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Chapter 317 Soaring Wings and Ascending to Stardom: The Beginning of the Journey with Cattleya

Because of this "coronation ceremony," Xia Chi had to completely disrupt his original plans for the United States pilgrimage.

His original plan was to drain Xiao Ju'er dry, then head south to Feiyun City to challenge Yadi.

However, since he was going to the United Alliance headquarters in the north in a month, Xia Chi decided to go to Shuanglong City first.

It just so happens that there is Shaka, the Unova's most recognized strongest gym leader, and the gym where Iris, the Unova's future champion, resides—the Twin Dragons Gym.

Unlike the game's setting where "who the gym leader is depends on the version," this is different.

The Twin Dragons Gym in this world currently has two gym leaders.

Similar to the coexistence of Adam and Michael, master and apprentice in the Glass Dojo.

Shaka, who also serves as the mayor of Odd Dragon City, has gradually handed over the management of the gym to Alice, a genius girl from the land of dragons.

With these two heavyweight trainers in charge, the Twin Dragons Gym can be described as a nightmare gym for the participants of the Higanbana Tournament in the past two years.

For Xia Chi, the formidable Twin Dragons Dojo is undoubtedly the top choice on the Unova Dojo must-try list.

After all, challenging the strong is always the fastest way to improve one's strength and fear level.

Not to mention, he was challenging two opponents at once.

It was pure enjoyment.

However, before that, the most important task at hand is to squeeze out the last bit of fear from Xiaojuer.

In order to maximize the acquisition of fear points, Xia Chi must adhere to the principle of defeating the strong with the weak.

Therefore, whenever there is an opportunity for Hakron to hone his skills, Xia Chi will never let Miao Ha and the others, whose strength has already been fully developed, do it for him.

This strategy also resulted in him staying in Raven City for longer than initially expected.

It took Xia Chi three whole days to finally completely remove the fear value from all of Xiao Ju'er's main Pokémon.

However, the effect was excellent, and another Fear Value Chest appeared on the system interface as scheduled.

It sounds like just one treasure chest, not much.

However, just as it becomes difficult to improve one's strength once it reaches a certain limit, Xia Chi has also entered a difficult period where the marginal effect is increasing rapidly.

Opening a treasure chest after exhausting all of Little Chrysanthemum's resources is almost the limit.

Fortunately, the spirit fragments included with the Fear Value Chest are pretty good.

Although it's not the Hakron fragment that Xia Chi urgently needs right now, it's still the Zhenyifa fragment that he's been waiting for a long time to complete.

This means that Sister Fa, who has been stuck at the entrance for a long time, can finally be promoted to two stars.

Without any hesitation, Xia Chi immediately chose to use the fragments to upgrade the star level.

With Sister Fa entering a one-day hibernation period, her brand-new panel data was presented to Xia Chi.

【Winged Hair - ★★】

【Attribute: Ghost/Fairy】

【Characteristics: Ancient Activity】

[Gender: None]

【Level: 51】

【能力：HP137（+116）物攻73（+74）防御87（+77）特攻208（+164）特防196（+99）速度209（+103）】

[Moves: Shadow Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Mystic Flame, Nasty Plot, Taunt, Misfortune, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Parting Gift, Dark Pulse]

【Equipment: Blue Buff ()】

[Equipment: Light Hextech Gunblade (.)]

[Equipment: Bond Emblem (Evil Attribute)]

【Bond: Ghost Attribute (2):】

【Synergy: Speed-based (3):】

【Bond: Lord of Fear (1/1):】

【Bond: Evil Attribute (6):】

【Bond: Fairy Attribute (2):】

To be fair, if we only look at the six dimensions of data, apart from that unparalleled special attack,

Compared to truly powerful monsters like Tyranitar and Ursa, Winged Wing's other stats are indeed rather unremarkable.

Even though its level has now climbed to level 51.

However, the main reason for this is that the effects of the several core synergies and key equipment that Zhenyi possesses are not simply and directly boosting the panel values.

Sister Fa doesn't have the [Late Bloomer] synergy from Prison Class, or the divine item [Rainbow Trinity Force] from Meowha.

However, the mechanism of the wing-shaped engine is incredibly cunning.

The free Painted Skin [Fairy Attribute] synergy and the [Lord of the Underworld] synergy with infinite lifesteal.

