Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

“No, I still don’t think it’s credible. The risk is too great!” Mikkel consistently shook his head in denial.

“Yes, the risk is indeed very high.” Naki then gave a sarcastic sneer. “Big shots like you absolutely cannot take risks… Even if the disaster is spread across the entire Hoenn region, it absolutely cannot affect Sootopolis City, right?”

"Naqi, now is not the time to be stubborn..."

"This isn't out of spite!" Naki interrupted Michael sharply. "As the Gym Leader of Lofty City and also the leader of the Hoenn Gym, I must prioritize the Champion's orders right now. Besides, from my personal perspective, I also believe Ash is someone I can trust..."

"What can you trust about a guy who openly promotes the death penalty?!"

"That's still better than all of you!"

"Enough!!" Seeing Mikuri and Naki arguing more and more fiercely, Daigo suppressed his anger and spoke up to stop them, "Both of you, stop this now! The greatest disaster hasn't even happened yet, are you already going to let the hearts of the Hoenn people fall apart?!"

"I'll go back to the city and inform them." Naki said coldly as she mounted her armored bird, glancing at someone before leaving. "Mikuri... you've always been too naive."

"I... never mind, I'll go find the teacher to help organize the people to evacuate." Watching the woman's departing figure, Mikoli wanted to explain, but in the end, she said nothing and simply left with Milotic in a dejected manner.

“Champion…” Bonnie, who had been watching from the sidelines, couldn’t help but want to comfort Daigo.

"Miss Bonnie, go do your own thing." Daigo waved wearily, not wanting to bring it up again.

"Yes." Bonnie could only sigh inwardly upon seeing this.

At that moment, she truly felt sorry for Daigo.

He should have been the most noble young master in the entire Hoenn region, but now he has become the most pitiful person.

Naki was right before she left; Mikoli was indeed very naive.

He was born into an ancient clan with a history spanning thousands of years. He was not only powerful but also handsome. He lived a life of luxury from a young age and had a close friend who was equally outstanding and even more intelligent.

Mikuri, who has always been the center of attention, may understand the intrigue and backstabbing within the League and the Clan, but he will not understand the real world, nor will he be able to condone Ash's actions.

As for Daigo, what he said was also correct.

Even more fragile than the dikes of Sootopolis City is the morale of the Hoenn League members...

The discussion on the dam ended in discord, and as time ticked by, the sea near Liuli City once again became turbulent!

Half of the city was scorching under the blazing sun, while the other half was a towering wave. Red and blue figures finally appeared on both sides of Liuli City, advancing forward with an unstoppable momentum!

“Metamorphosis…get ready!” Daigo tightened his cloak with a serious expression.

At that moment, he was even prepared to die.

But as the champion of Hoenn, he cannot back down here!

He also believed in Xiaozhi, and that a miracle might really happen!

"Roar!!"*2

The two sea and land gods spotted each other at the same time. The two giant beasts were no longer as calm as when they were traveling. They roared and blasted powerful attacks forward!

Sunbeams vs. Water Cannons!

Two powerful energies clashed violently in the outer sea of ​​Hoenn, rapidly twisting and generating a terrifying shockwave…

hum! !

However, just as Daigo was about to send Metagross forward to defend, three towering holy pillars suddenly appeared around the battle area. They worked together to create a huge barrier, completely sealing off the battlefield where the two sea gods were located!

"Those are... the Three Pillars?!" Daigo was overjoyed to see the legendary giants appear like pillars of the sea!

So this is the protection Xiaozhi mentioned!

As the saying goes, when enemies meet, the two Hoenn gods quickly engaged in a fierce battle in the sea... But no matter how intense their battle was, the strange weather and terrifying energy aftershocks could not spread outside the shield at all!

Just as Daigo was caught up in his excitement, a ripple of psychic power appeared, and a group of six people simultaneously appeared behind him.

"So it's you guys." Daigo's eyes lit up when he saw the group of three men and three women.

“Mr. Daigo, just wait patiently from now on,” Yuuki, also a Hoenn, explained. “Shigeru and Blue have obtained the Red and Blue Orbs, and they will try their best to prevent the conflict between the two legendaries from escalating. Meanwhile, Ash has already resolved the disasters on Dew Island, Slateport City, and Mosswell Town, and is now heading towards the Sky Pillar!”

"The Sky Pillar?" A glimmer of hope appeared in Daigo's eyes.

They did have a grudge against Rayquaza, but the latter was willing to fight alongside Ash.

With him involved, things should go smoothly...

Chapter 880 A Prayer... and the Mysteriously Appearing Third Jewel!

The Sky Pillar is the most legendary relic on Hoenn Route 131.

After a long journey, Ash and his friends finally arrived at the place.

He could have arrived much earlier, but when he passed through Mushui Town, he discovered that it was also being threatened by a tsunami, so he stopped and carried out another rescue operation.

This delayed him for a while and also increased the exhaustion of him and his companions.

Not only was he physically and mentally exhausted, but his Sea King power had also dropped to a very low level, making it even unable to support the nascent bond of Greninja.

