This elf world is kind of weird

Chapter 325: Open up the road to legend

The gray world is empty and nothing exists.

Even the ground beneath your feet seemed to be made of mist, and it felt like stepping on cotton.

One tall, one short, one old and one young, the two figures stood opposite each other in this world that seemed to be in the beginning of chaos.

The fierce Qi Ji were entangled with each other from the moment they looked at each other, but one side was chasing after them fiercely, while the other side was defeated continuously.

This is a novel sight, without any flash of sword or shadow, but it is a bit sinister.

Not a battlefield, but better than a battlefield.

"...Master? Why is it you?"

Looking at the figure that was so familiar that it was hard to be familiar with him again, Philio swallowed his saliva, subconsciously retreated, and repeatedly avoided the old man's attacks.

Although there are no movements, just the purest momentum, it makes people feel frightened, as if they are on a battlefield filled with smoke. It is not only her teacher who is standing in front of her, but behind her, there seems to be the one who always smiles brightly. , Gengar who uses all possible means in battle.

Facing Filio's inquiry, Juzi remained silent, her pupils were dark, and her already extremely fierce aura actually increased by three points.

"Dengdengdeng..."

In the silent fight, the restrained Philio was quickly defeated and took a few steps back, feeling dizzy in his head.

However, Juzi did not take advantage of the victory and pursue the victory. Instead, she stood quietly on the spot as soon as she succeeded in the attack, looking at him expressionlessly.

It wasn't until he pulled away that Filio suddenly realized that what appeared in front of him was not a living person, but a shadow so clear that even the wrinkles could be seen clearly.

This... is the world created by Arceus, and what appears in front of you are the outstanding trainers recognized and recorded by it.

In other words... the book that appeared in front of him was most likely his master, and perhaps one of the trainers whose style was closest to his own throughout the ages.

"Swish"

Before he could step forward again, another figure appeared next to Juzi without any warning.

He was not very tall, but he was not angry or intimidating. He put his hands in the pockets of his trousers and had the same expressionless face.

"...Boss Sakaki? Are you here too?"

Philio blinked blankly, as if he was aware of the existence mechanism of this world.

What appeared here should be the projection of a powerful trainer with whom he had a certain fate, that is, the "Trainer's Books" that were pulled from the bookshelf by invisible forces.

And... it should be the moment when this trainer is theoretically the most powerful - at least in the eyes of Arceus.

First it’s the master Kikuko, and then there’s the half-teacher and half-friend Sakaki. Then...

Philio's eyes narrowed, and he looked into the distance.

As expected, a moment later, two figures arrived hand in hand, it was Dawu and Sirona.

The four people stood in a row in front of him, and the terrifying aura swept over them like a huge wave, completely submerging Philio's spiritual world in an instant.

It's not a trainer's battle, but an invisible air flow.

In this unique way, in this unknown chaotic time and space, they convey the trainer's belief, will, and unique and unrepeatable path.

Gengar, Giant Stinger, Rhinoceros, Metagross, and the majestic Biting Land Shark.

Powerful Pokémon loomed out from behind several people. The frightening aura of legendary Pokémon appeared in front of Filio in a special way.

This is a terrifying lineup that would never appear in reality, but it seems completely out of place at this moment.

They integrate with their trainers and show their own path without reservation - or in other words, the development of life for humans and Pokémon recorded by Arceus.

In the silent exchange and squeeze, four trainers who had a close relationship with Philio gave him a brand new baptism.

In an unprecedented fusion of mind and heart.
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Pokémon's styles vary, and so do their trainers' suitability, which determines to a considerable extent the ultimate achievements they can achieve, not just their physical talents.

For most champions, their path is the legendary path taken by their ace Pokémon, while other partners may not be able to take this step that symbolizes transcendence.

Except for a very few who are known as fighting legends, there are not many precedents for peerless experts across history.

This is a dimension that is enough to fight the gods. The only difference between it and the so-called legendary name is the accumulation of quantitative changes and the gift of the Creator at the creation of the world.

