Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 508 Activating the Magic Card [Ancient Rules]!
This is the bizarre scene that Lightmoss, Ironhead, and the other Pokémon witnessed when they left the Fourth Observatory!

The enormous Pokémon, resembling both Brachiosaurus and Brontosaurus, is trampling towards us.

Meanwhile, another Pokémon, its entire body ablaze, resembling both a horned dragon and a lion, was spewing forth fierce flames!

Although the iron bundles had received a certain command, they saw that the iron tracks had been wrecked by the horned dragon's headbutt. They popped their heads out with a series of bangs and screeching sounds!

Chirp chirp chirp! We can't win, time to retreat!

Just for the sake of the future, act according to the circumstances!
Looking at those chaotic, fleeing iron bundles.

The thunderous drums and the sky-piercing flames that trampled down from the upper area simultaneously roared in a show of defiance!
Hmph, trying to run away?!
Blazing flames enveloped Po Kongyan's body!

High temperature and heavy pressure!

Looking at the iron bundles flying everywhere, the sky-piercing flames that were wreaking havoc, and the thunderous drums that were constantly rumbling.

At this moment, the voice of Emperor Yan came from the Dream Sphere.

"I never expected to see him again under these circumstances. Isn't that guy the Void-Breaking Flame summoned from ancient times?"

"That's right, my feeling is correct, it's the same individual!"

"So, if the Rippling Water is the ancient form of the Water Lord, then the Sky-Breaking Flame is the ancient form of the Flame Emperor."

"That enormous beast that summoned thunderclouds must be... the ancient form of the Thunder God!"

Lightmoss: "That's right, Sky-Piercing Flame, and Thunder Drum!"

"They have been successfully transferred!"

"Well, with the addition of the Rippling Water, the three ancient sacred beasts have reunited in a unique way. However, these three are not actually related to sacred beasts, and they did exist in ancient times."

"And, I finally see a rut. Only one. Looks like it's crashed."

The iron tracks lay on the roadside, an X appeared on its pixelated eye, and it was taken away by the Blazing Flame in one move. Of course, this steel mammoth was not without its battles.

[Sorry, I got killed.]
Iron Thorn fell to the ground, but its system was still quite robust; it did not faint like Iron Tracks.

Seeing Ironhead approach, Iron Thorn calmly spoke:
[Sorry, Leader! I didn't notice the Ground-type Pokémon!]
Ironhead: [It's alright. Anyway, when you faced Majestic Fang before, you also collapsed at lightning speed.]
Leafeon: [There are Pokémon here that are very effective against you; you really can't perform well here.]
Ironthorn: [Iron-leaved leader, I'm so glad to see you're back to normal. Uh, could you get me up?]
The three treasures of the future were joking around, while Guangtai looked at the fleeing iron bundles.

"Millerton, use parabolic charging!"

"Millarton?"

Lightmoss turned its head and saw that Milton was so frightened by the iron bundles running around and shooting out freezing beams that his tail was curled up!

"Chugas!" Milton shook his head repeatedly!

The moss read the cowardly lizard's thoughts:
"You said you were afraid to rush in, afraid of being hit by the freezing beam?"

While it's normal for Dragon Pokémon to be afraid of Ice, look at other Dragon Pokémon, including Razor Drum, which is also weak to Ice!

Isn't it thundering loudly right there?

Both are electric dragons, but your performance is really bad!

Lightmoy: "Oh dear! Milerton, it seems you can only play in official matches now, not in field games."

"Ah, ah!" Milton waved his hands repeatedly, while shrinking his head back.

The soldiers in formation on the sidelines had already rushed out to join the battle, defeating several of them with a series of cracking sounds.

One of the iron bundles spun its head 360 degrees and turned back to see the shield of the troop captain.

“waaaaahg!”

Pour it for me!
At this moment, the thunderous drumbeats suddenly caused the enormous neck to shake.

As the hair wrapped around his neck, resembling thunderclouds, spread out, a huge electric net suddenly appeared in the cave, covering the area below!
Electric Net, Power 55. Uses an electric net to grab and attack the opponent. Reduces the opponent's speed.

Its range is—all rival Pokémon that it can attack!

Crack! Crack! Crack!
The intense electricity caused the iron bundles, which were twice as weak as the electrical ones, to collapse. Some of them intended to retaliate, but were struck by a bolt of lightning just before they could strike and fell to the ground on the spot!

"Thunder!" Guangtai saw the lightning strike that arrived before the opponent and knew it was one of the two signature skills of the Thunder Drum!

