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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1076_en
Chapter 183
Chapter 1066: Yuki vs. Elite Four Huayue!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Sky Pillar, Pacifidlog Town."
The trial was over. As the two of them walked down from the platform side by side, Ash silently recited the two names.
Although he didn't know if his method of brute-forcing it was in line with the rules.
He'd figure it out when he got to the Sky Pillar.
"Summoning Rayquaza..."
Ash's face was filled with anticipation.
Perhaps he could even ride on Rayquaza's back and show off?!
"Are you excited, Pikachu? We might get to ride Rayquaza."
"Pika-pika!"
Pikachu, on his shoulder, nodded repeatedly. If that was the case, this would be the most high-end mount it had ever ridden.
But it was destined not to be the last.
The Elderly Grandmother was speechless.
How absurd.
Whether they could summon it was still completely up in the air, yet this boy and his mouse were already thinking about riding the great Dragon God?!
If Ash weren't the important Lorekeeper, she would have lost her temper by now. This was the highest form of disrespect to the great Dragon God!
Since he had shouldered such a heavy burden, the Elderly Grandmother felt compelled to offer some kind of reward.
Meteor Village still had many precious Dragon Scales and Dragon Fangs that could significantly increase the combat power of Dragon-type Pokémon.
"No need, I'm already very satisfied with one Dragon God pillar."
Ash, however, did not accept.
Right, he would also have to get Rayquaza to blast the Dragon God pillar with a Dragon Pulse... If the draconic energy from Rayquaza couldn't activate it, then it was likely no one else stood a chance either.
By the time the two of them walked out of the stone chamber, the open plaza ahead was filled with the continuous sound of explosions, as if a fierce battle was underway.
"Zweilous, use Dragon Breath!!"
Elite Four Huayue raised a hand and pointed. The blue-black, two-headed dragon in front of him opened its fanged mouths, and two torrents of greenish-white wind howled forth, intertwining in mid-air.
Even though Zweilous had not yet completed its evolution, it already possessed considerable combat strength.
After all, among all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, this one was the most difficult to evolve.
"Use Dragon Claw!"
His opponent, Yuki, didn't dare to be careless either.
Don't be fooled by Druddigon's simple-looking appearance; its attack was formidable. Its two sharp claws had already extended with blue energy, and it met the incoming Dragon Breath with a cross-shaped slash!
*Pssh!*
The energy exploded into a cloud of smoke, the sheer force of it drawing gasps of surprise from the watching Draconid People.
They hadn't expected an outsider to be so formidable when using a Dragon-type Pokémon.
"...Now, use Ice Fang!!"
Elite Four Huayue's mouth twisted as he suddenly gave a command, a wicked grin playing on his lips.
The Zweilous suddenly charged into the smoke and dust. Boosted by its short wings—which were not yet capable of true flight—its speed doubled.
*K-Klang!!*
Caught off guard, Druddigon's arm was bitten head-on.
*Screech!*
A dense Ice-type energy spread out, freezing Druddigon's arm solid in the blink of an eye.
Super Effective!
A little-known fact: although its final evolution, Hydreigon, specializes in Special Attack, Zweilous, in its second stage, has a more outstanding physical attack.
Not to mention, its unique "Hustle" ability from this stage could boost the power of its Ice Fang to the maximum.
*Klang!!*
The bone-piercing chill instantly cut away more than half of its stamina, forcing Druddigon to one knee.
However, Yuki's battle had only just begun.
"Now, use Superpower!!"
Enduring the intense, cold pain, Druddigon's gaze hardened. White smoke instantly rose from its entire body as if it were boiling, and even its rough skin took on an intimidating red hue.
The ice on its arm melted in an instant.
"RAWR!!"
With a furious roar, Druddigon swatted Zweilous's head aside with its now-recovered claw.
Its other arm, however, was clenched into a fist, which it then smashed forward!
*BOOM!!*
The heavy-handed Superpower struck Zweilous squarely in the neck. The overwhelming strength forced it to retreat continuously, its limbs scraping a black mark on the ground.
Super Effective!
A Fighting-type move also dealt considerable damage to the Dark-type Zweilous.
"Not bad, kid~"
Elite Four Huayue smirked, his slanted mouth giving him an insidious look as he sized up Yuki, much like a second-rate street punk.
They had both just caught their Pokémon, but when it came to commanding, this kid before him was barely his inferior.
Wasn't he supposed to be a rookie trainer?
Are all newcomers like this nowadays?
"Elite Four Huayue, you really are something..."
Yuki stared back at his target, not yielding an inch.
The combat power of both trainers continued to climb, and they were poised to begin the second round.
"Hey, hey, hey! Let me in on this!"
