blogombal Chapter 560 Meteor Dwellers: Black Rayquaza? Why would I have such a dream...?
Chapter 560 Meteor Dwellers: Black Rayquaza? Why would I have such a dream...?
Chapter 560 Meteor Dwellers: Black Rayquaza? Why would I have such a dream...?
the next day.
After confirming the situation with Daigo, Aoba basically finalized his action plan for this Hoenn trip.
First, he has to go to Meteor Falls.
It's not about finding those meteorites who live far from modern society and maintain ancient traditions.
After all, he hadn't even counted on Rayquaza from Hoenn; it would be a contribution if these people (especially Higanbana) didn't cause trouble.
He only remembered it after Daigo reminded him—
The murals at Meteor Falls contain information about how Rayquaza can learn the special move "The Finishing Touch".
This is the key that can catalyze Rayquaza's organs, temporarily granting it the ability to mega-evolve!
Although Black Rayquaza has already learned this move and can transform into the powerful Mega Rayquaza anytime, anywhere.
But what if my own Salamence could learn that too?
Sylveon once drew a lifelike image of Mega Rayquaza, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be able to teach other Pokémon Rayquaza the move.
So, let's let Salamence see the murals that have been passed down for thousands of years!
With this in mind, Qingyu rode his Salamence to Meteor Falls.
Meteor Falls is located in western Hoenn. It was originally an unremarkable mountain range, but over tens of thousands of years, it has been repeatedly impacted by falling meteorites, eventually forming a very unique internal structure.
There are many craters on the surface formed by meteorite impacts, and it is said that even the waterfall was formed after a meteorite impact.
It can only be said that Hoenn, a place that's only the size of a palm on any planet, has endured far too much.
It seems that most of the meteorites in the Pokémon world hit this area.
Of course, there are also advantages.
Meteor Falls contains a large number of meteorites that were not completely burned up and decomposed in the atmosphere, providing researchers with a wealth of materials for studying meteorites and the universe.
This is probably one of the reasons why the Hoenn region started developing rockets so early, hoping to enter the space age as soon as possible.
Dr. Solance, who appears in the main storyline, is one of the experts who studies meteorites and became a Pokémon Professor based on his related papers.
Meteor Falls is also a very important part of the main storyline of the Gemstone series.
Team Aqua/Team Lava will steal the crucial meteorite here, and its full potential won't be revealed until the second playthrough.
It's actually the Key Stone that allows Rayquaza to Mega Evolve!
If Dr. Solans hadn't happened to dig out that meteorite, wouldn't Rayquaza have been unable to evolve at the final stage?
Hoenn would also be doomed because of this one-step mistake.
So Dr. Solans was the real savior after all! (laughs)
After making a small joke to himself, Qingyu jumped off the back of the Salamence and landed at the entrance of the Meteor Falls cave.
If the layout inside hasn't changed much, he should still remember how to get there; it seems like he can just swim there.
After all, the Gemstone series is a true classic, and you'll never get tired of playing with it.
After recalling Salamence, Qingyu went straight inside, but soon realized a small problem: it seemed that he didn't have a Pokémon in his team that could take him surfing.
It seems like only Milton is left, but can it really float on the sea like in the game?
Recalling Milton's increasingly wildly growing stomach, Qingyu still felt it was a bit unreliable.
However, the problem isn't actually that big.
After all, it's not like I'm going to dive; I can just ride my Salamence and fly there.
Only in games can the storyline be blocked without waterfall climbing/surfing, forcing players to follow the predetermined steps.
And those one-way craters in Meteor Falls that only look knee-high—Qingyu has wanted to complain about them for years.
Is this reasonable?
In reality, a flying mount would solve all the problems.
So, after Qingyu came in, he pulled the trigger again, summoning the bewildered Salamence.
"Crack—!"
Soon, Salamence sensed the Dragon-type energy filling Meteor Falls and let out a joyful roar.
"Let's go to the innermost part and find a mural to give you a lesson."
Qingyu patted its head, then flipped over and mounted it. The Salamence immediately started flying at zero frames per second, soaring straight up the waterfall at an exaggerated speed.
Meteor Falls is not very large inside. From an aerial perspective, Qingyu quickly discovered their destination—a seemingly ordinary cave that is actually quite unique.
