Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 659 The Legendary Lucario and Aura's Mega Evolution!

The azure wave missiles streaked across the sky, and three were fired in an instant!

Blue Crystal Guardian's attack was like a whirlwind. Its aura monitored the movements of every Pokémon on the battlefield. No movement could penetrate the web formed by its aura, not even enemy attacks.

However, it was somewhat surprising.

The Lucario before him, which he admired and called the Pokémon of future heroes.
It blocked its own triple wave of missiles!
"The wave missile is an unavoidable attack; it locks onto the enemy and launches a continuous barrage of attacks, relentlessly pursuing and killing them."

"Your eyes are shining with extraordinary power!"

Blue Crystal Guardian, the progenitor of Aura, condensed golden aura on its fists. This aura was unlike any other Pokémon aura seen before; it was a change in aura that only Lucario from the Almia region could master.

The golden light was terrifying in its aura, but its power remained unchanged.

However, there is a slight change, not in power, but in speed!

Lucario suddenly stopped jumping and swung its golden fist forward!

The priority of gathering energy is +5, while the priority of launching the attack should be -3! If you take damage after gathering energy but before launching an attack, the attack will fail!
However, the Blue Crystal Guardian's attacks do not require charging and can still deliver a powerful blow with a force of up to 150!
"True Qi is simply the vital energy of life!"

boom!
The true energy fist missed its target, tearing apart the surrounding crystals and blowing down the torch that burned fiercely before the throne. The blue crystal guardian's eyes revealed intense interest.

"How could it evade my true energy fist?!"

Golden true energy simultaneously ignited on both of its fists!

This fist can shatter the earth, crack icebergs, and scatter wind and snow!

Let's try again!
Every punch is a test and tempering of life force. He gave up his more proficient long-range sweeping and chose to engage in close combat with instant-cast Chi Punch, simply because the Blue Crystal Guardian had taken an interest in Lucario of the Lightmoss!

The fist missed again!
"What is this aura?"

"As quiet as the sky—"

Lucario unleashed a powerful punch, which he dodged. The attack emanating from his gleaming eyes was difficult to discern!
Aura emanated from Lucario's body, releasing ripples in concentric circles.

Iron Claw didn't use any powerful skills, but instead threw four punches in an instant!
"As swift as lightning!"

The Blue Crystal Guardian tumbled to the ground and swung its arm violently!
Like a sudden storm, four explosive punches flew, two of which were blocked, but at the same time, the user's abilities were reduced!
"This is—"

"Woof!"

Lucario assumed a stance towards the Blue Crystal Guardian.

Lightmoss: "Swift - Rock Smash!"

The Rock-Shattering Technique, consisting of four punches per second, can only be unleashed using speed and the power of a warrior. However, once unleashed, it inflicts tremendous damage on the opponent!
This should be a technique used in conjunction with Crystallization. After increasing the power of Rock Smash to 60, the damage will be even more terrifying. However, if it is just a [preparatory] attack, Rock Smash with a power of 40 is enough!

Because it's also Lucario.

Fighting + Steel = Twice as weak in fighting!
Light moss raises her finger:

"A 40-power Rock Smash, when it hits your body, will actually have 80 power. With the attribute bonus, the actual power of a punch is 120!"

Compared to close combat which lowers both defenses, there are more reliable combat techniques available, so why not use them!

The Blue Crystal Guardian patted its body.

Its powerful force weakened its defense, but thanks to its level advantage and the ability to "see through," it was able to withstand attacks.
The guard suddenly raised his fist.

The instantaneous golden true qi fist was the result of his hard work as a guardian. Under the cover of his huge wave guide, the entire city was equivalent to his domain. Yet, in this state, he was actually suppressed by the enemy.

The ubiquitous network of the mind.
Blue Crystal Guardian: ["Your eyes are flashing... Oh, I see, that's a technique!"]

Lucario: "Woof! (Mind's Eye, sense your actions with your heart, activate [Lock-on]!)"

Bright beams of light are emitted from the eyes to illuminate the opponent, making their movements completely visible.

Whether attacking or defending, it can accurately block or dodge the opponent's attacks!
Plus--

"Lightning speed!"

Blue Crystal Guardian struck first despite being behind, delivering a punch at incredible speed. Even with such a high-speed preemptive punch, it still couldn't break through Lucario's defense!
"Not just moves, your ability... what is it?!"

"You didn't dodge the Aura Sphere just now not only because it's a guaranteed hit, but also because your [Technique] couldn't dodge the Aura Guide! In other words, would other beam-type attacks be effective as well?"

"If you can't break through in close combat, what about ranged attacks?"

A tri-colored light burst forth from the Blue Crystal Guardian's fist!
"Dragon Pulse!"

