Let you make a game, what the hell is Pokemon?.

Chapter 175 A Brand New World and a Cataclysmic Disaster? (4k)

Seeing Ling Feng's reaction, Lila assumed he hadn't understood and explained further, "I think that's what it's called... I've heard of a special kind of Pokémon whose bodies seem to have no physical form, composed entirely of pure energy or spirit. They're often very powerful, and some researchers call them 'soul entities.' Looking at your companion, its unique form, even its ability to use fire seems like a spirit... it seems like that's how it is?"

Ling Feng pondered for a moment, and realized that what she was talking about was a Ghost-type Pokémon.

It seems that the world classifies and names Pokémon a little differently.

He was too lazy to explain in detail, so he simply nodded in agreement.

"Well, it is."

Dr. Lila's eyes immediately lit up with a mixture of surprise, disbelief, and intense curiosity—the instinct of a researcher when encountering the unknown.

She suppressed her excitement and said earnestly, "We are truly grateful for your and your partner's help just now, otherwise the situation might have gotten out of control. It's too chaotic here, how about we find a quieter place to talk? I'd like to formally express my gratitude."

Ling Feng thought to himself, "Perfect, I can learn more about this world through her."

He immediately agreed: "Okay."

The two left the chaotic center of the park and arrived at the reception room of a nearby research institute building.

The reception room was simple, with the high-tech feel typical of this world. Dr. Lila poured Ling Feng a cup of hot tea, the fragrance of which slightly dispelled the faint smell of engine oil in the air.

Ling Feng accepted the tea, thanked him, and decided to get straight to the point: "Hello, Doctor. I just came from a very far place and I don't know much about this place. Could you tell me about the situation in this world... um, about Pokémon? I feel like it's a bit different from where I'm from."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Lila's face flashed with a complex expression.

“You certainly don’t look like someone from our region,” she sighed softly. “Different…yes, very different.” She held her teacup, her gaze distant. “It all started many years ago with a massive disaster that swept through several regions…that disaster almost destroyed the original ecological balance, and many kinds of Pokémon…disappeared.”

"Disappeared?" Ling Feng was immediately startled.

“Yes,” Dr. Lila nodded, her tone heavy, “They went extinct. Especially those Pokémon that depended on specific natural environments, or whose types were more… well, more inclined towards natural energy, such as most Grass, Water, Fire, and Flying types… almost none of them survived. The vast majority of Pokémon that remain in the world today are more adaptable, or are more inclined towards steel and electricity, such as Magnemite, Gearbox, and Voltorb, as well as their evolved forms.”

Ling Feng suddenly realized. No wonder they needed to tinker with that "Genesis Engine" to create artificial rain and simulate sunlight! It turns out that almost all the water-type and fire-type Pokémon that could naturally control the weather and change the environment no longer exist.

He then recalled the Pokémon he had seen on the street that showed obvious signs of mechanical modification and asked, "Why do so many of the Pokémon I've seen seem to have mechanical parts added to them?"

Dr. Lila paused for a moment, seemingly finding the question rather obvious: "This is the most direct and simplest way to improve a Pokémon's strength. Due to the impact of that disaster, Pokémon's abilities are generally not very high. Mechanical modifications can significantly improve them." As she spoke, she took out her Poké Ball and released a Magneton.

This Magneton was similar to what Ling Feng knew, but its metal shell was noticeably brighter, and tiny indicator lights were embedded in the metal rod connecting the three magnets. The buzzing magnetic field also had an artificially enhanced feel to it.

Ling Feng roughly sensed the aura of this creature based on his experience. Compared to Chandelure, this aura was many times weaker. In other words, the strength of this Magneton was probably only at the elite level.

Lila glanced at the crystal lamp spirit floating quietly behind Ling Feng. The dark purple flames and solid spiritual energy amazed her once again. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Um... if I may ask, what is the approximate star rating of your 'soul' companion?"

"Star rating?" Ling Feng didn't understand.

“Oh, this is our general standard for classifying Pokémon strength,” Dr. Lila explained. “From one star to five stars, one star is the weakest, roughly equivalent to just emerging from the baby stage, while five stars is the strongest, currently recognized as the top-tier combat power.”

Ling Feng quickly calculated in his mind that his Crystal Lamp Fire Spirit possessed Heavenly King-level strength, so by this standard... "Probably, four stars?" he said conservatively.

