1novels Chapter 129 The Light of Evolution, Miracle Type Dyna!
Chapter 129 The Light of Evolution, Miracle Type Dyna!
On Monday morning, sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows and fell on the conference table at Chase Light Cinema.
Although it was a weekday, the atmosphere in the conference room was even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.
"Mr. Gu, the data is in."
Chen Bo held a thick report in his hand, his hands trembling slightly. It wasn't nervousness, but a physiological reaction to extreme excitement. "Last week, the first episode of 'Ultraman Dyna' premiered, and the ratings skyrocketed!"
In the conference room, all the core members held their breath.
Although everyone knows that the first episode was well received, after all, it was a legitimate sequel to Ultraman Tiga, which was personally directed by Gu Nan, we still need to look at the actual data to see just how good it was.
Chen Bo took a deep breath and projected the report onto the big screen.
"Premiere viewership rating... 3.2%!"
boom!
The meeting room erupted in chaos.
"Holy crap! It's still possible to break 3 on TV these days?"
"Ah, I thought nobody watched CCTV anymore."
"A peak start! That's terrifying!"
It's important to understand that nowadays, the audience for most "hot" and "viral" dramas has gradually shifted from watching on television to watching on online platforms, and online platforms are becoming increasingly dominant in terms of topics and viewership.
This has led to an overall decline in television ratings, a result of audience segmentation, subject matter diversification, and changes in viewing habits.
However, in this era, especially considering that Dyna's premiere was on a children's channel, achieving this viewership rating is already quite impressive.
Chen Bo excitedly pointed to the graph: "Not only that, the number of views on the internet exceeded 20 million within 24 hours, and the Bilibili rating remained stable at 9.5. The most outrageous data is from Bandai Namco in Japan: in just one weekend, the pre-orders for 'Victory Eagle' surpassed the sales of 'Flying Swallow No. 1' in half a year!"
Gu Nan sat in the main seat, a faint smile on his lips.
He was not surprised by the result.
In this parallel world, a wasteland of tokusatsu culture, Tiga is the pioneer, Seven is the masterpiece, and Dyna is a commercial blockbuster built on the shoulders of giants with the highest industrial standards.
As long as the quality is excellent, coupled with the accumulated sentiment, it's bound to be a hit.
"Don't rush to celebrate, everyone."
Gu Nan tapped the table, signaling everyone to be quiet. "This is only the first episode. Most of the viewers are here because of the 'Tiga sequel' title. Whether we can retain viewers and truly establish the 'Dyna' IP depends on the next few episodes. Just like the golden three chapters in an online novel, attracting the audience is the key to success."
His gaze swept over the crowd, and he said in a deep voice, "Publicity department, don't stop! Strike while the iron is hot and push this momentum to its peak. This week, we need to let everyone know that a new light has arrived!"
……
Time flies, and it's Friday night at 8 pm again.
At Old Tang's home in Jinghai City.
This time, without his girlfriend urging him, Lao Tang had already cut up the watermelon, prepared the soda, and even placed the "Light Stick" model in front of the TV. Although it was Tiga's transformation device, it was still a ritual to "invite the god".
"Here it comes!"
As the rousing opening theme song "Ultraman Dyna" began to play, its energetic melody instantly filled the living room.
On the television screen, the plot picks up right where the previous episode left off.
Amidst the red sandstorm on Mars, the giant with red, blue, and silver markings made its debut and immediately displayed astonishing combat power.
Facing the terrifying super-synthetic beast Neodarambill, Dyna didn't hesitate at all.
At this time, Dyna is in the "Shining Type", which is also his most basic form.
In the image, Dyna draws circles with his hands, crosses them in front of his chest, and a cross of light shines from the crystal on his chest. Then, his arms combine to form a cross shape.
"Solgent Ray!"
Blue and white light streams cascaded out like a waterfall, striking the monster precisely.
Boom—!
Amidst the deafening explosion, Neodarambir was instantly reduced to ashes.
"Wow, is this the ultimate move? It's quite reminiscent of the original."
Old Tang took a bite of watermelon, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "The fight scenes are pretty good too. There's no oppressive feeling from the flashing red lights. It's all about finishing moves right from the start. Dyna's fighting style is a bit more 'reckless' than Tiga's."
However, the scene after the battle was somewhat unexpected.
The giant vanished in the light and transformed back into human form—Shin Asuka.
