stjorthotic Chapter 141 The Cosmic Overlord Sleeping on the Moon!
Chapter 141 The Cosmic Overlord Sleeping on the Moon!
(The production cycle of Orgrimmar was originally vague, but a time prefix was added during the revision, which seems to have caused a bug... Just think of it as a game released during the finale of Dyna's first season. The timeline is separate from the main Dyna TV series. I got carried away with the writing, it's the author's fault, sob sob ( ⩌ - ⩌ ) )
(This chapter has been modified a bit, but it's to give the title of Emperor of the Universe the respect it deserves.)
Time always seems to drag on when you're watching a show, but it also seems to fly by when you look back.
People seem to have gotten used to the occasional touches of warmth and humor that this series occasionally shows, in addition to its serious main storyline.
At 8 p.m. on Friday, countless families tuned in to their television channels as the rousing opening theme song, "Ultraman Dyna," began playing on time.
Episode 14 – The Overlord Sleeping on the Moon.
The title alone made many viewers sense something unusual.
Overlord?
Moon?
This doesn't sound like the lighthearted and cheerful atmosphere of the first two episodes.
At the beginning of the series, the scene does not directly focus on Earth, but instead appears on a desolate, gray-white wasteland.
Under high-definition lenses, the craters on the lunar surface, the dust kicked up, and the deep, dark cosmic background in the distance are presented with a breathtakingly realistic texture.
"The Moon, the closest celestial body to Earth, still holds many unsolved mysteries..."
The story begins with a narration.
This is not a simple studio set, but a real moon constructed by Gu Nan's team using top-notch special effects technology and a real-life model.
[These special effects... Director Gu really spared no expense.]
Speaking of which, the moon in the Ultraman universe has been plagued by disasters. Is another monster from the moon going to appear today?
[The spotlight is unmatched in set design; it's truly superior.]
Some viewers couldn't help but sigh.
It felt like watching a sci-fi blockbuster; the lighting and the sense of silence in the vacuum environment were perfectly captured.
Accompanied by a deep narration, a wildly designed war machine roared onto the screen.
This is a heavy underground tank, entirely black and deep red, with a huge alloy drill bit mounted at the front – the Victory Tunneling Machine.
Compared to the bright orange-yellow hues of the Pippa Tank that appeared in Ultraman Tiga, the design language of this Victory Tunneling Machine is sharper and more industrial, full of a cold metallic texture.
The massive tracks rolled over the lunar rocks with a dull thud, and the powerful drill bit gleamed coldly in the light.
Inside the cockpit, Shinshouya was intently operating the instruments, while behind him were three researchers from TPC headquarters.
This is so cool! This kind of heavy industrial mecha is the epitome of masculine romance!
To be fair, the aesthetics of the lighting design are absolutely on point; the sense of boldness and forward momentum is immediately apparent.
The plot moves forward rapidly.
The destination of this steel behemoth is the "Royal Valley" located on the far side of the moon.
In this parallel world, as early as the 1970s, humans discovered unidentified relics on the moon. Today, TPC has finally decided to delve deeper and uncover the mystery of this celestial body closest to Earth.
With a thunderous roar, the drill bit spun, the rock strata broke apart, and the Shengli Tunnel Boring Machine carried everyone into a huge underground space.
This is no longer a desolate rock formation, but a magnificent tomb that clearly bears traces of civilization.
Gu Nan used a highly oppressive visual language here.
A colossal stone pillar rises into the sky, surrounded by an eerie red mist.
After the stone door, which seemed to have been sealed for millions of years and was covered with scriptures, was pushed open, what was revealed to the audience was an altar full of exotic style and even a bit of horror.
This style blends the mystery of ancient Egypt with the eeriness of extraterrestrial civilizations, sending chills down one's spine.
At the center of the altar stood a colossal statue with a ferocious face, resembling a demon—the god Nuaza.
Beneath the statue, three skeletons, clearly not human, were neatly arranged, along with a stone coffin inscribed with unknown characters and constellation diagrams.
Holy crap, this is such a sudden change in style!
[It was just hard science fiction, how did it suddenly turn into Tomb Raider Chronicles?]
