Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 472 Bear Apprentice MAD, Rock Plate!
"Xin Li is on Frosty Mountain."

He received a call from Cindy and learned that the strongest gym leader in the Padia region wanted to fight him.

The seven days and seven nights of training have come to an end.

This snow-capped mountain, covered in snowflakes and resembling a mountain draped in icing sugar, is the final destination of spiritual practice.

"Among the difficulty levels of the Padilla Gym, is the Ice-type Gym Leader Gurusha the seventh or eighth?"

“Gurusha was originally the snowboard champion in the Padiya region, but he suffered a serious injury in a snowboarding accident and therefore chose to retire.”

"Although I could have continued my snowboarding career after recovering from my serious injury, I chose to retire because I felt I could no longer achieve results that satisfied me."

"After retiring, he chose to become a Pokémon Trainer and rose through the ranks to eventually become the Gym Leader of Mt. Frosty."

"Whether as an athlete or a gym leader, Gurusha is extremely strict and serious. He values ​​the result more than the process and holds himself and his challengers to high standards."

"However, during this period, he froze his once passionate heart and turned into a cold person."

Guangtai sent a reply to Xinli:

"It's alright, I'm making my way through Frostmog Mountain. In this cold place, I'm preparing for a grand evolution. Then, I'll fly down the mountain in one go towards Guobalin Road."

"Climbing a high mountain only takes a day—from today's sunrise to today's sunset, and then to tomorrow's dawn. You ask me why it's so fast? Because I have a secret climbing technique! Climbing!"

"Is it cold in the snow-capped mountains? It's alright, after all, my hometown is much colder."

Lightmoss has already left from the North Second District with her companions.

Climbing the towering Frostmog Mountain, one can experience the feeling of cultivation in the harsh winter. However, although Frostmog Mountain is covered in snow all year round, it is still not enough to compare with the capital city.

A wall of blizzards, with fierce storms blowing all year round, blocks the capital from communication with the outside world. The snowstorms only stop for a few months a year. Fortunately, the forests of the capital retain a last bit of warmth; otherwise, the heavy snowfall would have destroyed everything on that land.

Humans, Pokémon, ruins, and history are all the same.

"Teeth soil!"

"Dole~"

In the midst of the grand climbing team, Earth Tortoise and Miss Skirt became even more energetic, as if they had returned to their hometown and were light and joyful.

Both of them are Pokémon that are weak to ice, but they live in cold environments, which is quite interesting.

Especially in snowy mountain areas.

Miss Skirt's feet, as sharp as ice blades, played an unexpected role in this environment. Long ago, her habitat deep in the snow-capped mountains had endowed her with remarkably developed leg strength.

The same applies to the Earth-type Tortoise. Despite being four times weaker than ice, it lives in snowfields and wetlands, and it will not adapt well to slightly warmer places.

Bictini was tired from flying, so it hugged its little backpack and sat down under the small tree of the Earth Tortoise and fell fast asleep, not feeling cold at all even though it was snowing outside.

"The Pokémon in Sinnoh and Shire are a bit strange. For example, Garchomp, which is four times weak to Ice, lives in the snowy mountain region of Sinnoh."

"However, we also have fire-attribute companions going up the mountain this time, so we're not too afraid of the blizzard."

"Gronno."

Genesect floated in mid-air, not in its flying saucer form, but in its transformed state, and looked around at the vast expanse of snow.

A warm power gradually flowed through its body, and Genesect's eyes, like headlights, lit up. It looked ahead, suddenly sensed something, and flames gradually emerged from its legs.

The snow began to melt in the flames, turning into streams of water, but they didn't flow far before being frozen again by the harsh wind and snow.

"Is that a Flame Kick?"

Lightmoss saw flames burning on Genesect's legs, but it didn't seem to be in any discomfort; clearly, the flames were emanating from its body.

The transformation by Convergence Technology may have also unleashed Genesis's potential.

Flame Kick was originally a move that only the crimson Genesect in the streaming version possessed.

However, it was demoted in Generation VIII, so even a regular Genesect can learn this move through a TM.

This move has a little-known effect in combat: it makes it easy to hit vital points.

"You also have the opportunity to learn new techniques while climbing snow-capped mountains."

Of course, Reho did not follow along on this climb.

Although the tomb raider had previously stated that she would follow to the end and witness the capture of the Treasure of Calamity.

However, in her words, "there's nothing good about the ruins on Frost Mountain," so she refused to climb Frost Mountain and said she would go to Guobalin Road ahead of time to wait for her.

