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Chapter 280
Chapter 1154: Special Training Inside the Tower!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
Sky Pillar, First Floor.
Stepping inside the stone tower revealed a remarkably wide area.
The smooth, dark-brown marble floor was strewn with rubble, wreckage, and half-broken pillars, giving the place an ancient and desolate look.
Ash looked around. This first floor didn't pose much of a problem, as there were no crumbling floors.
A quick scan revealed no wild Pokémon, either.
"Hiss~!"
"Hiss~!"
However, restless sounds of movement could occasionally be heard from the floor above.
"It seems the powerful wild Pokémon all live on the upper floors."
At this thought, Ash's eyes lit up.
With a flip of his palm, several Poké Balls appeared in his hand.
*Pop! Pop! Pop!*
A series of crisp sounds rang out as red light solidified, and several Pokémon materialized before Ash.
Combusken, Grovyle, Corphish...
These three were his classic Water, Fire, and Grass-type generals. Their levels were already high enough that they had reached the threshold for evolution.
"Alright, we'll use this Sky Pillar as our special training ground. The goal is for all of you to evolve before we reach the top!"
A surge of pride welled up in Ash's chest.
After all, he still had nearly ten days. If he went straight to the top and successfully summoned Rayquaza...
...then he'd have nothing to do. Just sit around and stare blankly?
Ash understood the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf."
For all he knew, Rayquaza might feel like it had been tricked and deceived, and immediately greet him with a Dragon Rush.
"Then again, can I really summon Rayquaza?"
This time, Ash shook his head, no longer dwelling on the question.
He was already here. All that was left was to charge upward!
First, special training!
Before entering the tower, Ponfo had stuffed his backpack with a massive pile of Good Potions, Max PP, and Full Restores, enough to sustain several consecutive days of high-intensity battle.
This ascent was, in itself, the trial for a Dragon God Emissary.
*Pop! Pop!*
A few more flashes of red light, and the figures of Torkoal, Swellow, and Regieleki appeared.
These three did not need to evolve and already possessed immense power.
For them, it was more about honing their coordination and teamwork with Ash in battle.
This was especially true for Regieleki; it was more a matter of Ash adapting to its ultra-aggressive, high-speed battle style.
"You too! Come on out, Aipom!!"
Ash pressed a Poké Ball, and with a "pop," a small, purple monkey with a hand-like tail appeared before him.
Ash then lifted it onto his shoulder.
"Aipom, you just stay here and watch how your seniors battle."
The wild Pokémon here were too high-level. If the newly hatched Aipom were to join the fray, a single touch from an opponent would probably knock it out.
It was better for it to stay back and watch—a manual Exp. Share.
"Jiji~~!"
Aipom jumped up and down on Ash's shoulder, filled with curiosity about its new surroundings.
"Pika, pika~!"
Pikachu, on the other hand, sat like a general on Ash's other shoulder, as unmoving as a mountain.
He was the team's anchor and wouldn't act rashly.
It had only copied a fraction of Red's power...
But when it came to the art of slacking and taking it easy, it had stolen Red's entire schtick.
Similarly, the army of Pokémon Ash had captured in the Hoenn Region looked around in amazement.
This place was different from anywhere they had been before, with a dangerous aura lingering all around.
"You too, Latias, come on out!!"
Ash sent out Latias as well.
"Wuuu~~!"
Upon appearing, she automatically transformed into a beautiful human maid with long, red hair. She affectionately took Ash's arm, nuzzling her head against his shoulder.
"Latias, I'm entrusting you with these healing items!"
Ash handed the Good Potions and Full Restores to her, intending for Latias to act as the team's medic.
Originally, the best candidate for team medic was Entei, who could simultaneously serve as both a patrol and a guard, much like a police dog. However, the big guy didn't seem to be in a particularly good mood lately, so Ash decided not to release him.
Ever since that Pokémon battle competition, his spirits had been low.
Was he homesick?
After all, Entei hadn't left the Johto Region for centuries. It was only normal to feel this way on his first long trip away from home.
"It's still not enough..."
Looking at the Pokémon before him, Ash felt that catching only seven or eight new ones on this trip through the Hoenn Region was a bit lacking.
Maybe he could capture a few powerful wild Pokémon inside the Sky Pillar?
Finally, leading his magnificent army, Ash and his Pokémon ascended the stone staircase toward the second floor.
