Dark Tiga, what are you doing?

Chapter 77: Both Light and Humanity

In the world of O, there is a mastery of dark power, an exceptionally powerful and terrifying kind of darkness. Normally, a dark powerhouse of this level would have an ambition to invade the world, unify the star system, and even dominate the entire universe.

A dark being of Dark Tiga's caliber should be a giant in either the light or dark faction, a ruler of thousands, dominating a region. If he belongs to the dark faction, he should unify the entire universe... But Dark Tiga doesn't play by the rules.

It has no intention of destroying the world, nor does it intend to unify the globe.

Judging from the records in the Ultra Ring, Tian Liuhai's life was extremely monotonous, almost like a retired old man living ahead of schedule. He was always looking for ways to do as little as possible, often saying that work that didn't involve slacking off wasn't considered earning a salary. This might not work for most people, but in front of Tian Liuhai, the Dark Tiga…

Compared to the surging dark energy emanating from his body, slacking off at work is nothing; it's child's play.

It would be a waste of his dark energy if he didn't do something truly extraordinary.

Ace was truly baffled.

Or is Dark Tiga actually plotting something bigger? Is he currently putting on a good-natured act to deceive everyone? However, Ace didn't reveal the Ultra Ring's recording function. His two human hosts were completely unaware of this function; it was a small contingency plan he left behind when he fell into slumber, allowing him to quickly and easily understand what was happening.

Even if his other upright and kind human form is bewitched by Tian Liuhai's darkness, he will be able to know the truth and not be deceived.

Ace repeatedly watched the records on the Ultra Ring.

No matter how he looked at it, he felt that Tian Liuhai had no ambition to dominate the world, nor any desire to unify the light and dark realms. He simply wanted to live a simple retirement life, occasionally go fishing, and be a fisherman.

Could it be that Tian Liuhai really just wants to live a simple life?

Ace couldn't help but have doubts.

However, upon further reflection, recalling how Tian Liuhai had tricked him into choosing the other person as his human form, Ace felt that Tian Liuhai must be carrying out some terrible conspiracy, but it needed to be hidden for the time being.

Fortunately, he was better at hiding. Now that he was conscious, he remained silent, even after seeing his many companions.

After all, Dark Tiga's power is terrifying, and it wouldn't be good if he revealed it so easily. With their current strength, they might not be able to contend with Dark Tiga. If Dark Tiga has some kind of conspiracy, then they'll be in big trouble.

Even Zoffy and Zetton from the Star of Light were defeated. At this stage, Ace couldn't tell who could defeat Dark Tiga, or rather, there was no way.

Ace pondered, and suddenly, another possibility popped into his mind.

What if... Dark Tiga Tenryukai was simply saving people and attracting monsters at the time?
Then, by chance, he chose her to become his human form.

?

Ace paused for a moment, and when the possibility popped into his mind, he couldn't help but laugh.

is it possible?
It seems... that's actually quite possible.

After all, considering the records inside the Ultra Ring, this is indeed a possibility.

Ace fell silent for a moment.

If that's the case, doesn't that mean he's been wrongly accusing an innocent person all along?
However, the dark energy emanating from the other party was undeniable. How could someone who could use such energy with such ease not be evil at heart?

Unless the other party can transform his dark power into light power, Ace will always have to approach this question with skepticism.

However, such a terrifying and all-powerful dark force cannot be transformed so easily.

Even in the Land of Light, few can achieve this with the help of the Plasma Spark Tower, let alone on Earth.

So, is Dark Tiga good or bad?

Is he just looking to retire on this planet, or does he have a bigger plan?

Ace cannot overlook any possibility.

As one of the Ultra Brothers, he firmly believed that all people are brothers, and if Dark Tiga truly had a repentant heart, then believing him wouldn't be impossible. However, the dark power he possessed made it difficult for Ace to believe.

Whatever.

Let's investigate further and report back.

Ace decided to continue observing.

Moreover, his awakening this time was only due to external stimulation, which caused him to wake up prematurely.

In reality, his energy hadn't recovered much. If it weren't for the strong energy fluctuations from the outside world, the rapid depletion of his own energy, and the strangely familiar yet eerie presence of Zoffy, Ace would probably still be asleep and might not have woken up yet.

There are many Ultramen from the Land of Light around him now. If he wants to restore his energy, he can ask them for help to speed up his energy recovery. However, with Tian Liuhai around, Ace does not dare to act rashly.

The others were unaware of Dark Tiga's identity.

Ace knew it perfectly well.

