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Chapter 223 The Final Battle for the Championship - Advanced Modules Unlocked!
A few minutes later, the screen in front of Cynthia went dark again.

The word "failure" appeared.

Cynthia's fingers rested on the mouse, her breathing was a little rapid, but deep within her pale golden eyes burned excitement.

Although we lost again...
But this time, the failure did not bring confusion!
She could clearly sense that the mirror image, that seemingly perfect reflection of herself, was not flawless.
Its accurate predictions and cold calculations seem to be based on a perfect simulation of its "known" habits.

The key to breaking this deadlock is—you must break through your own limitations!
With her actions, a new battle began.

Cynthia sent Swampert!
The figure of the Lucky Kappa reappeared on the mirrored field, its leisurely posture now exuding a sense of oppression when viewed from the front.

Following the script she'd repeated countless times, and the safest choice for a Champion-level trainer like Cynthia, she should switch to Pelipper now to use its type advantage to evade attacks and pave the way for a rain tactic.

This mirror image must have already anticipated this move, and a precise countermeasure awaits her. Over the past few hours, she has fallen into this logical trap countless times.

This time, Cynthia's gaze was fixed on the icon in Swampert's skill bar that symbolized the power of rock—[Rock Slide].

A crazy thought surfaced in her mind: Don't change it!
Right here, let Swampert use Rock Slide!

With fingertips hovering over the buttons, time seemed to stretch out for a moment.

Cynthia took a deep breath, fiercely casting aside all calculations, all composure, and all the tactical inertia of her past.

She stopped thinking about anything else and, relying solely on her intuition, forcefully pressed the [Rock Collapse] command!
The moment the command was issued, the mirrored character lit up with a light effect indicating that the Pokémon had been switched!
It predicted it!

It thought she would switch to a bighead gull!

As the light faded, what appeared opposite Swampert was none other than Pelipper from the mirror team!

However, this newly arrived Pelipper, ready to counter the water-type attack, was not greeted by the expected water flow, but by a sky full of giant rocks from Swampert, carrying an aura of destruction!
Boom!

【Rockfall】!
A massive rock crashed down like a meteor! A dazzling notification flashed, highlighting its exceptional effect!
The mirrored beak didn't even have time to let out a cry before its health bar was completely emptied in an instant, and its eyes instantly filled with vortexes that indicated it had lost its ability to fight before it collapsed heavily to the ground!
Become!

Cynthia perked up.

This attack completely shattered the mirror's impenetrable defenses!

Without pausing, she seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and continued her fierce attack.

Next, Sceptile's "Leaf Blade" tore through the air. Rotom's "Flamethrower" sliced ​​through the battle space, the dazzling flames striking Rotom precisely, while Wobbuffet's "Mirror Coat" returned Sceptile's attack amplified.
The mirrored defense chain was completely disrupted, and the once incredibly accurate predictions suddenly became sluggish!

Finally, as Cynthia's Ludicolo unleashed an Energy Ball imbued with surging Grass-type energy, instantly defeating the last Swampert in the mirror image, the exhilarating music of the victor resounded throughout the entire Champion Hall!

The darkness that symbolized defeat did not descend; instead, a dazzling golden light and the huge word "Victory!" appeared!
On the screen, the shadow that looked exactly like her began to become transparent.

Before it completely vanished, it gave Cynthia a smile.

It felt like recognition, and also like encouragement.

Then, its figure vanished into the light of the hall, like sand scattered by the wind.

The next moment, soothing and solemn music flowed out, as if golden sunlight was shining through the dome of the hall.

In the center of the hall, Cynthia's championship photo is solemnly engraved on the Wall of Glory.

In the photo, her in-game avatar stands confidently and resolutely, surrounded by her teammates who fought alongside her all the way to the top:
The steadfast and composed Swampert, the agile and swift Sceptile, the mysterious and ever-changing Rotom, the reliable counter-attack Wobbuffet, the weather-controlling Pelipper, and the energetic Ludicolo.

Each Pokémon's eyes shone with a warm light, collectively capturing their peak moment.