Taking this step means taking a path that faces the essence of the rules. Some are flat sunshine roads, and some are dangerous single-plank bridges. But no matter what the future holds, at least taking this step means stepping out of the limitations of ordinary beings. Detach yourself.

For this reason, this may be one of the most important secrets for everyone. Unless it is like Kikuko's inheritance of Filio's mantle, or Sakaki's extremely broad mind, it will never be revealed to outsiders.

At this moment, Philio, in a mysterious and mysterious state, had a panoramic view of all the roads through the perspective of Arceus, a great being who had stood high in the sky for countless years.

Kikuko’s path is one of change and balance, and it is also the path that best suits Filio.

She has been pursuing qualitative changes in skills for decades to make up for the lack of physical strength of ghost-type Pokémon like Gengar and achieve a balance of "turning everything into her own power."

It’s not amazing enough, but it is the most feasible path in front of many people.

Filio, who has mastered almost all of Juzi's skills, is most familiar with this path. He has already set foot on the path that his teacher has been pursuing all his life, and even vaguely saw the goal she longed for.

But this was not his own path.

Sakaki is the toughness based on the earth, and the edge hidden in the dark.

Using the earth as a base, it uses overwhelming power to crush its opponents head-on, without flinching or giving way. It is just like the style of a powerful Pokémon like Rhinoceros that has given up on the bulkiness of its evolved form and forged its body to the extreme.

But in addition to the tenacity, there is also a hint of weirdness derived from the bond. This is also the unique tacit understanding formed by the son of Viridian and the giant needle bee.

Side by side in "The Secret of the Earth", they form Sakaki's wings.

It is this power that gives him the strength to suppress the champions of various regions and even fight legends.

A few months ago on Silver Mountain, Filio also witnessed the power of this power with his own eyes, and witnessed the true existence that could carry all of Sakaki's path.

The god of clouds, symbolizing fertility, is the earth cloud.

Unlike the two most familiar seniors, the paths of Daigo and Sirona were a bit foggy in Filio's eyes.

Daiwu is a perfect plan, a calculation that leaves no flaws, full of mechanical rationality and the absolute calmness of Metagross, but he also hides a blood that never cools down in the dark.

A consummate champion, a first-rate tactician, but also a willful adventurer and a brave warrior.

Sirona is a majestic attack that complements the fierceness and toughness of Biting Land Shark. When the attack is launched, it is as continuous as a wave. Once it takes the initiative, it will never back down, but it also has some subtleties that ordinary people cannot easily detect.

The highest masterpiece of Sinnoh, a fearless strong man, but with a bit of cunning and planning hidden under the vastness.

Four strong men, four paths, everyone has their own emphasis, but they are not without lessons.

The majestic momentum leads to four different but intersecting roads, extending into the distance.

Kikuko's way of change and Sakaki's secrets of the earth are the most shining and clear. Philio has already understood them in the battle with ancient Arceus and transformed them into his own knowledge.

Daiwu and Sirona were hazy, making him feel something, but they were always separated by a layer of window paper and couldn't see clearly.

The sword arm of Mega Biting Land Shark and the iron fist of Mega Metagross are the concrete manifestations of these two paths. In his eyes, they are full of mysterious charm and unstoppable attraction.

It was like a huge whirlpool, deep and fascinating, sucking his consciousness into it.

Philio, who had never had such an experience, was deeply attracted by this power that could only leave traces in the hands of the God of Creation. He was intoxicated in it and greedily absorbed the nutrients of knowledge.

At some point, blurry shadows appeared one after another in the distance, standing behind the four people, either far or near.

They were powerful trainers from all eras. Although most of them could not see their faces clearly and had no trace of their presence in their memory, there were a few who could be distinguished.

Especially the first-class star who stands at the highest place among the crowd that shines like stars, the strongest person on the top of the Silver Mountain, Red. He and his baseball cap shine extremely brightly in this chaotic darkness.

Even standing far away, this man who was considered the strongest fighter in history was still the focus of his sight, shining as brightly as the sun.

