radicalducati Chapter 350 The Phantom Overlord, Zoroark! Chapter Memory Kill! Treasure
Chapter 350 The Phantom Overlord, Zoroark! Chapter Memory Kill! Treasure
Chapter 350 Zoroark, the King of Phantoms! A flashback! A Pokémon version of the Eye of the Moon Project?!
Ye Yinchuan was secretly alarmed.
Because he never expected that the Three Divine Beasts would appear in this secret space; it seemed illogical and without any warning...
Could it be that the Crystal Forest is one of the strongholds of the Three Holy Beasts?
Ye Yinchuan wasn't the only one surprised; the reactions from the live chat were even more intense.
Wow, the three sacred beasts have gathered together! This is a scene that only happens once in a thousand years!
[Impossible! Could something big be about to happen?]
[Don't forget, the streamer is Ho-Oh's spokesperson; perhaps the three legendary beasts have come to see him!]
Yes, that must be it!
"You've got it wrong."
Ye Yinchuan observed the three legendary beasts in front of him, as well as the numerous Pokémon figures, and had already discovered some clues.
【Huh? We made a mistake again?】
[If these aren't the Three Holy Beasts, could they be the Three Groundhogs?]
[Could it be... a fake?]
Seeing the comments, Ye Yinchuan was also moved; the wisdom of the people should not be underestimated.
Some people are already suspecting that these three sacred beasts are fake...
In fact, Ye Yinchuan's discerning eye had also discerned something—
To be more precise, the fact that nothing could be read suggests that these Pokémon are most likely not real, but rather some kind of... illusion?
The reason it is described as "high probability" is that there is also a very small probability, which is a situation beyond Ye Yinchuan's knowledge.
"If it's an illusion, am I hallucinating? Not only me, but Snorlax and Proboscis should have seen it too, and even the viewers in the live stream reacted."
Through observation, Ye Yinchuan analyzed the current situation.
"This is a sophisticated illusion with a physical form, or rather, it can deceive the eyes rather than directly affect the mind. What could be causing this...?"
In the world of Pokémon, most phenomena are related to Pokémon.
Therefore, Ye Yinchuan naturally thought in this direction as well.
"Wait a minute! The Pokémon fur and footprints I just saw... could it be that Pokémon?!"
Ye Yinchuan's mind raced, and in that instant, he grasped something.
"Perhaps... I know what's going on. But I say you're wrong because I'm absolutely certain that these three Pokémon in front of you are not the three legendary beasts you think they are!"
This statement immediately sparked an uproar in the live chat.
【What else could this be but the Three Holy Beasts?】
I believe him because he's Ho-Oh's spokesperson!
[Host, if you have something to say, say it now!]
"Take a closer look. The real Three Holy Beasts definitely don't look like this. Suicune's hair should be purple, not this blue, and the crystal on its head shouldn't be so dim; Raikou too, its body should be a brighter golden yellow, not this deeper orange, and its beard and tail have changed from blue to gray; and look at Entei, the decorations on its face should be red, definitely not black, and the steel wings on its back shouldn't be this dull in color..."
Surrounded by numerous Pokémon, Ye Yinchuan remained calm and spoke eloquently.
Wow, how does the streamer know so much? You can't even see it unless you look closely!
Wow, that seems really true! I even went to find eyewitness footage to compare!
[Wow... Is this Ho-Oh's spokesperson? He must meet with the three legendary beasts frequently in private to know so much!]
At this moment, Nosegate suddenly made a move, turning its head and rushing in the direction it had just come from. It wanted to go out; having just completed its evolution, it wanted to seek revenge on Metagross!
However, with a flash of lightning, this "Thunder God" blocked the way of the Big North Nose. The next moment, the heavenly thunder surged, and a terrifying bolt of lightning struck the Big North Nose. The Big North Nose's body shattered and smoked, its eyes rolled back and became empty. It was instantly killed and could not rise again!
This scene is shocking!
Ye Yinchuan held his breath slightly, and his Pokémon were also on high alert.
"Is this an illusion? An illusion capable of attacking?"
In a daze, Ye Yinchuan even began to doubt himself. His Nose Rathalos, which had just evolved and had a base stat total of over 500, was actually defeated in an instant.
If it were a genuine thunder god, achieving this level would be a piece of cake.
But what's in front of me... is it sure it's not a fake?!
Furthermore, even if it really is the kind of Pokémon I'm thinking of, something seems off. The Pokédex's description of that Pokémon's abilities is clearly—
The idea is to send things from memory into a person's brain via thought waves, thus allowing the other person to see illusions.
According to this description, it should be an illusion. Could it be that it achieved something like Polygonus, outputting data through the network cable?
Seeing that the Great North was knocked down, and that "Raikou" had circled behind him, with "Suikoden" and "Emperor" in front of him, Ye Yinchuan felt uneasy even though he thought it was an illusion.
However, he was already quite lucky. After all, the sudden appearance of three mythical beasts created a sense of oppression in the real world that would have made most people feel terrified.
