Chapter 366: Persuasion
Giratina was in excruciating pain from the impact. The next second, it suddenly transformed into a black shadow and disappeared from the Original spot.
It used its Signature Move, Shadow Ambush.
By the time everyone saw its form again, it was already behind Deoxys.
Bai Feng reacted quickly. The moment Giratina attacked Deoxys, he controlled the Summoning Circle to interpose between it and Deoxys.
Giratina, which was supposed to crash into Deoxys, instead crashed headfirst into the Summoning Circle.
Then it was teleported into the midst of the Pokémon.
The moment Giratina was teleported out, all the Pokémon were already prepared.
Meganium launched a Solar Beam.
Tyranitar launched a Stone Edge.
Diancie launched a Diamond Storm.
Deoxys launched Psychic Lunge.
Mewtwo launched Psystrike.
Bai Ye launched Prismatic Laser (one of the Signature Moves inherited from Necrozma).
All the attacks were aimed at Giratina.
Giratina, who had just been teleported out, was still a little dazed, but as an ancient Tier 1 Legendary, its vast battle experience was incredibly rich, and it reacted instantly.
It opened its mouth and spat out a Meteor. The Meteor quickly exploded in the air, and countless Meteorites appeared, colliding with the moves of the various Pokémon.
Dust and smoke rose, obscuring the Sky and blurring everyone's vision.
Giratina used Draco Meteor, successfully defending against the onslaught from Bai Feng's Pokémon.
At this moment, Giratina disappeared from the Original spot. It targeted Bai Ye, who was closest to it.
Bai Ye had just used Prismatic Laser and was affected by the side effect of the move, completely unable to move at this time.
Seeing Giratina's Shadow Claw about to strike Bai Ye, Bai Feng used Teleport to appear in front of it, controlling the Summoning Circle to block the attack.
Giratina's claws struck into the Summoning Circle, and the next second, they appeared above its head, striking its own head and making it dizzy.
It hadn't held back at all in that strike just now.
Damn it, Young Person, no martial virtue!
Taking advantage of this opportunity, the attacks of the other Pokémon resumed.
Solar Beam, Shadow Ball, Stone Edge, all smashed towards Giratina. Giratina wailed and was sent flying.
At this point, Giratina finally focused its gaze on Bai Feng. It was this detestable Human who kept interfering with it using that Summoning Circle!
Bai Feng's heart trembled under its gaze. He quickly pulled his Mother and used Teleport to dodge.
They had just disappeared from the Original spot when Giratina's Dragon Pulse blasted over.
Looking at the rock that had been blasted into dust on the Original spot, Bai Feng felt a lingering fear.
Mewtwo and the others once again controlled their moves to blast towards Giratina, but Giratina used Shadow Ambush and disappeared from the Original spot again, and everyone lost their target.
"Diancie, be careful!"
After an unknown amount of time, Giratina suddenly appeared behind Diancie and used Shadow Claw to strike Diancie. Seeing this, Bai Feng quickly shouted to stop it.
Originally, he wanted to control the Summoning Circle to intercept, but the distance was too far, and there wasn't enough time.
Fortunately, Diancie reacted quickly. The moment it heard Bai Feng's shout, it cleverly put up a Reflect.
Giratina's strength was too powerful. Even with Reflect, Diancie was still struck flying.
Diancie had Fairy Aura on its body, which made it not only have high defense but also strong life force. Coupled with Meganium's Jungle Terrain healing it, its injuries were not serious.
Seeing this, Bai Feng immediately shouted to Mewtwo: "Mewtwo, use Disable!"
Mewtwo understood tacitly. Its eyes flared with bright purple light, and Giratina, who was just about to use Shadow Ambush to run away again, froze in place.
Disable: Hinders the opponent's actions, making the move it last used unusable for a period of time.
This meant that for a period of time, Giratina would not be able to use its Signature Move, Shadow Ambush!
Taking advantage of Giratina being frozen in place, Meganium's Solar Beam, Diancie's Diamond Storm, Tyranitar's Stone Edge, Deoxys's Shadow Ball, and Bai Ye's Prismatic Laser all blasted out together. This time, they finally successfully hit the target.
Being hit by so many attacks simultaneously was hard to bear, and none of the attackers were weak.
"Roar~~~"
Giratina let out a painful wail. While being thrown flying, it used Draco Meteor again. Countless Meteorites fell from the Sky, smashing towards everyone.
But Draco Meteor has a side effect; its Special Attack is greatly reduced after use.
Giratina had already used Draco Meteor once before, so its might was much less than before this time.
Deoxys transformed into its Speed Forme and easily dodged the Meteorites while carrying Diancie.
Mewtwo also flew up carrying the heavy Tyranitar. Although Tyranitar was heavy, this weight was actually nothing to Mewtwo. The main issue was that the Dark type Tyranitar would interfere with Mewtwo's psychic power to a certain extent.
Fortunately, Mega Mewtwo Y's flight speed was fast enough.
Bai Ye, who was with Bai Feng, had it much easier. With the Summoning Circle, all the Meteorites smashing down would be teleported back to Giratina, smashing towards itself.
Giratina was absolutely furious. While attacking others, it also had to guard against being affected by its own attacks. That Human was too detestable!
At this moment, Giratina suddenly smelled a burst of Sweet Scent. This aroma was truly captivating, making it feel drowsy.
In a daze, Giratina didn't realize that its reaction speed had slowed down a lot under the influence of this aroma.
This aroma was Meganium's Sweet Scent.
Soon, Draco Meteor ended, and Bai Feng's Pokémon were free to act, beginning their counterattack against Giratina.
Deoxys used Teleport to appear beside Giratina and used Switcheroo, using an ordinary stone to steal something from Giratina.
Affected by the Sweet Scent, Giratina didn't react at all at first. By the time it reacted, it was already too late.
Without that item, Giratina's entire aura dropped at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Discovering the item was stolen, Giratina became furious. It raised its Dragon Claw and struck towards Deoxys.
Because it was too close, Deoxys had a hard time dodging and had no choice but to transform into its Defense Forme and use Reflect.
Bang!
Deoxys was struck flying. Bai Feng and Bai Ye hurriedly used Teleport to go over and caught it, preventing it from suffering secondary damage from the impact.
The moment Deoxys was injured, Meganium's Jungle Terrain took effect, and at the same time, it also used Recover.
Deoxys's Recover was very powerful, and it recovered its health in an instant.
It handed the item in its hand to Bai Feng. Bai Feng discovered that what was stolen from Giratina was actually the Great Platinum Orb! No wonder Giratina was so angry just now.
Without the Great Platinum Orb, Giratina's strength dropped. The Pokémon pressed the advantage, and Giratina, which was already severely injured, quickly collapsed.
The severely injured Giratina did not lose consciousness. It stubbornly looked at Bai Feng, with an expression that said, "Do whatever you want with me."
Bai Feng said speechlessly, "I didn't have the intention of being enemies with you, but you and Volo are disturbing the space-time balance, causing great chaos outside. I can't ignore this kind of behavior. Can you tell me, why are you and Volo doing this?"
Giratina turned its head away and didn't look at Bai Feng, as if saying, "I just won't tell you, what can you do?"
Bai Feng was angered. "I'm trying to talk to you nicely, but you won't listen, huh?"
"Are you sure you won't talk? If you don't, I'm going to resort to extraordinary means!"
"Extraordinary means? Just you? Then I'll have to see what you've got!" Giratina didn't say a word.
Seeing this, Bai Feng took out the Great Platinum Orb that Deoxys had stolen from Giratina and said sinisterly, "Tell me, if I have my Pokémon each use their strongest attack on this, I wonder if it can hold up!"
Catching a glimpse of the Great Platinum Orb in Bai Feng's hand from the corner of its eye, combined with what Bai Feng just said, Giratina immediately panicked.
Despicable Human!
You can't try that!
Seeing Giratina react strongly, Bai Feng knew the bargaining chip in his hand was enough, so he said, "Still unwilling to talk? Alright, Mewtwo, you go first!"
Giratina had seen Mewtwo's strength before, and quickly spoke up, "No, no, I'll talk! I'll talk, alright!"
