Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 404 Arriving at the World's Highest City!

Sakaki was startled.

At the critical moment, he unleashed the Super Armored Rhino, blocking the aftershocks of the massive explosion.

But he didn't expect that the "rocket" would actually self-destruct.

"Just like a real rocket that failed to launch, how could there be such a Pokémon?"

"Cough, has the rogue crocodile been defeated?"

Despite having a clear advantage, a single earthquake attack could seize control of the entire battlefield. Complete manipulation.

However, their plans were disrupted by the most unsportsmanlike moves.

One careless move, and the whole game is lost.

But at least that big jerk in the way has been cleared away, hasn't it?

Sometimes, losses are unavoidable; you have to learn to accept them!
"Drill straight!"

Sakaki felt the frequency of the ground vibrations.

The floor slabs in Zone 8 have been blown open with large holes.

This incredibly sturdy new material ultimately couldn't withstand the expert's devastation, completely connecting the several floors of Zone 8.

The opponent also recalled the giant Pokémon the instant the explosion ended, and sent out the next Pokémon amidst the ashes and dust storm!

Without a doubt, that feeling.
It has steel properties!

A giant sword gleaming with golden light crashed down!
When the Super Armored Rhinoceros saw the sword, it was too late to defend itself.

The holy sword collided with the straight-through drill, and the high-speed rotating drill bit was almost cut in two!

"revenge!"

To avenge fallen comrades, the power is doubled if any of our Pokémon were in a near-death state in the previous turn!
That sword, as large as a door panel and wreathed in golden lightning, has transcended the conventional definition of a Pokémon!
Boom!
Sakaki: "It's powerful, but the slash is useless against my Super Armored Rhinoceros!"

"That rock-like skin is made of an unknown substance, so hard that even a famous sword cannot damage it in the slightest!"

Guangtai: "No, that cutting move just now wasn't a strike from a famous sword, but something that surpasses even a famous sword—the [Holy Sword]!"

To be honest, the Super Armored Rhinoceros is clearly twice as weak as the Fighting Rhino.

Even though its ability is "Rock Hard," which can slightly reduce the damage from its excellent effects, its weakness to Fighting remains unchanged.

In this situation, it can still be said that the "famous sword" could not harm its body in the slightest.

Regardless of whether the famous sword uses the "fighting" or "steel" attribute for judgment, it should be extremely effective against the Super Armored Rhinoceros!

However, since the super armored rhinoceros in front of us belongs to Sakaki, let's assume that it's because this Earth Master has trained it well!

Sakaki: "Horn drill!"

A move that kills with a single blow is an invincible, sharpest spear!

The King's Shield, capable of blocking any attack, is the strongest shield!

However, even the invincible Horn Drill was rendered powerless before the golden King's Shield.

"Tsk! No effect?"

"Is it ghost-related?"

Sakaki noticed that although the horn drill's attack had clearly hit its target, the opponent showed no reaction whatsoever.

The Shielded Sword Monster's one eye glanced at the Super Armored Rhinoceros.

The sturdy drill made the Aegislash feel quite dangerous, and in fact, it was just as it had expected!
Corner Strike, Straight Drill, Super Corner Shot!
Every move is a powerful "spear," and hidden within these deadly attacks is a "horn drill" that can kill in one strike.

However, the good thing is...
I am a ghost.

A one-hit kill with normal attributes is useless to me!

He wanted to truly "kill" himself with a single blow.

You should at least produce something like "earthquake" or "absolute zero"!

A cold north wind swirled around the Aegislash, and countless air slashes sliced ​​through the dust, raining down on the Super Armored Rhinoceros like a storm!

The giant monster was furious!

Another air slash! Here we go again!

I thought that as the King of Pokémon, you must have some brilliant ideas to come here and fight me!
I never expected them to resort to such a despicable move!

"I've had enough of this style of play. Aren't there any more interesting moves?"

Sakaki verbally provoked while simultaneously directing the Super Armored Rhino to launch a counterattack.

Lightmoss: "Cowardice is an unusual state change. Unless it's a psychic ability, even the most powerful Pokémon will feel fear."

"Any living being attacked will feel pain, fear, or expose its vulnerabilities!"

Of course, even Ultra Beasts (Super Beasts) are afraid in the world of Pokémon!
There's nothing to worry about!
"However, there are ways to prevent shrinking back."

"The user must act before the target can be created to induce a state of withdrawal. In other words..."

The Super Armored Rhinoceros seized the opportunity and dodged the subsequent air slash at top speed. At the same time, the intense movement made its armor and rock skin begin to shine!

Rock polishing!

By refining your body and reducing air resistance, you can significantly increase your speed!

