Chapter 47

He wondered how the Level 3 training, which had already pushed Shinx to its absolute limit, would fare against Combusken.

"Go, Combusken!"

With that said, Su Yu pressed the start button.

Once again, the rubber balls shot out like arrows.

The slightest misstep would result in being struck by a rubber ball.

Faced with rubber balls moving at Level 3 speed, even Combusken, who had previously handled things with ease, began to struggle.

However, after overcoming that initial difficulty, Combusken quickly dodged all the incoming rubber balls.

This was because Combusken's Ability had been triggered.

Although Pokémon were prohibited from using moves during training, their Abilities were not included in this restriction.

The Speed Boost Ability allowed Combusken to grow fiercer as the battle progressed, becoming faster and faster the longer it lasted.

Consequently, after enduring the earlier hardships, Combusken quickly adapted to everything.

Thus, when all the rubber balls had been fired, Combusken perfectly passed the Level 3 training!

At this moment, Combusken's legs were slightly trembling, sweat dripping onto the ground, and his muscles began to quiver.

King King Hongwu nodded; if his eyes did not deceive him, Combusken absolutely possessed the potential to strive for the championship in the future!

Su Yu definitely had the qualifications to become a champion.

"Let's stop here for today."

Su Yu could see that Combusken was exerting tremendous effort, so he decided to end the training session there.

However, what Su Yu did not expect was that Combusken slowly walked over.

He looked at Su Yu with determined eyes, his gaze sharp.

Su Yu immediately understood his meaning.

"You want to continue challenging Level 4?"

"Cha-mo!" Combusken nodded firmly.

Hearing Su Yu's words, King King Hongwu hurried over and advised,

"That won't do. You must know that Level 4 training is designed for Pokémon with Gym Leader-level strength.

Although the rubber balls are made of rubber, being struck by them at such high speeds can still easily injure a Pokémon."

"It is still too early for Combusken to challenge Level 4 speed!"

"Cha-mo!" Combusken patted his chest, as if to say it didn't matter.

Afterwards, he even glanced at the Poké Ball on Su Yu's waist.

Su Yu immediately understood his meaning.

The Poké Ball Combusken was looking at contained Shelgon.

Previously, Combusken's strength had always been the greatest among the three Pokémon, and he had secured the exam championship title for Su Yu.

After witnessing Shelgon consume a rare item and evolve, Combusken also hoped to improve his own strength.

Therefore, he chose to continue challenging the Level 4 training, wanting to become stronger!

Su Yu also felt Combusken's determination.

"Since you have chosen to continue the challenge, I naturally agree. However, you must remember not to overexert yourself; if you fail, jump aside immediately. I do not want you to get injured."

Su Yu patted Combusken's shoulder, speaking with earnest concern.

"Cha-mo!" Combusken raised his right arm, indicating that he understood.

"This... very well then, but you must be extremely careful." Seeing the determination of the two, King King Hongwu decided not to persuade them further.

Su Yu had Combusken sit aside to rest.

His stamina had already been significantly depleted.

It needed to recover slowly.

After some time, Combusken recovered to his peak condition.

He signaled to Su Yu that he had finished resting.

"Since you are rested, let's go over there."

Su Yu nodded and led Combusken back in front of the machine.

Only this time, Combusken was challenging Level 4 speed!

At this moment, Shinx had also recovered his stamina; he hopped over to Su Yu's side.

"Meow!" Standing outside the preparation area, Shinx cheered for Combusken.

Su Yu adjusted the machine to Level 4, looked at Combusken, and reminded him once more,

"Remember, absolutely do not overexert yourself! Jump aside the moment you feel you can't handle it."

Combusken nodded.

"Then get ready, start!"

"Boom!"

As the button was pressed, the rubber balls flew out of the machine with a loud boom.

If Level 3 speed was like an arrow, then Level 4 speed was like a cannonball!

Not only was the speed faster, but the power had also become stronger!

At this moment, Combusken's eyes were sharp and spirited, his gaze burning like fire as he stared intently at every rubber ball.

Simultaneously, Combusken's brain was racing, simulating the trajectories of the incoming rubber balls.

His limbs were not idle either; his muscles were tensed, ready to face any sudden situation.

At this moment, Combusken was in a state where his essence, energy, and spirit were unified as one.

"Whoosh!" A rubber ball grazed past the Vigorous Chicken, the friction with the air generating heat.

"Shoo!" Another rubber ball brushed past the Vigorous Chicken's arm, missing by only a few centimeters!

Even Hong Wu, standing aside, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for the Vigorous Chicken.

062: Perfect Pass, the Exhausted Vigorous Chicken!

"Shoo, shoo, shoo."

One rubber ball after another flew over, each narrowly dodged by the Vigorous Chicken.

Slowly, the Vigorous Chicken activated its Acceleration trait once again.

His speed increased.

From the previous narrow escapes and slight clumsiness,

he gradually became more relaxed, retaining some spare energy.

The change was remarkably obvious.

Sweat poured continuously from the Vigorous Chicken, splashing onto the ground.

"Shoo, shoo, shoo!"

One rubber ball after another grazed past the Vigorous Chicken.

"Whoosh!"

Finally, the Vigorous Chicken dodged the last rubber ball.

The Vigorous Chicken had completed the Level Four training!

At this moment, the Vigorous Chicken stood in the preparation zone, gasping heavily.

He no longer stood upright; his limbs sagged slightly, and his muscles trembled, clearly having reached his limit.

"Thud."

The Vigorous Chicken finally could not hold on; he dropped to one knee, leaning forward, nearly collapsing from exhaustion.

Just as the Vigorous Chicken was about to fall to the ground, someone supported his body.

The Vigorous Chicken half-opened his eyes and saw the Trainer before him.

"Rest well, Vigorous Chicken. You did very well. I am proud of you."

Su Yu said with a smile.

"Cha-mo~" After responding weakly, the Vigorous Chicken closed his eyes to rest.

He did not even have the strength to open his eyes.

Su Yu picked up the Vigorous Chicken.