Lu Li

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lu Li (陆离)
Alias(es)	Rainbow Hero; God Emissary; True Hero
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Twinleaf Town; proposed World League; Lu Family
Occupation/Role	Trainer; Pokémon Breeder; cultivator; berry planter; chef; city founder
Status	Active

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Stage 2	280	Reached after absorbing a Law Crystal; the advancement slightly increased his height through Spiritual Power.
Qi Refining Stage 3	298	Broke through while preparing to deal with the new Poison-type Gym Leader's pressure on Liu Li and the Yu Family.

Background / History

Lu Li began as a highly capable Pokémon Breeder, berry planter, and cook. His home orchard and meals impressed Yu Lili and Jin Huang, while his Feebas—later Milotic—was among the Pokémon he personally raised 38.

During the College Entrance Exam Tournament, he emerged as a prominent seed contestant. Charmander defeated Ma Li's Combusken, attracting the attention of Gym Leader Yu Zhonggang and breeder Liu Li; Liu Li later gave Lu Li a Chimchar egg and her breeding journal 111 114. He continued winning through the tournament and secured a place in its top ten after three consecutive victories 132.

Lu Li learned that the Eye of Ideals came from Zekrom, making him a potential Emissary of Ideals. This revelation drew attention from powerful figures including Ekaterina and Qu Suxin, while Ekaterina supplied an Energy Barrier Device to conceal his energy fluctuations and resist Psychic Abilities 131. His status and potential increasingly made him a target for political maneuvering, assassination, and recruitment by major families and leagues 159 255.

After obtaining divine objects and cultivation resources, Lu Li began pursuing a higher Foundation Establishment method rather than merely increasing his cultivation speed. He planned to use Pokémon-world divine objects, particularly Arceus's Plates or the World Tree, as the basis for his breakthrough 306.

Following the defeat of Iron Leaves alongside Ogerpon, Lu Li was publicly recognized as a God Emissary. He leveraged that status to negotiate territory, secure funding for a city near the Qingyun Mountains, and establish Twinleaf Town 302 303 317. He later planned a World League intended to unify the globe and discussed Yao Yifei serving as its president 483 485.

Personality

Lu Li is pragmatic, cautious around stronger or politically dangerous figures, and unwilling to enter commitments when his strength is insufficient. Early on, he avoided local business partnerships because weak parties could not enforce promises or contracts against powerful families 179. He also refused a three-million-yuan bribe to throw the College Entrance Exam Tournament, valuing battle and competition as central to a Trainer's convictions 133.

He is strategic and resource-conscious, frequently exchanging favors, gathering rare materials, and turning victories into long-term advantages. He prefers to avoid unnecessary conflict when an opponent's identity or strength is unknown, but becomes forceful when allies or family are threatened 132 230 300.

Despite his ambition, Lu Li is notably protective of people close to him. He reassures Wei about threats from the Du Family, rescues Yu Lili from the Shui Bo Secret Realm, and acts decisively when Baobao is endangered 303 379 475.

Abilities & Skills

Pokémon Breeding

Lu Li is an exceptional Breeder whose nurturing methods rapidly improve Pokémon strength and potential.

• Raised Charmander to defeat Ma Li's Combusken in the College Entrance Exam Tournament 111.
• Was entrusted with Long Ying's Kommo-o for a month of training in exchange for access to the core of Dragon Island Secret Realm 283.
• Cultivated and distributed suitable cultivation techniques among first- and second-tier Pokémon 428.
• Raised Pokémon including Milotic, Tropius, Charizard, Ogerpon, and a growing Dragon Team 38 139 428 483.

Cultivation and Spiritual Power

Lu Li is a cultivator who uses Spiritual Power and seeks a divine-object-based Foundation Establishment.

• Absorbed a Law Crystal to advance to Qi Refining Stage 2 280.
• Uses Divine Sense to scan locations, including a Divine Cult laboratory in Deep Gray City 216.
• Uses the Life Without End spell to cultivate medicinal plants, including a Revival Herb 251.
• Is considering Foundation Establishment through divine objects rather than pills or ordinary spiritual items 306.

Special Powers

Lu Li possesses an unusually large collection of special abilities, though some apparent powers are manifestations of Spiritual Power.

• Eye of Ideals / Power of Ideals — Connected to Zekrom and identified as the basis for his potential role as an Emissary of Ideals 131.
• Psychic Ability — Listed among his special abilities 360.
• Dragon Taming Power — Expected to awaken after Long Ying's Dragon Taming Power advanced; its inheritance is a major concern of the Dragon Taming Family 360.
• Victory Power — Acquired by the time he discussed his collection of special abilities with Long Ying 360.
• Earth Power — Granted alongside Earth Perception and Earth's Protection through Groudon's scale 279 360.
• Aura and apparent Power of Ideals — Described by Lu Li as Spiritual Power rather than separate innate abilities 360.
• True Hero mark — Received from Reshiram, who chose him to protect the truth of the world 443.