It's equivalent to an electric-attribute surprise attack, allowing you to strike before others can!
In battle, the use of Thunder Drum is somewhat similar to Milton's, but also different. This is because this giant Brachiosaurus, or rather Brontosaurus, has some moves in its move pool that Milton cannot learn.

Electric Net is one of them. As Ash's Pikachu's signature move, its practicality and versatility are self-evident. Of course, it's impossible to use it in such a fancy way in game battles, so no one would carry it.

More importantly, there are two moves from Thunder Drum. One is its signature move, Lightning Bolt, and the other is "Power Rise"!
Although this move is not exclusive, it is almost exclusive, because only Thunder Drum can truly unleash the power of this move!
Compared to rippling water, it can also be considered a brother to sunshine and rain.

Meng Leigu is a traitor who has served three masters!
On sunny days, they are brothers of sunny days; in ancient times, their vitality enhanced their power.

They're brothers in the rain, and thunder is sure to strike.

In an electric field, they are like brothers; when electricity increases, their power doubles!
Fortress-type turrets, ancient thunder gods, cheating preemptive measures.

It was a true "bolt from the blue"!
Thunderous drumbeats! Truly a gifted hero! A strike vest is bestowed upon him!

"Boom boom boom——"

The Thunder Drum stomped in, moving not very fast, but each step was extremely powerful and spanned a huge distance.

At the same time, Meng Leigu's eyes looked at Guangtai, and there was a strange meaning in his eyes.

So that's how it is. The master of the undulating waters felt the dragon's power increasing as soon as he got close, as if the human in front of him was not human, but a dragon dressed in human form.

However, to be able to defeat so many magnificent teeth in one go, what amazing power that must be!

Lightmoss: "I can read appreciation in your eyes. I see. The majestic teeth often operate in the middle level, so you can't enter the lower area."

"Your personality is one of appreciating strength, and you look at those who possess power with admiration. You came here because you sensed the presence of the rippling water. It seems your relationship isn't so bad after all."

"However, in terms of strength, you are much stronger."

The Thunder Drum is of a very high level, while the Rippling Water was probably not very strong when it first met me.

At this moment, the rippling water also let out a low growl, staring at the approaching Thunder Drum with some confusion.

I hadn't actually seen this Thunder Drum many times in ancient times, so why did this thing follow me here?

"Boom! Roar! Roar! Roar!"

The fur of the Thunder Drum flickered with lightning.

It didn't know that there seemed to be a strange connection between them, and it was because of that connection that it paid attention to the rippling water and the other one.
Sky-piercing Flame!
"Roar!" The Void-Breaking Flame strolled over and shook its head at the Light Moss.

"Whew, it's been a long time!"

The Dream Sphere opened, and the Flame Emperor came out to join the fun. The moment the Sky-Piercing Flame saw the phantom Flame Emperor, it immediately realized it!
Huh? You're not the real Yan Emperor, but the guy who appeared in my dream before!

And it was also the one that fought alongside me and the real Yan Emperor!

"Yes, it's me."

Emperor Yan approached the Sky-Breaking Flame: "Because of special reasons, I am no longer a false creation in the dream world. I gained life in the cracks of the dream world, that is, in the gaps of dreams. Perhaps, this is the life bestowed by the Phoenix King."

"The reason you have a hidden connection with each other is because your forms are the same as the legendary three sacred beasts. Even if none of the [Paradox Ho-Oh] exists, the relationship between you as prototypes will not be eliminated."

"The future influences the past, which is also a paradox."

"Rumble—" Thunder Drum stared at Entei, finding it very strange that there was a Pokémon that looked so similar to Flareon.

However, upon closer inspection, one can still discover that they are quite different from each other.

We are clearly the Pokémon of the ancient era, yet they say that future Pokémon are based on us. It's a bit hard to understand.

But what about Ho-Oh? I've never heard of that Pokémon. But, is that strange feeling between us given by that Pokémon?
So, where is it?
"The Phoenix King? I am a newcomer, not a true Emperor Yan, so I don't know where the Phoenix King is."

Emperor Yan shook his head.

Hikari also spoke up, "Even the Ho-Oh Guard wouldn't know where Ho-Oh is."

Meng Leigu pondered for a moment.

interesting.

If it's a deity that created certain Pokémon, then I'd like to meet it. After all, staying here is also about fighting. Besides that, it's about searching for interesting things and delicious food, encountering different powerful creatures, and battling them.

