dmims Chapter 861 The Forest King's Uprising
Chapter 861 The Forest King's Uprising
“From the time I was in school, I was able to get full marks in every subject and strive to do my best in everything,” Chi Ri’s eyes reflected the flickering firelight. “So I have hated all imperfections since I was a child and wished I could wipe them off the world.”
"But when I grew up, I realized that there are just too many imperfect things in this world. Instead of fixing them one by one, it would be better to use the power of the gods to tear the whole world down and start over."
"Changing the imperfect world is my lifelong wish. The thought that the modern world is still so bad makes me feel like a huge weight is still on my mind, even though I am in Xicui."
"And you? What reason do you have to go back?"
“I have a business I’ve painstakingly built in Alola, and partners I can’t bear to part with. Shouldn’t those reasons be enough?” Yang Ming said coldly.
"All you care about are the people and things around you," Chi Ri's voice drifted uncertainly in the firelight. "It's a pity that you have outstanding talent but no ambition to change the world."
“Human beings don’t live solely for ‘ideals’ or ‘ambitions’,” Yang Ming sneered. “Don’t always put yourself in a superior position and look down on others.”
"The world has become like this not because people have done too much, but because people have done too little," Chi Ri's voice lowered, like embers swallowed and spat out by flames. "If I'm not mistaken, the girl named Feng Lu that Bei Shang mentioned should have a close relationship with you, right? So, over the years, have you tried to take your relationship a step further?"
"I..." Yang Ming was speechless for a moment. Since he transmigrated, he had spent most of his time struggling to survive. Where would he have time to think about this?
"A young and talented trainer like you must have quite a few female admirers, right? Have you noticed their feelings for you?"
"...These are just my personal matters, and have nothing to do with what we're discussing now!" Yang Ming interrupted him rudely. "We're discussing the future of the world!"
“A person who constantly avoids personal emotions will often hesitate when faced with a crisis that could destroy the world. If you don’t have the will to ‘change,’ you might as well stay in Xicui, get married, and have children, and leave this opportunity to me!”
The two argued fiercely, and neither could convince the other in the end.
“Forget it, there’s no point in arguing about this until we find a way back,” Yang Ming sighed. “Let’s focus on the present and think about our next plan.”
“I plan to go to Obsidian Plains and visit the Galactic Team of this era,” Akari said, explaining his plans. “My ancestor should be from this era, and I want to see her and have a chat with her.”
“Then I’ll go to the Red Lotus Wetland in the southeast and take a look at the Vajra Team’s territory,” Yang Ming said in a deep voice. “The Pearl Team’s pearl shells are easier to deal with than I expected, so the Vajra Team’s diamonds should be easy to get along with as well.”
Do you really think pearl oysters are easy to deal with?
"Of course, she even told me some secrets that only the leaders of the Pearl Team knew."
"...Alright, whatever makes you happy." Chi Ri was silent for a moment, then left the room.
The next day, Yang Ming was preparing to say goodbye to Zhu Bei when he found the pearl settlement in chaos.
"Something terrible has happened! Manager Kikui sent a message that the 'King of the Forest,' Scizor, has gone berserk and can no longer be contained!"
Yang Ming's heart tightened upon hearing this. The rampage of the Forest King, Scizor, was no small matter. It was one of the five "Kings" of the Greenland region, and its ancestors had been blessed by the "Sinnoh Grandmaster." If that giant beast covered in hard rock armor were to completely lose control, the entire ecosystem of the Obsidian Plains would likely suffer a devastating blow.
"I was originally planning to go to Honglian Wetland first, but it seems I'll have to change my plans."
At this moment, Zhu Bei was in a state of panic in her room. The firelight illuminated the tense faces of the pearl settlement. Yang Ming stood outside Zhu Bei's room and heard her urgent commands coming from inside.
"Contact all investigation teams in Obsidian Plains and order them to immediately evacuate the area surrounding the Forest King's territory! Inform Manager Kikui that the main force of the Pearl Team will arrive within three days, and ask him to hold on—"
"You don't need to wait that long."
Yang Ming pushed open the door and entered.
Zhu Bei looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, then looked down again to look at the map in her hand: "Why did you get up so early?"
"I was originally going to say goodbye, but seeing the current situation, I have to help you solve your current troubles first." Yang Ming's face was expressionless.
The firelight reflected on Zhu Bei's slightly raised face. Her fingers were still on the map, the fingertips resting on the dark green mark of "Obsidian Plains".
"Saying goodbye?" She repeated the word, her tone unreadable, as if she were asking a question or something else. "You just said yesterday you were looking for a blonde woman, and you're already planning to leave today?"
“Plans can’t keep up with changes.” Yang Ming walked up to her, his gaze falling on the unfolded map. “But now—deal with this first.”
Zhu Bei stared at him for two seconds, then said nothing more, simply pushing the map toward him.
“There is a problem now. The foothills of the Heavenly Crown Mountain separate the pure white tundra from the obsidian plains. I want to use the power of the Divine Flute to get through there.”
“No problem,” Zhubei nodded. “I’ll have someone prepare flying Pokémon right away, and we’ll go together later.”
Soon, the three strong Mk Eagles were ready. Yang Ming, Chi Ri, and Zhu Bei rode on the Mk Eagles and quickly passed through the clouds, arriving at the foot of a majestic mountain.
Tianguan Mountain foothills—which later became Tianguan Mountain.
Just as the three were about to fly over the mountain range, they discovered that there seemed to be an invisible energy barrier blocking the M'K Eagles.
Not only that, the wild Pokémon in the mountains also appeared, eyeing the three of them menacingly.
"It's up to you, Pearl Shell."
Without hesitation, Zhu Bei took out the Divine Flute, which symbolized her status as the leader of the Pearl Team, and began to play it earnestly.
As the first note rang out, Yang Ming felt a strange shiver rise up his spine. It was no ordinary sound—it seemed to resonate directly in the depths of his soul, ancient and timeless, as if it had traversed millions of years.
The wild Pokémon in the mountains stirred. Several Sneasels pricked up their ears, their fierce baring of teeth gradually subsiding; a group of Gliscor circled in the air a few times before landing back on the rock wall; even the enormous Heracross lowered its attack posture and quietly lay on the tree trunk.
The sound of the flute echoed through the valley, growing higher and higher, more and more urgent.
Then, the invisible barrier began to tremble.
"Now!" Zhubei shouted, putting away the Divine Flute and urging the Mk Eagle to charge forward.
Yang Ming and Chi Ri followed closely behind.
The moment Yang Ming passed through the barrier, he felt an intense pressure, as if the entire sky was squeezing his body. The Mk Eagle let out a sharp cry and flapped its wings with all its might—
Then, everything became clear, and they passed through the foothills of Tianguan Mountain.