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Marshall led the way, followed closely by the impatient Fuji and Akin, the latter looking at the shadowy forest with a sense of having his eyes opened.

Next up was Xiaomeng, who had the superpower to carry boxes. Xia Ye waited until Xiaomeng went inside before taking his own steps, then turned to look at Xiaoya and said, "If you're scared, why don't you stay outside?"

The superpowered young lady immediately bristled. She really wanted to leave right then and there, but she couldn't stand Natsuno's disdainful expression.

He immediately glared at Xia Ye and said, "I'm going to tell Xiao Zhulan that you bullied me!"

Natsuno spread his hands, looking completely innocent: "I didn't do anything."

Xiaoya became even angrier, walked over, grabbed Xia Ye's left hand, and bit it in the latter's terrified gaze.

"Hiss... Relax, relax, relax!"

While biting, she glared fiercely at Natsuno, and only let go after several seconds, but her hands didn't let go, clinging to Natsuno's arm.

The pain was overshadowed by the soft touch, and Xia Ye was urged by Xiao Ya to hurry up and go in!

Unable to break free, Xia Ye could only take Xiao Ya inside again.

The superpowered young lady still started to feel uneasy as she walked, and soon she hid behind Natsuno, pressing her head against his back, not daring to look around.

After a long while, the group reached the depths again, and Ah Jin looked at the enormous phoenix egg, speechless with delight once more.

"Where is Ho-Oh? This egg looks delicious."

Chapter 530 The Phoenix King Returns from the Ashes

Akin looked around but didn't see anything with the characteristics of "Hohoka" or even "bird," so he could only focus his attention on the Hohoka eggs.

The phrase "looks delicious" finally angered Marshall, and the color of his head began to change, gradually shifting from the color of smoke to blue-green.

Natsuno was shocked and stepped forward to mediate, giving Akin a light tap on the head: "What nonsense are you talking about! This egg is Ho-Oh, apologize now!"

He then turned to Marshall and said, "I'm sorry, this guy doesn't think before he speaks. Please forgive him, okay? He's the one who prepared all these energy cubes. He didn't mean any harm."

Sensing the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from Marshall, Akin was also taken aback: How can this little thing be so fierce? I feel like I might not be able to beat it?

Of course, what surprised me even more was what Natsuno had just said: What do you mean by saying that this 4-meter-tall Thunder Egg is Ho-Oh?

As the saying goes, a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Sensing that the energy fluctuations on Marshall's body were getting stronger and stronger, and even the surrounding shadow space seemed to be responding, Akin slid to his knees at lightning speed.

After an apology and Natsuno's further explanation, Marshadow stopped charging up his attack: 'For the sake of the energy cube, this will be the only time!'

As Xia Ye watched the color slowly fade from Mashado's head, he breathed a sigh of relief and subconsciously began to think.

Marshadow is also level 90. At this level, no matter how long you charge up, it won't exceed one second. But Marshadow had been charging up for several seconds without using his move.

Is that a Z-Move? At this level, it's true that a Z-Move that requires some awkward dancing to unleash has such a long wind-up.

Natsuno chuckled for no apparent reason and walked over to join the group feeding the energy cubes.

Fuji had already opened the box and was frantically throwing the energy cubes inside at Nirvana Flame, which accepted them all.

Each time an energy block is thrown, the flames become even more intense, making the Phoenix Egg appear even more dazzling.

Flames rose, heat radiated, and the surrounding energy formed a thin mist. The group had to retreat some distance and continue feeding the remaining blocks while sweating profusely.

With a flick of his wrist, Xia Ye tossed the last box toward the raging flames of Nirvana, which surged forth and burned fiercely.

Natsuno took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead, watching as the Nirvana Flame gradually shrank back into the egg and disappeared without a trace.

The next second, the Ho-Oh Egg burst into a bright light, and everyone and Pokémon present turned their heads away. Xiaoya continued walking, and due to her path dependence, she hid behind Natsuno and refused to look.

Click click click!

The sound of the eggshell breaking was followed by a clear chirping that echoed throughout the shadowy forest, melodious and lingering.

