Starting from the destruction of the Land of Light

this...

Isn't this the Ultra Brothers' Happy Pillar?

Looking at the silver, streamlined cross and the chains around the edges used to secure the limbs, Zhang Chen felt an urge to utter a complaint.

To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen the finished product.

His original idea was a bed... no, a bed-like box that Zhong Linwan could lie in, with a lid to make sure she wouldn't struggle too much and escape...

Wait, something feels even more off now.

Zhang Chen's lips twitched, and he slowly turned his head. "Would you believe me if I said this wasn't my intention? In my design, this thing shouldn't look like this."

Zhong Linwan didn't answer, but instead gave him a "guess if I believe you" look, and just stared at him silently.

"Really, I swear," Zhang Chen said earnestly. "I guess it's because of the tight deadline that we ended up with something that caused this misunderstanding. If we had added some packaging, you wouldn't have this feeling."

"You know your explanation is completely useless, right?"

"Well..."

"This thing looks weird enough. Are you planning to add anything else? Maybe put up a couple of wreaths?"

"..."

With just two sentences, Zhong Linwan left Zhang Chen speechless and shook her head helplessly.

She then turned her gaze back to the cross in the hall, hesitated for a moment, and then asked softly.

"Putting aside its appearance, can this thing... really improve my strength?"

"Yes, definitely." Zhang Chen answered without hesitation, then took out his phone from his pocket and showed it to Zhong Linwan. "See this? This is the result I calculated last night after staying up all night. This thing may look a little strange, but it does work."

Zhong Linwan couldn't quite understand the data on her phone screen, but she didn't have any other options at the moment.

After a moment's hesitation, she walked to the cross and turned to face Zhang Chen. "Since that's the case, let's begin. How do we need to cooperate?"

Seeing that Zhong Linwan was so understanding, Zhang Chen quickly moved closer and picked up the chain to demonstrate. "Thank you for your understanding. Actually, this thing isn't difficult. Just put your hand in first."

Using the chain to secure Zhong Linwan's wrist, Zhang Chen then moved to the other side and secured her other hand.

Zhong Linwan felt the tightness on her wrist and exerted a little force. After inheriting the power of light from the Ultra Clan, her normal physical fitness had already surpassed that of ordinary people, but even so, she found that she could not budge the chains at all.

Slightly nervous, Zhong Linwan clenched her fists and looked down at Zhang Chen, who was securing her waist with chains. "You know, if I didn't trust you, anyone would misunderstand if they saw you doing this."

"I understand, I understand, thank you for your trust."

To be honest, Zhang Chen himself was a little embarrassed.

But the finished product is already out, and it's too late to make changes now. It just looks a bit strange. I believe that once Chung Lin-wan experiences it, she will understand her good intentions.

Thinking this, Zhang Chen squatted down again, securing Zhong Linwan's legs, and continued to explain. "Do you remember what I said before? The Blue Tribe Ultraman has a greater talent for absorbing energy than the Red Tribe and Silver Tribe."

"Hmm, so what?"

"So this is the first step in the training plan I've devised for you." Zhang Chen looked up and smiled slightly. "Do you know why Ash's Pikachu is called 'Pikachu God'?"

"ha?"

"It's okay if you don't know, you'll find out soon enough."

After completely binding Zhong Linwan to the cross, Zhang Chen stood up, clapped his hands, and then slowly walked to the back of the cross, where a screen was set up.

"Ultraman Phyllis has a natural affinity for lightning, just like Ultraman Taro has an incomprehensible affinity for fire. Therefore, I plan to use high-voltage current to penetrate your entire body to expand your ability to transmit lightning beams."

"High-voltage electricity?" Upon hearing this, Zhong Linwan immediately jumped back. "Wait, wait a minute, you're not kidding, are you?!"

She struggled violently, but unfortunately, she was powerless to resist. Except for her fingers, toes, and head, the rest of her body was fixed to the cross.

"Don't worry, this current won't harm your body. Don't forget, I've done very professional calculations."

"Even if you say that, I still can't possibly stay calm!"

Zhong Linwan had imagined countless scenarios that night. She even thought that Zhang Chen would summon Black King to be her sparring partner, but she never expected that what awaited her would be "electrocution".

What kind of special training is this?!

"I've already said it, the Blue Tribe Ultraman has to endure far more pain than the Red Tribe and Silver Tribe Ultraman if they want to increase their fighting power. If you can't even take that step, then there's no point in pursuing any power."

"I..."

Zhong Linwan opened her mouth. She couldn't see Zhang Chen behind her, but she could tell from his serious tone that he wasn't joking.

Zhang Chen continued, "I won't force you. This is your own choice. If you're willing, I'll continue. If not, I can put you down right now."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Linwan was speechless for a moment.

Should we give up?

The crisis on Earth has not yet been resolved, and his parents have not yet been found.

After slowly closing her eyes and calming herself down, Zhong Linwan reopened them.

"Let's continue," she said.

Hearing this satisfactory answer, Zhang Chen smiled. "It seems you're prepared, but I still have to remind you of one thing: although the electric current won't harm your body, it will cause you extreme pain, the kind of pain that most people can't endure."

"It's okay, I can manage."

"Once the device is activated, I will monitor your condition from outside. You must ensure you remain conscious. If you pass out, then everything will have to start all over again. So I'll ask you one more time—are you truly prepared?"

Zhong Linwan took a deep breath.

"...Stop talking nonsense, let's begin."

"Okay, good luck."

Without hesitation, Zhang Chen immediately activated the switch behind the cross.

The next moment, the entire hall began to emit faint crackling sounds. It was only then that Zhong Linwan noticed that there was not only this cross in the hall, but also several arc conduits installed on the surrounding walls.

Tiny arcs of electricity leaped around her like rapidly moving snakes, and Zhong Linwan felt the hairs on her body begin to stand on end.

The moment Zhang Chen left the hall and activated the shielding device, several arcs of electricity instantly pierced the air and struck Zhong Linwan's body.

"Ughhhhhhh!!!"

The piercing screams assaulted Zhang Chen's eardrums, making his teeth ache.

Although he had never actually experienced it, he could imagine from Zhong Linwan's reaction that the pain of being struck by a huge electric current was far beyond ordinary torture.

Just then, Luo Xi walked over from the other side of the corridor, arms crossed.

She listened to the screams coming from the hall and glanced at Zhang Chen again.

"So, did she confess?"

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