Chapter 201: The Battle of the Champions

The name of a move never heard before rang out in Miss Zhu Lan's ears like a thunderclap. There were many scars on Luo's Garchomp, enough to show it had been through a hundred battles. Its dragon claws on both arms spread wide, and its body seemed to visibly swell in size. A fierce aura surged up, and all its power gathered into the claws that were shining with a green light!

"Dodge it!"

Miss Zhu Lan's gaze sharpened. Her Garchomp immediately took flight on the spot, directly dodging the Dragon Claw attack! The Dragon Claw smashed into empty air; even though it didn't touch the ground, the powerful claw wind still tore the earth apart, sending rocks flying!

Miss Zhu Lan discovered the problem with that Garchomp!

When using moves with great power, its speed seemed to slow down a bit!

"My Garchomp's power is very strong, isn't it?" Luo maintained that unusual smile. "Strength honed through years of training, sharpened between life and death, and ancient combat techniques!"

"'Strong Style' can increase the power of a move and deal massive damage to the opponent, but it will cause the action order to be delayed."

"Your Garchomp's mobility is indeed very high, so, how about this move?"

"Dragon Claw: Agile Style!"

Luo's Garchomp let out a low growl. Its speed suddenly increased, and the orange-yellow aura surging on its body turned blue-green. Miss Zhu Lan ordered her Garchomp to dodge again, but Luo's Garchomp swooshed right up to it!

"Block it with Dragon Claw!"

Miss Zhu Lan's Garchomp swung its Dragon Claw fiercely, clashing with Luo's Garchomp. However, Luo's Garchomp struck faster, and the second Dragon Claw hit Miss Zhu Lan's Garchomp squarely!

"Agile Style." Luo's smile didn't fade as he controlled the flow of the first battle. "It increases the speed of executing a move, but the move's power will be lower than usual."

"Only through high-intensity training can one master a move to this level. Your Garchomp doesn't know this combat style yet, right? If you master this way of fighting, you can adjust your power and speed in time during battle, which is very troublesome for the enemy!"

"Hmm, what kind of combat style is this?" Miss Zhu Lan frowned, feeling a hint of pressure. However, she took a deep breath and quickly adjusted her mindset. That pressure gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of extreme excitement!

Before the battle begins, the tense atmosphere between oneself and the opponent, which Pokémon the opponent will send out, what kind of moves they will use—these all make one's heart feel stirred!

This very moment is the reason why she is obsessed with Pokémon battles!

"Every trainer has a different feeling when battling. Pokémon will experience their trainer's feelings and battle with all their might. So, just by looking at how they battle, you can understand that trainer."

Miss Zhu Lan's eyes shone with brilliance, and her Garchomp, which had just taken a Dragon Claw, regained its spirit, and an effect of a significant increase in stats appeared on its body!

"The item I gave Garchomp to hold is... Weakness Policy!"

"Garchomp, possessing both speed and power, use 'Swords Dance'!"

In a trance, it felt as if a powerful BGM suddenly started playing, and small blue swords lit up around Miss Zhu Lan's Garchomp!

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'You hosted and watched the duel between Champion-level trainers. The exchange between the strong was silent. You obtained "Champion-level Training Knowledge"—this is the training method from Miss Zhu Lan and Luo. Please refer to it and use it at your discretion.'

'You have learned the "Strong Style" and "Agile Style" combat methods! You can pass this combat knowledge to all Pokémon through spiritual power!'

'Aegislash hosted and watched the duel between Champion-level trainers and obtained the knowledge "The Radiance of Life"! — Special knowledge drawn out by the bond between humans and Pokémon. Every time you battle with others/other Pokémon, it will improve the connection, power, and vitality between you and your Pokémon.'

Guangtai quickly finished crafting the essential items. A large number of Unown surrounded him. Those Unown from the Johto region whispered to each other; facing Guangtai, who had once locked them up, they were truly afraid!

"Unown, Unown..."

The Unown gathered around the Arceus statue brought by Cynthia, constantly circling and leaping. Those Unown from near Celestic Town seemed to be conducting business training for those "newly arrived Unown," while simultaneously sending new requests to Guangtai.