Alchemy and Artifact Refining

Lu Li researches, produces, and improves specialized items.

• Sought steel for experiments and acquired materials for alchemy and artifact-refining projects 132 223.
• Crafted a special Poké Ball able to temporarily contain a Legendary Pokémon, though the contained Pokémon cannot move 355.
• Researches rare pills and materials, including the Barrier-Breaking Pill and Toxic Mochi 385 441.
• Planned to craft a God Metal Coat 324.

Cooking and Spirit Cuisine

Lu Li is an exceptional chef whose food can carry unusual beneficial effects.

• Prepared a lavish meal that overwhelmed Yu Lili and impressed Jin Huang 38.
• Created dishes including Ziyin Holy Soup for skin beautification and Flame Tail meat for muscle strengthening 317.
• Uses cooking to care for and build rapport with those around him 285 317.

Equipment / Items

• Energy Barrier Device — Given by Ekaterina; conceals energy fluctuations and protects against Psychic Abilities 131.
• Wellspring Mask — A Divine Item received from Ogerpon that also serves as an entrance to a secret realm 279.
• Storage Rings — Gifted to Yao Yifei, Wei, and Baobao 208.
• Z-Ring — Received from Long Ying as part of the payment for raising her Kommo-o 283.
• Divine objects — Includes a Tier 3 Flying-type divine object detected by Freya's Natu 306.
• Pocket Prison Secret Realm — A small secret realm containing the sealed Iron Leaves after its defeat 302.
• Special Poké Ball — Temporarily restrains a Legendary Pokémon at the cost of preventing its movement 355.

Relationships

• Yao Yifei — Trusted protector, collaborator, and romantic partner. She assists with his investigations, supports Twinleaf Town's development, and was proposed as president of the World League 216 317 483.
• Yu Lili — Longtime friend and romantic connection. Lu Li protects her from pressure within the Shui Bo Secret Realm and personally brings her away 38 475.
• Ekaterina — Initially a guarded acquaintance, later a close ally and romantic interest. She provided protective equipment, exchanged cultivation knowledge with him, and offered him the role of Emperor's Consort 131 132 223.
• Qu Suxin — Early protector and political ally who later proposed marriage to Lu Li after he saved the Qu Family 131 485.
• Wei — His younger sister and a Champion-level psychic. Lu Li supports her training, protects her from hostile families, and organized a martial arts tournament for her sake 208 379 391.
• Baobao — A close family member with extraordinary Psychic Ability. Lu Li works to protect her when her power overwhelms her body 139 303 304.
• Ogerpon — Divine Pokémon companion and trusted battle partner. Together they defeated Iron Leaves, and Ogerpon gave him the Wellspring Mask 279 302.
• Long Ying — Dragon Taming Family member who seeks his favor through gifts and commissions him to raise her Kommo-o 283 360 367.
• Freya — Former Elite Four member who chose to follow Lu Li after losing her former support structure. She can sense Psychic- and Flying-type divine objects through Natu 302 306.
• Liu Li — Skilled breeder and Yu Zhonggang's partner. She gave Lu Li a Chimchar egg and breeding journal, and later relied on his protection against Gym Leader Du Lei 114 300.
• Yu Zhonggang — Gym Leader who first recognized Lu Li's breeding potential and introduced him to Liu Li 111.
• Reshiram — Chose Lu Li as the True Hero and entrusted him with protecting the world's truth 443.

Story Role / Major Arcs

College Entrance Exam Tournament

Lu Li rises as a Qingfeng City seed contestant, defeats Ma Li through Charmander, and earns recognition from influential Gym Leaders and breeders 109 111. He later reaches the top ten after consecutive victories and continues advancing through the tournament 132 160.

Emissary of Ideals

The revelation of his Eye of Ideals links Lu Li to Zekrom and draws scrutiny from Ekaterina, Qu Suxin, assassins, and regional powers 131 159. His unusual potential becomes a central factor in family alliances and political schemes 255 266.

Divine Objects and Twinleaf Town

Lu Li gains the Wellspring Mask and Earth-based powers, defeats Iron Leaves with Ogerpon, and uses his recognition as a God Emissary to secure resources for Twinleaf Town 279 302 303. He plans the town's population growth around policy incentives, a Water Stone Vein, mining recruitment, and League-supported infrastructure 317.

World League

Following the New Era's upheaval, Lu Li begins planning a World League and its Elite Four, with Yao Yifei intended as president 483. He later discusses unifying the globe while offering the Qu Family access to rare techniques through his Farm Association plan 485.

Trivia

• Lu Li explicitly states that he likes twin tails 131.
• He considers Milotic's visual appeal and Contest performance sufficient even if her move accuracy and technical proficiency lag behind Charmander's 179.
• He named Twinleaf Town as a tribute to the “pure white starting point” in the anime 317.
• His home orchard contains an Elite-level Tropius 139.