"Four stars?!" Dr. Lila's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, and she looked at the Chandelier Spirit as if she were looking at some monster.

"A four-star Pokémon?! That's incredibly powerful! Here, trainers who possess four-star Pokémon are extremely rare!"

Ling Feng was a little confused by her reaction and subconsciously asked, "Then... what about the five-star? How much stronger is the strongest five-star compared to mine?"

Dr. Lila thought about it seriously for a moment and replied, "It's hard to quantify exactly how much stronger, but according to the League's assessment data, the overall strength of a five-star Pokémon is at least twenty times that of my Magneton."

Twenty times?!

Upon hearing this word, Ling Feng almost choked on his saliva.

Twenty times that of the elite level? At best, that only barely gets you to the level of a gymnast.
So, the ace of this world's top trainers is only equivalent to the level of a gym leader in that world?
It might not even be that low?
He immediately realized that this was probably closely related to the disaster the other party had mentioned.

This disaster not only drastically reduced the number of Pokémon species, but it also likely lowered the overall level of the world, resulting in a significant reduction in the upper limit of Pokémon's strength.

No wonder no one sent out Pokémon to solve the problem when it happened. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but that they were simply too afraid—that kind of energy fluctuation is something that Pokémon below the Gym Leader level really can't handle.

So, what exactly is the situation with this so-called disaster in the world?
However, Ling Feng changed his mind.

No, what does this have to do with me?
He quickly put that surprise behind him.

He hadn't forgotten his original purpose for traveling to this world—to use the game creation system to create and publish Pokémon games and collect emotion points!

Upon thinking about it, Ling Feng's eyes almost lit up.

With advanced technology and a well-developed network infrastructure, his game could spread rapidly!
Moreover, given the limited knowledge people in this world have about Pokémon and the relatively low power system, wouldn't the complete ecosystem, rich attributes, evolutionary chains, and powerful legendary Pokémon showcased in the game easily create an exaggerated sense of awe?
This is practically the perfect starting area prepared just for him; it's a pure source of emotion points!
Why wasn't this the first world I traveled to?
If that's the case, the start would probably be much simpler.
Meanwhile, Dr. Lila noticed that Ling Feng had fallen into deep thought after being asked about his star level, his expression shifting as he hesitated, unsure of what to say. She thought for a moment and changed the subject: "Um… I still don't know your name? Where are you from? I haven't seen beings like you and your companions… um… primitive beings, for many years."

Ling Feng snapped out of his reverie, made up a reason, took a sip of tea, and said, "Just call me Ling Feng. I come from... a very faraway place, extremely remote, where information is rather scarce." He deliberately spoke vaguely, otherwise, saying directly that he came from another world would probably cause even more trouble.

Dr. Lila nodded thoughtfully, seemingly accepting the statement, and her gaze couldn't help but drift towards the mysterious crystal chandelier spirit, her eyes filled with a desire to study it.

Looking at her expression, Ling Feng secretly made a plan in his mind.

Perhaps this PhD student in charge of the "Genesis Engine" project could be a good starting point?
Dr. Lila's curiosity intensified upon hearing Ling Feng's vague answer, but she was clearly well-mannered and did not press him further about his background. Her intuition told her that this man's origins might not be so simple, but she shouldn't ask any further questions now.

Her attention quickly returned to the chandelier spirit.

“Uh, Mr. Ling Feng, your… Crystal Chandelier Spirit, it seems to be able to effectively interfere with and even absorb the special energy emitted by the 'Genesis Engine'.”

Dr. Lila carefully chose her words, her tone a mixture of caution and excitement, "This ability is extremely rare. Our project team has been searching for a way to stably guide or even amplify that energy. Perhaps... your partner can provide some crucial data support?"

Ling Feng's heart stirred. If he could get closer to Lila in front of him, it would be a good opportunity to understand this world better and naturally obtain his own identity in this world.

He pretended to think for a moment before nodding: "We can give it a try. However, my chandelier spirit needs to be in a stable state, so we can't conduct risky experiments."

“Of course! Of course!” Dr. Lila quickly assured her, “Your Pokémon’s safety is our top priority! It’s just some non-invasive observation and data recording!” As if afraid Ling Feng would change his mind, she immediately took out a high-tech-looking tablet and quickly operated it a few times. “I’ll grant you temporary advanced visitor privileges at the research institute. You can freely use most public facilities, including the library and the internal network. Oh, by the way, this is a thank-you gift for you, please don’t refuse.”