A smile appeared on Bai Feng's face. "Wouldn't it have been better to cooperate earlier? We have no grudges or enmity. You give me convenience, and I'll also give you convenience!"
This damn brat! Giratina was furious.
"Speak!"
"Actually, I don't know what Volo's purpose is. The reason I cooperated with his actions was just because he told me he could help me meet Arceus."
Ever since being created by Arceus, Giratina has always had a great ambition, which is to one day be able to defeat its creator. Therefore, for countless years, it has been working hard to become stronger.
It wasn't that it had any other intentions; it just purely wanted to prove itself.
But Arceus has been sleeping in unknown Space, an untouchable place for Giratina. Therefore, it could only wait for Arceus to appear itself.
Later, Volo found it and told it that if it could disturb the space-time balance and make Dialga and Palkia fight, then Arceus would definitely appear.
So, it did as told.
Bai Feng was speechless. So it turns out Giratina was really that stupid?
"Didn't you ever consider that Volo's true purpose is aimed at Arceus? Do you want Arceus to be harmed?" Bai Feng questioned.
Of course, he also didn't think Volo had the ability to harm Arceus.
If Volo's purpose really was Arceus, then Bai Feng could only say he was too arrogant!
Bai Feng had seen the Radiant One and knew how powerful the Radiant One was, which is why he was even more in awe of Arceus, who was on the same level as the Radiant One.
"Humph!" Giratina snorted coldly and said with a face full of disdain, "How could he possibly harm Arceus?"
"But what if he exploited Arceus's trust in you?" Bai Feng added. "Since it created you and also gave you the task of guarding the space-time balance, that shows it trusts you immensely. Now someone is exploiting Arceus's trust in you, wanting to carry out actions to harm Arceus, and you are actually indifferent? You are simply too heartless!"
Giratina was stunned by what Bai Feng said. It thought about it again. What this Human said is indeed very reasonable! Looking at it this way, Arceus indeed trusts me very much, trusts me even more than those two guys!
For a moment, it actually felt a little guilty!
"Then... how about I go quell the fight between those two guys?"
Bai Feng had an expression that said, "This child can be taught."
After all, the Three Gods of Space-Time were all created by Arceus. Arceus is equivalent to their parent. Although this parent didn't accompany them for long, deep down, they still held a trace of affection for Arceus.
Even Giratina was no exception. It was just slightly rebellious, just wanting to challenge its old father from time to time. It didn't have bad intentions.
"Then let's hurry!"
The more it thought about it, the more it felt it was wrong. Instead, it became anxious.
"Wait!" Bai Feng called out to it. "Let me treat you first!"
Saying this, he fed Giratina G-Max Sweetness and had Meganium use a Heal Pulse on it. Soon, Giratina recovered its ability to move.
Looking at Bai Feng who had helped it, Giratina couldn't help but think, "This Human is actually quite nice!"
During the healing, Bai Feng asked, "How did Volo contact you?"
Giratina replied, "He accidentally obtained a piece of space fragment from the Distortion World. Using that, he called out to me!"
"Then later we'll go retrieve that space fragment. You shouldn't contact him anymore!"
Giratina nodded and did not object.
After its injuries were fine, Giratina immediately opened a spatial portal and took Bai Feng to appear in the previous Cave. Unexpectedly, Volo was actually still here.
Volo had been hoping that Giratina could deal with Bai Feng and then come back to find him again to continue carrying out their plan.
Unfortunately, the reality was the opposite.
"Giratina!"
Seeing Giratina, Volo was very happy and quickly stood up and called out.
At this moment, Bai Feng spoke, "Volo, hand over the Distortion World's space fragment!"
Seeing Bai Feng, Volo's body stiffened. He knew he was no match for Bai Feng, and therefore, he retreated repeatedly. "No, you can't!"
The Distortion World's space fragment was his only means of contacting Giratina and was also the key item for him to carry out his plan.
His purpose was to obtain Arceus's power and use Arceus to create a new world.
He turned around to run away. Seeing this, Bai Feng used Teleport and blocked his path.
"Hand over the fragment!"
The moment his gaze met Volo's, Bai Feng used Hypnosis.
"No..."
At first, he was very resistant, but soon became lost in the Hypnosis and handed a palm-sized transparent crystal to Bai Feng.
"This is the space fragment?" Bai Feng played with the item in his hand, feeling it was no different from glass.
Thump~~~
After handing over the space fragment, Volo directly fell unconscious and fell to the ground.
Bai Feng did not return the Distortion World's space fragment to Giratina. Instead, he stuffed it into his space backpack.
"Alright, let's begin!" Bai Feng walked over to Giratina and said.
Giratina nodded, and immediately opened its mouth and spat out a beam towards the lake. A spatial portal was then created.
Taking Bai Feng, it entered. When they came out again, they had already arrived in the endless Void.
Here, Dialga and Palkia were fighting fiercely.
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(End of Chapter)
Chapter 367: Arceus
At this moment, the two Legendary Pokémon were fighting with a loss of sanity. Even though Giratina appeared near them, it failed to attract any of their attention.
"Giratina, quickly separate Dialga's Space and Palkia's Space!" Bai Feng said to Giratina.
The reason Dialga and Palkia were fighting was because Time and Space had lost balance. The Space where Dialga resided and the Space where Palkia resided were pulled close together, causing them to think the other was infringing upon them.
"No, I must first quell their battle. Otherwise, with the power of time and space in confusion, I can't bring Time and Space back to balance," Giratina said.
This unreliable fellow!
Bai Feng thought for a moment and summoned Meganium.
"Meganium, please use Aromatherapy!"
"Garnew~ Garnew~"
Meganium nodded, its neck petals gently shaking. Immediately, a special aroma spread out from it.
"So fragrant!" Giratina couldn't help but exclaim.
It was indeed fragrant. This scent was completely different from the Sweet Scent Meganium had used before. Smelling that scent would only make people feel groggy, which was how Giratina had been affected. But smelling this aroma made people feel refreshed and mentally sharp.
Sure enough, as time passed, Dialga and Palkia's movements gradually slowed down, and a hint of clarity appeared in their gaze.
Aromatherapy had taken effect.
"Stop fighting!"
Giratina shouted loudly.
Hearing this, Dialga and Palkia simultaneously turned their gaze towards Giratina.
By now, they were basically clear-headed and also somewhat regretted fighting too fiercely.
*Why did this guy show up too? Is it trying to take sides?* Both Pokémon thought to themselves.
"Alright, hurry up and work!" Bai Feng patted Giratina and said.
Giratina nodded and let out a roar. Immediately, red radiance flickered in its eyes. Then, Dialga and Palkia discovered that their Space and the other's Space were beginning to separate.
With things developing to this point, what was there for them not to understand?
*So, we were fighting tooth and nail because of you, kid!*
Thus, the two Pokémon approached Giratina angrily, intending to teach it a lesson.
Seeing this, Bai Feng quickly stepped in front of the two Pokémon.
"Calm down, both of you. Giratina already knows it was wrong, and besides, it was also used by someone with ill intentions. If the three of you start fighting, how much impact do you think it will have on the outside world?"
Given that Bai Feng had just helped them regain their senses, the two Pokémon ultimately decided to listen to Bai Feng's advice, respect his request, and temporarily let Giratina off the hook.
As Time and Space gradually returned to stability, Dialga's and Palkia's Spaces moved further and further apart. The two Pokémon then decided to return to their respective Homes.
The commotion had finally subsided.
However, just then, a seven-colored radiance suddenly appeared. Immediately, Bai Feng and the Time-Space Trio discovered that Arceus had appeared opposite them.
"Arceus!"
"Arceus!"
"Arceus!"
The three Pokémon exclaimed in unison, with Giratina being the most excited.
*My opportunity to challenge Arceus has arrived!*
However, Arceus ignored the three of them and instead looked at Bai Feng with a benevolent gaze.
"Bai Feng, thank you for resolving the conflict between the three of them," Arceus said. "It seems my summoning you here was correct!"
"You sent me here?" Bai Feng asked in disbelief. And Arceus knows me?