She was going there to pinpoint the location of the "Shrine of Dust," a shrine hidden beneath the trees and cliffs, supposedly deep within an island in a pool of water.

In the snowy mountain area, Leopard was the most excited. Surrounded by cold ice energy, it truly felt like it had returned to its happy old home!

I'm exhausted from the special training I've received from Emperor Yan these past few days!
But thankfully, being beaten every day wasn't without its lessons!
"The Ancient Sword Leopard has mastered Absolute Zero, effectively ascending to the status of a god who controls Absolute Zero in Ancient Padia. Hopefully, this move, with an accuracy of only 30, can change the Leopard's daily fate of suffering defeats."

"Even leopards have a bright future."

At the front of the group, Marshadow, Riolu, Bear Apprentice, and Charcoal Servant had already run to the very front.

There are many Ice-type Pokémon on Frostbite Mountain, so battles can happen in the blink of an eye!

The little ones practicing martial arts smashed rocks and split icebergs, becoming invincible!
However, the most important thing about entering Frostbite Mountain this time is to upgrade the little bug!

"Look, that's a Styracosaurus! Its strength level is... well, it's a very rare and powerful Dragon-type Pokémon on Frostmourne. Its type is Dragon and Ice! It's a Pokémon of the same type as Kyurem!"

Yes, its classification is quite straightforward—Ice Dragon Pokémon! And it's also a pseudo-legendary Pokémon in Generation IX, although its presence is somewhat low.

"With the ability Heat Exchange, when attacked by a Fire-type move, your attack power increases and you will not be burned."

The Styracod quickly spotted the invading Lightmoss and other Pokémon. Although it immediately realized that these Pokémon were incredibly strong and that it was no match for them, its territory had still been invaded!

Shouldn't we express our gratitude?
So the massive Styracosaurus looked around...!

"Roar!"

It's you, you little white-haired bug!

It's you! Come out and fight me one-on-one!
Lightmoss: "The Styracosaurus spews cold white smoke from its nostrils, and the extremely cold air it exhales from its mouth can turn even scorching lava into ice in an instant!"

"Ha, taking it easy, you've been chosen after all, haven't you?"

"But be careful, this guy isn't weak to fire; steel, rock, fighting, dragons, and fairies will be more effective against it."

"Mera~!" The Burning Insect Cricket stepped forward, making its stance clear!

Insects are very strong. Although they haven't evolved yet, don't underestimate them!
So what if it's not weak?
The insect needs to see the true power of fire!

The flames of these insects can reach temperatures as high as 3000 degrees Celsius! Just like the ancient jade fish bubble! After all, I also lived at the foot of a volcano a long time ago!

Which is stronger, the power of a volcano or the power of a snow-capped mountain?

A raging fire.

It burned bright red.

They're burning insects!
pat.

The sun gradually set, its light not warm, but shining on the snow, it bathed the world in a faint golden hue.

His footsteps pounded through the snow as he looked at the west side of Frostmog Mountain, towards the direction of Big Pot Lake, where intense flames were rising and the faint sounds of battle could be heard.

Gurusha immediately realized that the new Steel-type Elite Four member must be here.

But why is there an aura of fire?
As an Ice-type Gym Leader, he is actually quite sensitive to Fire, since students from the Academy usually bring Fire-type Pokémon when they challenge him.

Of course, I will also teach them something important. Even if they have an advantage in attribute compatibility, the difference in strength will not change!
Just because you pull out a Fire-type Pokémon doesn't mean you'll definitely beat your Ice-type Pokémon.

Type advantage is something that the Academy and early Gym Leaders will teach, but the more advanced stuff is the harsh reality!
"I tell you, you're really impatient. I'm still setting up the team."

Xin Li followed behind Guru Xia, shaking her head helplessly.

Hearing that the guy had come up the mountain, I immediately perked up. Sure enough, the enthusiasm in his bones hadn't completely cooled down yet.

Gurusha: "After all, it was my own request to exchange tests. It would be too impolite to wait for him to come while I'm on the mountaintop."

"It doesn't matter. As long as it's in the snowy mountains, it doesn't matter where you fight. There are many caves in Frost Mountain and many climbers, as well as Pokémon Centers. So there are places to fight and rest no matter where you are."

“Miss Xinli, you wouldn’t fail my test just because I fought outside the dojo, would you?”

Xin Li: "No, that won't happen. After all, it's a special case, and I'm not the kind of person who doesn't understand human relationships."

Her gaze was fixed ahead.

"Alright, it looks like we've found it."

"This sudden appearance has the feel of a comic book character making its first appearance."

