bookbashuk Chapter 297 Wei Xin: Arceus, did you drop a gold slab, a silver slab, or a ground slab?
Chapter 297 Wei Xin: Arceus, did you drop a gold slab, a silver slab, or a ground slab?
Chapter 297 Wei Xin: Arceus, did you drop a gold slab, a silver slab, or a ground slab?
The group arrived at the Lishan camp by car, passed through the camp, and came to a huge pit. The pit went straight down and was bottomless. At first glance, it looked like Steve had been mining here.
Fortunately, the area around the pit has been reinforced, so there is no need to worry about the pit opening collapsing, provided that no one wants to bury them in the ground.
"Is this how you explore tombs?" Wei Xin asked.
Can you please be a little more professional? If you didn't know we were here for an archaeological excavation, you'd think we were some kind of tomb raiding gang.
Chi Ri coughed and explained, "This place started as a small pit. We guessed it was a trace left by tomb raiders, so we dug down following the traces they left. After all, it's a special time, and we wanted to determine as soon as possible whether the area below had been damaged so we could develop and protect it."
"So how are we supposed to get down?" Nemo glanced into the pit, but couldn't see anything below. She even considered throwing a rock down to take a look. "Did you create a big water pit down there?"
You thought it was Minecraft, with water landings? Were you planning to just jump in?
"No, we have a biological elevator." Chi Ri clapped his hands, and a sound came from underground. A metal disc rose up, and on the metal disc was a small, furry creature.
The bio-elevator that Chi Ri mentioned was made up of several Metagross monsters that used electromagnetism to move up and down along the metal of the reinforced walls—simple and practical.
One of the Metagross monsters even had an Eevee on its head.
Uncle Long's shouts could still be heard from underground.
"Xiaoyu!!! Where have you run off to again?!"
The quaint biological elevator, and the Eevee named Xiaoyu who likes to run around beside Uncle Long—Wei Xin had so much to complain about that he didn't know how to start.
"Buyi~"
Eevee, nicknamed Xiaoyu, stared at everyone, her gaze landing on Wei Xin. She blinked, a joyful expression appearing on her face. She moved closer to Wei Xin's feet, rubbing against his ankles, and walked in a Möbius strip with a cat-like gait, as if trying to leave her scent on Wei Xin.
Eevee marked a human.
"Cute little guy." Wei Xin bent down and stroked Xiao Yu's head. He hadn't touched Xiao Yu in a long time since his Eevee evolved into Sylveon.
Indeed, when it comes to feel, Eevee's fur is the most comfortable.
Wei Xin's skillful touch made Xiao Yu close her eyes and let out a comfortable snoring sound.
"You're still as popular with Pokémon as ever," Cynthia said with a smile.
"Mia!" Sylveon was alarmed. Where did this wild girl come from, actually seducing her trainer? She jumped out of her Poké Ball, wrapped her tentacles around the trainer's hands, and grinned at Tama.
Xiaoyu wasn't afraid at all. Having traveled all over the country with Uncle Long for so many years, she had never seen any danger. It was just a Sylveon. She even went up to Sylveon and affectionately rubbed against her leg.
Cynthia's Glaceon also jumped out and, without saying a word, licked Xiaoyu's head. Xiaoyu blinked, realized what was happening, and licked back.
It's icy cold, like an ice pop.
"Eevee?" Glaceon was confused.
This Eevee is clearly a social bully, or even a socially anxious (social terrorist).
Chi Ri coughed, signaling to everyone not to display their friendship and bonds in front of him, as it was too glaring, and said, "Let's go down as soon as possible."
Seeing this, Wei Xin picked up Xiao Yu and placed her on his shoulder. Sylveon was anxious, as that was originally her spot.
Immediately afterwards, Wei Xin hugged Sylveon in his arms. Sylveon's two hind legs stepped on Wei Xin's lower abdomen, and its front paws clung to Wei Xin's chest, their bodies pressed very close together.
