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Chapter 400: Pokémon Legends - Rayquaza

Last day of June.

Sinnoh champion Cynthia, who has once again devoted herself to the exploration of historical documents, has enjoyed a leisurely vacation.

Inside the Shenhe Town History Research Institute, Zhu Lan, dressed in pink pajamas, was drying her long, soft, wet golden hair with a towel as she walked around, talking to herself.

"I never imagined that the previously discovered Pillar of Spears ruins were just the beginning."

"According to information left by the ancient Sinnoh texts, once all the necessary items for the ritual are gathered, the channel for communication with the Time Gods will be temporarily opened."

"Then, the approval of the two deities must be obtained before the passage to the Primordial Chamber where the Creator God slumbers can be opened..."

"But why do this?"

"Could it be that the ancient Sinnoh people could really communicate directly with the creator god?"

After returning to her room and sitting down, Zhu Lan shook her head.

"Many times, the mistakes humans make stem from curiosity."

"So, let's talk to Grandma and suspend our current research, which has already touched on the realm of the gods."

"At the very least, we need to make sure it won't cause a crisis that affects Sinnoh."

After making her decision, Zhu Lan quickly picked up her phone from the table, preparing to call her grandmother, Dr. Jie Zilan.

But just then, her phone vibrated as she touched the screen, and a notification from Poco TV caught her attention.

[Your special follow account "Qunqing Zhiyu" has released a new video!]

Qingyu?

Zhu Lan blinked subconsciously and turned to look at the calendar on the table.

Today should be Thursday, right? Why would Qingyu post a video at this time?

No, it seems that only tactical instruction videos are consistently released on Sundays.

So today's content is...

Zhu Lan suddenly raised an eyebrow and revealed a playful smile.

So that's how it is! This is a brand new science video in the "Talking Myths" series, following the "Dream" episode.

Even after moving away from Shenhe Town, Qingyu still maintains her love for mythology and history. She has not only witnessed many legends firsthand, but also collected so much interesting content...

Which legendary Pokémon will be introduced this time? Will it be related to Sinnoh?
Really looking forward to it~
So Zhu Lan immediately clicked on it.

It was obvious that she guessed correctly.

Because today's video title is—

Pokémon Legends: Rayquaza!
The title is very straightforward, making it immediately clear what today's main topic is.

Rayquaza, the sky god of the Hoenn region, is a legendary being who has protected the entire region from disasters on numerous occasions.

Although it's a bit of a shame that Qingyu didn't introduce the Time and Space Legends this time, which he's more familiar with, it seems like it's not bad to learn about legendary Pokémon from other regions.

Consider it a reward from Qingyu after work!
That way, I can call him in the evening and chat about some of the content in his videos.

Zhu Lan quickly clicked on the video.

[My youth is back! It's been so long, and Teacher Yu has finally updated the mythology series again. I thought it was going to become an annual update series...]

[Fun fact: Teacher Yu's last update was two months ago; such delays must be strongly condemned!]

[However, it's Rayquaza! For the sake of the powerful and handsome sky god, I won't give Teacher Yu a bad review this time~]

[I have a feeling it'll be the same as last time. Maybe Teacher Yu has already seen Rayquaza before releasing the video. When will we get the next one?!]

As with previous videos, the screen was completely surrounded by scrolling comments as soon as you clicked in.

The video had only been posted for a minute.

Because at the beginning of the video, most of the criticism was sarcastic, hoping that Qingyu could speed up the video production process.

Zhu Lan thought for a moment and then tapped the screen a few times.

+1~

After sending a comment, Zhu Lan nodded in satisfaction.

The video then gets to the main point.

"Just to be clear, some of the content in this video still lacks concrete evidence, so feel free to treat it as just a little story that Teacher Yu made up on the spot. Don't take it too seriously~"

"Well then, the story is about to begin."

It was the same familiar disclaimer, but Qingyu's tone quickly became serious.

On the screen, which was originally pitch black and only showed scrolling bullet comments, a mural that seemed to be from ancient times appeared.

As a professional mythologist, Zhu Lan immediately recognized the content of the mural.

That is one of the myths and legends that is almost a household name in the Hoenn region, about Rayquaza, who fought against the two gods of the earth and the sea.

