[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves":3,"chapter-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-271":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Master Craftsman in the World of Elves",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2256862,4402,"Chapter 271: The Flesh Wrestling of the Misty Forest","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-271",271,"\u003Cp>“Look, that’s the tree I was talking about.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Guang Tai’s memory, the most distinctive feature of the Misty Forest was a hollow tree stump covered in moss at the entrance—but while that object was unique, it wasn’t anything special. Now, the backpacker had brought Guang Tai to a place where tall trees were entangled with one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location is in the eastern part of the Misty Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a quiet, hidden cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Event Quest: The Hidden Cave of Illusion.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: Discover the source of its unique power! Though the illusion of the Misty Forest stems from Mewtwo, this small patch of forest still seems to harbor Bukesiyi  natural forces.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward: Release Jade ×1, Badge of the Misty Forest ×1, Voice of Plants ×1, Illusion Branch ×1.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Tree of Connection issued this quest, it proves this forest truly possesses power that can be harnessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly excellent wood. Nature, lend me a little of your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light radiated from Guang Tai’s hands as he summoned “the power of nature.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natural plants offer guidance and direction at critical moments, granting unique aid in nature—and sometimes even fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker watched, stunned, as Guang Tai’s power manifested—until suddenly, a branch snapped, yet no broken limb was visible. Farther inside the tree hollow, a piece of wood glowed faintly on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker’s eyes widened in disbelief at what he saw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this tiny forest coming alive? Had it just been communicating with that human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, this human… is extremely strange! Truly, incredibly strange!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai picked up the wood and gestured simply—it could easily be made into a “Ukulele,” a rare instrument resembling a guitar or bass, indistinguishable to non-musicians, just as many call a bass a “weird guitar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he slipped the Silver Viewer back over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… this time it wasn’t as smooth—the Silver Viewer only detected strange ripples, but couldn’t observe the Dream Gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, while Silver Corp may have a touch of Greenhide DNA, you can’t block the path of all subsequent tech creations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding the Dream Gap is the job of the Pokémon AR Scanner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Non-professional devices, stop giving unsolicited advice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai could only summon Torterra and Leafeon. Like others, the backpacker, upon seeing them, felt an instinctive sense from his Pokémon nature: these two Pokémon were extremely unusual, extraordinary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This piqued the backpacker’s curiosity; he eagerly observed the two Pokémon. When Guang Tai looked his way, the backpacker, as if to hide his interest, casually said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t look at me like that—I’m actually a Pokémon Observer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Pokémon Observer is a profession seen in the anime; notable figures include Professor Oak and Gary. They know how to observe Pokémon in the right places, dedicated to studying their lifestyles, behaviors, and interactions, traveling the world to find and document diverse Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Pokémon research, an Observer’s records are invaluable—due to constant travel, they encounter Pokémon rarely seen by ordinary people and record them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker began sketching Torterra and Leafeon; he was genuinely fascinated by these two Pokémon. Guang Tai silently thought: this disguised Mewtwo has quite a bit of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it looked down on the Mewtwo mother and child in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than passively hiding away, it’s better to actively go out and experience the world’s wonders, isn’t it? Yes, travel is good—after all, offense is the best defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Torterra and Leafeon’s help, the Dream Gap soon appeared before Guang Tai’s eyes—faint, drifting dream-clouds symbolizing the Misty Forest’s dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black mist seeped from his fingertips, gradually swallowing the dream-clouds. Perhaps due to the forest’s small size, the Misty Forest’s awakening was far faster than the Vire Forest’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smaller Forest Sealing Stone faintly emerged. As before in the Vire Forest, when the forest’s secret manifested in the real world, the Pokémon guarding the secret also appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large creature crashed down from the Dream Gap with a bang, startling the backpacker!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a racket! Almost gave myself away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker grumbled inwardly, but when he looked closely, the creature before him was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pink Heracross!