Chapter 267: The Moment Destiny Intertwines!
After returning home, Lu Li took out the turtle shell again.
First, he divined Wen Gongmao’s fate to see what conspiracy he was really up to.
Hanging up, hanging down.
Lu Li looked down at the ancient copper coins on the floor, then his left hand began to pinch and calculate nonstop.
Hiss~
This fate is a bit strange.
The divination shows that Wen Gongmao is in danger of sudden death.
This is a bit terrifying, you know, Wen Gongmao is a veteran Master Level Trainer, he has at least one Master Level Pokémon, maybe even more.
Master Level Pokémon are also known as Demigods, meaning ordinary Pokémon that have stepped into the Divine Realm.
To cause Wen Gongmao’s sudden death, the perpetrator must be at least a Tier 2 God, and one that wields Authority.
So the question is.
What kind of existence did Wen Gongmao encounter?
Lu Li didn’t even consider human interference; at Wen Gongmao’s level, no one in the Human World could kill him, not even multiple Master-level Trainers acting together.
“So… the problem can only lie in the matter he’s about to undertake.” Thinking this, Lu Li took out his phone and searched for information on the Fugaku Secret Realm.
The Fugaku Secret Realm is the only Super Large Secret Realm in the Yamato Region, famous worldwide for its rich variety of Pokémon, especially Fire Type and Ground Type.
Seeing this, Lu Li immediately thought of that unspeakable, un-flyable great existence.
If it’s Groudon, then Wen Gongmao’s sudden death would be quite normal.
But as everyone knows, the Earth God Groudon slumbers in the Primordial Secret Realm, so why would it suddenly appear in the Fugaku Secret Realm?
“Oh no! Why would this fool wake up all of a sudden?” In the Mind World, Terapagos’s facial expression changed.
And… how did this guy leave the Origin Land Secret Realm?
Terapagos also realized something was off.
From the Beginning of Creation by Arceus, the birth of Deities has been closely tied to the world, mutually generating, countering, and complementing each other.
For example, the Ocean God and the Earth God—they mutually generate, counter, and complement each other.
Before Blue Star appeared, Groudon and Kyogre had both tried to create planets; Groudon created a planet called the Primordial Land, and Kyogre created a planet called the Primordial Sea.
But both planets had flaws: one lacked soil, the other lacked sea, making the planets They created imperfect.
Later, Kyogre and Groudon had no choice but to cooperate and together establish a new planet, which became the primitive version of the current Pokémon World.
It was a world of lava and ocean, but that primitive world was still imperfect because Groudon and Kyogre’s powers couldn’t achieve Balance.
Groudon believed Kyogre’s oceans were too vast, making the world imperfect; Kyogre believed the land was too expansive, making the world abnormal.
The Conflict between these two Deities was seeded back then, and it was ultimately the Sky God Rayquaza who intervened, granting that world an Atmosphere, allowing the planet to gradually normalize.
It then evolved into the most primitive Blue Star, which Pokémon call the Primordial Continent.
The struggle between Kyogre and Groudon didn’t end there; both believed the other’s energy output was the issue, and over Time, the Conflict between them grew larger.
Eventually, the battle between ocean and land erupted, triggering the first world-ending catastrophe of ancient times; afterward, ancient Blue Star was destroyed, becoming the current Secret Realms.
Rayquaza finally suppressed these two in the end, but neither yielded to the other, and they returned on their own to the worlds they had first created.
These two Secret Realms are the largest and highest-spec ones in the world today, called the Primordial Land and the Primordial Sea.
But the current problem is, why would this fool Groudon appear in the Fugaku Secret Realm?
You know, its power hasn’t recovered yet; if Groudon appears in the Real World and causes unlimited land expansion, Blue Star might have to restart.
No! That situation would probably require a full reshape.
Thinking of this, Terapagos felt a headache coming on.
Groudon absolutely cannot be allowed back into the Real World; this matter…
“No way!”
Terapagos shook its head dejectedly; this guy already knows the Fugaku Secret Realm is dangerous, and with Lu Li’s Caution, he’s absolutely not going to the Fugaku Secret Realm.
Even if it personally appeared to persuade, it probably wouldn’t work.
Thinking of this, Terapagos also felt a headache.
