Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

The person sitting on top of the Sky Throne?

Everyone stared in astonishment at the distant horizon.

At sea, thick, impenetrable smoke still lingered, and the slender, blue figure appeared and disappeared within it, mysterious and unpredictable.

Perhaps due to the anchoring effect of prior psychological suggestion, they seemed to actually see the figure that Mikuri had described above Rayquaza's head.

"Who is that? A Meteor Dweller?"

Furong couldn't help but ask.

Mikoli, however, gave a mysterious smile, like a riddle teller.

"He is a person who has repeatedly created miracles."

…………

"Roar--"

"Waaah—"

Groudon and Kyogre are truly tough and resilient. Even after being hit by Rayquaza's series of attacks and being almost powerless to fight back, they were still able to let out a powerful roar.

However, compared to the initial outward anger and inner weakness, the current roar seems to indicate that he has realized he can't win, but he is still stubbornly refusing to admit defeat.

What can you do when faced with such a naughty child?

Let's beat them up!

Rayquaza's figure flashed by, rushing straight towards the spot where the two brothers had been blasted away by lightning speed.

Swift as lightning, once again we see incredible speed!

Amidst the turbulent airflow, the sharp, cyan longsword was drawn once more, but this time the impact was much weaker.

However, this is not because Rayquaza held back, but because... something even more powerful is yet to come.

As Rayquaza flew at incredible speed close to the sea surface, an even more intense dark green light was quietly expanding on its claws.

In just a few milliseconds during the flight, the phantom of the dragon claw, constructed of energy, suddenly grew to tens of meters in length!

Groudon and Kyogre, having just regained their footing, had a hint of fear in their eyes and frantically fired two beams of energy in an attempt to defend themselves.

In desperation, Groudon used Solar Beam, which Rayquaza could resist four times over. However, the situation was critical, and he couldn't pay attention to the details.

The interplay of emerald green and azure light created a chilling aura.

Faced with the combined resistance of these two arch-enemies, Rayquaza showed no sign of pausing or changing course, and charged forward without hesitation, wielding its enormous energy dragon claw.

boom--

The aftershocks of the clash were earth-shattering, the seawater churned and swayed erratically, and the already turbulent airflow became even more violent, significantly affecting several helicopters in the distance.

If it weren't for the keen sense of danger and timely intervention of the Heavenly Kings, the plane might have been destroyed and everyone on board would have perished.

Here, the helicopter swayed in the storm of energy aftershocks; over there, the battle between Rayquaza and the two gods had already reached its conclusion.

After only a two or three-second standoff, the dragon claws, which had grown even longer, cleaved the two terrifying energy beams in two with unstoppable force, slamming them down on the two elves behind them.

boom--

The explosion boomed like muffled thunder between the water and the sky, followed by the familiar symphony of heavy objects falling into the water and waves crashing against it.

The dragon claw, which had swelled to almost half the size of Groudon, descended from the sky and mercilessly suppressed the two Pokémon beneath its grasp.

The sea surface churned for a while before returning to calm. This time, Groudon and Kyogre were unable to rise from the water for a long time.

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"it's over?"

On the dragon's head, Xia Chen asked weakly, unaware that his voice was unusually hoarse.

"I guess... it's over for now."

Even when sitting on the dragon's back, Liekong was far from being as relaxed and carefree as he appeared; his dragon roar carried a deep weariness.

While it is incredibly fierce in its super-evolved state, the energy and effort it consumes are unimaginable to ordinary people.

Those few moves alone were more than all the physical strength that Lie Kongzuo had expended over the past thousand years.

Xia Chen, whose mind was in sync with Lie Kongzuo's, could fully understand his state and suggested, "Then... should I go back and take you for treatment?"

Lie Kongzuo chuckled lightly, "Do you think humanity's current level of technology is capable of achieving this?"

Xia Chen was speechless for a moment.

It seems...it looks like...it's a bit like stirring up trouble with a toothpick.

"Don't worry, I'll go back up high in the sky and rest for a while. Don't worry about me, take care of yourself first."

Only after Lie Kongzuo reminded him and he relaxed his mind did Xia Chen realize the double burden on his body and mind.

This feeling is like running a marathon immediately after staying up for several nights in a row. It's not that Xia Chen died like this in his previous life, it's just a metaphor for the feeling.

In short, this unprecedented physical condition made him extremely uncomfortable.

"Go back and rest well first. I will take you to find what you want as soon as I am ready."

Lie Kong said this.

"Okay, just take me to the helicopter over there... you know, that little thing that floats in the air."

Since it was still quite a distance from Liuli City, Xia Chen simply had Lie Kong put him down nearby.

Although he didn't know who the helicopter belonged to, he guessed it belonged to the Hoenn Alliance, so he wasn't worried.

