Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 504 Seadra Evolution...King Thorn Dragon! The training results of Decidueye and Aggron!

"I didn't originally intend to use this, but Mr. Kirby, your strength seems a bit too overwhelming..."

Seth spoke softly, pressing a hidden button next to the battle arena.
"So let's make the most of everything!"

Rumble——!
The entire battlefield began to emit a low rumble, and the originally flat ground slowly sank in the center. Clear water gushed out from the hidden channels in all directions, quickly filling the sunken area.

In a short while, a huge circular pool replaced most of the ground, leaving only the surrounding rock platforms as land.

The pool's edges are made of smooth rocks, and the water is crystal clear, shimmering under the lights.

6. Can the venue be temporarily modified?

[To be honest, this environment is definitely more suitable for Water-type Pokémon!]

Ye Yinchuan observed these changes without surprise. Some water-type Pokémon are not even very convenient to move around on land, so gyms that mainly feature water-type Pokémon will have similar designs.

This mechanism wasn't used before; it seems Set went easy on us.

"Wow—"

As Ye Yinchuan recalled Incineroar, Seth also took out his third Poké Ball.

"Please engage, Seadragon!"

With a command from Seth, a figure burst forth from the water amidst the light. It resembled a seahorse, with its fins standing tall on its head, its body blue, and its eyes filled with a sense of vicissitude and pride.

This is a sea dragon!

Judging from his age and level, it goes without saying that he's a veteran from the Crystal Tide Dojo.

Despite its advanced age, the water-type Seadra appeared remarkably agile in the water. It swam nimbly in the center of the pool, even leaping and darting about, demonstrating ample agility and clearly being very familiar with the area before it.

"Sea Serpent Dragon?"

Ye Yinchuan nodded slightly. He noticed a noteworthy detail on this sea serpent: one of its scales was different, shimmering with iridescent colors. Though faint, Ye Yinchuan wouldn't mistake it.

“Miss Seth… perhaps your gym will have an unexpected gain today.”

Seth was puzzled.

The audience was even more confused.

Here we go again! This riddle-solving host is a repeat offender!

But Ye Yinchuan didn't explain further; they would find out everything soon enough.

"Then it's you, Owl!"

Although the dazzling, iridescent light was eye-catching, a figure landed silently on the field. Wing-like arms were crossed in front of the chest, and the eyes under the hood gleamed with a calm and sharp light, like a top hunter lurking in the dark night. The feathers all over his body were like gold and jade, and his noble temperament formed a sharp contrast with his hunter nature!

It's the Flash Sniper Tree Owl!

It gently turned its head, its gaze briefly meeting Ye Yinchuan's beneath its hood, as if silently confirming the tactics.

[Here it comes! The streamer's sniper shot at the tree owl! That aura is one of a kind!]

I've been a long-time fan; I've watched this kid grow up!

Grass-type has a significant advantage over Water-type... but is the streamer planning to sweep through the enemy lines?

When Seth saw the tree owl being sniped, his pupils contracted slightly.

Unlike the domineering and unrestrained Fiery Roaring Tiger, this Sniper Tree Owl gave her an extreme sense of calm and danger, as if she were its prey and would be killed in one blow if she made the slightest mistake.

"Sea Dragon, high-pressure water cannon!" Seth decisively ordered. Facing such an opponent, they had to seize the initiative!
The Seadra spews a rapid stream of water, traversing the arena and shooting at the Sniper Tree Owl at high speed.

But the sniper owl remained completely unfazed.

Ye Yinchuan's lips curled slightly: "A surprise attack by a hidden spirit."

Before the words were even finished, the sniper tree owl's figure instantly blurred, merging into its own shadow, and glided at high speed across the ground, perfectly avoiding the impact of the water jet at an unbelievable angle.

The next second, its figure reformed behind the Sea Thorn Dragon, its eyes beneath the hood still cold. It slightly tilted its head, launching a counterattack without needing Ye Yinchuan's further command.

"Shadow Sewing!"

The Sniper Tree Owl drew an arrow imbued with ghostly energy from under its wing and silently shot it at the shadow beneath the Sea Thorn Dragon's feet. The arrow struck the shadow precisely on the water's surface.

"The move Shadow Stitch will pin a Pokémon to its shadow, restricting its movement."

The live stream chat exploded with comments:

This move feels a bit mystical, yet somehow it makes perfect sense...

[The shadow follows the body, but the shadow is frozen in place, so the body can't move even if it's turned around, right? That's so ghost-like!]

Seth's expression changed; he knew the Tree Owl's next attack was imminent.

"Seadragon, use Water Cannon in place!"

