Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 434 As long as we don't stop, the road will continue.
[Defeated the Four Heavenly Kings of Padia, Sinri! The Emerging Power has been strengthened!]

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

boom!
The ground crystal gem on the Earth King's head suddenly exploded, triggering a classic crystal explosion!
And the final blow from the Ancient Leopard completely took down this powerful shield Pokémon!

The leopard was in a great mood and roared majestically, making a settlement gesture!
then--

"Goo!"

Although the battle was over, the toxin was still in his body. Leopard's legs trembled, and before he could even show off for a moment, he ran back to Guangtai's side without stopping!

Someone, please give me an antidote!

"Ow~"

Bo Dang Shui rummaged through the mane and found an antidote fruit. He tossed it to the Ancient Sword Leopard with a thud and roared at the same time.

These are my treasured peaches!

This is a peach! A peach that can cure deadly poison!

Be sure to chew it carefully and savor its deliciousness!

The leopard looked at the rippling water in surprise and curiosity, its little head beginning to ponder.

How many fruits are inside? Why is this strange dragon always able to pull out a huge amount of things from its mane?

The snow leopard took a bite of the peach.

Hmm, it's said to be delicious, but the taste is really just so-so!
"Those who are afraid of loneliness like spicy food, dislike sour food, and find sweet food just average."

The moss seemed lost in thought.

Speaking of which, Gu Jianbao and Bo Dangshui are similar in that although Gu Jianbao prefers spicy food and Bo Dangshui prefers sweet food, they both dislike sour tastes.

Among the tree fruits is one called "Mengliguo," which, as the name suggests, is a lemon and therefore has the same sour taste as a lemon, reportedly extremely sour. Once you take a bite, you won't be able to taste anything else for up to three days.

If you were to give this to Leopard and Bodangshui, those two guys would probably be so sour they'd shrink back in their faces.

However, this fruit is used to make Pokémon cubes. When ground into powder, it can be used as a raw material for medicine. It is only found in the Hoenn and Sinnoh regions.

"Here, have this too."

Lightmoss gave the stamina-restoring food to Leopard, and also handed it to Riolu, who was exhausted.

The blue-haired puppy stuffed grapefruit into its cheeks with one hand and energy food into the other, then pounded its chest and swallowed it down with a gulp!
"belch!"

Riolu let out a satisfied burp, and at that moment it felt relieved.

I thought I'd have to go on stage myself in the end and use my lightning speed to finish them off!

"I originally intended to use Swift Strike to finish off the enemy, but I didn't get to use it."

Lightmoy patted Riolu's little head.

Yes, Riolu also likes spicy food and hates bitter food.

Thinking about it this way, if we get the chili extract later, Riolu and Leopard will be able to have a delicious meal.

There's also Miss Skirt, who has a stubborn personality. She actually likes spicy food, but she usually eats through photosynthesis or absorbs nutrients from the rich soil, so this fact is often overlooked.

As for Qiaolong
"Goohoo?!"

Qiaolong's eyes snapped open!
What happened!
"The yawn triggers a state of drowsiness, which is a state that will disappear in the next round."

"You're really asleep?! The game's already finished."

The aluminum-steel bridge was stunned for a while, and then—

Well, since things have come to this, let's eat first.

It somehow produced a meteorite and began to devour it.

However, this Iron Wall Pounce was quite effective, it's just that the opponent lacked sportsmanship and used the Sleep skill!
"Afterwards, I'll have Miss Skirt teach you to talk in your sleep, so you won't be afraid of sleeping!"

"I'll teach Kaguya while I'm at it."

Kaguya can also talk in her sleep, but she's even better at snoring.

"Hmm, speaking of which, I suddenly thought of something good."

"Dream Talk... Could it be linked to the Pokémon Dream World?"

Since it all involves entering through sleep anyway, and while sleeping is a technique, it's still a quick way to fall asleep. If it could be linked to the dream world, wouldn't that create—

How do I defeat this enemy? I need help urgently!
Then your friends from the dream world will come over and teach you skills on the spot, and give you advice!

Is it illegal for me to learn this skill now? Absolutely not! I learned it in my dream!
And the other side.

When the pressure to persevere became apparent, Xin Li, this superstar, was completely bewildered.

For a fleeting moment, the figure of the young man who had just lifted the Poké Ball seemed to overlap with that of the颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being listless, dispirited, and disillusioned) worker who had been working overtime for twenty years.

