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Chapter 534 The Source of Evil Power in the Gem Kingdom! The Mysterious Virus from Space—It Was It After All!

The deepest part of the magnificent cave.

Leaning against the rock wall, the Super Bewitching Eyes, which had been motionless, opened its ruby-like eyes.

Conveying Heartfelt Voices

An aged and solemn voice echoed in Ye Yinchuan and Tianxi's minds.

Beyond the seal lies the prison of time.

[The former Empress, in order to suppress the calamity from beyond the heavens, sealed away the entire Gem Kingdom, along with herself and all her corrupted subjects.]

Its gaze fell on Diancie, carrying a complex emotion.

But time is the most ruthless erosion in the world. The power of the seal is weakening year by year.

The creatures inside could awaken at any moment. Especially that… evil thing that arrived aboard a meteorite.

Ye Yinchuan's expression was solemn.

He vaguely knew that the "evil thing" Old Sableye mentioned was most likely a legendary Pokémon.

A Pokémon with unlimited potential, capable of changing its form according to its environment.

“We understand.” Ye Yinchuan’s voice was steady and powerful. “This is just a reconnaissance mission; we won’t go any deeper.”

“Tianxi.” He looked at the little princess beside him.

Tianxi's face was filled with longing for her homeland and worry about the unknown.

"No matter what happens, stick with me."

“Yes!” Diancie nodded emphatically, her jewel-like eyes gleaming with determination.

No need to say more about her incredibly captivating eyes.

The enormous ruby ​​on its chest shone brightly.

The space ahead began to distort and fold.

A mirror-like entrance, rippling with seven colors, slowly opened.

"Let's go."

Holding Diancie's hand and carrying the Soul-Stealing Eye, which also belonged to the Gem Kingdom, Ye Yinchuan stepped into that homeland that had been sealed for countless years.

……

The instant it passed through the ripples of space.

It felt as if I had instantly fallen from one world into another dimension.

Utter silence.

And, overwhelmingly dense fairy and rock energy.

Ye Yinchuan looked around.

As far as the eye can see, there is a dreamlike kingdom made of countless giant crystals.

Pink, blue, and purple crystals, like towering trees, rise from the ground and pierce the "sky".

The ground is a smooth, mirror-like diamond crystal, reflecting the magnificent light and shadow of the crystal forest above.

In the air, specks of light floated, like countless tiny sprites dancing in the stillness.

This is the Gem Kingdom.

A place so beautiful it takes your breath away, yet so desolate it's unsettling.

"What a nice view……"

Diancie murmured to herself, her eyes filled with shock and nostalgia.

But soon, the joy on her face was replaced by a touch of sadness.

Because, scattered throughout this crystal forest are countless “statues”.

A colossal, steel fortress-like megalomorph, its four legs crossed in a charging stance, remained motionless, enveloped in a thick layer of pink crystal.

A super-powerful flying dragon with an elegant figure and wings like crescent moons of blood hovered in the air, and was also sealed by crystals, frozen in time.

There's also Super Tyranitar, Super Aggron, Super Aerodactyl...

They all remained in a fighting stance, their eyes still holding a final madness and brutality, but their bodies were frozen in time forever.

"This is... a corrupted Pokémon."

Ye Yinchuan's heart sank slightly.

These powerful Pokémon, each capable of becoming a dominant force, have now become cold decorations in this desolate kingdom.

He could sense that the crystal sealing them contained a pure and powerful fairy energy.

That is the power belonging to Empress Diancie.

It was she who, with her own power, sealed these out-of-control Mega Pokémon here forever.

This is both a kindness and a tragedy.

"His Majesty……"

Diancie looked at these former guardians of the kingdom, her eyes gleaming.

She could feel the lamentations of the souls deep within these crystal statues.

"Let's go find the Queen first."

Ye Yinchuan spoke softly, interrupting Tianxi's sadness.

He could sense a faint, yet more powerful, aura emanating from the deepest part of the kingdom.

That must be where Queen Diancie is located.

The three of them... let's just say the three of them, carefully made their way through this silent crystal forest.

The Soul-Hooking Eyes walked at the front, its jewel-like eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Although it also belongs to the Gem Kingdom, it grew up outside and felt both unfamiliar and wary of everything here.

Go deeper and deeper.

The energy in the air becomes increasingly concentrated.

A faint, ominous, and strange atmosphere began to spread.

at last.

They arrived at a wide-open square.

In the center of the square stands a magnificent throne crafted from pure, holy diamonds.

