Chapter 512: I Want to Stay Firm

Carrying a large bag of food, Arbok bid Bai Jing a satisfied farewell and returned to the forest.

After releasing all the Pokémon, the group moved on to the next venue.

"Contestants, ahead lies the Change Cave, filled with complex passages that are little different from a maze. Your task is to traverse the cave and reach the Ruins Valley on the other side."

"However, you are best advised not to use any lighting tools, for the cave is inhabited by a vast number of Zubat of the '950' clan. Although Zubat have no eyes, Golbat and Crobat are extremely sensitive to light and will launch frenzied attacks upon it."

"Of course, it is also best not to make any loud noises, or you will likewise attract their collective assault."

"As everyone knows, the Zubat clan survives by sucking blood; unless you wish to be drained into dried corpses!"

Upon hearing this, the students' faces turned green. A maze, no lighting, no noise, and facing a horde of vampires—only a ghost would want to go there!

"Hahaha, just kidding with you. How could we possibly let contestants take risks? We have prepared protective suits for you to ensure no one gets bitten by them."

"However, the protective suits can only prevent blood-sucking, not physical attacks, so please remember my warning just now."

"Also, everyone must catch one Zubat: first, to serve as a guide; second, to greatly reduce the chance of being attacked; and third, for use in the competition after exiting."

"Remember, the rule is that only Zubat are allowed; this is for fairness!"

"Alright, those who wish to sign up may come forward to collect the protective suits."

Bai Jing stepped out first and said, "Classmates, this stage carries risks; those without confidence should not force themselves! Those choosing to participate, remember to wear your protective suits properly, proceed with caution, and if you encounter danger, call for my help immediately!"

With Bai Jing saying this, many of the students who had been hesitating stepped forward to declare their participation.

The fact that Bai Jing possesses Aura power was no longer a secret; with him present, the classmates felt much more at ease.

Of course, quite a few chose to give up, as there was no need to take risks for an irrelevant activity and those meager prizes.

In the end, only thirty-some people participated.

Upon entering the cave, since there were many forked paths, the group discussed and decided to act in pairs so they could look out for each other in case of trouble.

"Crobat dislike light and fear it; those classmates carrying Fire-type or Electric-type Pokémon, do not crowd together; instead, assist other classmates..."

"Understood!"

Fire and lightning are the great forces of nature that all dark creatures fear.

After the groups were formed, Bai Jing and Deng Xin walked leisurely, each holding a flashlight.

Lucario walked ahead, while Togekiss flew low behind.

Bai Jing even took off his protective suit, for he had absolutely no need for such a thing.

"This stage is a challenge for others, but for us, it is just a stroll!"

With two Aura masters, Bai Jing and Lucario, present, there was no possibility of getting lost.

"It is for me, not including you!"

"Oh come on~ You are me, and I am you; we are inseparable! 1.6"

Deng Xin, speaking thus, reached to take off her protective suit.

"What are you doing?"

"Copying you!"

"Do you have my abilities? If an accident occurs and I cannot look after you, do you want to be sucked into a dried corpse?"

Hearing this, Deng Xin shivered and decided it was better not to take it off.

"It's fine, take it off; I will definitely turn you into a mummy then, ensuring you live on forever!"

"Get lost! What I want is to stay firm!"