Every trainer who has ever embarked on a journey knows that underground cave exploration is the most dangerous type of outdoor adventure activity.
Darkness, hypothermia, getting lost, and ferocious wild Pokémon - none of these combined are more terrifying than "high water closing roads". Once they are blocked by an underground river in a small space due to lack of equipment, the only way waiting for them is to drown.
Even with Clive's psychological quality, he could feel the chill rising from the soles of his feet to the sky. The recent news about heavy rains around Naipulu Island and the survival methods in emergencies were mixed in his brain. It was almost impossible to think clearly for just a moment.
And the brief trance caused by fear was quickly dispelled by the words of the fellow travelers.
"I'll explore the way."
Beidou is concise and authentic. Crystal blue ripples spread out with him as the center, sweeping through the entire cave like a storm.
Large-scale detection and calculation is a very labor-intensive task, but at this moment, lives are at stake, and no one will care about a little fatigue. Invisible waves penetrated downward along the water surface, passing through the rock walls and sand, spreading towards the darkness in the distance.
Two minutes later, the adventurer opened his eyes.
"The rock structure in this area is loose. If you hit it rashly, it is likely to cause a landslide, which will bury us here." Xiaoye's tone was calm and determined, which made Clive, who was a little panicked for a while, gradually calm down.
"So, the safest way is to go underwater - I have found the best route. It will take about three minutes to reach a relatively open platform."
The underground river in Fengxue Mountain is formed by the melted snow on the top of the mountain. It is bitingly cold. If you enter the water recklessly, you will faint due to hypothermia within a few moments, not to mention that you have to hold your breath for three minutes without any diving equipment. But Xiaoye didn't seem to think this was a problem. After finishing her conclusion, she turned her attention to the two teenagers from the Himi family.
If she was the only one here, she might have to take some extreme measures to escape. But now, she thought - there shouldn't be such a big fight.
"Got it." Karl laughed.
He gestured to Clive, and the boy who grew up with him understood immediately.
Riolu had already returned to the Poké Ball, and the White Sea Lion plunged into the water, ready to clear the way.
"We need to pass through this water quickly, and try to avoid wild Pokémon when encountering them, so as not to have a head-on conflict." Karl said, turning his attention to Xiao Ye.
"Beidou, you show the direction of the ice rock monster, and leave the rest to us."
After the words fell, Karl snapped his fingers, and Bingyibu let out a gentle cry in response. The ice rock monster's broad back became the base, and several ice edges rose from the ground and met in the air to form a ring-shaped ice fence.
With the ice edge as the center, the translucent ice shell slowly stretched out, and in just a few seconds, the people on the back of the ice rock monster were enveloped in the "diving cabin" made of ice. The information returned by the waveguide detection clearly shows that this seemingly fragile ice shell is actually able to withstand one or two hits from large Pokémon - only Himimi Karl and his team, who have represented their country on the World Youth Championship stage, Only his partner has such incredible ability to shape moves.
The three of them looked at each other silently and nodded at the same time.
Then, the ice rock monster retracted its limbs and fell heavily into the underground river.
In order to prevent being detected by wild Pokémon, Pichu has already suppressed all his light. The surroundings were dark, with only the sound of the surging river ringing in his ears, and the chill brought by the ice diving chamber penetrated deep into the bones, making people shiver. Once the ice shell breaks, hypothermia and suffocation will strike at the same moment, and the shadow of death will increasingly aggravate the psychological pressure of young people - which often causes oxygen consumption to be faster than usual.
Xiaoye glanced at Clive, who looked heavy, and calmly slowed down his breathing.
Another Himi boy seemed to be vaguely aware of something. He smiled and patted his two companions on the shoulders, "Relax, the oxygen here is enough for at least ten minutes. Besides, even if something unexpected happens, I'm still here, for example, if a giant claw crab rushes out and crushes it. Ice shell, Clive, you accidentally choked on the water——"
"Shut up." Clive couldn't bear it anymore and ordered the other party to stop cursing his companions.
