Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

This made her think of the main characteristics of both.

The primal animal form of life, or the logical rationality of machinery, is like two parallel possibilities, two incongruous coincidences of parallel timelines.

Their appearance defies common sense, but if we change our perspective and view them as manufactured life forms, then it's reasonable that these savage and cold souls have likely never had contact with humans and have no understanding of themselves.

Click, click.

The surrounding rock walls gradually collapsed due to the force of the attack, and sharp pieces of rock fell, slicing past the girl's face as if foreshadowing the imminent collapse of the pit.

"enough."

It wasn't just Nan Yin's shout to stop them; Milton, who had always been timid and stood beside her, also slowly sat up and, for the first time, unleashed his thunder, splitting the battlefield in two from the center.

The guardian dragon of the park received the girl's feelings and was reminded of past memories.

"Muma?"

"Roar!"

He curiously observed the human beside him, and the weight emanating from the human's words truly startled Zhenyi.

It doesn't understand the emotions between trainers and Pokémon, but it can sense the deep trust between them, a sense of peace it has never felt before when it struggled to survive in this giant pit.

Not only it, but the Phantom Paradoxes that were just fighting stopped and looked up at the azure dragon high above, and at the master who once ruled this place—Millardon.

Curiosity is a poison.

Their strange way of getting along, their incomprehensible emotions, and the comfort of being detached from each other—these are questions that they, who are used to fighting, cannot answer.

Once an unexpected curiosity arises, these behemoths, who once existed solely for slaughter, will absolutely find it impossible to tolerate the seemingly vast but actually monotonous and tasteless Zone Zero.

For example, there is the Earthquake Treasure Master who once broke out of Zone Zero, and the Paradoxical Species who, although not named as a Treasure Master, have been occasionally sighted by outsiders over the years.

They all broke through the encirclement without hesitation and rushed out of Zone Zero. For the paradoxical species that were still beasts, they greedily craved everything they could reach and instinctively sought to conquer with their power, regardless of the past or the future.

Therefore, here, Nanyin wants to tell them a simple truth.

—The power they rely on is nothing more than this.

Chapter 221 The Dragon Guardian of Paradise, Guleton

Spread out your five fingers, then slowly tighten them, as if gathering your strength, Nan Yin whispered.

"Millerton, Lightning Strike!"

Like a thunderclap, surging arcs of electricity coiled around its body. The azure lizard-like beast transformed with sharp edges, striking multiple times in an instant, completely separating the opposing future species and ancient species on either side.

Once touched by that fierce lightning, both the possessed fur and the hardened body were scorched black, emitting a burnt smell.

This is a warning and a demonstration of power; it takes only a moment to be effective.

Although Milton is timid by nature, with the addition of the secret seasoning, it has become nearly as powerful as Lehiram.

"Roar!"

Although the shouts were still intimidating, both sides couldn't help but tone down their momentum, revealing a barely perceptible hint of fear.

The power of the thunder seemed to stir their memories, reminding them of the origins of their scars and the wretchedness of being driven and oppressed from the bottom.

"Millardon, do you recognize them?"

"Crack?"

The pixelated pupils held a sense of bewilderment. Clearly, Milton was not familiar with these illusory paradoxes, but judging from the elves' demeanor, they were obviously familiar with the older child, and their actions subtly revealed fear.

This is undeniable. The wave guide's thoughts also conveyed the fluctuations in Nan Yin's emotions, but without further investigation, she could not make a judgment and could only make a superficial assumption.

Could it be that this child, as a paradoxical species, is not a single individual?

"Never mind."

No longer lost in thought, she looked up at the elf who was still eyeing her menacingly, her voice less solemn and more gentle.

"The children and I had no intention of interfering with your struggle for the territory you stand on. If there are other factors that have caused you to leave the depths of Zone Zero, please tell me."

With neither arrogance nor servility, the southern-style music spreads its waveguide ripples, conveying its thoughts to them.

Perhaps these Pokémon living in primitive environments have never thought about the meaning of their birth, and only follow their instincts to survive, but at least they know the weight of power.

Therefore, when confronted by young girls, they will more or less succumb to intimidation and say whether they know the truth or not.

Nan Yin had no intention of making things difficult for them. The deeper she went into this region and the more she learned about its mysteries, the more curious she became about the beings that caused all of this.

Milton is certainly a powerful Pokémon, but in terms of strength, it still falls short of the legendary Pokémon from previous generations. The themes of the future and the ancient times, the phenomenon of excessive crystallization, all of this should be related to the legendary Pokémon that have not yet appeared.

