Chapter 181: The Grand Festival More Dangerous Than Entering A Secret Realm
Jiuzhou Alliance, a secret base in the eastern region.
“Password!”
The trainer wearing a mask shouted in a low voice: “Chaos is the Ladder!”
The base’s door automatically opened, and the Blonde Trainer welcomed: “Welcome, friend of the Progressive Association.”
“Are all the people here?” the Progressive Society’s Trainer asked.
The Blonde Trainer explained: “Just missing you.”
“Then let’s go.”
Led by the Blonde Trainer, the two soon arrived at a meeting room in the basement.
The Progressive Society’s Trainer narrowed his eyes and glanced at the people in the meeting room.
After finding a seat, the Progressive Society’s Trainer asked: “Did the Divine Cult people not come?”
The trainer sitting in the second seat to his left said: “The Divine Cult is not interested in this operation.”
The Progressive Society’s Trainer looked at the other with interest. Although the other was wearing a mask, their physique and hair color did not match the features of Jiuzhou Region people.
“North American Alliance trainer?” the Progressive Society’s Trainer asked in return.
America’s Trainer explained indifferently: “To be precise, American Alliance trainer. Congratulations, your Progressive Association’s plan has succeeded again.”
Hearing this, the Progressive Society’s Trainer was also very pleased.
“We just gave a slight push; this is the choice of the masses.” After saying that, the Progressive Society’s Trainer ignored the other and turned to look at another trainer.
“Dark Web Trainer? You’re willing to get involved in this too?”
The Dark Web Trainer was a trainer wearing night clothes. From her curvaceous figure, this trainer was clearly a woman, and a relatively young one.
After all, an older woman could not have such a figure.
“We Dark Web want a piece of the pie; you Progressive Association won’t object, right?” the Dark Web Trainer asked coquettishly in return.
The Progressive Society’s Trainer shook his head: “Of course not. You know we Progressive Association never care about benefits.”
“Alright, chit-chat ends here. Next, let’s discuss the manpower contribution and profit distribution for this plan.” The Blonde Trainer, who had been silent, interrupted the group preparing to continue chatting.
“Our Yamato Region is willing to contribute one Heavenly King to the plan,” the Blonde Trainer said first.
“Our Yamato Region will also contribute one Heavenly King.”
A trainer who was clearly local to the Jiuzhou Region added: “Our Wang Family can let everyone enter the Ancient Capital quietly. You may not know yet, but the finals venue for this Alliance Grand Festival is in the Ancient Capital.”
“Our Progressive Association will contribute one Champion, a real Champion!” The Progressive Society’s Trainer, not minding the trouble, also chimed in.
The Dark Web Trainer also said: “Dark Web will deploy two Heavenly Kings, but we Dark Web need all the special ability users except that Ideal Messenger.”
As voices of agreement rose in the meeting room, a terrifying power slowly condensed into a mass.
One Champion and seven Heavenly Kings’ luxurious lineup—this force was enough to destroy any small or medium regional power.
The Blonde Trainer objected unhappily: “Dark Web is going too far. Just two Heavenly Kings but wanting the biggest share? That’s not how business is done, right?”
In the Dark Web, special ability users have always been extremely expensive commodities. The selling price of one Psychic alone approaches 100 million, more valuable than those very rare Psychic Pokémon.
Not to mention the rare abilities like Dragon Tamer Power and Tokiwa Power in this tournament; the prices for these special abilities are even frighteningly high.
“Then what? If not for those special ability users, why would our Dark Web get involved in this plan? After all, the enemy is the Jiuzhou Alliance!” the Dark Web Trainer said meaningfully.
The initiator of this plan was from the American Alliance, with the goal of weakening the Jiuzhou Alliance’s strength. After all, the Asian Alliance would soon disband, and then the American Alliance’s direct enemy would be the Jiuzhou Alliance.
The remaining regional powers also wanted to weaken the Jiuzhou Region’s influence and strength, while only the Dark Web was in it for the money.
The Dark Web Trainer sneered: “If you don’t accept, our Dark Web can withdraw from this plan.”
Hearing this, the Blonde Trainer fell silent.
“Then that’s it! But…”
America’s Trainer suddenly looked at the Wang Family’s Trainer and asked: “Why are you betraying the Jiuzhou Alliance?”