Half a minute later, the intense light finally faded, and the sound of wings flapping rang out.

Phoenix appeared before everyone's eyes, its wings flapping as it floated in the air, its feathers reflecting a rainbow of colors, beautiful as a rainbow, and one glance was enough to feel happiness.

Marshado raised her little hands, as if performing some mysterious ritual, or perhaps giving some grand salute.

'Lord Ho-Oh, have you awakened?'

Ho-Oh looked at Marshall and nodded slightly, then looked at Natsuno and the others.

His voice, delivered through telepathy, sounded clear and resonant: 'Hmm, Marshall, who are these humans?'

Before Marshall could speak, the impatient Fuji stepped forward, staring intently at him with pleading eyes.

“Phoenix King, who I am is not important. I have come to see you because I have a request.”

Natsuno wanted to step forward to stop him, but he knew that since they were already here, there was no way Fuji could stop them. He decided to see what Ho-Oh had to say before making any plans.

Ho-Oh's eyes turned rainbow-colored as it looked Fuji up and down, seemingly observing something.

After a long while, he finally looked away: "I have healed the sick and saved many lives, but in recent years I have also made mistakes and hurt a few innocent Pokémon. So be it, you tell me."

Fuji immediately told Ho-Oh about his daughter's accidental death and begged him to bring her back to life.

"Phoenix King, if you are willing to revive Xiao Ai, I will do anything! I am willing to pay any price!"

Phoenix King glanced at his pitiful father and shook his head.

"It's not that I'm unwilling, but judging from what you just said, Xiao Ai's soul has probably already been sent to the spirit world. Although I hold the power of Nirvana, I cannot interfere with the spirit world."

Fuji was struck dumb, his whole body wilted like a frostbitten eggplant, utterly lifeless.

The next second, he raised his head again and opened his mouth: "The Phoenix King's Guard..."

"The situation with the Phoenix Guard was different. I was very close at the time, and their souls hadn't yet been drawn into the Spirit World, so the Flame of Nirvana was able to take effect."

Ho-Oh seemed to have anticipated what Fuji was going to say, and its inner thoughts followed closely behind his, almost overlapping the words "Ho-Oh Guard" in its voice.

After hearing what Ho-Oh said, Fuji's pupils dilated, and he seemed to have been drained of all his energy.

His lips trembled as he tried to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Xia Ye pursed his lips. This time, he really didn't know how to comfort the other person. He couldn't empathize with the feeling of having no hope at all.

Xiaoya unconsciously stepped forward and hugged Xia Ye's arm tightly, turning her head away from looking at him. She had only learned about Xiao Ai's situation this time and was deeply moved by Fuji's words and actions.

However, things in this world rarely go as planned. Xiaoya was shocked and didn't know what she was thinking. She just hugged Xia Ye's arm even tighter.

After a long while, Fuji sighed deeply and struggled to get up from the ground.

Natsuno and Kin both wanted to help, but Fuji stopped them by raising his hand. Fuji looked even more haggard, as if he had aged decades in an instant, and was completely bloodless.

After getting up, Fuji looked at the radiant happiness reflected in the rainbow feathers of the Phoenix King and smiled self-deprecatingly.

"Thank you for your answer, Ho-Oh. According to the legends of Johto, those who are able to see Ho-Oh will have eternal happiness."

At this point, Fuji suddenly turned to look at Natsuno and Koya, his eyes filled with an ambiguous meaning.

"If it weren't for Natsuno, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet Ho-Oh. It seems that happiness that isn't meant for me can't be obtained by forcing it."

Upon hearing Fuji's words, Xiaoya felt a surge of inexplicable joy: To have eternal happiness? Me and Natsuno?

Xiaoya gently rested her head on Xia Ye's shoulder, looking at the Phoenix King floating in the sky, the rainbow it reflected seemed to contain infinite meaning.

Natsuno was also pondering Fuji's words: To possess eternal happiness? Does it require witnessing it firsthand? Could I make a documentary or a photobook of Ho-Oh? That wouldn't be considered exploiting a plot hole, would it?

