novelcrest Chapter 441 The Call of the Blue Planet
Chapter 441 The Call of the Blue Planet
A month and a half passed in the blink of an eye.
With the buzz still fresh from "Ultraman Fighting Evolution: Rebirth," Light Chaser Animation seamlessly followed up with new firepower.
Gu Nan had already planned everything. Tonight at 8 PM, the highly anticipated first part of the final Ultraman Cosmos movie, "Ultraman Cosmos: Blue Planet," will be exclusively released on Bilibili for a 6 RMB pay-per-view format!
That's right, more for the same price, that's our commitment to fairness!
The time had just jumped to 7:50 when Bilibili's server backend data began to surge wildly.
Millions of tokusatsu fans had already topped up their coins and were waiting in front of their screens on time.
Six yuan? You old scoundrel, are you doing charity?!
Not raising prices is the right thing to do! Not raising prices is a good thing!
[Isn't this much better than buying a short AI-generated drama featuring a domineering CEO for 15 yuan?!]
[Hurry! Hurry! I can't wait to see Master Gao return to the scene!]
[The withdrawal symptoms from the Gauss TV finale are finally cured!]
The video was unlocked precisely at 8:00 PM.
On the screen, a highly futuristic instrument communication voice was playing.
The scene rapidly shifts from the sophisticated instruments of the spaceship to the vast and boundless cosmos.
"Information Center 4 is calling Planet 1. Please respond if you hear this."
"This is Planet 1, signal is good."
The scene shifts to the cockpit, where Haru Musashi, dressed in a smart spacesuit, appears on screen. His gaze is resolute as he skillfully operates the control panel.
Holy crap! Musashi really has become an astronaut!
[His dream came true! In the TV series, he always wanted to go to space, and now it's finally come true!]
Musashi has matured a lot, and he's even more handsome now.
"We will be entering orbit around Planet Juran in 5 minutes. Please check the flight control system." The command from headquarters came through the communicator.
"All checks are complete, everything is normal and there are no problems," Musashi replied crisply.
His purpose in this trip is to help the monsters on Earth find a new home, and the once lush and green planet Juran, protected by the sacred beast Parastan, is his target.
"Entering orbit around planet Juran."
"Entering the atmosphere in 60 seconds."
However, when the spaceship broke through the atmosphere, the scene before them made Musashi, and all the viewers in front of the screen, gasp in shock.
The camera suddenly tilts, foreshadowing a strong sense of crisis.
The planet Juran, which should have been full of life, has now become a dead planet devoid of any signs of life.
Yellow sand filled the sky, and the earth was cracked and parched.
In the heart of that desolate desert, the guardian beast Parastan lay motionless on the ground, its massive body lying lifeless.
What's going on?! A monster died right at the start?!
[Isn't that Parastan from the TV series? Why is it dead?!]
[The corrupted Parastan could even suppress Gauss, yet he's dead?]
This is so tragic! What on earth happened?
[It's rising so fast, we can see the Death Planet!]
Just as Musashi was shocked, a hideous cosmic monster, Scobis, resembling a hybrid of a giant scorpion and a turtle, burst forth from beneath the sand dunes.
It let out a piercing roar, and its head instantly condensed into a destructive light bullet, which it relentlessly bombarded towards Musashi's spaceship in the sky!
The spaceship shook violently, and alarms blared.
Faced with this sudden encounter, Musashi, who had been out of combat for a long time, had no time to react, and the spaceship was about to crash.
At this critical moment, a dazzling light pierced through the silent universe!
"Bang!"
The light instantly sent Scobis flying, and a brand new giant figure descended fiercely upon the land of the dead planet!
He possesses a magnificent body interwoven with silver and purple. Compared to his corona form in the TV series, he is less wild but has a more unfathomable sense of spatial oppression.
[Holy crap! Holy crap! A new form!]
[This isn't Gaussian, is it? The color is wrong!]
This is Gauss! The silver and purple color scheme looks so futuristic!
[Could this be a new, exclusive form?!]
Cosmic Corona Mode is here!
As a form specifically designed for combat in outer space, the Cosmic Corona is able to absorb a wide range of energy from outer space for replenishment.
In this form, Gauss's combat power underwent a qualitative leap.
Gauss did not hesitate at all when faced with the culprit who turned Juran into a desert.
Based on his previous decisiveness in dealing with pure aggressors, he knew that there was no need for negotiation when dealing with this weapon that spread death.
With a combination of punches and kicks, they subdued the monster and even broke off Scobis's tail.
Scobis was about to launch a fireball at Gauss.
Gauss swung his arms, and a massive amount of energy gathered in front of him.
The Ring of Termination Ray!
The blue-purple light stream instantly shattered the monster's fireball, then pierced through Scobis's body with unstoppable force.