Shadows appeared on his body.

The impetuous and brave fossil pterosaur, the brave and tough mosquito swimmer, the naughty but fierce Kirby...

There is also the terrifying existence that is almost condensed into substance and exudes awe-inspiring divine power. It is better than Darkrai of Poplar Town and can rival the gods and defeat Bulbasaur.

The path of the fighting man is one of absolute power, unrivaled, even if it is the same as the cultivating man, it is inferior by three points.

With him as the center, countless outstanding trainers throughout the ages have presented their knowledge in front of Filio in some mysterious form that can be described in words.

Some are so meticulous that even the state of mind can be partially represented.

Some of them are only half-claws, vaguely showing some fighting postures, and their styles are also very ancient, maybe they are ancestors from countless years ago.

This is not surprising. After all, even Arceus is not truly omniscient and omnipotent. It can only see the range within its sight and understand the existence that it is interested in.

And this is enough for Philio, it can even be said that it is too much to bear.

At first, he was still observing carefully, using his own body to appreciate the extraordinary heroic appearance of the ancient and modern strong men, and savoring each person's unique skills and tactical style.

Soon after, as his understanding deepened and he drew inferences from one example, the vague shadows disappeared one after another without waiting for him to come into contact, as if they had never appeared.

In the end, even the four figures of Ju Zi disappeared, and he was the only one left in the boundless chaos.

With his eyes closed and his eyebrows stretched, he sat cross-legged on the ground, like an old monk in meditation.

Time has lost its meaning here, and everything outside him is beyond his perception.

He is meditating and exploring in a transcendent state where he forgets both things and himself.

It's like digging a new path in the dark that is completely different from those that came before.

Gradually, he walked out on a "path" that was very different from countless people in the past and present, and even the direction had shifted.

He is proficient in the details of tactics and is good at suppressing opponents with his state and instant reactions. The most suitable one is Juzi's way of change, but it is not always the same.

The blood flowing in his body makes it difficult for him to refuse to have a decisive battle with a head-on confrontation. His indomitable momentum and tenacity to never give up have not faded, but are increasing day by day in victory and growth.

But he is never reckless or arrogant. He is always in awe of powerful people and things, and he doesn't like the roughness of using force to overwhelm others.

Because of this, what really suits him is neither absolute skill nor absolute power.

At the same time, this is also his ambition that arises spontaneously in the face of unprecedented opportunities.

He wants to find a path that only he can practice, integrating strength and skill, two mutually reinforcing but incompatible concepts, to achieve a breakthrough in Juzi's ideal.

He wants to find "real change," based on moving forward in unison, and on change itself as "the only constant."

It's not the "balance" that Juzi mentioned, but the "extreme" that can be switched at any time.

All physiological activities are compressed to the minimum, leaving only the instinct of life.

In contrast, it is an extremely active superpower.

After a long period of accumulation and brewing, they overflowed from the body and built bridges of light.

The shadows of his companions emerged from the chaos, still maintaining their sleeping postures, but emitting an unprecedentedly powerful aura from their bodies.

Shadows flickered, and in the dark, the friends who were sleeping in the Palace of Beginnings woke up one after another, crossing the boundaries of time and space, integrating their spirits into Philio's body, passing on bursts of enlightenment, dispersing the lingering thoughts in front of him. The final mist.

Symbolizing agility, Sun Eevee is centered on surging superpowers and quick attacks from both distance and distance.

Symbolizing the weight, the emperor Nabob uses the tolerance of water and the tenacity of steel to form an iron wall.

A big-mouthed boy who symbolizes power and transforms into the strongest spear with overwhelming strange power to overwhelm everything.

The wind fairy symbolizes change and brings diverse tactics with endless skills and contrasts.

Symbolizing balance, the noble warrior uses the power of waveguides to achieve both offense and defense.

Symbolizing fierceness, the violent flying dragon becomes the overlord of the sky with its fierce momentum and extraordinary dragon power.

