Pokémon: Hoenn Storm

Chapter 636: The top of Tianguan Mountain, the rift in time and space (35)

The Tianguan Mountain Range stretches continuously from north to south of Sinnoh, dividing the continent into two.

The towering peaks are covered with snow all year round and sparkle in clear weather.

The peculiar magnetic field covers all parts of the mountains, and it is the most suitable area for the growth and evolution of the two Pokémon with the north-facing nose and the three-in-one magnet monster.

Some areas, especially the main peak, are shrouded in clouds and mist, inhabited by countless wild Pokémon. Their status is comparable to the Silver Mountain that divides the Kanto and Johto regions. It is a sacred place of practice and belief in the Sinnoh region.

At the top of the main peak is the Spear Pillar, which carries the legend of the creation of Sinnoh. It was once known as the Sinnoh Temple thousands of years ago, and was later destroyed by the desperate fight between the two gods of time and space.

In the years that followed, the power of time and space intertwined here, stimulating the growth of wild Pokémon and the trainers who came here to experience it. At the same time, it would also create gaps in time and space from time to time, and bring about violent turmoil.

The glaciers in the north have been affected by this and collapsed many times, resulting in huge disasters affecting the entire region.

In Lai's judgment, Nian Meilong's hometown is likely to be somewhere in this narrow mountain range, especially near the main peak and the ancient quarry in the Xicui period.

The large-billed gull flew rapidly, passing by the southeastern part of the mountain range, and landed from time to time. This was the location shown on the map where a small number of sticky treasures and slimy dragons lived.

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"Nian Meilong, do you think this is where it is?"

".Mino!"

"It doesn't matter, let's change places and take our time."

"Is this here? Or does it look familiar to you?"

"Mino!"

"It's not the same here. Okay, let's go to the next stop."

As the days passed, on the extremely precise map, red crosses fell one by one on the black dots marking the settlements of Nian Nian Bao and Nian Meilong.

In less than half a month, Lai and Naqi marched against the trend of the mountain range towards the main peak. They had already passed the ancient habitats of Niannibao and Nianmeilong, the ancient quarries, and a short distance away. , is the location of the main peak of Tianguan Mountain, the Pillar of Spears.

For some reason, Mr. Lai felt a vague sense of ominousness.

The sky was clear and the space was extremely stable. Giratina, who had regained his composure, should be sleeping. Logically speaking, nothing unusual would happen.

Putting aside the doubts in his heart, Rai put away the map, took Naqi's hand, and continued moving forward.

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On the top of Tianguan Mountain, there is the Pillar of Spears.

After the destruction of the Sinnoh Temple, only the pillars pointing toward the sky like spears remained, hence the name Pillars of Spears.

Another entrance to the inverted world is also here. Fortunately, when the space is stable, it will not open, otherwise it will have a huge impact on the environment.

Lai and Naqi walked silently on the mountain path leading to the Spear Pillar, with mixed energy surrounding them.

Attribute energy, space-time energy, and energy called shadow, filled with antimatter.

Worldly and mysterious, countless forces gather here.

"Da da da."

Following the stone steps, Lai and Naqi slowly walked onto the platform of the ruins.

Suddenly, the elf ball where the sticky dragon was located began to tremble, and driven by instinct, it unconsciously wanted to go to the original altar.

"Calm down, Nian Meilong. This is not your home. Please calm down and take a closer look."

Lai said in a deep voice, stretched out his hand, and silently pressed and locked the Pokémon ball of Nianmeilong, while constantly calming down its emotions.

This place is an altar, and there is no trace of Nian Meilong's habitat nearby. It is impossible for Nian Meilong's hometown to be here.

Under Lai's comfort, Nian Meilong gradually calmed down, overcoming the call of instinct with reason.

Lai breathed a sigh of relief and released it from the poke ball.

"Meno! Meno!"

As soon as he appeared, Nian Meilong hugged Lai and kept talking.

"I know, I know. Maybe some of the energy here comes from ancient times. Nianmeilong, it seems that you have indeed traveled through time and space and came here many years ago."

Lai gently hugged Nian Meilong and held it in his arms.

Naqi also stepped forward and stroked its back, her eyes full of love.Although Nian Meilong was mentally prepared before arriving, when everything settled, it still felt drifting.

In the span of an unknown number of years, everything it experienced in its childhood seemed completely untraceable. All it had were the people and things around it.

The natural bird, which had never dealt with it, stood silently aside, stretching out its wings and patting its waist to express its concern.

Mariluli, who often meets her relatives on Pal Island, even had red eyes.

"Meno."

Nian Meilong's voice was sadder than ever before.

Feeling aggrieved and helpless, it sat silently on the ground, shed tears and wet Lai's clothes.

"I know, Nian Meilong, as long as I'm here, I will always be with you."

Lai spoke softly, soothing Nian Meilong's soul.

After a long time, it barely calmed down while sobbing. It breathed in from time to time, but it was still difficult to suppress its mood.

"Let's go to that altar and have a look. It's the place with the most energy. Maybe you can feel some of the atmosphere of your hometown."

Lai, who was deeply aware of this feeling of leaving home and wandering, took Nian Meilong's hand and led it towards the altar that was supposed to be the place where the ancient Sinnoh people worshiped the gods, but was now empty.

The natural bird followed silently, and Mariluli, who was tired of crying, just returned to the elf ball and remained silent.

Naqi took a few steps back and looked at the heavy-stepping Nianmeilong and Lai with concern. She could not empathize with this situation, but she deeply felt the mood of one person and one Pokémon.

Although there was nothing she could do, she at least hoped to provide some companionship and some emotional support to Lai and Nian Meilong.

In the short distance of meters, Nian Meilong walked for a long time with both anticipation and fear. The last few meters even passed by "rubbing".

It wants to feel the atmosphere of its hometown, but it is also afraid that it will be in vain.

Lai encouraged it: "You can do it, Nian Meilong. Later, we will take you to Wisdom Lake. It may also be your hometown. Don't be afraid."

"Meno."

Nian Meilong closed his eyes tightly, took a big step, and stepped onto the altar.

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"Boom—"

One step makes a world of difference.

The stable time and space suddenly became violent.

In Nian Meilong's body, the force of Xicui, which has been squeezed to a small proportion by the ever-increasing attribute energy and heart power, suddenly burst out, and was released outside the body under unknown traction.

The green energy that did not belong to this era immediately caused a strong reaction in this mixed land. In an instant, it was like thunder exploding, space torn apart, and time distorted.

The figures of Lai, Nian Meilong, and the natural bird following closely became distorted and blurred.

A looming crack in time and space appeared above the head.

The strong pulling force pulled them up involuntarily.

Whether it is the passage of time and space or the destruction of the body, it is unknown.

"Lai!"

Naqi shouted, and at the critical moment, she rushed onto the altar and rushed towards Lai.

"do not come!"

In his eagerness, Lai broke free from the constraints of time and space and shouted, his face extremely anxious.

However, Naqi ignored this, and despite her fear, she resolutely threw herself into Lai's arms.

Her appearance once again broke the balance of time and space.

A new crack, or a fragment of time or space, was created out of thin air and cut towards Naqi's back.

(End of this chapter)