Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

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 formation of Capsule Corp and the Sage Dragon School, Communities formed by Bulma and the trio of Kusu, Vados, and Marcarita, the only thing Vahn needed to move forward with the establishment of the Aldrnari Empire was a willing 'victim'.Though the simplest method was to convince an existing Alliance to let you subsume or take over one of their lesser-coveted Gates, Vahn's ambitions were too great to be constrained by a mere 4-Digit classification. He would eventually need to occupy more than half of the Gates between 1000 and 1010, so, while he had no problem playing nice and providing benefits to those willing to work alongside the Aldrnari Empire, Vahn knew the most expedient path towards his goals was conquest.Fortunately, many of the highest-ranking 4-Digit Communities were either infamous, notorious, or on the verge of civil war. The previous war had crippled many of the most powerful and influential Pantheons of Gods. Were that not the case, the Draco Grief Alliance never would have been able to install itself as the Floor Master of the South Side, a region host to Zeus, the Olympians, Avalon, and the Norse Faction.Simply put, now was the second-best time to strike at the Communities clinging to power in the Lower-Digit Gates. The absolute best timing would be to wait until the awakening of the Demon God, but, as he would rather avoid unnecessary bloodshed, Vahn intended to take action before then. There was a pretty substantial difference between overwhelming disobedient Communities through Rite of Challenge and wiping them out completely...Vahn's first target, entirely as a result of their proximity to the Sage Dragon's Hearth, was intended to be Kotoamatsukami, one of the top three Factions in the East Side. They just so happened to be in possession of the 1009th Gate, and, thanks to his previous disagreement with Souta, the second son of the Japanese God of Wind, they were already marginally antagonistic towards him.More importantly, the current leader of the Kotoamatsukami was Amaterasu, the Japanese Goddess of the Sun.The Little Garden allowed beings with similar origins to challenge one another for possession of the associated Fragment of Origin. This meant, so long as they could convince the general populace or earn the recognition of the Central Network, the Amaterasu and Tamamo who originated from the Nasuverse would be able to challenge the current Amaterasu for her status and origin.Though he had always possessed a peculiar affinity with the aforementioned Sun Goddess, literally marrying two separate versions of her, the Amaterasu of the Little Garden was rather infamous for her vanity and pride. She had even challenged Shiroyasha a number of times in the past, as, unlike her counterparts in innumerable Records, the Amaterasu of the Transcendental Path to Heaven was a Commander of the Divine Army and one of the greatest swordswomen in the Divine Realm.If not for the fact she also possessed fox ears, a trait Vahn had come to associate with most versions of Amaterasu, he may have been worried........."You want me to accompany you despite knowing I possess no Authority within the Divine Realm? I would never dare to refuse a request from my beloved Shufu-sama but I fear you haven't given this matter due consideration..."Though she was more than a little happy to receive a personal visit from Vahn, Amaterasu couldn't help smiling wryly in response to his request. She was one of the few people who couldn't readily depart his Little Garden, not because her existence was still required to maintain its structure, but because she was effectively powerless without her connection to the Sun. Even Tamamo was more powerful than her outside the Little Garden, so, as one of the most powerful beings on the inside, Amaterasu was reluctant to leave.Understanding Amaterasu's concerns, Vahn casually explained, "I've already discussed the matter with both Tamamo and Shiroyasha. The former is willing to split her tails to create a new body for you to inhabit. Your original vessel will remain enshrined here while your Ego will be transmigrated to the outside world. As for Shiroyasha, she has agreed to entrust you with a Divinity related to her 14 Sun Authorities. You will technically be her subordinate, but, in exchange, your power should be even greater than it is at the present moment.""Hmmm..."Though she wasn't particularly enthused by the notion of becoming subordinate to someone other than Vahn, Amaterasu would be lying if she said she wasn't interested in the outside world and the Divine Realm. She was also infatuated with the notion of training to increase her power, so, after a very brief moment of deliberation, she answered, "Very well. If Shufu-sama trusts this Shiroyasaha-sama enough to leave me in her care, it is only natural that I do the same..."Reaching up to her lips, Amaterasu playfully kissed the tip of her index finger before pulling it away to reveal a tiny yet unfathomably powerful golden flame. This was the core of her essence as a Tier 5 being, a physical representation of the 4.6 billion years of energy she had accumulated within her Ego.As the color faded from her once vibrant pink hair, replaced by an ashen-grey color, Amaterasu fearlessly entrusted the flame to Vahn. This was something she never would have considered a few hundred years ago, but, understanding that Vahn could basically erase her with a thought, the once haughty and immutable Goddess saw no reason to hesitate. Rather, the notion of entrusting Vahn with her 'everything' made her more than a little excited..."The next time we see each other...I'll be expecting...a reward..."With her body turning to stone at an alarming rate, Amaterasu elected to punctuate her words with a remarkably seductive smile. She had become rather fond of the moments of intimacy she shared with Vahn, so, now that she was finally able to leave the Little Garden, she was looking forward to being able to spend more time with him. His recent impregnation spree had also reached her ears, so, depending on how things played out, she might give being a mother a try...Though he was unaware of Amaterasu's interest in motherhood, an affectionate smile developed across Vahn's face as he placed the diminutive golden flame against his chest. He had yet to spend any quality time with her since his return from the Actualized World of Dragon Ball, so, even if she hadn't asked, he would have 'rewarded' both her and Tamamo until they were completely satisfied. This would probably take weeks, but, considering he had an eternity to work with, Vahn didn't mind investing days, months, or even years towards the gratification of his loved ones..."I promise..."