Chapter 18: What Are Aberrant Beasts? Just How Terrifying Are Nàikèsèsī

Just as they were deadlocked in their argument,

The perpetually silent Xikalì Ultraman, streams of data light flashing rapidly across his blue body,

He suddenly lifted his head and announced in a firm tone.

"Found it! I've finished deconstructing the spacetime coordinates of that multiverse!"

These words struck like a thunderclap, exploding in the hearts of all Ultramen.

Aisi, Saiwen, and Tailuo, who had been arguing, instantly fell silent and all turned toward the supreme commander of the Space Garrison.

Father of Ultra's dignified cloak fluttered without wind.

He slowly descended from the platform, his deep gaze sweeping over each Ultraman, and issued the command in an unquestionable tone.

"No need to argue."

"Zuofei, Chudai, Saiwen, Jieke, Aisi, Tailuo."

Father of Ultra, each time he spoke a name, the selected Ultraman stepped forward, and the colorful timer on his chest blazed brightly.

"You Ultra Six Brothers, all step forward!"

The command was issued, shocking everyone present!

The six brothers emerged together—what a magnificent sight!

Father of Ultra's command continued, his voice echoing throughout the Space Garrison headquarters, even conveying a determination that crossed the universe.

"Contact Sailuo immediately! Have him activate the Paraji Bracelet to initiate trans‑universal travel!"

He paused, then exerted all his strength to deliver his final order.

"Be sure to save this great warrior!"

……

On the Xuanwu warship,

Miao Tiaojun's mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg,

He stared blankly at the screen, never imagining that the one they had just considered an invader—Nàikèsèsī—was actually the true protector.

"I… I was wrong… I was wrong beyond belief!" Miao Tiaojun covered his face, feeling his weight and wisdom completely out of balance at this moment: "This giant… he's a hero!"

Huo Linfei slapped Miao Tiaojun's head with a palm, producing a crisp crack.

"Pudgy! Only now do you notice? Your reaction loop is longer than an energy beam looping around the Earth!"

Having said that,

Huo Linfei immediately turned around,

and stepped up to Tian Yu,

struck a pose he thought was the coolest,

and said proudly,

"Tian Yu, look—I knew right away that this giant was the protector! My intuition's always spot‑on, am I smart?"

Tian Yu merely glanced at him indifferently and replied perfunctorily,

"Smart."

All her attention was focused on the ferocious beast on the screen.

Miao Tiaojun instantly flared with rage, pointing at Huo Linfei's nose and shouting,

"You Huo Linfei! For the sake of picking up girls, you're dragging down my good buddy! Are you even human?"

Huo Linfei tossed his head smugly and said disparagingly, "What can you do to me? If you've got the ability, become handsome yourself!"

Only Tian Yu remained oblivious to their squabble.

She gazed at the screen and asked the master beside her,

"Master, I'm curious—what exactly is that monster? To drive such a mighty warrior to this point, it's definitely no ordinary beast!"

Xuan Yizi slowly opened his eyes, his deep gaze seeming to pierce through spacetime.

"In the universe, yin and yang are balanced. Where there is light, there is shadow." He continued, "Yin and yang have never been a matter of one side completely crushing the other. Though the source of these mighty beasts is unknown, I can determine that the being called Nàikèsèsī is far from as simple as it appears."

Then,

Its hunched body turned slightly, and it spoke to Tian Yu,

"As for what kind of species this monster is,"

"Keep watching the screen—I think it will give us the answer soon."

……

Sàibótǎn Star, Overlord Tiger Base.

Wèizhèntiān watched the scene on the screen of protecting countless lights, finally unable to contain his anger.

"Damn!"

He slammed his fist hard onto the console's armrest, denting the solid metal deeply.

"Protector? Another damn protector! A blockhead cast from the same mold as Qíngtiānzhù's hypocrite!"

He cursed wildly, and violent energy seeped from his frame, silencing the surrounding Overlord Tiger Warriors like cicadas in winter.

"I thought I'd finally found a powerful ally with whom I could destroy and conquer together!"

Wèizhèntiān roared,

"What's the result? He's just a nanny protecting those carbon‑based ants! It makes me furious! Really furious!"

His original ambition to ally, at this moment, was completely doused by the reality called "Justice".

