《Ambushing Cosmog from the Start》 Chapter 1 - The Battle of Three Gods Chapter 1: The Battle of Three Gods The Kunlun Mountains were blanketed in white snow. Amid the raging blizzard, a young man clad in thick mountaineering gear trudged forward with difficulty. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Huff¡­ huff¡­¡± ¡°I hope my deduction isn¡¯t wrong¡­ Otherwise, coming here in this weather would be downright idiotic¡­¡± Chen Nian exhaled heavily, his breath forming clouds in the freezing air. He glanced upward, the summit of the main peak was now less than a few hundred meters away. Just as he steeled himself to push forward, a sudden anomaly occurred. Streaks of scorching sunlight pierced through the gloomy clouds, illuminating the land in an instant. The blizzard vanished without a trace. But before the brilliance could linger, the sky abruptly darkened into night. To an ordinary person, this abrupt shift between day and night would be terrifying. Yet, Chen Nian¡¯s heart surged with excitement. ¡°Night and day alternating rapidly!¡± ¡°This means my guess has a high chance of being right!¡± Before he could finish the thought, another shocking transformation unfolded. From a rift in the space behind the mountain peak, a strange creature made of black crystal darted through the air. In the next moment, a white, lion-like beast and a black, bat-like creature tore through the clouds, lunging at the black crystal entity. The three bizarre beings clashed mid-air. Even though the black crystalline creature fought two against one, Chen Nian could tell it held the upper hand. ¡­¡­ Perhaps no one in this world recognized these creatures. But Chen Nian, a transmigrator from another world, identified them immediately. ¡°Necrozma!¡± ¡°Lunala!¡± ¡°Solgaleo!¡± These were three legendary Pok¨¦mon¡ªbeings revered as gods in the Pok¨¦mon world, now appearing vividly before his eyes. Suppressing his exhilaration, Chen Nian remained hidden, biding his time. Because soon, he would attempt an unprecedented, audacious act¡ª Capturing a Legendary Pok¨¦mon! ¡­¡­ Fifteen years ago, Chen Nian had crossed over from Earth to this parallel world, only to discover it was a world where Pok¨¦mon existed. However, since Pok¨¦mon had only appeared in this world for less than two centuries, human research on them remained shallow. Then, just a few days ago, his system awakened. From it, he obtained a Master Ball¡ªan item capable of capturing any Pok¨¦mon without fail. This single Master Ball planted a thought in his mind, one so bold that no one else would dare consider: Hunting a Legendary Pok¨¦mon. But in a world where even common Pok¨¦mon were poorly understood, tracking down elusive Legendaries was near impossible. Then, three days ago, a news report caught his attention. The Kunlun Mountains had been experiencing bizarre phenomena¡ªrapid shifts between day and night over several days. The moment Chen Nian saw this, a realization struck him. ¡°The only Pok¨¦mon capable of distorting day and night are Lunala and Solgaleo!¡± In other words, the anomalies in Kunlun were likely caused by these two Legendaries. ¡­¡­ As the saying goes: ¡°Fortune favors the bold.¡± Chen Nian had always considered himself an adventurous man. So, chasing this slim lead, he booked a flight and endured countless hardships to reach the Kunlun Mountains. Braving the blizzard, trekking for so long¡ª And now, it was all worth it. Three Legendary Pok¨¦mon stood before him. ¡­¡­ Using the ¡°Eye of Detection¡± granted by his system, Chen Nian analyzed their stats: Necrozma Level: 115 Gender: None Potential: Ultra Beast Type: Psychic Ability: Prism Armor Moves: ¡­ Lunala Level: 109 Gender: Potential: Tier-1 Legendary (Champion) Type: Ghost/Psychic Ability: Shadow Shield Moves: ¡­ Solgaleo Level: 109 Gender: Potential: Tier-1 Legendary (Champion) Type: Psychic/Steel Ability: Full Metal Body Moves: ¡­ The data confirmed Necrozma¡¯s overwhelming strength. In the battle, it was clearly dominating the other two. Chen Nian knew from the anime that Necrozma could absorb light and Z-Power. Compared to it, Lunala and Solgaleo were mere underlings. ¡­¡­ As the battle raged on, Necrozma grew even stronger, relentlessly draining the energy of the other two. Before long, Lunala and Solgaleo would inevitably lose. ¡°This Necrozma is ridiculously powerful. If it absorbs both of them, only Arceus would stand a chance against it.¡± ¡­¡­ Chen Nian held his breath. Even though the Legendaries were locked in combat, recklessly intervening could get him obliterated in seconds. He had to wait for the perfect moment. Just one capture¡ªand his rise to power would begin! ¡­¡­ With a devastating strike, Necrozma seized Lunala, voraciously draining its energy. Solgaleo seized the opportunity, slashing at Necrozma with its claws, forcing it to release Lunala. Badly wounded, Lunala plummeted from the sky. Watching its descent¡ª Chen Nian¡¯s pupils contracted. ¡°This is my chance!¡± Chapter 2 - Necrozma, Captured by a Twist of Fate Chapter 2: Necrozma, Captured by a Twist of Fate Watching Lunala plummet straight from the sky, Chen Nian realized, his chance had come. At this moment, his hand gripping the Master Ball trembled with excitement. Success or failure hinged on this one move! ¡­¡­¡­.. Whether by luck or not, Lunala was falling close to him. Seizing the opportunity, Chen Nian burst from his hiding spot and sprinted toward the descending Legendary Pok¨¦mon. Meanwhile, Necrozma, locked in combat with Solgaleo midair, immediately noticed Chen Nian¡¯s sudden appearance. At first, Necrozma hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the human nearby. But now, seeing him move toward its prey, rage flared within the Prism Pok¨¦mon. After swatting away Solgaleo with a powerful strike, Necrozma swiftly turned and dove straight for Chen Nian. It didn¡¯t know what this human was planning, but Necrozma would never allow anyone to interfere with its hunt. ¡­¡­¡­.. With a furious roar, Necrozma charged at blinding speed, its arm morphing into a blade of condensed energy as it slashed toward Chen Nian. Chen Nian¡¯s pupils shrank, he hadn¡¯t expected Necrozma to attack so quickly. What should he do now? ¡­¡­¡­.. He didn¡¯t need to guess how devastating Necrozma¡¯s strike would be. If that energy blade hit him, his chances of survival would be absolute zero. Just as Chen Nian thought he was done for, Solgaleo suddenly teleported in front of him, taking Necrozma¡¯s brutal attack head-on. But Solgaleo was already badly injured from their earlier battle. Now, after enduring another direct hit, its body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the ground. ¡­¡­¡­.. Seeing Solgaleo completely incapacitated while Necrozma continued its relentless charge, Chen Nian gritted his teeth and made a bold decision. Without a second¡¯s hesitation, he hurled the Master Ball straight at Necrozma. A flash of disdain flickered in Necrozma¡¯s eyes. If Legendary Pok¨¦mon could speak, Necrozma would have scoffed: ¡­¡­¡­.. Watching the spherical object fly toward it, Necrozma didn¡¯t even bother dodging. It simply swatted at the Master Ball, intending to bat it away, but the moment it made contact, an irresistible force surged through Necrozma¡¯s entire body. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A red light engulfed the Prism Pok¨¦mon, sucking it into the capsule in an instant. The Master Ball then dropped to the ground with a thud. ¡­¡­¡­.. Success!!! Chen Nian¡¯s heart nearly exploded with excitement. He hadn¡¯t captured Cosmog, but¡­ he¡¯d caught Necrozma instead!!! However, before he could celebrate, an unexpected change occurred. The fallen Master Ball suddenly transformed into a streak of red light, shooting straight into Chen Nian¡¯s forehead. His mind spiraled into chaos. His body collapsed onto the snow, unconscious. ¡­¡­¡­.. While Chen Nian lay unconscious, Lunala and Solgaleo¡ªhaving lost too much of their power¡ªbegan to regress. Their massive forms dissolved, replaced by small, nebulous creatures composed of swirling blue and purple mist. Had Chen Nian been awake, he would have recognized them immediately¡ªthese were Cosmog, the pre-evolved forms of the two Legendaries. But in his current state, he missed the entire transformation. ¡­¡­¡­.. The two Cosmog slowly opened their eyes¡ªtheir glowing, pale-yellow orbs and blue cheeks giving them an adorably innocent appearance. No ordinary person would ever guess that the majestic Lunala and Solgaleo had once been such cute, tiny beings. Now, stripped of their power, the two Cosmog seemed to have lost all memory of their battles. ¡­¡­¡­.. Floating in the air, they noticed each other and, as if sharing a silent understanding, drifted closer. They circled playfully for a moment before curiously observing their surroundings. Soon, they spotted Chen Nian lying motionless in the snow. Drawn by curiosity, the two Cosmog floated toward him, sensing a strangely familiar aura from his body. As they hovered around him, one of them noticed several red-and-white Pok¨¦ Balls lying nearby. Intrigued, the little Cosmog drifted closer. It nuzzled against one of the Pok¨¦ Balls, accidentally pressing the button. In an instant, a red light engulfed the small Pok¨¦mon, sucking it inside the capsule. Startled, the other Cosmog quickly backed away, afraid the same would happen to it. ¡­¡­¡­.. Fortunately, the captured Cosmog soon popped back out, as if discovering a fun new game. It began darting in and out of the Pok¨¦ Ball, thoroughly enjoying itself. Chapter 3 - Two Little Nebulas Delivering Themselves Chapter 3: Two Little Nebulas Delivering Themselves The other little Nebula floating in mid-air saw its companion having so much fun that it grew curious too. So, it flew down from the sky, found another Pok¨¦ Ball, and started playing with it. ¡°Whoosh¡­¡± A flash of red light¡ªthis little Nebula was also sucked into the Pok¨¦ Ball. But soon, it broke free and popped back out. The two Nebulas, utterly absorbed in their game, completely ignored the unconscious Chen Nian. They¡­ were completely lost in their fun. ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ About five minutes later, Chen Nian, who had been lying unconscious on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes. Unlike before he passed out, his originally pitch-black pupils now held faint, barely noticeable dark golden crosses! The system had already explained everything to him, why the Pok¨¦ Ball had flown into his mind, why he had lost consciousness. This Master Ball¡­ was a gift from the system! And whatever Pok¨¦mon he captured with it, he would gain all of that Pok¨¦mon¡¯s abilities! In other words, he was now a human-shaped, self-moving legendary beast with powers identical to Necrozma¡¯s. He had essentially gained godlike psychic abilities and other powers in an instant¡­ ¡­¡­¡­ Chen Nian¡¯s excitement at this moment was beyond words¡­ Moreover, during his unconscious state, his ¡°golden finger¡± (cheat ability) had officially activated. Now, Chen Nian finally understood exactly what abilities this golden finger had granted him! ¡­¡­¡­¡­ No Side Effects: Any skill used by a Pok¨¦mon he captured would have zero backlash. Moves like Hyper Beam, which normally cause recoil or paralysis, could be spammed effortlessly by his Pok¨¦mon. Team EXP Share: Even if his Pok¨¦mon didn¡¯t participate in battle, they would still gain experience¡ªsimilar to the Exp. Share in games, but without any restrictions. Inspection Ability: He could now assess a Pok¨¦mon¡¯s potential and analyze items. This was the first ability he had awakened. Master Ball¡¯s Power: The Master Ball given to him could guarantee the capture of one legendary Pok¨¦mon, allowing him to copy its template and load it onto himself. Aside from these four main abilities, the golden finger seemed to have even higher-tier functions waiting to be unlocked. But for now, he had no idea how to activate them, so he didn¡¯t dwell on it. Shaking his head, Chen Nian stood up from the ground, and that¡¯s when he saw them. Two wild little Nebulas¡­ playing with the Pok¨¦ Balls he had dropped? And having the time of their lives? ¡­¡­¡­¡­ Watching the two happily playing Nebulas, a strange thought crossed Chen Nian¡¯s mind. Was his luck just too good? He had come to the Kunlun Mountains hoping to catch one legendary Pok¨¦mon, and now, not only had he succeeded, but two more wild Nebulas were right in front of him. So¡­ should he catch them? Or should he catch them? Or was he absolutely obligated to catch them? ¡­¡­¡­.. As a transmigrator, Chen Nian clearly remembered some key traits about Nebulas. Baidu Encyclopedia had once described them like this: ¡°Cosmog (Little Nebula) is extremely curious. It does not fear any person or Pok¨¦mon and quickly grows attached to those who care for it. However, due to its nature, it often finds itself in dangerous situations.¡± In short, Nebulas were incredibly easy to win over, fascinated by everything¡­ So much so that you could probably lure one away with a lollipop! If he left them here, given their nature, they could easily fall into danger, whether from malicious humans or other evil Pok¨¦mon. So, whether for his own sake or theirs, keeping the two Nebulas by his side was the most responsible choice. ¡­¡­¡­ With that thought, Chen Nian stretched out his hand toward the two little Nebulas. ¡°Hey, little ones¡­ come here for a sec.¡± Perhaps because Chen Nian had assimilated Necrozma¡¯s power, the two Nebulas felt an unusual closeness to him. His body now carried traces of Ultra energy, making them flutter right into his palm without hesitation. Seeing how friendly they were, Chen Nian reached out and gently rubbed their gaseous bodies. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The two Nebulas squinted in delight, clearly enjoying his touch. ¡°How about becoming my companions? I¡¯ll take care of you from now on¡­¡± ¡°That way, nothing can hurt you anymore!¡± ¡°Want to think about it? If you agree, just hop into this Pok¨¦ Ball, okay?¡± As he spoke, Chen Nian raised one of his Pok¨¦ Balls with a smile¡­ ¡­¡­¡­¡­. A few minutes later, Chen Nian¡ªnow the proud trainer of two little Nebulas¡ªwalked down the mountain with immense satisfaction. This trip had been insanely profitable. No wonder people said fortune favors the bold. And what he had gained¡­ was far more than just wealth. ¡­¡­¡­.. Just as Chen Nian descended the main peak of Kunlun Mountain and passed by a high-altitude lake halfway down, his footsteps suddenly halted. In his line of sight appeared a familiar figure. By the endless lakeside, a beautiful girl was running in panic¡ª As if fleeing from something. And in her arms¡­ was that a Mini Dragon? Wait¡­ wasn¡¯t that girl Jiang Shuying, his classmate from school? Why was she here? ¡­¡­¡­. Just as Chen Nian was puzzled over this, several men in black suits rounded the corner, chasing after her. ¡°Keep running!¡± ¡°Little girl, weren¡¯t you fast earlier?¡± ¡°Why stop now?¡± Jiang Shuying had reached a dead end, one more step, and she¡¯d plunge into the lake¡¯s depths. The black-suited men smirked, their expressions mocking. ¡°Hand over the Mini Dragon, girl.¡± ¡°Be obedient, and we might let you go¡­ Otherwise¡­¡± Chapter 4 - The School Beauty and the Dragon Chapter 4: The School Beauty and the Dragon Seeing no escape, Jiang Shuying took a deep breath. ¡°Take another step, and I¡¯ll release Mini Dragon into the Heavenly Pool!¡± ¡°If this escalates, none of us will make it out alive!¡± ¡°You know exactly how dangerous this restricted zone is¡­¡± ¡­¡­¡­ Hearing the girl actually threaten them, the lead black-suited man smirked coldly. ¡°You dare threaten me?¡± ¡°If you really toss that Mini Dragon into the pool, fine¡ªI can¡¯t stop you.¡± ¡°But you won¡¯t get away!¡± ¡°Unless you¡¯re brave enough to jump in yourself¡ªbut then, good luck surviving.¡± ¡°Hand over the Mini Dragon quietly, and we¡¯ll let you go¡­¡± ¡°Otherwise, a pretty face like yours in our hands? Don¡¯t expect mercy.¡± ¡°Come out, Arbok!¡± ¡°Bring me that Mini Dragon!¡± The man hurled a Pok¨¦ Ball, and in a flash, a vicious Arbok materialized before Jiang Shuying. The serpent hissed, slithering toward her. A flicker of despair crossed Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes. Was this really the end? Glancing down at the Mini Dragon in her arms, she made a silent decision. Even if I have to jump into the pool, I won¡¯t let these monsters take it. ¡­¡­¡­ She peered over the cliff¡¯s edge at the boundless blue waters below, bit her lip, and shut her eyes. Just as she prepared to leap¡ª A sudden warmth enveloped her. Someone pulled her into a firm embrace. ¡°Jiang Shuying, what¡¯s so unbearable that you¡¯d jump off a cliff?¡± ¡°This is Kunlun Mountain, the Dragon¡¯s Restricted Zone. You think you¡¯d survive that water?¡± The voice was familiar. Slowly, she opened her eyes, and froze in shock. ¡°Chen Nian?! Why are you here?¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be more concerned about why you¡¯re here, Jiang Shuying?¡± Chen Nian smirked. ¡°Stealing a Mini Dragon from the Restricted Zone? Bold. Very bold.¡± ¡­¡­¡­ Watching Chen Nian casually chat with Jiang Shuying, the black-suited leader snapped. ¡°So you¡¯ve got backup?¡± ¡°Ignoring us, kid? You¡¯ve got guts.¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± Chen Nian turned, his gaze icy. ¡°Leave now, if you value your lives.¡± ¡­¡­¡­ The man¡¯s eyes darkened with murderous intent. ¡°You dare act tough here?¡± ¡°Fine. Both of you can die together.¡± ¡°Arbok¡ªPoison Sting!¡± Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The serpent lunged, spewing a stream of purple venom straight at them. Jiang Shuying screamed, instinctively shutting her eyes, but the attack never landed. After a long pause, she cautiously peeked¡ª And gaped at the scene before her. ¡­¡­¡­.. Chen Nian stood shielding her, an invisible barrier halting the venom mid-air. The toxic droplets hung suspended, unable to advance or fall. The black-suited man¡¯s pupils shrank. ¡°A psychic?!¡± ¡°You¡ªyou¡¯re a damn esper?!¡± ¡°Everyone, attack¡ª!¡± His lackeys hurled their Pok¨¦ Balls. Crobat, Weezing, Fearow¡ª Multiple Pok¨¦mon materialized, surrounding Chen Nian. But before they could strike¡ª A deafening roar split the sky. The men paled as they looked up. A massive Dragonite hovered above, its furious eyes locked onto the ground. ¡­¡­¡­ The leader¡¯s face twisted. That Dragonite must be the Mini Dragon¡¯s parent. Normally, he¡¯d try capturing it too¡ªbut this was Kunlun Mountain. The Dragon¡¯s Sanctuary. If they fought here, other dragon-types would swarm them. They¡¯d be dead before they knew it. Gritting his teeth, he made the only choice left. ¡°Retreat!¡± One lackey¡¯s Weezing spewed smokescreen, and the group vanished into the forest. ¡­¡­¡­ The Dragonite ignored them, its focus entirely on Jiang Shuying, or rather, on the Mini Dragon in her arms. The little dragon chirped happily at the sight of its parent. Chen Nian glanced at Jiang Shuying. ¡°Its family¡¯s here. What now?¡± Her eyes dimmed with reluctance, but she made her choice. Gently, she knelt and placed Mini Dragon on the ground. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­ I shouldn¡¯t have taken your child.¡± ¡°I return it to you. Please¡­ spare us this once.¡± ¡°I never meant any harm¡­¡± The Dragonite didn¡¯t move, its gaze unrelenting. Jiang Shuying¡¯s heart clenched. Chapter 5 - The Dragonite of Champion Tier Chapter 5: The Dragonite of Champion Tier Seeing the Dragonite hovering in mid-air, its gaze locked onto her, Jiang Shuying¡¯s heart tightened. Fortunately, the Dragonite seemed to understand her words, realizing that she had no intention of harming its child. Because of this, it did not attack. ¡­¡­ Whether Dragonite attacked or not didn¡¯t matter much to Chen Nian. With his current strength, defeating a Dragonite wouldn¡¯t be difficult. But this was Kunlun Mountain¡ªa notorious forbidden zone that struck fear into human society. No one knew what lurked within its depths. If a battle with Dragonite disturbed some terrifying presence here, the consequences wouldn¡¯t be worth it. ¡­¡­.. Seeing that Dragonite had no intention of attacking, Chen Nian relaxed completely. At this moment, he used his ¡°Eye of Appraisal¡± to check Dragonite¡¯s stats: Dragonite Level: 75 Gender: Female Potential: Champion Tier Type: Dragon, Flying Ability: Multiscale Moves: Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw, Dragon¡¯s Might, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam¡­ ¡­¡­¡­¡­ A Champion-tier Dragonite¡­ Now that¡¯s tempting¡­ Chen Nian felt a slight stir in his heart as he read the data. Under normal circumstances, he might have tried to capture it. But now, he chose not to. After all, this Dragonite had a child. He didn¡¯t want to disrupt their peaceful life. ¡­¡­¡­.. After hovering in the sky for a while, Dragonite descended toward the ground. It seemed she was ready to take her child home. The little Dratini, seeing its mother approach, visibly brightened with joy. It called out softly, eager to return to her embrace. Just as the mother and child were about to reunite¡ªa sudden disturbance erupted! A blinding white light streaked across the sky, striking Dragonite with unimaginable speed. A shrill cry tore through the air as Dragonite plummeted from the sky! Then, an earth-shaking roar echoed as a massive creature with fiery red wings appeared in the air! ¡­¡­¡­¡­ Salamence Level: 70 Potential: Champion Tier Type: Dragon, Flying Ability: Intimidate Moves: Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw, Dragon¡¯s Might, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam¡­ Salamence?! Chen Nian¡¯s eyes gleamed as he observed the colossal Pok¨¦mon circling above. Without hesitation, Salamence opened its maw and unleashed another Hyper Beam, this time aimed directly at the Dratini and the humans below. It seemed intent on eliminating all intruders in its territory! ¡­¡­¡­ In an instant, Chen Nian erected a barrier. But to his surprise, the fallen Dragonite threw itself in front of the attack, shielding them. A deafening explosion followed, leaving Dragonite severely injured as it crashed to the ground. Enraged by Salamence¡¯s assault on its child, Dragonite¡¯s once-calm eyes turned blood-red. To touch a dragon¡¯s reverse scale is to invite death! Dragonite, now in a frenzy to protect its offspring, completely disregarded its injuries. With a furious roar, it charged at Salamence, slamming into it with enough force to send the opposing dragon reeling. Salamence, provoked by the attack, retaliated with another Hyper Beam, firing it straight at Dragonite. Dragonite responded in kind, unleashing its own Hyper Beam. The two colossal beams collided mid-air, triggering a devastating explosion. ¡­¡­¡­¡­ The shockwaves from the battle between two Champion-tier Pok¨¦mon affected even Jiang Shuying. Her face paled, and her slender frame trembled. If not for leaning against Chen Nian, she might have collapsed. ¡°Chen Nian, run¡­!¡± ¡°I¡ªI¡¯ll hold them off here¡­¡± ¡°You? Hold them off?¡± Chen Nian couldn¡¯t help but smirk at her words. ¡°Two Champion-tier Pok¨¦mon are fighting. What exactly can a defenseless girl like you do to stop them?¡± ¡°Did you think they¡¯d be distracted by your beauty?¡± Seeing him joke at a time like this, Jiang Shuying nearly cried in frustration. She shoved him hard. ¡°How can you joke around now?! This mess is my fault, not yours! Just go¡ª!¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll stay behind¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the habit of abandoning girls in danger and running away alone.¡± Chen Nian¡¯s expression turned calm again as he looked at her. ¡°Meeting me today must be fate.¡± ¡°After all, a battle like this isn¡¯t something you see every day.¡± Jiang Shuying didn¡¯t understand his words, but when she saw him step forward fearlessly, panic surged through her. She tried to rush forward and pull him back¡ªbut Chen Nian had already tossed a Pok¨¦ Ball. ¡°Come out, Necrozma!¡± S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡­¡­¡­ Jiang Shuying stared blankly at the sky. A creature she had never seen before floated before her. Clad in pitch-black armor, its mere presence exuded an overwhelming pressure that threatened to make her faint just from looking at it. T-This is Chen Nian¡¯s Pok¨¦mon?! ¡­¡­.. Chen Nian glanced at the two dragons locked in combat above and spoke calmly to Necrozma. ¡°These two are too noisy.¡± ¡°Make them calm down¡ªbut don¡¯t kill them.¡± Following his command, Necrozma teleported high into the sky. It raised its two fearsome claws¡ªand in an instant, two violet energy blades shot forth. Necrozma¡¯s attack was something far beyond what mere Champion-tier Pok¨¦mon like Dragonite and Salamence could withstand. In the next second, the two renowned dragon-types were struck down effortlessly. The already-injured Dragonite lost consciousness immediately, crashing to the ground. Salamence, however, still clung to a sliver of awareness¡­ Chapter 6 - I Need a Single Dragon Chapter 6: I Need a Single Dragon Salamence was a Pok¨¦mon known for its fierce temper, but it wasn¡¯t mindlessly aggressive. Now, severely injured by the sudden appearance of the strange Pok¨¦mon, Salamence realized this opponent was far beyond its ability to fight. Sensing the overwhelming, dominant aura radiating from Necrozma, the wounded Salamence immediately fled. Since Chen Nian hadn¡¯t ordered a pursuit, Necrozma didn¡¯t attack further. ¡­¡­¡­ Salamence¡­ ran away just like that? It actually fled? Watching the scene unfold, Chen Nian felt a little stunned. Oh well. It escaped, but it¡¯s not like I had any interest in Salamence anyway. ¡­¡­¡­. Holding the little Dratini, Chen Nian walked over to the unconscious Dragonite. Dragonite was badly injured¡ªif left untreated, it could be in serious danger! Thinking this, Chen Nian placed his hand on Dragonite¡¯s body. The Dratini, fearing he might harm its mother, let out a panicked cry. Turning his head, Chen Nian reassured it, ¡°I¡¯m healing your mother. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t hurt her.¡± Seeming to understand his words, the Dratini calmed down. ¡­¡­¡­ A soft green glow emanated from Chen Nian¡¯s palms as he activated his healing ability, slowly mending Dragonite¡¯s injuries. After three full minutes, he finally withdrew his hands. Soon after, Dragonite¡¯s eyes fluttered open. Seeing its mother awake, the Dratini let out a joyful cry, and Dragonite affectionately nuzzled its child with its round, plush head. ¡­¡­.. The little Dratini must have explained how Chen Nian had saved its mother, because Dragonite no longer regarded him with suspicion. Meanwhile, Jiang Shuying, who had just snapped out of her dazed shock¡ªshakily approached. ¡°Chen Nian, just what are you¡ª?¡± Before she could finish, Dragonite¡¯s gaze locked onto her, its gentle expression hardening into wariness. Under Dragonite¡¯s sharp stare, Jiang Shuying stumbled back in fear. Noticing Dragonite¡¯s hostility toward her, Chen Nian turned to the school beauty and asked, ¡°Explain yourself. Why were you in the forbidden zone?¡± ¡°And how exactly did you provoke them?¡± ¡­¡­¡­.. Faced with his questioning, Jiang Shuying lowered her head in guilt. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°This is all my fault¡­¡± ¡°But Dragonite¡­ I¡­ I really didn¡¯t know it was your child!¡± ¡°I thought¡­ it was¡­¡± ¡­¡­¡­.. Stammering, she finally managed to recount the whole story. She had come to the forbidden zone to capture a powerful Pok¨¦mon as her starter. Though she knew the dangers, certain circumstances had forced her to take the risk. Miraculously, she hadn¡¯t encountered any hostile Pok¨¦mon along the way, until she stumbled upon the Dratini near a small stream. As a diligent student, Jiang Shuying knew Dratini could evolve into the mighty Dragonite. Overjoyed, she thought her luck had finally turned. She wanted to catch it, but without any Pok¨¦mon of her own, she could only try coaxing it with words. Just as she was about to communicate with Dratini, a group of criminals appeared! sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They tried to snatch Dratini, forcing Jiang Shuying to grab the little dragon and flee. What happened next was exactly what Chen Nian had witnessed earlier. ¡­¡­¡­. A weak girl like Jiang Shuying couldn¡¯t outrun trained criminals. She was quickly caught, and if not for Chen Nian¡¯s sudden appearance, she might have ended up jumping into the Heavenly Lake as a last resort. As for why Dragonite had been furious? It had mistaken Jiang Shuying for a kidnapper. In reality, the little Dratini had wandered downstream from its mother¡¯s habitat out of curiosity. After Jiang Shuying¡¯s explanation, the misunderstanding was cleared up, and Dragonite no longer held a grudge against her. ¡­¡­¡­. Once she finished speaking, Jiang Shuying stood alone in silence, her expression bitter. Ignoring her for the moment, Chen Nian turned to Dragonite. ¡°I came to the forbidden zone to find a powerful Pok¨¦mon as my partner.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve always admired the Dragonite species, but you have a child, I don¡¯t want to separate you.¡± ¡°So, if possible, could you take me to your habitat?¡± ¡°Your kind must have some single Dragonites, right? I¡¯d like to speak with one. If it¡¯s willing to be my partner, I¡¯ll take it with me. If none of your kin wish to leave, I won¡¯t force them.¡± ¡°Does that sound fair?¡± Sensing no malice in his words, Dragonite nodded gently. It tilted its head back slightly, gesturing for Chen Nian to climb onto its back. Without hesitation, Chen Nian did so. ¡­¡­¡­. Seated on Dragonite¡¯s back, Chen Nian noticed Jiang Shuying still standing there like a fool. ¡°What are you waiting for? Get on.¡± ¡°Or do you plan to walk out of here alone?¡± A flicker of surprise flashed in Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes, but it quickly dimmed. ¡°I¡­ I shouldn¡¯t trouble you any further, Chen Nian¡­¡± ¡°You go ahead to Dragonite¡¯s habitat. I¡¯ll find my own way out¡­ After all¡­ it¡¯s my fault Dratini was in danger¡­¡± Her voice was heavy with guilt, but Chen Nian cut her off. ¡°Enough nonsense. I said get on, so get on!¡± ¡°Walk out of here? Do you really think your luck will hold? If you run into danger again, do you expect a second person to come save you?¡± Without waiting for her reply, he grabbed her slender arm and effortlessly pulled her onto Dragonite¡¯s back, seating her in front of him. Chapter 7 - The Dragonite’s Leader – Master Class Chapter 7: The Dragonite¡¯s Leader ¨C Master Class Jiang Shuying was about 1.7 meters tall but weighed only 90 pounds, giving her a perfectly proportioned figure. With a light tug from Chen Nian, she was effortlessly pulled onto Dragonite¡¯s back. Instinctively, Jiang Shuying let out a startled cry. Before she could even struggle, she found herself nestled in a warm embrace. In an instant, her face flushed red. ¡°Chen Nian, you¡ª¡± ¡°Shut up and stop squirming. Do you want to fall from here?¡± By then, Dragonite had already taken off into the sky. When Jiang Shuying glanced down, she was immediately terrified. Instantly, she became much more compliant, no longer resisting Chen Nian holding her. Still, in her heart, she felt utterly wronged. He¡¯s such a jerk! He¡¯s holding me, yet he dares to yell at me! Does he not realize how inappropriate it is to wrap his arms around a girl¡¯s waist like this? ¡­¡­ Despite her grievances, Jiang Shuying didn¡¯t blame Chen Nian. After all, she was excited to see Dragonite¡¯s habitat soon. More importantly, Chen Nian had just saved her¡ªhe was her savior. The memory of Chen Nian¡¯s sudden heroic act stirred a strange, fluttery feeling in her heart. ¡­¡­ Riding on Dragonite¡¯s back was something Jiang Shuying had never dared to dream of. Now, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a thrill of excitement. Watching Dragonite soar through the air, she turned to Chen Nian and asked, ¡°Do Dragonites live in groups?¡± ¡°And you call yourself a top student? Didn¡¯t the textbooks say Dragonites are social Pok¨¦mon? Did you forget all of that?¡± Seeing Chen Nian roll his eyes at her, Jiang Shuying bit her lip in frustration. This dense guy really deserves to be single! Doesn¡¯t he know that answering a girl¡¯s questions properly is an easy way to earn her favor? Pouting angrily, she decided she didn¡¯t want to talk to him anymore. ¡­¡­ Dragonite flew incredibly fast. Within minutes, it descended onto a vast, azure mountain plateau. After dismounting, Chen Nian instinctively scanned their surroundings. Lush green meadows stretched out, dotted with blooming flowers. Beyond a dense forest in the distance stood towering, snow-capped peaks. A crystal-clear stream flowed down from the snowy mountains, winding through the woods and across the plains, vanishing into the horizon. The scenery was breathtaking. Jiang Shuying, standing beside Chen Nian, couldn¡¯t hide the awe and delight in her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s so beautiful! Is this¡­ Dragonite¡¯s home?¡± ¡­¡­ Looking around, Chen Nian and Jiang Shuying saw many adorable Dragonites napping on the grass by the stream. Some Dratini and Dragonair were playing in the water or on the meadow. Sensing intruders, a few massive Dragonites descended from the sky. Under their watchful gaze, Jiang Shuying grew nervous and instinctively hid behind Chen Nian. Then, a Dragonite noticeably larger than the others approached. The Dragonite that had carried them here gently placed its child on the grass before communicating with the larger one. Chen Nian took the opportunity to examine the big Dragonite¡¯s stats. Dragonite Level: 90 Gender: Male Potential: Master Type: Dragon/Flying Ability: Inner Focus (Hidden Ability: Multiscale) Moves: Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw, Dragon¡¯s Might, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam, Thunder Punch, Agility, Extreme Speed, Outrage, Draco Meteor¡­ Judging by its stats, this Dragonite clearly surpassed all others in strength. From its commanding presence, Chen Nian deduced it was the leader of this Dragonite clan. ¡­¡­ As Chen Nian observed the oversized Dragonite, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind. ¡°Human!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been informed of what happened.¡± ¡°Thank you for saving one of my kin.¡± ¡°If there¡¯s any way we can repay you, name it.¡± Jiang Shuying jumped at the sudden voice, but Chen Nian quickly realized what was happening. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Telepathy! This Dragonite leader is so powerful it¡¯s mastered even this ability? ¡­¡­ Jiang Shuying had no idea where the voice came from but was too afraid to speak, inching closer to Chen Nian. Chen Nian, however, met the Dragonite leader¡¯s gaze and replied, ¡°What I did was no trouble at all. There¡¯s no need for gratitude.¡± ¡°I came here for two reasons: first, to see your habitat, and second, to seek a Dragonite as my partner.¡± ¡°The mother Dragonite I saved has a child to care for, so I can¡¯t take her. My question is¡ªdoes your clan have any lone Dragonites who yearn to explore the outside world? If so, I¡¯d like to speak with one. If not, I¡¯ll drop the matter.¡± ¡°You seek one of my kin as a partner?¡± ¡°Understood¡­¡± The Dragonite leader seemed to ponder for about a minute before locking eyes with Chen Nian and responding telepathically: ¡°Follow me.¡± With a powerful flap of its wings, the Dragonite leader took to the sky. The Dragonite Chen Nian had saved tilted its head, gesturing for him to climb onto its back again. But Chen Nian patted it gently and smiled. ¡°You¡¯ve already done enough bringing us here. No need to trouble yourself further.¡± ¡°Jiang Shuying, come here.¡± Unsure why Chen Nian was calling her, Jiang Shuying obediently approached¡ªonly for him to wrap an arm around her slender waist again. She instinctively tried to pull away, but his voice stopped her. ¡°Hold onto my neck. I¡¯ll take you with me.¡± With that, Chen Nian lifted her into the air, flying after the Dragonite leader. Before long, they crossed a mountain ridge and arrived at a cascading waterfall at the foot of the cliffs. Chapter 8 - The Rebellious Dragonite Chapter 8: The Rebellious Dragonite At the foot of the mountain lay a vast lake, its waters continuously fed by a roaring waterfall cascading down the cliffs. Just a few dozen meters from the waterfall stood a small island, no more than twenty or thirty square meters in size. A lazy-looking Dragonite lay sprawled across the island, fast asleep. ¡­¡­ The Dragonite leader glanced at the sleeping Dragonite, then communicated telepathically with Chen Nian. ¡°This Dragonite is also one of my kin.¡± ¡°However, its¡­¡± After the leader¡¯s explanation, Chen Nian finally understood why this Dragonite lived alone. It had a fiery temper, prone to picking fights over the smallest things. Most of its kin avoided it, and the Dragonite, stubborn as it was, had decided¡ªFine, if you won¡¯t play with me, I don¡¯t want to play with you either! So it moved here, living in solitude beneath the waterfall. The Dragonite leader worried about its lonely existence, so when Chen Nian mentioned seeking a partner, it immediately thought of this outcast. ¡°Human!¡± ¡°If you wish for my kin to become your partner, you must prove you possess the strength to conquer them!¡± ¡°Defeat it, move its heart, and convince it to leave with you¡ªonly then will I not stand in your way.¡± ¡°As I said, this one has a difficult temperament. You may want to reconsider¡­¡± Before the leader could finish, Chen Nian cut in. ¡°No need to reconsider. I¡¯ve made my choice.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡ªI¡¯ll find a way to win it over.¡± ¡­¡­ As he spoke, Chen Nian flew through the air, landing beside the sleeping Dragonite. At the same time, the Dragonite¡¯s stats appeared in his mind. Dragonite Level: 79 Gender: Male Potential: Master Type: Dragon/Flying Ability: Inner Focus (Hidden Ability: Multiscale) Moves: Dragon Rage, Ice Punch, Dragon¡¯s Might, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam, Thunder Punch, Agility, Extreme Speed, Outrage, Draco Meteor¡­ Incredible power¡ªsecond only to the Dragonite leader! This is the perfect partner! As for its bad temper? Chen Nian dismissed it outright. I¡¯ll discipline it slowly. No way it won¡¯t learn to behave. ¡­¡­ Landing beside the Dragonite, Chen Nian promptly woke it. ¡°Big guy, rise and shine!¡± ¡°Hmm¡­?¡± Roused from its deep slumber, the Dragonite grumbled in irritation. Lifting its head, it blinked in confusion at the human standing before it. How did a human get all the way out here? The Dragonite leader¡¯s telepathic voice filled its mind, explaining the situation. This human¡­ wants to capture me? ¡­¡­ The hot-tempered Dragonite eyed Chen Nian, then snorted dismissively, tilting its head skyward. Pathetic human. Scram. I have no interest in partnering with weaklings. Chen Nian felt the disdain radiating from the Dragonite¡¯s gaze. Smiling, he said, ¡°Little brother Dragonite, are you looking down on me?¡± ¡°How about a wager? If I defeat you, you become my partner.¡± ¡°If I lose, I¡¯ll leave immediately. Deal?¡± The Dragonite lowered its head and snorted again, its message clear: You? Beat me? Keep dreaming. Get lost before I lose my temper. Don¡¯t disturb my nap. ¡­¡­ Yep, definitely a hothead. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Nian grinned and tossed a Pok¨¦ Ball. In an instant, Necrozma materialized before the Dragonite, its overwhelming aura pressing down like a physical force. The Dragonite stiffened, sensing the immense threat. Even the Dragonite leader¡¯s eyes widened in shock. This pressure¡­ Is that a Legendary Pok¨¦mon?! This human has a Legendary as his partner?! ¡­¡­ The hotheaded Dragonite wasn¡¯t stupid. The moment Necrozma appeared, it knew this was an opponent it couldn¡¯t handle. But surrender wasn¡¯t in its nature. Flapping its wings, it took to the air, locking eyes with its formidable foe. Seeing the Dragonite brace itself, Chen Nian smirked. ¡°Alright, Dragonite, here we go!¡± ¡°Ready?¡± ¡°Necrozma¡ªhammer it.¡± At Chen Nian¡¯s command, Necrozma vanished¡ªonly to reappear behind the Dragonite in a flash. The Dragonite¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Before it could react, an instinctive sense of danger screamed from behind. It shot upward just as Necrozma¡¯s attack sliced through the space it had occupied moments before. Too close! Gritting its teeth, the Dragonite retaliated, firing a Hyper Beam straight at Necrozma. The attack landed¡ªbut Necrozma didn¡¯t even flinch. With a swing of its arm, Necrozma unleashed two razor-sharp purple energy blades. The Dragonite barely had time to dodge before Necrozma teleported above it¡ªand brought a massive claw crashing down. BOOM! The Dragonite plummeted like a meteor, hitting the lake with a colossal splash. When it resurfaced, its eyes swirled dizzily. One hit. Just one hit, and it was knocked out cold. ¡­¡­ Jiang Shuying stood frozen, her beautiful eyes wide with disbelief. That powerful Dragonite¡­ defeated in an instant?! Just what kind of Pok¨¦mon is Chen Nian¡¯s partner?! How¡­ how can it be this strong?! Chapter 9 - I Can Help You Build a Harem Chapter 9: I Can Help You Build a Harem Right after the Dragonite was knocked out, Chen Nian threw a Pok¨¦ Ball and recalled Necrozma. At that moment, the Dragonite elder¡¯s voice echoed in Chen Nian¡¯s ears once more: ¡°Human, it seems you truly possess the strength to conquer my kin!¡± ¡°At such a young age, you already have such a supreme being as your partner?¡± ¡°Truly remarkable¡­¡± ¡°However, I must remind you of one thing!¡± ¡°Simply defeating my kin isn¡¯t enough, you must make it willingly follow you!¡± ¡°This point¡­¡± S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Alright, Elder, no need to emphasize that. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll convince it!¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll rest easy. I¡¯ll return now. If you succeed, bring it to me¡­¡± ¡­¡­ With that, the Dragonite elder flapped its wings and flew away. Meanwhile, Chen Nian used his psychic abilities to wake the unconscious Dragonite. ¡°Big guy, convinced yet?¡± ¡°If not, how about another round?¡± ¡°This time, I¡¯ll let you attack first!¡± Chen Nian had expected the hot-tempered Dragonite to eagerly jump into a rematch. Instead, its round little head shook vigorously, like a rattle drum. Strangely, Chen Nian noticed a hint of¡­ flattery on the Dragonite¡¯s face? Did Necrozma knock its brains out or something? ¡­¡­ After a while, Chen Nian finally understood the situation. The Dragonite wasn¡¯t brain-damaged¡ªit was genuinely convinced. The battle had made it realize the gap between itself and Necrozma was like the difference between a firefly and the moon. Why seek another beating when it knew it stood no chance? ¡­¡­ Seeing the Dragonite submit, Chen Nian stated his purpose again. ¡°Since you don¡¯t want to fight anymore, how about coming with me as my partner? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll make you stronger¡­¡± The Dragonite hesitated, then let out a series of ¡°Awoo awoo¡± sounds, as if trying to convey something. ¡­¡­ Thanks to his psychic abilities, Chen Nian roughly understood. The Dragonite didn¡¯t want to leave¡ª, ven though its kin avoided it, it still wished to live among them. And¡­ it wanted to find a mate. If it left with Chen Nian, its love life would be over. After processing its thoughts, Chen Nian was speechless. After a long pause, he sighed. ¡°You¡¯re on such bad terms with your kin, yet you still want a mate?¡± ¡°Little bro, is that all you aspire to?¡± ¡°Fine, since you brought it up, here¡¯s my offer.¡± ¡°If you come with me, I¡¯ll take care of your future marriage. How about that?¡± ¡°I guarantee that within three years, you¡¯ll happily marry a cute female Dragonite.¡± ¡°Besides, the outside world is way more exciting than this place¡­ You¡¯re still young¡ªdo you really plan to waste your life here?¡± ¡­¡­ Noticing the Dragonite¡¯s growing interest, Chen Nian pressed further. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t lie to you!¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking for a true companion!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to grow stronger?¡± ¡°You saw how powerful my Pok¨¦mon is, right? Once I train you to that level, what kind of mate won¡¯t want you?¡± ¡°Heck, I can even help you build a harem! Imagine it¡ªleft and right, surrounded by beautiful Dragonite girls. How awesome would that be?¡± ¡­¡­ That did it. The Dragonite was fully convinced. Its eyes sparkled as it ¡°Awoo awoo¡±-ed excitedly, as if saying: ¡°Got it! I¡¯ll follow you from now on, bro!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got to take care of me!¡± ¡°And remember¡ªmy future harem is in your hands!¡± ¡­¡­ Chen Nian patted its body reassuringly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I keep my promises.¡± ¡°Consider your love life settled!¡± ¡°Now, get in!¡± He tossed a Pok¨¦ Ball, and the Dragonite entered without resistance, officially becoming his Pok¨¦mon. Soon, Chen Nian released it again and climbed onto its back. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Time to meet your elder.¡± ¡°Since we¡¯re leaving, we should at least say goodbye.¡± Chapter 10 - Forced into an Arranged Marriage? Chapter 10: Forced into an Arranged Marriage? Sitting on Dragonite¡¯s back, Chen Nian flew to the shore and pulled Jiang Shuying up. Almost immediately, he heard her voice¡ªa mix of curiosity and envy. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ did you really catch this Dragonite?¡± ¡°It¡­ it¡¯s willing to be your partner?¡± ¡°Yeah, went smoothly. It¡¯s accepted me.¡± Chen Nian nodded. ¡°Now, I¡¯m taking it to say goodbye to its kin.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Shuying felt genuinely happy for him. But the next second, as if remembering something painful, her expression dimmed. She lowered her head slightly and stayed silent. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since she was facing away, Chen Nian didn¡¯t notice her sudden gloom. Soon, they returned to the Dragonite habitat. After locating the elder, Chen Nian explained his intention to take the Dragonite with him. Seeing that Chen Nian had truly won its kin¡¯s heart, the elder didn¡¯t object. Just as Chen Nian was about to leave, he caught something unusual about Jiang Shuying. Deep in her beautiful eyes flickered thick envy and frustration. Biting her lip, she remained quiet, standing off to the side. After a moment¡¯s thought, Chen Nian recalled Dragonite into its Pok¨¦ Ball. Then, he walked up to Jiang Shuying and spoke calmly. ¡°Jiang, come with me for a sec.¡± ¡°Huh? Chen Nian, are we¡­ heading back now?¡± ¡°Later. There¡¯s something I want to ask you first.¡± Without waiting for a reply, he started walking ahead. Though puzzled, Jiang Shuying followed without question. A few minutes later, they arrived at a secluded valley. ¡­¡­ Sitting on a large boulder, Chen Nian studied her for a moment before speaking. ¡°Talk.¡± ¡°About what?¡± ¡°About why you¡¯re here. Or your goal.¡± His tone was steady. ¡°This is the Dragon Forbidden Zone¡ªa place everyone fears. You¡¯re a pampered rich girl. Instead of enjoying your cushy life, you came here to suffer. Does that sound reasonable to you?¡± At his question, Jiang Shuying fell silent. Instead of answering immediately, she walked to a nearby stream and stared at the flowing water. ¡­¡­ Chen Nian watched her from the boulder. There was no denying it¡ªJiang Shuying¡¯s looks and figure were unreal. Back in school, he remembered her usually wearing pleated skirts or shorts. Now, at least, she had some sense¡ªknowing a skirt would be impractical in a forbidden zone. Instead, she wore light-blue jeans, white sneakers, and ankle socks that revealed a glimpse of delicate skin. The look was effortlessly pure. ¡­¡­ When she still didn¡¯t speak, Chen Nian stood up. ¡°Fine. If you don¡¯t want to talk, forget it.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± ¡°Out of old school ties, I¡¯ll get you out of here safely. After that, whether you want to come back and die or go home¡ªyour choice.¡± As he turned to leave, Jiang Shuying spun around in a panic. ¡°I¡ªI¡¯m not refusing to tell you!¡± ¡°I just¡­ didn¡¯t know how to explain¡­¡± ¡°Chen Nian¡­ you saved me. You¡¯re my savior. So if you want to know¡­ I won¡¯t hide it.¡± She took a shaky breath. ¡°I came to the Dragon Forbidden Zone alone¡­ because I wanted to catch a starter Pok¨¦mon with high potential.¡± ¡°Getting a powerful starter is¡­ crucial for me. Even if it meant risking my life, I had to try.¡± ¡°Pok¨¦mon with real talent are rare. Maybe only a place like this could give me a chance¡­¡± Her voice trailed off as she stared at the ground. Chen Nian frowned slightly. ¡°From what I remember, you¡¯re not the reckless type.¡± ¡°You know how dangerous this place is. Yes, there are strong Pok¨¦mon here¡ªbut the risks are just as high. Plenty of people have tried their luck here over the years. How many walked out alive?¡± ¡°With your family¡¯s resources, getting a decent starter shouldn¡¯t be hard. I doubt things are so desperate that you¡¯d gamble your life for one.¡± ¡­¡­ A shadow of bitterness crossed Jiang Shuying¡¯s face. ¡°That used to be true.¡± ¡°But now¡­ a ¡®decent¡¯ starter isn¡¯t enough anymore.¡± She clenched her fists. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ do you remember Li Shanhe?¡± ¡°Li Shanhe?¡± The name triggered an immediate image in Chen Nian¡¯s mind. ¡°The Li family¡¯s Li Shanhe? That genius trainer who graduated two years ago?¡± ¡°Yes. Him.¡± ¡°Remember when I missed school for days two weeks ago? The reason was¡­ the Li family sent people to my home.¡± She met his gaze steadily. ¡°They came for me.