The past light moss is also the future Aoki. Although the two have no direct contact, at this moment it seems that he has not lost to the new king, but to Aoki's resentment.

It seemed as if he could vaguely see his own future.
Oh no! How could such a thing happen!

Xin Li snapped out of her daze, whipping her long ponytail around and shaking her head like a rattle drum, as if trying to erase that half-dead figure from her mind!

Unpleasant memories are piling up!

"Oh dear! If I hadn't used that move at the end, this would have been a battle where I could have enjoyed even if I lost!"

Xin Li was speechless. Suddenly, she realized that even experts from other places knew about Ye Ci's way of doing things. Could it be that Qing Mu's decadent work style and his famous sayings had also spread to the outside world?
No, that's impossible. Aoki is just an ordinary office worker who is often criticized for his poor performance. There's no way the outside world would know who Aoki is, and he has always been low-key and has no desire to be famous.

Perhaps, perhaps it really is just a coincidence. Speaking of people from the outside world, the leader trainers are indeed people from the outside world.

Whether you're a teenager, a young adult, or a middle-aged person, in this world, in some regions, being able to travel at the age of ten already makes you a member of society.

Speaking of which, before he joined the league, the work of the King of Kings test and interviews was actually done by Hachisaku, and Aoki was already in his current state at that time.
Xin Li blinked, still lost in thought, and gradually noticed her Earth King.
The moss is feeding the Earth King, probably with medicine and fruit to restore his strength.

"Ah, thank you, I, I'll do it!" Xin Li's mind was still a little dazed. She took a few deep breaths, trying to quickly return to normal, and walked briskly towards Guang Tai and her Earth King!

However, why do you look so comfortable, Earth King? Does the other person's touch feel that good?
Does this technique mean that this new colleague is also a "Pokémon masseur"?
Xin Li's expression gradually became strange.

"Difficult, unbelievable!"

"Sister Xinli's last Pokémon failed! So the winner is the new Elite Four member, Kokoro!"

"From an attribute perspective, it's a complete reversal! Ah, of course, it's said that the Lightmoist is good at Steel-type Pokémon, but in the end, it used an Ice-type Pokémon, which turned out to be an advantageous matchup!"

"What does Mr. Kosa think?"

Kiju's lively and energetic voice completely pulled Xinli back to reality from Aoki's shadow and resentment. At the same time, she also heard Kiju pronounce the outcome of the battle and the voices of the surrounding audience.

There were many voices of regret, but there was still enthusiastic applause. They were still shouting, indicating that they would continue to support him in the future!
“Miss Xinli, although we lost the competition, we are happy for the alliance because a stronger person has come to Padia.”

"In terms of popularity, you are still number one in the overall ranking of the Four Heavenly Kings!"

Xin Li waved helplessly to everyone.

What are you doing?

I clearly lost, but in the end it was made to look like I won.

Hmm, let's take a look at the person on the other side first.

It's certainly a good thing that I'm popular in Padiya, but then again, the other side is the one I care about more, and it wouldn't be good if I messed things up.

Fortunately, the leaders of the challenge facilities didn't seem to care about popularity. They used battles to explain everything and make friends with each other. Xinli hadn't felt this way in a long time, and surprisingly, she felt relaxed.

Always thinking about all sorts of unnecessary things makes your mind a mess, doesn't it?

Kou Sha's voice rang out at the right time, and of course, Xin Li could hear the resentment in his tone, which was almost like gritting his teeth!

Fortunately, although Kosa seemed to be in a very bad mood, he still maintained a fair and impartial attitude in his judgment!

"Although Miss Xinli's ground attribute is relatively weak, and she was in a disadvantageous situation at one point in the battle just now, almost being driven to the brink of defeat, I think that the strength of both sides is actually quite even!"

Kou Sha coughed lightly. He didn't take sides, but analyzed the situation from the most honest perspective:

"The Earth King possesses the ability to recover through sleep and can precisely time his awakening, which is crucial."

"As for Lord Lightmoss's Pokémon, that Riolu has almost exhausted its strength. Even if it returns to the field, it can only use one or two moves at most."

"The aluminum-steel bridge dragon is very powerful, but it has no effective countermeasures against the Earth King's yawn."

"Finally, there's that Pokémon named Leopard. Ice-type Pokémon do have an unbeatable advantage against Ground-type Pokémon because it's one of the strongest offensive types!" "But as the saying goes, Ground, Rock, and Steel are inseparable. So, Earth-type Pokémon will also use Rock and Steel moves to counterattack, and Ice-type Pokémon are almost defenseless against them."

