Ultraman: Invincible from Saving Tiga.

Chapter 390 Radiating Light, Illuminating the Path Forward for Humanity
At the foot of the mountain at the summit of warriors.

Fengma paced anxiously back and forth, occasionally looking up at the snow-covered mountain peaks, his eyes filled with worry.

It's been a long time.

The man named Lin Yu seemed to have vanished into thin air, and no further news of him came.

The challengers who had been rescued by Lin Yu had already dispersed in twos and threes.

Some people chose to give up, walking dejectedly down the mountain to a bar, intending to numb themselves with alcohol.

Some people, after a short rest, regain their determination and once again embark on the road to the top.

Only the wind horse stubbornly remains here.

He didn't know why he was waiting.

Perhaps, subconsciously, he still didn't believe that the incredibly powerful man could fail.

Or perhaps, he simply wanted to witness an outcome firsthand.

One thing that could potentially change the course of his life.

"boom!"

A dull, loud bang, like a meteorite falling to earth, exploded at the foot of the mountain.

The violent air currents whipped up a blizzard, forming a white shockwave that swept outwards in all directions.

Fengma instinctively shielded his face with his arm, his body being blown backward until he finally regained his balance. He looked up in shock at the center of the billowing smoke.

As the snow mist gradually dissipated, a familiar figure stood quietly in the center of the crater, his body spotless, as if the earth-shattering commotion had nothing to do with him.

It's Lin Yu!
He... he actually jumped off the mountaintop?

Fengma's mind went blank. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

He had seen countless challengers, some successful and some unsuccessful, but he had never seen or heard of anyone descending the mountain in this manner.

This isn't just about whether or not they're willing to take on the challenge; it's about them completely disregarding the Warrior's Pinnacle!
"Hey, you're still here?"

Lin Yu patted off non-existent dust from his clothes, saw Feng Ma's astonished expression, and greeted him with a smile.

"you you……"

Fengma pointed at Lin Yu, his fingers trembling, "You succeeded? What's it like at the top of the mountain...?"

His voice was filled with excitement and longing. That mountain was his father's lifelong obsession and a nightmare that had weighed on his heart for more than a decade.

He dreamed of knowing just how magnificent the view from the summit must be.

"The view from the mountaintop?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu gave a strange look, stroked his chin, and pondered for a moment.

"Hmm... how should I put it?"

"It's just a bare platform with a colorful donut floating in the middle."

Fuma: "Huh?"

"That donut is pretty smart; it can light up, issue tasks, and even give out rewards."

Lin Yu continued in a serious tone, "However, I suspect there's something wrong with its internal system. It might be too old and have developed some dementia."

"I told it I didn't want a reward, but it insisted on giving me one. Tell me, isn't this just forced selling? I suspect it's doing KPI assessments, and it's shameless for the sake of performance."

Fengma was stunned and completely dumbfounded.

What is all this nonsense?! The legendary, sacred, and majestic peak of warriors has become, in this man's mouth, a heartless middle-level manager in a company under immense pressure to meet performance targets and suspected of suffering from an old-age disease.

Although he couldn't understand it at all, Fengma still managed to keenly grasp the key information.

He succeeded.

This man truly climbed that mountain that no one could easily conquer.

For a moment, Fengma felt a mix of emotions: envy, awe, but mostly a sense of inexplicable relief.

It turns out that the mountain really could be defeated.

"Would you like to go up and take a look?"

Looking at Feng Ma's complicated expression, Lin Yu suddenly laughed, his tone slightly seductive, "If you want, I can take you up right now."

"VIP express line, straight to the top of the mountain, no need to queue. By the way, I'll help you completely erase that lousy title of 'son of a loser' from your resume."

Fengma's heart skipped a beat.

Go up?

Now?

This idea, as if possessed by magic, grew wildly in his mind. With just a nod, he could immediately grasp the dream that his father had never been able to realize in his entire life.

However, just as he was about to utter the word "good," another image involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

That was Lin Yu's resolute and unwavering figure as he climbed. (Lin Yu: How did you know?)
These are the challengers who fell from great heights, destined to be shattered to pieces, but were lifted up by an invisible force and safely returned to the ground.

It was the expressions on the faces of those who were rescued, a mixture of gratitude and awe, reflecting their relief at surviving such a disaster.

At that moment, Fengma suddenly understood something.

The trial at the pinnacle of warriors may never have been about reaching the summit from the very beginning.

That rugged road, that biting wind and snow, those desperate cries—all of it was meant to temper the heart of the challenger.

"Do not."

Fengma took a deep breath and slowly, but with unwavering determination, shook his head.