Liekong nodded in understanding, and then slowly carried him in that direction.

Taking this opportunity, Xia Chen asked, "What about Groudon and Kyogre? Are they asleep again?"

Liekongzuo explained, "They don't fall into a deep sleep that easily, but they also won't be active in human society in their primitive state anymore. The physical exertion required for them to maintain that state is no less than mine. Right now, they've probably gone somewhere to absorb natural energy to recover, and they won't be causing trouble for at least a few years..."

As they spoke, Rayquaza had already floated to the helicopter, its entire body reverting from its super-evolved state to its normal form. However, its size of over a hundred meters was still a behemoth to the helicopter.

It held the helicopter directly above its head so that Xia Chen could easily board.

Xia Chen looked up at the people on the helicopter. He didn't recognize any of them, but judging from their attire and the cameras, they were probably government officials.

At this moment, they were in a state of disbelief and stunned because they were sitting right above Rayquaza.

Xia Chen ignored them, released Gardevoir from its Poké Ball, and, in her embrace, left Rayquaza's head and entered the helicopter cabin.

He said to the woman behind the camera, "Thanks for the ride."

The woman opened and closed her mouth for a long time, but in the end, she couldn't utter a single word due to shock. She just nodded in agreement.

Xia Chen smiled gratefully, then turned to Lie Kongzuo and asked, "When can we probably meet again?"

"Soon, after I recover."

The dragon's roar, which only Xia Chen could understand, echoed in the air.

As soon as the dragon's roar subsided, the helicopter suddenly plummeted downwards as if weightless, before stabilizing itself with the rotation of the propellers.

When everyone in the cabin looked out again, they saw that the Sky Tower had already left the place and was soaring into the gray sky.

Only those still in a daze, Xia Chen who had fallen into a coma, and Gardevoir who was healing him with life energy with a worried expression.

At this moment, the sun rises from below the sea level, breaking the dawn with the first rays of light.

The long night has finally come to an end.

…………

The entire news broadcast ended in a way that no one expected—

Hundreds of millions of viewers around the world watched the live news broadcast and had a close encounter with Rayquaza through their screens.

While their excitement wasn't as exaggerated as that of those who experienced it firsthand inside the cabin, they were still quite thrilled.

Please, now I have something to brag about—I'm the man who sat on the head of a Sky Piercer!

Yes, the cameras watching the live stream are on the helicopter, and the helicopter is on top of the Rayleigh. So, basically, they're on top of the Rayleigh...

This was obviously a joke, but the man who actually sat on the Liekong throne, Xia Chen, became famous again while unconscious and unaware of his surroundings, thanks to the recording of the camera.

This time, the title that made him famous was—the man who tamed Rayquaza.

After the great battle ended, the three Hoenn heroes disappeared one after another. The photographer originally wanted to take a picture of Xia Chen, who was unconscious, but he had to give up under the dangerous gaze of Gardevoir.

The live stream then abruptly ended amidst the climax of the event.

The viewers in the live stream were so excited they couldn't sleep, and they flocked to various social media platforms to discuss this momentous event that would go down in history.

From Groudon's initial awakening and rampage, to its being lured by Xia Chen to the uninhabited sea to ignite a great battle with Kyogre, and then Mega Rayquaza's miraculous intervention to stop the fight...

There is so much to discuss in the events that have unfolded in just a few hours.

And one of the key figures that cannot be ignored is Xia Chen.

Some praise his heroic act of risking his life to lure Groudon away, others admire his ability to get up close and personal with Rayquaza, and naturally, conspiracy theorists speculate about the reason why he is always present wherever legendary Pokémon appear...

In short, on the day Xia Chen fell into a coma, the world seemed to truly revolve around him.

Undoubtedly, he, along with Rayquaza and Groudon, will be a hot topic for a long time to come.

The most suspenseful part is Xia Chen's question to Lie Kongzuo before parting: "When will we meet again?" What exactly did Pangolin... no, Lie Kongzuo answer?

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The ancient city of Liuli, the Mikoli family's manor, rarely sees so many guests.

These guests are almost all from humble backgrounds. It's no exaggeration to say that if you threw a brick in, you'd most likely hit someone like the owner or a superstar.

Of course, there's also a small chance he'll be the champion.

They gathered here for only one purpose—to wait for Xia Chen to wake up.

Serena and Xiaoxi, trembling in the crowd of powerful figures, stayed by Gadria's side, their faces filled with worry.

"Sister Jiadelia, will Brother Xia Chen be alright?"

Although she had asked this question many times, seeing that the room was still silent, Xiaoxi couldn't help but ask it again.

"fine."

In front of outsiders, Cattleya reverts to her standard aloof and emotionless demeanor as a superpowered girl.