N-A-A Chapter 195 Groudon and Kyogre: I'm innocent!
Chapter 195 Groudon and Kyogre: I'm innocent!
Chapter 195 Groudon and Kyogre: I'm innocent!
Tragic news arrived from the Hoenn region: Wei Xin, on whom so many had placed their hopes, collapsed. Everyone watched helplessly as he and Lugia plunged into the Oceanic Sea. Seeing Lillie, her pupils dilated sharply: "Lillie—"
"It's alright," Lillie said, her trembling hand gripping her phone tightly. "Wei Xin's vital signs haven't disappeared yet, he'll be fine."
Shui Lian looked closely and saw Wei Xin's heartbeat and pulse on her phone. She couldn't help but take a deep breath of the air in the Hoenn region. What kind of anti-cheating system is this?
Fortunately, the numbers above remain consistently high.
Kukui, holding up his binoculars, looked at the two ancient behemoths locked in combat in the far distance, their bodies shrouded in pink mist. He gritted his teeth and said, "It's a Power-Up Ball. Someone used a Power-Up Ball on Kyogre and Groudon."
The sea surged and boiled, the earth cracked and spread, and the two ancient behemoths went completely berserk.
Natural disaster strikes!
Lillie: "Just as Wei Xin predicted, the enhanced ball is both a disaster and an opportunity. Now it's time for the z-antibody bracelet, no, it should be called the full ring's playing time."
The coastline was teeming with people, the three giants stood on the sand, and all the trainers, gym leaders, and elites who could move in the entire Hoenn region stood on the ground, gazing at the giant beast that had fallen into madness in the distance.
Genji, the Hoenn Dragon-type Elite Four member, stood at the very front of the group, his back to the myriad lights behind him. His black trench coat danced in the howling sea breeze, and his weathered face bore a resolute, fearless expression.
Everyone gripped the silver-white bracelets on their wrists, specially modified by the three professors and equipped with Z-Moves, Dynamax, and Mega Evolution.
Cynthia piloted Lugia into the sky, Genji raised his hand, a white light flashing on his bracelet, and the Salamence beside him opened its mouth towards the sky, standing like a turret: "That Eastern Trainer and Champion has bought us enough time. Now, it's our turn, the people of Hoenn. Today, we, as mortals, will challenge the natural disaster."
Everyone could feel their blood churning, their hearts pounding, and the drums beating thunderously, announcing the start of the third round of the assault: "Everyone, Nature Core Punishers! Launch!"
Accompanied by a thunderous roar, burning white arrows streaked across the sky, illuminating the night. The intense flames exploded on the two enraged beasts, leaving wounds that were difficult to heal.
Even when attacks came, the three pillar gods standing on the shore did their best to block them, not giving an inch.
The once proud and powerful beast collapsed in an instant.
Everyone raised their hands, exerting all their strength to lift up the hope of saving Hoenn, for the dawn that was about to break.
Protected by the ocean currents, Wei Xin, who had been washed ashore, opened his eyes and found himself unharmed. Beside him, the exhausted Lugia let out a roar and lay on the beach.
Wei Xin and Cynthia had successfully suppressed Groudon and Kyogre by taking advantage of the sky and their command and coordination. However, at the critical moment, two fools jumped out of the sea, opened the submarine, and fired two shots at Groudon and Kyogre. The concentrated Lackey element caused the two legendary Pokémon to go berserk and go completely crazy, causing the situation to reverse instantly.
They call themselves mythical beasts? They get high after just a couple of puffs of a cigarette, they have absolutely no self-control.
Fortunately, Wei Xin and Zygarde protected Lugia, while the other Lugia flew at high altitudes beyond the reach of the fog.
"Sorry for holding you back. Go inside the ball and rest for a bit." Wei Xin took out a high-level ball and put the exhausted Lugia, who was unable to continue fighting, inside.
Turning to look into the distance, the successfully developed Z-Antibody could inflict massive damage on Pokémon infected by the Enhanced Ball, successfully covering the area with firepower, and the two behemoths were suppressed.
There is still enough time for him to launch his final plan before everyone is exhausted.
Wei Xin struggled to his feet. Due to the Z-move and continuous fighting, his physical strength was greatly depleted. He felt a tightness in his chest, as if a stone was pressing on it. He was dizzy and even nearly fell to the ground.
