As a trainer, he has the rain trait

Zhilin came out of the tree hole, his mind still a mess.

"How is it? Did the elder clear up your confusion?"

Zhilin looked at Long Aotian who was asking him questions, nodded, and then shook his head.

Long Aotian was now confused. "You're nodding and shaking your head, have you solved my doubts?"

"Alas~ Part of the answer was given, but more questions have arisen." Zhilin sighed.

"what?"

"Forget it, this question will be clarified one day."

"Oh~"

......

Long Aotian brought Zhilin to a stone house and said, "This is the accommodation prepared for you. The expedition to the Dragon Pond doesn't start until two o'clock in the afternoon. You can rest here for a while or go out for a walk!"

"Okay, you should go and rest too!"

After watching Long Aotian leave, Zhilin slowly pushed open the heavy wooden door and stepped into the stone house.

The door hinge made a slight creaking sound, and when I walked into the house, I found that although the space was not large, it was arranged in an orderly manner.

The floor was also paved with stone slabs and was spotlessly clean. In the corner of the room stood a simple wooden bed covered with a soft quilt. Next to the bed was a small stone table with an oil lamp on it. The faint light flickered in this quiet space.

Zhilin walked to the bedside and sat down, staring at the oil lamp with a dazed look in his eyes. His fingers unconsciously stroked the edge of the animal skin, as if he was looking for a trace of comfort from the subtle touch.

His thoughts gradually drifted away.

The rainbow feathers of the Phoenix, the dragon scales of the Yinglong, what's next? The teeth of the Yanlin?

What mission do these things carry?

Why do these legendary beasts favor him? What makes him so special?

Also, why did I come to this world after sleeping for no apparent reason?

These doubts were intertwined like a tangled mess in Zhilin's mind.

He kept turning these questions over in his mind, trying to make sense of them; however, the answers were hidden in the fog and elusive.

Zhilin sighed lightly, leaned against the wall of the stone bed, closed his eyes, and tried to calm himself down.

Perhaps, only time can unravel these mysteries...

Time passed quietly, and the light in the stone house slowly changed.

Zhilin sat on the bed in the stone house, crossed his legs, closed his eyes, and took a steady and long breath, focused on the state of meditation.

A slight knock on the door broke the silence.

"Dong dong dong."

The sound was particularly clear in the quiet stone house. Zhilin slowly opened his eyes, a hint of clarity in his eyes. He gently exhaled and ended his meditation practice.

I stood up and straightened my clothes, then walked to the door and opened it. A familiar figure appeared in front of me.

"How was your rest?" Long Aotian asked with a smile.

Zhilin responded, "Not bad. I just did some meditation and I feel better."

A glint of admiration flashed in Long Aotian's eyes as he said, "You've worked very hard! Since you're in good shape, I'm sure that crossing the Dragon Pond won't pose much of a threat to you."

Zhilin nodded thoughtfully and said, "What is the general process of crossing the Dragon Pond?"

"The process is very simple. From the entrance of the Dragon's Nest, follow the stone path all the way to the Dragon's Pond."

"However, you will encounter various dragon-type Pokémon along the way, and they will attack Trainers on the stone path."

Zhilin thought for a moment, "Will there be a very strong Pokémon?"

"No, the route does not pass through the depths of the dragon's nest."

Zhilin nodded slightly, "Then let's set off now."

Long Aotian nodded, and the two walked side by side towards the square.

The stone house was not far from the square, and they arrived there quickly.

At this time, many Dragon Tamers gathered in the square. When they saw Zhilin, they immediately started whispering.

"Look, that's the outsider who came to Longtan." A young tribesman whispered, his eyes full of curiosity.

"Why let an outsider participate in the expedition to Longtan?" Another tribesman frowned slightly, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

"I heard that they were invited by the elders." An elderly tribesman stroked his beard and said thoughtfully.

"That shouldn't be a bad guy." Upon hearing this, the vigilant tribesman's face returned to a kind look.

Zhilin felt the gazes of his clansmen, and a sense of nervousness welled up in his heart. He also understood that it was the establishment of the Dragon Nest by the Dragon Controlling Clan that gave rise to such an opportunity as the Dragon Pond, and it was indeed inappropriate for an outsider like him to participate.

However, it seemed that they did not object too much and allowed Long Aotian to lead Zhilin to the center of the square.

Long Aotian brought Zhilin to the Yinglong sculpture in the center of the square under the gaze of his clansmen, left a word of encouragement, and returned to the crowd.

Seeing Zhilin also standing under the sculpture waiting, the crowd immediately started talking and looked at Zhilin with surprise, suspicion and expectation.

Being able to stand under the Yinglong sculpture means that he is also one of the candidates for crossing the Longtan. It is rare for outsiders to participate in crossing the Longtan.

Zhilin raised his head slightly and looked at the ancient sculpture in front of him, feeling nervous.

He took a deep breath and silently adjusted his breathing, trying to calm himself down and prepare to face the upcoming challenge.

"Boom~"

The powerful and deep voice exploded above the square like rolling thunder, as if it came from ancient times, carrying the heaviness and vicissitudes of time.

The sound came from the bronze bell hanging on the ancient tree. When the bell rang, it meant that the Chuanglongtan ceremony was about to begin.

At this time, the tribesmen gathered around, their eyes full of anticipation and awe, and the square was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere.

Zhilin looked around. There were three other members of the Dragon Taming Clan who had entered the Dragon Pond with him. They were all wearing clothes made of tough leather and various dragon-shaped accessories, which showed a unique texture and luster, highlighting a sense of wildness and power.

An elder sat cross-legged beneath the sculpture and said in a clear voice, "Li means to begin to build. It is the beginning of spring. My Dragon Taming Clan has always marked the beginning of the four seasons as the day to enter the Dragon Pond, and today is no exception."

"May you dare to face unknown challenges and demonstrate courage and fearlessness. May you complete your purification and baptism, and gain new life and growth."

"Cross the Dragon Pond, begin!"

With the sound of a loud horn, the journey to Longtan officially began.

Zhilin followed the other members of the Dragon Taming Clan who had entered Longtan and walked all the way to the back mountain of the clan’s territory.

Only then did Zhilin see the so-called entrance to the dragon's nest.

The entrance to the Dragon's Nest is a narrow mountain pass with steep and towering stone walls on both sides. They are rough and cold, and covered with traces of erosion over time.

The light at the entrance seemed a little dim, and the sound of dragon roars could be faintly heard coming from the depths.

Zhilin stood in front of the narrow mountain pass at the entrance to the dragon's nest, took a deep breath, took the first step, and stepped into this dragon's nest full of unknowns.

Not long after walking through the narrow passage, it began to widen and become brighter, which reminded him of an ancient Chinese proverb:

At first he was extremely narrow, but only then did he understand people. After walking dozens of steps, I suddenly became enlightened.