Furthermore, Dark Tiga protected Earth and defeated the invading invaders. Although Ace didn't love humanity as much as Seven did, to the point of being willing to destroy the Land of Light.

However, Dark Tiga's actions undoubtedly made Ace feel that he should observe the situation further.

It's not fair to immediately label Dark Tiga as a bad guy.

"Let's continue to let things settle down."

Ace thought about it a lot, and finally let out a sigh.

Let's restore his remaining energy first. At his current level, he won't be awake for long before he automatically falls back into a deep sleep.

Moreover, he must keep a close eye on his other human host, the only normal person among the two human hosts.

Although Suzuki Amane's performance is not as good as Tenryukai's on a daily basis, Ace believes that Suzuki Amane has a promising future. Tenryukai is Dark Tiga, so his performance is naturally better, while Suzuki Amane has a passionate heart, is willing to work hard, and has ambition. He is a rare and promising talent.

With a little nurturing, it could very well become an excellent human host for Ultraman.

Everyone has moments of weakness, and Ace felt that Suzuki Amane had a solid foundation and was making rapid progress in mastering the power of Ultra.

It was so fast that even Ace was a little surprised. He was actually able to keep up with the intensity of his fight against Zoffy and Zetton.

That's pretty good.

He's only been an Ultra Warrior for a short time, yet he can already fight at this intensity.

If Ace hadn't known that Suzuki Amane was an ordinary person, he probably would have suspected that Suzuki Amane was some kind of powerful dark being pretending to be weak, luring him into choosing her as his human form.

But how is this possible?
What a coincidence!

There is already a Dark Tiga, so how could his other human form also be a powerful dark being?

This is not realistic.

That's not right at all.

Ace shook his head.

Put this absurd idea out of your mind.

Suzuki Ame has such potential that he could be nurtured. In the future, even if Tenryukai has ulterior motives and doesn't want to protect Earth as he does now, but instead wants to invade and plot something bigger, Suzuki Ame could transform into Ace and use his power to contribute to humanity.

It's unclear when they'll realize something's amiss, or that Tian Liu Hai is Dark Tiga. And those old comrades—Ace was completely stunned when he saw Dan Moroboshi's leg broken in the jeep accident.

This is the method that Dan Moroboshi used when he trained Leo.

Outstanding effect.

Unexpectedly, this tactic was one day used on Dan Moroboshi.

Moreover, this move actually caused Dan Moroboshi to break his leg instead.

Although it was due to the monster, Ace still found it ridiculous.

In particular, Moroboshi Dan also plans to bring along a few other old buddies for a special training session in the Jeep Technique.

While this effect is indeed quite good, isn't Dan Moroboshi afraid that the others might also break their legs?

Judging from the Ultra Rings, among the four old brothers, only Dan Moroboshi's radiance was the most obvious. The others were not as obvious as Dan Moroboshi. When facing the Jeep training, they might not be as effective as Dan Moroboshi.

Ace: Settle down! Settle down completely!

……

……

In a corner of the earth, a cluster of bright yellow flower buds pushes aside the sparse soil, releasing the scent of freshly turned earth and an alluring fragrance that, with just one breath, makes one feel intoxicated and unable to extricate oneself.

This is a flower of kindness unique to Earth, a symbol of Earth's compassion and tenderness towards humankind.

When death arrives, the flower that caused the destruction of the ancient civilization will bloom, releasing an intoxicating fragrance that immerses everyone in a beautiful illusion, allowing them to forget their pain and die in bliss.

This is the flower of Zigela.

The destructive shadow of Zetton, the ultimate celestial weapon of retribution, looms over the globe, and the sorrow caused by humanity has awakened the Dream Flower slumbering beneath the earth. This flower was originally meant to bloom against Gatanothor, the ruler of darkness, but Zoffy's Zetton possesses the world-destroying effects of Gatanothor's awakening.

Stimulated by this, the Qijiela flowers bloomed.

The flowers of Zigela spread incredibly fast, blooming across the globe in just one night, allowing countless beings worldwide to immerse themselves in a beauty they could never experience in reality.

This will trap them, preventing them from escaping, unless someone forcibly ends the Qijera flower, rendering its pollen ineffective. Otherwise, very few will likely be able to break free. The same was true of the demise of the ancient civilization.

The Earth lacks giants who are both human and light. The ancient giants cannot make choices for humanity.

Humanity chose the Flower of Gijera, and the ancient giants naturally had no need to remain on Earth, so they successively withdrew from the planet.

Now, a Qijiela flower has quietly begun to bloom.

A gentle breeze blows, carrying pollen across the ocean.

Passersby who took a drag instantly forgot what they were supposed to be doing.