"Roar."

Gone was the fierceness of the morning; the rippling water let out a weak roar, recounting its ordeal in the howl.

"You mean you were brutally driven away by a red elf who resembled this big child, and had to leave the bottom of the giant pit?"

With the silent agreement of the many behemoths, Nan Yin once again confirmed her inner guess: if Milerton symbolized future evolution, then the red figure in the former's words should be the primitive form of the past.

Clutching the pure white crystal around her neck, if even the six Phantom Paradoxes couldn't contend with her, then she had to reassess whether she could win if she wanted to go further.

"Zhenyifa, have you ever seen the crimson elf they speak of?"

Distracted from her thoughts, she looked down at the little beast, while the child stared intently at her, only shaking its head blankly and swaying its dyed hair ribbon when asked a question.

"Huh?!"

Shaking its head, then nodding, Zhenyifa affirmed, and landed on Nanyin's shoulder as if tattled, recounting the monster's savagery and cruelty, just like a child whispering secrets to their mother.

Amused by this little deliberate act, Nan Yin gently poked the former's forehead, causing it to yawn slightly, its little mouth moving in a daze.

"I think I know the truth. If I happen to run into you, I will definitely stand up for you."

"Let's go, Korni. If nothing unexpected happens, Yeci and the others should have already reached the next observation station."

For these purely sentient beings, the display of power is more effective than the appeal of emotions, at least in the short term.

No longer focusing on the many illusory and paradoxical species, Nanyin has no strong fighting mentality, nor will she blindly choose to subdue them. Whether they stay or leave is entirely up to them.

With their arms linked and seeing her friend's composed expression, the blonde girl couldn't help but relax, feeling less nervous and more at ease.

Nan Yin is always like this, easily and calmly sorting out the truth and resolving the cause and effect. Yet, she is unaware of her own charm. Having her by one's side brings happiness, but also distress and helplessness, as even one's own feelings are difficult to express.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she seemed to have returned to the scene of their reunion in Biyi City. They led a group of small beasts, strolling through the narrow tunnels, gradually moving further and further into the lower levels, silent yet in perfect harmony.

Unexpectedly, after being thwarted and impressed by their strength, those Phantom Paradoxes all gave up fighting and silently followed behind the two, without making a sound or disturbing them.

They were curious about the reason for the girl's arrival, curious about why humans and elves could trust each other unconditionally, and even more curious about why those people could live so peacefully and without pressure.

The spiraling tunnel slowly descended, and we encountered quite a few Pokémon along the way. Among them, we saw creatures such as the Roaring Tail that resembled Jigglypuff, a giant beast that looked like a shield, and an abnormal individual that resembled Hydreigon and Salamence.

They lived either in groups or alone in the corners of the caves. They intended to hinder the girls' progress, but after noticing the silent accompaniment of a group of illusory paradoxes, their violent instincts were forcibly restrained by their rationality.

The building located on the middle level was much older than the observation station on the upper level. Not only were the eaves dilapidated and covered in dust, but the bricks and tiles were also uneven, and there were wisps of wind blowing through it.

After putting the notes she had just written back into her bag, Nan Yin took a short rest and also used the spare time to look for Ye Ci and the others. However, she did not find any trace of them nearby. It was obvious that after exploring and confirming that there was little value, they had left this place and moved on to a lower level.

Just as she expected, near the tunnel, in the light and shadow filtering through the sunset, Nan Yin met Ye Ci and Ni Mo as planned, but the situation was not as peaceful as she had imagined.

A few scratches, heavy breathing—these were signs of the girls' exhaustion. Broad chests, slender necks and backs, strong muscles and physiques—standing atop the crystal was a crimson behemoth.

His angry demonstration seemed to regard everything behind him as his own territory.

Milton, who was initially unharmed, began to tremble involuntarily, even showing signs of fear, and the external encyclopedia revealed the creature's name—

The dragon that guards Paradise, hence Leton.

Chapter 222 The Combination of Mega Evolution and Crystallization

"Roar!"

Seeing humans encroaching on his territory again, and seeing the azure lizard approaching, Leton seemed to be enraged, his anger rising.

Flames gathered from the jaws, and a torrent of heat immediately poured out, continuously releasing heat that scorched the nearby wood, stones, grass, and soil.

However, the person standing in front of it was no ordinary trainer.