Since we can't avoid it, let's defeat it head-on!
Seadra opened its mouth briefly to gather its strength, and water-based energy swirled and concentrated before a thick jet of water shot out, aimed directly at the Sniper Treeowl!
"Owl, be careful."

Ye Yinchuan spoke calmly and softly, the water cannon was powerful, but what was there to fear from the sniper owl?
Faced with this fierce attack, the sniper owl neither dodged nor evaded. It gracefully raised its wing, drew an arrow from under its wing, and nocked it onto the vine bowstring.

"Leaf Blade."

Green light condensed at the tip of the arrow, transforming into an incomparably sharp energy blade.

call out--!
The arrows, with blades attached, collided violently with the water cannon, precisely slicing through its energy structure!

The energy of the grass and water systems cancels each other out.

It turns out that the energy level of the sniper tree owl is even superior.

Although the arrow's power was somewhat diminished, it still struck the Seadragon's chest with a sharp "thud."

"Woo..."

The Seadragon let out a painful groan, its body swaying in the water. It had been struck in a vital spot, and its blood stained the pool red. Its injury was severe, and it would likely soon lose its strength due to excessive blood loss...

[Wow! Is this the streamer's sniper tree owl? Strike the enemy's vitals from a thousand miles away!]

[A casual victory, and it's already decided? It feels even easier than the Snorlax vs. Incineroar battle!]

"Sea Serpent..."

Seeing that Seadra was showing signs of weakness, Seth was somewhat unwilling. How come the Pokémon sent by Ye Yinchuan were all so ruthless?

It growled defiantly, its eyes flashing with an unprecedented determination.

"Ghost Arrow Barrage!"

Ye Yinchuan's sniper tree owl was often tortured by the Shadow of the Overlord, and he was not ambiguous at all in the battle.

Now is the time to strike while the opponent is weak and kill them!

The sniper tree owl drew back the bowstring, and this time, three arrows were nocked at the same time, each shimmering with the purple light of extreme ghostly energy, shooting out in a triangular formation like three ghostly shadows!
The Sea Serpent had no way to avoid being hit, and was struck one after another, causing a violent explosion!
Amidst the smoke and dust, the Seadra roared in pain. It had been severely injured and was floating on the water's surface, on the verge of losing its ability to fight.

"..."

Seth's face turned even paler.

This was a terrible loss, and I also feel sorry for Sea Dragon's injuries.

[No streamers allowed to mistreat elderly Pokémon!]

When did the sniper tree owl become so brutal?

"It's coming soon! Remember what I said earlier about the surprise at Crystal Tide Dojo? Do you remember?"

Ye Yinchuan spoke casually, as if everything was under control.

Just then, an unprecedentedly intense white light burst forth from a special scale on the Sea Thorn Dragon's body!
It was the light of evolution!
Its body began to swell rapidly, its carapace became harder, its dorsal fin spread out like a wing, and the fin on its head became sharper!

"This is... evolution?! Does the Sea Serpent Dragon have an evolved form?"

Seth exclaimed in surprise, his eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.

This old sea draconian has actually evolved?

As the white light faded, a lithe and imposing figure emerged from the water—it was the King Thorn Dragon!
Its posture became more restrained and slender. The previously exaggerated fin spikes had been retracted, transforming into a coral-like, or rather, dragon horn-like structure. The blue scales on its body shimmered, faintly flowing with colorful patterns. Its eyes were sharp and steady, and its body exuded a powerful dragon-type aura! The original wounds on its body seemed to have healed somewhat in the light of evolution; its previously somewhat aged appearance had also been rejuvenated, showing signs of increased lifespan!

[Holy crap! An on-the-spot evolution? Is this some kind of protagonist's script?]

[This...can Seadra evolve? What kind of Pokémon is this?]

"This is the King Thorn Dragon, I'll explain it to you later... The battle isn't over yet, Miss Seth!"

Ye Yinchuan reminded him.

"King Thorn Dragon?"

Seth was slightly excited when she learned the name of the evolved Seadra, but she suddenly didn't know how to command it.
"Dragon King, go and fight!"

The Thorn Sea Dragon let out an even more majestic roar, and a dragon-type energy shockwave several times stronger than before instantly formed, blasting towards the Sniper Tree Owl with overwhelming force!
"Such a fast Dragon Pulse!"

Ye Yinchuan was slightly startled, but remained calm.

boom!
The Sniper Treeowl didn't have time to fully dodge, crossing its arms in front of it to absorb most of the impact. A violent explosion rang out, and it was thrown several meters by the shockwave, its sturdy feet carving two deep furrows in the ground before it barely regained its footing. A hint of seriousness flashed in its eyes beneath the hood; clearly, the attack from the King Thorn Dragon had been difficult for it to withstand.

