[{"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-300":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},2256891,4402,"Chapter 300: Endless Souls and Longing","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-300",300,"\u003Cp>“Hey, wait a minute!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lu hurriedly called out to Guang Tai, her expression startled: “You—you’re the legendary hero? The figure from the Unova founding legend actually exists?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows?” Guang Tai shrugged, smiling to soothe Feng Lu: “Don’t dwell on such vague myths. Whether hero or king, in battle, you’re just a Trainer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those things are already out of fashion in this new era.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, he himself was a hero from a dream—and could also be called the last king of Ancient City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who in Unova would care about such things? These identities might aid in unlocking certain trials, but under normal circumstances, passersby wouldn’t notice at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small storm stirred in Feng Lu’s heart; her curiosity grew stronger, and she hurried after Guang Tai into the Tower of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team Plasma had already taken control of the place, yet no conflict had arisen with the original mourners; both sides visibly maintained a safe distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Budew stared blankly at the tower’s stairs—it sensed a familiar presence here. Without doubt, its master was above!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally found it. Past memories surfaced in its mind; Budew was filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, Guang Tai heard a sound and halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused N, who had already climbed the stairs ahead, to stop as well:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong? Any problem? The Plasma members here are under Rohde’s restraint—don’t worry, they won’t do anything reckless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not about Team Plasma,” Guang Tai explained, turning toward a certain direction:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Untransmitted thoughts—joyful, unforgettable, precious, sorrowful, joyful—countless emotions converge here like a whirlpool. Human dreams and Pokémon souls intertwine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The voices… those are the voices of souls. Can’t you hear them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N froze slightly, then lowered the brim of his cap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forgive me, Lord Guang Tai, my power is limited, so… I truly cannot hear them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made N feel ashamed. Though he claimed to understand Pokémon, there were still many things he could not do. Hearing Guang Tai’s words, curiosity stirred within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could read the voices of living Pokémon—but what did the voices of deceased Pokémon’s souls sound like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N: “Can you hear the voices of souls? Is this also psychic power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Psychic power can hear them. Spirit power can hear them too,” Guang Tai corrected. “I’m not just a psychic—I’m a spirit medium.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the distant Kanto and Hoenn regions, there are those who cultivate spirit communication—prayer priests, ascetics, spirit mediums—they speak with souls and excel at using Ghost-type Pokémon. Unlike psychic power, spirit power can be actively acquired through rigorous postnatal training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The tower holds countless untransmitted thoughts! The voices of souls are the voices of Pokémon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the direction Guang Tai gazed, a faint phantom shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Pokémon’s ghost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not rare in the Pokémon world: whether the “unbattlable ghost” in Viridian City from Generation I or the Mismagius ghost in Alola’s anime episodes, both proved Pokémon souls could roam freely in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a spirit medium, Guang Tai understood this well—he had seen countless wandering spirits on Mount Sorrow, and in the Divine Capital, he had personally witnessed Yulinn’s soul, spanning a thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, spirits were taken away by the spirit realm’s civil servants, Nightshade, to prevent prolonged lingering in the mortal world. But in certain special places, spirits could remain indefinitely, unforced to depart—proving the spirit realm was not cold or heartless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Tower of Heaven is where Trainers pray for their Pokémon, who have left this world, to rest peacefully. It gathers the thoughts of the living—it is a place of soul repose. Those who come here become more sensitive to life’s responses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lu murmured in explanation, yet followed Guang Tai’s gaze to a spot—and saw nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai pulled out a Silver Viewer from his backpack. Feng Lu, seeing the device resembling a pilot’s helmet, thought nothing of it and immediately put it on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she clearly saw the Pokémon’s ghost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! I see it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Drowzee,” Guang Tai waved to the ghost, and the Drowzee ghost floated curiously over to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sensed: this person could hear souls’ voices and see its existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people could not hear souls’ voices. Even psychics could not accurately read a soul’s thoughts or speech—though they could sense its emotions and intentions, even intense longing could not be precisely conveyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Budew grew restless—it sensed a familiar presence lingering nearby, yet could not see the Pokémon. But then Guang Tai placed his hand on Budew’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul connection began!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The departed life’s soul appeared clearly before Budew’s eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a former companion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dream~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drowzee ghost was delighted—it circled Budew, showing its current state. Though dead, it was still as lively as ever—no need to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Budew, however, looked utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why? When did it happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, strong emotions wrapped in memories flowed from the Drowzee ghost into Budew’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the origin of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This active Pokémon ghost is Mr. Vado’s Drowzee.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai explained to Feng Lu: “I sensed its emotions and read its memories.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Vado is a world-famous traveling painter. In his youth, he met a Drowzee at the Dream Research Institute and named it Little Dream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They were the best partners, traveling the world together, witnessing its brilliance, capturing it all in paintings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During their journey, they met many Pokémon and became friends—Budew was one of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But happy times came to an end. It was over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day, Little Dream died, vanishing from the world entirely. Vado’s drive to paint vanished with it—he could no longer create satisfying works, having lost his former dream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that time, Team Plasma arrived in Castelia City, launching the Thievul Protection Movement. Besides Thievul, many others were persuaded by Plasma members to release their Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meeting was the start of misfortune; parting might be the best fate—he thought so. After releasing his Pokémon, he left Castelia City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But not long ago, Mr. Vado returned here—he came as a man who had lost his dream, to mourn his Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N listened silently to these memories. The soul’s recollections left him humiliated; he could only remain silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thievul Protection Movement… yes, it was indeed initiated by Ghetsis and Vios. But he could not absolve himself of responsibility, nor claim it had nothing to do with him—that was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dream, dream~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drowzee ghost was overjoyed—it had finally found someone who understood souls and could convey thoughts! It was eager, almost excited, to lead Guang Tai to the tower’s upper levels, to rekindle hope in the despondent old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not want its companion to remain desolate—and now, Budew’s return, as a former companion, was the perfect opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is the Drowzee saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to understand Pokémon’s voices?” Guang Tai extended his hand. Feng Lu hesitated slightly, then immediately grasped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, thoughts and emotions flowed into Feng Lu’s heart like a river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can understand Pokémon’s voices! And the souls’ voices too! The whole tower is filled with these—these voices!