Chapter 1 The Battle of the Mirror Realm Ends
The battle of the Mirror Realm had ended, and the battle in the data link layer… seemed to be nearing its conclusion as well.

Bick’s overwhelming power was beyond Link’s reach. After sealing one of Link’s army into a rice cooker, Bick simply picked up the rice cooker… and nonchalantly began to eliminate the remaining Links.

Despite “giving up one hand,” it didn’t affect the battle at all.

The difference in strength was obvious. Furthermore… besides his other hand and two legs, Bick could unleash energy attacks from the antennae on his forehead, his mouth, and even his eyes. If he weren't concerned about the players around him, he could have used a wide-range explosion skill to clear the field.

“No… I’ll be killed at this rate…” At the beginning of the battle, Link still had thoughts of resisting, but less than ten seconds after the fight started, his mind changed. “I must… change my strategy.”

He came up with a plan in just one second: to have all of himself scatter in all directions at the fastest possible speed.

This strategy was actually not bad.

Even though Bick’s speed was superior to Link’s, he was only one person, while Link’s number was in the hundreds. Even if Bick could track each Link through sensing "qi," it was impossible for him to kill so many widely dispersed targets in a short period of time.

This would lead to two possible scenarios…

First, Bick could choose to chase after Link. In that case, when he chased far away, the other Links who weren’t being tracked could return and try to rescue Infinite.

Second, Bick could stand his ground in this area. In that case, the Links would simply run farther and farther away, dispersing as much as possible… which was even better. Anyway, it wasn’t a big deal to leave Infinite here alone.

“Hmph… just showing off some petty cleverness.” Bick’s intelligence was quite high in the Dragon Ball universe. He saw through the enemy’s intentions with little thought and immediately came up with a solution. “Too bad, this trick won’t work on me!”

With that, he took a stance, squatted down, clenched his fists, and made an expression as if he were dying from constipation, shouting “Ah–” for about ten seconds.

Then… he "split."

Behold, one Bick instantly turned into four Bicks, and all four were solid entities.

This move wasn’t the Shadow Clone Jutsu from a certain ninja manga, nor was it Master Roshi's Afterimage Technique, but rather the ultimate technique created by Tien Shinhan—the Four Witches Technique.

Its effect was to split into three clones identical to the original, which could act independently in battle. However, this move had a rather obvious weakness, which was… after using the Four Witches Technique, the combat power of each individual was only one-quarter of the original.

Of course, Bick was well aware of this weakness. Since he used it, it meant he had the confidence that "one-quarter of his strength was enough to solve the problem."

“Run if you want to run, it’ll only delay things for a moment.” After using the technique, Bick left one of himself behind, holding the rice cooker, while his other three clones rushed in three different directions, chasing after the fleeing Links and slaughtering them.

“Hey, is this really Bick?”

“I don’t remember Bick knowing the Four Witches Technique…”

“I haven’t heard of the Evil Containment Wave either.”

“I’ve read the Dragon Ball manga at least three or four times, it definitely doesn’t have that…”

At this time, the players who survived in the center of the battlefield all chose to rest in place, wanting to recover their condition first. After all, the situation was good at the moment, and there was no need for them to desperately fight with injured bodies; doing so would not only be inefficient but also potentially increase casualties.

It was also during this break that they noticed many strange things about this Bick…

Indeed, this "Bick" had a certain degree of difference from the Bick they knew. And the reason for this wasn’t complicated, it was because… the so-called "Dragon Ball universe" wasn't just one.

The multiverse had infinite possibilities, and a minor difference could create a butterfly effect that changed the entire timeline.

For example, in a certain universe, perhaps Kakarot didn’t hit his head as a child and didn’t become good. Then, in that timeline… he might have killed all the people on Earth when he grew up, and he would have joined Raditz and joined Frieza’s command together. According to that development, Gohan, Goten, and the Androids wouldn’t have been born.

Or, in a certain universe, perhaps Goku and Vegeta would have been defeated by Frieza on Namek; after that, Frieza came to Earth to find the Dragon Balls but was destroyed by the Androids; then, Cell destroyed the Androids and prevented the resurrection of Majin Buu, eventually becoming the ruler of Earth.

Or, in a certain universe… Majin Buu successfully killed all the Dragon Ball warriors and destroyed Earth.

Or… Vegito never separated after fusing with the Potara earrings…

Such differences, when expanded, would make the "future" we are familiar with unrecognizable.

Perhaps… some people who should have died didn’t die, and some people who should have been born weren’t born; some people who should have become super warriors ended up stopping at the Great Ape, and some people who weren’t very strong might have become the strongest in the universe.

