Elf: Starting as the Fighting Gym Master, and being entangled by Nancy.

Chapter 398 True Four Heavenly Kings VS Four Heavenly Kings, Super Evolution!
Time comes to night.

Far from urban light pollution, the starry sky on Liberty Garden Island is exceptionally bright.

"Bini." (Li Xuan, I heard that making a wish upon a shooting star brings good luck! It's a pity Jirachi isn't here, and I wonder when it will wake up.)
Victini perched on Li Xuan's shoulder, her little paws pointing at the shooting star streaking across the sky.

The appearance of the meteor reminded it of one of its friends, Jirachi.

Unfortunately, Jirachi can only awaken once every thousand years.

And each time it wakes up, it can only stay awake for seven days.

There are some unjust cases involved.

All of this stems from Jirachi's own lack of energy.

If there were enough energy, Jirachi could live indefinitely.

Victini also tried to give his power to Jirachi.

However, the effect was only slightly better than nothing.

It only added a tiny bit of time.

Fortunately, it seems that the duration of this slumber has been shortened.

It seems that you can wake up after sleeping for several hundred years.

Congratulations!

"Jirachi... I remember it's a Mythical Pokémon from the Hoenn region, right?"

The image of Jirachi appeared in Li Xuan's mind.

It's still a bit difficult to meet Jirachi in person.

"Bini." (Yes, yes, it's the Mythical Pokémon from the Hoenn region!)
Victini nodded heavily, surprised that Li Xuan knew about Jirachi's existence.

"Mio." (Your next awakening should be soon. If you want to see me then, I can go with you.)
Riolu and Jirachi are quite familiar with each other. As both are Mythical Pokémon, Riolu always keeps Jirachi company when Jirachi is not asleep.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them good brothers.

Thinking of this, Little Riolu looked towards the other side.

Li Xuan followed and looked in that direction.

The beam of lighthouse light in the distance swept across the sea, merging with the reflected stars.

It makes it hard to tell where the sky ends and the sea begins.

The night breeze carries salty, damp air, along with the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine from the island.

"Speaking of which, such pure darkness has long been a luxury in modern cities."

Li Xuan was somewhat moved. Having lived in Golden City for so long, this was the first time he had ever stared at the night sky for such a long time.

Indeed, there are many differences outside the city.

"Bini?" (Li Xuan, how's life in your city every day?)
Victini tugged at Li Xuan's collar with her tiny paws, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

To it, the bustling city described by the trainer was like a fairy tale from another world.

This garden island, jokingly called "Freedom," is actually an exquisite cage.

It is surrounded by unpredictable ocean currents, and the nearest land is dozens of nautical miles away.

Victini flew to the edge of the island countless times, trying to cross it.

However, it has been slow to achieve this.

Having spent so long on Free Garden Island, Bictini had long since lost the idea of ​​"escaping".

The wealthy treat it very well.

They almost always grant requests.

Aside from going out.

“Bictigini, all I can say is that the outside world isn’t as wonderful as you imagine. If you want to go out, I can take you with me. But…”

Li Xuan said all he had to say.

"Bini?" (What?)

Bictini was curious about what Li Xuan wanted to say next.

"However, I may not be able to play with you for very long."

Li Xuan has captured many Pokémon, and although he spends time with them on a daily basis, it's mostly just for training.

There are actually very few actual visits.

Therefore, Li Xuan felt that if Bictini followed him, she would probably be similarly "neglected".

"Bini." (It's okay, it's okay, as long as I can follow you!)
Bictini didn't seem to care about any of that.

It has a similar relationship to the previous wealthy man.

We just strolled around the island and chatted occasionally.

To be honest, Bictini felt that even if she could only chat with Li Xuan for a few minutes, she was already very happy to get a response.

The wealthy man couldn't understand me at all, and I had to talk for a long time each time to express myself clearly.

Therefore, Victini felt that being able to chat with a trainer like Li Xuan, who could understand Pokémon language, would be much more comfortable.

Besides, Little Riolu will be with Li Xuan too!
The other person is my good buddy. Even if I can't hang out with Li Xuan, can't I hang out with my good buddy?

