Elf: Start with small diamonds, then mutate into Diancie!

A hint of helplessness flashed in Su Hao's eyes as he softly asked Tianxi.

Since Tianxi wasn't cultivating but meditating with her eyes closed, she wasn't disturbed by Su Hao.

It slowly opened its eyes and nodded gently.

Upon receiving Tianxi's reply, Su Hao could only sigh inwardly.

In fact, three days ago, Diancie had already touched the edge of that realm, reaching 49.9% progress.

But over the past few days, no matter how much I tried to comprehend the power of the laws, apart from the data panel in my eyes showing some activity and the number of 9s after the decimal point constantly increasing, I didn't see any signs of a breakthrough.

Even Groudon, who provided Diancie with the environment of the End of the World for training, couldn't explain the reason for this.

After all, this simpleton was born at the first-class legendary level. The greatest suffering he had ever endured was the fluctuation of the root source and the finishing touch of the painting. He had no idea what it was like to break through to the second-class legendary level.

The same applies to Rahiram and Geokha; Manaphy simply lies down and accepts the inheritance.

For a moment, Su Hao found that he couldn't find a single Pokémon nearby that could offer reliable advice.

Fortunately, the strongest researcher, Mewtwo, is still attacking.

It offered several possible directions, and after discussions among several parties and reviewing the database of the Shenzhou Alliance, Su Hao set his sights on one possibility.

—Tianchi needs an opportunity.

This opportunity will allow Diancie to fully integrate the power of the laws stored within the empty shell of authority into her own radiant aura, thereby elevating her life level and achieving godhood!

Mewtwo calculated that the existence of the empty shell of authority is more like a law collector, helping Diancie, who has gained some understanding, to quickly draw upon the profound power of the laws, thus accelerating the process.

That's why Groudon often complains that Diancie's progress is too strange. No matter how high her adaptability to the Law of Light is, in less than two months, she is only one opportunity away from becoming a second-tier legendary.

Su Hao thought that the opportunity that Diancie lacked was probably real combat experience.

It needs enough pressure to push itself to the next level and fully unleash the foundation it has accumulated over this period.

There are many Pokémon that can put pressure on Diancie, such as Reshiram, Lizard, Kyogre, Groudon, Latias, and Latios; the choices are countless.

But Su Hao believed that the most suitable one was indeed—

"Let's prepare for the semifinals in a few days. I think Tapu Koko is the key."

"As for these next few days, I'll take the opportunity to clear out the Sky Tower a bit."

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2025 1 Month 20 Day.

The Divine Alliance, the Delta Desert outside the capital.

The Sky Tower, towering into the clouds and seemingly extending into outer space, is undoubtedly the main attraction here.

Today, whether in the capital city north of the Delta Desert or in the Dragon City to the south, everyone knows the name of the Sky Tower, and everyone knows that the top floor of the Sky Tower is inhabited by the Sky Dragon God, Liekongzuo, who saved the entire Blue Star from the shattered and world-destroying meteorite.

Although it doesn't yet reach the level of popularity that Ho-Oh has cultivated over a long period, Rayquaza's appearance, which naturally resonates with the people of China, has indeed garnered a group of believers of considerable quality.

—Although it doesn't really care at all.

As the first legendary dwelling place to be revealed to the world besides the Mineral Kingdom, the Sky Tower is now considered a sacred place by many. Everyone wants to challenge the Sky Tower, which is said to have a hundred layers of secret space, climb to the top, and gain the favor of the Sky Dragon God Rayquaza.

Even though Rayquaza is suspected of having someone who has signed a contract, this is still the case.

Even now, most people don't know who the astronaut was in the NASA live broadcast.

There are many speculations online, but no concrete evidence has been found. Instead, this has only fueled the discussion and kept it at a high level.

Although the Dragon's Lair has become a reality, the ownership of the Sky Tower still belongs to the Dragon Tamers, and outsiders are not allowed to approach, let alone enter.

However, the Dragon Clan backed down after the Divine Continent Alliance intervened to mediate.

It was agreed that a few Sky Tower entry slots would be allocated as rewards for the Shenzhou Alliance's annual university league, distributed to the top ten universities to cultivate the new generation of Shenzhou Alliance talent.

It's been almost half a month since last year's college league ended, and all the universities have already selected their teams to enter the Sky Tower.

Today is the day for everyone to enter the Sky Tower.

This year's college league was more intense than the one in 23 when Su Hao suddenly emerged.

The gap in high-end combat power among major universities is not large, while the gap in mid-to-low-end combat power varies. At least it will not be like 23, when the situation was almost one-sided. The only way to win is through the team competition rules.

The top three in this university league, from lowest to highest, are Jiangcheng University, Longdu University, and Didu University. Shanghai University was unlucky and was squeezed into fourth place.

Jiangcheng University, the champion team of the previous college league, fell to third place because of the absence of Su Hao. Although captain Li Xiao and vice captain Long Ningyan had grown, the team was still lacking in terms of foundation. The freshmen who entered the university because of Su Hao's reputation had not yet grown up.

But this is still much better than the grades of most universities.

The college that wins the university league has five spots in the Sky Tower, the second-place college has four, and the third-place college has three.

Longdu University was indifferent to these four spots, since one of their biggest supporters was the Yulong Clan, and they had never lacked spots.

After Honorary Vice President Bai Du took that opportunity to implement reforms, Longdu University simply allocated the quotas to outstanding non-Longdu students on the school team.

Li Hua happened to be assigned one.

Among the Longdu University team members, when he heard his teammates talking about who the mysterious astronaut sitting on Liekong's head was, a somewhat eerie smile appeared on Li Hua's face.

