"Rarity not lower than Mega Rayquaza…"
On the awards podium, Liu Yuan appeared calm and composed as he accepted the championship honors, smiling lightly under the countless flashes of soul tool cameras.
Yet deep within his heart, towering waves were already surging.
Why had he come to participate in the All-Continent High-Rank Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament in the first place?
For fame?
With a System backing him, as long as his strength was sufficient, fame would naturally come knocking.
For glory on behalf of the Sun Moon Empire?
That was merely returning a favor along the way.
To trample Shrek Academy beneath his feet and watch those lofty, self-righteous figures suffer a setback?
At most, that was just a bit of extra spice—an indulgent side dish for his journey.
From beginning to end, his one true goal had never changed.
It was the championship mission issued by the System—and that irresistibly tempting reward: the Second Spirit!
"Mega Rayquaza alone is already an ultra-high-tier existence. With it, I can easily fight across multiple ranks and win without effort…"
Liu Yuan's thoughts raced as his breathing unconsciously quickened.
"Since the System promised the rarity wouldn't be lower than that, then it has to be another ultra-top-tier being, right?"
"The Three Legendary Birds? The Three Sacred Beasts? Or maybe Lugia or Ho-Oh? No, no—while they're Divine Beasts too, compared to an aerial overlord like Mega Rayquaza, their presence still falls a level short."
"At the very least, it should be the Primal forms of the other two Hoenn gods… Primal Groudon? Or Primal Kyogre?"
As these thoughts surfaced, the images of those two colossal beings naturally appeared in Liu Yuan's mind.
One could evaporate seas and forge continents.
The other could drown landmasses and expand the oceans.
Either one would be a cataclysmic existence on the Douluo Continent.
And of course—human desire knew no bounds.
Liu Yuan couldn't help but indulge in even bolder fantasies.
"If my luck explodes, could it be the god of space—Palkia? Or the god of time—Dialga?"
"Or let's go all out… what if it's the Creator God Arceus? Wouldn't I just take off on the spot?"
Just as his thoughts soared and a glimmer of anticipation flashed in his eyes, the cold, mechanical System voice finally rang out once more.
[Random draw in progress…]
[Draw complete!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Second Spirit—]
[Primal Reversion · Kyogre (Primordial Sea)!]
"Primal Kyogre, huh…"
Hearing the name, the tension in Liu Yuan's heart eased slightly, and his brows lifted unconsciously.
Since he hadn't drawn the Creator God Arceus, there was naturally a trace of disappointment.
After all, that was the supreme existence of the Pokémon world. If he truly obtained it, he could practically walk sideways through this world.
But thinking about it again, Primal Kyogre was by no means bad.
As a legendary Super-Ancient Pokémon of the Hoenn region and the creator of the oceans, its Primal Reversion form possessed base stats reaching a staggering 770—a solid peak-level First-Tier Divine Rank.
In certain aspects, the sheer dominance it displayed was even more terrifying than that of ordinary Divine Beasts.
Just imagine—once it fully matured in the future, and when the Primordial Sea ability was unleashed, torrential rain would blanket the entire Douluo Continent.
What an awe-inspiring scene that would be.
"It's fine. Contentment brings happiness."
Liu Yuan quickly adjusted his mindset.
"Even if it can't compare to an omnipotent god like Arceus, Primal Kyogre is still exceptional. Its rarity and strength fully live up to the promise of 'not lower than Mega Rayquaza.'"
"Besides, as long as I keep completing missions, I'll have chances to obtain a third or even fourth Divine-Rank Spirit in the future. Getting Arceus then isn't impossible."
With that thought, Liu Yuan's mood instantly brightened.
He gently closed his eyes and immersed his consciousness deep into his spiritual sea.
Within that Void Realm—where a single majestic, domineering green dragon had once rested alone—a vast and boundless ocean had now emerged.
And in the deepest part of that ocean, an enormous deep-blue behemoth lay silently asleep.
Its body resembled that of a colossal whale, covered in ancient, mysterious glowing patterns.
Even in slumber, the terrifying pressure it exuded—seemingly capable of swallowing heaven and earth—made Liu Yuan's heart pound.
This was Primal Kyogre.
Liu Yuan attempted to channel a strand of soul power toward it.
Buzz!
A cool, vast force instantly surged back, making him feel as though he had become a single drop of water,融入 the endless ocean itself.
Only—
When Liu Yuan looked around this newly obtained Spirit, he realized that it was completely empty, without the slightest sign of spirit rings.
"Just as expected. A newly obtained Spirit starts in its initial state—no spirit rings."
Liu Yuan smacked his lips helplessly.
It was like receiving an account equipped with a max-level Divine Artifact, only to find the entire skill bar grayed out—forcing you to go back to grinding monsters to unlock everything.
Having overwhelming base attributes but no corresponding exclusive skills meant his combat power would be cut by at least half.
"Kyogre's signature moves are all world-destroying Water-type ultimates—things like Origin Pulse, Sheer Cold, Water Spout, and the like. Without spirit rings to unlock them, am I supposed to just use it as a giant water cannon?"
"System, oh System… if you're going to be kind, be kind all the way. What's the point of giving me an empty shell? At least toss me a few god-bestowed spirit rings to light up the skills."
Liu Yuan grumbled silently in his heart.
It was as if his inner complaint had been heard—or perhaps some pre-set condition had been triggered.
Less than two seconds after he finished complaining, the familiar System notification rang out once again.
[Ding!]
[Detected that the Host has successfully awakened the Second Spirit 'Primal Kyogre'!]
[New mission module activated!]
[Releasing subsequent cultivation missions…]
Liu Yuan was instantly delighted. "Already? That's fast. How thoughtful."
He immediately focused his mind, carefully examining the mission panel that appeared.
[Mission 1: Absorb the Gold of Living Beings in your possession!]
[Mission Description: The Gold of Living Beings is a condensation of life force, containing massive vitality. Fully absorbing it will greatly strengthen the Host's physical body and further raise the Host's rank.]
[Mission Reward: Kyogre-exclusive god-bestowed spirit ring ×1 (Guaranteed to unlock an exclusive skill. Ring age will automatically adjust to the Host's endurance limit)!]
[Mission 2: Completely subdue the leader of the Three Great Kings of the Extreme North—the Snow Empress!]
[Mission Description: Make the Snow Empress sincerely acknowledge the Host as her master and establish a deep bond. Although the Host has already captured the Snow Empress using a Heal Ball, her heart has not yet fully accepted the Host. Further effort is required.]
[Mission Reward: Kyogre-exclusive god-bestowed spirit ring ×1 (Guaranteed to unlock an exclusive skill. Ring age will automatically adjust to the Host's endurance limit)!]
Reading these two missions, Liu Yuan's eyes lit up instantly, and a playful curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
"The Gold of Living Beings… the Snow Empress…"
"These two missions are basically free rewards."
After all, whether it was the Gold of Living Beings or the Snow Empress, although he hadn't dealt with them yet, he had already planned to resolve both once he returned to the Sun Moon Empire.
As for the Gold of Living Beings, he could simply have Jing Hongchen arrange for someone to dispel the resentment within it.
And as for the Snow Empress—
Previously, with only Mega Rayquaza, Liu Yuan had been somewhat cautious.
But now?
Now he also had Primal Kyogre.
So when the time came, to put it bluntly—if the Snow Empress was willing to acknowledge him, then great.
And if she wasn't?
Then he'd beat her until she was.