Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 558 Information about Deoxys! The Heavenly King has arrived! The Kingdom Salvation Plan officially begins!

Ye Yinchuan smiled slightly as he looked at the barrage of comments in the live stream, all filled with curiosity about Manneken Pis.

"Weavile, as I just said, it's an Ice/Dark type Pokémon with Claws."

"This combination of attributes gives it extremely strong aggression. It is good at attacking with its claws and is also enchanted with ice attributes. Once its prey is scratched, it will feel very uncomfortable."

"However, Weavile's body lacks protective structures like a carapace, and it can only rely on its agility to dodge damage, making it relatively fragile."

Got it, a squishy assassin!

Those claws were really powerful; I just saw them crush the rocks!

"Weavile has a base stat total of 510, so its population is quite strong."

Well, Pokémon with a base stat total of 500 are nothing new these days; they're not particularly outstanding!

Hehe, following a streamer can easily lead to being all talk and no action!

Let's talk about its features!

Ye Yinchuan continued, "Mavila's typical characteristic is 'oppression.' It can suppress enemies with its aura, thereby affecting their combat effectiveness..."

Speaking of a sense of oppression, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but think of it.

This ability is theoretically exclusive to legendary Pokémon. For Weavile, a "normal" Pokémon, to possess such an ability is quite remarkable.

But this characteristic is nothing new.

In the Pokémon world, this can be understood as a higher form of "intimidation," but its actual effectiveness depends on the Pokémon's own strength and temperament.

For example, the oppressive feeling of Weavile is clearly not the same as the oppressive feeling of a legendary Pokémon.

"And its hidden feature is even more interesting—'stealing what you can't get'."

[Stealing? The name itself suggests something shady!]

[As expected of a Dark-type Pokémon, even its ability has that signature feel.]

Does this property really exist?

"Hmm... this characteristic might sound a bit abstract. Its effect can be understood in two ways. First, this characteristic increases Weavile's stealth and mobility. You can think of it as a petty thief, and a thief is supposed to be sneaky and not easily noticed. Second, this characteristic gives Weavile stronger perception, allowing it to observe the items carried by its target and steal them... If the opponent is not carrying any items, it can also find weaknesses more easily."

Ye Yinchuan tried his best to explain.

In the game, the "Stealing" feature, to put it simply, means stealing items from the target.

In reality, however, the situation is more complicated.

[Wow, it has this property too! The effect is so complex, no wonder no one has discovered it!]

[That's interesting...]

"I won't go into detail about Weavile's moves; they're mainly Ice and Dark types, making them extremely troublesome to deal with in battle..."

"They are particularly adept at team combat and can even use tactics like luring the enemy away from their base..."

"If it weren't for Mr. Lone Wolf of Snowfield's intervention today, this nest of Alolan Vulpix would probably have become their meal."

He stared at the image of Mallow on the screen and murmured:

"Weavile is that kind of Pokémon."

"It is ruthless, cunning, and deadly."

"But it is also a respectable, top-notch hunter."

"Here's a little-known fact: they are very united and never fight over the distribution of prey..."

"Like most Dark-type Pokémon, they are difficult to tame..."

"But if you are strong enough and have earned its trust... it will be your sharpest and most reliable dagger."

His explanation captivated the viewers in the live stream.

[As expected of the streamer, after today, Weavile will no longer be unfamiliar to us!]

Actually, it's kind of cute, isn't it? I never imagined this thing could be so dangerous!

Many Pokémon have cute appearances that are deceptive! Their power is deeply hidden!

"Alright, everyone, that's it for the end of the broadcast!"

Ye Yinchuan ended the live broadcast decisively.

And after this live stream ended, the [keyword customization] feature also extracted some good keywords—

Traits: Dual Characteristics, Steal!
"This is good. It allows a Pokémon to awaken an additional ability that might appear in its base stats... The benefits are stable. When used on specific Pokémon, it can be quite valuable."

Ye Yinchuan was secretly delighted as he watched the entry be added to the database.

……

A few days later, a large number of trainers were recruited, including six trainers who were close to Elite Four level, as well as one regional Elite Four member!
Ye Yinchuan received the news that the "Kingdom Salvation" operation had officially begun and brought it to the scene.

First of all, he wanted to see the charisma of this regional superstar!
A dazzling cave outpost.

Originally serving as the boundary between the wilderness and the city, it now officially fulfills its function, becoming a true line of defense to "prevent the leakage of Mega Pokémon from the Brilliant Cave and the resulting disaster."

As Ye Yinchuan stepped into this place, he could already see trainers equipped with excellent gear and carrying powerful Pokémon...

These are official trainers, or more accurately, the armed forces of the "Kingdom Salvation" operation.

Such a scale is truly "war-level," demonstrating the importance the authorities attach to this operation.

"I heard that a true regional king will be coming this time..."

"Does no one know who it is yet?"

Ye Yinchuan accepted the friendly greetings from the trainers, having also heard some rumors.

In fact, as the commander-in-chief of the kingdom's rescue operation, he knew exactly which Heavenly King had arrived.

He arrived at the core conference room.

