Elf: Hard work pays off, and I became Giovanni.

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The largest mountain range in the northern border of the Dragon Kingdom.

The Kunlun Mountains.

It stretches for hundreds of thousands of kilometers along the northern border of the Dragon Kingdom.

It spans two states on Earth.

It is also the largest primeval mountain range and jungle to appear on Earth after the fusion of secret realms!

until now.

There are still many places that have not been explored by humans.

"Hehe, you'll see when we get there."

Grandpa Tian smiled without saying a word, uncharacteristically keeping everyone in suspense.

The location discovered deep within the Kunlun Mountains was the Dragon Kingdom's greatest gain after the secret realm closed!

Its importance has been directly elevated to the same level as the Dragon Tower Secret Realm.

At the very beginning of its discovery, it attracted the combined efforts of more than three top trainers to investigate, as well as the protection of dozens of veteran master trainers!

And this time...

He was able to take Lu Chen to that place after a long and arduous application process that finally passed the Pokémon Association's rigorous review.

He couldn't wait to drag Lu Chen over to see it, as the review had just been approved the day before yesterday.

And to be honest.

That place... might help Lu Chen grow up faster!

……

"arrive."

Grandpa Tian, ​​who leaped down from behind the Dragonite, showed no signs of old age or defeat.

His movements were even more agile than those of the average "crippled college student".

Lu Chen, who was following behind, also jumped off the Charizard.

Curious, they looked around.

"Ok?"

Aside from the tight defenses, many of the buildings here seem to have been corrupted by some kind of energy.

As soon as he landed, he could sense a cold, viscous energy slowly eroding Lu Chen from the ground around him.

"Sigh~"

"What do you feel?"

"This energy... seems to be of the ghost attribute?" Lu Chen said in surprise after closing his eyes and sensing it for a moment.

“That’s right, we just discovered this place not long ago. It contains a space similar to a secret realm, but its structure is much simpler than that of a secret realm…”

Grandpa Tian explained as he led the way.

Many professional or master-level trainers who were standing guard around the area nodded in greeting when they saw Grandpa Tian and Lu Chen.

It seems they had anticipated their arrival.

"It seems that only Ghost-type Pokémon can survive inside that space. However, unlike the Ghost-type Pokémon we usually find in secret realms, those here... are much stronger and more dangerous!"

"Grandpa Tian said earnestly."

As she spoke, she looked at Lu Chen and smiled.

"If you didn't already have a Pokémon with strength comparable to a Master, I really wouldn't have dared to bring you here."

That dangerous?!

Lu Chen was startled.

Does that mean even professional trainers aren't qualified to enter?

Walked for a while longer.

We finally stopped after spotting an exceptionally rustic wooden house.

"Okay, here we are."

Grandpa Tian pushed open the creaking wooden door and slowly walked in.

Lu Chen followed behind, curiously looking around.

"Huh?! Old Tian, ​​you actually brought Lu Chen with you?!"

inside the room.

An elderly woman who looked very serious spoke up in surprise.

"Yes, I think Lu Chen's strength is enough to gain the approval of those elves."

Grandpa Tian nodded, and then introduced to Lu Chen, "This is one of the earliest Twelve Earthly Branches in our Dragon Kingdom, codenamed Si..."

"I quit a long time ago, kid. You can just call me Granny Zi."

"Yes, Granny Zi..."

Lu Chen nodded in agreement.

"Now that you're here, I guess Old Tian has already explained things to you..."

Granny Zi, with a serious expression, explained the precautions to Lu Chen regarding this place.

"Because there are so many ghost-type elf races here, we've temporarily named this place 'Spirit Realm'..."

"The spirit world is an ecosystem composed of various ghost-type spirits, most of whom are solitary and violent... Also, due to the nature of the ghost attribute, many of them are predatory towards objects with life energy, including humans or other types of spirits..."

Under Granny Zi's explanation.

Lu Chen also gained a general understanding of this place.

but……

Was Grandpa Tian serious about trying to capture a spirit in this place?!

Ghost-type Pokémon seem to fit perfectly into his team!

His ideal candidate for his fourth Pokémon would have been a Psychic-type, but if we're comparing...

The Ghost type is just as powerful as the Psychic type!

If there is a suitable option, he may consider it.

"That's all you need to be careful about. You'll have someone accompany you when you go to the spirit world, so don't worry too much..."

The spirit world has existed for some time now.

With the combined efforts of several top trainers and dozens of master trainers, there should be virtually no problems.

……

late at night.

The night in the Kunlun Mountains is very quiet.

Not even a single elf's cry could be heard. Perhaps due to the presence of the ghost attribute, a suppressive aura that made people feel silent permeated the place.

But on nights like this...

Professional trainers guarding the entrance to the spirit world face battles that inflict both physical and mental damage.

Fight the demons!

Every night, many ghost-type spirits appear and begin to wander around the entrance to the spirit world.

Due to the magnetic field here, the space is prone to distortion, which, combined with the abilities of ghost-type spirits, can create various terrifying illusions and will-o'-the-wisps.

Even Lu Chen felt a little apprehensive upon seeing this situation.

Although I know nothing unexpected will happen.

But being suddenly startled is also very uncomfortable.

"At this time... the entrance to the spirit world has opened. Let's go now."

Grandpa Tian waved his hand at Lu Chen, and the aura of the top-level strength of the Dragonite beside him was emanating out without any concealment.

The surrounding ghost-type spirits looked somewhat wary.

Lu Chen nodded and followed.

Not long after.

Grandpa Tian led Lu Chen directly into the entrance to the Spirit Realm.

All of a sudden!

The surrounding situation changed instantly!

Countless eerie pupils, flashing red light, stared intently at Old Master Tian and Lu Chen as they entered the spirit realm!

"...Grandpa Tian, ​​is this normal?"

As if frozen in place, Lu Chen asked Old Master Tian beside him without moving his head.

"Um, it should be normal, right? Probably?"

Grandpa Tian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. The Dragonite that had been by his side seemed to have been stimulated by something, and looked at one of the Ghost-type Pokémon with a sense of formidable danger.

suddenly!

"Gengger!!!"

A black gaze was cast from among the ghost-type Pokémon surrounding them!

Black gaze!

in a blink.

That seemingly endless tide of ghostly attributes directly engulfed Grandpa Tian and Lu Chen!

Seeing this, Dragonite was just about to step in to help...