Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 546 When ashes are paired, fire will ignite. Use [Holy Ash]!

The second Super Horn Attack sent Torterra flying, the powerful damage piercing through the Iron Wall defense and knocking Torterra down with a loud thud!
In terms of attack power, Happy Buffalo is stronger! Moreover, its Herbivore ability perfectly shuts down the offensive capabilities of both Grass-type Pokémon!
However, it's not that no one can restrain it!

The next instant, Riolu burst out of the Super Ball!

"Wang!"

The blue-haired puppy is incredibly imposing!

It's too crystallized, unfold!

"Taijing Fighting, Swift Enhancement Fist!"

Even if a move has a power of less than 60, after being crystallized, it will be forcibly increased to 60 and doubled to 120!

Four attacks in an instant! A four-hit combo!

"Enhancing Fist: Each attack increases your attack power by one level!"

"Using ancient combat techniques and the Taijing System, you can advance four levels in one go!"

The dazzling crystal gem enveloped the blue-haired puppy, while Xiu Gou's heavy punch, like a sudden storm, descended from the sky and slammed into the afro-haired buffalo, the shockwave blasting it into the ground!

"Moo?!"

Even with its fortress-like upgrades, the power-ups will eventually come to an end! Riolu's attack power may not be high, but with the boost from Power Punch and Crystallization, once it hits a vital point...
Lightmoss: "When hitting a vital point, ignore any changes in abilities that are detrimental to the attacker!"

The Herbivorous ability of Buffalo is primarily used to catch Grass-type Pokémon, but it can also be used by pure Fighting players with superior skills.
Then it's completely useless!
"Hmm! An afro-haired buffalo!" Adek looked at the scene and his expression became completely serious, without the slightest carelessness.

Ecologically, the fluffy body hair can also absorb the damage.

But if the damage exceeds expectations, then it's a completely different story!
“However.” Alder suddenly exhaled, and the eyes of the afro-haired buffalo, who had been nearly beaten to death by Riolu, suddenly opened wide!
"Moo!!!"

Aldak: "Have you heard of the move 'Rage'?"

"If you are attacked after using a move, your attack will increase due to the power of anger. And your Riolu is really powerful. It can attack four times in an instant."

"What I mean is, the Afro-haired Buffalo's attack capabilities have also been upgraded to the top level!"

"Therefore, in the moment of holding on, you can only use one move!"

The afro-haired buffalo suddenly surged with power, as if it were making a final desperate gamble before its doom!
And indeed, that is the case!

Aldak: "[Resurrection!]!"

The ground of the entire battle arena was overturned, and the floor tiles cracked and splintered. The afro-haired buffalo made a last-ditch effort and charged towards the blue-haired puppy!

A crimson light flashed on the bull's horns!
However—a glint appeared in Riolu's eyes!

"【Swift Vacuum Wave!】"

Four breaks in one second!
"Wang!"

The blue-haired puppy unleashed a shockwave of true energy from its fist, striking the afro-haired buffalo in the forehead the instant it charged forward!

The explosive force split the airflow, turning it into two powerful white waves!

In Adek's eyes, the image of the afro-haired buffalo, unwavering and resolute, was reflected; however...
Everything has an end.

"If you are attacked four times in a row in an instant, you can withstand it once, you can withstand it twice, but there will always be a time when you can't hold on anymore after three or four times."

"Is that so, Buffalo with the Afro? You've done your best, you were just a little short."

Riolu's fist didn't touch the Afro-Headed Buffalo; instead, it unleashed a vacuum wave that knocked the Buffalo down by a hair's breadth!

The tense and fierce competition began at this moment.
The blue-haired puppy was also sweating profusely, realizing just how amazing the old man's Pokémon was!
Even after being hit by four vacuum waves, it did not fall; even after losing its ability to fight, it still maintained its charging posture!

If I were to be hit by a +6 resurrection spell, I would be doomed to defeat!

Then, Riolu saw Alder, the old man, take out his fifth Poké Ball.
Guangtai thought to herself, theoretically speaking, this ball contains a Knight Snail!

however--

A crimson eagle has appeared! Its posture, resembling that of an Indian chief, symbolizes the most ferocious bird of prey!
"Warrior Eagle! Brave Bird, Charge!"

