Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 596 The Girl Searching for the Island King, The Gathering of Sun, Moon and Stars

"Renowned flight experts from all over the world have gathered here. High in the eastern skies of the Hoenn region, they will take a specific [air route], starting from Lilycove City, arriving at the Drought Cavern, then proceeding to Lilycove City, and finally returning to Mt. Kami!"

"Mount Songshen is where life ends, so we must then travel by water south through Twilight Water Town, and then east to reach Liuli City. The Awakening Temple in Liuli City is where life begins!"

"From Sootopolis City, head over Route 131, and finally reach the Sky Pillar, the finish line of this competition, at the northernmost edge of the sea! You might even spot the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare the competition to begin!"

A burst of enthusiastic cheers rang out from the forest city. Most trainers used bird-type Pokémon, but there were also a few mavericks among them.

At the competition venue
"Wow, that's Miss Naki. I heard she's only a little older than me, but she looks so mature."

Game Naki (Hoenn period, 16 years old).

Feng Lu (Black and White Period, Age 18)

Feng Lu looked at the flight trainers around her with considerable confusion, then dialed a number:
"Hey!? The Lightmoss Sky Arena has already started, where are you? Did you miss the registration? We clearly agreed on this, and you stood me up!"

Lightmoss: "[Don't worry about that, I didn't break my promise. It's just an internal competition! You'll definitely see me in the final moments of the tournament, west of the Sky Pillar, in the direction where the sun sets and the stars rise.]"

"[Feng Lu, this competition is extraordinary. However, I firmly believe that you will be the final champion, because my ultimate goal is not the Pillar of the Sky, but the stars and the sea!]"

"Oh dear, what you're saying makes it sound like I'll lose if you show up. I won't lose!"

Despite saying that, Feng Lu's doubts only deepened.

Moreover, the prize for the competition was a treasure from the ocean, yet there were unusual phenomena such as intense sunlight, making it hard not to think of the disaster two years ago.

But the next moment, as a pilot, she suddenly noticed something on the horizon!
Clouds, wind, birds... no, something even faster!

It's a dragon!
Two Pokémon were flying at high speed across the northeastern sky of the Hoenn region, their destination the direction where the sun was setting!

Feng Lu: "Such fast flight speed! What are those things?!"

Mysterious girl: "Excuse me, I heard you mention someone who interests me. May I ask about them briefly?"

Feng Lu was suddenly stopped by a young female voice.

Although Feng Lu herself is quite young, this girl seems to be... well, about the same age as herself?
But her voice has a more girlish quality. Ah! I'm only seventeen this year!
Feng Lu seemed thoughtful: "Um, excuse me, have we met somewhere before?"

“No, not anywhere.” The mysterious girl in the white hat stared at Feng Lu with a scrutinizing gaze: “I heard someone say that he believes you will be the champion this time, and what interests me is his name.”

"This name is very similar to the one I finally managed to find out about, the 'Wang'."

"Furthermore, I saw the image on your Pokédex during your call, and it's undoubtedly the same as the [Portrait]."

"Sorry?" Feng Lu was even more confused: "What exactly are you talking about?"

Mysterious Girl:

"What I want to say is that I originally thought the [King of the Islands] would appear here. Therefore, in order to complete the island tour, participate in the competition, and obtain the treasures of the sea, I traveled all the way to the Hoenn region."

"I'm a trainer from Alola. Let me introduce myself, I'm Kashiri."

"In order to win the title of champion of the island pilgrimage and dominate the world, I am training and participating in various competitions."

"You probably don't know where my hostility comes from, but it's precisely because it's our local custom that an outsider has become the island's king. That's not a big deal, but that guy is taking his leave of absence so long that the great test can't begin."

"We didn't even know the name at first; we had to ask the guardian deity for it, which angered the island's gods."

"However, I really wanted to see what the new king chosen by the guardian deity looked like, but in the end, I still didn't get to see him."

"And you're the champion he's eyeing? Then let's have a showdown! You or me, who will win the championship!"

Feng Lu was quite surprised, not expecting the girl in front of her to suddenly declare war on her: "I don't understand what 'Guardian God' means. But since you also have some connection with him, then I won't lose either."