Arceus nodded. "That's right!"
"Wh-Why?" Bai Feng was puzzled.
"It was to have you bring the Pokémon Trainer culture to the Hisui region. If not for this, the trajectory of history would not proceed, and the world would not become the Time and Space you inhabit," Arceus explained.
It could be said that Bai Feng's arrival played a crucial role in advancing the progress of history.
As for Bai Feng helping to resolve the Time-Space Trio's conflict, it was not originally part of Arceus's plan. In Arceus's view, the three of them were just having a minor spat, and resolving it was not difficult.
However, Bai Feng being able to help resolve it was an unexpected surprise for Arceus.
"So that's how it is?" Bai Feng murmured to himself.
Arceus said, "Don't worry about returning. Once the task is completed, I will naturally send you back to your original Time and Space."
Hearing this, Bai Feng breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he could return.
Just then, Arceus suddenly flew towards Bai Feng. In the blink of an eye, it was close to him, almost causing Bai Feng's heart to stop.
Behind it, eighteen stone slabs of different colors suddenly appeared. Each stone slab emitted brilliant radiance. Bai Feng even felt as though he could see a microcosm of mountains, rivers, lakes, and the world behind Arceus through the stone slabs.
Under Bai Feng's astonished gaze, one of the emerald-green stone slabs flew out, transforming into a streaking light, and instantly drilled into his forehead, disappearing.
"Arceus, this is..." Bai Feng said, touching his forehead.
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than another purple stone slab detached from behind Arceus, turned into a streaking light, and drilled into his forehead.
"This is your reward!" Arceus said in a benevolent tone.
The two stone slabs Arceus had just given Bai Feng were the Meadow Plate, representing Grass Type power, and the Mind Plate, representing Psychic power.
Besides these two stone slabs, Arceus also possessed:
The Flame Plate, representing Fire Type;
The Splash Plate, representing Water Type;
The Zap Plate, representing Electric Type;
The Icicle Plate, representing Ice Type;
The Fist Plate, representing Fighting-type;
The Toxic Plate, representing Poison Type;
The Earth Plate, representing Ground-type;
The Sky Plate, representing Flying type;
The Insect Plate, representing Bug-type;
The Stone Plate, representing Rock type;
The Spooky Plate, representing Ghost type;
The Draco Plate, representing Dragon Type;
The Dread Plate, representing Dark type;
The Iron Plate, representing Steel type;
The Pixie Plate, representing Fairy Type;
The Blank Plate, representing Normal Type.
The stone slabs are the source of Arceus's power. When all eighteen stone slabs are gathered, Arceus is the most powerful creator in this world.
After obtaining the two stone slabs, Bai Feng felt his entire body filled with power, his stamina incredibly abundant, and his psychic power enhanced to an unprecedented level.
At the same time, he felt the two stone slabs emitting incredible power, continuously transforming his body.
Just as Bai Feng was immersed in joy, Arceus's voice sounded again. "I will lend you these two stone slabs for a thousand years. After a thousand years, I will come to retrieve them."
A thousand years?
"Doesn't that mean I have to return the stone slabs as soon as I return to my Time and Space?" Bai Feng asked.
Arceus shook its head upon hearing this. "Time starts calculating from when you return."
"I can live for a thousand years?" Bai Feng was stunned.
Arceus nodded. "The Meadow Plate will continuously transform your body, making your lifespan as long as that of a Legendary Pokémon!"
Hearing this, before Bai Feng could even be happy, the Meganium beside him jumped and danced with joy.
A long time ago, it had started worrying about Bai Feng's lifespan. It was already a Legendary Pokémon with a long lifespan, while Bai Feng was just an ordinary Human whose life would end after just a hundred years. How long could he accompany it?
Once Bai Feng was gone, all that would be left for it was loneliness, just like Senior Ninetales.
Don't look at Senior Ninetales acting carefree usually; once its past Pokémon Trainer is mentioned, its face becomes full of melancholy.
But now, all the problems were solved.
"Garnew~ Garnew~"
Meganium really wished it could kowtow to Arceus.
"Thank you, Arceus. I will do my best to complete the task!" Bai Feng said gratefully to Arceus.
Arceus nodded in satisfaction. Just then, it suddenly remembered something and said to Bai Feng, "Just go and do your own things. As for that Human named Volo, don't worry about him. His existence will affect future development. Do not interfere!"
Bai Feng had originally been thinking about whether or not to kill that Volo after returning, but since Arceus had said so, he would let him be.
"Okay, I understand."
Arceus then looked at the Time-Space Trio and said, "You all go back now. Guard your respective duties and don't cause trouble anymore!"
Dialga and Palkia nodded and flew back into the Spaces they resided in, disappearing. The two Spaces quickly vanished into the Void as well.
Only Giratina suddenly shouted, "Arceus, I want to challenge you!"
Arceus, who was about to leave, suddenly paused. It looked at Giratina, and the stone slabs behind it appeared. Suddenly, the Draco Plate representing Dragon Type power protruded, followed by countless blue-purple light beams shooting towards Giratina.
It was Arceus's signature move, Judgment!
With just one exchange, Giratina was struck down and lay motionless on the Original spot.
"Do you still want to challenge me?" Arceus's calm voice sounded.
Giratina quickly shook its head.
Seeing this, Arceus disappeared without looking back.
Bai Feng flew to the heavily injured Giratina. While feeding it G-Max Sweetness and tending to its injuries, he said, "Tell me, why bother? Isn't it obvious you couldn't win?"
Giratina remained silent. Arceus's power had dealt it a bit of a blow.
Just as Bai Feng finished treating Giratina's injuries, he saw the Pokémon, which had been dejected moments before, suddenly become full of vigor again.
"Just because I can't beat it now doesn't mean I can't beat it in the future. As long as I train hard, one day I'll be able to defeat Arceus."
Bai Feng rolled his eyes upon hearing this, wanting to tell it: Your Dad will always be your Dad!
But after thinking about it, he decided not to discourage Giratina and let it keep a little fantasy!
"Alright, let's go back!" Bai Feng patted Giratina and said.
Giratina nodded, took Bai Feng out of the Void, and then they went their separate ways, each returning Home.
Before leaving, Giratina suddenly said, "Human, thank you this time!"
Bai Feng shook his head and said, "No need to thank me. Just use your brain next time and don't get tricked again!"
Giratina was unconvinced by Bai Feng's words, but remembering that the other party had helped it, it didn't argue, only asking, "What about the space fragment you got from Volo?"
"What for?" Bai Feng asked warily. "Shouldn't that be my prize?" Although he didn't know what the thing was for, he had a gut feeling it was a treasure.
Giratina said, "I sensed the aura of the Distortion World on you. I suppose you have some connection with me."
Bai Feng instantly understood that Giratina was referring to his Distortion Space. However, his Distortion Space was created using a corner of a parallel world's Distortion World, so it was normal for Giratina not to be clear about it.
While Bai Feng was deep in thought, Giratina spoke again, "Give me the space fragment, and I'll use it to help you expand your Space. Consider it my thanks to you."
"You can do that?" Bai Feng looked surprised.
"Of course!" Giratina said seriously.
Hearing this, Bai Feng then took out the space fragment and opened his Distortion Space.
Looking at the Entrance of the Distortion Space, which emitted an aura similar to the Distortion World, Giratina clicked its tongue in wonder. "What a clever means! Even I can only sense its existence and cannot force it open!"
Bai Feng thought to himself, *Of course. This is fused with the power of my transmigrator Senior's Golden Finger.*
Bai Feng held the space fragment and took Giratina into his Distortion Space.
Seeing the environment inside, Giratina clicked its tongue in wonder again. "What a good location!"
Bai Feng said, "Hurry up and get to work, stop talking nonsense!"
Hearing this, Giratina said, "Throw the space fragment towards the Sky."
Although Bai Feng didn't understand, he did as he was told.
The moment the space fragment ascended into the Sky, Giratina suddenly shot a beam from its mouth, striking the Fragment. Immediately, the Fragment erupted with bright radiance.