As Cynthia gazed at the photograph, an indescribable sense of satisfaction and profound accomplishment welled up within her.

Is it over...?
The next moment, melodious and gentle music suddenly replaced the triumphant background music.

The scene changes, and a CG animation begins to play: the view is wide open, the sky is clear and blue, and below is an endless grassland.

This is the grassland where the game started!
The character in the game Cynthia is riding that familiar red bicycle along the grassland.

The wind blew through the character's hair and clothes, the wheels rolled, and the scenery along the way began to shimmer.

On Highway 101, a coyote peeks curiously out from the grass; in the dim light of the orange forest, a stinging beetle slowly crawls among the leaves; and a shield cocoon hangs quietly from a branch.
The scene shifts to the jagged rocks outside the Kraken City Gym.

At the beach in Wudou Town, white waves gently lapped against the sand.
Familiar figures began to appear on both sides of her field of vision. All the Pokémon she had only encountered on her journey had come—Tailgill streaked across the sky, leaving a shadow behind, while Zigzagoon peered warily from the tree roots by the roadside, stealing a Blue Orange Berry.

The lotus leaf buds floated leisurely in the sunlit puddle, blowing bubbles.
Then, the screen flickered continuously, and scenes of one arduous battle after another began to appear.

My first time challenging a formidable opponent, my first gym battle...
First time witnessing a legendary Pokémon, first time encountering Team Rocket
From a rookie trainer just stepping out of the town to becoming a champion, he has experienced countless things along the way.

The screen was still flickering; the battle of the three gods, the chaos at the power plant—every event was being rapidly repeated.

Meanwhile, Cynthia's original companions, such as Ludicolo and Sceptile, began to appear around her, slowly evolving from their initial forms. As time went on, Rotom and Pelipper also joined in.

They seemed to transcend the boundaries of data, truly accompanying her as they raced forward together against the wind.

This is not just a replay of a journey, but also a microcosm of the bond she shares with this virtual world and these Pokémon, experiencing and growing together.

Cynthia gazed quietly at the screen, her pale golden eyes reflecting the flowing light and shadow, a gentle and relieved smile quietly appearing on her lips.

All the hardships and battles along the way, the unexpected surprises, the confusion and enlightenment we experienced, have now turned into warmth in our hearts.

I remember that I initially came here just for clues about Rayquaza, but looking back now, this journey full of challenges and discoveries has already acquired a precious meaning that transcends the final goal.

Everything I experienced on my journey to becoming the champion in the game—the companionship of my partners, the trust of my Pokémon, and the joy of defeating powerful opponents...
Her fingers unconsciously and gently stroked the cool surface of the Garchomp Poké Ball on the table.

It's so good to meet you all.
At this moment, the game screen ends.

A prominent system notification popped up: [Congratulations to player 'Strawberry Ice Cream' for completing the first playthrough! You have earned the title of 'League Champion'!]

Immediately afterwards, a familiar gift box popped out right in front of Cynthia.

These are rewards from the game!
A series of messages began to emerge.

[Intermediate Rare Candy Gift Box x 3: Strange candies containing pure life energy, capable of instantly stimulating a Pokémon's potential and greatly enhancing their strength.] [TME: Dragon Dance (Garuda Exclusive Optimized Version): A bone scroll radiating ancient dragon power, engraved with mysterious patterns, specially designed for Garuda's powerful body and Dragon-type energy core, enabling it to unleash even more terrifying battle power when wielded.]

Cynthia froze abruptly.

This reward is just as outrageous as ever.

Garchomp was not originally able to learn Dragon Dance. It had tried before, but eventually gave up.

But this thing allows Garchomp to do that??

She reached out to take out the learning device, but the next moment, another prompt popped up on a small device.

This is an exquisitely designed device, resembling a miniature radar, with a faint blue halo flowing across its surface.

[Specially Customized Prop: "Sky Dome" Detector]

[Upon activation, this will attempt to detect and pinpoint the possible location coordinates of Rayquaza in the real world. Energy is limited; please use with caution.]

