Chapter 271: Those Who Toy With Destiny Will Also Be Abandoned By Destiny!
The reappearing Celebi happily said: “Xiao Huang, I found your grandfather, he’s right at…”
Finally learning news of her own grandfather, Huang Meng hurriedly thanked: “Thank you, Celebi.”
“No need to be polite, we’re friends.” After Celebi finished speaking, it disappeared from everyone again.
“Forest God Celebi doesn’t look mysterious or majestic at all, it really feels kind.” Yao Yifei softly sighed.
Hearing this, Lu Li also smiled. In the Pokémon World, the best-tempered ones were probably Celebi and a certain street bum.
Yao Yifei asked: “Then shall we go find Master Wen Gongmao first?”
Lu Li nodded and said: “Let’s go, hurry and send this little girl to her grandfather, then we’ll leave immediately.”
Now that they were already in the game, whether they could extricate themselves from this muddy water would depend on fate.
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Ken Lin, also a Ground Type Master, didn’t enter the Fugaku Secret Realm right away, but kept investigating the leak of information about the Earth God.
The first to know that the Earth God was in the Fugaku Secret Realm wasn’t the North American Alliance, but the Divine Cult, and even this news was deliberately spread by them.
At the beginning, they didn’t pay attention to this news.
After all, there were too many fake news these days, especially fake news about deities, which were countless.
“What exactly is the Divine Cult plotting? Why did they make the Earth God’s news known worldwide?” Ken Lin frowned and muttered.
At that moment, a blond, blue-eyed young man rushed in hurriedly, then reported: “Elder, the Divine Cult just sent a message claiming that Luo Fude has defected from the Divine Cult and formally established the Slave God Society. The Earth God’s news was deliberately spread by Luo Fude.”
“What exactly is this old man Luo Fude trying to do?” Ken Lin frowned tightly.
Luo Fude was the previous Cult Leader of the Divine Cult, and he had vanished without a trace for several years. They all originally thought that guy was dead.
In the end, Luo Fude quietly brewed big news.
“Could this be a smokescreen deliberately released by the Divine Cult?” Ken Lin still didn’t quite believe Luo Fude would leave the Divine Cult.
After all, Luo Fude was at least the previous Cult Leader of the Divine Cult; in ancient times, that would be the Supreme Emperor. A Supreme Emperor rebelling to establish a new dynasty sounded outrageous no matter how you heard it.
“We don’t know the specifics, we only know this is a statement the Divine Cult issued to top powers worldwide.” The young man shook his head.
After a moment of silence, Ken Lin asked again: “Has that old man Wen Gongmao already entered the secret realm?”
“Yes, he went in last night.”
“Then I have to go in too. I absolutely can’t let him find the Earth God first. As for the Divine Cult matter…, we’re badly injured now, so let’s leave that trouble to the Asian Alliance.” After speaking, Ken Lin took his Poké Balls and left the temporary base.
Previously, America liked being the world police because they had the strength and time, but now it’s different.
That wave of Death Tide was truly too ruthless. Even though America backstabbed allies and forcibly absorbed part of the North American Alliance’s inheritance, they were still badly injured and hadn’t recovered much strength.
This was also why he urgently wanted to find traces of the Earth God.
America’s international strategy now was very simple: weaken others by any means necessary. They might not gain benefits themselves, but they absolutely couldn’t let other alliances gain benefits either.
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Yamato Region Tokyo.
The newly established Slave God Society would fire the first shot of its great cause to benefit humanity in this place.
“Is this the Crimson Orb? Truly a rare treasure, but unfortunately its master is too strong for us humans to covet.” Luo Fude gazed obsessively at the Crimson Orb before him.
The mysterious Cloaked Man said in a low voice: “The Divine Cult paid a heavy price to retrieve this orb from the Primordial Secret Realm, even sacrificing a Champion Level Trainer.”
“All sacrifices are worth it, for humanity’s supreme great cause!” Luo Fude pounded his chest with his right hand and said solemnly.
Hearing this, the Cloaked Man seemed pumped up and immediately shouted fanatically: “For the supreme great cause!”
“I hope this treasure can lure out that Earth God. Only then… will the world restart again!” Luo Fude whispered excitedly.
Ever since glimpsing the true origin of the secret realms, Luo Fude realized humans couldn’t create their own divine beasts.