Sylveon and Kirlia jumped out, and before they could make a move, one of them put an arm around Wei Xin's waist and the other on his shoulder.
"Thank you for your contributions to Fangyuan, Mr. Wei Xin. You need to rest, so I'll guide you from here on out."
A kind voice rang out, and a strand of green hair fell in front of her.
Wei Xin turned his head in surprise and saw a handsome face with a kind smile and eyes full of gratitude, who was carefully examining him with great interest.
He was the Hoenn champion, his entire body wrapped in bandages, looking like a mummy.
"Mr. Michael?" Wei Xin exclaimed in shock, "You're finally awake."
I thought you were going to sleep until the very end.
Also, why is your face a little red and swollen?
Michael smiled slightly: "It seems I don't need to introduce myself. To my shame, as the champion, I've been lying here until now. Fortunately, we still have enough time."
With a wave of his hand, Mikkelsen heard the sound of stones being dragged, and a large stone gate appeared on the cliff beside the beach, leading to a dark cave.
Wei Xin looked up and saw a towering building in the far distance, its top seemingly endless.
Lugia somehow managed to transport herself to the entrance of the Sky Pillar.
"The Pillar of Sky is just ahead. Let me take you up there."
Thank you for your trouble.
The two passed through the stone gate and entered the dim cave. The green torches lit on the walls illuminated the dark cave, and the sound of water dripping onto the stones could be heard from time to time in the damp cave.
"Can I play a song on my phone to give me some courage?" Wei Xin asked. "The cave makes me feel a little uncomfortable."
"Please go ahead."
Wei Xin searched for a while but couldn't find a suitable song. After a moment of contemplation, he looked at Brother Tongzi.
draw card.
Brother Tongzi, play a song with background music.
[Props: Song ZeroEclipse (Hiroyuki Sawano)]
[Already deployed to Rotom]
Hiroyuki Sawano, awesome!
Wei Xin clicked play, and music began to play in the cave.
I lingered by the city walls for a long time, and by chance, I found my way home.
I overheard your name during our conversation and would like to understand your kindness.
"Good taste. You wrote this song yourself? It's perfect as ceremonial music."
"I asked curiously."
"No, it's a song by an old friend, Mr. Michael, I have a question." Despite feeling a bit tired, Wei Xin's mind was still working as he shook off his discomfort.
"Please feel free to speak."
Are Groudon and Kyogre truly Pokémon that bring disaster?
Based on the historical materials provided by the system, Wei Xin had a bold guess in his mind.
Perhaps the legends circulating in the Hoenn region are inaccurate, or perhaps they were distorted legends from the beginning, along with the prophecy of the meteorite fall.
Perhaps, this disaster was brought about by humanity itself from the very beginning.
"Why don't you share your thoughts?" Mikuri asked in surprise. "I think the order of history, or cause and effect, has been reversed. Groudon can indeed bring drought, but its purpose is not destruction, but salvation. It uses its own power to save Hoenn from the flood. In contrast, Kyogre also came to alleviate drought."
As recorded in the Sapphire version of the Pokédex, Groudon has the power to make rain clouds disappear and evaporate moisture with strong light and high temperature. It once appeared before people as a savior. Similarly, Kyogre has the power to create heavy rain and once saved people suffering from drought.
Not all rivers are called the Yangtze or the Yellow River. When they have nothing to do, they will find food on their own.
"The reason they start fighting as soon as they meet, until one of them falls, is simply because they see each other as the culprits who brought about the natural disaster, and they are using their own methods to protect the natural ecology of Hoenn."
Kyogre: I'm innocent, sir! I'm a law-abiding citizen!
"It's truly astonishing that even the people of Hoenn probably don't know about these historical records," Mikkuri said. "Your speculation is entirely correct. The natural energy in ancient Hoenn was so immense that it erupted like a volcano due to excessive pressure and energy. This is why natural disasters are so frequent in the land of Hoenn. The two legendary Pokémon are actually natural regulators."
"The people of Kohōen were protected by both, and thereafter developed a faith in the earth and a faith in the sea."
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"Although it has also led to some fanatical and irrational cultists."