As she spoke, she took a small metal box from a drawer and handed it to Ling Feng. Ling Feng opened it and saw five crystal-clear gemstones inside, radiating pure energy fluctuations.

“This is a top-quality Electric Gem,” Dr. Lila explained. “It’s an excellent supplement for Electric and Steel-type Pokémon, quickly restoring their stamina and even slightly increasing their maximum energy. Although your partner is… a spirit, it should be able to absorb this pure energy, right?”

Ling Feng sensed it and found that the energy fluctuations here were quite large. Although the attributes did not perfectly match his Pokémon, it was still a good thing, and it was unique to this world.

"Thank you, it should like it."

Ling Feng nodded and accepted it.

After exchanging a few more words with the other party and agreeing to discuss the collaborative observation in detail at their next meeting, Ling Feng excused himself and left the research institute, saying he needed to rest.

Stepping out of the research institute's reception room and onto the technologically advanced streets, Ling Feng was in a very good mood.

The advanced access Dr. Lila granted him was exactly what he needed right now. He found a place that looked like a public library, gained entry smoothly with his temporary access, found a quiet corner, and connected to the internet.

Sure enough, the information here was far more abundant than that at the information kiosks outside. Ling Feng began browsing quickly, focusing on information related to history, Pokémon research, technological development, and the entertainment industry.

As he read further, he gained a clearer understanding of this world, which was systematically designated PM-0734.

The disaster known as the "Great Silence" occurred about fifty years ago, and its cause is subject to various interpretations. The mainstream view is that the overexploitation of underground energy in multiple regions led to a global energy depletion and ecological collapse.

As a result, Pokémon that relied on natural energy for survival perished en masse, especially those of the Grass, Water, Fire, and Flying types, which suffered near extinction. Those that survived were mostly Pokémon like Magnemite and Gear, which were less dependent on the natural environment, or Pokémon like Magneton, Magneton, and Metagross, which were inherently linked to steel and electricity.

In order to survive and develop, humanity's technological path has completely shifted, with all its focus placed on electricity, machinery, and artificial intelligence. The perception of Pokémon has also undergone a huge change, with them now being viewed more as a kind of "biomechanical" resource, optimized and enhanced through methods such as implanting chips, adding exoskeletons, and energy conduits to compensate for the lack of innate potential.

The so-called "star rating system" is based on this improved comprehensive combat capability.

Five-star is practically the limit to the power ceiling of Pokémon in this world.

The "Genesis Engine" project, rather than being aimed at improving the environment, is more of a desperate attempt by consortia and large corporations to artificially recreate "natural energy."

They seem to have discovered something in some ancient ruins, attempting to recreate some kind of harmonizing power of the legendary treasure, which resulted in this somewhat unstable energy core.

Upon seeing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but smile.

In the entertainment industry, almost all the games and movies in this world are mecha, star war, and cyberpunk in style. Occasionally, there are Pokémon-related works, but they are all hardcore science fiction games like "MechGreymon" and "Electromagnetic Shark".

There isn't a single work like Emerald that depicts the harmonious coexistence of humans and Pokémon in nature, full of adventure and warmth...

And this situation is undoubtedly perfect.

Because the people of this world are like a group of children who have never tasted candy, and his game will be the first, incredibly sweet, giant chocolate to smash into their lives.

This information gap and cognitive disparity is so huge that it means that once the game is released, the emotional points it can collect will be enormous!
He glanced at the time on the panel and realized he could stay in this world for more than ten hours, so he didn't hesitate any longer and immediately called on the system in his mind.

"System, if we release Emerald in this world, what kind of adaptation or modification is needed?"

[Ding! Current global network environment and basic rules detected... Compatibility analysis in progress...]

Analysis complete. The current world's technological level is higher than that of the main world, with network coverage reaching 99% and good terminal compatibility.

[Note: Significant discrepancies have been detected between current global Pokémon ecosystem data and game content. Direct release of this game may trigger unpredictable chain reactions.]

[WARNING: Due to the game's independence, you cannot release Emerald in the current world; you need to release a completely new game!]

(End of this chapter)