Chapter 68: 66 Airan, You Loser, Go and Destroy the Light Virus! (Please Follow!)

Outsiders see the spectacle; insiders see the method. The Victory Team was extremely wary of the Chaos Virus.

Nishijo Nagi: “The more alluring something is, the more dangerous it is.”

Kishida walked in with a furrowed brow: “Analysis is complete. This is its true form.”

On the large screen appeared a ring-shaped genetic structure—this proved the cluster of light was alive!

Kishida: “Moreover, each particle of light is an independent life form. This can be called a ‘Light Virus’!”

Moroboshi Dan murmured: “A Light Virus?”

Yamana: “It emits dreamlike light—could it be connected to the Ultramen?”

Nishijo Nagi: “We cannot conclude yet.”

Kishida, staring at the data, gradually showed shock: “The energy of the light cluster is surging rapidly… beyond measurement!”

The next moment, the light cluster collapsed into a beam of light and slammed violently toward the ground.

“The Light Virus has launched an attack… Shinjindao is destroyed; everyone on it is dead!”

“This thing has nothing to do with the Ultramen—it’s a new enemy!”

“Soldier Qi Ming, what exactly is this thing? Can you extrapolate its nature?”

Qi Ming stared at the scene, his face unreadable.

In the original Gao Si series, the Chaos Virus made its debut by destroying an entire city, causing massive casualties.

Later, Musashi, growing increasingly compassionate, began questioning: “Must we really fight the Chaos Virus?” and ultimately forgave it in the finale, choosing coexistence.

“There are countless Earth monsters on this planet.”

“If the Chaos Virus incites violent Earth monsters to destroy cities, human-monster tensions will escalate beyond resolution.”

“I only hope Airan Cheng has a way to deal with it.”

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Though it was late at night, Airan Cheng, upon hearing the Victory Team had come to visit, specifically returned to Airan Tech’s office building to wait.

“You must be Soldier Qi Ming of the Victory Team—your features are truly those of a dragon among men!”

Upon seeing Qi Ming, Airan Cheng’s eyes lit up; he stood to greet him, marveling aloud.

Like in the original Luo Bu series, on the surface he was utterly unpretentious, behaving in absurd, exaggerated ways, radiating a comedic aura.

“You’re looking well, Director Airan,” Qi Ming said after pleasantries, then got to the point.

His expression turned solemn:

“Director Airan, the times are growing more chaotic. The world needs heroes.”

“Are you willing to become the one who steps forward as a hero?”

These two sentences struck Airan Cheng’s heart—he lit up instantly, brimming with energy.

Hero!

Yes, I’ve worked so hard all this time to become a hero.

“Hero… does the Victory Team recognize my talent and want to recruit me?” Airan Cheng leaned forward eagerly.

Qi Ming: “…”

He cleared his throat: “Soldiers and firefighters who charge into the front lines are unquestionably heroes.”

“But politicians and pacifists who seek to resolve conflicts at their root are equally great.”

“The Victory Team’s struggle against monsters to protect cities is arduous, but if one person could resolve the conflict between humans and monsters and bring an era of peace—”

“That person would be the greatest hero of all.”

“Airan Tech’s slogan is ‘aiming to revolutionize lifestyles.’ Would you be willing to resolve the sharp conflict between humans and Earth monsters?”

Airan Cheng nodded vigorously like a chicken pecking rice: “Exactly, exactly—that’s ‘coexistence,’ I know the concept, but how do we do it?” Qi Ming said that for alien invaders, the natural response is to strike back hard.

But some Earth monsters merely wish to live peacefully in their own habitats.

“Human society must develop, and expanding territory inevitably overlaps with their habitats.”

“Ordinary people naturally fear massive monsters.”

“But the monsters aren’t wrong—they only want to survive on the planet they were born on.”

Airan Cheng: “So this is a problem brought by development—but how do we solve it?”

Qi Ming: “I’ve been wondering—could we buy a remote, isolated island and relocate these monsters there, letting them live undisturbed?”

“Ah!” Airan Cheng’s eyes brightened: “Brilliant idea!”

Qi Ming: “Director Airan, you’re an entrepreneur full of compassion—you can treat those monsters with kindness and win them over as human allies.”

Airan Cheng, astonished: “You want me to do this job?”

Qi Ming: “If this island is built, I want you to become its ‘island lord,’ responsible for all matters there.”

Airan Cheng was deeply tempted and began to consider it carefully.

He had been in this world long enough, preparing all this time to become a hero.

But whether it was the earlier Saiwen or these recent Ultramen, they all filled him with overwhelming pressure.

They were skilled, effortlessly defeating multiple enemies at once—he could never compete with them.

Now, Qi Ming’s words had opened his eyes—he could switch tracks entirely!

Besides, buying an island would make it easier for him to conduct experiments… this soldier Qi Ming surely didn’t realize he’d just given me a major insight, did he?

But after a moment, he hesitated:

“Yet over the years, many evil monsters have taken countless human lives, making citizens deeply hostile toward monsters.”

“If I take in monsters, won’t the public misunderstand me?”

Qi Ming thought: Airan Cheng clearly cares deeply about public opinion—just like The Boys' Homelander.

But that made him even easier to manipulate.

Qi Ming said gravely: “True gold fears no fire. A hero tested by trial holds greater value.”

“When humans and Earth monsters live in harmony and jointly fight off alien invaders, everyone will understand your noble intentions.”

“Still, even Mike Tyson nearly had trouble keeping a tiger—caring for so many monsters at once is dangerous. I understand your concerns.”

This bait worked instantly—Airan Cheng thought: How could I possibly fear monsters?

But this soldier Qi Ming was right—ordinary people simply couldn’t handle this task. Clearly, this supreme honor was meant for me alone.

A hero tested by trial… yes, that’s exactly the path.

The public misunderstands the hero, then later realizes the truth and worships him devotedly.

With his mind unblocked, he grew more convinced—it was the perfect place. A private island would make his operations far easier.

This soldier Qi Ming was a true soulmate—appearing just when he needed a pillow!

Airan Cheng: “But this would require countless procedures—would TPC and the Defense Force allow an island teeming with so many monsters? Wouldn’t they see it as a threat?”

Qi Ming waved his hand: “No problem. TPC will greenlight this project fully.”

Airan Cheng’s spirits lifted immediately—he pledged to provide all personnel, effort, and funding.

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