He raised his head, meeting Lin Yu's slightly surprised gaze, and for the first time, a flame called "will" ignited in his eyes. "Thank you, Mr. Lin Yu. However, I want to walk up there myself with my own two feet."

"My destiny should be changed by my own hands. If I don't even have this awareness, even if I reach the top of the mountain, I will still be that 'son of a loser'."

Looking at the young man before him, Lin Yu's smile gradually faded, replaced by a genuine appreciation.

This kid seems to have finally figured it out.

He took out the data board containing information about various criminal gangs from his pocket and waved it in front of Fengma.

"Since you're so ambitious, how about you do a part-time job with me?"

"I'm going to visit some of these 'outstanding entrepreneurs' next and have in-depth conversations with them about the meaning of life and wealth. I'm looking for a local guide, a part-time trophy appraiser."

Lin Yu smiled like a devil about to corrupt a good child.

"The pay is generous, and the profits will be split 50/50. Once you've done this job, you won't have to worry about money for the rest of your life."

It's an almost irresistible temptation.

Feng Ma knew very well that for Lin Yu, "visiting" those gangsters and illegal businessmen was as easy as an adult collecting protection money from a kindergarten.

Having already surpassed the pinnacle of warriors, he must have gained unimaginable power. Moreover, Mr. Lin Yu himself appears terrifyingly strong, showing no fear even of the Monster Merchant. Keep in mind that the Monster Merchant's subordinates possess incredibly powerful biological weapons capable of destroying planets, yet Mr. Lin Yu seems completely unconcerned about them.

With just a nod, countless riches would pour into him, and he could immediately escape his current precarious life of barely having enough to eat.

but……

Fengma glanced at his hands, which were somewhat thin due to years of malnutrition, and then looked up at the huge mountain peak that was faintly visible in the wind and snow.

He shook his head again.

"No."

Lin Yu was genuinely surprised this time.

"Why? You little brat, do you have a grudge against money?"

He couldn't understand why this kid, who had previously resorted to swindling and cheating for money to buy mountaineering equipment, was now making excuses and delaying when he had the chance to make a fortune.
He considered himself fairly good at judging people; this kid wasn't a bad person at heart, just a miserable soul driven to desperation by harsh reality. He was giving him a chance to change his fate, and the kid had no reason to refuse.

More importantly, he found the kid quite agreeable.

"I don't want to live that kind of life anymore." Fengma's voice was soft, but it carried an unprecedented firmness.

He pointed to the dilapidated spaceships parked not far away, and to the aliens coming in and out of the bar, reeking of alcohol and with vacant eyes.

"By cheating and swindling, by robbing and plundering, no matter how much money you make, you're just jumping from one quagmire into an even bigger one."

"I want to...live with dignity, at least once."

At this moment, Feng, the son of a loser, seems to have found his path in life.

Lin Yu fell silent.

He looked into the boy's clear and determined eyes for a long time before bursting into laughter.

He stepped forward and patted Fengma on the shoulder forcefully.

"Good lad, you have ambition."

"Then I wish you a speedy climb up that broken mountain and go see that Alzheimer's donut."

After saying that, he didn't say anything more, turned around and left gracefully.

woo-

With a long, drawn-out whistle, the silver-white, four-dimensional train, full of futuristic and retro aesthetics, slowly rose into the air. Under Feng Ma's awe-inspiring gaze, it transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the gloomy sky.

The wind horse stood still, motionless for a long time.

He stared in the direction Lin Yu had left, clenching his fists tightly.

"Mr. Lin Yu..."

"One day, I will become someone who shines just like you!"

Inside the four-dimensional train.

Lin Yu casually crossed his legs, lay on the soft sofa, tapped his head, and began to ponder.

[Long-term recurring side quest: The Warrior's Growth]

[To train a qualified Ultra Warrior]

[Side quest rewards will be given based on the completion rate of the training.]

"Tsk, a development plan, huh?" Lin Yu curled his lip and casually swept the data panel containing the illegal businessmen aside.

"If it weren't for the reward, I wouldn't bother with this."

He has a very Zen-like mindset now.

In this universe, there is already a chosen one, Gai Kurenai. He is the true "Ultraman Orb," the official guardian chosen by the will of this universe.

Although Lin Yu had never actually watched the show because of the extensive online criticism and terrible reviews, he still knew that Kai grew up in the show. Apart from the possibility of a planetary invasion alliance emerging later in the series, there didn't seem to be any major crises that could threaten the survival of the entire universe.

Most of the time, it's just minor skirmishes.

This level of crisis is perfectly adequate to be handled by Gai and Jugglus Juggler, who have a love-hate relationship.

Why should an outsider like me worry about so much?

His true goal, from beginning to end, has always been only one.

Rainbow Dragon Lugsette!

(End of this chapter)