novelraw Chapter 760: The Legend of the Super Demon God
Chapter 760: The Legend of the Super Demon God
Chapter 760: The Legend of the Super Demon GodSerena cutting her hair symbolized an important milestone in the young girl's growth.
Teacher Lu enjoyed the anime "Pokémon XY" precisely because both Ash and Serena experienced growth during their journeys.
Additionally, Serena cutting her short hair marked an important temporal marker.
Because in the upcoming movie "Hoopa and the Clash of Ages," Serena would be in her short-haired form...
Teacher Lu's expression turned subtle as he gently shook his head.
By that time, I should already be honeymooning with Bamboo Lan in Alola.
Maybe I'll even get to meet Lillie, Lana, Mallow... Life is looking more promising by the day.
As for that mere Super Demon Hoopa, let the true protagonist handle it!
The sea surface broke with dawn, rising with a golden glow. Ash and Serena stood on the pier looking at each other, each holding Pikachu and Fennekin respectively, then smiled simultaneously.
Thanks to Teacher Lu's assistance.Ash and Serena, having resolved their emotional burdens, continued their journey! (Hong Kong/Taiwan Chinese dub)
"Rotom... navigate back to the hotel."
Teacher Lu lazily yawned, pedaling his Rotom bicycle, leaving behind a 'I was just passing by' silhouette.
"Time for a second round of sleep."
"Beep beep... continuing navigation for you, Rotom~"
After riding for a short while, Lu Ye gazed at the golden sea surface as the ferry sounded its long steam whistle, unable to resist sighing:
"I didn't mean for you to take the water route!"
...
Sinnoh region, Masago Town.
Seaside mansion adjacent to the scenic beach.
Cynthia lay on a beach chair on the third-floor balcony, stretching her long snow-white legs while looking down to read the book in her hands.
Teacher Lu had lived in this mansion for quite some time - it had originally been lent to him temporarily by the wealthy Bamboo Lan.
Cynthia would return here during breaks for vacation, to study mythology, or to train Pokémon.
Thanks to the 'first-hand materials' provided by Lu Ye and Little Rotom, Cynthia's research progressed very smoothly.
She had achieved significant results across multiple fields including Sinnoh mythology, Hoenn mythology, Unova mythology, and more—
After all, Teacher Lu had genuinely encountered these legendary Pokémon.
A while ago, Cynthia mentioned wanting to research Kalos mythology, briefly mentioning topics like 'The King and Flabébé' and 'The Bird of Death and the Deer of Life' to Lu Ye.
The very next day, Lu Ye sent Cynthia a photo of himself with AZ.
"What's this?" Cynthia had asked blankly at the time.
"It's a photo of King AZ," Lu Ye replied without hesitation. "This photo is definitely clearer than the drawings in ancient texts."
"I meant, how do you have a photo of him!" Cynthia said helplessly.
"Oh... we met during my travels."
"...And then?"
"Steven was there too, I was traveling with him." Lu Ye paused briefly. "I also have Pokédex data for Yveltal and Xerneas, do you need it?"
Cynthia covered her forehead with her hand, took a moment to compose herself, then calmly said: "Yes, send it over."
Afterwards, Cynthia received a barrage of messages from her grandmother Professor Mustardseed.
Questions about how she obtained Kalos legendary Pokémon Pokédex data, whether the AZ legend was actually true, that he was still alive... and so on.
Cynthia pushed all the explanations onto Lu Ye—
Considering Lu Ye's various remarkable achievements, Professor Mustardseed didn't press further, only growing more satisfied with this grandson-in-law.
This time, as a mythology scholar, Bamboo Lan had encountered another Kalos myth through stone tablets excavated in the Sinnoh region.
Legends said that in ancient times, the Colossal Pokémon Regigigas dragged continental plates, causing the separation between the Kalos region and Sinnoh region. People feared the Colossal Pokémon's power, enshrining it in a temple and using Arceus's power to seal it—there were also legends that the Colossal Pokémon happened to exhaust its energy and thus fell into slumber.
People held reverence toward the Colossal Pokémon.
But toward another demon, they felt only fear.
