c49: Return to the Main Time and Space
"This… is unbelievable. Is this really all your strength, Lin Hao?"
Son Goku swallowed hard, staring at Lin Hao in awe.
"Yes," Lin Hao replied calmly. "This is my strongest form Super Saiyan Five. It surpasses the limits of Super Saiyan Four and pushes beyond the primal power of the Great Ape."
"Super Saiyan Five?" Vegeta muttered, his eyes widening.
"Damn it… Is there no end to this guy's strength?!" he growled. "I thought Super Saiyan Four was the ultimate state, but he's broken through that wall too!"
Vegeta's fists tightened until his knuckles turned white, frustration burning behind his scowl.
"That's incredible!" Goku said with a wide grin. "I never imagined Super Saiyan Four wasn't the ceiling. Lin Hao, I'll train harder than ever! One day I'll catch up, and when I do we're fighting again!"
Though shocked by Lin Hao's power, Goku's pure warrior spirit only filled him with excitement for the next battle.
Lin Hao smiled faintly. "Good. I look forward to that day too. But for now, this is goodbye."
As his aura faded, Lin Hao returned to his normal form.
Goku tilted his head curiously. "Wait—Lin Hao, where will you go now? Back to your home planet? Or somewhere else?"
He was genuinely curious. With power that rivaled the gods themselves, Lin Hao could rule any universe if he wanted—but Goku secretly hoped he'd stay on Earth, so they could keep sparring and pushing their limits together.
Maybe then, he thought, I could reach Super Saiyan Five someday too.
"I'm going back to my own timeline," Lin Hao said softly. "The reason I came here—to understand the limits of the Saiyan bloodline has already been fulfilled."
He smiled again, his expression calm. In this Dragon Ball GT timeline, his journey was complete. Now he intended to return to the main continuity, where the God of Destruction, Beerus, still slept. Soon, that god would awaken and Lin Hao would be ready.
"Back to your own time and space? What do you mean? Lin Hao… you're not from this dimension?" Goku asked, stunned.
"That's right," Lin Hao nodded. "I'm not from this timeline. I came here from another branch of the multiverse the main Dragon Ball Z time-space, a future beyond your own."
Then, calmly, he explained how he had crossed through dimensions using the Time Ring, a relic originally forged by the Supreme Kai of Time.
"I see!" Goku said, smiling brightly. "So, in your world, there are warriors like us?"
"Not quite," Lin Hao replied. "There are fighters, but none as strong as you and Vegeta in this era."
"I see… then I'll just have to become even stronger before we meet again!" Goku declared with his usual grin.
"Good," Lin Hao said. "When that day comes, I'll be waiting."
"Yeah! Count on it!"
Lin Hao raised his left hand. The Time Ring gleamed faintly on his finger.
"Well then… goodbye."
With that, his form shimmered. A flash of blinding light surrounded him, and in an instant, Lin Hao vanished before Goku and Vegeta's eyes, the ripples of distorted space fading quietly into the calm skies of the Sacred World of the Kai.
(So… this GT world's story has finally ended. Still, it was an unforgettable journey.)
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Dividing Line
Main Time and Space: Dragon Ball Z Continuity
Time passed swiftly.
Three and a half years had gone by since Lin Hao's return from the GT dimension.
Over the past three and a half years, Lin Hao hadn't focused much on pushing his strength further. He understood that breaking through the ceiling of Super Saiyan 5 was not something achieved through blind training alone, it required the right moment and spiritual insight. So instead of isolating himself in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber again, he spent most of his days accompanying Android 18 and their now 20-year-old son, Lin Yi.
Lin Yi's talent was extraordinary perhaps because Lin Hao had achieved Super Saiyan transformation at such a young age, and Android 18's own cybernetic modifications had strengthened her genetic contribution. The child had inherited a unique hybrid potential that surpassed even the pure-blood Saiyan lineage.
By the age of four, Lin Yi could already transform into a Super Saiyan, his golden aura blazing brighter than any child before him. His base combat power exceeded hundreds of millions, placing him above Son Goten and even Trunks when they were the same age. His potential felt nearly limitless.
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"Ding! Daily system check-in available. Would the host like to sign in?"
The familiar voice of the System echoed in Lin Hao's mind.
"Sign in!" he said with a smile.
"Congratulations! The host has successfully signed in and obtained: Destruction Energy."
"Oh? Destruction Energy?" Lin Hao raised an eyebrow. "That's supposed to be exclusive to the Gods of Destruction Beerus' power. So even divine energy can be obtained through this system, huh? It really can generate anything that exists."
He smirked. In these three and a half years, the Sign-In System had rewarded him with countless treasures and skills that rivaled divine techniques.
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Status Report
Host: Lin Hao
Age: 29
Base Combat Power: 5 billion
Peak Power: 261 Gai (Full-Power Super Saiyan 5)
Race: Saiyan
Abilities:
Ki Sense, Flight, Kamehameha, Kaio-ken, Instant Transmission (Kaiōshin version), Gravity Manipulation, Healing, Fusion Dance, Artificial Moon, Infinite Energy Supply, Flash Time Technique (1 second), Destruction Energy (exclusive to Gods of Destruction), Ultra Instinct (Mastered), and Cosmic Durability.
Inventory:
Hyperbolic Time Chamber Key, Time Ring, Senzu MAX Beans, Saiyan Armor, Universal Capsule Ship, Gravity Adjustment Suit, Nimbus Cloud, Dimensional Cube, Crystal Orb, and other artifacts.
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"Dad, are you up yet?"
A small voice broke his thoughts.
"Didn't you say you'd take me to the amusement park today?"
Four-year-old Lin Yi dashed into the room, tugging at Lin Hao's arm impatiently.
"Haha, alright, alright! Stop shaking me," Lin Hao laughed, picking him up effortlessly. "I didn't forget what I promised. But tell me did you even have breakfast yet?"
"Of course! Mom already made it!" Lin Yi grinned proudly. "We can go after we eat!"
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After finishing breakfast, the family of three soared through the sky toward West City (Xidu). Lin Hao owned several high-tech hovercars from Capsule Corporation, but he preferred to fly driving always felt too slow for someone who could cross a continent in seconds.
They spent the morning enjoying the amusement park. When they grew tired, they stopped for a meal at a restaurant overlooking the city. Afterwards, they strolled along the boulevard, enjoying a peaceful afternoon that reminded Lin Hao of how long it had been since he'd lived like a normal person.
Just as they were leaving, Lin Hao noticed a crowd gathered near the Central Arena, posters fluttering with bold red letters:
"The 28th World Martial Arts Tournament Registration Open!"
He smiled slightly. "The World Martial Arts Tournament, huh? I didn't expect to stumble on this today. Perfect timing maybe Lin Yi can see what real Earth battles are like."
But as he looked toward the horizon, his expression hardened slightly. If my guess is right… Majin Buu will soon awaken.
When Lin Hao had returned from the GT timeline, he had confirmed with Android 18 that Majin Buu had not yet appeared in this universe. But the energy fluctuations and timing matched exactly what he remembered from the original timeline.
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"Lin Hao, why did you stop?"
Android 18 asked, walking back toward him with her arms crossed. "What are you staring at?"
Lin Hao smiled faintly. "Just something interesting. Look—over there. The World Martial Arts Tournament. It's about to start."
"Hmph," 18 smirked. "Don't tell me you want to enter. With your current strength, you'd destroy the entire ring before the match even starts. There's no one on Earth who can stand against you."
Her words carried a teasing tone, but there was also quiet pride in her eyes—because she knew it was true.
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