There are always plenty of people who inexplicably want to fight, and as the dojo master, Feng Lu has seen many like that. Especially girls younger than herself, they're probably just trying to prove their strength!

As expected, Kashiri spoke directly and seriously: "I train for more than 10 hours a day, 6 hours of swinging and 4 hours of playing. No matter what, even on home soil, I am one of the best in terms of flight ability. I will definitely win!"

"The western stars and the setting sun, the Alola region also has stories of the sun, the moon and the starship."

Kashield (An Alola-era Flying-type Elite Four member, age unknown. Currently, possibly 14 years old.)
The two girls began a strange competition, and among these experts in flight, there were some who were unwilling to come but were temporarily assigned to participate.
He was a disheveled man in a suit carrying a briefcase. Looking at the enthusiastic people around him, he shook his head speechlessly.

As a certain capitalist champion said in a conversation between a college student and an office worker: "Do you think you can do anything as long as it's a job? A competition was held in a certain region, and I signed you up without permission."

"It seems like something bad has happened again. I want to leave work early."

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Hoenn's home west, Farnese.

After a long period of high-speed travel!
The infinite Pokémon have arrived on the battlefield!
The sunlight here is incredibly intense. Two ancient behemoths fought to the edge of the world, completely obliterating the stone peak landscape!

Team Magma's drill successfully reached the location of the device controlling Jirachi, and the appearance of the Infinite Pokémon immediately boosted the morale of everyone present!
"Latios, Latias!"

Ash stopped playing the Infinity Flute, wiped the sweat from his brow, and breathed a sigh of relief!
Long time no see! How have you been?

"Latias~" Latias immediately rushed into Ash's arms, while his older brother Latios looked displeased, but now was not the time to worry about such things.

Well, this situation is really dangerous. Hmm, wait a minute! Why does this girl in front of me have the aura of Latios on her as well?

Haruka: "Please, Latios, you can sense it, right? I've been to the Southern Island too!"

"Please let me ride on your back and fight alongside you! Please help us!"

Latios did not refuse Xiaoyao's request, because that was precisely why they had come here.

Without much hesitation, Latios nodded immediately, revealed its Mega Stone, and used telepathy!

[Emergency situation! Prepare for Mega Evolution!]

May's eyes lit up immediately. Seeing that Ash was still a little dazed, she quickly tossed him a Key Stone:
"Even though I don't know if it will work, I'll try super evolution here!"

"Ash, just fly like that! I can already see Jirachi, it's on that earth monster's tail!"

"Team Lava is here to repair the device. We'll use our special attacks to cut off its tail!"

"Alright! Let's go like this! I don't know what Mega Evolution is, but I'll ask you to explain it during the battle!"

Ash rode Latias. Although Latias was smaller than a normal Latias, Ash himself wasn't much older, being only a 10-year-old child.

During this time, my younger sister also got some exercise!
"Follow my actions, unite the human heart with the Pokémon's will, and let the bond and desire trigger a powerful phenomenon. Even Pokémon that have reached the end of their evolution can still advance to the next stage through Mega Evolution!"

"This phenomenon unleashes the secret energy within Pokémons, temporarily enabling them to unleash power beyond ordinary evolution! It can even rival the power possessed by legendary Pokémon!"

"In other regions, this phenomenon seems to have only recently been discovered, but in Hoenn, this power has been circulating for over a thousand years!"

"Although success is not guaranteed," Xiaoyao said, beads of sweat dripping down her face. It wasn't just from the high temperature and heatwave, but also from her inner tension!
Since there is no connection between myself and this Latios, I may not be able to successfully transfer my life energy to it.

"According to the secrets unlocked by the people of the gods, there must be a strong resonance between a human spirit and a Pokémon. Such resonance will trigger changes in the body, therefore Mega Evolution also requires specific physical changes as a condition."

"The life energy contained in the key stone will be gradually consumed when using Mega Evolution, which will also cause the trainer to feel physical fatigue."

"I'm about to begin Latios. Although this is our first meeting, please trust me!"

