Chapter 183: Heading to the Green Grassland

Various mushrooms and truffles are beloved foods of many Pokémon, highly sought after at Rock Mountain Ruins; Ice Stones are used by Pokémon with Ice-type moves, which are also common in the forests and mountains of Shen Du; Ancient Soil is required by Light Valley, and He He Yue Bear has long been trading Fighting Stones for it.

Now, this "Ruins Village" has become a hidden realm within Shen Du's forest, where many Pokémon have come upon the news, bringing items they deem useful to exchange fairly.

"Next, I'll relocate the Bingshan Ruins nearby, and also show you how to better cultivate these mushrooms and wood ear fungi."

"By the way, I want to chill some goods in the Bingshan Shrine."

Guang Tai had long planned to use the Bingshan Shrine as a natural ice cellar to better brew and preserve alcohol and food. He also took out an extra bottle of Star Peach Wine he had stored earlier.

Each Pokémon here received a cup, though their drinking postures were wildly varied. Those with mouths consumed it normally; Nightshade, with its mouth on its belly, skipped digestion entirely. The Three Pillars were even more abstract—Lei Lei Jiaisi poured the wine directly onto its frozen body; the liquid instantly froze and then merged into Lei Lei Jiaisi's form.

"Bip-bip-bip—!"

Lei Lei Jiaisi suddenly became excited!

The other Pokémon erupted in chaos—the immense power within the Star Peach Wine triggered unimaginable transformations: enhanced potential, confidence, drive, "self-motivation," and various "stat boosts!"

With their drive greatly increased, subsequent work proceeded smoothly! Guang Tai indeed needed some Pokémon to help him draw terrain symbols, since relocating the Bingshan Shrine would cover a vast area, along with surrounding "cultivation grounds" and peat layers.

With the same effect as before at the Oreburgh Ruins, after a brief but violent tremor, the Iceberg Ruins appeared seamlessly at the southeast corner of Ruins Village, bringing nearby resource plots along with it.

At this moment, Guang Tai received a message.

【"Unnamed Settlement": Unbelievability has increased, current value: 2.】

【Status: Primary Anomalous Space.】

【Linked Locations: Traveler's Workshop, Ruins Fruit Grove, Rock Mountain Ruins, Iceberg Ruins, Oreburgh Ruins, Ecruteak Cemetery, Ancient Garden, Light Valley.】

【Description: Unbelievability was originally a special value in the Unbelievable Maze World, ranging from 1–5; higher numbers cause more frequent bizarre phenomena during adventures, such as sudden teleportation to other mazes or slowed opponent actions.】

【Due to the power of Unbelievability, the Unnamed Settlement has become a mysterious place. Since this world lacks maze phenomena, the formed Anomalous Space can only be reached by those specifically invited; Pokémon are unrestricted.】

【Would you like to name this settlement "Pokémon Ruins Town"?】

Guang Tai paused slightly, then selected Yes.

Thus, the temporary name "Ruins Village" became official. New information surfaced again in his mind.

【Naming complete. A named Anomalous Space can communicate with other Anomalous Spaces, occasionally generating special resources. Building new Ruins-type facilities here doubles their effectiveness, boosts resource generation by 100%, and grants the same bonuses to newly linked Ruins. All Pokémon's growth rates will greatly increase.】

【Ruins Town can open special portals to other Ruins, requiring "Dream Link Knowledge," "Town Development Craft," and "Ultimate Portal Craft."】

Anomalous spaces already existed in abundance in the Pokémon world, and the Unbelievable Ground Craft originated from the Maze World, so while the formation of an Anomalous Space sounded alarming at first, after reading all the details, Guang Tai felt only relief and joy.

In short, it had become something like a "capital city" in certain games.

Trade, resource acquisition, item crafting—even teleportation points to other regions.

For the Pokémon, a place that boosts their growth rate was also an excellent "home." They needed to do nothing extra—only maintain this land.

At this moment, a strange thought arose in his mind.