A violent explosion rocked the desert, turning the monster into cosmic dust.
The power of the Great Luck!
[I can't hold back anymore! Orgrimmar Rebirth just updated, and you give me a new form! I want to play with this form too!!!]
[So cool! Master Gao is decisive and ruthless!]
I love this kind of plot that gets straight to the point without any unnecessary dialogue!
Physical rituals for the deceased are also an act of compassion!
[The skill's power feels doubled!]
However, the massive shockwave from the monster's explosion affected Musashi's spaceship.
Upon seeing this, Gauss instantly transformed into the gentle goddess of miracles in the light, extending his hands to steadily catch the falling spaceship in his palms.
The image freezes on this reassuring moment, and the title "Ultraman Cosmos: Blue Planet," accompanied by rousing music, officially appears on the big screen.
[The familiar moon goddess, the familiar taste.]
The seamless transition was so smooth.
The bond between Musashi and Cosmos remains!
The crisis has been temporarily averted, and the scene shifts back to Earth.
Keikai City, Space Development Center of the Scientific Research Group (SRC).
Musashi walked down the corridor, his brow furrowed. He still couldn't understand why Gauss had suddenly appeared on Planet Juran, or what level of devastation had struck there.
Just then, his communicator rang; it was a video call from his father, Chunyong.
"Musashi, are you alright?"
"Dad, how are you? It must be very cold in Northeast China right now?"
Musashi put away his worried expression and asked with concern.
After the TV series ended, his parents left Jinghai and went to Northeast China to run a livestock station.
"I'm used to it."
Chunyong smiled and waved his hand, "When you first came to the ranch, your mother missed Jinghai a lot. But now she's gotten used to life here and has even started learning to ski."
Seeing his son's tired expression, Chunyong changed the subject: "How's the new job going?"
"It's not going very well..." Musashi lowered his head. "To be honest, I'm very frustrated right now."
Chunyong smiled gently: "Really? Then you should go to Nanyue Island and give yourself a good vacation."
"South Moon Island?"
"I heard your classmate A-Mian is getting married there," Chunyong encouraged. "It's a rare opportunity to meet an old classmate and rediscover your former self."
Musashi paused for a moment, then asked, "Find yourself again?"
On the screen, the father's eyes were full of strength: "As long as you are willing to believe, your dreams will come true. Musashi, don't forget that this is just the beginning."
……
The scene shifts to Nanyue Island, bathed in sunshine and with a gentle sea breeze, accompanied by melodious music.
At an open-air seaside wedding, Musashi met his childhood friends who had followed in Ultraman's footsteps.
"How annoying! He beat us to it!" a friend complained sourly.
"That's right, I also want to marry a beautiful wife!"
The groom retorted with a smile, "Don't be jealous, happiness will come sooner or later."
Just then, Mari, who had once been the link between humans and Baltan children and had now grown into a young woman, walked over in a formal dress and rolled her eyes at them: "What you're saying is completely unconvincing!"
"I'm actually more uneasy now," another friend sighed.
"What do you mean, honestly!" Mari glared at them, then turned and yelled at the bride, "The bouquet! Throw the bouquet!"
Amid cheers, the bride tossed her bouquet high into the air.
Musashi smiled and reached out to catch it, but was bumped by Mari, who was eager to grab the bouquet. She lost her balance and fell into the clear seawater next to her with a splash.
[Hahaha, the impact of this statement is truly impressive; she's definitely a tomboy.]
[After all, he's Baltan's human form!]
Is this what they call finding love around the corner?
Musashi was blowing bubbles underwater, preparing to swim to the surface. Suddenly, he turned his head casually and saw a stunning figure behind the deep-sea reef not far away.
She was an extremely pure and beautiful girl. She swam freely in the water like a fish, and her lower body was a fish tail that shimmered with scales!
Mermaid!
The girl seemed to notice Musashi's gaze, gave him a deep look, then flicked her tail and quickly disappeared into the dark sea.
Holy crap! A mermaid?!
[This girl looks so familiar. Isn't she the actress who played the Red Ball Girl in the Gaia movie?]
[Still a traditional cameo appearance by Light Chaser Animation.]
[Save money where you should, spend it where you should, and use the money on special effects instead of actors' salaries, is that it?]
Musashi's luck with women is amazing; he even bumped into a mermaid princess while falling into the water!
[Don't try to emulate the protagonist's plot armor in real life; you'll likely drown in it.]
As night fell, friends gathered around a bonfire by the sea to celebrate.
Musashi couldn't help but share his daytime adventure: "By the way, I heard you saw a mermaid?"
"Don't talk nonsense, how could there possibly be mermaids in this world!" My friend laughed mercilessly.
"That's not necessarily true."
The bride interjected with a smile, "Because there are many different legends on Nan Yue Island. Legend has it that if lovers can see a green light on the sea at dusk, they will definitely be happy for the rest of their lives."
