Chapter 633: Banjilas Mega Stone!

Chapter 633: Banjilas Mega Stone!



Water Arrow Turtle vs. Crimson Blade Phantom.

No matter how high Crimson Blade Phantom's fighting spirit was, Zamora, with his type advantage, would not be intimidated by the Phantom.

"Water Arrow Turtle, use Water Spray!"

Water Spray, similar to the Fire-type move Fire Blast, is a move that becomes stronger the better the user's condition and the more energy they have. Using it right at the start of the battle, its power reached a terrifying 150 points!

Plus, being used by the Four Kings' ace Pokemon, the move's might and impact were...

Boom!

In the vast battlefield, it seemed like a tidal wave had been stirred up, like a raging torrent, covering the Crimson Blade Phantom in an overwhelming deluge, leaving no room for retreat unless it could fly.

But the Crimson Blade Phantom was not just Fire; it was also a Ghost type!

"Phantom Strike!"

Whoosh!

The sword blade, engulfed in a ghostly blue flame, sliced through the air, instantly creating a rift. As the Crimson Blade Phantom vanished into the rift, it disappeared from the field.

The surging water current's impact was suddenly lost.

"Behind you!" Zamora didn't panic but immediately located the Crimson Blade Phantom's appearance point from its Phantom Strike—right behind the Water Arrow Turtle.

"Kamehameha!"

The Water Arrow Turtle opened its mouth, clenched its arms, and tensed its body, exposing its back shell to the Crimson Blade Phantom.

Clang!!

The sword blade clashed with the Water Arrow Turtle's shell, emitting a metallic sound, accompanied by scattered sparks, leaving a shallow scratch on the turtle's shell.

How sturdy! The Crimson Blade Phantom even felt like it was chopping against a thick piece of metal.

The Water Arrow Turtle, which had been quite confident earlier, couldn't help but grit its teeth.

Don't be fooled by the shallow scratch; this was a Ghost-type move, and it had no resistance to it. The eerie chill transmitted through the sword blade was what truly made it suffer.

"Now, Water Arrow Turtle, use Tidal Vortex to bind it!"

"Kamehameha!"

A vortex of water rose from under the Water Arrow Turtle's feet, and the splashing water quickly expanded, enveloping both it and the Crimson Blade Phantom behind it.

Sizzle—

The scattered water droplets fell on the Crimson Blade Phantom's sword blade and armor, instantly turning into steam.

A single drop of water wouldn't have much effect on the Crimson Blade Phantom, but the constantly contracting Tidal Vortex was more than just a drop of water.

If the Crimson Blade Phantom were trapped and bound by the vortex, it would be truly helpless.

"Break out!" Jinghe shouted.

Buzz—

A psychic power emanated from the Crimson Blade Phantom's eyes, and a layer of psychic energy seemed to envelop the ghostly blue flames on its twin swords.

Psychic Blade!

A cross-shaped sword mark appeared on the constantly contracting Tidal Vortex, and the continuous water flow seemed to be instantly severed, leaving a gap in the vortex as the Crimson Blade Phantom slashed its way out.

The Tidal Vortex failed to "grab" the Crimson Blade Phantom, and Zamora secretly thought it was a pity, but after all, it was one of the Four Kings, and its ability to adapt was naturally strong.

"Water Arrow Turtle, use Water Cannon!"

Splash!

The water from the Tidal Vortex seemed to flow back into the Water Arrow Turtle's body like a swallow returning to its nest, and the water finally appeared in the two cannons on the turtle's back, faintly visible.

"Guchya!"

The Crimson Blade Phantom crossed its twin swords in front of its chest, its expression serious.

Boom!!

Two columns of water shot out from the Water Arrow Turtle's cannons, the turbulent water flow condensed and without any dispersion.

While others' Water Cannons were single columns, the Water Arrow Turtle had two, as if it had cheated.

"Why isn't the Crimson Blade Phantom dodging?"