The roar of the furious dragon tore through the sky and blew away the flames. Lucario crossed his arms and used Foresight to block the attack!
This allowed the Blue Crystal Guardian to determine Lucario's condition!
"It's a 'special characteristic'! This time, facing a close-range ranged attack, you used Insight to block the Dragon Pulse, which means that some of your powers can only block and dodge close-range attacks. Against ranged attacks, you can't dodge them unless your eyes are glowing!"

“Lucario.” Lucario blinked and a subtle smile appeared on his face.

Being truly "seen through" by the originator and guardian of waveguides is not something that would surprise me.

Even the ultimate state of freedom has its limits; I haven't yet honed this skill to perfection.

Guangtai: "Knife technique".

"Depending on the environment, Pokémon can develop different characteristics, and sometimes even their types can change."

"Lucario, from a region rife with chaos, possesses the rare 'Swordsmanship' ability. This 'Swordsmanship' refers to using sharp blades or claws to block direct damage, although it's only a low-tier ability."

Blue Crystal Guardian: ["Interesting. Such a powerful ability, yet it's only a low-tier ability?"]

Armenia is the weakest region.

It is a place where only souls exist, but no flesh and blood. The outside world is still very vast, but it is precisely because of this that the ancient kings were filled with fear of the world.

In that primitive era when humans and monsters lived together and could not be distinguished from each other!
The two Lucarios faced off, the atmosphere heavy with tension, like dark clouds looming over a city. In this world before a thunderstorm, all it takes is a bolt of lightning to unleash this pent-up energy like a flood or a volcano!
Two Lucarios act simultaneously, releasing their own Auras!

"Super speed!"

The attack speed was so fast that it was hard to catch the eye, like entering the fierce battleground of the world's number one martial arts tournament, a clash of speeds, with each strike causing the air to shatter!
When using a certain move, if the skill level is high, other moves can be used in combination!
The atmosphere and light were shattered and torn apart because both sides had mixed in other techniques as means of attack!

"Unleash your power!"

"earthquake!"

"Iron Tail!"

"Bullet punch!"

【.！】

The Blue Crystal Guardian's fist slammed into Lucario, and the blue-haired dog's eyes flashed. The next moment, the Blue Crystal Guardian's eyes also lit up!

"I'll accept your kindness!"

The technique used is [Imitation]!
In the fourth generation world, Lucario's ability to imitate must be inherited from Riolu. If Riolu did not learn this move before evolving, it will never learn it again.

By the time of Zhu Zi, imitation had become a technique that could be remembered, thus removing this restriction.

This may also be due to the different local customs and environments.

Therefore, in the Almia region, Lucario that can master imitation and evolve at the appropriate level is naturally very rare. As for this Pokémon, Riolu, as the Pokémon of the Blue Prince, is only found in the ancient city of Almia!

With the added benefit of Mind's Eye, the Blue Crystal Guardian's punch was not dodged, but instead landed squarely on Lucario!

A stream of green energy flowed out of Lucario's body!
"Absorb Fist!"

A must-have for Fighting-type Pokémon to recover, Drain Punch gives them the ability to continue fighting by using the enemy's HP as their own!

However, when the Sapphire Guardian stole Lucario's stamina, Lucario was not to be outdone and countered with the same move!

Mind's eye, absorb the punch!

Once locked on, any attack will hit!
"Wow! You know that move too!"

The Blue Crystal Guardian narrowed its eyes. The stamina it had just gained was immediately taken away again. With a clench of its claws, a blue bone club materialized out of thin air!

Then he hit Lucario with the stick!
【"Bone with the bone stick!"】

Attack by striking the opponent with hard bones. Attack 2-5 times consecutively. Only five Pokémon can learn this move!
When Lucario uses it, a bone club-shaped energy appears in its hand. Then it jumps into the air and swings the bone club downwards to attack the opponent. If you raise your arm and quickly spin the bone club, it can even carry the trainer through the air like a helicopter!

"Woof!"

Lucario touched its lips. Even a steel body and a strong mind can be injured. Ground and Fighting are two moves that Lucario's kind of creatures can master when they evolve!
So, if you can't break through with your fists, you resort to weapons? It's a good thing you have swordsmanship, otherwise that attack would have been devastating!
This guy's level is...
"Level 100?"

Although the Ranger spin-off doesn't specify the Pokémon's level, as a Crystal Guardian, its level would be at least 70+ in the main series. Therefore, if it were at full power...
Having lived for so many years, even though a lot of the 3000 years was spent slacking off and sleeping, the fact that it can cover the entire city with waveguides and form a waveguide barrier that lasts for a thousand years is clearly something that a level 70 can't do.

Under normal circumstances, without the influence of external forces, level 100 is the confirmed maximum strength of a Pokémon. This is like a shackle, sealing those Pokémon and limiting their power to this level. However, effort values ​​can still be continuously increased.

Therefore, even in the [normal world], opponents of the same level 100 can have vastly different strengths due to the unlimited potential for effort!

Of course, level is still very important.

As your level increases, your abilities will also increase. Although this is just a quantitative result, it is true that every Pokémon has its own ability bottleneck!
Lucario gripped it with both claws, and a blue bone club appeared!