I don't think it's important.

They gathered near the blooming zigella flowers, inhaling their fragrance deeply.

I was completely immersed in laughter and joy. I had never felt so happy before; it was like returning to the carefree days of my childhood, without any worries.

How could there be such a wonderful fragrance... I must take it home! This thought inevitably crossed the minds of everyone who was immersed in it.

The spread and blooming of the Qijiela flower undoubtedly fulfilled their wishes.

They quickly found zigela flowers by the roadside, and more and more of them bloomed, soon covering the surrounding area. Each of them carried several zigela flowers and went home satisfied.

After a night.

The zigzag flower blooms everywhere, its pollen flying all over the world and spreading to every corner of the globe.

After inhaling the pollen, countless people were immersed in wonderful fantasies. Even the TPC, which was known as a gathering place for human elites, was no exception. A large number of people were infected, causing the TPC to be paralyzed for a time.

Daigo looked on in surprise, watching everyone lost in their beautiful daydream. He couldn't help but call out, "Shinjo, what are you doing? Rena, wake up! Nori, Nori... Nori..."

But no matter how Daigo called out, these so-called elite TPC members remained unmoved, completely absorbed in their fantasies.

How could this be?
Daigo was puzzled.

"They have all been bewitched by the effects of the ancient flower." At this moment, Iida Iryu, who had been kept in Daigo's bedroom, appeared. He witnessed everyone consuming the pollen of the Qijera flower. Even as a soul, he could sense that the pollen had a strong bewitching effect.

He remembered that Yu Lian had told him that.

The root cause of the extinction of the ancient era lies with the Qijiela flower.

The ancient humans chose the virtual world and abandoned reality, ultimately causing the warriors of light to leave Earth, and they too perished.

“Mr. Iida Iryu.” Daigo exclaimed in surprise.

And feel the blooming of the Qijiela flower.

Yuzare, a remnant from the ancient past, has reappeared.

Her azure body appeared mysterious and ancient, her gaze filled with pity. "The Qijiela flower blooms, Daigo, you are both human and light." "Yulian?" Daigo was taken aback.

He knew of Yu Lian's existence.

But isn't the other party an artificial intelligence?

How come they appeared one after the other, one after the other, with Ida and Iryu?

"What do you mean by saying these things?" Daigo immediately realized something was wrong.

“Daigo, we are already dead, but you are different. You are a giant of light, a human being, and a part of civilization,” Ida Iryu said. “The light can ensure that you are not misled and will allow you to make the choice you believe is the right one.”

What? Daigo was taken aback.

He glanced at Jing Tianjinglong, then at You Lian.

The two were gazing at him, this being who was both human and the representative of light.

After a long pause, Daigo seemed to understand something and said, "The flowers bloom because humans are suffering too much, is that right?"

“Yes, this is the flower of Earth’s mercy. When humanity encounters an insurmountable disaster, the flower will bloom, allowing humanity to die painlessly in beautiful fantasies,” Yu Lian said.

Daigo remained silent.

Is it impossible to resist?
He thought of Zetton and Zoffy.

I thought of that mysterious, unknown giant that had appeared.

Now, how is their battle going?

Did the flowers bloom because of their influence?

Or perhaps an even more terrifying enemy is about to arrive after them, and the flowers, tacitly accepting humanity's inability to resist, bloom in defiance.

In that case, can he solve the problem of Qi Jiela's flower?

Even if he resolves the crisis of Qijiela Flower this time and brings humanity out of its fantasy.

But if ultimate darkness descends, won't humanity still face a hopeless death?

At that time, the illusion of the Qijiela flower will be gone... People will only be able to wail in pain and die in agony.

Daigo opened his mouth, as if this was a flower of benevolence nurtured by the Earth itself. He asked, "What should I do?"

“The dead cannot interfere with the world of the living. Daigo, you are both light and human. It is up to you to decide what to do.” Neither Ida Ryu nor Yuzare chose to ignore it.

The problem was handed over to Daigo.

For a moment, Daigo felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.

But then he thought of Tian Liuhai and the others.

Wait a minute, what about Ultraman?
Thinking of this, Daigo immediately contacted Hibino Mirai and others.

However, the answer he received once again left Daigo speechless.

In group chat—

Hibino Mirai: Daigo, this is humanity's choice, and we, the Ultramen of the Land of Light, cannot interfere. We must respect humanity's will.

Suzuki Ame: The Ultra Ring isn't responding at all, it doesn't light up at all... It seems like it's not allowing us to transform?

Logistics Department.

Suzuki Yu fiddled with the Ultra Ring.

