Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

It was so heavy that Xia Shen couldn't move it and could only barely push it.

It's important to understand that Xia Shen's strength is not just based on his physical appearance.

After being "tempered" by the steel slabs and fireball slabs, it would not be an exaggeration to say that this represents the ceiling of human physique and strength.

Xia Shen thought for a moment and then summoned the Moon Bear.

In terms of strength, even Garchomp and Goodra, who are stronger than her, are no match for her.

Moreover, Garchomp's little claws... probably can't do a "lifting" motion.

As soon as the Moon Bear came out, the previously empty tent immediately became full.

Xia Shen ignored that and pointed to the box in front of Yueyue Bear.

"Try it, can you move it?"

These seven words are enough to deal with the Moon Bear.

It can completely ignite the ambition of Mighty Bear, who prides himself on his strength.

Her eyes narrowed, her legs firmly planted on the ground, and her front leg slightly raised and rested on the box.

Xia Shen quickly pulled Yan Yan aside; if something that heavy were to fall on them, it would be no joke.

With a roar, Moon Bear suddenly exerted its strength, and the heavy box finally began to move slowly.

Xia Shen's lips twitched slightly. Even Yueyue Xiong could only do this much. He had really overestimated himself just now.

Fortunately, I didn't try to be brave again, otherwise I would have lost face in front of Yan Yan.

Yan Yan also slightly opened her beautiful eyes, but she was looking at the problem from a different angle. Even Yueyue Xiong could only do this much, and Xia Shen just... actually pushed it forward?

Is my boyfriend even human...?

…………

After a brief examination of the box, it's time to prepare for unpacking.

The box was square and airtight. Xia Shen judged it to be a box rather than a metal block because there was a very neat line around it.

Xia Shen guessed that this must be its opening.

Below the opening is a small keyhole.

This special metal material makes opening the box effortless; with a gentle insertion and a turn, Xia Shen heard the sound of the lock opening.

Working together with Yueyue Bear, they pried upwards along the opening, and the contents of the mysterious box were finally revealed to Xia Shen and Yan Yan.

It was a huge gray Poké Ball, about half a meter in diameter?

Yan Yan was somewhat bewildered. Something that a vanished civilization would treasure so much was just a Poké Ball?

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Chapter 266 Poké Ball? Magearna!

With the advancement of modern technology, the types of Poké Balls have continued to expand and develop from the most basic red and white balls.

Ultra Balls have a higher catch rate, Heavy Balls are better for catching Pokémon with heavy bodies, and Deluxe Balls are very comfortable to live in...

Depending on the scenario and the Pokémon, there are dozens of types of Poké Balls.

But Yan Yan had never seen such a big Poké Ball before.

Of course, when you Dynamax and recall a Pokémon, the Poké Ball will briefly grow larger.

But that was achieved using the power of the Dynamax Band, not the actual size of the Poké Ball.

So, what's the deal with this dark gray Poké Ball that's almost the same size as when it's Dynamaxed?

In other words, what kind of enormous creature would need to be caught with this Poké Ball?

Yan Yan lightly touched the Poké Ball's cold texture and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is this Poké Ball used to catch legendary ancient giant Pokémon?"

In the real world, there are also legends of ancient, colossal spirits.

The description is similar to that of the giant Dragonite or the giant Gengar in the anime.

However, it is just a vague legend. Perhaps the appearance of this giant Poké Ball can prove that legend?

Xia Shen stroked the patterns of varying depths on the surface of the sphere, as if deep in thought.

"This shouldn't be a Poké Ball, but rather... a Pokémon."

"An elf?!"

Although Yan Yan had witnessed many incredible things with Xia Shen, she was still stunned when he told her that this thing was a spirit.

"But it's been buried in the deep sea for so long, and its body is made of iron. Could it be... that it's also an artificial spirit?"

Yan Yan said "also" because there was a precedent: ten years ago, a research institute in the Star Kingdom developed the first artificial spirit, Polygon.

The Silvally, which has not been widely publicized, is also an artificial Pokémon, but it wasn't developed by the people of this world.

