Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 543 The United Alliance is going to be renamed the Flying Alliance
Lian Wu: "So it's a double-edged sword. I've never heard of this state before. Is it also a power from an ancient era?"

His remaining three Pokémon are all pure Fighting-type Pokémon, and one of them is his ace. So, how can he defeat Riolu, which has extremely high punching power, extremely fast speed, and can see through attacks, but whose defense is as fragile as paper?

"The tactic failed," Lian Wu thought. He originally wanted to send out the high-health throwing ghosts to block the opponent's attacks and then use [Shakya Fruit] to make a preemptive strike and bring them back to life, but he didn't expect them to be killed directly.

Two consecutive bombardments followed by two more, four vacuum waves in an instant—even a powerful throwing ghost couldn't withstand that!

Rather, even if you used the "Hold On" option, it wouldn't have helped.

Lian Wu: "Although the wrestling demon lost, it left behind its swan song. The black belt around its waist is made of strong vines. If you tighten the belt, its strength will increase."

Lian Wu suddenly said this, and Riolu looked at his arm and found that a black band had appeared on his arm at some point!
In the shockwave just now, I was "thrown" over by the other party!

Tie it tight!

Attacks the target, dealing damage. Inflicts a Bound status on the target. The Bound status lasts 4-5 turns; Bound Pokémon will continuously take damage and cannot be switched out!
"That's right, you can't change, and being restrained will slightly limit your mobility!"

With the Poké Balls being quickly replaced, the red Thrasher, which had lost its ability to battle, was replaced by the Striker, which was the counterpart to Thrasher, on the battlefield!

Lightmoss: "Swift Vacuum Wave!"

Lian Wu: "Quick defense!"

Unlike the throwing demon, the striking demon has higher attack power. Its prototype is the blue demon and karate practitioners. It is also faster. In addition, it can learn exquisite fighting techniques from martial arts, such as the "Quick Defense" technique!
Protect yourself and your allies to prevent the enemy from launching a preemptive attack!

The demon released an invisible barrier of true energy in front of him with its hand chop, blocking all the vacuum waves, and then rushed to Riolu's front in one stride!

"【bluff】!"

With a loud roar, Riolu's body stiffened and it fell into a state of confusion!
Lian Wu: "While being controlled by Chaos and Binding will cause you to continuously lose stamina or attack yourself, I'll give you the greatly enhanced attack effect! After all, if you attack yourself now, you'll suffer heavy damage too!"

"By the way, store manager, aren't you going to use your superpowers to dispel the chaos?"

Guangtai smiled helplessly: "I feel like this is a bit inappropriate. After all, this is a very formal challenge. I usually only use those abilities against people who don't have martial ethics."

Lian Wu laughed heartily: "Don't mind it! But since you put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony! In this situation, let me show you what I'm capable of!"

"Strike the demon! Use Bodybuilding!"

Taking advantage of Riolu's confused state, Strike immediately used Bulk Up to boost its attack and defense. At the same time, Riolu took a deep breath and refrained from attacking recklessly. Although the world before it had become chaotic, ...
A Pokémon in a confused state has a one-third chance of being unable to use a move before it can use it, and will also take 40 non-type physical damage to itself.
Each time a Pokémon in a confused state uses a move or attacks itself, the duration of the confused state is reduced by 1 turn.

Damage dealt to oneself is affected by changes in ability.
While Riolu was carefully sensing the world, the Strike Demon completed two powerful bodybuilding upgrades, and then it launched its attack!
Lian Wu: "The Strike Demon secluded itself in the deep mountains in pursuit of the strongest bare-handed chop, training tirelessly day and night. In the mountains where it trains, one can often hear the sound of giant rocks and trees colliding with fists. The bare-handed chop that the Strike Demon unleashes through its constant practice possesses destructive power enough to split the ocean!"

"Gather Qi!"

"【Close Combat】!"

+2 and close-range attacks that hit vital points. When Riolu is in a state of ecstasy, it will take 1.5 more damage. If it gets hit by one punch, it will immediately lose its ability to fight!