Guang Tai: "Hit me with the bone stick!"

Boom!
Ground-type moves attack each other, and if they hit a Steel-type Pokémon, they will deal double damage. During the battle, Blue Crystal Guardian seems to enjoy this close-quarters combat because it keeps imitating Lucario's Mind's Eye!
"If you don't want your Mind Control to be copied, how about keeping your distance? But back in the distant past, Pokémon learned moves through repeated battles and practice like this!"

"Your mind-reading ability is quite impressive! No wonder you're a hero of the Aura Shield!"

Although they were praising each other, the Blue Crystal Guardian was actually growing stronger. The two clashed at lightning speed, striking each other with bone clubs, using their mental perception to dodge attacks, and simultaneously creating shadow clones. Then—

Four eyes suddenly shone brightly!

The bones clashed and then exploded with a bang!
"see through!"

This causes the target to enter a detected state. The evasion boost is ineffective for Pokémon in the detected state!

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"Hey, Hitomi, look at the battle over there!"

When Creation One was fighting Kurama, he witnessed Lucario's battle against the Blue Crystal Guardian, which was quite shocking!
The Nine-Tailed Fox uses will-o'-the-wisps to surround its body, spewing out intense flames and manipulating people's minds with hypnosis; this is still the part that is "fightable"!
But what is the captain doing? Those two Lucarios seem a bit too strong!
"We can't see the battle unfold! The air is being torn apart and vibrating constantly—that's [Godspeed]!"

My eyes couldn't keep up with the moves; it was like watching two top martial artists fight to the death—it was incredibly exciting!

"However, it seems we've reached a stalemate. Is it really unnecessary to use a hunting sniper rifle to capture it?"

Renmei gritted her teeth and commanded Scyther and Pachirisu to surround and intercept Mismagius, while Riolu was much more direct, leaping up to launch a direct attack on Renmei!

However, the results were minimal!

Riolu was taken aback!
Wow, this guy's something else! He's still full of energy after being punched; that's a bit too much for a human.
Hitomi: "This guy attacked me directly again! The Pokémon in this ancient city are always like this! I'm really angry!"

The Beyblade suddenly flew out, knocking the provocative Riolu away with a bang!
Chuang Yi: "Hey, that's not how you use a hunting top! Under normal circumstances, this is a violation of regulations!"

Renmei: "But that's how it's used during extraordinary times! I've heard it from others!"

As Hitomi engaged in a direct battle with Riolu, Souichi's expression became subtle, and the two Gastly following behind him also showed expressions of contemplation.

Simultaneous study and analysis ×3.

Moreover, the dream monster tried to curse the girl with a spell, making a mentally torturous noise, which only fueled Hitomi's anger. She screamed and grabbed a torch from the side and smashed it at the dream monster!
"Cuck!"

The dream demon was startled!
To actually pull up the torch in front of the throne and start a fight is just too much! I only recited a spell that caused pain, and you're already so angry?!
Hmm, it seems I don't have time to gossip anymore—

"Nibel~"

The sharp blade of evil ripped through the sky, interrupting the spell of the Mismagius. The creature that appeared, swinging its arms, was Weavile, which had originally guarded the ancient city but had been captured as a trial Pokémon!
The Pokémon that dwells in the ancient snow city: [Ambush the vitals!]!
Mismagius: [Mavila, that girl captured you as part of a trial.]

"Nibel~"

Weavile, who lives in the ancient city, considers it its own territory. It doesn't actually intend to defend the ancient city; it only operates on the outskirts of the ancient city because it can't defeat Lucario inside.

Sneasel's mischievous antics are a real headache.

Originally, this was a request from an old woman living in the Snowfield Plains. There was a Slug living on the second floor of the ancient city of Almia, who was always playing pranks and causing headaches. Therefore, she requested the rangers to capture it.

If captured successfully, it can become your partner, and Weavile will appear in the same location.

The Sneasel and the Mawile are creatures of the same species, and they chose to live in the ancient city because they found it suitable for habitation!
If we could become companions of humans.
"勃~"

I have to say, I quite like this girl who fights Pokémon with her bare hands!
It's extremely rare to see those Fighting-type guys get their comeuppance! So, we'll also have to decide which is stronger, Dark or Ghost!

And one more important point—

I've never seen you before! What's the point of talking if we're not familiar with each other?

Weavile's characteristic: [Oppression]!
Mismagius consumes double the PP when using moves!
"just!"

The sweeping scythe slashed across with lightning speed, stabbing fiercely from a hidden blind spot!

Scyther's slash!
"just!"

Anyway, at least roll to dodge! I've waited a long time to use my sword skills to ambush someone!

He leaps high into the air with a series of jumps and attacks downwards with a chopping motion using both arms!

Renmei begins to give instructions:
"Mavila, [Malicious Pursuit]!"

"Scyther, [Chase Attack]!"

