Volume 1, Chapter 17: Tartarus

Astra!

"I apologize for interrupting your tender moment, but an emergency has arisen. Energy fluctuations of the Absolutians have been detected on Planet Babylon, and there is also a presence that embodies both light and darkness!"

"Both light and darkness?" Zero was taken aback. In the entire universe, who could embody both light and darkness besides Senior Lin Yu? His eyes lit up instantly! He had just acquired immense power! Having lost face in front of Lin Yu several times before, Zero had kept it to himself, but it had always bothered him. This was the perfect opportunity to unleash a black hole storm right in front of Lin Yu! He would show him his Ultimate Shining form and reclaim his honor!

"Then let's go!"

"Understood!"

Several figures immediately transformed into streams of light and flew off Planet K76. Trigger stood there, stunned, staring at the sky in utter confusion.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

On Planet Babylon, Titan watched the golden beam fired by Carmeara. His eyes widened involuntarily, the shock visible on his face—an expression even more exaggerated than seeing their sleeping King in broad daylight! This woman had actually unleashed Tartarus’s Absolute Destruction?! He had only ever heard of Truth Tiga being able to do that!

Carmeara laughed viciously, "The power of my husband is not something you low-lifes can comprehend!"

Hearing her words, Titan, along with Ribut, Beth, and the others, felt as if they had heard something earth-shattering. A violent, almost maddening storm surged within their hearts, forcing them to turn their shocked gazes toward Lin Yu. He was the one who taught Carmeara the Absolute Destruction skill! Was such an incredible feat truly possible? That was Tartarus’s signature move!

"What exactly is he..." Beth stared at Lin Yu, feeling her world view crumbling.

While they were stunned, Carmeara’s Absolute Destruction shattered Titan’s slash wave and slammed into him. Titan was sent flying for thousands of meters, crushing countless rocks in his path, the very ground upturned by the intense energy shockwave.

"Boom!"

A massive explosion of fire erupted, accompanied by flickering golden lightning. Titan let out a miserable howl as he was blasted away by the air pressure again.

*Whoosh!*

A Narak portal suddenly opened in the distance. Tartarus led a group of Absolutian soldiers, along with an orange-black alloy figure. It was Darklops Zero! In the original timeline, Tartarus was supposed to bring Mech-Zero, but due to the butterfly effect caused by Lin Yu, Mech-Zero had never been created.

"I will eradicate anyone who hinders the growth of the Kingdom," Darklops Zero said, using a voice identical to Zero’s but much deeper.

Beth and the others were horrified! A Darklops Zero that could speak, combined with the terrifying fluctuations radiating from the Dimension Core in its chest—was this the Darklops Zero prototype? Zero had once said that this unit was stronger than he was, having even blasted him and the Mechanical Ultra Brothers into another dimension. Tartarus had actually brought this thing here!

Sensing his own energy fluctuations and seeing the severely wounded Titan, Tartarus glared at Lin Yu with a ferocious expression. This guy again! Why did he always have to ruin his plans? Today, he would not let Truth Tiga leave this place no matter what!

"Haa!" Darklops Zero roared as he charged at Lin Yu.

"Don't even think about it!"

"Don't think we don't exist!" Ribut, Scott, and Chuck charged toward Darklops Zero!

*Shua—*

In the next second, the orange-black figure appeared behind them, calmly looking at the two Eye Slaggers in his hands, which shimmered with a chilling, terrifying cold light.

"Gah!" The Spreader Rod in Ribut's hand shattered, and he fell to one knee. Scott and Chuck were slashed across their chests, light particles bursting forth! This was no exaggeration. After all, look at how much stronger the Mech-Zero in Galaxy 3 was compared to the one in the Z TV series—a single D4 Ray could match the Ultimate Ray of Nexes's Blue Youth form! Do not underestimate the scientific technology of the Alien Bat, who created the God-tier Hyper Zetton. As for why the Alien Bat was still alive? Naturally, Tartarus had traveled to another parallel universe and dragged another one here!

"It's your turn, Truth Tiga!" Just as Tartarus was about to charge at Lin Yu, a battle cry echoed from the sky, and two Eye Slaggers immediately knocked him back! Zero, Seven, Leo, and Astra landed on the ground!