¡± And then, piece by piece, she revealed the truth. Turns out, this girl was being forced into an arranged marriage. Chapter 11 - Why Won’t You Beg Me? Chapter 11: Why Won¡¯t You Beg Me? In Tian¡¯an City, where Chen Nian lived, there were two Pok¨¦mon gyms¡ªone specializing in Fighting-type Pok¨¦mon and the other in Dragon-types. The current leader of the Dragon-type gym was Jiang Shuying¡¯s father. To outsiders who didn¡¯t know the truth, the name ¡°Dragon-type Gym¡± sounded impressive, but in reality, ever since the death of Jiang Shuying¡¯s grandfather¡ªthe previous gym leader, the gym¡¯s status and strength had plummeted. Even before he had any Pok¨¦mon of his own, Chen Nian had heard of the Dragon Gym¡¯s former glory. The old master of the Jiang family had been an Elite Four-level trainer, commanding six incredibly powerful Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon. His reputation had been unmatched, with few gyms in the entire Tian Province able to rival his. But now, from Jiang Shuying¡¯s account, Chen Nian learned just how far the family had fallen. ¡­¡­ After the old man¡¯s death, almost all six of his Elite Four-level Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon were released into the wild. It wasn¡¯t that the old man hadn¡¯t wanted to leave his Pok¨¦mon to his family¡ªit was simply that Jiang Shuying¡¯s father was too weak to earn the recognition of such powerful creatures. Now, though the Dragon Gym still had six Pok¨¦mon under Jiang Shuying¡¯s father, the only one with any relation to Dragon-types was a single Gyarados. If not for one of the old man¡¯s Pok¨¦mon¡ªan Elite Four-level Druddigon¡ªrefusing to leave and continuing to guard the gym, the Dragon Gym would have likely been shut down long ago. But even this Druddigon was growing old, no longer able to fight as much as before. Jiang Shuying¡¯s father couldn¡¯t bear to force his father¡¯s loyal partner into battle anymore. So most of the time, the gym relied on Gyarados to face challengers. ¡­¡­ Though the Dragon Gym had managed to avoid being shut down for now, its decline was inevitable. Watching this unfold, the Jiang family felt nothing but helplessness. Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon were rare to begin with, and most of them were absurdly powerful. There was no way for them to capture a strong enough Dragon-type to uphold the gym¡¯s reputation. Just as the Jiang family was at their lowest, the Li family made their move. Li Shanhe¡¯s father was the head of the local Pok¨¦mon League branch. He sent envoys to the Jiang family with a proposal: if Jiang Shuying agreed to become Li Shanhe¡¯s concubine, he would gift them a Shelgon with Elite Four potential as a betrothal present. ¡­¡­ Faced with such a tempting offer, the Jiang family wavered. What did an Elite Four-potential Shelgon mean? It meant that, if raised properly, their family could one day have a powerful Salamence to protect the gym once more. Moreover, Jiang Shuying had an older brother. The family wanted to give this Shelgon to him. If her brother successfully raised it, he could potentially become an Elite Four-level trainer in the future. Not only would this restore the Jiang family¡¯s prestige, but it would also ensure the Dragon Gym¡¯s survival. And if her brother pushed even further, reaching greater heights within the Elite Four, the Jiang family¡¯s future would be brighter than ever. ¡­¡­ So during those days, every time Jiang Shuying returned home, her family bombarded her with persuasion. Under the combined pressure of her brother, parents, uncles, and aunts¡­ Jiang Shuying felt utterly hopeless. Others might not know what kind of person Li Shanhe was, but Jiang Shuying had heard the rumors. While he might be a talented trainer, as a man, he was pure scum. Li Shanhe treated women as playthings, discarding them without hesitation once he grew bored. Worse still, Jiang Shuying had heard he had¡­ disturbing tendencies. He seemed to enjoy tormenting women. ¡­¡­ Even if Li Shanhe weren¡¯t a monster, Jiang Shuying would never agree to marry him. She wanted to find someone she could truly love with all her heart. Without genuine feelings, she refused to be intimate with anyone. But now, with her family forcing her into a corner, she had no way out. It was this despair that drove her to risk everything and venture into the Forbidden Zone, hoping to find a miracle that could change her fate. ¡­¡­ After sharing her story, Jiang Shuying looked up at Chen Nian. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Chen Nian, do you think I¡¯m stupid?¡± ¡°I knew the Forbidden Zone was a death trap, yet I still came here chasing a miracle.¡± ¡°If I hadn¡¯t met you, I¡¯d probably be dead by now¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re planning to go back, right? Just leave me here. There¡¯s no need to take me with you.¡± ¡°I want to keep trying¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what fate has in store for me, but if I make it out alive, I¡¯ll repay you for saving my life.¡± ¡­¡­ Chen Nian stared into Jiang Shuying¡¯s beautiful, determined eyes. The two remained silent for a full minute before Chen Nian finally spoke. ¡°Right now, I have a question.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t really care about your past¡­¡± ¡°But there¡¯s one thing I need you to answer honestly.¡± ¡°By now, you must realize I have the power to easily achieve what you came here for.¡± ¡°So¡­ why won¡¯t you beg me?¡± ¡°What if I¡¯m willing to help you?¡± ¡°You know I can change your fate with ease¡ª¡± Before he could finish, Jiang Shuying bit her lip and cut him off. ¡°Because I don¡¯t want to owe you any more than I already do.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already saved me once. I don¡¯t know how to repay that. If I begged you now¡­ I wouldn¡¯t be able to live with myself.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what will happen to me. I don¡¯t know if I can catch a strong enough Pok¨¦mon here, or if I¡¯ll even survive. But none of that matters¡ªI¡¯ve already made my choice.¡± ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s part ways here.¡± ¡°This journey¡­ seeing the beauty of the Forbidden Zone, witnessing the Dragonite family¡¯s habitat, and meeting someone as extraordinary as you¡­ I have no regrets.¡± ¡°No matter what comes next, I won¡¯t complain.¡± Chapter 12 - Do You Understand the Concept of Raising? Chapter 12: Do You Understand the Concept of Raising? After saying this, Jiang Shuying turned around without hesitation and started walking forward. But then, she suddenly felt her body freeze in place. The next second, her feet left the ground¡ª sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Shuying was floating in midair. ¡°Chen Nian, you¡ª¡± ¡°Shut up, silly woman,¡± Chen Nian cut her off. ¡°Weren¡¯t you just saying you wanted to find a miracle in the Forbidden Zone to change your fate?¡± ¡°And now, the greatest opportunity you could ever hope for is right in front of you, yet you¡¯re choosing to walk away?¡± Using his psychic abilities, Chen Nian pulled Jiang Shuying toward him until she hovered right in front of him. He stood up from the large rock he had been sitting on and stepped directly in front of her. Still immobilized, Jiang Shuying couldn¡¯t move¡ª And then, Chen Nian lifted a finger and gently tilted her delicate chin upward. ¡°Your greatest opportunity is meeting me.¡± ¡°Going off alone? Sorry, but I don¡¯t think you have what it takes.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t the great school beauty say she¡¯d repay me for saving her life? But if you¡¯re dead, how are you going to repay me?¡± ¡°You have to stay alive to owe me anything.¡± ¡°Since you already owe me once, you might as well owe me a little more¡­¡± ¡°I prefer women who are obedient and smart. I¡¯m sure you understand what I mean.¡± With a snap of his fingers, Jiang Shuying regained control of her body. By then, Chen Nian had already turned and started walking back the way they came. Watching his carefree, drifting figure, a glimmer of moisture appeared at the edges of Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes. She was smart¡ªand after hearing Chen Nian¡¯s words, how could she not understand? He was offering to change her fate. ¡°Chen Nian¡­¡± She called out to his retreating back, wanting to say something¡ª But he was already far ahead. Seeing this, Jiang Shuying stomped her foot lightly, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and hurried after him. ¡­¡­ Back at the Dragonite family¡¯s habitat, Chen Nian decided to consult his own Dragonite first. He tossed out a Pok¨¦ Ball, releasing the large dragon. Patting its soft, plush body, Chen Nian asked: ¡°My companion here also wants a partner from your family. Do you know of any suitable candidates?¡± ¡°Aoowu? Aoowu?¡± Dragonite blinked in confusion, then turned to look at Jiang Shuying. After a few seconds, it snorted and shook its head. Thanks to his psychic abilities, Chen Nian understood its meaning¡ª This girl was too weak. The powerful Dragonite family wouldn¡¯t accept her strength. ¡­¡­ Understanding Dragonite¡¯s concerns, Chen Nian thought for a moment before continuing: ¡°It doesn¡¯t have to be a Dragonite.¡± ¡°A Dratini or Dragonair would work too.¡± ¡°It can be weaker in battle, but it should have a good temperament¡­¡± ¡°And preferably one without family ties. A female might be better.¡± ¡°Think about it¡ªhelping my companion helps you too.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want a mate? This could be a great opportunity¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Dragonite looked even more bewildered now. It tilted its head cutely, thinking hard, before finally gesturing again. It was trying to explain¡ªyes, there were weaker Dratini around, but how could one of them become its mate? They weren¡¯t even the same size¡­ Seeing Dragonite¡¯s clueless expression, Chen Nian sighed in exasperation. ¡°Are you stupid? Do you understand the concept of raising?¡± ¡°Sure, it¡¯s a Dratini now, but you can wait for it to grow up!¡± ¡°Once it evolves, won¡¯t it become a beautiful little Dragonite?¡± ¡°And if you take it to the outside world, you can bond with it from the start. By the time it¡¯s grown, making it your wife will be easy!¡± ¡­¡­ The idea of ¡°raising¡± a mate was completely foreign to Dragonite¡¯s worldview. But now, with Chen Nian¡¯s guidance, it finally understood¡ªits trainer was suggesting it could groom a future wife from childhood. In an instant, Dragonite felt a surge of excitement. This¡­ actually sounded amazing! And if it was going to pick a future mate, of course it had to choose the prettiest one! Dragonite turned its gaze toward the lake where its family lived. After scanning the many Dratini and Dragonair, its attention settled on one small Dratini resting quietly on a rock by the water¡¯s edge. ¡°Aoowu¡­ Aoowu¡­¡± Waving its claws, Dragonite trotted toward the little Dratini. It was trying to tell Chen Nian¡ª This Dratini¡¯s parents died in a battle against a rival clan, so it lives alone now. If your friend wants a partner¡­ this little one might be the best choice. But Master, if you want to take it, you¡¯ll need to speak to the clan leader first¡­ Chapter 13 - Raise This Mini Dragon to Be My Wife Chapter 13: Raise This Mini Dragon to Be My Wife Understanding Dragonite¡¯s meaning, Chen Nian turned to Jiang Shuying and said: ¡°Forget about getting a powerful Dragonite!¡± ¡°With your current strength, you can¡¯t even conquer them, let alone earn their recognition!¡± ¡°I discussed it with my Dragonite, and there¡¯s a Mini Dragon that lost its parents¡ªit might be a good fit for you¡­¡± ¡°Now, tell me what you think. If you¡¯re fine with it, I¡¯ll go talk to the Dragonite clan¡¯s leader¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Hearing Chen Nian¡¯s words, Jiang Shuying felt a surge of emotion in her heart, her beautiful eyes shimmering. Softly, she said: ¡°Chen Nian¡­ you really don¡¯t have to do so much for me. I¡­ I don¡¯t know how to repay you¡­¡± ¡°Why do women always overcomplicate things?¡± Chen Nian cut her off. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? If you want to repay me, at least get strong enough first. Right now, just answer¡ªdo you want to try or not? If your brain¡¯s still stuck, we can leave right now¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Though his words sounded harsh, Jiang Shuying knew he was still looking out for her. Biting her delicate lip lightly, she closed her eyes briefly before reopening them. This time, her gaze was clearer than ever: ¡°I understand, Chen Nian. I¡¯m willing to try!¡± ¡°Thank you¡­ In the future, I¡ª¡± S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before she could finish, Chen Nian waved his hand and walked ahead. ¡°If you¡¯re willing to try, then stop wasting time. I¡¯ll go talk to the Dragonite leader¡ªwait here.¡± ¡­¡­ Watching Chen Nian¡¯s retreating figure, a strange light flickered in Jiang Shuying¡¯s dark pupils. She stayed silent, keeping certain decisions locked in her heart. ¡­¡­ After about five minutes, Chen Nian finished negotiating with the Dragonite leader. Soon, the little Mini Dragon was brought over! ¡°Human, if you wish to take this Mini Dragon, you must first earn its consent!¡± ¡°From now on, you may try to communicate with it¡­ Don¡¯t worry, it will understand you.¡± The Dragonite leader spoke telepathically, and Jiang Shuying grasped its meaning. ¡°I understand, Dragonite leader!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best to earn its trust in my own way!¡± ¡°Thank you¡­ I¡¯ll go try now¡­¡± After she spoke, Chen Nian pointed to an empty spot nearby. ¡°Take the little one over there and have a proper chat. If it agrees, bring it back.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll try!¡± Jiang Shuying walked up to the Mini Dragon, bending her slender legs as she crouched down gently. ¡°Little one, can we talk for a bit?¡± Though Jiang Shuying was beautiful, her looks held little appeal for the Mini Dragon¡ªespecially since it was female. Seeing the human crouch before it, the Mini Dragon instinctively shrank back slightly. Watching this, Chen Nian teased: ¡°Seems like the famous school beauty¡¯s charm isn¡¯t working, huh?¡± ¡°Your ¡®seduction tactics¡¯ won¡¯t work on a Mini Dragon¡­¡± Jiang Shuying¡¯s cheeks flushed slightly at his teasing. She glanced up at him, shooting him a coquettish glare that seemed to make flowers bloom in the air. Quickly adjusting her tone, she spoke to the Mini Dragon in the gentlest, most sincere voice she could muster. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I just want to talk to you.¡± ¡°Give me a little time, okay?¡± As she finished, the Dragonite leader let out a few reassuring growls to the Mini Dragon. Only then did the little dragon let out a soft ¡°Mmm¡­¡±, as if agreeing. ¡­¡­ Jiang Shuying stretched out her fair, delicate hands and gently picked up the Mini Dragon, cradling it in her arms. The beautiful school beauty and the adorable Mini Dragon walked off together, while Chen Nian made no move to disturb their exchange. The Dragonite leader soon left, and Chen Nian lay back on the grass, leisurely basking in the sun with his eyes closed. His own Dragonite nudged his head affectionately against Chen Nian¡¯s hair before letting out a few quiet growls. ¡°Master¡­ so, can I really raise the Mini Dragon to be my wife?¡± ¡°Why would I lie? You think this plan won¡¯t work?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s just¡­ I suddenly feel a little excited¡­¡± A rare, almost shy expression appeared on Dragonite¡¯s face¡ªas if it was already daydreaming about its future bliss. Seeing his Pok¨¦mon¡¯s hopelessly lovestruck look, Chen Nian sat up cross-legged. ¡°Why do you suddenly look so thrilled?¡± ¡°Is this all you think about all day?¡± Dragonite growled again, and this time, Chen Nian understood exactly why it was so excited. Turns out, this Mini Dragon¡¯s mother had once been the most beautiful female Dragonite in the clan. Back then, his Dragonite had secretly admired her¡ªbut she ended up choosing another mate. Now, Dragonite was convinced the Mini Dragon would grow up even more stunning than her mother. Just the thought of it made him feel like he was about to reach the peak of dragon life. Chapter 14 - You’ll Definitely Never Find a Girlfriend Chapter 14: You¡¯ll Definitely Never Find a Girlfriend Feeling Dragonite¡¯s thoughts, Chen Nian was utterly speechless. Originally, based on the Dragonite leader¡¯s description, he had assumed this Dragonite would be proud and aloof. But now? Turns out, this guy had absolutely no ambition beyond this. Chen Nian couldn¡¯t be bothered to deal with him anymore. He lay back on the grass, closing his eyes for a quick nap. Seeing that his master didn¡¯t seem interested in talking, Dragonite also plopped down beside him. Scratching his round belly with a claw, he copied Chen Nian and dozed off. ¡­¡­ About an hour later, Jiang Shuying finally returned, cradling the Mini Dragon in her arms. Her face was now lit up with excitement and joy, clearly, she had succeeded in winning the little one¡¯s approval. ¡°Chen Nian, I¡­ I did it!¡± ¡°Thank you. If it weren¡¯t for you, I really wouldn¡¯t have known what to do!¡± ¡°I¡ª¡± ¡°You succeeded, big deal. Look at how worked up you¡¯re getting. I always thought the famous Jiang Shuying was some untouchable goddess, but turns out, you¡¯re just like every other girl¡­¡± Hearing his sharp tongue strike again, Jiang Shuying rolled her eyes at him. Her gaze seemed to say, ¡°This young lady can¡¯t be bothered with a blockhead like you!¡± ¡­¡­ Holding Mini Dragon happily for a while longer, she eventually turned to Chen Nian with an embarrassed request. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ can you lend me a Pok¨¦ Ball?¡± ¡°A Pok¨¦ Ball? You didn¡¯t bring one?¡± ¡°I¡­ I had some in my backpack, but I lost it when I was running away¡­¡± She stuck out her tongue slightly, lowering her head sheepishly. Without hesitation, Chen Nian pulled out a Pok¨¦ Ball and tossed it to her. ¡°Now you owe me even more.¡± ¡°Better start thinking about how you¡¯re going to pay me back¡­¡± Jiang Shuying looked at him, a glimmer of something bright flashing in her eyes. At that moment, she murmured something so softly that only she could hear it: ¡°I¡¯ll pay you back¡­ If I can¡¯t, then I¡¯ll just spend my whole life doing it¡­¡± ¡­¡­ ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°N-Nothing! I¡¯ll just go ahead and catch Mini Dragon now.¡± Afraid he might have noticed something, she hastily threw the Pok¨¦ Ball, sealing the little dragon inside. ¡°Now¡­ should we head back?¡± ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°But before we leave, we should say goodbye to the Dragonite leader.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll follow your lead¡­¡± Jiang Shuying nodded obediently, and the two made their way toward the Dragonite leader¡¯s location. ¡­¡­ Ten minutes later, a plump Dragonite soared into the sky, carrying Chen Nian and Jiang Shuying on its back. After bidding farewell to the Dragonite leader¡ªand letting both Dragonite and Mini Dragon say their goodbyes to their homeland¡ªChen Nian decided it was time to return. The Dragon Forbidden Zone was vast, its scenery breathtakingly beautiful. Compared to the miserable state she had been in when they arrived, Jiang Shuying¡¯s face was now filled with sweet, joyful smiles on the way back. She didn¡¯t even complain when Chen Nian kept his hands resting on her slender waist and smooth thighs the entire time. ¡°Chen Nian, look¡­ that mountain peak is so tall! Did you come down from there earlier?¡± ¡°Yeah. Never expected that right after descending, I¡¯d run into some clueless girl being chased down. And now? Not only did I save her, but I even got her a Pok¨¦mon. Tell me, am I just too nice for my own good?¡± Hearing him call her ¡°clueless,¡± Jiang Shuying pouted and huffed lightly. ¡°Chen Nian, if you keep acting like this, you¡¯ll never find a girlfriend¡­¡± Chen Nian scoffed. ¡°A girlfriend? Are they as good as Pok¨¦mon?¡± Jiang Shuying was stunned by his response. ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re definitely going to die single!!¡± With that, she turned her head away angrily, completely done with this dense man. How could he say something like ¡°girlfriends aren¡¯t as good as Pok¨¦mon¡±? No wonder he¡¯s doomed to stay single forever! S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing that she had stopped talking, Chen Nian muttered a few things to himself before directing Dragonite toward the outskirts of Kunlun. The sun had already set, and the forbidden zone was now shrouded in mist. The entire forest grew quiet, though even from the air, Chen Nian could occasionally hear rustling sounds. Pok¨¦mon that thrived in darkness were beginning to emerge, and in the distance, bursts of energy beams lit up the sky, signs of battles between wild Pok¨¦mon. Chen Nian had no interest in meddling. By now, they were nearing the outer edges, and all he wanted was to reach the nearest town and rest. His psychic senses remained active, alert for any sudden dangers. But just as they were about to leave the forbidden zone, Chen Nian suddenly patted Dragonite¡¯s back. ¡°Stop for a second.¡± Hearing his command, Dragonite halted mid-air, looking around suspiciously for any signs of trouble. Chapter 15 - The Return of the Black-Clothed Man Chapter 15: The Return of the Black-Clothed Man Jiang Shuying glanced at Chen Nian and let out a dissatisfied huff. ¡°If you keep talking to girls like that, you¡¯ll never find a girlfriend¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. My family already¡­¡± Noticing the implication in Chen Nian¡¯s words, Jiang Shuying¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She quickly pressed, ¡°What about your family? Don¡¯t tell me you already have a¡­¡± Before she could finish, Chen Nian suddenly commanded his Dragonite, ¡°Stop.¡± Dragonite didn¡¯t understand why its master ordered it to halt, but it obediently ceased flying. Hovering mid-air, Jiang Shuying asked anxiously, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Chen Nian? Was it something I said just now¡­?¡± ¡°Shut up. This has nothing to do with you.¡± A cold smirk flashed across Chen Nian¡¯s face. ¡°Some people just refuse to give up¡­ You got away earlier, but now¡­ Since you didn¡¯t take your only chance to escape, don¡¯t blame me for what comes next.¡± Jiang Shuying didn¡¯t understand why Chen Nian suddenly spoke like this, but she could feel an intimidating aura radiating from him, sending a shiver down her spine. Chen Nian glanced at her and said calmly, ¡°Stay here and sit tight.¡± ¡°I have some business to take care of.¡± Before Jiang Shuying could react, Chen Nian leaped off Dragonite¡¯s back. ¡­¡­ Chen Nian¡¯s figure descended slowly from the sky, disappearing into the eerie, shadowy forest below. As his feet touched the grass, he spoke expressionlessly, ¡°You¡¯ve waited so long. Must¡¯ve been exhausting.¡± ¡°We¡¯re almost at the restricted zone¡¯s exit. If you don¡¯t make your move now, do you plan to just watch us leave?¡± A sinister chuckle echoed from the darkness of the forest. ¡°Tsk tsk tsk¡­ As expected of a brat with psychic abilities.¡± ¡°Your perception is quite sharp.¡± ¡°Normally, no one survives an enraged Dragonite¡¯s Outrage. But the fact that you possess psychic powers gave me hope.¡± ¡°So I figured, if you managed to survive the rampaging Dragonite, you¡¯d probably choose to leave through here.¡± ¡°And sure enough, you didn¡¯t disappoint. You and that girl actually made it out alive.¡± ¡°Not only that, but you even stumbled upon a tremendous opportunity¡ªa Dragonite, a Pok¨¦mon that will undoubtedly reach Champion-tier strength and beyond. Such a powerful creature¡­ It¡¯s impossible not to covet it. Yet, you somehow tamed it.¡± ¡°Which means you must have the Dratini too, right?¡± ¡°This trip to the forbidden zone has been quite profitable for us¡­¡± ¡°Kid, you can only blame your bad luck¡ªor maybe your stupidity. If you had just flown away on Dragonite earlier, we might not have caught up. But now? You jumped down willingly to deliver yourself to your death.¡± ¡°After we kill you and that girl, we¡¯ll gladly take Dragonite and Dratini for ourselves.¡± ¡­¡­ ¡°Kill me???¡± Chen Nian almost laughed as the black-clothed man emerged from the forest shadows. ¡°You¡¯re still spouting nonsense even after seeing I have a Dragonite?¡± ¡°Do you really think the lot of you stand a chance against it?¡± The man sneered. ¡°You think we don¡¯t have a way to deal with a Dragonite?¡± ¡°Even if it were in its enraged state, there are enough of us to take it down!¡± ¡°Earlier, deep in the restricted zone, we held back because we didn¡¯t want to attract other terrifying beings. But now? We¡¯re at the border. Few powerful Pok¨¦mon linger here. Even if we go all out, we can retreat quickly.¡± ¡°And your Dragonite is carrying a woman. Can you really fight freely in this state?¡± ¡­¡­ ¡°Seems like you¡¯ve thought this through quite thoroughly.¡± Chen Nian tilted his head, looking at the man with mockery. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°And how do you plan to counter my psychic abilities?¡± ¡°Also¡­ who exactly are you?¡± Before he could finish, Chen Nian suddenly sensed danger behind him. In an instant, he leaped into the air¡ªjust as a dark beam struck the spot where he had been standing. ¡°An ambush?!¡± Floating mid-air, Chen Nian heard a strange, eerie laugh. A second later, he spotted a Pok¨¦mon lurking near the trees. ¡°A Gengar? I see¡­ So this Ghost-type is your trump card against my psychic powers?¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, you dodged the sneak attack. Not bad, kid.¡± ¡°But how long can you keep it up?¡± ¡°Gengar, use Shadow Ball.