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lu stared in wonder at the Drowzee ghost, then upward toward the tower. Her worldview had been reshaped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… there was another world like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The voices of the spirit world are incredible… I want to hear them too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N watched Guang Tai and Feng Lu, his expression now brimming with intense longing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Guang Tai took the first step!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drowzee ghost floated beside Guang Tai; Budew lowered its head, stepping slowly up the stairs. N raised his head and followed behind Guang Tai; Feng Lu, still wearing the viewer, followed with curiosity and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed Guang Tai was more like the King of Team Plasma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But N felt no resentment. He walked calmly behind, faintly sensing the tower’s soul power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second floor, third floor… the tombstones multiplied. N murmured unconsciously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It should be a place of sorrow, yet no one’s face shows such emotion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course! This is a place that lifts the spirit,” Feng Lu countered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you come here and recall your memories with Pokémon, you realize you, still alive, must live even harder!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. Everywhere here, those voices are present,” Guang Tai gazed ahead. “The higher we go, the clearer they become!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fourth floor, Guang Tai felt the soul’s power surge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Knowledge “Voices of Another World” activated!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Temporarily gained power: Soul Emotions!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: The Tower of Heaven is filled with the will to live. An indescribable force flows into your body! The emotions of all Pokémon resting here are energy! Countless untransmitted thoughts have accumulated in this tower—they sense your arrival and wish to use your strength to convey their thoughts to those they cherish!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: All your special powers—psychic, spirit, aura, creation force, etc.—are elevated by one rank within the Tower of Heaven! You may now guide souls to reunite with the living!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: This tower is an ancient resting place for souls. The great bell at its peak holds immense power to pacify spirits. The tower appears closely linked to the spirit realm—some presence within the spirit realm is observing you through the tower’s spiritual energy! You possess spirit realm energy—you have heard the call of departed souls!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【If you fight within the Tower of Heaven, something may be triggered… This is a symbolic place of Unova’s emotions, holding inexplicable energy—Elesa’s power!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dream…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drowzee’s voice drew everyone’s gaze. Among the tombstones, an old man sat staring blankly at an empty canvas—the emotion from the ancient house pointed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Budew walked over. Mr. Vado looked up blankly—and when he saw his former companion, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why have you come back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh!” Budew was furious—it accused Vado of using it over the past year. But Vado could not understand Budew’s words. Then Guang Tai placed his hand on Mr. Vado’s shoulder. Before the old man could scold, Budew’s emotions flooded into his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Vado heard a new voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Vado, I miss you so much.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I’ve finally found you.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dream Eater appeared before Wado in the form of a ghost, its ethereal body becoming even more dreamlike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man froze in place, his mind blank, utterly unable to comprehend what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re—” Rod, who had just finished his speech and stood in the corner, stared in shock at the scene. He tried to step forward for a closer look, but N stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rod was startled, but he did not reveal N’s identity; instead, he respectfully stepped back, his mind racing with thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it’s him—I’ve never actually met him before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man is younger than Lord N. Why did he strike that old painter? And is that person beside Lord N a Gym Leader?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of strange combination is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After helping Wado reunite with his Dream Eater, Guang Tai did not linger, but turned to look at the others around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you wish to reunite with your Pokémon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious words from the young man confused the mourners around him. They had just accepted Team Rocket’s teachings, believing reunion was the beginning of sorrow—yet now this young man told them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Pokémon want to speak to you. Those feelings of longing are right here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first person to voice doubt stepped forward, studying Guang Tai: “Everyone we meet here is guided by that child—but it’s gone now...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some psychics have said this place is thick with longing, but they couldn’t tell us what those feelings were.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you a psychic too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai nodded: “A different kind of psychic. Would you like to hear them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder hesitated, then nodded: “I’m in so much pain now... If you truly can let me hear my Pokémon’s voices... This sounds like a fairy tale, but I still cling to a sliver of hope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clasped his hands together, and in his eyes appeared the ghost of a new Pokémon—awakening from the cold, hard tombstone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slumbering soul was awakened! The untransmitted longing was finally conveyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I saw it! My Honchkrow! It’s my Honchkrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man cried out, embracing the empty air, then turned to Guang Tai with gratitude and astonishment: “You—you really did it! Who are you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A traveler.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai gave a brief reply, and immediately more people came forward, trembling with excitement and doubt, shaking hands with him. His soul’s power spread, one after another, allowing them to reunite with their deceased Pokémon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N: “Incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rod: “What—what just happened?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old sage was utterly bewildered. Just moments ago, these people had accepted Team Rocket’s doctrine—but now they were hugging the air like madmen. What had happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2106,"2026-06-19T14:14:17.420Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8249c95e552da12184461205ad1eac3a91fe26502e3748f28e9692d75a6f061c","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-301","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-299",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]