Elf: Is the bear apprentice the weakest? I'll shatter the sky with my fists.

This is not a compromise at all, but a rebellion against tradition that Zhong Lixuan wanted to do twenty years ago but was unable to achieve...

......

......

Within the Dragon and Phoenix Secret Realm.

The ancient sycamore tree stands tall, its golden branches rustling in the breeze, bathed in a halo of dawn light.

Phoenix King gracefully folded its magnificent wings, looked down from its height, and spoke in a voice as ethereal and far-reaching as a clear spring:

"Divine messenger, it has been many years since we last met. I hope you have been well. I am deeply grateful for your great help during the battle of the capital. I will always remember this kindness."

Li Chen looked up at the ancient deity, a familiar smile appearing on his lips, and caught a falling sycamore leaf: "Old friend, do we need to exchange such formalities?"

He gently stroked the veins on the leaf, his tone suddenly becoming serious: "I've come to ask for your help to pick up Eileen and take her home."

"Um......"

Phoenix King's eyes were fixed on Li Chen, and the light on its wings flowed slowly in silence.

A moment later, it gracefully lowered its noble head, and the sycamore leaves swayed gently with its movement.

"Come with me."

Ho-Oh's voice echoed through the secret realm, "The afterglow of the Sunset Empire awaits our footsteps."

"That's exactly what I've been waiting to hear."

A smile appeared on Li Chen's lips as he turned his gaze to the black dragon coiled on the ground: "Brother Lie Kongzuo, how are you feeling?"

Lie Kong raised his ferocious head, a dangerous glint flashing in his golden vertical pupils: "Enough nonsense, I'm perfectly fine!"

The dragon's tail slapped the ground impatiently, shaking down a few sycamore leaves.

Seeing Liekong's spirited appearance, Li Chen nodded in satisfaction.

He flipped and leaped onto the broad back of the Phoenix King, his feathers gleaming warmly in the sunlight.

"Ling!"

With a clear and melodious phoenix cry, a streak of seven-colored light pierced the sky and departed from the Dragon and Phoenix Secret Realm.

The people of the capital stopped and looked up at the magnificent rainbow that streaked across the sky.

The elderly clasped their hands together, children excitedly pointed to the sky, and the entire city was bathed in this sacred light...

Phoenix King parted the clouds, leaving only the remnants of rainbow light.

Within a few hours, the outline of the Sunset Empire came into view.

"That's it."

Li Chen pointed to the flat land in the distance.

Phoenix let out a long cry and flapped its wings to rush towards the Crown Secret Realm.

When it descended upon the snow-covered plains, the sacred flames silently melted the surrounding snow, sending up a hazy mist...

The majestic Crown Temple stands amidst the wind and snow.

Two hazy halos of light flickered intermittently among the branches of the towering ancient trees.

Li Chen leaped lightly off the Phoenix King's back, the snow crunching softly beneath his feet.

He looked up at the cluster of light between the treetops, the cold wind ruffling his clothes.

"Phoenix King".

Li Chen raised his arm, his fingertips pointing directly at the faint halo, "Use the Holy Fire."

Phoenix spread its dazzling wings, and blazing flames swirled around its body, instantly evaporating the falling snowflakes into fine mist.

boom!!

Blazing golden flames erupted from Phoenix King's mouth, drawing brilliant arcs of fire in the air.

The sacred fire, imbued with boundless life force, completely enveloped the entire orb of light.

The flames cast dancing shadows on the snowfield, and the surrounding snow melted at a visible speed, rising in wisps of white mist.

The ball of light gradually took on a human shape amidst the flames, like a phoenix rising from the ashes...

In the dazzling firelight, Eileen's figure gradually became clear.

Her long, golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and sacred fire flowed around her, transforming into a dazzling robe, every fold of which shimmered with a fiery glow.

Eileen lightly touched the ground with her bare feet, and countless fire butterflies emerged from the flames, fluttering and dancing around her.

When the last fire butterfly landed on her shoulder, the entire snowfield fell silent, with only the lingering warmth of the flames trembling slightly in the air.

“Li Chen…”

Eileen's slender fingers trembled slightly as she touched her heart, while her other hand slowly reached forward.

Crystalline tears rolled down her fair cheeks, reflecting a dazzling light in the firelight.

"I've finally... waited for this moment."

Eyes facing each other.