¡± At its master¡¯s command, Gengar grinned wickedly before hurling several dark orbs of energy. Seeing the attack, Chen Nian swiftly retreated, narrowly avoiding the lethal projectiles. So this guy had been stalling, trying to distract him while Gengar set up the ambush. Truly a cunning bunch. Chapter 16 - A One-Sided Battle Chapter 16: A One-Sided Battle Shortly after Gengar launched its Shadow Ball, several more Pok¨¦mon emerged from the forest¡ªeach radiating formidable auras. A Fearow¡­ an Arbok¡­ a Weezing¡­ a Beedrill¡­ and a Crobat. Soon after, the remaining black-clothed men stepped out from the shadows, surrounding Chen Nian completely. The leader of the group sneered, ¡°Now, do you still think you can escape?¡± ¡°You youngsters always act on impulse. The adult world isn¡¯t as simple as you think¡­¡± Chen Nian couldn¡¯t help but smirk at his words. ¡°The adult world? I don¡¯t understand it, nor do I care to. Because I know one thing¡ªin this world, strength is the only true measure of maturity. Have you ever heard this saying?¡± ¡°Before absolute power, all schemes are nothing but paper tigers!¡± ¡°Necrozma¡­ end them.¡± A terrifying, suffocating pressure instantly blanketed the entire area. Necrozma¡¯s majestic, enigmatic form hovered silently in the air. Its crystalline obsidian body, razor-sharp claws, and eerie crimson eyes glowing with otherworldly light¡ªanyone who saw it would feel nothing but primal fear. ¡­¡­ Though Necrozma hadn¡¯t moved, the sheer aura it emitted was already crushing the black-clothed men. Their Pok¨¦mon¡ªGengar, Beedrill, and the rest¡ªwere all trembling on the ground, paralyzed by instinctive terror. ¡°W-what the hell is that?!¡± ¡°I-Is that even a Pok¨¦mon?!¡± ¡°No way¡­ I¡¯ve never seen anything like it in any records!¡± ¡°What the hell is going on¡­ What is that thing?!¡± The leader¡¯s eyes burned with fear. A single glance from Necrozma made his heart nearly stop. Desperate, he roared, ¡°So this is your Pok¨¦mon, brat?!¡± ¡°At your age, there¡¯s no way you could¡¯ve tamed anything strong!¡± ¡°Even if it¡¯s an undiscovered species, it can¡¯t be that powerful!¡± ¡°Gengar, attack now! Use Dark Pulse!¡± But despite its trainer¡¯s command, Gengar didn¡¯t move an inch. Under Necrozma¡¯s overwhelming presence, it was on the verge of passing out. Attack a Legendary? Boss, are you out of your damn mind?! ¡­¡­ Seeing his Pok¨¦mon frozen, the leader screamed furiously, ¡°Gengar, what the hell are you doing?!¡± ¡°I said attack! Are you deaf?!¡± ¡°Use Shadow Ball, now¡ª!¡± Before he could finish, Chen Nian¡¯s mocking voice cut in. ¡°No point giving orders.¡± ¡°A mere Gengar wouldn¡¯t dare attack a being so far beyond its reach.¡± ¡°Had enough?¡± ¡°Now¡­ it¡¯s my turn.¡± ¡°Necrozma, Psychic.¡± ¡°Leave one alive. I have questions.¡± The moment the command left his lips, Necrozma¡¯s eyes flashed crimson. An invisible psychic wave erupted, instantly knocking out most of the black-clothed men and their Pok¨¦mon. Only the leader and a few Ghost-types remained¡ªspared only because Necrozma deliberately held back. But by now, the man was utterly broken. With a mere thought, Chen Nian forced him to his knees. ¡­¡­ Standing before the trembling man, Chen Nian¡¯s voice was ice. ¡°Talk. Who sent you?¡± ¡°P-please¡­ spare me¡­¡± ¡°Spare you?¡± Chen Nian¡¯s lips curled in disdain. ¡°Ever heard the phrase ¡®pluck the weed, roots and all¡¯? I know trash like you could never threaten me, but I¡¯m not in a forgiving mood.¡± ¡°The moment you attacked me, your fate was sealed.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve got nothing to say, I won¡¯t waste time digging for your backers.¡± ¡°Go to hell and regret crossing me.¡± ¡°Consider it a blessing¡ªat least you saw a god before you died.¡± ¡°Necrozma, teleport all the Pok¨¦mon away. Then finish them with Psycho Cut.¡± Without hesitation, Necrozma obeyed. Within seconds, every Pok¨¦mon vanished. And the black-clothed men? Gone¡ªsouls scattered to the void. ¡­¡­ After disposing of the bodies, Chen Nian recalled Necrozma. Just then, Dragonite descended with Jiang Shuying on its back. Her face was pale with worry. ¡°Chen Nian! Are you okay?!¡± ¡°I-I could¡¯ve fought with you! Was it those people from before¡­?¡± ¡°It¡¯s over,¡± he said calmly. ¡°They tried to ambush me. I took care of them. Now, let¡¯s go home.¡± As they mounted Dragonite again, Chen Nian¡¯s arms circled her waist¡ªbut this time, his hands wandered lower, resting on her thighs. Jiang Shuying stiffened, her face burning. ¡°Chen Nian, you¡ª!¡± ¡°I saved your life. Can¡¯t I touch these legs?¡± He smirked. ¡°I¡¯ve always wondered how they¡¯d feel. Not bad¡­ though jeans are in the way. A skirt would¡¯ve been better.¡± ¡°You¡­ jerk!¡± Flustered, she grabbed his hand and bit down playfully. Amid their bickering, Dragonite soared away¡ªleaving the Dragon¡¯s Forbidden Zone and the Kunlun Mountains behind. ¡­¡­ Crossing the mist-shrouded border, they finally stepped onto familiar ground. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiang Shuying took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air. ¡°It¡¯s good to be back. Living in constant fear in the Forbidden Zone¡­ I can finally relax.¡± Chen Nian recalled Dragonite, then turned to her. ¡°You¡¯re safe now. This is where we part ways.¡± ¡°P-part ways?!¡± Her smile vanished instantly. A strange panic gripped her chest¡ªalong with something darker, colder. ¡°C-Chen Nian¡­¡± she stammered. ¡°D-do you¡­ hate being around me? Did I¡­ do something wrong?¡± Chapter 17 - Hold Back, You Must Hold Back Chapter 17: Hold Back, You Must Hold Back When Jiang Shuying saw Chen Nian say they should part ways here, her heart instantly panicked. She looked at Chen Nian cautiously, as if afraid of something. ¡­¡­ Chen Nian glanced at Jiang Shuying and then said: ¡°Weren¡¯t you in a hurry to go home?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not planning to go back yet. It¡¯s rare that I¡¯m out, so I want to explore the area¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s still time before we report to school. Might as well not waste the vacation, right?¡± ¡­¡­ Hearing Chen Nian¡¯s reply, Jiang Shuying finally relaxed. A faint smile reappeared on her delicate face. Narrowing her eyes playfully, she said: ¡°I never said I was in a hurry to go back!¡± ¡°Since you want to explore, we can do it together¡­¡± ¡°Having company is always more fun than wandering alone.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s settled! For the next few days, I¡¯ll accompany you here. Once we¡¯ve had our fill, we¡¯ll go back together¡­¡± Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing her insistence, Chen Nian didn¡¯t argue further. Soon, the two arrived at Linshan City, just outside the Kunlun Mountains. ¡­¡­ ¡°Chen Nian, what should we do next?¡± ¡°Should we find a place to eat first?¡± Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes sparkled, her pupils brimming with anticipation. But Chen Nian gave her a sidelong glance and said: ¡°We haven¡¯t even found a place to stay, and you¡¯re already thinking about food? Such a glutton¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re the glutton!¡± Jiang Shuying huffed lightly, annoyed. ¡°Ugh, such an incurable straight man¡­¡± ¡°Fine, we¡¯ll find a place to stay first¡­ Let me check on my phone¡­¡± As she spoke, she pulled out her phone and searched for a moment before turning to Chen Nian. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Hilton. The environment is nice, and we can eat at their buffet restaurant.¡± ¡°The Hilton? Sure, let¡¯s go there.¡± They hailed a taxi and soon arrived at the Hilton Hotel. At the front desk, just as Chen Nian was about to hand over his ID, Jiang Shuying spoke first: ¡°Book us a presidential suite for tonight.¡± ¡°A presidential suite? Jiang Shuying, have you lost your mind? The price¡ª¡± Before Chen Nian could finish, Jiang Shuying grinned and pulled out a bank card. ¡°I¡¯ve got money. You saved my life¡ªdid you think I¡¯d let you pay? All expenses for the next few days are on me.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just get the presidential suite. It has two rooms, so we can each have one.¡± Seeing the little rich girl¡¯s determination, Chen Nian didn¡¯t argue. It wasn¡¯t his money anyway. If she wanted to splurge, he¡¯d just enjoy it. ¡­¡­ After checking in, Jiang Shuying turned to Chen Nian. ¡°Now that we¡¯ve settled our stay and it¡¯s not mealtime yet, how about we go shopping?¡± ¡°Shopping?¡± ¡°Yeah! I lost my bag in the Forbidden Zone, along with all my clothes¡­ I¡¯ll need to shower later, so I want to buy a few outfits first.¡± ¡°Then why drag me along? Can¡¯t you go by yourself?¡± Hearing Chen Nian¡¯s blunt reply, Jiang Shuying nearly lost her patience. This hopeless straight man¡­ I refuse to believe I can¡¯t get through to him! ¡­¡­ Suppressing the urge to scream, Jiang Shuying forced a dazzling, sweet smile and said in a coaxing tone: ¡°Chen Nian, don¡¯t you think the outside world is dangerous?¡± ¡°A beauty like me walking alone¡ªwhat if something happens?¡± ¡°Back in the Forbidden Zone, those thugs attacked me. If I hadn¡¯t met you, who knows what would¡¯ve¡­¡± Before she could finish, Chen Nian cut her off with a glance. ¡°Jiang, the campus belle, have you taken the wrong pills today?¡± ¡°Those black-clad men chased you because you were holding a Mini Dragon. That¡¯s what they wanted. Without it, they wouldn¡¯t have cared about you.¡± ¡°Now that you¡¯ve stored the Mini Dragon away, I doubt any criminal in the city would bother attacking you for no reason.¡± ¡­¡­ Jiang Shuying felt her mind spinning at his matter-of-fact response. For a moment, she nearly lost her composure. Her best friend once said, Some straight men are just impossible to flirt with. She hadn¡¯t believed it, until now. Is my charm really useless against Chen Nian? I refuse to accept this! Taking a deep breath, she put on her most innocent, adorable smile. ¡°Forget the Mini Dragon. Don¡¯t you think I¡¯m pretty?¡± ¡°You are, but what does that have to do with me?¡± Hold back, hold back¡­ I¡¯m a lady. I must hold back! Jiang Shuying repeated this mantra in her head. Still smiling, she pressed on: ¡°The world is full of bad people. Don¡¯t you think, as a man, you should protect a helpless girl like me? Even if there are no criminals, what if random guys keep hitting on me? With you around, no one would dare bother me¡­¡± ¡°No. Not interested. I¡¯m tired and want to sleep. If you need a bodyguard, call the police.¡± That was the last straw. Jiang Shuying grabbed his arm. ¡°No! You¡¯re coming with me today!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to see my legs? Fine! I¡¯ll wear a skirt later, you can look all you want!¡± Chapter 18 - A Falling Star Chapter 18: A Falling Star Chen Nian¡¯s interest was piqued. A chance to freely admire the campus belle¡¯s long, slender legs? Now that was a tempting offer. As they neared the hotel exit, he narrowed his eyes and asked: ¡°Can I touch them too?¡± ¡°You jerk! Haven¡¯t you groped my legs enough already on the way back???¡± ¡­¡­ After wandering the city for hours, Jiang Shuying finally returned to the hotel, satisfied, clinging to Chen Nian¡¯s arm. Glancing at the numerous shopping bags weighing down his hands, Chen Nian sighed. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°We agreed to just stroll around. Why am I carrying all your stuff?¡± Jiang Shuying gritted her teeth at his complaint. Rising on her tiptoes, she whispered into his ear: ¡°After bullying me all day and touching me so many times, can¡¯t you at least carry my things?¡± ¡°Besides, I bought plenty of pretty outfits¡ªdidn¡¯t you enjoy the view?¡± ¡°Enjoyed it? You barely gave me a glimpse!¡± Chen Nian smirked. ¡°How about you wear something really tempting tonight and come to my room for a proper show?¡± Jiang Shuying froze for a second¡ªthen her lips curled into a sweet smile. ¡°Sure. Which outfit do you like? I¡¯ll shower, put it on, and come straight to your room¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Nighttime. Jiang Shuying stepped into Chen Nian¡¯s room, clad in a newly purchased black silk nightgown. The off-shoulder design hugged her figure, the short hemline accentuating her delicate collarbones, smooth shoulders, and those endless legs. Chen Nian¡¯s gaze lingered, she¡¯d even paired it with sheer black stockings, the lace trim teasing a glimpse of milky-white skin. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ do I look pretty?¡± Fingers nervously tugging at the hem, her cheeks flushed. The seductive style contrasted oddly with her innocent face, yet somehow suited her perfectly. With her figure, she could pull off anything. And right now, Chen Nian was definitely captivated. ¡°Gorgeous. But parading around like this at night¡ªare you trying to seduce me?¡± His voice dropped. ¡°What if I don¡¯t let you leave?¡± Jiang Shuying bit her lower lip. ¡°I-I don¡¯t think you¡¯d dare¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Chen Nian grinned. ¡°There¡¯s very little I wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± With a flick of his powers, he yanked her onto the bed. Before she could react, he pinned her beneath him. ¡­¡­ Chen Nian wasn¡¯t blind¡ªhe¡¯d noticed Jiang Shuying¡¯s feelings for a while. Now that she¡¯d mustered the courage to throw herself at him, only an idiot would refuse. So he claimed her, thoroughly and without hesitation. Hours later, a breathless Jiang Shuying lay limp in his arms, her eyes hazy with bliss. Gazing at his sharp profile, she murmured: ¡°I thought you were just a clueless straight guy¡­ but you¡¯re too good at bullying people.¡± A pause. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ will you take care of me?¡± ¡°Obviously. You¡¯re mine now.¡± His fingers traced her waist. ¡°I¡¯ll handle your family issues. Just be a good girl and listen to me.¡± ¡°Mm¡­ I will.¡± Once proud and aloof, Jiang Shuying had melted into obedience. Whatever he said, she¡¯d do. And Chen Nian? He¡¯d discovered the tender devotion hidden beneath her icy exterior. ¡­¡­ After teasing her until she squirmed, Chen Nian turned on the TV, keeping her close as he flipped through news channels. Soon, Jiang Shuying¡¯s phone buzzed¡ªa notification. ¡°Meteor shower tonight at 10 PM!¡± the alert read. Glancing at the time (9:40 PM), she perked up. ¡°Sweetie, there¡¯s a meteor shower! Let¡¯s go watch!¡± ¡­¡­ Chen Nian couldn¡¯t care less about space rocks, but after taking her virginity, humoring her seemed fair. They dressed and headed to the hotel¡¯s rooftop terrace¡ªan open-air restaurant still serving guests. Jiang Shuying ordered wine, pouring two glasses before settling into Chen Nian¡¯s lap, chatting excitedly as they waited. ¡­¡­ At 10:20 PM, the first streak of light split the sky. Then¡ªa dazzling meteor shower erupted, painting the night in silver. Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes sparkled. ¡°It¡¯s so beautiful! Quick, close your eyes and make a wish!¡± When Chen Nian didn¡¯t move, she pouted and shook his arm. ¡°Come on! Wish with me!¡± ¡°¡­Fine.¡± He shut his eyes, half-heartedly muttering a wish, when Jiang Shuying suddenly gasped. ¡°Sweetie¡­ is that meteor coming toward us?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Chen Nian looked up. ¡°Holy shit¡ª!¡± The ¡°meteor¡± was hurtling straight at them. And with his powers, he sensed it¡ªthis thing was going to crash locally. It wasn¡¯t large, so he didn¡¯t panic. The fiery streak tore through the sky¡­ ¡­and plunged directly into the Kunlun Mountains, swallowed by the thick night fog. But the moment it landed, Chen Nian felt it. A pulse of energy. Dark, ancient, and alive. It lasted only a second, but the sensation was unmistakable. In an instant, he was at the terrace¡¯s edge, staring toward the Forbidden Zone. Did something just wake up in there? Chapter 19 - Return to the Forbidden Zone Chapter 19: Return to the Forbidden Zone The Kunlun Mountains were perpetually shrouded in thick fog, obscuring the world behind the mist from the eyes of those living outside. A few daring individuals had attempted to venture inside, but very few ever made it out alive. However, powerful beings had once claimed that the Kunlun Mountains were home to many formidable Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon. Because of this, people referred to the area as the Dragon¡¯s Forbidden Zone. The Pok¨¦mon within the Forbidden Zone rarely emerged, allowing the nearby residents to live in peace, until now. Everything had changed. The overwhelming pressure emanating from the Forbidden Zone was palpable to all the surrounding inhabitants. Then, a deafening roar erupted from within, causing the Pok¨¦mon owned by the locals to tremble in fear. Multicolored lights pierced through the mist, faintly scattering into the outside world. The once-gray fog now seemed dyed in vibrant hues. The next second, a blinding pillar of light shot down from the sky, striking a distant spot within the Kunlun Mountains. ¡­¡­ The terrifying roars, the shifting mist, the earth-shaking beam of light¡ªall of it signaled that something monumental was happening inside the Forbidden Zone. News of the disturbance spread like wildfire. Major factions quickly turned their attention toward the area. Standing beside Chen Nian, Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes flickered with unease. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ maybe we should leave. It seems like¡­ something¡¯s happening in the Forbidden Zone!¡± ¡°Yes, something is happening¡ªand it¡¯s something big.¡± Chen Nian wore a faint, peculiar smile. Though his vision couldn¡¯t penetrate the dense fog, he already had a guess as to what was unfolding inside. That meteorite¡­ it¡¯s the source of this disaster. He patted Jiang Shuying¡¯s shoulder. ¡°From now on, stay in the hotel and don¡¯t leave. I¡¯m going back to the Forbidden Zone.¡± Jiang Shuying¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°Y-you¡¯re crazy! You¡¯re going back now? What if something happens¡ª¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Even if there is danger, nothing will harm me.¡± ¡°Come out, Dragonite!¡± He tossed a Pok¨¦ Ball, summoning his Dragonite. Just as he was about to mount it, Jiang Shuying rushed forward. ¡°I¡¯m coming with you!¡± ¡°No. The Forbidden Zone is too dangerous right now. I might not be able to protect you. Stay here. I promise I¡¯ll be fine.¡± sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing his refusal, Jiang Shuying understood. If she went, she would only hold him back. Biting her lip lightly, she nodded. ¡°Fine¡­ I¡¯ll wait here for you. But Chen Nian, you have to come back. If something happens to you, I¡¯ll¡ª¡± ¡°Relax. Like I said, what¡¯s happening in the Forbidden Zone might be deadly for others, but for me? It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡­¡­ After reassuring her, Chen Nian mounted Dragonite and soared into the sky. On the way to the Forbidden Zone, he noticed numerous powerful trainers heading toward it using various means. Looks like the major factions have sensed the disturbance and sent people to investigate. A cold smirk crossed his face. The battle raging inside is on a whole other level. Weaklings won¡¯t even survive the aftermath. I wonder how many will die in the Forbidden Zone this time. After all, it¡¯s not just that one causing the chaos¡­ ¡­¡­ The closer they got, the more uneasy Dragonite became. It could sense two immensely powerful beings clashing within its homeland. Noticing its instinctive fear, Chen Nian patted its head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I can handle this.¡± ¡°Speed up. Otherwise, your kin might get caught in the crossfire.¡± ¡°Roar!¡± Dragonite accelerated, swiftly cutting through the thick fog until they re-entered the Forbidden Zone. And there, the full scope of the Dragon¡¯s Forbidden Zone unfolded before Chen Nian once more. Chapter 20 - Alien vs. Caterpie Chapter 20: Alien vs. Caterpie Aurora-like lights shimmered across the sky of the Forbidden Zone. A green draconic creature soared through the colorful radiance, roaring as it unleashed attacks toward a particular spot in the Kunlun Mountains. Waves of energy blasted from its maw, devastating large swathes of the land below. ¡­¡­ Watching this, Chen Nian grinned and muttered to himself, ¡°Rayquaza¡­ it¡¯s furious!¡± ¡°And the thing below¡­ must be¡ª¡± His thoughts were confirmed as a figure encased in blue psychic energy suddenly shot out from the direction Rayquaza was attacking. Moving at blinding speed, it lunged toward the sky serpent. It was Deoxys¡ªthe extraterrestrial Pok¨¦mon that had arrived with the meteorite. ¡­¡­ After striking Rayquaza once, Deoxys swiftly retreated. But Rayquaza roared and pursued without hesitation. Deoxys shifted into Speed Forme, dodging Rayquaza¡¯s attacks with fluid grace. The two clashed midair, their movements a blur of power and precision. ¡­¡­ As Rayquaza relentlessly pressed its assault, Deoxys seemed to grow agitated. No longer content with evasion, it transformed into Attack Forme. Four tendrils coiled against its chest before releasing a devastating beam of crackling energy. The attack struck Rayquaza head-on, sending it reeling backward. ¡­¡­ Rayquaza recovered almost instantly, roaring as it charged again. The two titans clashed violently above the Forbidden Zone, their attacks occasionally straying beyond the mist and wreaking havoc outside. ¡­¡­ The sheer pressure of their battle made the approaching trainers tremble uncontrollably. None had ever witnessed combat on this scale¡ªhow could they possibly intervene against such monsters? ¡­¡­ Many of their summoned Pok¨¦mon cowered on the ground, paralyzed by fear. Even the native Dragon-types of the Forbidden Zone were fleeing in panic. If these dragons escaped en masse, the surrounding regions would face unprecedented danger. And if the two battling behemoths weren¡¯t stopped soon, the entire area could be reduced to ruins. Chen Nian wasn¡¯t some self-proclaimed hero, but he refused to stand by while innocent people suffered from the fallout. Pulling out a Pok¨¦ Ball, he prepared to summon Necrozma¡ª Then, another shocking development unfolded. ¡­¡­ A deafening roar erupted from the depths of the Kunlun Mountains. In an instant, a freezing mist spread across the Forbidden Zone. Trees, shrubs, and grass¡ªeverything became coated in a layer of frost. Even Rayquaza and Deoxys halted their battle, turning their attention toward the abyss below. From the mountain¡¯s depths, a Sheer Cold beam shot skyward, piercing through clouds as it targeted both combatants. Rayquaza, enraged by the interference, retaliated with a Hyper Beam. The two attacks collided midair, triggering a colossal explosion. Seizing the chaos, Deoxys attempted to flee¡ªbut Rayquaza was faster. It lunged at the alien Pok¨¦mon, forcing it to block with all four arms before suddenly diving toward the ground. ¡­¡­ Atop a distant peak, Chen Nian stood silently, Necrozma hovering behind him with its aura carefully suppressed. Both watched the battle unfold, data on the two legendary Pok¨¦mon flashing through Chen Nian¡¯s mind. Rayquaza Level: 113 Gender: Male Potential: Mythical Type: Dragon/Flying Ability: Air Lock S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moves: Twister, Air Slash, Extreme Speed, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Dance, Hyper Beam, Dragon Ascent¡­ The list of moves didn¡¯t surprise Chen Nian, but Rayquaza¡¯s level did¡ªit was actually two levels lower than Necrozma. Still, seeing Dragon Ascent made him reconsider. If Rayquaza used that move and Mega Evolved, its power could skyrocket instantly. Deoxys¡¯ stats were equally staggering. Deoxys Level: 112 Gender: None Potential: Mythical Type: Psychic Ability: Pressure Moves: Teleport, Psychic, Psycho Shift, Zen Headbutt, Cosmic Power, Psycho Boost, Hyper Beam, Psyshock, Solar Beam, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Charge Beam, Brutal Swing, Giga Impact, Flash Cannon, Zap Cannon¡­ ¡°Both are absolute monsters¡­¡± Chen Nian rubbed his temples. Mediating between these two was hard enough, but now a third powerhouse had joined the fray. His gaze shifted toward the abyss. From the darkness, the true form of the third combatant slowly emerged¡­ Chapter 21 - Kyurem Chapter 21: Kyurem A deafening roar erupted from the unfathomably dark abyss of Kunlun Mountain. Immediately afterward, the frigid mist hovering over the restricted zone grew even thicker. Then, a massive, imposing, and bizarrely shaped figure slowly emerged from the dense fog. In an instant, the creature that had slumbered at the bottom of the Dragon Restricted Zone¡¯s abyss revealed itself to the world. Its blue head was adorned with pale yellow eyes that lacked pupils. Bright blue horns, a yellow crest, a long gray neck, and enormous clawed arms¡­ On the back of its towering body grew two pairs of strangely shaped blue wings¡­ embedded with two massive ice spikes. The moment it stepped out of the abyss, it unleashed another earth-shaking roar toward the sky! Even the ground of the restricted zone trembled violently. The Pok¨¦mon that had been crouching low or fleeing in panic now shivered uncontrollably. Above, Rayquaza and Deoxys, locked in their own battle, halted their clash and turned their attention to this sudden third presence. ¡­¡­¡­.. Kyurem Level: 113 Gender: None Rank: Legendary Type: Dragon, Ice Ability: Pressure Moves: Ice Beam, Dragon Rage, Dragon Pulse, Freeze-Dry, Outrage, Ice Burn, Sheer Cold, Hyper Beam, Blizzard, Dragon Claw, Dragon Dance, Draco Meteor¡­ ¡­¡­¡­.. Watching Kyurem suddenly appear on the battlefield, Chen Nian wore a thoughtful expression. The Dragon Restricted Zone truly lives up to its name. So, the terrifying creature sleeping at the bottom of the abyss was this one. Now, the restricted zone is about to get even more chaotic¡­ ¡­¡­¡­.. Originally, Chen Nian had planned to intervene in the battle, but with Kyurem¡¯s abrupt arrival, he held back his Pok¨¦mon from joining immediately. He was curious to see what would happen if these three Legendary Pok¨¦mon clashed. This seemed to be Kyurem¡¯s territory. Known for despising both humans and other Pok¨¦mon, it must be furious at being disturbed¡­ ¡­¡­¡­.. Kyurem stood still, its massive maw opening toward the sky. A multicolored glow gathered within its gaping jaws. In the next instant, a devastating Dragon Pulse tore through the night, streaking toward Deoxys. Deoxys vanished from its original position. Its form flickered rapidly through the air as it dodged. Seeing Deoxys attempting to escape, Rayquaza roared and shot after it at blinding speed. As the two clashed, Kyurem unleashed another Dragon Pulse. Rayquaza, noticing Kyurem¡¯s attack, retaliated without hesitation¡ªfiring a Hyper Beam straight back. The two energy beams collided midair, triggering a cataclysmic explosion. The shockwave generated hurricane-force winds, as if threatening to rip the very earth apart. ¡­¡­¡­.. Kyurem, seeing its attack miss, prepared to strike again. But then¡ªit sensed an overwhelming danger from above. Deoxys had repositioned itself directly overhead. Its four flexible arms crossed in front of its chest. A golden shockwave sliced through the night, hurtling toward Kyurem. Before Kyurem could counter, Rayquaza suddenly slammed into it at full force. Kyurem was sent flying, unable to dodge in time. Yet Rayquaza didn¡¯t press the advantage¡ªinstead, it soared back into the sky, resuming its assault on Deoxys. ¡­¡­¡­.. Rayquaza¡¯s maw opened, spewing a searing crimson flame. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Deoxys crossed its arms, conjuring an invisible barrier to block the attack. Rayquaza roared, preparing another strike¡ªbut at that moment, a massive blue beam shot up from the icy mist below. Kyurem had unleashed Sheer Cold. Enraged by Rayquaza¡¯s attack, Kyurem finally unleashed its true power. In that instant, its form began to change. A jet-engine-like structure emerged on its back. Kyurem had transformed¡ªinto White Kyurem. ¡­¡­¡­.. Sheer Cold missed Rayquaza, thanks to its incredible speed. But White Kyurem didn¡¯t give up. With a powerful flap of its wings, it shot into the sky, joining the fray. For a time, the three Pok¨¦mon battled fiercely in the air, locked in a chaotic struggle. Blasts of terrifying energy shot in all directions. The Kunlun Mountains were set ablaze. Countless Pok¨¦mon and humans were caught in the crossfire. Even the powerful trainers who had rushed to the scene were frozen in fear. ¡­¡­¡­.. ¡°T-This is impossible!¡± ¡°W-What are these things?!¡± ¡°H-How can they be this strong¡­?¡± ¡°Run! This level of battle is way beyond us!¡± ¡­¡­¡­.. Thanks to an emergency alert from the Pok¨¦mon League, residents near the outskirts of Kunlun¡¯s restricted zone had already begun evacuating. Luckily, they had acted quickly¡ªbecause the battle between the three Pok¨¦mon had escalated, spilling beyond the restricted zone. ¡­¡­¡­.. Watching the three terrifying Pok¨¦mon tear into each other, humans panicked! Countless people trembled under the overwhelming pressure. At one point, a mountain peak was nearly flattened by a single beam from Kyurem. ¡­¡­¡­.. Most of the town¡¯s residents had evacuated¡ªbut on the rooftop of a hotel, one lone figure remained. It was Jiang Shuying. She had received the hotel¡¯s evacuation notice but chose not to leave. She had promised Chen Nian she would stay. And so, she had left her suite and returned to the hotel¡¯s open-air terrace, waiting for him. Chapter 22 - Clash of the Legendaries Chapter 22: Clash of the Legendaries Jiang Shuying¡¯s heart pounded as she watched the three Pok¨¦mon battling fiercely in the sky, yet there was no sign of Chen Nian. But she didn¡¯t leave. She trusted that he would be alright. Meanwhile, the battle between the three Legendaries grew even more intense. Every stray energy blast that struck the ground carried the destructive force of a modern missile. Forests and mountains outside the town were already in ruins. Rayquaza, while chasing Deoxys, also had to fend off sudden attacks from Kyurem. Its frustration mounted until, finally, it could take no more. An orange energy sphere formed in its maw before launching skyward. The orb exploded into a barrage of meteors, raining down indiscriminately on both foes. Neither Kyurem nor Deoxys dared take this lightly. They immediately unleashed their strongest moves to evade. Deoxys shifted into Speed Forme, darting through the falling meteors like a crimson lightning bolt. Watching this, Chen Nian¡¯s pupils constricted. If this wide-range attack hit the city, casualties would be catastrophic. And Jiang Shuying was still there. So in the next second, Chen Nian finally made his move. ¡­¡­¡­ He hadn¡¯t acted earlier because he¡¯d been attempting a mental link with Necrozma. Now, the connection was successful. He could now remotely command Necrozma to join the battle. Just as the burning meteors were about to crash into the town¡ª Jiang Shuying shut her eyes in despair. But the expected devastation never came. When she opened them again, a radiant, prismatic barrier shimmered in the sky above the town. And standing atop it, emanating an overwhelming presence, was a dark crystalline entity. Necrozma. The sight of it made Jiang Shuying¡¯s heart leap. Chen Nian was back! ¡­¡­¡­ Necrozma¡¯s sheer aura forced the three battling Legendaries to halt mid-fight. Kyurem, Rayquaza, and Deoxys all turned their attention to this sudden intruder. ¡°Necrozma¡ªPhoton Geyser!¡± At its trainer¡¯s command, Necrozma unleashed a searing beam of light straight at the three airborne Legendaries. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Kyurem and the others instantly raised defensive barriers. But in the next moment¡ªNecrozma had already teleported above Rayquaza. ¡°Shadow Claw!!¡± A massive claw of dark energy slashed downward, striking Rayquaza with brutal force. Unable to dodge, Rayquaza was sent plummeting toward the ground. Yet before Necrozma could press the advantage¡ªDeoxys struck from behind. A devastating energy beam shot toward Necrozma¡¯s exposed back. ¡°Reflect!¡± A shimmering barrier materialized, deflecting Deoxys¡¯ attack right back at it. Deoxys tried to evade, but suddenly¡ªits body froze in place. Psychic! Under Chen Nian¡¯s command, Necrozma had trapped it in a telekinetic grip. Deoxys managed to break free after a brief struggle¡ªbut it was too late. Its own reflected attack slammed into it, sending it crashing to the earth. ¡­¡­¡­ White Kyurem, hovering midair, opened its maw and fired a Hyper Beam. Necrozma countered with Light Screen, effortlessly blocking the deadly blast. ¡°Necrozma¡ªDouble Team!¡± ¡°Then hit Kyurem with Psychic to lock it down¡ªfollow up with Hyper Beam!¡± ¡­¡­¡­ Instantly, Necrozma split into multiple afterimages. Its eyes glowed crimson as a tangible wave of psychic energy crashed into Kyurem. Kyurem¡¯s body seized up¡ªjust as Necrozma¡¯s Hyper Beam struck it point-blank in the head. With a pained roar, Kyurem was sent flying. But at that moment¡ªa streak of green shot upward. Rayquaza, recovering at blinding speed, lunged at Necrozma with a Dragon Ascent. ¡°Dodge it¡ªthen grab Rayquaza and use Brutal Swing!¡± Necrozma twisted aside, evading the strike, then lashed out with its massive claws. But before the attack could land¡ªNecrozma suddenly froze mid-motion. Deoxys had struck it with a Zen Headbutt from behind. Before Chen Nian could react, both Kyurem and Rayquaza were already upon Necrozma. And Deoxys fired another Hyper Beam. All three Legendaries¡¯ attacks converged at once. ¡­¡­¡­ ¡°Necrozma¡ªProtect!¡± Necrozma crossed its claws, encasing itself in a faint energy shield. But even with the defense, the combined might of three Legendaries was too much. Necrozma was blasted backward, visibly injured. ¡­¡­¡­ Chen Nian grimaced. Individually, none of these three were weaker than Necrozma. Fighting all at once was nearly impossible. To end this, Necrozma needed to be stronger. And then, an idea struck him. In the Pok¨¦mon anime, the Psychic-type trainer Sabrina could channel her psychic power to her Pok¨¦mon. Could he do the same? Chapter 23 - Ultra Necrozma Chapter 23: Ultra Necrozma When Chen Nian captured Necrozma, he gained its psychic abilities, though his own psychic power wasn¡¯t particularly strong, only around Level 10. However, his Necrozma had already absorbed the powers of Solgaleo and Lunala. If he added his own psychic energy as a catalyst, perhaps he could push Necrozma into its Ultra form. With that thought, Chen Nian immediately prepared to try. Using his mental energy, he transferred his psychic power to Necrozma. Under his invisible guidance, Necrozma¡¯s body began to change. The black crystalline structure of its body started to separate, and golden light radiated from it. The hands that once floated beneath its body now transformed into legs, connected by golden light. Its elbows shifted to the ends of its arms, which now hung at the lower sides of its torso, glowing downward¡ªthese had become its second pair of wings. The legs and feet, suspended at the upper sides of its body, straightened as its toes shifted to the ends, forming claws. These now became its first pair of wings, also shimmering with golden light. Its shoulders morphed into a lower jaw, while jagged teeth and part of its former back formed a head that hovered above its body. The sockets connecting its arms turned into eye sockets, and two slanted beams of light gathered at the corners of its mouth. The tail at the back of its head separated, emitting a cross-shaped glow. Seeing this, Chen Nian knew he had succeeded¡ªNecrozma had finally achieved its Ultra form. And its level instantly soared to 120! ¡­¡­ Feeling his mental energy draining rapidly, Chen Nian realized that Necrozma couldn¡¯t maintain this state for long. Neither could he sustain it for much longer. Though he hadn¡¯t pinpointed the exact reasons, he knew he had to end this battle quickly. ¡­¡­ In its Ultra form, Necrozma¡¯s terrifying aura intensified. The moment it transformed, the pitch-black night sky instantly turned to daylight. Everyone stared up in shock. Across the world, many powerful Pok¨¦mon hidden in the darkness sensed this overwhelming energy. Was this the power of a creator deity? ¡­¡­ Now, even Rayquaza and the others were on high alert, their gazes locked onto Ultra Necrozma. Despite their immense strength, they felt an overwhelming threat from it. In a mysterious dimension, a Pok¨¦mon resembling a llama opened its eyes and glanced in Necrozma¡¯s direction. Many other hidden, powerful beings also took notice¡ªespecially of Chen Nian, who was mentally linked with Ultra Necrozma. ¡­¡­ Unaware of the countless powerful Pok¨¦mon watching, Chen Nian felt his mental state weakening. No more delays! The moment the thought crossed his mind, Ultra Necrozma moved. ¡­¡­ Its body turned into a beam of light, appearing behind Rayquaza in an instant. Before Rayquaza could react, Necrozma raised its hooked claws and slammed them down with brutal force. ¡°Dragon Claw.¡± The devastating impact sent Rayquaza hurtling toward the ground like a cannonball. Without pause, Ultra Necrozma fired a massive beam from its mouth, striking Rayquaza mid-fall. Deoxys tried to flee, but Necrozma was faster. Though it attempted to dodge, Deoxys was too slow against Necrozma¡¯s attacks. White Kyurem suffered the same fate¡ªboth were utterly crushed by Ultra Necrozma in an instant. ¡­¡­ Witnessing Ultra Necrozma fight 1 vs. 3, even overwhelming three Legendary Pok¨¦mon, the survivors were stunned. ¡°This¡­ is this a joke?!¡± ¡°How can a Pok¨¦mon be this strong?!¡± ¡°What the hell is that thing?!¡± ¡­¡­ Meanwhile, high-ranking officials of the Pok¨¦mon League observed the battle in the Kunlun Mountains through surveillance equipment. The clash of the three Legendaries had already been a nightmare¡ªbut now, a fourth, never-before-seen entity had appeared. And now, that fourth Pok¨¦mon had evolved. Facing three opponents of the same tier, it was dominating them all! What kind of monster was this?! ¡­¡­ The battle in the sky raged on. Under Ultra Necrozma¡¯s relentless assault, the three Legendaries seemed to forget their earlier grudges, instinctively teaming up to defend themselves. But against Necrozma¡¯s overwhelming power, Rayquaza and the others stood no chance. If circumstances allowed, Chen Nian would have had Ultra Necrozma unleash ¡°Light That Burns the Sky¡± to end the battle instantly¡ªbut if he used that move, this entire forbidden land would¡­ ¡­¡­ As the battle escalated, sweat poured down Chen Nian¡¯s forehead. If not for sheer willpower, he would have collapsed already. But if he fell now, Necrozma would revert from its Ultra form. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could he pacify the three Legendaries without resorting to an ultimate move? His mind raced for a solution¡­ Chapter 24 - The Pokémon League Meeting Chapter 24: The Pok¨¦mon League Meeting Chen Nian¡¯s mind raced at lightning speed. Under normal circumstances, with Necrozma now evolved into its Ultra form, defeating Rayquaza and the others shouldn¡¯t have been difficult. Even against three powerful Legendaries, given enough time, he could have found a way to take them down. But time was the one thing he didn¡¯t have. His mental energy was nearly depleted¡ªmaintaining the psychic link was draining his powers too fast. He needed to end this battle quickly. ¡­¡­ Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As Chen Nian desperately searched for a solution, the tremors from the three Legendaries¡¯ clash rippled across the world. Countless satellites turned their lenses toward the battlefield, broadcasting the apocalyptic battle to every corner of the globe. ¡­¡­ The world trembled in response. Hidden forces lurking in the shadows watched the devastating power of these Legendaries, their eyes gleaming with greed. Even the high-ranking officials of the Pok¨¦mon League found themselves unable to stay seated. ¡­¡­ At the very top of a towering spiral-shaped building, inside an opulent conference room, five imposing trainers in black suits sat around a circular table. Before them, a massive electronic screen displayed the ongoing battle in the Kunlun Mountains. ¡­¡­ A white-bearded elder spoke in a grave voice. ¡°Have we confirmed the situation?¡± ¡°What exactly is happening?¡± ¡°Why did such a catastrophic Pok¨¦mon outbreak suddenly occur in the Kunlun Mountains?¡± ¡°Has the League¡¯s elite investigation team been dispatched?¡± A scarred man on his forehead responded immediately. ¡°All available elite investigators near the Kunlun region have been deployed, but so far, none have reported back with useful intel.¡± ¡°Many of our trainers have rushed to the scene, but the battle is too destructive. According to reports, countless casualties have resulted from stray attacks. I¡¯ve already ordered the evacuation of civilians in the surrounding areas¡­ Hopefully, these three¡ªno, four¡ªcreatures will stop fighting before the disaster escalates further¡­¡± The white-bearded elder slammed the table in fury. ¡°Are people still not grasping the severity of this situation?!¡± ¡°Who in their right mind would enter the Kunlun Mountains now?!¡± ¡°Are there any League personnel inside? Pull them all out immediately¡ªno one except the investigation team is permitted near that zone!¡± ¡­¡­ After the elder¡¯s outburst, a sharp-eyed woman in a sleek business suit and gold-rimmed glasses spoke up. ¡°The priority is evacuating the surrounding regions. Before this meeting, I coordinated with local branches, Gyms, and authorities to expedite civilian relocation. Progress should already be underway.¡± ¡°Now, we must identify these four Pok¨¦mon. Only by understanding their origins can we determine the cause of this battle¡ªand possibly find a way to calm them.¡± ¡­¡­ A chubby, bespectacled man adjusted his glasses and added, ¡°Actually, the League has records on two of these Pok¨¦mon.¡± ¡°Kyurem has always resided in the Kunlun restricted zone. Its presence there is precisely why we classified the area as forbidden.¡± ¡°As for the dragon that descended from the sky¡ªthat¡¯s Rayquaza, which typically dwells in the ozone layer. While our tech can occasionally track it, it has never before descended to the surface.¡± ¡°Hours ago, the cosmic observation division warned of a meteor strike likely to hit the Kunlun region.¡± ¡°And as we¡¯ve all seen, the moment that meteor landed, this catastrophe began.¡± ¡°My theory? That ¡®meteor¡¯ is connected to the extraterrestrial-looking creature¡ªDeoxys. Rayquaza likely pursued it to the surface.¡± ¡°Their battle unfolded in Kyurem¡¯s territory, and as the sovereign of that land, Kyurem¡¯s actions can be interpreted as territorial defense.¡± ¡°But the fourth Pok¨¦mon¡­ we have no data on it whatsoever. Its origins remain a complete mystery.¡± Chapter 25 - The Reckless One is on His Way Chapter 25: The Reckless One is on His Way Upon hearing the slightly overweight man¡¯s words, the elegant woman in a suit spoke up: ¡°From the current battle, it¡¯s clear that this sudden fourth Pok¨¦mon is stronger than the other three. Did you notice? When Rayquaza launched its indiscriminate large-scale attack earlier, it was this Pok¨¦mon that appeared out of nowhere to shield the city. So, I believe this Pok¨¦mon might be friendly toward humans. Its decision to fight against three others is likely an attempt to quell this chaos¡­¡± ¡°Therefore, I think we should consider sending personnel to collaborate with this fourth Pok¨¦mon. Only then can we hope to end this turmoil quickly¡­¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the scarred man immediately countered: ¡°I disagree with this approach. We have too little information right now. We don¡¯t even know why this fourth Pok¨¦mon suddenly intervened in the battle. What if we act rashly and provoke it, making it see us as enemies too?¡± Hearing this, the woman in the suit retorted: ¡°If you think my idea won¡¯t work, then what do you suggest? The battle at Kunlun Mountain has already escalated to this point. If it continues, who knows what catastrophic consequences it might bring? What if¡ª¡± Before she could finish, a intelligence officer rushed into the conference room in a panic: ¡°Everyone, something terrible has happened¡­!¡± ¡°Lord Chen Xinghe¡­ he¡¯s entered Kunlun Mountain!!¡± ¡°What? Chen Xinghe entered Kunlun Mountain??¡± The white-bearded elder¡¯s expression instantly darkened. ¡°Has he lost his mind??¡± ¡°Does he think this is some opportunity to swoop in and take advantage?? Contact him immediately and order him to return at once! A battle of this magnitude is far beyond his level¡­¡± The intelligence officer looked uneasy: ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve already tried reaching Lord Chen Xinghe, but it seems he¡¯s turned off his phone¡­ What should we do now¡­?¡± sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before the officer could finish, the woman in the suit stood up, her expression icy: ¡°We can¡¯t afford to delay any longer. We must make a decision now!¡± ¡°Chen Xinghe has always dreamed of capturing Kyurem from the restricted zone. He¡¯s trying to seize this chaos to fulfill his ambition. But if his actions provoke Kyurem¡¯s wrath, the consequences could be unpredictable.¡± ¡°In my opinion, we should immediately dispatch the Alliance¡¯s strongest fighters to intercept Chen Xinghe. Then, we should attempt to form an alliance with that fourth Pok¨¦mon that appeared on the battlefield¡­¡± Just as the white-bearded elder hesitated slightly, the slightly overweight man spoke: ¡°If you¡¯re uncertain, sir, perhaps we could send Miss Wen instead¡­¡± ¡°Given her strength, she should be able to protect herself. Even against those terrifying beings, she should¡­¡± ¡°Send Wen Qiannian?¡± The elder fell into deep thought, but a second later, he raised his head and asked: ¡°Where is Wen Qiannian right now? Can she get there in time?¡± ¡°Miss Wen is elusive, no one can say for sure where she is. But given the magnitude of this incident, she must already be aware. We can try contacting her.¡± ¡°Good. Do as you suggested. Reach out to Miss Wen in the Alliance¡¯s name and assign her to Kunlun Mountain immediately. Once she arrives, she will have full authority to decide the next steps. Inform her that all Alliance personnel dispatched there will be under her command. No matter how intense the battle gets, minimizing casualties must be the top priority.¡± ¡°Understood, sir¡­¡± Meanwhile, Chen Nian was unaware that the Pok¨¦mon Alliance was holding an emergency meeting. But right now, the situation had reached a critical point¡ªand Chen Nian still hadn¡¯t figured out how to stop the battle. So, he decided to stop overthinking it. Since this chaos was caused by Deoxys, the alien Pok¨¦mon, the simplest solution was to send it back into space. Maybe then, Rayquaza would stand down¡­ And even if Necrozma reverted from its Ultra form, dealing with just Kyurem wouldn¡¯t be too difficult. With that in mind, Chen Nian immediately issued a command to Necrozma: ¡°Necrozma! Use Psychic!¡± ¡°Teleport behind Deoxys, trap it with Psychic, and then throw it out of Earth¡¯s atmosphere with all your strength!!¡± The moment the order was given, Necrozma vanished, reappearing right behind Deoxys. A devastating psychic shockwave erupted from Necrozma¡¯s body, freezing Deoxys in place. Then, Necrozma seized its target, hurled it skyward, and with a roar, it unleashed a blinding white energy beam from its maw, blasting Deoxys into the void of space. Chapter 26 - Mega Rayquaza Chapter 26: Mega Rayquaza In an instant, Deoxys¡¯ body was violently hurled out of Earth¡¯s atmosphere. But at that very moment, Rayquaza and Kyurem seized the opportunity while Necrozma was distracted¡ªlaunching a ferocious assault! A Hyper Beam and an Absolute Zero blasted toward Necrozma from opposite directions. Under Chen Nian¡¯s command, Necrozma barely managed to raise a Protect barrier, but the sheer force of the explosions still sent it flying backward, skidding across the battlefield. Rayquaza shot into the sky, coiling through the storm clouds. Lightning crackled as a monstrous tornado, infused with thunder, descended from the heavens. The tornado¡¯s fury uprooted trees in the nearby town and demolished buildings, swallowing everything in its path. Meanwhile, Kyurem roared in fury. A wave of white frost spread beneath its feet, freezing the landscape solid¡ªeven as Rayquaza¡¯s tornado raged on. ¡°So now they¡¯re teaming up against me?¡± Chen Nian, weakened, leaned against a boulder for support. At this moment, his vision seemed to merge with Necrozma¡¯s¡ªtheir minds syncing even deeper. Then, he gave the next order: ¡°Necrozma¡ªPsychic!!¡± An invisible psychic wave erupted from Necrozma, exploding outward in a devastating shockwave. Rayquaza and Kyurem¡¯s attacks shattered under the force. ¡°Now, gain altitude! Put distance between you and Kyurem¡ªthen hit it with Hyper Beam!¡± Necrozma teleported directly above Kyurem, its prismatic wings flaring. Golden energy surged in its maw¡ª BOOM!! A blinding beam of destruction slammed into White Kyurem, blasting it into the ground with earth-shaking force. Even in its enhanced form, Kyurem winced¡ªNecrozma¡¯s full-power strike had drawn blood. But as Necrozma¡¯s fighting spirit burned brighter, Rayquaza responded with a deafening roar. It twisted through the storm clouds, its body arching like a drawn bow¡ª Then, emerald energy erupted from its core. Chen Nian¡¯s stomach dropped. ¡°Rayquaza¡¯s going all out!¡± ¡°Goddammit, is it really Mega Evolving now?! I already got rid of Deoxys!¡± ¡°Are they all insane?!¡± Mega Rayquaza¡¯s aura dwarfed its previous power. Chen Nian¡¯s face darkened. ¡°I can¡¯t hold on much longer¡­ but Rayquaza¡¯s only getting stronger.¡± Should he sever the psychic link? Let Necrozma revert from its Ultra form? But if he did, Kyurem would immediately rejoin the fight. ¡°If only Cosmoem hadn¡¯t regressed¡­ I¡¯d wipe the floor with these arrogant bastards.¡± Chen Nian wasn¡¯t the only one panicking. White Kyurem, struggling to rise from the crater, felt genuine dread. ¡°Necrozma¡¯s already a nightmare¡ªand now Rayquaza¡¯s lost its damn mind!¡± ¡°If this keeps up, my territory will be reduced to rubble!¡± Would it really have to find a new home? When Rayquaza returned to the battlefield, its form had completely transformed. Its emerald scales gleamed like jewels, its forehead now marked with a Delta symbol. Twin golden tendrils flowed from its jaws and horns like celestial ribbons. And its updated stats flashed in Chen Nian¡¯s mind: Mega Rayquaza Level: 118 Gender: Male Rank: Mythical Beast Type: Dragon / Flying Ability: Delta Stream Moves: Twister, Air Slash, Extreme Speed, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Dance, Hyper Beam, Dragon Ascent¡­ The moment Mega Rayquaza completed its evolution, chaotic air currents engulfed the battlefield. Chen Nian knew¡ªDelta Stream had activated. Under this primordial sky, Rayquaza¡¯s Flying-type weaknesses vanished. Its true power was even greater than the numbers suggested. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Witnessing an already godlike Rayquaza evolve again, observers worldwide, scientists, trainers, officials, stared in utter disbelief. Pok¨¦mon researchers nearly climbed into their TV screens, desperate to understand: ¡°What kind of monster is this?!¡± Chapter 27 - Hot-Headed Bros, Live Brawl Chapter 27: Hot-Headed Bros, Live Brawl A deafening draconic roar shook the heavens. Rayquaza¡¯s body, wreathed in emerald energy, shot forward like a living blade, aiming straight for Ultra Necrozma. ¡°Dragon Ascent?!¡± Chen Nian¡¯s pupils contracted as he recognized Rayquaza¡¯s signature move. Even an entity as powerful as Ultra Necrozma would not walk away unscathed from a direct hit. ¡°Ultra Necrozma¡ªevade at full power! Ignore energy expenditure, just don¡¯t let it land!¡± ¡°Look for an opening¡ªdisrupt it with Psychic! Be ready to counter!¡± Responding to Chen Nian¡¯s command, Ultra Necrozma¡¯s radiance intensified. In the next instant, it blinked away as a golden streak¡ªvanishing from sight. Rayquaza instantly adjusted its trajectory, rocketing toward Necrozma¡¯s new position. The two titans blurred across the sky in a high-speed chase¡ªa spectacle that left onlookers stunned. The sheer force of Rayquaza¡¯s flight was catastrophic. Merely grazing a low mountain as it passed, the entire peak disintegrated into dust under the residual shockwaves. The power displayed by Rayquaza and Ultra Necrozma defied conventional understanding of Pok¨¦mon. Even Deoxys and Kyurem earlier had exhibited strength beyond human comprehension. Many spectators felt their blood run cold. If these beings ever turned against humanity¡­ extinction would be inevitable. As the battle escalated, Kyurem, still grounded, felt hesitation creeping in. ¡°This is my territory¡­ Running now would be humiliating!¡± But charging back in risked getting double-teamed by these maniacs. ¡°I¡¯d get wrecked!¡± If Kyurem had access to the internet, it¡¯d probably be frantically posting: ¡°Two rage-fueled lunatics are brawling in my backyard. HELP.¡± ¡°Dammit¡­ I can¡¯t hold on much longer!¡± ¡°What the hell is wrong with this Rayquaza?!¡± ¡°Instead of chasing Deoxys, it¡¯s hyper-focused on Necrozma?!¡± Gasping for breath, Chen Nian¡¯s face turned ghostly pale¡ªhis psychic energy draining rapidly. If this dragged on, he¡¯d pass out for days. Mega Rayquaza seemed to grow stronger with every passing second. With another roar, it transformed into an emerald guillotine, slashing toward Ultra Necrozma. Necrozma teleported relentlessly, countering with Psychic disruptions whenever possible. Occasional energy beams shot from its maw, scoring hits on Rayquaza¡ªyet the sky serpent refused to retreat. Injuries only fueled Rayquaza¡¯s bloodlust. Its battle aura intensified, radiating unshakable will. Meanwhile, Ultra Necrozma¡¯s golden glow flickered. The artificial daylight dimmed, surrendering to encroaching darkness. Reaching his mental limit, Chen Nian severed the psychic link with Necrozma. Though their connection remained, Ultra Necrozma¡ªdeprived of his energy, reverted to its base form. Sensing Necrozma¡¯s weakened state, Rayquaza triumphantly lunged for the kill. Chen Nian barked orders: ¡°Double Team! Dodge Rayquaza¡ªthen hit it with Hidden Power! Prepare Hyper Beam!¡± Necrozma split into afterimages¡ª Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. CRACK! A blue-white energy beam shattered the clones. Kyurem had rejoined the fray. Driven by pride, even knowing it was outmatched¡ªthe ice dragon refused to let these intruders trample its domain. Rayquaza seized the opening. With devastating force, it slammed into Necrozma. Though Necrozma barely raised a Protect, the impact sent it flying. Watching Kyurem take to the skies, Chen Nian adjusted tactics. ¡°If two-on-one is too much¡­ we¡¯ll crush Kyurem first!¡± ¡°Necrozma, Thunder Wave!¡± ¡°Now, Stomping Tantrum!¡± Necrozma blinked behind Kyurem, delivering a paralyzing jolt before hammering it downward. Kyurem crashed into the earth. Seizing the moment, Necrozma unleashed its finisher: ¡°Flash Cannon, FIRE!¡± Chapter 28 - Trying to Fish in Troubled Waters? Chapter 28: Trying to Fish in Troubled Waters? A terrifying beam of energy erupted from Necrozma¡¯s mouth. But just before it could strike Kyurem, Necrozma¡¯s body was sent flying once again as Rayquaza, soaring through the air, slammed into it. The Flash Cannon carved a deep fissure into the earth. Though it didn¡¯t hit Kyurem directly, the explosive shockwave still inflicted some damage. ¡°Necrozma, Dragon Rage¡­¡± At Chen Nian¡¯s command, Necrozma opened its maw and unleashed a torrent of multicolored energy toward Kyurem. Meanwhile, Chen Nian, recalling Necrozma¡¯s earlier Ultra Burst evolution, formulated a plan to maintain its enhanced state. Before he had captured Necrozma, it had already absorbed the power of Solgaleo and Lunala. Its current evolution into its Ultra form proved that the energies of those two Legendary Pok¨¦mon still resided within it. So, without hesitation, Chen Nian issued another order: ¡°Necrozma, try to enter Dawn Wings form!¡± The moment the words left his mouth, Necrozma¡¯s body underwent another drastic transformation. Seconds later, Necrozma now in its Dawn Wings form, also known as Dusk Mane Necrozma, emerged! Seeing its opponent shift forms again, the Mega-Evolved Rayquaza roared and charged forward. Chen Nian, thrilled by Necrozma¡¯s successful transformation, wasted no time. ¡°Use Moongeist Beam!¡± ¡°Restrain Rayquaza with Psychic, then hit it with Moongeist Beam!¡± Moongeist Beam was Dawn Wings Necrozma¡¯s ultimate move. If it landed, Rayquaza would be in for a world of pain. In its Dawn Wings form, Necrozma clashed with Rayquaza once more. But then¡ªa sudden disturbance! A Hyper Beam streaked across the night sky, striking Kyurem directly. Already severely injured, Kyurem let out a piercing cry of agony. ¡­¡­ The appearance of a new combatant made both Dusk Mane Necrozma and Rayquaza instinctively halt their battle. When Chen Nian¡¯s gaze turned skyward, he saw a Salamence circling above! ¡­¡­ ¡°Salamence!?¡± His expression darkened as he spotted the Pok¨¦mon¡ªand the human standing on its back. Some people really have a death wish. After all the effort he¡¯d put into calming Kyurem, were they really trying to provoke it into a full-blown rampage? ¡­¡­ The moment he saw Salamence and the unfamiliar trainer, Chen Nian had already guessed their intentions. This guy is here to take advantage of the chaos. Seeing Kyurem injured must have overridden his sense of self-preservation. I got careless. I was so focused on battling Rayquaza that I didn¡¯t notice this reckless fool sneaking into the battlefield. Without wasting another second, Chen Nian commanded Necrozma: ¡°Get them out of here¡ªnow.¡± ¡­¡­ As Salamence¡¯s attack left Kyurem critically wounded, Chen Xinghe¡ªstanding atop the dragon¡¯s back¡ªfelt a surge of excitement. Could I actually have a chance to capture Kyurem this time? S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This trip was absolutely worth it. He barked an order at Salamence: ¡°Fly down and hit Kyurem with another Hyper Beam!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t give it a chance to fight back!¡± But the moment the words left his mouth, Chen Xinghe and his Salamence were overcome with a bone-chilling dread. It felt as though something monstrous had locked onto them. Chen Xinghe¡¯s breath caught in his throat. ¡­¡­ His head snapped up¡ªand his face froze in horror. His pupils contracted to pinpricks. Before him, hovering silently, was the awe-inspiring, pressure-radiating form of Dusk Mane Necrozma. Its crimson eyes burned into him. Every hair on Chen Xinghe¡¯s body stood on end. Years of instinct screamed at him¡ªthis creature was about to attack. Desperately, he stammered: ¡°W-Wait! Don¡¯t misunderstand!¡± ¡°I¡¯m on your side!¡± ¡°They were ganging up on you earlier¡ªI came to help!¡± ¡°I¡¯m only after Kyurem! I won¡¯t interfere with your fight against Rayquaza!¡± But Necrozma remained unmoved. It lunged forward, its wing slamming into Salamence and hurling the dragon backward. Then, it opened its jaws, preparing to unleash another Hyper Beam. Sensing imminent danger, Chen Xinghe frantically commanded Salamence to dodge. Author¡¯s Note: Some clarifications on the story¡¯s settings: The Master Ball provided by the system is an upgraded version, guaranteeing a 100% capture rate and the Pok¨¦mon¡¯s loyalty. While the protagonist has gained psychic abilities, his combat power doesn¡¯t match Necrozma¡¯s. His body can¡¯t handle the full extent of his powers yet, so his strength grows gradually over time. Some readers think the romance develops too fast, but that¡¯s not the case. The female lead already had high affection for him, and their relationship progresses naturally. The protagonist isn¡¯t a simp¡ªhelping her is as trivial to him as giving a beggar $100 on the street. The female lead¡¯s family background and the Li family¡¯s subplot are more complex than they seem. This isn¡¯t just simple face-slapping¡ªlater twists will surprise you. No, the Pok¨¦mon League¡¯s leaders aren¡¯t based on the Five Elders (from One Piece), and they aren¡¯t the final bosses. The story will eventually shift to the Pok¨¦mon world, and so far, no one has guessed the plot correctly. Cosmog is currently in a regressed state (explained later). For now, it¡¯s just a cute companion. Characters like Lillie and the Masked Royal will appear in the future. Lastly, this is a harem story. Chapter 29 - Black Kyurem Chapter 29: Black Kyurem Seeing Necrozma attacking him, Chen Xinghe instinctively commanded his Salamence to dodge. But the next second, he realized the sheer gap in their strength, even if he tried to evade, it might be too late. In desperation, he immediately changed his order: ¡°Salamence, use Protect!¡± ¡°Block its attack!¡± ¡­¡­ Hearing its trainer¡¯s command, Salamence hastily summoned a protective barrier. A pale fluorescent shield materialized in front of it. Yet Necrozma¡¯s Hyper Beam tore straight through the barrier, blasting Salamence far back. Chen Xinghe was sent tumbling across Salamence¡¯s back, barely holding on. If not for Protect weakening most of Hyper Beam¡¯s force, he wouldn¡¯t have gotten off with just being sent flying! ¡­¡­ Though they had survived the hit, Salamence was at its limit. Despite being a Champion-level Pok¨¦mon, it was no match for Necrozma. Just as Necrozma prepared to finish Chen Xinghe off, Mega Rayquaza tore through the night sky with overwhelming force, slamming into Necrozma and sending it crashing away once more. But Necrozma quickly steadied itself and, under Chen Nian¡¯s command, clashed with Rayquaza midair again. ¡­¡­ The two Legendaries resumed their battle, giving Chen Xinghe a brief chance to recover. As a Champion-ranked trainer of the League, he desperately sought a way to break past his limits. Gritting his teeth, he glanced down at the heavily injured Kyurem and threw out several more Pok¨¦ Balls. If I can capture Kyurem, even if it¡¯s risky¡­ I have to try! ¡­¡­ In an instant, Chen Xinghe summoned his four other flying Pok¨¦mon: ¡°Altaria! Charizard! Flygon! Noivern!¡± ¡°All of you, attack!¡± ¡°Altaria, use Dragon Breath!¡± ¡°Charizard, use Flamethrower!¡± ¡°Flygon, use Sand Tomb!¡± ¡°Noivern, use Super Fang!¡± ¡­¡­ In a flash, all four Pok¨¦mon launched their assaults at Kyurem as ordered. Seeing this, Chen Nian¡¯s expression darkened completely. Rayquaza¡¯s sudden attack had given this trainer a rare chance to escape¡ªyet instead of fleeing, he was still trying to fight to the death. Did he really think Legendaries had no rage? That I had no rage? Enraged, Chen Nian immediately commanded Necrozma: ¡°Ignore Rayquaza¡ªkill that guy!¡± Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°No holding back! Maximum power Hyper Beam¡ªFIRE!¡± ¡­¡­ But Chen Nian wasn¡¯t the only one furious. Kyurem, wounded and sprawled on the ground, burned with wrath as it saw humans daring to attack it. These pests keep pushing my limits¡­ Do they really think I¡¯m some weakling they can bully? With a deafening roar, black lightning surged across Kyurem¡¯s body¡ªand in the next moment, its form began to change once more. ¡­¡­ Violent thunderbolts crackled around Kyurem as the once-calm sky became shrouded in an endless storm. Its roars shook the air, its aura swelling to unprecedented levels. ¡­¡­ A sharp, murderous intent locked onto every corner of the battlefield. Kyurem¡¯s icy eyes fixed onto Chen Xinghe and his five Pok¨¦mon with deadly focus. Under this terrifying pressure, Chen Xinghe¡¯s face paled. He never imagined that Kyurem, even in such a wounded state, could still transform again! ¡­¡­ In that moment, Kyurem finally evolved¡ªinto Black Kyurem! From its overwhelming presence, Chen Nian could tell: Kyurem¡¯s fury had been fully unleashed, and there was no stopping it now. First, a battle-hungry Mega Rayquaza¡­ Now, a provoked Black Kyurem? Is the universe trying to screw with me?! ¡­¡­ Though frustrated by the situation, Chen Nian¡¯s own fighting spirit surged. Compared to Rayquaza, an enraged Kyurem was far more dangerous¡ªso it had to be dealt with first. ¡­¡­ Countless ice-blue lightning bolts surged around Kyurem before it unleashed Freeze Shock¡ªits signature move, an evolved form of Ice Burn¡ªat the five Pok¨¦mon foolish enough to challenge it. Unlike in the games, this move required no charging. It was an indiscriminate blast of destruction. Chen Nian didn¡¯t care about the League trainer¡¯s fate, but he couldn¡¯t let Kyurem devastate the land beyond repair. So without hesitation, he issued Necrozma its next order. Chapter 30 - The Girl Who Commands Suicune Chapter 30: The Girl Who Commands Suicune ¡°Necrozma, use Shadow Light!¡± At Chen Nian¡¯s command, Necrozma unleashed its ultimate move without hesitation, targeting Black Kyurem. A dark beam of immense energy erupted from Necrozma¡¯s chest, colliding with Black Kyurem¡¯s Freeze Shock. The impact triggered a massive explosion, the shockwave splitting the clouds in half. The forest trembled violently, and the distant spectators were thrown back by the force. Even Chen Xinghe and his Pok¨¦mon, who were relatively close, were sent flying. But Black Kyurem wasn¡¯t done yet. ¡ª¡ª¡ª Still enraged in its Outrage state, Black Kyurem opened its maw and unleashed another Freeze Shock. A massive, crackling wave of icy-blue electricity surged forward. Necrozma, refusing to back down, met Black Kyurem head-on. After firing a Hyper Beam, it teleported behind the dragon. ¡°Psychic!¡± ¡°Now, use Prismatic Laser!¡± Following Chen Nian¡¯s orders, Necrozma struck with Psychic, freezing Black Kyurem for a split second¡ªbefore slamming it into the ground with brutal force. Just as Chen Nian prepared to finish the fight, the meddler returned to the battlefield. Mega Rayquaza, moving like lightning, shot forward like a green blade, aiming straight for Necrozma. Though Necrozma used Protect under Chen Nian¡¯s guidance, the impact still sent it flying. Rayquaza lunged for another strike, but then something unexpected happened. A clear, melodious voice, like a nightingale¡¯s call, rang out from the distance: ¡°Suicune, use Aurora Beam!¡± A massive blue pillar of light erupted from the darkness, intercepting Rayquaza mid-flight. ¡ª¡ª¡ª Necrozma and Chen Nian shared the same vision at that moment. Through its eyes, Chen Nian saw a graceful figure standing beneath a towering tree on a distant hillside. The girl wore a traditional hanfu, her delicate features radiating an ethereal beauty, as if carved by nature itself. Beside her stood Suicune, its presence noble and powerful. ¡ª¡ª¡ª The girl lifted her gaze to Necrozma, her lips parting softly as she spoke. ¡°I can hold Rayquaza off for a few seconds. Please¡­ calm Kyurem down.¡± Though her voice was quiet, she trusted Necrozma would hear her. And indeed, Chen Nian did. Necrozma gave her a slight nod before turning back to Black Kyurem, charging toward it once more. Rayquaza, ever the nuisance, tried to attack Necrozma again¡ªbut this time, Suicune stepped in. Guided by the girl, Suicune rode the wind, its slender paws leaving ripples in the air with each step. In an instant, it appeared above Rayquaza¡ªand unleashed another Aurora Beam. ¡ª¡ª¡ª In terms of raw power, Suicune was no match for Mega Rayquaza. But stalling for time? That, it could do. The girl¡¯s only goal was to keep Rayquaza occupied, buying Necrozma the time it needed in the sky. ¡ª¡ª¡ª After being struck twice, Rayquaza grew furious. It abandoned Necrozma and turned its wrath on Suicune. Its speed was overwhelming¡ªSuicune couldn¡¯t dodge in time and was sent crashing back. Yet as soon as it regained its footing, the girl issued another command. ¡°Suicune, use Mist! Disrupt Rayquaza¡¯s movements!¡± ¡°Avoid its attacks and lure it away from the battlefield!¡± Suicune darted through the wind, weaving between blasts of Blizzard and firing Aurora Beams to keep Rayquaza distracted. ¡ª¡ª¡ª With the meddler no longer interfering, Chen Nian could finally focus on ending Black Kyurem. And so, Dawn Wings Necrozma unleashed its true power. ¡°Necrozma! Dark Pulse!¡± The radiant Pok¨¦mon surged forward, striking Black Kyurem with overwhelming force. Though the dragon fought back, it was no match for Necrozma¡¯s strength. What followed was a one-sided beatdown. Already weakened, Black Kyurem couldn¡¯t withstand the final Shadow Light. With that, it collapsed¡ªdefeated. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 31 - Arceus Chapter 31: Arceus Seeing that Black Kyurem had been defeated, Chen Xinghe, who had been hiding nearby, couldn¡¯t suppress the wild excitement in his eyes. Just as he was about to step forward and claim the spoils of war, he suddenly felt an overwhelming killing intent behind him. Whirling around, he came face-to-face with Necrozma, its body radiating terrifying power. It was staring right at him. A chill shot down Chen Xinghe¡¯s spine. He immediately reached for his Pok¨¦ Balls¡ª But before he could act, Suicune appeared in front of him, blocking his path. ¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡°Mighty one¡­ Please, give the Pok¨¦mon League a chance!¡± ¡°Chen Xinghe acted recklessly, and the League will hold him accountable!¡± ¡°For now¡­ spare him. I beg you!¡± ¡°Right now, Rayquaza is the real threat. Let me fight alongside you to calm its rage!¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª A woman¡¯s voice echoed in Necrozma¡¯s mind, one that Chen Nian, mentally linked to Necrozma, also heard. It belonged to Suicune¡¯s trainer, the mysterious girl. Does she have psychic abilities too? ¡ª¡ª¡ª Seeing Suicune, Chen Xinghe relaxed slightly¡ªuntil, without warning, Suicune blasted him with Hyper Beam. Caught completely off guard, Chen Xinghe had no time to defend himself. He and his Salamence were sent flying. ¡°Miss Wen, you¡ª¡± ¡°Silence!¡± The girl¡¯s voice cut through his thoughts like a blade. ¡°Chen Xingha, you dare cause more chaos after all this destruction? Did you truly believe you could control such power?¡± ¡°The League has ordered your arrest. Return your Pok¨¦mon and surrender yourself¡ªnow!¡± Chen Xinghe paled at her words. Glancing between Suicune and Necrozma, he reluctantly recalled his Pok¨¦mon. Within moments, two League officers appeared and took him away. ¡ª¡ª¡ª With Black Kyurem down, only Rayquaza remained. Now free to act, Necrozma unleashed its full power, charging at the sky serpent. Meanwhile, Suicune, guided by the mysterious girl, provided support. Even outnumbered, Rayquaza fought fiercely, refusing to back down. ¡ª¡ª¡ª Though battered by both opponents, Rayquaza held its ground. The battle¡¯s intensity only grew¡ªuntil, suddenly, the sky split open. A massive sphere of light appeared above them. Rayquaza, Necrozma, and Suicune all froze, their gazes lifting toward the heavens. A multicolored ring materialized in the air, and from the void stepped a creature resembling a sacred stag. The moment Chen Nian saw it, his expression changed. ¡°Arceus¡­?!¡± ¡°How is this possible?!¡± He wasn¡¯t the only one shocked. Even the mysterious Miss Wen stiffened in disbelief. ¡ª¡ª¡ª Arceus hovered in the sky, its presence overwhelming. Even Rayquaza and Necrozma seemed suppressed under its gaze. At the same time, Chen Nian received Arceus¡¯ full data. ¡ª¡ª¡ª Arceus Level: 129 Gender: Male Potential: Creator Deity Type: Normal Ability: Multitype Moves: Judgment, Earth Power, Cosmic Power, Natural Gift, Gravity¡­ ¡ª¡ª¡ª Chen Nian¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Nine levels higher than Necrozma¡¯s ultimate form¡­ No wonder it¡¯s called the God of Pok¨¦mon.¡± ¡°Even at full power, Necrozma would struggle against this!¡± S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Arceus seemed to sense his scrutiny, briefly glancing in his direction¡ªbut it took no action. Instead, it turned to Rayquaza and uttered a low, resonant call. ¡ª¡ª¡ª Hearing Arceus, Rayquaza released its Mega Evolution. After one last glance at Necrozma, it soared back into the ozone layer. Arceus didn¡¯t leave immediately. A soft white glow emanated from its body, enveloping the unconscious Kyurem. Within seconds, Kyurem stirred awake. Seeming to understand, it let out a deep growl before turning and vanishing into the dark abyss of Kunlun Mountain. Chapter 32 - Homecoming Chapter 32: Homecoming Rayquaza returned to the void, while Kyurem retreated once more into the dark abyss where it dwelled. With their departure, the once-chaotic battlefield fell into complete silence. Arceus, however, did not leave. It gazed at the shattered land beneath its feet before unleashing a radiant golden light unlike any other. Wherever the light touched¡ª Forests regrew, streams flowed anew, and fissures in the earth mended themselves. In the blink of an eye, the Kunlun Mountains returned to their former state. ¡­¡­ So this¡­ is the power of creation? Witnessing the divine, miracle-like power Arceus had displayed, Chen Nian¡¯s eyes flickered with fervor. This is the kind of strength I truly yearn for. If only I could be as strong as Arceus¡­! But he quickly dismissed the thought. After all¡­ he wasn¡¯t Arceus. ¡­¡­ Once the land was restored, Arceus turned and stepped into a glowing portal. Yet, just before its figure vanished, it cast a deep, lingering glance in Chen Nian¡¯s direction. Despite the distance, Chen Nian was absolutely certain, Arceus had been looking at him. Did it¡­ sense something about me? ¡­¡­ With Arceus gone, the turmoil in the Kunlun Mountains finally settled completely. The fact that the shattered earth had been repaired was nothing short of a miracle. Yet, at that moment, Chen Nian was staring blankly at his own palm. Resting in it was a single green scale. ¡­¡­ The scale, edged with gold, bore patterns similar to those on Rayquaza¡¯s body. And through his Observer¡¯s Eye, the scale¡¯s data appeared clearly in Chen Nian¡¯s vision. ¡°Rayquaza¡¯s Scale of Reverence!¡± ¡°When held by a Dragon-type Pok¨¦mon, it increases the power of Dragon-type moves by 40%. Additionally, this item can be used to summon Rayquaza¡­ This scale is a precious gift, given only to those whom Rayquaza deems worthy.¡± Holding the scale left behind by Rayquaza, Chen Nian didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or sigh. As the saying goes, ¡°No discord, no concord.¡± Did our battle earn me Rayquaza¡¯s recognition? Then again, Rayquaza was a high-tier Legendary Pok¨¦mon. With its keen perception, it must have noticed him long ago. Who would¡¯ve thought that fighting it would lead to this? An unexpected reward, indeed. But when had Rayquaza slipped this thing into his hand? He hadn¡¯t even noticed. Probably got distracted watching Arceus¡­ ¡­¡­ With the battle over, there was no reason for Chen Nian to stay any longer. Recalling Necrozma into its Pok¨¦ Ball, he returned to the city and found Jiang Shuying. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡­¡­ ¡°You idiot, are you out of your mind?¡± ¡°When those raging titans were about to flatten this city, you still didn¡¯t run? Were you waiting for me to visit your grave next Qingming Festival?¡± Jiang Shuying¡¯s beautiful eyes shimmered with grievance at his scolding. ¡°But¡­ you told me not to leave, to wait for you here¡­¡± ¡°I¡­ I was afraid I wouldn¡¯t see you again¡­¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Chen Nian stared at her, surprised and touched. Who would¡¯ve thought that the once-proud campus belle could become so meek and clingy once tamed? Reaching out, he grasped her slender wrist and pulled her delicate figure into his arms with a gentle tug. Seeing the mischief in his eyes, Jiang Shuying tensed, her gaze flickering with panic. ¡°I¡­ I can¡¯t anymore, Chen Nian¡­ Let¡¯s¡­ let¡¯s wait till tomorrow¡ª¡± ¡°Good things shouldn¡¯t wait till tomorrow. Hush¡­ just listen to me.¡± ¡­¡­ The next morning, Chen Nian and Jiang Shuying boarded a train back to their hometown. Jiang Shuying nestled against him affectionately, radiating happiness. With no one around, she chattered away, asking endless questions: ¡°Chen Nian, how is your Pok¨¦mon so strong?¡± ¡°And those Pok¨¦mon from the battle earlier¡ªwere they Legendaries?¡± ¡°How do they even exist¡­?