Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile!

Chapter 198 The Source of Lucario's Power! Ash: Time to Make Up a Story!

Bringing Mewtwo back to the league actually carries some risks.

Just as Giovanni said, not everyone in the League is a benevolent and righteous being. It's just that everyone Ash has met is a good person, but that doesn't mean everyone is the same.

If those with ill intentions in the League were to learn of Mewtwo's existence, Mewtwo's fate would probably not be any better than if it were in Giovanni's hands.

However, with Lorelei's guarantee, Mewtwo's safety is at least assured, and those with ulterior motives cannot cross Lorelei's line.

After discussing it for a while, everyone decided to have Ash take out a Poké Ball. After all, Ash had defeated Mewtwo, so even if it wasn't considered a capture, it was the best choice to have Ash put it in a Poké Ball.

After putting Mewtwo into the Poké Ball, Lorelei and Agatha prepared to say goodbye to Ash.

"Actually, we have a lot of questions for you. Whether it's your Lucario that suddenly became stronger or your Venusaur that can evolve to the next level, they are all very intriguing. However, we have more important things to do right now, so we'll discuss them with you when we have time."

Lorelei spoke to Ash with a smile, her smile carrying a deeper meaning.

She was extremely interested in Mega Evolution, including the fact that Ash's Lucario had inexplicably reached the Legendary level, a level that all trainers dream of.

Even for a champion, this is something unattainable, so Lorelei really wanted to stay and discuss the mysteries of these two things with Ash.

However, Mewtwo's situation is more important right now. She needs to bring Mewtwo back to the League and prepare the best medical treatment.

After Mewtwo is healed, its fate and the secrets of its genes are the focus of the League's attention. This may be related to the mystery of how ordinary Pokémon can advance to the God Realm level, and as the Kanto Elite Four, they also need to get involved.

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After parting ways with Lorelei, Ash and the others arrived at the Pokémon Center, where Gary and Ash each handed their Pokémon over to Nurse Joy.

All of Gary's Pokémon had been ravaged by Mewtwo and were seriously injured. If Ash hadn't been caught in the vortex, Gary would have run out of the Viridian Gym and come to the Pokémon Center for treatment long ago.

Ash's Venusaur and Lucario were not seriously injured and were still in good spirits, only a little exhausted. Venusaur, in particular, was almost completely drained by that attack.

After leaving their Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, Ash and his friends found a place to sit. Since Ash wasn't wearing a mask, some people around them recognized him.

Although Ash recently lost to Lorelei, it also proved that Ash's strength is not just for show. His defeat was only a narrow one. At his age, his strength is absolutely terrifying among trainers.

Therefore, Ash's reputation has reached a new level.

What Giovanni originally used to discredit Ash has now become a stepping stone for Ash's further fame.

However, the crowds who recognized Ash at the Pokémon Center were quite rational. They simply asked Ash for an autograph and a photo, and then left with smiles on their faces. They were quite satisfied with that.

If Ash Ketchum were to become one of the Elite Four in the future, the value of such a photo and autograph would be absolutely incomparable to what it was then.

Although they weren't actually there to get Ash's autograph or a photo, the higher the value of the item, the better their taste, right? Of course, they'd be happier.

"...You're really popular now, Ash." Brock said with a hint of sourness as he watched Ash sign another rather ugly name on an older woman's clothes.

If he had Ash's name, and so many older girls came to ask him for autographs, photos, or even to express their love, I can't imagine what kind of paradise he would be in!

But all of this is just a fantasy. In reality, only Ash is popular, not him.

Upon hearing this, Ash's face lit up with a smug expression: "Hehe, I earned all these fans through sheer skill! If Brock could also hold his own against Lorelei, he'd probably have a lot of fans too."

In the world of Pokémon, being a trainer is the most popular profession, and powerful trainers are like celebrities, with Ash and Lorelei being the best examples.

Three stunningly beautiful women perform synchronized swimming. The tickets are cheap, and the place is usually deserted except during holidays when it gets a lot of visitors.

But the battle between Ash and Lorelei, even without any prior publicity, was only mentioned on a whim in Cerulean City, and the news spread like wildfire, reaching every household.

The enormous Hua Lan Dojo was filled to capacity in the blink of an eye.

The influence of a powerful trainer is evident.

Xiao Gang's lips twitched at this. He had been fighting Kona to a standstill, and he couldn't even beat Blaine. The stronger gym leaders could easily defeat him.

Among all the gym leaders, his overall strength can only be considered slightly above average; his strongest Pokémon was only at the intermediate professional level.

However, during his travels with Ash, the Pokémon he had acquired improved quite rapidly, with his most powerful Golem and Onix now reaching the elite peak.

You should know that when these two elves first came on their journey with him, they were only at the intermediate level. Now, in just over three months, they are already approaching the professional level.

Before, Xiao Gang would never have dared to even think about such a thing.

Before coming to the Viridian City Gym, Brock had stopped by the Pewter City Gym on his way there. Three months had passed, and the Gym Leader Pokémon was still at the Intermediate Professional level, without any change, except that its stats had improved slightly.

This is the normal rate at which a Pokémon levels up.

In the professional level, leveling up one or two weeks is already an incredibly fast rate of advancement!
Ash's Pokémon generally improve at this rate. For example, Charizard and Gardevoir reached their peak Pokémon level just two days before arriving at the Viridian Gym and are now aiming for the Gym level.

