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

Feeling the continuous power surging into his body from the ground, Xianbu was somewhat excited. The antlers really did allow him to use Earth Control!

With the extra power derived from the control of the earth, coupled with the Fairy type's advantage over Dark, Yveltal, who has just awakened... perhaps, really should give it a try?

Sylvanas was startled by the crazy idea that had crossed her mind, and she took the initiative to challenge Yveltal...

Even if I were to grow another ten years from my peak in my previous life, I still wouldn't be able to see the legendary elf's silhouette.

But now, it seems there's no other way.

Xianbu gripped the antlers, which represented hope, within the silk, and made his final decision.

Xerneas, lend me your power!

As if sensing that intense fighting spirit, endless energy surged into Xianbu's body once again.

The difference this time is that it wasn't Senbu's passive response, but rather... actively seeking battle!

The excruciating pain swept through every brain cell in his body once again, but a strong obsession kept Xianbu from uttering a sound.

immediately.

A flash of lightning!

In that instant, everything before Xianbu's eyes seemed to freeze; she could even clearly sense the movement of every gust of wind whistling past her.

With the combined power of Xerneas, control of the earth, and a flash of lightning, time seemed to be paused.

Within this barrier where time is locked, the only one who can move freely is Senbu.

Gazing at the scene before him, which was impossible to perceive with the naked eye, Yveltal's eyes revealed a look of surprise and excitement.

The next instant, the ghostly figure of the fairy cloth was reflected in its pupils.

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Xia Chen was unaware that he had been sentenced to death by the outside world, but the excruciating pain all over his body after waking up made him realize what it meant to be worse than dead.

Immediately, he felt a comfortable warm current flowing through his body, and the burning sensation in his body gradually lessened.

With difficulty, Xia Chen opened his eyes and found himself lying on the lap of a familiar Gardevoir, which was healing him with a healing wave.

This... is Gardevoir from Karune?

Xia Chen turned his head blankly and found that on the other side, a sticky dragon was gently massaging him with its sticky, cool tentacles.

Milotic, Ralts, and Zoroa also stood by, watching them with concern.

"Miss Karuni?" Xia Chen called out in a daze.

“It’s me, you’re awake.” Karuni responded gently, her tone seemingly containing some complex emotions.

Although his body was still in so much pain that he couldn't move, his consciousness gradually returned.

Xia Chen recalled everything that had happened before: he and Karuni were chased by Yveltal, then they split up, and then... Yveltal launched an attack?

Xia Chen was startled, suddenly remembering his own experience of being injured.

and then?

It seems that... a dazzling light is emanating from Xianbu?

The somewhat surreal and absurd scene replayed in his mind, and then he was knocked unconscious by the aftershocks of the explosive attack.

"Miss Karuni, where's Eevee?" Xia Chen called out in a panic.

Karune's tone was a little strange, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. I didn't dare to get close at the time, so I could only let Goome catch you when you were thrown out by Sylveon. They seemed to still be fighting over there?"

"Xenbu and... Yveltal are fighting?"

Xia Chen was a little confused and couldn't accept this information that seemed like a foreign language.

But at that moment, it seemed that the dazzling five-colored light suddenly burst forth from Xianbu's body.

Wait, that familiar light seems to have appeared in my memory before?

…………

After careful recollection, Xia Chen finally remembered where he had seen this ray of light before.

In the city of Aroma, on the evening before the sacred tree withered, the "toy" that Senbu brought back after taking a stroll outside was something that emitted the same light.

The withered sacred tree, Xerneas, the initial doubts, Ievils' reaction, why Yveltal chased Sylvanas...

Everything connects!

Xia Chen felt that he was gradually understanding everything.

But even after that, Xia Chen was still full of worries. Even if he could temporarily borrow some of Xerneas's power, how could Eevee possibly fight against Yveltal?

He struggled to get up from Gardevoir's embrace, but Karune gently pressed him back down.

Do you think you look like Absolu back then?

Karune pointed to the area where intense sounds were still erupting and calmly said, "Did you hear that? The battle over there hasn't stopped yet, which means your Sylveon is still alright for the time being. Going there now will only make Sylveon worry and won't do you any good."

"Do you want to see Sinbu lose this battle because he's distracted by taking care of you?"

The harsh reality turned Xia Chen pale. At this moment, he could do nothing but lie helplessly in Gardevoir's arms.

