"Metang, Milotic, have you sensed anything unusual here?"
Metang's red light flickered slightly, its mental spreading out. Carefully examining everything around the waterfall.
After a moment, it gently made its judgment.
Milotic also looked over, gently observing the ripples of the waterfall's water mixed with the energy, and both shook their heads.
They could feel the strong impact of the waterfall, but did not detect any other special auras.
Lionel pondered for a moment, then made a decision.
"How about this, Metang, go and check if there is any cave beneath the waterfall
Be very careful."
Metang nodded and used Magnet Rise.
The Magnet Rise skill was released at full power.
At the same time, it also used its mental Power...
An extremely powerful mental force within its body...
"Tyrantrum, Milotic, attack the Waterfall and create some space!"
Lionel immediately gave the order upon seeing this.
Tyrantrum used Rock Blast.
These rocks, like river currents turning into a waterfall, slid and collided with the water, stirring up a wet spray, temporarily mitigating the impact of the waterfall.
Milotic also exerted its power at the same time. A powerful Ice Beam, radiating a chilling aura, struck from the depths of the waterfall.
It attacked in the same direction as the Tyrantrum. Ice Beam and the Rock Blast combined their attack, temporarily reducing the extremely brief ice around the waterfall, creating a vacuum within the waterfall itself.
Metang seized this fleeting opportunity, like a whirlwind, and darted through the Waterfall before the freezing beam could fully penetrate.
Its right leg, pressed tightly against the flowing water, quickly probed downwards. Its senses and gaze at the rocks inside the waterfall.
About fifteen minutes later, the figure of Metang emerged from the waterfall, rushing back to Lionel's side, his red eyes brimming with obvious excitement.
Through Metang's telepathic communication, Lionel learned that: Below the waterfall, there was indeed a hidden cave.
He looked at the Metang still resting on the ground,
and then looked at the Tyrantrum beside him, and made a decisive decision:
Temporarily put the Tyrantrum and the Larvesta back into the Poké Ball; Milotic and Metang will take him to explore the cave.
Milotic coiled around Lionel's waist to protect him and also formed a bubble around him.
Metang also used its Psychic Powers to protect Lionel.
Under the combined efforts of Milotic and Metang, Lionel finally entered the cave unharmed.
The process of crossing the waterfall was more difficult than imagined; the impact of the water flow constantly assaulted them.
Even protected by the Psychic shield, Lionel felt an extremely strong mobilization, coupled with the sound of the Waterfall hitting the ground.
If it weren't for the joint protection of Milotic and Metang, Lionel would have been swept away by the water flow long ago.
After a series of twists and turns, the group finally safely passed through the waterfall in the midst of the mobilization of the water energy through the waterfall, the scenery before them increased.
Upon entering the cave, Milotic acted swiftly, using the "Flash" skill with all its might.
A soft yet bright net of photons filled the entire apparent. The surrounding pre-recorded images were presented in a dim light.
The pink color made Lionel look like a large square.
This Cave was completely different from any other place he had ever been to. It was extremely large, as if a strange force was about to unfold a hall from within the mountain, with dozens of…
The passageway resembled the entrance to a maze.
Even more peculiar was the dryness inside; it was as if some force had sprayed away all moisture from the outside, preventing any from seeping in.
At this moment, Lionel's Poké Ball trembled, and Tyrantrum popped out.
As soon as it emerged, it looked around alertly, its body trembling slightly, and let out a soft cry as Lionel let it live.
Its voice was filled with obvious unease and tension.
"What's wrong?" Lionel asked. "What did you sense?"
Metang immediately translated:
"It said there was a very terrifying Dragon-type aura here.
It felt its blood running through its body, and even its body began to tremble involuntarily." "
Lionel was filled with apprehension.
He knew the Tyrantrum's personality all too well. While it usually seemed aloof and arrogant, the word "fear" never existed in its mind.
Anything it described as "terrifying" was undoubtedly extremely dangerous.
"Since we're already this far, we can't just turn back halfway." Lionel took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the three creatures beside him.