¡± ¡°I never thought my man would be someone powerful enough to command a Legendary too! I¡¯m really¡­¡± Before she could finish, Chen Nian cut in with a question: ¡°Legendaries? How do you know that term?¡± ¡°I saw it on my phone! Haven¡¯t you noticed? The whole world¡¯s gone crazy since this morning!¡± ¡°News of the battle in the Kunlun Mountains has spread. Every region is talking about it. The entire world is in an uproar because of this chaos!¡± Chapter 33 - Guess Who I Am Chapter 33: Guess Who I Am Jiang Shuying handed her phone to Chen Nian while explaining things to him. Chen Nian, meanwhile, browsed through the phone, catching up on everything that had happened online. ¡­¡­¡­ News of the legendary Pok¨¦mon battle on Kunlun Mountain had already spread, making it impossible for the Pok¨¦mon League to cover up the incident. Early that morning, the League¡¯s public relations department had issued an official statement. In the announcement, the League confirmed the existence of legendary Pok¨¦mon and assured the public that there was no need for excessive concern, as most of these Pok¨¦mon bore no hostility toward humans. The League also released information on some of the legendary Pok¨¦mon involved in the Kunlun Mountain battle¡ªsuch as Rayquaza, the guardian of the atmosphere, and Kyurem, the protector of the Kunlun restricted zone. However, the League remained silent about the alien, Suicune, and Chen Nian¡¯s Pok¨¦mon. After all, aside from Suicune¡¯s origins, they had no clue about the true identities of the other two. ¡­¡­¡­ The revelation of legendary Pok¨¦mon sent shockwaves across the world. People were especially stunned by the sheer, earth-shattering power these beings possessed. ¡­¡­¡­ After scrolling through the news and comments, Chen Nian returned the phone to Jiang Shuying. This time, his identity hadn¡¯t been exposed¡ªexactly what he had hoped for. Not everyone enjoyed living under the spotlight, and Chen Nian was no exception. He had no desire for a life where he was constantly watched. In his worldview, there were still many wonderful experiences he hadn¡¯t had. If his identity were revealed, any hope of a peaceful life would vanish. Of course, Chen Nian wasn¡¯t trying to ¡°play dumb to outsmart others.¡± A person¡¯s perspective changes with their standing. For instance, if people knew he was a trainer of legendary Pok¨¦mon, what university would dare accept him? And even if one did, would the faculty and students ever treat him normally? Would he really want a life where everyone looked at him with fear or awe wherever he went? ¡­¡­¡­ Even though he had Necrozma and the two Cosmog, Chen Nian had no intention of relying on them. With a Dragonite by his side¡ªand the possibility of catching other Pok¨¦mon in the future¡ªhe could take things slow. Enjoying life¡¯s little pleasures and training his own powerful team was the kind of life he truly desired. ¡­¡­¡­ Seeing that Chen Nian didn¡¯t want to talk much about himself, Jiang Shuying didn¡¯t press further. She was a smart woman and knew some questions were better left unasked. As long as Chen Nian cared for her, that was enough. ¡­¡­¡­ Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Glancing at Jiang Shuying, Chen Nian asked calmly, ¡°We¡¯re almost home. Have you figured out how to handle your family situation?¡± ¡°With a Dratini by your side, they shouldn¡¯t pressure you anymore, right?¡± Jiang Shuying shook her head slightly. ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but I think they won¡¯t¡­ As long as I show enough potential, I can uphold our family¡¯s gym.¡± ¡°I hope they don¡¯t force you. Well, no point overthinking it now. Let¡¯s see how things go when we get back.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± ¡­¡­¡­ Tian¡¯an City, located on the edge of Donghai Province, wasn¡¯t large, but thanks to its natural harbor, the city thrived. Tian¡¯an was home to two renowned gyms, the Fighting-type Gym and the Dragon-type Gym owned by the Jiang family. Every year, countless trainers came to challenge these gyms. For Chen Nian, once he entered university and reached his second year, he¡¯d officially begin his journey of challenging gyms and collecting badges. ¡­¡­¡­ Originally, Chen Nian had planned to accompany Jiang Shuying home, but she insisted on handling the matter herself first. Respecting her decision, he dropped her off and returned to his own place. The moment he opened the door, a pair of hands covered his eyes. A playful, girlish voice whispered in his ear: ¡°Guess who I am!¡± ¡°Xiao Li?¡± ¡°Xiao Li? No! Guess again.¡± ¡°Then¡­ Xiao Hong?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s Xiao Hong?!¡± The girl¡¯s voice grew flustered. After a moment, she finally let go, pouting in frustration. ¡°Chen Nian! You¡¯re just teasing me!¡± ¡°I waited all alone at home for you, and this is how you treat me? Tell me, who are Xiao Li and Xiao Hong? Did you meet other girls on your trip?¡± Chapter 34 - Childhood Sweetheart Chapter 34: Childhood Sweetheart Hearing Chen Nian mutter something about ¡°Little Red¡± and ¡°Little Green,¡± the girl pinched him in displeasure. ¡°Chen Nian, you¡¯ve gotten bad after going out!¡± ¡°You just like teasing me¡­¡± ¡°If you keep this up, I¡¯ll ignore you¡­¡± Chen Nian chuckled and gently tweaked her petite nose. ¡°I¡¯m just joking with you¡ªhow is that bullying?¡± ¡°Alright, alright, don¡¯t pout. I won¡¯t tease you next time, okay?¡± ¡­¡­ The girl standing before Chen Nian was Nan Qili. She was, in every sense, his childhood sweetheart. Ten years ago, when Chen Nian had first moved here, he met her as his neighbor. At first, she had merely seemed familiar. But as she grew older, Chen Nian was stunned. Before transmigrating, Chen Nian had been a die-hard Love Live! Fan, obsessed with Nan Qili (Kotori) to the point of covering his room in her posters. And now? Not only had he transmigrated into a world with Pok¨¦mon, but Nan Qili herself had become his childhood friend. His excitement was beyond words. ¡­¡­ Because he adored her so much, Chen Nian had doted on Nan Qili all her life. He hadn¡¯t exactly planned to win her over from childhood¡­ but he had genuinely earned her affection. Now, his childhood sweetheart Nan Qili was practically raised by him. If not for her still being a bit young, Chen Nian might have already confessed. ¡­¡­ At first, Nan Qili had been upset by Chen Nian¡¯s teasing, but seeing him apologize, her sulkiness melted into a smile. ¡°I was watching TV at your place when I heard the door open, so I knew you were back¡­¡± ¡°Have you eaten yet, Chen Nian? Should I make you something?¡± ¡°No need, I ate on the way back. But Qili¡ªI brought you a gift.¡± Chen Nian pulled out a convenience bag filled with local snacks he¡¯d bought from the Kunlun Mountains. The girl didn¡¯t have many hobbies, but snacking was definitely one of them¡ªso he¡¯d made sure to bring her favorites. ¡­¡­ Nan Qili¡¯s eyes sparkled at the sight of the snacks, her smile turning crescent-shaped. She eagerly took the bag and beamed. ¡°Thank you, Chen Nian!¡± ¡­¡­ As she happily munched on a snack, she suddenly looked up curiously. ¡°You went out to catch a Pok¨¦mon this time, right? Did you succeed?¡± ¡°If not¡­ you can have Chubby as your starter Pok¨¦mon!¡± ¡°Chubby likes you so much¡ªhe¡¯d listen to you for sure!¡± Chen Nian laughed and affectionately ruffled her hair. Nan Qili leaned into his touch, closing her eyes and edging even closer to him. ¡­¡­ S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With her practically nestled against him, Chen Nian grinned. ¡°I got pretty lucky this trip!¡± ¡°I found a great Pok¨¦mon as my partner!¡± ¡°Chubby¡¯s been your friend since childhood¡ªI can¡¯t take him from you¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Nan Qili giggled. ¡°I knew you¡¯d succeed!¡± ¡°Because in my heart, you¡¯re the best!¡± ¡°By the way, what Pok¨¦mon did you catch? Is it stronger than Chubby?¡± ¡°I bet it is¡­¡± Chen Nian¡¯s house was spacious, so he casually tossed out a Pok¨¦ Ball. ¡°Qili, meet my new partner!¡± ¡°Go on, Dragonite¡ªsay hello to my adorable little sister Nan Qili. From now on, we¡¯re family!¡± ¡­¡­ Dragonite stood in the living room, its round belly looking soft and squishy, its expression dopey and endearing. Hearing its trainer¡¯s command, it blinked at Nan Qili before nodding and letting out a friendly hum. ¡­¡­ The moment she saw Dragonite, Nan Qili froze. She¡­ she never imagined Chen Nian would come back with a Dragonite as his partner. Oh my god, this is one of the top-tier Pok¨¦mon in the guide rankings! This incredibly powerful creature¡­ actually became Chen Nian¡¯s partner?! A second later, she curiously poked Dragonite¡¯s round belly. Dragonite¡¯s eyes crinkled happily in response. Chapter 35 - From Now On, Call It Chapter 35: From Now On, Call It ¡°Fatty¡± When Nan Qinli saw that the Pok¨¦mon Chen Nian had caught was a Dragonite, she was completely stunned. Originally, she had assumed that Chen Nian would return empty-handed from his solo trip to catch a Pok¨¦mon. After all, he had gone out alone without any Pok¨¦mon of his own¡ªhow could he possibly capture one unless he stumbled upon a docile or defenseless creature like a Magikarp? She had even considered that if Chen Nian came back disappointed, she would give him the Pok¨¦mon that had grown up with her since childhood or ask her mother to help him get a starter Pok¨¦mon. But she never expected Chen Nian to bring back such an incredible surprise. A Dragonite! A Pok¨¦mon that could stand at the very pinnacle of strength in the future¡­ Chen Nian¡¯s luck was just too amazing! ¡­¡­ Poking Dragonite¡¯s soft, round belly, Nan Qinli asked curiously: ¡°Brother Chen Nian, does this Dragonite have a name? What should I call him?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t named him yet¡­ How about calling him Fatty? Or maybe Chubby Two?¡± Hearing the names Chen Nian suggested, Nan Qinli¡¯s face darkened. ¡°That won¡¯t do! Dragonite looks so powerful¡ªhow can you give him such a lame name?¡± Dragonite himself broke into a cold sweat. If he really ended up with a name like Fatty or Chubby Two, he¡¯d lose all dignity as a Dragonite. ¡­¡­ Seeing Nan Qinli¡¯s disapproval, Chen Nian chuckled. ¡°Didn¡¯t you name your Snorlax Pudgy?¡± ¡°Look, my Dragonite is also chubby¡ªisn¡¯t Chubby Two perfect? When we go out together with Pudgy and Chubby Two, we¡¯ll look even more like a family!¡± ¡°No, no! Dragonite isn¡¯t fat at all¡ªhe¡¯s adorable! You can¡¯t call him Chubby Two¡­ Hmm, Brother Chen Nian, what about Moe Moe? He looks so round and cute¡­¡± Dragonite nearly fainted upon hearing Nan Qinli¡¯s suggestion. At first, he had hoped the girl would give him a cool, imposing name¡ªbut Moe Moe?! S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he were stuck with that name, his fellow Dragonites would never let him live it down! I¡¯m a male, damn it! A MALE! This needs to be said three times!!! ¡­¡­ Dragonite grumbled at Nan Qinli, as if trying to convey that he wanted a more badass name. Nan Qinli seemed to understand his meaning. Tilting her head cutely, she thought for a moment before saying: ¡°Then let¡¯s call him¡ª¡± ¡°Actually, forget it. Let¡¯s not name Dragonite for now. By the way, Qinli, you came here alone¡ªwhere¡¯s Pudgy? Did you leave him at home?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ Pudgy ate all my snacks, so I punished him by not letting him go out. Oh, Brother Chen Nian, how did you meet Dragonite?¡± ¡°Ah, that¡­¡± Pondering her question, Chen Nian replied: ¡°I was traveling out of town when I ran into this Dragonite. We talked for a while, and I promised to find him a mate in the future, so he decided to come with me.¡± ¡°Wha¡ª?!¡± Nan Qinli stared at Dragonite with an extremely strange expression. Is¡­ is this what Mom meant when she said male Pok¨¦mon go through a¡­ certain phase?! ¡­¡­ Before Nan Qinli could fully process this, Chen Nian tossed out two more Pok¨¦ Balls, releasing a pair of Cosmoem. The two little Cosmoem were thrilled to be in a new environment. They fluttered around Chen Nian and Nan Qinli curiously, examining one person, then the other. ¡­¡­ Seeing two more unfamiliar (and adorable) Pok¨¦mon appear before her, Nan Qinli was even more shocked. Before she could ask, Chen Nian explained: ¡°They¡¯re called¡­ well, just call them Cosmoem. I found them in a remote area¡ªthey¡¯re probably an undiscovered Pok¨¦mon species. These little guys aren¡¯t strong in battle, but they love to play and explore. They actually hopped into my Pok¨¦ Balls on their own.¡± After hearing his explanation, Nan Qinli didn¡¯t press further. Her big, curious eyes studied the two Cosmoem. Since they looked so cute, it didn¡¯t take long for Nan Qinli to get along with them¡ªsoon, they were all playing together. ¡­¡­ After playing with the Cosmoem for a while, Nan Qinli grew tired. Chen Nian recalled Dragonite and the two Cosmoem into their Pok¨¦ Balls, then turned to her and said: ¡°So, all in all, this trip turned out pretty lucky for me!¡± Chapter 36 - The Yasuo-Maining Zoroark Chapter 36: The Yasuo-Maining Zoroark Every year, new Pok¨¦mon are discovered in this world, so Nan Qinli wasn¡¯t too surprised by the revelation. Still, she couldn¡¯t help but admire Chen Nian¡¯s insane luck, not only had he managed to charm a Dragonite during his trip, but he¡¯d also stumbled upon two never-before-seen Pok¨¦mon! Thinking back to the adorable Cosmoem, Nan Qinli sighed wistfully. ¡°They¡¯re so cute¡­¡± ¡°If I ever find one, I¡¯m definitely catching it!¡± ¡­¡­ Chen Nian nearly facepalmed at her words. There are only two Cosmoem in this entire world, and both are already with me. Unless you somehow isekai yourself, the chances of you finding one are basically zero. Still, he didn¡¯t want to crush her hopes, so he nodded agreeably. ¡°If we ever come across another one, I¡¯ll help you catch it!¡± ¡­¡­ Thrilled that Chen Nian had caught three new Pok¨¦mon, Nan Qinli insisted on celebrating. Not wanting to reject her enthusiasm, Chen Nian changed clothes, and the two headed out together. ¡­¡­ Nan Qinli wore a pink-and-white pleated skirt, a cute straw hat, and pristine white sneakers with matching ankle socks. With her slender, fair legs and the way she clung affectionately to Chen Nian¡¯s arm, she looked like she¡¯d stepped straight out of an anime, earning him countless jealous glares from passersby. Unfazed, Nan Qinli ignored the stares and kept holding onto Chen Nian as they made their way to a well-reviewed restaurant. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After their meal, she suddenly suggested: ¡°Brother Chen Nian, it¡¯s too early to go home. How about we watch a movie?¡± ¡°A movie?¡± ¡°Yeah! Let me check what¡¯s playing!¡± She pulled out her phone and scrolled through a ticketing app, but soon sighed in disappointment. ¡°Nothing good is showing¡­ Oh! I know¡ªlet¡¯s go to an internet caf¨¦ and play games! There¡¯s this new Pok¨¦mon-catching simulator I¡¯ve been really into lately¡­¡± Though gaming wasn¡¯t his thing, Chen Nian was happy to indulge her. When they arrived at the caf¨¦, he glanced around and saw most people glued to their screens¡ªplaying League of Legends. Even in a world with Pok¨¦mon, this game is still ridiculously popular¡­ ¡­¡­ Nan Qinli got them two computers and sat right next to Chen Nian, eagerly booting up her favorite game and explaining it to him. Just then, a loud, angry voice erupted from the row of seats across from them. ¡°What the hell, jungler?! GANK!¡± ¡°Are you stupid?! Learn to rotate!¡± ¡°Top, stop feeding!¡± ¡°GO IN, YOU IDIOT! IT¡¯S A FREE KILL!¡± ¡°Trash teammates, and you dare flame ME?!¡± A teenager furiously hammered his keyboard while yelling into his headset. Chen Nian frowned but initially ignored it¡ªuntil the kid kept shouting, completely oblivious to his surroundings. Finally, Chen Nian stood up. ¡°Hey, could you quiet down? This is a public space, and people are trying to¡ª¡± His words died in his throat. His eyes widened in sheer disbelief, as if he¡¯d just witnessed something impossible. ¡­¡­ The loud, foul-mouthed teenager across from him wore a baseball cap, had a cigarette dangling from his lips, and was chugging a bottle of soda. To anyone else, he¡¯d just look like some obnoxious gamer kid. But Chen Nian knew better. This wasn¡¯t a human at all. This was a freaking Pok¨¦mon. ¡­¡­ Zoroark Level: 45 Gender: Male Potential: Master Ability: Illusion Type: Dark Moves: Night Slash, Agility, U-turn, Pursuit, Hyper Beam, Taunt, Torment, Imprison, Protect, Dark Pulse¡­ ¡­¡­ The data floating before Chen Nian¡¯s eyes confirmed it. That¡¯s right, the kid across from him, the one screaming at his monitor and puffing on a cigarette, was a Zoroark in disguise. This Zoroark had fully assimilated into human society!? After a moment of stunned silence, excitement surged through Chen Nian. Did this Zoroark just deliver itself to me on a silver platter? Current Team: Dragonite, Zoroark, Zeraora, Lucario, Shiny Gardevoir, Decidueye. (For now, this is the squad. Pure style points.) Chapter 37 - Me, Zoroark, Getting a Pentakill Chapter 37: Me, Zoroark, Getting a Pentakill This damn kid, cursing while playing League of Legends, a cigarette dangling from his mouth¡­ was actually a Zoroark?! Chen Nian was stunned! But after the initial shock, a surge of excitement rushed through him. A Zoroark with master-level potential¡ªthis was a pleasant surprise for him! In daily life, he couldn¡¯t just keep using Legendary Pok¨¦mon for battles. He¡¯d need to catch and train a team of six regular Pok¨¦mon. And now, one had practically delivered itself to him¡ªa Pok¨¦mon he¡¯d liked in his past life, no less! So, should he catch it? Or catch it? Or catch it right the hell now?! ¡­¡­ Seeing Chen Nian stand up as if about to scold him, the Zoroark disguised as a teenager also rose from his seat. ¡°Hey, old man, you got something to say?¡± ¡°Did I bother you? My bad, I¡¯ll keep it down¡­¡± The commotion had drawn the attention of everyone in the internet caf¨¦. Seeing the ¡°teenager¡± apologize, Nan Qinli tugged at Chen Nian¡¯s sleeve, signaling him to drop it. But at that moment¡ª Chen Nian did something that left Nan Qinli, and everyone else in the caf¨¦, completely stunned. He¡­ he actually pulled out a Pok¨¦ Ball and hurled it straight at the kid! Holy shit! Was this madman seriously trying to capture a human with a Pok¨¦ Ball?! The entire caf¨¦, including Nan Qinli, was utterly floored by Chen Nian¡¯s audacity. ¡­¡­ The Pok¨¦ Ball flew straight toward the teenager. Many scoffed, ready to laugh at Chen Nian¡¯s failure. But what happened next left everyone in the caf¨¦ gaping in disbelief. A flash of red light¡ªand the damn kid actually got sucked into the Pok¨¦ Ball! What the hell?! Was this some newly invented Pok¨¦ Ball? One that could even capture humans?! For a moment, the entire caf¨¦ fell into stunned silence. Even Nan Qinli stood there, mouth agape, completely at a loss. ¡­¡­ After capturing the Zoroark, the Pok¨¦ Ball immediately began shaking violently. Chen Nian, however, used his psychic energy to toss the ball away. The next second, the Zoroark burst free. At first, everyone had thought Chen Nian was some ruthless legend who¡¯d somehow captured a human with a mysterious Pok¨¦ Ball. They¡¯d all been wondering¡ªsince when could Pok¨¦ Balls do something like that?! But now, seeing Zoroark¡¯s true form, they finally understood the truth. That ¡°teenager¡± wasn¡¯t human at all¡ªit was just Zoroark¡¯s illusion! ¡­¡­ In an instant, the entire caf¨¦ erupted. Dozens of greedy eyes locked onto Zoroark. This Pok¨¦mon was incredibly rare! Catching it would be a one-way ticket to the top! But how many of these internet caf¨¦ loiterers were actually Pok¨¦mon trainers? The truly strong wouldn¡¯t waste their time in a place like this. So, no one dared to actually make a move on Zoroark. Except for Chen Nian. In a flash, he closed the distance and, without hesitation, released his Dragonite. ¡°Dragonite, go! Take down that Zoroark!¡± ¡­¡­ sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Dragonite¡¯s appearance sent another wave of shock through the caf¨¦. Voices erupted from all corners: ¡°Holy shit! Is that¡­ a Dragonite?! This guy actually has a Dragonite?!¡± ¡°That¡¯s insane! Who the hell just casually owns a Dragonite? Is he an Elite Four-level trainer?!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve got a real monster here! Everyone, back the hell up!¡± ¡°Clear the way! This is gonna be one hell of a show!!¡± ¡°I never thought I¡¯d see a Dragonite in real life¡­ Mom, I can die happy now¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Though everyone wanted to watch, they also knew a battle between Dragonite and Zoroark would be dangerous. They scrambled to keep their distance, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire. But no one was willing to leave¡ªfor these nobodies, witnessing a battle like this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ¡­¡­ Chen Nian didn¡¯t have time to care about the peanut gallery. His focus was entirely on Zoroark. And Zoroark? It was glaring right back at him, seething with hatred. What¡¯s the most infuriating thing that can happen to someone? When you¡¯re in the middle of a crucial moment in your game, and suddenly the power cuts out¡ªor someone yanks your damn Ethernet cable. And for this Zoroark? ¡°I was in the middle of a goddamn pentakill, and you just had to throw a Pok¨¦ Ball at me?! Do you have any idea how unforgivable that is?!¡± Chapter 38 - The Utterly Wrecked Zoroark Chapter 38: The Utterly Wrecked Zoroark Zoroark glared at Chen Nian with pure rage, its furious roars echoing through the caf¨¦: ¡°Ssoooaaa!!!¡± ¡°Ssoooaaa!!!¡± ¡°Ssoooaaa!!!¡± ¡­¡­ Thanks to his psychic abilities, Chen Nian understood exactly what Zoroark was trying to say. It was screaming at him¡ª¡±You cost me my goddamn pentakill!!¡± ¡­¡­ What. Just¡­ what. This Zoroark was that addicted to gaming?! Was this even the same Zoroark he remembered? This wasn¡¯t a Pok¨¦mon¡ªit was a full-blown internet junkie! ¡­¡­ Though momentarily stunned, Chen Nian quickly steeled himself. A gamer Zoroark? Even better. I¡¯m definitely catching this one. So, without hesitation, he pointed at Zoroark and declared: ¡°I¡¯m catching you, Zoroark!¡± ¡°So let¡¯s battle!¡± ¡­¡­ ¡°You ruined my pentakill, didn¡¯t even apologize, and now you want to catch me?!¡± ¡°You think I¡¯m some pushover?!¡± Having spent so much time in internet caf¨¦s, this Zoroark had clearly picked up some choice human phrases. With an enraged snarl, it lunged straight at Chen Nian¡¯s Dragonite. Seeing the attack coming, Chen Nian barked an order: sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Fatty¡ªend this fast! Use Dragon Claw!¡± ¡°FATTY?!¡± Dragonite froze mid-air, utterly bewildered. Then its face twisted in misery. ¡°Master, what the hell?! Why do you keep calling me ¡®Fatty¡¯?! I¡¯m majestic as hell!!¡± ¡­¡­ Despite its internal grievances, Dragonite obeyed instantly. In a blur of speed, it closed the distance, its chubby claws glowing with draconic energy as it slashed at Zoroark. Instead of retreating, Zoroark leapt upward, kicking off the ceiling before countering with a Shadow Claw, dark energy swirling around its own claws. ¡­¡­ BOOM! Shadow Claw vs. Dragon Claw. The clash was brutal¡ªbut the power gap was too wide. Zoroark went flying, crashing straight through one of the caf¨¦¡¯s lounge sofas, reducing it to splinters. By the time Dragonite caught up, it realized¡ª The poor, game-addicted Zoroark had been knocked out cold. Victorious, Dragonite turned to Chen Nian with a proud roar, ready to celebrate¡ª Only to be yanked back into its Pok¨¦ Ball mid-shout. ¡­¡­ ¡°Are you KIDDING ME?!¡± Dragonite¡¯s muffled voice came from inside the ball. ¡°You call me out to fight, don¡¯t even let me flex, and then just stuff me back in?!¡± Meanwhile, Chen Nian casually tossed another Pok¨¦ Ball at the unconscious Zoroark. Click. Capture successful. Sure, Zoroark hadn¡¯t willingly submitted yet, but that didn¡¯t matter. Chen Nian could work on that later. ¡­¡­ Glancing around at the wrecked caf¨¦, Chen Nian frowned before calling out: ¡°Who owns this place? Step forward!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pay for the damages.¡± A chubby middle-aged man practically teleported to his side, face flushed with excitement. ¡°M-Master! I¡¯m the owner! P-Please, don¡¯t even mention compensation!¡± ¡°Having you here is an honor! If you ever want to game again, it¡¯s on the house¡ªforever!¡± ¡­¡­ The owner was thrilled. This was a once-in-a-century event for his little internet caf¨¦! A story he could brag about for life! A few broken sofas? Worthless. The real prize? A legendary trainer with a Dragonite just graced his establishment! And let¡¯s not forget¡ªa Zoroark had been gaming here. That alone was free advertising gold! ¡­¡­ Seeing the owner¡¯s refusal, Chen Nian didn¡¯t push it. With the excitement over, neither he nor Nan Qinli felt like sticking around. Hand in hand, they left the caf¨¦. Right now, he had more important business¡ª Getting Zoroark to a Pok¨¦mon Center. That overenthusiastic ¡°Fatty¡± might¡¯ve hit it a little too hard¡­ Chapter 39 - If I Can’t Beat Your Dragonite, How Could I Lose to You? Chapter 39: If I Can¡¯t Beat Your Dragonite, How Could I Lose to You? After taking Zoroark to the Pok¨¦mon Center for a checkup, Chen Nian confirmed that the Pok¨¦mon hadn¡¯t suffered any serious injuries. By now, Zoroark had already woken up. Sitting on the hospital bed, it glared fiercely at Chen Nian, chattering nonstop: ¡°Zor¡­ Zor¡­ Zor¡­!