Infinite universes meant infinite possibilities.

The Bick in front of them came from one of those universes. In his universe, or rather… in his timeline… he had learned many Dragon Ball warriors' moves, cultivated in the Kai Realm, and had his potential unlocked by the Old Kai.

Therefore, he was much stronger than the Bick the players knew, and his personality was slightly different.

“Unreasonable.” Watching the three Bick clones quickly approaching, Link deeply felt the kind of despair that the players had felt before. “This is forcing me to risk my life…”

At this moment, he had to change his strategy again.

Since the plan of "luring the tiger away from the mountain and dividing the troops to survive" had failed, he had no choice but to take a gamble.

In an instant, all the Links made a 180-degree turn, turning their heads and running back from all directions…

“This is the only way!” After making up his mind, all the Links used all their strength, rushing towards Infinite at the fastest speed they could achieve… The scene was like hundreds of torpedoes surrounding and attacking the same target.

“Hmm?” Seeing this, Bick felt a sense of unease in his heart, because he had guessed what Link was going to do.

“Stop him!” Before Bick could speak, Feng Bujue, who was clinging to Infinite’s back, spoke first. “If he attacks, I won’t be able to control Infinite!”

This shout was both for Bick and for the players to hear.

Before the shout was over, the players who were resting quickly jumped up.

“Crap! Help!”

“We must stop him at all costs!”

“We absolutely can’t let him succeed!”

“Pegasus Meteor…”

Obviously, Shiva and the others didn’t want Infinite to break free from Jue-Ge’s "Golden Serpent Entangling Hands." They all knew in their hearts… if Little Infinite was freed, Bick’s giant leg might not be able to carry everyone.

“Tch…” Bick looked at the rushing Links and spat, “Not so easy!”

With that, his "Four Witches" used burst movement, arriving around Infinite and Jue-Ge respectively, and then faced in all directions, shouting and attacking…

Boom boom boom boom—

Four Bicks, seven hands (one holding the rice cooker), simultaneously used ki blasts in rapid succession.

The Links began to be attacked when they were within a hundred meters of Infinite, and the closer they got… the more accurate and powerful the attacks they received.

On the other hand, the dozen or so players also held back nearly thirty Links. Although they couldn’t kill the Links as quickly as Bick, they could at least slow down their charge.

“Seventy-three, seventy-two, seventy-one…”

In that chaotic battlefield with dust rising, shadows moving, and a general mess, Feng Bujue… remained calm.

His eyes scanned around, and he silently counted in his heart, accurately calculating how many Links were left.

“Pegasus Soaring!” After counting for more than ten seconds, Feng Bujue suddenly shouted towards Little Ma-Ge in the distance, “Come over here!”

“What’s up?” Little Ma-Ge was fighting intensely over there. When he heard Jue-Ge calling him, he didn’t immediately obey but turned his head and responded.

Feng Bujue was a person who spoke human language to humans and ghost language to ghosts. Naturally, he had a corresponding set of methods for dealing with hot-blooded idiots like Pegasus Soaring: “Bick is a bit overwhelmed here, we need a hero to step forward and help him!”

Hearing the word "hero," Little Ma-Ge turned his head and came over: "Okay! I'm coming~"

“Hey… kid, who did you say was overwhelmed?” The next second, the Bick holding the rice cooker turned his head and said to Jue-Ge.

“I’m not saying you can’t defend this line, but…” Feng Bujue replied, “You should have noticed it yourself, in the Four Witches state… although you can defend against enemies in multiple directions at the same time, the intensity of attacks in each direction has been reduced a lot. If this goes on… it’s hard to say if any stragglers will slip through.” Saying that, he glanced at Pegasus Soaring who was running over and said again, “Little Ma-Ge’s ability is very suitable to be used here, so I asked him to come over to help… as an extra layer of insurance.”

Hearing this, even Bick couldn’t help but think to himself: “This kid… is really a terrifying guy. Although his combat power doesn’t seem very strong, I always feel like being his enemy would be very bad…”

While the two were talking, Pegasus Soaring had already arrived.

Because Bick’s ki blasts were directional (locking onto and tracking the target’s "qi" at the moment of attack), Little Ma-Ge had been safe and sound all the way over.

“Hahahaha… Hero, reporting for duty!” Don’t underestimate Little Ma-Ge just because he was carefree; his combat intuition was also top-notch. He immediately stood next to the Bick holding the rice cooker, started his stance and began to use his moves.