"If you strike a few more poses that have no clear meaning, it will taste even better."

Guangtai noticed the visitors nearby and turned to look. Sure enough, Xinli and Gurusha appeared at a slightly higher place.

"Uh, Xinli, aren't you cold?"

Seeing that Xinli was still dressed in her work clothes, while Gurusha next to her was dressed in warm clothes, Guangtai thought there was something wrong with the weather in the snow mountain.

Lightmoss: "Your Ground-type Elite Four member isn't weak to Ice, is that legal?"

"Was that a lame joke?" Xin Li rubbed her forehead, looked Guang Tai up and down, and was speechless. "How dare you say that to me? You weren't wearing much yourself, were you?"

Lightmoss: "That's different. As a martial artist, my cold resistance level is quite high, and I also have a Fire-type Pokémon by my side."

"Yes, just one last step."

Lightmoss glanced at the little bug. The Burning Bug had launched a series of attacks during its ascent and was now at the peak of its momentum.

His growth rate steadily increased, and he defeated many Pokémon, just one step away from evolution. "I am Glucha, the Gym Leader of Mt. Frostmourne. Nice to meet you."

Gurusha stepped forward, staring intently at the moss, finding it quite unbelievable.

In terms of age, they are much younger than me.

Is she even younger than Xin Li? Among the Four Heavenly Kings, she should be the youngest?
Looking at all the Pokémon around the other person, well, not many of them are ones I recognize.

With so many Pokémon training and battling on the snowy mountain, which one will you send out during the battle?

Gurusha pondered this, while thanking the light moss:

"Thank you so much for accepting my request."

"Just like I said, I wanted to know what I could achieve on the path of becoming a Pokémon Trainer. After seeing you, I became even more certain of that idea."

"To become one of the Elite Four at such a young age, and to be the final boss of the Unova Challenge Facility, your strength must be undeniably formidable."

"Don't say that." Lightmoy looked at Glusha: "Aren't you the same? Before becoming a Gym Leader, you had absolutely no experience in Pokémon battles, right?"

"I know about you. You're a genius in combat, and given time you'll definitely become incredibly powerful. So let's get started."

"Since it's a test that was put on hold temporarily, it shouldn't matter what attribute I use, right?"

Guangtai looked at Xinli to confirm.

Xin Li pondered, "It really doesn't matter, even if you don't use the steel attribute, it's the same. However, fire also counters ice, so the advantage remains unchanged."

"Don't forget to battle me after the test is over! It seems you've met some new allies."

Xinli looked at the bear apprentice; she had never seen this kind of Pokémon before, and even after thinking about it carefully, she couldn't recall it.

As for Marshall, he had long been hidden in the shadows, and Xinli hadn't noticed him at all.

"It looks like it's of the general or fighting type? Hmm, it's small, but it seems pretty strong?"

Lightmoss: "This is Kuma's apprentice, a rather rare Pokémon. In order to become a messenger of the gods who removes evil from the world, it has been training with me in martial arts."

"Attack!" The bear apprentice nodded and took a deep breath.

What were the results of the seven days and seven nights of training?

Only by fighting against the strongest can you prove it!

"Well then, I'll be the referee first. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this Pokémon performs."

"Then you can watch and see." Lightmoy smiled slightly, and at this moment, Victini, who had woken up on the back of the Earth Platform Tortoise, yawned widely!

Oh dear! It's getting dark, how did it get to dusk already?

The snow-capped mountains looked as if they were coated in honey, a fiery red color!

Victini glanced at the humans in front of her and suddenly realized that this was a prelude to a battle. So, under the confused gazes of Sinri and Grusha, she began to rummage through her small bag and took out a shrunken V-Roulette!

Want to fight? Want to fight? How about we try our luck with a prize draw?
Guangtai nodded: "Then I'll trouble you to draw it!"

Gurusha was extremely confused: "Smoke what?"

"V-Surge is a special kind of power that exists in the world. It can affect the power of Pokémon of certain types to a certain extent. Pokémon that are compatible with the V-Surge type today will shine brightly on that day."

"Tini!"

Under Gurusha's puzzled gaze, and under Xinli's curious gaze.

The roulette wheel of Victini started spinning!
Whoosh—thump!

Today, Ice-type Pokémon will shine!

"It's ice-attribute! You're very lucky today! Today's battle is in your favor."

As before, Victini simply performed a regular divination lottery without fully releasing the V-wave.

Without using V-Surge, Ice-type Pokémon will be luckier today, but since it's on a snowy mountain, it's their home turf, so it's normal for them to have an advantage.

