Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 420 The Sun Also Rises!

Whoosh, whoosh!
From the western lands to the eastern lands, the third long night is about to begin.

Charcoal Servant, carrying a hammer on his back, ran with long strides.

My master sewed me a new cloak, saying that it would be resistant to the flames and would give me courage.

Having eaten and drunk their fill, they strode forward, facing the setting sun that burned like blood and fire.

The descendants of the sun encourage me and illuminate my path forward, therefore I praise the sun!
The brave warriors of Waveguide accompany me, and the ancient vow remains forever in my heart. It is said that it can cross mountains and rivers in a single night.

The noble white knight used his light blade to guide the way forward, and his holy figure filled me with longing.

The beautiful Queen of Flowers rode an ancient, immortal dragon as it soared through the sky.

The giant insect from 300 million years ago was a powerful being that flew out of mythology.

The god of victory flapped his wings and laughed with me!
The surging dragon ran, picking up water from the ground, which made its mane swell up.

The Snow Demon King, whom they had just subdued, was also jubilantly clearing the way ahead.

Following in the footsteps of the legendary holy swordsman, I will continue to pass on that flame and bravely pursue the world of my dreams!

I met many companions on my journey.

Just like in human fantasy stories.

I embarked on a journey with them to vanquish legendary monsters, constantly defeating countless enemies.

The flames gradually returned, and life reawakened. Fire is the origin of all order!

Tan Xiaoshi felt that everything was just like in the story, and that he had never really understood this ancient land.

As the sun sets, it plunges into the horizon of the sea.

Unnamed ruins stand by the roadside, and ghosts blink inside.

Wielding a hammer that sparks, he drives away the souls hiding in the darkness!
"Click!"

Tanjiro started fighting with the Gastlys by the roadside, which to him felt like he was fighting against the resurrected spirits from ancient tales!
After dispelling the Gastly that had been joining in the fun, the Dream Eaters reappeared near the ruins, whispering amongst themselves.

That swaying hypnotic pendant is the work of a wicked sorcerer.

Caw! They must be trying to lure us in and take us back to be their slaves!

Drive the minotaurs out!
So Tan Xiaoshi brandished his hammer again and engaged in battle with the panicked and enraged Dream Eaters.

The trap spider, hidden in the forest, is a lurking hunter.

They control the silk threads, weaving them into traps to lure prey in!
Knights don't die from traps!
So, Charcoal Boy once again fought against those Spider-Men who were manipulating him!

Gradually, as the number of places I visited increased.

They also encountered a Fiery Leg Locust by the roadside, which caught the little knight off guard with its decisive battle mode, but fortunately the knight had companions.

The hero of the Waveguide stepped in, defeated the Fierce Leg Locust, and gained its friendship.

The queen bee beneath the giant tree gave us some terrible honey.

Kirlian in the ruins sings loudly like a princess.

A peregrine falcon, spewing flames, streaked across the night sky like a fiery meteor.

The ferocious scythe, wielding its venomous tail like a large knife, flicked its tongue.

Beating up the light cod in the river and getting delicious fish meat was a righteous act that earned a thumbs-up from the Golda ducks on the roadside.

Friends, did I do the right thing?
The enraged Inferno Monkey, wielding its ghostly iron fist, fought me for thirty rounds.

The standing terrestrial jellyfish offered me the fungi it produced.

When I encounter the ferocious Houndoom, my melee combat is trembling; there must be a bully nearby!

The Pokémon that were passing by all knew that there was a Charcoal Sparrow wearing tattered armor and carrying a hammer, who was imitating a human knight and embarking on an absurd adventure.

However, there really was a group of powerful, unfamiliar Pokémon around it.

Where are these guys going?

Why is there another human with a backpack mixed in with them?
This strange adventure lineup caused the wild Pokémon to whisper among themselves. Some Pokémon tried to keep up with them, but because they went too far, they worried about not being able to get home, so they turned back.

However, these Pokémon always bring back some gifts when they go back.

They were delicate cubes, delicious and tasty. They were either brimming with energy, or strangely sweet candies that, once eaten, would continuously increase one's strength.

Gradually, legends about these strange Pokémon and that human began to circulate among the wild Pokémon.

As the night deepens, stars fill the sky.

The weary little knight saw a warrior radiating light, gazing up at the universe and radiating boundless brilliance.

So, I was filled with strength again and continued forward.

The ancient human capital and academy also appeared faintly on the distant hills.

I looked at the towering building and felt a surge of excitement. In the past, human kings lived in it.

Finally, after drowsiness overcame me, I found an old church.

The knight lit a campfire and roasted the fruit.

