Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 470: The number of illegal boxing techniques has increased!

After returning to Galar, Nie Zi indeed went to find Qibana.

The Dragon Master, shouting boastful words like "Today I am the Galar Champion," expressed his gratitude to himself.

He hoped to discuss more details after he arrived in Galar.

At the same time, in the message relayed by Nie Zi, Qibana strongly invited him to go to Galar to watch the battle and to witness the spectacular moment when he defeated Dan.

"Ah... Dan-di, my performance was so wonderful, why..."

"Sigh! I don't know why I thought of this. What a sin."

"Hmm, there's still a chance of winning with an instant-fire cannon in the rain."

"But is it really a good idea to open champagne at halftime?"

The reason Nie Zi was asked to convey this message was mainly because Nie Zi was more familiar with him, and Qi Bana was currently under a two-month ban from speaking—he was determined to evolve his ace Gigantamax Duraludon, so he was going to the Isle of Armor to study and have some soup.

At the same time, Cibana also gave himself special "insights".

[I've sent you my experience with wide-area destruction, here's the electronic version.]

[Tibbana said that if you want to see the original, you can come to Galar anytime. Wide Destruction was originally recorded on the Wide Scroll, and therefore it is kept in the Treasure Vault. Only a few types of Dragon Pokémon can learn it through training.]

[And he even prepared something for you. Well, you'll see when you get here. Anyway, it's good stuff, taken from the treasure vault.]

[By the way, the essence of wide-area destruction isn't in the destruction itself, but in the wide area. You should know that wide-area destruction is about wide-area defense. What exactly does "wide-area" mean? Well, you'll understand after reading this, right? Maybe there are even new wide-area moves yet to be discovered!]

[For example, wide-area defense. A poorly executed wide-area defense cannot defend against any changing moves, but with practice and understanding, one can block those moves. This is one of the true essences of wide-area defense.]

[That guy is currently studying and training on the Isle of Armor. He's the kind of person who loves being online, so it's really tough on him to go at least two months without internet access. There's a very powerful old man living on that island, well, an amazing old man.]

[Chibana's studies this time will likely be very difficult.]

However, he gave up on Gigantamax Duraludon. Well, not entirely; he still needs to breed a second female Duraludon to use for Gigantamaxing.

[So this is your suggestion, using charm to mess with Dan. But it's not entirely like that.]

The main reason for abandoning Gigantamax is to gain greater power, but the reason for not abandoning Gigantamax and training a new Gigantamax Duraludon is that Dynamaxing is a key element of the Galar tournaments.

[If Dynamaxing isn't used during the match, the audience won't be satisfied, and Chairman Rose will definitely be very unhappy and hold him accountable.]

[This is called battle effect, but it doesn't bother me since my Spiketown doesn't have Dynamax Points.]

Spiketown lacks Dynamax Points, leading to its decline. In the Galar region, teeming with bloodthirsty spectators, it has no place to survive. If it were to go to other regions, it might suddenly become a hit due to its unique punk rock style.

But not in Galar, yes, not in this place teeming with bloodthirsty spectators.
While there are super popular bands like Massi and Marseille, they are clearly not something Nie Zi can compete with. Rather, the question is, how come Galar is the only one that has become popular over the years? Is it because Chairman Loz is sponsoring it from behind the scenes?
That's truly amazing, Chairman Loz's big hand.

"I see. Then please thank him for me! This experience might be helpful for raising Dragon Pokémon, but not for Pokémon that use Wide-Range moves!"

"The essence of wide-area coverage."

"Where do you think I am right now? Haha, I'm in the Padiyah region right now, and I have some work to take care of."

"Hmm, I have quite a lot of job openings and invitations scheduled."

The Galar Championship is an official Dynamax tournament held annually.

At this point in time, the venue for the Unova World Championship has not even started construction yet, so there is no possibility that Galar will hold the World Championship ahead of schedule.

After all, Chairman Loz's influence is still somewhat weak.

Despite the promotion of Champion Dante as the strongest champion, many people in various regions do not acknowledge this claim.

Even the official explanation of this setting in the side game of Master Bao is ambiguous, and even makes Dan lose to Crimson once, and only defeat Crimson after awakening the Al set.

It can be said that the status of the mountain god of Baiyin Mountain is quite significant within the official circles.

Moreover, the internet is currently only used for reading news; it's still not powerful enough for live broadcasts or global propaganda.

It will take off for Galar's economy, its sporting events, and even the Dante Empire, only after the widespread release of Rotom mobile phones, which means the internet has entered the 2.0 or even 3.0 era.

Well, it's okay if Leon flies up, since Charizard can catch him anyway.

However, rather than the promotional title of "Strongest Champion," it is his identity as an "advertiser" that makes Dan more memorable.
Galar has many businesses overseas, many of which are endorsed by Dante. Therefore, when you see him, your first reaction is "he is an advertising star" rather than "Gallar champion".

[Well, the Galar League's challenges are divided into two phases: Gym Challenges and the Champion Cup, each held once a year.]