Lightmoss nodded: "Then, let's begin!"

Gurusha felt his heart racing, and when the roulette wheel stopped spinning, he felt a strange sense of powerlessness.

But was that really just an illusion?

This state occasionally occurs during regular training, when I'm in excellent condition and can defeat any challenger!

That's it, that's the feeling!

"Although I don't know why, I'm in a very good state right now."

“A long-lost emotion welled up inside me. I feel like I can give it my all right now.”

"I might crush you with overwhelming force. As one of the Four Heavenly Kings, what kind of strength do you actually possess?"

"If you lose, then I win!"

Although Gurusha's last words sounded a little strange, Guangtai knew that by "winning," he meant "the rest of his life."

A young gym leader who has dedicated the rest of his life to battles and possesses exceptional talent in Pokémon battles, defeating the Elite Four is a way for him to demonstrate his strength and also a new goal he is seeking for the rest of his life.

"The battle rules are 5v5. When all of a side's Pokémon are unable to battle, it is considered a loss."

"Then the battle begins."

Xin Li waved her hand, enthusiastically announcing the start of the battle!
Gurusha's expression turned very serious!

Normally, his starting lineup in battles is Edelweiss, mainly to observe the challenger's strength. But now, the one being tested is himself, and the opponent is one of the Elite Four.
"Ice-type defenses are indeed weak, but what about offense?"

A small Pokémon with hook claws appeared in the snow!

Its forehead is inlaid with an oval-shaped golden jade stone. It has a crest, collar, and tail made of bright red feathers, and each ear has a single thin feather.

Its body is dark gray, its eyes are red, it has some sharp teeth showing around its mouth, and its palms and toes are white with sharp claws!

"Claw Claw Pokémon, Weavile."

"Oh, this Pokémon has a very snowy landscape vibe."

The fourth generation of Snorlax is an evolution that appeared in the Sinnoh region. Known as an Ice-type speed attacker, it was once a small monster that caused a stir in a certain era. It has many titles, including assassin, main attacker, and swords dance sweeper.

It boasts an attack power of 120 and a speed of 125.

Although Gurusha's signature Pokémon are Wailord and Altaria, his team has two rare Pokémon that go against his usual style. The first is Weavile, and the second is Alolan Ninetales.

As it stands, Glussia doesn't have that Ice Nine-Tailed Fox yet.
Lightmoss: "Have you ever been to Mount Ranakira in the Alola region?"

Gurusha: "No, no, what's wrong?"

Lightmoy: "That snow mountain is amazing. It's the highest peak in the Alora region. It soars into the clouds and is a sacred place. You can go and see it sometime."

"Well, that's beside the point. Well then, I'm going now!"

"Come on, bear apprentice!"

The first one to go into battle was not a Burning Bug.

However, the little bug consciously watched from the sidelines, so it could gain experience points.

The time for the Burning Insect to unleash its power hasn't come yet! The Burning Insect thought to itself!

"Yan Hui!"

Looking at the gray and white bear, Gurusha immediately judged that it was a Fighting or Normal-type Pokémon!
In that case, let's use flight to deal with it!

With a wicked grin, Weavile brandished its grappling hook, streaking through the air at incredible speed!

Use agile moves to tease your opponent before striking; your moves will surely hit!

But a guaranteed hit move? Is it even useful?

The bear apprentice neither dodged nor avoided; it focused its energy and smelled the scent of ice.

A powerful surge of true energy erupted from its body!

"beat!"

The aura of evil is so malevolent!

To eradicate evil from the world, let's start with you!
Gurusha's perpetually icy expression suddenly changed.

"return!"

Light Moss: "The judgment is correct, but it's too late."

"The first one, Explosive Fist."

The true energy on Xiong's apprentice suddenly solidified, and he took a big step!
No defense, explosive punch!
Large swaths of snow were melted and blasted away by the surging true energy of the fight. Mavira tried her best to dodge, but she couldn't avoid the giant fist formed by that true energy!

The bear apprentice suddenly rushed over and punched himself in the chest, which exploded with a huge flash of light and shock wave!
The infamous Claw Pokémon was sent flying by Burst Punch with a bang, and was held down by Kuburu, crashing directly into a frozen rock behind it!
Rock Slayer!

The first one tested was crushed with overwhelming force!

Deeply shocked
Stunned!

How am I feeling today...?
Ice attribute, is that advantageous?

Gurusha's body stiffened, and he turned his head slightly to look at the defeated Mavila, unable to utter a single word for a moment.

His mind went completely blank for a moment.

(End of this chapter)