The giant tortoise, which carries the world, appeared before my eyes for the first time, and the countless fruits dazzled my eyes.

The master used legendary seasonings to create a dish that was somewhat bitter.

It is said that this seasoning can significantly improve the body's immunity.

So, I devoured the food with great anticipation!
After a hearty meal, I drifted off to sleep peacefully, surrounded by my travel companions.

I only see fire, so I only pursue fire. Ashes carry charcoal, and one day they will ignite. At that time, I will also serve the sun!
Not far from the old church lies the human city-state.

When dawn breaks, the sun will rise as usual the next day.

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Hmm, an immortal ancient dragon?

Lightmoss suddenly realized something.

Yes, if Charcoal Knight is the knight who links the fire, then the hard and immortal dragon forged from rock in the distant chaotic world must be a fossil pterosaur.

All right!

[Precious Plant: Secret Recipe: Bitter Seasoning.]

[Description: A fantastical seasoning with a strong, bitter flavor. Legend has it that it can significantly boost the body's immunity. Long-term consumption by Pokémon may cause changes in their size, and it also makes both Pokémon and humans more energetic.]

The moss gave the bitter ingredients to the earth turtle, which planted them in fertile soil. At the same time, it collected various soils and minerals along the way.

The soil of Padia possesses a unique power, and it was later identified as one of the three essential elements of the blueberry academy's ecological core, making it extremely important.

The composition and color of the soil vary in different regions, and the moss also found some interesting things while collecting soil and minerals.

Those are fragments of Taijing.

In the Padiya region, you can sometimes see huge crystals in the wild. This is not just a setting in the game; in fact, these crystals also exist in the new anime.

However, unlike in the game, these crystals won't pull players into crystal caves just by touching them, and then they'll have to dig holes.

"These crystals are dense cosmic energy emanating from underground, and some doctors in the Padiya region are studying them."

Lightmoss recalled the composition of the research team.

Regardless of whether the two mainstream doctors, Orin and Fortu, are alive or dead, among the acquaintances in Padia, there are two familiar faces who are also researchers of the Padia Giant Pit and the Tai Crystallization.

That was Claver, the principal of Padia Academy, and Ginja, the teacher.

However, both of them are probably still researchers and have not yet become school principals and teachers.

"Roundmo Town is just outside the church, which means we're already near Tabletop City."

The reason we don't go to the town to rest is because there's no need for it.

A great knight camps out in the wilderness; isn't that true training?

Is this the church from "Unchanging Bonds"?

"A church with stained glass windows depicting Crimson Knight and Azure Blade Demon, but the glass on the Blade Demon's side is broken."

"There should be another set of magical armor here."

Lightmoss found the spell armor, abandoned in a corner, untouched by anyone, but it was faintly emitting a light, as if beckoning Charcoal Servant to touch it.

However, the charcoal servant of the moss had already made up its mind to become a knight, so it had long since fallen asleep peacefully.

"You need not be impatient, for the armor is entwined with the souls of the dead."

Lightmoss soothed the armor of spells: "The master you are waiting for should arrive in a few years. He is a little charcoal servant with blue eyes."

"It will shed its past cowardice, inherit your last wishes, and become a swordsman wielding purple flames."

After the Lightmoss spoke, the light of the Spell Armor gradually faded.

The spirits inside were somewhat curious. They sensed that Lightmoss was also a psychic.

There are no more spiritualists in Padiya.

Is that so? Perhaps meeting here is a fateful encounter, a prophecy of a psychic?
Let's wait a little longer then.
They appeased the armor of magic, not taking it with them, for the armor already had an owner.

Tan Xiaoshi was as reckless as Don Quixote on his journey, but when it came to actual fighting, he showed the caution of a Soul Knight.

Although they treat innocent Pokémon found on the roadside as enemies and actively challenge them, wild Pokémon don't seem to care.

Pokémon are inherently warlike creatures, especially in the Padina region. After a battle, gently heal them, give them some Power Cubes and Rare Candies, and a strong friendship will be established instantly!
The Pokémon in the Padia region have never seen anything like this before!
I'm going to eat, eat, eat!

"There are lots of tree fruits here. I've collected a whole bunch."

Lightmoss looked towards the corner of the church, where Waves was nestled and counting its spoils. On Lightmoss's backpack, the Commemorative Ball and the Luxury Ball were already open, and Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon and Money-Gathering Spirit ran straight towards Waves.

The three trash-collecting group were whispering and discussing something, then let out a strange, loud "ooh-ooh-ooh-cool" laugh.

"Add a shrine maiden, and you'll be the Four Heavenly Kings of Gathering."

