Chapter 221

"Rumble..."

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Mount Suna shook again.

The massive limbs of the Suna Monster stretched out from the mountain in all directions, signaling its imminent resurrection and return to the world.

"Resurrect, resurrect, I will destroy this entire world!" The nearby villagers heard its low whispers filled with resentment, making people feel inexplicably fearful.

The Victory Force asked people to block the roads around Mount Suna and guided ordinary people to evacuate, while preparing to intercept the resurrected Suna Monster.

Xitiao, Soldier Shan Zhong, and Antian were piloting Victory Victory Feiyan 2, along with eight transport planes borrowed from the Transport Force, circling above, waiting for the enemy to appear.

At the same time, Tu Gu Qiao You invited Counselor Quan Teng to his director's office for tea.

"Counselor Quan Teng, what do you think of this Qi Ming?" After some small talk, Tu Gu Qiao You got to the point.

Counselor Quan Teng felt a chill in his heart. He certainly knew that because of the previous insubordination incident, Tu Gu Qiao You had a very negative opinion of the Victory Force and had focused his dissatisfaction on Qi Ming.

But he didn't intend to distance himself from Qi Ming for this reason—if you shrink back as soon as there is pressure from above, who will dare to follow you in the future?

Moreover, Qi Ming's ability and value far exceeded that of an ordinary Victory Force member; he had to fight for him.

However, Tu Gu Qiao You's status was not something he, as the third-in-command, could shake. He didn't dare to openly oppose him and could only try his best to coordinate this relationship.

Counselor Quan Teng weighed his words: "He is a young lad, very energetic and capable. According to the latest news, Mount Suna does indeed harbor a monster about to awaken; his intelligence is accurate."

Tu Gu Qiao You shook his head: "Not to mention whether it's a coincidence, according to my understanding, this person is lawless and uncontrollable. The greater his ability, the greater the threat."

He was extremely repulsed by such unstable factors that could threaten his own position. The more a person possesses while alive, the more they lose after death; naturally, he was afraid of dying.

Counselor Quan Teng tried to defend Qi Ming, his tone carrying a trace of caution:

"Director Tu Gu Qiao, Qi Ming is indeed somewhat of a maverick, but his ability and contributions to the Victory Force are undeniable."

"Especially when facing monster threats, his judgment and initiative are often the key to our victory."

"Perhaps we can give Qi Ming a chance to prove his value."

Tu Gu Qiao You was unimpressed: "Key? Counselor Quan Teng, aren't you overestimating this young man?"

"The TPC doesn't need an uncontrollable 'key'; what we need is stability and order."

"Qi Ming's behavior has crossed the line many times. If we continue to let him be, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"No matter how strong an individual's ability is, can they be stronger than Ultraman?"

Tu Gu Qiao You stood up and looked at the Ultraman Gaus mural hanging on the wall behind his office chair.

Binding Ultraman Gaus to the image of the TPC was the strategy he had formulated.

Tu Gu Qiao You said in an unquestionable tone: "After this matter is over, ask him to leave. I have more suitable candidates to replace him; they are more capable and more reliable."

Counselor Quan Teng felt a sense of powerlessness, but he knew he couldn't say anything more.

Tu Gu Qiao You's attitude was already very clear. If he continued to defend Qi Ming, it would only put him in a more passive position.

…………………………

At Mount Suna, Qi Ming successfully rendezvoused with Senior Ji Shi Zhun and Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong.

As soon as they met, Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong showed a trace of shock. He steadied himself and looked at Qi Ming carefully for a long time, his eyes filled with undisguised surprise.

"What, is there something wrong with me? Or is there something unclean on me?" Qi Ming asked half-jokingly.

In the original series, Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong saw through at a glance that Dagu was the human host of Ultraman Dijia, and his first words were "Your Excellency is not human."

Qi Ming had thought he wouldn't escape this evaluation, but to his surprise, Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong bowed solemnly, his tone respectful: "You joke. Your Excellency is filled with righteous energy; how could evil spirits dare to intrude?"

Once these words were out, Qi Ming felt something was wrong instead.

He asked bluntly: "Please speak clearly, don't act like a riddle-maker. In your eyes, what kind of person am I?"

Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong hesitated for a moment and said slowly: "An existence related to the gods."

"Gods?" Qi Ming frowned slightly, his inner confusion deepening.

Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong explained that he had dedicated his life to slaying demons and eliminating monsters, and therefore had dealt with many profound and mysterious things.

He had seen with his own eyes the three sacred treasures that modern Japanese people regard as legends: the Kusanagi Sword, the Yasakani no Magatama, and the Yata Mirror.

These divine creations all carried a profound mystery and aura that made people feel awe.

And now, he felt a similar divine aura in Qi Ming.

Senior Ji Shi Zhun, who was always taciturn, couldn't help but say: "But Qi Ming is a human, not an artifact."

Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong guessed: "Perhaps a descendant of the gods?"

Qi Ming laughed: "Have you ever seen a god who complains all day, 'My old man doesn't pull strings for my promotion' or 'I can't even get to be the city bureau chief'? My parents are definitely ordinary people who work overtime at high intensity every day to serve the people; I am definitely the son of normal people."

He looked down at the Ultraman Key on his wrist that was completely bound to him, thinking that the divine aura Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong perceived was emitted by the object.

"But what kind of god could create something that can even retrieve Gelizha?" Qi Ming pondered to himself, "Could it be the God of Ultraman—Ultraman Noah?"

Qi Ming's remark about being the "son of normal people" touched Senior Ji Shi Zhun. He thought of his old rival, Gou Lü Mu Zhen Ye, who was clearly a human but immediately drew a line with "doomed humans" after gaining dark power.

In comparison, Qi Ming's attitude made him feel a trace of relief.

"Even after possessing the power of Ultraman, do you still consider yourself a normal person?" Senior Ji Shi Zhun asked.

Qi Ming nodded as a matter of course: "I've lived a human life for twenty-one years since I was born, so I'm used to it. Having this watch is just having one more special skill."

Just then, a phantom, ferocious head suddenly appeared in front of the three of them; it was the Suna Monster!

Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong immediately took a defensive stance and said coldly: "You really have obtained a new life!"

The Suna Monster sneered: "Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong, just you wait, this time I absolutely won't let you live!"

After delivering its death declaration, the phantom dissipated.

Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong shook his head: "I have actually died long ago, but the Suna Monster has indeed resurrected."

"It has accumulated a hundred years of resentment; this time it will definitely be more ferocious and cruel than ever."

"It seems I cannot deal with it, so I can only leave it to you two."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Suna Monster's limbs retracted back into the mountain, and the entire Mount Suna began to tremble violently.

Xitiao in Victory Victory Feiyan 2 immediately became alert: "It's coming!"

The next moment, the mountain rocks cracked, and a huge, ferocious-looking monster emerged from underground.

The Suna Mountain Ghost God, the Suna Monster, resurrected!

"Fire!" Xitiao pulled the trigger, and the lasers from Victory Victory Feiyan 2 poured onto the Suna Monster.

The Suna Monster was knocked back several steps but did not suffer fatal damage.

It blocked the attack with its arm guard, then raised its hand to grab a nearby mountain peak and threw it violently at Victory Victory Feiyan 2.

Throwing a mountain with one hand!

"What strength!" Soldier Shan Zhong cursed.

Qi Ming took out his PDI communicator: "Fighting head-on is certainly difficult, but if we use restraining methods, it might have miraculous effects."

Moroboshi Dan ordered: "Good, execute according to Qi Ming's plan!"

Antian nodded, and Victory Victory Feiyan 2 immediately scattered a large amount of white powder—this was salt.

After the Suna Monster was drenched in salt, it immediately let out a shrill wail; the once majestic monster was instantly severely wounded.

"This is..." A flash of surprise crossed Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong's eyes.

Moroboshi Dan continued to order: "Release the ropes!"

Eight transport planes fired ropes soaked in ink, firmly binding the Suna Monster's limbs.

The Suna Monster roared repeatedly, but it seemed as if it couldn't exert any strength and struggled to break free.

"One thing subdues another!" Jingtian Jingtian Jinglong nodded repeatedly, sighing that this trip was worthwhile.

Qi Ming picked up his PDI communicator, his tone relaxed: "Alright, Vice Captain, next is just shooting a fixed target, blast away as you please."

At the same time, Tu Gu Qiao You was watching the battle through the video feed.

When he saw the Suna Monster's defense broken by salt and bound by ropes, he couldn't help but be stunned.

A hard body that even laser weapons couldn't penetrate was actually covered in wounds from salt.

The Suna Monster could throw a mountain, yet it couldn't break free from a few ropes.

"Is this what they call mutual restraint?" Tu Gu Qiao You muttered to himself, his understanding of Qi Ming's ability reaching a new level.

"It seems this Shenzhou person named Qi Ming really has some tricks."

Tu Gu Qiao You narrowed his eyes and began to weigh whether he should spend more energy to "subdue" him.

Of course, the most important thing right now was the Suna Monster that had already been captured by the TPC.

"Pass on my order," Tu Gu Qiao You said to his secretary: "Since the Suna Monster has been trapped and cannot move, it is no longer a threat."

"Stop the attack now and capture this precious live specimen back for research."

It started! Tu Gu Qiao You began his remote micromanagement!

——————————————

Two chapters are sent first, which can catch up to the three-chapter volume.

However, stuck here, the reader's emotions will be hard to connect.

So in an hour, one or two more chapters will be updated as a surprise bonus; everyone can look forward to it.

(End of chapter)