Deities make Secret Realms their home not because they like them, but to Protect Blue Star—why don’t these humans understand this?
There are now two solutions.
The first is to find Groudon ahead of time, make it restrain its power, and hurry back to the Primordial Secret Realm.
The second…
Hmm! Currently there’s only one viable solution; the second one seems unfeasible too.
“How can I trick this guy into going to the Fugaku Secret Realm?” Terapagos fell into deep thought.
………..
Shuibo City.
“I didn’t expect you two to come challenge the Shuibo Gym so soon.” Yu Lili looked at the two in front of her with relief.
Li Zhi explained awkwardly: “Not entirely.”
Yu Lili looked at Li Zhi in front of her in confusion.
Qu Gang beside him explained: “We’re just transferring through Shuibo Station.”
“Transferring? Are you going to another Region?” Yu Lili looked at the two in surprise.
Qu Gang nodded helplessly; of course he knew other Regions weren’t peaceful, and even the Jiuzhou Region wasn’t very safe.
But no choice, who made him just a sidekick right now?
Yu Lili asked curiously: “So where are you planning to go?”
Li Zhi, beaming with joy, pulled out three tickets and shared with a smile: “The Yamato Region! We won three tickets to enter the Fugaku Secret Realm in a mall lottery.”
“I heard there are lots of rare Pokémon in the Fugaku Secret Realm; I want to go catch new Companions, and I happen to have three tickets—want to come with us?” Li Zhi invited with a silly grin.
“I’ll pass.” Yu Lili shook her head decisively.
The Yamato Region isn’t very friendly to people from the Jiuzhou Region, and besides, the Fugaku Secret Realm doesn’t have the Pokémon she wants.
“That’s too bad.” Li Zhi sighed with some regret.
“Excuse me, sorry to interrupt.”
A crisp voice came from the side; a bright Girl bowed deeply in apology: “Sorry, I overheard your conversation.”
All three looked at the Girl in front of them curiously; for some reason, Li Zhi felt the aura on this person was irresistibly approachable.
Huang Meng introduced herself: “I’m Huang Meng, in junior high third year this year.”
Qu Gang, the most mature of the three, asked: “So, little Girl, what do you need from us?”
“I just heard you’re going to the Fugaku Secret Realm in the Yamato Region and have an extra ticket—could I buy the ticket in your hand?” Huang Meng asked politely.
Li Zhi looked at the little Girl in front of him happily and asked: “Ah! You want to go to the Fugaku Secret Realm too?”
Huang Meng nodded vigorously.
For someone of unknown origins like this, Qu Gang of course wasn’t comfortable letting her join the Rainbow Hero’s team, so he refused: “But you’re not a Trainer, and the front Secret Realm is very dangerous.”
“No problem! I’m a Trainer too.” Huang Meng patted the Backpack behind her proudly.
With a slight shake of the Backpack, a yellow Pikachu poked its head out.
Huang Meng introduced: “This is my Companion Pikachu; she’s already Elite Level!”
Qu Gang: “???”
Yu Lili: “???”
Both looked at the little Girl in shock, thinking they had misheard.
“Wait, little sister, holding an elder’s Pokémon doesn’t count as your own Strength.” Qu Gang lectured seriously.
Qu Gang didn’t believe Huang Meng, who was only in junior high third year, had Elite Level Strength; after all, the Jiuzhou Alliance requires being at least 16 to become a Trainer.
Even if some Noble Families secretly let their young ones Nurture Pokémon early, it’s usually just three years ahead.
But Huang Meng in front of them was only 12! A 12-year-old Elite Level Trainer—impossible!
Huang Meng bit her finger, refuting in a small voice: “But I am Pikachu’s Trainer; it’s a Companion that’s grown up with me.”
Yu Lili stared hard at the little Girl and Pokémon in front of her; there was indeed Bond Power between them, and it was very deep.
Which means…
Yu Lili’s pupils shrank, her face full of disbelief.
A random passerby has such outrageous Strength—this world has gone this far off the rails?
Qu Gang also noticed this, and realizing the little Girl was indeed an Elite Level Trainer, he was equally shocked.
