Chapter 283: Fireburst Beast vs. Claw‑tail Scorpion

"Alright, Leaf Eevee has already asked Captain Gangshi for special training, and you two need to step it up!" At Aunt Bei Li La's training ground in Zhuqing Village, the sun was just right, Huo La stood in the center, speaking passionately to the Fireburst Beast and the Claw‑tail Scorpion before him, his eyes full of expectation.

On the ground beside the arena, dozens of Pokeballs are neatly arranged, all of a future design.

These companions who traveled with Huo La to the Hisui Era are now sealed inside Pokeballs, unable to be summoned, lying quietly there like silent witnesses.

Huo La's gaze first lands on the Fireburst Beast, his tone approving: "Fireburst Beast, you have successfully evolved, and you just learned the new moves Shadow Ball, Shadow Claw, and Flare Blitz from Aunt Bei Li La; your combat power has risen another level."

The Fireburst Beast nods lightly, a hint of confidence flashing in its eyes, its two front paws lifting slightly, the tips of its claws shimmering faintly.

The purple flames dancing around its neck drift outward in two strands, landing precisely on the claw pads; the flames intertwine with Shadow Energy, subtly exuding a fierce burst of power.

Huo La watches the scene, smiles with satisfaction, then turns to the Claw‑tail Scorpion beside him, his tone gentle yet encouraging: "Claw‑tail Scorpion, don't be discouraged. You have great potential, and you're only one step away from evolution. Aunt Bei Li La also taught you Cross Poison Blade, Iron Tail, and Shadow Ball; these moves are enough to give you an edge in battle."

The Claw‑tail Scorpion flicks its slender tail, the Poison Needle at the tip glinting with a cold sheen, a faint violet aura swirling around its body, as if responding to Huo La's encouragement while exuding a tenacious resolve.

Huo La slowly withdraws his smile, his voice tinged with reflection: "If we were in later ages, there would be many ways to boost your strength. Illegal enhancements aside, there are countless legal Skill Machines, item augmentations, and with Xiao Gang around, you could receive the most precise food and medicine supplements, nourishing the body in every way. But now it's the Hisui Era, and we lack those resources."

Advanced technology in later eras provides many conveniences for Pokemon training; whether for learning moves or strengthening physique, there are diverse options.

Yet today in the Hisui Era, everything relies on primitive hammering; to raise a Pokemon's strength, one must depend on its innate qualities and combine them with rigorous special training.

"Alright, let's stop talking about that," Huo La raises his hand, claps it, refocusing on the training; his sharp gaze turns to the two Pokemon, "Today's training has only one item—your one‑on‑one duel."

He pauses, then adds in a serious tone: "Don't hold back; unleash yourselves, use moves according to your own judgment, and display your true combat power."

"I will watch closely from the side, identify the flaws and shortcomings exposed in your clash, and later tailor pinpointed training for you, specifically patching the weak points."

As the words fall, the Fireburst Beast and the Claw‑tail Scorpion simultaneously turn to face each other, fierce battle intent igniting instantly in their eyes.

A few seconds later, the two Pokemon move in sync toward opposite ends of the arena, then simultaneously come to a halt.

The Fireburst Beast's purple flames blaze around its neck, its limbs crouching slightly into an attacking stance; the Claw‑tail Scorpion tenses its tail, the Poison Needle aimed at the opponent, ready to launch a Surprise Attack at any moment.

The whole training field's atmosphere instantly tightens, and an intense internal battle is about to begin.

The Claw‑tail Scorpion seizes the initiative first, its slender tail snapping high; the Poison Needle at the tip erupts dozens of fine Poison Stings, raining toward the Fireburst Beast, the stings slicing the air with a sharp slicing sound.

The Fireburst Beast remains composed, merely shaking its fluffy body lightly; a dazzling white light instantly radiates around it, countless tiny star‑shaped energies dart out—this is the High Speed Star move.

The dense starlight collides with the Poison Stings in midair with a thunderous crash, the "Boom—Boom—" explosion sound echoing continuously, white and pale‑purple energy shock waves spreading outward, kicking up plumes of dust that temporarily shroud the two Pokemon.

Before the dust clears, a burst of scorching purple flame bursts from the smoke; the Fireburst Beast has already launched Flare Blitz, the flames enveloping its body entirely, turning it into a burning meteor that rushes toward the Claw‑tail Scorpion at a speed faster than the eye can catch, the air along its path scorching and warping slightly, heat waves rolling.

"Oh? Jumping straight into Flare Blitz!" Huo La narrows his eyes, his gaze locked on the battlefield, his fingertips unconsciously tapping his palm, his tone admiring, "Knowing how to use the explosion of High Speed Star to mask your form, and then decisively charge forward—your post‑evolution combat awareness has indeed improved a lot."

The Claw‑tail Scorpion feels this assault more directly; the searing heat of the flames hits it head‑on, making its entire carapace glow with heat, even its breathing becomes a bit rapid.

Yet it does not panic; the tip of its tail swiftly gathers a black‑purple energy ball, Shadow Energy raging wildly inside, the newly learned Shadow Ball move.

Seizing the moment the Fireburst Beast bursts through the smoke, the Claw‑tail Scorpion violently swings its tail, the Shadow Ball roaring with a gust, striking the Fireburst Beast precisely.

"Boom—!" a blast louder than before erupts, the Shadow Ball slams into the flame‑encased Fireburst Beast, black‑purple Shadow Energy colliding and annihilating with the purple flame, unleashing a massive energy shock wave.

Yet the Fireburst Beast's charge does not wane; its flaming body pauses only briefly, then accelerates again, still barreling straight at the Claw‑tail Scorpion.

Seeing this, the Claw‑tail Scorpion's eyes flash with a fierce resolve; unwilling to yield, it powers up again, its tail flicking rapidly as one Shadow Ball after another coalesces, hurling them at the Fireburst Beast in succession, attempting to block the opponent's charge with ranged attacks.

Wrapped in flame, the Fireburst Beast displays astonishing agility; faced with this barrage of dense Shadow Balls, its body deftly weaves between the energy spheres.

It evades most attacks while maintaining its charging rhythm, drawing ever closer to the Claw‑tail Scorpion, the surrounding heat waves growing increasingly scorching.

"Not bad, the sustained thrust of Flare Blitz is well‑controlled, it didn't lose rhythm from the Shadow Ball impact!" Huo La nods inwardly, "The Claw‑tail Scorpion's Shadow Ball density is insufficient, and its attack angles are too singular, failing to form a blockade, giving the Fireburst Beast room to dodge!"

As expected, the Fireburst Beast's Flare Blitz slammed directly into the Claw‑tail Scorpion, sending the Scorpion flying into the air.