An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 280 Heading North, Level 4 (Double monthly ticket event has started, cast your monthly tickets if you have them)
An endless chill enveloped every inch of Lu Mingfei's senses, as if she were sinking into the bottom of an eternal night.

All I could hear was the howling of the storm and the faint, almost inaudible thumping of my heart, growing farther and farther away, fainter and fainter…

"Man! Wake up!"

A deep call, thick with a Los Angeles accent, pierced the deathly darkness like a searchlight penetrating the deep sea.

"Stop sleeping! If you keep dreaming about being a loser, you'll really turn into a stray dog ​​on the street."

Called by this voice, Lu Mingfei regained her senses and found herself not in the cold seabed or on the broken bridge, but suspended in an absolute void of darkness.

There was nothing but emptiness above, below, left, and right; there was no light, no sound, no sense of the passage of time; only the being that called to it existed, like the only coordinate in the darkness.

Its gaze was focused ahead, still wearing that well-tailored black suit, its bald head was slicked back, and a signature wicked smile played on its lips—it was Lao Mingze.

His slender fingers gently caressed the button, his gaze turning to Lu Mingfei with amusement.

Lu Mingfei tried to make a sound, but could only transmit extremely weak fluctuations of her thoughts.

"No... I can't take it anymore..."

After several consecutive sit-ups, especially the last one, he was knocked down by the ultimate move [Dispel] from [Boundless Wind].

It can barely maintain consciousness now, let alone activate the power of the life-and-death contract again.

Lu Mingfei's voice was choked with sobs, like a homeless dog drenched in rain.

"Completely exhausted..."

Upon hearing this, Lao Mingze showed no sympathy whatsoever. Instead, he chuckled softly, the sound echoing in the void with a profound insight that seemed to see through everything.

"Life's potential is limitless; the key lies in 'choice.' Just like playing basketball, you can choose to pass the ball or you can choose to take the game-winning shot yourself. The key is not whether you have the strength, but... whether you dare to shoot."

He took a step forward, seemingly standing on solid ground even though he was in mid-air, his suit trousers creased sharply.

"Potential exhausted? That's just what you think is the end. True power often lies hidden behind choices."

"Choose...choose?"

Lu Mingfei's mind was filled with confusion. She could barely think; what other choices did she have?

Lao Mingze's smile widened as he raised his hand and gently pointed his index finger in a certain direction into the void.

As he moved, the entire dark space seemed to be drawn back as if by an invisible curtain, dividing it into north and south sides.

His gaze returned to Consort Lu, becoming incredibly profound.

"If you want to become a new version of yourself, head north. There are stronger enemies and tougher challenges there, but there may also be... entirely new possibilities."

"And if you want to go back to who you used to be, head south. Everything you know is there."

Lu Mingfei's mind involuntarily followed the direction Lao Mingze was pointing.

Looking south, the darkness recedes like a curtain, revealing a bright and vibrant scene – the very place where it once worked, Suanmu Farm!
The scene was so clear it seemed almost tangible: neat rows of fields, sheep grazing leisurely, and Mr. Pigman, the farmer, appearing to be calling out to something in the distance.

As for itself, the blue Riolu was squatting at the farm gate, faithfully fulfilling its duty as a security guard, occasionally barking at the wild Pokémon that passed by. Although its days were ordinary, they were peaceful.

An indescribable warmth and a strong sense of longing instantly welled up in Lu Mingfei's heart.

That kind of comfort without having to think about tomorrow, that simple life of just mechanically following orders, seemed like paradise to it at this moment, when it was exhausted and battered all over!

Yes, being a security guard is better. You don't have to risk your life or face monsters like tornadoes that are impossible to defeat.

It can even clearly recall the fragrance of the grass under the sun, and the lazy comfort of taking a nap.

In the north, however, the scene is quite different.

Towering waves crashed against the reefs, lightning flashed and thunder roared in the dark, cloud-covered sky, and the shadowy figures of enormous sea kings could be vaguely seen swimming in the deep sea. A seemingly endless Grand Line stretched into the unknown depths of the mist, filled with danger, challenges and unfathomable enemies. At the end of the road was nothingness, with no definite hope in sight.

The stark contrast plunged Lu Mingfei into immense confusion and struggle.

To the south lay its familiar security post, while to the north lay the naval king's conquest.

Do you want to return to the comforts of the past, or step into a new but dangerous future?