Why is it malfunctioning at this time?

Change! Change for me!

Tian Liuhai watched as the logistics department members were lost in their fantasies. He simply sat on his recliner and calmly sipped his cappuccino. The Land of Light did not interfere with the development of civilization; it only dealt with the problem of foreign invaders.

The Zijella flower is a natural product of Earth, and humans chose the Zijella flower.

The people of the Land of Light cannot interfere.

However, there are quite a few native Oolongs on Earth.

It is light, and it is also human; it's not just Daigo alone.

And then, Tian Liuhai thought of someone.

It's unclear what Dan Moroboshi's opinion is in this situation.

……

……

Hawaiian restaurant.

Dan Moroboshi looked at the group of people, each holding a Qi Jie latte art piece, and fell into deep thought.

what's the situation?
You all chose to escape reality?

What will happen to Earth then?
What about your human civilization itself?
Dan Moroboshi, in a semi-awakened state, felt pressure.

The rules of the Land of Light in his mind prevented him from interfering, but his deep love for humanity made him unable to stand idly by.

Looking at the people laughing foolishly, Dan Moroboshi pondered for a very long time.

a long time.

His expression changed, becoming righteous and awe-inspiring.

This isn't the first time I've violated the rules of the Land of Light.

Besides, he's not Ultraman anymore.

In a sense, they are also human!
He snatched the Qijiela flower from the person next to him, threw it heavily to the ground, and then stomped on it repeatedly with his cane until it turned into a puddle of mud.

"No, no! You bastard, what are you doing?"

"Why are you doing this?!"

"Give me back my beautiful memories, give me back my dreams!"

Without the Qi Jie La flower, the person scrambled to their feet, inhaling the fragrance of the Qi Jie La flower, gathering the crumbs on the ground and gulping them down, but to no avail.

This made him notice the Qijie latte art in the hands of the person next to him.

He grabbed it frantically.

However, this ancient and rare flower was not only irreplaceable to him, but also a vital treasure to others. Naturally, they would not allow their flowers to be forcibly taken away. They ran as fast as they could, fearing that the man would snatch the Qijiela flower from their hands.

In the end, everyone around who had Qi Jiela flowers ran away.

The man was left alone, wailing in despair.

Without the Qi Jie latte art, what's the point of life?
He couldn't help but shed tears.

I thought about the harshness of reality.

"What's with that expression and those tears?"

"Can your tears save the world?"

Dan Moroboshi felt heartbroken looking at the dejected man.

He raised his cane and hammered the man.

It kept roaring.

How can we, as human beings, be so weak?

Should we become so immersed in momentary pleasures that we stop moving forward?

The calamity will not stop because of this; such behavior will only hasten the arrival of disaster.

The man being repeatedly beaten by Dan Moroboshi let out cries of pain.

However, amidst his wails and the pain, the man gradually regained his senses.

Yes, what's the point of indulging in false beauty?
He's a real man, he has to be fierce!
The man's gaze gradually shifted from a dazed look to a determined one.

When he finally straightened up, he was met with a sharp rebuke from Dan Moroboshi.

He hit him on the head with a cane.

man:……

……

However, not all places are fooled by Qijiela flowers.

Holy Heaven.

The blooming of the Zijra flower has no effect on the believers of the Holy Kingdom.

They have faith in their hearts and an unwavering will.

Their inner faith in the two Holy Spirits prevented them from being seduced by the Qijiela flower.

They looked at those who were trapped in the illusion of Qijiela Flower and felt puzzled.

They sniffed the Qijie latte art.

It smells really good.

However, it's not to the point of obsession.

The followers of the Holy Kingdom sect were puzzled.

"Strange, these are just ordinary flowers, how come they are so severely affected?"

"It is the Holy Spirit who has protected us and made our minds incredibly steadfast."

“That makes sense. How could a mere illusion affect us who believe in the Holy Spirit?”

"Holy Gate, Lord of Light and Ruler of Light above, it is another day of protection for us."

Ignoring the impact of the Qijie Lava, the believers of the Holy Kingdom continued their normal lives.

They check in at fixed times every day, offering their devout faith to the King of Light and the Ruler of Light.

The ancient being Zoga, watching this scene from behind, nodded in satisfaction.

They are naturally familiar with Qi Jie latte art.

After all, they were all preserved from the ancient era.

However, did Qijiela Hua still want to bewitch their followers?

They completely disregarded the Lord of Light and the Ruler of Light.

They really underestimated the believers of their holy Kingdom.

The two Holy Spirits truly blessed them. (JPG)
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(End of this chapter)