"My Super Armored Rhinoceros is incredibly agile; its massive body combined with its superhuman speed is what makes it so..."

"Unparalleled power!"

The Super Armored Rhinoceros escaped the pursuit of the Air Slash, and flames of rage burned in its heart, causing its long horns to begin spinning violently!
Giovanni: "Is it a straight-through drill, a super angled strike, or some other move?!"

"It's like a death roulette, come and gamble! I already know the horn drill won't work on you. However, this ineffective move can serve as the starting point for another move!"

Of course, Hikari knew what Sakaki was talking about.

That's the tactic of "corner drill" + "stomping".

This is a tactic used by many players at the level of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Because no matter how you play, your side will always come out ahead!
The super armored rhinoceros charged forward, its massive arms outstretched!

It fills the hole in its palm with rocks, then forcibly contracts its muscles and stretches them out in an instant, launching the rocks out of its hand!
Rock Blast!

Huge chunks of rock, like a storm, bombarded the Shield Sword Monster relentlessly!

The explosion of the stone further damaged the already broken floor slabs, causing them to fall from the top floor of Zone 8 to the next floor!

The Shielded Swordsman swung its holy sword and used "Combo Slash" to shatter the flying rocks one after another!

The rocks that Aegislash deliberately threw back were transformed into a "Rock Slide" attack, but were all smashed to pieces by Rhyperior's arms!
"My Super Armored Rhinoceros is so well-equipped that it can withstand even volcanic eruptions. It can use its armor to deflect enemy attacks and, when its opponent flinches, pierce them with its prized drill!"

"We're at point-blank range now. Come on, use that shield!"

The golden shield is the shield of the Aegislash. Giovanni knows that to defeat the opponent, he must break the King's Shield. However, even the Horn Drill cannot break through it, and the golden shape is not quite normal.

So, isn't there something? I also have moves that can induce fear!
The Super Armored Rhinoceros's tail suddenly slammed into the ground, and the giant monster's body leaped up, stomping on the Aegislash!

Stomp – Attack by stomping on your opponent with your large foot. There's a 30% chance it will cause them to flinch!

But that's not the point!
Step on, then stomp hard!

Then came the earthquake!

"The Vibration Chain Technique integrates three moves into a single move and action, concentrating the power of the earth into one point."

"Strike the weak point, hit the vital spot!"

"Even if it's not a move that's easy to hit a vital point, you can achieve a similar effect to 'hitting a vital point' by concentrating your power in one spot through years of training."

"Therefore, what may not seem like a vital point can actually be a vital point."

".?"

This is how it should be.

Sakaki's pupils contracted sharply.

The one-eyed Shield Sword Monster remained alert, showing no fear or pain from being hit in a vital spot!
Only the moss knows what's going on.

The boost from King's Heart makes your Pokémon immune to critical hits! It's like giving each Pokémon a built-in shell armor when King's Heart is activated!
However, Sakaki's attack method, which was "not a vital point, but could be a vital point," truly surprised Mitsuki.

We've talked a lot about how to strike the vital points.

But Giovanni tells you that under his control, any part of your body can be a vital point!

The ultimate control over energy, timing, and the power of techniques!
In ground-based combat, no one can rival him!
Of course, Guangtai suddenly thought of it.

Perhaps this fighting style is the same as moves like "Water Flow Strike" and "Dark Strike," which are guaranteed to hit vital points.

What may not seem like a vital point can become a vital point.

Therefore, these kinds of moves aren't chasing after a Pokémon's weak points; they're creating new weak points for themselves!
At this moment, Sakaki was slightly lost in thought, and then his expression changed.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes!
However, the Shielded Sword Monster was more adept at manipulating people's hearts, and it sensed that killing intent!
boom!
Crisis!

The Shielded Sword Monster simply threw its shield away!

Lighter body!
Rumble! The floor of the black skyscraper was torn apart once again! In addition to the three consecutive stompes, the Super Armored Rhinoceros's kick had a fourth stomp!
And this is the most deadly thing—"earth fissures"!
The golden heavy shield crashed to the ground, leaving a deep white crack on it!

Although it didn't shatter the shield, it left an indelible mark!
That attack just now looked like it was going to tear the entire skyscraper in two!

Giovanni's eyes lit up: "Interesting! It threw its shield at the crucial moment and avoided the Earthquake! This is the first time I've ever seen a Pokémon like this!"

"Hahaha! The supreme mystery of the earth! Since the horn drill is useless against you, what can the earth fissure do to you!"

"Want to know the secret of the earth-shattering event? Come and experience firsthand the strongest attack that gathers the power of the earth!"

Generally speaking, the Super Armored Rhinoceros cannot learn powerful moves like Earth Shatter.

