Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 435 The Treasure of Zero or the Root of All Evil?

[A masterpiece: "The Bouquet"]

[Description: This scene depicts Pokémon named Iron Warrior and Miss Skirt presenting bouquets to their trainer.]

Anyone who sees the work of a phantom artist will be moved by its grandeur. Regardless of what it resembles, it always leaves a beautiful feeling in the viewer's heart; this is what makes a masterpiece. A true work only happens once; there is no second time.

[Effect: Giving it to someone can change their life, increasing their virtue by 500% and their value by ∞%.]

Looking at the description of the artwork and the silent reaction around him, Guangtai knew that this time it was truly a success.

The Miracle is a work that only the master Casparcias painted, and only a few times. His last painting was in White Town, in the Miracle of the Tutu Dog, in the glow of the rising sun.

Compared to the white town, the flower-filled and art-filled town of Deepbo is equally impressive. It's just a shame that the master Casparcia never came to Padia, otherwise he could have created new wonders here as well.

And judging from Kou Sha's condition...
"Wow! A miracle, a miraculous creation has been born!"

The dejected artist in Shenbo Town seemed to have undergone a super beast transformation. His mental state was not good to begin with, and now he felt even worse!

Of course, this change should be positive, because Kou Sha was so excited that he was in tears.

Even someone who knows nothing about art can see the beauty in a work and be briefly captivated by it.

When Master Gaspard invited Ash and his friends to see his artwork, even though it was a collage and didn't depict any specific objects, it still deeply moved Ash and Team Rocket.

Even Xiao Gang gave it the highest praise:
Holy crap! She's prettier than any beautiful woman I've ever met!

Now, this work has a more significant effect on others than the mosaic painting by the master Casparcias.

"What did you feel just now?"

Xinli and Qishu were also looking at the painting. Guangtai's painting speed was indeed beyond their imagination. This was not the creative efficiency that a normal painter should have.

Painting is inherently a special form of expression; depicting concrete objects is merely the first level of achieving miracles, while true miracles...
Even the moss herself gained some insights from this drawing process.

The highest form of depiction is the depiction of a scene, bringing to life what exists in the mind but cannot be visualized, giving the ineffable a tangible form.

"I don't really know much about art, but this piece is really beautiful. I feel like I've experienced something similar before, but did my Pokémon give me flowers? Or was it someone else who gave them to me?"

Qi Shu scratched her head, staring intently at the painting. After a while, she suddenly realized that she couldn't find any other words to describe it except "moved," which made her feel absurdly powerless.

Kiju: "But at this level, it can be considered a world-famous painting!"

Kou Sha, seemingly insane, exclaimed, "Of course! This is undoubtedly a world-class work! It's magnificent! My creative block has completely disappeared, and my inspiration is constantly, one after another, surging forth!"

"I want to start working right away! But, but I also want to look around a bit more!"

Qi Shu paused the camera and then complained to Xin Li, "It's over, Kou Sha has gone mad."

Xin Li: "Artists are like that, but it's more accurate to say that Kou Sha is like that, which is normal."

When Kosa is stuck in a creative block, he becomes negative and irritable. But once he recovers, he becomes as crazy and eccentric as he is now. This is an important aspect that must be appreciated when analyzing an artist's creative process.

She gazed at the work that had so deeply impressed Kosa, a slight smile curving her lips.

Xinli did feel it too, but rather, the feeling of "memory" from before became clearer.

Perhaps long ago, someone else sent me a bouquet of flowers.

Or perhaps, such a thing never happened.

What a wonderful feeling! It's as if I've been replaced by a character in a painting and experienced a wondrous life, a life that continues to extend into the future.

My own future.
Among the Heavenly Kings of various regions, I am the youngest. I had already developed extraordinary strength at a very young age. In order to continue to challenge my limits and hone my power, I moved here from the Johto region.

Then, she was completely defeated by the champion, Ye Ci, but that didn't bother her; instead, she was grateful to her.

Those were truly unforgettable battle experiences, and I have never regretted coming to the Padiya region. Although I am now working in the workplace, my life is a little different from what I once dreamed of.

