Global awakening! My Kamen Rider identity has been exposed!

Chapter 37 Zero Gurongi

A piercing roar tore through the night sky. Gador's massive body convulsed violently, and golden energy, like a leech, was frantically gnawing at every inch of its flesh. Every inch of skin that was touched emitted a sizzling burning sound and sparks flew out.

Everyone present, and even the millions of viewers in front of the screen, were stunned by this sudden turn of events—no one had expected that Jiang Lan's ultimate move would actually contain a delayed-release killing move!

Boom! ...

A muffled roar, like the howl of an ancient beast, shook the entire Sakura Island. Before Gador could even utter a final wail, its massive body exploded under the onslaught of golden energy! An unimaginably thick pillar of fire, carrying an aura of destruction, instantly pierced the ground from below, like a volcano dormant for millennia suddenly erupting, tearing a monstrous shred through half of the dark night sky above Sakura Island.

The scorching light instantly illuminated the entire island as bright as day, coating the buildings, streets, and vegetation with a blinding fiery red, resembling a burning inferno. The heatwave rolled in, and even from kilometers away, one could feel the stinging pain of the heat on their skin. The destructive force made everything in the world seem small and fragile.

The residents of Sakura Island rushed to their windows, gazing up at the pillar of flame that shot straight into the sky, their faces filled with terror and bewilderment. The sight was like the ancient sun falling to earth; the dazzling light made them afraid to look directly at it, yet they were instinctively seized by the awe-inspiring power that originated from their very life force. No one knew what kind of power and changes were hidden behind this astonishing phenomenon.

Jiang Lan's live stream room was now deathly silent. The oppressive atmosphere weighed heavily on the hearts of every viewer; even breathing could be heard clearly, as if a pin dropping on the floor would shatter the eerie stillness.

This strike—

Its power is terrifyingly high?!

What made everyone's hearts pound even harder was that this time, Jiang Lan seemed to have been able to precisely control the violent power of the Nuclear Explosion Kick—the energy torrents that were enough to flatten an entire city were compressed into a very small area by him, and then all of them were guided upwards, turning into a pillar of light that shot into the sky, without the slightest leakage.

Unlike last time, when the energy went out of control and wreaked havoc, destroying half a city with a single stomp, leaving nothing to be protected.

Jiang Lan not only achieved a leap in strength, but also reached a level of consummate skill in controlling power! The audience in front of the screen stared at the pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and earth, their fingertips turning cold, their hearts filled with endless shock and awe.

Meanwhile, inside the Blue Star Federation's Supreme Command Center for Memory Exploration, the atmosphere was equally oppressively tense. The members of the expert team specifically responsible for researching and recording Jiang Lan's data were all deathly pale, their scalps tingling, and cold sweat trickling down their foreheads, soaking their uniforms.

Based on their previous meticulous calculations and research, Jiang Lan's ability to maintain his sublimated form lasted only thirty seconds. Based on this irrefutable data, all the experts unanimously concluded that Jiang Lan, having ascended to his sublimated form, had already reached the ceiling of his power, with no possibility of further breakthrough.

But reality slapped them hard in the face. Jiang Lan not only didn't stop at the sublimated form, but also unlocked an unprecedented and amazing all-around form. Now, he can even precisely control the range and direction of the nuclear explosion kick, perfectly guiding the destructive energy into the sky!

How did he do that?!

As we all know, the range of an explosion is difficult to control, let alone an energy burst of the level of a nuclear explosion—the energy density contained within it is enough to distort space. In theory, trying to forcibly restrict its range and control its direction of explosion is simply a pipe dream, a delusional fantasy!

But now, Jiang Lan has turned the impossible into reality!

"As expected—" an elderly expert with graying temples slowly spoke, his voice filled with undisguised emotion and shock, his fingertips even trembling slightly, "Jiang Lan, this kid, can never be measured by common sense."

The other experts nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with both recognition and bewilderment. They had studied the past life memories of countless people, and often only needed a fragment to accurately determine the identity, abilities, and even the trajectory of fate in their past lives, without ever being wrong. But Jiang Lan's past life memories were unique in that they repeatedly shattered their established understanding and refreshed their comprehension of the word "power." Each breakthrough seemed unbelievable, yet it was happening right before their eyes.

Inside the command center, hushed whispers gradually rose, each word laced with disbelief and gravity: "Directed nuclear explosion? Are you kidding me? This is simply beyond human capability!"

"I simply can't imagine what our Federation would become if Jiang Lan completely inherited all the abilities from her previous life—"

"What will he become? Need I even say more? If Jiang Lan doesn't want to be controlled by the Federation after inheriting the ability, with his current strength, the entire Federation will probably be turned upside down!"

