Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

"Sigh, it's strange, I've lived for so many years, I can't say I've seen countless people, but I'm sure I can't be wrong about a child."

"After I warned him, Xia Shen seemed to have let go of some obsession before he left, so why... did he suddenly become so irrational again?"

After a long silence, Yan Jing finally spoke, "Could he have some reason that forces him to go?"

This guess was very much in line with Xia Shen's personality, and everyone else's attention was drawn to it.

Yan Jing stopped guessing and instead asked Old Master Ye, "Could you tell me the legend of Fengdu again?"

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Ten minutes later.

"Foggy City, such a... tragic event actually happened? Why have I never heard of it before?"

Yan Jing muttered to himself in disbelief. Even someone as experienced as him was terrified by the disaster that occurred a thousand years ago.

Grandpa Ye sighed, "It's normal that it wasn't passed down. First, there was chaos and war at the time, and no documents recorded it. Second, the scene was too... like hell on earth, so people deliberately didn't spread it."

"A thousand years from now, I'm afraid only an old fellow like me, who is close to home and whose lineage is ancient, would know this."

Yan Jing pressed further, "Can you confirm which world those guys came from? And what kind of spirits are they specifically?"

"Uncertainty exists, but people are willing to believe it."

Grandpa Ye said quietly, "As for whether they are spirits or real ghosts, no one knows either. Those who do know are already in that world. It's just that some people who have passed through Fengdu say that it is a sea of ​​purple fire."

"Since then, although nothing so terrifying has ever happened again, the legend of that world has continued to circulate in a small area of ​​the Fog City. And the occasional appearance of the Lord of Fengdu adds to the credibility of this legend."

"Could it be that Xia Shen found out... that this incident might repeat itself, so he went to that world to stop it?"

Perhaps it was a girl's intuition, but Yan Yan guessed the final outcome with a high degree of accuracy.

Although Xia Shen's initial reason for entering the spirit world was not so noble.

The atmosphere froze instantly. Although the guess was outrageous, it couldn't be said that it was entirely impossible.

However, there is absolutely no way to prove it.

Yan Jing shook his head helplessly, "Rationally speaking, the best way to deal with things that can neither be proven nor disproven is to eliminate them."

"Assuming it's true, when will it happen? How powerful are the invading Pokémon or ghosts? How many trainers would the association need to send to guard against it?"

Yan Jing's series of questions left Yan Yan somewhat bewildered, but she did not back down and stubbornly stared at her father.

She had a vague premonition that her guess was true.

But as Yan Jing said, how can it be proven?

No one knows a daughter better than her father. Yan Jing couldn't bear the stubborn look in his daughter's eyes and sighed.

"I understand. I'll report this to the association, but don't get your hopes up too high..."

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The lobbying plan did not proceed as smoothly as Xia Shen had imagined.

Ghost-type Pokémon have long lifespans, and many powerful Pokémon from the Pokémon Tablets still remember them, as do many others who know Nightmare.

Most of the elves chose to believe what the Night Demon and Xia Shen said, because they knew that history and understood that the matter was not over.

However, the attitudes of the different elves varied.

Most of the elves refused outright, stating their reasons directly: their fear of the Chandelure Spirit, especially the leader.

Of the remaining elves, most of them remained on the sidelines, while only a few promised to come and help.

As for how many will stand them up, Xia Shen doesn't know.

They had been away for five days, but the results they had achieved had dampened the spirits of Night Demon and Marcia.

Honestly, they all talk a good game, but when it comes to actually doing it, they're all like this!

Masado was indignant.

Xia Shen wasn't particularly discouraged; he'd seen a lot of the ups and downs of life, so this was nothing to him.

"It's not surprising. It's human nature for all living things to seek advantage and avoid harm. Believe me or not, they will still come and watch. As long as we have the upper hand, they will definitely beat us when we're down."

Marcia nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"Alright, let's go to the next place...Dorambaruto?"

According to the Night Demon, although the Doronbalto clan is powerful, they did not participate in the "Stone Tablet War" a thousand years ago.

Otherwise, it remains to be seen who the final winner will be.

This is a powerful ally that can be won over. If we can secure their assistance, the pressure on our mid-level combat forces will be greatly reduced.

