Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 516 Base Stats +7, The Young Stone Man is Too Arrogant

The environment of the Zero Hollow is actually very dangerous.

As Dr. Orin's investigation report stated, this place had undergone numerous collapses, ultimately forming this terrifying yet beautiful spectacle. Although it is now stable, excessively intense fighting could still cause this void to crack again unnecessarily.

However, the Taijing ore can protect the rock walls and gradually stabilize the geological conditions here, especially in the deepest part of the large cavity where the little turtle sleeps. The Taijing almost covers the entire rock layer, giving it an indestructible reinforcement.

"If you fall in, it will be very difficult to climb back up. It is said to be 1000 meters above the ground, but the exact bottom of the cavity remains a mystery."

"Now, the second one, Noivernosaurus."

One of the Dragon Pokémon, with the Flying/Dragon type. It seems like there are already several Pokémon with this type combination.

Noivern is a large bat-like Pokémon. It has a pair of huge ears and a ring of white fur around its neck. It has a pair of huge bat wings, black on the inside and purple on the outside, with a blue wing membrane and two red claws on them. When its mouth is open, two sharp teeth can be seen on its lower jaw.

The Radiant Moss defeated the Noivern that was begging for wine. This type of Pokémon can deliver a devastating blow to opponents helpless in the dark. It is aggressive and ruthless.

But if you give it its favorite ripe fruit, it will act unusually and become very affectionate.

Of course, there are also examples of children who are raised to have a docile personality from a young age. Ash has a Noivern that hatched from an egg.

Noivern's weaknesses are Rock, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy, with a fourfold weakness to Ice.

However, in this dangerous place, Guangtai didn't release the leopard, otherwise it would be too late if it slipped and fell.

Although Leopard scratched at the Poké Ball's shell inside, Lightmoss still released Aerodactyl.

Since there's no chance to defeat its nemesis, Vibrating Wing, then let this wild Noivern feel the pain.

"The most powerful double-edged mace!"

The fossil aerodynamic dragon's rock attribute was amplified in this huge cave. One headbutt nearly gave the Noisy Dragon a concussion, followed by another Dragon God Dive, which slammed it to the ground and caused it to enter the Star Crystal Explosion phase!

However, after the beating, a sweet treat was in order. Lightmoss tossed the guy a few common tree fruits to show that he hadn't beaten him up for nothing.

Consider these tree fruits as your "compensation for being a loser."

After all, the other guardians don't eat much. The only one similar to you, Garchomp, can dig its way out. You're stuck here; it's so pitiful.

"This is just a bribe for your humiliation. I won't give you any other Pokémon. I just finish the battle and leave."

"Gah~" The Noivern lay on the ground, staring at the few tree fruits in front of it for a while, but finally couldn't resist the temptation of the food and started to gnaw on them.

I haven't eaten these things in so many years!

Before, we used to beg for food at Taijing Tree!
"It's really difficult for a Pokémon like Noivern to survive here," the Orin AI said to Noivern. "Do you plan to leave? If so, I can provide you with food, and we can form a contract."

Orin AI looked at the light moss: "The caves here are too narrow. I think the outside sky is more suitable for the Sonic Dragon."

"Moreover, the so-called guardians of the secret treasure are just Pokémon that come spontaneously to absorb the power of the star crystal. They are just ordinary creatures and have no intention of fighting in an organized manner."

She aimed the Master Ball at the Noivern. The latter hesitated for a moment, but seemed to feel that it had been there long enough, and was quite bored and breathless, so it touched its head to the Master Ball and was captured in a beam of light.

Lightmoss: "Congratulations! The fighting strength protecting Zone Zero has increased again. If it becomes a challenge facility in the future, Noisy Dragon will have the opportunity to soar in Zone Zero, or even the outer areas."

Orin AI: "My next plan is to have the Noise Dragon act as my eyes to observe the outside world, since I can't leave the research facility. So if I need to deliver letters or give items, it's better to have the Noise Dragon do it for me."