Two Pokémon skilled in slashing attacks approached, both using Dark-type moves that were super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon!
Patchlitz appears on Hitomi's head:

Aim, gather your strength, and go all out!
"Smear your cheeks!"

Meanwhile, the already furious girl grabbed the Weezing, which had the ability to levitate and was waiting for instructions.

Double Gas (normal form).

Characteristic: Floating.

It shouldn't have had a chance to appear here, because releasing gas would cause a fire explosion, so it has very poor compatibility with Vulpix and Nine-Tails. So, Weezing originally only planned to watch the show, since the big explosion wouldn't hit Ghost-types anyway, and could only protect everyone in front of it.

"Double-shot gas, why are you just watching? You get going too!"

【Eh? ! 】

Double Gas was caught by Renmei. Before it could react, it was swung at the Dream Demon in one go!

"[Malicious Pursuit]!"

A manual version of malicious tracking!

The double gas canisters slammed into the face of the nightmare, stunning the witch and leaving her completely stunned!
Seeing the people and Pokémon locked in a fierce battle, Souichi's expression was priceless:
"This is just too much... well, okay, these are extraordinary times, so we need special treatment!"

There was no time to worry about the battle situation on Hitomi's side.

Because it seems I'll have to personally take the field as well, since I have two Riolu!

The small figure suddenly attacked.

With extraordinary agility, Chuangyi dodged, and the hunting top was already in position!
The two Gastly made faces and stuck out their tongues!

Fighting-type moves can't hit Ghost-types!

"Now! Gastly, Double Shadow Punch!"

Twin Shadows, Brothers United, Ambush to Break Gold!

Shadow Fist!

"Suiteru, use Terrain Assist! Use Water Pulse on Ninetales!"

"Mukir, [Quick Strike]! Six-Tails, [Sealing]!"

On the other side, Chuangyi and Nine-Tails engaged in a fierce battle. The Nine-Tails, which had nine tails, was surrounded. When it saw its "lower-rank Pokémon" Vulpix use a seal to lock down Flamethrower, Nine-Tails' golden fur stood up as if it had been electrocuted!

That was a sign of its anger.

Sparks, tail wagging, lightning bolts, and will-o'-the-wisps are all useless moves, I'm giving them to you! But the other things are not things you can learn.

such as--

A powerful psychic force, capable of distorting space, burst forth from the Nine-Tails' eyes!
With a single blow, Six-Tails and Murk were sent flying!
【Supernatural power! 】

It froze the Beyblade along with it, and then used its superpowers to knock it back!

The Nine-Tailed Fox gathered its energy, forming a ball of ghostly fire within its body to protect itself. It then unleashed a raging inferno from its mouth.

When surrounded by will-o'-the-wisps, it cannot be caught by a hunting buoy, and touching the flames will damage the spinning top!

"Even if I wanted to go straight into battle like Hitomi, I'd probably get burned. The Nine-Tails is still more difficult to deal with than the Misdreavus."

"Then let's use that one."

"Hmm?" The nine-tailed beast before it, its fur bristling, stared at the boy in the red vest, and once again used its mental power.
Use your divine power again!

"Pokémon Assist, Water!"

Chuangyi aimed the spinning top at his Vaporeon! This Vaporeon appeared deep within the ancient city; it was a Pokémon specifically placed there to deal with Ninetales. In other words, that room must contain Vaporeon and a specific Water Stone.
This is probably one of the legacies left by the prince, although this Vaporeon looks like it wandered in from the outside.

But now they can serve as comrades-in-arms.

Amidst the beam of the spinning top and the bubbles from Vaporeon, the bubbles rapidly enlarge. Pokémon hit by these bubbles experience a rise in their mood gauge. The larger the bubble, the greater the rise in mood and the longer the period of sluggishness.

If you surround a Pokémon with a capture line while using this assist, the bubble will still appear and grow larger! At the same time, the opponent will be trapped inside the bubble and unable to move!
"Special effect effect - [Sluggishness]!"

Movement speed will be reduced for a period of time!

The Nine-Tails is trapped inside the bubbles!

Compared to Hitomi's hand-to-hand combat, Souichi uses the cooperative skills he learned during his student days and practical courses to use the combined efforts of spinning tops and Pokémon to trap his opponent, creating special effects, and then the moment of victory is decided!
The will-o'-the-wisp was neutralized by the bubbles, and a large amount of white mist erupted. While Nine-Tails was at a loss, Vaporeon used Melt to get close to its opponent.

He leaped out of the pool!

"【Water Ripple】!"

A large amount of white mist rose up as water and fire collided!

Creation 1: "Six-Tails - Mysterious Guardian!"

Six-Tails: "Ugh—ha!"

Protected by a magical power for 5 rounds.

Therefore, it will not fall into an abnormal state!
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The battlefield before the throne.

There is also a fierce battle between the ruthless and the cold-blooded.

"Rererere—Regice—"

Charging beam!

