Ultraman: It turns out this is the easy mode.

Chapter 706 Can you be compared to Taganura?

Outside the EDF dedicated energy refining plant, the pungent smell of energy elements permeated the air. Massive energy harvesting towers gleamed with a ghostly blue light, standing like a steel jungle. Cui Ming, clad in a lightweight yet highly protective combat suit, with various portable weapons strapped to his waist, nimbly moved along the patrol routes surrounding the plant. He bore the heavy responsibility of protecting the energy plant, constantly vigilant against any potential threat, whether it be invaders from outer space or restless monsters from Earth.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently without warning, the once flat surface undulating like boiling water. Cui Ming instantly tensed up, quickly drawing the energy detector from his waist. The numbers on the screen jumped wildly, indicating that a powerful and unfamiliar energy fluctuation was approaching from underground.

"Damn it, it's happening again!" he muttered under his breath, then stared intently at the ground.

In an instant, accompanied by a muffled, deafening roar, a two-tailed monster burst from the ground. It was enormous, its body resembling a shrimp, its head located beneath its body, its mouth filled with sharp, piercing teeth, radiating a chilling aura. Two long, whip-like tails lashed wildly behind it, creating a whooshing sound. The appearance of the two-tailed monster caused the surrounding air to tremble, affecting the energy harvesting tower, which then emitted a piercing alarm.

Cui Ming saw an old acquaintance.
No, let me check again! Hmm! That's right!

Recognizing this troublesome fellow, he didn't hesitate for a moment. He rushed towards the two-tailed monster like lightning, shouting, "Do you guys even know this area is under my protection? Huh? Don't be stupid, you know?" As he spoke, he was already in front of the two-tailed monster. He pushed off the ground with both feet and used the reaction force to leap high into the air. His right fist, carrying a strong wind, slammed hard into the two-tailed monster's head.

The two-tailed monster seemed caught off guard by the sudden attack, its head instinctively tilting to the side. Cui Ming's fist grazed its scales, sending sparks flying. But it quickly recovered, roaring angrily, and one of its tails swept towards Cui Ming like a black lightning bolt. Cui Ming nimbly flipped in mid-air, easily dodging the fatal blow, and at the same time drew out a specially made energy rope. With a flick of his wrist, the rope coiled around the two-tailed monster's tail like a serpent.

"Hmph! Trying to run? Not so easy!" Cui Ming pulled hard, using the recoil from the rope to charge at the two-tailed monster again. This time, he jumped directly onto its back, gripping the spikes tightly to steady himself. "Let me show you my power!" Cui Ming roared, raising his leg and unleashing a series of swift kicks at the monster's head. Each kick landed with a dull thud, causing the monster's body to tremble slightly.

The two-tailed monster was completely disoriented from the beating. Its once fierce eyes now appeared somewhat dazed, clear yet foolish, as if it had never expected to encounter such a formidable opponent. It twisted its body desperately, trying to shake Cui Ming off, its two tails flailing wildly, creating a gust of foul wind.

In reality, this two-tailed monster hadn't intended to cause much damage; it was simply attracted by the rich energy aura of the energy refining plant, thinking it could steal some energy to satisfy its craving. However, it didn't expect to be caught red-handed by Cui Ming the moment it showed its face. Now, facing Cui Ming's relentless onslaught, it was filled with regret, yet unable to break free.

Cui Ming didn't care what the two-tailed monster was thinking. He continued attacking while muttering, "Serves you right for being disobedient! Serves you right for coming to cause trouble!" Another powerful "big sinus" slap landed heavily on the two-tailed monster's head, making it tilt its head and almost lose its balance. The two-tailed monster felt like crying. It screamed in its heart: "You're inhuman! You're inhuman!!!" But it couldn't speak, only letting out angry and helpless roars.

After slapping the two-tailed monster a few times, Cui Ming stopped when he saw it seemed to have calmed down a bit. Panting, he mounted the monster's back and began to consider how to deal with this uninvited guest. He knew that simple suppression by force wasn't a long-term solution; Earth had too many monsters, and dealing with them all by force would be overwhelming. Perhaps, he could take this opportunity to try communicating with the two-tailed monster and find a way to coexist peacefully. Thinking this, Cui Ming took a deep breath, calmed himself, and prepared to try a different approach to "communicating" with the two-tailed monster.
"Tell me, why did you come to steal my energy?" The voice carried a hint of weariness, yet still possessed an undeniable authority.

The two-tailed monster's eyes were filled with tears as it looked at Cui Ming, its eyes brimming with water and brimming with grievance. It was furious. How dare you ask? That sweet energy was right in front of it, that rich and mellow energy aura, like a feast laid out before a starving person. Of course it wanted to eat! Its instincts made it unable to resist, and the result was this brutal beating. Thinking of this, the two-tailed monster looked at Cui Ming with teary eyes, as if lamenting its "tragic fate."

Cui Ming looked at the pitiful state of the two-tailed monster, but he didn't feel any pity. Instead, he shouted, "Get lost! Don't even think about eating it! If you're so capable, refine it yourself! Trying to steal it is just asking for a beating!" His voice echoed in the empty factory area, startling the surrounding birds into scattering and fleeing.

The two-tailed monster trembled at the roar, its two tails involuntarily curling up. It instinctively looked into the distance and spotted several smaller Taganuras, quietly moving about in a wasteland, seemingly searching for something.

The two-tailed monster glanced at Taganura and the others, a hint of envy flashing in its eyes. If only it could have a legitimate way to obtain energy like them. Cui Ming keenly caught the two-tailed monster's gaze, and his anger flared even more! "Get lost! You bunch of ingredients, how can you compare to Taganura?"

"Taganura is fighting to protect Earth's ecology; they are our allies fighting side by side!" Cui Ming shouted, pointing in the direction of Taganura. "They attacked energy facilities because they sensed a threat to Earth's ecology. How can you compare them to you gluttons who only know how to satisfy your appetites?" Cui Ming became more and more agitated, his chest heaving violently. "How dare you look at our allies?! Their existence is meaningful; they are fighting for the future of Earth. And you? What can you do besides causing trouble for humanity?!" Cui Ming's roar was deafening, making the two-tailed monster's ears ring. It lowered its head, no longer daring to meet Cui Ming's angry gaze, its heart filled with regret, seemingly realizing the recklessness and mistake of its actions.

(End of this chapter)