"Forget about control, Jiang Lan's nuclear-explosive kick alone could probably wipe out a fully armed elite federal army!"

"This strength is terrifyingly absurd—"

Even Jiang Lan himself was somewhat surprised by his current strength in this memory fragment.

He slowly raised his hands, his palms surrounded by a faint black energy halo. Abundant power surged and flowed within his body like a raging river, warm yet full of explosive force. With each heartbeat, he could feel the resonance of energy and blood.

"It's turned black—" He stared at the halo in his palm and murmured softly, his voice carrying a hint of relief, but also a touch of awe for the unknown power.

Not long after, Jiang Lan reunited with Kaoru Ichijo. Seeing that familiar figure in the distance, Jiang Lan slowly stopped the car, raised his hand to remove his helmet, and let the night wind ruffle his bangs. The sharpness from his battle faded from his face, replaced by a relieved smile. He gave Kaoru Ichijo a firm thumbs-up—a tacit understanding between them, a trust and recognition honed through countless life-or-death battles. No words were needed; their feelings were perfectly conveyed.

Kaoru responded with a smile, giving Jiang Lan a thumbs-up, her eyes filled with undisguised approval and reassurance. Countless battles fought side-by-side, countless times sharing life and death, had made them each other's strongest support and most trusted partners; this bond had grown even stronger through the trials of blood and fire.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Ira Baluba Die, the host of the Grongi clan's Kikiru Game, stood on the rooftop of a skyscraper. Her slender figure was outlined by the night wind, revealing a cold and beautiful silhouette. She wore gorgeous clothes, her fingertips twirling a bright red rose petal. Her gaze was fixed on the distant burning cherry blossom island, her deep eyes revealing an unreadable emotion, as if she were deep in thought.

She holds the power to determine the eligibility of the Gurongi tribe for the competition and to decide the game's objectives, giving her a transcendent status within the tribe, like a queen in the night. Her whereabouts are mysterious, and wherever she goes, she always leaves behind a few fragrant rose petals, thus earning her the nickname "Sister Rose" in private, a figure both revered and feared.

As Rose gazed quietly at the brightly lit city below, a slender figure appeared beside her like a ghost. It was a boy who looked no more than ten years old, dressed in pure white clothes and shoes, appearing exceptionally young, with skin so white it was almost translucent. However, on his forehead was engraved a white, ancient character resembling the symbol of Kuuga, emanating a faint, eerie aura that contrasted sharply with his innocent appearance.

"Gadoru, he's been taken down." The boy spoke slowly, his voice clear yet carrying a hint of indifference beyond his years, as if he were recounting a trivial matter, casually fiddling with the hem of his clothes.

Rose turned her head, her cool gaze falling on the boy, and asked in a calm, even tone, "You want to fight Kuuga?"

Upon hearing this, the boy's lips curled into a seemingly innocent smile, but his eyes remained utterly devoid of warmth. The next second, a chilling sharpness suddenly erupted from those innocent eyes, the surrounding atmosphere instantly plummeting to freezing point, his voice soft yet carrying a terrifying pressure, like a whisper from the abyss: "Ultimate darkness, it's about to begin~"

As the boy finished speaking, an invisible yet suffocating aura of terror quietly spread out, instantly gripping the hearts of every viewer through the screen. The viewers in the live stream simultaneously felt a heavy oppression, their breathing became rapid, and a nameless fear rose in their hearts—this seemingly harmless boy in white possessed a terrifying power even more terrifying than Gador!

Who exactly is this young man in white?

What is this ultimate darkness he speaks of?

Countless questions swirled in the minds of the audience, but only Jiang Lan, upon seeing the boy, felt his pupils contract sharply, his heart sink, and a chill run down his spine. He knew the boy's identity clearly: it was the infamous Zero Gurongi, En Daguba Jeba, who struck fear into the hearts of the entire police force!

This is the very being who brutally massacred the entire Kurogaku archaeological team and personally resurrected nearly two hundred Gurongi people. He is undoubtedly the strongest member of the Gurongi race! Like Kuuga, he is based on the stag beetle, and the tattoos on his body are extremely similar to Kuuga's symbol. He not only possesses the unpredictable ability to teleport, but also controls the terrifying supernatural ability to generate fire—he can manipulate the molecules and atoms of the surrounding matter at will, causing the target's body to instantly erupt with ultra-high temperature flames, making it an unsolvable killing move.

At this moment, Jiang Lan knew perfectly well that the chapter of Kuuga's memories was about to come to an end! Because that ultimate battle, destined to be recorded in history, that fateful duel that took place on the snow-capped mountain peak, that ultimate contest concerning the survival of humanity and the Gurongi race—was already imminent!