Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 474 The Pokémon called God, transform from a cocoon into a butterfly!

The weather changed; the scattered snowflakes were dispelled, and the scorching heat began to melt the surrounding snow!

"Of course, in battle, sunny weather doesn't actually have any effect on ice attributes."

Guangtai shrugged:

"Although the melting of ice and snow looks impressive, in reality, only water-type attributes are suppressed by sunny weather, while ice-type attributes are only affected by not being frozen."

"But the freezing effect is already very difficult to trigger, so this effect is almost negligible."

"The power of ice-type moves remains the same, and even the accuracy of Blizzard will not decrease."

"So, you don't need to worry about anything."

“Of course I know.” Glussa took a deep breath. As someone who was completely absorbed in Pokémon battles, he was well aware of the relationship between Sunny Day and Ice.

Just as Guangtai said, it only looks impressive but actually has no effect.

only.
"There are still some."

"When the water breaks apart, its power will be suppressed."

Gurusha gave a soft hum.

If we could solve everything with ice-attribute attacks, that would be ideal, but in reality, the burning bug in front of us is not an opponent that can be dealt with in that way!
I can't use the cover move anymore!

Burning Bugs also have a weakness to Rock, but Wailord doesn't know any Rock-type moves!

"Exchange, the fourth one!"

"Tundra Bear!"

Gurusha decisively abandoned his strategy of continuing to fight with the Great Whale and switched to the fourth member of his lineup, the Tundra Bear! It looked like a polar bear!

When the moss saw the tundra bear, its eyes lit up slightly.

For Glussa, Bear is just one member of the team, but in Unova, with Ice Giant Hatchling, Bear is his ace.
Hmm, a top-tier actor in filmmaking?
Actually, Hachiku's trump card is the Geometric Snowflake, but that guy doesn't seem to be as strong as the Tundra Bear at all.

"Sharp stone attack!"

With a roar, the tundra bear unleashed a barrage of sharp, powerful boulders that rained down on the burning insects!
Four times weak to rock, a hit means the end!

However, the burning insect neither dodged nor avoided, but instead flew through the exploding rocks, its entire body engulfed in flames!
Gurusha's pupils dilated in shock: "Not defeated?! No, actually defeated!"

Lightmoss: "Grass Berry. When hit by a Rock-type move with excellent effect, its power is halved."

"Then, next move!"

The energy of the flames surged suddenly!

Flash Charge!

The Burning Bug unleashed its most powerful Flame Charge, blasting the Tundra Bear straight into the melting snow!

When large rocks erupt, the power of Flame Charge is increased by an additional 1.5 times under sunlight!
"Mera!"

The little insect proudly raised its head!
Take one down!
"Tundra Bear, incapacitated."

Xinli waved her hand, and Gurusha pursed his lips, putting the tundra bear back.

His heart pounded as he faced an inevitable defeat upon entering the game!
Although Altaria and Wailord did not fail, they were injured, so he only had one Pokémon with full health left.

Light Moss: "Burning Insect, Morning Light".

Gurusha looked at the arena again, where the burning insect was praying to the sun. The intense sunlight shone on it, restoring its strength to full!

In that case, wouldn't the stone attack have been a waste of time?

"Saying that today is in my favor is completely wrong."

Gurusha thought this to himself, but then thought about it more carefully.
Is it because I haven't used any ice-attribute moves yet?

But knowing that the opponent is resistant to ice, wouldn't it be even more reckless to use ice-attribute moves to attack?

"Snowflake moth, snow scene!"

Snow Scene: For a certain period of time, including the turn used, the weather will change to snow. Ice-attribute defense will be increased by 1.5 times!
The power of the Sunbeam and Sunblade is increased by 0.5.

The amount of health restored by photosynthesis, morning light, and moonlight is reduced to a maximum of 14.

Blizzard. Guaranteed to hit!

"You don't believe that Pokémon will be phased out soon, so you're delaying its release, right?"

"Actually, it should have been sent out from the beginning."

Guangtai could see that Gurusha was in a bad state. Although he was still focused, he hesitated when he took out the Snow Moth.

This is normal, since Felfin is usually his first Pokémon in battle, which means it's not a very strong Pokémon.

Normally, it's just a Pokémon used to test the strength of challengers. It was placed in the back because there was no intention to put it on the battlefield. However, the current situation has taken a sudden turn for the worse!

