighs from her surroundings, as, despite entering the Actualized World with Sarina alone, Vahn had returned with an additional twenty-three people in tow.Appearing next to the perennially blonde beauty, Vahn ruffled the woman's mass of hair as he said, "Caulifla...it hasn't even been fifteen minutes since you promised to be on your best behavior. Don't make me put you on probation..."At 155cm tall, Caulifla was the perfect height for Vahn to caress at his leisure. The thing that would have surprised most people was the fact that she actually let him get away with it. As for the reason, well, Caulifla was prideful to a fault. She had challenged Vahn a total of 1,538 times, each wagering that the defeated party would have to do what the victor said. Vahn had come out ahead in 1,533 of these challenges, so, while she would still glare at him, Caulifla no longer complained about having her head pat. Rather, based on the movements of her tail, she enjoyed it quite a bit."Relax, old man. I'm not gonna run off and cause trouble. Just make sure you keep your promise to Kale and me. We've been waiting for nearly six years. If you don't hurry and put buns in our ovens, we might start searching elsewhere..."Though she would never run off before settling their score, Caulifla really had grown impatient with Vahn. Her mother and grandmother had been pressing her to produce a successor even before the Tournament of Power. Vahn's resolution not to have children during his stay in the Actualized World had inconvenienced quite a number of people. If he kept making excuses, they were going to have to take matters into their own hands...Feeling the gazes of several women lock onto him the moment Caulifla mentioned placing buns in ovens, a wry smile developed across Vahn's face as he explained, "Don't worry. Now that we're in the Divine Realm, we just need to get everyone settled and up to speed. After that, I'm more than willing to keep my promises..."With what could best be described as a triumphant smile, Caulifla crossed her arms beneath her modest yet well-shaped breasts before retorting, "Good. I can't speak for the others but Kale and I didn't leave our Universe to follow some insincere pansy. Now, let's hurry and get all the mundane bullshit out of the way. I've got an itch in my belly-""Now wait just a minute you golden-haired bimbo! Don't even think about cutting the line...!"Realizing what Caulifla was trying to pull, a mature blunette immediately spoke out. This was none other than Bulma, who, despite being well over fifty, resembled a perfectly ripened woman in her mid-to-late twenties."Chi-Chi and I have known Vahn for the better part of thirty-seven years! If you think you're the first in line to receive a baby, you really are a monkey-brained fool...!"Clicking her tongue in response to Bulma's words, Caulifla didn't even try to argue with the enraged blunette. There was once a time when she would have readily butt heads with Bulma, but, ever since the latter afflicted her with an enchantment that made her butt itch in accordance with the amount of Ki she was using, Caulifla had done her best to avoid offending her. Bulma may be lacking in raw power, but, as an Archmage recognized by the Gods, she was a terrifying foe with countermeasures against everyone and everything.Emulating Caulifla's triumphant expression from before, Bulma stood with her arms akimbo as she stated, "The simplest method is to go in order of familiarity. Sarina would obviously be the first as she descended into the Actualized World alongside Vahn. After her would be me, Chi-Chi, my sister, Chronoa, Vados, and Kusu. It's only after the six of us have been given a chance that you, Kale, and Marcarita will have a turn."Though Chi-Chi blushed fiercely in response to Bulma's words, her hands cupping her cheeks, each of the other girls mentioned had relatively relaxed smiled on their faces. This was especially true for Chronoa, Vados, Kusu, and Marcarita. They were each over a hundred million years old, and, despite developing a fondness for Vahn, the latter three had departed the Actualized World at the behest of their father, the Grand Priest. He was extremely interested in the worlds beyond, so, once it became clear that Vahn was an existence above even the Omni-King, he instructed his daughters to pursue but not pressure him.Glowering in response to Bulma's words, Caulifla was about to protest when Vahn startled everyone by separating into ten separate versions of himself and saying, "Now that we're in the Divine Realm, the restrictions I forced upon my power's have been removed. Things like 'turns' no longer have any meaning..."As even a single Vahn was an incomprehensibly powerful existence, the presence of numerous was enough to leave the large group stunned. Chi-Chi even fainted, her face glowing bright crimson as she collapsed into an eleventh Vahn's embrace...Having nipped the squabble between Caulifla and Bulma in the bud, Vahn took advantage of the fact that everyone was focused on him to say, "Though many of you will be departing to create or join one of the Communities affiliated with the Sage Dragon's Hearth, this estate serves as a central nexus of sorts. The rooms here have the potential to function as independent realms. You just need to let Will, the Guardian God of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, know what you want. After that, we'll all reconvene in the dining room. A lot of introductions need to be made, and, despite no time passing while we were away, I imagine Sarina is eager to reunite with her friends and family. I know I am..."Though it wasn't his longest experience in an Actualized World, most of the memories Vahn had of their interior came from his Templates. Even so, thirty-seven years was still a long time to be away from his family, so, while he wasn't nearly as anxious as Sarina, he was yearning to spend time with his family, friends, and loved ones.........(A/N: Since I'm sure everyone wants to know, the people who have come back from the Actualized World with Vahn are as follows: Sarina, Bulma, Chi-Chi, Tights, Broly, Cheelai, their three kids, Goku, Launch, Gohan, Krillin, Lazuli, Marron, Lapis, his wife and child, Chronoa, Vados, Kusu, Caulifla, Kale, and Marcarita. Though it's a bit spoilery, it should be pretty obvious that Vahn ended up with most of the aforementioned females. The only exceptions are Cheelai, who ended up with Broly, Launch, who ended up with Goku, and Lazuli, who ended up with Krillin. As for why Goku and several others wanted to follow along with Vahn, well, that should be pretty obvious. Vahn was a parental figure to both Goku and Broly. The others have their own reasons, but, for the sake of keeping at least a few secrets about the spin-off series, I won't reveal them at the present moment. Anyways, this isn't a part of the chapters I promised. I just figured I should have a 'filler' chapter since there are quite a number of changes introduced as a result of Vahn's time in the Actualized World. Also, when I said there were going to be 2-3 chapters of EPIC and 1 chapter of NOICE, I was specifically referring to today's block, not yesterday's. In other words, this is kind of a replacement for the Update chapter I posted previously. There should be 3-4 more chapters before the 10 AM reset tomorrow morning. Sorry if I wasn't as clear as I could have been.)(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Deja Vu...','That's one malicious curse...','I wonder how many more years are going to pass before the next dawn xD...?')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 2178: Tempo