Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 244 Towards the Other Side of Heaven

The counterfeit Crescent Feather emitted a hazy glow, attempting to dispel the darkness in this cold universe. However, that light was far too weak compared to the resentment accumulated over endless years, and the pitch-black sphere began to change shape.

It transformed into "Deoxys," but its entire body was covered in black mud, making it completely unrecognizable.

Deoxys is a bipedal Pokémon that looks like an alien. It has four forms. Its original body is mainly orange-red, with a blue-green face and a purple stripe running through it. It also has a dazzling cosmic crystal on its chest.

Some people believe that it is a Pokémon created from the DNA mutation of a cosmic virus attached to a meteorite!
Because this world is not reality, the cosmic virus can manifest in this form. This is a world of nightmares, and also an alternate dimension connecting the black and white world.

"After the void in Yuxi's heart, Yuxi will appear in the Shippo Museum, because it is a place where the memories of history and the wisdom of life are gathered. Through Yuxi's power, one can pass on the entire memory of a life to another person."

"In the story, Dr. Yew says that the place they fly to is a place in the Unova region where knowledge, emotion, and will are related."

"You can feel an incredible aura at the entrance of the Qibao City Museum, at the top of the Tower of Heaven, and somewhere on Route 23. Those places possess their own spiritual power!"

[Note 1: This alternate dimension is within a 'nightmare,' and also exists within the black-and-white 'world of others'! This is what is commonly referred to as the unseen underworld, into which people occasionally fall! This world has a strong connection to dreams, and therefore coexists with nightmares.]

[Note 2: Beings trapped in nightmares will wander this world unable to wake up. Due to the torment they suffer in the nightmares, their physical bodies in the real world will also become weak. The nightmare can only be broken by either waking the being that is having the nightmare or by defeating/capturing the source of the nightmare.]

[Note 3: Beings trapped in nightmares will initiate attacks!]

The Tree of Connection sent a message.

Lightmoss also has some knowledge of nightmares in the Pokémon world.

Not to mention the well-known nightmares in Ashford that haven't happened yet, besides Darkrai, Mismagius and Mismagius have also shown the ability to pull others into the nightmare world, and Ash has often suffered from them.

In the upper right corner of Canal City in the Sinnoh region, there is a house that has been locked for fifty years. You can enter by using the Path of Access item Membership Card as a key. You will encounter a strange-speaking man who forces you to go to bed with him. Afterward, you will be teleported to Crescent Island in your dream, where you will meet a Darkrai.

Once the protagonist defeats or captures Darkrai, they will learn the truth about Darkrai's self-exile.

In the house in the lower left corner of Watervein City, Captain Bomu's child also falls into nightmares and needs the Crescent Feather to help him dispel the nightmares and wake up.

In that city, Darkrai would appear at a specific time each year, and Cresselia would then come and take it away.

In the incredible labyrinth world, Nightmare is a labyrinth within a dream, which is essentially an alternate dimension created by Darkrai from which there is no waking.

"Life is so lonely, so painful. My homeland, I will destroy you!"

The all-black Deoxys changed its form, transforming from its normal form into its attack form!
"Awoo! (The appearance has changed!)"

"Attack mode! Use Protect!"

Riolu and Miss Skirt immediately used Protect, while Deoxys's sharp tentacle tip emitted a fierce energy halo, creating spheres of energy flashing with many colors between the tentacles, which slammed directly at them with unimaginable power!
Spiritual breakthrough!

Attack the opponent with all your might. However, the recoil will significantly reduce your Special Attack!

This is Deoxys' signature move!

The protective light barrier suddenly shattered, and the Lightmoss formed a telepathic connection with the two Pokémon!

Is the nightmare world also a dream world? Lightmoy believes it might be a variant of the dream world.

"I used mental surge, but I didn't experience any energy depletion. Since this is a dream, I'm omnipotent, so there are no negative effects."

Just like when I fought in Xiaomei's mental world, I can do almost anything in my own mental realm, and there is no need to put any restrictions on myself!
The pitch-black Deoxys before me has gone completely mad. It only wants to destroy everything, and ultimately destroy itself. This is the result of the nightmare affecting it. Endless resentment has gathered. It died before it was even born. In this sense, many meteorites in the universe face the same fate as Deoxys.