Furthermore, the [Speed ​​Attack] synergy further enhances Fa Jie's already extremely fast speed, while the [Dark Attribute] synergy boosts her damage output.

It's fair to say that although Zhenyi's stats aren't as high as Miaoha's, it's hard to say who would win in a real fight.

Looking at Sister Fa's panel, Xia Chi couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Both being veteran elves who "started from scratch" in Xia Chi, Meowha has even completed the four divine equipment sets, while Fa Jie only has two pitiful pieces of equipment.

After this series of battles ends, we need to properly upgrade Fa Jie's equipment.

Xia Chi made a decision in secret.

I can't say for sure that I'll get the perfect set of divine gear, but at least I have to get items like "Destroyer's Deathcap" or "Jeweled Gauntlets" that can greatly enhance burst damage.

In addition, star-level upgrades for spirits have an extra effect of strengthening a single attribute.

Basically, when a Pokémon uses or counters a move of a certain type, it will receive a 20% bonus.

It can be considered a "small crystallizer" that is good at both offense and defense.

Xia Chi unhesitatingly gave Fa Jie's star-up attribute enhancement to the Ghost attribute of the same type.

On the one hand, Zhenyifa does not have obvious weaknesses that need to be addressed, unlike Laoban's four times weaker melee combat.

Furthermore, the Ghost attribute itself is weaker than Ghost, so enhancing this attribute, which combines offense and defense, is already considered perfect.

In addition to the Elf Fragment from the Fluttering Wings, the Fear Value Chest also dropped a Lucky Lantern, as usual.

However, just like before, this lucky lantern didn't contain any obvious "prophetic indicators".

With the Plasma Team's so-called "coronation ceremony" just around the corner, it's hard to say whether this situation is a good thing or a bad thing.
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11 month 20 day.

After defeating Xiaojuer solo, Xia Chi left Raven City.

Unlike when he left Fanba City, this time he was not alone—

As promised, Cattleya joined the group of travelers.

This feeling made Xia Chi feel a little awkward. After all, when it comes to travel companions, the images that subconsciously come to Xia Chi's mind are those of "wise girls" like Xiaoxia, Xiaoguang, or Serena, who are sometimes noisy and sometimes reliable.

Regardless of their personality differences, none of them are as lifeless as Cattleya.

This isn't a derogatory term; it's just an objective description.

This woman always looks like she's barely alive, and Xia Chi even thinks that Gaderia is a tree-pillowed koala spirit.

However, this trait is not entirely bad.

At least she wasn't as difficult as Xia Chi had imagined.

Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Cattleya is completely devoid of those troublesome spoiled temperaments.

She generally adopted an "I don't care, I'm fine with anything" attitude towards Xia Chi's itinerary arrangements and suggestions.

She even readily agreed to Xia Chi's invitation to ride the Milton to Twin Dragons City, a gesture that seemed rather intimate.

This directly led to a significant improvement in travel efficiency.

Having just left Raven City that morning, the two traversed a significant portion of the Unova region and arrived at their destination, Twin Dragons City, just past noon.

Compared to Flying Cloud City, which is closer to the south coast, this is the true geographical and historical center of the Unova region.

Even the ruins of Eindook, the once glorious capital of the oldest Unova Kingdom, the Kingdom of the Earthlings, are not far from Twin Dragons City.

This is why, in the heart of the city, stand two magnificent statues of legendary dragons, symbolizing "truth" and "ideal" respectively.

This city holds a unique historical position that no other place can replace for everyone.

Shuanglong City is a city full of complex charm.

One side of the city is like Feiyun City, with countless high-rise buildings and glass curtain walls, full of modern technology.

On the other hand, the ancient streets and brick buildings left over from hundreds of years ago are well preserved.

It's as if the past and the future have reached some kind of wonderful reconciliation here, coexisting harmoniously.

Milerton landed on the edge of a quiet square in the old town of Twin Dragons, where the Rahiram statue could be seen not far away.

This statue, which is tens of meters tall, stands quietly in a peaceful cluster of ancient buildings.

Bathed in sunlight, the statue shimmered with a warm and sacred glow, each feather lifelike, as if it would take flight into the clouds at any moment.

Cattleya gracefully flicked her skirt and stepped off Milton.

Noticing Xia Chi's gaze fixed on the statue, she softly introduced, "This statue has stood here quietly for almost two thousand years."

Xia Chi raised an eyebrow in surprise; he had always thought this was a modern invention.