At that moment, her body suddenly froze!
It was as if an invisible thunderbolt had pierced through her!
The goal I've pursued my entire life—that legendary figure soaring above the ozone layer, hailed as the god of the sky—its traces exist in the real world.
Cynthia felt her heart stop for a moment, then start beating wildly.

Her fingers tightened unconsciously, almost squeezing the box out of shape.

The rewards in the game are absolutely genuine.

In other words, this thing can actually detect Rayquaza's whereabouts!

The next moment, she suddenly reached out and pressed the button on the top of the small detector to activate it!

At the very moment Cynthia ascended to the top of the Champion's Hall, a notification popped up on Ling Feng's system panel:

[Player 'Cynthia' has successfully defeated 'Self-Mirror Image' and completed the Special Champion Challenge for the first time! She is also the first player to clear the challenge!]

[You have received a special achievement reward: 5000 Emotion Points!]

[You have received 3800 Emotion Points from Cynthia!]

Seeing the number on his account instantly soar from over 10,000 to nearly 60,000, Ling Feng was stunned for a moment.

Cynthia is that strong??
Is that all?
but
Cool!
The design of this mirror self as the final boss is indeed excellent, bringing so many points at once. This module is simply a treasure trove!
As expected of a special module
Ling Feng muttered to himself.

It seems I can indeed use this module to set challenges in different games, even in the second playthrough of Emerald.
However, the reason for so many points this time is largely because Cynthia's emotional threshold is already very high, so the points gained from her will be doubled.

Now that you have 6 emotion points...

With this huge sum of money in hand, Ling Feng no longer hesitated and decisively opened the advanced module area of ​​the system store, which had previously been displayed as a gray chain icon.

"System, unlock!"

With a thought, he confirmed the payment of 50,000 points, which instantly disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, accompanied by a crisp and pleasant system sound effect, all the icons in the advanced module area lit up.

Another notification popped up: [Congratulations, host, you have successfully unlocked the advanced module area!]

The next moment, the chain icon disappeared, replaced by a dazzling sea of ​​icons.

[Advanced Module: Pokémon Nature Influence Deep Simulation Module - Price: 50,000 Points]

[Advanced Module: Ecosystem Dynamic Evolution Engine - Price: 75,000 Points]

[Advanced Module: Legendary Pokémon Event Chain Generator Module - Price: 100,000 Points]

[Advanced Module: "Linking Reality: Visualization and Guidance System for Individual Values ​​and Effort Values" - Price: 60,000 Points]

[Advanced Module: Pokémon Habits & Interactions Expansion Pack - Price: 55,000 Points]

Each module's name and its brief description were incredibly enticing, making Ling Feng feel a sense of satisfaction.

He knew the capabilities of these modules; any one of them could greatly enrich the game's depth, realism, and playability, bringing in a significant amount of emotional points.

But isn't this price a bit too expensive?
Each one costs at least 50,000 points!

No wonder the system requires 50,000 points to unlock this advanced area; otherwise, it's simply unaffordable.
Just as he was pondering this, a notification popped up.

[Congratulations, host! You have received one "Special Advanced Module" as a gift!]

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow.

That's great! They even give it away for free?

The next moment, a module icon shimmering with a deep purple light spun and fell into his inventory—

[Special Advanced Module: "Regional Morphology & Concept Expansion Pack"]

【introduce:
Basic effects: After using this module, your game will automatically generate a large number of random terrain and ecological environment tiles. In addition, the game's world view and ecological environment will be extended and automatically expanded without limit, with a chance to bring new appearances and new regional Pokémon content.

Upon seeing this message, Ling Feng was momentarily stunned.

Is such a basic effect really that complicated? It's definitely high-end.

Satisfied, he prepared to exit the store interface to check the specific effects of this module. His finger habitually swiped down on the virtual screen, and the page started scrolling.

There are so many advanced modules that it would take several pages to read them all, and conservatively estimated there are over a thousand.

Just as the page was about to scroll to the bottom and slow down to stop, a very faint rainbow light suddenly pierced his vision.

Ling Feng's finger suddenly stopped in mid-air.

—Wait, what's this?
(End of this chapter)