Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 493 Countless merits, the incarnation of the Lord of Cinder, the legendary warrior!
Huangbo was surprised:

"Iron Wall?! That's not a move that a Tanjiro can learn at this stage. Right, this Tanjiro was wearing armor from the very beginning."

"Could it be that he learned Iron Wall by using armor?"

She pondered and thought, while simultaneously sending Tauros charging towards Tanjiro!

"Drill straight!"

The Fire-type Samoyed is vulnerable to Ground-type attacks; it is inherently a weak Pokémon.

Even if one learns all sorts of extraordinary skills, it cannot conceal the fact that one is inherently weak.

Therefore, its stamina runs out very easily!
Huangbo remembers Lip's tutoring, which allowed Tauros, who learned Ground and Rock moves, to rush into the battlefield. Although losing the STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) would greatly reduce the power of the moves, it should be enough to deal with weak Pokémon like Tanuki!

After blocking the opponent's powerful flames and Sun Spear, the other moves are no longer a threat!

Huangbo still remembers her first battle with Guangtai.

It seems obvious which is stronger, water or fire, but the result was that the one using water was defeated by the one using fire.

Perhaps, besides steel and fighting, the new Four Heavenly Kings are also quite skilled in "fire"!

Huangbo: "That Charcoal Servant can also flash, which will reduce the hit rate of attacks, so we can't let it flash!"

"Moo!" The Flame Seed Tauros's tail spun like the fuse of a bomb, its two horns burning red, radiating the same high temperature as Tanjiro, and carrying the ground-type impact energy, it arrived in front of Tanjiro in one go!
This Fire Seed has undergone a certain degree of "special training" in terms of speed!
The straight-through drill has arrived!

Like a steel drill, it spins its body while striking its opponent. It easily hits vital points!
Ground-type moves are twice as effective against Fire-type moves!
"Is this the kind of move that's too ruthless?"

Guangtai moved his wrists and focused his mind.

There's no need to dodge!

Because Samurai Tanjiro has already channeled his superpower energy through extensive training, now is the time to unleash that move!

A brilliant light emanated from Tanjiro's fist! The attribute energy of his superpower, like pure light, illuminated the arena!
The invisible psychic waves converged into physical energy, enveloping his fists, and collided with Tauros Flameseed, who was using a straight-through drill!

"Psychic shock!"

This magical psychic energy materializes to attack the opponent, using the target's defense instead of their special defense for damage calculation, and inflicting physical damage!
This was the first time this move had been used. Although Tauros's physical defense was much higher than his special defense, the appearance of Psychic Shock was not very impactful.

However, the three types of Tauros are twice as effective against Padia!

The dazzling Solar Flare sent Tauros flying, while Samurai himself was knocked to the ground several times by the shockwave from the Drill!
"Both sides landed their attacks, and the results were excellent!"

"That Tauros isn't weak. But my Samurai is stronger!"

Guangmo watched the battlefield. Tanjiro got up after taking a hit, seemingly unaffected, while Tauros was in worse condition and began to pant.

Although Samoyed is a weak Pokémon, as long as its growth rate continues to increase, even a weak Pokémon can unleash amazing power!

This scene drew cheers from the surrounding audience!
"That little matador is really strong! That little Samurai fought his way through all the challenges and actually managed to get to this level!"

"He is a novice knight, yet he is more powerful than a raging bull. He is a true bullfighter."

"Even the fiery Tauros, as violent as explosive powder, couldn't defeat this guy. It's unbelievable!"

"Beautiful and noble knight! Keep it up!"

"However, the bull is also working hard! If you can do it, defeat that brave and fearless bullfighter and show your strength! The real battle between the bull king and the champion bullfighter is about to begin!"

The cheers from the audience were quite noisy, which increased the pressure on Huang Bo. Watching the armored knight stand up again, Miss Huang Bo couldn't help but do two more squats.

A fight to the death.

Bullfighting is seen as a display of wild and untamed power, combining a strong physique, exquisite skills, an adventurous spirit, and an iron will. These elements together constitute the sport of bullfighting.