After all, in the Pokémon world, the Dragon type means power.

Seadra was already a high-level and powerful creature, though it was somewhat old. After evolving, its base stats improved across the board, and it also gained the power of the Dragon type...

That would be a huge improvement!

King Thorn Dragon pressed its advantage, roaring as another surge of dragon-type energy rushed towards them!

Having learned from the previous experience, the Deviljho dared not take the hit head-on again. It activated "Sneak Attack" once more, dodging the Dragon Pulse and immediately followed up with "Shadow Sneak Attack" and "Leaf Blade". The Deviljho drew its bow and shot an arrow, while behind the Kingdra, another shadow appeared, also drawing its bow and shooting an arrow. It was a pincer attack from both sides!

Keng!
With the sound of metal scraping, Decidueye's attack landed on Kingdra. Although it left a wound, much of it was absorbed by the scales. After evolving, Kingdra's defense was significantly improved. It countered with a "Water Slash," gathering the power of water and blasting it towards Decidueye!
The sniper owl reacted quickly, twisting its body to avoid a fatal blow, but its left shoulder was still grazed by the water, causing it to pause and its breathing to become somewhat rapid.

"Ordinary attacks are no longer effective, Owl. Go all out and use that move!"

Ye Yinchuan reminded him.

Upon hearing this, the Sniper Tree Owl took a deep breath, spread its wings, and an unprecedentedly powerful grass-type energy surged from its body, instantly condensing into a huge, spinning emerald green energy arrow in front of it. Sharp wind blades were wrapped around the arrow, as if it had gathered the wrath of the entire forest!

This move was none other than the Leaf Storm!
But it's not your average leaf storm. After training with the Tree Owl for a while, it has been able to condense the power of the leaf storm into a giant arrow, making its destructive power more concentrated!
Following Ye Yinchuan's command, the giant arrow, imbued with the ultimate grass-type energy, roared out, tearing through the air and charging straight at the sea dragon with terrifying force!
The Spiny Sea Dragon let out a defiant roar and tried its best to use its "water cannon" to resist. However, the emerald green giant arrow was unstoppable and instantly pierced through the water cannon, slamming hard into the Spiny Sea Dragon's body!

Rumble——!
A violent explosion resounded throughout the battlefield, scattering water, grass, and energy fragments everywhere, and creating huge waves that swept across the entire pool!

As the smoke cleared, the Spiny Sea Dragon had lost its ability to fight and floated helplessly on the water's surface, its carapace damaged in many places, clearly having suffered great injuries.

Even if it evolves, even if it gains the power of the dragon type, it still can't withstand this attack!
[Damn, what kind of move is that? I've never seen it before!]

[Tsk tsk tsk... So it wasn't a main character story after all; the evolution was just to highlight the power of the Sniper Deciduous Owl?] [That's terrifyingly powerful!]

The audience was constantly amazed.

Seth silently withdrew the Spiny Sea Dragon and had the staff take it away to heal its wounds.

Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon prowess has once again shattered her expectations!

"Come back, Sniper Tree Owl."

Ye Yinchuan called out gently. The Decidueye was slightly out of breath, its left shoulder feathers a little disheveled, but its eyes remained sharp. It nodded gently and transformed into a beam of light, returning to its Poké Ball.

"You might be a little surprised that the Seadra just evolved into Kingdra, but I noticed it a long time ago. This older Seadra actually grew dragon scales on its body, a manifestation of dragon genes that only a very small percentage of Seadra can exhibit. Unfortunately, it lacked a trigger..."

My Decidueye, during the battle, put enough pressure on it, even attacking its dragon scales and helping it evolve. As for Kingdra, it's the evolved form of Seadra, and as the name suggests, it naturally follows the dragon-type evolution path, possessing both water and dragon attributes, making it incredibly powerful!

Ye Yinchuan provided an explanation.

They even replayed the footage for the viewers in the live stream, highlighting the location of the dragon scales.

[Dude, do you have a microscope for eyes? How could you see that so easily?]

So... Crystal Dojo and this Seadra should thank you?

[666, what else can I say? Absolutely amazing!]

"Miss Seth, shall we continue the challenge?"

After briefly interrupting the pace of the challenge, Ye Yinchuan looked at Seth apologetically.

Seth also expressed his full understanding of Ye Yinchuan's work as a broadcaster. According to the calculations, the Sea Dragon's lifespan was not long, but unexpectedly it has now evolved into the King of Spikes, which looks like it can continue to live for another generation!

“Let’s continue… Mr. Kirby.”