Freeze Beam! Primal Power!

Regice's attacks never stop. As a classic special attack-oriented Regice turret, Regice occupied its niche before Regice appeared.

Of course, compared to the power of the electric pillar, it's worlds apart.

Registeel. For Beldum, this is a Pokémon he has seen before, but the one he saw before was actually a friend of his trainer.

It is similar to, yet different from, the ice pillar before us.

Even among legendary Pokémon, some "legendary" ones exist in multiples, unlike Reggie, who is a companion and is a "limited edition."

Iron Dumbbell spews energy from its claws and rear, using magnetism to circle around the Ice God Pillar, while simultaneously receiving commands from Lightmoss.

Double battles test the trainer's command skills and the cooperation between the two Pokémon. In most cases, it's easier to fight as one, but if they are separated...
In terms of operation, it is more complicated!

However, with a limited move pool, there wasn't much room for maneuver. It was either a matter of charging in or using Iron Hoof Beam. Even using Iron Wall didn't do much good against the ice pillars in front of me.

Because this guy is a special attacker!

"Regice, the Iceberg Pokémon."

"The entire body is made of ice, which appears to have been formed during the Ice Age."

"It is said that it was born under a thick block of ice during the Ice Age and slept in the glacier for thousands of years. Its body is encased in cold air at minus 200 degrees Celsius, and it cannot melt even in lava. You will be frozen if you just get close to it."

With a Special Defense of 200 and a Defense of 100, Regice has been quite useful in past battles, even as a transitional Ice-type tank. However, its Ice type is ultimately its biggest drawback, much like the Rock Pillar.

Regice's cross ward began to flash, and gusts of cold wind violently attacked Iron Dumbbell. For Iron Dumbbell, who had twice the resistance to ice, this attack was negligible!

but--

The freezing wind attacks by blowing icy air at the opponent, reducing their speed by one level!
"A speed of 30 is already slower than Regice's speed of 50. If we lower it by another level, there's basically no room for further reduction!"

This surprised Iron Dumbbell greatly.

What? So there's still room for me to improve?

Meanwhile, Guangtai's silent laughter rang out beside Tie Dumbbell.

"You two slow guys are even controlling your speed now!"

If Victini, who is hiding nearby, were to use a Trick Room, it would be easy for her to smash through the ice pillar. However, since it has already been stated that it is a two-on-two battle, it would definitely not work if Veemon suddenly appeared.

One must be true to one's word, and
"But we weren't very fast to begin with, so even if we slow down further, it won't matter!"

As long as I have no room to fall, you can no longer use me, isn't that the point?

My body is made of swords. My blood is iron. My heart is glass.

He traversed countless battlefields undefeated, never losing a single one, yet never winning a single one either.

Another orphan!
"Gululu——"

Iron Dumbbell's eyes moved, and it saw a bead appear on its body.

Hmm, what is this bead?

The transformation of the Tai Crystal Bead can be obtained even by a weak Pokémon like myself?

That was an extremely powerful force.

I have witnessed firsthand the intense sunlight that the Rathalos King unleashed after undergoing cosmic crystallization; the light was so powerful that it could even send alien wandering spirits flying back into the ultimate space.

[Constantly collecting and calculating intelligence]

Based on calculations and win rates, wouldn't it be more advantageous to let Lucario perform the Taijing transformation?

Iron Dumbbell was the first to offer a rebuttal.

As for myself, I just need to be a Tesla Trooper. As long as I can defeat the Blue Crystal Guardian on the other side, the outcome of my side is insignificant.

"What is that bead? If it's some kind of power-up item, then from a practical standpoint, it should definitely be given to Lucario!"

"Your idea is correct; I sensed it through the waveguide!"

"You guys are really something! The three of you gradually routed the Blue Prince's forces, sounding a tragic death song for the King of Almia. It was truly a royal sacrifice!"

The Blue Crystal Guardian was wielding its bone club and engaged in a fierce battle with Lucario, but it still had time to point and gesticulate. Immediately afterward, Lucario's club struck directly in front of its eyes!

Lucario's voice reached Iron Dumbbell's mind, and it turned around and nodded amidst the lightning-fast battle.

(While you are also a Steel-type Pokémon, your cold and efficient mindset is due to the fact that your body is made of steel and magnetism, and even Pokémon like Aegislash and Duraludon, which are also made of steel, have richer emotions than you.)
(So, back on Iron Island, no, it should be from the Hoenn region, I found your form of existence and behavior utterly incomprehensible.)
(However, one thing is for sure: you're not scared, are you? All Pokémon will have their chance to unleash their power, and now is the time!)

(now you!)

Lucario's encouraging shouts still slightly bothered Iron Dumbbell.

However, now that it's my turn...

Let’s get started!

A simple mindset symbolizes efficiency. The inability to understand what entanglements are is because they haven't been built yet, but there's no need for them right now.

Moreover, it doesn't matter if we still can't understand it after evolution.

