Live Stream Treasure Appraisal: Your elf isn't thriving!

Chapter 629 A Celestial Flute Capable of Summoning Beings Rivaling or Even Surpassing the Phoenix King? A Strange Corpse in the Ruins!

Amidst the dazzling waterfall and the soul-stirring celestial music, a mysterious object slowly descends from the source of the light.

Its entire body presents a deep and warm purple color, and its surface is not smooth, but covered with countless strange holes, bumps and depressions.

At first glance, it looks like an ancient coral reef dredged from the deep sea, weathered by millions of years, full of natural and irregular beauty.

Upon closer inspection, however, one will discover that its material is not rock or biological skeleton, but an unknown substance somewhere between crystal and jade, with what appears to be a nebula slowly flowing inside.

And that magnificent, sacred, and soul-cleansing celestial sound did not come from beyond the heavens, but rather emanated from this very object!

As it descended, the airflow passed through the holes of varying sizes, creating a harmonious yet complex resonance, playing this sacred melody that did not belong to the human world.

After a brief silence, the live stream chat was instantly flooded with a tsunami of exclamations!

[Holy crap! What is this? A musical instrument?]

[I thought it was background music for a scene of gods descending to earth, but it turns out this thing made its own sound?]

[This shape is so strange, let me take another look! It looks a bit like coral, and a bit like a flute made of some kind of bone.]

[Do you think this could be some kind of living Pokémon we've never seen before? Like a musical instrument?]

[You know what, it's actually possible! After all, even letters can be Pokémon, so it makes sense that a coral reef that makes a sound on its own could be a Pokémon!]

The audience's imagination was unleashed to its fullest extent at this moment.

Ye Yinchuan, on the other hand, held his breath completely.

He even tried using the Pokémon Detective, but it was clearly not a Pokémon.

This item is extremely extraordinary.

Its existence is even older and more mysterious than any previously discovered gem or fossil.

Seeing that the purple object was about to land, Ye Yinchuan did not hesitate at all, took a step forward, and slowly stretched out his hands.

What is the streamer going to do? Catch it with his bare hands?

[Watch out, streamer! This thing is of unknown origin. What if it emits radiation?]

Trust the streamer's judgment! He never does anything he's not sure of!

Under the tense gaze of millions in the live broadcast room, the purple, coral-like object floated lightly into Ye Yinchuan's palm.

It wasn't as heavy as I had imagined; on the contrary, it felt as light as nothing.

However, the instant my fingertips touched it, a whoosh!

An indescribable, vast flow of information, seemingly from the primordial universe, surged into his mind like a bursting dam of a galaxy!

Ye Yinchuan's body jolted violently, and he froze on the spot as if he had been electrocuted!

The live stream feed was also severely disrupted by energy interference at that moment, flickering violently and filled with static and noise!

[What's wrong?! What's wrong with the streamer?!]

[The video is frozen! What the heck is going on?!]

[Is the energy too strong, affecting the signal? Are you alright, anchor?]

The audience was extremely anxious, but Ye Yinchuan's consciousness had been pulled into a chaotic illusion composed of countless fragments of light and shadow.

A series of unbelievable scenes flashed before his eyes.

The first scene is atop a snow-covered mountain peak.

There is an open-air ancient site there, with a style completely different from the Kunlun ruins, more primitive and more sacred.

In the center of the ruins, three enormous spheres, like precious pearls, are stacked with massive rocks. They are arranged in a mysterious way, as if corresponding to the stars in the sky, or like an ancient clock that records the pulse of the universe.

The scene flashed by in an instant.

Next comes the second scene.

It was a void space where chaos had just begun and all things had not yet come into being.

There is no time, no space, only endless energy surging within.

In the very center of this chaos, Ye Yinchuan saw four Pokémon figures, blurry yet exuding supreme majesty!

One of the figures stood out the most.

It seemed to be composed of pure light, with hundreds of light bands extending like arms behind its body, each pulse creating a brand new universe. Its existence was the law, the origin!

Below it are three other equally imposing figures, but clearly of slightly lower status.

One of them was a blue figure, like a steel behemoth. Its roar seemed to freeze the river of time, or even reverse it!

One of them was a pink figure, like a divine dragon. With each breath, it caused the surrounding space to visibly twist and fold!

The last one is hidden on the opposite side of the world, in a dark, asymmetrical shadow. Its ghostly body seems to be made of antimatter and is full of violence and destruction!

The relationship between these four figures immediately reminded Ye Yinchuan of the Phoenix King and the Three Holy Beasts.

He is also a supreme being, along with three subordinates who possess great power.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Yinchuan's subconscious perception corresponded with these blurry images, and he seemed to have touched upon a part of the truth!

The illusion receded like the tide.

Ye Yinchuan suddenly came to his senses, his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.

He staggered back a step before barely managing to regain his balance.