The radiance continuously spread outwards from the Fragment's center. Bai Feng clearly sensed traces of intense space pulse.
Under his astonished gaze, the edges of the Distortion Space began to rapidly extend outwards. The Sky and The Earth were constantly expanding.
After an unknown amount of time, the expansion finally stopped. At this point, the Distortion Space was nearly twice as large as before.
"Alright, we're even now!" Giratina said to Bai Feng.
"Okay, fine," Bai Feng said reluctantly.
"Oh right, shouldn't you return my things?" Giratina stared intently at Bai Feng, as if saying, *If you don't return it, I'm going to make trouble.*
"I don't know what you're talking about!" Bai Feng feigned ignorance.
"Really? Do you want me to remind you?" Giratina's aura began to surge.
Bai Feng quickly said with a smile, "Just kidding, just kidding! Why are you so sensitive?" Saying this, he decisively took out the Griseous Orb and threw it to Giratina.
After getting its things back, Giratina left the Distortion Space without looking back and plunged into the Lake, disappearing.
Giratina needed a mirror as a medium to open a spatial portal. The Lake served as the mirror.
After Giratina left, Bai Feng also left the Distortion Space. He went to the spot where Volo had been unconscious and found that he was indeed gone.
However, remembering Arceus's words, Bai Feng didn't dwell on the person and let him be!
Leaving the Cave, Bai Feng released Unfezant and rode it out of the Pure White Forest.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 368: Professor Laventon
After returning to Jubilife Village, Bai Feng was in a very good mood. Not only did he obtain two Arceus Plates, but he also received assurance that he might be able to return home. With no worries left, how could he not be happy?
When the villagers saw Bai Feng return from outside the Village, they all found it very strange. When did Bai Feng go outside the Village?
Upon entering the Village, Bai Feng walked and greeted the villagers. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell he was in a good mood.
In the following time, Bai Feng began to focus on spreading Pokémon knowledge and Pokémon Trainer culture among the villagers, especially the children, as they were the future strength of the world.
As the number of Pokémon joining the Village increased, the Village began to become more prosperous. With the addition of Pokémon, the Village's production activities became much easier.
One day, Captain Cyllene suddenly sent someone to invite Bai Feng to the Galaxy Team Headquarters. At first, he didn't understand why, until Captain Cyllene took out a round ball and placed it in front of him.
"This... is this a Poké Ball?" Bai Feng asked in surprise.
Captain Cyllene nodded. "This is a new Poké Ball our people made based on the Poké Ball design you provided."
Bai Feng hadn't expected Captain Cyllene to act so quickly. It seemed he had truly underestimated the people of the Pokémon World in Ancient Times.
The Poké Ball in front of him was slightly larger than the red-and-white Poké Balls Bai Feng owned. The upper part was orange, the lower part was yellow, connected in the middle by a part made of unknown material, and there was a button on top.
Captain Cyllene twisted the button on top of the Poké Ball a few times, and the Poké Ball opened with a "pop." A Geodude bounced out from inside.
This Geodude was the Pokémon partner Captain Cyllene had just caught.
After coming out, Geodude looked around nervously, eventually "shyly" hiding behind Captain Cyllene.
After comforting Geodude for a few moments, Ma Jia Mu explained to Bai Feng, "With our current technology, this is the best we can do. Compared to your Poké Ball, there are still significant limitations."
Bai Feng wasn't surprised by this. From Captain Cyllene's demonstration just now, it was clear that this type of Poké Ball opened very slowly, unlike modern Poké Balls which open with a simple press of a button.
Although it was only a matter of a few seconds, it could be a matter of life and death at a critical moment.
Moreover, the internal Space of this Poké Ball was not as large as modern Poké Balls, so Pokémon living inside wouldn't be very comfortable.
However, being able to achieve this level in such a short time was already quite impressive.
"Nothing is achieved overnight. If there are flaws, we can slowly improve them. The Poké Balls I have were also improved by Human generation after generation!" Bai Feng said to Captain Cyllene. "Besides, I think you're already very impressive to have successfully manufactured a new Poké Ball in such a short time!"
"You're right. The improvement of the Poké Ball can be done slowly, there's no need to rush," Captain Cyllene agreed.
Then the two began discussing how to promote the Poké Ball.
The first to receive the Poké Balls were the children in the Village. With Poké Balls, they would take their Pokémon with them wherever they went, and their Bond with their Pokémon improved by leaps and bounds.
After obtaining Pokémon partners and Poké Balls, the Ginkgo Guild benefited the most.
With the protection of Pokémon, the people of the Ginkgo Guild could travel to more distant places, bringing more Things that didn't exist in the Hisui region from other Region to Jubilife Village, and even Pokémon from other Region.
However, speaking of the Ginkgo Guild, Volo seemed to have vanished into thin air. Bai Feng hadn't seen him since that day.
Months passed in the blink of an eye, and Jubilife Village became increasingly prosperous. Scenes of villagers walking and playing with their Pokémon could be seen everywhere in the Village.
One day, Bai Feng returned from Pure White Forest with the Security Corps, just about to enter the Village.
Since the Conflict between Dialga and Palkia was resolved, the space-time rift disappeared, and the Forest returned to peace.
The reason Bai Feng and the others continued to enter the Forest for Investigation was to study the ecological Environment of the Forest, collect more Fruit Trees for Cultivation, and continue to refine the "Pokédex"!
Bai Feng led the Security Corps towards the Village entrance. Suddenly, he saw a large crowd of villagers gathered not far from the Village entrance. He quickly stopped Grandma Beni, who ran a barbershop, and asked:
"Grandma, what's going on over there? Why is everyone running there?"
Grandma Beni explained, "The Ginkgo Guild's trading team is back, and they brought back someone who calls himself a Pokémon Professor. Now that Professor is having a Pokémon Battle with someone!"
A Pokémon Professor?
Bai Feng's interest was immediately piqued, so he took the Security Corps and ran over to join the fun.
Squeezing through the crowd, Bai Feng saw Gang Shi commanding his Eevee in a Battle against a chubby, dark-skinned man.
Through the villagers' conversations, Bai Feng learned the name of this Pokémon Professor.
Professor Laventon.
Professor Laventon was originally from the Galar Region, but he had been Traveling everywhere for years, Researching various kinds of Pokémon. He was also among the first people to realize that Human and Pokémon could form partnerships.
So, after learning about the existence of Jubilife Village from the Ginkgo Guild, he insisted on coming to see Jubilife Village. He felt that he saw the possibility of the future in the people of Jubilife Village.
Professor Laventon was indeed a Pokémon Professor; his Knowledge of Pokémon was incomparable to that of ordinary people. He commanded a Dewott, which repeatedly pushed Gang Shi's Eevee back.
But it was normal; Gang Shi hadn't been exposed to Pokémon for long and still needed to bond with Eevee.
Soon, Gang Shi was defeated, which made the villagers unhappy, because before Gang Shi, several others had battled Professor Laventon, but without exception, they all lost.
"Sorry, I won again," Professor Laventon said with a chuckle.
Gang Shi was about to say something when he suddenly saw Bai Feng in the crowd. His eyes lit up, and he dashed over to Bai Feng, pulling him out of the crowd.
"What? What?" Bai Feng kept asking.
Gang Shi pulled Bai Feng to face Professor Laventon and said proudly, "What's the point of bullying a kid like me? If you can beat my Brother Bai Feng, then I'll admit you're amazing!"
"Oh?" Professor Laventon looked at Bai Feng in surprise, curious about what made this young man so highly regarded by Gang Shi. He considered his own Strength/Power to be good and hadn't yet met anyone who could defeat him.
"Young man, how about a Battle?" Professor Laventon asked.
"Brother Bai Feng..."
"Brother Bai Feng..."
...
Before Bai Feng could answer, he saw Gang Shi, Zhu Bei, and several other children all looking at him with Expectation. They had all been badly defeated by Professor Laventon just now and were counting on Bai Feng to help them regain face!
Bai Feng: ...
"Alright, but this is an exception. Face is something you earn yourself, not rely on Others for. Go back and keep working hard!"
"Yes!"
The children cheered happily, shouting in unison.