Time passed, day by day.
At the entrance of the Sky Pillar, Ponfo and Qingzi chatted from time to time.
One was from the ancient and traditional Draconid People, while the other was from the modern and fashionable Sootopolis People. Their topics were complementary, and their conversation flowed without any awkwardness.
As they talked, the atmosphere between them gradually warmed up.
"What do you think the child of a Draconid and a Sootopolis person should be called? Hehe~"
Ponfo let out a sleazy laugh, causing Qingzi's face to blush red.
From outside the Sky Pillar, it was impossible to see what was happening within.
But in contrast to the peaceful Sky Pillar, the world outside had undergone a massive transformation.
At the same time, the strange weather phenomena covering the Hoenn Region were constantly expanding.
Alternating periods of heavy rain and harsh sunlight appeared over nearly half of the Hoenn Region.
But in the sea area spanning several kilometers around the Sky Pillar, the weather seemed to be locked in place, remaining completely normal.
Not only was the weather locked, but the signal was too, preventing the two from communicating with the outside world, so naturally, they had no idea what was happening out there.
The God of the Land, Groudon, had finally set foot in the waters of the Hoenn Region!
Its location was in the sea area just east of Mossdeep City.
This caused Brock and Sawyer, who were stationed in Mossdeep City and watching Groudon's return up close, to wear expressions of utter shock.
"Strange..."
But Steven Stone, standing beside them, frowned.
According to the Weather Institute's projections, when Groudon reached the Hoenn Region, it should have simply found a volcano to burrow into and disappear.
Even if there were no volcanoes nearby, with Groudon's ability, manually creating one shouldn't have been a problem.
Yet, Groudon continued to walk slowly but resolutely, like a tortoise, toward the sea area southwest of Mossdeep City.
It was as if something there was guiding it.
And thanks to the news from Reporter Marnie, the entire Hoenn Region was now aware of an unprecedented event.
The God of the Ocean, Kyogre, had also appeared!
Many people in the sea areas near Sootopolis City and Mossdeep Town, after being drenched to the bone by the downpour, had also witnessed Kyogre's vast and powerful figure leaping from the sea's surface.
The two primal deities were both advancing toward each other!
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
Sky Pillar, First Floor.
Stepping inside the stone tower revealed a remarkably wide area.
The smooth, dark-brown marble floor was strewn with rubble, wreckage, and half-broken pillars, giving the place an ancient and desolate look.
Ash looked around. This first floor didn't pose much of a problem, as there were no crumbling floors.
A quick scan revealed no wild Pokémon, either.
"Hiss~!"
"Hiss~!"
However, restless sounds of movement could occasionally be heard from the floor above.
"It seems the powerful wild Pokémon all live on the upper floors."
At this thought, Ash's eyes lit up.
With a flip of his palm, several Poké Balls appeared in his hand.
*Pop! Pop! Pop!*
A series of crisp sounds rang out as red light solidified, and several Pokémon materialized before Ash.
Combusken, Grovyle, Corphish...
These three were his classic Water, Fire, and Grass-type generals. Their levels were already high enough that they had reached the threshold for evolution.
"Alright, we'll use this Sky Pillar as our special training ground. The goal is for all of you to evolve before we reach the top!"
A surge of pride welled up in Ash's chest.
After all, he still had nearly ten days. If he went straight to the top and successfully summoned Rayquaza...
...then he'd have nothing to do. Just sit around and stare blankly?
Ash understood the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf."
For all he knew, Rayquaza might feel like it had been tricked and deceived, and immediately greet him with a Dragon Rush.
"Then again, can I really summon Rayquaza?"
This time, Ash shook his head, no longer dwelling on the question.
He was already here. All that was left was to charge upward!
First, special training!
Before entering the tower, Ponfo had stuffed his backpack with a massive pile of Good Potions, Max PP, and Full Restores, enough to sustain several consecutive days of high-intensity battle.
This ascent was, in itself, the trial for a Dragon God Emissary.
*Pop! Pop!*
A few more flashes of red light, and the figures of Torkoal, Swellow, and Regieleki appeared.
These three did not need to evolve and already possessed immense power.
For them, it was more about honing their coordination and teamwork with Ash in battle.
This was especially true for Regieleki; it was more a matter of Ash adapting to its ultra-aggressive, high-speed battle style.