In reality, modern bullfighting is not much different from limited-form Pokémon battles.

Huangbo: "This is the final, let my Tauros unleash its full power!"

"Use bodybuilding!"

Tense your muscles with all your might to enhance your attack and defense!
Common unofficial translations include gigantification and physique enhancement!
And this moment.

The warhammer that had shattered countless enemies, and the armor that had earned countless victories, both began to glow.

Charcoal Servant realized something and stared in disbelief at its armor and hammer.

The light is gradually bursting forth, and this is the clarion call of evolution!
Lightmoy: "The tattered armor Don Quixote wore when he set out eventually became the armor that enabled him to achieve countless feats."

"The hammer that shattered the enemy and charged towards the Demon King was also incorporated into it."

"In the end, we still didn't get to forge [Eternity] and [Gold]. I thought we might unlock a special form."

"However, for you, as a legendary warrior, the Crimson Armor Knight has completed this evolution, fulfilling your wishes and your knightly career."

"Isn't it?"

"The promise I made to teach you the art of forging and let you forge the Armor of Celebration with your own hands has already been fulfilled in another form."

"What you lack in all the battles and trials along the way is precisely the mental forging!"

"Rejoice! The linking of the flame has been successful! In this swirling vortex of spiritual light, the cheers and celebrations of the people are infused into the armor, and the strongest knight who wields the crimson flame is about to be born!"

In the intense light, the towering Sun Knight grabbed the charging bull's horns!

Then, with tremendous force, he twisted Tauros to the ground!
The knight wore golden armor, his face was made of charcoal, and the feathers on his helmet had been replaced by flames.

The shoulder armor on both arms was enormous, as tough and heavy as a cannon.

It is said that the bronze cannons captured from the enemy country, as well as the commemorative objects that were recast, symbolized the artifacts.

Because it had been transformed into armor, it also possessed immense power, comparable to a cannon!

Enveloped in armor enhanced by superpowers and fire energy, the knight's plate armor covering his body shimmered with a dazzling golden light.

A red V-shaped bloodstain runs across it, which, according to legend, is the mark of an ancient king of a certain region who bestowed upon it a golden shield and armor to signify its bravery!
From the first warriors onward, powerful souls have inherited the primordial fire.

They spontaneously gathered together, though it's unclear when it started.

Transform into the embodiment of the guardian flame!
"Evolve, Crimson Armor Knight!"

The Celebration Armor, one of the prizes, was not obtained by Tanjiro, because it did not require external merit!

What surprised the moss was...

The Crimson Lotus Knight before me was surprisingly tall!

This Pokémon is known as a legendary warrior, but it excels in ranged combat and has an average height of only 1.5m. In contrast, the Crimson Knight in front of me is over 2m tall!

How majestic and awe-inspiring!
He is the true Crimson Great Knight!
"Judging by the naked eye, his height is around 2.2m to 2.4m, which exceeds the maximum height of a regular Crimson Lotus Knight!"

"Has he transformed into the Lord of Cinder?"

Just as the soldiers in formation said, Tan Xiaoshi really did become the biggest, strongest, and most waaaagh big guy in his clan!

"They actually managed to suppress Tauros?!"

"It's evolved?! How is that possible?! Is that legend true?"

Huangbo stared in surprise at the "Charcoal Servant" that had changed its posture, and thought of a legend about this kind of Pokémon.

Although it's a legend, there are indeed people who possess the Crimson Armor Knight.

However, very few people have ever witnessed the moment when a Pokémon evolves.

For some students in the academy, the story of Crimson Armor Knight and Azure Flame Blade Demon is a true "legend of warriors"!
This event is also recorded in the story of "Unchanging Bonds"!

Lip's eyes gradually brightened as she murmured in the audience, "Legend has it that when Tanjiro comes into contact with ancient armor that has made countless contributions, he will undergo a different evolutionary form."

In that story

Gym Leaders like Lippe would naturally have read the legend of Samurai. Similar books are also available in the Academy's library.

"The Adventures of Tanjiro".

"A gentle, legendary Tanjiro fought with a rather ferocious Gengar."