He stood on the desolate Martian surface, holding the newly acquired transformation device—the Flash Sword—in his hand, his expression not one of excitement, but rather one of utter bewilderment.
"Did I...do this?"
Viewers watching on screen smiled knowingly at this scene.
[Wow, the main body is using a substitute!]
[This reaction is quite realistic; this kid was completely forced into it.]
[After all, he was just an ordinary team member. Suddenly turning into a giant tens of meters tall, it's a testament to his mental fortitude that he wasn't paralyzed with fear.]
[I think Daigo did the same thing in the first episode, just going with his gut feeling.]
Then, the plot unfolds.
The crisis did not end with the death of one monster.
The scene shifts to the deep universe, where countless spheres shimmering with a ghostly blue light are merging and converging, all with one goal—Earth.
The scene shifts to an emergency meeting being held at TPC headquarters.
The TPC leadership is also having a major headache dealing with these mysterious spheres.
"According to the analysis, this is a highly intelligent cosmic creature that integrates organic and inorganic matter, and even the planet itself," said Zhongdao, the team member in charge of scientific research, as he adjusted his glasses and spoke seriously.
"It is both a sphere and a sophie..."
Captain Hibiki stroked his chin. "Let's call it—Sphire!"
[Sphia? Good grief, this thing has created two monsters!]
Looks like they're going to create a third monster!
[Is this going to be a series of episodes where one Spyar fights? It looks like this race is going to clash with humans. Are they going to be like the Lightning People?]
This all-encompassing concept is a bit creepy; it seems more troublesome than simple destruction.
Just then, the alarm sounded again.
A lone Sphia sphere crashed into a volcano on Earth.
It actually burrowed directly into the scalding magma, fused with the lava, and transformed into a terrifying monster whose entire body was covered in lava—the Lava Synthesizer, Graraein!
However, Super GUTS did not immediately launch an attack because they were engaged in a very "important" task—naming the new Titan.
In this scene, Gu Nan deliberately retained the humor of the original version, making the audience laugh.
In the command room, the team members sat together, watching a replay of Dyna's battle on the screen.
"So, he really is our friend, just like Ultraman Tiga?"
"No need to ask, he must be a hero of justice!"
Everyone started discussing it animatedly.
"Hey! You've been muttering to yourself since just now."
Mai Kawa (originally Mai Midorikawa) looked at Nobu Asuka next to her with a curious expression.
Asuka, still struggling with her transformation, was startled: "Huh? I... I'm not that great..."
"Hey hey hey! Shall we help him come up with a name?"
Mai excitedly suggested.
"name?"
"Hmm! Hey, I've thought about it. How about we use a dynamic pronunciation and call him Ultraman Dyna?"
As Mai spoke, she made a cute gesture: "Dyna, Dynamic, means full of energy!"
However, the proposal was immediately met with skepticism.
"Dyna? How can someone be called that!"
The speaker was Shinjiro, the team's "weapon master," who shook his head with a look of disdain. "If I were to name him... Gian! Giant means giant, so we'd call him: Ultraman Gian!"
puff--!
Old Tang, who was drinking water, almost choked.
"Giant? This aesthetic is amazing."
Old Tang shook his head, laughed and complained, "It's a good thing we didn't let him name it, otherwise this show would be unwatchable."
A few lines of comments floated across the screen, with everyone expressing their "incomprehension" of this terrible taste.
If this is really called "tech security," how will they sell the merchandise?
[This is hilarious, a direct translation would be: Giant Ultraman]
No, no, no, that's called: Giant Superman
[Official criticism is the most lethal.]
At this moment, Asuka, who hadn't fully adapted to the environment yet, chimed in: "No, let's change it to something more powerful, like Super Gorgeous Ultraman!"
"...Shut up."
In the end, Mai's persistence prevailed.
"Stop changing it! Just call him Ultraman Dyna, okay?"
Seeing Mai's coquettish manner, all the grown men instantly lost their temper.
Thus, this warrior who inherited the light officially received his name—Dyna.
However, happy times are always short-lived.
Captain Hibiki's roar shattered the relaxed atmosphere.
"Hey! Newbie! Come here for a second!"
Asuka pointed to herself: "Are you calling me?"
"Who else but you!"
The following plot revealed the immaturity of this new protagonist to the audience.
Captain Hibi severely criticized Asuka for leaving the formation without permission during the battle on Mars, and even nearly causing the death of her teammate Xing Xingtian.