Seeing a battle he could jump into, there was no way Ash could bear to be a mere passerby. He immediately inserted himself into their fight.
He had been through the trial for so long without a single battle; he was terribly pent-up.
"..."
"..."
However, when Elite Four Huayue and Yuki saw Ash appear, their expressions both darkened, and they fell silent.
Especially when they saw the green scroll in Ash's hand...
"Return, Zweilous!"
"You too, Druddigon!"
Then, the two of them suddenly recalled their Pokémon, and the battle came to an abrupt end.
Ash: "?"
Were they ganging up to isolate him?
"Hmph, let's call the battle off for now. I've got things to do, so I'm outta here."
Elite Four Huayue was decisive. He directly sent out a massive black crow, the feathers on its head resembling a hat.
He then leaped directly onto the Honchkrow's head.
Next, he was heading to Mossdeep City to have a good talk with the researchers at the Mossdeep Space Center and find out what they were hiding.
"Hey! I'll be waiting for you to challenge me at the League Conference!"
Before leaving, Sidney shouted in a low voice in Yuki's direction.
It was clear to see that if no other top contenders emerged, this kid would have no problem winning the conference...
At that point, he would naturally earn the qualification to challenge the Elite Four.
"As for you..."
Elite Four Huayue then looked at Ash.
No matter what, this guy had still bested him in the trial...
Although he couldn't say anything directly, he could still give him the cold shoulder.
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, he was grabbed by the shoulders as his Honchkrow took flight, carrying him upwards.
Like the Draconid People, the trainer and his Pokémon flew directly out through the opening in the rock ceiling.
Ash: "..."
What's with the huffing? Is this Elite Four member a schoolkid?
Meanwhile, Yuki also sent out his Pokémon.
It was a large, dragon-like Pokémon with a long, slender neck and four wings on its back that resembled banana leaves.
With a swift flip, Yuki landed on Tropius's back.
As the latter ascended, Yuki's gaze, which had been level with Ash's, now looked down on him from above.
"Ash from Pallet Town... at the League Conference, I will settle the outcome with you once and for all!" Yuki declared in a deep voice.
He was now off to collect his sixth badge.
The Tropius's wings flapped, and soon it followed Honchkrow's path, passing through the opening in the ceiling and flying out into the world.
In no time, both of them had completely vanished from Ash's line of sight.
Ash: "..."
So, did those two guys specifically wait for him to come out just to say one thing and then leave?
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Sky Pillar, Pacifidlog Town."
The trial was over. As the two of them walked down from the platform side by side, Ash silently recited the two names.
Although he didn't know if his method of brute-forcing it was in line with the rules.
He'd figure it out when he got to the Sky Pillar.
"Summoning Rayquaza..."
Ash's face was filled with anticipation.
Perhaps he could even ride on Rayquaza's back and show off?!
"Are you excited, Pikachu? We might get to ride Rayquaza."
"Pika-pika!"
Pikachu, on his shoulder, nodded repeatedly. If that was the case, this would be the most high-end mount it had ever ridden.
But it was destined not to be the last.
The Elderly Grandmother was speechless.
How absurd.
Whether they could summon it was still completely up in the air, yet this boy and his mouse were already thinking about riding the great Dragon God?!
If Ash weren't the important Lorekeeper, she would have lost her temper by now. This was the highest form of disrespect to the great Dragon God!
Since he had shouldered such a heavy burden, the Elderly Grandmother felt compelled to offer some kind of reward.
Meteor Village still had many precious Dragon Scales and Dragon Fangs that could significantly increase the combat power of Dragon-type Pokémon.
"No need, I'm already very satisfied with one Dragon God pillar."
Ash, however, did not accept.
Right, he would also have to get Rayquaza to blast the Dragon God pillar with a Dragon Pulse... If the draconic energy from Rayquaza couldn't activate it, then it was likely no one else stood a chance either.
By the time the two of them walked out of the stone chamber, the open plaza ahead was filled with the continuous sound of explosions, as if a fierce battle was underway.
"Zweilous, use Dragon Breath!!"
Elite Four Huayue raised a hand and pointed. The blue-black, two-headed dragon in front of him opened its fanged mouths, and two torrents of greenish-white wind howled forth, intertwining in mid-air.
Even though Zweilous had not yet completed its evolution, it already possessed considerable combat strength.
After all, among all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, this one was the most difficult to evolve.
"Use Dragon Claw!"
His opponent, Yuki, didn't dare to be careless either.
Don't be fooled by Druddigon's simple-looking appearance; its attack was formidable. Its two sharp claws had already extended with blue energy, and it met the incoming Dragon Breath with a cross-shaped slash!
*Pssh!*
The energy exploded into a cloud of smoke, the sheer force of it drawing gasps of surprise from the watching Draconid People.