This feeling of being the only one sober while everyone else is drunk, and knowing all the secrets the world is searching for all along.

I must say, it's actually not bad.

Anyway, I had a good time.

After indulging in his own fantasies, Li Hua's gaze fell upon the majestic Sky Tower in the distance.

He has self-awareness.

As a sophomore, Li Hua knew very well why he was able to squeeze out several senior students from the school team to get this spot. Besides his talent as a flight trainer, it was mostly related to his friends.

But now that I have the opportunity, I must work hard to climb a few more levels, acquire resources, and close the gap with my two friends!

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Chapter 1435 Jiangcheng University junior, Su Hao!

After all, it should be noted that due to her own talent and her apprentice Xiong, Jiang Chengcheng has now received full support from Imperial University. With the help of her family background, she is almost certain to be the leader of Imperial University for the next two years.

And what about yourself?

Although she had become invincible among the freshmen and sophomores thanks to Su Hao's special tutoring, she still couldn't pull ahead of the senior students in the third year. Not to mention Su Hao's terrifying dominance, she was also a bit behind Jiang Chengcheng.

According to the information provided by the school, the Sky Tower is full of Dragon and Flying type resources and opportunities. Although I majored in Flying type, there are also many Pokémon in my team that have Dragon blood.

We must make a breakthrough in this Sky Tower competition and qualify for the university league by the end of this year!

While dealing with his classmates' excited discussions, Li Hua's gaze swept back and forth among the surrounding universities, and he soon spotted Jiang Chengcheng, who had come with him from Imperial University.

Beside her was her bear apprentice, whose eyes were resolute. Although he was a bit short because he hadn't evolved yet, he was still quite conspicuous.

—Who doesn't know that a female prodigy has emerged from Beijing University these days?

Li Hua remembered that many coaches and teachers in the school team were sighing. If it weren't for the sudden emergence of the Sky Tower, which allowed Longdu University to overtake and defeat Shanghai University, they probably wouldn't have ranked second.

Even so, once the bear apprentice successfully evolves, the next two years will probably belong to the Imperial University. How strong is the legendary Pokémon's dominance? Didn't the Waterloo in 23 clearly demonstrate that?

No, although Diancie is outstanding, Su Hao seems to have all sorts of outrageous Pokémon.

Jiang Chengcheng nodded when Li Huachao noticed his gaze, and her attention returned to her own group.

There was still some time before they could enter the Sky Tower, and Longdu University, which had the most inside information, had already prepared a guide for these students.

Even the characteristics of the first few floors of the Sky Tower were explained before the visit.

After all, the highest level to conquer in the Sky Tower is currently 75. The strategy was devised by Vice Principal Bai Du, and the Dragon Clan, who had been conquering the Sky Tower for a long time, already had some experience with the earlier levels.

Fortunately, due to the unknown energy source that powers the Sky Tower, resources will regenerate after a period of time, even if they are taken away, though not as abundant as when it was first opened.

That wave made the Dragon Clan extremely wealthy.

Even disregarding how many floors they reach in the Sky Tower, the abundant resources within the Sky Tower, the variety of Pokémon, and the rewards for completing the levels are already incredibly beneficial to these students.

At this point, the teacher leading the group began explaining the precautions for the Tower of Sky to Li Hua and the others, and the issues that needed attention on certain floors.

For example, if there's a group of desert dragonflies blocking the way on the fifth level, you have to find a way to defeat them with moves that counter them and find a way to get through the path blocked by the quicksand abyss.

If you choose to let your partner Pokémon fly through, you'll be attacked by more Flygons.

The best way to cross the quicksand abyss is to freeze that section of the path with an ice-type move in one go, which can also deter Flygon, which is weak to ice.

Li Hua listened attentively while silently pondering his goal for entering the Sky Tower this time.

His goal is the tenth floor, a crucial level known as the "Dragon's Trial".

According to intelligence, this level is quite special, as it tests not the strength of the trainer's team, but the trainer's own abilities.

Upon entering the tenth floor, through an unknown principle, and with the player's handheld Pokémon disabled, the Sky Tower will assign three Dragon-type Pokémon projections to the player.

The species and evolution level are random, but they certainly won't be strong enough to easily clear the game.

The trainer's task is to command these three Dragon-type Pokémon, which are capable of obeying their commands, to break through the "storm barrier" created by a large number of Flying-type Pokémon and reach the destination, which is the entrance to the next level.

Because it is completely random, this level not only tests luck, but also the trainer's own planning ability. To break through, you must not only face strong storms, but also random aerial attacks from flying Pokémon that are everywhere.

Knowing how to control the three projections becomes a necessary condition for passing the level.

The rewards on this level are also quite outstanding. Not only are there Dragon Gems or Flying Gems with enough energy to enhance the corresponding attribute talents of Pokémon, but lucky players can also open rare Pokémon eggs.

The coach mentioned in class that a lucky member of the Dragon Clan got a Pokémon egg that could hatch into a Deino!

Li Hua wasn't particularly interested in Pokémon eggs; his team was already full, and he didn't have the energy or resources to train more Pokémon.

His goal is the selectable type gem, which will enhance the Flying type potential of Corviknight, his starter Pokémon.

Li Hua also noticed that while their team leader was talking animatedly, people from other schools were straining their ears, trying to eavesdrop and get some information from Longdu University.

Well, it's pretty real.

Time flew by, and only half an hour remained before entering the Sky Tower.

Suddenly, the growing noise around him caught Li Hua's attention.

"Jiangcheng University's team is here!"

"They're really late, but given how far away they are, it's understandable."

"Holy crap... wait, look at their ranks!"

"Holy crap, no way!?"