Chapter 663: Teacher Jinghe, You're Still Calling Yourself an Ordinary Person?

Chapter 663: Teacher Jinghe, You’re Still Calling Yourself an Ordinary Person? (Combined Chapters, Requesting Monthly Votes!)

To be honest.

If it weren’t for the unpredictable nature of Rayquaza, Jinghe wouldn’t have had to climb the Sky Pillar with Da Wu and Wally. He could have flown up here long ago.

The main issue was that he couldn’t contact Rayquaza, who had the potential to turn on a dime.

After all, Rayquaza had gained an incredibly powerful Mega Evolution, significantly boosting its strength.

Additionally, Jinghe was a bit worried that Rayquaza might have encountered some problems.

For example, when the original Deoxys descended, it was driven to lose its mind by Team Magma. If Team Magma and Team Aqua were well-prepared, they might have been able to "control" Rayquaza in advance.

But now, it seemed that Rayquaza was simply waiting to test the "Chosen One", and since Groudon and Kyogre didn’t actually clash, Rayquaza didn’t appear.

As for Rayquaza itself, it was quite conflicted.

The "Chosen One" was a pact between Rayquaza and the "Meteor People", who had venerated it for so long.

Overall, Rayquaza was fairly satisfied with Xijiana.

She respected it greatly, was quite powerful, and most importantly, possessed a special constitution that made dragon-type Pokémon feel naturally close to her, even potentially enhancing their abilities to some extent.

While such an influence was minimal for Rayquaza, it was still a good choice, wasn’t it?

But when Jinghe appeared, Rayquaza became conflicted.

After all, Jinghe had once helped it and had a good relationship with it.

If Rayquaza’s relationship with Xijiana was that of a superior to a subordinate, then its relationship with Jinghe was one of equals.

Thus, Rayquaza considered making Jinghe and Xijiana battle to decide who it would choose.

However,

"Only a day has passed, and your influence..."

As Rayquaza spoke, it glanced at the Reshiram and Zekrom by Jinghe’s side, sensing the lingering aura that hadn’t fully dispersed, and immediately corrected itself.

"Your strength has impressed me."

A day?

Jinghe blinked, using Waveguide to communicate with Rayquaza.

"Hasn’t it been a long time?"

The last time he saw Rayquaza was months ago, right?

"It was just a day", Rayquaza insisted.

"I just took a nap, and that nap was a day."

Jinghe: "."

He opened his mouth, almost understanding Rayquaza’s concept of time.

Living in the ozone layer and beyond, Rayquaza didn’t have a concept of day and night. It measured time by its naps.

One nap, one day—regardless of how long the nap lasted, it was still a day.

Considering Rayquaza’s incredibly long lifespan, having a concept of "a day" was already quite impressive.

In this sense, Rayquaza’s perception of its age might be similar to Jinghe’s as a human.

"Alright, you decide", Jinghe said, not wanting to argue about it.

Rayquaza proudly lifted its head.

"So, are we fighting?" Jinghe asked, steering the conversation back to the topic.

He muttered under his breath:

"I was thinking it had been a while, so I brought you something to eat."

He then took out the energy bars he had prepared, shaking his head and sighing.

Rayquaza’s proud head lowered, and it looked at Jinghe, the black and white dragons, and the Darkrai by his side.

"I was just joking", Rayquaza said.

We’re all friends; there’s no need for violence.

As the messenger of Arceus and the contract holder of the black and white dragons, one should have a broader perspective and a bigger picture.

Even if it’s not for Arceus, it should be for the food.

It’s not like it was like Groudon and Kyogre, who were mindless.

Jinghe laughed.

It was good to know that, despite the "one day" for Rayquaza, their friendly relationship hadn’t been forgotten.

"There’s something I need your help with", Jinghe said, glancing at Xijiana, who was still staring in shock. "How about you finish the test first?"

After all, the meteorite’s descent was still a few days away, at least a week or even two. It didn’t matter if they took a short break.

"Do you not want to try?" Rayquaza countered.

Jinghe chuckled.

Rayquaza testing the "Chosen One"?

In his case, it would be more like he was testing Rayquaza.