Seated on the throne is a Pokémon with an elegant figure and noble demeanor.

She has a similar silhouette to Diancie, but is larger and has a more mature and dignified demeanor.

On her head was a magnificent crown with a huge heart-shaped diamond.

She wore a pristine white gown that seemed to be woven from light, its diamond-studded hem shimmering in the light...

She is the ruler of the Gem Kingdom—Empress Diancie.

It's also... a Super Diancie!

At this moment, her eyes were closed and her hands were folded in front of her, as if she had fallen into a deep sleep.

however.

On her chest, however, were shocking, dark purple crystalline cracks spreading.

Those cracks, like evil vines, spread from her heart and covered her entire body.

An ominous, dark energy, filled with corrosive and destructive energy, was constantly seeping out from the cracks, polluting her sacred body.

"This is... Her Majesty the Empress..."

When Tianxi saw this, her voice was filled with sorrow.

Looking at the sleeping empress, still struggling against the darkness, I felt a mix of emotions, but my sense of mission was even stronger.

however.

Right now.

The Empress's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open!

What kind of eyes were those?
There was not a trace of tenderness or compassion.

There was only a bottomless, mad and violent... pure darkness!

Om-!
A terrifying mental shock erupted from the Empress!

"careful!"

Ye Yinchuan's pupils contracted as he instantly realized what was happening!

He grabbed Tianxi and pulled her behind him!
At the same time, a red light flashed in the eyes of the Soul-Hooking Eye beside him!
Hold on!

A green energy barrier instantly blocked their path!

boom! ! !
The mental shock slammed hard against the barrier!

The barrier shook violently, making a cracking sound as it struggled to break free!

The Soul-Hooking Eyes' body trembled violently, and it staggered back several steps, its eyes filled with horror.

Just a single glance was enough to break through its defenses!
"The Empress..."

Diancie turned pale with fright, staring in disbelief at the familiar yet strange figure emanating a terrifying aura on the throne. Ye Yinchuan's expression also became extremely solemn.

His discerning eye for antiques had already seen through everything.

Pokémon: Diancie

[Type: Rock/Fairy]

[Status: Super-evolved form; Invaded by cosmic virus;]

[Introduction: The ruler of the Gem Kingdom, possessing the immense power to create diamonds. To seal the evil power from the meteorite, she constructed a massive seal with herself at its core. But over the long years, her consciousness has continued to be eroded by that power…]

"..."

Ye Yinchuan understood.

"Cosmic virus?"

"As expected, the root cause of her corruption is most likely..."

His gaze passed over the throne and looked into the even deeper darkness behind it.

there.

He "saw" it.

A huge, heart-like, slowly pulsating blackish-purple crystal.

And within the core of that crystal.

A slender figure, exuding an unusual beauty, was sleeping peacefully.

Its body is mainly orange-red and blue.

Its arms, like two spiral tentacles, gracefully coiled in front of its body.

On its chest was a purple core crystal that emitted an eerie light.

DNA Pokémon - Deoxys!

Although it was sealed, the immense spiritual power emanating from it, powerful enough to distort time and space, and the pure, primordial darkness from the depths of the universe...

It sent a shiver down Ye Yinchuan's spine!
"found it……"

A surge of indescribable excitement and deep apprehension welled up within Ye Yinchuan.

He was excited because he had witnessed firsthand this legendary Pokémon from outer space.

His apprehension stemmed from the fact that... he could sense that this guy was just as dangerous as Mewtwo!
at this time!

It was as if she sensed Ye Yinchuan's gaze.

The sealed Deoxys' core crystal suddenly lit up!
Om-! ! !
An invisible yet powerful spiritual wave, strong enough to shake the entire Gem Kingdom, suddenly spread out!
Click! Click! Click!

Cracks began to appear on the crystals on the "statues" surrounding the sealed Mega Pokémon!

Next!

Around the throne, the tiny diamonds that had slumbered for countless years on the ground began to tremble violently!

The pink crystals on their bodies were stained with an ominous blackish-purple color!

Their eyes suddenly snapped open, flashing a frenzied red light!
"Chirp—!!!"

Dozens of corrupted tiny diamonds emitted piercing screams and surged towards Ye Yinchuan and his companions like a tidal wave!
Not only that!

Above the cave, the floating meteorites also began to change!
Those colorful little meteorites had their outer shells shattered, revealing their colorful cores inside!

Their eyes, too, turned a bloodthirsty red!
There are also Sun Rocks and Moonstones!

