Chapter 175: 171 Correction Mechanism

Earth.

On this blue planet, seven billion humans live, alongside countless monsters and innumerable flowers, birds, fish, and insects, teeming with life.

It was this vibrant vitality that drew Gliza here.

On the deserted island, Hikari, wearing the appearance of Serizawa, was lost in thought.

He had never imagined that Bgaju would end this way.

This monstrous beast that devoured countless lives was ultimately consumed by the even stronger Gliza.

Though the outcome was unexpected, Bgaju was dead at last—and he had delivered the fatal blow.

Revenge was accomplished… but what now?

Hikari gazed at the endless sea, a look of melancholy and confusion appearing on his usually cold face.

He pondered whether he should begin a new life, and where he should go.

He remembered the human named Qi Ming.

Just now, under the relentless assault of three monsters, he seemed unable to maintain his transformation and was knocked out of sight.

He played an indispensable role in my revenge—I cannot ignore him.

Let me look for him; perhaps he needs my help.

Hikari was about to move when, the next moment, a strange, chaotic voice came from above.

His body stiffened; he slowly looked up to see Gliza, in humanoid form, diving straight toward him.

What the hell? This "living dad" just turned around and came back!

Though Gliza's appearance had changed, Hikari remembered its ethereal, eerie laugh clearly.

Alarm bells rang in his mind: if this continues, Earth may follow the fate of Aba Star, becoming a dead, lifeless planet.

But what can be done?

In Hikari's understanding, unless one possessed power surpassing the structure of the universe, the only way to fill the "Cosmic Hole" was through the legendary "Cosmic Needle."

To obtain this divine artifact, one needed the power to "break the laws of nature."

He was merely a scientist—he clearly lacked such immense power.

Just as Gliza was about to dive onto Hikari and devour him, its body suddenly stiffened, freezing midair as if paused by a button.

This sight stunned Hikari.

What's going on?

Besides the Cosmic Needle, could something else affect Gliza?

Of course.

The "Star Cluster" function of the Ultraman Arbitrary Key had drawn Gliza in, proving it could interact with Gliza—and thus influence it.

After prolonged failure to detect the user's brainwaves, the internal inspection and correction systems of the Ultraman Arbitrary Key activated.

"Buzzzz…" Gliza began to shake violently, its form growing increasingly grotesque.

The next instant, its figure vanished abruptly, reverting to Qi Ming, who fell from midair.

"What? Gliza is also one of his transformed forms? How is this possible!" Hikari stared in disbelief.

Am I awake?

A human had been erased into nothingness, then returned to physical form—this completely violated scientific logic!

"Wait—he's not slowing down! He's in free fall!" Shikali quickly realized the danger.

He summoned his last remaining energy, leapt into the air, and caught Qi Ming just before he would have smashed to his death.

After landing, Shikali gently laid Qi Ming down.

The latter's eyes were tightly shut, his face pale, his body seemingly shrunk by a full circle.

"Of course—transforming into a void monster using a human body must come at a cost. It's already miraculous he survived and returned." Shikali murmured to himself.

Meanwhile, in the main control room of the Ultraman, the trio of Zhuxingtuan, who had raced back from space to chase Gliza, witnessed Gliza vanish into thin air.

They immediately landed on the deserted island and began a thorough search.

"Search carefully—Gliza can swallow a planet with ease," Zhuxingtuan instructed.

"Captain, you're here!" At that moment, Kishida and Nishi Jo ran over.

After the Victory Feiyan-2 surfaced from the sea, they opened the cockpit and swam to the island.

Shan Zhong asked: "What just happened? Why did your communication cut out?"

Kishida and Nishi Jo quickly recounted everything they had seen and heard; Zhuxingtuan listened, heart pounding.

The monster's magnetic pulse had disabled the defense field; after Bgaju Mons died, the spreading energy was about to detonate half the planet…

Then, after the Ultraman warrior was defeated, the void monster Gliza appeared…

Even the well-traveled Zhuxingtuan couldn't help but break into a cold sweat at this twist of events.

He reported the sequence of events to the officers at the marine base; Counselor Quan Teng and He Zhi, upon hearing Earth had nearly been destroyed, were equally shaken.

Counselor Quan Teng: "So is everything over now? After all, all the enemies were wiped out by this Gliza you mentioned."

Zhuxingtuan was about to say, "Gliza's whereabouts are unknown—a greater disaster may yet come," when, the next moment, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.

"No immediate danger. Come to your spaceship—Qi Ming is with me." It was Shikali, transmitting telepathically.

This caused Zhuxingtuan to immediately change his report, declaring the crisis nearly over and ordering a return.

He arrived at the Ultraman's equipment room and found Shikali, expression cold, and Qi Ming unconscious on a cot.

"The Gliza just now was him transformed," Shikali said, his first words shocking Zhuxingtuan.

"Transformed into Gliza? How is that possible?"

Zhuxingtuan knew Qi Ming's watch could turn into monsters—but alkali isn't alkali, mercury isn't silver, dry ice isn't ice, and void monsters aren't monsters.

Could such a natural phenomenon of nothingness be transformed? Qi Ming had never mentioned this to him.

"I suspect he didn't even know he could become this," Shikali said, gazing at the sleeping Qi Ming.

"When he wakes up, you must warn him—this power, though nearly invincible, must be used with extreme caution."

"In the instant he became void, his consciousness vanished too—ceasing to exist."

"He had no control over Gliza's actions, only instinct drove him—like just now, devouring all powerful life forms indiscriminately, friend or foe."

Had Qi Ming returned even a few seconds later, Shikali himself would have been devoured by Gliza.

Zhuxingtuan: "I understand."

Shikali stood up, preparing to leave.

Zhuxingtuan hurried to stop him: "Wait, Shikali—Bgaju has been defeated, your revenge is complete. Stay—fight alongside us!"

Shikali looked with complex eyes at the Knight Aura on his right wrist.

"Fight alongside you… it may be impossible."

"That battle drained nearly all my energy—I doubt I can transform again."

He was now like Ultraseven at the end of Ultraseven—the relentless battles had broken his body.

Even if he forced a transformation, he would have little combat power and risk his life.

(End of Chapter)