"Looking for interesting things is in line with the lifestyle of Brachiosaurus. They migrate in groups, do not build nests, and wherever they go, the earth trembles and dust billows."

[Do you recognize these two ancient Pokémon?]
Ironhead questioned Glossy, explaining: "[These two were individuals that appeared when the accident occurred at the Fourth Observatory. Although they are Ancient Pokémon, they did not attack us, and we haven't seen any more of the same individuals being transferred here since.]"
[They live in the upper layers of Zone Zero, and they keep to themselves.]
"I recognize one of them, but not the other. However, their purpose in coming here is simple: they came because they noticed one of my Pokémon."

"In short, the three of them are a combination. They are Pokémon that existed in ancient times, modeled after the legendary Raikou, Entei, and Suicune."

"Hurry~!" Bodang Shui looked at Po Kong Yan and then at Meng Lei Gu. Hu Shi Bo began to negotiate, taking good things out of his mane and tossing the treasures he had picked up to them like a merchant.

Oh dear, even though we weren't friends before, it's never too late to make friends!

[Emperor Yan—] Ironhead looked at Emperor Yan: [According to past records, you are the legendary Emperor Yan, but why do you say you are not?]
Emperor Yan: "Hmph, I am nothing but a fake born from the dream of some child. Now, I am only following this human to collect the sights and sounds of his travels."

Ironhead didn't press further; every Pokémon has its own secrets.

[In short, they seem to be a trustworthy companion.]
Faced with such a massive display of force, Pipa was completely dumbfounded.

Of course, the same goes for Senior Brother Pai. He felt that since he came down with Guangtai, he was encountering magical things all the time. So what if he asked a lot of questions and solved his curiosity?

The secrets surrounding my elder brother seem endless.

Not only did he find the legendary seasoning, but he is also an Elite Four member and a Zero Zone investigator, can perform mechanical repairs, has a connection with his mother, and now knows an ancient Pokémon.
Piper had never seen a person have so many secrets. If he were to keep asking, he probably wouldn't be able to finish in a day and a night!
Yes. Now is not the time to ask about these things!
It's most important to get to the research institute immediately!
Pipa clenched his fist: "Big brother, should we set off now?"

“That’s right, let’s set off now.” Guangtai looked down. From the fourth observation station, they could see the gate of the Zero Zone Research Institute, but they still had to go around a long way.

[Attention everyone, proceed downwards!] Ironheads gave the order, and the repaired Future Pokémon followed closely behind their leader.

After leaving the fourth observation station, not far away is the mysterious panel of Zone Zero.

[During the movement downwards into Zone Zero, a buried plaque depicting mysterious symbols was discovered.]

The plate is made of a special metallic material that modern science cannot identify, and it remains undamaged even when cut. The reason for and how the symbols were drawn on it are both mysteries.

This is what is recorded in Zhu's book, and this board is also one of the purposes of Guangtai's visit to the zeroth district.

Interestingly, however, it was placed near the observatory, much like a tourist sign, quite unlike the account in Zhu Zhishu. It featured a map of Parthia.

"Padia District Zero"

"This is the board used to introduce Zone Zero; its material is..."

[The Secret Craft: The Mystery Board.]

[Description: A special metal plate existing in Sector Zero, depicting a planar cone of light related to time. However, the two light cones, which should have converged at the present point, have broken through their original point of intersection. This may be the root cause of Pokémon from parallel worlds arriving here.]

The mysterious plate may contain elements of Melmetran iron in its construction.

It possesses the [Icons] ability, allowing it to remotely summon Pokémon by drawing specific paths.

[Learned: How to make a mystery board (all prerequisite processes have been learned).]

The mysterious plate you created does not possess the other properties of this iron plate. As a replica, it can only be used for summoning with the mark.

You can add summoning trails for any Pokémon; the trails can be customized, with a maximum of 3.

The tracks are something that has existed since ancient times; machines are merely the manifestation of those tracks on stone slabs!

[Finding more Engraved Stones and recording special tracks can increase the upper limit of the summoning track settings, revealing new tracks and allowing you to summon new Pokémon.]

“Guhou!”

When Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon saw this panel, his eyes lit up immediately.

I just experienced an earthquake, and I'm feeling quite weak!

This metal plate looks impressive; it feels like a very chewy metal!
"This is very important, you can't eat it."

Guangtai waved his hand and pushed away Qiaolong's large, iron-faced man.

This mysterious slab does indeed share some characteristics with the marked stone slab, but its main function remains completely unexplained.