[These three sacred beasts don't seem very friendly to the streamer!]
What exactly happened?
I thought Nosebug would evolve into a king, but it turns out it's still a bronze!
At this moment, all three sacred beasts assumed attack stances, with lightning crackling, a biting north wind howling, and flames burning fiercely...
The figures of the Pokémon behind them also seemed poised to launch an attack.
[Wow, did the streamer break some kind of law? Suddenly the three legendary beasts arrive with a truckload of Pokémon, ready to beat him up!]
No way! The three legendary beasts attacking together, plus so many Pokémon... who can withstand that?!
Seeing that its own Pokémon couldn't hold back and was about to retaliate, even Sableye looked like it had been hit.
Ye Yinchuan shouted, "It's fake! It's all fake!"
At that moment, he was absolutely certain, and he strode forward, standing in front of his Pokémon to meet the attack of the three legendary beasts with his own body.
Holy crap!
Has the streamer gone mad?
Under the watchful eyes of the viewers, Ye Yinchuan endured the combined attack of "Suicune" and "Entei". Water vapor rose and flames danced, but Ye Yinchuan stood firm amidst the terrifying energy.
Behind them, Snorlax and Raikou were locked in combat. Despite the devastating thunder, Snorlax and Decidueye remained completely unfazed, their eyes filled with a determination akin to those about to join the Party...
Because of Snorlax and Decidueye, I unconditionally trust Ye Yinchuan!
As for the other Pokémon, some were still caught off guard, or wanted to protect Ye Yinchuan but were a step too slow...
After all, it's almost impossible for a trainer to rush in front of a Pokémon.
Ahem...except for Ash Ketchum!
Is this real? It's unbelievable!
But how did Da Chao Baby fall down?
At this moment, the audience was also shocked. Ye Yinchuan was able to withstand the attacks of the three sacred beasts without being harmed at all. It was as if he was on two separate layers. No matter how fierce the attacks were or how powerful the energy was, they could not touch a single hair on Ye Yinchuan's head.
Ye Yinchuan's expression also became calm, as if he had the whole situation under control.
Just now, he fully activated "Listen Heart" and successfully heard the Pokémon's thoughts.
The other party had no malicious intent or murderous intent; they simply wanted to protect their tribe and habitat. Therefore, the illusions they created were merely meant to inflict punishment and intimidation, deterring outsiders like Ye Yinchuan from ever setting foot in this place again.
Now that he was certain it was a harmless illusion, Ye Yinchuan was naturally bold enough to operate it, which could be considered a unique kind of skill and daring!
"Jie..."
The Soul-Hooking Eye realized that these were illusions. It slapped its head and suddenly realized something.
Its jewel-like eyes emitted a dazzling light, and under the influence of this light, the surrounding environment, as well as the "Three Legendary Beasts" and Pokémon, all distorted like reflections in a mirror.
Ye Yinchuan's heart stirred. The illusion created by the other party was even unavoidable for the Soul-Hooking Eye, but the Soul-Hooking Eye could also break the other party's illusion to a certain extent... Could this be considered mutual restraint, or...?
Once the false facade was removed, the surrounding environment transformed back into a crystal forest. The crystals growing there were quite peculiar, exhibiting a black-red gradient that made them instantly recognizable.
Ye Yinchuan saw it; it was a figure hidden behind a crystal pillar.
"That's it!"
Knowing that the illusion had worn off, the other party decisively retreated and disappeared from Ye Yinchuan's sight.
Ye Yinchuan turned his head and saw that Da Chaobei was lying unconscious on the ground, but it was not injured. It was just that the illusion had given it the feeling that it had been attacked by the Thunder God and was seriously injured and on the verge of death.
Ye Yinchuan casually tossed out a Poké Ball and captured Nosegate in it.
【…? No, who taught you to subdue them like that?】
[So you're not even going to act anymore? A one-ball superhero, huh?]
[666... Hahaha, the streamer is awesome!]
[Another illusion trick! Where do all these Pokémon that can create illusions come from? And what was that Pokémon just now? It looked a bit like Lycanroc!]
"Uh...it was just something I did!"
Ye Yinchuan signaled his Pokémon to chase after that Pokémon.
From that fleeting glimpse, he was already certain what kind of Pokémon it was.
"Gurgle!"
The Deviljho took flight with a flap of its wings, while the Motor Lizard also launched itself, carrying Ye Yinchuan, and caught up with the Pokémon at an astonishing speed.
With nowhere to hide, the Pokémon had no choice but to stop and look at Ye Yinchuan warily.
However, it did not attack directly because it could sense a familiar aura emanating from Ye Yinchuan.
Looking at the Pokémon before him, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but sigh:
"It really is you... Zoroark, the master of phantoms!"
The Pokémon before him was none other than Zoroark, the source of the silhouette Ye Yinchuan had seen on the uniform of the evil organization "Shadow Crew" not long ago.
