[{"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-285":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},2256876,4402,"Chapter 285: Heart of the Universe: Kyurem","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-285",285,"\u003Cp>Plasma Team, City N.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem learned that recent activities had been hindered; the defeat in Freetown caused problems for Plasma Team’s promotional campaigns in several cities, leaving no choice but to send Rod, their most skilled operative, into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem’s intelligence also caught wind of N’s travels—and even his battles in the Battle Subway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyurem did not believe this would affect N in any way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our King already understands that Pokémon and humans cannot coexist. Yes, there are Trainers who treat Pokémon kindly, but they are merely a tiny minority.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once we realize our ideal, an era without conflict will arrive in full.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem waved his hand, calming his anxious subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all seven Sages except him were out in the field, actively carrying out operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These operations are inevitably meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there have been failures and setbacks, but they are only temporary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asura failed at the Ruins of Dreams, losing a batch of researchers—no matter. Researchers are everywhere; recruit new ones. There are still many who share our ideals—even those who once worked in the Teleportation Factory or for the League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than chasing vague dream legends, it’s wiser to focus on reality: hack into the League’s storage system, then, at N’s command, instantly liberate every Pokémon—that is the true path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to impractical interdimensional research, focusing on the tangible world is the better choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve read Asura’s report. Dream research appears halted. Though we’ve confirmed that dream energy is usable, it’s merely a new energy source—we’re not an energy company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s still unrealistic to make people abandon Pokémon through dreams. Move on to the next report.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yogst failed to capture Volcarona in Ancient City. He also lost some memories. The report claims an inexplicable psychic force is active within Ancient City—ah, now that’s valuable intelligence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But unfortunately, neither my ancestors nor the King’s ancestors had any connection to Ancient City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Special powers have always existed in this world. The ancestors of our Plasma King were sovereigns of the sea, who forged this first Unova world—the very beginning of our founding legend. They could commune with all Pokémon and understand the people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That power lies hidden within the underwater ruins. If we unravel all its secrets, we will earn the recognition of the Sea King.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The underwater tomb still holds the sacred remains of the ancient King!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the sole descendant capable of inheriting the King’s power—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem murmured, humming softly like a dreamer, then quickly changed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself could never pass the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, N must go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only N possesses the same power as the ancient King—he can open the deepest chamber of the ruins and make the ancient ruins rise from the seabed, providing coordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I unravel all the data’s mysteries, I can officially journey to the underwater ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the pride of Halmonia—and its monster, a monster without a human heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the ancient King was such a monster too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely because I cannot do these things, I must support a true King—a being with the bearing and ability of a monarch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N’s attempts at battle are good. He will face even more battles ahead. Only he can fully unleash a Pokémon’s power, making it a proper tool in combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As our King, one day he must display power greater than the Unova Champion. A Champion represents the peak of Trainers; only one who surpasses a Champion can gather hearts and shake the world!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Akroma, you think the same, don’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem looked toward the researcher in the shadows: “Are your research samples still sufficient?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve observed many strange phenomena. Many Trainers seem to enhance their Pokémon’s abilities through their bonds, allowing Pokémon to unleash greater power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, in Freetown there was the anomaly of a ‘King’s Pokémon’—but our tracking of it has been lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akroma adjusted his glasses, sighing: “Mr. N’s power is indeed the best catalyst for awakening Pokémon abilities, but similar power manifests in many others—the sample pool is expanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those people’s power is false. Only N’s power is real and enduring,” Kyurem countered. “There’s no need to investigate ordinary Trainers—focus only on the unusual ones, like the Trainer who controls that King’s Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From these unusual individuals, select the heroes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right now, I have a hunch… that Trainer—I might even know him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem’s eyes gleamed with strange light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this fate’s pull? Could that odd item craftsman be another lost bloodline of Halmonia?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bonds with Pokémon? That’s a joke! In the end, Pokémon and humans are different beings—they cannot understand each other. That is the root of suffering. Our King is a unique being.