"Does it plan to take the Water Cannon head-on?"

"Or is Teacher Jinghe betting on accuracy?"

Betting on accuracy? Such a rare word to use for Teacher Jinghe? In a battle, if it's a tactical battle, the trainer's intentions are naturally the same as the Pokemon's. The trainer sets the tactics and strategies, and the Pokemon executes them.

But in a battle relying on passion and the Pokemon's potential, the trainer and Pokemon's wills become one.

It didn't dodge because...

It didn't need to!

Clang!!

The crossed swords in front of the Crimson Blade Phantom's chest emitted a dazzling golden glow, and a vibrant life force surged upon the blades.

Suddenly, everyone looked up at the high noon sun in July, and their hearts were instantly enlightened.

The sun shone fiercely.

Facing the oncoming water columns, the Crimson Blade Phantom fiercely slashed its crossed swords, and the condensed golden sunlight transformed into two intersecting cross-shaped slashes, colliding head-on with the Water Cannon.

Sunlight Blade!

Boom!!

In an instant, water droplets splashed, mist swirled, and the dazzling golden light clashed with the surging water flow, creating the most intense collision.

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"Excellent!" Green shouted, his face filled with excitement.

He loved these fair and square battles, the head-on clashes, regardless of type advantages. Just do it!

When the trainer and Pokemon's hearts were completely aligned, nothing was impossible to face.

"Such admirable knightly spirit!"

The more he watched, the more he felt that the Crimson Blade Phantom embodied the "knightly spirit" he followed.

Even they reacted this way, let alone Zamora, who was currently battling Jinghe. His blood boiled, and his eyes lit up with fire, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time!

Zamora raised a broad smile, his eyes glowing with determination.

"It can actually split the Water Cannon of the Water Arrow Turtle, a collision like the dance between hot oil and water droplets!"

"I and the Water Arrow Turtle will definitely serve you the most skilled 'Secret Recipe'!"

As he spoke, Zamora took out the Key Stone pendant hanging around his neck, and the dazzling rainbow light rose in the battlefield, making everyone feel as if their blood was surging.

Everyone heard him shout:

"Water Arrow Turtle, Mega Evolve!!"

"Kame!"

And in response to Zamora's call, the Water Arrow Turtle gave the appropriate reply.

The water surged, and the icy aura lifted all the accumulated water in the field, and the purifying light born under the rainbow glow made people feel their spirits tremble.

Here it comes!

"Zamora's Mega Water Arrow Turtle!"

"Oh oh oh oh—I don't know why, I feel so fired up!"

"This is what battle is all about!"

If Cheren was here, she would definitely feel the similarities between Green and Da Ye.

Equally passionate, equally fearless, driven by their passion, driving their Pokemon, and even driving their opponents, and then

With rich experience, crush the opponent.

This is what the passionate Pokemon trainers are best at, because in battle, when the opponent is completely fired up, it is really difficult for the other party to remain calm and composed.

And when the emotions are also driven, then the rhythm of the battle, the initiative, and so on, are not so easily controlled.

Not only does Da Ye have "experience," but Green is also like this.

So at this moment, Green wishes he was the one battling Jinghe.

"Kame—Kame—!!"

The dazzling light turned into scattered stars, and the mark of Mega Evolution flashed and disappeared, revealing to everyone's eyes—Mega Water Arrow Turtle! The originally sturdy shell was like a fortress, and the two previous cannons had become one, but it was thicker and darker, and the depths of the dark cannon seemed to contain endless power.

In addition, on the arms of the Mega Water Arrow Turtle, a shell-like turtle shell also appeared, and two slightly smaller cannons were equipped on it, which could move with the rotation of the arms, making it even more flexible.

At first glance, the cannon on the back of the Water Arrow Turtle after Mega Evolution seemed to have lost one, but if you count the two on the arms, there was actually one more cannon.