I believe in you. You also carry the aura of other Latios. I have received their help before, therefore, I will unconditionally trust those they trust!

The spiritual resonance between the two lives was completed in that instant, and in the radiant light that shone in all directions, Latios completed his transformation!

Latios Mega Evolution!

May breathed softly. After Latios Mega Evolves, it will fly through the sky at a super speed of Mach 4. With such speed, even earth monsters would not be able to catch it!
Latios was also undergoing its first Mega Evolution, and it sensed an increase in power and an uncontrollable surge of energy!
Fortunately, Psychic Pokémon excel at calming the mind, and I had also trained for a while.
so.
It's a little bit of a burden, but no problem!

Xiao Zhi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, the people you mentioned, could they be the same people you were talking about, Mr. Crimson Flame Pine?"

Xiaoyao was slightly taken aback: "Huh?"

“Ahem! There’s been another problem with the intelligence. The coordination is always going badly, and we weren’t even informed of this.” Crimson Pine coughed. “I think I understand now. The craftsmen who created the Flute of Infinity, and the people of Shenhe who have been providing us with intelligence all along, who have unlocked the secrets of hyper-evolution and even know the AZOTH project.”

"They are all the same person, and he's the one controlling Groudon in the battle right now!"

Because of the relatively complete heritage of Hoenn, the study of Mega Evolution in the Kalos region has only just begun, and the secrets of the Refinement Tower hidden in history are gradually emerging.

Of course, the Mega Stones produced by Kalos's ultimate weapon 3000 years ago do not contradict the ancient traditions of the Hoenn region. First, there is a time difference, and second, the appearance of Mega Stones clearly has a different method.

Even in the theatrical version, there is a "meta-evolution wave" that can force a meta-evolution without any bonds. That is the technology of the Kingdom of Azoth, which is closely related to the name AZOTH!
In short, using Mega Evolution Wave is only an ideal method to evolve Pokémon through Bond Pact, which reduces the burden on both Pokémon and humans. However, if other methods are used, the burden on both parties will increase. Using Mega Evolution Wave would only increase the burden on Pokémon and would have no effect on humans.

Life energy and natural energy are interchangeable in some respects. However, the secret of how to transform natural power into life energy is known only to the Kingdom of AZOTH, which possesses the [Soul Heart Technology], a legacy from AZ three thousand years ago.

"Now everything makes sense." Xiao Gang rubbed his chin from behind. "Looks like we really did run into someone extraordinary by chance!"

Although Tsuyoshi usually starts the theatrical films, he's not responsible for their endings. Of course, he's always very reliable when it comes to being a strategist and analyst. "I see! The fog in my mind has been cleared up. But Mr. Hikari really does know a lot of strange and wonderful secrets!"

Ash held the Key Stone in his hand: "Then, just like before, he'll probably come up with something incredible to solve this problem, right? Like Odoramare, even though he's not there, the flute he made still appeared!"

"Although I had heard that this was a precious item, I never expected it to be associated with a legend."

Xiao Gang said helplessly, "I think I mentioned it last time. No, maybe I didn't."

Xiao Zhi's amnesia made Xiao Gang somewhat uncertain.

"I had that feeling when I was in the Crystal Tower, when I had aligned my life and my ties with the right things."

"Isn't it similar to [waveguide]?"

The boy wearing the hat closed his eyes, and to Xiaoyao's astonishment, a strong light emanated from him and Latias!

Ash murmured, "I've heard this incantation from Mr. Moss before."

"Waveguide, stay with me."

Intense ripples spread outwards from the boy's body, bathed in dazzling light. It was complete!
"Latias!"

"Mega evolution!"

"Aura?!" This was the first time May had ever seen such a power, which was normal, since Aura wasn't very common in the Hoenn region. If an Aura user appeared here, then the matter of Mega Evolution wouldn't need to be so mysterious.

Of course, Archie, Red Sage, Steven, and others firmly believe in their bond with Pokémon. So even though the other two besides Steven are doing bad things, they don't think so. They are just fighting for their own ideals, so they can also Mega Evolve.

After all, the two characters in the gem replica universe are slightly different from the original two. Although these two characters in Emerald eventually repented, during the RR event, they acted like complete lunatics.