Seeing such lively children, the villagers' faces also unconsciously broke into smiles.
"Then... please take care of me!" Bai Feng said, looking at Professor Laventon.
"Please take care of me!" Professor Laventon smiled.
As Professor Laventon's words fell, the Dewott in front of him assumed a ready stance. It seemed to be a little guy who loved to Battle.
Seeing this, Bai Feng patted his chest. A small fox poked its head out from his thick cotton coat.
It was Fennekin.
"Fokko~~~"
Bai Feng patted Fennekin's head and said, "Fennekin, I'm counting on you!"
Fennekin narrowed its eyes and nodded, then zipped out, landing lightly opposite Dewott.
As soon as Fennekin left, Bai Feng lost his Furnace and shivered from the cool breeze.
Seeing Fennekin, Professor Laventon said in surprise, "Is that a Fennekin from the Kalos Region?"
He had traveled to the Kalos Region for Exploration and had also investigated and Researched the Pokémon Fennekin, so he naturally recognized it.
Bai Feng nodded. "As expected of a Pokémon Professor, you are indeed knowledgeable. It is Fennekin."
"I didn't expect to see a Pokémon from the Kalos Region in the Hisui region," Professor Laventon smiled, then hesitated. "But are you sure you want to use a Fire-type Pokémon against my Water-type Pokémon? Perhaps you should reconsider?" He even kindly explained to Bai Feng, "Water Type is a Counter to Fire Type!"
Bai Feng looked at Fennekin and asked, "Fennekin, do you have a Problem?"
"Fokko~ Fokko~" Fennekin was full of confidence.
"Alright then. If Fennekin thinks it's okay, then it's okay," Bai Feng said, looking at Professor Laventon.
"Alright, in that case, you can have the first Attack!" Professor Laventon said gently.
"Okay!" Bai Feng readily accepted Professor Laventon's kindness. "Fennekin, Will-O'-Wisp!"
"Fokko~~~"
As soon as Bai Feng finished speaking, blue Flames resembling ghostly lotuses appeared around Fennekin's Body. Controlled by Fennekin, these Flames quickly flew towards Dewott.
Seeing this, Professor Laventon immediately shouted, "Dewott, dodge quickly!"
Hearing this, Dewott turned and ran.
But the Will-O'-Wisp seemed to have eyes, relentlessly pursuing Dewott.
Seeing that the Will-O'-Wisp was about to catch up to Dewott, Professor Laventon finally realized that dodging wouldn't work against the opponent's Will-O'-Wisp. He immediately decided:
"Dewott, use Razor Shell! Cut all the Will-O'-Wisp!"
"Ta!"
Hearing this, Dewott braked sharply, then took off the two shells on its Body. The shells turned into blades, and it turned around to slash at the incoming Will-O'-Wisp.
"Ta~ Ta~ Ta~ Ta~~"
Dewott's Razor Shells in its hands danced rapidly, shattering the Will-O'-Wisp one after another. But the Will-O'-Wisp seemed endless; as soon as one was shattered, others would immediately fill its place.
Soon, Dewott's movements showed a flaw, and a Will-O'-Wisp hit it.
"Ta~~~"
Under the Burn, Dewott let out a cry of pain. At the same time, its Physical Attack Moves would have their damage halved when used afterward.
Professor Laventon's Dewott clearly followed a Physical Attack route, so after falling into the Burn status, it immediately fell into a passive State.
"Yay! Yay!"
"Brother Bai Feng is amazing!"
"Go, Brother Bai Feng, beat that guy!"
Seeing Professor Laventon frustrated, the children cheered happily.
Seeing this scene, Professor Laventon frowned. He had been careless. That Fennekin was abnormally strong. How could a Normal Fennekin continuously release Will-O'-Wisp like that!
"Fennekin, Solar Beam!"
As Bai Feng's words fell, a golden Energy Sphere appeared above Fennekin's head. Sunlight quickly gathered there.
"Dewott, quickly block with Razor Shell!"
Professor Laventon shouted anxiously.
"Ta~~~"
Solar Beam required time to charge, which gave Dewott time to prepare. The moment the golden Beam shot out, it slashed with Razor Shell.
But the Power of Solar Beam clearly exceeded Razor Shell's capacity, and the Burn status reduced the Power of Dewott's Razor Shell. It was sent flying.
Professor Laventon never expected that facing a Pokémon in its Initial Form, and even with a Type advantage, his Dewott could still be beaten like this.
Dewott rolled several times in the Snowfield before stopping, but to Bai Feng's surprise, it was still able to stand up.
At this moment, blue Water flowed shimmered around Dewott's Body.
This is... the Torrent Ability has been triggered?
Bai Feng was a little surprised.
Meanwhile, Professor Laventon revealed a look of joyful surprise.
"Dewott, use Aqua Jet!"
A stream of Water immediately surged from Dewott's Body, enveloping its body, and then transforming into a Water Gun that crashed towards Fennekin.
"Fennekin, Psychic!" Bai Feng said unhurriedly.
Although Fennekin was a Fire-type Pokémon, its strongest Move was actually Psychic Type!
Just as the Water Gun that Dewott had transformed into was about to hit Fennekin, it suddenly stopped mid-air, unable to move at all.
"How is this possible?" Professor Laventon exclaimed in shock.
"Boom~~~"
The next second, Dewott was thrown out.
Fortunately, the Water surrounding its Body cushioned the impact, so Dewott didn't become Fainted.
However, judging by its State, it seemed like it would only take one more hit.
Dewott struggled to get up from the Ground, swaying as if it could fall over at any moment.
Seeing this scene, Professor Laventon was about to say "I give up," when he suddenly saw a layer of white Radiance envelop Dewott.
"This is..." Professor Laventon's face showed wild joy.
Bai Feng's eyes also widened in surprise.
It actually evolved!
Many of the villagers and children were seeing a Pokémon Evolution for the first time, so they couldn't help but hold their breath and widen their eyes.
Soon, the Radiance dissipated, and a brand new Pokémon appeared before everyone.
Dewott had evolved into Samurott, but it was different from the Samurott Bai Feng knew.
This was Hisuian Samurott.
Compared to the Normal Samurott, Hisuian Samurott looked more ferocious. Its originally azure armor turned dark blue, its beige helmet turned black and red, and its posture was more upright.
In addition to the changes in appearance, Hisuian Samurott's Type was also different from Normal Samurott. Normal Samurott was a single Water-type Pokémon, while Hisuian Samurott gained a Dark type.
"Awoo~~~"
Having finished evolving, Samurott roared up at the sky, its whole Body brimming with Fighting Spirit, its gaze towards Fennekin filled with Fighting Spirit.
(End of Chapter)
**Chapter 369: The Legend in the Depths of the Forest**
Samurott let out a roar, and then the single horn on its head suddenly erupted with dark radiance. A giant black sword with water patterns appeared and slashed fiercely towards Fennekin.
Fennekin didn't dare to be careless and quickly leaped to dodge.
Boom!!!
With a loud noise, a deep gully appeared where Fennekin had just been standing.
The villagers couldn't help but let out exclamations of surprise.
Too strong!
Seeing this scene, Professor Laventon said in surprise, "Samurott, you've learned a new Move?"
What Samurott had just unleashed was the Signature Move of Hisuian Form Samurott, Secret Sword: Thousand Waves!
This is a Dark Type Move that, while dealing damage to the opponent, also turns the Field into Stealth Rock status. Furthermore, each time it's used, it increases the layer of Stealth Rock status, stacking up to three layers.
As expected, as soon as Fennekin landed, a layer of gray spikes suddenly appeared, stinging the soles of its feet.
Seeing this, Bai Feng quickly said to Fennekin, "Fennekin, Mental Power Link!"
Fennekin nodded quickly upon hearing this. The person and Pokémon instantly completed the Mental Power Link. Fennekin's Psychic Power soared. Under everyone's gaze, it directly stepped on air and flew up.
Because it was wearing the Radiance Crystal, Fennekin's physique was already incomparable to before and could withstand the strain from the surge in Psychic Power.
Once it flew into the air, the Stealth Rock on the Ground could no longer do anything to it.