The original "Parent-Child Love Cannon" was already enough to be abnormal, and now it has changed from two to three, making it even more intimidating than before.

"Armorannon!" Jinghe's eyebrows were tightly knit, and he spoke solemnly.

The flames spewing from the golden cannon suddenly surged, and within the red firelight, a strand of golden flame gradually appeared.

Boom!!!

The sudden surge of flames startled both Zamora and Mega Water Tortoise, especially the latter. Not only was its water flow pushed back, but the flame shooting out from the cannon seemed to bear a striking resemblance to its own "Super Launcher." Although it was only a superficial similarity, it undeniably amplified the power of the flames.

What was going on?

Could traits be mimicked as well?

Impossible! If that were the case, would it mean that after Mega Evolution, it could still possess the "Torrent" trait of its original form and even freely activate or deactivate the "Torrent" trait? Unbelievable!

The rapidly intensifying flames completely overwhelmed Mega Water Tortoise's water manipulation, engulfing most of the arena, including Mega Water Tortoise itself.

However, from the previous clash, the power of the flames had already been diminished significantly. As a result, when they landed on Mega Water Tortoise, they didn't cause much damage.

"Super Water Tortoise, use Water Cannon!"

"Pyroar, use Blast Burn!"

Once again, water and fire clashed in the center of the arena.

This time, Pyroar found itself at a disadvantage, its body covered in water, and the flames it emitted were mostly extinguished.

Unlike the meager damage inflicted by the flames on Mega Water Tortoise, Mega Water Tortoise dealt significant harm to Pyroar.

It was evident to any observant spectator that Mega Water Tortoise held a substantial advantage in this head-on confrontation.

This only deepened the mystery further.

"I don't understand. Is there some tactical reason why Jinghe is fighting like this?"

"Tactics? It seems like Jinghe is just being reckless right now."

"You're telling me being reckless is a tactic?"

Zamora's face was stern, and his perception seemed slightly different from that of the audience.

Despite the apparent disadvantage, Jinghe and Pyroar gave off an air of danger, as if they might explode at any moment.

It was as if they were the ones being forced into a defensive position.

To be cautious, Zamora spoke up, "Super Water Tortoise, use Water Ring!"

The water on the arena began to flow towards Water Tortoise, forming concentric rings of water around it, slowly restoring its stamina.

"Even in a battle of attrition, Water Tortoise has the upper hand."

"What is Jinghe planning to do?"

Jinghe stood motionless at the edge of the arena, his gaze fixed on Pyroar.

Well?

"Goo-cha!"

Pyroar let out a deep growl and shook its head vigorously. A thick cloud of steam rose from its body, and white mist enveloped it as flames erupted from its body once more, drying the wet patches.

Jinghe lowered his eyes slightly.

Let's continue!

Pyroar's flames intensified again, even more dramatically than before. Within the raging inferno, strands of golden fire seemed to be gradually increasing in number.

Conversely, Pyroar's condition was slowly improving.

In terms of recovery ability, Pyroar was not lacking!

"Is Pyroar also recovering its stamina? How is that possible?"

"What is that golden flame?"

"F-f-flame..."

Someone pointed at Pyroar and exclaimed in shock.

Those flames were a bit over the top!

"What's going on? Could it be the 'Blaze' trait?"

"What Blaze? Isn't Pyroar's trait 'Battle Armor'?"

"Damn, Blaze combined with Battle Armor, Jinghe, your Pokemon is unreasonable!"

Amidst the exclamations, Pyroar's arms closed together again.

The flames around its body surged towards the cannon.

Previously, it had only been reacting defensively, but this time, it was taking the initiative!

The head-on confrontation with Mega Water Tortoise made it clear that the "Super Launcher" trait was not something that could be easily imitated.

But that didn't matter!

It had its own way of fighting!

At this moment, Jinghe and Pyroar were in perfect sync.

The most recent small talk was about the book that was just released.