The official team has essentially abandoned portraying the old-generation duo and focused instead on the two new-generation leaders. So, while they're described as two different versions, they should actually be considered four different people, given the significant shifts in their life experiences. Aside from their physical resemblance, what else do they have in common?

"It seems to be a power from a distant region. It's unbelievable. Who exactly is this boy? No wonder he's a child who can hear the voice of the stars."

Red Flame Pine pushed up his glasses and looked at Haruka: "Then, I'll leave it to you too!"

The Mega Evolved Latios and Latias launched a fierce attack on the Earth Monster's tail!
Ash: "Dragon Pulse!"

Xiaoyao: "【Pure Light】!"

"Gurarara!" The earth monster sensed the attacker and used the same trick again. However, it would be more accurate to say that this tentacle attack was the only fighting method it could use.

Haruka: "[Exchange venues]!"

Latios used an incredible power to switch places with Latios!
At the moment of scene change, the tentacle's attack missed!
"Wow! What an amazing skill! It can instantly teleport you to another location. I've never seen anything like it back in Odomare!"

Ash was also quite surprised, but Latias let out a pleasant murmur.

This is a move that I finally managed to learn during this period of time!
And there are even more amazing skills!
However, it's incredible that the girl could immediately tell what moves her brother could use!
"I heard she's Professor Tomato's daughter!"

Xiao Zhi answered, but seeing his sister's bewildered expression, he could only offer an apologetic smile:
"But you don't seem to understand what the Doctor means. Never mind!"

The Earth Monster's attack missed, and it planned to unleash more slime, but at that moment, Groudon charged in!

Once again, I pressed it down and used the Earth Throw to lift it up and send it flying!

The tentacle attack was interrupted, and with Groudon spewing out intense heat and fire, the earth monster turned around again. Without any brains, it only attacked the creature with the most natural energy, so it forgot about the attack it had just received and turned its attention back to Groudon!

Lightmoss: "I see. Because I can't hear the Star Voice, I don't know where Jirachi is. After all, this is something only a 'friend' can do."

"Although you may know more information, there are times when you may know nothing at all."

"But as long as we understand the opponent's weakness, it's fine. By the way, if Jirachi is inside the tail, using an overly powerful attack might damage the Star Children while destroying the tail. It's better to let the boys and girls be the attackers."

"Cut off the tail, eliminate the power, what kind of Saiyan Great Ape is this?"

"However, I do have techniques that [destroy] the opponent's body, and I'm quite good at them."

"Groudon, use Thunder!"

Groudon's signature move, used in the Buried Tower, allows it to gather static electricity in the air and unleash it as lightning at an extremely high power!
Collect all the electricity in the entire Farns, and since the earth monsters are attribute-less beings, therefore...
This is a rare scenario where an electric-attribute move can be effective against the ground (pseudo)!

As Groudon reverted to its original form, it raised its claws, and intense golden lightning was generated. Even without dark clouds and heavy rain, the power of the lightning was not diminished in the slightest!
Moreover, even if the hit rate is reduced to half, the earth monster is still too huge!

Even if you throw it randomly, it's impossible for it to miss!

"Ruwoowoo la!"

Thunder appeared in the midst of bright sunshine, truly a bolt from the blue!

The intense lightning brought the earth monster to a sudden halt. The powerful electric shocks and the bombardment of high temperature and pressure in the atmosphere caused its body to crack and melt, emitting a shrill howl!
Ultimately, after fighting Groudon for so long, Groudon remains unshaken even in the face of all attacks, but it also possesses the ability to absorb natural energy!
Therefore, the longer the battle lasts, the more it is a struggle against the entire nature. The power of the earth is inexhaustible. Even if all the land energy of Hoenn is absorbed, there is still the seabed beneath the ocean that has not yet risen!
Xiaoyao saw the Earth Demon's frozen state and also sensed the voice of the stars:
"This is the opportunity! I've been waiting for this moment! At the tail end!"

"Latios, you possess telepathic abilities. You should know that only you and I can pinpoint that location precisely. So, I'm begging you!"