Not every meteorite can give birth to them!
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Suddenly, the blue crystal pendant on Guangtai's chest emitted a faint light.

The tears of a prince from ancient legends were the most powerful force to suppress these resentful inner forces. The dark Deoxys froze, its mind momentarily dazed.
It's now!

Miss Skirt placed one hand on Riolu's body, and the flower crown on her head emitted a dazzling and hazy light.

The King's Crown in Dreams: If you are in a dream, it will bring that dream to life. If you possess special powers, it can enhance the feedback of those powers in the world!

Riolu stared intently at Deoxys, making a Ki Blast motion with both hands, gathering powerful Psychic-type energy in its claws!
Imitate, strengthen, and advance the spirit!

The giant sphere of super energy was retaliated against, and Deoxys was controlled for a moment. It was hit head-on by the mental surge, and the powerful star beam spread outward violently. Miss Skirt stretched out the leaf of her left arm, which gathered a large amount of light and formed a sword of light!

Sunlight Blade!
He concentrated all the light onto a single leaf, making the Sunlight Blade enormous, and then unleashed a powerful strike!
The surface of the Nightmare World is a desolate meteorite field, while the cold, dark universe is dotted with terrifying and merciless stars. The Sunblade illuminates this dark universe, but such a fierce attack is stopped.

A circular barrier appeared on Deoxys's body, blocking the attack, and its form changed to resemble a round, chubby creature.

Defensive mode!
"Deoxys can change its posture at any time depending on the situation of the battle, and theoretically it has a base stat total of 910!"

In its attack form, Deoxys can change forms to confuse its opponents. When it transforms into its defense form, it can absorb attacks by changing its cell shape. Its speed form's body shape is well-suited for rapid movement, while its normal form is well-balanced in all aspects!
"Power type, defensive type, speed type, hybrid type. Characteristic: Intimidation!"

When battling a Pokémon with the Intimidate ability, your stamina consumption will be doubled in real life! If you lose enough stamina, you won't be able to use your moves!

After Deoxys in its defensive form blocked Miss Sunblade with Protect, it immediately transformed into its speed form!
Its body transformed into a phantom that was faster and more intense than light!
Speedy!
Miss Skirt suddenly turned around, and her leaves began to spin like sharp blades!
Yan returns!

The speed of the opponent is indeed difficult to deal with because it is impossible to predict which direction the opponent will attack from. However, sometimes it is possible to block these preemptive attacks by making good use of certain moves!

Swallow Return is a guaranteed hit! Miss Skirt used Swallow Return to block Deoxys's Divine Speed, but the opponent's power was greater, causing Miss Skirt to let out a painful groan.

The next moment, Riolu's Aura Missile came crashing down!
The power of waveguides resides within my heart!
With the boost from the Star Waveguide, the power of the Aura Sphere will be further enhanced. In its Speed ​​Mode, Deoxys is unable to defend itself and is knocked away after being attacked by the Aura Sphere, immediately changing its posture.

Attack Mode: Electromagnetic Cannon!
It unleashed a cannon-like burst of electricity to paralyze its opponent! The golden, shimmering beam roared as it hurtled towards the two Pokémon!

Riolu also gripped it with both claws and pushed forward!
Imitate the electromagnetic railgun!
The collision of the two electromagnetic guns created a huge crater on the spot!

"Deoxys's weaknesses are insects, evil, and ghosts. Use Imitation again!"

Under the mental command of the Lightmoss, Riolu once again unleashed the Electromagnetic Cannon, the dazzling golden lightning exploding in the cold, dark universe, while Deoxys transformed into a defensive stance!
Defensive Stance - Mirror Reflection!
Damage from special attacks received from an opponent will be returned to the same opponent at twice the rate!
However, this was exactly the gap that the moss needed! Miss Skirt immediately started dancing, using the "One More Time" technique!
A special effect, like a stage flash, shone on Deoxys, locking its attacks onto the mirror reflection!