"Don't let the small size of Samoyed fool you, Samoyed is a righteous warrior. Gengar is always scaring everyone, which is a real headache, and Samoyed is going to have a showdown with it!"

Lip's voice influenced the surrounding audience, who, watching the exciting changes on the field, raised their hands to cheer and pointed.

I don't know who it was, but they were the first to speak up and loudly tell the story about the books in the academy!
"I've read this book! The Legend of Tanjiro!"

Then, some descendants of nobles and people from prominent families began to tell the same story in the audience.

"Heave-ho, heave-ho! But little Charcoal is tied up by Gengar's long tongue!"

"It was a truly critical moment!"

The sounds of people reached the guests' seats, creating a noisy and lively atmosphere.

I was incredibly excited and thrilled to see the light of evolution before me.

As the principal, Mu Fei had naturally read that book.

He glanced at the celebratory armor beside him and couldn't help but mutter to himself as well:

"Just as the bound Tanjiro's consciousness began to fade."

"A voice, whose name is unknown, is coming!"

The sound of people talking was like a mountain roaring and a tsunami, filling the arena with celebratory shouts!

Everyone chimed in, recounting the wondrous legend of the story:
"Whose voice spoke that was that!"

"I can see two different futures within you!"

"【Choose one of these two armors, transform, and go defeat Gengar!】"

"And then something amazing happened!"

"Two suits of armor have actually appeared in front of Tanjiro!"

What comes next?

Cheers erupted from the crowd. Some said that the legendary Samurai had evolved into the legendary warrior Crimson Knight, crushing Gengar. Others said that the evolved being was Azurewrath, a fire swordsman from the shadows, who shattered Gengar's body with a single blow, sending the latter fleeing in disarray!
The name of the armor is—

"Of course, it's the [Armor of Celebration]!"

"Right here on the battlefield. What is the evolved form of that Tanjiro now?"

"Without a doubt! It's the legendary warrior, Crimson Knight! The Fire Warrior Pokémon! The size is clearly off; it's so different from any Crimson Knight I've seen before!"

Huangbo felt her heart leap into her throat. Sweating profusely, she roared, "Tauros, use Close Combat!" A Fighting-type combat move that abandons defense and converts maximum power into offense! The fighting style will vary greatly depending on the Pokémon using it!

The enraged bull charged forward, stomping its way across the earth!

Unparalleled excitement welled up in Huang Bo's heart!
Do not know why.

Amidst the cheers of the crowd in the arena, Samurai Tanjiro evolves using only his own power, without needing any external assistance.

Just like the ancient fairy tale book "Charcoal Boy's Adventure"!

"That strange voice could be Samurai's trainer, or perhaps the legendary merchant or tamer!"

"Armor brimming with celebration, armor born of itself, that is to say..."

"You... could you be the legendary Tanjiro?!"

As the Crimson Lotus Armored Rider heard Huang Bo's roar, it clenched its fist.

The legendary Charcoal Servant?
I had no idea about that!

However, I am moving towards the legend!
The Crimson Knight slammed his fist into the ground!
The intense light caused the ground to tremble, and an invisible force spread throughout the arena like a crack in the earth, causing the light to flash!

Field moves and mental field!

Ground-based Pokémon are immune to priority moves. Psychic-type moves are more powerful!
Then, the Crimson Armored Knight charged forward and pinned down the struggling Angry Bull!

The cannon-shaped shoulder armor on his shoulders seemed to have transformed, sliding down to the outside of his fists, making it appear as if the Crimson Knight had gained a pair of huge golden gauntlets!

A powerful surge of psychic energy was channeled into the bull's horns, erupting as the two Pokémon clashed!

This triggered a massive beam of light that shot straight into the sky!

"Mental field, and then... new special moves."

Although the method of release is somewhat unusual, the result represented by this beam of light will not change!

"Extensive combat power!"

Crimson Lotus Armored Knights, the first dance begins!
The raging flames evaporated the rain, causing white smoke to rise from the Crimson Knights' bodies. At the same time, a bright rainbow seemed to appear as well!

