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Chapter 276 Teacher Yu also knows a little about myths and legends (4k)

Sinnoh region, Mt. Coronet.

As the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region, Mt. Coronet is connected to the mountain range that spans the entire Sinnoh region and divides it into east and west sides.

Because of its existence, the climates on both sides of the Sinnoh region are completely different, which has led to the formation of unique cultures in each city.

At the same time, Tianguan Mountain is also the legendary starting point for Arceus to create the world.

The Pillar of Spears ruins, located atop Mount Tenguan, have long been considered the site where humans first worshipped this creator god.

However, as times have changed, records of the relationship between ancient humans and deities have been gradually lost, and now only a very few inheritors are maintaining the limited amount of ancient wisdom.

Just last month, with the permission of the inheritors, Professor Ichigo, one of the two highest-ranking regional professors in Sinnoh, located in Kaminari Town, began a new round of exploration of the Spear Pillar ruins.

This research team not only included talents from the entire Sinnoh Institute of Science and History, but even Cynthia, the granddaughter of Dr. Cynthia and the champion of Sinnoh, personally participated in the project.

This demonstrates the importance the Sinnoh League attaches to this operation.

Before spending a year speedrunning the Sinnoh League and the Champion Road, Cynthia was first and foremost a mythology scholar, and only secondly a trainer, so her professionalism goes without saying.

Although there are occasional dissenting voices suggesting that the champion of Bamboo Orchid is simply more interested in archaeological work, which is why she has left all the league work to the other top players...

But if you think about it for a second, you'll realize that this is simply impossible.
Miss Champion's support undoubtedly made the operation much smoother.

"My God..."

Deep within the ruins of the Pillar of Spears, a researcher holding a torch gazed at the countless murals depicting history before him and unconsciously let out a sigh.

For a long time, these mythologists' understanding of the Pillar of Spear ruins has been limited to the small part that is exposed on the surface.

However, what we didn't expect was that the previous research was just the tip of the iceberg of the entire site!

This complete site not only records the ancient Sinnoh people's experiences in exploring the region through murals, but also focuses a lot of content on several gods that were somewhat unfamiliar to them.

Their identities are not hard to guess.

The traditions have been passed down orally by inheritors, and there are also some records of them at various historical sites.

Dialga, the god of time; Palkia, the god of space; and Giratina, the god of inverting dimensions.

(The three of us)

This discovery undoubtedly confirms the previous legends about the Pillar of Spear ruins.

The ancient Sinnoh people really did see these three legendary beings here, and even Arceus is clearly recorded in the murals.

but……

Compared to their new discoveries, the content of these murals is insignificant.

"Are these ritual items used by ancient humans in sacrificial rites?"

At the forefront of the team, Zhu Lan, dressed in a researcher's uniform, lowered her head in deep thought, her gaze occasionally drifting to the enormous container in front of her.

Centered on Arceus, the outer part consists of two sets of triangular structures facing opposite directions, forming a mysterious six-pointed star.

One of the triangles corresponds to the Pokémon Cynthia, which looks somewhat familiar.

Known as the "Gods of the Lake" by Sinnoh people, these three legendary Pokémon bring wisdom, emotion, and will to humankind, respectively.

Yukshi, Emlido, and Akhnom.

(Three Saint Mushrooms)

They inhabit three great lakes in Sinnoh, and occasionally appear before humans to foretell impending disaster.

Therefore, bamboo orchids recognize them.

As for the Pokémon corresponding to the other triangle, we can only guess.

However, based on the content of the murals, their identities can be basically determined.

"It is said that because the power of the three gods was too great, in order to prevent their existence from causing irreversible damage to the real world, the creator god Arceus created a unique plane for each of them."

Dr. Mustard, with his hunched back yet vigorous spirit, stepped forward and muttered to himself.

"Could it be... that this is the contingency plan left for them by the creator god?"

“Through some special ritual, they can briefly appear in the real world to fulfill their duties.”

Dr. Mustard quickly offered his opinion.

This is quite a remarkable discovery.

If the conjecture is true, this power should be the trump card left to humanity by the creator god.