Nothing in the world is permanent; things change from time to time.

Guangmo patted the iron dumbbell, and with the burst of the Taijing Bead, the properties of the iron dumbbell changed!

The shimmering crystals stopped the Blue Crystal Guardian's attack, which stared in disbelief at the scene. Regice's cross-shaped eye also began to flicker.

Its icy arms rose, and a beam of red dotted light suddenly appeared in the Iron Dumbbell's eyes.

They responded to each other, one with the crimson-eyed Iron Dumbbell.

Red eyes, yet devoid of blood; red light, yet containing chilling killing intent!
【locking!】

Regice's lock-on! With a firm aim at the opponent, the next attack is guaranteed to hit!

Orange-red energy condensed at the tip of Regice's icicle arm.

That's a destructive beam!

It fires a powerful, explosive light cannon attack at the opponent, rendering the user unable to move in the next round—a classic ultimate move!
Once locked on, no matter how you dodge, you can't escape!

But after the crystals grew and blossomed, the Iron Dumbbell also completed its first transformation!
Taijing Transformation: Steel!
Lightmoss: "When a Pokémon crystallizes, its Same Type Bonus is increased to 2 times. For Beldum, colliding, taking damage, enduring, and gradually accumulating experience to become stronger is its way of survival and training."

"Accumulate all the energy within your body. If you can find a [partner] with whom you can merge, that would be ideal. But if you cannot find one, condense this energy and complete a dazzling evolution the moment the cells made of magnets begin to divide."

"Defeating Regice should be enough!"

"Chirp chirp chirp—Ace!"

"Hey, you say you're not afraid of collisions, but the skill I'm about to use isn't collisions."

A rare, modern learning device for techniques, recorded by Iron Dumbbell.

It allows for instant learning, analysis, understanding, and achieving the desired power level using the properties of Taijing Steel.
If the user's attack power is greater than their special attack power when the move is crystallized, the move becomes a physical move.

At the same time, enjoy the consistent bonuses of this system!
Steel slabs appeared in the hands of the moss-covered figure.

"The trial of the Ice Pillar has come to an end."

"Iron Dumbbell, unleash [Taijing Burst]!"

Crystal Burst is a unique skill that can only transform physical and special damage when crystallized.

Base power is 80. Steel and stone plates provide a 1.2x bonus.

Afterwards, with the consistent boost from the Taijing type, the power of the move will reach 192!

In its explosive form, the silver axe gem on Iron Dumbbell's head first spewed out intense steel fragments and light particles, then used steel attribute energy to condense a [Steel Cannonball] in front of it, resembling a [Rock Cannon]!
At the same time, the destructive beams of the Ice God Pillar were also fiercely unleashed!

However, steel cannonballs are enough to blast open icebergs and disperse all energy that is not enough to defeat steel!
And so, the ice corridor, forged by snow and fire, is formed!

"Chi chi chi chi!"

Regice was hit squarely by the Steel Burst, its solid iceberg body trembling violently, while Iron Dumbbell's attack was not over yet!
Taijing erupts! Taijing erupts! Taijing erupts!

Oh, I see!
A fighting style that doesn't consume life or deduct stamina, allowing steel fragments to damage the opponent more efficiently!
This move is exactly what I wanted!

A feeling of satisfaction and joy welled up in Iron Dumbbell's heart once again, and above that, there was a feeling called "perfection"!

This is the perfect move, without a doubt!

However, the power that Taijing unleashes is strong, and it can become even stronger!
The iron dumbbell bursts with propulsive force, eager to try.

If you use the Iron Hoof Beam in this state, its power will reach 336!

Ah, such a powerful blow—

Steel shells and blitzkriegs that pierce the world!
To say that I am a construct made of steel and magnetism, incapable of understanding you, is probably incorrect.

The iron dumbbell made a sound, responding to Lucario, and offering a small rebuttal:
I'm trying to understand the present, the past, and the future.

[The joy and sense of perfection that arises from fighting and shattering solid ice and rock.]

I feel like I'm still alive after the iron was launched!

Iron Dumbbell's words startled Lucario, who was confronting Crystal Guardian.

Lightmoss: "When using techniques, you suffer recoil damage. After learning the Iron Hoof Beam, when you violently launch the steel of your body, you feel the magnetic force active in the snow country environment, your cold body constantly moving, and your cells operating at high efficiency. That's it."

"Iron Dumbbell says this is how it feels life."

"As a Steel-type Pokémon, this is how it exists. So, what about you, with your Steel Bones?"

Steel-attribute power coalesced around Iron Dumbbell, delivering an unstoppable thrust that dealt the final blow to the massive iceberg before him!
The Iron Hoof Ray boasts a power of 336!
Regice was defeated amidst the burst of life force from the steel!

A white mist billowed up, and the Blue Crystal Guardian stared in shock at the defeated Ice Giant.
"The ice giant, sealed here due to its overwhelming power, was defeated?"

