Chapter 102: 98 Sixfold Assault

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

Zener marched forward with heavy steps, causing unease in all who watched.

Counselor He Zhi ordered: “This monster must be here to destroy the missile launch—eliminate it immediately!”

The super missile is humanity’s only hope; it cannot fail!

Qi Ming: “I suggest you assess the monster’s bodily condition before deciding your next move.”

After scanning, Kishida in Fly Yan One turned pale: “There’s a thermonuclear reaction inside this monster—and it’s accelerating rapidly!”

Counselor He Zhi: “What?”

Kishida: “Inside the monster’s shell is intense gamma radiation. Simply put, there’s a miniature sun inside that carapace!”

“If the monster’s body is damaged and the energy within the shell is released, it will cause an unimaginable catastrophe!”

“The missile launch base and all surrounding cities will be erased in an instant!”

He Zhi dared not act rashly; his brow furrowed: “Such a monster has appeared… Don’t attack yet. Lure it away.”

Nami Nishijo volunteered again, but no matter how she provoked it, Zener remained unmoved, marching straight ahead.

Someone noticed something odd: “This path—it doesn’t seem aimed at the super missile.”

Yamaguchi: “It can’t just be passing by. I don’t believe in coincidences anymore.”

Qi Ming thought: Of course it’s not passing by. Zener was likely tagged with a Remote Controller by Xiang Tenggong—it’s heading toward the launch site on his orders.

Now, the truth was clear.

In this fucked-up world, “Monster vs. Ultra Monster vs. Alien” from Ultraman Ace had collided with “Shadow of Heaven, Light of Earth” from Ultraman Gaia.

“Monster vs. Ultra Monster vs. Alien” was simple: three factions sought to stop Takt’s team from launching a missile to shatter the Yaoxing Kora, which could destroy Earth.

“Shadow of Heaven, Light of Earth” was more complex:

The Destruction Bringer dispatched a monster, Digerubu, as large as an asteroid, to collide with Earth.

Correct—unlike Kora, this second object hurtling toward Earth was, in essence, a colossal monster!

In the original plot, Xiang Tenggong transformed into Agul to awaken the slumbering Zener, then controlled it with the Remote Controller.

He planned to use the miniature-sun-level energy within Zener’s carapace to shatter Digerubu, while using the shockwave to eliminate part of humanity.

But Yumemiru wanted to protect both Earth and humanity, so he opposed Xiang Tenggong’s plan, transforming into Gaia to stop him.

In the end… he got beaten to a pulp.

Emi: “The core structure of the second planet has been analyzed. Inputting to main screen.”

Counselor He Zhi, stationed in the command room, looked at the main screen and saw something resembling a water flea.

“Whether it’s Kora or this thing, either one hitting Earth would create a volcanic crater one hundred kilometers in radius!”

A three-ten-thousand-square-kilometer crater—just thinking of it was terrifying!

Kishida: “Its power exceeds that of the meteor that caused the Cretaceous extinction… We must stop it!”

Counselor He Zhi: “From now on, name the living planet ‘Digerubu.’ Launch conventional missiles immediately!”

Under his coordination, Asia, Europe, and the United States launched simultaneous attacks.

The result: no effect whatsoever. Conventional weapons inflicted not a single scratch on Digerubu!

“Does TLT not have another super missile?!”

“No. They said due to special reasons, they only manufactured this one.”

“What do we do? Should we use this missile to attack Kora or Digerubu?”

Hearing this, Qi Ming thought: Why are they even choosing? This missile might not even launch.

The monster and ultra monster, plus the most troublesome one of all—haven’t even appeared yet…

Emi continued: “Based on current trajectories, Kora will ultimately strike the United States; Digerubu will hit Japan.”

Qi Ming thought: Why not just have one hit the Southern Hemisphere and the other the Northern Hemisphere? At least that’d be symmetrical.

Wait…

Since symmetry isn’t possible, maybe we can do this!

“Qi Ming, you’ve come after all.” As Qi Ming pondered his strategy, a cold voice sounded above him.

There, on a cliff edge, Xiang Tenggong stood clad in gear matching the Remote Controller, gazing down at Qi Ming with icy eyes.

“Let me say this upfront: if you don’t intend to help me, at least don’t interfere.”

“If you interfere, I’ll knock you down myself.”

Qi Ming: “Have you ever considered I might beat you to a pulp? The situation’s complicated—if you truly want to protect Earth, don’t…”

Before he finished speaking, the ground shook again.

“Bang!”

A giant moth-like creature appeared, charging straight for the super missile capable of shattering planets.

It was the Ultra-Moth Doralguri! The first ultra monster to appear in this world!

The Abnormal had sent it to destroy the missile launch!

“Bang!” A colossal blue monster erupted from the ground, thrashing and roaring.

It was the Giant Fish Monster Muruchi!

Influenced by Kora, it had awakened from beneath the earth!

Add to that the two planets in the sky, Xiang Tenggong ready to transform into Agul, and Zener under his control…

This could be called a sixfold assault!

If mishandled, Earth would truly be destroyed!

“Captain, I’m going in. If you see Xiang Tenggong, stall him—don’t let him interfere.” Qi Ming found Moroboshi and began turning the dial.

Moroboshi: “Alright. I’ll try to reason with him.”

“If you can’t reason with him, just shoot him. And cover me.” Qi Ming tossed his PDI communicator to Moroboshi, then struck the dial.

“Gaia!”

On the battlefield, Counselor He Zhi issued a direct order: Victory Team must stop the monster and ultra monster at all costs—ensure the super missile launches successfully.

First, blow up that Digerubu headed straight for Japan!

“Shh! Shh!” Nishijo and Yamaguchi in Fly Yan Two fired, pinning Muruchi beyond the warning line.

But the Ultra-Moth was far harder to handle—it fired volleys of rockets from its fan-like hands, catching Kishida in Fly Yan One completely off guard.

“Why can a giant moth fire rockets?!” He clearly didn’t understand ultra monsters were bio-engineered weapons. Fly Yan One spiraled downward, trailing smoke.

The next instant, a red light surged upward.

Ultraman Gaia appeared, catching the falling Fly Yan One.

“Gaia…” Inside the cockpit, Kishida looked up into Gaia’s eyes and unconsciously whispered the name Qi Ming had given it.

“Ultraman Gaia… you’ve shown up after all.” On the cliff edge, Xiang Tenggong watched, expressionless.

“Are you Mr. Xiang Tenggong?” Moroboshi, limping, approached him.

(End of Chapter)