Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 769 Mega Venusaur vs. Crystallized Babuboo!
"Dah!"

With a deep roar, a Pokémon with blue-green skin, a huge body, and a flower bud on its back that bloomed into a giant flower, landed in front of Rika, supported by a light brown tree trunk resembling a palm tree.

The classic starter Pokémon of the Kanto region, evolving from the noble Pokédex number 001 Bulbasaur to Pokédex number 003—

Venusaur!
It has a composite attribute that combines the Grass and Poison attributes.

The moment Venusaur landed, its massive body caused the ground to tremble.

Just like Rika's Vileplume, her Venusaur also has the characteristics of a female Pokémon.

—Above the blooming flower, there is a conspicuous seed.

On the other side of Venusaur, a spirited Babutopithecus was punching the air with great force, its furry arms almost leaving afterimages.

Judging from the whooshing sound the air makes when it punches, its punching power is absolutely formidable.

The appearance of the two Pokémon immediately drew cheers of anticipation from the surrounding audience.

"Venusaur?"

In the viewing room above, Luo Mu raised his eyebrows, a look of unexpected surprise on his face.

He had originally thought that Rika would send out Bellossom, another of her main Pokémon or the ace Pokémon, after Vileplume.

Unexpectedly, she sent out Venusaur, one of the starter Pokémon.

And if I'm not mistaken, the ornament tied to the right leg of that Venusaur should be...
“Babu Groundhog, Miss Nemo really did send it out.”

Rika's hands, which were clasped together under her sleeves, clenched slightly, and her faint smile flickered for a moment.

After learning who her opponent was, she made a point of learning about Nemo's story through various channels.

To be honest, when I saw that she had only been a trainer for less than a year, and like the Red and Blue trainers I had once fought, she had broken through the barriers of the Elite Four and the Champion, and reached the realm of what is called "a nominal Champion-level trainer" or "a League Champion in terms of strength," I was quite surprised.

Her feelings were beyond words.

Some might think she's scheming or jealous, and she has indeed wondered why, no matter how hard she tries in private, she can't compare to those "talented" trainers.

But that was just a fleeting thought.

Rika knew very well that even though she was inferior to some of the people at the top of the pyramid in terms of "talent," she was still much better than most people who had a hard time even passing the dojo test.

Those people are more qualified than she is to have those emotions and thoughts.

She has already reached a very high starting point, so feeling sorry for herself is the worst thing she could do.

All she needs to do is keep moving forward.

Lijia has also heard some rumors recently.

Lance, the Dragon Messenger and Johto Champion, one of the Kanto Elite Four, is currently in seclusion, preparing to challenge for the "Champion's Throne," a title he has never been able to claim before, which was left behind by two trainers who are considered "legends" in Kanto.

This also means that the position of one of the Four Heavenly Kings in the Kanto region will be vacant.

In order to determine the new Four Heavenly Kings, an selection process will be held.

Rika naturally had her eye on that position.

But that position—it belongs to the most capable.

Just by thinking about it casually, Lijia could picture a number of noteworthy rivals in her mind.

Like Sabrina in Goldenrod City, who possesses extraordinary and unfathomable superpowers.

And then there's Misty, the Cerulean Gym Leader, who has recently risen to prominence and is no longer considered one of the weakest gyms.

Her talent and strength were praised even by Lorelei, who had defended against Dragon's Leap for many seasons in the Champions League.

Not to mention that there are many more formidable rivals eyeing that position, making the competition far more intense than Rika herself had imagined.

Therefore, regardless of whether Yulongdu can successfully challenge for the "championship", preparations on their side are essential.

Lika is currently experiencing a bottleneck in her abilities and is seeking an opportunity to break through.

Therefore, in the past two years, she has also bred trainers like Venusaur, who were not her main trainers from the beginning of her career.

But not long ago, the Indigo League's chairman, Malanqi, summoned her to Indigo Plateau, gave her a special set of gadgets, and said this to her.

“You have never stepped out of the Kanto Alliance, and you rarely even leave Celadon City.”

"And that's why you're also bound by yourself."

"so--"

"Go and try challenging the strong from other alliances, Rika."

"In that case, you might find your own answer."

Then, Chairman Damaranchi explained to her in detail the "Pokémon World Championships" project and the function of the special item he gave her.

—That was a gift from the Hoenn region, which, like the Kanto League, had joined the "Pokémon World Championships" promotion program, and it was a token of goodwill given to the Kanto League.