Xia Shen nodded, confirming Yan Yan's guess.

"But there's still one crucial thing missing: an item that can give her a soul."

…………

The thing Xia Shen said could give Maya a soul was an artificial soul called "Soul Heart".

Rather than Magiana's mechanical body, her soul is her true essence.

In the game and animation, it is an artificial life form created by a genius scientist more than 500 years ago after collecting the living energy of elves, and it is stored in Magearna's chest.

However, Xia Shen used his mental power to probe the inside of the sphere and found that the place was empty.

Without a soul core, Magearna is nothing more than a metal Poké Ball.

Will the soul be in those ruins?

Xia Shen didn't know that with his mental power, he couldn't cover such a large area.

Searching room by room would be time-consuming and laborious, and the deeper you go, the more dangerous it becomes.

After all, oxygen is limited, and later on, once they go in, they'll probably have to come back up.

Looks like I'll have to trouble Yuuki...

Only it could use its mental power to cover the ruins of a building the size of an island.

In theory, Tebrim could also do it, but she couldn't move freely in the water like Yuxie.

Although Xia Shen had considered not relying on Youkexi this time when he first entered the secret realm, he was not such a rigid person.

There's no need to limit yourself or reject convenience because of that pointless mentality.

I've been busy with the Ironfire Kaguya and the ruins since I got up this morning, so I haven't had a chance to enter the Green Washer yet.

Just as Xia Shen made up his mind and was about to enter Xicui, energy fluctuations suddenly appeared in the space around him.

Xia Shen was very familiar with this aura, because he had sensed it just that morning.

Tapu Lele, the guardian spirit of Akala Island!

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Xia Shen turned his head and looked at the deep pink, legendary elf that looked like it had grown out of a cocoon, staring blankly at the iron ball-shaped Magiana.

Over there, Yan Yan stared wide-eyed at the suddenly appearing Tapu Lele.

Legendary elves...

A living, breathing legendary elf...

The legendary spirit is so close to me!

Not everyone has as many opportunities as Xia Shen to come into contact with legendary spirits; strictly speaking, it's almost zero.

That's why when Xia Shen led four divine beasts to annihilate the Crystal Lamp Spirit last time, it caused a shock in the spirit world and even the world at large.

And now, he has met a legendary spirit with Xia Shen?

[Is this what you found in those ruins?]

A familiar voice echoed in Xia Shen's mind, tinged with a hint of curiosity.

"Um, do you know her?" Xia Shen asked tentatively.

The ruins are so close to Akara Island, perhaps Tapu Lele knows about Magiana's soul, or even the history of this lost civilization?

To Xia Shen's disappointment, Tapu Lele shook her head.

This is the first time I've ever heard of something like that existing underwater. So, humans once lived here too...?

Xia Shen was surprised that even Tapu Lele didn't know about the existence of this civilization?

"You've existed for so long, and you didn't even know about this?"

Tapu Lele looked somewhat bewildered.

[I can't live forever; I can only prolong my life through special means. But each time I'm reborn, I lose all memories except for myself, so... wait, why am I telling you this?]

"Oh? Aren't you even a little bit curious about this kind of life created by humans?"

Xia Shen saw that Tapu Lele didn't know more than him and seemed unwilling to talk to him, but he wasn't discouraged and gave her a little provocation.

Why should I be curious? I'm not Mingming...

Tapu Lele kept babbling, but her eyes never left Magiana.

…………

Xia Shen smiled slightly. Legend has it that the guardian deities of the four islands each have their own duties. Die Die is the one who governs life and death, which is why she has both innocent and cruel sides to her personality. Her duality represents the cycle of life and death.

As the god of life, it is perfectly normal for him to be curious about a life form he has never seen before.

However, Xia Shen didn't provoke it any further, and simply said to himself, "We're about to go down again to search for Magiana's soul. Do you want to come with us?"

[Hmph, do you want me to help you find that thing called "Soul Heart"?]

Tapu Lele saw through Xia Shen's thoughts at a glance and thought she had caught him red-handed.

The tone was sarcastic, almost implying, "Beg me, beg me and I'll help you."