That's just superstition.
"Yes, the mermaid Musashi saw was just an illusion."
Only Truth interrupted them: "You guys haven't grown at all, just like when Musashi first saw the Ultra Warriors..."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
After all, Musashi actually met Ultraman.
But what they didn't know was that Musashi had even transformed into Ultraman...
No sooner had he finished speaking than a loud "boom" resounded, followed by lightning and thunder in the sky, and then a torrential downpour began.
The friends who were laughing at Musashi suddenly fell into chaos, chasing and playing in the rain like they did when they were kids.
Behind the rocks not far away, the mermaid who had appeared during the day was quietly watching the group laughing in the rain, her eyes gleaming with a complex light.
It's raining again, just like the beginning of the first theatrical film!
[Do these people have some kind of magical ability to pray for rain? It always rains whenever they gather.]
The Weathering With You crew exclaimed that they were experts.
The mermaid girl is secretly observing!
The next morning, the sun shone brightly on the sea once again.
Mari took Musashi to the beach to go diving.
In this underwater scene, filmed entirely on location, the azure waters and abundant coral reefs offer viewers a visual feast.
[Was this underwater footage real? The lighting is incredible.]
[It looks so refreshing.]
With Truth leading the way, she swam to a huge reef and skillfully pressed a switch on her wrist.
A deep rumble echoed from the seabed, and a huge, faintly glowing portal was revealed on the rock wall ahead.
Before Musashi could react, a strong undercurrent suddenly surged out from inside the portal.
Immediately afterwards, a huge monster, resembling a giant ray, burst out of the door!
The monster was none other than Rega.
Its enormous fins stirred up a storm in the water, crashing directly into Musashi, who was unable to dodge in time.
It twitched its tail.
The immense impact instantly caused Musashi to lose consciousness; his vision went black, and he passed out.
In a daze, Musashi felt himself being dragged to a dry place.
He struggled to open his eyes a crack, and in the blinding light, he saw two blurry silhouettes.
One was the innocent mermaid girl, and the other was a strange man with a face full of hostility.
"Musashi..." the girl called softly.
"Why are you stopping me?" The man beside him asked in a cold voice, filled with murderous intent.
"He is a friend of truth, you don't need to kill him." The girl stood in front of Musashi.
"Anyone who might hinder our mission, whoever they are, must be eliminated." The man stared intently at the unconscious Musashi, his tone leaving no room for compromise.
However, under the bright light, Musashi couldn't see the two people clearly at all.
[Holy crap, he's trying to kill the male lead right off the bat? Who is this guy with such a fiery temper?]
[Defense Force actions.]
[Thank you, mermaid, for saving my life!]
After an unknown amount of time, Musashi suddenly woke up from his bed, panting heavily.
"You're awake! Are you alright? That's great, I was so worried!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Musashi turned around and stared in surprise.
The person standing by the bed looking at him with concern was actually an old friend from the SRC scientific investigation team back then!
"Team Member Kido? I didn't expect to run into you on Nan Yue Island. It's been ten years since we last met, hasn't it?"
Musashi looked at Kido, who hadn't aged at all, and said with delight.
Kido smiled and nodded: "Yes, I really miss those days. What happened? A girl named Mari contacted us, and then we found you collapsed on the beach. Musashi, you've really grown a lot."
Kido then introduced Musashi to the team members around him who were wearing uniforms: "They are members of the diving team."
"A diving team?"
"Yes, we are a dedicated unit within the SRC. We are responsible for investigating and protecting the monsters that inhabit the sea."
Kido patted Musashi on the shoulder: "We need to go back to headquarters on Rota Island now to find that girl named Mari. With the information you provided, we can start our analysis."
On his way back to headquarters, Musashi learned some startling information about the monster Rega.
"This monster resembles a sturgeon; its name is Regga. Our diving team's first task is to investigate its ecological activities," a team member said solemnly.
"Unexpectedly, a year ago, Rega suddenly disappeared from the sea where she lived. At the same time, strange phenomena were discovered in the sea, and some people, like you, saw mermaids."
Just then, a piercing alarm sounded from the base's communicator.
"Captain, we've received another unusual communication signal!"
The screen then switches to an interface showing images taken by a space satellite.
Musashi recognized him immediately.
This is the culprit that destroyed the planet Juran.
"It's Scobis!"
Scobis sensed the K2 radio waves emitted by the electromagnetic shield and therefore chose to travel to Earth.
Musashi's heart sank.
Outside the atmosphere, a huge flying object is rapidly approaching Earth.
The cosmic monster Scobis, which destroyed the planet Juran, is about to land on Earth!
[Scobbis has attacked!]
[Wasn't this killed by Gauss?]
Are they social animals?