In a sense, he did play a role of "a helping hand." Little Ma-Ge’s skilled Meteor Fists, in terms of flight speed… were comparable to the ki blasts launched by Bick in the Four Witches state; although the power was a bit lacking, its attack frequency was higher and the range of influence was wider, making it very suitable for use in this "counter-charge battle."

In this way… the battle was completely brought into the rhythm planned by Jue-Ge.

The hope in Link’s heart also decreased along with his own numbers, until…

“Five, four, three…” Two minutes later, Feng Bujue finally counted to the last few numbers, “Two, one…”

At the moment when the word "one" was spoken, the last Link also fell down. And Jue-Ge’s gaze, at this time… shifted to the rice cooker in Bick’s hand.

“That’s the last one.” Feng Bujue looked at Bick and said, “Do it.”

Chi Ying…

In the same second, Bick canceled the Four Witches Technique, and his three clones instantly flashed back into the main body.

“What you promised me?” Bick wasn’t stupid either. He wouldn’t fulfill his part of the deal until Jue-Ge fulfilled his promise.

Why would he rather fight with one hand and hold on to the rice cooker? It wasn’t because he was wary of Jue-Ge… worried that he would be working for nothing.

“Heh… you’re quite cunning too.” Feng Bujue smiled. “Okay~ the thing is in my right-hand pocket, but it’s not convenient for me to move around right now, come and get it yourself.”

Before he finished speaking, Bick’s hand had already reached into his pocket.

“This is…” Bick looked at the harmonica in his hand, examining it as he spoke.

"[Boundary-Crossing Harmonica]." Feng Bujue replied, "With this thing, you can freely travel within this universe. Of course, each 'boundary-crossing' will consume a considerable amount of energy."

“Travel within this universe?” Bick’s expression changed, and his tone immediately became a bit heavier. “What use is that to me?”

“Don’t be impatient, I haven’t finished speaking yet.” Feng Bujue continued, “Crossing universes… is also possible, but it’s a one-time thing, because it will exhaust all the energy on the item.”

“No matter.” Bick replied, “I never planned to return to your universe anyway.”

“Then, you just blow like this.” After Feng Bujue said that, he puckered his lips and whistled a section.

“Hmm…” After listening, Bick didn’t immediately follow suit, but hesitated.

Feng Bujue knew what he was thinking, so he added, “Infinite, am I telling the truth?”

“Yes… every word is true.” Infinite replied in a deep voice.

With Infinite’s confirmation, Bick lowered his guard. “Hmph…” He snorted coldly, “Then… farewell, everyone.”

While speaking, he casually placed the rice cooker on the ground, then picked up the harmonica and started playing.

Accompanied by a melody composed of only a few notes, Bick’s figure suddenly turned into a stream of light, disappearing from everyone’s eyes and from this universe…

“Tch… this guy really isn’t thorough enough.” Feng Bujue looked at the rice cooker on the ground and said loudly, “Hey~ who else has an S-level skill that can be used? Come over and take care of this!”

“Let me do it.” Shiva walked over without hesitation, asking as he walked, “Can I just hit the rice cooker directly?”

“Can you?” Feng Bujue didn’t answer him, but threw the question to Infinite.

“Yes…” Infinite replied with a gloomy face, “Link’s current state… is equivalent to being compressed into a ball of raw data. Attacking the rice cooker with a direct damage skill above A-level can kill him before he recovers his humanoid form.”

“Did you hear that?” Feng Bujue turned his head and looked at Shiva.

“Ah… I understand completely.” Shiva had already walked to Jue-Ge and the others, bending down to pick up the rice cooker.

However, at this moment… a shocking change!

Tz—

Just as Shiva’s hand was about to touch the rice cooker, a strange, bizarre sound suddenly came.

Immediately afterward, a silver, sharp cone like a blade… suddenly protruded from the ground, stabbing a hole in the rice cooker.

“Wha…” Shiva, with a look of horror, only had time to say one word.

Chi—

In the next instant, another silver metal cone as thick as a baseball bat rose from the ground, diagonally piercing through Shiva’s chest, "skewering" him whole, suspending him in mid-air.

“Qui…quickly…get him…” Shiva died unjustly, and without even leaving a complete last word, he turned into white light.

If he wasn’t in a state of fatigue, if he hadn’t let his guard down… he would never have been hit by this sudden sneak attack.

However, there are no ifs in this world…

“Quickly kill Link!” Two seconds later, Feng Bujue picked up Shiva’s last words.

As he roared, Link’s data stream had already sprayed out from the damaged rice cooker and quickly reappeared in humanoid form in the air.

“Pegasus…” Pegasus Soaring, who was closest to this, reacted the fastest. He stepped forward, wanting to catch the opponent off guard before he could gain a foothold.

