On the sea surface, as the energy beam in Kun Kun's mouth grew brighter, everyone instinctively assumed it was about to reflect Godzilla's atomic breath back.
However, they soon realized they were mistaken.
The energy beam reached its peak brilliance, but instead of firing it back, Kun Kun chewed and swallowed it.
As this massive energy was ingested in a regurgitative manner, a loud roar erupted from its mouth.
Yet, the sound was unmistakably like a burp.
Silence, a deathly silence, fell over the scene. The tourists present, the people of Longguo watching through the cameras, and even Godzilla below Kun Kun were all stunned by Kun Kun's actions.
That was potent energy capable of piercing hundreds of meters of rock, and it was treated as a mere snack.
More importantly, its expression was one of utter satisfaction, as if it were about to ask Godzilla for more.
Before anyone could react to Kun Kun's incredible feat, its body began to change rapidly.
As if fueled by Godzilla's absorbed energy, its size instantly inflated like a balloon.
In less than a minute, its overall mass increased by a third. From a distance, it no longer resembled a giant beast but rather a floating continent.
This spectacle naturally caught Yang Lin's eye.
"What the heck, Kun Kun can grow by devouring the energy of other kaiju? No wonder the giant Kun in the Arctic is so massive."
"If that's the case, then once I subdue Godzilla, I can have it blast atomic breath into its mouth every day, wouldn't that..."
An image of a colossal beast, as vast as the sky, flashed through Yang Lin's mind.
He even entertained a daring thought: building a zoo on Kun Kun's back.
This way, he could earn money from people all over the world.
Of course, this was all contingent on Godzilla being willing to act as a perpetual charging station for Kun Kun.
With this thought, the look in his eyes as he watched Godzilla on the screen instantly changed.
At this very moment, Godzilla, which had been staring blankly for a long time, finally moved.
However, this time, it did not attack Kun Kun again.
With its considerable intelligence, it had already understood from the previous encounter that all its offensive capabilities were futile against Kun Kun.
Melee attacks couldn't reach it, and ranged attacks became its snack. How could it fight? What was there to fight?
To prevent a full Kun Kun from seeking revenge, Godzilla let out a roar towards the sky, as if to say, "You just wait, I'll be back."
Then, it turned and retreated into the depths of the ocean.
Soon, it disappeared beneath the waves. If not for Kun Kun still hovering in the sky, people might not have even noticed any difference from before.
"It's just leaving?"
"Yeah, wasn't it so imposing when it arrived? Why is it leaving so soon?"
"Godzilla is no good either, calling itself the King of the Monsters."
"I was so scared, I thought I was going to die just now."
"I had already written my will."
"Oh no, I told my wife where my secret savings were because I thought I was going to die. Now I'm alive, but the money is gone."
"Me too. I confessed to the girl I've had a crush on for a long time because I thought I was going to die. The good news is, she seems to have said yes."
"I just yelled at my boss. Is anyone looking to hire a bald designer?"
"This was so incredibly thrilling! Coming to Dolphin Island was worth it. Not only can we see dolphins, but we also got to see a giant beast."
"I strongly suspect this is some kind of exciting show arranged by Director Yang. That Godzilla is probably an actor he hired."
"Director Yang: Yes, yes, it was all my arrangement. Next time, I'll arrange a scene where a giant beast attacks Dolphin Island."
...
With Godzilla's departure, the tourists on Dolphin Island felt a sense of survival.
After a period of relief and contemplation, their gazes were drawn to the Kun Kun floating in the distant sky.
Unlike the aggressive and notorious Godzilla, this newly appeared mysterious giant beast had no recorded information, and its sudden appearance was unexplained.
The only thing they could be sure of was that this giant beast seemed to bear no malice towards humans.
More precisely, it seemed to be protecting them.
As the tourists pondered this, the Kun Kun in the sky suddenly began to descend slowly.
Within a short while, just like Godzilla, it disappeared into the sea.
Even though it was gone, the tourists felt a sense that this giant beast was still lurking in these waters, guarding their peace.
...
"Damn it, how could this happen? This is completely different from what we expected!"
In the control room of the Monarch Organization, Hammond, seeing the two giant beasts ultimately coexist peacefully, began to rage.
"Why is there no record of this giant beast? What is its strange ability?"
After a series of questions, he finally calmed down.
Glancing at the individuals around him who could offer no useful information, he casually told his assistant,
"Go and invite Dr. Serizawa and Director Yang over. I want to hear their opinions."
Upon receiving Hammond's command, the assistant scurried away.
A few minutes later, Yang Lin and Dr. Serizawa were brought before him.
Seeing them arrive, Hammond felt like he had found saviors.
"Director Yang, you must have seen the video just now. What are your thoughts on that mysterious giant beast?"
Hearing Hammond's question, Yang Lin quickly put on a bewildered expression.
"No particular thoughts, I just think it's incredibly impressive."
"Even Godzilla is no match for it. Speaking of which, it does resemble the Kun from our Longguo mythology."
"Kun?" Hearing the word, Hammond's brow furrowed. However, his assistant, who was well-versed in Longguo culture, provided an explanation.
"Doctor, Kun is a mythical creature that lives in the Northern Darkness. It is immense in size and can transform into a giant whale or a large bird. It does bear a strong resemblance to this mysterious giant beast that appeared."
After the assistant's explanation, Hammond nodded.
"Then let's name this mysterious giant beast 'Kun,' designate it as Number 0, and codename it - the Sky-Dwelling Giant Beast."
Not long after his words, relevant information was updated on the Monarch Organization's official website.
The Kun, a giant beast existing in the ancient myths of Longguo, appeared on the stage of human history in this form for the first time.
At this point, Dr. Serizawa, who had remained silent, offered some of his thoughts.