They hadn't expected an outsider to be so formidable when using a Dragon-type Pokémon.
"...Now, use Ice Fang!!"
Elite Four Huayue's mouth twisted as he suddenly gave a command, a wicked grin playing on his lips.
The Zweilous suddenly charged into the smoke and dust. Boosted by its short wings—which were not yet capable of true flight—its speed doubled.
*K-Klang!!*
Caught off guard, Druddigon's arm was bitten head-on.
*Screech!*
A dense Ice-type energy spread out, freezing Druddigon's arm solid in the blink of an eye.
Super Effective!
A little-known fact: although its final evolution, Hydreigon, specializes in Special Attack, Zweilous, in its second stage, has a more outstanding physical attack.
Not to mention, its unique "Hustle" ability from this stage could boost the power of its Ice Fang to the maximum.
*Klang!!*
The bone-piercing chill instantly cut away more than half of its stamina, forcing Druddigon to one knee.
However, Yuki's battle had only just begun.
"Now, use Superpower!!"
Enduring the intense, cold pain, Druddigon's gaze hardened. White smoke instantly rose from its entire body as if it were boiling, and even its rough skin took on an intimidating red hue.
The ice on its arm melted in an instant.
"RAWR!!"
With a furious roar, Druddigon swatted Zweilous's head aside with its now-recovered claw.
Its other arm, however, was clenched into a fist, which it then smashed forward!
*BOOM!!*
The heavy-handed Superpower struck Zweilous squarely in the neck. The overwhelming strength forced it to retreat continuously, its limbs scraping a black mark on the ground.
Super Effective!
A Fighting-type move also dealt considerable damage to the Dark-type Zweilous.
"Not bad, kid~"
Elite Four Huayue smirked, his slanted mouth giving him an insidious look as he sized up Yuki, much like a second-rate street punk.
They had both just caught their Pokémon, but when it came to commanding, this kid before him was barely his inferior.
Wasn't he supposed to be a rookie trainer?
Are all newcomers like this nowadays?
"Elite Four Huayue, you really are something..."
Yuki stared back at his target, not yielding an inch.
The combat power of both trainers continued to climb, and they were poised to begin the second round.
"Hey, hey, hey! Let me in on this!"
Seeing a battle he could jump into, there was no way Ash could bear to be a mere passerby. He immediately inserted himself into their fight.
He had been through the trial for so long without a single battle; he was terribly pent-up.
"..."
"..."
However, when Elite Four Huayue and Yuki saw Ash appear, their expressions both darkened, and they fell silent.
Especially when they saw the green scroll in Ash's hand...
"Return, Zweilous!"
"You too, Druddigon!"
Then, the two of them suddenly recalled their Pokémon, and the battle came to an abrupt end.
Ash: "?"
Were they ganging up to isolate him?
"Hmph, let's call the battle off for now. I've got things to do, so I'm outta here."
Elite Four Huayue was decisive. He directly sent out a massive black crow, the feathers on its head resembling a hat.
He then leaped directly onto the Honchkrow's head.
Next, he was heading to Mossdeep City to have a good talk with the researchers at the Mossdeep Space Center and find out what they were hiding.
"Hey! I'll be waiting for you to challenge me at the League Conference!"
Before leaving, Sidney shouted in a low voice in Yuki's direction.
It was clear to see that if no other top contenders emerged, this kid would have no problem winning the conference...
At that point, he would naturally earn the qualification to challenge the Elite Four.
"As for you..."
Elite Four Huayue then looked at Ash.
No matter what, this guy had still bested him in the trial...
Although he couldn't say anything directly, he could still give him the cold shoulder.
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, he was grabbed by the shoulders as his Honchkrow took flight, carrying him upwards.
Like the Draconid People, the trainer and his Pokémon flew directly out through the opening in the rock ceiling.
Ash: "..."
What's with the huffing? Is this Elite Four member a schoolkid?
Meanwhile, Yuki also sent out his Pokémon.
It was a large, dragon-like Pokémon with a long, slender neck and four wings on its back that resembled banana leaves.
With a swift flip, Yuki landed on Tropius's back.
As the latter ascended, Yuki's gaze, which had been level with Ash's, now looked down on him from above.
"Ash from Pallet Town... at the League Conference, I will settle the outcome with you once and for all!" Yuki declared in a deep voice.
He was now off to collect his sixth badge.
The Tropius's wings flapped, and soon it followed Honchkrow's path, passing through the opening in the ceiling and flying out into the world.
In no time, both of them had completely vanished from Ash's line of sight.
Ash: "..."
So, did those two guys specifically wait for him to come out just to say one thing and then leave?
(end of chapter)