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regarding the investigation of the Legendary Dragon,” Kyurem held a stack of files, “it has indeed confirmed the existence of the third Dragon. But the Dragon from the dreams has vanished—perhaps it was merely the dream of some Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who would have thought that beyond the real hero and the ideal hero, a third hero exists? But such power must not fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The location of the third Dragon remains unknown—what of Adack? Wasn’t he investigating the Legendary Dragons? Why did he suddenly disappear in Double City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Champion’s hidden awareness isn’t so easily fooled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akroma shrugged: “I focus solely on Pokémon potential. While recording the Champion’s Pokémon’s power would be beneficial, I doubt Plasma Team currently has the strength to challenge a Champion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though you previously stirred public opinion to blame him, claiming the Pokémon’s death was his doing, that Volcarona didn’t die—it came back to life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem: “So what if it came back to life? That was a political stance, unrelated to fact.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regardless, Volcarona nearly died—that was Adack’s doing. Many still stand with us; they’re weary of Pokémon battles too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must recreate the legend in Unova and seize hearts. Language is a sharp blade—and a sword that pierces truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then prepare. The battle you wish to witness—I believe it will begin soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The battle among Hero candidates must not be witnessed by outsiders. Our members must attend the struggle at Heaven’s Tower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I have important matters—I cannot go myself. A pity. Let the Sages represent me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem narrowed his eyes. Of course he knew about N and Guang Tai’s duel at Heaven’s Tower—he had the Iron Triangle watching them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not long ago, Kyurem sensed a disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came from the direction of the underwater ruins. He had studied that hidden ruin for years, so he confirmed it immediately after the disturbance appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underwater ruins were stirring—special power, the ancient King’s power, was choosing a successor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had never happened before. Even when I chose N, no such change occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change only began after the second person, seemingly able to commune with Pokémon’s hearts, appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will the ancient King make a choice in this age too? Twin heroes… hahaha—it’s like a war between Ancient City and the Undersea Kingdom, isn’t it? The loser leaves nothing behind, erased by history; the winner becomes the Hero-King, sung through ages!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the Hero candidates are not just one. Each of these special Trainers could be a hero.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since discovering the third Dragon and the Void Hero, Kyurem changed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are three Legendary Dragons—how can you be sure the one you chose is the right one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, beyond the founding hero, the Unova region’s Legendary Three Swordsmen—though Pokémon—are also regarded as heroes. This suggests humans who command those three Pokémon might emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the three Weather Gods who summon storms and rain across the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legends of Unova are countless! Heroes abound like fish crossing a river!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad—I have no place among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giant’s Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garchomp brought Keldeo here, but Bisharp and Deino did not accompany them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small blue foal gazed curiously around—thick mist, strange magnetic fields, and angular, peculiar stones radiating cosmic waves everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the bushes, shrubs, and trees, countless emotionless eyes watched him and his Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garchomp nodded to those Pokémon—they lived nearby, with extraordinary origins. The Giant’s Cave’s unique power drew them here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crevices between cliffs and caves, two or three Magnemite could be seen; a Metaluck lay atop a rock, its red eyes fixed on Garchomp and Keldeo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, being fixed upon didn’t mean battle—Metaluck merely worried its feeding would be disturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those are Metaluck and Magnemite—Pokémon that feed on magnetism.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hidden in the woods and grasses are Sunflora, Moon Stone, and Pippi. Long ago, they are said to have come from outer space.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Outer space? What’s it like beyond the universe?” Keldeo asked Garchomp, but the latter gave no answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garchomp entered the cave’s depths. As a Saintly Swordsman who had roamed the earth for over a thousand years, he knew many wonders—like the rumor in a human town that the Giant’s Cave was formed by a meteorite from space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kyurem! I’ve come to—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huuu—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Garchomp entered the cave’s depths, a massive chill flooded out. From the darkness emerged a colossal dragon, its eyes devoid of pupils, its body gray and encased in ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ky—Kyurem!” Keldeo was nervous, but mostly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his Masters, if he challenged Kyurem and earned its approval, he could become a full Saintly Swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the inexperienced Keldeo eager to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop, Keldeo. You have no strength to fight Kyurem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garchomp lowered his head, sternly warning the reckless foal not to act foolishly here—disappointing Keldeo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m already strong—why won’t you let me challenge it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.” Kyurem’s gaze fixed on the unfamiliar foal. Hearing Garchomp say no battle, Kyurem instantly lost interest and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No battle? I thought you brought a pupil for a trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why call me