[This is a bit scary. The background music is a bit eerie, and that statue doesn't look like anything good.]
Viewers in front of their screens instinctively held their breath.
Kariya, an archaeology expert, was deeply attracted by the scene before him.
Several years ago, he followed his mentor, Dr. Akizuki, to conduct archaeological research. His inner belief is to excavate things from the past and explore the place of mankind.
However, just as the researchers suggested opening the sarcophagus, a strange change occurred.
As the heavy stone slab was slowly pushed aside, a mysterious mist instantly engulfed the four people present.
The camera zoomed in abruptly, giving a close-up of the grotesque statue, a flash of red light. There was no earth-shattering explosion; Shinshuya merely stiffened slightly before returning to normal.
But this seemingly ordinary scene made many perceptive viewers' hearts tighten.
Subsequent plot developments confirmed the audience's unease.
Upon returning to the TPC base on Earth, Shinjiro became very strange.
He sat alone in the dimly lit room, his fingers frantically typing on the keyboard.
On the computer screen, lines of eerie hieroglyphs spread like a virus, eventually converging to form the image of the moon statue.
When Captain Hibiko asked him about the situation over the communicator, the usually gentle and reliable Kariya revealed a chilling smile.
"I'm...writing an investigation report."
The acting in this scene was absolutely phenomenal.
The actor who played Xin Shouya accurately captured the eerie feeling of "the body is still there, but the soul has changed".
As he walked down the corridor, his posture was stiff and arrogant. When the guards tried to stop him, he simply raised his hand, and an invisible shockwave sent them flying.
That eerie cunning beneath his handsome features, magnified infinitely through close-up shots, became the nightmare of countless children tonight.
[Holy crap! Has Kariya gone dark?!]
[That acting was pretty good. That smile gave me the creeps, and especially that voice—it felt completely different.]
[No way! I really like Kariya, please don't let him die!]
The answer was soon revealed.
Back in the story, the three researchers returned to the TPC base.
After they raised their hands and unleashed their energy blasts, taking down several guards, they unleashed a furious roar from the depths of their souls when facing the Kariya team members!
It turns out that the one possessing Xin Shouya was an even more important figure—Isilis, the cosmic emperor from 12 billion years ago.
"The hatred for you who killed our comrades will never be forgotten!"
During the standoff in the command center, through Shin Shouya's words, Isilis revealed his cruel creed:
"The strong have a duty to eliminate the weak. Only the strong survive to the end; this is the will of the universe!"
These words, coupled with his arrogant attitude, instantly established him as a cold and domineering villain.
He wasn't just talking; Isilis used the TPC base's energy system to launch a guiding beam toward the moon.
Stimulated by energy, the lunar gravity generator went completely out of control. The moon, which was originally orbiting the earth, changed its orbit and will collide with the earth in ten minutes due to the interaction of gravity and gravitational force!
[The moon colliding with the Earth? That's way too much!]
Good heavens, this is like The Wandering Earth!
[The scale of this episode has suddenly expanded! Is this the work of the cosmic emperor?]
[The moon is going to crash into us in just a few hours?! What kind of god-like telekinesis is this?!]
……
At this moment, the scene inside TPC was a complete mess.
The three researchers revealed their true identities to Captain Hibi.
It turns out that the three of them were once inhabitants of a planet in the solar system, and Isilis, who attempted to rule the entire universe, destroyed their home planet.
For this, all their relatives were killed, and even after billions of years, they will never forgive the demon Isilis!
Captain Hibiki sensed the deep sorrow of the three ancient souls. Before he could say anything, Mai immediately sent a message saying that the moon's gravity had undergone an abnormal change.
"A tremendous amount of energy is concentrated in the Royal Valley; the moon is about to fall!"
Having just woken up, Kariya explained to everyone that this must be due to a change in the moon's gravity generator caused by energy stimulation, resulting in the moon constantly moving closer to Earth.
In a moment of crisis, the entire Super Victory Team is mobilized.
Captain Hibiki decisively gave the order, and Shin Asuka, Miyako, and Jonajima piloted the Victory Eagle straight to the moon, attempting to stop the catastrophe at the last moment.