They spun around as they descended from the sky, their eyes gleaming with an eerie light as they locked onto the intruders below!
"It's the power of Deoxys...it's awakening these corrupted Pokémon!"

Ye Yinchuan instantly understood the situation!

"Dianci! Sable Eye! Prepare for battle!"

"But...they are my fellow countrymen..."

Tianxi looked at the frantic little diamond fragments, her eyes filled with unbearable pain.

She couldn't bring herself to attack her own people.

"I know!" Ye Yinchuan said in a deep voice, "So, leave this battle to me!"

Without the slightest hesitation, he instantly threw out several Poké Balls!

"Come out, my partners!"

A burst of light!

"Roar--!"

The powerful, fiery roaring tiger roared as soon as it appeared, its fiery belt burning fiercely at its waist!
"Gu——!"

The sniper owl spread its wings, its eyes sharp as an eagle's, and its feathered arrow was already nocked!

"Ugh——!"

The wind sprite landed lightly on Ye Yinchuan's shoulder, playfully sticking out its tongue, and air currents began to swirl around its body!
"Kahn—!"

Finally, there was that reliable figure, as steadfast as a mountain!
Kirbymon!
It patted its round belly and stood in front of everyone, its narrowed eyes flashing with an inviolable majesty!
"Blazing Roaring Tiger, roar loudly!"

"Sniper Tree Owl, Sew Shadow!"

"Wind Fairy, tailwind!"

Ye Yinchuan's instructions were clear and swift!
"Roar--!!!"

The Blazing Roaring Tiger opened its massive jaws, and a visible ring of sound waves, mixed with surging energy, burst forth!

The surging, corrosive diamond fragments suddenly stopped moving!
at the same time!

call out!call out!call out!
Several ghostly arrows pierced the air and accurately struck the feet of the leading little diamonds!

Their shadows were pinned to the spot, unable to move!

The wind sprite puffed out its cheeks and blew gently!
A powerful gust of air instantly enveloped the entire team, and all the Pokémon felt their bodies lighten and their speed greatly increased!

"Excellent! That's it! We'll fight and retreat!"

Ye Yinchuan's goal was clear: not to annihilate the enemy, but to retreat safely!

however.

Just as they were about to break through the encirclement.

An indescribable, extremely heavy pressure suddenly descended from the sky!

It was as if the weight of the entire world was pressing down on them!
gravity!

Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon suddenly sank!
The Blazing Roaring Tiger and the Sniper Tree Owl were forced to kneel on one knee!

Even Snorlax's massive body swayed, its feet sinking deep into the diamond ground!
Only the Wind Fairy, because of its extremely light weight, could barely float in mid-air, but it was still teetering on the edge!
"This is……"

Ye Yinchuan struggled to lift his head and look at the pulsating blackish-purple crystal heart.

It's Deoxys!

It didn't even awaken; just a tiny leak of power created such a terrifying gravitational field!
Under this gravitational field, all Pokémon's movements become incredibly slow!
The corrupted small meteorites, sun rocks, and moonstones, however, seemed unaffected, roaring as they launched their attacks!

Rock Blockade! Psychic Power! Power Gem!

In an instant, multicolored energy attacks, like a torrential rain, poured down on the immobilized crowd!

"Snorlax! Hang in there!"

Ye Yinchuan roared!

"Kammh—!!!"

Snorlax roared and crossed its arms to block in front of it!

It concentrates all its energy into defense!
boom! boom! boom!
Countless attacks landed squarely on Snorlax's body!
The explosion's light completely engulfed its massive body!
……

"Come on!"

At the cave entrance, Super Soul-Stealing Eyes urged anxiously.

Finally, amidst the smoke and dust of the explosion, Ye Yinchuan emerged, leading a group of battered and bruised Pokémon.

Snorlax's body was covered with charred marks and wounds, but it remained steadfast, protecting its companions behind it.

"The seal... is nearing its limit..."

Old Soul Hook stared at the violently fluctuating spatial ripples, his voice filled with exhaustion and despair.

The guy inside has already amassed enough power...

At this rate, Her Majesty the Empress... will soon be completely consumed...

Ye Yinchuan's face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.

He knew he had to act quickly.

Otherwise, once Deoxys breaks free, the entire world will face a catastrophe!
And right now.

hum-

Suddenly, a faint but undeniable light appeared before his eyes.

He looked over instinctively.

That light came from…

That charm that's always been attached to Snorlax, but has never been successfully activated...

Mega Evolution Stone!
(End of this chapter)