A thousand words surged within Eileen's emerald eyes.

Their fingertips paused just before touching, as if afraid that this was just a fragile dream...

The white mist exhaled by Li Chen swirled in the cold air as he unhesitatingly grasped Eileen's hand, which was suspended in mid-air.

When the real warmth came from his palm, Li Chen tightened his arms and pulled Eileen into his embrace.

"This time it's for real..."

His voice was low, and his arms wrapped tightly around the person in his arms like shackles.

Eileen's golden hair flowed through his fingers, carrying the sweet scent of the lingering warmth of the flames.

The two separated by a little distance.

Eileen looked down at herself, her fingers gently twirling the fabric that had turned to flames. She looked up at Li Chen, weighing it in her hand: "Where's the clothing you promised?"

"Isn't that what you're wearing right now?"

Li Chen scratched his cheek innocently, his long dress, formed from flames, shimmering in the snow.

"How can that be considered!"

Eileen stomped her foot angrily, her long golden hair swaying gently with the movement. "These are temporary clothes that Ho-Oh conjured with flames!"

Li Chen pretended to be deep in thought, then suddenly pulled out a roll of snow-white bandage from his pocket: "Then... shall we make do with this for now?"

"you!"

Eileen's face flushed instantly, and she raised her little fist to punch him: "You big bad guy, why do you bully me as soon as we meet!"

Li Chen chuckled softly, his fingertips tracing a streak of light in the air.

[Stupid system, time to start up.]

[Byd, you only remember me now, huh?]

【Ding! 】

As the system notification sounded, an exquisite dress appeared out of thin air, the subtle patterns on the skirt faintly visible in the reflection of the snow.

"Give it a try?"

He held the dress forward and handed it to him, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Eileen's fingertips gently traced the fabric as she buried her face in her dress: "Thank you..."

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Chapter 531 Li Chen: System, let me ask you something.

"Want to try it now?"

Li Chen winked mischievously at Eileen, who had half her face hidden behind her dress.

Eileen looked around in a panic. The snowfield was empty yet exceptionally bright: "Change...change here?"

"Then let's go to the temple?"

Li Chen casually pointed to the majestic Crown Temple not far away, "Anyway, there are only the two of us in the entire secret realm right now."

"Two...two people alone?"

Eileen's voice suddenly rose a pitch, and her fingertips holding the dress trembled slightly.

"What's wrong?" Li Chen deliberately moved closer, his warm breath brushing against her flushed earlobes. "Is our little fairy... shy?"

"No, I didn't..."

Eileen turned her face away, the tips of her elven ears peeking out from her golden hair tinged with a sunset-like blush.

Li Chen grinned mischievously and moved closer, determined to follow her evasive gaze.

Looking at his mischievous smile, Eileen felt her cheeks burning and her breathing becoming rapid.

"I'm just kidding."

Li Chen suddenly snapped his fingers.

[Tongzi, you know what I mean.]

【...】

So, what exactly do you consider this system to be?

The system says it's a Pokémon breeding system, so what's the meaning of making it change clothes now?!

【Then let me ask you, does Eileen have elf ears? Does having elf ears qualify her as an elf?】

【? ? ? 】

This is for my Pokémon!

"Then let me ask you another question: can you conjure up an outfit for a Pokémon?"

【Can. 】

Are Pokémon spirits?

【Yes. 】

Why can't you just get Eileen a new outfit?

【….】

The system's silence was deafening in Li Chen's mind.

【Ding! ! ! 】

This time, the system displayed three exclamation marks.

Hmm, it seems she's been persuaded by Li Chen.

As the crisp sound rang out, a brand-new winter outfit instantly enveloped Eileen's petite body.

It was a cloak made from fur plucked from the Alola Ninetales, with a dark gold vine pattern embroidered on the lining.

Beneath the cloak was a fitted wool dress, the hem adorned with delicate ice crystal embroidery that shimmered in the sunlight.

Eileen blinked and looked down, only to find that even her boots had been changed into fluffy snow boots.

"so beautiful!"

Eileen's eyes lit up instantly, as excited as a child who had received a new toy.

She gently pulled the crystal zipper on her cloak, and the fluffy rabbit ear decorations on the brim of her hat swayed playfully.

"If you like it, that's fine."

Li Chen affectionately ruffled her blonde hair, then suddenly swept her into his arms in a princess carry.

"ah!"