Shi Lei, Liu Yan, Lin Feng, and the other six prospective superstars have all arrived.

Ye Yinchuan was at least familiar with these three faces, after all, they had mastered the power of super evolution with his help.

Their Pokémon can be considered their true trump card—

Super Blastoise, Super Lucario, Super Raichu X...

Even without undergoing Mega Evolution, one can vaguely sense the extraordinary aura of these Pokémon.

A tall figure emerged from the shadows behind the door.

Everyone present, including those proud and arrogant Mega Pokémon, involuntarily paused in their breathing.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man who looked to be around forty or fifty years old.

He was shirtless, revealing bronze-colored, sharply defined, terrifying muscles that looked as if they were sculpted from granite.

Every inch of her skin exudes an explosive sense of power.

He was wearing only loose black martial arts pants on his lower body, with a worn-out, faded black belt around his waist.

He had a buzz cut, a resolute face, and eyes as sharp as a hawk and as calm as a deep pool.

He simply stood there, like an unshakeable mountain, exuding a pure, solid, and incomparably domineering... aura of a martial artist!
"Eastern Martial King".

“Wushiba”.

The man's voice, like his personality, was full of power.

Without any extraneous emotions, he calmly stated his name.

But these two words seem to possess immense power!
The Blastoise next to Shi Lei subconsciously lowered its cannon muzzle slightly, a sign of respect for those of the same or even stronger level.

Liu Yan's Thunder Hill, with its crackling electric arcs, subsided somewhat.

Meanwhile, Lucario, standing beside Lin Feng, had a hint of seriousness flash in its bright red eyes.

It can be clearly "seen".

Within the shirtless man before me, there surged a life energy as powerful and turbulent as volcanic lava!
That's neither a waveguide nor a superpower.

It is a kind of pure "qi" that has been honed to its extreme through countless trials and tribulations, honing both the body and the will to the ultimate level!
Ye Yinchuan looked at the legendary Martial King and nodded inwardly.

As expected of a man who can train alongside Fighting-type Pokémon and take the path of "martial arts" to its extreme.

This aura and physical strength are probably no less than mine!
"Wu Tianwang."

Ye Yinchuan stepped forward and extended his hand.

Wushiba glanced at him, his sharp gaze seemingly able to see right through people's hearts.

He also extended his hand and gently shook hands with Ye Yinchuan.

There was no struggle as I had imagined.

Wushiba's palms were dry and warm, covered with thick calluses, yet at the moment of contact, all his strength was contained perfectly.

It can be controlled and released at will.

This is what a true master is.

“I’ve heard so much about you, Mr. Kirby,” Vuhiba said succinctly.

"polite."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the atmosphere instantly turned tense and somber.

"let's start."

Three intelligence agents, dressed in special uniforms and exuding a capable demeanor, stepped forward.

One of them made a light press on the conference table.

hum-

A pale blue light screen unfolded in the center of the table.

A three-dimensional, ever-changing map of the Gem Kingdom is presented to everyone.

Most of the map was shrouded in an ominous, pulsating dark red.

Countless tiny red dots, representing enemy units, flashed densely among them, making one's scalp crawl.

"According to the latest intelligence relayed by our drones..."

The head intelligence officer spoke in a somber voice.

"Inside the Brilliant Cave lies a secret realm called the Gem Kingdom. The interior space is vast, but over 80% of the area has been corrupted by an unknown energy." "The Pokémon inhabiting it mostly exhibit strong aggression, and... their bodies have undergone some kind of 'darkening' mutation."

His finger swept across the screen, bringing up several blurry but still shocking images.

A giant bee, its originally yellow and black body now appearing as if soaked in ink, reduced to pure black. Its two sharp stingers, gleaming with an eerie purple light, easily pierced through a high-speed reconnaissance drone mid-air!

A Mega Gyarados rolled in an underground river, its energy fluctuations several times more violent than a normal Mega Evolution! Each tail swipe left a bottomless trench in the hard rock wall!
"Their energy levels are generally a level higher than those of their counterparts."

"Furthermore, they have lost their reason, leaving only the instinct for destruction and attack."

"According to incomplete statistics, there are at least fifty Mega Pokémon in the cave!"

This number made the several aspiring superstars present gasp in astonishment.

Fifty... out-of-control Mega Pokémon!
This is no longer a simple clearing operation.

This is a war!
"Our combat strength."

The second intelligence officer took over the conversation.

"This 'Kingdom Salvation' operation is personally overseen by the Martial King."

"The six potential Heavenly Kings are all present, forming the core force for this operation."

His gaze swept over Shi Lei, Liu Yan, and Lin Feng.

"Among them, Mr. Shi Lei's Mega Blastoise, Ms. Liu Yan's Mega Raichu X, and Mr. Lin Feng's Mega Lucario are our sharpest spear and our strongest shield."

"The other three quasi-Heavenly Kings, although they haven't had time to master the ability of super evolution yet, are also quite powerful."

"In addition, we have also assembled fifty elite trainers from the Alliance and three hundred members of the official armed forces to be responsible for the outer perimeter blockade and support."

"It can be said that this is the largest special operation targeting a single jungle area in the League in recent years."