"Moreover, the Noisy Dragon is very powerful. In the ecologically rich Padia, there is no need to worry about anyone in the sky posing a threat to it. Hopefully, this Noisy Dragon will not develop 'fear of the sky' because it has been underground for too long."

Guangmo pondered.

Noivern, while undeniably strong—after all, it's the representative Pokémon of the Blast Wave move—sacrifices bulk and offensive capabilities for speed. It's just a shame that its speed of 123 is outdated in this era.
Moreover, it lacks any good features, a phrase often used by players to joke about it.
Noisy Dragon is just one flying skin away from turning its fortunes around.

However, Flying Skin is a Mega Evolution ability, and no regular Pokémon has obtained it yet.

Meanwhile, the Lightmoss took a quick look at the Star Crystal Fragment.

As a material, it can not only convert the properties of Taijing into Xingjing, but it can also be used to make special items.

"The Crystal Amulet! And the core of the ecosystem!"

However, it's not very useful!

After the Sonic Dragon, the third star crystallized was a Sand Ironhide, which made Lightmoss slap her head.

This person is the biggest beneficiary of Star Crystallization—after Star Crystallization, a disco ball with a light ring spins wildly on the back of his head.

Why is this guy everywhere?!
These are truly crazy cavemen, aren't they? There's tribal conflict everywhere, right? It's in Zone Zero, in Parthia, in the AI ​​Doctor, and now it's even under the Great Hollow!

What exactly are you trying to do?!
The metal wreck had just let out a howl, shouting "Kill! Kill! Kill! This road is mine! I'll take your toll!" (referring to the crystal fragments) when it was suddenly attacked by Dolphin Man, who was waiting behind it. Dolphin Man punched it so hard that its three heads started spinning around!

Euler, Euler, Euler!

Continuous Jet Punch!
"What utter nonsense! I'll accept your star crystal fragment."

Ironhide lay on the ground, eyes wide open, watching the two people and Pokémon enter deeper into the cave, tears streaming down his face as a grunt who had been beaten.

I'd been saving up for ages and only managed to collect about ten Star Crystal Fragments. And you snatched them all!
The Crimson Lotus Armored Knight glanced at the fallen, dreamless soldier, Ironhide, pondered for a moment, then took a golden bead from his shoulder armor and placed it beside him.

Righteous knights cannot tolerate such things.

While your robbery was unreasonable, after being summoned here for so long, you've only managed to collect about ten star crystal fragments. That's just too pathetic.

Make good use of this; it's a gold bead the knight gave you. Consider it money for your fragments.

In any case, gold beads are not something that are difficult for me to obtain.

Sha Tiepi watched the Crimson Lotus Knights' retreating figures with emotion, shouting "Take care!" as they fought, but something just didn't sound right.

"We've now entered the deepest part of the cave and there's another huge crystal. So, the astral Pokémon is nearby."

"We can see it by crossing the river over there. The water here also has a rich concentration of Taijing power."

Orin AI spoke to the moss, simultaneously instructing: "Two hundred years ago, the expedition discovered the legendary tree fruit, which is also the secret seasoning. Its mother tree is located here. When Dr. Orin last came here, she discovered the guardian here."

"Well, rather than being a guardian, it's more like a Pokémon that enjoys crystallized seasonings, just like the Pokémon outside, and that's why it's squatting here. But due to the influence of the astral crystal power of Talebagos, this Pokémon didn't become huge like the legendary Pokémon-type Pokémon. Instead, it retained its original form."

Light Moss: "That is also one of my targets for this capture. It is the true form of salt, an essential seasoning for living in the world."

Lightmoss and Orin AI, riding the cowardly Milton, crossed the water directly.

"Although the Zero District is full of Salt Stone Giants, this guy in front of us is the most special."

"I rarely actively capture Pokémon. In most cases, we are together because the Pokémon and I share the same ideas or goals."

“But this time, I have to capture it. Salt that has been affected by the secret seasoning should have the power of all the secret seasoning, or even more than it.”