The key point is that these four guys had different goals when picking up items.

The ripples will pick up anything it can find, but it is most attracted to luminous gems and fruits.

Aluminum-steel bridges like those scrap metal pieces; who doesn't love a free buffet?

The money-seeking spirit only had its eyes on the scattered ancient gold coins; it only had eyes for money.

Celebi, on the other hand, is different. She likes to collect secret items discarded in various eras. Ever since she retrieved Mr. Steel's secret scroll last time, Lightmoy has no doubt that when she sees Celebi again, she will definitely be able to pull off another big surprise for her.

For example, the activation key for the ultimate weapon?

A Brief History of Time?
If you have time, go collect stones!
"Hey, Qiaolong!"

"I haven't used the electric beam in the rain yet!"

Guangtai touched his head.

After all, after the Bridge Dragon evolved, the battles he encountered were either UBs that came from another world or ground masters like Giovanni.

The electric beam hasn't really had a chance to be used yet; hopefully, it will have a chance to shine in the future.

Hey, Qiaolong, all you ever think about is eating!
"Oh, and this too!"

Bodang Shui not only collected a bunch of fruits, minerals, and coins.

This husky fully utilized the qualities it had acquired in the dream world, possessing an incredibly keen sense for treasure hunting. It swept away everything in its path, taking everything it could!
There is a "sacred stake" here!
[Mythological artifacts: Sacred stakes.]

[Description: The stake, emanating a dark and ominous aura, would normally crumble into fragments and disappear upon being pulled out. However, thanks to the special craftsman's maintenance, although the stake shattered, it did not collapse.]

[Effect: Used to seal away ominous treasures, and can also be used to seal other Pokémon with ominous auras. There are no restrictions on its use.]

That's right, this stake also has the ridiculous feature of self-destructing as soon as it's pulled out, which made Guangtai shake her head.

Fortunately, it was carved out by the water; if a passerby had pulled it out, it would have been a direct act of damaging a cultural relic.

However, the stake was too big, and the Lightmoss threw it directly into the Connected World.

Even after arriving in the Padia region, the Connect Space was still usable. Clearly, after both Connect Trees were repaired, Unova's signal strength improved dramatically!

"However, we might not be able to get a signal in the Kanto region, but that's okay, we can still retrieve it using the Dimensional Ring."

In the game, the roads in the Padia region are filled with glowing items, and various berries and Pokémon materials are scattered everywhere. The "landscape" of this place is indeed amazingly good.

But it is precisely because of this that the Pokémon here have become increasingly warlike.

Upon closer examination, it seems that the Padiya region did not experience the "inherent destruction" that other regions suffered. Apart from the tectonic shifts two million years ago that resulted in a bunch of small turtles hanging from the ground, it seems that nothing else was affected.

As for the collapse of the Parthian Empire, what place hasn't experienced something like that? It was simply the end of the feudal era.

"Is this because there are no native legendary Pokémon in this area?"

This is true.

The two gods of Zhu and Zi, the four treasures of calamity, and all the paradoxical species were all brought over from other timelines or other regions.

The land of Padiyah is wonderful, yet there isn't a single local legend.

This is also a good thing.

The absence of legends means there won't be a brain-dead king who, in pursuit of power, creates some ultimate weapon or a war between reality and idealism.

That's why this region has been able to develop steadily for so many years.

At the same time, the seas surrounding Padiya are also very rough, foggy, and have slightly problematic magnetic fields, which contributes to its unique ecological and geographical environment.

"Gu Pao~"

After eating its fill, the Ancient Sword Leopard began to rub against the moss, its purpose obvious.

I want to touch it again, it feels so good!
This treasure, a symbol of calamity, showed absolutely no sign of tyranny in front of the craftsman, and one of the main reasons for this was...
Can't beat it.

Cats are like that—bullying the weak and fearing the strong!
While angrily rubbing his leopard-like head, Guangtai planned out the next part of the trip.

Not far from the church is the town of Yuanmo, famous for its olives and harvest festival.

After all, the matter in Fukatsu Town is only a couple of days away, so we need to hurry over there. Fortunately, Samurai is also very capable. Although he can't cross mountains and rivers overnight like Riolu, he still has considerable speed when running at full speed.

However, it still took a bit too long.

After all, it's during a workout.

My own itinerary in the Padiya region: the Deep Bowl art exhibition, the acquisition of the Four Evils, and helping Orin AI transport her valuable documents.

Although I could enter Zone Zero without applying, that would probably cause panic in the local alliance.

Therefore, we still need to seek their opinions and make a report. But I don't know Ye Ci myself.

Guangtai thought for a moment and decided that when they arrived in Shenbo Town, he would ask Kou Sha to introduce him.