However, in the first generation, Rhyperior could learn the two forms it had before evolving!
"We've lost our shield. How are we supposed to fight now?"

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"The eighth area... the eighth area is almost completely destroyed!"

"The fight between those two was so intense, they were practically inhuman!"

The gatekeepers in other areas are watching the battle through cameras.

Trainers from other areas could also feel the violent tremors coming from Area 8, from top to bottom, as if the entire skyscraper would be destroyed in the next moment!
This terrified many challengers, who quickly withdrew from the challenge and ran to the plaza outside the skyscraper, watching the massive explosion that had occurred in Area 8 with lingering fear!
The floors of the black skyscraper are not one floor per area.

There are several floors in one area.

The higher you go, the more floors the area contains.

Therefore, the panic felt by people on the ground when they witnessed the explosion from high above was undeniable.

If this is a Pokémon battle, isn't it a bit too "intense"?

"I knew it, he must be the strongest!"

"Even Mr. Lambert might not be a match for him!"

The gatekeeper of the sixth area, Miss Haru Shion, was sending messages with shining eyes and great interest.

In the BOSS fan club group chat, she created special check-in emojis to express her support.

This behavior left the other gatekeepers speechless!
"Haru Shion, have you really become that person's supporter?"

"Could it be that he's going to surpass Zone 8 and become the gatekeeper of Zone 9, or even Zone 10?" "The support rate for the most popular new BOSS is still rising!"

Haru Shion: "Go go go! From now on, I'll always support you!"

"If you reach the summit first, you must tell us your feelings about reaching the universe!"

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What are your thoughts on arriving in space?
Looking at the encouraging emoji from Haru Shion on the Pokédex, Guangtai replied with a "No problem" emoji.

Thus, the current battle situation has been reversed.

Sakaki's hat had long since been thrown away somewhere, and his trump card, the Super Armored Rhino, was panting heavily.

The ground cracked and collapsed, preventing the opponent from making the next move.

The area around the skyscraper was riddled with cracks, and the powerful fissures nearly crushed the Shielded Swordsman.

If that Pokémon weren't Ghost-type, he could have used brute force to break through. Giovanni thought to himself.

However, attributes are also an important aspect of battles.

Sometimes, powerful moves can be rendered useless due to elemental affinity issues.

"Luck is also a part of strength."

"The more skilled the opponent, the more important luck becomes."

The golden greatsword had already broken through the orange-red armor's defenses on the chest of the Super Armored Rhinoceros!

The moment the ground rift struck, the battle seemed to have been over.

However, the powerful aura surrounding the greatsword forcefully blocked the attack.

To avoid upsetting you, the Pokémon withstood the attack!

Then, they overcame countless difficulties and dangers.

It pierced through the armored rhinoceros.

It's a "resurrection" move with maximum power!
Light Moss: "I won, next one!"

Sakaki: "No, there won't be another one. At least you made it through Zone 8."

"The rules in the area were originally decided by the gatekeeper, and I am free to send out as many as I want."

Sakaki didn't offer any comments, because he had already said everything he wanted to say in the battle just now.

After all, even the strongest person can be utterly defeated.

In short, it was an interesting and exciting battle that reminded him of the past!

The power that made me tremble was the potential of the trainer before me. Yes, those young people always possessed one kind of power or another.

"I sensed it. It was the same kind of strength that a certain boy I fought before had, seeking the answer to strength day after day. And he is still searching now."

Sakaki looked at the moss:

"The previous recruitment is still valid."

"And it's permanent."

Guangtai reiterated, "Is that so? But I have no intention of joining the Rockets, even if the Rockets are preparing new recruits."

"Old and new are the same."

Although he had fooled the trio by using his Team Rocket identity before, it was only to obtain their Greenskin technology.

After all, the Rockets aren't exactly righteous, so they can deceive people without any psychological pressure.

If you become a good person, then I won't be able to feel at ease taking advantage of others for free.

[Having defeated Sakaki, the Emerging Force has been greatly enhanced!]

Your Pokémon's Effort Values ​​and Growth Rate have increased!

[I've learned a new move.]

[Turtle Terrace: The Power of Nature! —Kaguya Tecmo: Tie a Grass Knot!]

[Aegislash: Ultimate Impact! —Miss Skirt: Seductive Voice!]

[Greedy Spirit: Trick! -- Victini: Speed ​​Swap!]

Although two of them are just there for the atmosphere.

However, it offers the allure of "increased battle prizes" and "improved hit rate"!

Therefore, it's normal to receive enhancement!
Lightmoy: "However, I really must thank you for your guidance regarding the battle just now."