"This is—"

Xijiana finally snapped out of her shock, looking at the handsome black-haired young man who was chatting casually with her revered "Dragon Deity", her heart filled with confusion.

Fortunately, Wally provided the answer.

After all, the "Violet People" had maintained a friendly relationship with the "Meteor People" for a thousand years. Even if they had little contact now, the goodwill remained.

Wally then introduced Jinghe:

"Teacher Jinghe, the one who quelled the conflict between Groudon and Kyogre in Hoenn, the one who resolved the battle between the two dragons in Baitown, the one recognized by the black and white dragons representing truth and ideals, the messenger appointed by Arceus, the bond-former with Mewtwo, the 'Mind Master' acknowledged by Professor Oak, the Fighting Master, Pokémon breeder, and trainer, and the Young Master World Championship champion."

Aren’t you thirsty yet?

Listening to Wally list Jinghe’s accomplishments like a catalog, Jinghe couldn’t help but roll his eyes internally.

But for Xijiana, such a long list of titles was daunting.

It was well-known that regardless of what they represented, long titles were enough to intimidate anyone.

Moreover, Xijiana understood the significance of some of those titles.

Finally, Da Wu added:

"My teacher."

After hearing this, Xijiana’s gaze towards Jinghe changed.

It became one of immense respect, even reverence.

Leaving aside other things, just the fact that Jinghe had quelled the battle between the two gods of Hoenn without the help of Rayquaza was enough to earn her admiration.

She had left Meteor Village to seek Rayquaza’s recognition at Sky Pillar because her clan had sensed the movement of the iridescent meteorite and predicted an impending disaster, urging her to come here to save Hoenn as quickly as possible.

Who would have thought that the crisis in Hoenn had already been resolved before she could fully gain the Dragon Deity’s approval?

Xijiana’s burden of pressure suddenly lightened by a great deal.

Furthermore, as an isolated ancient remnant, the "Meteor People" believed in the principle of respecting the strong, much like the Dragon-type Pokémon. Strength was worthy of respect.

A teacher, Teacher Jinghe.

Xijiana silently etched this name into her heart.

While Wally was introducing Jinghe, Rayquaza was also discussing something with him.

"Do you want me to help you test her?"

Hearing Rayquaza’s suggestion, Jinghe was taken aback.

Rayquaza nodded.

"The last test is her strength. If you think she’s capable, then she’s the one."

Trying to give me a sense of importance, huh? Jinghe thought to himself.

But then he reconsidered.

If he did it himself, perhaps Xijiana would pass the test more easily.

Besides, it was rare for Rayquaza to make a request, so rejecting it outright wouldn’t be good.

After a moment’s thought, he nodded.

"Alright."

"Also",

Rayquaza pointed to the energy bars in front of them.

"Can I have more of these?"

"Ask Dratini", Jinghe waved his hand.

As a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon, Dratini’s energy bars were the most suitable for Rayquaza.

"Huh?"

Dratini immediately crossed its arms, looking at Rayquaza with some wariness.

Rayquaza: "."

Jinghe then walked over to Xijiana, Da Wu, and Wally. He looked at Xijiana and said:

"You heard what Rayquaza meant, right?"

"Yes!"

Xijiana stood up straight, her voice loud and serious.

"There’s no need to be so tense."

Jinghe winked at Xijiana, indicating that it was just a formality.

But Xijiana seemed to misunderstand Jinghe’s meaning. Her cheeks turned red, and she pursed her lips before saying:

"I will give it my all!"

With that, she took out a classic-looking Poké Ball, black and gold, and after turning the gear-like mechanism on it, threw it.

Huh?

That Poké Ball...

A black light flickered.

Out came a fierce and intimidating Dragon-type Pokémon, Flygon!

Jinghe’s attention was drawn to the unique ancient Poké Ball, and he momentarily forgot to remind Xijiana that it was just a formality.

Thus, Xijiana initiated the attack.

"Flygon, Flamethrower!"

On the side, Da Wu and Wally, who couldn’t hear Rayquaza’s words, were confused.

"Why are they fighting again?" Wally nudged Da Wu and whispered.

"Seems like it’s a test", Da Wu wasn’t entirely sure.

