Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 542 The Unknown Secrets of Crystallization! Rock Smash with a Power of 120!
The power of the whirlwind is among the top of the Flying-type. Although Miss Washing Skirt's Special Attack is not high, the whirlwind can interrupt Master Itachi's attack and put him into a state of confusion!
"Well then, it's my turn! Use [Swallow Return]!"

Taking advantage of this moment, Miss Skirt unleashed a high-speed, guaranteed-hit kick! This kick sent Master Itachi flying, the powerful cutting wind whistling as it blasted him away. Master Itachi's confused state could not be dispelled, and Miss Skirt's attacks followed like a shadow!

Close combat!
Lian Wu's expression turned extremely serious:
"The winning situation was instantly reversed, simply because an unexpected and unimaginable move was used!"

"What a bad decision!"

"However, due to the effects of the poison and the previous poison attack, her stamina is almost depleted. As a Grass-type Pokémon, she should be able to learn photosynthesis, right? Should we use it?"

Meanwhile, Guangtai was thinking that Miss Skirt could not only learn photosynthesis, but also regenerate herself in this state!
Moreover, they had already learned from the leopards during their activities in Padia!

"The damage from the toxic substance increases over time. Initially, it is only one-sixteenth, but it gradually increases over time, reaching a maximum of fifteen-sixteenth."

"The most effective way to relieve this is to sleep."

Of course, in a battle against the Elite Four, falling asleep for two consecutive rounds is practically suicide, especially since most Fighting-type Pokémon can learn Aerial Ace. One Aerial Ace plus Flying Gem is enough to defeat Missco!
So, there is actually another method:
Light Moss: "[Aromatherapy], then [Self-Regeneration]!"

At the same time, Guangtai also realized that Miss Skirt could actually be taught the move "Healing Bell", or more precisely, the original Miss Skirt and Lily Root Doll!
In the natural world, only five Pokémon, including Celebi, can learn this move through normal leveling up. There is currently no TM for this move.

I've heard Celebi's healing bell before, but that time is long gone. Even if I used the power of memory to learn it in the heat of battle, it would be difficult to master, because it's teaching a move, not an egg move.

Seeing Miss Skirt instantly heal herself and use her self-regeneration ability, Lian Wu's expression was deeply moved.

"Self-regeneration?"

"I can understand aromatherapy to some extent, letting my companions smell a pleasant fragrance to heal the abnormal status of all of us. It's normal that it's Grass-type because of the flowers on its head, but self-regeneration, like Hurricane. This shouldn't be a Grass-type move that can be learned."

"I've never seen this kind of power in Miss Skirt from the Unova region before. I see. The difference in move pools after changing the stance is so great?"

Lightmoss: "That's not the case. It's probably due to the influence of the local climate and environment of the Unova region."

"The leaves on the head of the lily root doll are a popular medicinal herb. They are so bitter that they can make people dizzy, but a bite can instantly restore energy. Because of this, in remote areas, they have gained the power of self-regeneration."

"By learning the moves, you can acquire these moves, including my 'Washing Green Skirt' pose!"

"As for the original species of Miss Skirt, once it finds a male Pokémon it likes as a companion, its beautiful flowers will gradually dim and wither. This is probably the reason why they cannot be taught self-regeneration."

Lian Wu seemed to be deep in thought. Although he was also a sports student, he had a much better understanding of the Pokémon ecosystem than young people like Cai Dou.

After all, he often had to survive in the wild to train himself, and Lian Wu had traveled to many places, so he was very knowledgeable!

Seeing Miss Qun'er's unwavering resolve, even Wu felt a deep respect for her.

"Wow, that's really impressive! It makes me so happy!"

Miss Skirt's leaf swung up, and the Pokémon that Lianwu sent out was—

"Lucario!"

What is little known about Lianwu's team is that he is also a Lucario user!
Almost every fighter has a Riolu or Lucario, which proves that they can see the power of Ripple and Aura. At the same time, only those who are righteous have the right to use Lucario!

Moreover, Lucario's move pool is unfathomable!
"Sword Dance, Swift as a God!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Lian Wu launched Lucario with a powerful Sword Dance attack, which then struck at a speed that Miss Skirt could not detect!
"Fight back quickly!"