The mystery surrounding how the Sinnoh people appeared atop Mt. Coronet and developed primitive worship of the creator god Arceus has long been a favorite topic for mythologists in the Sinnoh region.

After all, if we can discover how ancient humans contacted Arceus, we might be able to bring it back into the world and grant it blessings once more.

According to the inheritors of Sinnoh, the Sinnoh people of the past possessed the magical power to communicate directly with legendary Pokémon and quell their anger.

This aligns with current archaeological findings.

Only by mastering this special power can one reach a consensus with these legendary beings and temporarily borrow their power.

If I could regain this ability...

Perhaps even the power of the gods can be used by humankind.

It is said that even today, a considerable number of people still hold this idea and are secretly trying it out.

Perhaps humanity lost this power precisely because of this greed.

Thinking of this, Dr. Mustard couldn't help but shake his head.

"It's best not to announce the current archaeological discoveries to the public for the time being."

"Moreover, we are currently lacking too much important information in order to replicate this ancient ritual, and the cost of rashly attempting it may be too high to bear."

Behind her, Zhu Lan nodded gently, her gaze returning to the container located in the center of the ruins.

Aside from the keyhole in the very center, whose opening method is currently unknown, the three surrounding recesses are clearly meant to hold three different items.

Judging from its shape, is it some kind of round gem?
In addition, the ways in which humans communicated with these legends have long been lost to the dust of history.

If any one of the three questions is missing and cannot be answered, the risk of this ritual increases.

Therefore, she fully agreed with her grandmother's opinion.

This trip to Tianguan Mountain seemed to have yielded many discoveries, but in reality, as their research deepened, they felt that they were missing more and more information...

Countless doubts lingered above Tianguan Mountain, as if mocking humanity's ignorance and overestimation of its own abilities.

……

After nearly a month of archaeological work, Cynthia returned to her residence in the Sinnoh League.

She subconsciously opened her phone, wanting to chat with Qingyu after a long time.

As a professional mythologist, she is never disturbed by any personal matters during working hours and focuses solely on her research.

However, it's a long-awaited time to rest.

Before returning to the league and fulfilling her duties as a champion, she should talk to Qingyu first. Thinking this, Zhu Lan's lips unconsciously curved into a beautiful smile.

Just as she was opening the Navigator, she suddenly recalled a scene from the Sinnoh New Year that had left a deep impression on her.

He casually summarized the ancient legend of Arceus's creation of the world, which suggests that he has been actively learning about the history of Sinnoh.

and……

Grandma said "don't announce it to the public for now," but Qingyu is clearly not an outsider.

Perhaps, even though he is not a mythologist, he can offer some useful advice from other perspectives?
With this in mind, Zhu Lan quickly typed out a message on the screen—

[Cynthia: Blue Feather, how much do you know about the legends of Sinnoh?]

When she pressed the send button, Zhu Lan couldn't help but chuckle softly.

I'm a bit confused myself. How could Qingyu, a gym leader far away in Padia, possibly know about the new clues they discovered in Sinnoh?

Even the most professional mythologists are at a loss, and it may require further research. Isn't it a bit too hasty to ask Qingyu about something like this?
Just as Zhu Lan was thinking this, she quickly received a reply from Qing Yu.

[Qingyu: I know a little bit. Actually, I'm quite interested in Legendary Pokémon, so maybe I can help you guys?]

On the other side of the screen, Qingyu shook her head helplessly.

"Isn't that a bit too modest?"

Although he couldn't directly tell Zhu Lan that "you've come to the right person," he was indeed quite confident in that regard.

He probably knows far less about the minutiae of archaeology than Zhu Lan and other mythologists.

But as a transmigrator with memories of his past life, he knows the truth about this ancient legend of Sinnoh all too well!
Not to mention the ancient history of Sinnoh, even the unofficial histories of the Sinnoh region, such as "Wushi is actually an alpaca in disguise, but he only took human form because he was greedy for my body" or "There was an ancient super Sinnoh person who knocked out a legendary Pokémon with a ball and forcibly captured it," Qingyu could tell her all of those stories.