"I know your Riolu is extraordinary. It has the same ability as Lucario, which allows it to see opponents that were previously invisible by using its aura! But in the chaos, the aura is no longer accurate!"

Boom! The Strike Demon shattered the fighting ring with a single punch, but Riolu was nowhere to be seen!

"Call me!" The Strike Ghost suddenly looked around and then saw Riolu flying up using electromagnetic levitation!

"It's flying!" Lian Wu was startled. He had forgotten that the Riolu in front of him was rumored to be able to fly!
"Electromagnetic levitation... perhaps my Lucario could learn that from the shopkeeper. It would definitely give it a huge advantage in the fighting tournament. But right now, it's dangerous!"

Hikari: "【Mischievous Heart】, allows me to use a transformation move first!"

Although Riolu was still in a state of confusion while floating in the sky, it suddenly punched itself in the face!
Lian Wu: "As you said, attacking yourself will double the damage you receive in the 'Enthusiasm' state. It's a double-edged sword. Considering Riolu's stamina, it's probably not up to par now."

"Attacking myself three times will dispel the confusion, but I can still use bluff, and if I miss in close combat, my defense will not be lowered."

"Then, once again!"

Under Lianwu's command, Strike Demon was about to use a bluff again, but at that moment, Riolu received instructions from Mossmo.

At a speed invisible to the naked eye, four vacuum waves were fired in succession!

"It's no use, use [Quick Defense]!"

Strike Demon erected a barrier of true energy in front of him, completely neutralizing the vacuum wave with the clash of energy. Even Wu spoke seriously: "Preemptive moves are useless against Strike Demon! Whether it's Lightning Flash, Mischievous Heart, Vacuum Wave, or even [Bullet Fist] and [Divine Speed]!"

"I know your Riolu can use Extreme Speed, making it an exceptionally strong Pokémon. It has already learned the moves it would use after evolving, even before it has evolved!"

Lightmoy: "No, it's not necessarily useless! Is it really impossible to break through with a preemptive strike?"

Amidst the bewildered yet wary expressions of the demon and the warrior, Riolu suddenly increased its speed. With a single punch, it shattered the aura barrier!

Lightning speed?
wrong!

Lian Wu was stunned, staring in disbelief at Riolu's attack: "Was it Godspeed?! It doesn't seem like it, but how could it be so fast!"

"I knew your Riolu would use Extreme Speed, so I was on guard, but why didn't Quick Defense work?"

“It’s a feint.” Guangtai looked at the stunned Lianwu and smiled. “If you keep using fighting techniques, it’s easy to miss feints. Although quick defense can block most preemptive moves, it can’t stop feints.”

"At the same time, the fast defense mode will be discontinued!"

The monster stared in horror as the blue-haired puppy lunged at its chest, while Riolu, with the Crystal Gem on its head, unleashed its most powerful attack!
"It turns out that the Fighting attribute doesn't resist Normal attributes, so—"

Lian Wu: "Strike the demon, use Brick Break!"

Lightmoss: "This is the move you chose!"

"Riolus, use Return!"

The blue Strike Demon was hit in a critical spot by a punch! The 102 power of Return becomes 153 in the Beloved state, and a critical hit is equivalent to 306. At the same time, due to the previous bluff effect, its physical attack is increased by two levels!

The Strike Ghost rolled its eyes and fell down with a thud. Riolu's arm, still affected by the restraints, continued to lose health. Coupled with the counter-damage from Enthusiasm and Chaos, even Riolu, which was close to level 70, was starting to struggle.

The "Enthusiasm" state is indeed very powerful, but the reflected damage is also terrifying, especially after entering the chaos state. When you attack yourself, you will also receive the damage bonus from "Enthusiasm" and "Ability Enhancement"!

Then, as the smoke billowed ahead, Riolu squinted and sensed a massive presence through its aura.