"Because it's a battle without rules or restrictions, it's possible to turn the tide and achieve victory by making good use of your moves!"

"Of course, this is only under ideal circumstances."

"In reality, when facing an opponent of similar skill level, the slightest carelessness can lead to an instant reversal of the battle. In the battle just now, even a powerful dragon like the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon was almost driven to the brink of defeat by the Donphan's brute force. This is the best example."

Kosa spoke eloquently and analyzed the previous battle in detail. Even Kiju, who had only intended to have Kosa lighten the mood so that he wouldn't have a sullen face all the time, was quite surprised!
Qishu: "Wow! Kosha's insights into attributes and combat are so unique! Could this be it?!"

Kosha: "Exactly! It's avant-garde art!"

Seeing that Kou Sha's condition was gradually improving and getting into the swing of things, it seemed that he was analyzing the situation while also putting himself into it. Xin Li couldn't help but secretly give Qi Shu a thumbs up.

Well done, Qishu! I'll give you a raise later!

She immediately admitted defeat to Guangtai:

"I've lost, I've completely lost!"

"The gatekeeper of the Black Skyscraper is indeed incredibly strong. I originally thought I could put up a little resistance, and even a counterattack wasn't impossible, haha."

"However, although I lost, I am really happy. If I hadn't forced myself to hold on at the last moment."

However, Guangtai sensed the complaint in Xinli's voice, but instead replied:

"Should we just tough it out?"

"Whether it's poisoning, burns, paralysis, or freezing, even if your body is battered and broken and you're in an abnormal state, you must keep going."

"That's right, not everything we've accumulated over the years has been wasted."

"Keep moving forward, don't stop, as long as you don't stop, the road will keep extending!"

"What people in society are best at is just putting up with things. They have to keep going no matter what. That's what you just said to Donja."

"Hang in there, right?"

It feels so quiet; there's nothing on the street.
Xin Li was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared on her lips.

"You're quite the smooth talker."

"Indeed, although I don't have a good impression of this move, after all, it reminds me of a person who lacks motivation!"

"However, Sister Xinli is always passionate about her work! So, Sister Xinli, I'll skip the part about forcing myself to do this!"

"Thank you for letting me enjoy this pure battle that I haven't had in a long time! It's been a long time since I've felt this way, challenging a strong opponent and being overwhelmed by their strength! And there's no conflict of interest between us, not yet!"

"Now I finally understand why trainers from other regions are always so enthusiastic about those challenging facilities!"

"In battle, I can see my shortcomings, and with each defeat, I can feel my growth! This thrill of making progress little by little fills my mind and reminds me of when I first became a trainer a long time ago."

Xin Li suddenly fell silent. Her eyes flickered, as if she wanted to say something, but then she smiled knowingly.
"No, never mind, I'll make this request to you after you officially agree."

Guangtai pondered, "It's not about job requirements such as combat assessments or skills tests, is it?"

"Haha, that kind of thing is handled by the chief. I'm just an interviewer." Xin Li chuckled, then recalled a not-so-distant memory: "Speaking of which, before I became an interviewer and tester, these tasks were handled by Hachisaku."

"As for Hachisaku, he's an expert among the Four Heavenly Kings when it comes to using the Dragon attribute. He's an extremely powerful Dragon Messenger, and he's the one who recommended your shop to me!"

Guangtai nodded: "Ah, I know! Mr. Hachisaku also suggested that I launch more art-related products. Speaking of which, shouldn't he be here for this art festival? Mr. Hachisaku seems to be a good friend of Mr. Kosa."

"Yes. Why didn't you come? Ashu and I were really looking forward to the success of this arts festival, do you know that, Your Excellency?" Kou Sha's ghostly voice rang out behind Xin Li, causing the green-haired, high-ponytail Heavenly King Miss to once again show an awkward smile.

"You have to understand, Chief and I both received last-minute assignments, so Hachisaku was urgently recalled."

Xinli wanted to say the word "overtime," but she felt it was difficult to say it in front of Guangtai.

After all, we were just criticized about this issue, weren't we?
Xin Li coughed lightly, her expression turning serious:

"Ah, Kosa, anyway, I'll reimburse you for the damage here right away. As for the ground here, I'll have someone come and repair it immediately!"

Kosa's expression was equally serious!

"Please do not use Earth Shatter and Venom Impact outside of designated areas in the future!"