Since the Tyrantrum had already discovered the presence of a Dragon-type, that was perfect. His Milotic had quite a few Ice-type moves.
Ice Wind, Ice Beam, and even Blizzard, and...
A Milotic possessed strong counter-type abilities.
Tyrantrum is a melee fighter. As long as Milotic disappears for a moment, buy some time, then let the Metang use psychic power to quickly push himself up, and he should be able to be completely unharmed.
Now that we've already reached this point, the secret of the hidden cave is just one step away. We need to see what's inside.
Tyrantrum was still growling softly, wanting Lionel not to continue.
Lionel gently patted its hindquarters: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. With Milotic here, if a conflict really breaks out, Escaping will definitely be no problem."
Milotic listened to Lionel's words, elegantly began to coil in the air, and a layer of faint cold air emanated from its body, silently echoing.
"Go in, Tyrantrum, you lead the way, we'll follow the map." Lionel lowered his voice.
Led by the Tyrantrum, Lionel and his group could see that one of the passages had collapsed.
The huge ravine was silent, and only their footsteps and breathing echoed.
Dozens of passages crisscrossed, and if it weren't for the Tyrantrum's senses guiding them, they would have long been lost in this place.
After walking through the winding passages for about half an hour, the entrances ahead grew larger and larger; finally, a vast space appeared.
Milotic used "Flash" twice, the light illuminating the entire space.
Lionel looked around and couldn't help but gasp.
The stone walls were covered with ancient murals; the colors faded, but the shapes on them were still visible:
Dragonite, Salamance, and Flygon.
Countless dragon-type spirits, like gods, seemed poised to leap from the stone wall at any moment.
Among the two cups were many people, wearing strange clothing, their hands or small arms wearing a front ornament, the ornament covered with a patterned jewel.
These people and spirits gazed up at the dark sky, their expressions devout and reverent.
The murals guided upwards. Before these spirits and people, looking west, there was a towering structure, above the ground, where the incredibly large dragon-shaped spirit was vividly depicted.
It possessed the power of a dragon, with a prominent "0" symbol on its head.
"This is Rayquaza, the guardian of Hoenn!"
Lionel exclaimed, deeply moved.
There were also many ancient characters on the wall.
But the slow-moving team couldn't see them clearly at all. After shifting their gaze, they saw on the solid wall behind, those people holding...
After these treasures were linked together, their entire bodies shone with a fierce light, and then they evolved.
A Mega Rayquaza!
The Mega Rayquaza was even larger, and its body emitted a lot of golden light.
It revived, soaring into the sky, and a large stone flew away in the sky.
This is the legendary Rayquaza shattering the stone:
"So that's how it is—this is the truth behind the legendary Rayquaza shattering the stone!"
Lionel suddenly realized that these murals actually recorded such an ancient and astronomical history.
His gaze swept across the murals on the other side, and he saw that they depicted the Mega Evolution forms of certain Pokémon.
There was the Mega evolution of the Flygon and the Mega evolution of the Altaria.
But the style of the painting suddenly changed.
These people were all commanding their Pokémon and were warm. After its Mega Evolution, the Flygon fought fiercely.
The query was intermittent, making it impossible to view the complete content. The ending seemed to be that the mega-evolved Seven-Headed Serpent was cured by these people.
Lionel watched with great interest.
On the mural, these people summoned Pokémon to surround the Flygon group, seemingly doing something.
Lionel was just about to check the painting to see what they were doing. A strange change occurred.
Suddenly, a huge sound rang out, like some kind of…
A voice in the space…
Lionel had never heard of it before, but he could understand its meaning:
Why, we only want to survive? Mega evolution is not a…
"People of the Key…
Finally, someone else came!"
At that moment, the entire cave was filled with…
a warm, humid atmosphere, the temperature dropped sharply, and even the walls…
formed a white…
"Be on guard!"
Lionel shouted.
Tyrantrum, Metang, and Milotic immediately gathered in front of Lionel, assuming a battle stance.
Milotic manipulated its power, absorbing the surrounding air and moisture, attempting to weaken the extremely low temperature.
Metang used its psychic powers to create a sturdy psychic band around Lionel, firmly protecting him within it.