“Many people do not want to enter the Divine Realm era. A dead Ideal Messenger is the best Ideal Messenger.” The Wang Family Trainer said expressionlessly.
As many people in the world desire the appearance of Ideal Messengers, just as many hope Ideal Messengers fall like shooting stars.
Especially those old families, who are already at the pinnacle of power—how could they allow an “Emperor” to step on their heads.
America’s Trainer nodded in satisfaction and agreed: “Indeed, this world doesn’t need those Tier 1 God envoys at all!”
In this regard, the noble families of their two regions had consistent interests: neither wanted an “Emperor” stepping on their heads.
Of course, the reason the Wang Family and the noble families behind them wanted the Ideal Messenger dead was even more because the other was surnamed Lei.
Rayne originally came from the Lei Family, one of the eighteen attribute families. If Rayne successfully awakened the Ideal Dragon, the Lei Family might really become the new royalty of the Jiuzhou Region.
How could other noble families allow such a thing? Especially those old families.
This was the so-called fear of brothers suffering, but also fear of brothers driving Land Rovers.
Before, everyone was equally powerful, so they could happily suppress the new families together. But now if you suddenly become more powerful than me, don’t blame old brothers for stabbing you in the back.
This was the evil of human nature.
Outside the meeting room, Lian Sheyi, acting as the doorman, anxiously listened to the sounds inside.
Unfortunately, the meeting room had special soundproofing, so no matter how he strained to listen, he heard nothing.
“These damn criminals are planning to target the Alliance Grand Festival. I don’t know if Lu Li will get involved at that time,” Lian Sheyi thought worriedly.
The guard nearby noticed Lian Sheyi’s tension and comforted: “Brother, relax. The weakest inside that meeting room are Heavenly King Level Trainers; you don’t need to worry about Alliance people raiding here.”
Lian Sheyi: “…”
After hearing that those in the meeting room were all Heavenly King Level Trainers, Lian Sheyi became even more nervous.
He had only trained for one month at the Investigator school before being arranged as an undercover in the Progressive Association. Due to his talent, his promotion speed in the Progressive Association was quite fast.
But because he hadn’t fully mastered the Investigator knowledge, Lian Sheyi always struggled with micro-expression management, which was a deadly flaw.
Fortunately, the Progressive Association wasn’t too strict on undercover checks, or he might have been discovered.
Lu Li did not know that a storm was about to converge in the Ancient Capital.
After receiving the notification, Lu Li immediately told everyone the news.
The Alliance suddenly decided to set the Alliance Grand Festival finals venue in the Ancient Capital.
“The Grand Festival has always been held in the central region before. Suddenly it was said to be in the eastern region a while ago, and now it’s changed to the Ancient Capital?” Yao Yifei complained puzzledly.
Lu Li probed: “Maybe because of Ho-Oh?”
The Ancient Capital had been quite famous recently, especially after the Ho-Oh news was confirmed.
“Doesn’t matter where it’s held, but my intuition tells me there might be a change in this match,” Yao Yifei said worriedly.
Thanks to the Super Lucky ability, Yao Yifei always trusted her sixth sense, which told her this match was definitely not simple.
Lu Li frowned upon hearing this.
Could someone really dare to cause trouble at the Grand Festival?
Thinking of this, Lu Li quickly said: “I’ll go back to my bedroom.”
Without waiting for Yao Yifei’s reply, Lu Li went upstairs by himself.
Back in the bedroom, Lu Li quickly took out the turtle shell and ancient copper coins from his backpack.
Holding the turtle shell in both hands, Lu Li took a deep breath.
Divination begins.
As the three copper coins landed, Lu Li’s face instantly paled.
The divination showed Great Omen of Misfortune!
Moreover, from the consumption just now, this divination result might even involve legendary Divine Beasts.
Lu Li narrowed his eyes at the three ancient copper coins.
The divination showed Nine Deaths, One Life, and the only path to survival involved Divine Beasts.
Was a match this dangerous?
Even the danger level of that large secret realm in the Qingyun Mountain Range was only about this much.
Could a match really be more dangerous than exploring a large secret realm?
Lu Li thought hesitantly.
For a moment, Lu Li even considered directly abandoning this match.
But abandoning it like that left him somewhat unwilling.
That was a Pseudo-Legendary! And the kind where you could choose the Pokémon Egg.
