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Chapter 278
Chapter 1152: Flowing Cloud Line
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
In the sea area northeast of Mossdeep City, two Dragon Pokémon were flying, each carrying a person.
Ponfo was riding his Flygon, leading the way.
"Wooo~!!"
Meanwhile, Ash was riding Latias, following leisurely behind.
Ponfo's expression was grave. Being followed by a legendary Pokémon was quite stressful.
Truly befitting the Dragon God Emissary; his partner was a legendary Pokémon!
Before long, the two entered a strange sea area.
In this sea area stood countless upright reefs of varying heights, roughly forming a sea path.
However, the route was crooked and winding. Not long after entering this waterway, numerous forks appeared, and the placement of the reefs showed no discernible pattern.
"Lord Emissary, this path has only one safe route to the Sky Pillar. All others are dead ends."
Ponfo guided them from the front, steadily traversing the intricate stone path.
Ash frowned deeply and immediately commanded Latias to fly several tens of meters higher. From a bird's-eye view, wouldn't the labyrinth cease to exist?
"Wooo~~!"
But when Latias flew above all the reefs, he discovered that besides the densely scattered reefs, there was no land to be seen below.
The Sky Pillar, judging by its name, should be a towering spire, right?
But with a single glance, there was nothing of the sort in sight.
Seeing this, Ash could only descend back to the sea surface, rather disappointed.
"Lord Emissary, this sea area has a special barrier. Only from a position amidst the reefs is it possible to see the location of the Sky Pillar."
Ponfo hurriedly commanded his Flygon to draw closer and explained patiently.
Taking a shortcut by flying high, one could never reach the Sky Pillar.
As for how he knew the route...
"To be honest, this is my first time here too."
These words rather astonished Ash.
The path was a completely intricate labyrinth, yet this guy navigated it as if he were returning home. And now he was saying it was his first time?
"Hehe, to tell you the truth, it's because of a special ability of us Draconid People."
Ponfo explained with a smile.
He focused his eyes and looked around.
"We Draconid People can see the trails left behind in the sky after a Dragon-type Pokémon flies. We call them Flowing Cloud Lines."
"Flowing Cloud Line?"
Ash was taken aback. He looked around, but there was clearly nothing in the air at all.
But in Ponfo's eyes, the same scene contained several translucent threads.
Not only could they see these trajectory threads, but they could even have their Pokémon stand on the intersection points of the Flowing Cloud Lines to battle in mid-air.
You could say that all the Draconid People were experts at aerial combat!
And among these stone-path sea routes, the thickest and most obvious Flowing Cloud Line pointed in the direction of the Sky Pillar.
One only needed to follow this Flowing Cloud Line to avoid getting lost.
"So that's how it works?"
Ash nodded repeatedly.
Speaking of which, wasn't that just like the secret technique of Brother Red's retired Pikachu?
By releasing a powerful Thunderbolt, it filled the air with an invisible residual current, allowing one to then step on the residual current to perform high-speed jumps and movements in the sky.
Thundercloud Line!
His own Pikachu had also successfully managed to copy this move and could barely pull it off.
He never expected to find a similar version here.
However, the Draconid People's Flowing Cloud Line battle style was clearly more widespread. As long as one could see the Flowing Cloud Lines, even non-Dragon-type Pokémon could use these trails for battle.
Thinking of this, Ash let Ponfo lead the way while he stared wide-eyed from behind, trying to spot some clue...
They flew for half an hour.
Unconsciously, the number of surrounding reefs gradually decreased.
And as the two reached the end and broke through the mist ahead, a stretch of land appeared before their eyes.
This was something that was absolutely impossible to see while flying in the sky above.
*Tap. Tap.*
When the two landed, a tremendously tall stone tower emerged before them at the end of the island's stone path.
"This is the Sky Pillar?!"
Ash's eyes widened, tilting his head back as far as it could go.
Even so, he still couldn't see the top of the stone tower. It completely pierced deep into the clouds, its full form hidden from view.
In appearance, it was a brownish-yellow stone tower. Although it looked ancient and dilapidated, its surface was constructed to be perfectly straight and uniform.
He could vaguely make out that it was a massive, triangular stone tower!
"Sky Pillar...!"
Even Ponfo immediately knelt and bowed respectfully.