Seth smiled in a friendly manner.

The fourth Pokémon from the Crystal Gym was dispatched—

A giant Pokémon with pincer-like claws appeared in the pool—Crawdill.

Evil and water, filled with an aura of wildness and destruction.

Few iron-clawed lobsters grow to such a massive size. Besides its high level, Ye Yinchuan also noticed a special characteristic of this iron-clawed lobster—

[Trait: Frequent molting]

This iron-clawed lobster has a faster metabolism and a shorter molting cycle than its counterparts. This results in a greater need for food and sleep, and more periods of weakness after molting as the new shell hasn't fully grown... However, its growth rate and size will be astonishing, and it will possess even greater fighting power!

The comments section was buzzing with discussion—

[Wow, can a giant lobster really grow this big? It's almost the size of a Tauros!]

[Actually, I've always felt that Crawdex isn't that strong... but when it gets this big, it's practically a monster! It's incredibly intimidating!]

Meanwhile, Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon brought the atmosphere in the live stream to another climax.

"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"

With a roar like metal scraping against metal, a silver-white steel behemoth crashed to the ground!
Its entire body was covered in heavy armor, and the sharp horns on its head were majestic and imposing. Every step it took made the entire battlefield tremble.

Because of its Mithril body, Aggron's body shimmers with a water-like light, and its brilliance and uniqueness are in no way inferior to Shiny Pokémon!
After landing, it looked at Ye Yinchuan with its sky-blue but sharp eyes. Only after receiving an encouraging look did it turn its attention to its opponent.

[Steel Armor Tyrannosaurus! Aggron! My favorite!]

[Here it comes! The streamer's heavy tank is no less formidable than Snorlax! Its size and imposing presence are incredible!]

[Will we get a chance to see Mega Evolution and Crystallization? Aggron is practically the streamer's favorite!]

[Speaking of which, normally Aggron-type Pokémon are weak to Water-types, but the usual type advantages don't seem to work at all with this streamer. I remember this Aggron isn't afraid of Water at all, and it even knows how to use Rain Dance!]

Seth had some impression of Ye Yinchuan's Aggron, and the thought of the opponent having the ability to Mega Evolve made him feel uneasy.

If Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon without Mega Evolution are already this powerful, what will happen to Aggron with Mega Evolution? It seems I have absolutely no chance of winning...

But representing Crystal Gym, no matter how strong the challengers are, Seth, as the defender, must remain steadfast, hold on, and give it his all!
"Lobster, water jet!"

Seth still goes first. Water Jet is arguably the most commonly used move by Water-type Pokémon as a first move in battle, since its power is not the greatest, but its activation efficiency is definitely the fastest!

Water condensed on the Iron Lobster's body, creating a backward thrust that charged straight at Bosscodora without any build-up!

Ye Yinchuan crossed his arms, showing no intention of giving an order.

boom!
The jet of water slammed solidly into Aggron's armor, producing a dull thud, but it only made it take half a step back, without even leaving a scratch.

"..."

Seth fell silent.

The lobster, still dizzy from the impact, looked up at Bosscotora with a somewhat bewildered expression...

That's right, although this iron claw lobster is considered very large in its group, it only reaches about waist-high in front of Aggron.

[What about giving Bossco Dula gua sha?]

Is this defense monstrous? The strength of this iron-clawed lobster is definitely not to be underestimated!

"This Crawdillac's ability is Adaptability, which can greatly increase the power of its STAB moves, but unfortunately, Aggron's defense is too strong."

[Host, don't downplay it like that! You call this a significant increase in power? Boss Dora didn't even flinch!]

Tell me if your Aggron is level 70 or 80, otherwise how could it withstand the impact of this Iron Crawler unscathed!

Ye Yinchuan was also a little embarrassed because Aggron's defense was too overpowered. Not to mention being suppressed by level, it was directly suppressed by numerical values!
Bosscodora raised its massive metal head, tilted it back slightly, and then slammed its head forward with a powerful blow!

A strong gust of wind rushed straight toward the iron-clawed lobster.

For a moment, everyone had a sense of the future, as if Bosscodora could smash the iron claw lobster's skull open with a single headbutt!
"Get out of the way! Use Rain Dance!" Seth shouted.

The iron clawed lobster reacted extremely quickly, sliding sideways and diving into the water, barely dodging the Bosscodora's attack, but was still knocked off balance by the shockwave.

The energy of the water system gathered, and a light drizzle began to fall on the site.

Generally speaking, such rain would be quite uncomfortable for Rock-type Pokémon, but Aggron is an exception, and Ye Yinchuan's Aggron is even more special!