It's now!

Riolu's eyes are filled with power!

Mind's Eye + Lightning Flash!
Riolu dodged the light wave reflected back from the mirror and charged directly at Deoxys, which was in a defensive stance, and swung its claws downwards!
Shadow Claw!
This attack was effective, and Riolu gained an extra item!
Crescent Feather!

"Awooo! (Wake up!)"

Crescent Feather was slammed hard onto Deoxys!

However, Deoxys quickly changed its stance to avoid the subsequent attacks, and at the same time, it swung its tentacle and smashed the imitation crescent feather directly!
Miss Skirt could only lock its move once more, but not its form change. Riolu flipped in mid-air and was greatly surprised to see the shattered Crescent Wing, but immediately adjusted its mindset. After landing, it picked up a giant rock and hurled it at Deoxys!
Mind's Eye + Throw!

Thump! The blow landed squarely on Deoxys. The power of the giant rock was at least 130, and Riolu's proud strength came in handy!
Deoxys's body trembled violently in mid-air, its dark surface twisting and writhing, revealing its current pain. The sorrowful aura was transmitted to Riolu's heart once again, causing the blue-haired puppy to stop moving.

Aura can observe the appearance of people and Pokémon, can communicate with them, and can also observe changes in nature. Deoxys's painful roar was once again fully transmitted into his heart, affecting Riolu's actions.

It seems the Crescent Feather wasn't entirely useless; it did have some effect!

Should we use Crescent Feather again?
Just as Riolu hesitated, the berserk Deoxys transformed into its attack form once again!
Spiritual breakthrough!

A powerful super-energy beam cannon was suddenly fired!
Riolu quickly dodged, but Deoxys had already transformed into Speed ​​Mode and used Extreme Speed ​​to hit the blue-haired puppy!

After Speed ​​Form comes Attack Form!
Speed ​​and brute force!

The punch was powerful and heavy. Riolu's fragile body couldn't withstand the blow and was sent flying by Deoxys. Miss Skirt's Sunblade slashed from the other side. Deoxys let out a painful cry and its arms swung wildly in a spiral. The sharp tentacles, filled with cold air, pierced through Miss Skirt's leaves!
A freezing fist from outer space!

Cold, resentment, loneliness—that terrible chill froze Miss Skirt's body and soul, but the crown on Miss Skirt's head emitted a faint light, drawing light from the universe, and unleashing a "sunny day + photosynthesis."

Photosynthesis restores the user's health. The amount restored varies depending on the weather. On sunny days with strong sunlight, it restores two-thirds of the user's maximum health.

However, it wasn't just Miss Skirt who could recover her moves; Deoxys's black sludge was also replenishing the parts that had been damaged, a process known as "self-regeneration."

It regenerates itself, allowing cells to regenerate, thus restoring half of its maximum lifespan.

"Due to the oppressive nature of the action, photosynthesis cannot be used indefinitely. Even though life is being restored, stamina keeps decreasing. The oppressive nature in real combat is quite a powerful characteristic."

Guangtai put down her backpack.

Now it's time for trainers to step into the fray and fight!

A gun appeared in Guangtai's hand, but it was not a beam gun or similar weapon that could fire lasers. Instead, it was a special tool that she could make long ago when she gained mechanical knowledge.

Since it's a dream world, it's not surprising that they bring out any kind of props, right? Nightmare worlds are also a type of dream world!
[Item: E-Shotgun!] [Description: A shotgun held by a Pokédex holder, crafted by the Hoenn region's Master Machine. By loading it with soil from different regions, it can create patterns resembling "arrays" on the ground, thus calming Pokémon that have fallen into a state of panic and rage!]

[Effect: Soothing! Using the power of the native soil, it calms the rampaging Pokémon!]

This is Mirat's weapon in the special episode, who is a Pokédex holder. Although he is not a likable character in many ways, his items are really useful in calming down rampaging Pokémon!

"The universe is defined in a physical sense as all space and time and its contents, including all forms of energy! So, although I don't know where your hometown is, there is also a place in our world that contains the same atmosphere and time as your hometown!"

