Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 280 The Requirements of the Sacred White Tree

After Giovanni left, Moss didn't linger and quickly led the Pokémon away from the dark and oppressive metropolis.

Those repentant hunters voluntarily lent their vehicles to Lightmoss to transport Pokémon. As for themselves, they said they wanted to carry out a redemption movement in the Black Market to make other hunters and buyers realize that buying and selling Pokémon is wrong!
Uh... they've gone from poaching gangs to animal protection organizations.

I hope these people won't join the Plasma Group in the future!
Guangtai realized that there were some situations where he couldn't abuse his abilities. If these hunters joined Team Plasma in the future, wouldn't that be like him recruiting soldiers for Team Plasma?

Or will they form their own new Pokémon protection team? Another mysterious organization has emerged in Unova!

"I really didn't expect to run into Giovanni. After Team Rocket's actions were suppressed, Giovanni, who was supposed to be on the gaming path, ended up coming to Unova to train, and even became the master trainer of the Black Skyscraper. That's incredible!"

If Giovanni at this stage of his life truly experienced the "three beatings" in the game, he should be training with the goal of becoming the world's strongest.

However, he is still the leader of Team Rocket, just remotely controlling them; Team Rocket hasn't disbanded! The trio is still following Ash around, and the changes in this timeline are quite interesting.

The so-called "gatekeeper trainer" is the most powerful trainer who rules each level of the Black Skyscraper. Areas beyond Area 5 are unmanaged and the rules are set by powerful trainers.

The higher you go in the skyscraper in Zone 8, the more levels there are in each zone. And since Giovanni is the strongest in Zone 8, are there really people stronger than Giovanni in the other two zones?

Or is Giovanni deliberately staying in Zone 8 to select trainers with excellent potential to join Team Rocket?
If we think about it that way, wouldn't the black skyscraper become the Rockets' interview site?
At the same time, the Tree of Connection suddenly sent an extra reward.

[Rewards: Released Gem x8, Veteran Warrior Badge x8, Emerging Power x1!]

"The Badge of a Veteran: A badge of honor for powerful trainers and their Pokémon who have participated in intense battles."

Effect: After numerous battles, the maximum potential of all your Pokémon's abilities has increased, and all of its stats have been increased by 30%!

[Emerging Power: Show your strength, demonstrate your abilities... Unleash your power! Transform the power of others into your own! After you defeat a trainer and their Pokémon, the Effort Values ​​and Growth Rate gained by you and your Pokémon increase by 100%!]

[Your actions in the Black Marketplace have earned the approval of the Tree of Connection!]

"Oh, not bad! Let's head towards the White Forest!"

With Kojiro's driving skills, the vehicle traveled smoothly and at high speed.

Inside the train carriage, the rescued Pokémon ate Rare Candy and Power Cubes, and for the first time since being captured, they were able to rest peacefully.

They no longer needed to worry about anyone harming them, and human desires gradually faded away. More importantly, a king had appeared.

A king who can command Pokémon, and a wondrous traveler.
It all felt like a dream, so unreal.

The massive black skyscrapers gradually receded into the distance, while on the horizon, at the edge of the wilderness, a colossal white sacred tree came into view, radiating a soft light even at night, much to the astonishment of the moss.

The stars twinkled in the black sky, a gentle breeze caressed the world, and green leaves and herbs swayed in the wind.

The White Forest is a forest that is purely white.

The Pokémon stared blankly at the new world before them, where natural forces surged and began to heal their injuries.

Then, the forest seemed to sense these creatures that had come from afar.

One after another, the fruit fell from the large white tree with a gurgling sound.

The Pokémon picked them up and ate them, giving thanks for nature's bounty, while berries continued to fall from the trees.

The natural wind is like a gentle hand, caressing these lovely creatures and gradually calming their slightly panicked hearts.

Guangtai stared blankly at the huge tree not far away. It was like a black skyscraper, attracting people's attention and radiating a sacred, pure, and incredible power.

And that's how the United Connection came about.

[The United Connection (White Tree Hole) has occurred!]

[Description: A sacred tree standing in the white forest one day suddenly revealed a huge cave beneath its roots. The depths of the cave emanated powerful natural forces and a sacred aura! The forest seems to be pleading with you to listen to the voice of the White Forest!]

[Note 1 (A voice from the White Tree Hole): The Sacred Tree knows you are searching for Champion Arderk. Come to the very bottom of the White Tree Hole immediately!]

[Note 2: In White Forest, your psychic abilities may be enhanced! Your Pokémon's five physical stats, HP, and Psychic stats may be boosted!]

[Note 3: That is the sacred white tree hollow; the sacred tree and the tree that entered it sensed its call!]

[Note 4: The energy of dreams surges here; the power of dreams seems to be rising!]

[Note 5: The one with the key, proceed to the white tree hollow! You need to communicate with the connecting tree!]

[Note 6: The White Forest has given you something, and that thing has appeared right before your eyes!]

Forests are inherently alive; they can selectively bestow power upon humans.

Different forests possess different powers, and the White Forest was the third location that Adek investigated.

A very thick, short, white branch appeared before the light moss, emitting a bright light; its shape resembled a "key"!
When the Lightmoss obtained the white tree branch key, a powerful force suddenly surged from the branch and flowed into its body!

[Obtained: Tree Hole Key!]

[Effect: The sacred key used to open the deepest part of the White Tree Hole, a treasure forged by the power of the natural forest. It possesses special purifying and sacred powers, providing a boost when using psychic/grass/water powers, and amplifying your sunlight ability.]

[Willpower +100%, Resonance +100%.]