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ability: Overconfidence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a female Heracross, identifiable by the shape of its horns. Its eyes snapped to Guang Tai, ignoring the backpacker behind—and Guang Tai’s sunlight directly washed over its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight carried no hostility; instead, it possessed a calming power for both humans and Pokémon, slightly easing hostility. Guang Tai also possessed the ability to befriend insects. Though ineffective against these Shiny Pokémon emerging from the Dream Gap, it at least allowed normal communication—no need for immediate violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, the Blue Crystal held calming power, but usually only glowed as a warning. This was an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heracross?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross had intended to fight—but now felt strangely unmotivated. Still, when Guang Tai pointed to the Sealing Stone, it immediately guarded the stone protectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That stone—no, that slab—what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker was stunned. The slab was faint, seeming both real and illusory. He rubbed his eyes—he’d wandered this forest many times and never seen anything like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Forest Sealing Stone. It’s the forest’s dream. These stones hold the forest’s secrets, imbued with Bukesiyi  power—and normally, they’re invisible to humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai had no qualms sharing this secret with the backpacker, since its true form was a Mewtwo—it wasn’t human and wouldn’t blab. In fact, it would guard these forest secrets better than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker’s interest surged: “So, normally speaking… you’re the unusual one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct. Defeat the guardian of the Sealing Stone, and you receive the forest’s gift.” Guang Tai suddenly looked at the backpacker: “Want to try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, but never mind!” The backpacker feared revealing his true form before Guang Tai and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai had planned for a peaceful resolution, but it seemed even after calming the guardian Pokémon, the stone’s power couldn’t be easily taken. Just as Guang Tai prepared to send out Torterra—and Torterra was ready to act—the Heracross suddenly pointed at Guang Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heracross!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross didn’t look at Torterra or Leafeon—it made several gestures toward Guang Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I’ve lost interest in Pokémon battles, if you want the stone, face me directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only you—no one else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai pointed at himself in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Pokémon wants to wrestle me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this some village custom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. There are people like that. Mayor Xia Ka of Sylph City wrestles Double-Edge Dragons, Professor Kukui of Alola battles Flareon, and every Fighting Gym Leader fights hand-to-hand with Fighting Pokémon—some even punch away Wave Bullets barehanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai believed he could do it too. His current physical condition might even surpass that of most Gym Leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he’d caught a Landorus’s punch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine! I’m in!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai accepted the Heracross’s challenge. The Heracross looked dim-witted—but inside, it was ecstatic, a faint smirk tugging at its lips, perfectly caught by the backpacker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph! Stupid human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone says I’m a fool—but I’m actually brilliant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No human can match a Pokémon’s strength, especially one like me, known for raw power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This human looks like a rule-follower—perfect to trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think this Heracross is thinking something rude,” the backpacker murmured, stroking his chin suspiciously. The Heracross instantly straightened, staring straight ahead to avoid eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backpacker: “Hey! It won’t even look at me! Definitely hiding something!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai chuckled: “It’s fine. Maybe it thinks defeating a Trainer means it doesn’t have to battle Pokémon. But that’s not bad—Trainers sometimes spar with Pokémon. I’ve heard of many who do this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backpacker: “Now that you mention it… actually, you’re not one of those monster Trainers who wrestle Pokémon, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this is Heracross! It’s incredibly strong—and when it’s serious, it uses its horns to lift you up and throw you flying! Falling from the sky could break bones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, no problem!” Guang Tai stretched his body. Torterra and Leafeon became bloodthirsty spectators, cheering wildly behind him. The scene left the Heracross utterly baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pokémon watching from the sidelines while the Trainer fights—you’re not worried at all?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph! This fragile bond between stupid humans and Pokémon isn’t trust—it’s sheer foolishness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross pounded its chest, confident of victory. Both sides took stances—and as a breeze drifted through the tree hollow, the Heracross moved instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strike first! Watch my Power Push!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy just used a move secretly! So cheap!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Mewtwo-turned-backpacker exclaimed this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the Heracross slammed into Guang Tai, it felt like hitting a wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh! The Heracross couldn’t believe the immense force radiating from Guang Tai—it didn’t just block the move, it was slowly pushing the Heracross backward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?! Are you even human?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Incredible strength! You’re not human!