Miss Skirt, of course, retaliated with Quick Hands, landing a hit on Lucario.
It hit Miss Skirt with lightning speed and a solid strike!
"The ability [Inner Focus]." Lian Wu concentrated and pondered, "Pokémon with this ability won't be afraid!"

Lucario's eyes burst forth with a powerful psychic light!

Mental strength!

The Psychic type is twice as effective against Miss Washy Skirt. Miss Washy Skirt was knocked back and staggered. The powerful move clashed with Miss Washy Skirt's move once again!
Lightmoy: "A Lucario using Psychic? It's a ranged type. Miss Skirt, close combat!"

Lian Wu: "I'll repay you double!"

This caused her self-regenerating stamina to deplete rapidly. Miss Xi Cui Qun'er did not resist the fighting attribute, so she completely withstood the double-powered counterattack!
"Dole!"

Exhausted, she lowered her head, knelt on one knee, and looked at the large blue dog in front of her, unwillingly losing her ability to fight.

However, Lucario was also shaken. That close-quarters combat attack had made its steel bones creak and groan as if they were about to break!
As a Steel/Fighting hybrid Pokémon, it is actually weak to Fighting. This is a very painful thing!

Fortunately, there's the [Lotus Fruit]! It reduces the damage of one Fighting-type move! It's had that fruit in its mouth since the beginning!

"The first one, destroy it!" Lian Wu nodded, his mind focused.

Now that we've lost our first Grass-type Pokémon, the Spore rush strategy can be brought out!
Of course, before that!
A green light shone from Lucario's fists.

Next strike, Absorb Fist! Let's absorb back the lost life force first!

Meanwhile, Lightmoss sent out its second Pokémon!
Riolu!
The little blue dog spotted the big blue dog on the other side as soon as it entered the battle! Its eyes narrowed slightly!
Woof! It's a stand-in just like me!

"Hmm? Riolu? An unevolved Pokémon, is it going to battle Lucario?" Lian Wu was slightly skeptical, but he also knew that the Riolu in front of him came from the Training Rock and was extremely powerful.

Lucario, on the other hand, had already sensed the powerful aura. The blue-haired dog could hardly believe that this powerful aura was actually emanating from a Riolu!
It stood ready, and then, suddenly, a light appeared before its eyes!

Lightmoss took out a black gem from her hand. The gem exploded on Riolu's head and then formed a fist-shaped, dazzling gem!
"Taijing Fighting!"

Lian Wu: "Is that what Cai Dou was talking about, the excessive crystallization?"

Lightmoy: "The United States Alliance can use the battle system in battles. So, even though it's a battle system that hasn't appeared before, it should be okay for me to use it here for a bit, right?"

"Hahaha! Of course it's fine! Come on!" Lian Wu's expression became more and more excited. It was the first time he had seen such power, and the powerful aura emanating from the Riolu was becoming more and more intense!
"Use Absorption Fist!"

Lucario roared and charged forward!

However— Riolu's eyes lit up!
Eyes of mind!

"Break the rocks!"

This unimaginable punch not only dodged Lucario's attack, but also landed a punch.
The moment a punch is thrown
The rapid, relentless attacks created a deep dent in Lucario's chest!
Lucario's eyes widened, its body stiffened abruptly, rendering it unable to move. Its mouth opened slightly as a violent impact coursed through its entire body, nearly shattering its Steel Bones!

Lian Wu was astonished: "One attack... no, it's four punches!"

Guangtai slowly explained, "Swift Rock Smash! This is an ancient combat technique that allows you to unleash several attacks in an instant, but at the cost of reduced power."

However, Lian Wu immediately shook his head!
"No. That punch just now, how could it be Rock Smash! That power was too great, it couldn't be Rock Smash! Lucario can't fight?!"

The fact that his Lucario was defeated so quickly made Lian Wu realize that something was wrong!

"As expected of Mr. Lian Wu."

Lightmoy was very surprised, and then explained carefully: "First of all, the battle system from the Padia region is called Crystallization. In short, it is a battle system that changes the type of a Pokémon through the power of crystals."

"Of course, although the type has changed, the Pokémon's original Same Type Attack Bonus will still be retained. Also, if the type of the Crystal is the same as its original type, the power of its Same Type Attack Bonus will increase from 1.5 times to 2 times!"

"Furthermore, there's another point. You just said that this move is definitely not Rock Smash, but it is Rock Smash."