"Senior Lin Yu, leave the rest to me!" Zero chuckled and wiped his nose. He spread his arms, and vast energy surged within him. He then transformed into his Wild form! Gathering energy into the armor on his chest, he unleashed a barrage of red light bullets from his fists!

*Boom! Boom!*

The impact of the barrage immediately forced Tartarus back several steps, a massive explosion of flames erupting in front of him!

Immediately after!

Zero let out a cold shout. He transformed into his Ultimate Shining form! Sensing his now more stable and immense aura, Tartarus’s expression changed. In the next second, Zero rushed before him, closing the distance, and swung the Ultimate Aegis sword! Tartarus’s pupils contracted; he realized he couldn't even track Zero’s movements. He rolled away in a panic and immediately began gathering energy.

*Swish!*

Just as he pulled out a brilliant glow, "Yaa!" Leo and Astra flew in from a distance and unleashed a synchronized flying kick. The power of the Leo brothers' joint kick was self-evident, and it immediately interrupted his energy charge!

At this moment, "Shining Ultimate Zero!" Zero had quietly finished charging and fired a massive arrow formed from the Ultimate Aegis!

"Boom!"

A towering inferno erupted, causing Tartarus to groan in pain as he was sent flying backward. Zero gasped for air. Although he could now control the power of the Ultimate Shining form, the energy consumption was truly massive. However, he looked at Lin Yu and smiled. Today, it was finally his turn to show off!

Suddenly!

"Nani?!" The shocked voices of the Leo brothers rang out. Zero froze, looked at them, and followed their gaze to the sky! Darklops Zero had flown into the air at some point! He spread his arms. The Dimension Core in his chest instantly fired a massive purple spiral beam that made his own body look small. Before the disbelieving eyes of Zero, Beth, and the others, the space where the beam passed began to crack, the void becoming extremely unstable.

It was the Dimension Core Storm!! The terrifying skill that had once blasted Zero and the Mechanical Ultra Brothers into an alternate dimension! Enhanced by Absolutian particles, the power of this attack was unimaginable!

"Heh," Tartarus sneered, "Did you really think I would be driven back by you? Everything is going according to my plan! You, along with Truth Tiga, will be blasted into an alternate dimension! Farewell, and don't bother thanking me!"

*Whoosh!*

A blue figure appeared out of thin air! Zero and the others were astonished: "Nexus!" The Blue Youth form of Nexus stared at the Dimension Core Storm above. The light bow and blade extended from the Armored Nexus on his right wrist combined into a giant arrow of light. Just as Nexus was about to fire it...

*Whoosh!!!*

Another blue figure appeared beside him. Nexus looked to his side, a visible wave of shock crossing his face! Zero and the others were even more incredulous. There was no other explanation! The figure appearing next to Nexus was actually another Nexus in Blue Youth form!

"How are there two Nexuses?" Beth and the others asked in astonishment. Zero realized something. He looked at Lin Yu. Lin Yu was still maintaining the gesture of snapping his fingers.

*Thump, thump, thump!*

Zero’s breathing became ragged, his face filled with disbelief and horror! Damn it! "This Nexus... was summoned by Senior Lin Yu!"

"Ha!?" Beth and the others widened their eyes! Wasn't this equivalent to summoning Noah right in front of Noah himself? In an instant, everyone looked at Truth Tiga with pure shock!

"Holy cow! I'm not dreaming, am I? How could anyone possibly do something like this?"

"This has to be a lie..." Staring at the blue youth-form Gamma Illusion, Zero and the others were stunned, their hearts pounding wildly; it felt so impossible! Lin Yu had actually summoned Nexus! You have to know, who is Nexus? That is the incomplete form of Ultraman Noah!! In other words, Truth Tiga had effectively summoned Noah! And he did it right in front of Nexus himself!

The Nexus Illusion made the same charging motion as Nexus, and a brilliant rainbow arrow manifested in his hands and fired!

Ultimate Light Arrow Storm!

With the power to pierce the void, it collided with Darklops Zero’s Dimension Core Storm in a flash of lightning. The astonishing energy ripples shook everyone’s hearts, causing the surrounding space to vibrate constantly.

