“It seems we arrived just in time.” Five figures, including Mu Yang, appeared right in the path of Xiao Zhi's backward flight. Zhong Li caught Xiao Zhi, allowing him to land safely.
This scene drew the attention of everyone, including Mewtwo.
“Who are you? You're not humans?” Mewtwo lingered on the group, especially focusing on Zhong Li and Xiao. It could sense that these two were not human!
“Not humans?” The others looked at Mu Yang's group with curious eyes. Could these be Pokémon too?
Zhong Li walked forward slowly, surveying the surroundings. Finally, he focused on a direction and spoke in a calm voice: "An aura very similar to yours, Mewtwo. It must be Mew, right?"
“Mew? Where?” Hearing Zhong Li mention Mew, Mewtwo's terrifying aura surged out. At this moment, it no longer cared if Zhong Li and the others were human or not.
For Mewtwo, nothing was more important than Mew.
Surpassing Mew, even killing Mew, seemed to be the meaning of Mewtwo's existence.
At this time, the others truly felt the aura radiating from Mewtwo. It was far beyond the capacity of any ordinary Pokémon.
Previously, it had not been fighting seriously.
“Meow?” The pink, cat-like Mew appeared quietly beside Mu Yang's group. Its clear, pure eyes observed the group with curiosity.
Like Mewtwo, Mew also recognized that Zhong Li and Xiao were not humans.
Even Keqing, Hu Tao, and Mu Yang seemed to have something extraordinary about them, too.
In this world, humans possessed special abilities, but clearly, Mu Yang's group were not superpowered individuals or users of aura power.
Yet, these humans were completely different from ordinary ones.
“So cute!” Mew's appearance immediately caused Keqing to let out a gasp. How could there be such a cute creature?
“You're finally here.” Seeing Mew arrive, Mewtwo's eyes filled with fierce anger. Its hands clenched, and a blue-purple energy ball formed in its palm. It shot towards Mew.
Facing this threat, Mew seemed unaware, instead focusing intently on Zhong Li.
“Ah!” Zhong Li sighed, even he found Mew adorable. This heart-healing pureness made him feel like his own wear and tear had lessened.
Unfortunately, he couldn't take Mew back to Teyvat. After all, Mew was deeply connected to this world. According to the information Mu Yang provided, Mew was linked to the World Tree, and the World Tree was connected to this world.
They couldn't guarantee they would return to this world, so taking Mew with them was impossible.
However, just as the energy ball was about to hit Mew, a yellowish-brown shield rose around it.
“Meow!” Mew giggled at the sight. Everyone was so nice.
“You're not human after all!” Mewtwo also focused on Zhong Li. “Are you here to help it?”
“I came to save you, in a way.” Zhong Li sighed softly. “Do you know you were tricked by Team Rocket?”
“Tricked? You mean they wanted to use my power to conquer the world?” Mewtwo scoffed disdainfully. Mewtwo had no fondness for Team Rocket.
Although those guys had created him, they only wanted to use his power. In the process, they had deceived him several times, leaving Mewtwo with no respect for Team Rocket.
“Do you know Mew's identity?” Zhong Li explained slowly, “Mew is the origin and ancestor of almost all Pokémon. You, though a copy of Mew, what are the other Pokémon then?
You were created by humans. So, could it be understood that you are essentially a more complex cell, a descendant of Mew?”
Mewtwo: "..." This seemed to make sense.
It just took a moment for Mewtwo to accept it.
“As for humans, some are good, and others are bad. You can't judge all humans based on a few.” Then, Zhong Li made another shocking statement. “In another world, I manage millions of humans, guiding them forward. I am also their god, a protector.”
“What other world?” This time, Mewtwo couldn't remain calm.
“As you see, there are other worlds beyond this one. Your world of Pokémon, is actually a world created by a Pokémon named Arceus.
Team Rocket tricked you. You're the strongest Pokémon. But regardless of you, or Mew, or even me, we'd probably be powerless against Arceus.”
“Arceus? Why don't I know anything about this?” Mewtwo was completely bewildered. It turned to Mew, realizing it didn't seem curious or surprised.
Clearly, Mew knew about the Pokémon Arceus.
“Whether it be humans or Pokémon, everyone can find their own meaning. You're no different.”
Mewtwo fell silent, then stared intently at Zhong Li, whispering, "Fight me."
“Defeating you, will that allow you to let go of your anger?” Zhong Li asked softly.
“I don't know. But I sense you are strong. Please defeat me with your full strength. I want to fight a powerful opponent.” Mewtwo stared at Zhong Li with burning eyes.
As for Mew, Mewtwo didn't care about it anymore.
Even though Mew seemed strong, Mewtwo felt he had surpassed Mew in intellect.
Even if Mew was stronger than him right now, Mewtwo felt he had surpassed Mew.
“Your strongest move, then?” Zhong Li's expression turned serious. "Then, as you wish.
Let's go outside, shall we?"
“Good!” Mewtwo naturally understood what he meant. Anyway, it could easily destroy this building. It probably couldn't even withstand the shockwave of the battle.
Then, the two left the castle.
“Lord Rex Lapis won't be in any trouble, will he?” Keqing asked, full of worry.
Despite her confidence in Rex Lapis' strength, he was the god of this world after all.
Mu Yang hugged the nearby Mew, giving it a good rub and said, “Don't worry, this world is full of hidden talents. But besides the top-tier gods who rarely appear, there's nothing that can defeat Zhong Li.
Mewtwo has a high ceiling, but it hasn't truly grown.
If Mewtwo grew to its peak, we might need to worry about Zhong Li. But right now, there's no need to worry."
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