"Aggron... let everyone see your latest training results!"

Although Ye Yinchuan doesn't show his Pokémon in his live streams, and his recent training focus has been on Diancie, it doesn't mean his Pokémon aren't being trained and improved...

The Shadow of the Overlord requires sparring, right?
And those special effect berries in the elves, they eat them, right?
Therefore, Ye Yinchuan tries his best to unlock the potential of each of his Pokémon!
Compared to others' years of accumulation, Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon have long been on the fast track, with his strength and abilities improving by leaps and bounds.

At this moment, the horn on the top of Aggron's head flashed with dazzling lightning, and the next second, a violent golden current shot into the water like an electric snake!

Zizzi——!
The entire pool boiled over, and the electric current, amplified by the rain, traveled even faster and wider! The iron-clawed lobsters hiding in the water had nowhere to hide; they were electrocuted, their bodies convulsing, and they let out painful howls.

[Not a streamer? When did your Aggron learn Electric-type moves?]

[Holy crap, is this an electric discharge or a 100,000-volt shock?]

"Now, rock blockade."

Taking advantage of the moment when the Iron Claw Lobster was paralyzed, Bosscodora stomped the ground, and countless huge rocks fell from the sky, completely sealing off the water around the Iron Claw Lobster and trapping it in a small water prison!

"It's over, the sharp stone attack."

With Ye Yinchuan's final command, countless sharp rock spikes condensed in front of Aggron and poured down like a torrential rain, bombarding the trapped Iron Claw Lobster!

Rumble——!
Water splashed, pebbles flew, and dust billowed everywhere. When everything calmed down, the iron-clawed lobster had completely lost its ability to fight.

[666...Are you sure you're challenging someone above your level? How come it's getting easier and easier as the fight goes on?]

[Are you not even going to act anymore? Not only is Bosscote unafraid of water, but it also discharges electricity!]

"Ahem... Aggron's type includes Rock and Steel, and Steel corresponds to Magnetism and Electricity, which makes sense, right?"

Ye Yinchuan didn't even blush. It wasn't like he was just starting to use cheat codes; there was no need to make a fuss!
In fact, Aggron's ability to unleash Electric-type moves is inseparable from Nosegate's guidance...

That's right, that's one of the benefits of having a lot of Pokémon.

Pokémon can even communicate with each other, share resources, and teach each other moves!

[Master-level challenge, you really had a blast, didn't you?]

This is practically a Pokémon exhibition match for the streamer!

Four games, four wins!

Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon, even when they showed signs of weakness in battle, never truly lost a single match...

If one instance of this happening could be a coincidence, but if it happens every time, it can only mean one thing—

This kid's Pokémon prowess... is unfathomable!
"continue."

Ye Yinchuan didn't waste any time, but Seth on the other side felt a bit suffocated. The pressure from these powerful Pokémon one after another was just too strong!

Ye Yinchuan pressed the switch on the Poké Ball, releasing the Pokémon inside.

A soft yet dazzling light bloomed, and melodious celestial music seemed to fill the air. Circles of dreamlike, seven-colored halos spread out, and water vapor condensed in the light, transforming into starlight.

In the center of that light and water, a breathtakingly beautiful figure slowly unfolded.

It has a creamy, slender body that is as smooth as silk. Its pink, hair-like fins flutter in the air, and its tail fin spreads out like a magnificent rainbow painting. Every scale reflects the brilliance of a gemstone.

Its appearance seemed to overshadow the surrounding environment, making it the focus of attention for the entire audience and even the entire live broadcast room!
Milotic!
[Aaaaaaah! I'm dead! It was Milotic! The most beautiful Pokémon in the world!]

[That entrance...it's amazing! This isn't just a Pokémon, it's a work of art!]

[The streamer's Milotic is amazing, I can watch it over and over again! Will I finally get to see it in a match?]

Seth stared at Milotic before him, still somewhat lost in thought despite having seen it before.

As the current acting gym leader of Crystal City Gym, she has seen countless beautiful and powerful Water-type Pokémon, but none of them can compare to Milotic in front of her.

It was a beauty of utmost purity.

Yet, within this beauty lies a compassion that brings peace to the soul!

As if sensing everyone's gaze, Milotic gracefully swayed its body and let out a clear, melodious cry, as if greeting everyone. It turned its head, its eyes gently looking at Ye Yinchuan, and its tail fin lightly touched Ye Yinchuan's outstretched hand.

Its eyes are gentle and calm, full of powerful confidence.

Ye Yinchuan gently stroked Milotic's head as it leaned out and smiled:

"Then, Miss Seth, please send out your Pokémon!"

(End of this chapter)