There is also the dream monster who cannot be defined by any concept, can be called an extension of Filio's body, possesses all the skills he knows, and combines strength and skill together.

A series of shadows constituted Philio's existence.

And Philio's spirit is also their support.

The trainer does not decide the Pokémon, nor does the Pokémon decide the trainer.

His path is the peak he pursues with his partners.

"Shh-"

The light faded away, and the shadow behind him turned into dots of starlight, escaping into Philio's body.

After an unknown amount of time passed, those bright eyes opened again. There was no longer any confusion or confusion, but full of gentleness and determination as gentle as jade.

At this moment, an extremely dark cloud appeared in front of him, entangled repeatedly, and finally condensed into shape.

It was also a "familiar face". Although he only met once in Kanto, it was something he would never forget.

The leader of the Eternal Night Organization, a powerful man in black with fluttering hair and Mewtwo, a powerful man from another world who is so powerful that only Chi Hong can rival him.

At the last moment when everything was silent, it appeared unnoticed and showed its own path, but it was not as friendly as the previous trainer, but full of aggression.A chill rose up behind Filio, who had just stood up and had not even stood up yet.

Half of it is a keen intuition of danger, and the other half is a fear of the path of the person in front of him.

His path was also very different from anyone before him because it had one and only one characteristic.

If Filio's path is to merge his own will with the will of his companions into a whole without distinguishing each other, then the path of the man in black is his opposite.

Completely centered on their own strength, all Pokémon are tools, weapons, and carriers of energy regardless of high or low.

The black clouds entangled and rushed towards his face. In the blink of an eye, Filio was sucked into it and pulled into a deep darkness.

At the same time, in the library where divine power was condensed, a fragile and twisted book slowly flew out from nowhere and flew towards Filio, who was sitting on the ground covered in dust.

"..."

Arceus, who was lying on the ground and dozing, suddenly opened his eyes and recognized its existence at a glance, but made no sign of it.

After yawning slightly, it turned to look at Filio, who had a frown on his face, curled up his lips with a smile, and fell asleep again.

Although the other party had already seen this powerful visitor from another world before he knew it, he was absolutely confident in his vision.

"Sa-"

In the dark and cold spiritual world, the shrill sound of the wind is mixed with the indistinguishable male and female wails, sometimes distant and sometimes close.

Countless negative emotions poured out from all directions, like venomous snakes spitting out messages, surrounding Filio, waiting for an opportunity to bite him just waiting for him to reveal his flaws.

Countless evil thoughts are endless and different, as if they carry the malice of the entire world.

It is not only the spirit of the man in black, but it also seems to contain countless strange beings, different from anything seen before.

In a daze, he saw burning blood and fire in the darkness, and saw the destruction of a world.

The whine was like a heavy hammer hitting his heart, causing him to unconsciously step back half a step and take a deep breath despite his strong heart.

"Whoosh-"

In just a moment, an evil thought surging with jealousy and anger took advantage of his unpreparedness to attack him and hit his body, gnawing at his condensed human-shaped spiritual body, causing him to shed invisible cold sweat and forcefully beat him. Get up your nerves and drive them away.

The intense pain made him realize that this was no longer an inheritance given to him by Arceus, but a struggle of ideas.

Just like on that unknown desert island, the opponent's strength is unprecedentedly powerful.A powerful force that even Nazi couldn't compare with came rushing towards him, seizing on his short-term flaw and knocking it to the point of collapse.

But this time, he no longer has Mewtwo by his side, nor Yuryuwatari and Sakaki who can share the pressure.

He has to deal with it alone.

"Shh-"

The wave has not calmed down, and the evil thoughts that have discovered the weakness are coming like a tidal wave.

Seizing his brief flaw and loss of concentration, the belief of the man in black, who seemed to have his own consciousness, showed a powerful mental power that even Nazi could not compare with, impacting the spiritual world and psychological defense that Filio was proud of.

In just a moment, he felt tremendous pressure.

But this did not dampen Filio's fighting spirit, but instead made a ball of endless anger rise in his chest.