But Asuka retorted, unconvinced, "But Captain, based on my judgment, that method would definitely defeat the monster! And it turns out I won!"
"Does winning mean we can ignore orders? Does winning mean we can risk our teammates' lives?"
Captain Hibi's voice was deafening.
At that moment, the oppressive feeling of having a homeroom teacher, like when you were in school, came rushing back.
Old Tang's smile faded slightly, and he said thoughtfully, "This captain is something else. Captain Megumi is more about tolerance and guidance, but Captain Xi is truly leading the troops. The difference between male and female captains was evident from the very beginning."
"With Asuka's personality, he's definitely prone to getting into trouble."
That night, after being scolded, Asuka sat alone on the grass outside the TPC base, staring blankly at the starry sky.
Gong Liang walked over.
She also looked at the night sky.
The night was as still as water, dotted with countless stars.
"You used to be a star player, right?" Gong Liang asked, sitting down next to him.
Asuka snorted, "Of course."
"However, I've looked at your competition record, and you've never won a championship."
Gong Liang pointed out the sore spot astutely, "Do you know why? Just like the various ball sports you like, they are not sports for one person. You can't win by relying on one person's strength alone."
She turned her head and looked at Asuka seriously: "The same goes for the Super GUTS team. We are a team, and no matter how strong your individual strength is, you can't ignore the existence of the collective."
The bird was stunned.
He looked at Liang's profile, seemingly beginning to contemplate the meaning of the word "team" for the first time.
[This dialogue scene was well-executed, without feeling didactic; it felt more like a heart-to-heart talk between comrades.]
[Asuka is a bit too arrogant; she definitely needs a character like Ryo to balance things out.]
Just then, the alarm sounded again!
Numerous Sphia spheres have appeared in Earth's orbit.
The entire Super Victory Team is on the move, piloting the newly repaired Victory Eagle straight towards the vicinity of Mars.
However, this was Sphia's "feint to the east while attacking the west" tactic!
Once the main force was lured away, the real crisis erupted on Earth.
The Sphere of Sphia that had previously fallen into the volcano has fully awakened, and the lava-synthetic beast Graraeun has emerged from the ground and headed straight for the geothermal energy base!
It contains a large amount of high-purity energy, and if it were to explode, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Oh no! We've fallen for their trap!"
Captain Hibi immediately ordered: "Kariya, Jonjima, and I will pilot the Beta to intercept the enemy in space. Ryo, you and Asuka, pilot the Gamma and Alpha, return to Earth immediately to provide support!"
Battle is imminent.
On their way back to Earth, several Spheres relentlessly pursued Asuka and Ryo's fighter jet.
Faced with a relentless enemy, Asuka once again made a surprising decision.
"Liang, you go first! Leave this to me!"
"Asuka! Are you going to go alone again? You promised the captain!"
Liang shouted over the communication channel.
"No!"
Asuka's voice came through the communicator, tinged with determination, "I chose to fight alone because I believe in you! I believe you can deal with the monsters on Earth, and I believe I can handle these guys!"
Liang was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I understand! I believe in you too! Come back alive!"
At this moment, that bond of trust begins to be established.
Asuka, piloting the Alpha, staged a thrilling dogfight in space.
He used his superb piloting skills to destroy several spheres, but outnumbered, the Alpha's propulsion system was still hit.
Drop drop!
The alarm blared.
"Tch, got hit again..."
The bird looked at the stalled engine, but felt no fear whatsoever.
He pulled the flash sword from his pocket.
"Let's go then!"
A flash of light!
Just as Ryo was about to be overtaken by Specia, a flash of light appeared, and Ultraman Dyna made his appearance!
He grabbed the Gamma and escorted it back into the atmosphere, then turned and rushed toward the remaining Sphere of Sphia.
Just one strike!
A beam of light shot out from Dyna's arm, instantly shredding all the pursuing spheres.
Then, he transformed into a streak of light and shot straight toward Earth!
On Earth, the war has reached its most critical moment.
Gularion was spewing out high-temperature lava, which TPC's automatic defense system could not stop at all.
Liang arrived in his fighter jet and launched a freezing bomb.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!
The white, cold air enveloped the monster's body, but only a few seconds later, the terrifying heat melted the ice.
"Damn it! It's completely useless!"
Liang gritted his teeth.
