Pokémon cross over into the real world

Wang Qiyi continued to delve deeper into the treasure vault, intending to examine all the treasures before making a choice.

Star Orbit Core – judging from the label, this was a god-tier resource that Wang Qiyi had never seen before. At least, this resource item didn't exist in the game. A crystal shimmering with iridescent starlight floated within the glass dome, seemingly defying the law of gravity as it drifted in mid-air. Inside the crystal, countless tiny points of light could be seen rotating like star trails.

"This thing came along with Ultra Beasts, and its name was given to it by our researchers based on its appearance," Chairman Puck explained. "In recent years, new Ultra Beasts have appeared. They descend into the Secret Realm through Ultra Slits, which is different from the Secret Realm itself. The Secret Realm will always exist in this world as an alternate dimension, while Ultra Slits will disappear quickly."

"A trainer from the League was unfortunately caught in the Ultra Cave during a secret realm, but fortunately, he returned before the Ultra Cave disappeared, bringing back this crystal with him. Initially unaware of its purpose, it was bought back by the League at a high price. Our research has revealed that this crystal contains primordial energy from another world, reaching level nine. This energy has little effect on other Pokémon, but it is a godsend for Ultra Beasts, significantly increasing their six stats."

Wang Qiyi's spirits lifted upon hearing this. Wasn't this exactly what the Gluttonous King was meant for? "Calm down, calm down," he thought, "look around. The Gluttonous King doesn't synergize well with other Pokémon, and it's not a good tank for pure damage output. Prioritize a main damage-dealing Pokémon." President Puck had also mentioned that it could be obtained by participating in the Guardian God Battle.

The next treasure was a small potted plant. Instead of soil, it contained crystal nutrient solution, with a tender green sprout, only the length of a finger, submerged in the center. Wang Qiyi didn't see anything special about it, but he showed a look of astonishment when he saw the name on the glass cover.

"A sapling of the World Tree!"

President Parker nodded: "It is indeed a seedling from the World Tree Secret Realm of Shatuo Kingdom, containing the purest life energy, which is an unparalleled treasure for Grass-type and Fairy-type Pokémon. It can not only revive withered plants instantly, but also allow Pokémon to automatically repair their injuries in battle, and even break through the lifespan limit."

"Gentai's treasures!" Wang Qiyi wanted them all again. He'd only looked at a few and already wanted them all; he was truly suffering from decision paralysis. Wang Qiyi quickened his pace, quickly examining all the divine resources in the treasure vault—a total of 24 items. Among them, he recognized three: Arceus's fire-type stone tablet, Giratina's exclusive platinum orb, and Palkia's exclusive white jade orb.

He didn't recognize anything else, but after President Parker's patient explanation, he gained a general understanding. Three other things particularly appealed to him:

The Evil Dragon Water Jade is a jade stone that is bluish-green with a dark undertone, but whose interior faintly reveals crimson dragon scales. It radiates dual Water and Dark type energy. This item is practically made specifically for Mega Gyarados, which becomes Water and Dark type after Mega Evolution, making the Evil Dragon Water Jade a perfect match for it.

The Shadow Soul Lock, an ornament made of dark purple metal chain, its links engraved with ancient runes, and a black crystal hanging at the end, is clearly a god-level resource of the ghost type. Wang Lingqi could sense the surging aura emanating from the equipment even through the thick bulletproof glass; this thing was prepared for him.

The Psychic Spoon, a large spoon about the size of an adult's arm, appears to be equipment specifically for Alakazam. However, experiments have shown that it provides a significant boost to most Psychic-type Pokémon. It's made of Psychic Ore, a super metal not found on Earth, only mined in secret realms, and extremely rare. Its primary function is to enhance the mental abilities of Psychic-type Pokémon.

