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

The mythical bird, rarely seen elsewhere, is as common here as a flock of pigeons fighting in a park.

If Zapdos and Moltres hadn't had to leave some of their people behind to guard their homeland, the Purified Land, and Little Lugia, even more would have come.

Although the three divine birds usually fight and frolic among themselves, and even vie for territory when others are not around, they are also quite in sync and united against external threats when trouble arises.

After all, they understand the concept of shared prosperity and shared loss. At least until their superiors recover, infighting only leads to their demise.

Sure enough, Articuno immediately started arguing with the two of them again.

"Are you two blind or stupid? Didn't you see Su Hao and the others are back?!"

Articuno's attacks were like a machine gun, constantly bombarding the two of them.

Unfortunately, the two simpletons couldn't refute it. Logically speaking, they were already familiar with the aura of Diancie's radiant power, but this time they were so focused on the aura that far exceeded that of an ordinary second-class legendary divine beast that they didn't pay attention to the radiant aura within.

And just like that, it became a laughing stock.

The dejected Moltres and Zapdos could only vent their frustration on their offspring, barking fiercely at the group of Moltres and Zapdos: "What are you looking at! Go home, don't you understand?"

.......

After the divine birds returned to their respective homes, the atmosphere on the frozen beach immediately quieted down.

Little Lugia, that good little baby, has been being cared for by Moltres these past few days. He's currently enjoying a natural hot spring on Moltres' Fire Island, with his own Moltres members looking after him, so there's not much to worry about.

While it's away, the "adults" can also efficiently discuss matters.

Because it trained for a period of time using fragments of the Thunderstone Slab, Zapdos is still the strongest of the three legendary birds.

After experiencing the overwhelming power and radiant aura of Diancie head-on, even the confident Zapdos had to admit a fact.

—After advancing to the second-tier legendary level, Diancie directly surpassed their tens of thousands of years of foundation. Not to mention Zapdos alone, even if the three legendary birds joined forces, they would not be able to gain any advantage over Diancie.

The difference between ordinary second-tier legendary combat power and that comparable to first-tier legendary combat power is that obvious.

Not to mention that Diancie's radiant aura can suppress all their abilities.

The conclusion can be reached without even fighting.

Zapdos and Moltres were alright; although they were surprised, they were more delighted to have gained reliable combat power.

But Articuno's feelings were quite complicated.

Nearly two years ago, those tiny diamonds were so delicate.

While I was merely standing still, just like tens of thousands of years ago... or rather, while my growth was not significant, it had already quietly surpassed me.

Articuno is a legendary Pokémon that has watched Su Hao and Diancie grow up up close. Even though it left the scene for some reason, it knows better than anyone how much effort the others have put into their growth.

It will not be jealous, but will only offer heartfelt blessings.

Meanwhile, Articuno's long-ignited desire for progress has only grown stronger.

The term "homebody bird" is just an excuse for giving up because of a lack of effort and progress. Opportunity is once again in front of him, and Articuno knows exactly what to choose.

Although Articuno had made up its mind, it didn't say it right away.

—Right now, business is more important.

After meeting with the three divine birds, Su Hao had a brief chat with them, focusing on whether any strange things had happened in the Divine Bird Sanctuary recently, as well as Lugia's current situation.

According to their answers, there were basically no strange occurrences. Compared to other places, the Divine Bird Sanctuary was quite peaceful.

Neither the Nova Corps nor Giovanni's machinations showed any sign of reaching this side.

I don't know if it's because Sakaki, as a Kanto native, knows the local legends too well, so he has absolutely no interest in exploring.

Lugia remains in the same situation, undergoing purification by the power of light within the seal constructed and maintained by the three legendary birds.

Lugia usually maintains the appearance of Dark Lugia and is rarely awake. Even when it is awake, its dark side personality is too lazy to communicate with Articuno and the others, as if it has already resigned itself to its fate.

After that, Diancie advanced one after another. Whenever he had free time, Su Hao would bring a stronger Diancie to enhance the purification effect and replenish the Radiant Power that would inevitably be lost in the refraction.

The ink covering the pure white feathers has faded considerably. If the purification continues at its current intensity, it might be completed in just a few decades.

This was fast enough for Zapdos and the others.

—But from the moment Diancie returned with the aura of a second-class legendary, they realized something.

Complete purification begins today.

......

The central area surrounded by three islands.

This is the area most strictly guarded by the people of the Three Divine Birds, and it is also the center of the sealing ritual.

At the center of the seal, imprisoned by the triple forces of fire, lightning, and ice, the divine bird, which had fallen from pure white to pure black, is in its deep slumber as always.

Dark Lugia casually raised its eyelids when an aura it would never forget appeared near the seal.

The seal effectively isolates the outside world; it's safe to say that even Dark Lugia wouldn't be able to sense any fluctuations in energy unless they were extremely close.