Although Pikachu's level is still at its peak, Brock feels that Pikachu seems to have become much stronger. Despite being at the same peak level, its strength is vastly different from before. Ash's Pokémon level up quickly, and their Pokémon's leveling up is second only to Ash's. While the Pokémon that undergo keratinization upgrades experience rapid leveling, their Pokémon level up by train.

So in just over three months, Xiaogang and Xiaoxia went from almost nothing to becoming above-average dojo owners.

With elite-level Pokémon as a foundation, Xiaoxia already has Pokémon at their peak professional level. The next level above that is the peak of ordinary Gym Leaders, Gym Leader level.

However, even with this rapid improvement, Xiao Gang's path to becoming a world champion is still incredibly long.

Fighting Kona is out of the question.

"Alright, alright, do you think everyone's as twisted as you... Anyway, what's going on with Lucario? Don't tell me it's some Victini again. Even Victini himself might not be able to do this!" Shigeru waved his hand, ending the previous topic and bringing up the question he was most concerned about.

How did Lucario become so strong?!

Although Shigeru didn't know that Lucario's level had reached the God Realm level, even an idiot like him could tell that its power was definitely much stronger than that of an ordinary champion!

Lucario has only just evolved; it's impossible for it to possess that level of power!

Right now, Xiao Mao feels like there are cat claws scratching at his heart, making him unbearably itchy.

As childhood friends with Ash, it shouldn't be too much for him to reveal a little secret, right?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi immediately came up with a brand new excuse that he had prepared!

"Sigh, actually I really can't teach you this method. This time, although it wasn't Victini's help, it's related to Lucario's background."

"His background?!" *3
Everyone said in unison, their faces full of doubt. How did a perfectly good fight get involved in their backgrounds?
"Ahem, it's like this, Xiaoxia, Xiaogang, as you know, my Lucario is a Pokémon egg that Professor Sakuragi got from the city of Ordron, and the predecessor of this Pokémon egg was the legendary Lucario that guarded Ordron."

"A thousand years ago, the city of Ordron was struck by a war that nearly destroyed it. The hero Aaron and his spirit Lucario stepped forward and, with immense power, forcibly stopped the war!"

"Legend has it that Aaron and his Pokémon Lucario have already achieved power comparable to that of the gods, reaching a level that ordinary Pokémon could never reach, the divine realm."

"In the end, the hero Aaron and his Lucario were revered by the people of Ordron for generations, and my Lucario is the reincarnation of that Lucario from back then,"

Xiao Mao and the others: !!!
Ash's Lucario is actually the reincarnation of that Lucario? Reincarnation may sound very unscientific, but there are too many unsolved mysteries in this world, and so-called reincarnation is not impossible.

As for the actual situation... well, that was made up by Xiao Zhi, of course.

It's more accurate to say that it was Ash who created the Aura, rather than Ash himself. The power he used this time far exceeded the power shown by the champion, and he defeated Mewtwo so easily.

This kind of power cannot be explained by the existence of Victini; it requires a more outlandish yet plausible explanation. Reincarnation, being something ethereal and seemingly sophisticated, is the most suitable explanation to cover up the truth.

Ash is familiar with the legends of Ordruna City because he experienced that incident firsthand and even encountered that Lucario from back then. The strength of that Lucario is beyond doubt.

At that time, he was far from his peak, and his own aura was not particularly powerful. Lucario's aura was like an ocean to him, unfathomable.

It is certain that the legendary Lucario in Ordron City has reached the strongest level in the Pokémon world, the Divine Realm level.

Furthermore, after heading to the World Tree, he fought the three Divine Pillars to protect them, demonstrating his unquestionable strength and character.

But that Lucario and Ash's Lucario don't actually have any reincarnation relationship. If there is any connection, perhaps Ash's Lucario inherited some of the talents and powers of that Lucario.

But now, that Lucario is Ash's best shield.

"...Because of reincarnation, Lucario possesses the power of the legendary Lucario from its previous life. I discovered this during Riolu's time; it was an incredibly vast power, but before evolving, Riolu was unable to tap into and utilize that power."

"As for how strong that power is, to be honest, I'm not too sure, but one thing is certain: the power within a typical champion is not as strong as the hidden power within Lucario. So I'm going to take a gamble!"

"This gamble was originally intended to deal with Giovanni's main Pokémon, but I never expected things to turn out this way. The opponent has become Mewtwo, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it. The final result was also unexpected. Lucario's power from its past life was too strong! However, after using it this time, the last glimmer of its past life completely dissipated."

Ash's face showed regret, and he was also very sorry about the disappearance of Lucario in his previous life.

Xiao Mao and the others looked at each other, their faces showing a mixture of belief and doubt.

You say Xiaozhi made it all up, but it sounds so reasonable and well-founded. You say it's true, but it sounds like utter nonsense!
Reincarnation, rebirth, and even possessing the power of the previous life—you can't even write novels like this!

But if it's not the reason Xiaozhi gave, then what other reason could there be?

Although this reason is absurd, it seems to carry a slightly more trust than Bictini's blessing.

After all, even if Victini doesn't have that kind of terrifying power, and even if Victini's level has reached a level surpassing Mewtwo, and it can even give that power to others, under Arceus's contract, external forces can't affect the inside.

Therefore, Victini's reason is no longer valid. Although Ash's excuse is absurd, it still fits the contract. If Lucario was using the power from its past life, then that power of Lucario would not have been isolated by the contract.

Since it's impossible for Gary and the others to go to Ordron City to verify the truth of the matter, they simply stopped pursuing the strange situation surrounding Lucario. In short, no matter how incredible Ash's power may be, as long as he is still Ash, that's enough.

(End of this chapter)