Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

It smashed hundreds of waveguide eyes along the way.

With an almost suicidal momentum, it pierced straight at the forehead of the phoenix of gods—the core area where Xiaozhi's consciousness resided!

The speed of this attack was so fast that it was almost impossible for the mind to react.

Ash felt a chilling killing intent descend upon him instantly, and the warning from the Aura Domain was so sharp it pierced his soul.

He didn't even have time to give any commands to dodge or defend; he could only rely on instinct to gather all his Aura power and the divine power that Ho-Oh had instantly mobilized in front of him.

"Om-!"

Time seemed to be infinitely stretched at this moment.

The yellow death ray swept through everything in its path.

only……

It seems like it missed a little?

Mega Beedrill's direction is not Ash's.

Mega Beedrill's attack route was around Ash.

In that fleeting moment when we brushed past each other.

Time seemed to stand still.

The image of Mega Beedrill was clearly visible in Ash's perception.

The poison needle, imbued with all its power, was inches from its target; its sharp energy even caused tiny cracks to appear in the golden armor covering Phoenix King's forehead.

The next moment, Giovanni's cold voice resounded directly in Ash and Ho-Oh's hearts through Beedrill:

"You did a great job..."

"I'll be waiting for you in Tokiwa City."

"...There are some things that I can only tell you."

Sakaki's voice gradually warmed up from its cold tone.

This contains an immense sense of melancholy.

What would have happened if I had passed the Rainbow Hero's Trial?

Unfortunately... there are no "what ifs".

—I will not regret it.

—I will not be you, and you will not be me.

Only Giovanni himself knows what he is thinking.

Oh, and there's this Beedrill that understands Giovanni's heart.

The moment the words left his mouth, the giant Beedrill had already left the battlefield, turning into a tiny, almost imperceptible dot in the sky before disappearing completely.

Only the still-unsettled turbulent energy remained, echoing in the air.

The speed at which the Super Beedrill departed was so great that even the Aura Eyes scattered throughout the sky did not have time to react effectively.

...They used an offensive tactic to escape.

But this is indeed the case.

Even if the attack hits Ho-Oh, it won't do any good. In that case, it's better to run away.

Simply stacking attack power is unlikely to have a significant impact on Ho-Oh.

The damage caused by beheading Ho-Oh and completely destroying Ho-Oh is the same.

An opponent who can't die is just that difficult to deal with.

Whether Ho-Oh is strong or weak is actually a difficult question to answer.

If you were to actually fight Him... without the right skills, you would only feel despair.

Since it cannot be killed, it can only be sealed.

Without the seal, it's impossible to win.

It was a battle that was destined to be lost.

The outcome of the battle was already determined before it even began.

The only difference is the different processes by which they arrive at the same result.

"They're gone." Ash breathed a sigh of relief.

--but……

—Wait for me in Tokiwa City?

—Then I'll bring Ho-Oh along too!

Xiao Zhi used to have no trump cards up his sleeve.

Now that we have it...

Then why not use it?

Even if Ho-Oh can't be a bodyguard every day, we can bring him in as an assistant when needed.

Then, my tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and a huge feeling of fatigue washed over me like a tide.

The fusion state with Ho-Oh has also begun to become unstable.

The golden armor slowly dissipated, and the immense divine power receded into the Phoenix King's body like a receding tide.

"Screech..." Phoenix King let out a low cry, still wanting more.

He felt comfortable maintaining this state, but unfortunately, Ash seemed unable to hold on any longer.

Moreover, Ho-Oh could sense that Beedrill was not powerless to fight anymore, but its body was already nearing its limit.

Sakaki's choice was to protect his partner.

The golden light slowly separated, and Ash and his Pokémon were released again.

Although exhausted, everyone's eyes shone with excitement.

That battle, where they fought alongside legends, was an unforgettable experience for them.

Ash stared in the direction where Mega Beedrill had disappeared, remembering Giovanni's last words, and unconsciously clenched his fist.

at this time.

An indescribable feeling of excitement emanated from the aura bond connecting him and his Pokémon, like ripples on water.

It is not a crisis, but a harbinger of transformation.

He subconsciously looked down at his companions beside him.

The first bird to undergo the mutation was Pidgey.

"Compare--!!!"

Pidgey, which had been quietly perched on Gyarados's broad back, preening its somewhat ruffled feathers, suddenly tilted its head back and let out a cry.

Its body was completely enveloped in pure white light, which was so intense.

[Pidgey's level has been raised to LV36!]

[Pidgeotto's stats have exceeded the critical point!]

[Pidgeotto meets the evolutionary requirements!]

[Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot!]

A row of information appeared in Xiaozhi's field of vision.

He was overjoyed and fixed his gaze on the ball of evolutionary light.

in the light.

Pidgey's body lengthened and expanded dramatically.

Its already broad wings became even larger, with a wingspan approaching five meters.

Its head position became higher than Ash's.

The feathers at the edges gleamed with a cold light, like sharp blades.

When the light fades.

A magnificent Pidgeon with sharp eyes has appeared.

It gently flapped its wings, and the resulting airflow caused the mountain of garbage below to tremble slightly.

"So cool! Pidgeot!" Ash couldn't help but cheer and pumped his fist.

"Mahm!" The dream demon exclaimed in amazement.

Misdreavus: I've decided, I'll evolve at a better time next time!

Dream Fairy: Then take a beautiful picture of yourself.

Dream Fairy: It must be more memorable, and it has to be just for me!

Dream Fairy: Although today was spectacular, it's a pity that we got there first.

Pidgeot lowered its head and affectionately nuzzled Ash's cheek with its beak, its eyes filled with an even greater trust and strength than before.

And this seems to echo the evolution of Pidgeot—

"Roar--!!!"

Another, even more ferocious and powerful roar exploded from the side!

It's a Charmeleon!

It was then that a brighter, more dazzling crimson light erupted from its body than when Pidgey evolved.

The light was not simply the light of evolution, but also contained the fiery power flowing within its body, like a small sun being ignited in the night sky.

[Charmeleon's level has been increased to LV36!]

[Charmeleon's stats have exceeded the critical point!]

[Charmeleon meets the evolutionary requirements!]

[Charmeleon evolves into Charizard!]

The crimson cocoon of light expanded and deformed violently.

A pair of broad wings, covered with tough membranes, suddenly broke through the light cocoon and unfolded.

A more ferocious head with a pair of sharp horns appeared at the top of the cocoon, with flames seemingly surging from its mouth.

at last.

The light of evolution reached its peak and then burst forth.

A powerful, imposing fire-breathing dragon appeared before them.

It roared to the sky, its scorching breath distorting the air slightly.

"Charizard! You finally..." Ash couldn't finish his sentence.

He simply reached out and patted the Charizard on the shoulder.

Sometimes, you don't need to say too much.

That's enough if you can feel it.

Charizard lowered its head, its eyes filled with both admiration and recognition for Ash.

It responded by exhaling a stream of hot, sparking air from its nose.

The two consecutive evolutions, under the night sky after the epic battle, appeared particularly dazzling and fitting.

The timing of this evolution is perfect, isn't it?

This is not just a promotion, but also a moment of reward after going through hardships and fighting side by side.

"Cuckoo..."

Emperor Yan: Well done.