Xin Li's pupils contracted slightly, and in a daze, she saw a little girl with a blurry face but green hair standing not far from her.

Then, the phantom vanished like a bubble, leaving only joyful, dreamlike laughter.

Qi Shu: "Hey? Miss Xin Li, your smile is so beautiful!"

Xin Li: "Hehe, I just saw something incredible in a daze."

Kiju waved his sleeves excitedly: "Oh! Is it that kind of future-like scene? Kiju seems to see it too! I see myself becoming a popular streamer with fans all over the world!"

Xinli wasn't surprised: "Then you really see a remarkable future."

Given Qishu's current state, becoming a top streamer is probably only a matter of time, after all, she is the "portal" for the Padiya region's external propaganda!

Xin Li: "It feels great! It's really a good piece of work. Everyone's back. This is what they mean by 'original aspiration' and 'dream'."

"Clap clap~"

Amidst the sound of applause, a woman dressed in a black suit and leather shoes, wearing blue gloves, and with jet-black hair that seemed to shimmer like a magical flower, walked into the studio.

Ye Ci: "Indeed, it is a stunning work. I stood outside the window for a long time before I came to my senses. There is definitely a certain power in this painting."

"Even though it's a work that has nothing to do with us, when we look at it from an appreciative perspective, it's as if we've become the people in the painting. The bouquet contains gratitude for the past and expectations for the future. That's how I understand it."

"Oh, Chief!" Xin Li turned her head and saw Ye Ci arrive. She was first surprised and then breathed a sigh of relief.

The Commander-in-Chief has finally arrived!
Kiju: "Hey! It's the champion! The champion has finally arrived!"

Ye Ci: "That's right. After finishing my work, I made sure the guests didn't need my company for the time being, so I came right away. Oh my, good things come in pairs, there's never a moment's rest, but thanks to this painting, I feel like my fatigue has disappeared quite a bit."

She paused slightly as she spoke, then repeated herself carefully:

"This is not flattery, but the truth."

“I also have some knowledge of art, so I can better understand the extraordinary nature of that work. I heard that you are a person with superpowers. Does this work incorporate any superpowers?”

“There are some, but not many.” Guangtai responded to Yeci’s question, while shaking hands with the president: “Nice to meet you, Ms. Yeci.”

“Just call me Yeci.” Yeci smiled, not just a polite smile, but a genuine one, and immediately thanked him: “Thanks to your help, I discovered a brand new Pokémon in the Padilla region.”

"This plays an indispensable role in the study of Pokémon ecology in this region."

"We look forward to collaborating with you and Dr. Yew to publish important academic findings."

Lightmoy nodded: "Of course, no problem. Moreover, your Slashing Commander seems to have completed its evolution. Congratulations!"

"It's all thanks to you."

Yeci responded very politely, and after some pleasantries, they basically finalized the matter of publishing their academic findings. In short, Padia was not simply "riding on someone else's fame"; Yeci had genuinely evolved his Bisharp and made it undergo investigation and research by Dr. Yew.

Therefore, General Pudao is not currently on Yeci's person.

Originally, Ci was supposed to join the research, but because of Guangtai's matter, she had to come immediately.

So, Ye Ci immediately got to the point and mentioned the conditions that Xin Li had agreed to earlier.

"Just as Xinli said, we can agree to any conditions. The conditions you've set are all within our acceptable range." Surprisingly, for Ye Ci, those conditions weren't actually that difficult to negotiate!

Whether it's a permit to enter Zone Zero, a permit to explore Padia, or even part-time work without overtime and a white-collar salary, none of these are problems for Ye Ci.

"Hmm, that's a bit unusual. As far as I know, you should have made more requests, not just agreed so readily."

Guangtai found it quite strange. Yeci was someone who would ruthlessly exploit even kindergarten students and send them out to work. How could she suddenly become so easy to talk to?

Or is it that there are still a few years before Zhu Zi's storyline begins, and Ye Ci hasn't turned into the kind of heartless boss he becomes later?