"A long time ago, it took a lot of effort to get its help. Is the ice resistance really still too bad?"

"They're using moves I've never seen before."

Under the gaze of everyone and Pokémon, Beldum's body emitted a white, soaring light!

One became two, and the magnetism and cells began to divide, forming a new shape. Its body was blue-green and disc-shaped, with huge iron claws on its two arms.

“Evolved.”

Iron Dumbbell evolved into [Metal Monster]!
Unique Features: A Perpetually Clean Body. It flies using magnetic force, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour and traversing treacherous mountains at high speed! Its steel body remains undamaged even in collisions with jet aircraft!
"Click click click! Beautiful click!"

Metal Monster is quite satisfied with its new form, but one thing is worth noting: its intelligence and thought patterns have not improved.

However, nothing lasts forever.

MetalGreymon remembered the trainer's words.

Therefore, the time for change will come, it just won't be now.

"They've actually evolved! This battle is finally coming to an end!"

The Blue Crystal Guardian put away its bone club, and spiritual energy surged from its body once more.

Lucario: (This guy's aura is surging, it's coming!)
Gathering spiritual energy, no longer engaging in close combat, for the guardian has already mastered everything he hoped to learn, and now he must unleash his final and true skill.

Blue Crystal Guardian:
"Mind's Eye, Insight, Swordsmanship, Rock Smash, Enhancement Fist, Bullet Fist, Bone Club Rampage, Earthquake, Lightning Fist—I've mastered all your fighting styles! It's a shame you can't defeat me now. If it were just a challenge to capture me, I would have entrusted the crystal to you."

"Now, it seems we won't be able to get the blue crystal."

"So, let me see the power you've been hiding. Aren't you going to use it now? In the face of this 'immense spiritual energy'!"

He enveloped his entire body in spiritual energy, which shone with a bright blue aura, forming an explosive "wave" that swept dozens of wave missiles forward like a storm!

Waveguide sweep!

Lucario also placed his hand on his chest.

(There are strong opponents ahead of the trainers.)
(It's time to use it!)
"The first connection and transformation will put a huge burden on the body."

"Control your own waveguide."

"Be as still as the sky, and as swift as lightning!"

The Key Stone of Glowmoss is embedded in the ejection device on the wrist. It was originally intended for use on the Mega Ring. The oldest version of the Mega Ring could project the trainer's feelings for the Pokémon as rays, thereby activating the Key Stone.

Just like the name "Key Stone," items like the "Ring," "Anklet," and "Lace" all operate on the same principle. They simply serve as "keys."

Unlock the key and push open the door to a new world!

"Ow!!!"

Intense rainbow rays burst forth, and the stone on Lucario's chest also emitted a corresponding light!

Waveguide, connect!
"Mega evolution!"

Before the Crystal Guardian's greatly shocked gaze, the stone armor that had been draped in a circle exploded in an instant, and the Pokémon that was originally exactly the same as itself was transformed into a completely new form!
The wave missiles that swept past all disappeared during the opponent's invincible transformation frame!
Mega Lucario sensed the fluctuations around it, the world within its heart grew stronger, and so did its connection with its trainer.

The energy from the super-evolution mixed together and surged back and forth, leaving black marks all over its body;
The waveguide expands. Bathed in explosive energy, the instinct for struggle awakens. Focusing all mental energy, it challenges the enemy before it.
That soaring fighting spirit was like the excitement a Super Saiyan felt when transforming for the first time. After a long period of training and targeted practice, the things that the Mind's Eye could see through were no longer just the opponent's movements.

Memories of training with Marshadow, of training with my companions on the Isle of Armor, and of receiving instruction from legendary martial artists...
(As silent as the sky.)
(As swift as lightning!)

Attack 110→145
Defense 70→88
Special attack 115→140
Speed ​​90→112
Characteristics and adaptability!
The attribute matching bonus increases the power of attack moves from 1.5 times to 2 times!
Blue Crystal Guardian (Legendary Lucario): ["What? What is that thing you're doing? What's going on?"]

Super Lucario: (This is the hidden power! My transformation will greatly increase my energy! Do you prefer aerial combat or ground combat? Do you prefer melee combat or ki-powered combat?)

(This is Mega Evolution!)
The Blue Crystal Guardian's pupils contracted: ["What are you talking about? Mega Evolution?! What does that mean?"]

It immediately looked at the Lightmoss, who was its trainer!
Lightmoss: "It transcends the current limits of Pokémon evolution and belongs to a higher level of evolution."

"It didn't happen 3000 years ago because the first super-evolution occurred 1000 years ago, but it is indeed related to the great war 3000 years ago."

"A Pokémon that has undergone Mega Evolution temporarily unleashes its hidden power, displaying abilities that cannot be obtained through normal evolution. This is what is known as the 'Ultimate' form?"

The Blue Crystal Guardian looked very serious. It gathered all its spiritual energy and transformed the power of the ancient city into a waveguide. Dozens of wave missiles rushed forward like a torrential rain!

