Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 338 Accelerated Synchronization Can Even Surpass Light!
Adek was leaving, and he was in remarkably good spirits.

“Shen Du,” Adek suddenly said before leaving, “Long ago, my ancestors came from a place called Shen Du. After a long migration, they finally settled on a land called Xi Cui.”

"However, it seems that no one knows about these two locations now. The history of our ancestors has also been submerged in the long river of time. Nothing in this world is unchanging, and nothing is eternal."

Guangtai: "Our ancestors were all from the people of Shenhe, a people who served the gods long ago."

"Serving the gods. Haha, that sounds like a very ancient history. It's surprising that even that hasn't been passed down. But now, I'm completely devoted to the land of Unova."

"Do you still have contact with that ancient god?" Adek asked, without doubting the contents of Lightmoss's words, because there was no need to doubt them.

A strong connection bound the two together, and Adek confirmed that the Lightmoth was from the Mysterious Realm.

Guangtai thought for a moment: "I guess so."

After all, they received a blessing from Arceus!
"Really? Then keep up the good work!" Adek laughed.

"Since you are a follower of the gods, why not leave behind new legends on the earth? I will wait for you in the United Alliance. I will always wait for you!"

"Will you become the new champion of Unova?"

This made Guangtai chuckle: "I have no intention of becoming the new champion! I still have a lot of work to do."

Aldridge laughed and said, "Well then, at least try to get into the Hall of Fame! Even if you don't become the current champion, you can still expand your world by getting stronger!"

"Well then, I'm off. Have a safe trip!"

A blazing fire erupted behind Aldek, the intense light blinding anyone who looked at it. It was six glorious red wings. Aldek's strongest fire moth had seized him and carried him into the sky in a dazzling display of light!

"This flying style is just like Little Yellow's Butterfly! But it's really cool!"

The red moths flapped their fiery wings, carrying the champion into the sky, radiating bright light and heat. Anyone who saw it would give it a thumbs up; the scene was absolutely amazing!
"As expected, Volcarona is really cool! And Aldac... he's cool too!"

Although he is less popular among the champions, Adek is perfectly qualified as a mentor. If he were younger, his popularity might be much higher.

Watching Aldak disappear into the horizon, Lightmoy regained his composure. Since the champion had extended such an invitation, it seemed he had no choice but to visit the Unified League.

To be honest, I only planned to "strengthen" myself through gym challenges, so why am I suddenly going to have to fight on the Champion Road?

How could I cram a year or two's worth of travel experiences into a single month?
call--!
The exhaust pipe of the D-type locomotive made a loud noise!
Lightmoss passed through the gate of Shuanglong City at lightning speed and entered Route 9!
The legendary R9 shopping plaza is right here. Guangtai hurriedly went inside and then bought some unsold refrigerators, washing machines, and lawnmowers!

In this way, Rotom's transformation forms are all complete. Although most of these household products are defective, there are indeed one or two that are of quite good quality, but the average person just can't tell the difference.

Thump! Store these household appliances in the connected world. In a nearby valley, there is a deep cave, which is the "training hut" where Riolu once stayed.

Many wild Pokémon regard this place as a sacred training ground. The legendary Three Swordsmen once trained Keldeo here, so many Pokémon who want to become stronger gather here. It is also a place where elite trainers hone their skills and find powerful partners.

Lightmoss pondered that perhaps coming back here to train again in the future would be a good choice, because the wild Pokémon in the training huts were actually stronger than the Pokémon on Victory Road!

The level is approximately five levels higher.

"Riolus originates from a training cave. In the game, the average level of Riolus in this training cave is..."

Level 50!
They are definitely among the strongest wild Pokémon.

Inside its Poké Ball, Riolu was reviewing its previous battle and developing a theory to counter dragons when it sensed a familiar presence. So it emerged from the ball and looked at the valley not far away.

For it, the rock hut where it practices asceticism is equivalent to its homeland.

Memories of the past flooded his mind, and Riolu's gaze grew even more resolute.

I'm stronger now than I was when I left the Iwaya and headed to the Champion's Road!

"By the way, before heading to the Road to the Champion, should we learn some special moves here?"