Thinking about this, Bictini felt that going out with Li Xuan would be entirely beneficial.

"Alright, since you want to come with me, then come along."

Li Xuan nodded, not thinking it was a big deal.

"Bini!" (Great! Come with me then, I'll show you around my house!)
Bictini excitedly led Li Xuan to her home.

……

……

At the lighthouse in the center of Liberty Garden Island.

Li Xuan stood in front of the lighthouse and examined it carefully.

It looks ordinary and appears to be just a regular lighthouse.

But Li Xuan knew.

If you push open that rusty maintenance door, descend the spiral staircase for thirty meters.

You will arrive at a heartbreaking "paradise".

"Hey, Victini, lead the way."

Li Xuan rubbed his temples and decided to let Victini lead the way.

"Bini." (OK! Let's come together!)

Bictini was very familiar with this place and quickly brought Li Xuan to her "home".

This is a round room of 20 square meters.

It was filled with expensive toys and custom-made furniture.

The wall displays real-time weather, and in the corner there is even a replica of the windmills of Eindhok.

Bictini's little nest is placed in the very center, and the gold food bowl is engraved with "For the most precious star of victory".

Li Xuan walked over, his fingertips brushing against the edge of the food bowl; the metal felt cold, as if mocking this extravagant imprisonment.

No matter how exquisite the furnishings, a basement without windows is nothing more than a high-class cage.

It was rather depressing.

"A fence? Why would there be such a fence?"

Li Xuan pointed to the ground beneath his feet.

In waveguide sensing, the electromagnetic fence device embedded in the wall is still emitting a faint blue light...

However, the energy was very weak, and Li Xuan could deduce that even at its peak, this energy could not cause much damage to Biktini.

"Bini." (I don't know, he said that if we want to get out, we have to go through this device.)
Bictini said so.

Li Xuan pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the small shrine in the corner of the wall.

Inside is a photograph of the wealthy man with Bictini before his death.

The old man in the photo has a withered face, but he insists on hanging the key around his neck.

Li Xuan thought of the notarized video of the will he had seen before.

The tycoon trembled as he crossed out the names of all his relatives and donated all his assets to the Pokémon Rescue Fund.

This image is still prominently displayed on the official website of the United Alliance.

“They gave Bictini everything except freedom…”

Li Xuan sighed softly and loosened his fist.

Victini was rubbing her head against his palm, the warm touch reminding him of a certain proposition.

How far apart are love and possession?
Li Xuan didn't understand, and didn't want to understand.

"Want some late-night snack?"

Li Xuan turned around, took a few steps forward, and asked Bictini a question.

"Bini." (Wait for me.)
Bictini said something to Li Xuan, then started digging at something on the ground.

"Then I'll wait for you outside... Hmm? What's that?"

As Li Xuan turned to leave, a yellowed envelope in the corner suddenly caught his attention.

He walked over and picked it up, dust falling as he opened it.

To those who come after:
By the time you read these words, my ashes will probably have been scattered in the windmill fields of Eindook.

If you can find this letter, it means you are a trainer recognized by Victini.

Of course, you might not be either.

But that's no longer important.

The important thing is that I hope you can take it with you.

Whether you subdue them or release them back into the wild.

I'm giving you its Poké Ball; I hope you'll treat it well.

This child hates dampness and needs to touch his left ear three times before he can fall asleep.

It always says it's too stuffy inside the Poké Ball.

So, I hid its Poké Ball in…”

That's all I have to say; the rest of the writing becomes increasingly illegible.

Even at the very end, he couldn't understand it and thought it was an ellipsis.

Li Xuan knew that this was probably written when the other party didn't have much time left.

"But where exactly is this Poké Ball?"

Li Xuan closed his eyes and tried to use the power of waveguide.

And believe it or not, we found a spherical thing that's got the vibe of Bictini.

It's under the third tile on the left when you enter.

Li Xuan effortlessly lifted the tile.

A luxurious ball appeared.

A note remained quietly beside him.

May you have eternal freedom.

"Eternal freedom..."

Li Xuan sighed.

