Chapter 520: Homecoming Chapter 513: Qi Ming, the Man Stirring Global Storms, Ten

Did you notice this optical feature? Hillbagon appeared enveloped in these "card-like beams of light."

And the defeated great demon, Bishumel, was also finally absorbed by such card-like beams of light.

I’ve seen this before in "Ultraman Leo: The Legend," this phenomenon only occurs when a Leonix summons or captures a monster...

Haha, you’ve just watched too little—actually, "Ultra Monster Battle" is the original source.

At the UK’s Special Threat Assessment and Control Bureau, Director Victor immediately gathered his team to carefully analyze footage captured by every surveillance camera at the first sign of the incident.

He had already urgently consulted his superiors for approval, but surprisingly, he was still too late—the “second monster” had already descended upon London, England.

Fortunately, it caused minimal damage, thanks entirely to the silver dragon Hillbagon standing in its way.

While reviewing the recordings, they discovered this detail.

In other words...

It was actually a Leonix summoning the silver dragon to fight the great demon Bishumel!

“If [the·one] is the first arrival, and the great demon Bishumel is the second, then he is the third.”

“A mysterious entity capable of controlling powerful monsters—a strategic-level threat capable of confronting [the·one]!”

“And according to the data, Leonixes are intelligent beings, meaning dialogue with them is possible.”

“We must use every possible means to locate this Leonix—then [the·one] will no longer be invincible.”

“The four female students collapsed beside the magic circle likely encountered that Leonix, but unfortunately, they’ve become mentally incapacitated and can’t answer anything, and there’s no other evidence at the scene...”

Outside the UK, other major nations also swiftly obtained relevant data, and experts worldwide began working overtime to analyze the silver dragon’s behavior that night.

“We might be overthinking this—the Leonix may have simply wanted to capture the great demon Bishumel.”

“But didn’t Hillbagon later help with firefighting and rescue efforts? This intervention aligned with human interests, suggesting the Leonix holds goodwill toward humanity.”

“I believe this is worth serious investment—if we can persuade this mysterious Leonix to assist us, we’ll surely win the next election.”

“Exactly—if we can establish a stable connection with it, it might not only help us defeat [the·one], but also resolve other problems...”

Monsters from films and TV descend into reality, striking the existing order with unstoppable force; intelligence agencies around the world believe their impact on the global landscape is comparable to that of World War II.

This is both a challenge and an opportunity.

Whoever harnesses this momentum will rise to the forefront...

Yet strangely, the United States seems uninterested in this matter, as if preoccupied with something else.

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Overnight, footage of the silver dragon defeating the great demon Bishumel spread across the globe via the internet.

Unlike major powers’ intelligence teams, who sought to thoroughly study every clue and recording, ordinary people with limited knowledge saw the silver dragon as their only hope.

Previously, people had no choice: either surrender passively, abandon hope, and wait to die, or join the [the·one] cults to find false comfort.

Now, many [the·one] cult followers have quit, declaring they now wish to become good people again.

[the·one] is no longer unique or invincible—people firmly believe the silver dragon can defeat it!

It will surely destroy [the·one] just like Godzilla destroyed the MUTOs and save the world!

The [the·one] cult suffered a massive blow.

After all, if you must worship an incomprehensibly powerful monster, why choose [the·one], which brings only destruction and death, over the silver dragon, which helps humanity?

Thus, under widespread calls, “Hillbagon cults” rapidly formed across nations, promoting the slogan: “Let’s help each other as the silver dragon helps us,” while aggressively elevating Hillbagon’s status.

“Hillbagon wasn’t evil to begin with—I carefully rewatched the Ultraman Tiga episode. The silver dragon merely built itself a home; those who accidentally entered were starved to death, not killed by Hillbagon.”

“That’s right—it even attacked Gaudi, the real threat to humans, and shattered the transparent barrier separating a family.”

“In the original series, Tiga actually killed such a pure and adorable monster—how evil is Tiga?”

“The real Hillbagon at least responds to us and helps with rescue missions, while [the·one] only destroys. Who in their right mind would worship that thing? They should be arrested and executed.”

This mocking behavior of belittling one and elevating the other pushed the [the·one] cult’s beneficiaries to their limit.

Bishops and priests who profited from selling "monster amulets" and "apocalypse indulgences" began emphasizing that only the·one is the true god, and the Silver Dragon is heretical.

Some followers, too deeply invested—having spent excessive time, money, or even mutilated themselves—could not retreat and stubbornly defended their beliefs.

“You’ve lost all dignity! Your beloved Hillbagon simply can’t see stationary objects—in the original series, it later attacked moving vehicles!”

“Your vision is as blind as your idol Hillbagon—worshiping such a trash monster? [the·one], as the first monster to arrive, must be uniquely special!”

“That’s right! When [the·one] destroys your Hillbagon, I hope you’re still laughing!”

The argument escalated into a battle of strength.

“Hillbagon will instantly crush [the·one]! I asked my friend—[the·one] corresponds to Ultraman Next, and only the fully evolved adult Nexus can match Composite Tiga.”

“Composite Tiga can’t beat the silver dragon, so Hillbagon is far stronger than [the·one]!”

“Exactly! If they meet, Hillbagon will just slap [the·one] to death!”

Naturally, this sparked fierce backlash:

“Our world’s [the·one] is far stronger than its original counterpart—give [the·one] a little more time to evolve, and it’ll be the one slapping Hillbagon to death!”

“Besides, [the·one] can fly, while your Hillbagon can’t—it’s a disabled monster that can’t even see stationary objects!”

“Have you seen Ultraman Ginga S3? The young Nexus there fought both Ultimate Lifeform King and Liberator simultaneously—so the weakened Next must be nearly as strong. [the·one], which was evenly matched with Next, can’t be weak!”

A new round of “religious war” has begun—utterly surreal.

It started with online flame wars, then escalated violently to offline brawls, leaving even the London New Church’s bishop stunned.

“You [the·one] worshippers are traitors to humanity—must be eliminated for world peace!”

“Just wait—[the·one] is evolving rapidly. When it grows strong enough to devour Hillbagon, you’ll all be doomed!”

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While British MI5 and global agents frantically searched London for the “mysterious Leonix,” Qi Ming had already boarded a helicopter from District 13, departing England with Dao Long.

He stared at the online arguments between [the·one] and Hillbagon supporters, unsure what to say.

If Hillbagon has become a true god, then what does that make its master?

A god-king? Somehow, that title feels... odd.

But [the·one] and its fanatical followers truly deserve their fate.

“So... that monster was really under your control?” The helicopter pilot suddenly spoke.

“Yes... I didn’t expect you to be the one sent to pick me up—are you also from District 13?” Qi Ming asked.

The pilot had fiery red hair and a muscular build; Qi Ming had met him two years ago—he called himself Black Tiger Fu, a bizarre man who yelled out his moves during fights.