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Chapter 151 Post-Match Interview: The Mystery of the Taijing Bead and Taijinghua (3k!)
This highly anticipated final battle ended in a bizarre and unexpected way.

It's not just Red and Pikachu that exhibit the characteristic of "getting stronger when facing stronger opponents, with unknown strength."

Even more remarkably, in the final battle, it turned the tide of the war with its unprecedented "Tai Crystallization" form.

Generally speaking, after a competition, apart from the fans of the winner, few people pay attention to the post-match interviews and award ceremony.

But that extremely concerning situation did not reduce the number of viewers of the live stream; on the contrary, it showed a terrifyingly crazy upward trend!
Everyone, even top trainers like Ye Ci and Cynthia, is waiting for the answer to one question—

What is tert-crystallization?
at the same time.

Xia Chi, having sent all three Pokémon to the medical room for treatment, arrived at the post-match interview area.

Upon seeing Xia Chi, media reporters from ten regional alliances flashed their cameras at him with almost frantic curiosity.

Xia Chi, who wasn't being interviewed for the first time, was still somewhat taken aback by their excessive enthusiasm.

But it’s understandable.

The enhancements that system bonds or equipment bring to spirits are always intrinsic and can be explained by training methods or something else.

But this time, the changes in the properties and form of the crystal beads after crystallization were all displayed in an external form, which naturally aroused people's stronger desire to explore.

At this moment, the number of viewers watching the live broadcast of this post-match interview has soared to a terrifying 5000 million+.

It's conceivable that many more people are waiting for the answer to "Tai Crystallization" to be revealed through other means.

Sitting in the interview area, Xia Chi glanced around the audience but didn't see anyone familiar, so he randomly chose a reporter to ask questions.

The blonde, wavy-haired reporter stood up, a sweet, professional smile on her face.

"First of all, congratulations on winning this competition, Xia Chi champion. I am Akiko from the Sinnoh region's Zhuqing TV station."

"My question is, what [Tai Crystallize] did your Misdreavus use during the match?"

[You asked the question! Good for being direct!]

[But will Xia Chi tell me? The last few times I asked him about the Life Drain ability of the Dream Fairy and the Gear Shift of the Dire Meow, his answer was always "no comment."]

I don't know, hopefully there will be a surprise this time!

Xia Chi was not surprised by Akiko's direct question.

"Taijinghua" is an integral part of this competition.

This time, however, he showed no sign of "no comment".

Rather, this final was the stage he prepared for the "Taijinghua" to appear in the world.

After a moment's thought, Xia Chi said, "Of course. In fact, [Tai Crystallization] is my name for this new mechanism that can temporarily affect elves and enhance their strength."

A gasp rippled through the audience.

Although it's only a short sentence, it's packed with information.

So, this crystallization effect really works on all Pokémon?!

Holy crap, if this could really be promoted, Xia Chi would be honored with a place in the Imperial Ancestral Temple!

[Breeding, commanding, battling, mythology, and now even Pokémon research—Laoshui, what are you planning to do with all this talent?]

On stage, Xia Chi paused briefly before continuing, "Actually, the Tai Crystal energy exists within every Pokémon. The Pokémon's innate [Tai Crystal attribute] is most likely a certain attribute it possesses. As long as you activate it with a [Tai Crystal Bead], you can complete the Tai Crystal transformation."

"After the Pokémon is crystallized, its attribute will be transformed into the corresponding crystal attribute. The principle of the move [Crystal Burst] is to unleash crystal energy."

"After a Pokémon is crystallized, it will receive a 1.5x STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) when using moves of the corresponding Crystallized type and its original type. If the Crystallized type overlaps with the Pokémon's own type, the bonus will be doubled."

Xia Chi's calm narration was like a bomb dropped into water, instantly igniting everyone's enthusiasm for discussion.

[Holy crap, double damage! If we add double or even quadruple damage against type disadvantages, wouldn't even 100,000 lives be insufficient to withstand the attack?]

[The original attributes of Taijinghua are a waste. It would be better to use strong attributes like Taijinghua Fire, Fairy, or Water. Not only would that increase the coverage of attacks, but it could also resist moves that it might otherwise be weak against. That would be truly invincible!]

So what is a Taijing Bead? Can I buy it? Hurry up and take my money, I want to play with Taijing!

Akiko astutely grasped the key point and asked, "You mean, a Pokémon's [Tocryst type] can be changed through some means? After all, your Misdreavus exhibits Ground-type Tocryst energy."

After a slight hesitation, she asked, "Also, could you share with us how to obtain the Taijing Pearl?"

[Holy crap, is this something you can ask? Why would someone be obligated to tell you secrets that concern their own interests?]

【You're actually feeling sorry for Xia Chi? Stop being so biased!】

【You can ask, or I can choose not to answer; it's all relative. Let's see how the prison water is handled.】

After a moment's thought, Xia Chi on the stage replied, "The first question is that the elemental crystal attribute of an elf can indeed be changed, but I will keep the method of change a secret for now, because it is related to the [Elemental Crystal Bead] and the mystery of elemental crystallization."