“I… do your Family Members know you’re going to the Fugaku Secret Realm? Good children don’t run away from home.” Qu Gang quickly found another excuse to refuse the little Girl.
Huang Meng patted her little chest and guaranteed: “It’s fine! Huang Meng is already a Trainer and can make her own decisions!”
Qu Gang refused righteously: “No, we can’t take you; your Family Members would Worry about you.”
Seeing Qu Gang refuse again, Huang Meng nodded with some Grievance, then muttered: “Fine then, looks like I’ll have to go secretly.”
Hearing this, a flash of Worry passed through Yu Lili’s eyes, and she asked: “You’re not from Shuibo City, right?”
Huang Meng nodded: “Huang Meng is from Changpan City.”
Hearing this, Yu Lili and Qu Gang exchanged a glance, then sighed in unison.
Changpan City is in the eastern Region of the Jiuzhou Region, while Shuibo City is in the Southern Region—which means… this little Girl has crossed more than half of the Jiuzhou Region.
This means the little Girl’s goal is very clear; whether they help or not, she’ll go to the Yamato Region.
Thinking of this, Yu Lili looked at Li Zhi with some Worry: “How about… you two take her to the Yamato Region together?”
Li Zhi nodded upon hearing this: “Sure, it’s on the way anyway!”
He really liked this little sister; she had an aura that made people want to get close, and it was pretty dangerous for such a little Girl to travel alone—he and Qu Gang could look after her.
In terms of worldview, Li Zhi was perfectly fine.
Qu Gang, struggling in vain, countered: “How about we call her Family Members instead? This little Girl running out alone, they must be very Worried about her.”
Huang Meng didn’t refute upon hearing this, but timidly pulled an identification from her pocket.
It read “Orphan Independent Living Certificate” in big letters.
Looking at the identification in front of him, Qu Gang was stunned again.
He knew what this identification was; after Alliance-affiliated Orphanages confirm an orphan can live independently, they issue this certificate and let them leave the Orphanage.
This meant the Girl in front of him had no Background and was a pitiful orphan.
“Sigh~”
Sighing inwardly, Qu Gang nodded helplessly: “Then let’s bring her along.”
The delighted Huang Meng looked at Li Zhi full of Expectation: “Great! Will you sell me the ticket?”
“No need to sell.” Li Zhi refused with a smile, then invited: “You can join us; we have exactly three tickets, so we can explore the Secret Realm together.”
“Mm-hmm!”
Huang Meng nodded excitedly.
Qu Gang, though a bit helpless, accepted the new member’s team application.
For an orphan like Huang Meng to Nurture an Elite Level Pikachu at 12, this Talent would attract any Family.
Qu Gang also wanted to keep this little Girl close for Observation, to see if she was worth recruiting.
Huang Meng, face full of Expectation, asked the two: “So when do we set off?”
“No rush; Xiao Zhi still needs to Challenge the Shuibo Gym—want to come watch?” Qu Gang asked.
The eager Huang Meng asked: “Can I?”
Qu Gang said nothing, instead turning his gaze to Yu Lili.
Yu Lili beside them smiled and said: “Theoretically, since you’re not an Alliance-recognized Trainer, you can’t Challenge the Gym, but I’m on duty today, so I allow you to Challenge me.”
She wanted to Probe this little sister’s Strength.
A 12-year-old Elite Level Trainer—this was even more outrageous than Lu Li.
………….
After putting away the turtle shell, Lu Li began his daily studies.
Adventuring carries too much Risk; staying home safe is better.
In the Mind World, the Turtle looked at this guy with frustration at his uselessness; it knew it was time to call in outside help.
Power of Destiny activated!
“Whoever you are! Please come help me!” Terapagos used the Power of Destiny to activate the “Find Companion” Skill.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes…
Time ticked by, and the frustration on Terapagos’s face grew clearer.
Even with its Strength greatly diminished, with Fate Authority in hand, it shouldn’t fail to summon anyone, right?
Just as Terapagos prepared to try again, a crisp giggling voice suddenly rang out in the Mind World.
Celebi teased with a grin: “Your Excellency Terapagos, you look so weak right now!”
Your Excellency Terapagos looked at the Pokémon in front of it with surprise: “Garlic head? How is it you?”
Celebi: “…”