Aldridge has adjusted his lineup! He's brought out the Warriors Hawks, a team he only fielded during the Black and White 2 era!
Lightmoss: "Theoretically, there are twelve Poké Balls, but nine are more common. In actual battles, eleven have been used!"

Of course, each champion actually caught more than six, or even twelve, Pokémon. They had different lineups at different times. For example, Lance had enough Dragonite and Dragonair to form a team!
However, the number of bugs in Aldak's team was too high, so making adjustments was justifiable!
Riolu watched as the attacking Brave Eagle, its fierce shockwave and screech instilling fear in the Fighting-type Pokémon!
Flying attribute is twice as effective against melee!
The good news is that the Warrior Eagle, with its combined Normal and Flying attributes, is also not resistant to melee combat!
The blue-haired puppy's eyes suddenly sharpened!
Intense true energy gathered on his fists, and then, a dazzling light burst forth from his body!

No matter what kind of enemy comes, we can defeat them!
Release all the accumulated power at this moment!
The Warrior Eagle's valiant bird charged down, but was blocked by the blue-haired puppy whose body was bursting with light, its fist crackling with electricity!

"【Fierce and Powerful Thunder Fist!】"

To the astonishment of the Warriors Eagles, Riolu's body began to grow rapidly!
This punch nearly caused the warrior eagle's blood and feathers to explode!

Lightmoss: "Evolve into Lucario!"

"Grab the Warrior Eagle's claws! Use Swift Vacuum Wave on its chest!"

Lucario is even more handsome and brave after evolving!
The big dog's steel-like claws slammed onto the Warrior Eagle's body with a thud!

One, two, three, four!
It only lasted for a moment!

Like cannonballs, the true energy bombarded four times in succession, piercing through the chest of the warrior eagle!
The vacuum wave, like a bomb, blows everything away, seemingly capable of shattering even the most vital organs!
Lucario has learned "Bone Club Rampage"!

Lucario has learned "Water Pulse"!

Lucario has learned to "fight to the death"!

"Seriously, using four moves in an instant, what kind of fighting style is that? Amazing!" Alder was stunned. The crystallized form intrigued him, and Riolu's fighting style—no, Lucario's fighting style—was something Alder had never seen before!
It was amazing at first glance, but the more I look at it, the more impressive it becomes!
Lightmoy: "Mr. Adek, in the long-standing traditions of your ancestors, ferocity and speed have long been forgotten. But now, with the combination of different combat systems, the ancient fighting techniques have been revived, and the power unleashed is unimaginable!"

The Warrior Eagle's health bar isn't particularly high, yet this one still managed to hold on!
It wasn't a fruit, but rather the use of the "Hold On" skill!
No matter how fierce the attack, it can withstand it within one round, as long as time goes by and the breath of endurance remains!
Aldek: "Amazing, so amazing! But as long as there's still a breath left, no matter what kind of move it is, you can endure it and then wait for the opportunity to turn the tide."

"Free fall!"

Lucario was suddenly grabbed and lost control of his body!
In the first round, launch your opponent into the air; in the second round, throw them down to attack. The opponent launched into the air is immobilized!
Brave Eagle is one of the few Pokémon that can learn this move on its own!

It launched Lucario high into the air like a hurling motion, then slammed it down!
Just as it was about to hit the ground, a burst of intense lightning erupted on Lucario, flashing brightly as Electromagnetic Levitation was activated once again!

"Wow! It's flying! That's interesting!" Alder was quite surprised to see Lucario floating in mid-air.

Although I think I've heard Lian Wu mention this before.
But seeing it with my own eyes still feels incredible!
However, taking advantage of this moment, Adek looked at the Warrior Eagle, who was surrounded by feathers and had entered the [Winged] state!
Land on the ground to recover your strength.
"The Feathered state will lose the [Flight] attribute! It now becomes a normal attribute!"

Lightmoss issued the order: "A good opportunity! [Swift Vacuum Wave]!"

The Quad Vacuum Wave combo is consistently effective. When the power of a preemptive move reaches a terrifying level, it can even be used against opponents with the opposite element, let alone when the opponent has a weakness!
Lucario's fists surged with preemptive energy once again!
Four vacuum shockwaves, like cannonballs, accompanied by ear-piercing sonic booms, blasted towards the Warrior Eagle!