[Host! You finally moved! Are you alright?]

[You scared me to death! The signal was down for almost ten seconds! What happened to you? You were like you were frozen in place!]

The anchor looks terrible; what did he see?

Seeing Ye Yinchuan regain his mobility, the viewers in the live broadcast room finally breathed a sigh of relief, but more questions also arose.

"I'm fine."

Ye Yinchuan took a deep breath to calm his still violently trembling mind.

He looked down at the strange purple object in his hand.

At this moment, it no longer shines or makes a sound; it lies quietly in his palm, like a simple and unadorned ancient work of art.

But Ye Yinchuan knew clearly that everything he had just seen—the ruins on the mountaintop, the figures of the four powerful Pokémon—all the information came from it.

He vaguely understood what this thing was.

I also understand the significance of its existence.

However, too many mysteries still lingered in his mind.

Why is this thing here?

What is its relationship with Ho-Oh? Could Ho-Oh also be related to those four?

Ye Yinchuan shook his head, suppressing these unanswerable questions in his heart.

He raised his head again, faced the camera, and his face regained its composure and confidence.

"Family members, I'm sorry to have worried you."

"Just now, I only received some information about this item."

He solemnly held the purple object up to the camera.

"I already know its name."

Ye Yinchuan's voice rang clearly in the ears of every audience member.

Its name is—the Celestial Flute.

Celestial Flute!

The moment the name was mentioned, the live stream exploded again!

[The Celestial Flute? Just hearing the name makes it sound incredibly awesome!]

So it really is a musical instrument? A flute from heaven?

[This design is so unique! Where do you put your mouth when you blow on it?]

Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments section and a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.

"That's right, it is indeed a musical instrument, capable of producing heavenly sounds that can resound through the sky and even penetrate dimensions."

"but----"

He abruptly changed the subject, dropping a bombshell that made everyone's hearts stop.

"I think its real purpose is not for playing music."

Ye Yinchuan's gaze became sharper and deeper than ever before.

"It's used to summon something—perhaps an unknown and powerful Pokémon that is completely beyond our imagination!"

So this thing is a summoning device?

[Is it to summon Ho-Oh? After all, this place is so closely related to Ho-Oh!]

The audience's enthusiasm was completely ignited, and everyone stared wide-eyed, waiting for Ye Yinchuan's next answer.

However, Ye Yinchuan slowly shook his head.

"No, it's not Ho-Oh."

His voice trembled slightly, a mixture of awe and excitement, without him even realizing it.

"I suspect that the being it can summon might be just as powerful as Ho-Oh."

"even----"

Ye Yinchuan paused, then added, "Even more powerful!"

Even more powerful!

The name Ye Yinchuan was like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploding in the hearts of everyone in the live broadcast room!

Even more powerful than Ho-Oh?!

What is Ho-Oh? It's a legendary bird that can revive life and bring eternal happiness! It's one of the most revered creatures in the hearts of countless trainers!

And now, the streamer is actually saying that the thing in his hand can summon something even more powerful than Ho-Oh.

This is no longer just about subverting common sense; it's about thoroughly dismantling and rubbing everyone's worldview into the ground!

[Am I hearing things? Host, say it again? Who's stronger?]

[He's gone mad! Utterly mad! This world is no longer the world I know!]

[Hey streamer, hype it up! Hype it right now! I don't care what it can summon, even if it summons the creator god, I'm going to see it for myself today!]

[Yes! Blow it! I'll give you ten rockets! No, a hundred! Please, let me see what a Pokémon even more awesome than Ho-Oh looks like!]

In an instant, the emotions in the entire live broadcast room were completely ignited.

Countless gift effects exploded on the screen like fireworks, and the barrage of comments scrolled wildly at an unprecedented speed, almost completely covering the screen.

Everyone had only one thought: Listen! Listen to the voice from the heavens! Look! Look at the being that transcends the gods!

However, faced with the audience's almost overflowing enthusiasm, Ye Yinchuan slowly shook his head.

He carefully put away the strangely shaped purple object, as if he were treasuring a forbidden object that could shake the world.

"Family members, I know you're anxious, but please don't rush."

His voice carried a calming power, bringing a slight calm to the bustling live stream.

"To summon that great being, this 'Celestial Flute' alone is far from sufficient."

Ye Yinchuan's gaze became distant and profound, as if piercing through the rock layers of the ruins and seeing a scene from a distant time and space.

"Based on the information I just received, we still need to reach a specific location, and even meet some special conditions."

Although the audience felt a little disappointed, they were filled with a new and intense anticipation.

[No problem, how could summoning a legendary Pokémon of the Phoenix King level be easy?]

[Damn it! I really want to see it! Streamer, you have to find that place! My life depends on your streams!]

[Host, please don't dig a hole and then leave it unresolved!]

Seeing the support and anticipation in the comments, Ye Yinchuan smiled confidently.