In this world, Zoroark is considered a legendary Pokémon by Team Shadow. However, Ye Yinchuan believes that given Zoroark's prestige and rarity, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to classify it as a mythical Pokémon.
After all, this one has its own standalone theatrical film.
With the activation of "Insightful Eyes," the Zoroark's stats appeared—
【Zoroark】
[Level: 55]
[Attribute: Evil]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: A-rank (510)]
Individual Value: S-rank (191)
[Characteristic: Illusion]
[Personality: Brave]
[Skills: Grab, Glare, Ambush, Mischief, Rapid Return, Claw Sharpening, Random Scratching, Taunt, Slap, Fake Cry, High-Speed Movement, Seal, Dark Blast, Trick, Strange Light, Magic Trick, Dark Pulse]
[Status: Alert, Contradictory]
[Evolutionary Path: Zoroark - Zoroark]
[Trait: Emerging Hegemon]
This Zoroark is the leader of its pack, bearing the heavy responsibility of protecting it. Therefore, whenever an enemy appears, it is always the one who steps forward, and it is entrusted with the hopes of its companions. It also possesses certain qualities of a dominant force… Over time, its dominant nature has gradually begun to take shape… It possesses greater power than its companions, creates more realistic illusions, and can even influence reality to a certain extent when its opponents believe them to be real!
Ye Yinchuan narrowed his eyes; there were many things about this Zoroark that were worth examining.
Level 55, in terms of level, it even surpasses the Meloetta that Ye Yinchuan encountered.
As for the females... at first glance they don't seem special, but in reality, the proportion of females in the Zoroark population is very small. In the Pokédex, the male-to-female ratio is a staggering 87.5% to 12.5%, which means that there is only about one female for every ten Zoroarks.
With its A-rank base stats and S-rank IVs, it goes without saying that this Zoroark has great potential.
The techniques will not be discussed for now.
The most noteworthy thing is Zoroark's condition and this particular trait of its.
"Vigilance" is completely understandable, but then there's the "contradiction"...
Ye Yinchuan learned from Soroyak's inner voice that it felt both familiar and unfamiliar with him.
"The illusions created by Zoroark are all things it has witnessed firsthand... In other words, its ability to create illusions of the Three Holy Beasts means that it has indeed encountered the Three Holy Beasts!"
"And I am Ho-Oh's representative, and I also carry iridescent feathers. Zoroark must have sensed a familiar aura on me... but it has never seen me before, so it can't easily dispel its wariness..."
Thinking this, Ye Yinchuan took out the rainbow-colored feather.
Upon seeing the Ho-Oh token radiating iridescent light, Zoroark's pupils contracted, and its form shifted, transforming into a female backpacker who appeared to be about fifty years old, leaning on a cane, with a single ponytail and a sharp gaze.
Ye Yinchuan noticed that the female backpacker's gloves had a silhouette of Zoroark on them, which was clearly the same as the one on the Shadow Order's uniform. It was obvious that the female backpacker was a human that Zoroark had encountered before...
"Could this be an early member of the Shadow Order, or even a high-ranking officer?"
Startled, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but think of the untold story between Zoroark and the Shadow Order.
"Human, have you ever seen... Ho-Oh?"
The female backpacker, or rather, Zoroark, was speaking human language, which startled Ye Yinchuan and the audience.
This is the first time Ye Yinchuan has ever seen a Pokémon that can speak human language, even after streaming for so long.
However, Ye Yinchuan was alright, because he vaguely remembered that there was an episode in the anime where Zoroark spoke directly after transforming into a human, and it seemed to be related to Miss Joy.
Speaking of which, it's a little disappointing that Nurse Joy isn't in this Pokémon world.
Being able to communicate directly is also a good thing for Ye Yinchuan, he responded:
"That's right, Ho-Oh even gave me this feather and chose me to be its spokesperson."
Ye Yinchuan even showed some videos about the Ho-Oh spokesperson incident to Zoroark, knowing that Zoroark was intelligent enough to understand them.
Zoroark, portrayed as a female backpacker, has a slightly gleaming, cool gaze:
"Ho-Oh, you are truly a great being filled with divinity. If it weren't for the help of the three Holy Beasts, my clan would probably have been wiped out..."
As if recalling something, Zoroark began to tell Ye Yinchuan about its past and that of its people.
The content is not complicated: a group of humans found their tribe, forcibly captured them, took them to a deserted area, and forced them to undergo a series of experiments...
The leader of that group firmly believed that as long as the plan went smoothly, he could use Zoroark's power to plunge everyone and every Pokémon in the world into an illusionary world...
In this way, he can create his ideal utopia, where people and Pokémon can enjoy eternal happiness.
"What?! A Pokémon version of Eye of the Moon...?"
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath, then immediately pressed for an answer.
"Sorry to interrupt, what happened next?"
Since Zoroark is here, it means that the so-called "utopia" plan has definitely failed!
(End of this chapter)