Just then, a whooshing sound came from the sky.
That's the Victory Swallow training aircraft!
They are the trainees who are still in the training camp!
The instructor leading the team was the same one who was ambushed by Asuka with "Thousand Years of Death" in the first episode.
"The Super GUTS team isn't fighting alone!"
The drill instructor's voice rang out over the channel, "Kids, give it your all!"
A dense rain of lasers poured down.
Although the training aircraft had limited firepower, the scene of everyone working together as one deeply moved the viewers in front of the screen.
[Such a great fight scene in the second episode! I love you, Light Chaser Animation!]
[That's a good detail; humanity has never relied solely on Ultraman to fight.]
Ah, how come the once-leading Flying Swallow-1 has become a training aircraft used for minor scraping?
Although the intensity was somewhat lacking, the spirit remained undiminished.
However, a monster is still a monster.
With a roar, Gularen unleashed a barrage of fireballs from the volcanic rock behind him, forcing the training aircraft to retreat.
With the base on the verge of falling, Liang cried out in despair, "Is there really no way for us to win?"
boom--!
A gigantic body descended from the sky, crashing heavily in front of the monster and kicking up a cloud of dust.
That red, blue, and silver figure once again stands tall on the earth!
"Dyna!"
Old Tang sat up straight, staring at the screen. "Okay, okay, so the second episode will have two battles right away?"
As soon as Dyna landed, he assumed a fighting stance.
Facing the scorching hot lava monster, Dyna rushed forward and punched it.
Zizi!
Dyna's hand was instantly burned and he pulled it back. He even shook his hand, a funny yet realistic action.
Good grief, did you burn your hand?
Go for it, Ultraman! (Super gorgeous!)
Go for it, Ultraman Gian!
The audience noticed this detail, and the tense atmosphere eased slightly.
How hot must this monster be for? Even Ultraman feels it's burning!
Dyna seems to have realized that a head-on confrontation wouldn't work.
At that moment, a shocking scene unfolded.
Dyna took a step back and crossed his hands over his forehead.
The familiar crystal shimmered once more, but this time, the light was no longer incandescent; instead, it turned into a deep, dark blue!
As the light enveloped his entire body, the red stripes on Dyna's body instantly disappeared, replaced by a blue and silver color scheme, and his body lines became smoother and more slender.
Wow, now even transformation animations are available!
【Ah, what form is it?】
[Is this the Asuka Happy Type? Shouldn't it be red too? Why is it blue?]
"It changed color."
Old Tang narrowed his eyes and leaned forward slightly. "Is this the Sky Type version of Ultraman Tiga? But the texture feels a bit different."
First of all, the main colors are different.
Miracle Type features a silver body with blue patterns, while Ultraman Tiga's Sky Type has a larger area of purple.
In addition, there are CG changes that switch forms.
It might bring some new surprises.
The teammates on the screen also asked in confusion, "The blue giant?"
Dyna, now blue – Miracle Type – displays a completely different fighting style.
Upon its appearance, this form used its telekinetic power to transform into blue chains of light, throwing the monster away.
However, this was no problem for the thick-skinned Spyia chimera.
Because the monster is of the lava attribute, it is surrounded by flames.
Dyna did not fly into the sky like Tiga Sky Type, but stood still, moving like a ghost.
The fireball spewed from the monster's mouth, accompanied by a scorching wave of heat, hurtled towards him, and he transformed into a beam of light.
His figure flashed at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, dodging the fireball's explosion.
Before the flames had died down, he teleported behind the monster and lashed out with his right leg like a steel whip.
boom!!!
The monster's massive body suddenly tilted and fell to the ground.
The series of movements was so fast it was like a continuous afterimage; before the flying pebbles even hit the ground, the attack had already succeeded.
Immediately afterwards, pale blue energy ripples spread around him, and his figure left behind afterimages in place—multiple teleportations had begun.
Sometimes he appears above the monster's head, sometimes he flashes behind it, and his presence can be found in all directions. Every time he appears, several blue light bullets condense in his palm and blast them towards the monster's body.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The explosions continued, completely engulfing the enemy in an energy surge.
"Wow, so many skills? Not flying, but... teleportation?"
Old Tang frowned, seemingly trying to understand the combat logic in the scene.
"This sense of speed is much more bizarre than Ultraman Tiga's Sky Form; it doesn't feel like it's relying on speed at all."
Then came the most shocking finishing move.