But humans could utilize existing divine beasts to shine for humanity’s greatness.
Luo Fude, a pure human supremacist! Racist!
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In the dense forest, Xiao Zhi shouted depressedly: “Sigh, this secret realm is too big, how are we supposed to find Huang Meng!”
Xiao Gang beside him hurriedly covered Xiao Zhi’s mouth, then warned: “Are you trying to get yourself killed? Keep your voice down!”
“This is a dangerous secret realm. Your voice is so loud, it’s easy to attract powerful wild Pokémon.” Xiao Gang added in a low voice.
“Ah! There’s such a good thing?”
Far from being alarmed by the warning, Xiao Zhi was delighted: “If we make a big commotion, maybe we can attract very rare Pokémon. How about we throw a party?”
Xiao Gang: “…”
I’ll die at your hands sooner or later.
Xiao Gang roared speechlessly in his heart, then reminded: “Our most important task right now is still to find Huang Meng.”
“Don’t worry, Huang Meng’s strength is much stronger than ours, and wild Pokémon won’t attack her proactively. She’s probably safer than us right now.” Xiao Zhi said comfortingly with great wisdom appearing foolish.
Xiao Gang actually thought Xiao Zhi made a good point. After all, Huang Meng did have an aura that made Pokémon calm.
Xiao Gang warned again: “Even so, we can’t make a big noise here, it’s too dangerous!”
“When we came in, I think I heard someone outside say there’s an Earth God in this secret realm. I’m really curious what the Earth God looks like, whether it’s like Ho-Oh, especially like a special Shiny Pokémon.” Xiao Zhi muttered curiously to himself.
“We’ll see it.” Xiao Gang said listlessly.
Since you’ve come, I can already imagine the momentum and appearance when the Earth God emerges.
This Rainbow Hero’s value, he had already witnessed it at the previous black market.
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With Espeon’s help, the group kept traveling using Teleport.
Lu Li really wanted to pull out the Claydol hiding in the shadows and have it replace Espeon for Teleport.
Poor Huang Meng had lost mobility after multiple Teleports, even her eyes were starting to spin.
Seeing Huang Meng breathing more in than out, Lu Li was truly worried she might not catch her breath.
This one’s backer was Celebi; if she got motion sickness and died from following them, that would be big amusement.
Very sensible Huang Meng, even in this state, didn’t say she felt bad. In her view, asking Lu Li to help find her grandfather was already impolite enough.
If she further requested riding a Flying Pokémon to travel, that would be somewhat impolite.
Lu Li didn’t know Huang Meng’s thoughts, otherwise he would definitely support her.
Because Yao Yifei’s face had also turned pale.
Because they had to avoid territories of powerful Pokémon, Espeon had to pay attention to many things each Teleport, so these Teleport experiences were quite awful.
As they got closer and closer to that heavenly volcano, Lu Li’s unease grew deeper.
Although deep down he still felt a sense of “destiny is mine,” Lu Li no longer dared to trust his intuition.
Because he now had two extremely outrageous intuitions.
The first was that he could act without restraint in this secret realm without any danger.
The second was that the star of death was flashing, and doom was about to befall him.
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At this moment, Wen Gongmao was standing on the back of a Sandslash, quietly watching it keep opening the path ahead.
They were now in a passage leading deep into the volcano, which Sandslash had dug.
Sensing spatial fluctuations, Wen Gongmao sharply shouted: “Who’s there!”
“Claydol~”
Claydol called out weakly.
“Claydol? Why are you here!” Wen Gongmao looked surprised at the Claydol before him: “Aren’t you protecting Meng Meng?”
“Claydol~”
（Meng Meng will arrive soon.）
“What!” Wen Gongmao’s voice instantly rose a lot.
Depressed Wen Gongmao blamed: “Why didn’t you stop him!”
“Claydol~”
（You need Meng Meng, otherwise you’ll be in danger.）
After speaking, Claydol looked at Wen Gongmao extremely seriously.
Hearing this, Wen Gongmao’s expression changed, then he asked in a low voice: “Foresight?”
Claydol nodded.
Foresight wasn’t an active skill; even Pokémon that entered the Divine Realm couldn’t precisely foresee what they wanted to know in advance.