The Warrior Eagle calmly watched the four vacuum waves bombarding it, and then its body burst forth with intense light!

"What I gave the Warrior Eagle was... [Powerful Vanilla]." Adek, as if foreseeing the outcome, answered in this way:

"The wind has risen, the wind of victory!"

"Did you feel it when you landed, when the Warrior Eagle flapped its wings?"

A violent whirlwind suddenly swept across the field, and the next moment, a powerful Holy Impact clashed directly with Lucario!
Maximum power, instant-cast Divine Bird Strike!

Boom!

Click. Click!

Lucario's fists hardened like steel, and the ultimate strike launched by Brave Eagle made Lucario's steel bones creak and groan!

Lightmoss: "In the Crystallization Fighting state, you lose the resistance to flying Steel-type moves, but even so, Steel-type moves still enjoy Same-Type Attack Bonus! That's the power of Crystallization!"

"That move was... [Comet Fist]!"

A steel-powered technique that strikes the opponent like a fierce comet, defeating them in one blow!

After watching the Warriors and Hawks lose, Adek closed his eyes for a long time before bursting into laughter!

He was overjoyed: "What a thrilling battle! I could feel the joy in every Pokémon's heart! It was a close match, a close match indeed!"

"Warrior Eagle! Let your will be with me!"

"Share this joy with the world, just as it is in the Gospel!"

An incomparably powerful flame suddenly engulfed the entire Champions Room, and the air instantly became scorching hot, radiating a blazing light. Alder's Volcano, like a seraph, also descended into the Champions Room!

Looking back, I saw a sun floating right in front of me!
"In ancient times, it was known as the God of Fire. It was my first partner and has been with me since it was a Flamethrower."

"It is proud, yet brave and kind. It foolishly pursued power with me. Without you, its soul would surely be restless, and I would surely be plunged into sorrow."

"So, this power is used to thank you. Volcarona is also thanking you, so let's unleash our full power!"

"You should know about the whirlwind just now!"

Alder's Volcarona is incredibly powerful, especially this initial companion that grew up alongside Alder. Its firepower made the entire Champions Room seem to be engulfed in flames!
During battle, Spark Scale Powder flies out from its six wings, turning the surrounding area into a sea of ​​fire!
Then, the fire moth flapped its wings!

That's the Butterfly Dance!
Perform a graceful and mysterious dance. Increase your Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed!

Once, twice, three times. Alder's Volcarona only circled the sky three times before its power was greatly enhanced!
"So fast! Whirlwind, it's Tailwind!" Lightmoss realized that the whirlwind sweeping across the field was the Tailwind that Brave Eagle used when it landed! It creates a Tailwind on your field and doubles the Speed ​​of all Pokémon on your field!

Lucario suddenly looked around, then gathered his inner energy!

"Vacuum wave!"

The intense bombardment of true energy blasted away all the rising flames, and Guangtai realized something astonishing at that moment.

Suddenly, a Vulcano unleashed a devastating [Fireball] attack that was beyond imagination!
Lucario unleashed a powerful energy blast, smashing the Flame Burst to pieces!

However, the flames continued to rise, surging and boiling!
"This is a sea of ​​fire!"

Indeed, just as described in the ancient jade fish, the fire moth can freely scatter its scales to create a world of flames, which ancient people fearfully called the wrath of the sun.

However, I haven't tried this technique on my own insects yet.

But could it be that this also has the effect of the "Sea of ​​Fire" caused by the Oath technique? If so, then Volcarona and Ancient Jade Fish are actually the same type of creature!
Lucario is not weak to Fire due to its Crystal type change, but Alder's Volcarona has really high stats!
This fire moth is acting strangely! It's even stranger than its companions!

Lucario staggered, its mind beginning to waver as the intense heat began to sway. Suddenly realizing something, it looked at its arm!
Alder: "[Flame Vortex]. Traps your Pokémon in raging flames. Of course, in addition to being bound, they will also suffer damage."

"My fire moth, the flames it emits will render you immobile!"

"This is all my respect and joy!"

In the world of fire, fire phantoms, like venomous snakes, coiled around him. Lucario's Vacuum Wave was unable to break through the entangled flames and he was trapped in the vortex of fire!

Lucario conjured blue ripples in his hands!

Waves of water!

