Chapter 393

In the ancient times of that world, divine beasts were not common, but neither were they hard to find.

What do you mean? Are those divine beasts living alongside humans?

That's right!

Ah…

All three were stunned—divine beasts actually lived alongside humans!

Don't be surprised; most divine beasts are benevolent, and they likewise favor kind humans, many even intervening to mediate wars or helping humanity withstand disasters.

Many divine beasts have left traces of having lived in human cities, and some were actively worshipped by humans, who built them dwellings or temples for veneration.

That's how the so-called legendary ruins came to be.

So that's how it is!

He now understood the origin of the legendary ruins, but Kong Daxian's mind was filled with another question.

"You just said people in that world could easily see divine beasts in ancient times—what about in modern times?"

"You're truly perceptive—you caught the key point."

"No need for praise—just tell me what happened."

Bai Jing shook his head and said, "The same—by modern times in that world, divine beasts had gone into hiding and rarely appeared before humans."

900 "Why?"

"Because of greed!"

Bai Jing struck straight to the heart!

"You know how greedy humans are—the divine beasts grew disillusioned with them, which is why they chose to vanish."

The three fell silent; they had seen much of the world and naturally understood the full spectrum of human nature—this development didn't surprise them.

Kong Daxian sighed, "I truly wish I could travel to the ancient times of that world and witness those divine beasts."

He then asked, "Do you think the collapse of that world's civilization might have been the work of those divine beasts?"

"Hmm…"

Bai Jing thought for a moment and rejected it: "Unlikely."

"Why?"

"Think about it—divine beasts possess the power to destroy the world; wiping out humanity would be trivial. Yet they chose to hide rather than attack—doesn't that say enough?"

"Let me emphasize again: divine beasts are benevolent—they are not evil!"

Kong Daxian countered, "You should say 'some,' like that one, Ipheltal."

Bai Jing shook his head, "Ipheltal has its rival—Zeruya possesses the power to revive all life; they are opposites—one causes chaos, the other repairs it."

"Besides, there are ecological guardians—Gigalde won't allow them to go too far; if they do, it intervenes to suppress them."

Bai Jing launched into a full explanation.

"In that world, regions are divided, and each general region has three supreme deities, one of whom acts as a leader."

"For example, when Groudon and Kyogre go too far, Rayquaza steps in to punish them and quell the disaster."

"When Dialga and Palkia's struggle over time and space damages the world, Giratina leaves the antimatter realm and hunts them across all dimensions."

"Or take Reshiram and Zekrom's conflict over truth and ideals—it's meaningless to Kyurem, because they are merely fragments of its own body; it constantly seeks to reclaim them, fill the void, and become the great hero again!"

Kong Daxian's eyes sparkled with wonder—he listened, utterly enchanted!

"What an incredible world!"

He longed to live in that world, to personally experience the trajectory of its civilization and witness the majesty of these divine beasts firsthand.

Zhen Xing and Long Yangyun stared blankly—they had never heard of the divine beasts Bai Jing mentioned.

Long Yangyun at least felt a sense of grandeur, knowing he had just heard something extremely valuable and secret.

Zhen Xing was truly lost, and another thought surfaced in his mind.

Who exactly is Bai Jing? Why does he know so much about that world?

Could he be a human survivor from that world?

Well, perhaps only this explanation makes sense!

"So I'm certain the collapse of the civilization wasn't the work of divine beasts—it must have been…"

Bai Jing overturned his earlier speculation (cfbg)—it couldn't have been Arceus.

Different heights, different thoughts!

As the creator god with the power to create all things, Arceus is boundless in compassion—it would never erase humanity based on mere whims; it is more likely a mere observer, watching the universe's natural course.

Unless some cosmic annihilation occurs, it rarely intervenes—everything follows its own path.

As for the weak creator god in the movie—ignore it; if Arceus were truly that weak, how could it have created the universe? If it were truly that petty, how could the Pokémon world even exist?

"What then?"

"Only humanity itself!"

Only humanity can destroy humanity!

This statement made sense—the three nodded in agreement, for humans were far too reckless.

"Of course, this is merely my speculation—I don't know the true circumstances."

"We can only hope to uncover the truth through exploring the ruins."

"Oh~ by the way!"

Kong Daxian warned Zhen Xing: "What he just said is a state top secret—don't you dare leak it."

"Yes, Teacher!"

Zhen Xing was utterly stunned—was what he casually said a top secret? Then just who exactly is he? What kind of boyfriend had Nana found?

The plane landed somewhere in the Changbai Mountains; the area had been seized and fully sealed off by the military.

The four of them passed through unimpeded and arrived at the entrance to the spatial realm.

A squad of elite soldiers stood ready for orders.

"Is there anything you need to prepare?"

"No!"

"Let's go, in!"

The four of them, along with a squad of elite soldiers, filed in one after another.

Upon entering the secret realm, what greeted their eyes was a towering peak, and a great hall embedded into the mountainside.

Apart from these, in front of the great hall there were some fruit trees, and a few sprites playing about.

Then there was nothing else; everything around was a hazy grey.

In other words, this secret realm was very small—small enough to contain only a single peak and a single great hall.

The great hall looked very ancient, dilapidated and worn, brimming with a flavor of primitive antiquity.

Bai Jing asked, "Have you explored this place before?"

"We did come in once, but at the entrance of the great hall we were blocked by a sprite. Since we weren't clear on its purpose, we didn't dare act rashly."

The one who answered was Long Yangyun.

"What sprite?"

Long Yangyun did not answer Zhen Xing's question, because as the group walked down a long corridor approaching the great hall's entrance, they saw the sprite lying at the door.

It was far too conspicuous to miss!

Seeing that humans had arrived, it merely shot a glance, then picked at its nose, looking completely indifferent.

Biewu Society, it wasn't being arrogant—just lazy, because this was a Slaking.