Global awakening! My Kamen Rider identity has been exposed!

New fragments of memory slowly unfold, and this time, the shadow of death looms over the swimming pool.

Several victims were murdered in the swimming pool, and the cold water became the killer's slaughterhouse. The clues clearly point to the fact that this murder game by the Gurongi is inextricably linked to "water".

As the casualty figures were broadcast on the screen, the chat in the live stream instantly became heavy, and the viewers' panic was hard to conceal. Even with Jiang Lan silently holding up the defenses, the fact that innocent people were falling one after another still weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a boulder. What was even more chilling was that this was only the scale of the killings that the Gurongi were carrying out in accordance with their so-called "rules of the game."

If these monsters were to tear off their disguises, mobilize all of them, abandon the rules, and slaughter indiscriminately, then Blue Star might truly become a living hell...

No matter how strong Jiang Lan is, he is ultimately just one person. His shoulders can no longer bear the weight of protecting the entire planet. The audience dared not think too deeply about whether, if these ancient demons were to fully resurrect in the modern world, the Federation's current strength would truly be enough to withstand them.

Even more problematic is that the Grongi can perfectly mimic humans, hiding in every corner of the city. This means that the military's weapons of mass destruction are simply useless—they can't just use missiles to bury the entire city along with hundreds of thousands of innocent people just to hunt down a single Grongi.

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The atmosphere in the conference room of the Blue Star Federation's Supreme Command Center for Memory Exploration was so oppressive it was suffocating.

"Regarding Jiang Lan's memory fragments..." Zhang Qian's voice was deep and serious as he glanced at the expert team members present. "You will continue to monitor her closely. Every detail must be studied and analyzed repeatedly. We must not miss any clues."

After giving his instructions, he turned and left the conference room with a solemn expression, his fingertips turning slightly white from the force of his grip. Everything that Jiang Lan had witnessed in his memory had long exceeded the boundaries of his understanding; those terrifying monsters and unbelievable combat powers made him feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

He must immediately submit an application to the Federation's top leadership to develop a comprehensive contingency plan for Jiang Lan's memories. No one can guarantee that the demons in those memories won't one day return! Even without the Gurongi, there might be other unknown monsters lurking in the shadows… The Federation must be fully prepared in advance.

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The scene shifts abruptly: under a clear blue sky and sea, a golden beach teems with people.

A long-haired woman in a revealing swimsuit strolled slowly across the beach. Her snow-white skin gleamed dazzlingly in the sunlight, and her shapely figure accentuated her exquisite curves. Strangely, however, her steps were stiff and uncoordinated, clashing with her alluring appearance, making her appear like a manipulated puppet. The woman's face was icy and sinister, her lips a strange, dark black, and her cold, indifferent eyes, like poisoned blades, were fixed intently on the laughing and playing crowd on the beach.

Needless to say, her signature dark lips had already given away her identity as a Gurongi. Viewers in the live stream flooded the chat with comments; no one had expected that this ferocious monster could transform into such a stunning human form.

Hearing the joyful laughter echoing from the beach, a slow, sinister smile curved the woman's lips. There was no warmth in that smile, only chilling mockery and murderous intent. The next second, she abruptly turned and walked towards the surging sea. Her slender figure was quickly swallowed by the rolling waves, disappearing without a trace.

A moment later, a piercing scream suddenly echoed from the sea. A man who was playing in the water seemed to be dragged down by something, his body suddenly sinking to the bottom, leaving only a few bubbles before he went still. His companions were horrified and rushed over to check, only to find the man's body floating on the surface, his face bluish-purple, already lifeless.

Before everyone could recover from their shock, a loud "splash" rang out, and a purple figure suddenly burst from the water! The monster was covered in rough purple scales, and held a long whip that gleamed with a cold light in its hand. Its ferocious face and eerie figure made it visually striking and terrifying!

"Grongi!" Someone recognized the Grongi, and the live chat exploded with comments. "The first Grongi to demonstrate the ability to molecularize weapons!"

Its killing game has simple yet cruel rules—dive into the water and attack swimming humans with a specially made whip. The area struck by the whip will instantly freeze at an ultra-low temperature of -150 degrees Celsius, causing cardiac arrest. The victim will die instantly without even having a chance to struggle in pain!

The appearance of Himia plunged the entire beach into chaos! Terrified screams, frantic running, and the crashing of waves mingled together, the screams even drowning out the surging waves. The once bustling beach instantly became a living hell. People fled to the shore like frightened birds.

Just then, two figures rushed towards the beach—it was Jiang Lan and Kaoru Ichijo. After the series of deaths at the swimming pool, the police immediately sealed off all swimming venues, prohibiting anyone from entering the water. Based on the Gurongi's modus operandi, the police accurately predicted that the monster would most likely shift its target to the beach next. This was precisely why Jiang Lan and Kaoru Ichijo were able to arrive at the scene so quickly.

"Officer Ichijo! Protect everyone!" Jiang Lan shouted at Ichijo Kaoru. Before he finished speaking, a dazzling green light suddenly burst forth! Accompanied by the familiar transformation sound effect, Jiang Lan's figure was instantly covered in green armor. Azure Dragon Form: Kuuga, officially debuted!