Xin Li looked disgusted and suddenly asked Guang Tai:
"How do challenge facilities in other regions handle this kind of thing?"

Guangtai smiled: "The black skyscraper? It's a high-tech building made of the latest materials. It can withstand powerful attacks without being damaged in the slightest. The building pierces the universe and is quite sturdy. Of course, it will still be damaged a bit if it encounters an attack that exceeds its limit, but such attacks won't happen too many times."

"As for the challenge facilities in other regions, they are actually quite similar."

The Battle Frontier, in particular, is like a pyramid from the Age of Gods, not only enormous but also capable of flight.

As for the Battle Tower, guarded by Lila and Guanglang, it is incredibly sturdy, and challengers have to fight their way up layer by layer, making it virtually indistinguishable from a black skyscraper.

In the movie Larus City, the high-tech city featured in The Visitors of the Sky, there is also a battle tower capable of withstanding powerful impacts.

"Ah, those kinds of rooms that can withstand strong impacts. In the Padia region, only the Alliance has them."

"Hey, after fighting you, I suddenly feel like trying out some challenge facilities in other areas."

"But, as expected, it won't work. There's still work to be done here."

Xinli stretched her shoulders, but her expression was smiling, clearly indicating that her earlier thoughts were genuine.

Guangtai's expression also became strange.

The Four Heavenly Kings in other regions are either training or slacking off, only the Four Heavenly Kings of Padiya are working overtime, well, that's roughly it.

Although the most memorable person to work overtime from out of town is Gosho, one of the Sinnoh Elite Four, he actually occasionally goes to the Canal Library to read and rest, and he doesn't work every day.

Xin Li fiddled with her bangs, a strange thought swirling in her mind, before turning to hear Qi Shu's closing remarks.

Yes, the battle is over!
"Their brilliance is like 1000 million volts!"

"The victor is Ms. Mitsuki!"

"The viewership for this episode of 'Strange Trees and Strange Tales' is sure to skyrocket! Ah~ I'm so happy! It feels like I'm ascending to heaven!!"

The ten million volts of the strange tree is just her usual "strange tree language".

However, Kozue pondered that she probably didn't know that the move "Millions of Volts" really existed in this world, but only Ash's Pikachu could use it.

Of course, the show isn't completely over yet!

"Ladies and gentlemen, take a short break, and we'll begin the second round! That's right, the highlight of this festival: the art museum's exhibits! After this intense battle, let's step into the vast inner world of the artists and into the beautiful halls of art!"

"The dazzling story of the arts festival is about to begin! Hehehe~!"

At this moment, Koza finally regained his composure! When talking about his artwork, he quickly grabbed the moss:
"Sir, let's begin creating quickly!"

The battles had consumed a significant amount of his artistic creation time, which was simply intolerable for Kosha! But after all, it was an order from the Alliance, which put him in a very difficult position!
Now we can finally get down to business!

"Hurry up, come on over!" Kosha waved to Melok, who was still in a daze after the battle ended, while Qishu moved closer to her and started talking to her:
"Hehe! Your prediction was really accurate! Maybe you also have a great talent for combat!"

Yes, talent in combat?
Melo felt a little nervous; she had never thought about this before. Before entering the academy, she didn't even know what she wanted to do in the future, and was completely adrift without any dreams.

Yes, is it a combat-based game?

But, as expected, I'm still more interested in art.
Melo thought so, so she followed the crowd. When she saw the process of Guangtai painting and how easily and freely she completed the work in a short time...

Like a ray of light gradually blooming in her eyes, her dark and murky dreams and expectations seemed to gradually become clear and bright!
It was just a painting, depicting the scene of the Pokémon, who looked like a robot girl, handing a bouquet of flowers to its trainer.

That was also the content that Mr. Guangtai and Mr. Kou Sha had agreed upon for the painting.

A colorful bouquet, as if it had traveled through time.

Town of Flowers and Art
Time slips by unnoticed. Even though I am still very young, when I see the works in front of me, it feels as if I have an extra life that never existed.

Countless dreams blossomed in my mind. One year, two years passed, time began to move forward, and my life underwent different changes. Those dreamlike scenes seemed like illusions I had imagined, which then vanished in an instant like summer bubbles.

On a summer day, you might have already fallen asleep in your chair.

In a daze, it was as if I saw the future.

A gentle breeze is blowing.

"This world is full of flowers."

"They are so beautiful."

(End of this chapter)