"Let us turn our attention back to the beginning of chaos."

Aoba's serious voice appeared at the right time.

“After creating the gods of the earth and the sea and providing the basic conditions for the birth of life, the creator god Arceus soon discovered a new problem.”

"Hot magma flows across the sea, colliding to create land where life can stand; endless ocean currents then submerge everything in their path, continuing their relentless advance."

"However, because the newly born land and sea both follow the instinct of expansion, exerting all their efforts to expand their territories outward, they quickly came into contact and immediately discovered each other's existence."

"The energy that nature can produce is limited. If the earth/ocean receives more, we will inevitably receive less. In this ebb and flow, one side will inevitably become weaker or even disappear."

"It was at this moment that an endless war, which has yet to be quelled, began."

"Groudon simply waved his arm, and in an instant the mountains crumbled and the rubble gathered in one place turned into sharp blades to attack his opponent."

"Kyogre let out a deafening roar, and the water he spewed out immediately cut the incoming Earth Sword in half."

"The protracted war of the gods has begun, and the weather of Hoenn and even the whole world has been thrown into chaos by their struggle, creating a scene of utter apocalypse."

Guided by Qingyu's voice, Zhulan quickly turned her attention to the two figures depicted on the mural.

The two deities of the Hoenn region, Groudon, symbolizing the earth, and Kyogre, symbolizing the sea, are wrestling in the most primitive way, and it certainly looks like they are fighting each other.

These are not difficult-to-verify materials. In fact, scholars in the Hoenn region established this viewpoint long ago based on archaeological discoveries, and the residents of the coastal areas also passed down the stories orally, preserving the natural disasters that occurred in ancient times in the form of folk songs.

It is said that every thousand years, Kyogre and Groudon awaken from their slumber and return to the place where they first fought, bringing an end to the conflict between the land and the sea.

It's easy to imagine the immense impact the aftermath of the war between these two legendary beings would have on the surrounding area; its power would be far beyond what humankind could withstand.

Indeed, my decision to temporarily abandon the exploration of the Spear Pillar ruins was the right one.

Zhulan sighed.

However, judging from the title... these two shouldn't be the main characters today, right?
This part was also mentioned in Qingyu's previous work, "The Genesis of Arceus," and the outcome seems to be...

The wrath of the gods was ultimately quelled by the Lord of the Sky.

The video continues to play.

Having witnessed the struggle between the two gods, the creator god Arceus knew very well—

"If we don't find a way to completely quell their anger, the whole world will be destroyed by the hand of its own creator."

"So...it created a third deity responsible for reconciliation."

The scene shifts, and the mural that originally occupied the entire screen is magnified, giving a close-up of a coiled and twisted figure in the sky.

Like a green shooting star, even though it is just a memory carved on a mural, it still gives people a sense of a sacred and majestic aura of a powerful being.

Clearly, it is Rayquaza, the legendary sky god who has protected the land of Hoenn on numerous occasions.

"The conflict between the earth and the sea stems from their respective natures, so theoretically there is no solution, but Rayquaza has achieved this."

"Its method is very simple and brutal—just unleash its ferocious power and repel the two entangled gods, isn't that enough?"

Just as depicted in the murals.

Above the dome, the sacred and noble Liekong sat with an imposing presence, while a meteor shower descended from the sky, pointing directly at the battlefield of the two gods. Even the mighty deities couldn't help but feel the urge to retreat, thus resolving the crisis of world destruction.

"The first conflict between the two gods ended with Rayquaza successfully completing his mission."

As Qingyu's voice faded, this chapter of history came to a close.

"I see... It does indeed correspond to the myths and legends of the Hoenn region."

"In the minds of almost all Hoenn people, Rayquaza seems to be a more powerful being than the other two gods."

Completely immersed in the story told by Qingyu, Zhulan subconsciously nodded in agreement, but at the same time frowned slightly, noticing some subtle phrasing in Qingyu's words.

"Wait...the first time?"

"So, there's going to be a twist in the story?"

Just as Zhu Lan had predicted, after clearly laying the groundwork, Qing Yu immediately took it back.

