Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

This was obviously a joke, but the fact that the Sky Pillar was nearby meant that Xia Chen arrived here in just a few minutes.

This is undoubtedly a huge boon for the precious time we have now.

Upon arriving outside the Sky Pillar Tower, Xia Chen didn't rush in but first took a quick look around from the outside.

The Sky Pillar has fifty floors, and from the outside, each floor is estimated to be about five or six meters high.

That means the total height can approach three hundred meters!

Although it is still tens of thousands of meters away from the ozone layer where Rayquaza is said to reside, this was already the limit for people at that time.

Even in modern times, it would be considered a tall building, let alone in ancient times when production conditions and technology were scarce.

This is a magnificent building that can only be described as a miracle!

Chapter 332 The Kind Dragon God

The Sky Pillar's entire structure is extremely enclosed, making it virtually impossible to enter the top floor directly from the outside unless brute force is used.

Using brute force would be risky. Even if a regular Pokémon could break through the tower's sturdy defenses, it would likely displease Rayquaza.

Xia Chen didn't want to summon Rayquaza only to have it swat his tail at him first.

So he and Gu Leton obediently entered the first floor, preparing to climb up from the top to show their sincerity.

The good news is that Cynthia, who arrived here first, has already demonstrated her sincerity. After some simple, already deciphered mechanisms, the door to the second floor is wide open.

Xia Chen and Gu Leton went uphill and soon arrived at the thirtieth floor.

It's clear that the higher you go, the more complex and ingenious the mechanisms designed by the Meteor Dwellers become, somewhat reminiscent of the puzzle-solving shrines in Zelda.

The original intention was probably to test the wisdom of the trainers who came here to awaken Rayquaza, and the skills of their Pokémon.

However, by the thirtieth floor, signs of "brute force" had begun to appear. This was probably because Cynthia couldn't come up with a way to clear the floor in a short time.

I wonder if the Meteor Dwellers, who meticulously designed these traps and obstacles, would faint from anger upon seeing this.

However, Xia Chen felt that since it was a test, this kind of "overpowering all skills" approach was probably reasonable and legal, right?

After climbing a few more floors after the thirtieth floor, at the entrance leading from the thirty-sixth to the thirty-seventh floor, Xia Chen finally heard Cynthia's voice.

"Greco-Greco, Dragon Dive!"

Goodness, they've even stopped acting at this point.

Although Xia Chen was inwardly complaining, he understood that Xilona did this so that he could reach the top floor sooner. He quickly went upstairs to prepare to help.

Hearing the noise behind her, Cynthia knew it was most likely Xia Chen arriving, but she still cautiously glanced at Lucario beside her—

The dog, possessing waveguide abilities, also serves as a scout.

"Luca!"

Seeing Lucario nod calmly, Cynthia finally lowered her guard.

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"You've arrived? How's the situation in Liuli City now?"

Despite her somewhat disheveled appearance, Cynthia's beautiful face remained undeniable as she asked with concern.

"Don't worry, things are stable for now. I used the Crimson Orb to lure Groudon to the uninhabited area near Kyogre and then let it complete Primal Reversion. Right now, the Hoenn duo are fighting, and I don't think there will be a result anytime soon."

Xia Chen deliberately answered in a lighthearted and teasing tone, trying to ease Xilona's nervousness.

It was actually quite effective; at least, the slight upturn of her lips proved that she had begun to relax.

"What do you mean by 'Hoenn duo idiots'? You're giving them random names again. They're legendary Pokémon, after all. Glaceon, Ice Beam, Lucario with Superpower."

As she spoke, Cynthia commanded her Pokémon to use brute force to break open a passage to the next level.

The multi-tiered door, seemingly constructed of some kind of stone, was clearly no match for the destructive power of a champion-level Pokémon. After three attacks, it collapsed with a deafening roar, and the entrance opened.

"Cough cough."

Covering their mouths and noses as they walked through the dust generated by the violent demolition, the two continued their conversation.

Xia Chen asked, "How's it going on your end? Any response from Meteor Village?"

"I rushed over as soon as I notified Chairman Zvoich, but he's always reliable, so there's probably no problem. If I take Devon's private jet directly, it won't take long; I should arrive around dawn."

Cynthia gave a brief introduction to the situation over there.

Finally, unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, "What did you have Meteor Village store there?"

Xia Chen replied, "Not really. I found that thing in the Meteor Village, but it's definitely not mine. By the way, you should pick one too; it will definitely be of great benefit to you in the future."

Cynthia's main team also includes Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution, Garchomp and Lucario. While Garchomp has its flaws, the boost that Mega Evolution provides to Lucario is undeniable.

With this system, Cynthia's strength will surely reach a new level.

Xia Chen's tone was unusually serious, and knowing his personality, Xilona nodded knowingly, "Okay, I understand."

The time spent clearing the last dozen or so levels did not increase with the increasing difficulty of the puzzles; in fact, it was significantly reduced.

Therefore, although Leighton can't beat the two idiots outside for the time being, it's still easy for him to bully Stone Gate.