The sunny weather was gradually covered up, and the snow began to replace the sunshine. However, the snow moths seemed to be having some trouble covering the ground.

It looked incredulously at the spot where the burning insect had been, where sunlight still shone through the snow, radiating warmth.

Can't compete with the weather?
Hearing Guangtai's evaluation, Gurusha remained silent, but he knew in his heart that it was indeed because of this.

Edelweiss appears to be a Pokémon that rivals the legendary Volcarona, but in reality, their strengths are far inferior.

However, a Pokémon's battle strength depends on its trainer, and problems in battle cannot be attributed to the Pokémon itself.

"It was my own lack of ability. But that won't happen again!"

"Victory and defeat are very similar to snow-capped mountains; both can change in the blink of an eye!"

"I won't use the snow moth as a starting point this time, because I'm going to use it as the key to turning the tide of the battle!"

Gurusha only questioned himself slightly before breaking free of his mental shackles. He quickly organized the Snowflake Moth's fighting style and formulated a strategy for the next battle.

Will the Ice attribute be advantageous today?
Then give it a try!
"Aurora Curtain!"

For a certain period of time, allied Pokémon will receive half the damage from special and physical moves!

It can only be used successfully when the weather is hail or snow!
"Then, the butterfly dance!"

Perform a graceful and mysterious dance. Increase your Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed!

Guangtai's expression was also very serious.

Although the Edelweiss has many weaknesses, it is undeniable that it does have two aspects that rival the Volcano.

That's a Special Attack stat of 125! And the amazing move "Butterfly Dance"!
Aside from Edelweiss, most of Glussa's other Pokémon are physical attackers, while Altaria is actually a low-powered dual attacker.

"If the butterfly starts dancing, it will be really difficult to handle. The little insect doesn't know this move yet. The butterfly dance is an enhanced version of meditation."

"Then, show us the results of your cultivation!"

"Use it. Rotate it, use the hot air!"

The fireflies started spinning around!

It unleashes a powerful, scorching attack on the opponent, sometimes inflicting a burn!
Attack all Pokémon on the opponent's field!

The rolling hot wind melted the snow and evaporated it in an instant. The high-temperature steam, under the bombardment of hot and cold air, turned into exploding ice crystals!
The fireflies reached their maximum power, and their intense light blocked the invasion of the icy and snowy weather!
Gurusha immediately gave the order:
"We use it here too!"

"snowstorm!"

Gurusha thought to himself:

The Snowflake Moth performs two dances, significantly increasing its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Additionally, in the presence of the Aurora Veil, all damage received is halved!
Even if the fire is four times weaker, there's nothing to fear!
"Use the most powerful blizzard to gather the power of the entire snow mountain!"

"Mora!"

The snow moth's antennae suddenly vibrated!
Xin Li: "Its tentacles can sense the flow of the atmosphere. It mixes cold air into its scales and then sprinkles it down like snow. The temperature of its wings is minus 180 degrees Celsius. It flies around with its icy wings, creating blizzards to punish those who disrespect the snow mountain."

"This chilling aura should not be underestimated! Without a corresponding power..."

With its extremely high Special Attack and two-stage boosted Blizzard, its base power was already much higher than Heat Wave. Now, it roared up from the wings of the fully-boosted Snowflake, gradually suppressing the Heat Wave of the Burning Bug!

In type-disadvantage matchups, Fire-type moves have an overwhelming advantage over Ice-type moves!

However, ice-attribute moves have now overwhelmed fire-attribute moves!

Today, will the Ice type have an advantage? Really?!
Gurusha's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his expression became more and more focused and absorbed, until he could no longer hear the sound of the wind and snow around him.

Completely immersed in this chill, using Edelweiss as a springboard, if I can defeat my opponent, I will surely see my future as a gym leader!

"I want to see the results! Even if we are at a disadvantage in terms of attribute compatibility, the difference in strength will not change!"

The Snow Moth has been enhanced! Blizzard, gradually pressing forward, pressing on with unstoppable force!

"Press forward!"

"Mora!"

The frigid winds and snow could destroy everything, and the melting speed of the warm winds couldn't match the freezing speed of the blizzard; the heat was gradually pushed back. Looking at Guruxia's clenched fists and tense expression, and then at the little bug exerting all its strength...