Being interrupted like this by Karl, Clive couldn't tell whether he became more relaxed or more angry. He could only turn his head away with a dark face, staring at the gloomy river in front of him.
Under Xiaoye's guidance, the ice rock monster has taken advantage of the undercurrent under the water and drifted forward quickly. We were still about a minute away from returning to land.
At this moment, a hazy light suddenly appeared in front of him.
The ice rock monster immediately adjusted its posture and prepared for defense. The teenagers of the Himi family all focused their attention on the masked adventurer - the people being watched also reacted very quickly and immediately reported their detection results: "It's a group of electric lamp monsters, at least ten or more. It's swimming towards us quickly...no."
Xiaoye's voice paused.
"They're running away!"
The expressions of the young trainers changed drastically.
"Ice rock monster, come up first!" Karl ordered decisively. The iceberg-like Pokémon immediately stopped moving forward and tried to escape from the undercurrent to temporarily avoid danger - but they were still one step too late.
A huge whirlpool emerged from the dark water.
No one knows what happened. The depths of the underground river are full of intricate grottoes and caves, and some areas are even directly connected to the sea. There is no time to detect them one by one in a short time - not to mention, the initiator is still far away from them.
Despite this, the river was still churning violently.
The electric lamp monsters were escaping in a panic and almost lost their way. One of them even hit the ice rock monster's hard abdomen, knocking himself until stars appeared in his eyes. The whining of their companions came from far behind them - the huge whirlpool completely restrained the electric lamp monsters, no matter how hard they struggled, it was to no avail, and they could only be dragged to the bottom of the water little by little in fear.
The second before the ice monster lost its balance and was sucked into the whirlpool, the three young trainers all saw it - there was a pair of scarlet eyes belonging to the dragon Pokémon at the bottom of the water far away.
The next moment, the protective layer made of solid ice cracked inch by inch.
The cold river water poured into it, completely submerging humans.
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At noon, at the bottom of the rift valley in Fengxue Mountain.
"Is this where the signal was lost?"
"That's right. It's just that the terrain in this area interferes too much with radio waves, so we can't determine a more specific location." The speaker wiped his sweat.
The silver-haired young man looked at the images on the screen and his face darkened.
"Thank you for your hard work, it's just..."
It’s just that this circle is poorly drawn. Once we search them all, I’m afraid next year’s snowstorm battle will be held.
Everyone looked at each other with sad faces.
From the moment the signal from the locating device carried by Carl and Clive disappeared, they knew something was wrong.
One day ago, when they heard that there might be someone with evil intentions in Fengxue Mountain who wanted to disrupt the game, the Himi family members safely left the matter to Karl to handle.
This is not the first time this kind of thing has happened in Fengxue Mountain, especially in the early years of the Fengxue Campaign, it was almost impossible to tell whether outsiders were more destructive or unruly players were more destructive. Moreover, it would be difficult for the clan to find a trainer who is better than Karl - after all, even the elders in charge are academics with no power. Coupled with the fact that Clive was with him, it is almost impossible to imagine what happened to cause the two people to lose contact together and not even send a distress signal.
Realizing that the troublemakers—no, the enemies—may be unusual this time, the Himi family immediately dispatched almost all security personnel to search the rift valley for traces of the enemy; while another team and technology The personnel came together to the area where the signal disappeared, trying to find traces of Karl and his party.
The person responsible for locating the signal temporarily put down the heavy equipment and couldn't help but asked: "Is it possible that there is something wrong with the player operating with them?"
Before he finished speaking, several silver-haired companions all showed expressions that wanted to roll their eyes, but they had to pay attention to their image, so they could only hold back.
"Please, that's Karl." Finally one person couldn't help but complain.
As people with the same surname Himi, they knew very well how terrifying this young man's talent was as a trainer. Not to mention that Clive is with him, even if he is alone, there is no way he can be easily knocked down by a trainer who is obviously younger than him.
Excluding the extremely unlikely accident, there is no doubt that the person who caused the disappearance is the target that Karl and his team are tracking.
