Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 490 About the Ability "Bonded Transformation"! In my hands, it's no longer exclusive to Ash's Greninja!
[What? Bond Evolution? Aren't all our current Mega Evolutions driven by the power of bonds and emotions?]

[I have a feeling this mesmerizing evolution of the Soul-Stealing Eye is absolutely extraordinary! There must be some special reason behind it!]

[Everyone, hold your tongues and listen to what this bastard has to say!]

Seeing one of the teasing comments, Ye Yinchuan smiled and sent him a 24-hour ban.

Play around as you please, but don't joke about seniority!

I'm a live streamer, not a comedian. I can't play this game!
"Using 'Bond Evolution' to describe it is actually quite ambiguous, but there's another way to describe it, which I call 'Bond Evolution.' This is an extremely rare emotional catalyst that can occur between Pokémon and their trainers. It's essentially very similar to Mega Evolution, but it requires even more emotion and bond to drive it, and it doesn't even need a Mega Stone to provide energy to complete an evolution that breaks through the Pokémon's limits..."

【Wow, is that even possible?】

What exactly is the relationship between Pokémon and humans that allows them to transcend to a higher level of existence through emotion alone?

Humans may seem weak in comparison, but they definitely harbor enormous secrets and potential... Otherwise, why would such powerful Pokémon rely on humans as their companions?

[Upstairs, are you mistaken? We humans are the true rulers of this world.]

[Ruler... Haha! You should ask Ho-Oh and the other legendary beasts if they agree! It's only because the legendary beasts tacitly approved, or didn't interfere, that we humans are where we are today, right?]

Ye Yinchuan was somewhat surprised by the sudden digression in the comments, but also felt it was understandable. After all, the delicate ecological balance between humans and Pokémon has been a topic of endless debate for thousands of years...

Basically, wherever there are Pokémon, such arguments are likely to arise, and then everyone has their own reasons, so no one can really say for sure!
Ye Yinchuan didn't want the topic to go astray, so he continued:
"I'm not sure how many super evolution branches there are for the Soul Reaper, but I know there's only one. Adding to that the characteristics of Bond Evolution, I'm pretty sure my Soul Reaper is a Bond Evolution..."

[Oh? Bond Evolution has special characteristics? Please tell us quickly!]

If even the streamer only knows one branch, then others are even less likely to know the other branches!

"The characteristics of Bond Phenomenon are actually quite easy to identify: the Pokémon will exhibit some of the trainer's traits..."

[I don't see it coming. What do you and that alluring-eyed creature have in common?]

[666, so couples who have been together for a long time start to look alike, right?]

"Haven't you all noticed that after his mega-evolution, Hookeye has gained a bit of my handsomeness?"

Ye Yinchuan smiled faintly.

[Shameless!]

Seriously, can't you be serious for once?

"Ka!"

To the audience's surprise, the captivating eyes also revealed themselves, with an expression very similar to the streamer's, almost identical!
Damn, that affected, smug smile, it even has a touch of coolness, it's so similar to the streamer's!

[Could it be that after its super evolution, the Soul-Stealing Eyes' figure also improved because it became like a streamer?]

Ye Yinchuan was somewhat helpless about the current situation, because in terms of appearance... apart from being a little handsome, he was otherwise quite ordinary and had no outstanding features...

Therefore, even if we were to say that through Bond Phenomenon, Pokémon would become similar to their trainers, there doesn't seem to be any convincing evidence to support that this is true.

In the original Pokémon series, Ash's Greninja has a red head, representing the hat Ash often wears, and the hairstyle on the sides of its head is also very similar to Ash's. The two have some similarities in their overall appearance.

Of course, the original work, as a game and anime, features rather distinct and stereotypical character portrayals...

In the real world of Pokémon, Ye Yinchuan is unremarkable. His hairstyle is quite ordinary, without any particular style, color, or item he likes.

If I had to pick something that's closest to my own element, it would probably be something like a live-streaming camera, right? You can't exactly have a camera growing out of someone with captivating eyes, can you?
"Wait a minute..."

