Ultraman: I Really Didn't Want to Rule the World

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Hong Tu opened his eyes, stared at the ceiling for a long time, and then resignedly got up.

He got up and began to wash up. A semi-transparent blue light screen appeared beside him, displaying some geographical information.

Soon the information inside focused on a place called "Red Eye Mountain".

Hong Tu only had time to glance at the information after washing up.

The mountain is not far away, but humans know very little about it, as if... humans have forgotten about this place.

After breakfast, Hongtu finalized today's itinerary.

He hung the dark ring on his waist and went downstairs.

It seemed that Igis had a client today. Hong Tu glanced at him as she went downstairs, but left without paying much attention.

He sped along on his motorcycle and arrived at Mount Akame two hours later.

This mountain, seemingly forgotten by humans, is remarkably quiet, with few animals or insects, but abundant vegetation, making it seem like a secluded paradise.

But that's about right. This place is indeed rarely visited by humans. Even insects and birds will subconsciously avoid it, as if there is something terrifying here that makes them unable to resist getting close.

“This is it.” Hong Tu supported himself on one leg with the motorcycle and looked up at the mountain in front of him.

The Dark Ring didn't understand why he was here so early in the morning: "??? What are you doing here?"

Hong Tu's gaze swept across the mountains as she answered, "The will of Earth says there is a powerful and special monster here."

That was a perfect answer, and the Dark Ring immediately became incredibly excited, like it had been injected with adrenaline: "!!!" Oh, not at all!

Mentioning the monster Dark Ring really gets their attention. The fact that the Earth's will directly targeted this monster means it's incredibly difficult to deal with! What does that mean?! It means it's a powerful monster card!!!

It didn't even bother to figure out when Earth's consciousness had approached Hong Tu; it excitedly started urging Hong Tu to get the monster cards.

Hong Tu: "..." It really is the Dark Ring.

He packed up his motorcycle and prepared to hike up the mountain.

As for that monster, there's no need to worry too much. It's still sealed away, sealed by a human who can communicate with the will of Earth and uses the power of Earth to seal it.

But now is not the time to unseal that monster, because the one who will unseal it has not yet arrived here.

Hongtu walked into the mountains and forests. Faint white mist spread through the forest. There were no birdsong or insect chirps. The only sound was the rustling of the wind blowing through the leaves.

The only intruder made no sound as he stepped onto the leaf-covered ground. He wandered aimlessly through the forest, accompanied by a thin mist, like a ghost roaming the land.

Hong Tu stopped walking only when a rustling sound, which didn't belong to the wind, began to sound.

He looked in the direction of the sound, but only saw swaying bushes.

Hong Tu tilted her head, but ultimately didn't chase after him. He was just a human gathering things up the mountain; it wouldn't be good to scare him. It was best to get down the mountain as soon as possible.

He didn't pay much attention and walked back to the center of the mountains.

As he took a step, the light mist gradually deepened, with wisps of gold mixed in, appearing and disappearing on the ground, on the branches and leaves, and in the air, creating an incredible sense of splendor and mystery.

"The power of this Earth is quite strong," Hong Tu couldn't help but praise.

Receiving his praise, the wisps of gold around them multiplied, as if they were basking in their own pride.

Ah, not only is it powerful, it's also quite lively.

However, these golden streaks of light all avoided him in an orderly fashion, only lingering around him and guiding his way.

Until a footstep suddenly broke through, the lingering golden light vanished instantly, leaving only a pale mist and red tea in the center of the mist.

He looked toward the source of the footsteps and saw a human emerging hesitantly from behind a tree.

This was an old man in his sixties. His face was covered with wrinkles, his back was hunched over due to his age, he carried a bamboo basket on his back, and a rather sharp sickle in one hand.

He glanced at Hong Tu with a wary and fearful look in his eyes, as if he regarded him as something that shouldn't be in front of others.

After a long standoff, the old man finally tentatively asked, "Are you a human or a ghost?!"

Hong Tu couldn't help but look the human up and down: "Old man, is there anything about me that doesn't seem human?"

The old man was speechless at his question and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

How could he possibly say it, "Do you really look like a ghost?"

After choking for a while, the old man couldn't help but mutter, "What an impolite fellow! It's clearly because his presence here is too suspicious..."

"Are you a resident around here?" Hong Tu naturally changed the subject.

The old man paused for a moment, not answering Hong Tu's question, but simply said, "Don't go into the village, hurry down the mountain."

He left immediately after speaking, without any intention of answering Hong Tu's question.

Hong Tu watched his figure disappear into the mist until the golden light reappeared before turning her gaze away.