After the rain, a rainbow streaked across the sky!
A faint blue-green flame halo appeared around the Crimson Lotus Armor Knight, but it wasn't its own flame!

"What are those azure flames bursting forth beneath the rainbow?!"

Even Guangtai stared at the back of the Crimson Lotus Knight and fell into a brief moment of contemplation, until the knight, who was engulfed in flames and had made great contributions, finally revealed that move!
The fiery power on his body continued to rise, and the blue-green flames made the original crimson flames even more dazzling!
[The Crimson Knights have learned the "Armored Cannon"!]

[The Crimson Knights have learned "Scorching Sands"!]

[The Crimson Knights have learned "Psychic Field"!]

[The Crimson Knights have mastered "Wide-Area Combat Power"!]

[The Crimson Knights have learned "Meditation," "Switch of Locations," and "Purification"!]

【.】

[The Crimson Knight has mastered "Holy Fire"!]

"Guren!" The pale blue flames on the Crimson Lotus Knight's body burned brighter and brighter!

Not to mention the signature move "Armor Cannon" that transforms the shoulder armor into a cannon, and the powerful ground-type move "Hot Sands" that stirs up a scorching sandstorm.
When Crimson Knight's superpowers are fully awakened, another ultimate technique is unleashed that exists outside the mental arena that envelops the arena.

The move that previously unleashed a towering pillar of light was none other than "Wide-Area Combat Power"!
And when the last move appears.

Then you will know!
Emperor Yan's sacred fire training has been remarkably effective!

The flames and pillars of light gradually receded, and Tauros collapsed to the ground, unable to fight. In the arena, only the Crimson Knight, shrouded in spiritual light, remained standing, majestic and awe-inspiring.

The Crimson Knight, under a sky where sunshine and rain alternate, wielded the legendary flame.

Although the physical damage from Holy Fire is slightly insufficient for the Crimson Armor Knights, who excel at special attacks.

But the significance of the Olympic flame is not simple!
That is Ho-Oh's flame, and also Ho-Oh's power.

Just a tiny bit of it can give flames the characteristics of life!
The ash left after its burning is naturally the legendary precious item – [Holy Ash]!
"The effect of Holy Ash is simple, direct, and incredibly powerful."

"It can restore all HP to all Pokémon that are near death and cure all status conditions of all Pokémon in the same party."

"Sacred Ash is also the only item that can be used on one Pokémon but can be used on multiple Pokémon."

Unlike ordinary ash, holy ash is actually pure white, somewhat like the color of salt.

The pure white ashes from the burnt-out embers and the Crimson Knight born from the charcoal seemed to have a subtle, symbolic connection.

Sacred Flame is a move that can only be used by Fire-type Pokémon under Ho-Oh's command, representing the power bestowed and recognized by Ho-Oh.

Attacking with mysterious flames can burn opponents, sometimes leaving them with a burn status. However, if a Pokémon is frozen, it can be unfrozen by successfully using this move, regardless of whether the attack hits!
This is the divine flame that brings life and new life, and sometimes it also has a "purifying" effect.

Its colors are sometimes like a rainbow, a blazing inferno of red, orange, blue, and purple; sometimes, it transforms into blue and white; or even a mysterious purple flame!
In card games, the power of Sacred Fire also includes a new characteristic called "Eternal Flame".

"Having mastered the Sacred Fire means having the authority to use Sacred Ash. Could the reason why the Flame Emperor is so difficult to defeat be because he frequently creates Sacred Ash to heal himself?"

"But whatever the case, you can do it now, it's practically cheating."

Holy Fire really doesn't need to be used for damage output.

But as long as you can burn yourself to create holy ash, that's enough, isn't it?

No matter how many times a knight is brought to the brink of death, as long as he ignites his power before dying, he can be resurrected with full health and return to the battlefield!
Furthermore, while burning itself, it can actively activate the "ignition" property to enhance the power of the flames!
"Congratulations! You have achieved your life's goal and grown from a ruthless little knight into a true Sun Knight!"

"Fire and sunlight illuminate your path, and sacred flames fall with rainbow light. Perhaps this is Ho-Oh's blessing. Legend has it that Ho-Oh has also visited the Padiya region."