Nie Zi replied: [I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but the two competitions are separate in terms of content and timing, since not all challengers can overcome all obstacles in one go.]

Those who finish early will enter a waiting period until all challengers have completed their challenge or given up, at which point they will proceed to the next stage.

[However, this year's challengers are having a particularly tough time.]

"You said the challengers are in particular pain? Why is that?"

[Ah, in the third gym, because the gym leader there, Kazu, is known as the first major obstacle for newcomers, he has stopped many challengers. However, compared to previous years, Kazu seems to be in particularly good condition this year, even though he looked listless and mentally exhausted in the first half of the year.]

I had heard he was going to be demoted to the second tier. But he suddenly became so strong, just like a musician who suddenly bursts into inspiration!

His firepower has caused many challengers to mentally break down, with some even withdrawing from the challenge, which is a very bad situation.

Losing challengers would deprive the league of a major attraction, causing a decline in viewership and impacting its economy. Since gym leaders participate annually, the challengers are crucial for attracting new fans and viewers from around the world, in addition to their existing fanbase.

That's the highlight of the competition—to see if there are any dark horses or explosively popular contestants this year, or if new popular stars emerge. But if they can't produce any popular contestants, then it's not interesting, and it will lead to a drop in ratings and a series of problems.

[The most interesting thing is that President Rose initially thought this was a good thing, because he wanted to hone the challengers and train a few strong contenders. But instead, the number of challengers dwindled, and he realized something was wrong, so he quickly called a halt. It's really funny.]

Guangtai nodded secretly in his heart.

Indeed, the Galar League's challenge is essentially a star-studded competition, unlike other regions. They crave hype. They'll do anything to generate buzz.

For example, the old man Mastedt was a champion for many years. He was once an invincible champion, but after his partner Pokémon passed away, his performance gradually declined, and his undefeated record was broken.

Even after relinquishing his championship title, he still maintains extremely high popularity.

But one day, the then-chairman of the league invited him to act as the winner in a match-fixing contest, which finally prompted him to make the decision to retire.

In other words, it has nothing to do with the fairness of the competition; the Galar League actually values ​​viewership and popularity more. Match-fixing? It's just basic stuff.

Why did the firepower suddenly increase?
Guangtai twitched the corner of her mouth.

"Maybe I've sold items to Kawu too. But even so, a mere 35% increase in firepower from scorching charcoal was enough to crush the challengers?"

"As a Pokémon trainer, shouldn't you generally have the 'Sword God Spirit'? If you get stuck in a gym, go to the nearby one and train and level up like crazy. Even if you're against the type, you can still beat it in the end. Besides, can even a Water-type Pokémon be killed by fire?"

"Kawu isn't that strong, is he?" "Is this the time to say, 'You guys are the worst group of players I've ever coached?'"

"Speaking of which, since it's a gym challenge, don't get so excited. Isn't it normal to go easy on them? It's too strict to fail everyone. It's not like it's a champion test."

This isn't a slap in the face to the challenger, it's a slap in the face to Chairman Rose!
As a gym leader, all you need to do is fight, but Chairman Rose has a lot more to consider.

Nie Zi: [It's probably revenge. After all, President Rose previously wanted to demote him to the second rank, and now is the time to show his strength. Kawu is also holding back a lot of anger.]

[After all, the gym in Motostoke City is a prestigious one. And Kabuto is an outsider from Hoenn; he can't afford to be weak. But right now, the one with a headache is President Rose.]

[However, despite this, some challengers still managed to pass the Champion Cup held at the third gym. Anyway, Chairman Rose learned about Raihana's situation and is preparing to make his duel with Leon the biggest highlight of the tournament.]

[After all, everyone loves watching the underdog rise to the top and the winner fall to the dust. Of course, Chairman Rose is Leon's biggest supporter. I think he probably believes that even if Kibana masters a new technique, it won't be enough to shake Leon's dominance.]

[Because of these things, the Champions Cup was postponed and the challenge time limit was extended in order to help those players who were depressed, that is, to help them not be nervous and impatient.]

Furthermore, President Loz has issued an additional batch of invitations, meaning he wants to increase the number of challengers and fill the gaps left by those who withdrew. After all, as long as the hype is generated, it's fine for people to participate midway through.

"Ah, of course, Mary's age and ability don't meet the requirements, so I won't let her participate."

Anyway, you absolutely have to come! Although I shouldn't be saying this from my perspective, Dynamax battles are really exciting, and we'll prepare a first-class seat for you.

Qibana and Nie Zi sincerely invited him, and Guang Tai couldn't refuse. However, considering that at this point in time, there were very few named characters with their own characteristics who appeared in Sword and Shield. Most of them were just bloodthirsty passersby. In the Champions League, there were also no familiar characters to be seen.

Marie's participation in the competition would be at least several years from now. The timeline of Sword and Shield is half a year after Sun and Moon, and Sun and Moon is half a year after XY. XY and Black and White 2 are parallel timelines.

So, the main attraction this time is definitely the match between Cibana and Dante.

But that's it.
"It's just watching the game; nothing new is going to happen."