Lian Wu took a deep breath, concentrated, and suddenly roared!
His ultimate trump card, the old craftsman with the forced special ability, carries the item of course—the Orb of Life!
"True Qi Fist!"

This is a powerful move with a power of 150. The priority of gathering energy is +5, and the priority of punching is -3. However, many people think that True Qi Fist is to gather energy in the first round and punch in the second round. In fact, it is not like that. It is to be used twice in one round!
However, because the priority of punching is low, it is easy to be interrupted. But if the opponent is unable to move or the person changes, he can become One-Punch Man!
Riolu suddenly raised his arm, his arm wrapped in a black belt, and a huge gust of wind from the punch coming straight at him!

The True Qi Burst has a base power of 150. With the same attribute bonus and the effects of the Force and Life Orb, the power will reach 380!

The crystal exploded!

"It seems the enthusiasm has subsided, but it's too late." Lian Wu looked at the blue-haired puppy that had been knocked away and was unable to battle, and nodded respectfully: "What an amazing Riolu! This is the first time I've seen a Riolu that can learn Aura before evolving."

"It originally had many more moves it could use. However, stamina is a very big problem. As a young Pokémon, its endurance is still too poor."

"Phew, the second one, defeated! So, I only have two left, but the outcome is still uncertain!" The old construction craftsman, known as the laborer, is a famous spatial fighter. Whether it's the Forced ability or the Perseverance ability, it can further amplify its power!

However, its only weakness is that its special defense is not high enough!
As Lian Wu was saying this, the Poké Ball in Guang Tai's hand trembled.

The intense sunlight suddenly illuminated the tower, and the fire moth, like a six-winged seraph with strange lenses on its head, flapped its wings, like a deity from an ancient mural, and descended!
Lian Wu: "The same Pokémon as Master Alder. By the way, your Flamewaker evolved? The weather has been changed, and this Volcarona's ability seems a little off!"

Light moss: "Not only has it evolved, but also..."

"Under sunlight, use [Firefly]!"

[Vulcan's Special Attack has been greatly increased!]
then
"【overheat】!"

One of the most powerful fire-type moves, although it greatly reduces special attack after use, but now there's no need to worry at all!

Incredible flames and light erupted from the Volcano Moth, engulfing the entire battle arena. Cold sweat beaded on the old construction worker's forehead as he swung a cement pillar in an attempt to block the attack!

It's not that I haven't fought against that old man's Volcarona before, but although that Volcarona was strong, it didn't have the same oppressive feeling as this one!

What's going on? Judging from its growth rate, this shouldn't be happening! This Volcano Moth is larger, but it should have only recently evolved! The old craftsman can sense that!

But what is that move, and what's with this weather?

That ball of flame!!!

The extremely powerful overheat engulfed the old craftsman. It was slightly weak in special defense and could not resist fire attribute. After the overheating, its whole body was covered in blue smoke and flames, and white smoke billowed from the cement pile. In Lian Wu's narrowed pupils, it collapsed with a thud!

"A master craftsman?!"

So, in the end, only one was left.

Lian Wu stared silently at the Poké Ball in his hand. The last Poké Ball contained the Breloom that had been replaced earlier.

"However, it doesn't necessarily mean defeat. Volcano, be my witness!"

Looking at the Fire Moth of the Lightmoth, Lian Wu seemed to see Adek's Fire Moth. Therefore, his fighting spirit not only didn't diminish, but instead surged dramatically in the end:
"This is my last Pokémon! Let's use our last bit of strength. Don't let our guard down!"

"Dou Li Mushroom, Sonic Punch!"

Breloom charged at the Fire-type Pokémon with incredible speed!

Of course, close combat is risky, therefore...
Just as the Volcano flapped its wings, preparing to unleash its flames, Lian Wu gave the crucial command!

"Shadow clone!"

The velvet mushroom dodged the fireball from the Volcano!
"Now! Focus!"

Lian Wu took a deep breath, and the straw mushroom, with its amazing jumping ability and light footwork, instantly broke through the flame barrier!