"You too! Come on out, Aipom!!"
Ash pressed a Poké Ball, and with a "pop," a small, purple monkey with a hand-like tail appeared before him.
Ash then lifted it onto his shoulder.
"Aipom, you just stay here and watch how your seniors battle."
The wild Pokémon here were too high-level. If the newly hatched Aipom were to join the fray, a single touch from an opponent would probably knock it out.
It was better for it to stay back and watch—a manual Exp. Share.
"Jiji~~!"
Aipom jumped up and down on Ash's shoulder, filled with curiosity about its new surroundings.
"Pika, pika~!"
Pikachu, on the other hand, sat like a general on Ash's other shoulder, as unmoving as a mountain.
He was the team's anchor and wouldn't act rashly.
It had only copied a fraction of Red's power...
But when it came to the art of slacking and taking it easy, it had stolen Red's entire schtick.
Similarly, the army of Pokémon Ash had captured in the Hoenn Region looked around in amazement.
This place was different from anywhere they had been before, with a dangerous aura lingering all around.
"You too, Latias, come on out!!"
Ash sent out Latias as well.
"Wuuu~~!"
Upon appearing, she automatically transformed into a beautiful human maid with long, red hair. She affectionately took Ash's arm, nuzzling her head against his shoulder.
"Latias, I'm entrusting you with these healing items!"
Ash handed the Good Potions and Full Restores to her, intending for Latias to act as the team's medic.
Originally, the best candidate for team medic was Entei, who could simultaneously serve as both a patrol and a guard, much like a police dog. However, the big guy didn't seem to be in a particularly good mood lately, so Ash decided not to release him.
Ever since that Pokémon battle competition, his spirits had been low.
Was he homesick?
After all, Entei hadn't left the Johto Region for centuries. It was only normal to feel this way on his first long trip away from home.
"It's still not enough..."
Looking at the Pokémon before him, Ash felt that catching only seven or eight new ones on this trip through the Hoenn Region was a bit lacking.
Maybe he could capture a few powerful wild Pokémon inside the Sky Pillar?
Finally, leading his magnificent army, Ash and his Pokémon ascended the stone staircase toward the second floor.
Time passed, day by day.
At the entrance of the Sky Pillar, Ponfo and Qingzi chatted from time to time.
One was from the ancient and traditional Draconid People, while the other was from the modern and fashionable Sootopolis People. Their topics were complementary, and their conversation flowed without any awkwardness.
As they talked, the atmosphere between them gradually warmed up.
"What do you think the child of a Draconid and a Sootopolis person should be called? Hehe~"
Ponfo let out a sleazy laugh, causing Qingzi's face to blush red.
From outside the Sky Pillar, it was impossible to see what was happening within.
But in contrast to the peaceful Sky Pillar, the world outside had undergone a massive transformation.
At the same time, the strange weather phenomena covering the Hoenn Region were constantly expanding.
Alternating periods of heavy rain and harsh sunlight appeared over nearly half of the Hoenn Region.
But in the sea area spanning several kilometers around the Sky Pillar, the weather seemed to be locked in place, remaining completely normal.
Not only was the weather locked, but the signal was too, preventing the two from communicating with the outside world, so naturally, they had no idea what was happening out there.
The God of the Land, Groudon, had finally set foot in the waters of the Hoenn Region!
Its location was in the sea area just east of Mossdeep City.
This caused Brock and Sawyer, who were stationed in Mossdeep City and watching Groudon's return up close, to wear expressions of utter shock.
"Strange..."
But Steven Stone, standing beside them, frowned.
According to the Weather Institute's projections, when Groudon reached the Hoenn Region, it should have simply found a volcano to burrow into and disappear.
Even if there were no volcanoes nearby, with Groudon's ability, manually creating one shouldn't have been a problem.
Yet, Groudon continued to walk slowly but resolutely, like a tortoise, toward the sea area southwest of Mossdeep City.
It was as if something there was guiding it.
And thanks to the news from Reporter Marnie, the entire Hoenn Region was now aware of an unprecedented event.
The God of the Ocean, Kyogre, had also appeared!
Many people in the sea areas near Sootopolis City and Mossdeep Town, after being drenched to the bone by the downpour, had also witnessed Kyogre's vast and powerful figure leaping from the sea's surface.
The two primal deities were both advancing toward each other!
(end of chapter)