Qingyu didn't think much of it and plunged right in.
But almost immediately, he realized that his actions might have been a bit rash.
Because inside stood a dozen or so people dressed in black, with tattered cloaks draped over their backs, dressed as messengers of the dragon.
"Who is it?"
"Chieftain, invaders!"
"There's a mole inside! Hold the meeting!"
They seemed to be having a meeting inside, and when they discovered the intruder, they immediately showed angry expressions and took out Poké Balls to hold in their hands.
Qingyu: ?
So you guys really live inside Meteor Falls?
How can there be savages in such a modern place as the Hoenn League?
And is this place even habitable?
Qingyu sighed, then immediately clasped his hands together above his head and gave a military salute that he had just learned in Carlos.
It's not that I'm afraid of their numbers; it's just that this time I do seem to have some fault, and I feel somewhat guilty.
If you've inexplicably trespassed on someone else's territory, it's best to communicate politely and avoid provoking them.
"Don't get excited, they're probably just travelers who stumbled in by mistake."
The old woman, who appeared to be an elder of the tribe and was surrounded by a group of people dressed as dragon messengers, waved her hand, signaling the tribespeople around her to put away their Poké Balls.
Her prestige within the tribe was clearly terrifyingly high; even the young people did not hesitate at all and immediately obeyed her.
Qingyu also breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as you can speak properly, that's fine. Otherwise, if you beat up the Meteor Dwellers in someone else's territory, Daigo's side is going to start having headaches.
"Hello, I am Qingyu, a trainer from another region."
After Qingyu introduced himself in a friendly manner, the old woman, leaning on her cane, walked through the crowd and came to him with a smile.
"Greetings, messenger of Lord Liekongzuo."
"Hoenn is about to face another crisis. It seems that Rayquaza has already made preparations."
Qingyu blinked and quickly accepted the premise.
"That's right, I'm here to retrieve the 'finishing touch' for him."
Although it seems the Rayquaza behind him might not be the same one the old woman was thinking of—
But that's not wrong either, he is indeed Rayquaza's messenger.
However, most of the time, other people and legendary Pokémon simply refer to him as "Arceus's Messenger".
After all, he didn't seem to have much Rayquaza on him. Perhaps the Salamence that was temporarily put into his pocket was more like the "Chosen One of Rayquaza".
His gaze passed over the group of meteor people and turned to the mural behind the old woman.
To be honest, probably because the drawing was done a long time ago, I feel it's far inferior to my own Sylveon.
Only the essence of Rayquaza and Hoenn can be vaguely discerned, but the story recorded above is quite complete.
It was probably the meteorite disaster that occurred in Hoenn two thousand years ago.
It was also the time when Groudon and Kyogre gained their Mega Power and returned to their peak condition.
Unprecedented torrential rains and droughts swept across the land simultaneously, plunging Hoenn into a massive crisis.
However, the Sky Thrower has yet to appear.
It wasn't until the Meteor People discovered a special seven-colored meteorite at the site where the giant meteorite had fallen that they used it to make a wish upon Rayquaza.
Rayquaza's body began to change in response to the prayer, and he gained even greater power due to the power of the meteorite.
Ultimately, through the combined efforts of humans and Rayquaza, the crisis was finally resolved.
Although the story has ended, a large blank space remains in the mural.
The painting depicts Mega Rayquaza in his majestic pose, seemingly using the finishing touch technique and charging at full speed towards the enemy.
Moreover, the Liekongzuo in the mural seems to have been painted with some special pigment, which makes it still shine brightly even after two thousand years.
No wonder Sylveon couldn't capture the perfect finishing touch; it turns out the materials weren't good enough.
After quickly glancing through it, Qingyu nodded.
It was pretty much the same as he remembered, but since it was the version passed down by the Meteor Dwellers, the presence of humans in it was surprisingly high.
However, none of that matters.
"Every thousand years, Lord Rayquaza, who rests atop the Sky Pillar, reappears in the mortal realm, and he needs the power of that meteorite to unleash his full power."
After Qingyu finished reading, the old woman spoke again.
"Our ancestors passed down the way they communicated with Rayquaza and left behind prophecies of a major catastrophe that occurs every thousand years."