In the darkness, the figure of the man in black, whom he had only met once, appeared in front of him. He was still so calm and unshakable, but in his eyes was the unforgettable resentment when they parted.

Even the existence recorded by Arceus still has a lifelike aspect, extremely vivid.

And Philio knew that this was at most just the tip of the iceberg of the man in black. The real him would only be more ferocious than the enemy in front of him.

"call……"

He breathed a long sigh of relief, and the surging superpower surged out of his body, dispelling the evil thoughts and whines that were surrounding him.

The interlocking mental strangulation allowed him to quickly see the inner world of this powerful enemy who had once fought a life-and-death battle with him.

It was a darkness he had never seen before.

Indifferent madness.

Absolute power.

And arrogance that cannot be questioned in the slightest.

He couldn't tolerate the arrogance of treating himself as a master, nor could he tolerate the despicability of treating Pokémon as a tool.

"What a hopeless guy...intolerable!"

A cold light suddenly appeared in Filio's eyes, filled with cold murderous intent.

Superpowers have exploded like never before in the chaotic world, intertwining with the mental power of the man in black without distinction.

"boom--"

The crystal light disperses the shadows and illuminates the gloomy world.

Behind him, the shadows of his companions came back again, shining in the darkness again, and turned into bright beams of light, integrating into his body again, giving him endless power.

Use the infinite against the finite, the many against the few.

In this game where there was no trickery and was simply a competition of will and strength, he did not repeat the mistakes of the battle on the high seas.

In the unreserved pouring, the blue sea of ​​superpowers completely annihilated the last touch of darkness.

The whole world returned to peace.

The powerful opponent was completely destroyed, and the anger in his heart was calmed. Filio stood quietly, his eyes closed.

A brutal strangulation left his mental body riddled with holes.

Deep evil thoughts were like hidden arrows that were hard to guard against, sneaking up on him again and again in the interlocking fight, causing a huge impact on his mental strength.

Although he finally wiped out all the will of the man in black with his physical advantage, Philio's strength was also at its limit.

It stands to reason that this is a moment of victory. Even if there is no ecstasy of victory, there should be the joy of surviving the disaster.

But at this time, Philio felt calm after his anger dissipated, without any fluctuation.

At the weakest moment, his heart became stronger than ever because he had suppressed the oncoming malice and desire.

Although his bright eyes were tightly closed, he could see his way forward very clearly.

He is not a slave to power, nor does he want to be its master.

Whether it is him or his Pokémon, they seem to be one and the same. They represent neither good nor evil, but they are ordinary creatures who are eager to grow and climb the peak of life.

Pursue the destination that is close but ultimately impossible to reach, enjoy the scenery on the road and the happiness that the concept of progress itself refers to, that's all.

And on this road, in accordance with your own heart, there are some things you must do.

After all, turning a blind eye has never been their style.

With his eyes open, faint light extended in all directions, lighting up the deep night.

It is not as dazzling and hot as the sun, just like a small candle, the flame is extinguished.

“First, there must be light, and we are the light.”

In a whisper full of confidence and determination, the chaos dissipated, and a familiar scene appeared before his eyes.

When Arceus got up, he saw the same bookshelf as before, and a wisp of the old books that turned into black mist and powder and fell from his hands to the ground.

The records belonging to the man in black eventually disappeared as his mental power completely disappeared, leaving no trace left.

[Have you found your own way?I knew you were okay. 】

There was no surprise in Arceus' eyes, just a hint of joy and congratulations.

"It seems that you also know about his existence? Thank you, Arceus. Although it is a bit dangerous, the rewards are also great."

Slowly walking to Arceus, Philio waved his hand, and a higher level of superpower poured into its body, filling the emptiness that could be called a bottomless pit.

When the scale of superpowers reached a new level, he finally saw clearly the state of Arceus at this moment.

The turbulence of time and space raged within its body, and was suppressed by the power of creation, dissipating one by one.

This will be a long process, and it will probably not be a wonderful experience, even for Arceus.