"Tch, I really don't know what some people are thinking." Higana, who was leading the way, muttered in dissatisfaction, "Meeting the Dragon God is the most important thing, but they have to waste time on the road!"

"That's not how it works! The situation in Twilight Town is so critical, are you expecting Ash to just stand by and watch him die?" Lillie frowned, speaking up for Ash.

"Yes, yes, he is the great savior, and I am a cold-blooded woman who would stand by and watch someone die. Is that alright?" Higana pouted unhappily.

“No.” Xiao Zhi suddenly shook his head and said earnestly, “You’re right, I really shouldn’t have wasted time… but disaster is right in front of us, and we really can’t just sit idly by.”

"Hey, I was just saying it offhand, don't take it so seriously." Higana couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

Actually, she had great respect for Ash when she saw him save people in Moortown.

That place is just a small island, without even an official gym. If Ash hadn't intervened in time, many people would have lost their lives...

“Let’s… hurry up and go in.” Higana didn’t want to continue the previous topic. Pointing to the entrance of the tower in front of her, she said, “This is the Sky Pillar, the ruins built by the ancestors of the Meteor People. The top of the Sky Pillar is above the clouds. The only way to reach it is to climb from the inside. As for the guards… there are no guards here now.”

Throughout history, the people of the Glass have always been the guardians of the Pillars of the Sky, and this generation's responsibility has fallen on Mikuri's shoulders.

However, ever since the Hoenn League implemented the Rayquaza capture plan, the Lapis Lazuli People have been stripped of their mission and can no longer get close to the Sky Pillar.

However, as a true Meteorite, Higana could easily break the seal on the entrance.

She casually slapped the door, and the heavy stone door immediately creaked open, revealing the ancient and weathered scenery inside the tower.

To save time, Ash sent Solgaleo to carry him and the three girls to the top of the tower.

During the visit, the group also saw various murals left by the Meteor People, reliving the magnificent events of a thousand years ago.

Groudon and Kyogre started the great war, and Rayquaza quelled the conflict...

“Strange… why is the mural of Rayquaza different from the usual one?” Lillie asked, puzzled.

“That’s Mega Rayquaza, the form of the Dragon God after its Mega Evolution,” Higanbana explained. “It was last shown a few years ago…”

Xijiana's voice stopped abruptly, clearly remembering Xijiana who had once given her life to restore Rayquaza's freedom.

"Higana..." Seeing this, Xiaoyao comforted her by taking her hand.

“I feel no sadness.” Higana shook her head solemnly. “The past is the past. Now I only want to witness the new successor and the Dragon God forge anew!”

They climbed upwards, breaking through the thick clouds, and finally arrived at the huge platform at the top of the Sky Pillar.

The overall shape of this area is triangular, symbolizing Rayquaza's evolved Delta power—the ability to turn the weather into turbulence.

At different apexes of the platform, burning torches are placed, their eerie green dragon flames flickering, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to the environment.

"This is the Altar of the Illusionary Dragon, where the Dragon God will descend," Higana explained. "The inheritor of both power and wisdom, now... uh, it's your turn to perform..."

She intended to back away, but Xiaozhi grabbed her wrist and forcibly kept her by his side.

Higanbana, however, was quite generous. Knowing that the other party wanted her to witness it from the closest possible distance, she simply took Ash's hand.

They raised their clasped hands together into the air, and the brilliance of the keystone and the power of the dragon erupted simultaneously, causing the dragon fire around the altar to burn fiercely!

Answer our call... Rayquaza!!

"Roar!!" The majestic dragon roar was like a thunderclap. The overlord of the sky twisted its long dragon body and broke through the layers of clouds to descend into the world!

It looked even bigger than the real form Ash had seen last time, with sharper and longer fins on its head and back. Orange-yellow energy ribbons hung on its body and horns, giving it an overall flamboyant and elegant appearance.

"Wait...why is it in this form?" "Lord Dragon God...has achieved super evolution?!"

After seeing Rayquaza in its entirety, Ash and Shyvana both frowned in confusion.

The prayers had barely begun when Rayquaza suddenly unleashed its full power...

"Roar!" Suddenly, Rayquaza roared and unleashed a powerful dragon wave at the two of them!

"Oh no!" Ash reacted instinctively, grabbing Higanbana and rolling to the side, barely dodging the attack after several rolls on the ground.

Lillie and May were also startled and quickly called out Nebula and Brontosaurus to be on guard. Solgaleo, who was already outside, glared angrily at Rayquaza.

"Rayquaza, what did you mean by that just now?" Ash asked unhappily when he saw that the other party had stopped pursuing.

"This is your punishment for trespassing!" Lie Kongzuo said coldly.

"No... are you out of your mind?" Ash frowned even more. "I didn't come here for no reason. Groudon and Kyogre have mysteriously appeared and are currently fighting near Sootopolis City. Only you can quell this conflict right now!"

"Don't go!"

"You..." Xiao Zhi's face stiffened. He never expected that this arrogant dragon would turn its back on him!

Weren't we fighting side by side before?

Honestly, I didn't even hold it against you for your reckless actions that caused my Lugia to get injured, but now you're acting all high and mighty with me?!