Sylveon stopped eating its vinegar and instantly became incredibly obedient, resting its head contentedly on its trainer's shoulder.
You've come at just the right time.
Chi Ri's lips twitched, his fist hardened, "I told you not to show off your love, are you deaf?"
Pipa patted Akari on the shoulder, his eyes filled with sympathy, and said, "Mr. Akari—"
He wanted to say something, but couldn't think of any good words, so he sighed helplessly, "Never mind."
Chi Ri remained expressionless, but his heart was in turmoil. What do you mean, "forget it"? Just finish what you have to say, you bastard!
In the end, Red Sun still couldn't figure out what Pipa wanted to say. He could only lead everyone down the Metagross elevator at a steady speed. After descending vertically all the way, it began to slide down at an angle and finally stopped at the outer layer of the tunnel. The warm orange-red light shone into the tunnel, which was quite cozy.
There was also an anxious figure inside the passage.
It was Uncle Long. There was no signal in the passage, so he couldn't contact the outside world. When he saw Xiaoyu standing safely on Wei Xin's shoulder, his heart was at ease.
"Xiaoyu, you scared me to death!"
"Buyi~" Xiaoyu jumped up from Weixin's shoulder and landed steadily on Uncle Long's shoulder.
"Mr. Long, have you found the mechanism to enter the tomb?" Chi Ri asked.
"Sorry, not yet. To be precise, there doesn't seem to be any mechanism in this passage."
The group passed through a giant, man-made tunnel. The wide tunnel was large enough for several large trucks to pass at the same time. Even the empty walls were marked with red warning tape.
At the very back of the passage was a huge, yellowish-brown rock with electrode plates attached to it.
Wei Xin leaned forward, stroked his chin, and stared intently with narrowed eyes.
"Well, Mr. Wei Xin, have you figured anything out?" Chi Ri asked curiously, hoping that Wei Xin could give an unexpected answer, or even use the key in his hand to open the tomb.
"This is a stone slab, isn't it?" Wei Xin's waveguide passed through the surface of the rock and sensed a huge, inexhaustible energy within it.
Clearly, the alpacas have been littering again.
Meanwhile, the polyhedron in his backpack began to stir, having an inexplicable connection with the rock.
"The stone tablet, Arceus's stone tablet?" Cynthia asked.
Legend has it that Arceus carries 18 stone tablets, each corresponding to a Pokémon's type in the real world. These tablets contain Arceus's power, and each tablet has a different effect.
She realized that Arceus's stone tablet was actually placed at the entrance of the Eastern Huang tomb.
"As expected of Mr. Wei Xin, you are very knowledgeable. It is precisely this stone slab that is blocking the way to the tomb," Chi Ri praised. "So, I wonder if you have a way to move the stone slab?"
"sure."
Wei Xin put down Sylveon and took out a polyhedron from his pocket.
Sensing the change occurring in the polyhedron, Zygarde jumped out from inside.
Upon seeing the large white worm land on the ground, Chi Ri froze in place. It was actually Zygarde! Wei Xin had actually brought the Order Mediator with him.
Although last night, Chi Ri guessed through casual conversation that Wei Xin might be carrying the key to open the tomb.
If he wasn't carrying anything rare, crucial, or valuable, why would he worry about being attacked? In fact, he had even considered sending someone in to infiltrate the group and steal it.
But now he is very glad that he did not act rashly. Otherwise, without full preparation, they might have faced an enraged Zygarde, and the League would have used it against them afterwards.
Wei Xin was wary of the Sinnoh Alliance and did not want to cause any more trouble. Chi Ri felt the same way. Before everything was ready and the plan was officially implemented, he could not let a second person know his true purpose.
The polyhedron in Wei Xin's hand emitted a dazzling light in the passageway, landing on the boulder.
The rock was pulled, its colors and power bursting forth, its surface peeling away layer by layer to reveal its true form—a whole slab of earthy yellow stone.