Despite hearing about this impressive lineup, no one felt any sense of relief.

Because they all understood that this enemy was no ordinary foe.

"Purpose of the action."

Wu Xiba's gaze fell on Ye Yinchuan.

Just as the last intelligence officer was about to speak, Ye Yinchuan gently raised his hand.

"Let me explain."

All eyes immediately turned to him.

Ye Yinchuan remained calm as he opened a Poké Ball.

"Tian~"

The holy jewel princess floats in mid-air.

It seemed to sense the somber atmosphere and, instead of frolicking as usual, quietly nestled beside Ye Yinchuan, its pink diamond-like eyes filled with a hint of worry.

"Everyone, what you see is the Mythical Pokémon, Diancie."

"Our ultimate goal in this operation is neither to eliminate nor to blockade."

Ye Yinchuan's voice clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Instead, we must delve into the deepest recesses of the magnificent cave, into the Gem Kingdom, to find the source of all the anomalies..."

"And the ruler of that kingdom, a man also named Diancie, who has already fallen into darkness..."

"—Empress Diancie!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked!

Even people like Shi Lei and Liu Yan, who already knew about Ye Yinchuan's "extraordinary abilities," could not hide the shock on their faces at this moment!

Mythical Pokémon!
Underground Kingdom!

These words, which only exist in myths and legends, were now spoken so casually by Ye Yinchuan.

"I need to take this child to awaken the empress and free her from her corrupted state."

"Only in this way can we fundamentally reclaim the power of the Gem Kingdom and quell this disaster."

Ye Yinchuan stroked Tianxi's head and said softly.

A long silence fell over the meeting room.

The amount of information is overwhelming.

"The mastermind behind all of this..."

After a long silence, Lin Feng's cold voice broke the stillness.

"who is it?"

Ye Yinchuan's gaze became deep and sharp.

"A mysterious and powerful Pokémon that we have never seen before."

"Based on the intelligence I currently possess, and some speculations..."

I named it—

"Deochis".

He gently tapped the light screen.

A blurry image, simulated by data and energy fluctuations, appeared before everyone.

It was a creature with a humanoid outline, but its body structure was extremely bizarre.

Its arms, like two colorful ribbons resembling DNA double helixes, are filled with a mysterious beauty that seems to belong to another world.

“Deochis…” Wushiba chewed on this unfamiliar name, his eyes filled with an unprecedented solemnity.

"Currently, it has clearly demonstrated two capabilities."

Ye Yinchuan held up two fingers.

"The first is to control gravity."

"Last time I entered the Ruby Kingdom, I was almost suppressed by gravity. If I couldn't get out, I would be surrounded by Mega Pokémon, and it would likely have resulted in the annihilation of my entire army..."

"Secondly, although it hasn't actually happened yet, I'm very worried..."

Ye Yinchuan's tone turned somber.

"It is a kind of contamination and spread, similar to a virus."

"Those corrupted Mega Pokémon did not fall into darkness voluntarily. Rather, they were corrupted and infected by its power, and ultimately became puppets controlled by it."

"It is like the source of a virus, constantly turning the entire Brilliant Cave into its own... domain."

His words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

Controlling gravity is terrifying enough.

This ability, like a plague, can corrupt and manipulate other powerful Pokémon...

This is simply unheard of!

This has gone beyond the scope of conventional combat!
"You mean..." Shi Lei's weathered face was full of solemnity, "...that our Pokémon could also be infected by it during battle?"

"Yes."

Ye Yinchuan nodded, confirming this worst-case scenario.

"This is also the biggest risk of this operation."

The atmosphere in the meeting room became extremely tense.

Faced with a virus that is invisible, intangible, and whose defenses are unknown, even the most powerful Pokémon seem somewhat powerless.

at this time.

"Ah."

A soft laugh broke the silence.

It's Wushiba.

His resolute face showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a smile full of fighting spirit appeared on it.

"interesting."

He twisted his neck, making a series of cracking sounds.

"Whether it's a virus or a puppet."

"As long as they are enemies..."

He slowly clenched his fist, a fist powerful enough to crush steel.

"Just blow it up."

A pure, domineering will erupted from him!

It was as if it wanted to sweep away all the gloom in the cave!

The confusion and unease in the hearts of the several prospective Heavenly Kings present were instantly dispelled by the influence of this indomitable Martial Heavenly King!
Yes.

Why think so much?
They are trainers!

They are warriors standing on the front lines between humans and Pokémon!
No matter how strange or powerful the enemy's abilities are...

Fight, and then defeat it!
That's it!

The light in Lucario's eyes, standing beside Lin Feng, sharpened once more.

Liu Yan's Raichu once again crackled with confident electricity.

Shi Lei's Blastoise slowly raised its heavy turret.

The will to fight is ignited!
Ye Yinchuan was slightly excited as he watched this scene.

"Since you are the one who knows the situation best and holds the key to saving the Gem Kingdom..."

Wu Xiba's gaze, sharp as a blade, fell upon Ye Yinchuan.

"Mr. Kirby... command is now in your hands."

"We will do everything we can to cooperate with you!"

(End of this chapter)