He didn't want to talk about this person who had already passed away.

Speaking of which, the old man's letter mentioned a place called "Eindook". This was the former residence of Bictini, and it was only after the wealthy man went to great lengths to bring Bictini out.

If Li Xuan remembered correctly, the movie featuring Victini took place there.

I never expected to encounter a familiar place name under these circumstances, which evoked many emotions.

"Bini!" (Hey, you found my Poké Ball! Then I don't need to look for it anymore! In that case, let's go get some barbecue together!)
Bictini wanted barbecue for her late-night snack.

Li Xuan readily agreed.

It's just barbecue.

Sprinkle some water.

……

……

The next day.

The semi-finals have begun.

Yesterday's matches were the quarterfinals, and today's matches are the semifinals.

There are eight people left.

Li Xuan, N, Ma Shide, Adeke, Wanlong, Jia Deliya, Lian Wu, Yueju.

Most of them are high-ranking officials in the Unova region.

This relieved Aldak.

Fortunately, all four Heavenly Kings were present.

Otherwise, if someone gets eliminated, they'll probably be laughed at to death.

The group list was released quickly.

Li Xuan's opponent in the semifinals is Yueju.

Elite Four level trainers.

"The King of Cranberries? I have the advantage in terms of attributes... Oh well, I'll take this opportunity to try it out."

Li Xuan put on a silk scarf, the end of which was already inlaid with a keystone.

Li Xuan has already decided which Pokémon will appear this time.

……

……

Soon, it was Li Xuan's turn to go on stage.

Yueju stood opposite Li Xuan and nodded slightly in greeting.

Li Xuan nodded in agreement.

After the two finished greeting each other, they each sent out their partners.

"Lucario, please!"

"Commander, it's up to you now."

Li Xuan sent out Lucario, while Yueju sent out Commando.

Pokémon: Bisharp

[Attribute: Steel, Dark]

【Level: 66】

[Characteristic: Mental Power]

[Moves: Omitted]

A slashing commander at the level of the Four Heavenly Kings.

And now Lucario has reached that level as well.

The live stream will continue as scheduled.

Title: [The Strongest Trainer Tournament Day 2: True Elite Four vs. Elite Four!]

Tags: [Four Heavenly Kings] [Wilderness] [Small Island]

Today is indeed a battle between the Four Heavenly Kings, and in terms of attributes, Li Xuan has a slight advantage.

Fighting is effective against Dark, so if Blueberry doesn't have any trump cards, it's very likely that it could easily defeat two of them in one fell swoop.

"Ok?"

Yueju noticed that Li Xuan was wearing a scarf today, and at the connection point in the middle of the scarf, there was a bead that emitted an iridescent glow, which was somewhat dazzling.

"That's... a keystone?"

Lanju also possessed a keystone, so she naturally knew what Li Xuan was wearing around his neck.

However, who will be Li Xuan's Mega Hand?

Lucario, or Blaziken?
If it's Blaziken, that's fine, but if it's Lucario...

Blueberry felt a sense of unease.

"Lucario, super evolve!"

Li Xuan chose Mega Evolution right from the start. The Key Stone embedded in the center of his scarf emitted a rainbow light and then transformed into countless energy threads that roared towards Lucario.

At the same time, the Mega Stone on Lucario also emitted the same effect.

Two thin threads connected in mid-air, forming a cocoon-like energy cloak on Lucario's body!
Bang!

With a crisp popping sound, Lucario's appearance changed drastically!
Its eyes became increasingly sharp, and its tail grew fluffy yellow fur.

In addition, its blue body was covered with black stripes, and red marks appeared on its limbs and the ends of its earlobes.

Pokémon: Mega Lucario

[Attributes: Fighting, Steel]

【Level: 66】

[Feature: Adaptability]

[Movement: Aura Sphere, others omitted.]

After Mega Evolution, Lucario's ability becomes Adaptability, and its STAB power increases from 50% to 100%.

The power of the move has increased significantly.

After Mega Evolution, Lucario transformed into a streak of silver light and shot out!

Bullet punch!
"Slashing the Commander, Iron Wall Move."