Cynthia slightly frowned, her gaze moving across the ancient text as her slender fingers turned to the next page.
Before her eyes, she seemed to see that enormous demon with its sky-obscuring massive form during times of conflict and war.
Legends said it stood hundreds of feet tall with a fearsome appearance, possessing two legs, a long tail, six arms, and a massive black hole on its chest that could both devour all things and release fierce beasts and natural disasters.
According to records, people initially worshipped it as a deity because they discovered that whether they prayed for gold, silver, treasures, or food and land, it would grant their wishes.
But soon, people realized these gifts weren't obtained without cost—the price was satisfying the demon's desire for havoc and destruction.
Human greed made the demon grow increasingly powerful.
Ultimately, an entire kingdom was destroyed by the demon.
Witnessing this unbearable scene, Arceus appeared, sealing away the demon's violent negative emotions, leaving only the demon's childlike nature.
To this day, the demon has been sealed for a thousand years, and this myth has become rarely known...
Cynthia's gray eyes flickered as she closed the ancient text and sighed softly.
"Fuu~?" Milotic sensed its owner's mood, moving its creamy-colored body to gently approach.
"I'm fine," she smiled while petting the rubbing Milotic. "I just experienced a sealed past."
Hoopa symbolized human desire.
Desire could bring creation, but also destruction.
Humans were selfish, making demands of Hoopa yet blaming everything on Hoopa.
But there must also be selfless trainers—corresponding to the demon's innocent side.
This myth... Lu Ye would definitely be interested...
Cynthia pondered for a moment, then opened her phone, took a photo of the ancient text's cover, and sent it over.
Shortly after, the phone buzzed with vibration.
【Teacher Lu: What's this?】
【Ice Cream Princess: An older Kalos myth, reconstructed from several surviving scrolls.】
【Teacher Lu: What's it about?】
【Ice Cream Princess: The Super Demon of the Rings.】
【Teacher Lu: (The other party is typing...)】
【Teacher Lu: Haunter terrified·jpg】
"There's a photocopy version, do you need it?" Cynthia asked.
Lu Ye felt complex emotions.
The Super Demon of the Rings!
That ultimate summoner who could call forth seven legendary Pokémon!
The Super Demon—Hoopa—who caused massive disasters in the Kalos region, left countless iconic scenes, and ultimately required Arceus's intervention to resolve!
Wait a moment...
Teacher Lu stroked his chin.
It seems like the number of legendaries I can summon isn't less than Hoopa's either...
But when Hoopa summons legendaries, it can bear the negative effects of commanding them.
Steven would drop dead just from commanding the three pillars...
If I summoned that many legendaries and might even need to command them, even with little V's assistance, I'd probably be nearing my expiration date.
Lu Ye planned to understand this more carefully, clearing his throat as he said:
"If possible, send me a photocopy version."
"Of course," Cynthia smiled gracefully.
The photocopy version Cynthia sent recorded the Kalos Hoopa mythology.
The content roughly matched Teacher Lu's memories... The myth also mentioned a group of ancient survivors.
The survivors who worshipped Rayquaza were called 'Meteor People.'
While the survivors who worshipped Arceus were called the 'Transcendence Clan.'
The Transcendence Clan members possessed the 「Power of Transcendence.」
This special ability, quite rare in modern times, was practically standard procedure in ancient times.
Of course, levels of 「Power of Transcendence」 varied.
Priests and clan leaders possessed stronger Power of Transcendence, and above them were envoys personally recognized by Arceus.
Lu Ye sank into contemplation.
That envoy who defeated Arceus's avatar... what level of Power of Transcendence would that be?
This wasn't something to say directly to the 'Transcendence Clan,' otherwise they'd mobilize the entire clan to hunt me down... though there probably aren't many clan members left anyway.
"The llama big brother is still sleeping."
Lu Ye looked up at the sky.
"A mere Fairy Plate won't be enough to deal with the Super Demon, and Master Ball would have difficulty hitting... I should just pack my bags first."
The boat tickets were already purchased, and the League Champion work handover was properly arranged.
When it comes to making quick exits, Teacher Lu is also a professional!