"There are already few incidents in Galar, and then there are situations where Leon resolves the trouble during the game. Honestly, if you resolve all the trouble, what's the point of the game for the players?"

"It's impossible for Mugenta to wake up at this time, and there's no conflict with Chairman Rose. After all, in a few years, the chairman will be imprisoned for his failed attempt to cause trouble. Moreover, the impact will only be a disturbance, which will be quickly quelled. Even from the perspective of a patrol officer, there's nothing that can be done."

"In that case, it seems like we should take the opportunity to promote Radiant Vegetables, or perhaps promote the Radiant King and wake it up. Galar also has a Giant King, though it's currently down, should we take the opportunity to fix it?"

Sword and Shield has too little content; it's basically about Guild Master Rose's failed attempt at a project. None of the random trainers have revealed anything useful, except for the famous Galar taxi driver who mentioned the legend of Corviknight and Galar, which is somewhat interesting.

"Legend has it that when Galar loses Corviknight, this region will perish."

"It's so rare to have such a legendary setting, but in reality, no similar event has occurred. If it were made, it would be no less than a large DLC. But even if all the great blacksmiths in the Padia region were moved to Galar, Corviknight wouldn't go extinct."

"It's even possible that under pressure from population size and predators, creatures like the 'Steel-armored Bridge Crow' or the 'Armored Crow General' might emerge."

Guangtai accepted Nie Zi's invitation, since watching the match would only take a few days, at most a week.

Seven days can feel both long and short, but sometimes you can get a lot done in that time.

Just like in the special episode, Mirat broke through the Battle Frontier, then defeated the sea monster and the armored man, and finally held a Pokédex Owner Competition, all in just seven days.

So the training continued, and with some results!

And Xiong's apprentice was also recorded by Guangtai.

"The Pokémon I encountered at the Slam Falls, Kumamon's Apprentice."

We met in the North Second District.

A diligent character.

"I can accept all flavors."

"I pride myself on my unerring martial arts!"

"boom!"

A huge rock was repeatedly pounded, and the force penetrated it in a special way. After repeated tempering, Riolu was the first to master the new move!

By repeatedly striking your opponent, you gradually harden your fist. This increases the power of your attacks.

This move was limited after the end of Generation VI, and even completely removed in Generation IX!

"Wang!"

Riolu's fists glowed with a hard light, and an orange light enveloped them!

The energy of the fighting attribute solidifies, becoming as hard as iron!
The attack has been increased to the maximum!
Riolu has learned "Power-Up Punch"!

In Generation VI, many Pokémon can learn this move through TMs, and it's a universal move, just like Double Team. The Riolu family is no exception. In general, like Levitate, this move appears illegal but is actually legal.

Actually, in the beginning, the Enhancement Fist wasn't considered very strong.

However, due to the rise of a certain Mega Evolution Pokémon—specifically, the Mega Evolution Kangaskhan!

Parental Love delivers two punches in one round, and its attack can level up twice in one round. Through repeated beatings, it renders a group of Pokémon unable to take care of themselves. Therefore, this move was urgently sealed and restricted and shelved in subsequent generations!
Marshall's training was very effective. Although the Shadow Man could not learn the move, the Shadow of Imitation could imitate the attack and movements of the fist technique.

After that, a common technique that was taught to everyone was "feigned attack".

A feint attack can break through a defense and initiate combat; when used by a skilled player, it can deal considerable damage. However, it's more often used to penetrate defenses.

After that, it was the diligently trained Xiong apprentice who learned the new moves!

Through constant training and battles, and through the practice at the Chaotic Waterfall, the bear apprentice had mastered some incredible abilities, which even surprised Marshall when he displayed them.

Faced with the enormous waterfall cascading down, Xiong's apprentice, with astonishing perseverance, covered in water, rushed up in one go!
This is the secret technique "Waterfall Climb"! It's a move that only a Martial Arts Urshifu that has evolved into a Combo-Style Master can learn!

However, there are countless waterfalls here, and it's reasonable that Xiong's apprentice learned to climb waterfalls after training here for many years.

Of course, a new and powerful move is to use the momentum of rushing up the waterfall to unleash the force into the sky in one go.
"beat!"

The bear disciple's punch shattered the waterfall, splitting it in two from bottom to top! And the force of the punch not only did not dissipate, but instead, it pushed against the water flow and exploded in the sky!

[The bear apprentice has learned the "Soaring Fist"!]

The move was added in Generation III and was once exclusive to Blaziken, but was unfortunately removed in Generation VIII.

Use an uppercut that soars high into the sky to launch your opponent into an attack!

This move can hit flying Pokémon!
The principle that those without a fighting attribute are bound to be afraid of those with a flying attribute!

I'll shoot you down!
Although the power is only 85 and the accuracy is only 90, these are not problems with the boost from the three major secret techniques!

"Masha!" Masha nodded, very satisfied with her teaching results.

There are some moves that I don't know either, but I've recorded them and will pass them on. If you can learn them, that's thanks to your own strength and effort!
Yes, and there was also a little bit of help from outside forces!
(End of this chapter)