"Crystal Flower, Wall of Light".

Raising his hand, he opened the sphere, and layers of petals, like crystals, spread out, transforming into an invisible barrier that, at Ye Ci's command, blocked the flow of the fiery current.

"Milotic, use Muddy Current!"

With alternating offense and defense, despite being amazed by the beast's power, Conemo never showed the slightest hesitation when in the midst of battle.

The graceful scaly serpent flicked its tail, submerging the waning flames into the enveloping water. It then moved further, but the turbid water flowing onto Guleton's body was merely like a gentle breeze.

"Is this huge thing resisting water-based attacks?"

Some spoke in surprise, the brown-skinned girl unable to hide her discomposure.

"It bears a resemblance to the child Milton in appearance. If I'm not mistaken, it's like the coexistence of the Future and Ancient species in Sector Zero, symbolizing two different evolutionary paths. Milton, with its Electric and Dragon attributes, must have a dual Fighting and Dragon attribute in its half."

Not only did she benefit from her keen observation, but the encyclopedia built into the tech tree also revealed the attributes of this giant beast to Nan Yin, which is why she was so certain.

[Individual: Gender: None]

[Type: Fighting, Dragon: Paradox Pokémon]

[Trait: Crimson Pulse]

[Crimson Pulse: When a Pokémon with this ability enters the battle, the weather changes to Sunny Day for several turns. While the weather is Sunny Day, its Attack stat is increased by 1/3.]

Similar to Milton's hadron engine, this also has the ability to change the weather or terrain. Combined with the titles of the two Pokémon, Guardian Dragons of Paradise, they should be the pinnacle of the ancient and future species.

"Muma!"

Trembling, Zhenyi stared blankly at the crimson lizard beast, his eyes unusually devoid of cunning and filled with fear. He had been recounting the beast's evil deeds earlier that morning, but now he dared not utter a word.

In addition, the Phantom Paradoxes that were silently following behind also lowered their bodies one after another, watching the former's every move as if facing a formidable enemy.

They were unaware of the origins of the Guardian Dragon of Paradise, but the lowest-ranking elves in Zone Zero undoubtedly had the absolute right to speak about its immense power.

The bottom of the largest pit, which should be the most chaotic area, is actually kept in check by the presence of Guleton. They even coexist with ordinary Pokémon, preferring to fight for a few resting places rather than anger the other side and cause conflict.

This instinctive fear chilled the creature to the bone, causing the dreamlike beast to lose its senses and instinctively try to flee. Fortunately, the white-haired girl reached out her fingertips and gently cradled it in her arms, whispering softly to it...

"Thank you for escorting me here, little one. From now on, I will protect you."

Looking up at the blinding sunlight shining through the heavy clouds into the depths of the giant pit, Nan Yin slowly closed her eyes. When she opened them again, a purple arc of light had already solidified in her pupils.

Is it a sunny day?

The fairy aura spread slowly like a thin mist, blooming with its own unique splendor on this land.

"The combination of fighting and dragon attributes is quite advantageous for me."

No matter how powerful it was, the four times weaker resistance of fairies still made the giant beast's defense as fragile as paper, and Nan Yin was good at this.

"Nanyin, I'm so glad you're back safe and sound—wait, it, them?"

Just as she was about to say that nothing was wrong, Peony was speechless when she saw the many illusory and paradoxical creatures accompanying the girl. She couldn't utter a single word.

"Don't worry, the last observation station is right behind it, isn't it?"

"Well, we don't want to fight it either, but with this elf around, we can't get to the lowest level of the experimental center."

"it is good."

One word suffices; the best explanation for how to break the deadlock is the power that followed.

Slowly taking out the pink diamond hanging on her chest, Nan Yin turned to look at Tianxi. Similarly, the petite princess had already nodded to her and smiled gently.

"Tianci, Mega Evolution, and—"

"Too crystalline!"

At the same moment, she raised the crystal bead, the translucent skirt adding a touch of flawlessness, the white gauze adding elegance, and the heart-shaped crown spreading out a pair of white wings, embellishing her dignified and charming figure.

Unlike the overly crystallized fairy, the heavy heart-shaped diamond was combined with the crown on the princess's head, transforming into a small and exquisite decoration.

The interconnected system, a method not previously recognized by the game worldview, has now been attempted by Nan Yin herself.

Feeling the surge of power, she curled her lips into a smile, and though she spoke softly, her words were firm and resounding.

she says:

"The power of the moon".