Siluke

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written request for leave

I'm not feeling well, please take a leave of absence.

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Chapter 249

The news of Xia Shen's disappearance continued to spread online.

After all, in this internet age, every little thing a public figure does can be magnified infinitely.

Not to mention the sudden disappearance of a highly anticipated star trainer from this world.

When a post titled "Does anyone know why Qiyaoshan is suddenly under heavy security?" went viral on the Chongqing University campus forum and was subsequently reposted to external websites.

This sparked heated discussions among Chinese netizens, and was even taken abroad by many.

Abroad, Xia Shen, who brought about change to the stagnant e-sports scene that had been like a pool of water for nearly a decade, is also a well-known figure who has been the subject of much discussion this year.

Police and the Trainers Association quickly issued an official statement regarding Xia Shen's disappearance and set up a tight security perimeter near Mount Qiyao.

This inexplicable yet chilling behavior has intensified the discussions and speculations among netizens.

The Seven Luminaries Mountain's dominant elf riot, the arrival of a small-scale secret realm, and even kidnappings from other countries...

The speculations surrounding Xia Shen's disappearance are becoming increasingly outlandish, with many conflicting theories circulating.

The authorities did not deliberately try to control the spread of public opinion; it's better to guide than to suppress such matters.

And no one will actually leave Chongqing out of panic because of such vague rumors. Even if the sky falls, there are always tall people to hold it up.

In this regard, the government and the association have always been very reassuring.

On the other hand, the possibility that Yan Jing reported to his superiors was ultimately not taken seriously.

This is normal. From any perspective, it's hard to believe that a mythical legend from a thousand years ago has resurfaced.

Moreover, this is just a guess.

If we think about it another way, if Xia Shen really went to that world alone for this matter, he would have left some information behind, so why would he leave without saying goodbye?

Thus, this information, which had already been guessed, was ignored by everyone.

All those who care about Xia Shen can do is search and wait.

Yan Jing, Yan Yu, Jin Ruanruan who was still shrouded in fog, Li Xiang who rushed back from outside, and many senior professional teachers from Fog City University...

A top-notch rescue team conducted a thorough search of the Seven Luminaries Mountain for the elusive Lord of Fengdu and the door leading to another world.

Unable to protect herself, Yan Yan could only stay in Xia Shen's dormitory with Xia Shen's parents, who had come from Zhijiang, enduring agonizing waits that felt like an eternity.

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On the other side of the world, in the spirit world.

The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is an unshakeable truth in any world.

The power of the Dorambaruto clan allowed them to occupy the area with the most abundant spiritual energy in the spirit world.

Their status is comparable to that of the Nectarine Dragon Clan in the Emerald World.

Dragon-type Pokémon are known for their longevity, and Dragapult, being a Ghost-type, is no exception.

Fortunately, the creator god is fair; the more powerful a race is, the more difficult it is for them to reproduce.

This has resulted in only a dozen or so dragons living in such a large area.

Of course, there are also several Doronchi, and Doronmesia who live in the cave on the head of Doronbarut.

Even so, all things considered, the total number of this group did not exceed one hundred.

Although their numbers are small, their strength is exceptionally great.

In Xia Shen's perception, half of the dozen or so dragons, Baluto, possessed strength comparable to the Night Demon, which is the level of a Heavenly King.

The largest and most imposing of them all possesses near-champion-level strength.

However, this is still quite different from what the Night Demon described...

With just these, they probably couldn't defeat those hundreds of Chandelier Spirits.

[Because their master is asleep, their strength is far less than before.]

The Night Demon Spirit answered Xia Shen's questions from the side.

Xia Shen suddenly realized.

The boost that the Ghost-type energy of the Yokai Stone provides to Pokémon of the same type is self-evident.

Moreover, this is especially true for more powerful spirits.

But on the other hand, this is also a good thing.

The greater the benefit that Dronbalut can gain from the Monster Tablets, the greater the chance he will be of persuading them to provide assistance.

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A flat nose, eyes that are almost slits, and extremely short limbs.

All these factors combined mean that even a powerful elf like the leader of Drambert still has a somewhat goofy appearance.

However, Xia Shen dared not underestimate this dragon-type Pokémon, which was hailed as the strongest pseudo-legendary.