There is a noticeable groove under the stone slab.
Indeed, the Zygold polyhedron is the key.
Wei Xin held the polyhedron and slowly approached the stone slab. He gently embedded the polyhedron into the slab, making sure it fit perfectly. The passage began to shake, and the dirt on the walls and ceiling fell off. The huge stone slab shrank and finally fell into Wei Xin's hand, opening the passage behind it.
Obtain Arceus Tablet 1.
"It seems to be a ground-type stone slab." Wei Xin took a step back and deduced based on the power emanating from the stone slab.
In that case, the He Shi Bi mentioned by our ancestors was actually Arceus's stone tablet, which explains why our ancestors said that whoever possessed the He Shi Bi would rule the world.
And our ancestors actually carved a piece off a slab from Arceus's stone and made the Zygarde polyhedron? No wonder they're our ancestors, they're amazing.
With the help of waveguides, he understood how to use the slate and came up with a plan.
"I see. The giant rock was formed because the stone slabs were damaged and became unstable, so it drew soil and rocks from the surrounding environment to fill the gaps," Pluto explained.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go in and explore!" Nemo said excitedly.
"No way!" Wei Xin raised his hands and made a big X in front of his chest.
"According to records, there are large amounts of mercury, poisonous gas, and various traps beneath the tomb. If we go down there naked without any equipment, we will only become burial offerings for our ancestors."
Nemo was puzzled. Didn't they always wear their equipment? Just as she was about to speak, she felt someone pinch her shoulder. It was Pipa, who held up one finger, signaling her to be quiet.
Wei Xin's words were not meant for his teammates, but for the opponents.
Wei Xin turned to ask, "Mr. Chi Ri, do you have any equipment that can be used to explore the ruins?"
"Yes, our Galaxy Team has the world's best technology. I'll have someone send it over right away." The secret of the tomb was right in front of him. Chi Ri excitedly took out his phone, but then realized there was no signal underground. He made a decision: "Pluto, you stay here and observe the situation."
Wei Xin was glad that Chi Ri chose to leave Pluto behind, so for the time being, there was no need to confront Chi Ri directly.
"I'll go inform the Kyoto University archaeological team." Uncle Long followed closely behind.
With Wei Xin and the others around, there's no need to worry about Pluto pulling strings in the passageway or betraying him.
"The legendary imperial tomb, the tomb of a great emperor throughout the ages, containing boundless treasures and power." Pluto stared at the passage before him, a malicious smile spreading across his face.
If one could monopolize the resources, perhaps in time, one could truly control all the mythical beasts and rule the world.
Four other people standing in the passageway also harbored ill intentions. After Chi Ri and Uncle Long left, the four took out helmets from their backpacks and canceled their costume changes.
A complete set of protective clothing, provided by the Aether Foundation, is corrosion-resistant, resistant to high and low temperatures, and capable of withstanding various harsh environments and mitigating skill attacks.
Fully prepared and ready to go.
Pluto was dumbfounded.
No, you said you didn't have any equipment. How come your equipment is more advanced than our Team Galactic's?
They immediately realized something was wrong; the group was trying to escape.
Just as she opened her mouth, she saw Wei Xin's lips curve into an arc as he released Gardevoir.
"Gardedor, Hypnosis."
You know too much.
Gardevoir's eyes flashed with a ghostly light as it unleashed its psychic power.
Pluto's eyes widened. "What are you doing?" Then its eyes rolled back and it collapsed to the ground.
In my last moments before collapsing, I was filled with resentment and wanted to sneak away. Why didn't you just go in directly? Why did you attack me?
"Is this really the right thing for us to do?"
Looking at the unconscious Pluto on the ground, Nemo couldn't help but wonder who the real villain was.
"What's inappropriate?"
Wei Xin shrugged. "Are we really going to lead Team Galaxy into the Eastern Imperial Tomb?"