Ye Yinchuan suddenly noticed that on the shield of the Soul-Hooking Eye, roughly in the center, there was a circular outline, and in the middle of the outline was a slightly raised sphere. You know what, just imagine it, and it looks like a camera...

Could it have some special function?
Could you explain in more detail? What's unique about your super-evolved form with the alluring eyes?

Don't be vague, it does look somewhat like you, but it's not uncommon for Pokémon to resemble their trainers. Spending a lot of time together can cause their expressions and movements to become similar!

"Um……"

Ye Yinchuan was initially only somewhat skeptical, but after seeing the specific characteristics on the Super Soul-Hooking Eye panel, his prediction was immediately confirmed.

Because the Mega Evolution of Sableye possesses two unique abilities, one of which is Bond Pact, and the other is surprisingly called Jewel Knight...

Ye Yinchuan knew about the Bond Phenomenon ability; it could be understood as a unique ability for Pokémon capable of Bond Phenomenon evolution. He specifically mentioned Ash's Greninja...

Of course, in the original setting, Greninja with the Bond Transformation ability is not only Ash's Greninja.

As for the Gem Knight ability, Ye Yinchuan can basically confirm that it is his own Mega Sableye, a unique ability that does not appear in the original work and is a specialty of the real world of Pokémon.

Ye Yinchuan had some basic answers to why this characteristic existed, and the logic and principles behind it were not difficult to explain.

When Ye Yinchuan told the audience that his Super Soul-Stealing Eyes had two special characteristics and revealed their names, it was destined to cause a huge stir.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments, and there was even a moment of buffering, which seemed to have triggered some kind of platform streaming mechanism. The popularity of the live stream was soaring.

[Are you kidding me, streamer? Mega Evolution is bad enough, but it also has two special abilities!]

[Bond transformation and Gem Knight? I've never even heard of either!]

That's too much! Your Pokémon gets all the good things, doesn't it?

Ye Yinchuan was already used to this kind of reaction from the comments, after all, just as the comments said, every single one of his Pokémon was an elite, no, a totem...

Moreover, each breeding program is unique and difficult to replicate. Therefore, almost every time there is a related exhibition, it attracts a lot of envy, and even some jealousy.

Of course, this is the way human nature works: people tend to be overly envious of those similar to themselves. However, when someone reaches a level unattainable for them, the likelihood of envy decreases significantly, and it's more likely to transform into admiration, or even groveling. Ye Yinchuan, as a top streamer and the "Phoenix King's Messenger," possesses a background and strength beyond the imagination of ordinary people. In the eyes of the average viewer, he's already at a celestial level…

At most, it's just that some people have dark hearts and want to find all sorts of opportunities to make him fall from his high position!

Ye Yinchuan knew that in this situation, there was no need to further whet the audience's appetite, so he spoke directly:
"Since there are two characteristics, I'll explain them one by one. First is the Bond Transformation characteristic..."

In Ye Yinchuan's mind, information about the bond transformation from the original setting appeared.

The Bond Phenomenon in the game can be summarized as follows: after Greninja defeats an enemy, it can transform into Ash's Greninja, and after defeating another enemy, it gains a level-one boost to all its stats...

Judging from the description, this characteristic clearly requires Pokémon to defeat multiple opponents, giving it a bit of a lone-wolf hero vibe...

In the real world of Pokémon, things are naturally different, but they won't be completely different either.

"The Bond Phenomenon can be analyzed in three ways. The first function is to use the bond between the Pokémon and its trainer to break through its own life limits and complete the evolution..."

You can think of it as Mega Evolution, which can even be done without a Mega Stone. However, if you use a Mega Stone, the evolution will be smoother and the effect will be more powerful!

This is seriously going too far! They already have one more characteristic than others, and now they want to split that characteristic into three? That's practically six characteristics, right?!

It seems I'm not the only one who thinks this world is unfair. Pokémon, just like people, are divided into different tiers based on their abilities and base stats. No matter how much a Pokémon claims to have unlimited potential, that's only in terms of its own capabilities. Compared to truly powerful Pokémon, it's nothing!