……

PIA Headquarters.

Cheng Xin widened her eyes, staring straight at the screen, feeling a hot sting on her cheeks.

She had just earnestly said that Nexus was an aggressor and Ultraman was a butcher.

As a result, the Sky Curtain gave her a resounding slap in the most direct and cruel way.

Ultraman, unexpectedly, is a hero who protects the weak and safeguards the myriad lights of homes!

Wei De turned around, and from beneath his mask came his calm, unruffled voice.

"Cheng Xin, do you remember?"

"Emotionality is the most laughable and useless thing in human civilization. Before knowing the full picture, never jump to conclusions."

These plain words, to Cheng Xin, were more piercing than any humiliation.

She felt somewhat unconvinced, her lips moving as she forcefully argued:

"This... this is just one Nexus Ultraman! Who can guarantee that all other Ultramen are just like him, righteous? Maybe he's just an exception!"

……

Green Green Prairie, Sheep Village.

In the laboratory of Village Chief Lazy Sheep, Happy Sheep and the others were intently watching the Sky Curtain.

Suddenly, the laboratory door was burst open, and Warm Sheep came rushing in, panting.

"Oh no! Oh no! Something terrible has happened!"

Happy Sheep quickly asked: "Warm Sheep, what happened? Why are you so panicked?"

Warm Sheep pointed toward the Wolf Castle, breathless, and said: "I, I just saw on the lookout tower with a telescope that Grey Wolf is in his lab, researching a giant identical to that Nexus Ultraman! If he succeeds, our Sheep Village is doomed!"

"What?!"

Lazy Sheep was so frightened that the grass cake in his hand fell.

Beautiful Sheep then raised her eyebrows, crossed her arms, and commanded Warm Sheep:

"Warm Sheep! Hurry up! Before he finishes, go and destroy Grey Wolf and all his scrap iron!"

Warm Sheep stared dumbfounded, pointing at himself in shock.

"Me?"

Beautiful Sheep replied irritably:

"If not you, then who? Stop pretending to be stupid!"

"I knew I couldn't rely on you in a crisis!"

Upon hearing that,

Warm Sheep felt very hurt, but dared not retort to Beautiful Sheep.

At this moment,

Happy Sheep looked at his good brother Warm Sheep's grievance.

He pondered for a moment, as if a lightbulb lit up above his head:

"Beautiful Sheep, even if Warm Sheep were stronger, he couldn't possibly deal with such a huge giant—aren't you making things difficult for him?"

"And why are we panicking? Since Grey Wolf can make giants to fight us, why can't we make a giant beast to fight him?"

He pointed to the fierce Gulgurem on the Sky Curtain.

"Look! According to the Sky Curtain's broadcast, we have obtained all the data on this giant beast! And don't forget, this giant beast has defeated a giant!"

Upon hearing this, all the sheep's eyes lit up!

Beautiful Sheep's face lit up with joy: "Truly worthy of Happy Sheep—you're amazing! I admire you so much!"

Village Chief Lazy Sheep also excitedly pushed up his glasses and praised:

"Happy Sheep is smart! Great idea! My laboratory is at your disposal!"

"We must create a giant beast exactly like that to counter Grey Wolf's Nexus Ultraman!"

……

Meanwhile.

In the ruins of Titan Star, Tony Stark gazed at the Sky Curtain and muttered softly:

"This giant beast... what exactly is it? Is it a native Earth creature, or... an outsider?"

In the distant Iron Fortress, Optimus Prime was likewise pondering the same question.

Just then, on the Sky Curtain of the Myriad Worlds, the image slowly changed.

The image of Nexus and Gulgurem facing off gradually faded.

A brand-new line of dark-gold subtitles, emanating an ominous aura, slowly appeared.

【What is an Exotic Beast?】

【Just how terrifying is the opponent of Nexus Ultraman!】

……

(Regarding the matter of Grey Wolf's Nexus version and the Sheep Village's Gulgurem version clashing, it's impossible to happen……

Spoiler alert: In the subsequent plot, Grey Wolf will pilot Nexus, Happy Sheep will pilot Gulgurem, and the two will join forces to thrash the God King of a certain Hydrogen People Continental Civilization……

Of course, this part of the plot is just for fun; at most, one chapter's worth to enjoy a laugh.)