Lightmoss asked Riolu about the so-called special move, which was the "Scroll of One Strike - Pierce Scroll" that they had obtained earlier.

Lian Wu also said that he would give him another "Scroll of Combos: Scroll of Flying Dragons". Judging from the name, it corresponds to the two styles of one-hit style and combo style. The source of this scroll is a secret manual that was passed down from a distant region.

In card games, combo-based and one-hit-based strategies have different scrolls that record completely different martial arts manuals.

"The martial arts secret technique of the Scroll of Penetration is called 'Bullet Breakthrough'. It can ignore the opponent's resistance and is an extremely powerful martial arts secret technique! Whether it is to hone our skills or to participate in the Iron Fist Championship at the end of the year, perhaps we should learn this special secret technique in advance."

"Isn't there often a plot like this—a master who goes out to cultivate, after witnessing and comprehending a new power, returns to his hometown. At this moment, his state of mind is suddenly sublimated and broken through, and his martial arts realm is instantly elevated, reaching a new level that was difficult to reach in the past through arduous cultivation!"

Riolu was quite tempted by Moss's suggestion!
My goal in training so far, aside from revenge, is to become the strongest Pokémon. While this idea is certainly absurd, after witnessing those world-class gods, this goal seems even more distant.
But the blue puppy never gave up!
Riolu also remembered what the martial arts master named Lianwu had said: "Inner strength is true strength!"

"Awoo! Awoo! (Alright, let's come back to training later! You and I will train together!)"

"Oh, as expected of a Riolu above level 50, you really have the demeanor of a master."

Although the blue-haired puppy sometimes acts a bit silly, such as liking pretty older women, and sometimes shows off its strength, it is mostly quite calm and composed.

Just because a dog looks like a dog doesn't mean that Riolu is actually young.

Level 50? The blue-haired puppy stroked its chin.

The trainer is saying some strange things again, but the level seems to be a kind of power rating system for humans. Well, I don't really understand it anyway!

"Wang Woo!"

Riolu expressed its desire, smiling with anticipation.

The moss was immediately ashamed:
"You mean you want to fight me?"

Riolu puffed out his chest.

You actually have martial arts skills, don't you? Even that martial arts master said so!
Most Pokémon are no match for you, and considering we only have a few Fighting Pokémon, honestly, they're probably not as strong as you!

Fighters need to spar to improve! Ora!

I really want to fight you!
The blue-haired puppy punches the air!

Whether it's physical or mental combat, martial arts battles can bring us closer together! After all, you often battle wild Pokémon and even humans, right?
Last time in Black Market, you took down dozens of people all by yourself! That was really awesome!
"So that's why your intimacy level isn't increasing!"

"They're actually going to attack their own trainer!"

Guangtai was amused, and wondered if he might awaken a new "illegal characteristic" through continuous martial arts practice.

Like an invisible fist or something similar?

To be honest, compared to its ability, Unseen Fist is more like a fist technique that Urshifu has acquired through training. Whether other Pokémon can master similar or identical abilities through martial arts training remains to be seen!

"However, you're better at projectiles than punches, aren't you?"

Amidst laughter and conversation, the motorcycle had already left the vicinity of the training hut and arrived at the cylindrical bridge!
The surrounding roads were full of street racers. Guangtai's special motorcycle caught their attention. The group of guys looked at each other, nodded, and followed Guangtai into the cylindrical bridge!

This is a sturdy steel bridge spanning United States. Even if a train passes through it, it will not move an inch. Trains crossing the cylindrical bridge will travel south of Snowflake City and continue towards Goldwheel Town.

"That guy's motorcycle looks so cool!"

"Hey, tell that kid to stop!"

A burly street racer took a liking to Guangtai's "D-wheel" and immediately rallied his underlings to start a riding duel!

He is the "wise" leader here!
"Hey kid, this is the 'Dark Emperor Naboo's' territory on this cylindrical bridge! Stop right there!"

Yingming pushed his motorcycle to its limit, caught up with Guangtai, and pointed at Guangtai's D-wheel: "Your motorcycle is pretty good! So cool! How about we have a race?"