However, the real battlefield is not just in the sky.
In the Valley of the Kings on the Moon, Isilis's soul, having completed its mission on Earth, returned to the Moon and was infused into the colossal statue of Nu'aza.
Rumbling--
The earth trembled. The giant, who had slumbered for billions of years, slowly rose, carrying with it ancient dust and a tyrannical aura.
This transformed into the BOSS of this episode—the cosmic emperor, the Nuaza alien Isilis.
This is the combined form of the deity statue.
At this moment, the camera focused on Gu Nan behind the monitor. A slight smile played on his lips, and a hint of fanaticism shone in his eyes.
Gu Nan made some radical changes to this part of the plot.
In the original work, although Isilis has the resounding title of "Emperor of the Universe" and has been foreshadowed for so long, seemingly to be portrayed as a terrifying being capable of destroying the world, his actual performance is disappointing and even somewhat unworthy of the title.
"Since it's called the Emperor of the Universe, it must have the imposing presence of an emperor."
Gu Nan then began to drastically modify the design.
Therefore, here, Gu Nan will use brand-new special effects technology and settings to reinterpret this powerful Isilis.
He granted Isilis a core ability—gravity control.
Isilis previously used the Victory Team's energy to propel the moon, but this was simply because his current physical energy was insufficient, and he needed external energy to amplify his original ability to "control gravity."
Controlling gravity itself is a top-tier ability that allows one to dominate the universe.
After all, gravity is one of the four fundamental forces of the universe.
Controlling gravity isn't about fighting; it's about modifying the underlying code of this material world.
While you're still figuring out how to hit someone, he's already deleted directions like "up, down, left, and right" from the dictionary.
……
However, faced with this unprecedentedly powerful enemy, Shin Asuka did not hesitate at all.
"Watch closely, this is my absolutely perfect driving!"
Unfortunately, the plane crashed right after this goal was set.
He transformed in a burst of light just as the fighter jet was about to land.
Ultraman Dyna has arrived!
"Hehehe, I will kill everyone who stands in my way!"
Isilis roared, his voice reverberating across the lunar surface via telepathy.
He suddenly raised his arm, and an invisible wave instantly enveloped the entire battlefield.
boom--!
Dyna had just landed and hadn't even had time to get into a fighting stance when he felt an irresistible, terrifying force pressing down on him.
That's hundreds of times the gravity of Earth!
Dyna's legs sank into the lunar surface instantly, his entire body was bent under the weight, and even lifting his head became extremely difficult.
In his battle with Dyna, Isilis almost completely dominated him.
He manipulated gravity, arbitrarily smashing huge rocks at the immobile Dyna, or directly distorting the space around Dyna, subjecting him to pressure from all directions.
"Dyna!"
Gong Liang shouted anxiously.
With a flash of light, Dyna switched to his Strong form.
However, to the audience's dismay, even the powerful Dyna, known for his strength, struggled to move forward in the face of this terrifying gravity control.
Every time he throws a punch, he has to contend with immense resistance, while Isilis can simply flick Dyna away like a ball with a wave of his hand.
How could this be...? Even a strong type can't handle it?
This cosmic emperor is too powerful; is this the power to manipulate gravity?
[Wow, no wonder he's the emperor of the universe; having this kind of ability is truly unfair!]
If I could control the fundamental forces of the universe, I would become a true god.
The key to breaking the deadlock is not on the front lines of the battlefield.
Inside the TPC base, the three "alien survivor" researchers who had regained their senses were anxiously explaining to Gosuke Kibi their only chance of winning.
This part of the setting was also modified by Gu Nan, making it more urgent and dangerous.
"Only that divine sword can affect his true form!"
One of the researchers spoke rapidly, "His power comes from the connection between his body and the statue in the sarcophagus, and the divine sword is the only weapon that can sever this connection."
"However, the opportunity is fleeting! Because Isilis is too powerful! We can only seize the moment when the main body is injured, at which point the statue's gravitational field will fail!"
