Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

A rough and unfamiliar voice appeared in Xia Shen's mind.

Xia Shen was stunned.

No, how come you, a mythical beast, are eavesdropping on other people's thoughts?

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Author's Remarks

Thank you so much for the generous donation, Bai Gao! It's too much trouble, thank you so much! (?˙?˙) By the way, it took me ages to find that symbol in the middle...

2022-08-12 18:00

## Chapter 228 What's it like to ride a divine beast? (6.5k)

[Didn't I tell you to stop talking...]

Yukshi's soul floated in the air, looking speechlessly at Xia Shen, whose hair had been turned into an afro by electricity.

However, the lightning cloud only gave a punitive shock and did not unleash its true power.

If a thunderbolt were to strike with its full power, even the super-powerful Xia Shen would have to remake it.

"Next time you invite someone into our [chat room], could you at least let me know?"

[Who told you to talk badly about others behind their backs?]

"No, isn't this just to make you happy?"

Xia Shen momentarily forgot about the thunderclouds beside him and insisted on arguing with Youkexi to find out who was right and who was wrong.

[Stop arguing, or I'm going home.]

Thundercloud had no time to listen to two idiots arguing and impatiently interrupted.

Xia Shen then remembered the purpose of looking for thunderclouds, and began to tell him about the unusual weather phenomena and the reason why he had come to find him.

[...Therefore, my initial guess is that this strange phenomenon was caused by the fireball stone tablet on Fireball Island. I'm also worried that Heatran might become violent and out of control due to the tablet's influence, which is why I've come to you, with your great power, for help.]

After explaining the whole story, Xia Shen waited for Lei Dianyun's response.

Still with his arms crossed, Thundercloud pondered for a moment before muttering to himself.

[So that's why it's been getting hotter these past few days. Is this why you contacted me...? But I refuse!]

[What I, Thunder Cloud, love to do most is say no to those who think they're capable. You think you can get me to take action by invoking the greater good of the world? Hmph, what does this have to do with me, and why should I listen to you?]

As he spoke, Lei Dianyun gave Xia Shen a mocking smile, as if retaliating for the bad things Xia Shen had just said to him.

Xia Shen was stunned; he hadn't expected Lei Dianyun's reply to be so... capricious.

Is he perhaps suffering from a serious illness?

Why are there not a single normal mythical beast among the jade-washed creatures...?

[Alright, you can get lost now, don't disturb my sleep.]

Thundercloud snorted coldly and then turned to leave.

…………

"Ha, I thought you could spout some profound theories, but you're nothing but a short-sighted fool. It seems I was right all along, and my insult wasn't wrong."

Xia Shen's calm voice made Lei Dianyun stop in his tracks, and he turned around to stare at Xia Shen.

[Young man, are you really trying to provoke me? Even if those three mushrooms came in their true forms, let alone your spirit form, they couldn't save you!]

"Of course you have the ability to do it, but that doesn't change your insignificant perspective."

Although Xia Shen slightly praised the Thundercloud's combat power, he was actually not afraid at all.

Come on, if you're so capable, try and kill me. I don't have the protection of the Three Holy Mushrooms.

But what I'm really excited about is that there are sheep... no, I mean, there's a creator god!

Xia Shen's half-praise, half-disparagement amused Lei Dian Yun Qi, who turned around and looked down at him from above.

[Haha, you have guts! Come on, I'll let you finish what you're saying. If you can't, don't blame me for not giving Yukshi face!]

Xia Shen's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. If he ignored him and just walked away, there really wouldn't be anything he could do.

Now...

……

"Do you think that the Fireball Tablet, as a fragment from the beginning of the universe, has only this much influence on the world? It has only just awakened, and the high temperature it generates has forced you to use your power to lower the surrounding temperature."

"And if it continues to release energy, even devouring Heatran's will and turning Heatran into its puppet, spewing the endless fiery energy from the stone tablet across the entire area, will you still be able to remain unscathed?"

"Instead of dealing with your opponent when they are at their weakest, you let them roam free and slowly devour you. Is it wrong to call you short-sighted and stubborn?"

After a barrage of words, Lei Dianyun was completely stunned, but still couldn't help but stubbornly insist on her own way.

[Nobody has ever seen the Fireball Slab, so who knows if you're just making this up?]