Although they lacked a Mega Stone and Mega Evolution, the bond between Jinghe and Pyroar, along with the power of Wave Guide, made their silhouettes seem to overlap.

Jinghe faintly felt a connection akin to the bond between Satoshi and Frogadier, and his palms grew warm.

Pyroar's appearance didn't change, but the Wave Guide was very real.

Wave Guide, infuse me!

Within Pyroar's golden cannon, a "buzzing" sound resonated, as if some terrifying power was being constantly infused, compressed, and concentrated. At this moment, both Zamora and Mega Water Tortoise's expressions changed.

They felt an immense threat.

"Super Water Tortoise, use Water Cannon with maximum power!"

"Kamehameha!"

Hearing this, Super Water Tortoise dared not show any negligence. Its three cannons simultaneously changed direction.

The previous Water Cannon had split into three streams to increase the area of impact and improve accuracy. But this time, the three cannons merged into a single, more powerful stream.

Boom!!!

The cannon mouth erupted with dazzling light, and the dimly lit Pyroar resembled a giant cannon on the ground. The terrifying recoil left two deeply charred trenches in its wake as it slid backward.

If the recoil was this intense, the Armorannon, which combined flames, the fire of life, and Wave Guide, was undoubtedly devastating.

The plants in the garden outside the Battle Castle, even those at a distance, instantly withered from lush green to scorched yellow, with faint signs of burning.

The trainers on the second floor retreated, summoning their Pokemon to withstand the aftermath of the spreading flames.

This was Jinghe's first time infusing his Aura into Pyroar after receiving Alazhe's blessing and experiencing a surge in Aura power.

Although Jinghe couldn't perform Hydro Pump with his hands, it didn't mean his Aura was weak. In fact, one could say that in terms of Aura alone, Pyroar and Martial Bear combined might not be as powerful as him. It's just that he wasn't a Pokemon, and his usage of Aura was different from that of Pokemon.

However, when infused into Pyroar, it was put to good use.

The firelight illuminated his face with an orange-red glow, and Zamora's Super Water Arrow Turtle was in its Mega Evolution state. Both of them, with their hearts in sync, felt the terror of the flames.

What should they do? They could only resist with all their might!

Boom!!

Water and fire collided once again in the Battle Field, but the resulting commotion was far more intense than the previous encounters.

Boom!!

The spectators watching the battle turned pale, their mouths dry.

This... this power was truly a bit terrifying.

Perhaps even the might of a Legendary Pokemon wouldn't be this formidable?

"Although the Super Launcher couldn't simulate it, it allowed Pyroar to learn the method of compressing and increasing its power. Plus, with Aura, it won't develop into Hyper Beam, right?"

Jinghe's eyes twitched slightly.

Boom!!

After another intense boom, a thick white mist rose, revealing the dilapidated Battle Field to everyone's eyes.

Utsugi, the butler, twitched his mouth.

This field was specially enhanced for Duke and Marquis battles, and it was completely destroyed after just one battle. The white mist gradually dissipated.

Pyroar's dark body ignited with flames once more, but they were undoubtedly much dimmer than before. It knelt, panting heavily.

Across from it, the Water Arrow Turtle sat on the ground, seemingly without any visible wounds. However, its originally deep blue body was now covered in patches of scorching red.

Zamora's Water Ring had already disappeared, and the few water droplets that touched the red patches instantly evaporated.

"Zamora."

The Mega Evolution energy had already left the Water Arrow Turtle's body, and although it appeared unharmed, its entire body was injured. It panted heavily, having lost its previous momentum.

Both sides were clearly exhausted.

Seeing this, Zamora sighed softly.

It seemed like an even match, but...

"This battle, we lost," Zamora sighed again, but a smile appeared on his face, exuding a sense of liberation.

Jinghe was taken aback by his words.

Both sides still had their fighting capabilities.