He bent down and picked up a thick branch from the ground. Green light surged from his fingertips, and the branch was instantly enveloped in energy, transforming into a verdant Azure Dragon Staff! "Hah!" Jiang Lan shouted, his figure shooting out like an arrow. The Azure Dragon Staff in his hand whistled through the air as it slammed into Himiwu's abdomen!

With a muffled thud, the Himikau was forced back, its purple scales flashing with a green light. It suddenly raised its head, its scarlet eyes fixed on Jiang Lan, a fierce killing intent gleaming within them. The next second, it raised its whip again, flicking its wrist, and the whip, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, lashed out at Jiang Lan with chilling force!

Jiang Lan couldn't dodge in time, and his arm was grazed by the whip. Instantly, a thick layer of frost spread out at a visible speed, covering his entire arm. The biting cold seeped into his armor, causing him to frown involuntarily. This was the terrifying aspect of Himiko; even a slight scratch could pose a fatal threat.

Before Jiang Lan could recover, Himiwu swung his whip again, the sound of it whistling through the air ringing out as the whip rained down on Jiang Lan like a storm! Jiang Lan could only barely raise his Azure Dragon Staff to block, while simultaneously dodging rapidly on the beach. For a time, he was forced to retreat step by step and was completely at a disadvantage.

With a "whoosh," Himiwu's long whip suddenly wrapped around the Azure Dragon Staff. Strangely, frost rapidly spread where the whip wrapped around it, and the originally emerald green Azure Dragon Staff was instantly frozen into an ice pillar!

"Bang!" Jiang Lan gritted his teeth and exerted his strength, smashing the staff into Himiwu's body, but the opponent did not move at all. Instead, due to the spread of frost, the Azure Dragon Staff shattered instantly, with fragments flying everywhere.

Deprived of his weapon, Jiang Lan's situation became increasingly difficult. Himiwu's attacks grew more ferocious, his long whip like the scythe of death, relentlessly reaping the surrounding space. Jiang Lan could only dodge helplessly, forced step by step to the shore, with the surging sea behind him, leaving him with nowhere to retreat.

Although Jiang Lan was in dire straits and completely at a disadvantage, the viewers in the live stream were unusually calm, and the chat was full of confident comments.

"Don't worry, don't worry, this is just Lan Shen's usual tactic; he gets stronger when facing stronger opponents!"

"I feel sorry for Himiko for three seconds. She's about to be instantly killed."

"Waiting for the ascended form to appear, then just go and slaughter everyone!"

Everyone knew that Jiang Lan's most terrifying quality was that he could unleash astonishing power when faced with dire circumstances. At this moment, the one who should be worried was not Jiang Lan, who was at a disadvantage, but the Gurongi opposite him, about to be consumed by rage.

Forced to the shore, Jiang Lan suddenly felt something strange under his feet. Looking down, he saw a branch washed ashore by the waves wedged in a crevice between the rocks. Jiang Lan's eyes narrowed, and with a sudden burst of strength, he stomped the branch up and grabbed it in his hand.

The instant his fingertips touched the branch, a dazzling golden current suddenly erupted from his body, accompanied by a constant crackling sound! The originally emerald green Azure Dragon Armor was instantly covered with golden patterns, as dazzling as burning flames.

"Ascension to Azure Dragon!"

Amidst the cheers of the audience, Jiang Lan's aura suddenly surged! His sublimated Azure Dragon form experienced a qualitative leap in explosive power and leaping ability, his mobility increased several times over, and his speed became too fast for the naked eye to perceive. The branch in his hand, enveloped in golden electricity, also evolved into the Sublimated Azure Dragon Staff—its entire body was golden, its ends transforming into sharp spearheads, radiating a chilling aura, its attack power receiving a devastating boost!

In his ascended form, Jiang Lan leaped into the air, tracing a golden arc. Wielding the ascended Azure Dragon Staff, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, he locked onto Himi-U below and swooped down with all his might!

The speed was beyond Himia's comprehension. It didn't even have time to dodge, and could only watch helplessly as the golden figure magnified before its eyes. With a "thud," the Ascended Azure Dragon Staff, carrying unstoppable force, pierced Himia's abdomen!

A golden mark instantly appeared on Himia's abdomen, and violent golden energy raged through its body like a burst dam. Himia let out a shrill scream, and its body convulsed violently.

Jiang Lan gripped the Sublimated Azure Dragon Staff tightly, exerted force with his arm, and swung it violently! The massive body of Himiwu was instantly flung away and crashed heavily into the surging sea.

"Boom—!"

A violent explosion resounded in the sea, and a huge shockwave whipped up waves several stories high. In an instant, the dazzling flames turned the entire sea into a fiery red, a sight that was both striking and awe-inspiring.

After defeating Himi-U, Jiang Lan landed slowly and dispelled his ascended form. He turned to look at Ichijo Kaoru, who was organizing the evacuation of the crowd not far away, a relaxed smile on his lips, and gave him his signature thumbs-up.

Jiang Lan's heart was filled with anticipation. Following his memory, after the Azure Dragon form, the next step would be the All-Powerful form! That strongest form, bearing the weight of countless lights on its back and known as "Turtle Brother," was about to make its grand debut…