Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

Cui Ming is sometimes truly helpless, and this helplessness doesn't stem from the monster's strength or the aliens' cunning, but from his teammates.

It's not that these partners fighting side by side are unreliable. On the contrary, most of the time, whether it's the quick-reacting and well-coordinated partners in the Victory Team or the disciplined and daring comrades in the EDF unit, they are all trustworthy enough to make people feel at ease. When facing crises side by side, they can entrust each other with their backs without any complaints.

But sometimes, these guys' thought processes suddenly veer off to completely unexpected and strange places, doing some ridiculous things that are both laughable and a bit "inhuman," leaving Cui Ming speechless every time.

Why do you say that?

Just like the current scene.

TPC's Yoshioka, dressed in a crisp uniform, went straight to his secret base without prior notice. He walked steadily through the area filled with various weapon parts and experimental equipment, his face bearing a solemn expression that said, "We need to have a serious talk."

He immediately brought up the so-called "Seed Project"—just hearing this name, which sounded suspicious, gave Cui Ming a strong sense of foreboding, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

The Seed Project, to put it bluntly, is actually not complicated at all; in fact, it's so straightforward that Cui Ming wanted to sigh and facepalm after hearing it.

The core reason for this plan is simple and realistic: Earth has been attacked by monsters and invaded by aliens time and time again. Although everyone has narrowly escaped each time with their concerted efforts and protected their home, it has also made everyone terrified.

Both high-ranking officials and frontline combat personnel are well aware that the Earth's current brief period of stability is largely due to the presence of super-powerful warriors like Cui Ming, who are able to stabilize the situation in the most critical moments.

But no one can guarantee that Earth will have such incredible luck in the future, or that it will happen to encounter a second warrior as powerful as Cui Ming who is willing to protect Earth.

So a group of people discussed and pondered repeatedly in the conference room, and finally came up with an extreme method that could be described as "casting a wide net and catching many fish".

To put it bluntly, the core of this method is that Cui Ming needs to "work harder"—specifically, to have more children so that he can pass on his extraordinary genes.

In their view, this way, even if Earth never encounters another Cui Ming in the future, there will be a group of descendants who inherit some of his powerful abilities and become a new force to protect the safety of Earth, so that they will not be powerless to fight back when a crisis comes.

It has to be said that this method is really outrageous. So outrageous that when Cui Minggang heard Yoshioka say the specifics, he wondered if he was hallucinating and was stunned for a long time before he could react.

But when he calmed down and thought about it carefully, he could understand the deep anxiety and helplessness behind this group of people.

After all, Earth has experienced too many near-destruction crises, each time almost completely collapsing, and everyone is shrouded in this desperate fear.

They feared that one day Cui Ming might die by accident, or that an ultimate enemy might appear that even Cui Ming couldn't defeat, and then Earth would truly be doomed.

It's important to understand that not every generation of humanity is so fortunate as to encounter a super-powerful warrior like him who can shoulder responsibilities and fight tough battles. This kind of luck is simply impossible to replicate.

He recalled Cui Ming's performance since joining TPC. Although he was decisive and had amazing combat power, he never hesitated to fight against vicious monsters and aliens and always stepped forward at the most dangerous moments. However, he never took the initiative to provoke any conflict. Every time he took action, his original intention was to protect the peace of the earth and the survival of mankind.

In his spare time, Cui Ming never brought up weapons development. Instead, he would occasionally gaze at the peaceful city night view, lost in thought. The tranquility in his eyes was something that a war-loving person could never possess.

Even the EDF, which collaborates across the world, came to the same conclusion after summarizing and analyzing the beginnings and endings of the crises in both worlds and the response process—they were incredibly lucky.

In a secret meeting, EDF executives even stated that if it weren't for Cui Ming's existence, Earth, regardless of which world it was, would probably have already been completely overrun in a fatal invasion, and human civilization would have long since become a thing of the past in the universe.

No one dared to gamble that this hard-won good fortune could continue, which is why they tacitly approved of the outrageous plan proposed by TPC.

Cui Ming leaned against the cold control panel, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the texture of the buttons on the surface. Looking at Yoshioka, who was looking serious as if discussing a major strategic deployment, he finally couldn't help but sigh helplessly, his tone full of amusement and exasperation: "Yoshioka, we've been old friends who've fought monsters and fended off aliens together. Honestly... isn't this a bit outrageous? Placing the hope of Earth's future on my child is just too unreliable, isn't it? Genes are inherently unstable. Even if they are my offspring, they might not inherit my abilities."