Standing beneath the Taijing Mother Tree is the level 80 Salt Stone Giant!

He is the strongest of all the white giants in the entire Sector Zero!
In its hand it held a blue crystal mineral that resembled both a secret seasoning branch and a flower, appearing exquisitely beautiful beneath the blue crystal tree.

This scene reminded Guangtai of the Stone Giant far away in the capital.

"Do all rock giants like to hold flowers?"

"But it still has a certain artistic conception."

Lightmoss stepped forward and looked at the level 80 Salt Stone Giant. Although the latter had never seen humans before, it knew the purpose of the creatures in front of it.

Do you want to obtain the Taijing Mother Tree, or the source of the secret seasoning?

Then come and get it yourself!
Orin AI tilted its head and pondered:

“Two hundred years ago, this giant salt stone spirit might not have been here, because Haizhe and his companions were not stopped, and there are no similar records.”

"In other words, this Salt Giant is very young, possibly less than 200 years old. For a Rock-type Pokémon, that's quite young."

"The original seasoning, the Tree of Primordial Crystal, can immediately energize people after consumption. This is recorded in the Book of Vermilion and Purple."

The moss began to ponder:
"In the faraway Johto region, there is a mythical Pokémon called Celebi, which is said to have brought back herbs from a very far place, from the ends of the world, that can cure all diseases. That is also the origin of the sport called the All-Around Competition."

"Could those herbs be related to the origin of the secret seasoning?"

It's said that this item is among the prizes for the Iron Fist Championship, which will be held at the end of the year or next January. This has attracted many martial artists to flock to it.

After all, what martial arts practitioners desire most is a precious medicine that can strengthen the body, heal injuries and illnesses, and address underlying health issues. Martial arts practitioners often develop some health problems in their youth, and if these are left untreated, they will naturally have a very negative impact on their health.

If one can maintain a healthy physique and be free from injury, it is as if one has been given a "horse charm," which can eliminate all external forces!
"The legendary herbs really do have the effect of strengthening the body; otherwise, modern medicines would contain more or less complex ingredients."

"Hey, bad news from the martial arts world! Why is the top of your head so pointed?"

Muttering some jokes to himself, Guangtai composed himself and looked at the Salt Stone Giant preparing for battle.

At level 80, it stands out from the crowd. In this place, only another hidden Garchomp and the little turtle itself can rival and suppress it.

However, the first few were all Pokémon with levels of 78 or 79. Of course, although their levels were very high, they still had to be defeated by type advantage. This is the drawback of Star Crystal!
"Star Crystals aren't suitable for you. You're best suited for Tai Crystal Water, or Tai Crystal Ghost! That's the fighting style you're meant to have!"

"Rumble, rumble—!" The Salt Giant raised its arm! I will defend my territory, and this tree!

If you want it, then there's no need for further words, let's fight!
I don't know you, and you don't know me. Let's communicate through fighting!
Sharp stone attack!

Sharp, massive rocks rumbled and rose from the ground, accompanied by the collapse of large chunks of rock, forming a swirling storm of sharp stones!

Rock-type moves are doubled in Astral Crystal form, while the power of other moves is increased by 1.2 times!
Their defense may be very unbalanced, but their offense is incredibly fierce!

"Young people are so energetic! This Salt Stone Giant, who's not even 200 years old, is different from those other big guys who are just sitting around doing nothing!"

"However, there is one Pokémon that can completely shut you down."

"Show me the fruits of your training and behold the rainbow of battle, Miss Skirt!"

Miss Xi Cui Qun'er's Poké Ball was tossed high into the air at some point. The Salt Rock Giant slightly raised its body to look at it. The Poké Ball flashed white light and opened with a bang!

A powerful kick came crashing down on his head!
"Downward kick!"

Slam your raised heel down on your opponent for an incredibly powerful attack!
Sometimes this can confuse your opponent!