So Hikari spoke directly with Yaji.

"Hehe, it's actually very easy to understand."

Ye Ci smiled and explained:

"The job of the Elite Four member of the Padia League is to assess various gyms, discover outstanding new trainers, actively participate in social activities, select valuable and promising new trainers, promote them at the academy, handle documents, participate in regional development, plan urban development routes, maintain public order and stability in the Padia region, and conduct field surveys in the Padia region."

"Although the work is busy, I can still manage."

"Currently, the alliance is still in its growth phase, and all work is gradually becoming more standardized and procedural. The development momentum of various cities is good, the economy is on the rise, the population is increasing, and the number of alliance staff is also increasing year by year. Therefore, barring any major incidents, we do not need to add extra work for the time being."

"Compared to alliances in other regions, what we lack right now is combat power."

"As the face of the league, the Padilla region couldn't even muster a fourth Elite Four member before your arrival. Although there are quite a few trainers with considerable strength, none of them have reached the level of 'few and far between'."

"That's just how the people here are. Most of them prefer a free and easy life, and I think that although this goes against the alliance's development plan, it is also a unique feature of our region."

"It is precisely because of the free and comfortable life, the abundant natural resources and diverse Pokémon, the historic university, and the unique Crystallization Battle that our region can continue to attract trainers and residents from other places to settle here."

"With such a large number of trainers, there will always be some newcomers with great strength. Our role is to discover and guide them, making them the backbone of the Padia region."

Ye Ci rubbed her temples; thinking about things in other regions was giving her a real headache.

"Those powerful, established leagues can immediately produce new trainers of equal strength to fill the vacancies after a slight change in the Elite Four position. The change of the Elite Four in the Indigo League is almost seamless, as is the Unova League. Even the Hoenn League, which has a similar rich natural environment as us, has produced a lot of talent and has received a lot of attention in the past ten years."

"Therefore, increasing our combat strength is our top priority right now. The idea of ​​King Yue Tachibana of the United States Alliance coincides with mine. The methods used by the Padia region to attract talent are exactly the same as those used by the United States!"

"Therefore, I proposed establishing a unique trainer level: the [Champion Level]! However, so far, only those who have achieved this level can say..."

Ye Ci shook her head; her attitude was clear.

I can be America too!
I too can become a beacon in the Pokémon world!

How did the United States develop? Wasn't it through immigration from all over the world that it transformed that ancient, dilapidated place into one of the most advanced regions in the world?
And how did the Indigo League develop, the Hoenn League, the Sinnoh League, and even the Galar League rise to prominence?

Lightmoss: "Replicating the development path of other alliances is the most effective and safest way forward."

There were immigrants in the United States, and Napadia also accepted immigrants.

Guandu is developing towns, and Padiyah is also developing towns.

Cities are known for their history and culture, and Padiyah is no exception.

Carlos values ​​leisure and fashion, and Padia is quite leisurely and fashionable too!

Galar has its Dynamax feature, and so does Padia. Everyone has a battle system!
Ye Ci: "Yes, the lack of talent is a major reason why we don't have any challenge facilities here, but I have already applied to the Union Tower."

"The Union Tower, as the location of the league councils around the world, will discuss some resolutions that are beneficial to the development of the region. I hope that more types of trainers will enter the Padia region, and I also hope that the Ranger League will send Pokémon Rangers here."

"As long as enough trainers come, one day, challenge facilities will spring up like mushrooms after rain on this land."

"Therefore, I also plan to travel to the battle frontiers of Hoenn, Johto, and Sinnoh in the coming period to conduct on-site investigations and participate in challenges."

As for champion-level trainers, Guangtai pondered that Professor Orin should indeed be champion-level, but since she was a doctor who researched crystallization, she would never join the league as an Elite Four member.

I vaguely remember that there was a roster for this champion class, and the two PhDs seemed to be on it, but then again, they weren't.

Nemo is the Champion-class character most familiar to players in the subsequent storyline, followed by the protagonist. However, apart from the protagonist, there is a new Champion-class character, Ana, in the official novel, but that makes only three.