This was also the first time he had seen the Sky Pillar...
One could say this place was the most sacred location in the hearts of all the Draconid People.
After all, according to legend, the Dragon God, Rayquaza, had lived in the Sky Pillar for a period of time.
If they searched around the tower, they might even find some of Rayquaza's shed scales and the like... They could totally be treated as family heirlooms!
The two delayed no longer and were about to approach.
*Swish, tap! Swish, tap!*
Just then, the sound of continuous wall-kicking was heard as a figure nimbly traversed the surrounding rocks.
With a final, light leap, it landed on the stone path in front of Ash and Ponfo.
"You are..."
Ash focused his gaze and saw a snow-white, beast-like Pokémon with a blue-black face and a sickle-like crescent horn on one side.
Absol!
"It's the Disaster Pokémon?! Ah, what great luck!!"
Seeing Absol, Ponfo's face changed.
The Draconid People are an ancient people, and most of their members are very superstitious.
Seeing an Absol meant that a disaster was about to occur... This meant their journey ahead wouldn't be smooth!
Ponfo was about to send out his Flygon to drive away the unlucky Absol.
"Wait a moment."
But Ash stepped in front of Ponfo and walked towards Absol, one step at a time.
The latter raised its noble and mysterious head, its pair of blood-red eyes gazing calmly at Ash.
"You're that Absol, aren't you? We've met twice."
Once was when he had just set foot in the Hoenn Region, and the second time was on the beach south of Slateport City.
Ash also pointed at the Pikachu on his shoulder.
"Pika pika...!"
Pikachu also cried out in a rather taunting tone, indicating that they had fought twice before.
But both times, Absol had chickened out and run away early; otherwise, it would have been thoroughly beaten by Pikachu.
Absol: "..."
*Is this Electric Mouse a little sick in the head?*
Having appeared before him twice in a row, Ash didn't think it was a mere coincidence.
As for Absol's title of Disaster Pokémon, the most widespread belief was that wherever an Absol was seen, disaster would follow.
But looking at this saying from another angle...
It could also be said that Absol has the ability to foresee calamities, and its appearance before others is merely a warning, a prophecy of the impending disaster.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
In the sea area northeast of Mossdeep City, two Dragon Pokémon were flying, each carrying a person.
Ponfo was riding his Flygon, leading the way.
"Wooo~!!"
Meanwhile, Ash was riding Latias, following leisurely behind.
Ponfo's expression was grave. Being followed by a legendary Pokémon was quite stressful.
Truly befitting the Dragon God Emissary; his partner was a legendary Pokémon!
Before long, the two entered a strange sea area.
In this sea area stood countless upright reefs of varying heights, roughly forming a sea path.
However, the route was crooked and winding. Not long after entering this waterway, numerous forks appeared, and the placement of the reefs showed no discernible pattern.
"Lord Emissary, this path has only one safe route to the Sky Pillar. All others are dead ends."
Ponfo guided them from the front, steadily traversing the intricate stone path.
Ash frowned deeply and immediately commanded Latias to fly several tens of meters higher. From a bird's-eye view, wouldn't the labyrinth cease to exist?
"Wooo~~!"
But when Latias flew above all the reefs, he discovered that besides the densely scattered reefs, there was no land to be seen below.
The Sky Pillar, judging by its name, should be a towering spire, right?
But with a single glance, there was nothing of the sort in sight.
Seeing this, Ash could only descend back to the sea surface, rather disappointed.
"Lord Emissary, this sea area has a special barrier. Only from a position amidst the reefs is it possible to see the location of the Sky Pillar."
Ponfo hurriedly commanded his Flygon to draw closer and explained patiently.
Taking a shortcut by flying high, one could never reach the Sky Pillar.
As for how he knew the route...
"To be honest, this is my first time here too."
These words rather astonished Ash.
The path was a completely intricate labyrinth, yet this guy navigated it as if he were returning home. And now he was saying it was his first time?
"Hehe, to tell you the truth, it's because of a special ability of us Draconid People."
Ponfo explained with a smile.
He focused his eyes and looked around.
"We Draconid People can see the trails left behind in the sky after a Dragon-type Pokémon flies. We call them Flowing Cloud Lines."
"Flowing Cloud Line?"