That item possesses incredible power, enabling Pokémon to evolve further in form from their current state.

That is to say, evolution beyond evolution.

Nemo was excited that Rika had sent out a Venusaur, just like her best friend, classmate, and confidante Shizuka.

Lijia took a deep breath and, under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, gracefully raised her delicate hand and pulled out the ebony hairpin that was diagonally inserted into her high-piled hair.

The images displayed on the large screen suspended in the arena were magnified under the director's control.

Against the backdrop of Rika's flowing black hair, the beautiful pink crystal petals on the ebony hairpin sway gently.

Among the petals, a strange, round gemstone reflects the sunlight pouring down from the sky.

next moment.

Lijia gracefully raised her other hand, and as her sleeves fluttered, her slender index finger lightly touched the gemstone. On the large screen magnified by the image, even her perfectly manicured, delicate nails, with a faint cherry blossom pink hue, were clearly visible.

"Venusaur - Mega Evolution!"

As Lijia's gentle voice, now filled with a firm and piercing tone, rang out.

The "Key Stone" on the ebony hairpin shone brightly, echoing the "Ventura Stone" tied to Venusaur's right leg. Three dazzling ribbons of light rose simultaneously and converged in mid-air.

At this moment, Venusaur's massive body was also enveloped in a dazzling light representing evolution.

"Oh dear, this is terrible!"

Ye Ci crossed his legs, his face full of interest.

She had also seen Luo Mu use super evolution in videos, so she was fairly accepting of this.

Now she understood why the Kanto Alliance had specifically sent Rika to fight them.

"So you wanted to use our people as her whetstone?"

"—However, the crystallization of our Parthian region is no less impressive."

As Ye Ci's voice trailed off in a murmur, her gaze fell on Luo Mu, who stood to the side with a calm expression, as if he had seen through everything.

See, even the teacher who single-handedly nurtured Nemo is quite calm.

Below, as the light faded, Venusaur—no, Mega Venusaur—was revealed to countless eyes.

Overall, the changes are not particularly noticeable.

The flower on its back simply grew larger due to the energy generated by its super evolution, reaching a size large enough to cover its entire body.

Moreover, the "trunk" supporting the flowers, as well as its waist and legs, became stronger. Two small, six-petaled pink flowers bloomed on its forehead and back.

However, its aura was completely different from when it first appeared. Its powerful aura transformed into waves that surged around it, forcing Nemo to cover her face with her arms and squint her eyes to see it clearly.

Even so, Nemo not only did not have any thoughts of backing down, but became even more excited.

"Ahhh-"

"It's a super evolution!"

"It's worth it!"

"Accepting the CEO's invitation was definitely the right decision!"

Nemo has been eyeing Mega Evolution for a long time, but it's not that she wants her Pokémon to Mega Evolve; rather, she wants to battle opponents who can Mega Evolve.

No matter how persistently she invited him, Luo Mu would usually refuse her request to fight the Mega Swampert.

But now, super evolution has descended from the sky!
Nemo's expression was as if she had found a huge windfall. She excitedly took out the Crystal Bead from her pocket, held it steady with her left hand, and then threw it at Babu Tubo.

"Let's join in, it's so crystallized, Babu Tubo!"

The dazzling light emanating from the Crystal Beads shone on Babuto, and with the clear sound of crystals shattering, the Crystal Electric Babuto, which had appeared in the final battle of the Champion Test, reappeared in the public eye.

"It's so crystallized and gorgeous! But my pet and Mega Venusaur will display an even more magnificent 'flower shape'!"

Lijia flicked her sleeve and gave the order.

"Venusaur, take root in the earth!"

“Dana——!”

Mega Venusaur let out a deep roar, its thick legs slamming into the ground, causing the vines hanging from the tree trunk on its back to dig deep into the broken ground.

Countless roots extend from its feet, greedily drawing nutrients from the earth.

Visible green energy flowed into the body of Mega Venusaur through its roots, causing the giant flower on its back to bloom even more vibrantly.

Nemo ignored all of that and excitedly waved her fist: "Babu Groundhog, use Ice Fist!"

Babu Tubo's fists were instantly covered in icy cold, and lightning and frost intertwined, turning into a blue and white streak of light that rushed towards his opponent.

boom!
The heavy punch, carrying a chilling aura, slammed into Mega Venusaur, but the Venusaur only swayed slightly, and not a single petal fell from the flower on its back.