Sakaki: "Heh, whether it's justice or evil, it's just a one-sided view."

He rummaged in his pocket for a while and suddenly threw out a shiny object.

Guangtai reached out and caught it, only realizing it when she looked over.

This is a "green badge"!
"Although I'm no longer a gym leader, I still carry these badges with me. Consider them souvenirs."

Of course, this is just what Sakaki says on the surface.

When the moss held the badge, it discovered its secret.

[Item: Green Badge]

[Description: The symbol of defeating the Evergreen Dojo, the main design concept is a plant, resembling an asparagus or an ear of wheat, corresponding to the evergreen color.]

[Secret Effect: Can enhance the abilities of Ground-type Pokémon! It allows you to harness the power of the earth, adding new moves to Ground-type Pokémon. Sometimes, it may even teach them moves they couldn't normally learn!]

[Note: This badge can store a portion of the earth's power through specialized reprocessing, requiring specific power materials: Tree of Life/Zygard Cell/Relic Fragment (Rainbow Stone Ark)]

"This is no ordinary commemorative badge, but a [Power Badge]!"

Before Generation IV, the badges given by Gym Leaders actually had special effects.

The emblems of Kanto and Johto all have the effect of increasing the power of the corresponding attribute.

Some unique badges can even boost Special Attack, Special Defense, Attack, and so on. Some badges from the Hoenn region also possess the same power.

It increases by 12.5% ​​before the third generation and by 10% in the third generation.

In the manga, the immense power of the crest directly triggered a massive battle on Suoh Island, causing worry and fear among the people of Kanto and Johto.

In the anime, the badge doesn't have any special power; it's just a hand-painted souvenir made in the village of Kiyosuke.

Lightmoy: "Even if I accept this badge, I won't do anything for you in the future."

Sakaki waved his hand: "Hmph, that was your own choice, what does it have to do with me?"

"Kid, you think you can beat me like this?"

"Then, take flight!"

However, Sakaki was pondering something in his heart.

That badge was indeed a special "badge of ability," not a souvenir.

Moreover, and not only that.

That was a special "symbol of identity" within the Rockets.

Any elite member who sees that badge will immediately understand everything.

Well, except for three idiots.

The Rockets have a wide reach across various industries, and even though they have declined in popularity, they still wield tremendous influence.

Humans are creatures that crave convenience.

Having received the badge, they enjoyed special privileges that only Team Rocket members could receive in different places.

Gradually, people will lose sight of their true selves.

What Sakaki admires most is the spirit of those outstanding individuals who remain steadfast and uncorrupted.

However, once you get used to something convenient, you'll feel uncomfortable if you suddenly leave that environment.

This has nothing to do with justice or evil; when necessary, Team Rocket can even help the Interpol and the Rangers Alliance protect the world.

Even obtaining a seat in the Union Tower in the future is not impossible!

The shift in stance was so natural; the Rockets could do what the affirmative side couldn't!

That's business!
"To prevent the world from being destroyed."

"To safeguard world peace."

"I'm very good at forcing people to buy or sell."

"Well then, farewell, future cadres, go to higher realms! Witness the great power of time!"

"Yes, that's your code name."

What about shooting stars?

Sakaki was thinking about this.

He then chuckled to himself.

Then, I thought of the matter in Area Nine.

He wasn't unfamiliar with Area Nine.

However, every time he went to Area Nine, he would see that boy who made him tremble all over.

Moreover, just like a nightmare, just like before, I was back in that afternoon at Silvercorp.

Or perhaps, when they reappear at the capital waterfall, facing those two boys and girls who have traveled through time.

Sakaki knew clearly that it was the power of "time"! It was a power stronger than Celebi, or rather, a power even stronger than Celebi.

To turn everything into a dream, that is "time illusion".

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Region Nine.

After treating her companions' injuries, Lightmoss took the elevator to this location.

There's nothing here. In the game, Lambert is the gatekeeper here, but he's been demoted to the eighth area.

An eerie stillness, and the black cosmic energy stretching upwards, even distorted the perception of time.

And so, we arrived at Region Ten!

"Arrived in the world's tallest city, in area ten of the black skyscrapers!"

Look out at the vast and magnificent universe in the distance, my friends!

With a deafening roar, the Lightstone absorbed a massive amount of spiritual energy and transformed into the form of Reshiram.

The dark stone brought back from the ancient city also revealed its true form at this moment, accompanied by intense lightning, and Zekrom also appeared.

[I felt it! An immense power at the very top of the black skyscraper!]

[A great force from the universe, distorting spacetime!]

The black and white dragons sensed the presence of the blue Dialga, a god "delivered" from a distant time and space!
(End of this chapter)