Ancient Arcanine Yanhuang: If You Do Not Forsake Me, I Would Serve You as My Lord! **
Celebi hovered in midair, hands planted firmly on her hips, cheeks puffed out in anger as she glared at Yanhuang.
"Yanhuang! How many times have I told you?"
"Do not use attacks of that magnitude inside the paradise!"
"My Space-Time Garden simply cannot withstand clashes like that!"
Though her body was small, her authority was absolute.
Faced with Celebi's scolding, Yanhuang lowered his massive head, ears drooping—
like a huge dog that had just been caught doing something wrong.
He didn't dare meet her gaze.
Seeing this, Celebi sighed helplessly, then shifted her attention toward Ethan and the now-devolved Metagross.
"Human," she said.
"How did you enter the Space-Time Paradise?"
"In my memory…"
"You do not possess entry permission."
Before Ethan could answer, Ye Kui hurried forward.
"Celebi, this isn't Ethan's or Metagross's fault!"
"They came here to find me."
"And somehow… Yingying and Ethan were pulled in as well."
As Ye Kui explained everything—including Celebi's fifty-year slumber and the resulting lockdown—Celebi's anger visibly faded.
Instead, an awkward expression crept onto her face.
"So… that's how it was…"
She scratched her cheek, clearly embarrassed.
"I didn't expect all this trouble to start because of me."
"I'm sorry, Ye Kui."
"This really is my fault."
Ye Kui shook her head quickly, assuring Celebi she wasn't upset.
A God Before His Eyes
Ethan remained silent throughout, his gaze fixed on Celebi.
From the system's feedback alone, he already understood one thing—
Celebi was terrifyingly powerful.
1.93
God-tier, Third Stage.
The strongest Pokémon Ethan had ever personally encountered.
It was no wonder she had effortlessly stopped the clash between Mega Metagross and Yanhuang.
But while listening, Ethan's mind kept replaying one scene—
Yanhuang's Lava Qilin form.
A transformation eerily similar to Mega Evolution.
A short-term, explosive leap in combat power.
"If my Pokémon could master something like that…" Ethan thought.
"…their ceiling would be terrifying."
He didn't crave battle—but he loved growth.
Loved seeing his partners become stronger.
Just then, Celebi drifted closer and spoke again.
"Human. What is your name?"
Ethan snapped out of his thoughts.
"Ethan."
"Ethan," Celebi repeated softly.
"You are… very special."
"You entered the Space-Time Paradise without my consent."
"In thousands of years…"
"I've never seen a human like you."
She paused, then smiled faintly.
"Since you could enter, it means you and this place share fate."
"This incident happened because of my slumber."
"And because Yanhuang is too stubborn for his own good."
"So—"
She raised her hand, green light swirling gently.
"To make amends…"
"Ethan, would you be willing to form a pure bond of friendship with the Space-Time Paradise?"
The moment her words fell—
A warm, mysterious energy flowed around Ethan's body.
It felt gentle.
Comfortable.
Almost like nature itself was embracing him.
Then—
The system chimed.
[Ding! Detected: Golden Opportunity – Celebi's Blessing]
[Recommendation: Acquire immediately]
Ethan looked at Celebi, then nodded.
"I'm willing."
The instant the words left his mouth—
The green light surged straight into his body.
[Ding! Acquired: Golden Opportunity – Celebi's Blessing]
[Opportunity amplification detected…]
[×888 multiplier confirmed]
[Upgrade complete: Rainbow Opportunity – Celebi's Blessing]
A translucent panel appeared before Ethan's eyes.
[Entity: Ethan]
Strength: 1.61 (Early King-tier)
Attributes: Normal / Psychic
Trait: Natural Cure
Abilities: Telekinesis, Heal Pulse
Potential: God-tier, Seventh Stage
Ethan froze.
Completely stunned.
He had never imagined a day would come when his own status appeared in the system.
And what shocked him even more—
He was now King-tier.
He didn't feel dramatically different physically…
But his mind felt clearer. Faster. Lighter.
At the same time—
Celebi herself was stunned.
Because she clearly felt it.
The power she granted Ethan had multiplied violently upon entering his body—
breaking every natural rule she knew.
She had only intended to grant him:
Free passage to and from the paradiseEnhanced healing affinity
Yet somehow…
Those powers had detonated inside him.
In an instant, Ethan had awakened King-tier psychic strength.
Even Celebi—who had lived for thousands of years—had rarely seen humans reach that level.
Let alone instantly.
"…You really are extraordinary," she murmured.
A God Is Born
Just then—
Metagross began to tremble.
At first, no one noticed.
Then—
A terrifying surge of energy erupted from its body.
Celebi, Yanhuang, and Ethan all stiffened.
They knew exactly what this meant.
Metagross's strength had already reached Totem Peak.
If it climbed any higher—
It would cross that boundary.
And it did.
In a violent yet majestic surge—
Metagross broke through.
God-tier.
Silence fell.
Yanhuang's expression changed completely.
He could tell—
Metagross was young.
Inexperienced compared to himself.
And yet—
It had stepped into godhood.
Yanhuang had been stuck at Totem Peak for three hundred years.
Three hundred.
And now this "brat" had crossed the threshold right in front of him.
Jealousy flared—
then was crushed under centuries of discipline.
But the shock remained.
Metagross turned toward Ethan and let out a low, electronic rumble.
"Boss."
Ethan laughed, eyes shining.
"Well done, Metagross."
"You broke through faster than I expected."
"How do you feel?"
"Excellent," Metagross replied calmly.
"I could defeat him easily now."
Yanhuang's eye twitched.
Ethan coughed lightly.
"Careful with that attitude."
"Yanhuang is a senior."
"Strength alone isn't arrogance's excuse."
"Three people walk together—one is always your teacher."
Metagross paused, then nodded.
And apologized.
Yanhuang stared at Ethan.
At this human…
Who could keep a newborn god so grounded.
His heart shook.
Five hundred years of life…
And he had never seen a trainer like this.
As Metagross and Yanhuang exchanged experiences—
one asking about Lava Qilin, the other about breaking into godhood—
Yanhuang finally learned the truth.
Metagross was only eleven years old.
One year ago…
It was merely Overlord-tier.
Yanhuang was speechless.
One year.
Overlord to God.
Slowly…
Yanhuang turned his gaze toward Ethan's back.
A wild thought took root in his ancient heart.
If following this human truly shatters bottlenecks…
Then perhaps—
Yanhuang took a deep breath.
For the first time in five hundred years—
He wanted to follow someone.
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