Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 472 Ultraman is a projection of humanity's ideal of "hero"; Three thousand paths lead to the same destination.

The giant of light, or Ultraman, represents humanity's ultimate fantasy of light, justice, and protection.

Their very existence is the embodiment of these concepts; their beliefs are not empty slogans, but are manifested in every battle against the monsters.

They firmly believed in the dignity of life, the worthy protection of weak civilizations, and the worthy defense of cosmic order. This belief transformed into a radiant light that traversed the stars, becoming the only hope in countless worlds filled with despair.

They are the perfect warriors of fantasy, fighting to the last moment to protect.

However, even such pure light cannot avoid casting shadows in reality.

Their beliefs are not always smooth sailing; sometimes they are entangled in complex realities, falling into profound contradictions and self-doubt.

Characters like Seven, giants who deeply loved humanity, witnessed the boundless potential hidden within this race: their courage, friendship, and never-give-up spirit.

He fought time and time again to protect humanity, regarding Earth as his second home.

But this deep love also led to a tragedy.

When the original inhabitants of Earth faced an existential crisis due to human expansion and launched a revenge campaign against humanity, Seven chose to protect the future of "humanity".

He knew perfectly well that "humanity" was the wrong party, yet he still chose "humanity," which in turn led to the tragedy of another group of innocent people.

He upheld justice by "protecting humanity," but in doing so, he also bore the sin of "harming another vulnerable group."

This deep love is therefore all the more real and complex.

Ultraman are not omniscient and omnipotent gods; they also experience pain, confusion, and make mistakes.

They clearly understand that the universe is not simply black and white, and that their light can occasionally be eroded by their own limitations or the harshness of reality, resulting in brief periods of "darkness."

But in the end, they always manage to stand up again, rekindle the light in their hearts, and continue to fight for what is worth protecting.

They are the projection of the "hero" in humanity's ideal!

Powerful yet gentle, righteous yet courageous in self-reflection, willing to traverse among the stars to protect the smiles of life, forever fighting on the most dangerous front lines.

Therefore, Ye Xuan could fully understand why the "Lotus Lantern" was shocked by the "light" belonging to Tiga and Dyna contained in his spiritual power, and thus "saw" the magnificent epic of those giants of light fighting for countless civilizations, thereby developing a great fondness and identification with the "light" they represented.

After all, the very existence of Ultraman is humanity's ultimate yearning and fantasy for "heroes," embodying a beautiful aspiration for selflessness, courage, and absolute justice.

However, he is not Ultraman, or rather, he is not a symbolic "giant of light" born from the collective ideals of humanity.

He was just a human who inherited Ultraman's power, a human who became Ultraman.

He did not, and never even considered, possessing the magnanimity of "Ultraman," who would unhesitatingly sacrifice his life for strangers or civilizations in distant galaxies.

In Ye Xuan's heart, his own survival always comes first.

He would not sacrifice himself for anyone or anything.

For him, sacrificing anything was foolish; only by living and having enough power could he guarantee everything.

Of course, this can also be interpreted as his almost arrogant self-confidence.

He was convinced that he would eventually reach the pinnacle of the world, a state where he could reverse cause and effect and interfere with the flow of time.

Therefore, the death of others, the death of anyone, is acceptable, because everything can be reversed in the future.

But he cannot die.

He's dead, and then there's nothing left.

The "protective" will that the "Lotus Lantern" sensed and that captivated it belonged to Tiga and Dyna, to countless warriors of the Land of Light, not to Ye Xuan.

His "protection" and "benevolence" are conditional, have boundaries, and are selective.

He will protect things that are related to him, that he approves of, or that are in his interest, but he will never, like Ultraman, regard "protecting the peace of the universe" as a mission that is indiscriminate and above his own existence.

Therefore, if the "Lotus Lantern" was chosen for this reason, then it was unnecessary.

Because what is great is "Ultraman," is "light," not him.

His words were not a rejection, but rather a complete return of the choice to the Lotus Lantern itself.

What Ye Xuan wanted was not a magical artifact that attached itself to the light, nor did he need to gain the approval of a magical artifact in this way.

Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, the spirit of the "Lotus Lantern" paused for an extremely brief moment, as if it were pondering.

But the next second, an even firmer and clearer will responded to Ye Xuan without hesitation.

What it yearns for is "light" itself, the kindness and protection that will never be extinguished no matter how much hardship and self-doubt it experiences!
Ye Xuan may have started from a different point of view than those giants; his path is based on "self".

But to be chosen by such pure "light" must mean that a great part of his soul resonates with it. He has undoubtedly walked this path; his soul is one with the "light"!
He is the practitioner of "light" in this world.

Being able to follow such a "successor of light," witness and assist him in bringing his will that transcends the stars to life in this world, is meaningful in itself!
The jade lamp body has a restrained luster, yet it exudes a stable, rock-like vibration, which is the unquestionable final answer given by its spirituality.