However, the water-attribute move was completely evaporated by the blazing flames as soon as it was unleashed!
"It's a sunny day now, so the power of water-attribute moves will be reduced to half of their original value. Water Pulse is completely useless. Moreover, the status is [Powerless]!"

Guangtai suddenly realized the situation before her.

Yes, they look alike! Absolutely alike!
This is a [Field Move]! It's not about unleashing various field moves, but the same [Field Destruction] move that I had Gudetama and Torterra practice with before!

"The Ranger's battle method, Burning Rank 4, causes Pokémon surrounded by a large amount of flames to fall into the [Powerless] state! Pokémon in this state are [Unable to move]!"

There was a rumor that a new Ranger game was planned for the fifth generation, but it was cancelled for unknown reasons.

Moreover, as a Native American, Aldak's behavior and actions are almost identical to those of the Rangers. By spending a long time in contact with nature, he can understand what terrain moves are and use different attributes to inflict additional status ailments!
This is not an abnormal state in the conventional sense!
Many of the Pokémon assistance moves in Ranger, which are terrain moves and effects, are derived from moves in the main series of games. For example, the Ground type is derived from Earthquake, the Steel type from Cannon, and the Dragon type from Meteor Shower!

Lucario's body was unable to move at this moment, while the light of Volcarona seemed to illuminate the entire world!

The angel of fire, in a gesture of gratitude, unleashed a tremendous blaze!

"exchange!"

In the "Powerless" state, even "Godspeed" cannot be used. Under continuous attacks from Alder's Volcarona, defeat is inevitable!
Furthermore, there is a tailwind on the field, which will allow Volcarona to reach speeds of over 200!

Seeing Lucario engulfed in flames and supporting itself with one hand, Moss immediately recalled it!

"Take a short rest, Lucario."

Lucario was panting.

Two destroyed in battle!
What an amazing old man! He's truly amazing!
"Wang!"

But the story isn't over yet!

Lucario turned his head, and pink light emanated from his hand!
"Heal the fluctuations!"

It used a healing wave on itself; theoretically, this technique can only be used on others, but it has been used in this way in the anime. After all, it's just a wave.
If it can regenerate on its own, then it can be included in the big package of photosynthesis and self-regeneration!

Lucario nodded to the light moss.

Even if my health is restored to its best, I still can't defeat that Volcano, so I only have one move available!
Can't move?
That's not necessarily true!
"I understand." Lightmoss understood Lucario's meaning and looked at the extremely fast Volcarona without hesitation!
see through!

Lucario's eyes lit up as he recognized Volcarona's true form!

Then, the light in his eyes intensified further!
"Mind's eye!"

"Lock onto the enemy's location; the next attack will surely hit!"

"Understanding the situation is like passing the baton to the next team member, while keen insight is our final strike!"

"Trapped in flames—" Lightmoy raised a finger forward and, to Adek's astonishment, unleashed the forbidden technique she had just learned.

"Until the end of life!"

"Use [Desperate Struggle]!"

Lucario transforms his life into a flame of soul, much like the battle anime from the Age of Ju-Shi, a blazing, greyish-white flame of soul!

Let this burning soul be dedicated to the life that sleeps forever!

Volcano tried to avoid this desperate attack, but the Mind's Eye technique was guaranteed to hit!

Lucario with 70 HP.

A Volcarona with 85 HP.

The user consumes all remaining HP, enters a near-death state, and then deals damage to the target based on the amount of HP consumed by the user!
"U...er!"

Even with a level difference of about 10 levels, this move still almost defeated the Volcano in one blow!
Lucario looked at the swaying God of Fire with a serious expression, then turned to look at the Lightmoss.

This failure and pain will be etched in my memory!
This will definitely be useful next time!

This is real!

If only I could learn [Stone Attack] next time!
I'll show you the unstoppable [Rock Ultimate] move!
Parting is indeed sad.

"It's up to you guys now!"

Lucario's Aura conveyed such feelings; even though Volcarona has recovery moves, this desperate attack had greatly weakened its stamina!
Pokémon battles are not only about life, but also about stamina!
The blue-haired dog turned into a red light and returned to its Poké Ball to adjust its condition.

Adek watched as Volcarona was struck by the desperate attack, remaining silent for a long while, his eyes seemingly wavering.