Professor Laventon was also shocked. He didn't expect this Fennekin's Psychic to be so strong.
But even if it was strong, what then? After Evolution, Samurott has the Dark Type, and Psychic cannot do anything to it.
"Samurott, let's do Secret Sword: Thousand Waves again!"
"Ta!!!"
Samurott roared again, and a giant sword appeared once more, slashing towards Fennekin in the air.
However, with Bai Feng's Psychic Power assisting it, Fennekin's movements were incredibly agile. In the air, it was like a fish in the water. Samurott's attack couldn't harm it in the slightest.
Fennekin didn't counterattack. Instead, it darted around Samurott as if teasing it.
Suddenly, Samurott's body stiffened, and then its head tilted before it fell to the Ground, losing consciousness.
Don't forget, Samurott was still under the Burn status. As long as time was delayed, it would quickly collapse on its own.
Sure enough, Fennekin succeeded!
"Samurott!" Professor Laventon ran to Samurott's side worriedly.
Just then, Xiao Xing ran out with a Togetic. "Leave the healing to me, leave it to me!"
This Togetic of his was a Pokémon he had recently Caught and had already learned the healing-type Move Life Dew.
Coupled with the various healing knowledge he had learned from Bai Feng, he had been very enthusiastic about treating Pokémon recently.
Now that he saw Samurott was injured, he naturally stepped up.
With Xiao Xing's efforts, Samurott quickly recovered quite a bit.
Samurott had only suffered some external injuries, and the Burn status was not difficult to treat. Feeding it a Cheri Berry was enough.
Seeing Xiao Xing handle Samurott's injuries so skillfully, Professor Laventon was inevitably surprised. He had a feeling that he had come to the right place.
Jubilife Village is a good place!
"Professor Laventon, the Battle just now was wonderful. It's an honor to meet you." Bai Feng said, walking over to Professor Laventon while holding Fennekin.
"It's also a pleasure to meet you. Your name is Bai Feng, right? It's hard to imagine you've cultivated Pokémon to that level," Professor Laventon said with a face full of praise.
Just then, Gang Shi came over and said proudly, "What's so special about that? Fennekin is just Brother Bai Feng's weakest Pokémon."
Fennekin, hearing someone say it was weak, immediately glared fiercely at him. "It's true I'm the weakest, but is it your turn, you little brat, to say this and that? Beating ten of you is no problem!"
Gang Shi shrank his head from Fennekin's glare.
But Professor Laventon took his words to heart. He excitedly pulled Bai Feng and said, "Come! Come! Come! Bai Feng, let's have a good chat!"
"Professor, it's not convenient here. Let's talk in the Village!"
"Alright, alright, let's go quickly!"
Just like that, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon entered Jubilife Village together.
After some conversation, Professor Laventon was utterly impressed with Bai Feng, frankly saying he regretted not meeting him sooner and almost pulled Bai Feng into becoming sworn brothers.
Ultimately, Professor Laventon made a decision that shocked everyone: he would join the Galaxy Team and build Jubilife Village together with everyone.
He brought a large number of Rowlet Eggs, Oshawott Eggs, and Cyndaquil Eggs to the Village. He wanted to establish a Pokémon Breeding Center so that in the future, the village children could choose one of them as their Starter Pokémon, and no longer have to toil to Catch them in the Forest.
Professor Laventon also participated in the R&D of Poké Balls, providing many suggestions for their improvement and further perfecting their function.
In short, Professor Laventon's joining was like a shot in the arm for Jubilife Village, making Bai Feng feel he was one step closer to completing the Task.
On this day, Professor Laventon found Bai Feng, wanting Bai Feng to accompany him into the Depths of the Pure White Forest to investigate a Pokémon.
All along, a Legend has been circulating in Pure White Forest that in the deepest part of the forest resides a Zoroark that extremely hates Humans.
This Zoroark was originally just in its Normal Form and happily lived in the forest with its family members.
Later, Humans set foot in the forest and set the forest ablaze with a single fire. It and its family all died in that great fire.
Because of Hatred, its Soul and resentment attached to its burnt skeletal remains, and it finally turned into a Hisuian Form Zoroark.
It is said that nowadays, endless karmic flames still burn in the Depths of the forest; that is the Zoroark's resentment towards Humans.
Professor Laventon wanted to know if this Zoroark truly exists.
If it truly exists, then the other party must be incredibly powerful. Professor Laventon felt he couldn't handle the other party, so he wanted Bai Feng to accompany him.
Alright!
Bai Feng agreed.
Speaking of Zoroark, Bai Feng thought of the Zoroark that fought with Mother when he first came here.
Could it be that one?
That Zoroark was indeed very strong. It had already Touched upon Legend. He saw that Mother had to Mega Evolve to repel the other party.
Regardless of whether it is or not, we'll know when we go see.
Just like that, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon entered Pure White Forest and began searching for that legendary Zoroark.
The Security Corps' investigation of Pure White Forest had been ongoing for some time, so many areas with many people in the forest were no longer unknown areas. There, Bai Feng and the others had not seen the Zoroark, so during their search, they could save a lot of effort by just avoiding those places.
Before departing, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon actually visited Xiao Xing's Zoroark. Since they are both Zoroark, perhaps it knew the whereabouts of that legendary Zoroark.
However, Xiao Xing's Zoroark was not clear.
According to Xiao Xing's Zoroark, that legendary Zoroark might truly exist because legends about it also circulate within their Tribe.
It is said that the other Hisuian Zoroark in Pure White Forest were all born because of that Zoroark.
But no one has seen that Zoroark.
Having not gotten many useful clues, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon could only set off themselves.
However, Xiao Xing mentioned one point, which is that because of that Legend, the Zoroark Tribe in the forest are indeed more wary of Humans than Normal Pokémon.
Just like that, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon walked in the forest for a whole day and did not find any news about the Zoroark.
He even went with Professor Laventon to the place where he first encountered the Zoroark, but unfortunately, he still couldn't find it.
Bai Feng asked many Pokémon in the forest and only then did he know that the Zoroark species is actually a very mysterious Tribe in the forest, and generally rarely appear before other Pokémon.
They possess the ability to create illusions and can easily change into the appearance of other Pokémon. Finding them is simply incredibly difficult.
Before they knew it, the sky darkened. Bai Feng and Professor Laventon simply found a place directly and set up camp, planning to continue searching tomorrow.
At night, the two sat by the campfire warming themselves, eating steaming hot soup noodles while discussing tomorrow's investigation Plan.
Suddenly, Professor Laventon stopped eating. He asked with a trembling voice, "Bai... Bai Feng, do you feel like something is wrong?"
Bai Feng turned his head to look around and indeed found that the surroundings had suddenly become incredibly quiet. Not only was there no wind sound, but even the rustling sound of leaves disappeared.
Bang~~~
Suddenly, a faint blue flame bloomed in the Night Sky. Because the surroundings were too quiet, the sound it made upon appearing was particularly noticeable.
"Bai... Bai Feng, are there ghosts?" Professor Laventon said trembling.
As soon as he finished speaking, more ghostly flames bloomed around them, lighting up the surrounding Environment in blue.
"Professor Laventon, you still believe in that!" Bai Feng didn't feel scared at all. Instead, he felt happy. He didn't expect the target to appear like this.
It's truly a case of searching high and low only to find it right before your eyes!
As time passed, the ghostly flames had completely merged into a single area. The surroundings turned into a Sea of Fire. Ghostly figures one after another twistedly walked out from the Sea of Fire, and even occasionally let out mournful wails.
Professor Laventon was already scared and collapsed onto the Ground.
Just then, Deoxys walked out from the Distortion Space and floated beside Bai Feng.
It emitted purple radiance from its entire body. A terrifying Psychic Power Pulse spread out. In an instant, the Flames, ghostly figures, and wails all disappeared. They were replaced by a group of Zorua and Zoroark hiding behind large Trees.
Seeing the illusions they created were broken, the Zoroark and Zorua were greatly startled and turned around, wanting to run away.
Unfortunately, as soon as they lifted their feet, they found they couldn't move.