And most likely, you are the only person in the world who knows this information.

but……

I don't know what Zhu Lan discovered that made her even come to me, wanting to get an answer too.

Could we have actually dug up a stone slab left by an alpaca?
After the message was sent, instead of receiving a reply from Zhu Lan, what quickly followed was...

Video call invitation.

As soon as Qingyu answered the phone, Zhulan's holographic image appeared in front of him.

Having spent so long on an archaeological expedition with Dr. Jiezilan's team, Qingyu could clearly see some fatigue in Zhulan's eyes.

"Qingyu, are you telling the truth?"

Seeing Zhu Lan's skeptical expression, Qing Yu quickly smiled.

"When have I ever lied to you? The viewers in Teacher Yu's live stream know about her character."

Ok……

What does the bad reputation of Sunshine Dojo have to do with me, Qing?
Zhu Lan smiled helplessly at Qing Yu's confident demeanor.

"Then, could Teacher Yu, who has 'a little knowledge,' give me some advice on today's discovery on Tianguan Mountain?"

Zhu Lan quickly described what she had seen inside the Pillar of Spear ruins in a dictated manner.

As her words deepened, Qingyu's expression became increasingly complex.

Good guy...

Almost instantly, Qingyu was certain that Zhulan and the others had discovered a great treasure.

Teacher Yu also knows a little about myths and legends.

The Spear Pillar Ruins have always held a very special meaning in Pokémon. Not only is it the starting point for Arceus to create the Sinnoh region, but it may even be one of the mediums that allowed Arceus to appear in the world.

What they discovered was probably the place used to summon the Sinnoh Trinity.

What is the key-like notch?
The Key to the Gun!

Qingyu remembers that the specific way to obtain this thing is through the Random Ruins? You can only enter the place where it is kept by using the stone tablet left by Arceus.

As for the three circular grooves, the hint is too obvious.

In the game, the three Sinnoh gods each have their own exclusive items, corresponding to pearls, diamonds, and platinum respectively.

However, Qingyu really didn't know how he obtained the three precious orbs.

In Sinnoh, many things are hidden very deep.

But one thing is certain—

Since it was something Arceus deliberately left for humankind, there must be clues it left behind.

"Zhulan, you should still remember Arceus's creation process, right?"

Qingyu did not answer her question directly, but instead posed another question.

"Of course, legend has it that it established the original order, used the fragments of the creation of the world to create eighteen stone tablets with different attributes, and selflessly shared this power with all its creations."

"..."

"Finally, having accomplished the three great feats of creating the world, establishing order, and giving life, Arceus slept in the place of his birth, where he remains to this day."

Zhu Lan nodded and quickly gave a brief overview.

"But is this related to the discoveries at the ruins?"

"Of course."

Qingyu nodded and asked the question slowly:
"The creation myth of Arceus fully records the ancient people's understanding of the world. All the legends have their own missions, but there is one thing whose whereabouts have not been mentioned."

Where did the stone tablets that symbolized a portion of Arceus's power go?

Qingyu's casual remark resonated deeply within Zhulan.

She quickly realized the meaning behind Qingyu's words.

"So, the key to unlocking the truth is those eighteen stone tablets that were deliberately hidden in the records of mythology?"

Zhu Lan spoke subconsciously, while simultaneously pondering the accuracy of her guess.

Regarding the attribute tablets suspected to be related to Arceus, they have learned some of their whereabouts through years of exploration of the Sinnoh region.

Even in Grandma's research institute, the Water Drop Slab and Fireball Slab are still preserved.

Although the stone slab is not a living thing, if the ancient script recorded on it is deciphered, it might actually be related to the recent discoveries...

"I understand."

Zhu Lan nodded again, a touch of emotion welling up inside her.

I never imagined that after so much time had passed, Qingyu would still have such a deep understanding of the history and legends of Sinnoh.

If Qingyu had stayed in Sinnoh and joined the expedition, perhaps he could have discovered even more overlooked details from his perspective...

what a pity.

(End of this chapter)