"The Hata-shroom can punch enemies at speeds invisible to the naked eye. Its short, retractable arms extend suddenly when it throws a punch, possessing a technique that would put even boxers to shame!"

"Therefore, all it takes is a split second to throw a punch!"

"Mushroom spores!"

Even though Lian Wu finally used this move, it would be absolutely difficult for the opponent to stop him, even if they knew the move!
The spores will drift throughout the entire arena, and even humans will be put to sleep. Therefore, just wait a little while!
The velvet mushroom flashed a confident smile, but the next moment, Volcarona's confused cry made it wonder!

No sleep?!
"Dustproof goggles!" Lightmoss pointed to the strange lenses on Volcarona's head: "Although they don't look like human lenses, the effect is the same! Pokémon carrying this item are immune to sandstorm and hail damage, powder moves, and the Spore ability!"

"Props!" Lian Wu was taken aback; this was another unexpected situation, and now...
The mushroom quickly retreated!
Without mushroom spores, there's only one other option left! It suddenly turned around to look at its trainer!

Lian Wu: "It's about to end. I will pour all my strength into this final strike!"

"Evasion rate is increased while in Shadow Clone form. Sharp Stone Attack!"

Light Moss: "You've seen through me!"

When this move was unleashed, even martial arts experts were speechless once again.

Volcanoes can actually use detection?!

This is something Master Adek has never seemed to use before!

The firefly still has a segment left. Under a clear sky, the power of fire-attribute moves will be increased by 1.5 times!
The Volcarona's eyes glowed, and the light enveloped the entire arena like a net, finding the true form of the Breath of the Storm!

This causes the target to enter a detected state. The evasion boost is ineffective for Pokémon in the detected state!

"One more time, firefly!"

"[Big characters Explosive Flame]!"

With a Special Attack +4, its base power is a whopping 110, and under the same type boost from Sunny Day, its power reaches 247! Its damage increases by 300%!

In the vast flames, the Breath of the Breath was undoubtedly defeated, just as it always was when facing the Volcarona!
It will fail when facing Ardek's Volcarona, but will fail when facing another Volcarona.
The straw mushroom stared at the strange lens on the Vulcan's head and whispered in its dying state.
It's always just a little bit short!
Fire-resistant fruit. Eating it won't help!

Enveloped in flames and rendered unable to fight, the Mushroom collapsed to the ground with a thud!

Lian Wu looked at the Pokémon, who had completely lost their ability to fight. The breath he had been holding in his chest and abdomen was finally slowly released.

"There is no strongest Pokémon or the best combination, which is why it's so difficult to achieve a winning streak. No one can guarantee victory, but the determination to become stronger and the relentless growth are great forces in themselves."

"Well done! Shopkeeper, since you no longer need to challenge the Tower of Evil and the Tower of Superpowers, you can now proceed to your master's location!"

"Thank you very much." Guangtai clasped her hands in a farewell gesture to Lianwu, a gesture common among martial artists. However, Lianwu called Guangtai back and first took out a green scroll:

"This...this is what we agreed on before. This is the [Combo Scroll - Dragon Scroll]! The martial arts techniques on this scroll can weaken the opponent's Pokémon's energy while causing it to suffer high damage."

"No need for thanks. In fact, I also have a favor to ask," Lian Wu said, though he hesitated for a moment.

"After the challenge is over, could you please teach my Lucario how to use electromagnetic levitation?"

Guangtai immediately gave me a knowing look.

"Of course! In fact, there are many Pokémon that can fly by learning electromagnetic levitation, such as Excadrill and Bisharp."

Even Wu's expression became subtle.

"I see. I'll tell Yueju and Kiku-sama."

This Union Alliance can be renamed the "Flying Alliance" from now on! Even the dragon-headed gopher can fly now; the world has truly changed.

Guangtai also shrugged.

As for why so many Pokémon can fly, that's a question for the teaching system in Generation VII; it's not their problem!

(End of this chapter)