At this moment, Xiaoya and Xiaye were both staring at the rainbow-colored light reflected from the Phoenix King, and a thought popped into their minds at the same time.

If only bamboo shoot sauce (small bamboo shoot) were here.

Chapter 531 Showing Off a Skill to the Phoenix King

Xiaoya felt a little regretful: Seeing that the people who see the Phoenix King can have eternal happiness, why didn't that bastard Xia Ye bring Xiao Zhulan over? What a bastard!

Natsuno felt a little regretful, but didn't care: Ho-Oh was a street urchin and a photographer, and they might run into each other again sometime later, and they would definitely see Chikuran-chan as well.

As their thoughts raced, Fuji glanced back at Ho-Oh one last time, but with no more lingering attachment.

He turned to Natsuno and nodded his thanks: "I was able to meet Phoenix King this time thanks to you, Natsuno. It's a pity that my wish could not be fulfilled."

"I'm leaving now. Don't bother looking for me. I'll continue to search for new methods."

Fuji turned to leave, and Natsuno reached out to stop him, but then realized he had nothing to say and looked at Marcia.

Marshall understood the meaning, mobilized his energy, and guided a path out to the outside world in front of Fuji.

Ho-Oh turned around and looked at Natsuno, or more accurately, at the air above his head, where the Guardian of Order was floating.

Natsuno could sense faint fluctuations of superpowers; the two seemed to be communicating telepathically.

It's unclear what they were talking about, but the next second, Phoenix turned its gaze to Natsuno, its eyes filled with shock.

Ho-Oh seemed to realize that he had lost his composure and hurriedly turned his head to Gold, who was staring blankly at the iridescent light on Ho-Oh's body, seemingly lost in a fantasy.

Ho-Oh's eyes once again turned iridescent, scanning Gold: "Hmm? So sincere in their commitment to bonds, have humans produced another trainer like this? Who are you?"

Forced to abandon his fantasy, Kin-chan gently flicked his nose after hearing Ho-Oh's thoughts: "I am Kin-chan, the current champion of the Johto region!"

'A champion trainer? It seems humanity has changed quite a bit during my time here. You're good. I hope you continue your efforts and pass on your beliefs to more people.'

Phoenix King nodded in satisfaction at A Jin's appearance, gently flapped its wings, and a burst of Nirvana Flame surged from its body, engulfing the remaining eggshell after it hatched.

With a crackling sound, the eggshell was burned by the Nirvana Flame and quickly turned into tiny ashes. Upon closer inspection, faint glimmers of light could be seen among the ashes.

Phoenix flapped its wings again, and some of the ashes separated and condensed into a ball that floated in front of Gold.

'As a token of my gratitude for the energy you provided, I'm giving you these sacred ashes. These ashes contain a trace of residual Nirvana's power, possessing the ability to completely restore a stunned Pokémon within seconds.'

"If taken in large quantities, it can even revive Pokémon that died within 5 minutes—a true revival, you should understand."

'You have enough of this to revive two Pokémon. Use it wisely.'

Akin stared in disbelief, picked up two empty energy cube boxes from the ground, and filled them with the holy ash, making both boxes perfectly full.

Upon hearing about the effects, Xia Ye became somewhat envious: a complete revival. Although the conditions were somewhat demanding, how much regret could it make up for?

Seeing that Ajin had put away the sacred ashes, Ho-Oh flapped its wings: 'Since everything is alright, please leave now.'

Akin was overjoyed. He had originally intended to ask about Ho-Oh's whereabouts when he came, but this time he completely forgot and happily left with the two resurrection ash.

Marshadow continued to provide directions, standing respectfully to the side awaiting Ho-Oh's instructions.

After Ajin left, Lord Blue finally appeared and silently watched Phoenix.

Ho-Oh looked at Natsuno with a hint of surprise in his expression: 'Human, the Guardians of Order told me a lot about you. I never imagined a human could accomplish something like this.'

'By the way, you seem to carry the aura of rainbow feathers... Marshadow, did you guide this one here?'