......Unbeknownst to Vahn, each of his efforts to bait Kotoamatsukami into a conflict were for naught, as, the moment he spurned their good intentions, the trio of Gods presiding over the East Side's third most powerful faction had already decided to confront him. More specifically, Amaterasu was interested in Vahn's abilities while her brothers, Susanoo and Tsukuyomi, simply wanted to cut loose and have a bit of fun.With the intention of discussing their future conquest of the Sage Dragon's Hearth, Amaterasu, an inordinately tall woman with fox-like ears and golden hair that shimmered like the horizon at dawn, had her brothers gather alongside several of her most trusted vassals. This included several Gods of War such as Takemikazuchi and Bishamon, but, more importantly, at least for the purpose of saving face, it also included famous heroes such as Uesugi Kenshin, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Sakamoto Ryoma, and Miyamoto Musashi.Towering over everyone else present, much like the Goddess Vahn was familiar with, a rather fierce smile developed across the face of Amaterasu as she said, "The Sage Dragon Emperor has refused Kagutsuchi's offer, and, in turn, the olive branch we extended to the Sage Dragon's Hearth. To add insult to injury, he has conspired with the Jade Palace in an obvious attempt to avoid responsibility for the offense he has caused. Now that he has failed to secure an Alliance, I propose we move to eliminate or subsume the Sage Dragon's Hearth before they have the chance to grow even further."Though rumors had already started to circulate regarding Mikoto's and Fenrir's power, it wasn't enough to deter people from antagonizing the Sage Dragon's Hearth. Rather, now that they had a better understanding of the power possessed by its core members, an ever-increasing number of factions were eying the Sage Dragon's Hearth as if it were a fat lamb. Kotoamatsukami was simply the first with an adequate pretext to maneuver against them.Nodding his head in response to Amaterasu's words, a remarkably handsome man with wild, free-flowing black hair, golden eyes, and an untamed aura answered, "Leave it to me, Aneue. Fuujin is a member of my Strongest Storm Deity Community. Even if others are to act, doing so before I've had the chance to avenge my subordinate is improper."Snorting in response to the untamed man's spirited words, a paradoxically handsome yet feminine figure with fair features, three glowing eyes, silky purple hair, and fox-like ears remarked, "Restrain your imprudence, Susanoo. Our venerable sister is far too wise to entrust such a delicate matter to one such as yourself. We're trying to subsume them, not destroy them."Glowering in response to the androgynous figure's remark, Susanoo placed his hand on the handle of his trusted companions, the legendary Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi as he asked, "You believe your Fox-Moon Shrine to be the better option, Tsukuyomi?"Seeing Susanoo reach for his sword, purple flames began to build at the edge of Tsukuyomi's robes as a black, scale-like pattern spread across his forehead. At the same time, two fox-like masks, one black and one white, detached from his shoulders. Black and white flames manifested behind them like the tails of a kitsune, but, before either Tsukuyomi or Susanoo could act, an overwhelming heat and pressure descended upon everyone present as Amaterasu said, "Enough."Though Susanoo and Tsukuyomi were able to withstand it better than the others present, even they were forced to kneel when the purple-hue of Amaterasu's eyes was gradually replaced by a vibrant orange hue resembling the sunset."I didn't summon the two of you here to see you squabble amongst yourselves like children. I've already made my decision. Now, stay quiet and listen..."Retracting her aura just enough to allow Susanoo and Tsukuyomi to stand, Amaterasu's expression relaxed into a smile as she added, "The Sage Dragon's Hearth hasn't even been around for a year, yet, in spite of this, they are already preparing to ascend to the status of a 4-Digit Community. At the same time, several other notable Communities have begun to appear in each of the Cardinal Districts. This is clearly a ploy concocted by that imp in the Thousand Eyes Community. I refuse to let her have her way. Thus, before the Sage Dragon's Hearth can expand its influence any further, the entirety of Kotoamatsukami will take action."Surprised by their sister's words, both Susanoo and Tsukuyomi appeared slightly taken aback. Even the former, a God of Storms known for his violent temperament and lust for battle couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure this is the best course of action, Aneue? No matter how we try to spin things, our actions are certain to be interpreted as a declaration of war."Surprising the duo even further, Amaterasu simply shrugged before saying, "Peace goes against the very nature of the Little Garden. It dulls our blades and leads even the greatest of gods astray. Now that a wave of change has begun to sweep across the Divine Realm, it is the responsibility of those who bore the banner of the previous era to break it. Our only other options are to go with the flow or be drowned in its wake. I, for one, have no intention of going down without a fight. Now, are you going to continue gawking like fools or are you going to help me come up with a plan...?"......(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'She has fox ears? RIP...','Amaterasu, the Mega MILF...','I almost feel bad for her xD...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

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

Chapter 2179: Difference in Power vs. Authority