¡± Is this guy really still holding a grudge over me interrupting its game? ¡­¡­ Seeing Zoroark seemingly arguing with Chen Nian, Nan Qinli couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously, ¡°Brother Chen Nian, what is Zoroark saying? Does it¡­ not want to acknowledge you?¡± ¡°Nah, this guy¡¯s just a gaming addict. It¡¯s still mad at me for ruining its teamfight earlier.¡± ¡°A gaming addict?¡± Nan Qinli pouted adorably. ¡°This Zoroark is so strange¡­ Who knew a Pok¨¦mon would love playing games?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that weird,¡± Chen Nian shrugged. ¡°Pok¨¦mon are just as intelligent as humans, and some are more unique than others. Running into a Zoroark that loves gaming isn¡¯t that bizarre. Still, finding it in an internet caf¨¦? Guess my luck¡¯s just that good.¡± Recalling how Chen Nian had thrown a Pok¨¦ Ball at Zoroark in the middle of the caf¨¦, Nan Qinli couldn¡¯t help but giggle. ¡°At first, I thought you were trying to catch that boy too. I got so scared¡ªI thought you had some¡­ unusual preferences. Turns out, it was a Zoroark all along! Brother, your luck is seriously amazing.¡± ¡°Unusual preferences? So that¡¯s how you see me, Qinli?¡± Chen Nian shot her a mock glare, making her lower her head guiltily. ¡°S-Sorry, Brother Chen Nian¡­ I-I just misunderstood! But the way you acted really could make people think that!¡± ¡°Misunderstand what? You¡¯ve grown up with me¡ªyou know my tastes better than anyone. Obviously, I prefer cute little pink-haired girls like you. If I were gonna catch anyone, I¡¯d bring a Pok¨¦ Ball just for you.¡± The moment those words left his mouth, a deep blush spread across Nan Qinli¡¯s face, trailing down her fair neck all the way to her collarbone. ¡°Y-You¡¯re so mean, Brother¡­ always teasing me¡­¡± she mumbled shyly, looking down. ¡°Qinli¡­ Qinli won¡¯t let you catch me!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not up to you, Qinli~¡± Chen Nian chuckled and pinched her soft, delicate cheek. ¡­¡­ Seeing Chen Nian flirting shamelessly while completely ignoring it, Zoroark grew even angrier. ¡°ZOR! ZOR! ZOR!¡± Hearing its outburst, Chen Nian finally remembered the eccentric Pok¨¦mon still present. He turned and walked up to Zoroark. ¡°You¡¯re my Pok¨¦mon now. Still refusing to admit defeat?¡± ¡°Zor! Zor! Zor!¡± ¡°You¡¯re saying beating you isn¡¯t enough? You want me to beat you in a game?¡± ¡°Zor! Zor! Zor!¡± ¡­¡­ This really is one weird Zoroark. Damn, just capturing it wasn¡¯t enough, now it wanted a 1v1 gaming match. Since Chen Nian had nothing better to do, he agreed. ¡°Fine. You want a solo? Once we get back, I¡¯ll find a place, and we¡¯ll settle this. I don¡¯t game much, but crushing you won¡¯t be a problem.¡± sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He wasn¡¯t lying. Though he rarely played games, he did have psychic abilities. Once he understood the game¡¯s mechanics, his powers would let him pull off any insane plays. And judging by how Zoroark had been raging earlier, it was probably trash anyway. Real pros don¡¯t play with their mouths. ¡­¡­ After leaving the Pok¨¦mon Center, Zoroark transformed back into its human disguise¡ªa teenage boy. Glaring at Chen Nian, it declared fiercely: ¡°Fine, so I couldn¡¯t beat your Dragonite. But in a game? I¡¯ll destroy you a hundred times over! I¡¯ll camp your fountain until you¡¯re too scared to leave!¡± ¡°DEMACIA SHALL NEVER FALL!¡± Watching Zoroark¡¯s ridiculous act, Nan Qinli couldn¡¯t hold back a laugh, quickly covering her mouth with her hand. But Zoroark just shot her a look. ¡°What¡¯s so funny? Am I wrong?¡± ¡°I¡¯m really strong! If this guy hadn¡¯t hit me with a Pok¨¦ Ball earlier, I would¡¯ve won every single match today!¡± Chapter 40 - Can You Spot Me Some Cash for Skins? Chapter 40: Can You Spot Me Some Cash for Skins? Two hours later, in Nan Qinli¡¯s home¡­ S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The teenage boy-shaped Zoroark slumped weakly over the computer desk, staring at the glaring ¡°DEFEAT¡± on the screen in disbelief. ¡°How¡­ how could this happen?!¡± ¡°You¡ªyou said you never played before!¡± ¡°You were supposed to be trash!¡± ¡°How did I get stomped by a total noob?!¡± ¡°This can¡¯t be real. No way. I must be dreaming¡­¡± ¡­¡­ Zoroark suddenly whipped its head up, glaring at Chen Nian. ¡°You lied to me!¡± *¡±You¡¯re obviously some kind of gaming pro! What¡¯s your rank? Are you a top-tier player or something?!¡±* ¡°You¡ª¡± Before it could finish, Nan Qinli cut in with a pout. ¡°Brother Chen Nian didn¡¯t lie!¡± ¡°He really never played games growing up! You were the one who taught him League¡¯s rules just now! He¡¯s just a genius who learns everything super fast!¡± ¡°And¡­ and¡­ Zoroark, you¡¯re just really bad. Like, really bad.¡± ¡­¡­ ¡°I¡¯m¡­ bad? I¡¯m the trash one???¡± Nan Qinli¡¯s words stabbed into Zoroark¡¯s heart like a sharp dagger. Dazed, it looked back at the screen before lowering its head in bitter defeat. ¡°Fine. You won. I¡¯ll be your Pok¨¦mon.¡± ¡°But¡­ can I still play games after this?¡± ¡°Games?¡± Chen Nian raised an eyebrow. ¡°You really love it that much?¡± ¡°Of course! My dream is to become the ultimate League of Legends champion Pok¨¦mon! A Pok¨¦mon can lose, but it¡¯ll never surrender to failure!¡± Chen Nian and Nan Qinli both fell silent at Zoroark¡¯s stubborn passion. Just how deep does this gaming addiction go? Does it really love games that much? ¡­¡­ Rubbing his temples, Chen Nian sighed. ¡°I¡¯ll get you a laptop later. Play whenever you want.¡± *¡±But not during training or missions. Off-duty time? Go wild.¡±* Zoroark¡¯s face instantly lit up. ¡°Really?! Master, I¡¯m counting on you then!¡± Then, as if remembering something, it suddenly looked embarrassed. ¡°Uh, Master¡­ can I ask for one more thing?¡± ¡°What now?¡± *¡±C-Can you lend me some money?¡±* ¡°Money? For what?¡± ¡°I¡­ I wanna buy skins. And try the gacha.¡± *¡±Some jerk in-game today called me a broke loser who can¡¯t afford skins. How dare they insult a Pok¨¦mon like that?! I need rare skins! I need to whale! I¡¯ll show them¡ªZoroark does have cash to burn!¡±* ¡°¡­¡­¡­¡­¡± ¡­¡­ In the end, Chen Nian reluctantly handed Zoroark some money. At the same time, his ¡°Golden Finger¡± system activated a new feature¡ªseemingly tailor-made for Zoroark. The function allowed him to install an internet-connected PC inside Zoroark¡¯s Pok¨¦ Ball. Meaning, from now on, this guy could pull all-nighters gaming even while captured. Still, Chen Nian had already decided: He would fix Zoroark¡¯s twisted priorities. Playing games was fine, but it had to train properly. Fail his drills? Instant internet ban. ¡­¡­ Just as Chen Nian finished laying down the rules, the front door swung open. The crisp sound of high heels clicking against the floor echoed through the room. A stunningly beautiful, golden-haired woman stepped inside¡ªdressed in a white blouse, black pencil skirt, sheer stockings, and sleek black stilettos. With elegant grace, she bent down to slip off her heels, replacing them with fluffy slippers. Hearing noise from the living room, she glanced over¡ªand her eyes brightened in delight. ¡°Chen Nian! You¡¯re back?¡± ¡°How have you been these past few days? Were you eating properly on your own?¡± ¡°Oh? And who¡¯s this little one? A friend of yours or Qinli¡¯s?¡± ¡­¡­ ¡°Mom!¡± Nan Qinli immediately dashed over, hugging her mother¡¯s arm with a sweet giggle. After leading her to the living room, the girl grinned mischievously. ¡°Mom, you¡¯ll never guess who this boy really is~¡± Chapter 41 Chapter 41: Nan Xiyue Hearing Nan Qinli¡¯s words, Nan Xiyue gently pinched the little girl¡¯s adorable cheek and said with a smile, ¡°How could I guess who your new friend is? I¡¯ve never met him before.¡± Nan Qinli stuck out her tongue at her mother and replied playfully, ¡°It¡¯s actually a Pok¨¦mon!¡± ¡°A Pok¨¦mon?¡± Nan Xiyue looked surprised. She turned her gaze to Zoroark. ¡°A Pok¨¦mon that can take human form¡­ Could it be a Ditto?¡± Watching Nan Xiyue, Chen Nian patted Zoroark¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Change back. Seeing you like this feels a bit weird¡­¡± Zoroark quickly reverted to its original form, and only then did Nan Xiyue realize what kind of Pok¨¦mon it was. ¡°Zoroark?¡± ¡°That¡¯s an incredibly rare and powerful Pok¨¦mon¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me, Chen Nian, you went out this time and found a Zoroark as your partner?¡± ¡°Aunt Nan, I actually saw this Zoroark at an internet caf¨¦ today. You¡¯d never guess what it was doing¡­¡± Nan Qinli tugged at her mother¡¯s hand and quickly explained the whole story. Hearing this, Nan Xiyue couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°A Zoroark that loves gaming? That¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve heard of that.¡± ¡°By the way, Nian, did you gain anything else from this trip? I was thinking that if you hadn¡¯t found a suitable Pok¨¦mon, I¡¯d help you get one¡­ Now that you have Zoroark as your partner, you¡¯ll definitely become an outstanding Trainer in the future¡­¡± Hearing her mother¡¯s words, Nan Qinli proudly added, ¡°Mom, Brother Chen Nian doesn¡¯t just have Zoroark!¡± sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°You¡¯d never guess¡ªhe also caught a huge, chubby, but super cute Dragonite this time!¡± ¡°Brother Chen Nian, let Dragonite out so Mom can see it!¡± ¡°Come on out, Dragonite!¡± Chen Nian tossed a Pok¨¦ Ball, releasing Dragonite. The moment Nan Xiyue saw Dragonite¡¯s imposing presence, she gasped in surprise. ¡°You even have a Dragonite?¡± ¡°It looks like it has excellent potential¡­ Nian, your gains from this trip are incredible! This is an extremely rare and powerful Pok¨¦mon¡ªhow did you catch it?¡± Before Chen Nian could explain, Nan Qinli eagerly spoke up, ¡°Brother Chen Nian promised Dragonite that he¡¯d find it a girlfriend in the future, and then Dragonite just followed him! Mom, don¡¯t you think this Dragonite is just too adorable?¡± Being called ¡°adorable¡± by a beautiful girl, Dragonite scratched its head sheepishly. Nan Xiyue, however, simply laughed. Promise Dragonite a girlfriend, and it just follows you? Those words probably only worked on her silly daughter. As a Pok¨¦mon research professor and a top-tier Pok¨¦mon Breeder, Nan Xiyue didn¡¯t believe such a powerful Pok¨¦mon could be so easily fooled. Otherwise, Dragonite would be everywhere in the world. Still, Nan Xiyue didn¡¯t expose the truth. She patted Nan Qinli¡¯s head and said, ¡°Well, that¡¯s some amazing luck!¡± ¡°Nian, make sure to take good care of Dragonite and Zoroark as your partners. If you ever have any questions about raising Pok¨¦mon, feel free to ask me.¡± ¡°Mom, Brother Chen Nian didn¡¯t just get Dragonite¡ªhe also caught two never-before-seen Pok¨¦mon!¡± ¡°Never-before-seen Pok¨¦mon?¡± Now, Nan Xiyue¡¯s interest was piqued. As a Pok¨¦mon researcher, she couldn¡¯t help but be curious about undiscovered species. Facing Nan Xiyue, Chen Nian didn¡¯t hide anything. He summoned the two Cosmog, and the little ones immediately began happily playing around the room. ¡°They really are undiscovered Pok¨¦mon!¡± ¡°They look so cute¡­¡± ¡°Chen Nian, where did you find them?¡± ¡°In a completely uninhabited area. They¡¯re playful and curious about everything¡ªthey actually jumped into my Pok¨¦ Balls on their own.¡± ¡°They went into your Pok¨¦ Balls willingly? If I¡¯d known, I would¡¯ve gone with you on this trip. You must¡¯ve witnessed so many fascinating things along the way¡­¡± Nan Xiyue smiled warmly, then picked up one of the Cosmog and gently stroked it. ¡°Could you lend them to me for a while? I¡¯d love to study their growth and habits¡­¡± If anyone else had asked to borrow his Pok¨¦mon, Chen Nian would¡¯ve refused. But Nan Xiyue was different. Even though they were just neighbors, she had practically raised him. In Chen Nian¡¯s eyes, she was no different from family. Besides, with Nan Xiyue¡¯s gentle nature, he knew she¡¯d take excellent care of Cosmog. So Chen Nian immediately replied, ¡°If you want to study them, Auntie, I¡¯ll leave them with you for a while.¡± Chapter 42 Chapter 42: The Li Family¡¯s Downfall When Chen Nian agreed to her request, Nan Xiyue was overjoyed. She affectionately wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him into a warm embrace, and gently ruffled his hair. ¡°You really are my sweet boy, Nian,¡± she said happily. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of these little ones.¡± ¡°By the way, have you and Qinli eaten yet? Let me cook something for you¡ª¡± ¡°No need, Auntie,¡± Chen Nian interrupted. ¡°We already ate outside.¡± Before he could finish, his phone rang. He pulled it out¡ªJiang Shuying was calling. As soon as he answered, her voice came through, soft and sweet. ¡°Chen Nian, where are you? I miss you¡­¡± Huh? A girl¡¯s voice? And she sounds young? Nan Qinli¡¯s ears perked up like an alert little rabbit. But before she could eavesdrop further, Nan Xiyue tapped her head lightly. ¡°Your brother¡¯s on a call. Don¡¯t snoop.¡± ¡°Mom¡­ Brother Chen Nian isn¡¯t an outsider! He wouldn¡¯t hide anything from me!¡± Qinli pouted. Meanwhile, Chen Nian had already ended the call. ¡­¡­ ¡°Qinli, Auntie, I need to meet a classmate for something. I¡¯ll head out now. I¡¯ll leave the two Cosmog here¡ªthey love to play around, so keep an eye on them.¡± ¡°Got it,¡± Nan Xiyue nodded. ¡°Go ahead if you have business to handle.¡± ¡°Let me walk you out¡ª¡± ¡°No need, Auntie. It¡¯s not far.¡± ¡°Return, Dragonite. Return, Zoro¡ª¡± After recalling his two Pok¨¦mon, Chen Nian gave the Cosmog a few reminders. Nan Qinli, however, followed him to the door, her curiosity bubbling over. ¡°Brother Chen Nian¡­ was that a girl on the phone just now? Why is she calling you out so late?¡± Seeing her adorable, jealous expression, Chen Nian couldn¡¯t resist teasing her. He booped her nose and grinned. ¡°A guy and a girl meeting this late? Obviously, it¡¯s a date. What else could it be?¡± ¡°Wha¡ª?!¡± Qinli¡¯s reaction was instant¡ªlike a kitten whose tail had been stepped on. ¡°No! You can¡¯t go!¡± ¡°Or¡ªI¡¯m coming with you!¡± ¡°I absolutely forbid you from dating another girl! Forbid it!¡± ¡°Qinli does not approve!¡± Oops. Played myself. Realizing he¡¯d poked the hornet¡¯s nest, Chen Nian quickly backtracked with an apologetic smile. ¡°Ah, Qinli, I was just joking! My classmate called me to discuss graduation paperwork. There¡¯ll be a bunch of other people there¡ªit¡¯s not a date!¡± ¡°And¡­ do you really not trust me? Would I ever sneak around behind your back?¡± ¡­¡­ Only then did Qinli¡¯s pout soften into a reluctant smile. ¡°Okay¡­ I believe you, Brother Chen Nian!¡± ¡°But you have to be careful, okay? If it¡¯s too late, you can stay at our place tonight. I¡¯ll even prepare your bed for you!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll see. If it¡¯s late, I¡¯ll just go home. Anyway, I¡¯d better get going. Bye, Qinli!¡± ¡°Wait! You forgot something!¡± Before he could leave, Qinli¡ªclad in her fluffy bunny slippers¡ªhurried after him. She closed her eyes, her face tilted up expectantly. Chen Nian chuckled and obliged, pressing a light kiss to her soft, fair cheek. Satisfied, Qinli beamed and finally let him go. ¡°Okay! I¡¯ll head back now!¡± ¡­¡­ After leaving the neighborhood, Chen Nian hailed a taxi and headed straight to the caf¨¦ where Jiang Shuying was waiting. There she stood at the entrance¡ªwearing a stylish school uniform, black thigh-high socks, and polished leather shoes, her playful aura unmistakable. The moment she spotted Chen Nian, she lit up and dashed over, looping her arm through his. ¡°Darling~ Did you miss me?¡± ¡°We just saw each other this morning. What¡¯s there to miss?¡± Shuying rolled her eyes at his typical ¡°clueless guy¡± response but didn¡¯t push it. They settled into a private booth, and Chen Nian cut straight to the point. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°So, what¡¯s the situation with your family? Do I need to step in?¡± The moment he asked, Shuying¡¯s expression turned strange. ¡°Chen Nian¡­ something huge happened in our city.¡± ¡°Something huge?¡± Her tone made him lean in. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°The Li family¡­ was attacked by unknown assailants.¡± ¡°Every single one of their Pok¨¦mon was stolen. As for the people¡ªthe family head has vanished. The rest are either dead or critically injured. The only survivor is Li Shanhe, but he¡¯s in the ICU right now. The doctors say¡­ he might end up in a vegetative state.¡± Chapter 43 Chapter 43: The Reason for the Massacre Hearing Jiang Shuying¡¯s words, Chen Nian was genuinely curious now. The Li family, wiped out? This was no small matter. After all, the head of the Li family was the chairman of the local Pok¨¦mon League branch. His strength and influence in the region were extraordinary. When Chen Nian had left for his trip, the Li family had been perfectly fine. Nothing was amiss. So how had they ended up like this by the time he returned? ¡­¡­ Seeing the curiosity on Chen Nian¡¯s face, Jiang Shuying continued: ¡°I don¡¯t know the specifics of what happened!¡± ¡°My father told me all this!¡± ¡°And when I came back this time, I could clearly sense that something was off about him¡­¡± ¡°Oh, right, Chen Nian¡ªI told my father about us dating. He said he wants to meet you. Do you have time now?¡± ¡°Meet me? Now?¡± ¡°Mhm¡­ My father said if you¡¯re free, it¡¯d be best to go as soon as possible¡­¡± ¡°Chen Nian, will you come back with me?¡± Jiang Shuying looked at him pleadingly. Chen Nian patted her head and smiled. ¡°Of course. You¡¯re my woman, going home with you is only natural. If your father wants to see me now, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Really? Thank you, darling!¡± Standing on her tiptoes, Jiang Shuying happily kissed him on the cheek before looping her arm through his. Together, they left the caf¨¦. ¡­¡­ Tian¡¯an City had two Pok¨¦mon Gyms. One of them, the Dragon-type Gym, was Jiang Shuying¡¯s home. After taking a taxi to the front gates, the two stepped out, bypassed the Gym, and headed toward the large courtyard behind it. This courtyard was the residential area of the Jiang family. The security guard at the entrance immediately bowed respectfully when he saw Jiang Shuying. ¡°Young Miss!¡± Jiang Shuying acknowledged him with a nod and led Chen Nian inside. Once they entered the villa¡¯s main hall, she guided him to a study. ¡°Father is waiting for you in the study¡­ Chen Nian, go on in. He said he wants to speak with you alone.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± ¡­¡­ Chen Nian knocked on the door. A deep, powerful voice answered from inside. ¡°Is that Chen Nian? Come in.¡± Pushing the door open, Chen Nian stepped inside. Seated behind the desk, Jiang Zhiwei¡ªthe current Dragon-type Gym Leader and Jiang Shuying¡¯s father¡ªwas reviewing some documents. ¡­¡­ ¡°So you¡¯re Chen Nian¡­ Quite the accomplished young man.¡± ¡°Shuying told me about you two. Thank you for looking after her during the trip. I never expected this girl to sneak off to the Kunlun Mountains without a word¡­ Truly, a daughter grown is a daughter gone.¡± Gym Leader Jiang sighed, then motioned to Chen Nian. ¡°Come, sit. Let¡¯s talk properly.¡± Taking the invitation at face value, Chen Nian settled onto the sofa and spoke up. ¡°Uncle Jiang, this is my first time visiting, and I came in a hurry without bringing anything¡ª¡± ¡°Chen Nian, you¡¯re my daughter¡¯s boyfriend now. No need for formalities here. Shuying told me she¡¯s already confessed everything to you. Now, let me ask you something¡­ Do you think I¡¯m an unfit father?¡± When Chen Nian didn¡¯t respond immediately, Jiang Zhiwei chuckled. ¡°Truthfully, there are complicated reasons behind this.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re practically family now, I¡¯ll speak plainly.¡± ¡°I, Jiang Zhiwei, may be down on my luck, but I¡¯m not so desperate that I¡¯d sell my daughter for personal gain!¡± ¡°Agreeing to the arranged marriage with the Li family¡­ had its own history.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve ever considered whether there was any logic behind the marriage alliance¡­¡± ¡­¡­ After listening, Chen Nian thought for a moment before replying. ¡°After hearing what Shuying told me, I already sensed something unusual about the whole situation.¡± ¡°This matter likely isn¡¯t as simple as she made it out to be.¡± ¡°To put it bluntly, beautiful women are hardly rare in this world. But a Shelgon with Champion-level potential? That¡¯s one in a million. The two can¡¯t even be compared in value.¡± ¡°If the Li family were willing to trade a high-quality Shelgon for a beauty, they could probably get hundreds of women from certain factions¡­¡± ¡°Unless Li Shanhe was truly infatuated with Shuying and willing to pay such a price for her. But given what I know of his character, I highly doubt he was that kind of romantic.¡± S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°So I¡¯ve always believed there¡¯s more to this. Uncle, I suspect you¡¯ve kept many things from Shuying, haven¡¯t you?¡± Chapter 44 Chapter 44: Wen Qiannian Hearing Chen Nian¡¯s words, Gym Leader Jiang smiled faintly. ¡°As expected of a sharp young man. Shuying¡¯s intelligence is far behind yours.¡± ¡°Indeed, there are things I haven¡¯t let her know.¡± ¡°But the truth behind this isn¡¯t something I can easily share with you.¡± ¡°Come with me, someone wishes to meet you.¡± ¡°If that person is willing to tell you everything, you¡¯ll learn the truth behind this matter.¡± ¡­¡­ S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As he spoke, Jiang Zhiwei opened the study door. Chen Nian stood and followed him out. They exited through the villa¡¯s back door, walking along a dimly lit path until they arrived before an elegantly secluded cottage. Stopping at the entrance, Jiang Zhiwei called out respectfully: ¡°Miss Wen, I¡¯ve brought Mr. Chen Nian.¡± The cottage door slowly opened, revealing a graceful woman dressed in pale cyan traditional robes. *Huh? Isn¡¯t she¡­ the one who owns Suicune? That high-ranking figure from the Pok¨¦mon League?* Chen Nian studied her with curiosity. Why is she here at the Jiang family¡¯s home? ¡­¡­ The woman before him was indeed Suicune¡¯s trainer¡ªthe one revered by the Pok¨¦mon League as Miss Wen. Her lips curved slightly as she regarded Chen Nian. ¡°Mr. Chen Nian, if you don¡¯t mind, you may call me Wen Qiannian.¡± ¡°I imagine you must have many questions. Please, come in and sit for a while. I¡¯ll take my time answering them for you¡­¡± Jiang Zhiwei glanced at Miss Wen, then said: ¡°Miss Wen, I¡¯ll take my leave now. Chen Nian, come find me again after your conversation.¡± ¡­¡­ Once the Gym Leader had left, Chen Nian followed Wen Qiannian into the cottage. Sitting at the table, she poured him a cup of tea. ¡°Truthfully, it was my idea to invite you here so abruptly.¡± ¡°Gym Leader Jiang was merely acting on my instructions.¡± ¡°Can you guess why I asked you here, Mr. Chen Nian?¡± ¡­¡­ After serving the tea, she took a seat across from him. A red string adorned her fair wrist, tied with a tiny bell. Glancing at it, Chen Nian smiled faintly. ¡°I couldn¡¯t have guessed earlier, but now, I have some ideas.¡± ¡°As expected of the Pok¨¦mon League, your intelligence-gathering is truly extraordinary.¡±* ¡°Miss Wen Qiannian invited me here because you¡¯ve confirmed that I possess¡­ something fearsome, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡­¡­ Hearing his response, she chuckled softly. ¡°Mr. Chen Nian, you¡¯re only sixteen, yet you have the courage to venture into forbidden zones alone. That¡¯s truly admirable.¡± ¡°Back in that restricted area, I sensed something was off.¡± *¡±That powerful Pok¨¦mon, the one that fought three others single-handedly¡ªits combat style was too methodical. So I suspected it might have a trainer.¡±* ¡°I didn¡¯t intervene immediately because I was observing the situation.¡± ¡°And that¡¯s when I noticed you, Mr. Chen Nian.¡± ¡°Through the League¡¯s intelligence, I¡¯ve learned some basic details about you.¡± ¡°Based on that, I formed a few theories.¡± ¡°That strange black Pok¨¦mon¡­ is likely yours, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°And now, my suspicions have been confirmed.¡± ¡­¡­ Though Wen Qiannian didn¡¯t elaborate, Chen Nian could infer the rest. The Pok¨¦mon League was, after all, the world¡¯s most powerful organization. Investigating someone¡¯s movements would inevitably yield clues. His trip into the forbidden zone, his return during the chaos, his sudden capture of a Dragonite, all of it hinted that he was anything but ordinary. A smart person could easily deduce something from his trail. After all, he hadn¡¯t bothered hiding himself in the restricted area. So now, hearing Wen Qiannian¡¯s words, Chen Nian replied calmly: ¡°You guessed correctly, Miss Wen.¡± ¡°Necrozma is indeed my Pok¨¦mon.¡± ¡°So then, why did you specifically invite me here?¡± ¡°Are you planning to recruit me into the Pok¨¦mon League?¡± ¡­¡­ Wen Qiannian smiled. *¡±I did consider it before. But judging by how you¡¯ve kept yourself hidden, you seem like a man who prefers a low-profile life, one far from the spotlight.¡± ¡°So I doubt you¡¯d agree to join the League and become one of its top trainers¡­¡±