That's incredibly rare.
The alliance let the wolf into the house, and Wei Xin was also helpless. The alliance was in a state of disrepair, and Wei Xin was just patching things up.
Using public office for private gain and stealing cultural relics? That's not true.
He is protecting the property belonging to Donghuang and preventing it from falling into the hands of bad people; this is the light of righteousness.
Moreover, the Iron Warrior's affairs are more important than anything else. No matter who it is, if they dare to disturb him and something even slightly goes wrong, he won't bother explaining right or wrong.
"Don't worry, if anything goes wrong, just put all the blame on me and say that I hypnotized you."
Even if all else fails, he has money, power, people, and a powerful backer. He can rebel, set up his own operation, and choose from numerous organizations such as Team Plasma, Team Rocket, Team Galactic, and the Aether Foundation. In half a year, working overtime, he could easily create Team Rainbow.
Protecting the world and protecting my world are the same in terms of outcome, as long as everyone can live a stable, peaceful and happy life.
“I don’t care,” Piper said. “You saved the Godfather’s life, and I trust your choice.”
His principle is simple: I'll attack wherever Wei Xin points.
"Being an accomplice sounds pretty exciting," Cynthia guessed that Wei Xin might be up to something when she learned about Team Galaxy's identity. "If all else fails, Donghuang doesn't want you, you can come to Sinnoh with me, but it's a pity about my newly obtained visa."
Nemo excitedly raised her arms: "It's come to this, we're already here, what are we waiting for? Let's go! Destination: Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum! Go go go!"
"Set off!"
The four entered the passage in high spirits. Wei Xin turned around and said, "Zigelder, please drive the stone slab."
"Understood." Zygarde used the power of the ground slabs to unleash the earth's divine power.
The stone slab flew up and blocked the cave entrance, while the polyhedron bounced back into Wei Xin's hand.
Wei Xin was surprised; this thing was actually detachable.
The pebbles on the ground were attracted and solidified. By the time Red Sun and the Galactic Team arrived, the cave entrance had been completely sealed off. The other four were nowhere to be seen, and only Pluto was lying on the ground, fast asleep.
Chi Ri immediately understood what had happened and realized that Wei Xin had just used a diversionary tactic. He had been on guard for a long time, but at the last moment he actually let his guard down against Wei Xin.
Enraged, Chi Ri slammed his walkie-talkie against the wall, panting heavily. He lost all sense of propriety and threw it against the wall in a fit of rage.
Wei Xin, but in the end he didn't utter the curse. As the leader of the organization, he could have emotions, but he couldn't lose his dignity. He looked at Pluto lying on the ground, at least it wasn't him lying on the ground—and sighed helplessly.
The next second, she regained her composure and strategic mind, her expression changing faster than that of the professional actress Karuno.
"Never mind, it was just a mistake."
Wei Xin and his group couldn't stay in the tomb forever; they would eventually have to come out. The things inside were cultural relics, not their private property.
Unless the tomb's owner wakes up and personally bequeaths the inheritance to Wei Xin and his group.
How could that be? A tomb that has been sealed for thousands of years—even a Ghost-type Pokémon would be bored to death if it were locked inside.
Moreover, given that they already know the tomb is protected by stone slabs, and with their technological level and the other stone slab in their possession, they might as well be able to forge another key.
When Uncle Long brought the Kyoto archaeological team down, they were stunned to learn that Wei Xin and his team had already entered the tomb.
We've been so focused on guarding against the scorching sun that we forgot to guard against you!
I finally managed to be cautious this once, but you made me lose so completely.
Can't we still have friendly exploration anymore?
Uncle Long felt utterly dejected, on the verge of tears. In this cold world, only Xiao Yu beside him still had some warmth. He tilted his head and suddenly felt that something was not quite right.
It felt like something was missing from my life.
Turning around, he cried out in horror.
"Xiaoyu!!!!"