"It wasn't until that legendary Pokémon, Regigigas, dragged the giant across the continent and split the ancient Hoenn in two, creating the present Hoenn and Kalos, that the energy of the two continents stabilized."
"That's why there's such a strong, even fanatical, religious belief in this land," Wei Xin analyzed. "Until a rainbow meteorite fell, the dissipated energy made Hoenn unstable again. Just as another natural disaster was about to occur, Kyogre and Groudon awoke and fought each other. Rayquaza wasn't there for the two legendary Pokémon; it was simply chasing the meteorite."
Mikuri: "Yes and no. Groudon protects the land, Kyogre protects the ocean, and Rayquaza protects the sky. But Rayquaza also responds to the expectations and calls of humans, which is why there is a faith in the sky, the Meteor People."
"Then what about the prophecy of the Meteor People?" Wei Xin did not feel excited or satisfied with the confirmation of his own reasoning. Instead, a terrifying guess appeared in his mind.
A meteorite large enough to destroy Hoenn, or even the world, will it really fall to Earth from the sky above Rayquaza?
Or is the so-called prophecy a paradox from the very beginning, a closed loop?
“You should already have a guess,” Mikkel said. “Yes, there is indeed a prophecy of a meteor falling among the people of Meteorite, but this prophecy has two interpretations. One is that a huge meteorite will fall, so Rayquaza must be summoned before it falls. They believe in Rayquaza’s power, but they don’t believe that Rayquaza can destroy the meteorite before it falls. They believe that Rayquaza must be piloted by humans. This is also the lady’s idea.”
"Secondly, it is because Rayquaza was summoned that meteorites fell from the sky towards Hoenn. Therefore, as long as humans do not interfere with nature, Hoenn will not be destroyed. This belief is now inherited by me, who bears both the faith of the ocean and the faith of the sky."
At this moment, on the altar, Higana held the Key of Evolution, with the Scroll of Inheritance hanging from her waist. She looked up at the sky where shooting stars were falling and devoutly summoned.
"Great Dragon God, Rayquaza, answer the call of the Meteor Dwellers, save this world from destruction, and usher in the legacy."
Wei Xin and Mikoli helped each other step onto the altar. Mikoli said, "Because of the conflict of ideas, the Meteor People split into two factions. One faction built the Sky Pillar in order to summon Rayquaza, while the other faction guarded the Rainbow Meteorite to prevent Rayquaza from descending. In the end, the two factions of the Meteor People held their own opinions and had a fierce conflict. As a result, the former were expelled and had to leave their ancestral land to begin a difficult and long journey to save the world, while the other faction was responsible for guarding the Sky Pillar to prevent the calamity from happening."
A blinding light fell, the shockwave whipped up Higana's black hair, and her cloak billowed behind her. The buried history resurfaced at this moment, belonging to the Meteor People, who had wandered for thousands of years.
[I closed my eyes and saw my fallen ancestors, angrily driving us away.]
We understand that this was merely well-intentioned anger.
People in ancient times could not tell which side was right and which side was wrong. It wasn't until a thousand years later that, after passing through a long tunnel, the two climbed all the way to the center of the altar of the Sky Pillar. Daigo and Alain turned around in surprise and saw Wei Xin and Mikuri helping each other to the front of the altar.
Mikoli shook his head, signaling everyone to focus their attention on the altar. The ceremony had begun, and no one could stop it now.
Having been guided here, we must share the pain.
At this moment, the descendants of the earth, the descendants of the sea, the descendants of the sky, and the descendants of the dragon, having traversed a thousand years, converge at the end of history and prophecy, awaiting the unveiling of the answer.
For some reason, Ai Lan felt somewhat superfluous.
Responding to the call, a roar echoed through the sky, and a meteor fell right in the center of the altar, signaling the arrival of the legendary guardian beast of the sky.
The ancient Pokémon, the sky god, Rayquaza!!
The golden patterns surrounding her body, with their dazzling golden light, were exceptionally bright, illuminating Xijiana's burning pupils with anticipation and hope.
If you decide to rise up in resistance, I will walk with you.
She remembered the duty passed down through generations, the responsibility called saving the world, and the restless blood and marrow that seeped into her. She took a step forward.
Now, we can no longer part ways.
I will defend you and be proud of you.
Finally, today marks the end.
Have you ever fantasized about a glorious sacrifice?