"The second question is about the existence of the Crystal Bead. I developed it by chance, and there is only one at the moment. But I hope and believe that in the near future, all trainers will be able to feel the charm of Crystallization!"

This explanation was prepared by Xia Chi before he decided to announce the crystallization.

The question of how the crystal beads came about is not important.

My friend gave it to me, it's none of your business!
The key point is to paint a rosy picture for trainers worldwide.

In the near future, everyone will have the opportunity to practice.
No, it's that everyone has too much crystallization to play with!
Xia Chi never tried to hide this fact.

Ultimately, the enhancement that Crystallization brought to his elf was only so-so. It was similar to a piece of equipment from the system, something that was merely icing on the cake.

Only by promoting it to all trainers in the league, just like in the game, can we maximize the benefits!

That's why Xia Chi said, "I developed it by accident," in order to first obtain the legality of Taijinghua's "copyright."

The raw materials for making the Taijing Beads must be in the Padia Giant Pit. To mass-produce Taijing Beads and promote Taijingization, it is necessary to conduct in-depth cooperation with the Zero Zone Research Institute and even the Padia Alliance.

By entering the game as the "creator of the Taijing Beads," they can have more legitimacy to seize their share of the profits in the upcoming "Taijingization wave."

This was Xia Chi's personal motive.

【pattern!】

[I really cried my eyes out in the prison water!]

[Please bring it out quickly, I can't wait!]

[So, can you get free Taijingzhu if you have a level 10 fan badge in the Prisoner's Water livestream room?]

[Deduct 1 to receive a free crystal bead]

Is "11111" really delivering?

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The questions from reporters from various regional alliances all revolved around Taijingzhu and Taijinghua.

What was supposed to be a post-match interview after the finals of the World Pokémon Academy Tournament turned into Xia Chi's "Tai Crystallization Press Conference".

However, no one questioned or expressed any dissatisfaction with this.

Compared to the Crystallization event, which has the potential to influence the landscape of Pokémon battles worldwide, a small final is really nothing to worry about.

However, Xia Chi did not answer all of the reporters' subsequent questions.

It's still necessary to maintain some of the mystery and anticipation.

However, the few key pieces of information revealed were enough to satisfy everyone who watched the post-match interview.

The interview ended just over ten minutes ago, and the words "Taijinghua," "Taijingzhu," "Taijing attributes," and "Xiachi" were mentioned.
These keywords filled almost all the trending topics on social media and major video websites.

Meanwhile, at the center of this media storm and its creator, Xia Chi, was meeting again with Ye Ci, the chief champion of the Padia League, in a room at the Beishang Township Arena.

"So those crystal fragments containing attributes are the key to changing the attributes of the Spirit Crystal?"

Without exchanging pleasantries, Ye Ci couldn't wait to ask the question as soon as they met.

Having also watched the post-match interview, she, based on her understanding of the Zero Zone Research Institute, proposed this hypothesis that is very close to the truth.

Xia Chi sighed softly, "Nothing can be hidden from you, Sister Ye Ci."

Ye Ci continued, "What about the Taijing Pearl? Is it also related to those crystals deep within the Padia Pit?"

After a slight hesitation, she added, "Of course, you don't have to answer if it's not appropriate."

Xia Chi shook his head and said, "There's nothing inconvenient about it. Crystallization is a special phenomenon that originated in Padia. You are the leader of the Padia Alliance, so we'll have to rely on you for its future promotion."

Ye Ci's eyes sparkled with a strange light.

Xia Chi's words clearly implied a desire for cooperation.

She knew that the opportunity for the Padilla League, whose trainers were generally weak, to improve was right in front of her!

Yeci firmly stated, "Of course, it is an honor for our Padiya Alliance, and we will become the closest partners."

"I also solemnly promise you that the Padia Alliance will invest all available resources to complete the research and promotion of tert-crystallization together."

Xia Chi smiled slightly and extended his hand, saying, "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance!"

Ye Ci smiled and said, "Of course."

During the subsequent conversation, Xia Chi did not reveal the method of developing the Taijing Bead to Ye Ci.

Because this thing was given to him by Brother Tong, and he doesn't understand how it works.

But with the finished product, is there any fear that the second crystal bead cannot be manufactured?

After all, the technology in this Pokémon world is similar to that in the game's storyline, so there's no issue of insufficient technology preventing the creation of Crystal Beads.

Even without Xia Chi's appearance, perhaps in a year or two, the Zero Zone Research Institute could develop the Taijing Bead.

It's just that a key step or a key material is missing.

But Xia Chi doesn't know what's missing.

However, Xia Chi's concealment was perfectly normal in Ye Ci's eyes. The Taijing Pearl was the key to Taijing transformation and also his greatest value in the Taijing transformation wave.

It would be abnormal for Xia Chi to reveal the entire production method now.

(End of this chapter)