at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, Kyurem! I have something important to tell you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garchomp called out sharply, halting Kyurem’s departure:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unova is growing turbulent. Humans are intensifying their search for the Legendary Dragons. You need to relocate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean, make me leave the Giant’s Cave?” Kyurem turned his massive head back, voice heavy, hoarse, and thick with icy breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Giant’s Cave is too conspicuous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the Full Battle Factory is hidden—a forgotten human factory, one of Kyurem’s old trial sites. No one would suspect a Legendary third Dragon lurks inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what of the impostors before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They realized they were fakes,” Garchomp said helplessly, recounting to Kyurem his encounter with the Dream Wave in the dreamscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem was intrigued: “A water dragon from ancient times? So this is the one who entered my dreams as the fourth dragon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a typical homebody dragon, Kyurem firmly believed his homeland was the only place suited for him—yet when he learned of Plasma’s activities, he had been furious and even considered moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never-ending nonsense. Whatever, ignore it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keldeo: “Kyurem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were so angry you wanted to move—why are you slacking now!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if they produce fakes, humans will still track me down. Maybe they don’t even care how many dragons there are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem was deeply displeased:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three dragons? Four dragons? Who knows—Unova might have even more great dragons, all hiding like me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To humans, more dragons mean more help—so why not? I’ll stop hiding. Let my power show them just how foolish their actions are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keldeo hastily urged: \"You're wrong. Modern humans wield a formidable force called 'technology'—stronger than ancient mystical magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think those machines could affect me?” Kyurem retorted to Keldeo. “Human strength is too weak. Only legendary heroes can command us—and even that is merely our own choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keldeo, have you grown cowardly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m staying right here. Only here can my power reach its full potential. This is the universe’s—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyurem paused, but did not continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories from long ago were fragmented; his form as the Dragon of the Dao and his past were unclear—but Kyurem still remembered where he, along with the Black and White Dragons, had come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a vast realm, filled with stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The universe’s?” Keldeo’s interest stirred again, and Kyurem stared intently at the little water horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, kid, are you interested in the universe and astronomy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Luminous City, Three Luminous Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a Pokémon restaurant, run by the comedic Gym Leader Tornadus, along with his fire-and-water brothers, Cilan and Chili.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tornadus, during the BW era, was Ash’s traveling companion, holding the unique profession of Pokémon Sommelier, offering professional advice to others on their journey—and possessing traits beyond just humor and encyclopedic knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And stubbornness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He insists on explaining supernatural phenomena through science. While his philosophy is correct, he sometimes clings to it too rigidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The games reveal that when the Black and White story began, they were still new Gym Leaders—meaning they’d likely held the position for only about a year, or even less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to the Three Luminous City Pokémon Gym.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Tornadus, who loves Grass-type Pokémon—that’s my name!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And I’m also a Pokémon Sommelier!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Guang Tai entered the Three Luminous Gym, some visitors had come for meals; the young man with green hair approaching him was Tornadus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you like to order?” Tornadus asked, then noticed Zhen Gu and Sulu, and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Zhen Gu and Miss Sulu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? I didn’t hear Dr. Zhen Gu had a boyfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’m here to challenge the Gym.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai stated his purpose. Tornadus blinked, then wore a knowing expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was recommended by Dr. Zhen Gu to challenge the Gym!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many new Gym battles had they held so far?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newcomers who didn’t even understand type advantages usually won one round against the Three Luminous Gym—then suffered crushing defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they’d only recently taken office, Tornadus felt he had fulfilled his duty as a Gym Leader well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today’s challenger—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, he looks familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tornadus frowned, sensing something unusual. After asking Guang Tai to sit aside, he dashed back—and returned moments later, excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re Mr. Guang Tai! The legendary artisan! The rising genius of Unova—your works were displayed at the Feiyun Gallery and Lei Wen’s fashion show!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m your fan! Please, sign my autograph—I beg you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2336,"2026-06-19T14:14:17.420Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6b918aa0fe008ea6528972f6ecc8ed18f41b11f78310223e3393dd32870c5a43","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-286","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-284",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]