"Join me and listen to the voice of the stars!"

"【Charging Beam】!"

Mega Latios was brimming with electricity. It nervously glanced back at May and found that the Mega Hoenn seemed completely unconcerned about the lightning on its body. It seemed that it had better control over it!
The training has paid off! However, although this move involves a charging motion, it's not the kind of move that you have to wait a moment to execute!

Deals damage to the target. Fires an electric beam at the opponent. (Due to being fully charged with electricity.)

70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by 1 level!
Latios's electric shot hit a focal point precisely, and with the melting of lightning and the charging beam, a silver glow appeared on the tail of the earth monster!
Jirachi's voice called out. After losing the comet's response and energy, Jirachi was unable to break free from the monster's restraints, but now, it could!
An electric current exploded, and the Star Child, gleaming with silver light, shot out like a meteor. The earth monster, having lost its energy source, immediately became restless, its slimy tentacles flailing wildly, determined to capture Jirachi again!

Mega Latios had to dodge among the tentacles, and Jirachi, exhausted, could no longer float in the sky.

Falling!
"Latios, hurry up, Jirachi!"

Haruka was extremely anxious, but at that moment, an invisible light suddenly refracted out, catching Jirachi from below and flying out from under the earth monster's belly, avoiding the tentacle attack!

Ash gave a thumbs up: "It's covered in tentacles all over, but not on its abdomen or groin!"

"Jirachi, got it!"

"Ash!" May looked at the suddenly appearing figure with surprise and immediately understood what had just happened!

Invisible!
Latias would wrap his body in glass-like feathers to refract light and change his appearance, thus making himself invisible!
"We're safe once we get here!"

Ash and May broke through the tentacles' blockade and arrived at a rocky peak near Groudon, where they saw the Glow Moss that was there making a special Poké Ball!

Ash: "Long time no see, Mr. Moss!"

Xiaoyao: "Nice to meet you, Lord Shenhe!"

The two were talking about completely different things, but Lightmoy didn't care. Instead, she looked at the weakened Jirachi:

"Project AZOTH should be called Project New AZOTH. Now we can begin the most important step: sending the Star Child into the heavens."

"Only after we regain the power of the Millennium Comet can the Star Children help us realize our wishes. Let's return everything to its origin. A is the beginning, Z is the end."

The energy has been drained, a situation that even the Holy Ash cannot resolve.

Each Mythical Pokémon has different backstory and its corresponding place in nature.

May: "Sending them into space means that, as originally planned, the candidates will be put on spacesuits, right? But there aren't any Pokémon that can ascend to high altitudes!"

"So, are we going to the Green Ridge Space Center? The rockets there should be ready as a backup plan!"

Lightmoss pointed to the sky: "On a cosmic scale, from this position, you can see the entire Hoenn region. There's no need to go to the Green Moss Cosmic Center."

"Moreover, Higana, the successor of the Meteor Dwellers, is at the Sky Pillar, waiting to ascend."

"The Sky Pillar is the final destination of the Sky Sports competition and the place where people's prayers converge."

"As long as Jirachi is there, the power of prayers gathers upwards from the Sky Pillar and can spread throughout the entire universe above Hoenn. Just like the legend from a thousand years ago, as long as there are enough people gathered at the Sky Pillar, it will work."

"So, we don't need to go to Mossdeep City. Our destination is Sky Pillar, which rises from the western sky and reaches the eastern sea. Apart from Rayquaza, all the Pokémon that can reach outer space are here!"

Lightmoss stroked the fossil pterosaur, praised it for its good work, and then put the pterosaur back into its nest ball, followed closely by—

Although the rocket-like structure was ready long ago, there was still considerable anxiety when it came to the actual launch!

"Kaguya the Ironfire!"

May was utterly shocked: "Wow, it's huge! It's like a rocket! What kind of Pokémon is this?!"

Ash habitually took out his Pokédex and scanned it, however:
[No information available; this is an unknown Pokémon!]

"How could the Pokédex of Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn possibly scan Kaguya? She's a Steel/Flying type Pokémon. You can tell just by looking at her, right? She's [Launch Rocket]!"

(End of this chapter)