"This is the soil of the Stage of Light, from the ruins of the Divine Capital, the mythical stage where time, space, and antimatter were born!"

"When these three forces interact, a new universe is born. That is why your world is no different from ours. We are all life forms from the universe, bathed in the energy of time, space and antimatter!"

[Note: Deoxys possesses the power of VSTAR! "Star Power!" It can only be used once in battle, dealing an additional 60% of the total damage dealt by both Pokémon in the battle!]

The Tree of Connection sensed Deoxys's abnormality. When Lightmoss took out the E-gun, a powerful wave emanated from Deoxys, who was covered in black. It was the same cosmic waveguide as the Rock of Trials!

The heavenly power bestowed upon them by Arceus!

Deoxys abruptly withdrew its tentacle, ceasing its standoff with Miss Skirt. By this time, Riolu had already gotten up, swaying unsteadily, and was frantically sucking on the First Aid Jelly in its hands.

After all, this is the most effective recovery medicine Xiu Gou has ever seen! I'm inhaling it!

Great! Revive!
"Woof!" Riolu released its Aura forward, indicating that it had fully understood Deoxys's loneliness and hoped that it would stop its rampage. The Aura of the connected entity, its own Aura, and the Aura of the universe were combined into one!
Concentrate, concentrate, super concentrate!
A massive burst of dark energy erupted from Deoxys's chest! That terrifying, malevolent aura from the universe enveloped the entire Nightmare World!

Trickery, and then... the wave of evil!

The vast and terrifying cosmic shadow transformed into dark ripples like thunderbolts, attacking the Lightmoss and the two Pokémon. At that moment, Riolu concentrated all its energy and replicated this move!
Riolu has learned "self-suggestion"!

Self-suggestion: Use self-suggestion to make your abilities and state similar to your opponent's!
Riolu's Special Attack has increased dramatically!

Riolu replicated Deoxys's Star Power!

If Deoxys was imbued with resentment and the malice of the universe, then Riolu was the same! But the techniques used with the same power were different!
"Dole!"

Miss Skirt opens her leaves, and the crown of dreams emits a strong amplification wave, making Riolu's waveguide stronger and causing the world to give Riolu a greater response!

The heart must be united. If the heart is confused and has gaps, then even great power cannot be exerted. If the heart wavers, it will inevitably lead to a bad ending. The Crown of Flowers was created to avoid such an ending.

Miss Skirt used Star Fragrance on herself and sensed that there were many, many Pokémon outside the Nightmare World. Perhaps they were Pokémon from the dream world, or perhaps they were Pokémon sleeping in reality.

But no matter what, all you Grass-type Pokémon, whether you're in a nightmare or a dream, please share some of your power with me!

Miss Skirt prayed thus, and the crown of dreams helped her accomplish this, allowing her star power to blossom!
The power of stars—the fragrance of stars!

The Grass-type Pokémon trapped in the nightmare heard the call, and their pained expressions eased slightly. The Grass-type Pokémon in the real dream world also heard the call.

Who is calling for me?

The Crowned King stared wide-eyed, looking around suspiciously.

What? You need my help, Your Majesty?
The grass-like Pokémon in the dream world found the voice strange, but they still gave it some energy. After all, there were many Radiant Crops in the dream world, and these precious crops could quickly restore their stamina, so losing a little bit was insignificant.

In reality, the resting earth turtle suddenly raised its head and stared at the sleeping Miss Skirt and Light Moss.

As the vessel of the Tree of Connection, the Earth Platform Tortoise had just sensed a peculiar fluctuation of the mind.

Oh no, did something happen in my dream?

Thinking this, it rested its head on Miss Skirt.

Come, use my power, as much as you want!
In the nightmare world, Miss Skirt's energy suddenly surged!

Each Grass-type Pokémon will recover 10% of its power and heal itself, restoring its own vitality. Furthermore, by using the power of the Flower Crown, it can share this gained vitality with Riolu!

"And I."

The Radiant Moss buffed Riolu with a mental boost, while the Blue Crystal Pendant also shone brightly!