"Waveguide Sweep!"

On ancient battlefields, mastering such combat skills meant one person was an army! An endless barrage of Aura Missiles was unleashed, but due to the combined Fighting and Steel attributes, it was twice as weak as Fighting. For Lucario, each Aura Missile had a power of 160.

Turn ocean waves into spray, turn steel into dust!
“Emit the fluctuations of Qi and guide them freely.”

(Imitation cannot replicate the Aura Sweep; that is the result of millennia of refinement. The single move remains the Aura Sphere.)
"Then let's turn their moves into our own!"

The waveguide sweep knocked down dozens of ancient torches in front of the throne, and white mist accompanied by smoke, just like the legendary Lucario in the war 3000 years ago.

A wide-ranging, fierce sweep is enough to crush thousands of troops; a lone individual would be completely overwhelmed by such immense spiritual energy.

However, the Mega Evolution form caused unease in the Blue Crystal Guardian, who sensed danger during the battle and acted in advance.

That's it!

"I'll make good use of your Mind's Eye! In Mind's Eye mode, the opponent will be locked on, and you won't be able to avoid the next attack no matter what! That being said, Aura Sphere is a tracking skill by nature. Unless the target is not on the field."

"But digging is forbidden in the Throne Grounds, and our race cannot use flight. Mega Evolution did startle me, but a power difference of a thousand years isn't so easily bridged!"

"Waveguide Sweep!"

Blue Crystal Guardian once again covered its entire body with spiritual energy, transforming into its blue super form. Just then, the figure of Mega Lucario appeared from the smoke!
Make the same pose and movements as yourself!
"Don't joke around! You don't know how to use spiritual energy enhancement techniques, so you can't possibly use Aura Sweep!"

"It's very regrettable!"

The Blue Crystal Guardian made a gesture as if to launch a ki blast, and then, in one fell swoop—

At that moment, the movement stopped.

It heard Super Lucario's thoughts:
("Waveguide sweep!")
what?
Before the Sapphire Guardian could react, it saw Mega Lucario's Ki Blast move, during which numerous Aura Sphere prototypes appeared in its hands, followed by—

It came crashing down on him like a tidal wave!

Blue aura and light illuminated the soul and face, blowing away the dust accumulated over 3000 years in awe.

Smoke and white mist billowed from the Blue Crystal Guardian's body. Its stamina was depleted in an instant, and it stared incredulously at the Mega Lucario before it.

Super Lucario: (So, do you prefer melee combat or magic-based combat?)
That familiar question was raised once again.

Guardian: ["What's going on? This move is mine."]

Lightmoss: "【Take the First Step】. Increases power, allowing you to use the opponent's intended move first. Failure will result in defeat if you do not use it first."

"If the target chooses a damaging move in the current round, you will use that move on the target first, and its power will be increased by 50%!"

"Waveguide sweeping is ultimately an advancement of wave missile technology. Although it is a combat technique capable of dealing with thousands of troops, it does not have a prior system."

"Without a system in place, it all comes down to speed."

"Clearly, after our super evolution, we are much faster!"

If a Riolu evolves too late, it will not be able to learn the move naturally in Generation IV.

In Almia, where there are no TMs, evolution is the fateful turning point that determines the future of a Pokémon, and there is only one path!
Super Lucario:

(That's exactly it. The moves you use aren't copied; they're your original moves.)
(With the immense spiritual energy of you and the ancient city, you unleashed your skill, increasing damage by 1.5 times!)
In the dazzling blue light, the legendary Lucario vaguely saw the figure of the blue-clad prince, a man who was once unruly and scheming, but who became peaceful and righteous after mastering Aura.
The guardian, seeing Mega Lucario, placed its hand on its chest and murmured:
(The power of waveguides resides within my heart.)
The Crystal Guardian revealed a knowing expression:

That's right.

Is that a spell, a spell chanted by descendants who practice waveguide magic?

"Mega evolution grants the mighty warrior the power of aura, capable of taking on a thousand opponents. I will keep this aura, this aura power, within my heart!"

"The other humans in the ancient city, driven by greed, are about to arrive, but you are prepared to deal with them."

"The test of the blue crystal. You have passed!"

The Blue Crystal Guardian loosened its grip, opened its mouth, exhaled a breath, then swayed and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The waveguide that had been monitoring this ancient city for 3000 years has dissipated with the wind.

Just disappear!

The fallen guardian emitted a wave of energy, conveying its emotions, and then readily relinquished the blue crystal.

A streak of light flashed through my mind.

Lightmoss took out a card.

"I obtained the Light Trail of the Legendary Lucario!"

　PS: I've finally finished this chapter. I also made some minor revisions to the Sinnoh chapter, adding content on the joint battle. To connect with the upcoming Green Wash arc, I remembered some plot points that I forgot to write back then. Here's an extra 13,000 words. That's all!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)