"If you lose, you'll have to trade your motorcycle for mine!"

“Dark Emperor Nabo?” Guangtai remembered. This was a biker gang that occupied the cylindrical bridge. Although they looked fierce, they were actually a rather comical bunch of henchmen.

After defeating them, they will change their team name to the name of the Pokémon used by the protagonist.

Every Friday, gamers would go to the cylindrical bridge to beat up biker gangs and rename their teams with all sorts of bizarre Pokémon names.

Lightmoy: "Are you the leader of the Dark Emperor Naboo?"

He glanced at the other person's motorcycle and an interesting idea formed in his mind. The biker gang member said, "That's right, it's me! Wise sir! So, you've heard of my name?"

Guangtai: "No, I just think you're a ridiculous person."

Yingming was furious: "What a joke! How dare you insult me! I'll show you the power of the leader of the Dark Emperor, Nabo!"

"My dearest friend, Electric Bug!"

The burly man summoned a small yellow jumping spider, which hissed and crackled, as if to say—

I'm going to crush you all!
Lightmoss and Riolu: "."

"What an arrogant electric bug! Just as eccentric as its owner. But riding it in a duel is quite fun!"

Hideaki: "A mounted duel?"

Lightmoss: "That's right! This is a battle style popular in distant regions. Both sides ride motorcycles and use Pokémon to battle. The required Pokémon are those that can adapt to high speeds!"

"At the same time, this also tests the rider's skill and reaction speed!"

"Oh! That's interesting!" Yingming's eyes lit up. "So, Pokémon battles don't have to stop; they take place at high speed! How exciting! I'll try a riding duel too!"

"Electric Bug, let's become one, I'll lend you my speed!"

"Hiss!" The electric bug bristled and let out a boastful sound!

"Use the signal beam!"

The Electric Bug gathered a magical beam of light, but before it could attack, Riolu's Quick Attack knocked it down with a single punch!

One hit and it's over!
"Whoa, Electric Bug!" Yingming was shocked to see his little bug collapse on his chest. The speed of the motorcycle inevitably decreased. Watching Guangtai disappear into the distance, he was unwilling. All his henchmen rushed over!
"Brother, we are here to help you!"

"Come on, you rascal crocodile!"

"Go ahead, Afro Buffalo!"

"Charge! Zubat!"

Flying Pokémon and running Pokémon charged alongside the motorcycle, while Krookodile, a smaller Pokémon that couldn't move at high speed, stood behind the motorcycle, peeking out with half its head and roaring triumphantly!

Dozens of waveguide ripples spread through the air!
"Accelerated synchronization can even surpass light!"

"When the gathered stars unite as one, new bonds will illuminate the future and become a shining path!"

Guangtai muttered, "I've wanted to say this for a long time."

Riolu covered its helmet with its hand: "?"

Is this some new "pre-battle rhetoric"?

He then sighed and assumed the starting stance for his attack!

Perhaps in this high-speed battle, it will be more conducive to me gaining some insights!

The speed boost effect appeared on Riolu, and the high-speed world of D-Motorcycle was activated!

"Corner ram!"

A buffalo with an afro charged forward with all its might. Following its trainer's command, as it struggled to reach the vicinity of the D-Wheel, Riolu bent its legs and gathered immense power within its body!

Its eyes gleamed, and it saw through the actions of the afro-haired buffalo.

A powerful and heavy punch was thrown!
With a single blow, the afro-haired buffalo was knocked to the ground!
"Aaaaa, the afro-haired buffalo!" The speeders behind were horrified and immediately stopped their cars, hugging the knocked-down afro-haired buffalo and crying loudly.

But Riolu's attack is not over yet!
The blue-haired puppy was like a martial arts master, constantly maneuvering and using its preemptive moves in the high-speed battlefield, borrowing force from the air to strike back!

Sword dance, imitation, double the payback!
Thunder Fist, Metal Claw, Quick Strike!

"Damn it! Don't be so arrogant." Yingming rallied, accelerated from behind, and caught up, his eyes bloodshot: "Oh oh oh! Riding duel!"