【The Yu Hu Stone seems to have unlocked new power. Go check it out?】

"Hmm, I need to return. Thank you for your help."

Guang Tai waved to the Pokémon. As he left, he heard voices coming from the Ruins Fruit Grove—the Thunderbolt Balls and Lilycups were hopping and jumping, saying the fruit on the trees had suddenly multiplied enormously, which was strange.

Resource bonuses had doubled, and his own workshop now received the same benefit. When he returned near the workshop, he found the herbs and fruits in the medicinal fields and orchards had indeed grown more numerous and larger.

This was because his workshop itself counted as a "Ruins."

"Wait—if it's become an Anomalous Space, visitors won't be able to find me anymore…"

Guang Tai returned to the workshop, entered the forge, and found the Yu Hu Stone there, glowing with a faint, hazy light. He reached out and touched it—suddenly, a strange golden flow surged forth, pouring directly into his body!

【Activated: Creation Force (Punishment Force)—Weak.】

【Description: A special ability enabling instant growth and strengthening of plants, sealing powerful external forces, and gathering elemental energy. Originates from Arceus. In the Kalos region, a group gained Arceus's power and mastered its use. In the past Johto region, others obtained the same power and built Alph Ruins and Ecruteak Ruins. In ancient Sinnoh, too, some received this blessing.】

【By creating a new Anomalous Settlement and linking different worlds, you have earned the Yu Hu Stone's recognition. You may now create items related to Arceus.】

【Related Items: Thousand-Arceus Wrist Ornament (effect unknown); Punishment Vessel (vessel for storing various powers); Interdimensional Ring (copy); Time-Space Ball (currently uncraftable); Treasure Seal; Arceus Phone (currently uncraftable)】

Plop

Before he could fully sense this new ability, a sound came from behind the house's pendulum. Several strange wooden plaques fell to the ground, and the Symbolic Tablet in his backpack suddenly glowed on its own.

"Huh?"

The Symbolic Tablet was poured out from his backpack, emitting a faint blue glow. It resonated with the wooden plaques, automatically forming specific words.

Entei—Flame Emperor.

Flame Emperor, a member of the Phoenix Guard, possesses orange-red fur and iron rings on its powerful limbs. Red six-pointed star structures adorn its cheeks, and a clover-shaped golden shell is embedded in its forehead. Wisps of white smoke trail behind it.

It is said that a single roar from it can trigger volcanic eruptions across the land.

"Will something related to Flame Emperor happen next?" This automatic word formation was a premonition, just like when Regirock had sought him out.

Guang Tai touched the Symbolic Tablet and suddenly heard a furious dragon roar from within. As the roar ended, the tablets began rearranging words again, and the mysterious wooden plaques joined in.

"Save me?"

Guang Tai stared in shock at the formed words. After a moment's thought, he turned to the ancient pendulum and called out to the Unknown Totem.

No response.

Unknown Totem E vanished—it disappeared without a trace from its favorite lazy corner. Guang Tai frowned, then suddenly had a flash of insight and quickly opened his computer.

But before he could search, two client groups with 99+ messages were already discussing something.

"Strange events have occurred on the Green Grassland in Johto—made the news."

Among the clients, Elite Four Yi Shu was most attentive—he was the Johto Elite Four. Though Elite Fours primarily safeguard the Pokémon League and rarely handle external events, a major incident on the Green Grassland had piqued his unusual interest.

"A powerful psychic disturbance has appeared on the Green Grassland—could it be caused by a psychic?"

"A massive crystal tower has appeared at the Snowdon Mansion."

The incident was still in preliminary investigation; only if local authorities couldn't handle it would the League be notified and dispatch an Elite Four. So Yi Shu did not act immediately.

"Ah, the movie event has begun—the Crystal Tower Emperor! No wonder… Unknown Totem E was kidnapped to create Flame Emperor?"

Guang Tai slapped his forehead, thought for a moment, then sent a private message to Mewtwo.

To leave Shen Du's land immediately and reach the Green Grassland, he could only rely on Mewtwo's power!

(End of Chapter)