Ash was taken aback. He looked around, but there was clearly nothing in the air at all.
But in Ponfo's eyes, the same scene contained several translucent threads.
Not only could they see these trajectory threads, but they could even have their Pokémon stand on the intersection points of the Flowing Cloud Lines to battle in mid-air.
You could say that all the Draconid People were experts at aerial combat!
And among these stone-path sea routes, the thickest and most obvious Flowing Cloud Line pointed in the direction of the Sky Pillar.
One only needed to follow this Flowing Cloud Line to avoid getting lost.
"So that's how it works?"
Ash nodded repeatedly.
Speaking of which, wasn't that just like the secret technique of Brother Red's retired Pikachu?
By releasing a powerful Thunderbolt, it filled the air with an invisible residual current, allowing one to then step on the residual current to perform high-speed jumps and movements in the sky.
Thundercloud Line!
His own Pikachu had also successfully managed to copy this move and could barely pull it off.
He never expected to find a similar version here.
However, the Draconid People's Flowing Cloud Line battle style was clearly more widespread. As long as one could see the Flowing Cloud Lines, even non-Dragon-type Pokémon could use these trails for battle.
Thinking of this, Ash let Ponfo lead the way while he stared wide-eyed from behind, trying to spot some clue...
They flew for half an hour.
Unconsciously, the number of surrounding reefs gradually decreased.
And as the two reached the end and broke through the mist ahead, a stretch of land appeared before their eyes.
This was something that was absolutely impossible to see while flying in the sky above.
*Tap. Tap.*
When the two landed, a tremendously tall stone tower emerged before them at the end of the island's stone path.
"This is the Sky Pillar?!"
Ash's eyes widened, tilting his head back as far as it could go.
Even so, he still couldn't see the top of the stone tower. It completely pierced deep into the clouds, its full form hidden from view.
In appearance, it was a brownish-yellow stone tower. Although it looked ancient and dilapidated, its surface was constructed to be perfectly straight and uniform.
He could vaguely make out that it was a massive, triangular stone tower!
"Sky Pillar...!"
Even Ponfo immediately knelt and bowed respectfully.
This was also the first time he had seen the Sky Pillar...
One could say this place was the most sacred location in the hearts of all the Draconid People.
After all, according to legend, the Dragon God, Rayquaza, had lived in the Sky Pillar for a period of time.
If they searched around the tower, they might even find some of Rayquaza's shed scales and the like... They could totally be treated as family heirlooms!
The two delayed no longer and were about to approach.
*Swish, tap! Swish, tap!*
Just then, the sound of continuous wall-kicking was heard as a figure nimbly traversed the surrounding rocks.
With a final, light leap, it landed on the stone path in front of Ash and Ponfo.
"You are..."
Ash focused his gaze and saw a snow-white, beast-like Pokémon with a blue-black face and a sickle-like crescent horn on one side.
Absol!
"It's the Disaster Pokémon?! Ah, what great luck!!"
Seeing Absol, Ponfo's face changed.
The Draconid People are an ancient people, and most of their members are very superstitious.
Seeing an Absol meant that a disaster was about to occur... This meant their journey ahead wouldn't be smooth!
Ponfo was about to send out his Flygon to drive away the unlucky Absol.
"Wait a moment."
But Ash stepped in front of Ponfo and walked towards Absol, one step at a time.
The latter raised its noble and mysterious head, its pair of blood-red eyes gazing calmly at Ash.
"You're that Absol, aren't you? We've met twice."
Once was when he had just set foot in the Hoenn Region, and the second time was on the beach south of Slateport City.
Ash also pointed at the Pikachu on his shoulder.
"Pika pika...!"
Pikachu also cried out in a rather taunting tone, indicating that they had fought twice before.
But both times, Absol had chickened out and run away early; otherwise, it would have been thoroughly beaten by Pikachu.
Absol: "..."
*Is this Electric Mouse a little sick in the head?*
Having appeared before him twice in a row, Ash didn't think it was a mere coincidence.
As for Absol's title of Disaster Pokémon, the most widespread belief was that wherever an Absol was seen, disaster would follow.
But looking at this saying from another angle...
It could also be said that Absol has the ability to foresee calamities, and its appearance before others is merely a warning, a prophecy of the impending disaster.
(end of chapter)