Seeing the Zorua and Zoroark appear, Professor Laventon scrambled up from the Ground and said with an excited face, "Bai Feng, did you know all along that it was the Zorua and Zoroark behind it?"
"What else? Could it really be ghosts?" Bai Feng said helplessly.
"Why didn't you say so earlier!" Professor Laventon said, patting his chest.
"Come on, you're a Professor after all, someone who does research. Can't you look at this World with a scientific perspective?"
Professor Laventon: ...
Under Deoxys' control, the Zoroark and Zorua floated one after another in front of Bai Feng, forced to stand in a line before him.
At this moment, the Zoroark and Zorua were already trembling with fear. They didn't expect to encounter a tough opponent.
Bai Feng looked at the dozen or so Zorua and Zoroark in front of him and asked, "Speak up, why did you use illusions to trick us?"
The Zoroark's attitude was firm; they were unwilling to answer Bai Feng's words. But the Zorua were different. They stared intently at the leftover Dinner, saliva flowing all over the Ground.
Slurp~~
"We just wanted to scare you away and then have your Dinner all to ourselves," said one of the more simple-minded Zorua.
As soon as it finished speaking, the Zoroark all glared angrily at it. "Who told you to talk to Humans?"
That Zorua shrank its head in fear.
"Not even one sentence?"
"So that's how it is!" Bai Feng said with a smile. "You should have said so earlier! Even if you didn't scare us, we would have given you Food!"
Saying this, he had Deoxys release the Zorua and Zoroark and took out Food and placed it in front of them.
He didn't expect this group of Zoroark to be quite stubborn. When he didn't give them Food, they used means to try and eat. When he actually gave them Food, they wouldn't eat it, as if doing so made them seem very principled.
The Zorua, however, really wanted to eat.
In the icy Snowfield, with a bowl of steaming hot soup noodles in front of them, anyone would want to eat it, right? The Zorua kept swallowing saliva, their stomachs uncooperatively rumbled.
But looking at the terrifying expressions of their Elders, they swallowed their saliva. "If they don't eat, they don't eat."
Bai Feng didn't force them. If they won't eat, then fine. He ate his own!
After Dinner ended, the Zoroark and Zorua were still standing there. Hindered by Deoxys' terrifying power, they did not dare to act rashly.
At this moment, Bai Feng said, "Since you won't eat, then leave!"
Hearing this, the Zoroark hesitated slightly. "Just let them go like that? Humans are so kind?"
One of the Zoroark tentatively ran a distance. Seeing that Bai Feng indeed didn't stop it, it quickly called out to its companions to run away.
Before long, all the Zoroark and Zorua disappeared into the dark night.
Professor Laventon asked doubtfully, "You just let them go like that?"
Bai Feng narrowed his eyes and shook his head. "Of course not. Let's go, we'll follow!"
Professor Laventon instantly understood what Bai Feng was thinking.
"You kid, you're indeed smart."
Actually, what he wanted to say was cunning.
Just like that, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon followed the Zoroark and Zorua Tribe under Deoxys' cover.
After escaping from Bai Feng, the Zoroark and Zorua quietly transformed into a group of Wyrdeer and Stantler.
"No wonder other Pokémon rarely witness them in the forest!" Bai Feng and Professor Laventon thought in unison.
The "Wyrdeer" and "Stantler" leisurely advanced across the Snowfield. The dark night didn't affect their activity at all. Gradually, the sky brightened. The "Wyrdeer" and "Stantler" arrived near a piece of barren land in the Depths of the forest.
(End of Chapter)
The Zorua that had transformed into Stantler were happily bouncing around on the rocks in the wasteland, but the Zoroark all jumped onto a giant rock, gazing into the distance.
Bai Feng and Professor Laventon were very curious. What were the Zoroark looking at?
About half an hour later, the Zoroark left the wasteland with the Zorua.
Bai Feng climbed onto the giant rock where the Zoroark had just been standing and looked in the direction they had been gazing. In the distance, he saw a huge Basin, and within the Basin was a dense Forest.
To Bai Feng's surprise, the center of the Forest was emitting a pale Radiance.
"Professor Laventon, come quickly!" Bai Feng hurriedly called out to Professor Laventon.
"What? What?"
Professor Laventon, with his short legs, struggled to climb onto the giant rock.
"Look over there!" Bai Feng said, pointing in the direction of the Radiance.
"That is..." Professor Laventon's face showed surprise. "Could it be..."
Bai Feng nodded. It was very likely.
"Then let's hurry over!" Professor Laventon said impatiently.
"Alright!"
So the two rode their Pokémon and sped towards the location of the Basin.
The two quickly arrived at the edge of the Basin. Just as they were about to descend, sudden roars echoed, and they saw the Zoroark rushing over and blocking their path.
The leading Zoroark let out a warning growl from its throat. "That place is terrible. I advise you not to go there!"
Bai Feng asked doubtfully, "What will happen if we insist on going?"
"You will be cursed by the Forest!" the Zoroark threatened.
Bai Feng shook his head. "We are not afraid of curses."
Hearing this, Deoxys flew forward a bit and confronted the Zoroark.
The Zoroark knew well that they were no match for Deoxys, so they could only retreat silently. "We have warned you. Don't blame us if anything happens."
It could be seen that although the Zoroark disliked Humans, they were still kind-hearted.
Bai Feng shook his head. "Don't worry, we won't blame you."
After speaking, he took Professor Laventon and flew down into the Basin.
*Crunch, crunch~~*
The two advanced, stepping on the thick snow. Because the Forest was too quiet, the sound they made was very jarring.
"Why isn't there a single Pokémon here?" Professor Laventon said, trembling.
"According to the Zoroark's warning, it's indeed unlikely for Pokémon to survive here." Bai Feng nodded in agreement.
"Then..."
Professor Laventon was about to say something when suddenly a Will-O'-Wisp appeared abruptly in front of them, startling him.
"Ghosts in broad daylight? Or is it the Zoroark again?" he said, hiding behind Bai Feng.
Bai Feng spread his Psychic Power outwards, then shook his head. "I didn't detect any life forms."
"Could there really be a curse in this Forest?"
Bai Feng was speechless. "I told you to look at the World with a more scientific perspective! Are you the Professor or am I?"
Professor Laventon pursed his lips and cautiously observed their surroundings.
As the two continued deeper into the Forest, they saw more and more Will-O'-Wisp along the way. In some places, they even appeared in clusters.
After walking a bit further, a Sea of Fire burning with pale Flames appeared before Bai Feng and Professor Laventon. Strangely, these Seas of Fire didn't harm the surrounding trees at all, and there was even snow within the Flames.
At this moment, they finally understood where the pale Radiance they had seen outside the Basin earlier came from.
Out of Curiosity, Professor Laventon reached out to touch the Flames, and immediately cried out in pain from the burn.
"Hot, hot, hot! I'm burning!"
Professor Laventon blew on his fingers while walking up to Bai Feng and asking, "How should we proceed now?"
Bai Feng turned his head to look at Deoxys and said, "Deoxys, I'm counting on you!"
Deoxys nodded, and its Psychic Power spread out. The Flames were quickly dispersed, creating a passable path through the Sea of Fire.
"Let's go!" Bai Feng was the first to walk through.
Professor Laventon gave a thumbs-up to Bai Feng's retreating figure and said, "You're still the amazing one!"
The two passed through the Sea of Fire and finally walked step by step into the depths of the Forest. In the Sea of Fire, they saw numerous Ghostly Figures. Although they had already guessed this was the work of Ghost-type Pokémon, they couldn't help but feel a chill down their spines.
Finally, what appeared before the two were simple Graves made of piled Stones. Snow was piled on the Graves, and they were dotted with a few weeds, looking extremely desolate.
"ROAR!!!"
Suddenly, a roar echoed, and a grayish-white figure descended from the sky, pouncing towards Bai Feng.
Bai Feng reacted quickly, instinctively using Teleport to disappear from the Original spot with Professor Laventon. At the same time, Deoxys changed into its Attack Forme and collided with that Pokémon.
*Bang~~*
That Pokémon was sent flying. Bai Feng finally saw its true appearance at this moment.