"Anyway, let's start the search from the west, and we must find the three of them as soon as possible!"
"yes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, rustling footsteps suddenly came from behind the search team.
"Hello." The visitor's voice was filled with a smile, "I'm sorry, I accidentally heard you talking."
His voice sounded young, but everyone was immediately on alert - in order to be wary of enemies hiding in the dark, the search team sent several Pokémon to guard the surroundings, making it impossible for strangers to approach easily.
"who!"
The team leader turned around and was startled when he saw the appearance of the person coming.
He was a boy who looked to be in his early ten years. The oversized peaked cap almost covered most of his face. He was also thin and small. He didn't really look like a dangerous person. In contrast, the two Blizzard Kings responsible for guarding him were floating above him. Next to him, he was firmly imprisoned in the air by an invisible force field, unable to move at all.
"Don't worry, I didn't hurt them." The boy bowed to the search team politely, "It's just that I have something important to say to you, and they didn't allow me to pass, so I had to calm them down for the time being. I'm really sorry. ——I’m going to let go now.”
The force field disappeared and the Blizzard King, who was free again, was still a little confused. Seeing that the trainer remained silent, the two Pokémon did not act rashly, but stared at the short and dangerous uninvited guest with vigilance.
"You are..." The leader of the search team looked thoughtful.
The boy smiled and took off his peaked cap.
Golden hair, sky-blue eyes, and the bright blue light flowing in his eyes - the whole team was immediately stunned.
"Excuse me, everyone of the Himi family. I was asked by my friends to visit here to confirm whether their partner Beidou is safe and sound." The boy said seriously.
"I'm sorry for listening to you without permission, but I wanted to—"
"Maybe I can help?"
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[Adventurer Team·Big Dipper and his two younger brothers]
Day 6·Task progress:
·[Villa Camp] Main Mission 1 [For Survival, For Home]
Posted by: Third Elder Morton
Mission location: Icefield, Warcraft Forest
Mission goal: Destroy the monsters
Progress: Aborted
Adventurers - no, betrayers.
I feel sad for your choice. You have the most suitable talents, but you have chosen a path that is contrary to what is right. This means that soon we will have to confront each other with swords.
Before bidding farewell, there is only one thing I want to understand -
·[Mountain Villa Camp] Main Mission 2 [Troll hiding deep in the jungle]
Posted by: Third Elder Morton
Mission location: Warcraft Forest
Mission objective: Defeat the snowman
Progress: Aborted
You betrayed me and chose to join the ranks of the cowards in Syracuse.
You have betrayed the precious knowledge passed down by the great sages and only see short-term interests.
You guys like this are undoubtedly no longer qualified to enter Fengxue Villa.
So, please tell me——
·[Villa Camp] Main Mission Three [Key to Secret Treasure]
Posted by: Third Elder Morton
Mission location: Northern Wilderness of Snow Wind Mountain
Mission goal: Find the red crystal
Progress: Aborted
Why do you still appear in front of me, shouting nonsense like "He is your father", and make the third elder of the Hingjian family make a fool of myself in front of the whole clan:)
·[Snow City Camp] Main Mission 1 [The Sword Cutting to the Evil One]
Posted by: Silver Swordsman Karl
Mission location: Fengxue Mountain
Mission objective: Defeat Third Elder Morton
Progress: None yet
Dear adventurers, thank you for fighting alongside me.
According to our investigation, when he meets the devil tomorrow, Morton will use the magic power and vitality of all the people in Snow Mountain Villa to conduct the most brutal and inhumane experiment in history.
That will also be our showdown with Morton.
Until then, be sure to take a good rest and recharge your batteries.
I hope we all get what we want.
[Snow City Camp] Main Mission 2 [Guarding the True Blade]
Posted by: Roshan, the leader of Snow City
Mission location: Fengxue Villa
Mission goal: Expose Morton’s lies and let the tribe wake up.
Progress: In Progress
Adventurers, thanks to you, we finally figured out the trick of that guy Morton!