“The village… ah.”

He recalled the golden sword light in his dream that cleaved through the sea of ​​fire and sealed away the monster.

It looks like it was done by a human?

Today's mini-drama:

An elderly human man passing by: Ah!!! A red-eyed demon!!!

Hong Tu: ...What exactly makes me look like a ghost?

An elderly human passing by exclaimed: "Who walks without making a sound?!"

Hong Tu: ...That's not a ghost either.

A certain Earth's will: That's right, that's right, this is darkness!

An elderly human passing by: Not a ghost? Then, could it be... a mountain god?!

Hong Tu: ? ? ? Can't you be a person?!

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Chapter 1381 Ancient Village

Chapter 1381 Ancient Village

Hong Tu naturally wouldn't listen to the old man's advice, or rather, he had originally intended to go to that village.

After wandering for a while, guided by the will of the earth, he finally arrived at the village hidden in the mountains and forests.

Strangely enough, the mountains and forests along the way were dense, with only weak and sparse sunlight able to shine through the gaps in the leaves, which is why there was a light mist along the way.

This mountain receives almost no sunlight.

But the situation was quite the opposite when you stepped into the village.

Although it was in the very heart of the mountains and forests, it felt as if I had stepped out of the forest in an instant. The warm sunshine made me feel comfortable, and the friendly greetings from passersby created a peaceful and tranquil scene.

However, if there's anything different... it's probably that this village has a strange atmosphere. It's not that it's eerie or anything, but rather that it has an ancient feel.

Although the people coming and going all wore comfortable smiles and spoke to each other in a very friendly manner, even when facing a stranger like Hong Tu, they nodded and greeted him in a friendly manner, without asking where he came from or why he came here. Their attitude was as normal as if he had always been a member of this village.

Furthermore, there's the village itself. The villagers coming and going wear old-fashioned clothes, which, while not luxurious, are definitely not the style one would see in this day and age. The village houses are also quite old-fashioned, but strangely, they look very new, as if they were just built recently.

The lingering sense of antiquity among the villagers, intertwined with the newness of the village's architecture, gives the village a strange yet peaceful feel.

Hong Tu stopped after walking a few steps on this street where there wasn't a single electronic device in sight. He glanced thoughtfully at his clothes and saw the shadows beneath his feet shift. Suddenly, his clothes billowed and transformed into a black kimono embroidered with dark red patterns.

Very good, now he blends in a bit with the style of this village.

Since he wasn't in a hurry to eat the monster, Hong Tu didn't rush to see it either. He casually put his hands into his sleeves and started strolling around as if he were a real member of the village. He even greeted the villagers around him in a friendly manner, as if they really knew each other.

The Dark Ring, which witnessed everything: "???"

How did you manage to infiltrate this ghost village so naturally?

In one morning, Hong Tu naturally explored the entire village and also got a feel for the situation there.

Rather than calling this a "ghost village," it's more accurate to describe it as a village where time seems to have stood still.

The villagers who appear to be alive are not actually living beings, but rather beings that are more like "wishes," left here by the power of the earth, living day after day in this unique time and space that belongs to them.

The force that caused all of this originated from the ancestral hall in the center of the village.

That was also the only place that the villagers had never set foot in.

This place was deliberately isolated, resembling a desolate spot in the center of a village.

Even the ancestral hall was just a small stone tablet built in a crack in the mountain wall as a place of worship, and a shimenawa rope was tied to separate the area.

Hongtu stood outside the area isolated by the shrine rope, gazing at the temple from afar.

Golden light swirled around him, dancing and cheering as it guided him.

That monster... was suppressed inside the mountain by the power here.

The Dark Circle urged him restlessly to break the seal and directly transform the monster into a monster card belonging to them.

But Hong Tu remained unmoved. After observing from afar for a while, he turned and left.

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At the same time, a black car slowly drove into Chimu Mountain.

They had to stop temporarily after entering the mountains and forests due to the fog.

The four people got out of the car and began to explore their surroundings, trying to find the right direction.

Yes, two of these four people are acquaintances of Igis.

As for the other two, one was a middle-aged man in a black suit, and the other was a girl dressed in black and white Lolita fashion with purple hair who appeared to be a spy.

As if it were part of a script, after a minor argument, the group of guys ran into the old man that Hong Tu had met that morning.

He also warned the group not to approach the village, and even resorted to intimidation.

"Don't go near the village! Don't go near Red-Eyed Mountain! You'll be sacrificed alive, offered to the demons!"

But before he could finish his threats, the four people, who were startled by his appearance but didn't take his intimidation too seriously, quickly got into the car and sped away from his sight.