The lewd orange opted for a more conservative approach, using Bisharp to boost its defense before Lucario arrived, in order to withstand the opponent's fierce attacks.

Bang bang bang!
After Mega Evolution, Lucario's speed reached a new level. Bisharp didn't even have time to gather Steel-type energy before it was hit by a series of attacks.

Sparks flew everywhere. Despite the commander's resistance to the bullet punch, he was forced to retreat repeatedly.

Fortunately, they eventually succeeded in using the "Iron Wall" move.

A flash of silver light appeared, and the Commander's defense was greatly enhanced!

"Now is the time to use the tile-splitting technique!"

The two sides are too close, which is also the best time for close combat.

Lucario grabbed Slash Commander with one hand, raised his other hand high, and a brown fighting glow suddenly burst forth, exuding a powerful fighting aura!

"Raid."

In the blink of an eye, the commander of the surprise attack appeared, prompting Commander Pi Zhan to let out a cold smile.

Its steel-like arms were covered with a layer of Dark-type black light, and it struck Lucario's abdomen before Lucario could attack!
Lucario groaned in pain, and the claws that were holding its opponent loosened uncontrollably.

"We'll retaliate with tile-splitting!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Commander of the Slashing Blade spun around and broke free. Its steel blade arm also condensed the same effect as Lucario's, and it slashed forward first!

Boom boom! ! !

"Luca!"

Lucario suffered a shoulder injury and his knee was slightly bent.

"Absorb punch!"

Li Xuan roared, and Lucario clenched his fist again and swung it out!

As it struck the commander's breastplate, a powerful green shockwave suddenly exploded.

Life energy was injected into Lucario's body, causing its eyes to glow brightly with blue light, and its knees straightened again under the infusion of this energy.

Commander Pi Zhan, kneeling on the ground, was not having an easy time.

Despite using "Iron Wall," Fighting-type moves are four times more effective against it.

That move almost killed it.

"Aero missiles."

Lucario's left claw is loosely gripping, and waveguide energy converges like rivers flowing into the sea.

In the blink of an eye, a bright blue energy ball with a diameter of half a meter rapidly formed in its palm.

Whoosh!
The wave missile exploded directly above the Commander of the Slash, causing severe damage that left him in a state of near collapse.

Even after taking two hits, you can still conserve your energy.

Li Xuan had to admit that this cleaving commander did indeed have something special about it.

If it weren't for its significant type disadvantage, it would probably be a worthy opponent to Lucario.

but……

Why is the sentiment towards blueberries so high?

"Metal explosion!"

Just as Li Xuan was filled with doubt, Yueju shouted out her move.

[Metal Explosion: Returns damage received with a fixed force of 1.5 times.]

In an instant, the commander's body burst forth with silver light.

Hundreds of sharp steel blades burst forth from its body, and as if locked onto Lucario, they all hurtled towards it at the same time!

Lucario sensed danger and retreated at top speed, simultaneously conjuring several wave missiles that shattered large sections of steel blades.

Zhengzhengzheng!
Despite some minor damage, the steel blade still managed to pierce Lucario's body.

The damage was reduced significantly, but because Lucario had previously inflicted so much damage, even with the reduction, it still caused him considerable injury.

After unleashing this metal explosion, the Commander of the Slashing Blade could not hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground.

"Bisharp Commander is unable to battle. Please send out your next Pokémon, Mr. Cranberry."

"Tsk, I thought it would end with a one-for-one trade."

Lingju sighed.

The metal explosion is his trump card, and he won't reveal it unless absolutely necessary.

Unfortunately, Lucario's wave missiles still managed to neutralize much of it.

Indeed, the more conservative approach is better.

"My next Pokémon is this."

The second Poké Ball of the bilberry landed.

A deep blue shark Pokémon hovered over the battle arena. It looked huge, as if it only had a head and no body.

The ferocious Pokémon, Sharpedo!
"Huh, when did Citrus capture a Megalodon? It looks pretty strong."

Brachiosaurus, one of the Unova Elite Four, stood outside the arena, adjusting his glasses with a slightly surprised expression.

(End of this chapter)