As if seeing through Xia Chi's thoughts, Gadriya said, "Although it sounds incredible, it is true. Therefore, the people of the Unova region believe that the two dragons that existed in the ancient legends may not have been completely destroyed in that great war. Their souls reside in these two statues. It is this immortal power that has allowed the statues to remain intact after two thousand years of wind and rain."

Xia Chi smiled without saying a word.

If Reshiram's soul resides in this statue, then what is this aloof and mature dragon of mine?
What nonsense are you spouting!

A long-forgotten feeling of shame and annoyance resounded in my heart.

Xia Chi was both surprised and delighted.

This was the first time Rahiram had taken the initiative to communicate with him since he was "blocked" by Rahiram in Fanba City because of one of his negative comments.

"Oh, so you've finally ended the cold war and are willing to talk to me now?"

Xia Chi originally wanted to tease Rashiram, but to avoid being blocked by her again, he thought about it and decided to keep quiet.

Rahiram seemed too lazy to argue with him about this little verbal sparring, so he skipped the topic and started explaining the origin of the statue in front of Xia Chi.

This statue is indeed over two thousand years old. It was built by me and that guy, before we became complete adversaries.

Xia Chi understood immediately. The so-called "that guy" undoubtedly referred to Zekrom, the ideal dragon who was her twin brother but whose ideals were contrary to hers.

It's not surprising that these two monumental statues were created by them.

After all, from any perspective, the craftsmanship of these two statues, which are so grand in scale and so exquisite in detail, far exceeds the limits that could be achieved in that era two thousand years ago.

Only the power of legendary Pokémon could accomplish such a feat.

Just as Xia Chi was mentally reconciling with Reshiram, Gadriya suddenly asked, "You believe more in the Way of Truth? I thought someone like you would be a supporter of the Ideal Dragon."

Xia Chi didn't refute, but instead asked, "What do you mean by 'someone like me'?"

Gadriya gazed into his eyes and said, "You are someone whose actions often seem impractical to outsiders, yet you always manage to create miracles."

"Isn't such a person more like someone who pursues the ultimate 'ideal'?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Chi couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head. "I didn't expect that I had such a high image in Teacher Gadria's eyes. But I'm actually quite sure about everything I do."

What appears to be countless miracles to outsiders are actually just the result of his near-omniscient information gap as a "time traveler," and a little bit of help from Brother Tongzi.

"Let's go."

Xia Chi pulled himself together and greeted Jia Delia with a smile, "Since you hitched a ride with me, you're paying for lunch, right?"

As he spoke, Xia Chi withdrew Milerton and walked out of the alley.

Cattleya followed him with graceful steps, seemingly still fixated on the topic of "truth and ideals" that they had just discussed.

"So, what you truly believe in deep down is indeed the way of 'truth,' right?"

Xia Chi slowed her pace, thought seriously for a moment, and then replied, "Actually, I've never believed that ideals and reality are completely irreconcilable, nor do I subscribe to any particular ideology."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Light Stone in his pocket suddenly trembled violently, clearly indicating that one of the elves was somewhat dissatisfied with Xia Chi's answer.

Xia Chi was both amused and exasperated.

Is it possible for Lord Reshiram to be jealous of this?

He coughed lightly and added, "However, as far as elves are concerned, I do prefer Reshiram to that Zekrom fellow."

【~】

Although he didn't speak, the thoughts Rashiram conveyed were undoubtedly very pleasant.

Tsk, how come I never noticed before that this guy was so jealous?
Xia Chi thought to himself, "This is what I really think."

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As one of the Elite Four in the Unova region, Cattleya naturally knows Twin Dragons City, a city steeped in history, very well.

She knew exactly where to lead Xia Chi to stay at a luxury hotel.

The fact that the penthouse suite on the top floor was still reserved for this young lady shows that this hotel is also a family business of the Cattleya family.

Even Cattleya showed signs of fatigue after sitting on Milton's back all morning.

She sank lazily into the large, soft sofa in the center of the living room, showing no interest in going out to find food, and directly ordered the hotel to send lunch to her suite.

Xia Chi naturally agreed with this.

There aren't many restaurants that can accommodate Tyranitar and Urshifu together, and Gadria has quite a few Pokémon with her.

Compared to the hassle of searching for a restaurant that is suitable in all aspects and has good taste, eating in a hotel room is undoubtedly a worry-free and comfortable choice.

(End of this chapter)