Meanwhile, Rayquaza and Dratini were quite relaxed, each holding an energy bar and munching away, as if they were watching a movie and eating popcorn.

Oh, it wasn’t just Rayquaza and Dratini. Reshiram and Zekrom were also there, along with Darkrai and Gengue.

"Gengue."

(In a place this awesome, it's such a rare opportunity to come here. There's no way I'm leaving empty-handed. There must be some good stuff.)

Darkrai rolled its eyes irritably. "Stop looking. This place is barren. It's just rocks everywhere. What good stuff could there be?"

"Gengue?" (Then why did you pick up that rock?)

Gengue, Male narrowed his eyes and looked at Darkrai, who was crouching on the side, flipping over a rock and peering underneath.

"Ahem, look! A fight!" Darkrai put the rock down with a thud and immediately changed the subject.

"Gengue?"

Gengue, Male turned to look at Jinghe, Male.

Bear!!

Intense flames erupted into a pillar of fire, scattering sparks across the ground. The red flames illuminated everyone's faces, casting them in a fiery glow.

It had to be said.

Xijiana wasn't without her strength; otherwise, she wouldn't have earned Rayquaza's recognition.

But Jinghe, Male was now capable of briefly resisting Mythical Beasts to some extent!

Boom!!

The surging flames exploded, and a Blastoise, even more menacing than a Flygon, let out a roar.

Dust began to swirl through the high air.

"Bark!!"

Rumble—

Suddenly.

Xijiana felt the ground beneath her feet start to shake. A red, magma-covered rock spike shot up from the ground!

Neither Xijiana, Flygon, nor Rayquaza had anticipated such a change.

Especially Rayquaza, who nearly lost control and spat out the energy bar in its mouth. It looked at Dratini with disbelief, seeking confirmation.

For real?

"Woo~"

Dratini remained calm, waving its hand down.

It's a standard move, don't worry about it~

Cliff Blade?!

That signature move of the clumsy Groudon?

For some reason, Rayquaza suddenly felt a sense of "crisis."

Oh no.

Groudon, the clumsy one, is starting to influence Jinghe, Male too?

And Dratini is with me, but the clumsy one found Blastoise?

No, no, Rayquaza shook its head, leaving Dratini confused.

[You need to step up your game, don't let it outshine you!]

"Woo?"

Dratini scratched its head.

What's going on?

Rayquaza chewed on the energy bar fiercely, forming some thoughts.

Even the clumsy one is starting to get smarter...

"Rock Slide."

Jinghe, Male said the name of Blastoise's move with a steady tone.

Against Flying-type Pokémon, it's Rock Slide. With other types, it might be Cliff Blade.

The move has a dual nature.

Boom!!

Flygon, caught off guard, let out a pained cry as the attack hit its abdomen.

Rock Slide?

Who's Rock Slide can shoot so high and even come with magma?

"Flygon!"

Xijiana cried out in alarm.

"Truly worthy of someone recognized by the Dragon Deity."

Xijiana took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and then quickly opened them, her bright eyes flashing with determination.

"Flygon—"

She called out loudly.

Buzz—

A special anklet on Xijiana's ankle emitted a rainbow glow.

"Mega Evolution!!"

"Roar—!!"

Flygon stopped its descent and, enveloped in the rainbow Mega Evolution energy, quickly completed its Mega Evolution.

At the same time, Xijiana crossed her hands, her fingers curling into claws. Her black pupils slowly turned a blood red as she shouted:

"Dragon Claw!"

"Roar!!"

Mega Flygon roared again and charged at Blastoise at incredible speed.

Then, Jinghe, Male saw something that left him stunned.

Xijiana, after commanding Flygon, suddenly threw off her cloak and charged at Jinghe, Male.

What the—

No Rules battle!

While Jinghe, Male had always secretly teased trainers like Ash, Red, and the Team Rocket trio, thinking they were only suited for No Rules battles, this was

the first time he had seen a trainer directly charge at another trainer.

Moreover, Rayquaza had mentioned that it barely recognized Xijiana because of her special constitution.

Not only could she bring out the potential of Dragon-type Pokémon, but she could also enhance herself.

Despite her slim arms and legs, her muscle definition was quite pronounced, exuding a wild beauty.