Seemingly understanding Jinghe's confusion, Zamora explained with a sigh:

"Teacher Jinghe used more 'ordinary ingredients' but created such a stunning 'dish.' This battle, we indeed lost."

Zamora and the Water Arrow Turtle not only had an attribute advantage but also used Mega Evolution. Yet, after fighting to this point, it was not a draw; instead, they were at a clear disadvantage and couldn't even be considered evenly matched.

What about Jinghe and Pyroar? They had an attribute disadvantage, couldn't Mega Evolve, and didn't use any other enhancement methods.

This was what Zamora meant by 'ordinary ingredients.'

Moreover, whether in terms of momentum, attitude, or the final stunning display, they had lost.

So, Zamora admitted defeat straightforwardly.

Losing is losing; there's no point in pretending otherwise.

Jinghe was initially puzzled but then understood and nodded slightly.

This might not be appropriate in other regions, but in the Castelia region, it made perfect sense.

Indeed, if the battle continued, it would be hard to predict the winner between Pyroar and the Water Arrow Turtle. But Jinghe still had Rotom, who had some energy left.

After confirming that Zamora chose to concede, Butler Utsugi quickly announced the result.

Furthermore, he waved his hand to indicate that Jinghe's title would be promoted from Marquis to Duke! Please collect your reward quickly; our field won't be able to withstand much more.

In just a few days, Jinghe's title skyrocketed from Count to Duke, an astonishing promotion speed that would usually invite dissatisfaction. However, not a single person in the audience questioned it.

After all, Teacher Jinghe's strength was evident, and if he remained at the Marquis rank, there would be no opponents.

Some trainers with the Marquis title even clapped in celebration, eager to advance their ranks as soon as possible. They knew that if they didn't, they might not find a match!

It's worth noting that this was just Teacher Jinghe's Pyroar. They were aware that Teacher Jinghe's ace was a Gengue.

If even the main force was this powerful, how formidable would the ace be?

They hurried to promote him so he could challenge the Four Kings and Champions. They couldn't withstand such opponents.

Many had come to witness Zamora's promotion to Duke but were surprised when Teacher Jinghe surpassed expectations and achieved the Duke title even faster.

Nonetheless, the battle was indeed thrilling to watch.

Battles are like that.

Tactics may be visually appealing, but not everyone understands them.

However, direct clashes are even more captivating, easy to comprehend, and capable of stirring everyone's emotions.

The audience burst into applause, including Green and Yakai.

Finally, a Duke! The two exchanged glances, feeling the competition between them.

As soon as Butler Utsugi finished the ceremony for Jinghe's title promotion, they hurried to request a match, then allowed Jinghe to rest for half a day before applying for a "designated challenge."

The early bird catches the worm! Jinghe donned the red cape and received the "Duke" proof, instantly feeling that the red cape was more attractive than the green or yellow ones.

"Congratulations, Duke Jinghe." Utsugi bowed in greeting.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Duke, that should be enough, right? It's been so peaceful.

"Butler Utsugi," Jinghe called out to him.

"Is there anything I can do for Duke Jinghe?" Utsugi's heart skipped a beat as he cautiously asked.

Could it be that they're still going to match me up?

At least wait until the venue is renovated.

However, when Jinghe asked, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mega Evolution Stone?"

Previously, before Mega Evolution became widespread, the Battle Castle's exchange list did not include Mega Evolution Stones.

But as Mega Evolution gained popularity and was embraced by many Trainers, the Battle Castle also exerted its influence to collect some Mega Evolution Stones.

However, Mega Evolution Stones are extremely rare, and the Battle Castle established a rule that only Trainers with the rank of Duke or higher can exchange them. This is the first time someone in the Battle Castle has wanted to exchange a Mega Stone.

"I wonder, which Mega Evolution Stones are available in the Battle Castle?" Jinghe asked.

"Please give me a moment."

Utsugi took out his phone, adjusted his monocle, and scanned the exchange list of the Battle Castle.

