Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Xia Chen's adjusted plan proceeded very smoothly, with almost no obstacles, so Leighton had already completed three sword dances in a short period of time.

Such an attack power would probably make even the Super Rayquaza of that day tremble.

But looking at Millerton, who seemed resigned to his fate and giving up, Xia Chen felt that things were not so simple.

Regardless, the advantage is in my hands now, and there's no need to worry about the unknowns that may follow. So, he transmitted his voice, "It's almost fully strengthened. Take it down!"

Xia Chen's words were exactly what Gu Leton was thinking. As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Leton's body was engulfed in blazing flames. Then, its body suddenly shot up, and a crimson meteor with a long tail of flame shot straight toward Milton.

Energy-Stored Flame Strike!

In an attempt to catch the opponent off guard, Leighton used a move that could increase his speed.

Although its power is not obvious, and it is even countered by Gullardon, which is a Dragon-type, these issues have become irrelevant after being strengthened by multiple Swords Dances.

This energy-accumulating flame attack alone poses a threat to Milton that is no less than the previous dragon claw attack.

Under the suffocating pressure of the flames, the crimson figure clung tightly to the wall.

Milton's goal was clear: to use the powerful residual energy inevitably dissipating from Milton's moves to destroy this seemingly indestructible, thick barrier.

This was a calculated move to exchange injury for injury, and Xia Chen had no way to counter it.

boom--

A fiery explosion, a dazzling display of light—a move capable of causing devastation in a city—exploded in the sky above this mysterious, uninhabited area.

Millerton, located at the very center of the explosion, was badly injured, as evidenced by the numerous charcoal-black scorch marks that covered its once pristine surface.

Of course, it was inevitable that the energy shockwaves from the explosive attack would also hit the super barrier.

The transparent barrier rippled like stones or water.

Based on the rate of damage and the law of conservation of energy, Xia Chen may not be able to repair it.

But there was no other way at this moment. Guleton, which had suddenly approached, raised its claws, condensed energy, and a phantom of a dragon claw, whose aura was several times more terrifying than the previous charged flame attack, rose up and fell.

…………

hum-

This was not Millerton's lament, but rather a commotion caused by the Superpower Barrier.

As the incredibly powerful dragon claw descended, a crack appeared on the barrier, which then spread rapidly like ice cracks.

I can't hold on any longer!

Xia Chen and Millerton were both fully aware of this matter.

Since that's the case...

Xia Chen took a deep breath and asked via telepathy, "If we use the Reverse Scale technique, are you confident you can defeat it?"

Therefore, Leton was stunned. It did not expect Xia Chen to have such a crazy idea, but after careful consideration, it felt that it might actually be possible.

Before receiving a response, Xia Chen asked again, "Let's get the most important thing first. Is there a way to get that thing with the power of origin directly?"

This is the key to Dragapult's evolution, and Xia Chen wants to see if he can seize this opportunity to snatch it directly, lest things get complicated later.

Your enemies often know you best, so Leighton had a deep understanding of his nemesis, who was similar to himself, and immediately offered advice.

“Okay, at the tip of its lightning-like horn on its head, I’ll create an opportunity for you later.”

This brief exchange was completed amidst the intense and tense battle. Immediately afterwards, Guleton's eyes suddenly turned a fanatical crimson.

This is a precursor to the Dragon-type move Outrage—it puts the user into a frenzy state, and for the next period of time, the user's Pokémon will be able to endlessly attack the enemy in front of them in a state of endless rage.

In Pokémon battles, this is often a do-or-die move, firstly because of its high damage output, and secondly, because once used, there is no turning back.

Millerton was stunned as he stared at the crimson eyes so close to his eyes and the ominous aura emanating from them.

They actually want to use the reverse scale?

is this necessary?

This thing is like a nuclear button being pressed by one of two superpowers; it's something that might not be used until the very last moment, or even then.

But now... is it going to fight desperately?

The unexpected developments made Millerton a little panicked, but panicking was useless at this point.

Because in the next instant, a terrifying roar containing endless rage soared straight into the sky!

…………

Dragons have scales that cannot be touched, and they will become enraged.

This is a gene deeply buried in the bloodline of all dragon-type Pokémon.

As the race with the most legendary elves in this world, the Wrath of the Dragons is undoubtedly the most terrifying of all non-natural disasters.

The crimson in his eyes quickly spread throughout his body, making Leighton's already red body appear even more as if stained with blood, exuding a chilling aura.

The immense energy flowed rapidly across the body like boiling magma, and then, like a celestial body at the end of its lifespan in the universe, it exploded with a roar!

Rumbling--

The dazzling light completely obscured the sun's brilliance in the sky, leaving only a scene resembling the end of the world.

"Now!"

Therefore, Leighton's remaining rationality reminded Xia Chen not to forget to remove the original scales.

Braving the terrifying aftershocks of the explosion, Xia Chen, transformed into Deoxys, charged towards Milton.

The extremely bright white light was so dazzling that it was impossible for people to open their eyes, but Deoxys's body structure did not require it to open its eyes. Everything in the world was presented to it with its unique wavelength.