The sudden charge caught Jinghe, Male off guard. He instinctively raised his arm to block Xijiana's clawed hand.

Bang!!

Solid hit.

Xijiana's eyes widened.

Although she hadn't used her full strength, Jinghe, Male had easily blocked her strike with a casual lift of his arm?

Hmm?

Honestly, Jinghe, Male didn't expect Xijiana's seemingly powerful blow to feel so weak.

Did she skip breakfast?

She must have misunderstood and thought she was supposed to go easy, Jinghe, Male thought.

Xijiana tried again, her foot sweeping across the ground in a move reminiscent of a Duraludon.

But Jinghe easily jumped over it, evading her attack.

At first, he hadn't reacted in time, but now, not using his Waveguide would be an insult to his deep reserves of Waveguide power.

With his Waveguide active, Xijiana's attacks were no longer a threat.

Whether from the front, side, or back, whether through brute force, technique, or speed, none of her moves could touch Jinghe.

And while dealing with Xijiana, Jinghe could effortlessly command Blastoise to handle the Mega Flygon.

The longer they fought, the more he felt something was off.

Wasn't the point to let Xijiana pass the test smoothly?

Xijiana was also deeply shocked.

Although Wally had mentioned that Teacher Jinghe was a "Fighting Master", she hadn't expected anyone to be this skilled in combat.

Not only was his martial arts prowess incredible, but his physical attributes were absurdly exaggerated.

While she wasn't the strongest wrestler in her clan, her special constitution allowed her to receive "reinforcement" from Pokémon, making her extremely strong for her age. Yet, in front of Teacher Jinghe, she felt like a little chick.

Only Jinghe thought that Xijiana was holding back, not just a little, but a lot.

"Enough", Jinghe muttered to himself, then signaled to Blastoise.

Understanding, Blastoise, as the Mega Flygon lunged at him again, blocked its Dragon Claw with his hand, stumbled back a few steps, and then fell to the ground with a thud.

"Bark~!"

Ah! I lost!

Jinghe: "."

Mega Flygon: "."

Xijiana: "."

Rayquaza: "."

Blastoise, lying on the ground, blinked at Jinghe, as if to say, "See how real I played it?"

The white dragon Reshiram covered its face with its wings.

I didn't see that, I didn't see that.

Jinghe didn't care if Blastoise's performance was convincing. He immediately stepped back from Xijiana and turned to Rayquaza.

"Good, that's her."

Rayquaza, holding an energy bar, paused mid-air, its expression blank, and the energy bar slipped from its grasp, falling into Dratini's waiting hands.

"Wo~(ω)b"

"Stop daydreaming, it's her", Jinghe repeated. "Or do you want to choose one of the others?"

Da Wu and Wally, noticing Jinghe's gaze, quickly put away their phones.

Who would dare call Teacher Jinghe "ordinary" now?

Blastoise patted its bottom and stood up.

Rayquaza looked at Blastoise, then at Jinghe, then at Xijiana, and finally at Da Wu and Wally, before nodding.

[Okay.]

Xijiana was completely bewildered.

It's done?

After all the planning by her clan, all the preparation she had done, all the mental fortitude she had built to face the "Dragon Deity", even preparing for a near-certain death, it was over like this?

This was Teacher Jinghe's "power"?

"Don't just stand there", Jinghe said softly.

"Oh, oh."

Xijiana snapped out of her daze, ran to Rayquaza, and knelt on one knee, pulling out the scroll she had prepared.

"Great Dragon Deity, this is the Chosen One's scroll!"

Rayquaza adopted a stern expression, nodded slightly, and a peculiar force lifted the scroll, sending it floating toward it.

Feeling the weight leave her hands, Xijiana's heart, which had been on edge, finally relaxed.

It's done!

However, when she looked up at Rayquaza again, she saw

[Here, take it.]

The scroll dropped into the energy bar box held by Dratini.

Xijiana: "???"

"Wo?"

Dratini also looked confused.

What is this?

[Study well!]

Rayquaza said with a serious and solemn tone.

[Don't lose to it!]

"Wo?"

Dratini flapped its little wings and flew to Jinghe, handing the scroll over.