Humans... really do have limits.

Xia Chen suddenly felt envious of those humans with special abilities.

The power of Tokiwa, the power of Overpower, the power of Aura, psychic abilities...

He murmured, "Even just the strength to contend with superhuman strength would be enough."

It wouldn't be like this now, where we can only watch the Pokémon fight and can't do anything about it.

"Ralu..."

"Yo..."

Ralts and Zoroah, who were standing by, watched Xia Chen, who was muttering to himself, and fell into deep thought.

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Almost instinctively dodging a Deathwing attack, Xanbu stared at Yveltal, who was still no different from ten minutes ago, his heart filled with despair.

She finally realized how naive her previous thoughts had been.

Even with the help of Xerneas's Horn, and even with Yveltal just awakened, defeating it is still a pipe dream.

Born from the beginning, Yveltal, whose existence is unknown, possesses power as deep as an unfathomable abyss.

Xianbu has been in the abyss for ten minutes, but he still can't see where the bottom of the abyss is.

Although the power of Xerneas's Horn allowed her to fight Yveltal for ten minutes, the difference in their physical strength, or rather, their physical differences, was an insurmountable chasm.

At this moment, every muscle and every cell in her body was trembling uncontrollably, telling of the unbearable pain she was enduring.

But Sylvanas dared not stop her attack, because she knew that if the rhythm was broken, her body, which she was holding up with her willpower, would never be able to get up again.

Grasping the silken threads of Xerneas's Horn, Xanbu draws energy once more, preparing to launch another attack.

Although she knew that no matter how much she attacked, she would never be able to defeat Yveltal, she did it anyway.

This time, however, the familiar energy failed to reach Xianbu's body again.

With a sinking feeling in his heart, Xianbu slowly raised his head and looked towards the corner of Xerneas.

But it was discovered that its once vibrant light had long since dimmed, and now it was on the verge of being extinguished.

Chapter 166 Xerneas: Is there nothing more for me?

Have they run out of energy?

Xianbu smiled bitterly to herself; this was not an unexpected result.

After all, it wasn't the real Xerneas. The fact that the energy in the Horn of Xerneas could sustain him and Yveltal for so long was already far beyond his expectations.

But the last remaining hope was extinguished, and Xianbu's belief almost collapsed.

The long-suppressed pain swept over her like a tsunami, making it impossible for her body to continue.

But Cindy gritted her teeth and persevered, because there was still a last shred of belief supporting her—to protect the most important person in her life.

Since the borrowed energy is used up, I'll use my own energy!

With the last vestiges of energy gathering within him, Xianbu gritted his teeth, suppressing the pain in his body, and unleashed what might be the last flash of lightning of his life.

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As the sounds coming from the woods grew fainter, Xia Chen's heart sank even lower.

He understood that this phenomenon meant only one thing: the battle was over.

From a rational perspective, deciding who wins this match where the strengths are completely mismatched doesn't seem like something that requires much thought.

"Miss Karuni, please let me through."

Karuni paused for a moment after hearing Xia Chen's seemingly unconcerned words, but ultimately did not say anything like, "Ypeltar hasn't left yet, it's dangerous there."

She knew Xia Chen had already prepared for the worst, so she had no reason, and no right, to stop the boy any longer.

Just as Xia Chen couldn't stop Absol from leaving, Karuni ultimately couldn't stop Xia Chen from leaving either.

Gazing at that unsteady yet determined figure silently marching into the distance, she couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Sana..."

Gardevoir's eyes were also filled with complex emotions as she spoke softly.

Karuni gently shook her head and said, "This is his choice, and we have no right to stop him, even if we may never..."

She choked up, not daring to continue, and just stared silently in the direction where no one could be seen.

Just then, a gentle breeze, like the breeze of spring, swept by, dispelling the gloom that had settled over Yveltal's awakening and bringing with it the breath of life.

Karuni was stunned. She turned her head to look in the direction the wind was blowing and saw a scene she would never forget for the rest of her life.

The previously dark woods suddenly shimmered, as if the darkness had instantly given way to dawn.

But what illuminated the forest was not natural light from the sun, but a beautiful spirit she had never seen before.

It was a majestic and upright creature, resembling a deer, radiating a dazzling yet soft multicolored light, like a dreamlike spirit.