Every nation around the world was focused on the legion of Tigas — the countless giants of light who had just saved Earth from the brink of annihilation.
But when the swirling black clouds gathered and a colossal stone gate emerged in the sky, everyone's attention immediately turned toward it.
That ominous gate, wrapped in dark mist, looked like the entrance to the underworld itself.
As it slowly creaked open, the scene within made everyone who looked upon it feel as though they were being dragged into an abyss, unable to escape.
A humanoid figure appeared from within the gate — its body jet black and muscular, with long silver-and-black wings stretching from its back.
A suffocating aura of darkness radiated from it.
"A Kyrieloid…"
Those familiar with Tiga's world instantly recognized the figure.
The Kyrieloids — beings who sought to rule over Earth and mankind — were said to have lurked on the planet since the Ultra-Ancient Era.
A twisted, eerie laugh echoed from the creature, celebrating the successful opening of the gate to the Kyrieloid World.
Filled with arrogance and zeal, the Kyrieloid stepped out from the massive gate, speaking as though addressing lesser beings.
"Humans! Kneel before our great Kyrieloid God—ha… ha—uh…"
But as his eyes adjusted to the light before him, his voice abruptly died in his throat.
Giants of Light.
A hundred…
A thousand…
Ten thousand…
Countless Ultraman Tigas hovered in the sky above him.
The Kyrieloid froze, staring blankly at the sea of shining figures, his mind going completely blank.
His fists trembled. He instinctively took several steps backward, edging toward the safety of the gate.
This planet is terrifying…
I'm out. Let someone else conquer it.
But before he could retreat, a group of fellow Kyrieloids stepped out from the gate behind him, shoving him forward again.
"Retreat! Retreat!"
"Stop pushing me! Get back inside!"
"Quick, close the gate!"
The unfortunate vanguard shouted frantically as he was forced back toward the front line.
No one listened.
"How dare a Kyrieloid show fear!"
A more powerful Kyrieloid, clearly one of their leaders, barked sharply.
"Wait—Elder! Don't be rash!"
The vanguard tried to warn him, but it was already too late.
The rest of the Kyrieloids who had exited the gate stood frozen in place, staring in silent horror at the overwhelming sight before them —
Thousands upon thousands of silver-and-blue Tigas floating in the sky, watching them with unblinking eyes.
It was a sight they would never forget.
"Run!"
The elder Kyrieloid suddenly shouted — and was the first to turn and bolt back toward the gate.
"I told you so!"
The vanguard groaned helplessly, but still followed the others in a desperate retreat.
Then, from within the gate, a deeper, more powerful voice echoed — confused, even startled, as though it sensed the danger beyond.
A moment later, with a thunderous boom, the massive stone gate slammed shut.
And then — click!
The unmistakable sound of a lock sliding into place.
All the Kyrieloids fell silent.
"My lord! Don't abandon us!"
"Please! Open the gate!"
"Let us back in!"
"Great Kyrieloid God!"
"Damn it all!"
Realizing they had been completely abandoned, the Kyrieloids frantically pushed against the sealed gate — but it didn't budge an inch.
It was as immovable as a mountain.
Despair spread among them.
With no escape left, the Kyrieloids turned their gaze toward the endless army of Tigas now surrounding them.
The Tigas, too, seemed restless — ready to move.
"Should I… maybe send them into the gate and wipe the whole place out?"
Lying on the surface of Venus, Yu Zhou suddenly found the thought crossing his mind.
After all, the Kyrieloids were hardly innocent.
And with so many clones available, now was as good a time as any to destroy them completely.
But thinking about how the Kyrieloids had just been instantly surrounded the moment their gate opened… Yu Zhou chuckled.
They probably wouldn't dare try that again for the rest of eternity.
"Forget it. Let's just get rid of the ones outside first."
He snapped his fingers.
Instantly, all the Tiga duplicates received his command — and a rain of brilliant beams of light shot toward the swirling black clouds and the trapped Kyrieloids below.
"No!"
The Kyrieloids roared in defiance, unleashing bursts of dark energy, erecting barriers before them in a last, futile attempt to resist.
But it was like trying to block a tsunami with bare hands.
The endless light beams tore through their defences, engulfing the Kyrieloids and their shields alike in a blinding surge.
Explosions erupted one after another — but the roar of destruction was completely drowned out by the sea of light.
And then — BOOM!
A massive explosion shook the heavens as the Hell Gate itself was obliterated, the dark clouds dispersing into nothingness.
"What a dramatic scene…"
People around the world, watching the battle unfold, finally exhaled in relief.
They hadn't expected the Kyrieloids' invasion to end as abruptly as it began.
The duplicates, their mission complete, dissolved into glittering particles of light and vanished into the sky.
The crisis of the Zoiger swarm was over.
The Kyrieloids were destroyed.
There was no longer any reason to keep the clones on Earth.
If such a disaster ever came again, Yu Zhou figured… well, he'd just have to tire himself out again.
Rising from the surface of Venus, Yu Zhou stretched his limbs and even did a few light exercises.
He hadn't fought directly, but creating so many clones was exhausting work.
Nearby, Dika stood silently. After finishing off the remaining Zoigers in the village, Yu Zhou had summoned him to stand guard while he produced more clones.
"Let's go."
Yu Zhou spoke softly. With a powerful leap, he soared back toward Earth, and Dika followed closely behind.
The blue planet appeared before them — so small and fragile in the endless cosmos.
Yu Zhou couldn't help but frown.
Why is it always Earth?
Out of the entire universe, why does every crisis end up happening here?
Does Earth have… an invasion magnet?
Just as he prepared to re-enter the atmosphere, a massive black hole suddenly appeared beside Earth —
appearing from nowhere, without warning.
"What—?!"
Yu Zhou stared in shock.
It was the same kind of black hole that he had encountered in Ultraman Dyna's world — the Sphere Black Hole.
And now… it had appeared here.
At this rate, it looked ready to swallow the Earth whole.