After parting ways with Lynx and the others, Goku took Tien and Yamcha to Karin Tower.
Because he had defeated King Piccolo, Goku was granted permission by the Cat Sage to ascend to the The Lookout and meet the Heavenly God.
Meanwhile, Tien and Yamcha had to start by climbing Karin Tower.
As the two landed and began their climb, the Cat Sage led Goku to the very top of the tower.
"Insert your Power Pole into the slot here. Let it extend continuously, and you'll reach the palace."
"And these bells — they are your token to meet the Heavenly God."
Goku nodded and followed instructions. Relying on the Power Pole, he ascended into the clouds and quickly disappeared from sight.
The Cat Sage stroked his beard and chuckled softly: "Lynx was right. Earth's martial arts were far too outdated. For Earth's safety, it's time to revive Earth's martial arts. Those who save others must first save themselves — heh!"
"By the way, when Goku meets the two people at the Heavenly God's Palace, he'll be shocked!"
"Wow, so fast! Karin Tower is already out of sight."
Soon, piercing through thick clouds, Goku finally saw the Heavenly God's Palace floating high in the sky.
Ding!
The Power Pole precisely slid into a slot beneath the palace. Goku climbed the side ladder and leapt onto the palace.
Looking at the magnificent and grand palace, Goku was curious. Just then, he noticed a figure not far away.
In the original story, Goku would be greeted by the Heavenly God's servant, Mr. Popo.
But in this world, the figure before Goku was a black-haired young man, a few years older than Goku.
"Huh? You're the Heavenly God?"
"No, I'm Broly, the Heavenly God's successor."
The black-haired youth was Broly, who had been living in the Heavenly God's Palace for many years.
"Successor? What does that mean?" Goku blinked.
"The Heavenly God said that one day I'll become the next Heavenly God."
"Wow, so you're kind of a god too? Hello! I wonder if you can help me revive Shenron?" Goku bowed politely.
"Sorry, only the Heavenly God can do that. If you want to see him, you have to pass a test." Broly said calmly.
"Test? But I have this bell from the Cat Sage, isn't that enough?" Goku showed the bell.
Broly glanced at it and said, "The bell only lets you take the test. To see the Heavenly God, there's another trial."
"What trial?"
"You just have to touch me." Broly said.
(Translator: Ayo)
"Huh? This test sounds familiar..." Goku muttered in confusion, "Anyway, let's get started."
"Alright, the original test was a fight, but I don't like fighting."
"Really? What a pity. I think fighting's more fun."
Since defeating King Piccolo, Goku was confident — he believed few could beat him now.
But Goku didn't know he was facing a creature on a completely different level...
"Here I come!"
Suddenly, Goku vanished.
The next moment, something struck Goku, and he fell two steps away from Broly.
"Ouch! What just hit me?"
Goku got up confused but saw nothing.
"Weird... was it just my imagination?"
"Mr. Broly, here I come!" Goku launched afterimages to try and flank Broly.
But as soon as he moved, something hit his face hard, making it swell.
"Ow, that really hurts! What the heck?"
Goku looked up and was stunned.
The thing that had just struck him was a tail behind Broly — a tail exactly like Goku's own Saiyan tail.
"You... you're also a Saiyan?"
"Exactly." Broly admitted. "Brother Lynx brought me here."
"Lynx?"
"The Lynx you know."
"Ah! That explains it!" Goku exclaimed.
Broly said flatly, "Go back. Although you defeated King Piccolo, you're not strong enough yet to meet the Heavenly God."
"S-sorry, I was cocky... But I have to see the Heavenly God! I have to revive everyone as soon as possible, or I won't leave! So..."
"So?" Broly raised an eyebrow.
"Can I train here? I want to pass the test and meet the Heavenly God!"
"Even though the gap between us is so huge, you won't give up?"
"Yes!" Goku clenched his fists and nodded firmly.
Broly smiled slightly, thinking: This Goku really is different from ordinary Saiyans, just as Brother Lynx said.
At that moment, the Heavenly God who had been observing silently finally decided to meet Goku.
Soon, Goku met the old Heavenly God who looked exactly like King Piccolo, and witnessed the Heavenly God revive Shenron.
After fulfilling his mission at the Heavenly God's Palace, Goku learned a shocking truth.
"Goku, you defeated King Piccolo and saved the world — very impressive." The old Heavenly God praised. "But unfortunately, King Piccolo has not truly died. Before dying, he left a clone even stronger than himself, which will threaten the world again."
"For reasons I cannot explain, Broly and I cannot directly deal with it. So for the next three years, you must train here to protect Earth's peace in the future."
"I understand! Brother Lynx told me we must protect Earth with our own strength, not rely on others!" Goku said.
"Your resolve is commendable..." The Heavenly God nodded approvingly.
Not long after, Shenron was revived, and those killed by King Piccolo returned to life. Master Roshi and Krillin woke from their coffins as well.
Knowing it was all thanks to Goku, and that Goku was now training at the Heavenly God's Palace, Krillin also decided to go to Karin Tower to improve himself.
Meanwhile on Earth, the Z Warriors, cause by Lynx's cause and effect, began training harder than ever before.
And on Planet Vegeta...
"Your Majesty Lynx, the Galactic Patrol has reported! They have confirmed Slug's whereabouts!"
In the Saiyan royal palace, Lynx received urgent intelligence from Paragus.
Lynx asked, "Are you sure? They won't let him slip away again?"
"No, Your Majesty. According to the Galactic Patrol, Slug seems to be planting a divine tree!"