Yoshioka completely ignored his sarcastic remarks. Instead, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry and confirmation: "But I heard that you had already carried out a similar plan in your original world, didn't you? I saw related rumors in the cross-world data from EDF, saying that you had a special collaboration with a group of warriors called Norma."

When the Norma from the original world were mentioned, Cui Ming's helplessness deepened, his tone became more somber, and his eyes held a complex emotion: "That was something that couldn't be helped, and it's completely different from the nature of this current plan."

He paused, his gaze drifting into the distance, as if recalling the scene from back then, his eyes softening slightly. "The situation was very critical. If I hadn't gone to those Norma, their mental state would have... completely spiraled out of control. The Norma were already quite pitiful, with difficult backgrounds, forced to undergo combat training from a young age, and constantly fighting with all their might for that world, sacrificing so much. I couldn't let them down when they were at their most vulnerable; I had to stabilize them in that way."

"Oh... I see." Yoshioka nodded thoughtfully, his serious expression softening slightly as if he understood the special circumstances at the time. He then took a half step closer and asked with a clear tone of confirmation, "So... back in your original world, you really did carry out this so-called Seed Project with Norma and the others, using this method to help them stabilize their condition?"

“Yes, that’s right.” Cui Ming nodded frankly, without any intention of hiding anything, and calmly admitted, “I did carry out a similar plan with Norma and the others.”

He was telling the truth. His initial choice was not voluntary, nor was it for the purpose of passing on genes. Rather, it was a helpless responsibility under special circumstances.

At that time, the Norma were on the verge of collapse. He couldn't think of any other way to stabilize them besides this method, after all, the situation back then was far more complex and dangerous than it is now. Take Hilda, one of the Norma, for example. After learning through special channels that she had disappeared in battle, her family assumed she had died. Not long after, they remarried, had new children, and completely erased and forgot her from their lives. Her condition deteriorated drastically.

She, who was originally calm and decisive, became taciturn, mentally confused, and even developed serious self-destructive tendencies.

During training, she completely disregarded her physical limits, recklessly pushing her limits to increase intensity. In battle, she charged into the most dangerous areas like a madwoman, throwing her own safety to the winds, with only the determination to perish together with others in her eyes.

If it weren't for Cui Ming keeping a close eye on the Norma's condition and discovering Hilda's abnormality in time, intervening in her own way to stabilize her—which is what Yoshioka vaguely referred to as "taking care of her"—the consequences would have been unimaginable.

It's important to understand that Hilda's strength is among the top in Norma. If she were to completely lose control, she would not only sacrifice herself in battle, but her impaired judgment could also affect her comrades and innocent civilians, causing incalculable casualties and property damage, and even disrupting the entire deployment against the enemy.

Strangely enough, ever since Hilda had that intimate relationship with Trevor, she has become a completely different person, as if she had been reborn.

The intense self-destructive tendencies he had previously exhibited have completely disappeared. His face is now smiling again, and he has become exceptionally strong during training. He no longer blindly overexerts himself but instead knows how to allocate his energy and plan his training progress. He is also exceptionally brave in battle, with a firm gaze, precise and ruthless moves, and a much improved sense of teamwork. He is now more reliable than before and has played a decisive role in several crucial battles.

What's even more interesting is that later, the other Normas who also had psychological issues, after seeing Hilda's changes, also took the initiative to approach Triumph and eventually all ended up with him.

Their transformations were almost identical to Hilda's—their pre-existing psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia, were significantly alleviated, making them more cheerful and stable. Their training and combat performance improved dramatically, and their combat effectiveness increased significantly.

This bizarre transformation led to an absurd speculation among his comrades and superiors: Could Cui Ming's genetic material possess some special supernatural effects that could directly improve a person's mental state and physical fitness?

However, after careful observation, data monitoring, and repeated verification by researchers, everyone discovered that things were not as terrifying or fantastical as they seemed.

Cui Ming's genetic material doesn't possess any supernatural magic or the magical effect of directly modifying the human body, but it can indeed have a certain positive impact on those Norma.