The Tree of Connection's emotions surged. It seemed to recall the existence of the white tree hollow. There were many mysterious things on the land of Unova, and the Sacred Tree was one of them! The Moss and the Pokémon moved forward with reverence, while the other rescued Pokémon expressed their gratitude. Then they disappeared into the nearby grass and forest.

"The Pokémon have been accepted into the White Forest; they are protected. This forest will make any malicious person disappear."

"Wait, disappear."

It can be confirmed that the White Forest and the Underworld are closely connected. The Lightmoss entered the White Tree Hole, where there were some workers and mountaineers who claimed to be from a survey team.

"You're going to the bottom of the White Tree Hole? Are you part of the survey team? Normal trainers need to take on challenges. Although the White Tree Hole facility has only been around for a short time, the underground caves are very deep."

"This place has not been fully explored."

The worker wearing the convex helmet had a serious expression.
"Who exactly dug these caves and in what era? Traces of human habitation have been found in every level of the area. This big tree wasn't here before. This cave only appeared suddenly after that black high-rise building came into existence."

"But the strange thing is, when exactly was the black skyscraper built, and who built it? We have no recollection of it at all."

"The investigation team is currently exploring in depth, and cultivators from all over the United States have also gathered here. We have set up a challenge area here, which is planned according to the challenge format of the Black Skyscraper, except that the Black Skyscraper is constantly going upwards, while the White Tree Hole is constantly going downwards."

"If you want to go down, you have to overcome each challenge one by one."

Lightmoss produced a white tree hole key, and the worker who had been blocking him was immediately taken aback: "This, this key is this shape, could it be the key to the big tree in area 5 or later?! Are you a gatekeeper trainer?"

"This is indeed a special item found in a deeper area. After the key appears, new areas below will appear, more caves will be found, and the elevator will be able to reach them!"

"Well, we're collecting these keys. Okay, you can go down now! You can go to any floor freely."

The worker's expression was somewhat meaningful: "According to the elders in the town, the sacred tree has a voice and a will."

The workers opened the downward-facing elevator, just like the kind used on construction sites. The roots of the sacred tree penetrated deep into the earth, dividing it into endless rooms and caves.

Lightmoss rode the Pioneer Elevator, carrying the Pokémon all the way down, a powerful and sacred aura spreading throughout!
[Area 7, 9 basement levels.]
This isn't the theoretical lowest level, but the survey team's elevator can only reach this point.

"Here you go." The Aegislash's one eye looked around and sensed a very strange natural energy, just like the feeling it had when it was in the ruins of the capital!
An incredible atmosphere permeates this place!
"Doreli~!"

Miss Skirt and Torterra were released, and the Grass-type Pokémon felt great here. The power of nature was so abundant that Miss Skirt even started humming a song!

Compared to the ferocity of the Divine Capital Forest, the tranquility of the Arrow Cart Forest, and the strangeness of the Enchanted Forest, the White Forest here is a completely different experience!
Sacred and serene, yet it harbors an incomparably passionate power!
The small tree on the turtle's back was spreading its branches and leaves, and then it felt that power incredulously. The roots of the forest were whispering, and its soul received unprecedented comfort and solace, as if it were about to merge with nature.

The turtle looked at the orange four-leaf clovers.

Wow, what an unusual plant! You could even grow this on your body!

Miss Skirt looked at it and shook her head.

No, no. It's too big; there's no room to plant it.

"Wow! (The life force here is so strong!)"

Riolu sensed a powerful natural waveguide, and the blue-haired puppy nervously looked around.

This place is perfect for cultivation!

The burning insect stared at the water's surface, then at the tree roots, and at the drifting streams of light...

Emmmm......

Why is it so bright here even when there's no sun?
I originally thought it would be very dark, and I wanted to show off the lighting.

hum-

The key in the white tree hole emitted a guiding light, while the light moss looked on in surprise at the surrounding plants.

Tall, orange-yellow plants, resembling lost four-leaf clovers, grew rampantly in the surrounding underground ponds, emitting an aura that purified impurities. White roots entwined around the cave entrance, and the plants radiated brilliant light, illuminating the underground world with a clear, bright glow.

There are many cultivators and fighters here to train their bodies, but they are not easy to encounter. The members of the survey team continue to explore the cave and occasionally have fierce battles with the fighters.

However, these things had nothing to do with the Lightmoss. Following the guidance of the white key, the Lightmoss arrived at an empty cave room. At this moment, the roots that were wrapped around the front of a certain cave suddenly disappeared, and a bright light emanated from the dark cave!
"I'm here! What do you want to say to me?"

There were as many questions as there were, and unusual plants appeared in the brightly lit cave.

A tall, red four-leaf clover.

Unlike the orange-yellow color outside, this place is special!

Then, the key in the white tree hole emitted a bright light, hovered in front of the light moss, and began to change shape. It became more refined and began to transmit the power of the sacred tree!

[The United Connection (White Tree Hole) has occurred!]

[Description: The sacred tree standing tall in the white forest, what has brought you here? This is the secret chamber of the white tree hollow, the whisper of your heart!]

[A voice from the white tree hollow:]

[Those who dwell within the Tree of Connection give birth to those who can transmit power.]
[You have arrived at the White Tree Hollow, an ancient sanctuary built underground by people thousands of years ago after the world was destroyed by dragons. They live underground, and the sacred white forest provides them with light and food.]
[The Alder King you've been searching for, the current champion among humans, has indeed arrived here.]
[His journey began in search of the legendary dragon, but along the way, he gained another power that pulled him into another world, where he received his mission.]
[That power is the same as the Tree of Connection that resides within you.]
　PS: In the game, the old man in the White Forest will say that the White Tree Hole holds a secret, and the superpowered person in the Black City will say that the skyscraper has powerful black energy and connects directly to the universe.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)