As expected, it was the Zoroark he had first encountered in the Pure White Forest.
Looking at the Graves, Bai Feng had a hypothesis: the legend might be true!
At this moment, that Zoroark was already battling Deoxys.
Countless Shadow Ball were fired at Deoxys under the Zoroark's control.
Deoxys, on the other hand, changed its Attack Forme into its Speed Forme and continuously dodged in the air. The Shadow Ball couldn't reach it at all.
Just then, the Zoroark let out a long howl. All the Ghostly Figures in the surrounding Sea of Fire turned into energy and surged into its body. Then, a giant black shadow appeared out of thin air in the sky, wailing and pouncing towards Deoxys.
This Move is called Grudge, an attack the Zoroark uses by channeling resentment.
Compared to ordinary Zoroark, this Zoroark had accumulated countless resentment in the Sea of Fire over countless years, making this attack it unleashed incredibly terrifying.
Deoxys was startled. It wanted to dodge, but found itself surrounded by terrifying vengeful figures from all sides.
Just then, a golden ring suddenly appeared behind it, absorbed it, and then suddenly disappeared, helping it narrowly escape.
*BOOM!!!*
The vengeful figures collided with each other, generating rolling airwaves that caused the surrounding Sea of Fire to churn continuously.
Seeing its attack miss, the Zoroark became enraged. After a long howl, it launched the Grudge Move again.
However, this time Deoxys was prepared. It used the Protect Move, completely defending against the Zoroark's attack, and then used Dark Pulse with lightning speed.
A black circular energy wave shot out, hitting the Zoroark precisely. The Zoroark was sent flying.
A full-power attack from Deoxys in its Attack Forme is terrifying. Just one Move left the Zoroark lying on the Ground, unable to move.
The Zoroark looked at Bai Feng and his companions with resentful eyes, filled with hatred.
It seemed it truly hated Humans.
"Zoroark, I am sorry for the crimes Humans committed against you and your family. I don't expect your forgiveness. We did not come here today to harm you. We only hope that if Humans enter this Forest in the future, you won't attack them indiscriminately!" Bai Feng said sincerely.
The Pure White Forest is the most resource-rich place near Jubilife Village. Villagers living here will definitely enter and exit frequently in the future. If they encounter this terrifyingly strong Zoroark, the consequences would be unimaginable.
So this problem must be solved.
However, the Zoroark couldn't possibly listen to Bai Feng. Its resentment towards Humans was etched into its bones. How could it let go of its hatred just because of a few words from others?
Bai Feng also had a headache. Trying to resolve the grudge between the Zoroark and Humans in this situation was simply a fantasy. If it were him, he wouldn't be willing to forgive either.
What should he do?
Bai Feng was pacing anxiously. He couldn't have come all this way for nothing, could he? If he turned around and left now, the Zoroark might become even more resentful towards Humans later.
Suddenly, Bai Feng thought of something. He looked at the Zoroark and said, "Zoroark, if I can let you see your family from the past again, would you be willing to listen to my persuasion?
I don't expect you to forgive Humans, nor do I ask you to let go of your hatred. I only hope that you will ignore the Humans who enter the Forest in the future, as long as they don't harm the Forest."
Bai Feng's words made the Zoroark pause.
Professor Laventon, who was beside him, was also stunned. He pulled Bai Feng's arm and whispered, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could such a thing be done?"
"It might actually be possible. We have to try no matter what!" Bai Feng whispered back to Professor Laventon.
"Don't go too far!" Professor Laventon warned him.
"Zoroark, what do you say?" Bai Feng asked the Zoroark again.
The Zoroark's heart was in turmoil at this moment. Could it really see its family again? Was this something Humans could truly do?
It tried hard to calm its emotions and looked at Bai Feng, saying, "If you can truly do it, I promise!" As long as it could see its family one more time, it would do anything!
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Bai Feng's face.
"Alright, it's a deal!"
The reason Bai Feng gave the Zoroark such a promise was because he suddenly recalled a memory: the mist created by the Alola Guardian Deity Tapu Fini, which had the ability to make the departed reappear.
In the original work, Ash Ketchum's Torracat and Mallow saw the deceased Stoutland and Mother in Tapu Fini's mist.
So now, what Bai Feng had to do was use a Summoning Circle to summon Tapu Fini and then get it to agree to help.
Before that, however, Bai Feng said to the Zoroark, "Let me treat your injuries first. Otherwise, even if you see your family, you won't have the strength to talk to them."
The Zoroark hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
After the Zoroark's injuries had mostly recovered, Bai Feng, while trying hard to recall Tapu Fini's appearance, controlled a Summoning Circle to fly into the air, making the ring continuously expand and construct a Spatial Portal.
With a flash of Radiance, Tapu Fini flew out from the Summoning Circle. At this moment, it looked bewildered. It had just been sleeping at Home, so how did it suddenly end up in such a strange Place?
"This Pokémon is..." Even though Professor Laventon prided himself on his extensive knowledge, seeing this unfamiliar Pokémon still left him confused.
Bai Feng shouted towards Tapu Fini, "Tapu Fini, I summoned you! I need your help!"
Hearing this, Tapu Fini was furious. Who the heck are you?! How dare you! You say you need help, and I'm supposed to just help?!
Without a word, it launched an attack on Bai Feng, immediately using its signature move, Nature's Madness.
However, Bai Feng was prepared. He knew that Tapu Fini was never an easy Pokémon to deal with.
Bai Feng and Deoxys simultaneously used Teleport, disappearing from the Original spot with Professor Laventon, causing Tapu Fini's attack to miss.
The moment Deoxys appeared behind Tapu Fini, it used Thunder Wave. Golden electric current engulfed Tapu Fini.
Tapu Fini was originally preparing to unleash another Nature's Madness, but was suddenly swept by an electric current throughout its body. Its move was instantly interrupted, and it fell to the Ground with a thud.
"Tapu Fini, just help me with one thing, and I will reward you handsomely afterwards!" Bai Feng said sincerely to Tapu Fini.
Alola and the Hisui region are different. Tapu Fini is worshipped as a Guardian Deity there, so it doesn't inherently dislike Humans.
However, it looked at Bai Feng and said, "Strange, how do I detect my smell on you?"
Hmm? Is it because I encountered Tapu Fini in the future?
This Tapu Fini is quite persistent!
Hearing this, Bai Feng had a flash of inspiration. "Actually, it doesn't matter if I tell you. I am a Human from a thousand years in the future. In over a thousand years, we are good friends."
"Good friends? Really?" Tapu Fini looked at Bai Feng with a face full of suspicion, clearly not believing him.
"Of course it's true!" Saying this, he began to describe the environment in the Ruins of Hope. The Ruins of Hope is where Tapu Fini resides.
There are definitely big differences between the Ruins of Hope now and over a thousand years in the future, but some Places haven't changed much.
Tapu Fini's memory had no Bai Feng, but seeing Bai Feng describe things convincingly, it finally reluctantly believed him.
"Alright, if that's the case, I'll help you. Tell me, what do you want me to do?" Tapu Fini asked.
So Bai Feng told Tapu Fini his request.
After hearing Bai Feng, Tapu Fini pondered for a moment. "Doing this isn't according to the rules, but since you're my friend, I'll reluctantly help you this once."
Hearing this, Bai Feng said gratefully, "That's great! You truly are my friend!" He was spouting nonsense without batting an eye.
"Get rid of this paralysis for me!" Tapu Fini said grumpily to Bai Feng.
"Alright!" Bai Feng readily agreed and took out a Cheri Berry to feed to Tapu Fini.
After the Paralysis State was lifted, Tapu Fini slowly flew into the air, and layers of water mist began to spread around its body, completely enveloping the surroundings in no time.
Under the influence of the water mist, the surrounding Sea of Fire actually began to extinguish little by little.
After an unknown amount of time, the mist in the Forest had become so dense that it affected visibility.
Suddenly, a howl came from the depths of the mist.
The moment it heard this sound, a look of ecstasy appeared on the Zoroark's face, and it quickly dashed into the mist.
(End of Chapter)