It's about time!

GX Power, Heatwave!

boom!
Intense flames suddenly erupted from the insect's body, and the immense heat that had traversed ancient time and space abruptly ignited. The fierce blizzard and the rolling heat wave clashed, and the flames seemed to become more dynamic. They could clearly rival the blizzard, or even destroy it, but instead, the flames and heat waves were using the extreme cold to further increase their own temperature!

"Continue, Butterfly Dance!"

Gurusa hadn't expected that two Quiver Dances wouldn't be enough to suppress the flames of an unevolved Pokémon. The moment the blizzard stopped, it immediately demanded that Frostleaf continue using Quiver Dance!
The third and fourth paragraphs!
"Why aren't you doing anything? Butterfly Dance has been enhanced to an unbelievable level."

Looking at the enhanced Snow Moth, Xin Li thought to herself, "This beautiful-looking snow moth has become a terrifying monster. How am I supposed to deal with it?"
Then, the intensified blizzard arrived as expected! The moss, feeling the surrounding heat, looked at the little insect unleashing its full power:

"Going a step further, keep shooting the flames outwards until they are completely engulfed."

"When the sky is enveloped by the raging fire of the mountains, the sun will appear to save those suffering from the bitter cold."

"The burning insect's favorite thing is fire. It will appear where the fire is burning fiercely and completely devour the flames."

"Mera!" The burning worm stopped spinning and turned to look at the light moss.

He rubbed his hands together again.

The heatwave enveloped it, preventing the blizzard from penetrating.

The burning insect was actually quite satisfied with its appearance.

If it is to evolve.

Go one step further.

They can no longer lie next to their trainer yawning or eat delicious food.

It will grow wings and fly in the sky, transforming into the same form as the fire moth!
I'm really reluctant to leave things as they are now.

if you can.

Insects never want to grow up.

"The beautiful memories and the pain you endure will turn into a hard shell, enveloping you. What will emerge from this hard shell?"

"So, swallow the flames. The flames you swallow will become a new source of power."

The moss nodded to the burning insect, while inwardly comforting the little creature:

In fact, degeneration does exist in the Pokémon world.

The most famous example of degeneration is Slowbro, which is said to immediately degenerate into Slowpoke whenever Shellder loosens its tail.

Although this is just an exception, two special stones have appeared in the spin-off manga.

There is a type of stone called "Restore Stone", which can cause Pokémon that have evolved using evolution stones to revert.

The second type is the "Red Stone," which can cause a normally evolving Pokémon to regress, and it can also choose a new evolution.

In the special episode, the red Eevee, an experimental prototype, once possessed the ability to freely evolve and degenerate.

Among the cards, there is an item called the Degeneration Sprayer, and in the dungeon series, there is a treasure called the "Regression Orb".

In short, while it is very difficult to regress, it is not impossible!

"However, staying in the same old way will prevent you from truly growing up. I know that growing up may not be a good thing."

"But it can teach us a lot."

Life evolves from simplicity to complexity, and finally, from complexity back to simplicity. May we always keep our original intentions!

"Mera!" The Burning Bug's eyes burned fiercely.

Well, since you've put it that way...

Then let the insect unleash all its power!
For you. I will complete this evolution!

I want to become a god!

"Mera!"

Golden flames completely enveloped the burning insect!
Gurusha was slightly taken aback.

It absorbs both the good and the bad, forming a hard outer shell that envelops everything.
Then, will it bring about new life?
He noticed that Guangtai was watching him as she spoke.

By the way, something has changed about that burning insect!
The burning insects seemed to be completely enveloped in flames, which, like threads, formed a bright, blazing inferno!

Light Moss: "When the Edelweiss evolved, there were no intermediate stages, right?"

"But actually, the burning worm did have that during its evolution."

"That stage appears on exceptionally powerful burning insects; in legends, it's called—"

"Cocoon of Fire!"

"Don't think too much about it, Gurusha."

Gurusha stared intently at the golden fire cocoon in the arena.

His mind went blank again, and his past life, the old life of winning the championship, and his new life as a Pokémon Trainer seemed to reflect each other in the flames.

Past efforts are not entirely in vain; they will accumulate silently, slowly awaiting the moment of transformation.