"It's all up to you, slippery kid! Use the flying knee kick!"

Slickboy is a lizard-like Pokémon. Its head is yellow, and its neck and abdomen are beige. Inside its abdomen is a yellow "pants" that can be pulled up by hand; it's actually its skin!
It suddenly bent its knees, leaped off the motorcycle, and used the high-speed power to strike Riolu with its knee!

Jump up and strike the opponent with your knee. If you miss, you will take damage. It's an extremely powerful Fighting-type move with a power of 130!
The wind howls and roars, accompanied by the roar of locomotives and the whistles of trains on the railway, weaving together a scene of a melee between steel and flesh!

Riolu sensed the power of that wind current. The surrounding Pokémon created a noisy aura. Just as its Flying Kick was about to hit, it suddenly leaped into the sky!
Riolu's understanding of Breath has deepened!

[I've learned the move "Gathering Qi"!]

The knowledge of reinforcement learning was put to use at this moment. Riolu felt that all the air currents were resonating with the energy in his body, forming countless ripples!
Wind, please take me with you!

A burst of electric light gathered beneath its feet, making Riolu "fly"!

Lightning crackled around him, and a powerful aura swirled with the wind, causing the blue-haired puppy's fur to stand on end!
Electromagnetic levitation!

The ultimate technique he mastered after defeating the spirit dragon!

Guangtai also understands that for most people, a Pokémon like Riolu and the move levitation are completely unrelated. However, in Generations IV, V, VI, and VII, Riolu can learn this move through a move-teaching program!

Therefore, this is completely legal!
However, in the eyes of the biker gangs, this is seriously illegal!
"It's flying! It's flying!?"

"So Riolu is a Pokémon that can fly?!"

"How is this possible, you idiot!"

"A Fighting-type Pokémon flew into the sky! Why would I have such a dream, Mom!"

Slippery Boy was dumbfounded, watching the blue-haired puppy fly through the air like a Dou Zong powerhouse. Its flying knee kick missed completely and was about to crash into the steel bars of the cylindrical bridge, which would cause Slippery Boy to suffer serious injuries. This move would cause the user to suffer a counterattack of half of its health if it missed!

But at this crucial moment, Riolu reached out and grabbed Slippery Boy.

"Woof (Are you alright?)"

The blue-haired puppy reached out a helping hand, its back to the dappled sunlight.

This scene stunned the slippery boy.

Riolu flew through the air with Slippery Boy in its arms, then placed it back in front of Eminent, before turning into a bolt of lightning and flying back to Moss's motorcycle.

The biker gang all stopped, momentarily forgetting to continue the pursuit. Even Eiji was the same, staring blankly at the departing Moss and the flying Riolu.

"Slippery, slippery boy, are you alright?"

It took him a while to come to his senses and remember to check on his Pokémon. Slicky also stared blankly for a long time before looking away, but at this moment there was no frustration of failure in its eyes, but a bright and hopeful look!

Riolu is so cool!

He didn't hurt himself at the crucial moment, but instead saved his life. Even though the slippery boy was male, his heart couldn't help but pound!
At that moment, the departing Riolu left an indelible impression on it. It vowed to become a Pokémon as powerful and excellent as that Riolu!

That one moment of reaching out felt like eternity!

"Ugh, I completely lost! I really have to thank that guy. He actually saved my Pokémon."

Yingming watched Guangtai's figure disappear across the cylindrical bridge, then suddenly burst into laughter, shouting to his underlings behind him:
"That Riolu and that rider are just too amazing! Okay, I've decided, I'm going to change our team's name to Dark Riolu!"

"Borrowing the name of that excellent and powerful Pokémon will make our team better and stronger!"

The younger brothers got excited and shouted loudly, creating a very lively scene. Only Yingming's eyes showed longing.

"What a pity I don't know that guy's name! What an excellent trainer in riding duels! Alright, I'm going to promote this style of battle throughout the Unova region!"

"This is how I repay my debt of gratitude; the cylindrical bridge will surely become a road that shines with light!"

"Oh, and also, everyone has to paint their motorcycles the color of that guy's motorcycle!"

(End of this chapter)