Summoned from another world, the hero is Ultraman Zeta.

Nanshan is rocky, making it a place for mining and quarrying. It is rich in resources, and unrefined ore and the footprints of giant beasts can be seen everywhere along the roadside.

Giant birds swoop down from the sky, bending rows of tree crowns with their force. They peck at flint and swallow it down. Giant rats come here to pick up nuts, smash them on the sharp rocks, crack open the shells, and eat the kernels with great relish.

A Komodo tiger lurked in the shadows, intending to hide beneath the rocks and wait for its chance to feast on blood. However, an unusual rustling of vegetation in the distance alerted it to the approaching humans, and the familiar scent of danger emanating from them. Unwilling to take the risk, the Komodo tiger retreated and vanished into the rocky peaks.

"The mountains here are really huge, they must be several thousand meters high! You can't see such a magnificent view on Earth, Yaohui! No wonder so many monsters gather here."

“We can enjoy beautiful scenery anytime, Zeta, but we’re here on a mission, so we can’t let our guard down.”

Haruki wore the Yugi Crystal on his wrist, ready to transform at any moment to deal with the monsters that appeared here. Zeta looked at the towering mountains here and couldn't help but think of the architecture of the Land of Light, and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

“Let’s hurry up and go. Yaohui, Qingxuan is already waiting for us at the destination cave. According to the clues the guild has found, Luo Yi last used his strange magic in the Dark Rock Cave, and based on the guild’s search of the surrounding area, Luo Yi is very likely still in the cave.”

"The problem is that there's no way to restrain Luo Yi. If he can really control monsters, then the magician's ability alone won't be enough to capture him. So we need the assistance of heroes and earth tamers."

Ajiu urged Yaohui, who was walking behind, to catch up, while explaining the clues provided by the guild. Sean also accompanied them, as his land blessing magic would be very helpful in the cave.

The group set off alone, following the guidance of the guild members, trying to avoid conflict with the giant beast as much as possible. With Haruki and Zeta there, it wasn't that they were afraid of being harmed by the monster, but rather that the appearance of the hero would alert the beast and allow Luo Yi to escape. For now, it was best to proceed stealthily.

"Wait a minute, a monster is approaching!" Sean, who was walking in front, sensed the change in the surrounding land and immediately sent a message to warn everyone.

Crouching and hiding, the small human can easily disappear into the vegetation of the monster forest, listening to the distant thud of giant beasts' footsteps, as the approaching monsters reveal their full forms.

Its enormous body towers above the tree canopy, and its rock-scaled armor allows it to ignore tree branches and roam the mountains in search of sweet, tender meadows.

Using its four limbs and fists, footprints and fist prints appeared on the ground. It had the appearance of a giant ape but no hair, covered with scales and had pincers at the end of its tail. The strange ape-like creature roamed here, feeding on fruit and soil.

"That's strange. Generally, clawed apes hunt at night, so why is this one out in broad daylight? Could there be something wrong with its habitat, the dark cave?"

Seeing that the giant beast was not hostile brought everyone a temporary sense of relief, at least they didn't have to worry that the monster was coming for humans. However, seeing the abnormal behavior of the Ao Xiao, A Jiu was very puzzled and guessed that things in the Dark Rock Cave were probably not simple.

"Aoxiao? Is that the name of that monster? It looks like it's herbivorous, so it shouldn't attack us unless provoked, right?" Yaohui was very curious about the monster in front of him. He had never imagined such a strange-looking creature, and he never thought he would see it with his own eyes.

"It's hard to say. The cherub is a territorial monster. If it detects a hostile presence, it will riot. Moreover, the cherub can extract minerals from rocks and soil to strengthen its scales. In terms of defense alone, few monsters would dare to provoke it."

"Such a powerful monster is appearing out of nowhere. Could something really have happened in the Dark Rock Cave?"

Ah-Jiu's explanation gave Yao-Hui a basic understanding of the characteristics of the Ao-Xiao. Watching the monster gradually walk away, Sean thought of the bad side.

Sean still remembers the oppressive feeling of being covered by Luo Yi's dark magic. He was very wary of Luo Yi, such a mysterious enemy, and Luo Yi's unpredictable personality made his actions even more dangerous.

Reminded by Sean, the group quickened their pace. With the guild's guidance, they quickly reached the stronghold in front of Dark Rock Cave.

Upon arriving at their destination, Qingxuan had been waiting for quite some time. However, due to his limited abilities, he did not rush into the cave entrance first, but waited for everyone to arrive so they could discuss things together.

"What's the situation now? Is there any news about Luo Yi?"

"I'm sorry there's been no substantial progress, Haruki. The guild has indeed discovered Luo Yi's magic, but we can't explore the deeper traces in the cave. In addition, the Dark Rock Cave is the territory of the Ao Xiao, so the guild's mages can't explore further."

When asked by Yaohui, Qingxuan dared not be negligent and reported truthfully with a troubled expression. The guild had spent a lot of resources to help them thoroughly investigate the route, and some members had been injured by monsters. Qingxuan really did not want to ask the guild for anything more.

"That's good enough. Please thank everyone in the guild for me. Leave the cave exploration to us. I'll take care of finding Luo Yi, don't worry!"

Seeing Qingxuan's distress and understanding the difficulties faced by the guild's mages, Yaohui chose to understand and support him. He patted Qingxuan's shoulder to express his gratitude and then stepped forward to prepare for departure.

A-Jiu and Sean followed closely behind. They both trusted Haruki and Zeta's abilities and had already discussed their strategy before setting off.

"Wait a minute, Haruki, the cave has a complicated layout and there are no maps or anything to guide you. Is it really okay for you to go in like this?"

"Don't worry, Qingxuan, leave the scouting to me. I was suppressed by Luo Yi's dark magic before, so I know what that feeling is like. As long as Luo Yi leaves behind magical remnants, I can use that to determine his location. Leave the route to me."

"Wait, Sean, are you going too?"

Sean's initiative surprised Qingxuan. Like himself, Sean was recovering from a serious injury and was clearly not suitable to confront Luo Yi head-on. However, Sean's words hit the nail on the head. In the Dark Rock Cave, Sean's dark magic perception ability was much more useful than his earth control ability.

"I'll entrust the Light Stone to you for now, Qingxuan. I'll contact you through the magic book and the Light Stone if anything comes up."

"Sigh, are you going to give me the Light Magic Stone? Shouldn't you be keeping it safe to find the hero's companion?"

Seeing Ajiu hand the Light Magic Stone to him, Qingxuan became even more puzzled. Did they really trust him that much? Weren't they afraid that he would mess things up and implicate everyone, just like last time?

"That makes sense, but I think it's better to let what's meant to shine shine than to pursue something mysterious and elusive. The Light Magic Stone can help both of us in your hands, which is better than leaving it here as just an ornament. That's how it is."

Ajiu raised her hand and released a halo to summon the magic book. She activated her ability to send a signal to the light stone, and the light stone in Qingxuan's hand immediately lit up with a beam of light, pointing at Ajiu's magic book as a guide.

The light instantly shone, and a sudden commotion arose in the distance. The triangular boar leaped out from behind the mountain, smelled an unfamiliar magical aura, and bared its tusks as it stared at the location of the humans.

Without hesitation, it stepped closer. The triangular pig knew from experience that few predatory monsters were around during the day, and its huge size and sharp horns allowed it to roam freely in broad daylight.

Yao Hui and Qing Xuan immediately stood in front, ready for battle, but were interrupted by a thunderous roar. Ao Xiao climbed to a hilltop, roared to the sky, waved its arms, glared and grinned, and charged towards the triangular boar with a ferocious expression.