Gurusha: "My past, the result of the past."

As someone who focuses on results and is very strict with himself and others, Guruja has no choice but to retire, no matter how brilliant his past achievements were, even if he was a snowboard champion multiple times.

He retired from his beloved career in a disheveled and defeated state, and finally chose to become a Pokémon Trainer.

"For me, being a Pokémon Trainer is just a fallback. A choice made out of necessity, a path taken to find a place to belong. No matter how much praise I receive, it means nothing to me."

"What strongest gym leader? What genius in combat?"

"Nostalgic for the past, fearful of the future—am I actually not thinking about winning, but about losing?"

"Losing will make things easier, and prove to myself that I've gained nothing from this journey."

“The efforts of the past have not been in vain.” Guangtai coughed lightly, interrupting Gurusha’s inner questioning, and encouraged him amidst the latter’s surprised and confused gaze.

"Although this is a strange statement, I think it's just the right time to say it."

"Keep moving forward, for as long as you keep moving, the road will keep extending!"

There's no way you'd see a black car or bullets of unknown origin on this snowy mountain.

so.!

"All you need to do is welcome the new students!"

"The result you desire is right here. Transform from your cocoon into a butterfly!"

The Fire Cocoon phase lasted only a short time, accompanied by roaring flames!

The intense blizzard was vaporized by the erupting flames, and the unparalleled fiery aura even made the snow moth feel uncomfortable!
Although they are two contrasting moths in terms of attributes and design.
However, in terms of strength, they are completely incomparable!

Within the light and fiery cocoon, six wings slowly unfurled, from their initial bending to their full bloom!

The crimson flames resembled a newborn sun, and at that moment, dusk ended, and nature welcomed the star-studded night.

The darkness lasted only a moment.

In the blink of an eye, a new sun will rise high in the sky!
The Pokémon known as the God shines upon all things once more!

[It's truly dazzling.]
[Feathers burning fiercely.]
[It is the Volcano Moth.]
The dazzling light made the snow moth tremble.

As Xinli watched the changes in the fire cocoon, she recalled that although there were indeed some Fireflies in the Padia region, she had never seen a Firefly evolve in such a way!

The weak Burning Bug will evolve directly into Volcano after training and battles.

Only extremely powerful individuals can go through the intermediate stage of the "Cocoon of Fire"!

During this stage, all the power of the flames and past energy are accumulated, and then burst forth as the power of rebirth!

"That's Volcarona! To be honest, this is the first time I've ever seen a Pokémon like that! And Fire Cocoon is the first time I've ever seen one either!"

"So there's this kind of stage?"

"It's so hot!" Xin Li shielded her forehead with her hand, looking up at the sky in astonishment. "It's like daytime; you can't feel the night at all!"

"Moreover, the weather has been changed to sunny skies! The sunshine is intense! The snow will be covered!"

In the Parthian region, there are no experts who utilize fire!

Therefore, it is difficult to see burnt insects that have been cultivated into adult fireflies.

Furthermore, raising these Pokémon is quite tiring!
The moss gazes at the stars on the horizon:
"Look, the sun has set and night has fallen."

"But, in the blink of an eye, the sun will rise as usual!"

"Vulcanmoth, the Essence Pokémon!"

"It is a Pokémon that has been worshipped since ancient times as the embodiment of the sun. In ancient murals of cold lands, it is depicted as the god of fire!"

"Legend has it that the fire moth is born from a cocoon burning with flames and appears in the harsh winter and under a sky covered with volcanic ash, saving creatures suffering from the cold!"

"When the world is plunged into darkness, and volcanic ash and blizzards obscure the sun, the fire moth uses its flames to make its wings glow, illuminating the world in place of the sun!"

"In distant worlds, it is known as a radiant angel, and in artistic depictions, it is depicted as a six-winged sphere of light or fire, representing the power of heaven!"

Volcarona has learned the "Dance of Fire"!

Volcano moths have learned the "butterfly dance"!

Under the sacred fire training of the Phantom Flame Emperor and the influence of the Prism Star, Volcarona learned a unique move – "Firefly"!

[Unlocked the special weather condition "Scorching Heat" under the bright sun!]

[Fire-type Pokémon's morale is boosted to maximum, and its stats are increased by 1.1 times!]

(End of this chapter)