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker was utterly stunned, muttering again—and the Heracross wholeheartedly agreed with this “fake human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to this monster, the fake human beside it looked more human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dammit! If this keeps up, I’m going to lose! A Pokémon beaten by a human’s strength? How could I dream this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heracross!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross realized it was in danger—its strength couldn’t match this human. Its eyes darted wildly—a plan formed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm! Time to break the rules! I’m a Pokémon—my rules are the rules! Village customs? I made them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Horn Strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross lowered its body; its massive horn glowed with intense light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backpacker: “Watch out! It’s using another move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heracross~! (Go ahead, use it!)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross swung its horn violently, trying to impale Guang Tai and launch him into the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the trick works, victory is mine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—suddenly lift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh! Stopped? Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heracross widened its eyes—it felt an invisible force pinning it down. Guang Tai’s laughter echoed in its ears!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a Psychic user. When Pokémon use moves, it’s only natural for a Psychic to use Psychic powers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The binding just now was “Divine Power”!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Guang Tai cannot wield Psychic Power, Divine Power can sometimes achieve effects similar to Psychic Power—both are formless spiritual forces; under ancient spiritual amplification, it can enhance spiritual control techniques. Though slightly more taxing, it can still produce results comparable to Psychic Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the controlled target wants to cry out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is completely different!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psychic Power merely halts movement, but Divine Power is used for attack—an invisible force presses down on the Pokémon, making Heracross feel excruciating discomfort, then Guang Tai suddenly shoved it, lifting it straight off the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waaahhhhh! Heracross was utterly stunned! While still reeling in shock, it was flung high into the air by Guang Tai!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match is decided!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A human wrestling a Pokémon—and the human won? You’re a monster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backpacker stared at Heracross, sprawled and battered on the ground, marveling at the strange human’s physical prowess—he wasn’t just a formidable fighter, but a psychic too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There really are so many odd people in the Unova region! Hmm, yet the stranger someone seems, the more trustworthy they often are; conversely, those who appear kind may be hiding something—such is the deception of human society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After flinging Heracross away, Guang Tai waved to his Pokémon. Leafeon and Torterra cheered excitedly, while the flung Heracross lay sprawled on the ground, eyes wide, its tiny brain utterly blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who am I? Where am I? What did I just do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost! Lost! Lost! His mind was filled only with these meaningless words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he curled into a corner, as if reduced to ash, his color fading faintly to white, and in his daze, a faint *ding* echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Losing to a human made him this depressed,” the backpacker muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai then called his Pokémon over and bent down to touch the Forest Sealing Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest stones cannot be taken away, so one can only receive the blessing from the stone itself—though it’s also possible to craft replicas and attach them to Torterra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained: Blessing of the Illusory Forest.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: The Forest Sealing Stone contains the forest’s power, whose origin is the VSTAR Heavenly Might. Having defeated the Forest Guardian, you have received this blessing, which may be bestowed upon any Pokémon capable of accepting Heavenly Might!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Torterra gained a special ability: Evolution Suppression! When facing unevolved Pokémon, suppression power increases and additional damage is dealt.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest’s blessing naturally suited Torterra best; it also absorbed partial power from the Dream World, nourishing the small tree fused to its back and causing the three white stones to glow with a hazy light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for granting Heavenly Might, Torterra had none—the VSTAR power was not bestowed by the Viscous Forest’s Sealing Stone. Guang Tai attempted to bestow the Heavenly Might upon Torterra—but it failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torterra could not accept Heavenly Might. Though the three stones on its back were already linked to the Guardian Stones, Heavenly Might simply would not work—but the forest’s blessings could stack infinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Guang Tai sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all Arceus’s fault—he never gave Torterra a VSTAR card. But he vaguely remembered Torterra had a special form too. Looks like it’s still out of reach for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2153,"2026-06-19T14:14:17.420Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d088559099917cc0e8061252c31df7fd3dbc6b6be1088a6a64265ef8e199f802","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-272","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-270",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]