He knows Pokémon better than me.

"That's amazing!"

"Ice!"

Both Shellder and Eevee showed expressions of surprise.

If the previous Zoroark relied on its unique ability and various moves to overcome stronger opponents, then this Zoroark is a pure numerical crushing victory!

Ash grabbed Shelly and ran out of the valley. However, when he looked back, he found that there was no large-scale avalanche afterward. It seemed that only a few pieces had broken off by accident.

"How strange! This has never happened before."

Zhu Bei looked puzzled; she had clearly felt a strange earthquake just now.

Ash scratched his head, wondering if it was the pure white tundra welcoming him.

Fortunately, after leaving Xuetao Valley, there was an open snowfield with a very thick layer of snow, so there was no need to worry about being buried by an avalanche.

All around was a vast expanse of white, making it difficult to discern directions.

"This place is called the Frigid Wasteland by our Pearl Team. We need an Ice-type Pokémon to lead the way out of here. Please, Glaceon."

"Ice cream~!"

Ice Eevee raised its tail, quickly determined the direction, and then led the way.

Along the way, Zhubei continued to enthusiastically introduce the local customs and culture to Xiaozhi; the small avalanche earlier was just a side story.

"That's the Iceberg Battlefield over there. Our Pearl Team's leader is there serving an Ice Rock Monster named Snowfield King."

Pearl pointed to the mountain path and high slope in the distance to the west, probably located at the westernmost edge of the pure white permafrost, still some distance away.

"Recently, the Snow King has also gone into a berserk state. However, Ice-type Pokémon like to sleep. Once it has had enough of its antics, it will turn into an iceberg and remain motionless. Therefore, its destructive power is much less than that of other berserk kings."

However, that ice rock monster was of extremely high level, and could be said to be the strongest king in the Xicui region.

This is why Zhubei told Xiaoguang to level up more before coming back.

Of course, Dawn can't get in now either. The two Team Galactic guards at the entrance won't let her in unless she uses Rock Climb from another area to climb up the glacier and sneak in.

Ash nodded. There was indeed a powerful aura over there, much stronger than the Scizor and Miss Fortune he had encountered before.

However, when it comes to powerful auras, there's more than just one in the west in this area.
He couldn't help but look northeast, almost in the same direction that Ice Eevee was leading.

In that direction, there was an even stronger, and familiar, ancient aura.

"Regigigas, the Pillar King?"

Ash already had a guess in his mind.

Comparing the map of the modern, remote region, that direction should be where the Snow Peak Temple, where the Divine Pillar King resides, is located, right?
The modern Xuefeng Temple is located north of Xuefeng City.
"Therefore, the Pearl Settlement of this era should be the predecessor of Xuefeng City."

Xiao Zhi murmured his guess.

Beside her, Zhubei, though unable to understand, still instinctively started to complain:

"Don't always talk about this era or that era. The most important thing is where we stand when we get along!"

Ash smiled and didn't continue arguing with her about whether time or space was more important. Instead, he carefully inquired about information regarding Regigigas and the Snow Peak Temple.

"Regigigas, what kind of Pokémon is that?"

Zhubei shook her head blankly, but if Xiaozhi were to ask the temple, although she was reluctant to admit it, Team Kongo knew more about this matter.

"As you know, in each region, our Pearl Team and the Kong Team each serve a king, one who is skilled in combat and the other who is skilled in riding and partnering with humans."

"The Snowfield King, skilled in battle, is the king that our Pearl Team serves, and another king that the Vajra Team also serves. He is a warrior eagle."

"It and the farm manager who serves it both live in the Snow Peak Temple. Anyway, that's where the Vajra Team is located. Our Pearl Team has absolutely no interest in that place!"

Zhubei waved her hand and quickened her pace to catch up with Glaceon, clearly not wanting to talk about Team Kong any further. Ash didn't press further; if it was Braviary, then it must be a flying mount.

It seems the Kongo Squad knows more about Pillar King.

"such a pity!"

There were no computers in this era, so he couldn't bring Regirock and Regidra together.

Otherwise, you could explore the Snow Peak Temple thoroughly; you might even encounter the Pillar King of this era!

Around dinnertime, the two finally emerged from the frigid wasteland.

Under the pitch-black night sky, a gently flowing river could already be seen, with ice floes floating on its surface.

There weren't many Pokémon to be seen in the icy river, but some Ice-type Pokémon, such as Boar and Ice Behemoth, could be seen moving slowly along the bank.

"We've arrived! Once we cross this river, we'll reach our pearl settlement!"

Zhubei's tone became much more cheerful; they were finally almost home.

Across the river stood a wooden bridge built by their Pearl Team, with two guards in light purple uniforms, their team emblem embroidered on their chests, standing watch at one end of the bridge.

Seeing Zhu Bei wearing shorts and a tube top, especially in the darkness, with a wide red belt, from afar, the two immediately ran up excitedly.

"Lord Chief!"

"You're finally back!"

Despite her young age, Pearl Shell is highly respected within the Pearl Team.

Especially their ability to withstand the cold, which deserves the respect of every member of Team Pearl. Ash noticed that both guards were wearing thick clothes.

It turns out that it wasn't the people washing jade that were enduring the cold, but only the pearl shell itself!

"Who is this?"

The two guards looked at Ash again, their faces full of doubt. The chief rarely brought outsiders into the settlement, right?

"This is my good friend Xiao Guogang, a member of the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce. He's coming to visit our Pearl Village for a while!"

Zhu Bei explained.

The two had no suspicions, after all, the leader of the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce was a guest inside.

"Then please~"

"Dinner is all ready!"

The two guards bowed and let him pass. Ash nodded and walked onto the wooden bridge.

The wooden bridge sways precariously, with a flowing icy river below, giving one the feeling that they might fall in at any moment.

However, the source of the river.
Is it Lake Wise?

Ash paused briefly in the middle of the wooden bridge, from which he could see the source of the river, which was situated on slightly higher ground.

So, in this era, were the Three Sacred Mushrooms also living in the Three Great Lakes?

What color is Lake Wise again?

Just as I was thinking this, following the direction of the river downstream, I saw something floating above the water.

The light was dim, and it was hard to see clearly; all I could make out were yellowish things.

As Ash floated down to the bottom of the wooden bridge, he couldn't help but stick his head out to take a closer look, and the creature under the bridge also subconsciously looked up at Ash.

Pfft!
Late at night, a squinty-eyed dark-skinned man leaned down and stared at him, startling Yukish so much that he fell into the river. (End of Chapter)