"What?!" Nemo's eyes widened immediately.

With Babubo's powerful punches and Ice-type moves that are highly effective against Grass-type Pokémon, how come it couldn't inflict any effective damage on Mega Venusaur?

Lika gracefully covered her mouth and chuckled, explaining, "Mega Venusaur possesses an ability called 'Thick Fat,' which significantly reduces the power of Fire and Ice-type moves."

at the same time.

As soon as Lijia finished speaking, the flower on Mega Venusaur's back suddenly trembled violently—

Petals are falling everywhere!

Countless pink petals swept around Venusaur like a blizzard, each petal as sharp as a knife.

Before it could get away, Babu Tubo hurriedly crossed its arms to block, but the petals were too numerous and dense, and soon left countless tiny wounds on its body.

"Dig a hole to get out of there!" Nemo quickly changed tactics.

Rather than having Babutubo physically break through that intense "falling petals," she preferred to choose tactical evasion from underground.

"Bamo!"

Babu Tubo responded with a shout, his claws flashing like lightning as he instantly dug a large hole in the ground, his figure disappearing into the swirling petals.

A glint of light flashed in Rikka's eyes: "Don't even think about escaping, Venusaur!"

The giant flower on the back of Mega Venusaur suddenly burst into a blinding light, and its roots, which stretched deep into the ground, began to writhe like a giant python awakening.

"Crazy plants!"

Rumbling--

The entire site trembled violently, and countless thick tree roots burst forth from the ground!

These roots twist and entwine, resembling green wooden dragons traveling underground.

Suddenly, the ground exploded somewhere—

boom!
The burrowed Babutubo was forced out of the ground by the thick tree roots!
Even more terrifying, the tree roots seemed to have a life of their own, quickly wrapping around Babu Tubo and binding him tightly in mid-air where he had nowhere to get a foothold.

"thunder!"

"Bamo—!!"

Babu Tubo roared to the sky, and the Taijing Crown on his head, which resembled a light bulb, burst forth with dazzling light.

In an instant, the sky above the arena suddenly darkened, and thick thunderclouds gathered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Boom--!!!
After a muffled thud, a bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket tore through the sky and descended with a deafening roar!

Like a sharp sword tearing through the sky, the blinding lightning descended upon Babu Tuba. As it was bathed in the lightning, the thick tree roots that bound it instantly carbonized and shattered under the high-voltage current!

"What?!" Rika looked up at the sky in shock, her cherry lips slightly pursed.

Is this the power of a champion? It's simply unreasonable!

Babu Tupo, now free, somersaulted in mid-air and landed steadily.

It was surrounded by lingering electric currents, its momentum as powerful as a rainbow.

"Bamo—!"

Babuto's figure flickered, then transformed into a golden lightning bolt that shot straight towards Mega Venusaur.

Its speed was so fast that all that could be seen was an arc of lightning tearing through the air!

"Lightning Double Strike!" Nemo declared emphatically.

"Bamo!"

As if appearing in a flash, Babuto appeared in front of Mega Venusaur before it could even react. With a low shout, he slammed his fists, crackling with violent electricity, into Mega Venusaur, causing blinding sparks to erupt.

The heavy body of the Mega Venusaur was almost knocked off balance by this attack, and the flower on its back shook violently.

"Dah-ah—" Mega Venusaur groaned in pain, but its deep-rooted system immediately supplied it with abundant energy, helping it to stabilize itself.

"Never give up, keep learning!"

The vines on the back of the Mega Venusaur suddenly sprang up, coiling around the nearby Pelipper like venomous snakes, and the emerald green energy frantically drained the opponent's stamina along the vines!
"Taijing erupts!" Nemo made a decisive decision.

Babu Tubo's crystal crown shone brightly once more, and a violent electric current formed a spherical force field that burst outwards.

The vines snapped inch by inch in the lightning, but Mega Venusaur also managed to recover some of its lost strength.

Babubo retreated a few steps, confronting the panting Mega Venusaur.

The audience watched the fierce battle intently, afraid that they would miss something if they looked away even for a moment.

Above, Xinli and Bashuo's expressions were somewhat intriguing.

"Mega Evolution. With this power, Venusaur can actually go toe-to-toe with that Groundhog?"

(End of this chapter)