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Chapter 170 Wataru's Journey to Meteor Falls: Another Ultimate Beast?! (4k)

After leaving the center of the universe, Lance returned to Mauville City. Looking at the team whose average level was only a little over 60, the image of Gladion's level 75 Silvally, the perfect teamwork between the Mossdeep City Gym Leader and the Mega Gardevoir came to mind again, and he suddenly felt a huge pressure pressing down on his heart.

These two challenges are far too difficult.

He pondered to himself that even if he leveled up his entire team to the current game's level cap of 65, challenging the gym would be extremely difficult, let alone that almost impossible test.

The team composition also needed to be updated. He realized that relying on the current few Pokémon was not only easy for opponents to target, but also insufficient in strength.

Most importantly, he was missing his favorite and most proficient Dragon-type Pokémon, which always made him feel that the team was incomplete and unable to unleash its full potential.

He decided to go out into the wild first, leveling up while seeing if he could encounter any new, powerful Pokémon.

He rode his Gyarados to the Tundra Road and then explored the area around Mount Okami.

The wild Pokémon here are a bit higher level than those on the roadside, mostly around level 50-55, but for Lance who is eager to level up quickly, the experience points he gains are still a bit too little, and the process of repeatedly entering battles is quite tedious.

What disappointed him even more was that the Pokémon he encountered were the same old faces like Zubat, Onix, and Sableye. It was a surprise to see a Murkrow occasionally, and he couldn't see any new partners with strong potential.

This leveling efficiency is too low. After trying for a while, the team's experience bar is still increasing very slowly. Du leaned back in his computer chair, feeling a little discouraged.

Just then, he suddenly slapped his forehead, remembering something he had overlooked.

Cynthia seemed to have announced Emerald in the group chat before, and everyone should be playing it now, right?

He immediately switched out of the game and opened the Elite Four's chat group. Since everyone was playing Emerald, maybe someone knew where to catch powerful Pokémon, especially Dragon-types!
As soon as I opened the group chat, messages were flooding in, all discussing game content.

[Poison is the strongest attribute!]: "The game store token exchange list in Goldenrod City has been updated! They've added the 'Psychic' skill machine, but it's ridiculously expensive..."

[Cold and Icy]: "Has anyone made it to the third gym? That gym leader's Pokémon's ability is really troublesome..."

[Spirit of Martial Arts]: "I encountered a Shiny Machop in the cave behind Martial Arts Town; its potential seems quite good. [Image]"

Du quickly typed to join the discussion.

【Dragon-type Supreme】: "Hey everyone, I have a question. Does anyone know where I can catch Dragon-type Pokémon in the game? Or even a higher-level area in the wild? I'm stuck and desperately need to level up."

His words immediately caused a stir in the group chat.

[Cold and Icy]: "Oh? Our Flying-type Elite Four member is finally going to return to his old ways in the game? (Pikachu laughing.jpg)"

【Fighting Spirit】: "Dragon-type? Those are hard to find. But I remember someone mentioning that you can occasionally encounter some rare Pokémon deep in Meteor Falls, though I'm not sure if they're Dragon-type."

[Poison type is the strongest]: "Yes, Meteor Falls is right, bro. I went there to catch a Solrock, and I think I saw an Axew spawn, but I couldn't catch it."

Meteor Falls?

Refresh the teeth?
Du's eyes lit up.

Oh right, how could I forget that place! That's a famous location in the Hoenn region where Dragon-type Pokémon can be found!

"Thanks everyone!" he replied hastily, then immediately switched back to the game.

Using the Flying spell, his character instantly arrived in Autumn Leaf Town, and then rushed to the nearby Meteor Falls without stopping.

The cave was dimly lit and filled with protruding rocks. Watari controlled his character to move back and forth inside, repeatedly triggering PvE battles.

However, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

He encountered Geodude, Zubat, Luna Rock, and Solrock in over twenty battles, but he didn't even see a single dragon scale, let alone a Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is there something wrong with the information in the group?

Or perhaps I'm just having really bad luck?
Dudu began to doubt his own judgment and was prepared to give up after one more round.

Just then, at the edge of the screen, a small, wobbly, pink creature came into view. Its body was like a viscous liquid, and it had two small horns on its head.