"Go to the Battle Frontier Zone for a challenge? I've never heard of that before." Xin Li was a little surprised, while Ye Ci chuckled: "This is a decision I made on the spur of the moment, but we still have a long way to go before we actually set off, and I have a lot of work piled up on my plate."

During their time together, Ye Ci often made impromptu decisions, disrupting Xin Li's plans. This happened in Master Bao.

"So, what was the valuable item you mentioned earlier?" Guangtai asked about the important condition promised earlier, and then saw Yeci take out a Taijing Bead.

What? It's still just a crystal bead after all?
Ye Ci: "This is the Taijing Pearl, which you have probably already seen. However, the valuable item I am referring to is not the Taijing Pearl."

"Of course, as the Elite Four member of the League, you will also be granted the right to use the Crystal Orb. Currently, the Crystal Orb is only available to trainers with strong abilities."

"The valuable item I was referring to is this."

Ye Ci held the Taijing Bead in one hand and took out a hexagonal light green gem with the other, handing it to Guangtai.

And this thing looks exactly like the hexagonal gemstone in the Taijing Pearl.

No, that's it!

Ye Ci explained, "Several years ago, after research on Zone Zero, we finally mastered the method to utilize the crystallization. That result was the Crystal Bead, and the power that provides the Crystal Bead is this special gem within it."

“These gems exist deep within Zone Zero. For some reason, they seem to possess the power to store crystallization energy and cause crystals to form.”

"Normally, the gem is placed above the Taijing Bead to prevent accidental activation. After pressing the button, a hole will open in the middle, allowing the gem to be filled into the core below. Once the gem is in place, the crack in the lower half will absorb atmospheric energy to activate the core, producing a shimmering blue aura and light. Then, the gem will become plasma! The power of the Taijing is thus utilized!"

[The material of the myth (?): The Prism Gem – (Talebaghas, Death).]

[Description: Tarleagegod once inhabited the ancient Padia region, and it was believed to have gone extinct approximately 200 million years ago due to tectonic shifts. However, it seems to have transformed its internal energy into hard crystals and protected itself in a dormant state, making it a Pokémon truly embodying the essence of crystals.]

[It is said that the power of the Taijing originated from a massive meteorite from space. This meteorite brought crystalline energy and caused tectonic shifts and mass extinctions in Padia. The final Taijing is said to have been named "Star."]

[Effect: A treasure imbued with the power of the Primal Crystal. Its true form appears to be the husk of the deceased Talebages. It has the effect of altering the abilities of living beings and enhancing mechanical properties.]

[Effect: When used in conjunction with a Crystal Jewel, after absorbing a large amount of Crystal Energy and Astral Energy from the Zero Void, the Crystal Jewel's energy threshold will be increased. At this time, using Boost Crystalization on a Pokémon will produce some of the effects of Crystal Raids.]

[Note: Some wild-caught Crystal Pokémon have absorbed a large amount of Crystal energy, thus gaining special abilities that cannot be used in ordinary Crystal battles.]

[Clear: Removes negative stat changes, abnormal statuses, and negative status effects. Clears the opponent's Pokémon's stat changes and ability effects.]

[Steal Crystal Orb Charge: Reduces the charge count of all Trainers' Crystal Orbs by 1. This has no effect on Pokémon with 0 charge counts or those that have been defeated and are waiting to revive.]

[Gather Energy: After gathering energy, a shield that significantly reduces damage will be created, while also removing abnormal and confused status effects.]

[Note: Once fully charged, it can be used as a power source for time travel. Combined with the power of the Time Explorer and the three pendants, it can allow you to travel to more distant worlds. Using the power of the Primal Crystal, you can also create machines that transcend the laws of the mortal realm, such as android AI. Or you can call the dead back to the present world.]

There aren't many things that can be used as a form of spacetime energy, and the Taijing Gemstone is one of them!

Guangtai's eyes suddenly sharpened.

The three major crystal abilities!

Isn't this the root of all evil in Taijing team battles?

(End of this chapter)