Just then, in the center of the empty cave, an altar slightly rose up, its shape extremely similar to the one in the keyboard.
Above this altar, a green spirit tablet floated, emitting a strong burst of light, seemingly carrying the altar.
A Pokémon rose from it.
Below this tablet, there was a Pokémon that was both familiar and strange to Lionel.
Its appearance somewhat resembled a Flygon, but it also had a bright, unpredictable appearance.
Especially the obstruction on its back.
The original Flygon only had one pair of wings, but this one...
has many more.
Like a circle distributed behind the main body, several...
emitting a faint, eerie glow.
The system panel suddenly flashed and floated up...
a blue light, something he had never seen before when encountering other Pokémon...
The information on the panel was full of...
[Pokémon: Mega Fly.....gon?]
[Incomplete?) Soul]
[Attribute: Ground, Elemental, Bug?]
[Category: Mysterious Pokémon]
[Skills: Dragon Gate, Rest, Dragon Dance, Sandstorm, Region, Sand Intent, Earth Power, Bug, Emergency]
When Lionel saw this information, he asked, "Is it possible that...?"
"Mega Evolution Form? Incomplete Soul"
What exactly is this?
Before he could even process it, the green light above the altar...
The accompanying fragments of the scene disappeared.
This mysterious, Flygon-like Pokémon...
Suddenly, it spat out a...
Dragon Rage.
An attack came aimed at Lionel and his group.
All Pokémon reacted immediately and counterattacked. Milotic used Ice Beam. Tyrantrum used Rock Blast, and the Metang released a psychic barrier.
However, the power of that dragon rage far exceeded expectations; the Icebeam was vaporized, and the rocks were pulverized.
Fortunately, after colliding with these skills, the power of the dragon's rage had been greatly reduced.
But even so, Metang's barrier still showed several traces of damage.
"Retreat!"
Lionel made a decisive decision, knowing that their current strength was no match for this thing.
Metang moved extremely fast. Using telekinesis, she made Lionel's body retreat rapidly. Tyrantrum followed closely behind, with Milotic at the back of the group.
He used the "Bubble" skill to assist Lionel and his group, providing cover.
Fortunately, the mysterious creature was bound by some kind of power and did not continue attacking Lionel.
Lionel leaned against the wall of the ring. He gasped for breath, his heart pounding rapidly, the shock subsiding, leaving him with lingering fear.
Fearing he might not have enough evidence, he immediately took out the communicator given to him by Steven when he left the city from his backpack. At a crucial moment, it came in handy. Lionel quickly entered the Steven's Number.
After a few static beeps, a deep voice came from the communicator:
"Lionel? What's wrong? Why are you contacting me so suddenly?
Is something wrong?"
"Mr. Steven! I've made a strange discovery in Meteorite Falls!"
Lionel spoke quickly, telling Steven about everything that had just happened.
The communicator was silent for a moment. Clearly, he was also surprised by the message, and his anger flared:
"You stay where you are, and do not engage in any coordinated actions. Be careful, and have the Metang stay with you. I'm coming there!"
Steven, arriving outside Mossdeep City, immediately put away his Skarmory after hanging up the communicator.
A flash of crimson light appeared, and a Metagross emerged from the sky. Steven released another Pokémon. It was Claydol, a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon.
Steven immediately ordered:
"Metagross, locate Lionel's position. Claydol, once Metagross has pinpointed the location, use Teleport to get us there quickly!"
A strong blue light shone in Metagross's red eyes as it began to locate Lionel's Metang.
However, perhaps due to Lionel's unique location within Meteor Falls, despite the surging blue light around Metagross, it couldn't pinpoint his exact location.
At this moment, Claydol's eyes also emitted a huge blue light, releasing powerful psychic abilities to assist Metagross in locating the monster.
Finally, with the combined efforts of these two powerful Psychic-type Pokémon, Metagross and Claydol, they locked onto Lionel's precise location.
A flash of intense blue light followed, and ripples appeared in the air.
Steven, Metagross, and Claydol vanished from their original positions instantly, teleporting towards Meteor Falls.