“What to do…”
Lu Li stared at the copper coins on the floor, lost in thought.
He was reluctant to give up, but the risk was real.
So… there was only one way.
Lu Li’s gaze gradually became firm.
Then he would dive right in and seek that Nine Deaths, One Life!
Without hesitation, Lu Li picked up his phone and contacted Ekaterina.
“Sister Na, I have an emergency; please return quickly!”
Deep within the Qingyun Mountain Range secret realm.
Ekaterina, in the Hundred Thousand Snow Mountains, raised an eyebrow at Lu Li’s message.
“Little Pudding is suddenly so urgent; there must be something serious. This observation ends for now.”
After muttering to herself, Ekaterina put away all her Pokémon, then turned and mounted her Dragonite.
In less than half an hour, Ekaterina returned.
Though she looked travel-worn, at least she wasn’t as disheveled as last time.
Just back in the living room, Ekaterina directly asked: “What’s wrong with Lu Li?”
“I don’t know; he’s still in his room,” Yao Yifei shook her head.
Soon, Lu Li came down.
Seeing Lu Li with a space backpack, Ekaterina asked surprisedly: “This getup—aren’t you planning a long trip?”
Lu Li nodded and said earnestly: “Since the match is in the Ancient Capital, I want to head there now, then go to those secret realms to find ancient ruins.”
“So urgent? Can’t you go after the match?” Ekaterina asked.
Yao Yifei nodded in deep agreement.
There were still about five days until the match; exploring ancient ruins at this time was not a good idea.
“I have a reason I must go,” Lu Li said seriously, looking at Ekaterina.
If he could find Unown within three days and make the talisman in two days, he would join that Nine Deaths, One Life match.
If not, he would abandon the match without hesitation.
Compared to a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon Egg, staying alive was more important.
Nine Deaths, One Life!
And this was with Ekaterina and Yao Yifei; note that Ekaterina had Champion Level Guardian Spirits.
That meant the danger source at the Grand Festival was at least Champion Level Pokémon, or even possibly entering the Divine Realm.
“Must you explore the ancient ruins?” Ekaterina asked solemnly.
Lu Li nodded.
Ekaterina said again: “You’re looking for Unown, right?”
“Yes!”
“What if you don’t find it?” Ekaterina couldn’t help asking.
Though Unown did live in ancient ruins, not every lucky person could find them.
Lu Li said decisively: “If I don’t find Unown, I’ll abandon this match!”
“Are you crazy?” Yao Yifei looked at Lu Li in shock.
With Lu Li’s strength, even if he didn’t win the championship, he could at least enter the top three.
That was a Pseudo-Legendary! And Lu Li said he’d abandon it just like that.
Ekaterina didn’t speak, but looked thoughtfully at Lu Li.
Lu Li possessed Ideal Power and could see the ideal future.
That meant those with Ideal Power could see the most perfect future.
Lu Li’s sudden decision not to participate meant that match was definitely not ideal, possibly even causing the ideal future to perish.
So there was probably only one possibility.
That the Grand Festival had danger, danger even she couldn’t guarantee Lu Li’s safety from.
Ekaterina reminded meaningfully: “If you’re worried about accidents, I can call a Champion Level Trainer to accompany you.”
She really wanted to see Lu Li defeat that Reserve Ideal Messenger in the match.
“You mean the Fairy Heavenly King?” Lu Li asked thoughtfully.
Ekaterina nodded: “She’d definitely be happy for such timely help.”
“But the finals last three days; does the Fairy Heavenly King have three days free?”
The Fairy Heavenly King was a Title Heavenly King, unlike regional Heavenly Kings. The four Title Heavenly Kings of the Jiuzhou Region had real power, so they were very busy.
Plus, the Ancient Capital was in the northern region, far from the southern region. Qu Suxin as Fairy Heavenly King might not be able to bodyguard him for three days.
Ekaterina guaranteed confidently: “She’ll have time, as long as you can guarantee defeating that Reserve Ideal Messenger.”
Hearing this, Lu Li thought for a moment, gritted his teeth, and said: “We’ll explore the ancient ruins first. If we don’t find Unown, we’ll ask the Fairy Heavenly King then.”
Ekaterina nodded.
Yao Yifei nearby felt somewhat out of place with the two.