That's normal, after all, "Zhu Zi" left plot holes unfilled, and perhaps they never even considered what the board was actually for.

The diagram above shows a light cone, which confirms its connection to time, but for the individual, it suggests the ability to travel through time.
No, it should be said that players have already seen enough Pokémon and even humans capable of time travel in anime, manga, or games, so there's no point in creating a pretentious iron plate.

Furthermore, the light cone time travel that the little turtle used will result in the loss of some memories after the time travel ends. Although it is better than something as terrible as the [Ultimate Hole], it is still better to use official channels for time travel!

For those who travel through time via unofficial channels, such as Dialga or Celebi, amnesia is commonplace. They all become "time-lost individuals."

"I asked Mewtwo (individual 1) to help me find the Signature Tablets, but I wonder how it's doing there; it hasn't entered the Dream Realm for so long."

"However, if the counterfeit mystery board only has the trajectory function of the imprint stone board, making it smaller would be just like activating a [Magic Card]!"

Magic Cards, Ancient Rules!

Special Summon 1 Level 5 or higher Normal Pokémon from your hand!
[The Zero Zone Research Institute is just ahead; we've reached the lowest level!]
[This is the bottom level of Zone Zero; the research institute is currently in a closed state.]
Because of the previous battles, all the Paradox Pokémon here have been defeated, so apart from the passing Crystal Blossom, which has no intention of attacking, there are no other Pokémon left.

Guangtai looked at the instrument in front of the Zero Zone Research Institute and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

That device is used to unlock the research institute's gate, and the Blue Disc can only be used through this device. Leaving this thing out like this, aren't you afraid that those ancient Pokémon will go crazy one day and destroy it?

"This huge research institute is almost completely crystallized on the outside. The power of the crystal can affect the operation of other energies, while making one's own power stronger, and even eroding buildings and rocks. In a sense, it is a somewhat domineering energy."

"However, the little turtle that is the source of the Taijing has reached the zero-level realm of characteristics, and the power it generates is surprisingly peaceful."

[Unlock, grant root access, confirm]

With a slight manipulation, the permissions granted by Orin AI, another world encountered in the timeline, naturally took effect here.

Once the four locks are opened, the gate will also be unlocked, of course.
"Prepare for battle! Once the gate is opened, other Pokémon will come out!"

"Prepare for a sunny day, and proceed with the electrical site preparations."

Sunny days are for preparing the ancient species to strengthen themselves, while electric fields are for strengthening the future species.

At this moment, in front of the gate, the three ancient sacred beasts roared loudly, while the two future swordsmen emitted buzzing electronic sounds.

The aluminum-steel dragon patted its chest, and the iron warrior unleashed a light blade.

It felt like stepping back into a futuristic city.
Along with many more future Pokémon, as well as the members of the subjugation team, including Cinnabar Knight, Dolphin, Strike Force, and Entei, they all marched with overwhelming momentum!
"What an impressive battle lineup." Pipa stayed beside the Mastiff Godfather and the Salt Giant, watching these Pokémon whose fighting spirit was rising, and his own emotions seemed to be stirred by them.

Victini flapped its little wings, without deactivating its cloaking ability, and jumped onto Pipa's head.

What happened earlier was very dangerous, but Piper could have punched Irony and sent him flying. However, he was just a kid, and Millerton saved him in the end.

"Ah Gas".

Amidst the roaring Pokémon around him, Milerton quietly straightened his chest!

If everyone's awesome, then I'm awesome too; if everyone's scared, then I'll just run away!

Piper: "You seem a bit like a bully borrowing power, Milton. Your name sounds so similar to Milton, but why are you such a coward?"

"Gass!" Milton shouted at Pipa in annoyance.

Oh dear! I saved your life before, and now you're saying this to me! I won't save you next time!
So what if I'm a coward? It's precisely because I'm a coward that I've survived until now! Although it was originally developed as a weapon, look at these future species, aren't they all weapons? One more or one less won't make a difference!

[Beep beep—Reaction detected from Blue Disc—]

Inserting the Blue Disc will expand your access permissions.

"No need, just open the gate for me."

[Confirmed, the gates to the Zero Zone Research Institute are open—]

[Zizzizi——]

The nearby research institute's loudspeaker blared, broadcasting the voice of the Orin AI, which had been hijacked by the combat program.

[Why do you have the highest authority over the Zero Zone Research Institute?! You're an obstacle! Although I don't know who you are, opening the gates of the institute is your own death!]

The forces of the past and the future will annihilate you all in one fell swoop!

(End of this chapter)