Ambushing Cosmog from the Start
Chapter 32 - Homecoming

Chapter 32: Homecoming

Rayquaza returned to the void, while Kyurem retreated once more into the dark abyss where it dwelled.

With their departure, the once-chaotic battlefield fell into complete silence.

Arceus, however, did not leave.

It gazed at the shattered land beneath its feet before unleashing a radiant golden light unlike any other.

Wherever the light touched—

Forests regrew, streams flowed anew, and fissures in the earth mended themselves.

In the blink of an eye, the Kunlun Mountains returned to their former state.

……

So this… is the power of creation?

Witnessing the divine, miracle-like power Arceus had displayed, Chen Nian’s eyes flickered with fervor.

This is the kind of strength I truly yearn for. If only I could be as strong as Arceus…!

But he quickly dismissed the thought.

After all… he wasn’t Arceus.

……

Once the land was restored, Arceus turned and stepped into a glowing portal.

Yet, just before its figure vanished, it cast a deep, lingering glance in Chen Nian’s direction.

Despite the distance, Chen Nian was absolutely certain, Arceus had been looking at him.

Did it… sense something about me?

……

With Arceus gone, the turmoil in the Kunlun Mountains finally settled completely.

The fact that the shattered earth had been repaired was nothing short of a miracle.

Yet, at that moment, Chen Nian was staring blankly at his own palm.

Resting in it was a single green scale.

……

The scale, edged with gold, bore patterns similar to those on Rayquaza’s body.

And through his Observer’s Eye, the scale’s data appeared clearly in Chen Nian’s vision.

“Rayquaza’s Scale of Reverence!”

“When held by a Dragon-type Pokémon, it increases the power of Dragon-type moves by 40%. Additionally, this item can be used to summon Rayquaza… This scale is a precious gift, given only to those whom Rayquaza deems worthy.”

Holding the scale left behind by Rayquaza, Chen Nian didn’t know whether to laugh or sigh.

As the saying goes, “No discord, no concord.” Did our battle earn me Rayquaza’s recognition?

Then again, Rayquaza was a high-tier Legendary Pokémon. With its keen perception, it must have noticed him long ago.

Who would’ve thought that fighting it would lead to this?

An unexpected reward, indeed.

But when had Rayquaza slipped this thing into his hand? He hadn’t even noticed.

Probably got distracted watching Arceus…

……

With the battle over, there was no reason for Chen Nian to stay any longer.

Recalling Necrozma into its Poké Ball, he returned to the city and found Jiang Shuying.

……

“You idiot, are you out of your mind?”

“When those raging titans were about to flatten this city, you still didn’t run? Were you waiting for me to visit your grave next Qingming Festival?”

Jiang Shuying’s beautiful eyes shimmered with grievance at his scolding.

“But… you told me not to leave, to wait for you here…”

“I… I was afraid I wouldn’t see you again…”

“Uh…”

Chen Nian stared at her, surprised and touched.

Who would’ve thought that the once-proud campus belle could become so meek and clingy once tamed?

Reaching out, he grasped her slender wrist and pulled her delicate figure into his arms with a gentle tug.

Seeing the mischief in his eyes, Jiang Shuying tensed, her gaze flickering with panic.

“I… I can’t anymore, Chen Nian… Let’s… let’s wait till tomorrow—”

“Good things shouldn’t wait till tomorrow. Hush… just listen to me.”

……

The next morning, Chen Nian and Jiang Shuying boarded a train back to their hometown.

Jiang Shuying nestled against him affectionately, radiating happiness.

With no one around, she chattered away, asking endless questions:

“Chen Nian, how is your Pokémon so strong?”

“And those Pokémon from the battle earlier—were they Legendaries?”

“How do they even exist…?”

“I never thought my man would be someone powerful enough to command a Legendary too! I’m really…”

Before she could finish, Chen Nian cut in with a question:

“Legendaries? How do you know that term?”

“I saw it on my phone! Haven’t you noticed? The whole world’s gone crazy since this morning!”

“News of the battle in the Kunlun Mountains has spread. Every region is talking about it. The entire world is in an uproar because of this chaos!”

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