A Fighting-type move with a power of 120. With the same type bonus from Vitality and Type, it is twice as weak to Fighting by Saltstone Giant.
This kick will have terrifying power!

Large chunks of white salt rock collapsed and scattered, and the salt stone giant lost its balance after being kicked!
"A standard strike has a power of 270. In fact, after practicing the 'Secrets of Power,' the power of the moves will be further increased. I think the base power is probably over 300?"

"Speaking of ultimate attack power, among all my Pokémon, Miss Crooked's normal attack power should be the highest!"

Although Miss Xi Cui Qun Er's attack stat is only 105, it's even lower than Dolphin Man's special attack stat.

However, with its powerful "Vitality" trait, the power of all its moves will be increased by 1.5 times. Although there is a problem with reduced accuracy, this can be overcome through training and improving accuracy!

Therefore, even with a base attack stat of 105, its power should not be underestimated under several normal buffs!

Orin AI: "That Pokémon looks a lot like the Pokémon named Miss Skirt. You also said that her name is Miss Skirt?"

Lightmoss: "Are you collecting my data? But it's okay, I have many other partners, and you won't be able to collect it all in a short time."

"This is an ancient regional form. Back when Sinnoh was still called the Green-Washed, one of the ways Miss Skirt looked was like this, using her powerful kicks to inspire her companions with the fragrance of courage."

She is revered as the "Queen of the Mountain Trail"!

"Then it's coming!"

The Rainbow Field has been set up, which means the additional effects will be doubled. Just like how Lightmoss projects the pursuer's beliefs onto Miss Skirt, it can achieve the same special power as Teacher N, which allows the correct moves to be used at crucial moments and trigger additional effects.

Then, the rest of the battle was straightforward!

The Salt Giant used Protect to block Miss Skirt's kick, but Miss Skirt, feeling extremely happy to be one with her trainer, didn't care about the Salt Giant's stubborn resistance.

As your future partner, you'd better resist a little longer so that you can dance with your trainer for a longer period of time.

Under the radiant glow of this magnificent gemstone, this moment is transformed into eternal beauty.

"Spin kick!"

Bang! The second spinning kick hit the Saltstone Giant, who couldn't use Guard to block. It was struck and froze abruptly as it prepared to retaliate.

That blow not only struck a vital spot, but also triggered a shrinking effect, causing the Salt Stone Giant to become disoriented and its body to stop moving uncontrollably!

It's like a machine that has stopped working.

"It's not moving?" Orin AI was very surprised to see the Salt Stone Giant's stiffness, because she had never seen Miss Skirt use such a move before, which made her quite embarrassed.

As an AI that has collected various data, it failed to recognize the opponent's moves three or four times in a row, which made Orin AI feel quite ashamed. At the same time, it also gained new insights into Pokémon ecology research and move understanding.

We really should propose to the alliance to conduct a large-scale ecological survey! Much of my data is from a long time ago and hasn't been updated at all!

"The kicks aren't over yet!"

Roundhouse kick, keep it up!

The moss pointed ahead:

"The Spinning Kick, which involves spinning the body rapidly while delivering a stylish kick to the opponent, isn't particularly powerful. However, with the amplification of my Miss Skirt's special ability and her Fighting attribute, it becomes entirely different."

"Moreover, it has a base 30% chance of flinching! Under the rainbow, the additional effect is doubled!"

Moreover, with the help of Teacher N, they became 100% timid, as if they had received a divine blessing.

The Saltstone Giant was caught in a whirlwind of kicks, pinned to the spot, relentlessly battered from head to toe, its body unable to move an inch.

Large chunks of white rock salt crackled and fell until the white giant finally gave way and collapsed with a thud!

Star Crystal Explosion!

Orin AI exclaimed in amazement: "Utterly timid! They firmly grasped the initiative in their own hands!"

"This fighting style is truly terrifying!"

"Is it the same as Chansey's Rock Slide? But it achieves this result through different effect combinations. I see. The power that doubled the chance of flinching before was Rainbow."