Without even looking, I knew that the human and the somewhat special Diamond Princess were back again.

Looks like they're here to replenish that damn Radiant Power again?

It's probably not even been a month since they last came.

"They must have a lot of free time."

Dark Lugia chuckled and offered his assessment.

It's a real shame that, at the current pace, I can still control this body for several decades and completely suppress the dominant personality.

Over time, mistakes will inevitably occur. Right now, it just needs to accumulate strength, and the opportunity will eventually come.

—That's right. Dark Lugia never accepted its fate, allowing Su Hao and Diancie to purify it without resistance, which was also a way of subtly lowering the vigilance of the three legendary birds.

Recently, the main personality... or rather, his own child, has been frequently coming to his side, expressing their longing for family affection. Dark Lugia sees the other party as a good breakthrough point.

As for the possibility that the Diamond Princess could break through to the legendary level and then purify herself in one fell swoop?

Dark Lugia didn't care at all.

No matter how fast you advance in the normal level, once you reach the legendary level, you can't just accelerate your progress at will based on talent alone.

This is no child's play.

No matter how gifted he is, his opponent won't pose a threat for the time being, which is why Dark Lugia is so confident.

By the time Diancie advances to legendary level, I will have already found an opportunity to break free from the seal in one go!

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Chapter 1484 Lugia Unsealed, Second Time

But as several figures landed outside the seal, Dark Lugia's smile vanished.

It, which had been pretending to be asleep, suddenly looked up and stared in disbelief at Diancie, who seemed to be the source of all light in the world.

"Impossible! How could you have already reached the second-tier legendary level!?"

"What it controls is still the power of the laws related to light. It's one thing to use it, but apart from the supreme creator god, such laws are impossible to control, let alone constitute exclusive power!"

If Dark Lugia didn't understand what was happening the moment it saw Diancie, who hadn't yet released her Ultimate Burst state, then it wasn't just pretending to be stupid; it was genuinely stupid!

A year is but a short time, even for these legendary spirits who live as long as the heavens, it's just the time it takes to take a nap.

Diancie, who was only at the King-level when I first met her, has now advanced to the second-tier Legendary level?

Moreover, it is the one with the highest combat power and the highest authority and status among the second-class legendary level.

Dark Lugia even thought he had gone mad or was hallucinating, otherwise how could such an absurd thing happen?

Is this reasonable?

But the facts would not be swayed by its will. Zapdos stepped forward and declared to Dark Lugia, which it considered to be rarely awake, "Dark Lugia, prepare yourself!"

Moltres used the same tactic, saying, "Today is your death day!"

The Articuno behind them glanced at the two henchmen as if they were idiots, then lowered its head and said to the little Lugia they had brought, "Your mother will be back soon."

Really?

Little Lugia raised her pure eyes, half fear and half expectation, gazing at the being who was once called Lugia, her mother.

The opponent's aura was so violent that it made Lugia feel very scared and lost.

It still remembered its mother's gentle appearance, so even though it knew that Dark Lugia was just another side of its mother, it still couldn't accept it.

Now, is the other party finally going to turn back to its original form?

Little Lucia was somewhat expectant.

"Just watch over him, he'll be fine soon."

Su Hao, who hadn't spoken until now, bent down and patted the head of Lugia, who was almost as tall as him.

Articuno and the others were just hesitating about whether to bring Lugia along, since their actions were essentially no different from annihilating Dark Lugia.

No matter what, Dark Lugia is essentially Lugia's mother, but she doesn't acknowledge it, and Lugia is somewhat afraid of her.

They were worried that this might leave little Lucia with some psychological trauma.

It was only after Su Hao overruled everyone's objections that he brought Lugia, who was soaking in the hot spring, to the place where the seal was located.

In Su Hao and Reshiram's opinion, the Zapdos and the others' practice of "honey-pampering" Lugia was actually more likely to cause problems.

If Diancie had not yet broken through to the second-tier legendary level, Little Lugia would have been tempted by Dark Lugia and broken the seal.

Only then will an irreparable disaster occur.

Su Hao's plan was essentially to instill the concept of right and wrong in Little Lugia in advance, so that it could distinguish between Dark Lugia and Lugia.

No matter how convincingly Dark Lugia acts, it is essentially a split personality of Lugia.

But it is not the mother of little Lugia who deeply loves him. It does not put little Lugia first in its heart, but only thinks about how to use him. Its maternal instincts are negligible.

That way, even if Dark Lugia returns one day in the future, Little Lugia will not be deceived.

.......

No matter how unwilling Dark Lugia was, in its weakened state before its power was restored, what difference was there between it and a chicken on a chopping board while it was sealed away?

Even if it had a trick up its sleeve and broke free from the seal again, even possessing its full power after being corrupted, Su Hao wouldn't be worried.