Kibi Gosuke immediately grabbed the communicator and sent a broadcast to Dyna, who was far away on the moon:
"Ultraman Dyna! Can you hear me? Kariya is going to destroy his main body! You have to seize the opportunity, the opportunity is only a fraction of a second! You must decide the outcome in that instant!"
Screen switch.
On one side, Dyna struggles to survive in the gravity quagmire, being trampled and ravaged by Isilis.
On the other side, Shinji found the coffin where the GUTS team had stored it, and carrying the ancient sword, he walked step by step toward the stone coffin.
This dual-narrative structure, coupled with the countdown broadcast, amplifies the tension.
"Now!"
With a roar, Xin Shouya gathered all his strength into his arms, raised the Sword of Justice high, and plunged it into the heart of the demon Isilis, who was inside the stone coffin!
Pfft—!
Although there was no blood, a piercing scream echoed across the entire moon as the sword pierced the body.
The giant statue that was torturing Dyna suddenly trembled violently, and the terrifying gravitational field that had been pressing down on people and making it hard to breathe dissipated out of control in that instant.
"Now!"
Without needing to exchange words, Shin Asuka instantly seized this unique opportunity.
Freed from the constraints of gravity, the powerful Dyna was like a tiger unleashed from its cage. He suddenly sprang up, his red muscle lines standing out brilliantly against the gray backdrop of the moon.
Gu Nan used motion capture technology to assist the suit actor's movements, making Dyna's combo flow smoothly and full of explosive power.
He grabbed the frozen Isilis and, taking advantage of the moon's low gravity, unleashed a devastating "Ultra Mars Mighty Punch"!
The enormous stone statue was tossed high into the air, arcing through the air before crashing heavily to the ground.
But it's not over yet.
The powerful Dyna charged forward again, red light gathering on his fist—his ultimate move, Garnett Bombardment!
boom--!!!
With a deafening roar, Isilis's indestructible body shattered in the light, turning into countless fragments that were blasted into space and ultimately destroyed in a massive explosion.
At that moment, both the physical body of Isilis inside the coffin and the enormous body controlled by Isilis's soul vanished into thin air.
This cosmic emperor from 12 billion years ago is completely dead.
The crisis was averted, and the moon's orbit stabilized again.
But the ending of this episode wasn't as celebratory as usual.
Under the moonlight, Shinshuya looked at the ancient sword in his hand that had lost its luster, and at his three fellow researchers who had completed their revenge and whose souls could finally rest in peace. His eyes were filled with complex emotions.
Before leaving, the three "possessed" individuals recounted their painful past to the Super GUTS team, explaining how they had given everything to stop Isilis's ambition to rule the universe.
"Wars that boast of power leave nothing but hatred in the end."
Shin Shouya's words, accompanied by a mournful yet grand soundtrack, resonated in the ears of every audience member.
The camera slowly pulls back, from the three Super GUTS members standing side by side, to the desolate surface of the moon, and finally settles on the blue Earth.
The end credits song began to play.
While this episode wasn't as funny as the previous one, nor as artistic as the twelfth, the impact it had on the audience was unprecedented. Online discussions about the fourteenth episode exploded instantly.
The comment sections of major tokusatsu forums and video websites are once again flooded with posts about "Dyna".
[This episode is absolutely explosive! It's definitely the most spectacular episode so far!]
[Goodness, this must be the strongest villain to appear in Dyna so far. That gravity control is just too hopeless. Even the strong type is being utterly crushed.]
This kind of oppressive aura is befitting of the name "Emperor of the Universe"!
Indeed, that final coordinated attack was a stroke of genius; if Kariya's sword had missed, Dyna would have been finished.
Did I notice that detail? 12 billion years ago! That's during Earth's Proterozoic Eon! Does that mean that at that time, there was already such an advanced civilization in the universe, and it was destroyed by war? This suddenly makes my worldview much more profound.
[Upstairs, this is chilling to think about. Although this episode is about fighting monsters, its core message is actually anti-war. Isilis represents that extreme law of the jungle and hegemony; although it was ultimately destroyed, all that remained were ruins and hatred.]
[I have to give a shout-out to Director Gu's production. That Victory Tunneling Machine is so high-quality; I want to buy a toy to display on my desk. And the battle scenes on the moon's surface don't feel cheap at all; it feels like every frame was made with real money.]