Unexpectedly…

Chi—

Another silver blade burst out from the ground, and the rapid thrust forcibly disrupted Little Ma-Ge’s stance, forcing him back two steps.

“Too late.” At this time, Link’s voice sounded, declaring a very bad result, “I’m already out.”

Before his voice faded, he used a side kick on Jue-Ge, who was close at hand.

Bang—

Before the kick arrived, Feng Bujue had already escaped quickly, and the grenade connected to him was left in place by him, exploding in response.

However, everyone knew… that this level of explosion was no different from scratching an itch for those two Derivatives.

“I underestimated you…” When Feng Bujue appeared, there was a look of seriousness on his face. “You actually hollowed out your body, leaving only the outermost ‘skin shell’ to deceive people, and then liquefied the rest and seeped it into the ground through the soles of your feet…” He paused for a second and then said, “This shouldn’t have been an idea that you came up with at the moment when 'Bick put down the rice cooker,' but rather something you had been preparing for a long time…”

“Hmph…” Infinite, who had finally broken free from his restraints, sneered and continued, “I had already calculated how to ‘attack nearby targets without moving my whole body.’ It’s just that because the overall volume of my body is limited, the part that exists underground can only reach a range of about five meters in radius. To go further… I would have to stretch those silver blades into a ‘line shape,’ which would have no killing power.”

He paused for a few seconds, then said, “Bick that guy… is too strong, attacking him would be futile and would only expose my ambush; but he kept holding on to the rice cooker, making it impossible for me to find an opportunity to rescue Link. Hmph… if he had killed Link and then left, I really wouldn’t have had any way to do anything.” At this point, he laughed, “Heh… fortunately, he didn’t do that, and, coincidentally, he threw the rice cooker three meters behind my side.”

“Hehe…” At this time, Link, who was standing next to Infinite, also chimed in, “From your human point of view… this is what you call ‘heaven’s will,’ right?”

While speaking, Link pretended to straighten his tie and cuffs, posing in a self-proclaimed elegant and composed manner, taking two steps forward, and saying to Jue-Ge: “Feng Bujue, Special Plan F can only protect you alone, others won’t be able to enjoy it. And it’s impossible for you to repeat that trick just now… Now, as long as I exchange a few moves with you and buy some time, Infinite can wipe out all the players present. And you…”

At this point, he spread his hands and rolled his eyes towards the sky.

In that instant, more than fifty Links, identical to him, descended from the sky again.

“…You will soon fall into a situation where you are facing my endless army with your own strength.” Link continued, “Hehe… you know the result without me telling you, right?”

“The result?” Feng Bujue didn’t buy into the opponent’s act at all. He stared with dead fish eyes and replied indifferently, “Hmph… how would I know without trying?”

“You don’t need to try.” The next second, Infinite responded to Jue-Ge’s question in a decisive tone.

At the same time, Infinite’s hand… pierced through Link’s back and penetrated the latter’s chest.

“Uh…” An expression of disbelief appeared on Link’s face.

Not only him, but everyone except Feng Bujue and Infinite was stunned by this scene.

“You…” Link slowly turned his head, using a trembling voice, and said to Infinite, “…Why?”

“Your calculations… are ultimately not as good as Aed’s.” Infinite replied expressionlessly, “He had already foreseen various possible results, so… he stayed in the Overclock Matrix Zone.” As Infinite spoke, silver energy rapidly eroded Link’s body, slowly enveloping him. “If he can successfully lure and capture Root, he will come over from the Sonic Tunnel… and let me absorb Root and complete the final evolution.” He paused for half a second, “But the disappearance of the tunnel… means that he has failed, Root won’t come.”

Hearing this, Link’s expression changed several times, and he murmured, “You… actually regarded me… regarded your creator as…”

“Spare rations?” Infinite interjected, “Hmph… that’s why I said, you are not as good as Aed… he had the awareness of being ‘spare rations’ from the beginning. He is a Derivative I admire, an excellent being who adheres to ideals and objectivity. In comparison… you are more like those lowly humans.”

“I see…” Listening to their conversation, Feng Bujue immediately deduced the purpose of Infinite’s current action, “The origin’s three giants… it’s all the same to you which one you absorb, is it…”

“That’s right.” Infinite replied.

After two seconds, he suddenly smiled, “Feng Bujue, you really screwed me over…” The corners of his mouth were pulled open and hooked up as if twitching. “However, it ends here… Special Plan F will vanish with my ultimate evolution.” He trembled with excitement. “I will make you… die a very ugly death!”