Yes, there is a waterfall in the southwestern part of the Padiya region. Legend has it that Ho-Oh appeared in the sky, shining brightly, and that location is in the nearby Southern Fourth District.

Guangmo gently clapped for the Crimson Lotus Knights.

This is the time to speak.

"Much more from Europe and America."

“Guren!” The Crimson Lotus Knight saluted the Lightmoss.

Its loyal lord has already been chosen and will not be changed.

Now, having evolved in battle, those achievements and the emotions of people's celebration have transformed into his own power!

Lightmoss: "The great knight of the sun, and the Lord of Cinder who inherits the sacred fire."

"The kindling that turned into sacred fire burned into sacred ashes."

"The soul of a knight conceals extraordinary power!"

However, where there is joy, there is also sorrow.

The celebratory armor, which was given as a prize, revealed a sorrowful emotion!

What a promising seedling, yet it evolved independently! It's simply unheard of!

In this new era, what great achievements can a Pokémon like Samurai achieve?

Lightmoss: "The Armor of Celebration is no longer needed, but I never intended to use it in the first place anyway."

"I just didn't expect that even the hammer would be integrated into the armor as part of the merit item?"

"In that case, you'll be lacking a suitable weapon and forging tools. Shall I forge a new weapon for you later?"

If we were to forge the [Instant] Sword, would it be overpowered?
The person wielding the Sword of Instantaneity can deflect all Pokémon attacks and remain unharmed! In that case, as long as the longsword in hand is swung, they are almost invincible, aren't they?

In the special episode, Archie, wearing the Armor of Eternity and wielding the Sword of Instantaneity, along with a candy ball, defeated all the Pokédex members with just herself and her sword!
Or perhaps, wielding a royal sword in one hand and a royal shield in the other, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities?

However, this is a bit like cosplaying Aegislash. Replacing the sword with a spear and adding a cape would make it look more like Gallantmon, wouldn't it?

"Hehe, you're carrying more than two items, so you can't enter the level battle."

Are there any spear-type weapons in the Pokémon universe? Guangtai pondered carefully.

The leek spear of the Scallion Soldier, the snow spear of the White Horse Crowned King, the lance of the Knight Snail, the spear of the Beedrill, and the spear on the shell of the Spiny Clam—it is said that ancient people used that spear as a weapon.

So, using a clamshell spear as a weapon might even allow you to add an extra move called "Clamshell Weapon."

The Crimson Knight looked at his armor and clenched his fist again.

After evolution, because it is specialized, its power is insufficient?
It seems that's not the case.

It stared at its fist, from which a powerful surge of energy suddenly erupted!

[Under the influence of the Prism Star, Crimson Knight has mastered "Power Swap" and "Power Trick"!]

[The Crimson Armored Knight* (Special Individual) has had its Attack stat increased from 60 to 115, bringing its total base stats to 580!]

"Physical Attack stat 115?!"

Guangtai paused for a moment and looked at the Crimson Lotus Knight who was sensing the power.

Wait a minute, Rainbow Light, Sacred Flame, Phoenix King, Emperor Celebration, and Happy Waveguide.

All necessary elements are included?

115, that's the physical attack stat of the Ent Emperor!

"Now it's a dual-wielding Pokémon!"

No wonder he was able to overpower Tauros with sheer strength from the start!

Yes. Changes in base stats are an essential part of the evolution of Pokémon games.

Similar adjustments have been made across several generations.

Some of these Pokémon were initially poorly positioned, but benefited from the next adjustment and were thus greatly strengthened.

Of course, for every buff, there's a nerf. For example, Aegislash's base stats were reduced by 20 points. The four scourges, Dreamweaver, and Sword and Shield Hound all received similar nerfs.

"For example..."

"Azure Striker has 125 physical attack, and Flareon has 130!"

"Entei, resurrected by Ho-Oh, is a legendary Pokémon, yet it only has a stat of 115."

"Aren't the values ​​that Ho-Oh calculated a bit conservative?"

(End of this chapter)