Commercially available Alakazam Psychic-boosting spoons all contain Psychic Ore. The percentage of Psychic Ore indicates the spoon's grade. Generally, a percentage over 10% Psychic Ore qualifies it as a level 7 resource. This particular Psychic Spoon is 100% made of Psychic Metal, making its boost to Psychic-type Pokémon incredibly powerful. If this were equipped on a Squirrel, it would break through to Legendary rank in no time.

"Give the Silver Feather to Egg, the Star Orbit Core to Gluttony King, the World Tree Sapling to Gamabunta, the Evil Dragon Water Ball to Little Red, the Shadow Soul Lock to Wang Lingqi, the Super Nen Spoon to Ruan Ruan... What should I do if I want them all?"

Just as Wang Qiyi was caught in a dilemma, Ah Dai's voice suddenly rang in her mind: "Qiyi, I want that hourglass."

"An hourglass!" Wang Qiyi was startled and turned around, wandering around the hall until he came to a display window. There was no description on it. Wang Qiyi had seen it before and asked President Parker about it, but the president just shook his head and said he didn't know what it was. The reason it was kept in the God-level Resource Treasury was because its origin was not simple.

This item was obtained in a mysterious, unpredictable realm. Its entrance and exit were elusive; initially, it was thought to be an Ultra Cave that would appear and then disappear. However, it didn't disappear; instead, it moved to another location. Furthermore, entering it caused a temporal distortion. According to trainers who had entered, their actions were frequently reset, as if nothing had happened. However, inexplicably, additional memories appeared—memories of exploring the realm. Everything felt real, yet also like a dream.

Those who enter are like those whose progress has been saved in a game; they have no control over when their progress will be loaded. Sometimes, they might obtain a treasure or even capture a spirit in the secret realm, only to have their progress reset. They are returned to a starting point, starting all over again, with only a fragment of their previous adventure remaining in their minds.

Five years ago, this secret realm was still drifting within the Dragon Kingdom's territory, but it hasn't been seen for a long time now. There's no information about it anywhere in the world; it might have drifted to the sea. This hourglass was brought out from this secret realm and given to researchers at the Central Research Institute for experimentation. Unfortunately, there have been no results yet. However, according to the researchers, this item is definitely related to the mysterious power of the secret realm—a power that can manipulate time.

However, it is still unclear how it works, or whether it is an exclusive piece of equipment for a time-based spirit. Therefore, the alliance has decided to store it in the God-level Resource Vault for the time being.

"Do you know how to use this?" Wang Qiyi communicated with Aoboo inside the Poké Ball using the Aura.

“The Hourglass belongs to Celebi, a Time-type Pokémon,” Adai said. “It can help me amplify my precognitive abilities. When I was fighting Mewtwo, I could only foresee what would happen five minutes later. I tried my best to make things develop in the best possible way five minutes later, but I couldn’t foresee what would happen beyond five minutes. If I had the Hourglass, perhaps I could plan more strategically and predetermine the outcome before the battle even begins.”

"It really is that amazing!" Wang Qiyi stood in front of the hourglass, stunned.

President Parker saw him staring at the hourglass without moving: "Well? Have you made your choice? The level nine resources are indeed very attractive, but you don't need to worry too much. I said that this year I will use treasures as prizes for this year's Guardian God Battle. With the strength of the Dragon Kingdom, it's no problem to get a few more."

"I've made my choice, I want this hourglass."

"Hourglass? You don't want that Dark Dragon Water Ball? That thing is the perfect match for your red Gyarados. I didn't understand before which Pokémon this Dark Dragon Water Ball would be exclusive to, a combination of Dark and Water types. But then you discovered Mega Evolution, Mega Gyarados is Dark and Water type, it's a perfect match."

Wang Qiyi shook his head and pointed to the hourglass: "This one will do."

"Do you know how to use this?"

"I don't know, but President, don't forget that besides being a trainer who pursues the strength of Pokémon, I am also a Pokémon scientist. This unknown mysterious hourglass is far more attractive to me than other known Pokémon equipment and items."

President Parker nodded: "That makes sense. Then I'll give you the hourglass."