"However—I really didn't expect that the human chosen by Lord Rekkō this time would not be a Meteorite."
The old woman shook her head and took out a green scroll that faintly emitted a golden light.
"This is what Lord Rayquaza needs. It contains a special move that only Rayquaza can learn: 'The Finishing Touch'."
"For Rayquaza to complete its Mega Evolution, the Key Stone, the finishing touch, and energy from the universe are all indispensable."
Qingyu reached out and took it, seemingly somewhat surprised.
No, are the Meteor Dwellers really that temperamental?
Such a valuable thing, you just gave it to me like that?
Seemingly sensing Qingyu's thoughts, the old woman smiled and explained, "Although I have never seen Lord Liekongzuo in person, its unique dragon aura cannot be faked."
"Any dragon messenger would easily recognize your identity the moment they see you."
"This is the skill of judging people that we, the Dragon Messengers, have developed through long-term companionship with dragons."
"If I'm not mistaken, the dragon Pokémon you've bred is a Salamence that Rayquaza has approved of, and there's also an unfamiliar dragon Pokémon that seems to be very good at Electric-type attacks, right?"
The other Meteor Citizens standing nearby nodded in agreement.
They hadn't noticed when the other party came in, and almost made enemies with Lord Liekongzuo's envoy.
Fortunately, the elder reacted quickly, otherwise—
Everyone in Hoenn knows Rayquaza is the most hot-tempered god. If they offend any of the humans he approves of, will they, the Meteor Clan, ever be able to pay homage to Rayquaza again?
Qingyu: ?
He really didn't expect that the other party would open his box with just three sentences. Is this the strength of the Meteor Dwellers?
The veterans really have something going for them.
"Thanks."
Qingyu nodded, replied politely, and then quickly followed up with another question.
"Now that we have the finishing touch and the massive amount of energy from the universe, where is the final key stone?"
At this point, the kind-faced old woman suddenly sighed and shook her head helplessly.
"Actually, we were originally responsible for keeping this keystone safe."
"But because of the urgency of the situation, my granddaughter Higanbana set off a few days ago to the Sky Pillar where Rayquaza is located."
"The keystone and the scrolls copied from the murals are now in her possession."
"Judging by the time, she should be almost at the Sky Pillar by now, right?"
Qingyu: ? ? ?
Has Xijiana already set off?
Her ideas are so extreme that even Rayquaza wouldn't agree with them!
Qingyu sighed and immediately took his leave.
"In that case, I'll just go find her directly."
"goodbye."
After saying that, Qingyu turned and left.
After quickly leaving Meteor Falls, he immediately summoned Salamence and flew at full speed towards the direction of the Sky Pillar.
The Meteor People, who lived in Meteor Falls, soon emerged under the guidance of Grandmother Higana, looking at the Azure Feather that had turned into a black dot in the distance.
"Given Higanbana's personality—she probably wouldn't acknowledge any other Rayquaza emissaries, would she?"
A middle-aged woman with a worried expression stepped forward and asked the elder in a low voice.
The old woman nodded, her face showing helplessness.
As Higana's grandmother, how could she not understand her granddaughter's thoughts?
But she also knew that she couldn't persuade Higana of her obsession.
"Ever since tide Jiana passed away, that child's thoughts have become increasingly extreme."
"Making her the successor who can directly communicate with Rayquaza was indeed a choice made out of necessity."
"If Mr. Qingyu could stop her, that would be wonderful."
"If Rayquaza is unable to gain power because of Shigane, and the entire Hoenn region suffers a disaster, then we, the Meteor Clan, will all become sinners for all time—"
The old woman's words resonated deeply with the other Meteor Citizens, who nodded in agreement.
And at that very moment—
Suddenly, a black and gold figure flashed across the cloudless sky.
Several bewildered Meteor Citizens happened to see the figure they had only seen in murals and immediately froze on the spot.
"I just...I think I saw a black and gold Rayquaza!"
"You must be mistaken. Lord Rayquaza only appears near the Sky Pillar. How could we possibly run into him by chance!"
""
"And a black Rayquaza? Don't you even listen to what you're saying?"
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The man scratched his head, looking embarrassed.
Could it be that I really misread it?