In the basement of the burned-down abandoned manor on Cinnabar Island, the atmosphere still felt somewhat stifling.
Di Tian controlled his pixel character away from the table holding the "Mewtwo Diary," then found a key in the innermost corner. It bore a flame insignia—the Secret Key.
"To think humans could artificially create a god capable of destroying everything... The humans of this world are truly a little frightening."
Looking at the key in his inventory, Di Tian still could not forget the shock brought by those few pages of torn notes.
As the lofty Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest, this was the first time he had felt a trace of wariness toward technology, a power that belonged to weak humans.
"Alright, alright, Beast God, stop being so sentimental."
Long Xiaoyao recovered quickly. He patted Di Tian's shoulder and pointed at the Screen. "We came here for the badge! The Cinnabar Gym is right outside. This key can open its door. I'd like to see just how capable this Gym Leader really is!"
After collecting themselves, the two left the abandoned manor and used the Secret Key to break the seal on the Cinnabar Gym's entrance.
"Cinnabar Gym—judging by the name and the decor, it's definitely a Fire-type Gym!"
The moment he stepped inside, Long Xiaoyao grew excited at the sight of the burning torches lining the walls.
He possessed the Black Dragon martial soul and was a Limit Douluo proficient in Destruction Black Flame, so he naturally felt an affinity for Fire-types, along with an urge to test his strength.
When they prepared to bulldoze their way through as usual, they discovered that this Gym's layout was rather strange.
The entire Gym was divided into several disconnected rooms.
At the entrance of every room stood a device