Chapter 309: Crisis perfectly resolved, a mighty heavy punch

Is it over just like that?

Everyone watched Ash stand above Groudon beneath the Black Light Screen; he stood tall, the breeze fluttered his clothes, and his handsome face showed a hint of a smile.

【Handsome guy: Is it over? Was Kyogre knocked awake?】

【Mikuri: His gaze became clear, no longer frenzied as before; without the irrational Shui Wutong, things are normal.】

【Dawu: Things went roughly as expected; Black Satoshi was effective, cooperated well with Groudon, and it's normal that Kyogre couldn't beat them.】

Groudon is strong, but it can't fly.

Later Groudon got anxious, used Solar Beam to knock Kyogre down, then also used Cliff Sword to inflict damage on Kyogre, finally restraining Kyogre.

Those two moves were likely Groudon going all out.

Looking at its flustered appearance, it seems the inability to fly is a sore point Groudon cares about.

Kyogre obviously has no Flying type, and those two arms aren't wings, so why can it fly?

Groudon feels its arms aren't small either, not much different from Kyogre's, so why can't it fly!

【Adu: The battle under the Black Light Screen ended quickly; I didn't need to help much.】

【Xiba: Black Satoshi's two abilities combined with Groudon, pressing down the flying Kyogre and beating it!】

【Qibana: Probably the Blue Orb's doing; Pikachu was possessed by the Blue Orb, its power greatly increased, Black Satoshi's psychic and aura powers also getting stronger is normal, and then he amplified the Pokémon.】

【Nazi: Now Black Satoshi's psychic power far exceeds mine; he can even block attacks from Ancient Pokémon, those orb amplifications are truly terrifying!】

【Jiadellya: No wonder Ancient Pokémon can be controlled by them!】

Black World—

Waves are calm, the weather is pleasant!

Kyogre floated calmly on the sea surface, Groudon stood opposite it, they gazed at each other.

Ash slowly slid down from Groudon's huge, scorching body, his feet firmly planted on the ground.

"Pika‑pika!"

Pikachu dashed toward Ash, its round eyes sparkling with excitement and concern.

"I'm fine!"

Pikachu leapt forward and landed precisely in Ash's arms.

Seeing Ash safely come down from Groudon and then sharing a warm moment with Pikachu, Misty's worried heart finally settled. She let out a long breath, the tension on her face eased, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a relieved smile.

A moment later, the deep‑blue glowing Blue Orb, as if pulled by an invisible force, slowly emerged from Ash's body. It hovered in mid‑air like the brightest star in the night sky, exuding a mysterious and captivating aura.

Then the orb gently swayed and settled securely into Ash's hand. He gripped it tightly, feeling its unique energy fluctuations, and a strange feeling welled up inside him.

"You hold it!" Adu stepped forward, his expression stern and serious.

Just now he saw the orb enter Ash's body; it didn't control him but instead boosted all his abilities, and so far only Ash seems able to wield and control them.

Ash himself is immensely strong, surrounded by many powerful Pokémon, and his status is such that few dare to oppose him. Therefore, giving the two orbs to Ash is undoubtedly the best choice.

Having received the Red Orb from Adu, Ash placed the two orbs together.

The two orbs illuminated each other, their light intertwining, peaceful with no conflict.

Adu patted Ash's shoulder, turned and strode off to hunt down the Magma and Aqua teams' members—those guys have done plenty of bad deeds, won't be easily dealt with!

Groudon and Kyogre glanced at Ash, then each went their separate ways.

Looking at the somewhat devastated island, Ash sighed sadly, slowly pulled out a GS Ball from his pocket.

He lightly pressed the button; a soft light flashed, and Celebi's petite figure appeared beside him.

"Celebi, can you make this place a bit better?"

Ash gently stroked Celebi's cheek.

Regarding Ash's affectionate gesture, Celebi greatly enjoyed it, happily blinking its eyes and breaking into a bright smile.

It nodded firmly, then lightly floated upward.

Only see Celebi's body emitting a soft, bright light, like scattered stars falling from it.

The light fell on the withered grass; the originally dry leaves seemed infused with vitality, gradually turning green and standing tall. On the broken branches, the wounds slowly healed, and tender green shoots sprouted from the tips.

Celebi can heal wounds; under its power, plants grow extremely lush.

Indeed, the situation is exactly so; the once devastated island has been completely renewed, vegetation lush, full of life!

Ash and his companions broke into cheerful smiles; Celebi is truly effective!

Hiding nearby, the Team Rocket Trio spotted Celebi, instantly excited, quickly devised a plan to capture it and send it to Sakaki.

As usual, the Team Rocket Trio showed up, flashed their presence, and were quickly blown away by Pikachu.

【Ma Zhishi: Those two orbs haven't disappeared!!!】

【Jiadellya: Keeping them on Ash isn't bad either; anyway they can't control him, and he can still use them.】

【Xiaomao: At this rate, Ash can challenge the Gym himself, no need to send out Pokémon!】

With the physique of a true newcomer, plus Aura and psychic power, I'd estimate few Trainers could match him, and even some Pokémon couldn't hold their own against him.

He can take the field himself!

Xiaomao imagined the scene of Ash warming up and entering the field!

What? Trainers are warming up!

Afterward, Ash and his party continued their journey.

During routine training on the way, Mudkip smashed a large boulder with one punch, then erupted with evolution light; it had stored up energy for a long time, now it stopped holding back and directly evolved into Swampert!

Its body grew larger, it walks on four legs, and its sturdy limbs clearly show great strength.

"How strong!"

Xiaosheng poked Swampert's arm, feeling its muscular build.

"Crack!"

Brock's Water Leap Fish saw the Giant Marsh Monster's appearance, its eyes full of amazement, will it also become like that in the future?

「Chit~」

Giant Marsh Monster looked at the little brother Water Leap Fish, nodded to indicate, it will also become like this, and will even become stronger than it!

Looks very powerful........ Ash carefully examined the Giant Marsh Monster's arms, full of strength, after confirmation, the Giant Marsh Monster is very suitable for physical attack moves.

On the way, specialized training was given to the Giant Marsh Monster, teaching it some special moves.

Finally arrived at Green Ridge Gym, issued a challenge to Gym Leader Xiao Feng and Xiao Nan.

The Gym's rule is a double battle.

Ash alone faced Gym Leader Xiao Feng and Xiao Nan.

They sent out Sun Rock and Moon Stone, while Ash sent out Giant Marsh Monster and Great King Swallow.

Great King Swallow took charge of aerial combat, while Giant Marsh Monster defended from below, or taking advantage when their attention was drawn, directly launched a Water Cannon.

For pulse-type moves, Giant Marsh Monster is very proficient, repeatedly using Water Pulse against Sun Rock and Moon Stone.

This time Great King Swallow did not wear the Golden Battle Armor, but instead used Steel Wing itself, gradually disturbing Sun Rock and Moon Stone, and meanwhile cooperated with Giant Marsh Monster.

Giant Marsh Monster charged up and used True Qi Fist, Great King Swallow acted as a stepping stone, jumped up, and the fully powered fist struck Sun Rock.

This punch was mighty and heavy, Sun Rock could not block it!

And Moon Stone was defeated by Great King Swallow's Steel Wing!