[Dude, you actually called me emo!]

Ye Yinchuan made his own assessment in his mind: This isn't a game, so why bother with balance?
Besides, even in the original Pokémon games, there is no absolute balance. This world, after all, has never been absolutely fair and just...

So what about the second feature?

"The second function, this characteristic, will give Mega Sableye even greater growth potential. As long as it teams up with its trainer to defeat the enemy, its inner emotions and bonds will surge forth and transform into energy..."

Temporarily boosts all attributes of the Super Soul-Stealing Eye, and some attributes will be permanently retained after the battle!

Holy crap, it even has a growth potential! That's insane!

[So, you're using war to sustain war, huh?]

[But I think it's pretty useless. First of all, this feature only works in the Mega Evolution form, which limits its applicability to many scenarios!]

[The condition of "defeating the enemy" seems a bit abstract. What exactly constitutes a defeat? Does it mean you can just battle any Pokémon and infinitely grind its stats? That can't be right, can it?]

[Don't forget the primary function! With this feature, the streamer's Soul-Stealing Eyes should be able to easily enter a Super Evolution form! Or rather, it's Bond Evolution! So accumulating growth potential isn't a big problem!]

Seeing some of the audience's questions, Ye Yinchuan provided appropriate answers:
"Pokémon with Bond Pact can indeed break through their limits and evolve more easily... but this is only relative, and they can't evolve whenever they want..."

Think of it like a skill in a game; it needs a cooldown. The Bond Transformation is just like a regular Mega Evolution. After using it, you'll feel weak and need to accumulate energy again to support the next evolution!

"Then I'm relieved!"

[What a shame, the streamer's Pokémon can't grow indefinitely... Homelander breathes a sigh of relief.jpg]

Looking at the reactions in the comments, Ye Yinchuan chuckled inwardly, wondering how they would react if they knew what he was about to say.

"However, the Bond Transformation ability is unaffected by form. As long as this ability appears in any form, whether it evolves or degenerates, it will always exist... In other words, as long as the enemy is defeated, Sableye can keep growing, even if it is not in a super-evolved state!"

I can't take it anymore!

Okay, are you waiting for us here?

[Top-tier features, absolutely top-tier features!]

Ye Yinchuan glanced at the comments, his smile unwavering. He knew, of course, that this was a top-tier ability; whether in the game or the anime, Ash's Greninja was an incredibly powerful creature…

Now that it's appearing in real life, on the super-stunning eyes, the effect is amazing!
Of course, Ye Yinchuan's speeches are always full of unexpected twists and turns, which is a professional habit of his as a news anchor.

He tactically took a sip of water and continued drinking:
"This improvement isn't as easy as you imagine. The key to defeating an opponent lies in the mental fortitude required. It's impossible to deliberately arrange for an opponent to defeat you. Even battles with no suspense will only result in minimal improvement in your attributes..."

To put it more clearly, the stronger and more difficult the opponent, the more pronounced the effect of this characteristic will be; conversely, if the opponent is easily defeated, the effect will be much weaker!

That's alright...

[That's already pretty strong, what more could you want?]

[Waaaaah, there's a third function! What is it...?]

"The third function of this ability is related to the trainer himself. Because it is a bond transformation, it is related to the bond with the trainer. The feedback effect on the trainer will be much stronger than that of ordinary Pokémon!"

When this was mentioned, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but let his big teeth out for a breath of fresh air.

He was used to most abilities, but this ability, which could enhance the trainer's benefits, was especially valuable to him, and of course, to others as well.

After all, who doesn't want to become stronger?

This might sound a bit abstract in modern civilized society, but to put it another way, it means you'll have better hearing and eyesight, be healthier, and live longer. Doesn't that sound appealing?
Sigh, it's true what they say, comparisons are odious!

This is amazing! So comprehensive! I'm so envious!

Not to mention that the audience is tired of hearing the word "envy," Ye Yinchuan himself is tired of hearing similar statements!
There's no way around it, that's just how it is!
"Let's talk about the second feature..."

Ye Yinchuan took a short breath and continued speaking.

(End of this chapter)