This mental power, emitted through the wave missile, can eliminate the opponent's negative emotions. Therefore, as long as Deoxys can be defeated, all the nightmares can stop.

The blue-haired puppy's aura immediately surged!

The power of the entire Nightmare Universe is at its disposal! Everything here is also some kind of "natural phenomenon"!
The power of the heavens, the waveguide of stars!
Wave missile!
An enormous golden wave missile was launched by Riolu, crashing headlong into the raging malice in the sky with unstoppable force!
Life, oh life, what is it? So dazzling, so warm, so passionate!

【O radiance!】

Deoxys unleashed its evil energy with all its might, but the golden light gradually shone upon it, and the black sludge on its body gradually faded away, as if the darkness, loneliness, resentment, and hatred were all gradually fading away at this moment.

It felt an unprecedented peace, a tranquility it had never experienced since it landed in this world to face death.

The moss seized the opportunity!
As Deoxys was engulfed by the golden wave missiles and swept to the ground, the E-Shot Gun timely fired countless mud shards, drawing a special array at Deoxys' feet.

Local customs and traditions, the universe!

The golden wave missile gradually dissipated, turning into scattered points of cosmic light, raising a warm lamp in that dark and cold macroscopic world. The black mud on Deoxys's body faded away, returning it to its normal red and blue colors.

This is life. Fighting is the symbol of being alive; only in this way can I feel that I am a true living being.

I have traversed the entire galaxy from my distant homeland. I have witnessed magnificent stellar explosions and powerful deities roaming the heavens. I long to be born into this world as a true life.

I sensed a power in the world, a power that allowed my memories and wisdom to manifest. Was it the power of a god or the power of Pokémon?

"It's Xyz. Legend has it that it flies around the world, bestowing upon us memories and wisdom. It was created by the Sinnoh Grandmaster and is a divine Pokémon responsible for the spiritual world."

Lightmoss and two Pokémon walked over: "How are you feeling? It looks like you've gotten rid of the nightmare?"

The surrounding environment is turning into color, and the black and white world is gradually fading away.

What is this feeling? Peace, tranquility, and joy fill my heart. The sorrowful past and memories are fading. Why do you possess the soil of my homeland? Why do you have this power?

"It is not your homeland, but the homeland of all life. Time, space, and antimatter—these three constitute the real world we inhabit. You come from the universe, but from your perspective, aren't we also from the universe?"

"That is why we are all children of the stars."

"By the way, a Pokémon wanted me to come and save you, although I didn't know it was so dangerous at first. But thankfully, at least it turned out well."

"Thank you." Deoxys looked at the people and Pokémon before it with a relieved expression.

Perhaps I could never be born, and I will eventually die, but at least I will no longer harbor resentment. To become a life, to fight and be defeated with abandon, to feel the surging vitality of life—I came into this world not empty-handed; I gained what I wanted to know!

Although this place is a 'nightmare,' I am here, truly existing as a living being!

The universe is so cold, but life is so vibrant! My fellow countrymen and I set out from our homeland, traveling to world after world, perhaps to witness this very power—this is the heart of humanity.

Deoxys must face its own death; it has escaped the nightmare, but Lightmoss stops it:

"Wait! Perhaps you won't die."

"I might be able to make you truly born, but I'm not sure. If you want to try, I can help you!"

So, if we've connected with the hearts of aliens, does that count as "transmitting human hearts"?

Lightmoss thought of something interesting.

Deochis, imbued with strong Gnostic elements, and its extraterrestrial origins, possibly stemming from aliens, suggest that humanity's homeland is not the material world, but rather the divine realm of "Preroma," as opposed to the material world in Gnosticism. This refers to a realm of pure light, ultimate goodness, and divine radiance.

In other words, Deoxys can actually be considered a variant of Ultraman.

"In any case, let's first come to our senses!"

As the light moss vanished from this world, Deoxys glanced into the empty void of space.

Over there, a yellow, mushroom-shaped Pokémon made a relieved sound.

Welcome to our world, the land beyond heaven.

(End of this chapter)