"Manectric Mega Stone, Abomasnow Mega Stone, and Sceptile Mega Stone."

Sceptile Mega Stone?

When he heard about this Mega Evolution Stone, Jinghe's thoughts stirred slightly.

He happened to be looking for a Grass-type Pokemon, and if there's a Sceptile Mega Stone, then he could consider Sceptile, the Grass-type starter of the Hoenn region.

Speaking of which, as a Hoenn native, he didn't have a signature Pokemon from the Hoenn region, which was a bit hard to explain.

"Altaria Mega Stone and Banjirales Mega Stone."

Bingo!

Banjirales Mega Stone! It seems Dr. Blartano's information was correct.

Utsugi said with a hint of apology, "The Battle Castle hasn't had much time to collect Mega Evolution Stones, and I'm not sure if there's one that Duke Jinghe needs."

Being able to collect five Mega Stones already demonstrates the strength of the Battle Castle.

Moreover, among them is the Banjirales Mega Stone, a quasi-god Pokemon.

"I want to exchange for the Banjirales Mega Stone," Jinghe said directly.

While the Sceptile Mega Stone is good, capturing a Grass-type Pokemon is more important.

What's more, if Yuki finds out that the Banjirales Mega Stone is right in front of him and doesn't exchange it, he'll be in a bad mood in no time.

"Okay." Utsugi nodded, adjusting his glasses, "Let me check if Duke Jinghe has enough points."

The Battle Castle values points; every battle earns points, and with more wins than losses, these points can be used to obtain needed items.

"Points?" Jinghe rubbed his chin, "No problem, if it's not enough, I'll just battle a couple more times."

Utsugi's finger froze as he swiped on his phone screen, and a cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

Battle a couple more times?

Utsugi promptly turned off his phone screen and hurriedly said, "It's enough, more than enough! I'll get it for you right away."

"Hmm? Is it enough already?" Jinghe was a bit surprised.

He had only battled three times, and the points were already sufficient?

It seems that making money in the Battle Castle is indeed a viable option.

After three battles, you can exchange for a Mega Evolution Stone worth eight figures!

The only drawback might be that after becoming a Duke, the opponents in battles are of the Four Kings' level, making it quite exhausting.

And it's not easy to find matches either.

However, Jinghe also learned that every year, the Battle Castle invites various Counts, Marquises, and Dukes to gather for an intense five-day battle event. At that time, there will be plenty of live streams and broadcasts, and the popularity won't be any less than the regional tournaments.

"We'll see then."

Soon enough, Utsugi returned with a box containing the Mega Stone and presented it to Jinghe.

Jinghe took the box, opened it, and—

"Yoki!"

Yuki immediately ran out from Jinghe's waist, tiptoed, stretched his short neck to look around, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"It's indeed the Banjirales Mega Stone."

Without saying anything else, just seeing Yuki's reaction, it was clear that it was the Banjirales Mega Stone.

"You can't eat this!"

Jinghe closed the box and said to the eagerly waiting little one.

"Yoki!" Yuki rubbed his hands, his expression turning serious.

I, I won't eat it! I just want to take a look, at most, I'll just taste it!

Taste it?

Jinghe's lips twitched.

I don't believe you.

"I'll give this to you when you evolve. Don't you have a piece of the Earth Tablet? Chew on that for now."

"Yoki."

Yuki hung his head, putting on a pitiful act.

Isn't Gengue, the male, holding the Mega Evolution Stone in his mouth? He only spits it out when he needs it. Now it makes sense why Yuki wants to taste it.

Jinghe decided to ignore him.

The little one has been learning to act from playing with Gengue.

Besides, the piece of the Earth Tablet is fine, but what if Yuki can actually digest the Mega Evolution Stone? Strictly speaking, the value of the Earth Tablet is much higher than that of the Mega Evolution Stone.

(End of Chapter)

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