Breaking News: The catastrophic battle between the ancient Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre, triggered by the illegal actions of the criminal organizations Team Magma and Team Aqua, has caused widespread destruction across a significant portion of the Hoenn region.
On the television screen, a stern-faced news anchor delivered the report, painting a picture of utter devastation—a scene straight out of hell on earth.
BOOM—!!
At the boundary between sea and land, the sky itself seemed split into two opposing halves, as if divided by an invisible chessboard.
On one side, a blazing sun hung high in a cloudless sky, its scorching light distorting the very air, sending up waves of suffocating, flesh-searing heat.
On the other, thunderous black clouds loomed, unleashing torrential rain and howling winds. The freezing, bone-chilling downpour drowned the world, obscuring all vision.
The reporter filming this catastrophe was clearly a daredevil, even though the camera was positioned far from the epicenter. Yet, anyone watching could feel the overwhelming danger radiating from the screen.
This spectacle of nature's fury was nothing short of terrifying.
But the true stars of this disaster had yet to appear...
ROAR—!!
A primal bellow echoed, shaking the earth itself.
From behind the towering mountains emerged a crimson behemoth, standing dozens of meters tall. Its massive feet crushed the parched earth beneath it as it marched forward, revealing its monstrous form.
Like the mythical Behemoth said to rule the deserts of Dendain, rivers of molten lava surged from the mountains, carrying the crimson beast toward the sea—as if chasing its eternal rival. Its savage face twisted with fury.
Its body was encased in scarlet armor, glowing veins of blue energy pulsing between the plates. Razor-sharp claws and spikes adorned its limbs, gleaming with deadly promise. Its golden eyes burned with unrestrained brutality.
WHOOSH—!!
Just as the lava was about to meet the ocean, an icy tidal wave, propelled by the storm, rose hundreds of meters into the air, crashing headlong into the molten tide.
HISS!
A colossal plume of steam erupted, blanketing the sky and land.
SCREECH—!!
A piercing whale-like cry tore through the mist, reaching the crimson beast's ears.
A massive, red-patterned fin broke through the tsunami's crest, followed by a ribbon-like tail—Kyogre had arrived.
CRASH!
The towering wave surged toward the storm-choked heavens.
WHOOSH—!!
A beam of blue light shot from beneath the wave, slicing through the scattered lava and rain, striking the crimson beast—Groudon—who stood ground-bound, glaring at the sky.
KABOOM—!!
The explosion shook the earth, and the camera feed cut out—clearly, the battle had escalated beyond what any mortal could witness. Even the League's reporters had reached their limit.
"According to our sources," the anchor continued, "after a prolonged battle between the two ancient Pokémon, a mysterious green, dragon-like Pokémon descended from the sky, dispersing the combatants and bringing the disaster to an end."
A series of blurry photos appeared on screen, taken from a safe distance.
The images captured a sleek, emerald dragon tearing through the divided sky, riding the storm into the battlefield and forcing the two titans to cease their war.
Even in these distant shots, its majestic presence was undeniable...
"In the aftermath, cities near Mt. Chimney, including Verdanturf, Mauville, and Slateport, suffered varying degrees of destruction due to Groudon's rampage. Recovery efforts are ongoing..."
No doubt about it—once Groudon awoke at Mt. Chimney, it had marched straight toward the sea, meeting Kyogre head-on. And every city in its path had paid the price.
CLICK.
Having seen enough, Ai Xia turned off the TV.
'Sigh...'
Even now, the memory of that day—the three legendary titans facing off—sent a shiver down his spine.
At just eighteen, Ai Xia was an ordinary freshman in Pokémon Breeding Studies—and a transmigrator.
Not long ago, he'd found himself in this world where humans and Pokémon coexisted peacefully. More surprisingly, it seemed to be a fusion of his original world and the Pokémon universe—retaining everything familiar while adding these magical creatures.
He hadn't ended up in the known regions like Kanto, Johto, or Hoenn (which, given recent events, was probably a good thing). Instead, he'd landed in Dayan, this world's equivalent of China.
As a lifelong Pokémon fanatic, Ai Xia was thrilled.
A world that kept everything he loved and added Pokémon? Heaven.
Especially after receiving his first Pokémon upon starting college—his happiness had skyrocketed. Even if it was just a Caterpie.
What's wrong with a Caterpie?
Clearly, these people have never faced a Choice Scarf + Sleep Powder Butterfree.
Even a Caterpie can one-shot a Rayquaza with Electroweb!
Originally, Ai Xia had planned to follow the usual path—study hard, graduate, and either become a Breeder or follow his heart and journey as a Trainer.
But then... Team Magma and Team Aqua made the news.
These extremist eco-terrorists had raided Mt. Pyre, a sacred Pokémon resting place, stealing the Red and Blue Orbs guarded by an elderly couple.
Their goal? To awaken the ancient Pokémon, Groudon and Kyogre.
The incident sparked widespread panic and debate.
For people living in this world, Pokémon were always a hot topic—especially legendary ones. The idea of two ancient titans clashing had the entire internet in a frenzy.
Naturally, discussions about their catastrophic power followed.
Some even made forum posts like:
"If Team Magma and Team Aqua really wake up Groudon and Kyogre, how will the Pokémon League handle it?"
Ai Xia couldn't help but laugh.
Unlike the clueless netizens seriously debating Champion-tier matchups, he knew the truth.
After years of obsessing over Hoenn's lore, he was certain of one thing—if Groudon and Kyogre ever woke up, the third deity, Rayquaza, would step in.
No need to worry.
Ai Xia: "No problem. I'll handle it."
He couldn't resist a little trolling.
His over-the-top, dramatic reply went viral.
ㄴ[Damn right!]
ㄴ[Bro's gonna drop a Dragon Ascent and call it a day.]
ㄴ[Humanity's secret weapon!]
ㄴ[I SAW HIS CATERPIE EVOLVE INTO RAYQUAZA.]
The thread exploded with memes.
Little did Ai Xia know... his carefree days were over.
His cheat had arrived—and it brought trouble.
THUD!
A muffled explosion snapped him out of his thoughts.
'Huh?'
He blinked, turning toward the window.
In the backyard, his Caterpie—with its pink Y-shaped antenna—lay sprawled on the grass, sheepishly grinning. Traces of Flying-type energy still crackled around it.
Nearby, the shattered remains of a training target littered the ground.
'...Did it just—?'
Silently, Ai Xia checked his system screen.
['Dragon Ascent' Proficiency — 20%]
'Oh. Oh no.'
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T/N: New Translation. By the time I upload this chapter, there should be an additional 20ish chapters on patreon if you want to support it.
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T/N: New translation. Damn I am grinding ts.