"What is this?"

Xijiana watched as the scroll ended up in Teacher Jinghe's hands, her eyes even more confused.

Could it be that my clan has been isolated for too long?

The outside world is completely different from what I thought it was.

But in response to Jinghe's confusion, Xijiana quickly explained:

"It's a technique scroll, the Dragon Deity's technique inheritance scroll."

Jinghe slowly opened the scroll, which was covered in ancient text he couldn't recognize, but it seemed to contain some special power.

Realizing that Jinghe might not know the "Meteor People's" script, Xijiana helped translate:

"This is the 'Dragon's Finishing Touch.'"

Dragon's Finishing Touch?!

Rayquaza's signature move?

However, Jinghe's Dratini had already learned a bit from Rayquaza last time, just the basics, but it had significantly increased Dratini's speed.

If Dratini truly mastered the Dragon's Finishing Touch, Jinghe's face paled slightly.

This couldn't be allowed.

He looked at Rayquaza.

Rayquaza had a grand demeanor.

["I do not need it. This scroll is merely to prove the identity of the Chosen One. It is a technique I already know."]

Rayquaza's Mega Evolution requires two conditions:

One is to come into contact with the Iridescent Meteorite to catalyze the "Triangular Organ" within its body. The other is to master the Dragon's Finishing Touch.

Clearly, this was not Rayquaza's first Mega Evolution; it had already mastered the Dragon's Finishing Touch.

The scroll was simply to better confirm the identities of the Meteor People and the Chosen One.

"Whoo~" Dratini looked at the scroll and nodded thoughtfully.

Jinghe couldn't understand the text, but Dratini seemed to get it. At first, it looked confused and puzzled, but gradually, its expression changed to one of realization, excitement, and understanding.

Noticing Dratini's expression, Jinghe also came to a realization.

"So, this is an ancient 'Move Tutor,' right?"

The Pokémon world is strange.

You could say it has advanced technology, and it keeps improving. But the things it has now, ancient times had as well.

Yet, you could also say it hasn't progressed, as ancient techniques have been refined.

It's quite magical.

Speaking of which, could there be a scroll for Groudon's Cliff Blade and Groudon's Origin Pulse?

Probably not, given that Groudon doesn't have many followers.

But then again, who knows?

Jinghe vaguely remembered a remote island where a group of people worshipped Groudon.

["What was it you were saying earlier?"]

Rayquaza asked.

"Oh, right."

Jinghe came back to his senses.

"There's a massive meteorite in space, expected to collide with the Hoenn region in a while. I'm asking you to intercept it before it enters the atmosphere."

Hearing this, Rayquaza smiled.

["A meteorite, a small matter indeed."]

For other Pokémon, even Mythical Beasts, a meteorite could be a significant problem.

A thousand years ago, in Mijina, Arceus almost perished trying to block a falling meteorite, its stone plates all shattered. If not for help, that particular incarnation of Arceus might have been lost.

But for Rayquaza, a meteorite is just food, differing only in size.

Rayquaza was bound to agree.

Jinghe nodded, "Thank you."

Rayquaza waved a claw.

Pleased with the outcome, Jinghe felt good about the trip.

However, Rayquaza soon raised another question.

["Where should I wait?"]

The sky is vast, and the ozone layer even more so. Even just above the Hoenn region, Rayquaza couldn't instantly travel from the easternmost to the westernmost point. It required preparation.

"Uh, let me check."

Jinghe turned to Da Wu for the coordinates. Da Wu provided a precise location, and the Green Ridge Space Center had already calculated the meteorite's trajectory.

But then, another issue arose.

Human coordinates and their divisions of the sky and space differ from Rayquaza's understanding.

Jinghe and Rayquaza stared at each other, dumbfounded.

After resolving the major issues, they were now stuck on a small detail like coordinates?

["Why don't you come with me?"]

Rayquaza suggested.

"Me? Space?"

Recalling his first ride on Rayquaza, Jinghe's face turned pale.

"No, that's not a good idea."

Jinghe looked at Da Wu and Wally, but before he could speak, Rayquaza raised its head proudly.

["They won't do."]

["Their physical condition isn't strong enough to withstand it."]

