> "Don't you guys think this looks like a Top-tier secret realm gate?"
> "Now that you mention it, it really does. I've been inside one before, and although only a small part of it is visible now, it does look quite similar."
> "So the person above turned out to be a big shot—you actually went inside a Top-tier secret realm?"
> "I don't even know what an Advanced-level secret realm looks like."
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It wasn't just Julian who thought it looked familiar—many trainers who had seen Top-tier secret realm gates also felt the resemblance when they saw it.
But they still couldn't be sure. After all, Regigigas had dragged a Top-tier secret-realm gate out from the deep sea—this was truly unheard of.
So, deep down, even though these people thought it resembled a Top-tier secret realm gate, they dismissed it as impossible, subconsciously rejecting the notion.
Their way of thinking was also quite normal.
Unlike Julian, they didn't truly understand Regigigas. They only knew its name from some ancient stone tablets, with no deeper knowledge about it.
Julian, on the other hand, was well aware. It wasn't just legends, Regigigas really could tow continents with chains.
Now it was using a chain to pull up a Top-tier secret realm from the depth of the sea. If it possessed the strength to move continents, then dragging a Top-tier secret realm seemed entirely plausible.
As time passed, Regigigas pulled out more and more of the gate. When about two meters of the glowing portal had emerged, even those who refused to believe it was a Top-tier secret realm gate had to accept the truth.
With a significant section now visible—bearing an extremely high resemblance to a Top-tier secret realm gate—there was no room for doubt anymore.
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> "No way… it really is a Top-tier secret realm gate!"
> "It's the first time I've heard that a Top-tier secret realm gate can be dragged around."
> "Regigigas's strength is absolutely terrifying. If it punched me, I'd be covered in bruises."
> "Well, I'd be slightly better off. If it punched me, I definitely wouldn't make a sound."
> "I didn't expect there to be a Top-tier secret realm hidden in the deep sea."
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The ocean covered a much larger area than land. As a result, many Secret Realms and Ruins located in the ocean went undetected by humans.
Especially in the deep sea, finding the entrance to a Secret Realm was even more difficult.
Moreover, the ocean was home to a vast number of Water-type Pokémon. Even with Pokémon protection, humans faced significant limitations in mobility underwater.
Though Julian possessed both Zekrom and Reshiram, even they wouldn't be able to fight effectively in the ocean.
"Conquer the ocean, and you conquer the world"—there was undeniable truth to that statement.
Compared to the resources on land, those in the ocean were far more abundant and diverse.
Just the number of Secret Realms hidden beneath the waters far exceeded those on land.
Since this Secret Realm Gate was too big, pulling it upward was clearly not feasible for Regigigas given its height.
Thus, after pulling out a section of the gate, Regigigas hoisted the chains onto its shoulders. As the chains tightened, it slowly took a step forward.
With each step, the Secret Realm Gate behind it rose slightly higher.
Three days later, a kilometers-tall secret realm gate stood silently on the surface of the Western Ocean, with Regigigas and the three Regis positioned before it.
Once Regigigas had fully pulled out the Secret Realm Gate from the ocean depths, its movements ceased, and the chains vanished from its hands.
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> "It's really out… What incredible power—to be able to pull a Top-tier secret realm! Even the smallest Top-tier secret realm is half the size of Western Europe!"
> "Regigigas has essentially dragged out an entire continent!"
> "Terrifying, absolutely terrifying!"
> "Why aren't you gasping in shock too?"
> "If Groudon can create continents and Regigigas can drag them, which one is stronger?"
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This was indeed a question worth discussing.
One created continents, while the other dragged them.
Julian believed that if Regigigas didn't have the Slow Start ability, it would undoubtedly be stronger.
But with such a crippling ability, even Arceus would struggle to overcome it.
"Wait, this secret realm gate looks different—the pattern colors don't match."
On the sofa, Julian held his phone, carefully examining the Top-tier secret realm gate that Regigigas had pulled out. The patterns on its frame differed from those of the gates he had entered before.
The Top-tier secret realms Julian had previously entered all had pale blue patterns on their frames, and the pattern sizes were consistent.
However, the Top-tier secret realm gate dragged out by Regigigas actually had pale golden patterns on its frame, not pale blue.
The difference was simply too obvious—it could be recognized at a glance.
Of course, various countries also noticed this detail.
The change in pattern color—did it mean this Top-tier secret realm gate was different from the previous ones?
It made sense if you thought about it. This Top-tier secret-realm gate had been dragged out by Regigigas. With so many Top-tier secret realms in the world, why had it chosen this one in particular?
Perhaps it was because this gate was unlike the others—unique, possibly hiding extraordinary opportunities inside.
High-level officials from various nations speculated eagerly, their hearts burning with desire. If their country could seize the opportunities hidden within this special Top-tier secret realm, perhaps they could soar to unprecedented heights.
However, thinking was one thing—they still did not dare to act. The recent massacre caused by the three Regis was still fresh in their minds.
Even if they joined forces and managed to defeat the three Regis, so what? There was still Regigigas. A being capable of dragging an entire continent was simply not something they could deal with.
But there was one exception—Julian Walker.
If anyone in the world could stand against a First-class legendary, it was Julian.
He had repelled Groudon.
He had severely injured Yveltal.
His track record spoke for itself.
Moreover, apart from Julian, no one else in the world possessed a First-class legendary. Julian not only had one but two—and even a juvenile future First-class legendary on top of that.
How did all the good things ended up falling on Julian?
Since Julian was the only one capable of dealing with Regigigas, some countries immediately contacted Drakoria. Among them, Celestria was the most proactive, placing the first call.
The idea was to ask if Julian could go investigate and perhaps persuade Regigigas to cooperate. If entry into the Secret Realm became possible, Drakoria would take the lion's share.
Drakoria's response was just two words: "Heh heh."
What kind of schemes they were plotting—did the Drakorian Elders Council not know? Although they were also very curious about what was inside the Secret Realm, if it meant sending Julian to face Regigigas, they'd rather not.
Anyway, if they couldn't have it, nobody else could either.
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