A single blow that sacrifices one's own life, offering it to a soul that sleeps eternally! So that's how it is!
Aldak sensed something; he had already faced death once, so death was a terrible thing, while life was precious.
But he also knew what had happened at the Tower of Heaven, so even in death they could meet again!
"Whoosh!" The astonishing old man regained his composure!

"The battle is two against two, but it's more advantageous for you!"

"However, Grass-type Pokémon are afraid of fire, and Steel-type Pokémon, if not blessed by the gods, are the same."

"My agile bug is running low on stamina, but I can still use [Self-Regeneration]."

Adek exclaimed, "Who exactly are you?!"

Guangtai didn't speak, and closed her eyes.
We've deployed the Aegislash!
Aegislash returns to the battlefield, and this time it immediately assumes its "King" form! Golden lightning envelops its entire body, and its size increases while its ferocious state intensifies!
Adek is also in high spirits!

"Has it finally arrived, the King of Pokémon!"

Alder looked very expectant, as did Volcarona, flapping its scales and wings to make the surrounding flames rise higher and higher. However, because Aegislash was blessed by the gods, the flames had no effect on it!

The Shielded Swordsman even swung its sword amidst the flames!
The fire is lit, but the king is nowhere to be seen! The ring is drawn, let it begin!
You encounter an amazing old man and defeat him with all your might!

"【Double-Edged Headbutt】!" There's not much to say, it's a Rock-type ultimate move right from the start. Volcarona, which is four times weak to Rock, will be knocked down immediately if it gets hit once!

Even if Adek's Volcarona is at a level far exceeding 80, it's still the same!

This is not the Volcano that succeeded in the game, but even the successor had an extremely high level of 77, so the strength of the Volcano that was not originally dead is immeasurable!

The Shielded Swordsman charged out through the flames, and ordinary fire attacks had no effect on it. It swung its giant shield, which shimmered with a strong rocky glow!
Even field moves can't put it into a "powerless" state!
However, Adek closed his eyes again:
"[Awakening Power]!"

In the past, when Awakened Power had not yet become exclusive to Unknown Totems...
Many players train their Pokémon to learn Hidden Power. This is to fill in any gaps in a Pokémon's stats, because Hidden Power changes its type, making it much easier to catch Pokémon that are effective against it, especially when Special Attack is increased!
Just like now!

This was once a move that could turn the tide and achieve a complete victory!

A flash of lightning appeared in front of the Volcano!

Awaken the Power of Electricity!
Alder: "Water and electricity attacks can effectively damage that [King]. Even though it releases a power that cannot be interrupted by ordinary Pokémon in King Sword form, the lightning strikes will still have a significant impact."

"The power of [Lightning] should not be underestimated. The legendary flames and lightning that once destroyed Unova are forces that this land fears."

As Alderk slowly narrated, the Aegislash was also caught off guard by a lightning strike, and the greatsword crackled with electricity!
However, in the blink of an eye—

The turning point came here!

"Splitter the lightning!"

"The battlefield has changed! Due to the influence of the Volcano, the current battlefield has become a vast sea of ​​fire. Battle mode activated! [Volcano]!"

"Use the [Secret Power]!"

The power of nature is burning within the Aegislash!
This natural flame formed a barrier, impervious to lightning strikes! And this flame was no ordinary flame!
Although it caused damage, it can still withstand it!
"The lightning that fell from the sky transformed into power within the ten Pokémon—these are the original kings!"

The intense flames were absorbed by the Volcano, but something on its body burned away in that instant!
"The secret power manifests in the volcanic arena with the move 'Burnout.' Of course, its power remains unchanged, which is the difference between it and the power of nature. If the opponent holds a berry or gem, the item will be burned. Such items held by the opponent will no longer have any effect!"

"Vulcanmoth is four times weak to Rock, so the item it carries is of course [Grass Silkworm Fruit]!"

The Shielded Sword Monster swung its greatsword forward with a mighty swing!

Aldak: "Fruit! Volcano! Use Dawn! Greatly restore your life force under clear skies!"

"Then, use that!"

Under Alder's command, Volcarona bathed in light and flame, greatly restoring its life force, and then countless fire feathers fell around it!
Another recovery move besides Morning Light: Feather Perch!
Normally, Volcarona cannot learn this move. However, in Black & White 2's teaching mechanism, Volcarona can learn this move! It won't lose its Flying-type Roost! And it doesn't need to land on the ground!