[It’s good to have something to gain. Also, I heard that you humans have pretty good energy cubes. Can you leave some for me? 】

Squinting his eyes with enjoyment, Arceus readily accepted Philio's kindness, although the effect was not obvious.

"It's easy. I'll leave you a big box when I leave. The Sinnoh Alliance gave it to you. It's an advantage for you." He clapped his hands nonchalantly and was always extra generous when borrowing flowers to offer to Buddhas. "It seems like I've been here for a long time? Now? What time is it, where is Mewtwo?”

The layer of dust on his clothes made him aware of the passage of time. He looked around curiously, but he only saw small cracks in the walls of the library and the constant "sunlight" shining from the "window".

There is no time to tell here.

[Using your calendar, it should be early April.Chaomeng is in the Hall of Beginning, do you want to go back too?It just so happens that it takes a lot of effort to maintain this place, but it is still comfortable to sleep at home. 】

Arceus stretched out comfortably, and with a slight shake of his flawless body, traces of superpowers escaped.

Although the energy boost is better than nothing, it still makes it feel comfortable, like a big massage from the inside out.

However, compared with its comfort, Philio was obviously not that calm.

"April? I've been here for three months?!"

【So loud!Relax... You stayed in Midina for two months, but not that long here. My impression was a little more than a month. In fact, it went much faster than I expected. I thought you would stay for how long. months.It seems that you have a good understanding, or in other words, you are not as easy to follow as you seem, and you still have your own way. 】

He raised his forelimbs and gently touched Philio's forehead. Arceus' smile was unfathomable.

The glimmer of energy lit up, and Philio's body floated onto its back uncontrollably, traveling with it through the rift in time and space and returning to the silent palace of beginnings.
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In the temple, which has not changed at all after tens of millions of years, everything remains the same.

Korni and Nazi still maintained their previous appearance of the old monks in trance.

The same thing happened to Chaomeng who moved here from the "library". He was still sitting in the cross-legged posture, but he seemed to be asleep.

The surging power is still twisting and turning, integrating into the body at a speed that is difficult to see with the naked eye, and being slowly absorbed.

Only the cocoon of light that catches the eye has a different kind of vitality and eagerness to try.

A series of emotional fluctuations came from it. It was obvious that while he was fighting the mental power of the man in black, all his companions had also awakened and conveyed their will to him in some incomprehensible way. .

Looking around, the strong aura is completely different from when we parted more than a month ago.

If they don't get along day and night, even someone like Philio who has full confidence in them will be a little afraid to recognize them.

The natural chasm that I thought would take a long time to overcome was casually erased by the blessing of the gods.

[How about it, are you satisfied with my gift?In your human terms, this is... the champion?Although it's a little worse than the most powerful ones, it's still pretty good. 】

Arceus smiled leisurely, and pushed Filio to the largest and shiniest light cocoon with a gentle push.

The invisible pulling force made him touch it gently involuntarily.

"Boom"

Like ripples on the surface of a calm lake, the thin light curtain spreads out like broken bubbles.

In fact, his partners no longer had any cover or obstruction, they were released without reservation, bringing him an ecstasy that was enough to overwhelm his reason.

"Bowman!!!"

The one who rushed to the front was the Tyrannosaurus who had slept the longest in his life, but also experienced the most radical transformation.

"Bam—"

It was like a high-speed tank crashing into a car that had just been overhauled, devastating it.

The huge body directly pressed Filio to the ground, making him unable to breathe.

"Ah, pain, pain... you are so heavy now, you are going to crush me! Hey, Emperor Napoleon! You are going to die!!!"

Following closely behind, there were also friends, big and small, who were fighting for each other for fear of being one step behind. They jumped up one after another, like a stack of Arhats, and fell heavily on the back of the Tyrannosaurus, knocking the bottom Philio away. Turned into sandwich cookies.

"Woo woo woo...!!!"

The pitiful whine was completely blocked, leaving only a faint lingering sound, which was ignored by Arceus, who was interested in watching the fun.

Sometimes, God is also petty.

Like now.

(End of this chapter)