Xia Chen wasn't worried that Lie Kongzuo would hear the noise inside the tower. The ozone layer was tens of thousands of meters above the ground; how tall was this tower anyway?

They made their way to the top floor without any obstacles, where the blue-gray sky was almost within reach.

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"Completion time: 12 minutes and 36 seconds. That should be a record, right?"

Xia Chen joked, "We could put up a monument here with the record of our clear times. We'd definitely be number one."

Ignoring the unserious Xia Chen, Cynthia surveyed the top floor of the Sky Pillar.

The top of the tower, which is triangular in shape, is almost empty except for two sets of steps and a few pillars of unknown purpose. There is not even the seven-colored meteorite that the legendary Meteor People worship.

The most eye-catching spot is the corner facing the entrance, which resembles an altar.

"Could that be the place where Rayquaza is summoned?"

Cynthia spoke thoughtfully, as if asking Xia Chen beside her.

As a seasoned mythologist, she had somehow come to regard this guy, who was seven or eight years younger than her but inexplicably possessed profound knowledge, as her pillar of support.

"Perhaps...maybe?"

Xia Chen wasn't quite sure either.

In the game, the Green Orb is used at the Buried Tower in the Kanto region, which is the Sky Pillar, so Xia Chen doesn't know if it will work.

Hopefully, it's not one of those cases where the sword of the previous dynasty is not used to execute officials of the current dynasty.

Taking out the emerald green orb, Xia Chen ascended the steps to the altar, watched by Xilona and Guleton.

With each step Xia Chen took upwards, the emerald light emanating from the pearl in his hand became even more dazzling.

Xia Chen felt a surge of excitement. Sure enough, the Grass Green Pearl was useful!

With his mind free of distractions, Xia Chen's state of mind was as pure as the clear blue sky above, with only one thought remaining—

"King of the skies, I beg you to answer my call and descend upon this world of darkness and suffering to save its people!"

This is the prayer that Shio Kana taught him when he left Meteor Village.

Just as Xia Chen stood at the highest point of the altar with steady steps, gray clouds covered the sky and a gale howled!

In the gray sky, a bright green light suddenly flashed and fell towards the top of the tower like a shooting star.

Amidst the raging airflow flowing from top to bottom, Xia Chen struggled to open his eyes, gazing with delight at the ever-growing figure in his line of sight.

Amidst the howling wind and the long roar of the dragon, the Sky Thrower descended!

Before them was a magnificent, nearly ten-meter-long, turquoise dragon, hovering slightly.

Its entire body was covered with fine dragon scales that were almost invisible to the naked eye. The mysterious patterns formed by the golden lines and rings shone brightly in the faint morning light. In the black whites of its eyes, its golden pupils, as bright as stars, revealed a hint of curiosity.

This was a spirit that exuded the majesty and aura of a legendary elf in every aspect; the only difference between it and Xia Chen's imagination was its size.

Although a body length of ten meters is not small compared to ordinary elves, it is still far smaller than those two giants.

Since Rayquaza has the ability to stop them from fighting, it most likely has a way to grow gigantically at will.

It has a dignified demeanor, but it doesn't have the ferocity of Groudon and Kyogre.

This is quite easy to understand. The earth and the ocean can encroach on each other's territory and seize natural energy, but the sky above remains eternal and unchanging.

As the ruler of the skies, aside from occasionally needing to guard against invaders from outer space like Deoxys, he should be quite idle most of the time.

Just like a civil servant in a leisurely department nearing retirement, it's perfectly normal for it to enjoy a carefree life without any hostility.

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"Ahem—It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Dragon God."

Xia Chen coughed as he greeted him with difficulty.

The Rayquaza resides in the ozone layer at an altitude of 10,000 meters year-round. It has just descended and the smell has not yet dissipated. The strong, fishy smell unique to ozone is simply unbearable for humans.

The dragon, Liekongzuo, was not one to concern itself with such details. Ignoring Xia Chen's impolite actions, it lowered its head slightly and let out a strange, long roar.

"Human, you have a familiar scent."

The power of the waveguide translated the dragon's roar into a language that Xia Chen could understand. However, while he could understand the words, the content of the words was somewhat incomprehensible.

A familiar taste. What could be so familiar? Could it be the Key Stone?

A flash of inspiration struck Xia Chen, and he thought of the most likely answer.

But didn't I put that thing in my storage ball? Is Rayquaza's nose that sensitive?

Thinking this, Xia Chen took out a key stone stored in the storage ball and held it up to show it to the creature. "Is this what you mean?"

A hint of nostalgia flickered in the golden dragon's eyes. "You actually have this. But I'm not talking about this; I'm talking about something else."

Another thing occurred to Xia Chen. Could it be referring to Deoxys's energy core?

Oh no, do these two big shots not get along?

Recalling the scene at the beginning of the movie "The Visitor of the Sky" where two legendary Pokémon were fighting fiercely, Xia Chen suddenly panicked.

Deoxys is his friend, but now he needs Rayquaza's help. What should he do?