Moreover, Rayquaza wasn't just anyone's ride.

Especially in the special episodes,

Jinghe: "."

Xijiana?

Forget it, she's just an eighteen-year-old girl.

And Rayquaza doesn't recognize coordinates or star regions, and the isolated Meteor People likely don't know them either.

“I”

Da Wu put down his phone and gave Jinghe a thumbs-up, saying, "Teacher, Devon will prepare the custom spacesuit."

The corners of Jinghe's mouth twitched.

You really know how to handle things.

"Bark."

Blastoise swallowed and quietly asked Jinghe, "Teacher, are meteorites tasty?"

Jinghe: "."

Alright, alright.

If you want to go, we’ll go!

We can get some meteorites for Blastoise to eat, which will indirectly ease the financial burden. It’s as good as earning money.

Since it’s about making money, Jinghe’s reluctance diminished.

With Rayquaza watching, Jinghe and the others left Sky Pillar.

Xijiana, who had yet to recover, left with them as well.

So, the meteorite predicted to fall a thousand years ago is about to descend now?

But with Teacher Jinghe and the Dragon Deity, it seems there’s no longer a problem?

After descending from Sky Pillar, Da Wu and Wally immediately informed the Hoenn League about the news.

Upon learning that Jinghe and Rayquaza would handle the meteorite crisis, the entire upper echelon of the Hoenn League breathed a sigh of relief.

The appearance of the massive meteorite was like a sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, and one wrong move could spell disaster.

The old man from Devon also sighed with relief.

At least they wouldn’t have to cause too much destruction for the so-called "Infinity Energy."

Thus, Devon once again sprang into action, striving to create the safest and most secure spacesuit for Jinghe in the shortest time possible!

Actually, Jinghe wasn’t too concerned about it.

He had already decided to take Gengue along on this trip into space.

It was for safety, of course, and nothing else. Safety first.

If things got really bad, Gengue and Gengue could open spatial rifts and make a quick escape.

After all, self-preservation was paramount.

Moreover, he tried to contact Deoxys via his phone.

His phone had once been "inhabited" by Deoxys, so he could contact Deoxys through a special signal and a signal amplifier.

With these precautions, this space journey should be worry-free.

After leaving Sky Pillar, Jinghe didn’t leave Violet Island immediately. Instead, he headed to Violet City.

He remembered his agreement with King AZ.

If things went well, the Eternal Flower Leaf should be under the tree on the central island of Violet City.

The last time he and Hiruna came, they didn’t find it. He hoped this time would be different.

“Do you have something else to do?”

Before entering Violet City, Jinghe couldn’t help but ask, looking at Xijiana, who had been following them since they left Sky Pillar.

Xijiana’s face was taut, and she pursed her lips, seemingly making a decision.

The next second.

Swish—

Xijiana’s cloak fluttered as she kneeled before Jinghe.

This sudden action shocked Jinghe, Da Wu, and Wally.

“What are you doing...” Jinghe broke into a sweat and quickly helped Xijiana up.

Xijiana tried to resist but found that Jinghe was much stronger.

People around them gave them strange looks.

“It’s Teacher Jinghe!”

“And Mr. Da Wu and Mr. Wally!”

They had intended to enter Violet City quietly, but Xijiana’s actions drew attention, and the three were recognized.

They had to run!

The Hoenn League hadn’t hidden the recent disaster to calm the residents of Hoenn. The incident was too significant to be concealed.

Although the details were known to only a few, rumors like "Teacher Jinghe took down Groudon and blasted Groudon’s brain" had already spread.

Jinghe was already famous, and this only made it harder to appear in a crowded place without drawing attention.

He quickly pulled the bewildered Xijiana and ran.

They finally managed to enter a seemingly quiet house.

“Make sure no one followed us. We don’t want to be mistaken for burglars,” Jinghe said.

“It’s fine, Teacher. This house is mine.”

Jinghe: "."

You can randomly enter any house in Violet City and it turns out to be yours?

“I want to be your disciple, Teacher Jinghe!” Xijiana finally revealed her purpose.

She had also taken Da Wu’s words to heart and now had a clearer understanding.

So, it can be like this...

(End of Chapter)

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