There were many legends about Sootopolis City, but two were the most widely circulated.
One claimed that Sootopolis City lay inside a volcanic crater.
Long ago, an underwater volcano had erupted and risen above the sea. Rainwater had collected in the crater at the center of the landmass, forming a lake. Before long, people discovered that the climate there was warm and well suited to living, so they built Sootopolis City inside the crater.
But more people actually favored the other explanation.
Over a thousand years ago, a massive meteorite had fallen into the ocean, and its crater eventually became what was now Sootopolis City.
This was the "meteorite theory." It gained wider acceptance because many scholars studying ancient civilizations and the Super-Ancient Civilization pointed out that the meteorite had cracked the earth open, allowing natural energy to surge out and trigger the ancient Pokémon's "Primal Reversion."
Mt. Pyre, in turn, had formed when the ancient Pokémon unleashed their "primal states" and released natural energy!
In the original story from his previous life, this theory had even been proven!
The future "Battle of the Two Gods"!
The seal at the Sky Pillar, guarded by the "Sootopolis People"!
And the "Eternal Flower" hidden beneath the enormous tree in the city center!
All of these proved the meteorite theory correct.
Of course, at present, before the original plot had even begun, Sootopolis City was merely known as "the place where history slumbered."
Because of Sootopolis City's unique structure, there were only two ways to enter.
The official route was to board a deep-sea submarine on Signal Island near Sootopolis City and enter through an underwater passage. This method suited most people.
The other was to fly in!
Sitting on Aerodactyl's back, Yong gazed down at the uniquely shaped city.
High stone walls