“Dangerous?” Wen Gongmao pondered.
Could the Earth God really awaken? But the Rainbow Hero clearly hasn’t come.
Wen Gongmao asked somewhat worriedly: “What about Meng Meng then? How could you leave her alone outside?”
“Claydol~”
（Don’t worry, Meng Meng met two pretty good people, and they’re both our own.）
“Good-hearted people?” Wen Gongmao nodded. Claydol was a Psychic Type Pokémon; since it had verified it, the people around Meng Meng should be fine.
（Claydol~）
（They’re coming soon. Do you want to go pick them up?）
“No need, I feel I’m getting closer to the Earth God. It’s good if they come; those two kids have affinity with Meng Meng, they’re meant for this great opportunity.” Wen Gongmao said smiling.
Witnessing a god with one’s own eyes is a great opportunity.
Moreover, this god was the Earth God, a legendary Tier 1 God.
Soon after, spatial fluctuations appeared again.
Three humans and one Pokémon appeared in the narrow passage.
Wen Gongmao, who was originally happy, had an extremely colorful expression upon seeing the arrivals, his eyes like seeing the living King of Hell.
“Principal Wen, long time no see.” Lu Li smiled and greeted him, trying to make his smile as sunny as possible.
Facing such a sunny smile, Wen Gongmao felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
“Holy crap!”
“How did this living King of Hell come?”
Wen Gongmao screamed in utter collapse in his heart.
If not for Wen Gongmao’s good upbringing and profound composure, he would be cursing right now.
“Grandpa!”
Huang Meng called out excitedly, then happily pounced into Wen Gongmao’s arms.
Wen Gongmao, with a somewhat stiff body, looked at Huang Meng in his arms at a loss. Normally, or if not for the person present, Wen Gongmao would definitely scold his obedient granddaughter for being reckless and coming to such a dangerous place.
But now, Wen Gongmao just wanted to say: “Good granddaughter! You must remember to save Grandpa!”
“Good that you came, good that you’re safe.” Wen Gongmao murmured softly, then carefully put down Huang Meng.
“Lu Li, you brat, didn’t you say you didn’t want to come? Why are you here now?” Wen Gongmao asked with a dark face.
“An accident, purely an accident.” Lu Li smiled awkwardly.
Heaven knows, he really didn’t want to wade into this flood, but great luck came knocking.
Worried that Principal Wen would misunderstand, Lu Li hurriedly explained: “It’s like this, Principal…”
After hearing Lu Li’s explanation, Wen Gongmao looked at Lu Li with subtle eyes, full of complexity, appearing hesitant to speak.
From Lu Li’s description, Wen Gongmao roughly guessed that the secret realm entrance Lu Li mentioned might not be a proper one, but a space-time tunnel deliberately opened by Forest God and God of Transmigration Celebi.
The purpose.
Most likely, for this Rainbow Hero’s destiny.
“Things destined by fate can’t be changed?” Wen Gongmao sighed inwardly.
Originally, he thought he had developed the correct use for the Rainbow Hero, but now, wasn’t this also fate’s manipulation?
Wen Gongmao thought as long as Lu Li subjectively didn’t want to come, Lu Li would stay properly in Jiuzhou.
But the current situation was that Lu Li subjectively really didn’t want to come, yet destiny still forced him here.
Heaven or hell, no human right to choose, only destiny that chooses.
Those who try to manipulate destiny will ultimately be manipulated by it, just like now, just like himself.
After a long sigh, Wen Gongmao looked seriously at Lu Li before him: “If you encounter any danger, you must protect yourselves and Meng Meng. Consider it an old man’s plea.”
“Master Wen is too polite, we…”
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Three minutes ago.
A middle-aged man in ninja attire asked with a trembling voice: “Your Excellency Champion, do we really have to do this?”
Hearing this, Sasaki, arms crossed, sneered: “What? Is Aju thinking of backing out at the last moment?”
“I…”
Aju, forehead sweating, opened his mouth but hesitated.
“To kill a Master-level Trainer from the Jiuzhou Region, do we really need to pay such a heavy price?” Aju asked, steeling himself.
Sasaki said coldly: “No! Not just Wen Gongmao, but also Ken Lin. We just got intel that Ken Lin, that Master-level Trainer, has come too.”
Aju: “But…”