Creating the Legend Plate is just a starting point. What should have been given to the holder was the "Azure Flute," but there is no "King" level Pokémon in the Celestic region, and no Pokémon blessed by Arceus, so even holding the Azure Flute would be useless.

Then, please have Guangtai go to the Spear Pillar in Sinnoh, re-carve the Azure Flute there, and hand the flute to the chosen person.

"You want me to go to Sinnoh too? The Spear Pillar should be hidden by now. Come to think of it, people after the Hisui era could never find the Spear Pillar no matter what, which means it is currently in another dimension."

They really treat me as a guide, don't they? Won't they give me something good?

Seeming to see Guangtai's helplessness, the Unown conveyed Arceus's will, expressing Arceus's expectations for Guangtai, this "descendant of the Sinnoh people."

"Unown, Unown~ (The Great Sinnoh One says he will grant you protection, that is, the protection of the 'King'~)"

"Unown, Unown~ (He will also tell you how to make the Space-Time Orb and the Arceus Phone, and there are more useful treasures~)"

"Fine, I'll do it!" Guangtai agreed with a snap!

The King's protection and the crafting methods for two powerful items—his instinct as a craftsman is calling him to take the order!

Come to think of it, when he obtained the crafting method and the power of creation from the Guardian Stone before, Arceus was indeed already paying attention to him, just like it was paying attention to those people in the Valley of Creation.

There are actually quite a few people in this world who have a close connection with Arceus: the Michina people, the people of the Valley of Creation. These people are all those who worship Arceus and have truly received different blessings. Although the Sinnoh people are older than them, am I the only one left now?

Perhaps there are those in the village, but they did not receive Arceus's attention.

"Eh, wait." Guangtai suddenly paused.

Something like the Arceus Phone seems to have a trap. Doesn't taking this thing mean I have to work for Arceus?

Someone in the Hisui era was dragged by Arceus to work, and they even left behind the phrase "meet all Pokémon." Will it come to me and say "meet all materials"?

S-sure enough, even Arceus knows that materials science is the future of the world?

Arceus, who resides high in the Celestial Realm, located in the Hall of Origin.

"Since that's the case, can you let me pry up a floor tile from the Hall of Origin to study?"

Unown: "...?"

Ah... they have seen many humans who have been noticed and blessed by Arceus, but this is the first time they have met someone who said they wanted to pry up the floor tiles of the Hall of Origin!

As expected of a descendant of the Sinnoh people, your ideas are truly unique! No wonder your ancestors were able to help Arceus build the Stage of Light in the past!

"Unown? (Do you want to build another Stage of Light? If you can obtain the qualifications to challenge it, maybe you can?)"

The Unown were also unsure.

Guangtai was just saying it casually!

Challenging Arceus or something, that's too far away. Better to finish the orders and guidance work at hand first!

Then, let's take a look at the Legend Plate pendant in hand, family!

'Crafted Item: Pendant of the Legend Plate (Mythical)!'

'Description: Only a pendant made in the Sinnoh Ruins will come with the protection of the Great Sinnoh One! Its quality is Mythical! It has the effect of strengthening the bond and power between humans and Pokémon. Giving the pendant to an approved person will grant them Arceus's protection and blessing!'

'Crafted Item Effect 1: Arceus's Protection—Eliminates inner anxiety, maximizes the bond power between humans and Pokémon, and will cause incredible changes in the holder and their Pokémon. Intimacy will reach the maximum value.'

'Crafted Item Effect 2: Incredible Jade—Jade that requires Arceus's power to hatch. Essentially, it is the initial egg of a Legendary Pokémon. By selecting the corresponding emblem on the Stage of Light and placing the pendant down, the Unown will create the corresponding jade. However, due to the lack of Arceus's power, this jade cannot turn into the corresponding Legendary Pokémon and can only exist as a special material. If this option is selected, the third option cannot be used.'

'Crafted Item Effect 3: Phantom of the God (Limited)—Stand in the center of the Stage of Light, hold the pendant high, and you can summon Arceus's phantom and obtain the qualification to challenge the phantom! This phantom possesses the same power as Arceus itself and cannot be captured! Defeating the phantom will grant the blessing of a Legendary Hero. — Only those chosen and approved by the God can use this effect.'

(End of chapter)