Suddenly, the Nexus Illusion charged again, and before the horrified eyes of Zero and Beth, it fired a dozen more Ultimate Light Arrow Storms! Beth’s lips parted, as if she could fit two Gomora eggs inside: "Oh my god, is the energy of the Nexus summoned by Lin Yu infinite?" Even Nexus himself wouldn't dare release skills like that!

They didn't know that as Truth Tiga, who possessed infinite energy, the Gamma Illusion he summoned was considered one of his skills, and thus shared his infinite energy.

That makes sense, right?

Darklops Zero’s Dimension Core Storm crumbled instantly under the terrifying force of those dozen colorful light arrows!

"Boom!!"

In the next second, it was pierced through and shattered like fireworks, blooming in the sky. When Beth and the others looked at Lin Yu, their expressions were exactly the same as when they first saw the phantom of Noah appear. After all, in her eyes, Truth Tiga was exactly the kind of person who could do this!

"Lin Yu, you are truly the greatest threat to the Kingdom!" Tartarus took a deep breath. He didn't need Belial anymore! He would deal with Truth Tiga himself! With this thought, Tartarus charged toward Lin Yu at high speed, not even caring about the severely wounded Titan behind him.

Leo and the others wanted to help, but the Kingdom soldiers brought by Tartarus wouldn't just stand by and immediately intercepted them. Facing hundreds of Absolutian soldiers, even they couldn't end the battle quickly.

"Hmph, don't forget about me!" Zero snorted and charged at Tartarus. His beam lamp on his forehead fired a gold-green laser.

Ultimate Shining Emerium Slash!

Tartarus’s eyes sharpened. He immediately raised a golden barrier with both hands, blocked the attack, and violently swiped the barrier aside. He extended his right hand.

"Absolute Execution!"

Golden lightning erupted. Zero hurriedly turned around. Tartarus unleashed a palm strike, sending out a golden energy ripple that knocked Zero back! He then pulled his hands apart. Countless golden light orbs exploded outward! Under normal circumstances, Zero could have blocked this attack without any issues, but Tartarus had relied on a sneak attack, catching Zero off guard.

Zero was knocked back. The remaining dozens of light bullets headed toward the rear. The Scott trio hurriedly raised a barrier, but within a single breath, their barrier shattered! Beth looked up at the dozens of giant golden light bullets raining down on her, her face turning pale.

Oh no!

She closed her eyes, ready to face the pain!

Suddenly!

A blue-purple light wheel flew horizontally with unstoppable force, slicing through those light bullets and causing them to explode in a flash! Beth opened her eyes. She looked at the figure in front of her, adorned with black stripes like a fallen angel. Was it him who saved her? So many light bullets, and he destroyed them in an instant...? For a moment, a different emotion appeared in Beth’s eyes.

"Th-thank you, senior."

Scott and Chuck were stunned, staring blankly. Who are you? Usually, Beth was straightforward and loud; when had they ever seen her speak so softly?

"Truth Tiga!" Tartarus’s expression turned grim to the extreme. He charged at Lin Yu! The Kingdom soldiers fighting Leo and the others saw this and immediately followed suit.

"Don't even think about it!" Zero, Seven, and the others stood by Lin Yu’s side. Just as Zero was about to act, "Snap!" Carmeara whipped the ground in front of him.

"Since you like gold so much, I'll grant your wish." Lin Yu chuckled. With a snap of his fingers:

"Qia!" "Haa!" "Xia!"

Three massive 120-meter tall figures instantly appeared before Truth Tiga. Shining Tiga, Shining Dyna, and Shining Gaia! They looked down at the Absolutian soldiers below. The moment the soldiers saw them and felt the pressure like that of gods, their faces turned pale with fear! They instinctively retreated, but where could they run?

The three Shining illusions charged simultaneously, unleashing their strongest finishing moves!

"Rumble rumble rumble!!!"

Earth-shattering explosions accompanied their beams as they struck the ground, and hundreds of Kingdom soldiers were reduced to dust in an instant. Beth and the others stood there, dumbfounded. Clearly, this power had surpassed their comprehension!