Um? What's this?
Du was stunned for a moment; he was certain he had never seen this kind of Pokémon before.

Never mind that, he strode forward, and after triggering the battle, he carefully examined the Pokémon's name and attributes—

【Sticky Baby LV5】

[Attribute: Dragon]

Dragon type?!
It really is a Dragon! Du's spirits lifted instantly. Although this guy looks unremarkable, even a bit ugly-cute, the attribute panel does indeed show the word "Dragon"!

Who cares! As long as it's a dragon!

Let's accept it first and talk about it later!
Without hesitation, Du commanded the fruit-eating worm to use a paralysis powder to control it, and then threw out a high-level ball.

The Poké Ball shook three times, then ding-dong, capture successful!

[I got Sticky Baby!]

New Pokémon information has been added to the Pokédex!

Wataru quickly opened the encyclopedia to check the details.

"Gooo... Ability: Herbivore... Evolved Form"

When Lance saw the image of the final evolved form, although it was only an outline, it looked like a rather powerful large dragon-type Pokémon. Although it was different from the style of his usual Dragonite and Salamence, it was indeed a proper dragon!
Well, even though the refresh rate was a bit low, at least I got something.
Du's mood improved considerably.

He glanced at the team; after catching the new Pokémon, there was still one empty slot.

Since sticky babies can be found here, maybe there are others...

This encounter rekindled his hope, and he decided to venture deeper into Meteor Falls.

On his first visit, he discovered that some parts of the cave required surfing and rock-breaking to get through, so he hadn't explored them thoroughly before.

But now, the conditions are definitely met.

He controlled his character, using Surf to cross the underground river and Rock Smash to smash through the rocks blocking his path, entering a small cave deeper into Meteor Falls. The environment here was darker and more complex, and the types of Pokémon he encountered seemed slightly different.

After several less-than-pleasant encounters, mostly between Zubat and Graveler, the screen flashed, and we were back in battle!

This time, what appeared on the other side was a blue-skinned creature with a big head, looking both a bit silly and a bit fierce.

Watari's eyes widened instantly!
He knows this guy!
Baby dragon?!

It really is a baby dragon!

That's a pseudo-legendary Pokémon!
Salamence, after evolving, is one of his favorite Dragon-type Pokémon, and one he has always wanted to train! He never expected to actually have the chance to encounter it in the game!
He immediately became extremely alert and sent out the Fruit-Eating Worm again. Unlike Sticky Treasure, Baby Dragon was not low-level, reaching level 35.

At such a high level, simply controlling the ball and throwing it away probably won't work; you'll have to whittle down its health.

Lance carefully controlled the damage he inflicted, afraid of accidentally destroying it. After consuming several Poké Balls, he finally managed to capture it.

[We've got a "Baby Dragon"!]

At this moment, Du couldn't help but let out a long sigh, a smile spreading across his face.

Having caught two Dragon-type Pokémon in a row, including a pseudo-legendary one, all my previous frustration has vanished!

Just as he captured the baby dragon and the battle ended, the game's storyline did not immediately switch back to the cave map.

On one side of the screen, an elderly NPC dressed in simple clothes with a white beard slowly walked over and stopped in front of his character.

“Young trainer…” the old man’s dialogue box popped up, “I’ve been observing you for a while. Your way of treating Pokémon is full of respect and patience, rather than blindly pursuing power.”

Du was somewhat surprised; had this triggered a special event?
The old man continued, “You crave power, that’s not wrong. But true power doesn’t solely depend on the light of evolution.”

The light of evolution? A thought flashed through Du's mind. Could it refer to…?

"The miracles that ancient bonds can bring about are far more profound than you can imagine." The old man's tone was meaningful, but he didn't fully explain himself. "Feel it with your heart, accompany it, and the bond between you and your Pokémon will guide you to the right path."

After saying that, the old man handed over a small, exquisite bell.

[The Soothing Bell has been obtained!]

Pokémon carrying this item will find it easier to become close to their trainer.

The old man nodded slightly, then turned around and slowly walked into the depths of the cave, disappearing from sight.

Du looked at the soothing bell in his inventory, pondering the old man's words.