Xia Shen smiled slightly, "I have indeed never seen the Fireball Stone Slab before, but how do you know I haven't seen other stone slabs..."

…………

Seven Luminaries Mountain Courtyard No. 1.

[Xia Shen, what you said about the stone slab just now, is it true?]

Having returned to Xia Shen's world after a long absence, Youkexi didn't immediately surf the internet, but instead pondered this question.

Xia Shen and Lulu Shark lay on the sofa in the living room, enjoying the cool breeze from the air conditioner to dispel the summer heat, and replied leisurely.

[The Dragon Slate and Steel Slate are true, but I'm not sure about the Fireball Slate. However, I think it's quite possible.]

Xia Shen's words were certainly not entirely made up.

The Dragon Slate and Steel Slate were captured by Garchomp and Goodra not long after they were created.

If Xia Shen were to leave them to roam freely like fireballs and stone slabs for ten days or so, he had no idea what might happen.

Another point is that the description of the Fireball Tablet in the previous Pokémon games was unusual.

Xia Shen, who prides himself on being an encyclopedia of Pokémon, remembers very clearly that the description of the Fireball Slate contained the keyword "Rampaging and Unrestrained."

This fireball stone slab is clearly not a benevolent object.

So what he just said to Lei Dianyun wasn't entirely nonsense.

[Oh, is it that serious? Should I go and call Empyrean and Azelf over?]

Knowing that Xia Shen wouldn't joke about something like this, Ke Xi asked with concern.

Xia Shen certainly wouldn't refuse such a good thing.

[Is that alright? That would be wonderful. I was just worried that Thundurus wouldn't be able to defeat Heatran.]

To be precise, it was Heatran who was controlled by the fireball stone tablet.

Such scenes appeared in previous animated films.

Assuming Heatran is equivalent to Thundurus, the combined effect of the three legendary mushrooms should be greater than that of Fireball and Stone Plate, right?

If all else fails, I, the super-powerful Washer, will still be there to hold things off; otherwise, I won't be able to subdue the mere Sidorlan.

Last but not least, there's the Masterball trump card.

While it might not be able to trap Heatran, a divine beast, Xia Shen possesses the Arceus Space, a bug-like existence.

As long as you put the Master Ball in before Sidson breaks free, you can keep it locked for as long as you want.

…………

With the plans for tomorrow's Washing Green Secret Realm settled, Xia Shen stopped thinking about it and released all the elves.

Although today is not a rest day, Xia Shen did not have any of the two elective courses scheduled, and she did not need to go to the main campus.

The training facilities at Qiyao Mountain are complete, so training here is no different from training elsewhere.

Of course, there is an even more important purpose in staying at Mount Seven Luminaries: to completely leave Growlithe's heart here.

Seven white lights flashed, and in addition to Xia Shen's six main Pokémon, a small, golden Growlithe also appeared in the living room.

"Woof..."

He was very curious about the unfamiliar yet comfortable environment in front of him and looked around.

Xia Shen didn't know if his view would be blocked by the thick bangs in front of him.

Xia Shen let the best-natured Goodra introduce him to the other Pokémon in the house while he went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Not long after I and the elves I brought into the Emerald Realm finished our dinner there, I wasn't hungry.

It's mainly for the elves who stay at home, so the workload isn't too heavy.

So, in less than half an hour, a small but very hearty breakfast was laid out on the table.

"Cuckoo~"

When it comes to being a good cook, Rowlet is definitely at the forefront.

Leaving behind his newly made friend Growlithe, he flapped his wings and flew directly from the living room to the dining room.

The wild movements left Growlithe speechless.

Following closely behind was the young eagle that stayed at home; his will to eat stemmed entirely from a competitive spirit.

This little eaglet is very competitive and always strives to be the best in everything it does.

Among all of Xia Shen's baby-level spirits, his strength ranks second, only behind the mythical beast Meltan, whose energy level is over fifty.

Although Xia Shen only has three baby-level Pokémon...

The last one was Rowlet, who had absolutely no interest in battling.

…………

The short-armed Meltan was the last to arrive at the battleground. The three baby-level Pokémon exchanged glances and began to eat in unison.

Of course, the three Pokémon's food is definitely different. Meltan's plate contains a bunch of screws sprinkled with steel dust.

Xia Shen glanced past the three tiny Pokémon in front of him and secretly looked at the Growlithe in the living room who was staring blankly in this direction.