The monster Graraen seemed to be enraged. It opened its huge mouth, gathered all the lava energy in its body, and spewed out a huge pillar of fire!
Faced with this devastating attack, the blue Dyna did not dodge.
He stretched out one hand, and a strange vortex appeared in his palm.
The flames, powerful enough to melt steel, were actually sucked into the vortex!
"It...it went in?"
The audience held their breath for a moment.
The next second, the vortex in Dyna's hand began to rotate in the opposite direction.
He compressed and amplified the absorbed energy, then formed it into a shimmering, pulsating ball of light in his hand.
This is not the original Lippolum counter-beam.
Instead, it is the first appearance of the fully formed Lipolium Light Stream.
Although it had not yet been officially named, the black hole-like undulating sphere had already demonstrated its terrifying nature.
The ball of light flew out of his hand and struck the monster.
There was no explosion, no fire.
The instant of impact, a miniature black hole seemed to appear behind the monster. The immense suction force, combined with the shockwave, blasted the monster, Groreon, away. And then—
The monster's body began to twist and compress, and finally it was swallowed up by the black hole and disappeared completely into the air!
Quiet.
Old Tang had forgotten to eat the watermelon in his hand.
He had expected a massive explosion, but the silent "erasure" brought an even deeper shock.
"this……"
Old Tang muttered to himself, "This isn't just a simple energy attack anymore, is it? Is this a spatial skill? Directly banishing the monster to another dimension?"
There was a brief pause in the comments section before it became dense again, but most of them were filled with shock and confusion.
【? ? ? 】
What the hell?! Creating a black hole with bare hands?!
Wow, this is pure showing off!
[Isn't this power a bit too overpowered?]
There was no explosion at all; the monster simply vanished. This looks even scarier than an explosion.
[Is this what you call a miracle type? I think "mage type" is more appropriate; this skill is too overpowered.]
The blue leather suit paired with this skill definitely gives off a mysterious and sophisticated feel.
The battle is over.
With the monster defeated, the Sphere of Specia in space, sensing danger, fled.
The scene cuts back to the ground.
The morning sun shines on the sea, making it sparkle.
Liang drove his yellow patrol car and found Fei Niao warming himself by a fire on the beach.
"Feed—!"
Seeing her teammates arrive, Asuka excitedly waved her arms and shouted, "I'm here!"
Although his face was still a little dirty, the confusion in his eyes was gone.
He looked up at the gradually brightening sky and remembered what his father, Shinichima, had once said.
The light is there.
That is the hidden driving force within everyone, the light of human hope, and the light of human self-evolution.
The image freezes on the bird's cheerful, smiling face.
The ending theme song, "I Just Want to Protect You," played again.
End of Episode 2
……
Although it was only twenty-five minutes long, the second episode left a longer impression than the first.
If the first episode showcased "inheritance," then the second episode showcased "evolution."
Dyna is not just a continuation of Tiga; he has his own unique fighting style, his own unique personality, and new special effects technology belonging to this era.
Online discussions about "Dyna" are both rational and enthusiastic.
On Zhihu, a question titled "How would you rate Dyna's new form in episode 2 of Ultraman Dyna?" quickly garnered hundreds of answers.
One of the top-rated answers read:
"Gu Nan played this move very cleverly. If Dyna had simply replicated Tiga's three forms, the audience would have quickly grown tired of it. But this 'Miracle Type' is truly refreshing. It's not just a simple speed boost; it incorporates the concepts of 'superpowers' and 'space'."
"Especially the last move, which doesn't blast the monster to pieces but instead devours it, the difference in visual presentation is very well done."
"Furthermore, although Asuka's character seems somewhat reckless and arrogant at the moment, this is precisely what gives the character room to grow. Compared to Daigo's 'divinity,' Asuka is more like a 'person' who is exploring and moving forward."
……
Soon after, Light Chaser Animation released the monster design book for these two episodes, along with the design of Dyna's current form.
The comments section under this official Weibo post was filled with discussions about the plot and setting.
"That blue shape is called the Miracle Type? That's a fitting name; that black hole-like skill really is like a miracle."
"The dialogue scenes in this episode were quite good. Ryo's words to Asuka were very meaningful. It seems that the theme of this drama, besides light, also includes teamwork."
"The character of Scia is very intimidating. It seems more difficult to deal with than a simple monster. I'm looking forward to the rest of the story."