The Pokémon will not lose its Flying type, because Volcarona did not have the Flying type to begin with!
Aldek: "How are you going to catch a Volcano at such high speed?!"

Light Moss: "My answer is... [block the way]!"

Lightmoss once again prompted Aegislash to use Block, preventing Volcarona from escaping.

The giant sword suddenly flew up, and the Shield Sword Monster used its spiritual power to manipulate the shield, entering a completely undefended King Sword stance. At the same time, the sword spun, and the shield also spun violently!
Abandoning their own defenses, they recklessly charged towards the enemy!

"This move... it's obviously slow, but it's incredibly powerful when it spins!" Adek's gaze of astonishment never faded as he watched the spinning sword and shield strike!
This battle was really interesting; it showed him many different things!

Lightmoss: "Spins its body at high speed and rams into the opponent. The slower it is than the opponent, the greater the power. However, it is affected by paralysis, Black Ball, ability changes, Lightweight ability, Tailwind Terrain, etc."

"The name of this move is [Spinning Top]!"

"Vulcano is now exposed! Evasion boosts are ineffective for Pokémon exposed, which means if you can't dodge—like this!"

Aegislash's combo attack left Volcarona vulnerable from both sides, and then—Aegislash created a shadow with its shield!
Shadow sneak attack!

The next moment, the spinning giant sword transformed into a solid drill bit that pierced the sky!
The spinning ball hit!
"With double the resistance to steel, even if the power is excessive, it won't be so easy to be defeated!"

Adeker raised his hand, gazing at the still-burning Volcano. The Volcano flapped its wings, and a hard membrane appeared on its body! That was a technique they had learned in the Burning Bug era, a move that even weak insects could perform.

"Hardening. Ah, it reminds me of my youth. Young man, legendary craftsman, my life is already as faint as a candle in the wind, and how much of your life is left?"

Lightmoss: "The invincible god of fire, the god who rules over fire, light, and wind!"

Adek: "Boundless fighting spirit, truly amazing! It's a great honor to fight against the [King]!"

"The sunlight and the light of the flames made this place burn fiercely, so there were no shadows. The range of shadow attacks was limited, and no matter what, they could not attack my Vulcan Moth."

"Come! Let me see what your final gospel is, what you want to say to me, and what you want to thank us for! And, the power!"

Volcarona is like an invincible angel. Without a powerful Rock-type move, it's impossible to defeat it in one hit. Even Steel Spin, which hits a vital point, couldn't take down Volcarona!
Aegislash was burned after touching Volcarona!
"Burn, a rare abnormal property that halves physical damage, is extremely difficult to deal with!"

And the next instant—

【"Awakening Power - Electricity!"】

A fierce, flashing lightning strike once again blasted the Shielded Sword Monster like a bolt from the blue!

And Aegislash swung its heavy shield! A powerful silver light locked onto Volcarona's location at that moment!

"Once again, the morning light."

Before Alder could finish his next sentence, he saw Aegislash make a humble bow to Volcarona.

The meaning of that action was unclear, and Adek suddenly became extremely vigilant!
A powerful silver light, like an alien's beam of light, obliterated large sections of the pillars and struck the Volcano Moth with a deafening roar!
"Iron Hoof Ray!"

Lightmoss looked at Volcarona: "My Aegislash has used [Please Go First]!"

"How can we use Morning Light and Feather Perch together? So, interrupting with 'Please go first' before using the previous move is just right!"

Please support our or your opponent's actions so that they immediately follow this move!
Aldak never imagined that the move could be used in this way:
"Hmm! None of the challengers and trainers I've encountered have used this move so wonderfully! Yes, wonderfully!"

"Seizing every opportunity, that's your answer! It makes me so happy!"

Aldak waved his cape: "My old buddies and I are about to unleash our last bit of power!"

"Level 4 Special Defense, double resistance to Steel-type moves, but this is already the most powerful ranged move among my Pokémon's moves. Of course, the move's effects still apply!"

"One more time, please go first!"

Volcarona went into Roost, and Aegislash followed closely behind!

Air Blade!