Ye Xuan sensed the choice made by the "Lotus Lantern" and chuckled softly.

"Then, from this day forward, let's walk side by side."

He spoke softly, the light from his fingertips merging completely with the halo of the Lotus Lantern, becoming indistinguishable from one another.

A contract that transcends words is hereby concluded.

The next second, something unexpected happened!

The Lotus Lantern, with its smooth, jade-like body, suddenly burst forth with light several times brighter than before!

Like the rising sun, it was full of vibrant life and indescribable holiness, instantly illuminating the entire courtyard in every detail, and even the spiritual energy in the air seemed to ripple with joy!

The most significant change is to the lotus-shaped lamp holder in the center of the lamp, which was originally slightly constricted and empty!
A tiny white particle of light, tinged with a faint golden glow, was born from nothingness. It then grew and condensed rapidly, as if infused with life, eventually transforming into a solid and ever-pulsating flame that hovered steadily above the lamp holder!
This flame is no ordinary fire; it exudes a warm, purifying, and nurturing aura. The core of its flame presents an extremely pure platinum luster, while the edges are adorned with a faint iridescent halo.

It burns quietly, yet it seems to contain the first ray of light at the beginning of creation, full of the power of life and hope.

Nourished by Ye Xuan's power, which combined "the light of hope and miracles" with "the holy fire of the Bright Realm," the core wick of the Lotus Lantern, a magical artifact transformed from "heavenly fire," was finally truly "ignited," and its powerful essence was finally revealed.

However, compared to Ye Xuan, who had already formed a contract with the spirit of the "Lotus Lantern" and whose auras were intertwined, Su Mengyao just stared blankly at the scene, not knowing how she had suddenly become an "outsider".

Wasn't it she who took the "Lotus Lantern"?
This thing, which was just as dead a moment ago, seems to have been given a soul in Ye Xuan's hands. First, it burst out with an unbearable light, and then the light subsided, hovering beside Ye Xuan.
Will it no longer recognize its owner?
"???"

"No, is that right?!"

Su Mengyao was a little confused.

She knew Ye Xuan was special, and she believed that Ye Xuan could use the "Lotus Lantern" without any magic incantation, and even directly gain the approval of the "Lotus Lantern".

But surely it's not enough to just hold the "Lotus Lantern" and expect it to immediately recognize you as its owner?

How long had passed from when Ye Xuan received the "Lotus Lantern" to when it emitted light and spiritual fire spontaneously ignited? Was it thirty seconds?
Is this reasonable?

It's impossible that Ye Xuan has a template for Wang Quan Ba ​​Ye, as well as templates for Yang Jian and Chen Xiang, right?
Even Yang Jian and Chen Xiang wouldn't have made the Lotus Lantern like this; in fact, without magic incantations, it would be difficult to control the Lotus Lantern.

Even the Third Holy Mother Yang Chan is the same in this respect.

Ye Xuan, if you didn't know better, you'd think he was the real owner of the "Lotus Lantern".

It gave her the feeling that "the light moves with the person's will and the light is born from the mind".

Su Mengyao opened her mouth, looking at the person and the lamp whose auras had merged into one, as if they were originally from the same source. In the end, she swallowed back all her questions and complaints, turning them into a sigh filled with extremely complex emotions, and murmured to herself:

"I have reminded myself more than once that it is normal for anything to happen to him."

"But the result still surprised me."

"How could I not be surprised when something like this happens right before my eyes?"

"How could the Lotus Lantern recognize its owner so quickly?"

"Could it be the fire bloodline at work again?"

Thinking of the "bloodline of fire," various scenes from the past flashed through Su Mengyao's mind.

When she handed the Rainbow Sword, which contained the Rainbow Cat's inheritance, to Ye Xuan, he was the same. Almost the instant he made contact with it, the inheritance was activated. The reason for this was that the "Fire Bloodline" in Ye Xuan's body, which originated from the "Fire Shadow Stone," resonated with the Rainbow Sword!

Furthermore, Ye Xuan was able to activate Ultraman Tiga's statue even without the genes of an ancient warrior, thanks to the "fire bloodline" within him.

This time, it might be the same, after all, there are precedents.

If it's not the "bloodline of fire," it could also be the power of "Tiga."

The problem is, both of these are powers from tokusatsu!
One is Armor Hero, the other is Ultraman! But the Lotus Lantern is a genuine magical artifact from a fantasy drama!

How are they connected when their art styles are completely different?
Could it be that the old saying is true: "The three thousand paths lead to the same destination"?
Su Mengyao was momentarily lost in thought.

She shook her head, suppressing the thought.

If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it anymore.

“It’s better to accept someone as a master than to keep them as a collectible.”

(End of this chapter)