Starting from the destruction of the Land of Light

After sending Zhong Linwan back to her safe house, Zhang Chen made his way through a maze of streets to a huge public parking lot on the edge of the city.

The not-too-bright incandescent bulbs cast a pale light on the ceiling, barely illuminating the outlines of the rows of parked vehicles and making the shadows between them even deeper.

Zhang Chen parked his car in an inconspicuous corner. He turned off the car, tapped the keyboard on his lap a few times, and then the last encrypted transmission progress bar on the screen came to an end.

This data consists of Zhong Linwan's physical data, including fluctuations in various data points of her body at this moment, as well as data differences during exercise. Luo Xi on the spaceship has already begun calculations. Only after analyzing this data can the most favorable conditions for Zhong Linwan's training be created.

Mission accomplished, Zhang Chen unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.

To ensure that the spaceship's location would not be discovered, Zhang Chen would usually park his car randomly in various parking lots, while he would take the subway and buses, circling the city several times before quietly returning to the spaceship.

However, just as Zhang Chen was about to walk out of the parking lot, a series of unhurried footsteps suddenly sounded from behind him.

The footsteps seemed to appear suddenly, without any prior warning. Zhang Chen could sense that the other party was coming towards him. Although they didn't seem to be hostile, the gaze that followed the footsteps seemed to be scrutinizing him.

Zhang Chen paused, then slightly turned his head, not turning his body completely, but glancing at the shadow next to the truck behind him out of the corner of his eye.

"...I'm still wondering when you'll appear before me."

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure in the shadows finally stepped out and stopped about ten steps away from Zhang Chen in the spotlight.

She was a woman in a black suit. She wasn't tall, and was even a little thin, but she appeared exceptionally upright. She wore frameless glasses, and her eyes behind the lenses were fixed on Zhang Chen.

"Mr. Zhang," the woman spoke, her tone as if greeting an old friend. "Still out working so late at night, it seems you've been very busy lately."

"Not as good as you guys." Zhang Chen smirked. "Watching the show from the shadows is naturally more relaxing than it is for you. How's your performance lately?"

The woman in the suit seemed to deepen her smile, her movements elegant. "Mr. Zhang, you are too modest. To be able to manipulate that beast Bogaru so easily, you have already proven your strength."

"Your observations are indeed meticulous, but suddenly contacting me late at night... I'm afraid your purpose isn't just simple flattery." Zhang Chen turned around. "Speak, after hiding for so long, what do you want by suddenly contacting me?"

"Mr. Zhang, there's no need to be so nervous. My previous actions weren't directed at you; I was simply trying to ensure your safety..."

Before the woman could finish speaking, Zhang Chen interrupted her. "Setting my house on fire, is that how you protect my safety?"

"Yes, I know it was you who did it. You were there on the day of the fire, weren't you? Although you quickly disappeared into the crowd, your aura is unmistakable. Coincidentally, I have the ability to distinguish auras."

"Heh..." The woman gave a meaningful smile. She didn't explain much, but said softly, "That was just a warning. Don't misunderstand, I just wanted to tell you that where you are is no longer safe."

Whether I'm safe or not is none of your business.

"We just hope that you won't be affected by Bogal's retaliation, so we sent me here to offer a little help."

"I'll say it again, setting someone's house on fire doesn't count as 'helping' at all." Zhang Chen looked the woman up and down and pressed, "So what's the purpose of your visit today?"

"My god wants to talk to you about something, something more private," the woman said without keeping him in suspense.

Zhang Chen raised an eyebrow. "God? Who's that?"

"You'll know once you come with me."

"What if I refuse?"

"It doesn't matter," the woman said, smoothing her hair. "If you refuse, it just means we're not meant to be."

"Heh... so you understand 'fate,' huh?" Zhang Chen's lips twitched. "So, you're not here to forcibly take me back?"

"At least my god didn't give me such an order," the woman said frankly.

Hearing the other person's words, Zhang Chen's smile slowly faded.

A strange woman, a mysterious "god".

Zhang Chen had always been curious about who the force was that suddenly intervened in Bo Jiaru's case. Now that he saw the other party appear on their own initiative, Zhang Chen not only did not relax, but became even more tense.

This was a bizarre being. It was just an ordinary person in front of him, yet it carried evil power that Zhang Chen had never encountered before. This was the first time Zhang Chen had ever met such a creature.

Moreover, behind this woman is an unknown 'god'.

Does the world of Ultraman have gods?

Zhang Chen expressed doubt about this. Apart from beings of the level of King Oo and Noah, there was also the one who surpassed the Milky Way at his peak. It was probably just a place full of evil gods.

Regardless of what the other party actually is, since it has already called itself a "god," it proves that the other party has great confidence in its own strength.

Why would such a being find itself at this particular point in time?

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Chen raised his head again.

"Lead the way."

"Mr. Zhang, please." The woman smiled slightly and bowed, gesturing for him to enter.

Although he didn't know what kind of being the other party was or which faction they belonged to, Zhang Chen couldn't just ignore a guy who called himself a god hiding on Earth.

Now that he had the opportunity to meet the other party face to face and investigate their background, Zhang Chen naturally wouldn't let it go.

There might be danger, and the possibility of a trap is high, but it's still worth it compared to the potential gains. Since the other party has taken the initiative to contact me, there's a high probability they won't attack me.

But it's unclear how far these guys have progressed in their investigation.

With a host of questions in his mind, Zhang Chen got into the car with the woman, and they headed towards the city center.

Looking at this all-too-familiar road, Zhang Chen frowned slightly, but didn't show anything unusual until finally, the car slowly came to a stop.

Looking out the car window, Zhang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly.

"A TV station?"

"Please." The woman didn't explain anything, but got out of the car and helped Zhang Chen open the door.

Zhang Chen frowned even more deeply, but he didn't stop walking and went straight into the TV station's main entrance.

The television station was still quiet at night, with only some late-night programs and radio stations still operating. Led by the woman, Zhang Chen was not stopped along the way and easily entered the elevator.

It was at this moment that Zhang Chen heard the woman's name from the security guard—Wang Jingjing.

This seemed to be the name of a host at the station. Zhang Chen couldn't help but glance at the woman a few more times. To some extent, the woman was indeed quite attractive.

Wang Jingjing noticed Zhang Chen's gaze, but she didn't care. She just smiled and swiped the card in her pocket to activate the elevator.

As the elevator ascended to the seventeenth floor, Wang Jingjing led Zhang Chen to a half-open office door.

"Go in, for my god is inside."

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