At this moment, Xia Chen could clearly sense that Millerton was trapped by this reverse scale, and his physical defense was at its weakest.

The super-powered energy instantly condensed into a mental blade, which decisively slashed down at the lightning-shaped horn above Millerton's head.

Boom——

A sharp, piercing sound, like a blade clashing with steel, rang out, followed by Milton's terrified scream.

It's understandable that a body part containing primal power would react strongly after being attacked.

The mental blade naturally didn't sever the horn on Millerton's head, but that wasn't Xia Chen's original intention.

Amidst the dazzling light of leaking energy, a lightning bolt-shaped golden scale detached from the horn, which Xia Chen sensed precisely.

With its tentacles extending without any obstruction, Dragapult finally obtained the key item for its evolution.

Xia Chen stored it in the energy core on his chest, waiting to hand it over to Duolongqi after this incident was over, before turning his attention back to the battlefield.

…………

Although the three sword dances amplified the power of this Reverse Scale, it was still unrealistic to expect to render Milton incapacitated or severely injured.

As the flames dissipated, the battered Millerton appeared, its once mysterious and magnificent crimson-purple exterior now somewhat damaged by the energy's impact.

After recovering, without any hesitation, it turned around, broke through the crumbling super-energy barrier, and flew at high speed towards the central crater of Zone Zero.

Clearly, it couldn't withstand Guleton's offensive and was preparing to flee.

"Brother Dun, how about we call it quits?"

The two main objectives of this trip—to obtain Milton and the Origin Scales, and to help Milton take revenge—have already been achieved one and a half times.

Aside from not retaliating by beating Millerton to the same extent as the previous Millerton, the outcome was relatively satisfactory.

If the fight continues until Deoxys's energy is exhausted, it's another matter whether Leton can defeat him single-handedly.

Therefore, to avoid humiliating himself later, Xia Chen offered this advice.

However, Millerton didn't reply to a word, and without hesitation started his car and chased after the direction Millerton had fled.

Xia Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately realized that this was because Milton was deeply engrossed in a state of fanaticism. At this moment, there was nothing in its heart but anger towards Milton.

That's not all. According to the skill description, after the Frenzy state of Reverse Scale ends, Leton will inevitably fall into the [Chaos] state.

If Milton's condition cannot be crippled before then, Milton will be in danger!

These thoughts raced through Xia Chen's mind, and he immediately switched to speed mode and gave chase.

In the sky, three figures, one in crimson, one in scarlet, and one in azure, flew swiftly past each other, heading towards the passage leading to the middle level.

Although the Charged Flame Strike increased its speed, the difference in strength meant that Leton still struggled to keep up.

Xia Chen was perfectly capable of keeping up, but his primary objective was to ensure Gu Leton's safety, and he also needed to conserve his energy as much as possible, so he only followed a short distance behind the two figures, one in red and one in purple.

Judging from Milton's flight path, its final destination is most likely the Zero Zone Research Institute located at the bottom level, which has a passage connecting the two worlds and definitely hides some unknown secrets.

Was Millardon going there to seek help?

Xia Chen was uncertain; he had a strange fear of the AI ​​Dr. Orin and didn't know whether things would turn out well or badly.

But there's no other way now. Forcibly taking back Milton isn't out of the question, but if Milton discovers it and launches a counterattack, then there'll be no way to escape.

With a feeling of unease, Xia Chen followed the two large lizards ahead, traversing the middle and lower levels, and unsurprisingly returned to the dark bottom layer.

And ahead of them was the extremely mysterious Zone Zero Research Institute!

…………

Perhaps it was the arrival of two legendary paradoxical species that caused the unknown special luminous crystals covering the ground floor of Zone Zero to suddenly shine, illuminating the dark ground floor of Zone Zero.

The research institute, whose entire building is made of crystal, is even more extravagant, like a light bulb with extremely high light intensity but some malfunction, shining brightly at high intensity.

Meanwhile, inside the research institute, Dr. Orin observed this strange phenomenon. Suddenly, she looked up, and a light that did not belong to humans, but rather resembled that of some kind of electronic product, flashed in her bright eyes.

[Two returning Zero Paradox species detected; abnormal energy fluctuations at the Taijing Stone Mine; the Paradise Defense System is ready to activate!]

Xia Chen was completely unaware of the anomalies within the research institute. He frowned as he watched Millerton absorbing the energy radiated from the unknown crystal in the institute.

What he didn't expect was that the Zero Research Institute itself was a huge purpose, and the reason why Millerton kept wanting to return here was to absorb some kind of energy from this crystal!

Millerton's injuries from the recent battle are healing at an incredible speed; the wounds are rapidly disappearing, and at the same time, energy is forming a brilliant, golden, crystal-like crystalline substance on its body surface.

Beneath this crystalline covering, Millerton's entire body shone with a dazzling, jewel-like brilliance.

what is that?

Xia Chen was stunned by what he saw; it completely exceeded all his previous knowledge from the seventh generation onwards.

If there are no surprises, this is a mechanism similar to Mega Evolution and Z-Moves that occurs in the Padmé region?

This is the most likely scenario, but what changes this mechanism will bring to the sprites remains to be seen.