With Dyna continuously supplying energy, everyone unleashed their attacks freely.
All kinds of beam skills rained down on Ythogtha without restraint.
Ythogtha, naturally, did not allow them to attack unchecked. Dark mist kept pouring out, attempting to corrode their bodies.
Yu Zhou did not transform into Dark Tiga this time, instead constantly releasing Colour Timer beams to disperse the black mist and deal some damage to Ythogtha.
Unlike the previous dark energy, this unlimited release of light energy inflicted considerable harm on Ythogtha.
After round upon round of attacks, Ythogtha's body was riddled with wounds.
A roar echoed like a dragon and an elephant combined. Ythogtha seemed to gather power, shaking its massive body in the sea, sending huge waves crashing.
"It's about to unleash a major attack."
Yu Zhou warned the others.
Thanks to this brief respite, Dyna finally returned to the battlefield, staying alert alongside the others.
As expected, after Ythogtha finished shaking, its dense dark energy condensed into a black beam, interlaced with purple lightning, shooting out violently toward Yu Zhou and the others.
The black beam moved at incredible speed. There was no time to dodge.
Helplessly, Yu Zhou summoned the Ultimate Light Pot, placing it before him.
BANG!!!
The beam struck the Ultimate Light Pot. The impact almost threw Yu Zhou off balance again.
Fortunately, Camearra steadied him from behind, keeping him upright.
The black beam continued to fire relentlessly. Yu Zhou kept the Ultimate Light Pot in place.
Seeing this, everyone else activated their Ultraman barriers, reinforcing the Ultimate Light Pot.
Without Yu Zhou's defence, the black beam would strike with unstoppable force. The consequences were uncertain if they got hit.
"Hold on, Yu Zhou!"
Daigo poured barrier energy into the Ultimate Light Pot while shouting encouragement.
"I know! I'm holding it!"
Yu Zhou gritted his teeth, keeping the Ultimate Light Pot steady despite the intensity.
"This beam… it's too strong!"
"I'm almost at my limit!"
"Everyone, retreat!"
Yu Zhou understood clearly: if he failed to hold it, the black beam would engulf him and those behind him.
By having the others retreat, casualties could be minimized.
"I'll supply energy to the seniors!"
Dyna realized it was his turn again. He withdrew his barrier and flew toward the Artificial Sun.
This weakened the shield resisting the black beam, increasing Yu Zhou's pressure.
Ding-dong ding-dong ding-dong…
The energy used to block the black beam was being drained at an alarming rate. Before Dyna could deliver energy, Daigo and Masaki's Colour Timers began flashing red.
Worse, their bodies started flickering—an indication of completely depleted energy.
Even so, their hands continued channelling energy to maintain the barrier on the Ultimate Light Pot.
Suddenly, the energy flow from both of them cut off. They reverted to human form and fell into the sea.
"Daigo! Masaki!"
Yu Zhou felt the black beam's force double, but most importantly, both had lost consciousness and were falling into the vast sea.
The waters were full of black mist and floating white flatworms. Falling in meant near-certain death.
A few bird calls sounded. Two small Zoigers flew in, accurately catching Daigo and Masaki.
This was Camearra's command.
Yu Zhou breathed a sigh of relief.
"Camearra, you guys too…"
Before he could finish, Darramb's red energy shield was shattered layer by layer by the black beam and crashed against the Ultimate Light Pot.
Before Yu Zhou could react to the increasing impact, Darramb reverted to human form and fell into the sea. Fortunately, a Zoiger caught him.
Soon after, Hudra also exhausted his energy and reverted to human form, landing on a Zoiger's back.
"Camearra, go."
Yu Zhou said to Camearra calmly, without emotion. If she continued supporting him, she too would run out of energy and be forced to revert.
"I won't go."
Camearra said flatly, showing no expression.
"Camearra, obey me."
Yu Zhou's gaze remained fixed on the Ultimate Light Pot. Under the assault of the black beam, a crack appeared on the pot—something that had never happened before.
Yu Zhou used his own light energy to patch the crack.
"Obey…?"
Camearra was slightly stunned. She had never heard Yu Zhou speak to her like this before.
No… perhaps she had, but not in this era.
"Yes, obey. Go now!"
The crack on the Ultimate Light Pot widened as Yu Zhou's voice grew urgent.
He poured his energy into sealing the gap while urging Camearra to move.
"I won't go…"
Camearra shook her head, increasing her energy output to maintain the last layer of shield for Yu Zhou.
The situation was clear: if she left, Yu Zhou would be instantly consumed by the black beam. She refused to allow that.
Ding-dong ding-dong…
As expected, Camearra's Colour Timer began flashing red. Energy was nearly depleted.
Dyna returned at this moment, attempting to supply her energy.
But the energy immediately went into reinforcing the Ultimate Light Pot as a shield.
Soon, her Colour Timer began flashing red again.
Yu Zhou himself also began running out of energy.
Normally, the Ultimate Light Pot could block attacks without using his own power.
But now, the crack forced him to pour energy into patching it.
This enormous consumption meant he was nearing the absolute limit.
"Camearra, go now!"
Yu Zhou became desperate. If she didn't move, they would die together under the fierce black beam.
Somewhere deep inside, he realized he could give his life for Camearra.
Because he knew she would do the same for him.
If sacrificing her life could save him, Camearra would not hesitate.
"Tiga… I will save you no matter what!"