A fierce, desolate north wind howled, and even with its Special Defense boosted by four levels, Volcarona still struggled against moves that were super effective against it! Volcarona unleashed a powerful burst of flame, charging up a devastating Overheat attack that struck Aegislash squarely!

Its power has diminished, and this is the moment that the Aegislash has been waiting for.

Adeke: "We've been pushed to the brink. Who will fall first? Who will lose first? It's going to be the final decisive round."

"Hmm, your talent can still be fully utilized. However, this is still an extraordinary battle, for both you and your Pokémon!"

Adeker was serious when he said those words, after all, he was the one who invited Lightmoss to challenge the League, and giving it his all in the final battle was the only way to show respect to the challenger.

"However, I was also in danger. I almost failed. Maintaining an undefeated record isn't an easy thing."

“It’s not over yet, it’s not my last chance yet, Mr. Adek!”

Lightmoy suddenly spoke, interrupting Adek's lament: "We only have two left."

"Although in the King Sword state, you didn't have time to transform and were overtaken in speed, and were thus struck by lightning and left in a state of near collapse, your Fire Moth was also severely injured."

Aldek: "Hmm, you've mentioned the factors that caused the failure just now, but what exactly are you trying to say?"

Lightmoss: "What I want to say is that even though the chances of failure are high, I had already anticipated this. I even expected that all my Pokémon would be defeated."

"But there is one situation where my Pokémon can continue fighting even when all of them have been defeated. In other words, my Pokémon have two lives!"

"But it's far from time to wipe out the team yet, so let's use it now!"

"I hope they all enter that hall of history intact! Aegislash, it's time to use something precious!"

Aldak's pupils suddenly contracted, and he spread his arms in a wary gesture. At that moment, the Aegislash had already pulled something out of its shield in one go.

Awaken your power, fire!

When Aegislash set itself ablaze, Alder looked surprised: "Why did you set yourself on fire? No, you're not afraid of fire."

"Here you go." The Aegislash responded to Alder's confusion, while taking out the item that had been prepared beforehand.

Aldak asked, puzzled, "This is... ashes?"

Light Moss: "When ashes are paired, fire will ignite."

"At the very last moment, Cattleya told me this: You must rely on your own strength, therefore, you must be fully prepared."

"Now it's two against two. You might win, or I might win, but either way, be prepared!"

"The reason I let Aegislash carry it is because only it can successfully use this item. With its king's shield, powerful defense, and divine appearance, Aegislash will not easily fall even if it is attacked many times."

"My Pokémon and I were not born together, nor did we grow up together, but we are very happy, and we will continue to be happy."

"Every story eventually comes to an end, but it's not time to end it yet!"

Do you know about Ho-Oh, a legendary Pokémon?

"According to legend in the Johto region, 150 years ago, a fire broke out at the Bell Tower in Enchanted City, killing three unknown Pokémon. After the fire burned for three days and three nights, Ho-Oh appeared in the sky above the tower and revived the three dead Pokémon with its divine power!"

"The lightning that cleaved the tower, the flames that burned it, and the rain that extinguished it—these three powers were bestowed upon three resurrected Pokémon: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune!"

"Afterwards, Ho-Oh left something in the tower. That life-giving power came from the [Sacred Flame]! And the ashes burned by the Sacred Flame are called..."

"【Holy Ash】!"

In the second generation, when Wrath of the Ash Ketchum first appeared.
It appears as a [battle item]!

In other words, in the earliest days, Holy Ash could be used in battle, and its effect, derived from the great power of Ho-Oh, was simple and brutal!
Lightmoss: "Use [Holy Ash]! Its method of use is to burn it with flames!"

"At the same time, it also symbolizes the lives and will of other comrades who were unable to fight, all of which are gathered in the ashes!"

To Aldek's utter astonishment, the holy ash in the flames emitted a seven-colored light!

Although this is a basic version of the Holy Ash created by Crimson Knight and Entei, it has the same effect as the Holy Ash created by Ho-Oh!

Lightmoss: "【Holy Ash】 can restore all HP and stamina of all allied Pokémon during or outside of battle, and cure all status conditions of all allied Pokémon!"

"Now, it's round two!"

Phase 2!
As the rainbow flames suddenly spread, all the Pokémon in the six Poké Balls were restored to their best condition, and Lightmoss replaced the long-suffering Swordsleek!
The fire moth was sent to the battlefield!
"The sun rises as usual!"