"According to research and data quantification, the basic power of Rock Smash is around 40. However, after using ancient combat techniques, the power drops to only 30, which is very unfortunate."

"However, this technique is a perfect match for crystallization."

"Because after crystallization, there will be a special ability effect, which is the wonder of this battle system."

The light moss slowly revealed another secret of the crystallization, a secret that even Dr. Orin, who studies crystallization, might not know!
"When a Pokémon uses a move of the corresponding type with a power of less than 60, the move's power will be forcibly increased to 60!"

"At the same time, Riolu's battle item is one that can trigger Rainbow! In Rainbow state, the chance of additional effects from moves occurring is doubled!"

"So, after crystallization, the power of Rock Smash, which was originally reduced due to its speed, will be forcibly increased to 60 power. With the same attribute bonus, it will double to 120!"

"With the Rainbow state added, it will definitely trigger the special additional effect of Rock Smash, which is to reduce defense by one level!"

"My Riolu threw four punches in an instant, lowering Lucario's defense a total of four times. Three of those punches were thrown after the defense was lowered!"

One reduction lowers defense by 33%.

The second reduction lowers defense by 50%.

Three reductions, defense down 60%!

As for the fourth reduction, it's unnecessary!

The damage Lucario takes when it's twice as weak to Fighting. If we calculate based on its base Defense of 70...
If it's a level 68 Riolu with 180 attack, and after the opponent weakens its defense several times while simultaneously increasing its own initial attack by one level, it has a significant advantage over the opponent.
Under Lian Wu's emotional state, Guang Tai gave a concise and clear answer:

"For Lucario, which is twice as weak in Fighting, each of my Riolu's punches should deal more than 200 effective damage. If it takes four punches in total, Lucario will suffer 800 or even more than 1000 damage in an instant!"

Of course, the actual damage dealt by my Riolu far exceeded this number!
"Mr. Lianwu, your Lucario can no longer fight!"

"And my Riolu has entered [Enthusiast] mode!"

"In other words—in this state, the power of my Pokémon's moves will increase by 1.5 times!"

"Although it will also cause double the harm, it's a double-edged sword!"

Riolu suddenly unleashed a powerful shockwave. In the instant that Lianwu was shocked and switched Pokémon, the massive shockwave sent the switching Pokémon, "Throwing Ghost," flying through the air!

The Throwing Demon has high health and low speed. Its appearance is derived from the Red Demon and karate practitioners. It is skilled in throwing techniques, and its signature move is the martial arts technique "Mountain Storm" that always hits a vital spot!

This move is also a lower-level version of [Dark Strike] and [Water Flow Combo]!

However, the throwing demon had no chance to engage in close combat at this moment. It was struck by the powerful shockwave of true energy, and its eyes instantly lost their luster. Even the belt around its waist came off in the vacuum of the explosion.

"Low-power moves will have their power increased, and they'll also benefit from the double bonus from the Crystallization effect. In other words, that move just now—"

Lian Wu's expression was slightly out of control. He watched as his throwing ghost was hit by four consecutive air shocks, and was left in a state of near collapse as soon as he appeared!
That move is—

Lian Wu: "That's the [Vacuum Wave]! But the power of this move is also wrong! Could it have been enhanced as well?"

Looking at Lian Wu's serious expression, Guang Tai explained briefly: "No, the effect of the forced power enhancement from the crystallization is useless against preemptive moves."

"However, because it entered a state of fervor, the missing power was made up for. With the double Taijing bonus and the state of fervor, its power reached 120!"

Power 120, a melee priority move that allows at least two actions per turn!
Lian Wu's expression changed several times.

It's incredibly frustrating to have one of your trump cards used as a starting point by someone else. Both Lucario and Riolu are Pokémon with Aura, and Lucario is undoubtedly superior, yet it has suffered such a bizarre defeat!

Yes, just as I said before, true strength is not simply about having great power, but about releasing the most output with the fewest movements!

Lian Wu: "Enthusiast. That's what?"

Lightmoss: "The power of the move will be increased by 1.5 times, but when you are attacked, you will also suffer an additional 1.5 times the damage."

Lian Wu expressed his feelings:

"Truly...it's breathtaking! I never knew there was such a fighting style!"

(End of this chapter)