Totem pole - he actually used a sacred object passed down from his ancestors to contain the evil magic power. There is no doubt that magic has swallowed up his mind, and Himi Morton is no longer the elder who loves and protects his people as we know him.
I heard that you already have a strategy, and you will definitely make all the tribesmen recognize his true face within tomorrow. I can't get away from Snow City for the time being, so I can only cheer for you in my heart, brave young people.
correct. I heard that there was a conflict between the tribesmen and adventurers in Snow Wind Villa today... Could it be related to you?
·Side mission 1 [The ancient song that once rang through the mountains and fields]
Posted by: Villa resident Lily
Mission location: Warcraft Forest
Mission goal: Collect the leaves of the "Holy Tree"
Progress: Completed
When I went out today, I found that the atmosphere between the adventurers and the tribesmen was very tense, as if they were about to quarrel. I don't know what happened...I'm so worried about you.
In the afternoon, I took my grandpa for a walk and passed by brother Carl’s house. Not only did I not see you this time, but I don’t even know where brother Karl went. Everyone is so busy, if only I could help.
By the way, wait until tomorrow, when the adventurers' work is over, let's get together and have a good meal! I also want to give you a taste of the new dishes my grandpa and I learned!
It’s agreed!
·Side Mission 2 [This is the time to work together]
Posted by: Adventurer Hidechi Ikawa
Mission location: Fengxue Mountain
Mission goal: Build the strongest adventurer alliance
Progress: Aborted
I have nothing to say. If you must say something...
Please tell me, when my team and I finally returned to the villa after running around all night and wanted to have a good rest, we were stared at fiercely by all the Himi clan members, as if they wanted to drive us out - why on earth was this? QAQ!
·Side mission three [Want to return to that dreaming place]
Posted by Syracuse Resident Oliver
Mission location: abandoned village
Mission objective: Find a photo in the lighthouse
Progress: Completed
Adventurers, where are you?
Although I am really grateful for helping me get the photos, I would still be angry if I left without saying goodbye!
But I heard from the leader that your work will be over tomorrow and you can have some free time, right? If you apologize properly then, I won't be able to forgive you.
I have already prepared the thank you gifts for you. So, come back soon.
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At twelve o'clock in the night, the duel venue of Fengxue Villa.
"The lineup has also been decided. If there is no problem, let's start." Nick glared at the annoying group of adventurers opposite, "Let's see how I can make you take back what you said this morning!"
"Come on, I want it!" Lijiu shouted loudly, glaring back with an even more ferocious look.
At the last moment before the duel began, the adventurers looked at each other and saw the solemnity in each other's expressions.
After the day's duel was interrupted, the siblings explained to their teammates the reason why Beidou was not present.
After hearing that there were people with malicious intentions mixed into the arena, and that Beidou was helping the Himi family deal with the matter, the young people's dissatisfaction with being let go immediately turned into worry and eagerness to try. There is no doubt that every southern trainer will think so——
Then why are we playing a game? Why don’t we hurry up and help!
Seeing that their enthusiastic teammates were unanimous in their opinions, Lijiu and Long Xing spread their hands.
"The boss said that you are welcome to help, but you must pass a test first." The siblings pointed to the distance, "Move from the entrance of the Elder's Mansion to the top of the watchtower within twenty seconds. You cannot use Pokémon's The power cannot be seen. If you succeed, you can go."
Everyone: "..."
Is your boss a long-tailed monster?
——In short, after some hard work finally gave up the idea of retiring from the game on the spot and becoming vigilantes, their teammates finally calmed down and re-planned their tactics for the night.
The worst possibility is that Beidou still hasn't come back until twelve o'clock at night. Then, "destroy four totem poles in a duel" is a task they must complete on their own.
Fortunately, the trainers from the Southern Kingdom never show fright. Even when faced with difficult tasks, they still maintain high spirits. This momentum even deceived the young magicians of the Himi family——
It also deceived the audience in the live broadcast room.
The adventurers' behavior made netizens think that they were finally going to do something big, and they all stayed in front of the screen, waiting expectantly for the duel to begin.