Dr. Yew and King of Blueberries also came here. I wonder if they had any communication with the Padiya League. However, Dr. Yew did send himself a message.

They are wandering in the wilderness, searching for the Slash Commander's group. If they find General Servant Blade, they will immediately send a message to them.

Speaking of capturing the Four Evil Gods, even if it's for their "true forms," ​​wouldn't that make one seem like a "treasure hunter"? Scarlett, the protagonist of the special episode, is in this profession, and Reho is similar.

We're also collecting rare materials, which is already underway.

"Once we reach Tabletop City, and then pass through the South Third District, we'll reach Fukabochi Town. But at that time, let's have Samurai fly there on a fossil aeroda, otherwise we won't have enough time."

"Gah~"

The fossil pterosaur was being fed by Miss Skirt when it turned around and let out a low growl.

That little charcoal-burning figure is fighting monsters on the ground. Meanwhile, I'm battling it out in the sky too!
Wow, there are so many birds in the sky here! There's even a firebird that breathes fire and charges at you without warning!

That's absolutely amazing!
"Ah, that's the Arrowhawk, the legendary Trash Wings... cough cough, Gale Wings."

"After all, they are falcons, so it's normal for them to be fierce. When excited by a fierce battle, they will spray sparks from the gaps in their wings to intimidate their opponents, while charging towards their prey in a straight line at a speed of 500 kilometers per hour."

"They've never seen an immortal ancient dragon before, so they just charged straight at us. But we didn't come away empty-handed."

Guangtai said, "Those Arrowhawks used [Brave Bird Assault] when they charged over, didn't they? I've already recorded it!"

As he spoke, he raised an ancient bracelet!
By using the Prism Star to increase the attack probability by 1%, the Aerodactyl can regain the Brave Bird Attack skill!

Now that we've got both of them, if we want to get the other one, the final Dragon Dive isn't so easy to get. Wild Dragon Pokémon don't seem to know this move.

Rain clouds gradually gathered in the night sky.

The climate in Parthia is quite changeable, and a light drizzle soon began to fall.

The ancient sword leopard, having been thoroughly rubbed, fell into a deep sleep.

Guangmo wiped and checked the soul heart, then began to rest.

Boom boom boom!
In the distant heavy rain, it seemed as if a figure was riding a large Pokémon towards the church, startling Lightmoss from her rest.

The person who ran into the church was also startled!
More than ten pairs of eyes opened one after another, staring intently at her!
"It's the middle of the night, and it's raining heavily. Why would anyone be running in the middle of nowhere at this hour?" Guangtai said.

"Phew! There are humans here! You startled me! Hello, are you a traveler?"

The young woman who entered the church breathed a sigh of relief, then, as if making an excuse:
"Is it possible that, although it's raining near Yuanmo Town, I actually came from Beigu Town, which is far away?"

Lightmoy: "Beigu Town is quite far from here on the map, and it's 5:30 AM now. Are you a Super Padiya?"

Mysterious woman: "Five in the morning? Hard-working people are already up at three! Riding my Pokémon, I'll head north through the Rift Cave. My Pokémon is incredibly fast!"

As she spoke, she patted the black bull beside her.

Lightmoss's eyes twitched.

"Kentaro Water Ripple Seed".

The black bull in front of me is Tauros's regional form. In the humid and fertile Padilla region, Tauros, a Pokémon that is distributed in various regions but has never undergone much change, has finally appeared in a regional form here, and it has even diversified into three different forms.

"The Padiacontero of the Water-type can swim by spouting water from its horns. It can also violently jet water from the holes at the tips of its horns to create high-pressure water jets that pierce through enemies."

"Oh. You know him? He's quite handsome, isn't he!" The mysterious woman patted her bull, while the Tauros remained on high alert!
What's going on inside this church? So many powerful auras!

"Oh dear, this child seems a little frightened. May I ask what these Pokémon are?"

Guangtai glanced at her companions and suddenly smiled mischievously:
"We are the Phantom Expedition Team, currently on our training journey, and now we are heading to Deepbo Town."

The light moss constantly creates a patch of sunlight, illuminating the dark church and eliciting a gasp from the mysterious lady.

"Haven't you ever seen a superpowered person before?"

The girl in front of me was very young and energetic, and she had that signature strange hairstyle.
How to describe it?

"I thought that because the timeline is so early, I wouldn't see many familiar characters."

The person who appeared here was Huang Bo, who would later become the teacher of combat studies at Padia Academy.

Trainer type: Fighting girl.

Right now, she seems to be just a fighter who is training.

(End of this chapter)