"The sky, the earth, and the sea thus formed a tripartite balance, and the world became stable. Life was also quietly born in the process of the three gods' cyclical struggle."

"Until two thousand years ago, an accident occurred, disrupting the delicate balance created by the creator god."

The camera then shifts to reveal a brand new mural.

The content of the mural remains largely unchanged, but the appearances of the three gods have changed significantly, and a human race that was not present before has even appeared in the mural.

"Two thousand years ago, a colorful meteor struck the earth, stimulating the flow of natural energy hidden underground."

"Kyogre and Groudon were awakened by the energy, and after absorbing this power, their strength increased by leaps and bounds, revealing their most primal side."

"A torrential downpour capable of engulfing the world and blinding sunlight that seems capable of setting the earth ablaze appeared simultaneously, plunging the world into another cataclysmic crisis."

"But this time... Rayquaza is no longer their match."

"In order to stop the two gods from reverting to their primal wildness and ignoring the destruction they are causing to the world, Rayquaza, who already feeds on meteorites, decided to fight to the death and swallowed the seven-colored meteor to strengthen his power as much as possible."

"It turns out that it was right."

"The energy contained in the meteor resonated with the Celestial Organs within Rayquaza's body, and an unprecedentedly powerful force filled Rayquaza's entire body, guiding changes in its body."

"The first Pokémon to achieve Mega Evolution, Mega Rayquaza, was born."

[What?! Rayquaza?! Gods can Mega Evolve?! Teacher Yu must be joking, that's way too wild!]

[Yeah, Mega Evolution requires a bond between the trainer and the Pokémon, right? Even if there really is an evolved form, Rayquaza alone wouldn't be enough, would it?]

No wonder Teacher Yu specifically emphasized the disclaimer today. Just take it as entertainment; at least the story is quite interesting.

Clearly, so far the comments section is almost unanimously against what Qingyu said.

But soon, when the scene on the screen changed again, even Zhu Lan, who was deep in thought, subconsciously squinted her eyes.

It was a photograph. Apart from the sky in the background, the only thing in the picture was a black figure with its body lines fluttering in the wind as if it had come to life.

However, its appearance is somewhat different from the description of the bamboo orchid in the literature.

"Many of you probably find it hard to believe that someone as powerful as Rayquaza could actually wield the power of Mega Evolution?"

"But this is the only thing I can confirm, it's absolutely true, because..."

"Just yesterday, I witnessed just how powerful Mega Rayquaza was, that it was able to fight two of the original gods and drive them away again."

"I also took this photo around that time."

"Of course, none of that matters; it's just evidence to make my story more convincing."

"..."

After pressing pause, Zhu Lan was speechless for a moment.

What on earth is Qingyu saying?!

Why would someone so casually recount such an incredibly lucky event as seeing Rayquaza?

Even knowing that the black Rayquaza seems to have some connection to him, and that it even appeared on the final day of the Dragon Masters Tournament because of him, he would still think it was in Versailles!
but……

Since he can say that "Rayquaza is the first Pokémon to achieve Mega Evolution", he must have made some new discovery, right?

Thinking of this, Zhu Lan suppressed the urge to immediately call Qing Yu and complain to him, and continued reading.

"There's a reason I say that."

Sure enough, the next second Qingyu began to explain, just as Zhulan had expected.

"As is well known, a meteorite from a thousand years ago brought the energy needed for Mega Evolution to the Hoenn region."

"The power generated by that meteorite, after being buried underground for hundreds of years, eventually formed the Evolution Key Stone and Mega Stone we know today, and for some reason appeared in Hoenn and Kalos."

"However, according to the records left by the Meteor People who have worshipped Rayquaza for generations... they first used this power a thousand years ago."

"And the first creature to complete Mega Evolution alongside a human and avert yet another crisis was Rayquaza!"

After Qingyu pointed it out, Zhulan suddenly remembered the differences in the content of the two murals.

That's right.

Aside from the three deities whose appearances changed, the biggest variable was... the appearance of humans in the second mural!

Furthermore, one of the human representatives was indeed holding a stone tightly in his hand.

As for the faint light emanating from the human, it may be a characteristic of the evolutionary glow that appears after Mega Evolution.

(End of this chapter)