Whether it was the sense of belonging and comfort they gained that stabilized their mental state, or the emotional release provided by their close relationship that allowed them to rediscover the meaning of their fight, no one can give a definitive answer.

Regardless, this change is positive and beneficial; however, the immediate effect still seems almost unbelievably magical.

After discussing Project Seed, Cui Ming leaned against the control panel, his mind involuntarily filled with images of the Normas. Scenes of fighting side-by-side in their original world flashed through his mind: Hilda's resolute transformation, the tacit understanding among the other Normas fighting side-by-side... Come to think of it, it had been a while since he had left, and he really needed to go back and check on everyone's situation, and also to confirm whether the other world was still peaceful.

Cui Ming was never one to hesitate or waver; he was a man of action, always ready to do what he said. Having made up his mind, he immediately stopped his experiment, quickly packed a few personal belongings, said goodbye to his teammates in the Victory Team, and activated the interdimensional teleportation device. A flash of light, and his figure vanished instantly from the secret base.

As soon as they landed, before they could even get a good look at their surroundings, they were surrounded by several familiar figures.

"Welcome back, Trevor!" Hilda greeted him with a bright and enthusiastic smile, reaching out to grab his arm first. The other Norma members also gathered around, their eyes filled with joy. "Come on in! We've already prepared your favorite foods!"

"???" Before Cui Ming could react, he was surrounded by Norma and her women, who were chatting amongst themselves, and led him toward a villa not far away. Their enthusiasm was like the summer sun, leaving him no room to refuse. He could only passively follow along, his mind still replaying the sudden welcome he had just received.

Once inside, Cui Ming didn't leave the villa for three whole days.

Three days later, when Cui Ming pushed open the villa door and walked out, his expression was relatively calm, with only a hint of fatigue in his eyes. In contrast, Hilda and the others inside the villa were not so relaxed. Their faces were flushed, and their spirits were somewhat low, clearly indicating that they had expended a lot of energy and would need some rest to recover.

Somehow, news of Cui Ming's experience after returning home reached the commander's ears. When the commander saw Cui Ming at the base, recalling the rumors, his eye twitched involuntarily. After hesitating for a moment, he leaned closer and said in a low voice, "Why don't you try again?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Ming froze, then looked at the commander speechlessly, his eyes filled with a mixture of doubt and helplessness, as if asking, "Are you serious?" So, his return to rest had become a reason for "additional missions" in the commander's eyes?

The commander, however, wore a serious expression, as if he were discussing a matter of vital importance to the fate of humanity: "There's no other way; it's all for humanity. Since it has been proven that this method can stabilize the Norma's condition and leave hope for the future, and since they are unlikely to have offspring, then we should increase the intensity. Storm One, the future of humanity rests on your shoulders." As he said this, he patted Cui Ming on the shoulder, his tone filled with the heavy weight of "placing high hopes on him."

"Hahahaha!!!!" A loud, unrestrained laugh suddenly rang out. Belial strode over, laughing wildly as he forcefully slapped Cui Ming's shoulder, almost making him stumble. "Little Cui, you really are! Hahaha! So unlucky! You even managed to get targeted!"

Cui Ming steadied himself, rubbed his numb shoulder, and looked helplessly at Belial, who was laughing so hard he couldn't stand up straight: "You've really had a tough time." Belial's laughter was full of schadenfreude, and he made no attempt to hide his amused attitude.

Cui Ming was too lazy to argue with him. His gaze swept over Belial's chest and he noticed several new medals. He casually asked, "Senior, you've got more medals again?"

"Oh? You found out?" Belial puffed out his chest smugly, his fingers brushing over the medals on his chest, his tone carrying a hint of feigned arrogance. "It was all thanks to that guy Ken. Honestly, I didn't want so many, but I can't help it. With my strength, it's hard to keep a low profile."

"Congratulations, senior, but you deserve it," Cui Ming said sincerely. Although Belial usually liked to joke, he always rushed to the front when fighting monsters and aliens, and his contributions were obvious to all. These medals were indeed earned by his own strength.

"Hahaha, of course!" Belial laughed even harder after being praised by Cui Ming. His previous mocking tone lessened, replaced by genuine pride. "Come on, Cui, let me buy you a drink, as a celebration of your safe return, and also to celebrate my new medal!" (End of Chapter)