Tartarus Appears, the Angel God Trial Is About to Begin

As Zero turned around, a golden circular Portal appeared before him, and a golden giant over fifty meters tall stepped out.

The towering golden giant stood silently before Zero.

His body was covered in gilded armor on a black and gold background, and the Absolutian Emblem on his chest shone brightly.

Tartarus was surrounded by molten gold-like energy, his white armor cascading in the Universe twilight, his golden eyes staring indifferently at Zero.

This golden giant is Tartarus, a powerful being who rivaled the Land of Land of Light upon his debut in Ultraman Galaxy Fight. He is the strongest warrior of the Abrolute Race.

"Tartarus," Zero's voice deepened, "Why are you here?"

"That's what I wanted to ask you," Tartarus said arrogantly, "Why aren't you in the Land of Light? What are you doing in this weak Universe?"

Zero didn't answer, but watched his movements warily, already prepared for battle.

Tartarus paid no heed, his gaze sweeping past Zero to the distant blue planet as he coldly stated, "I sense Noa's presence."

Zero frowned slightly.

"The Palagi Shield?" Tartarus said. "That world possesses the power of the Palagi Shield, though it is considerably weaker than the one you wear, it is indeed the true Palagi Shield."

Zero was silent for a few moments, then sneered, "Tartarus, when did you become interested in Noa's things?"

"The Palagi Shield is with me now. If you're capable, just come and take it."

"I have no interest in Noa." Tartarus withdrew his gaze from Douluo Star and looked coldly at Zero.

"But the Palagi Shield is a divine artifact capable of transcending time and space. Don't you find it strange that such a thing appears in a weak world?"

"So what if it's strange?" Zero crossed his arms, his tone carrying a warning. "That world has nothing to do with you."

"Whether it matters or not is not up to you to decide." Tartarus looked at Zero, his golden eyes devoid of any emotion.

"The Palagi Shield is Noa's power, and Noa's power should not fall into the hands of such an inferior civilization."

Zero's face suddenly darkened. "What do you want to do? I'm warning you, this isn't a place for you to run wild."

"What are you warning me about?" Tartarus's tone turned cold. "Zero, don't forget, you are not the guardian of this world."

"The only reason you're staying here is because your power hasn't recovered yet, and you can't return to the Land of Light for the time being. Besides, in your current state, you can't stop me."

Zero clenched his fist tightly and roared at Tartarus, "I will not allow you to disrupt the peace of this world!"

"The Palagi Shield is a power left behind by Noa. Since it chose this world, there must be a reason for it."

Tartarus glanced at him and suddenly let out a cold laugh.

"Ultraman Zero, you're still so naive." As soon as he finished speaking, Tartarus's figure began to be enveloped in golden light.

"I have no interest in peace, nor in destruction. I'm only here to obtain the Palagi Shield."

"The balance of the Universe requires power to maintain it; the Palagi Shield would only be wasted in such a place."

He turned around, and the golden Portal was fully open, its light illuminating half of his face. "When the one who wields the Palagi Shield has truly grown stronger, I will come and take it away."

Zero coldly replied, "Then I will definitely stop you."

Tartarus snorted and said, "Hmph, then you'll see, Ultraman Zero, you're really troublesome."

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden Portal closed instantly, and Tartarus's figure disappeared into the Universe.

Zero stood there, gazing at the empty starry sky, remaining silent for a long time before finally sighing helplessly, "This is really troublesome. I need to find a way to establish contact with that planet as soon as possible."

The Spirit Hall Worship Hall in the Douluo Continent.

Qian Renxue and Lin Chen sat on either side of the long table, while Qian Daoliu sat in the main seat, completely unaware of the strange events that had just occurred in the Universe.

Lin Chen looked at Qian Renxue and asked with a face full of curiosity, "Sister Xue, what is the content of the First Trial of the Angel God Trial?"

Qian Renxue said with a smile, "The First Trial of the Angel God Trial is to climb the 333 steps of the Angel Long Steps."

Lin Chen continued, "So what is this test? Willpower?"

"I'd call it willpower," Qian Renxue said with a smile. "When the Divine Trial begins, the Angel God will condense a 333rd- Angel Long Steps."

"Angel Divine Power will envelop the steps, continuously eroding the Soul Power and willpower of the participants. If their minds waver and their Soul Power is exhausted, they will be pushed off the steps by the holy light, and the assessment will fail."

Qian Daoliu added from the side, "The Holy Light Stairs are the first and most basic Angel God Trial. But basic doesn't mean simple; without unwavering faith, success is impossible."

Lin Chen asked Qian Renxue curiously, "Sister Xue, will you succeed?"

Qian Renxue thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I don't know, but you have to try everything."

Qian Daoliu asked gently, "Xue'er, when do you plan to begin the Angel God Trial?"

"Tomorrow at noon," Qian Renxue replied. "The Angel God Statue has already given a hint: noon is when the holy light is at its strongest, and that's when the climbing will be most effective."

At night, Lin Chen sat in meditation in the courtyard of the Guest Courtyard. As the night deepened, the lights of Spirit City lit up one by one.

Qian Renxue pushed open the door and walked in, sitting down opposite Lin Chen.

Lin Chen opened his eyes, smiled, and looked at Qian Renxue, saying, "Sister Xue, are you nervous?"

After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue did not deny it. "A little bit."

She looked up at the distant Worship Hall; the golden light on the roof had dimmed, and it had returned to its usual white jade-like texture.

"It's been twelve years."

Looking at the starry Qian Renxue couldn't help but sigh, "I've been infiltrating the Heaven Dou Empire for twelve years, acting as Xue Qinghe for twelve years. Now I can finally be Qian Renxue again."

Lin Chen didn't reply, but simply stared quietly at her profile.

Qian Renxue withdrew her gaze and said gently to Lin Chen, "Get some rest. See you at the Angel Temple at noon tomorrow."

Lin Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "Then I congratulate Sister Xue in advance on passing the Angel God Trial."

"Smooth-talking." Qian Renxue glanced at Lin Chen, a bright smile spreading across her face.

She then slowly walked towards the door, turning her head to give Lin Chen a smile before leaving the courtyard.