[Kariya was the MVP of this episode! Not only was his acting superb, but that final sword thrust was so satisfying. It truly embodied the spirit of "Though a thousand men stand against me, I will go!"]
The tokusatsu content creator, Kanpianwang, even worked through the night to produce a video with the familiar title: "A War That Lasts for Billions of Years! The Moon Overlord Isilis!"
The video background is covered with screenshots and setting information from this episode.
"Hello everyone, dear viewers! I'm your talk show king! Welcome to this episode of Dyna Theater! Today's episode, 'The Sleeping King of the Moon,' is simply a masterpiece!"
"Brothers! After watching this episode, all I can say is that Gu Nan understands science fiction, and he also understands romance!"
"On the surface, this episode is just a simple monster-fighting story, but it actually greatly expands the worldview of Dyna and even the entire 'New Horizons Universe.' Please note the 'Royal Valley' and the planet Nuazar from 12 billion years ago mentioned in the show."
"What does this mean? It means that in the world of Ultraman, the history of the universe is extremely rich. Countless civilizations rose and fell in the starry sky before the birth of humankind."
After analyzing the speculations about the plot, the film critic continued, "The villain Isilis is very well designed, especially his ability to manipulate gravity, which perfectly embodies the word 'cosmic overlord'."
"And that fight scene! Dyna's over-the-shoulder throw, combined with the low-gravity effects of the moon, the power practically overflows the screen! Director Gu's action choreography is really getting more and more mature; Dyna from 'One-Punch Man' truly lives up to his name!"
"Let's go back to Iselis himself. He's not the kind of beast that destroys for the sake of destruction. He has his own philosophy—'survival of the fittest.' This is a very typical form of social Darwinism. Dyna and the Super GUTS team refuted him with their actions. Power is not for oppression, but for protection."
"Furthermore, this episode explains why humanity explores the universe. It's not just for resources, but also to avoid repeating the same mistakes and to prevent the planet Nuazar from perishing in war."
"This episode contrasts an ancient civilization destroyed countless years ago with humanity's journey into the future, raising the question: Will we ultimately destroy our own civilization?"
"Especially Kariya's line at the end, it really elevated the theme of the whole episode. There are no victors in war, only survivors. In other Ultraman series, such a dark setting would hardly have a happy ending, but in Dyna, which is full of optimism, the writers boldly gave humanity hope."
……
The comments section was also buzzing with discussion among viewers.
"Indeed, this episode explores some rather profound topics."
"I think this episode has a bit of a horror movie feel to it, especially the part where Kariya is possessed and laughs. It's definitely going to be a childhood nightmare."
"The person upstairs is such a coward! I think it's super cool! This kind of ancient ruins adventure with its mysterious atmosphere is totally my type. It's kind of like 'Ghost Blows Out the Light' or 'The Grave Robbers' Chronicles'."
"Speaking of which, am I the only one who cares about '12 billion years ago'? Back then, there was only blue-green algae on Earth, right? If Isilis had already ruled the universe back then, would there be no humans as we know them today?"
"This is terrifying to think about. It feels like the universe is full of dangers. It's a miracle that humanity has survived this long."
"That's why we need Ultraman! Not to fight in place of humans, but to protect the flame of human civilization from being extinguished by these lunatics."
Of course, amidst the praise, there were also some voices of discussion.
"The special effects are indeed good, but isn't the plot a bit rushed? It would have been better if it could have been made into two parts, exploring the background of that ancient civilization in more depth."
"Goodness, it feels like if we dig any deeper, we'll be able to connect it to the storyline from 3000 million years ago, during the time of Ultraman Tiga."
"I think the villain died a bit too quickly. After all that buildup, he was supposed to be a cosmic emperor, but he was just smashed to pieces by a single punch from a strong guy? Although that punch was pretty cool."
"Hey upstairs, don't you even look who did it? That was the Strong Type Dyna! Besides, Isilis was a reincarnation, so his original body would definitely be weakened if his heart was stabbed. That's called a 'mechanical kill'!"