Soon, the melee with the rule of five versus five started.
The front square of Fengxue Villa suddenly became extremely lively, with icicles and fireballs flying together, and the sounds of collisions and explosions reverberating. The guards, who had been warned by the teenagers of the Himi family that "no snitching" was allowed, had no choice but to stand aside with a grimace, thinking that the third elder would be furious again tomorrow.
The adventurers knew that a protracted war was not good for them, and quickly launched their pre-designed tactics.
First, use a large-scale surf to sweep around, moistening the ground while keeping the guards as far away as possible; then, Asaki's Alidos sprayed out a spider web that covered the entire field, and then Riju's lava snail ignited the spider web, creating an imaginary To interfere with the illusion of a sneak attack. When other partners used the cover of the "flame wall" to launch a feint attack, Alidos's spider web had already sprayed into the distance. Whether it was the fence of the arena, the sand and gravel under the tree - or the four totem poles surrounding the duel field, they had all been covered. The spider silk is tightly entangled.
At the same time, Longxing's Rumble Rock displayed its best burrowing skills, wrapping up spider silk and pounding hard into the ground. As early as the day, the adventurers had quietly dug up the soil under the totem pole to loosen it. Coupled with the water soaking on the ground and the strong pull of the rumble rock, it was enough to make the stone pillars with unstable centers of gravity fall down!
However, the moment Longlongyan dived into the ground, changes suddenly occurred.
Densely packed sharp ice blades whizzed in, cutting apart the spider webs that were ignited by the fire. The whirlwind-like ice blade flew around the duel field, completely cutting off the network woven by Alidos almost instantly.
The force caused Longlongyan, who was in the air, to tilt his body and almost fall into the pothole. Nick had already walked out of the smoke, frowning and said: "What are you doing? Are you making the surroundings dirty and want us to be scolded together?"
The adventurers had different expressions, but no one said anything.
Nick paused, a look of suspicion gradually appearing on his face.
【? ? ? ? 】
[Wait a minute, I don’t understand, what on earth are they doing]
[Now it seems that the duel is not their real goal. The set of operations just now seems to be... to knock down the pillar? ? 】
[Help, did I miss hundreds of episodes?]
[We will talk about the details later, brothers, now this situation is about to end]
[I think we can’t win, this competition is scheduled to be BE]
【Danger·Adventurer·Danger】
Seeing that the young magician of the Himi family had begun to look around suspiciously, the Terashima siblings felt bad. But before they could come up with a line to fool them, Nick already sneered.
"Although I don't know what little tricks you are doing, this duel is over!"
As he spoke, he and his companions raised their hands together. Countless ice spikes gathered in the sky, like a downpour, and smashed down on the helpless adventurers.
Not only the trainers facing such a terrifying offensive, but also the netizens watching the show on Station N could not help but hold their breath.
The next second, flames lit up the night sky.
It was an unimaginable high temperature for people living in the snow-capped mountains, and even the air was distorted by it. The seemingly powerful ice spikes melted away silently, but the power of the whirlpool of flames falling from the sky remained unabated, almost turning the night into day.
Nick was stunned and looked up at the sky angrily.
"Hi."
The person riding on the back of the Flame Dragon raised his hand and greeted the people below with a smile.
He was wearing a snow-white robe and holding a black iron sword. The flying bird mask covered most of the face, and only the curved corners of the visitor's mouth and the cold pool-like light purple pupils could be seen.
"You guys seem to be doing interesting things."
The uninvited guest jumped from the dragon's back and landed steadily in the middle of the duel field. The sparks that had not completely dissipated surrounded his robe, almost dazzling in the night.
"——Add me?"
While cheers like a roaring tsunami rang out from the team of adventurers——
The live broadcast room of the Snowstorm Battle program also became completely agitated.
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small theater:
The adventurers who were drawn into the group: This purple hair color, this agile skill, this naive and unmighty fire-breathing dragon, could it be that this is... the long-tailed monster boss of Lijiu and Ryusei! ! (cheer)