Ancient bonds… miracles… the light of evolution… he began to ponder.

Is this old man talking about Mega Evolution? And is he implying that it requires a deep bond?

He recalled Steven and Metagross, Wallace and Gyarados; when they underwent Mega Evolution, it wasn't just the glow of the items, but also a special sense of connection.

As a trainer, he could naturally sense this clearly.

Therefore, Mega Evolution requires not only stones, but also a high level of friendship.
Du seemed to be deep in thought. He had been so focused on finding those two kinds of stones that he had overlooked this point.

However, the problem returns to square one: where can he find his Key Stone and Mega Stone?

Cynthia seems to have acquired these naturally during the game, but his situation seems a bit different.

No one gave him a keystone, and no one gave him a megastone.
Or, why don't you try to find out yourself?
Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered the famous trainer school in Rustboro City. There seemed to be a library behind the school, which contained many books about Pokémon.

Du immediately had a goal.

Let's go check it out there.

Using the Fly spell, he arrived in Rustboro City and went straight to the Trainer Academy, where he found the small library in the backyard. After speaking with the librarian, he began his search.

After some searching, he finally found some scattered records.

This ancient document mentions a power beyond evolution that requires a connection between the trainer and the Pokémon, and the assistance of two key gems: the 'Key Stone' held by the trainer and the corresponding 'Mega Stone' held by the Pokémon.

This type of gem is extremely rare, usually associated with ancient legends passed down for millennia, undiscovered ancient ruins, or defeating powerful trainers with inherited skills. Specific location… unknown.

Keystone…Mega Stone… Wataru stared at the words on the screen, lost in thought.

The literature only confirms the existence and importance of these two items, but does not specify how to obtain them.

“Ancient ruins…powerful trainers…” He pondered these keywords.

If it's from the game, the ancient ruins in the Hoenn region... he does know a few, like the one in the desert, where Cynthia even mentioned the symbols. The place where he encountered Regirock and Regice before also counts as a ruin.

Looks like I'll be busy from now on.
Du took a deep breath.

Leveling up, cultivating friendship with new Pokémon, exploring ruins, searching for Mega Stones... his gaming journey seems to have just entered an even more exciting phase.

Du looked at the soothing bell in the backpack and put it on the baby dragon.

"Okay, let's get you and the clingy baby practicing first, and while we're at it... let's cultivate your relationship."

The player, using the character Watari, ventures back into the wilderness.

At the same time, on the other side.

The moment the strange Rubik's Cube, radiating an ominous seven-colored light, was thrown, Cynthia's pupils contracted sharply. That shape, that way of tearing through space…

This is... the ultimate hole?!

Having met her several times, she would never mistake this!
At this moment, the dark purple wormhole rapidly expanded, its interior filled with twisted and rotating seven-colored starlight. A powerful suction force surged out from within, drawing in the rubble and ice shards within the cave.

The enormous Dragon-type Pokémon, which was originally incredibly ferocious, seemed to have its attention drawn to the sudden spatial rift. It let out a roar that was both confused and angry, and terrifying ice and flame energy condensed in its mouth, as if it wanted to destroy this strange thing along with everything around it!
However, before it could launch its attack, a flash of light appeared inside the Ultimate Cave!
A slender figure, moving at an absurdly fast speed, almost leaving only a blur, shot out like lightning!

Its posture is elegant and unparalleled, with an unnatural sense of perfection. Its long tentacles flutter and its slender limbs land lightly on the ice, just like a tap dancer.

That was yet another Pokémon that Cynthia had never seen before.

It has a slender, white, humanoid body, cold and ruthless green eyes, a head that looks like it's wearing a magnificent helmet, and arms that are sharp needles.

Who is this guy?

Cynthia froze.

Since playing this game, there are more and more Pokémon I've never seen before.

Moreover, and most importantly, the aura emanating from this Pokémon is quite astonishing, even... not at all inferior to the chilling aura emanating from that giant Dragon-type Pokémon!

The moment the chill reached his body, it abruptly stopped in mid-air!
So... this is also a legendary Pokémon?

Or is this... yet another "Ultra Beast"?!

(End of this chapter)