Lightmoss: "Although I didn't originally plan to have a Volcarona infighting, my little bug was instantly killed by absolute zero, and I'm very unhappy!"

"Therefore, I wish to show you the power that you perceive as dangerous!"

"Use [Firefly]!"

The eyes of the volcano in the moss blinked twice in succession!

Firefly's two-stage attack grants +6 Special Attack!

It surpassed Alder's Volcarona in an instant!
"Oh! This power! My premonition was absolutely right! It's a technique that can defeat my Vulcan in a single move! So it's this kind of move!"

"And you even have such a prop? You really are something else! Haha! No wonder you're a legendary prop craftsman!"

Aldak was not alarmed but delighted. Seeing the Volcano unleashing its immense power, he immediately gave the order:

"It turns out that the one who was driven to the brink of despair was not you, but me!"

"Absolutely brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! It's simply unparalleled!"

"Then the final blow!"

The two Volcanoes unleashed their attacks simultaneously, performing a magnificent yet terrifying dance of light!

"Dance of Fire!"

The civil war between the sun god and the fire god, the fire moth 3000 years ago, and the fire moth 3000 years later make their final stand!
In the midst of the fiery explosion, two fire moths simultaneously fell into the sea of ​​flames!

Alder watched this scene in shock, and then he opened the last Poké Ball.

The first agile bug, the first fast attacker!
Looking at the agile Miss Skirt, Adek took a deep breath.

Even at this moment, never resort to desperate measures; this is Aldrich's life motto!

Life is so magnificent!
"A showdown!"

The speed of the Agile Bug has been greatly increased, increased, and increased again!

Moving at high speed, moving at high speed, moving at high speed!
then--

"【Insight】!"

The agile bug has its sights set on Miss Skirt!

A locked Pokémon will definitely be hit!

Alder has also mastered the supreme technique of the Unova region, the Mind's Eye!
Miss Skirt was facing an equally fast opponent, and no matter what she did, she couldn't outrun it, even after using [Self-Suggestion]!
Then there's only one answer!

Miss Skirt used the spotlight, and the Agile Bug's movements suddenly stopped!

Again.

If you're so proud of your ability to see into our minds, then keep watching us!
"Dole".

I have trained with many fighting Pokémon.

You know best the initial signs of your own cunning!
Your move will surely hit me, and may even defeat me in one blow!

but now!

"Keep that supreme mystery shelved!"

"acrobatics!"

The storm transformed into a powerful, slashing airflow!

The Dance of the Winds arrived above the Agile Bugs, and as Miss Skirt danced, wind and rain swept across the battlefield!

[Praying for rain].

Then, a storm arose from our homeland!
The flames were extinguished by the storm, the breeze carried away the heat, and after the rain, the sky cleared, and a mutual respect arose in the eyes of the two fire moths, leaving only...
"It is bright."

Adeq looked at the dilapidated hall, slightly dazed.

Alder has no more Pokémon left to battle!

On the Lightmoss side, five Poké Balls opened, and five energetic Pokémon cried out for victory!
Adek muttered to himself, a strange feeling stirring within him:

"When ashes become two, fire will begin."

"Trainers work tirelessly every day in order to ascend to the champion's throne, which represents the strongest strength."

"But winning the championship is just a necessary step, not the end."

"The journey alongside Pokémon is not only profound but also endless! There are still many worlds I don't know about!"

Guangtai also breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you for your guidance. I've been waiting for this moment. In short, I managed to perform well."

"Fire is the sun's flames from the ancient city three thousand years ago that have accompanied the history of the United States, the lightning and flames of the Black and White Dragons two thousand five hundred years ago, and the great fire of the Snowflake Wetlands a thousand years ago. Different flames have caused different results, and you are also a wielder of fire. Therefore, I think it may be necessary to use [Holy Ash]."

"After the flames have burned out, the remaining ashes will give new life to all things."

The astonishing old man also touched his head, filled with emotion:

"Well done! This is a victory for you and your partner!"

"Life is so magnificent and unpredictable. You gave my Volcano a new life, and you defeated me with the same power. After the battle, a refreshing breeze swept through my heart."

"Then, follow me! We're heading to the Hall of Fame!"

(End of this chapter)