"This is the first time I've understood this strange site condition. No, calling it a site is not quite the same."

Light Moss: "Sometimes, the changes in state imposed on the site and the sky are indeed difficult to distinguish from the simple site. Apart from rainbows, there are several other types of such changes, two of which are called wetlands and seas of fire."

Orin AI is recording what it sees and hears, while Lightmoss is heading towards the falling Salt Stone Giant.

"I won the one-on-one fight."

Lightmoss chose a ball suitable for Saltstone Giant, its white color making it suitable for both commemorative and timing balls.

However, in the end, the commemorative ball was a better fit.

After acquiring the Saltstone Giant, the Lightmoss spoke into the sphere:
"Use [Self-Regeneration]".

The Pokémon inside the ball can, of course, hear what the succulents say.

A burst of light emanated from the ball, then it returned to calm.

"Salt Giant, a Pokémon encountered in the Zero Great Hollow."

We met under the Taijing Mother Tree.

A stubborn personality.

"Not good with words, preferring to fight rather than talk."

"Let's get to know each other better later," said Lightmoss to the memorial ball.

That crystallized tree, the Crystallized Mother Tree in the promotional video, is also the source of the secret seasoning. However, this place is set as the final obstacle to meeting the little turtle, and there is no other plot, which is regrettable.

[Mythical Plant: Secret Seasoning - Crystal Tree (Mother Plant)]

[Description: Never withering.]

[Description: A tree possessing all the effects of seasonings, the source of its secrets and myths. After being affected by a star crystal 200 million years ago, its trunk completely crystallized, and its fruit mutated, gaining unimaginable power.]

[The secret seasoning is the form of the legendary tree fruit before it fully matures. In the external world where the energy of the Taijing crystal is not abundant, these seasonings can never grow into their final form.]

[Effect: Fully restores a Pokémon's stamina and all five physical attributes, increases maximum stamina and vitality, and can heal fatal injuries. Influenced by the power of Taleborg, after consumption, the base points gained from defeating an enemy Pokémon or engaging in rigorous training are increased to 4, and an additional fixed 3 HP points are gained. This effect is doubled after using training items.]

[By adding a special secret seasoning as a starter, you can create top-tier food with all three stats at LV3.]

[It seems to have some connection to herbs from legends of distant regions. If it were grafted onto a specific tree (the incarnation of Xerneas, the Tree of Life), perhaps a continuous harvest of the secret seasoning could be obtained.]

"This is something that can greatly improve a Pokémon's growth rate and energy. Although it doesn't have the unique effects of the five offspring, it is very versatile and straightforward."

The base points for defeating a Pokémon are increased to 4. This is probably due to the Talebhugos Pokémon, because defeating the second form of the tortoise grants a total of four effort points, while defeating the third form grants three HP points.

As for the first form, you only get a pitiful 1 point after defeating it.

"A fixed base increase of seven points for each battle is fantastic!"

While the Lightmoss was collecting branches from the Taijing Tree and placing them into the connection space, the Orin AI was also recording information about the tree. She updated the past information and said in a sentimental tone:

"Just being near this tree seems to have significantly increased my mechanical activity. Could this thing also have an effect on robots?"

Guangtai stroked his chin: "Maybe there will be. As it stands, the power of the Taijing Tree is harmless to life and should not be a problem for machines either. After all, you yourself are a creation of Taijing energy. Eating these things might allow you to stop relying on the Taijing facilities in Zone Zero and leave the research institute."

Orin AI thought for a moment and said, "Hmm! Your suggestion makes a lot of sense! It might actually work! I've never thought about this before, mainly because researching time machines has delayed me a lot."

"If I could leave the research institute, that would be true. For me, although I can't go to the ancient world that I dream of, I can still be free in this world. It's a strange idea. I've never thought about leaving before, but now I'm suddenly starting to think about this. Maybe I can't stay here forever and have that kid Pipa come to visit me every time."

(End of this chapter)