He nodded solemnly to the camera.

"Don't worry, family."

"One day, I will take you all with me to witness a miracle."

This promise, like a reassuring pill, left all the viewers completely satisfied.

Although we cannot witness it in person today, the promise itself is enough to get people excited.

Having solved the mystery of the Celestial Flute, Ye Yinchuan turned his gaze back to the sacred chamber that had returned to peace.

The unknown totems, "P", "D", "H", "M", "O", and "U", were all quietly floating around him, like a group of curious babies watching the mysterious human who had brought them freedom.

They seem to have completed their mission, but they don't know where to go next.

Ye Yinchuan looked around. The room, made of golden metal and white jade, seemed somewhat empty after losing its divine light.

"There should be another way out here."

Ye Yinchuan's heart stirred, and he began to search carefully.

Soon, they found a passage that wasn't particularly well hidden and didn't require any additional mechanisms to open.

only----

This passage was narrower and more oppressive than any of the previous ones.

The walls were no longer smooth boulders, but uneven, primitive rock faces covered in damp moss, the air thick with...

A strange smell, a mixture of earth and decay, permeated the air.

[This art style is off; how did it suddenly turn from a temple into an ancient tomb?]

[This feels a bit creepy, streamer, be careful not to step on any traps.]

Where's the Pokémon in front? Send one out to light the way!

Ye Yinchuan readily accepted the good advice and allowed the wind fairy to release its fairy light, illuminating the path ahead.

The passage was very long, seemingly without end.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, some changes finally appeared ahead.

Some things began to fall onto the floor of the passageway.

Those were artifacts from a clearly different era, along with some torn pieces of clothing and fabric.

At this moment, Ye Yinchuan and the audience had already vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

As they ventured deeper, even more horrifying scenes unfolded before them.

At a corner of the passage, there lay a corpse!

It was a man dressed in ancient robes.

His death was extremely bizarre!

His body was not rotting, but rather in a state of extreme dehydration and shriveling, with his skin clinging tightly to his bones, making him look like a mummy that had been dried for hundreds of years!

What's even more chilling is that his body was covered with a thick layer of white crystalline substance, like armor!

The crystals, illuminated by the light, shimmered with a chilling gleam.

"!!!!!"

This scene sent a chill down the spines of all the viewers in the live stream, from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads!

After a brief pause, the comments section exploded!

[Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! What is this?!]

[I was so scared I threw my phone away! High-energy warning! Streamer, you didn't even call out!]

[Is this... a mummy? What's that white stuff on him? Is it ice?]

[Wait, it's not cold here, so how could it be frozen? This looks—more like something else!]

The atmosphere in the entire live stream instantly shifted from adventure to suspense and thriller.

The eerie, dried-up corpse brought a strong visual impact and psychological shock to everyone.

However, this is just the beginning.

As they continued forward, more and more corpses began to appear on both sides of the passage.

Not only humans, but also Pokémon.

A large wolfhound remained in a pouncing posture, but its body was already stiff and withered.

A large-mouthed bat hangs upside down on the rock face, its wings not yet fully folded, but its body already resembles a withered leaf.

All of them died in the same manner as the first corpse.

—Extremely dehydrated, resembling a dried corpse, its surface covered with eerie white crystals.

What was originally just a somewhat eerie passage has now become a veritable death corridor.

The stench of decay in the air grew even stronger.

【I—I can't watch anymore, it's too scary.】

What exactly happened? Mass dehydration? What happened to them?

Faced with this bizarre and terrifying scene, Ye Yinchuan's expression was solemn and calm.

He squatted down and carefully examined the crystals, even feeling an urge to reach out and touch them to taste them.

However, he held back.

After observing for a moment, he slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the bodies along the way, a hint of understanding in his eyes.

"Family members, I think I know—what's going on here."

He turned to face the camera, "The crystals on these bodies, if I'm not mistaken—"

"It's salt."

Salt?!

Everyone was stunned by this answer.

[Salt? The same salt we use in our daily diet?]

【How is this possible! How can so much salt accumulate on a person's skin?!】

[Could it be that these people and Pokémon are expelling salt because their bodies have been dehydrated?]

My God, what terrifying dehydration ability must it take to turn a creature of oath into a salt sculpture!

The audience's values ​​have been challenged once again.

What appears to be an ordinary answer actually points to a chilling truth.

Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments and nodded slowly, confirming their guess.

"That's right. Extreme dehydration leads to a high concentration of salt in the body, which eventually crystallizes on the skin."

His gaze sharpened. "Before they became like this, whether they were dead or alive, these people and Pokémon must have encountered an extremely special Pokémon."

Ye Yinchuan's voice sounded exceptionally clear in the deathly silent passage.

He looked into the depths of the passage, into an even denser darkness.

"Moreover, I have a strong premonition."

"This Pokémon is very likely still active in the area!"

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