Chapter 352: A Chance for You

The so‑called Huo Shan Kou Ci is not as elaborate as the Snow Peak Temple; it is merely a simple shrine ring built on the edge of the Volcano Crater from a single slab of coarse rock.

The stone surface, after centuries of being washed by magma heat, has long been blackened and mottled, riddled with cracks of varying depth.

In the shrine stands an ancient statue, its features long eroded by ever‑rising lava fumes into an indistinct blur; even its surrounding patterns have been worn smooth, leaving only a vague outline of a four‑legged, solid, weighty form. It is impossible to tell which Legendary Pokémon it represents, but it exudes a solemn aura of ages sealed.

The group walks around the shrine, and behind them opens the boundless Volcano Crater, the ground suddenly dropping into a bottomless Rong Yan Tian Keng.

Standing at the cliff's edge and looking down, all that meets the eye is rolling, boiling Red lava; countless flame bubbles swell and burst on the magma's surface, each rupture spraying fine fire‑spray that carries a scorching heat wave capable of singeing skin, battering the face and making the heart race.

The guiding Seatduolan En steadied itself at the very edge of the Volcano Crater, glanced back at Huo La and his party, then lifted its head toward the bottomless magma depths and let out a low, lingering call: "Seatduo—Lan—!"

The call echoed across the open Volcano Crater, and after a moment, a response came from the depths of the magma.

It was a roar far heavier and more thunderous than that of an ordinary Seatduolan En, a deafening echo that rose from the earth's core: "Seatduo—Lan—!"

The Seatduolan En King emerged from the lava, and a booming roar shattered the vaulted ceiling.

Another colossal heat wave swept the surroundings, scorching the air into distortion and heating the rock walls.

"So hot…" Shan Kui shrank instantly under the blast of the heat wave, whimpering repeatedly.

A Mang and Gua Na exchanged a glance, both eyes reflecting unmistakable shock.

This kind of massive Fire attribute aura far exceeds that of ordinary Pokemon Kings.

A Mang turned to Huo La, his voice deep, and asked, "Huo La, shall I communicate for you and convey the message?"

Huo La paused briefly, silently invoking Dai Oqi Xisi within his mind.

"Understood." A cold, indifferent voice resonated in his mind.

Having received the reply, Huo La stepped forward, confronting the massive being above the lava, his tone steady and respectful:

"Honored Seatduolan En King, greetings. I am the future chosen by A Er Zhou Si, sent by Him to retrieve the scattered Stone Tablet and save the entire Galar Land. If you are willing, could you grant me the Stone Tablet you guard?"

He spoke plainly, laying out the reason and purpose without beating around the bush.

The Seatduolan En King's scarlet vertical pupils slowly fixed on Huo La. Its massive head suddenly lowered, drawing close.

The terrifyingly intense heat wave slammed into him, as if standing in a furnace; the surrounding air burned, even his hair seemed about to be incinerated in an instant.

Huo La endured the scorching heat, lifted his gaze to the lava overlord, and smiled wryly inwardly.

In his view, a system interface suddenly popped up—showing only the Pokemon's name and a cold number: Level 100. Everything else turned into a dim question mark.

Just that full‑level number alone made his heart tremble.

Whether future or present, this is the strongest, highest‑level Pokemon he has ever seen with his own eyes.

Huo La froze in place, not moving a fraction, while the Seatduolan En King's orange‑red eyes scanned him from head to toe.

The scorching wind, laced with magma scent, slammed into his face; his back stood rigid, and no trace of fear showed in his eyes—only steady resolve.

After a moment, the mountain‑sized massive head finally retracted slowly, moving away from the cliffside crowd.

Immediately, a low, resonant hum sounded again, lacking the previous roaring intimidation; its tone was measured, clearly bearing a hint of inquisitive scrutiny.

Dai Oqi Xisi's cold, indifferent voice rang in Huo La's mind at the right moment, translating precisely word for word: "He says you indeed carry an aura not of this era, still wrapped in a faint Time and Space power, which belongs to Qi La Di Na's vibration. However… he also perceives that A Er Zhou Si truly left a unique imprint within you."

Huo La silently nodded in his heart, instantly sorting out his thoughts.

The temporarily suppressed Interdimensional Energy within his body must be Qi La Di Na's power;

and the imprint left by A Er Zhou Si is either the Stone Tablet already gathered by the system, or the system itself.

The Seatduolan En King's ability to precisely discern Qi La Di Na's power proves that this lava overlord is far from an ordinary Pokemon King; it must be an ancient being born in the age of heroic legends, having witnessed Legendary Pokémon conflicts.

Suppressing his inner shock, Huo La lifted his gaze to the massive figure above the lava, his tone still respectful yet unwaveringly firm, and slowly asked, "I understand your concerns and know you have sensed everything. Then… would you be willing to hand me the Stone Tablet you guard?"

Another wave of deathly silence enveloped the Volcano Crater, only the bubbling gurgle of the lava echoing in his ears.

After a moment, the Seatduolan En King emitted another low, hissing roar.

"He says, I'll give you one chance," Dai Oqi Xisi's voice echoed in his mind, "If you can defeat his offspring, he will grant you the Stone Tablet he guards."

"His child…" Huo La murmured softly, then lifted his eyes toward the giant king within the lava, probing, "Your child is…?"

As soon as the words finished, the guiding Seatduolan En beside them instantly raised its head and let out a bright roar: "Seatduo—Lan!"

Huo La instantly understood.

The Seatduolan En that had been guiding them all along is indeed the king's offspring.

He fixed his gaze, and the system panel instantly appeared, laying out all of the opponent's data:

Pokemon: Seatduolan En

Gender: Male

Level: Lv. 55

Su Xing: A

Status: Healthy

Nature: Adamant

Type: Rock/Steel

Ability: Flame Body (when hit by a close‑range attack, there is a chance to inflict Burn on the opponent)

Height: 2 m

Weight: 455 kg

Carried Item: None

Moves: Flame Vortex (98%), Metal Claw (65%), Ancient Power (24%), Flame Fang (61%), Earth Power (77%), Charged Blaze Assault (39%), Mountaintop Crush (100%)…

Improvement Count: 0

Looking at the panel, Huo La's expression hardened.

The power is impressive, the moves comprehensive, the fundamentals solid; clearly a successor meticulously cultivated by its clan.

However, for Huo La, battling is precisely his forte, and this Seatduolan En before him is not an unbeatable foe.