Choosing the South means giving up the struggle and admitting you're a loser, but at least you can gain a moment of peace. Choosing the North means fighting against endless dangers and challenges for a vague and unattainable dream.

Lu Mingfei recalled her past and suddenly realized that she was originally just a blue dog who wanted to be a security guard. Why did she have to fight these invincible enemies?
Just as Lu Mingfei's mind was about to head south, her gaze suddenly fixed on the endless darkness in the north!
A familiar and imposing figure stood there!
That's General Red Dragon!

Its imposing inverted triangular body was like it was forged from burning lava, and the word "Justice" on its cloak fluttered in the wind and snow, like an inextinguishable flame!
It did not look back, but marched forward relentlessly toward the deepest darkness in the north!
Those almost forgotten scenes surged back: the Lord of the Coast's selfless rescue, the naval cap pressed on his head, the words "I've staked my arm on the New World," and the vow he made to the sea—"I'm going to be the Lord of the Navy!"
Like a thunderclap exploding in the depths of her soul, Lu Mingfei's entire body trembled violently!
Yes! Wasn't it Admiral Red Dragon who saved me from the jaws of the Sea King, gave me the dream of becoming the Navy King, and guided me step by step to where I am today?

That loser security guard without dreams, that good-for-nothing who yearned for dignity but was repeatedly beaten down, only got up again and again because he admired the figure of Admiral Red Dragon. Only then did he learn the Six Powers of the Navy, acquire Armament Haki, and dare to swing his elbow at the King of the Sky!

If I choose to retreat to the South now and become my old self again, then what about all my previous efforts, struggles, and pain?!

In an instant, all the confusion, fear, and hesitation were crushed by an even more powerful force!
Lu Mingfei's originally dim light of will suddenly burst forth with an unprecedented determination!
It no longer glanced at the false tranquility of the south, but instead fixed its entire gaze firmly on the burning silhouette in the north!
"I want……"

Lu Mingfei's thoughts, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, struck Lao Mingze with unwavering resolve.

"North!!!"

Seeing the light rekindle in Lu Mingfei's eyes, Lao Mingze's carefree smile finally vanished. He nodded slightly and whispered, "Man...is this your choice? No regrets?"

"I will never regret it!"

Lu Mingfei's resolve was firm and powerful.

"HAHAHAHA! Man, what can I say?"

Lao Mingze spread his arms wide, and the entire dark space began to twist wildly around him. He let out a healthy and extremely cheerful laugh.

"As you wish, then let me send you on your way. Something for nothing—1000%! Fusion begin!"

His entire figure transformed into a torrent of energy darker than the abyss, within which seemed to roar countless helicopter propellers, create the powerful rhythm of a basketball hitting the ground, echo the roar of a dragon, the murmur of a demon, and possess a resolute determination to burn everything to ashes!

The torrent roared, pouring into Lu Mingfei's consciousness like a cascading silver river!
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh————!!!!"

Lu Mingfei let out a roar that pierced the soul. In its perception, its own will merged completely with the burning figure in the north—General Crimson Dragon!

This is not a simple infusion of energy, but an accumulation and sublimation at the level of life form!
Burn! Burn it completely!

Life, soul, dreams, dignity... everything became fuel in this 1000% "Something for nothing" state, supporting this transformation!

When pain reaches its extreme, it can give rise to a sense of exhilaration that transcends everything!
It's as if the loser Lu Mingfei of the past is being burned to ashes, and a more powerful new being is about to be born!

It is no longer Luca, nor is it Lu Mingfei.

It is—Luca Mingfei!
Burn away your old self, head north, and be reborn as the god of sit-ups!
Upon seeing Luca Mingfei resurrected, the giant eyes of the tornado cloud, formed by storm vortexes, clearly reflected for the first time an incredulous astonishment.

Its roaring sound carried a barely perceptible tremor as it uttered a groan.

[No... This is impossible! I had clearly utterly destroyed you! Even your damned B key should have shattered! Your flame of life should have been extinguished long ago, so why... why can you rise again?!]

However, the answer was a sudden burst of energy emanating from Luca Mingfei!
Something for nothing 1000%, fourth gear, activated!
This is the evolved form after fully merging with the Crimson Dragon General. Imagine the Crimson Dragon General's burly body overlapping with your own. A life-giving water as hot as magma no longer relies on external gushing, but instead forms a perfect internal circulation system within its body!
This powerful life-giving water, like high-pressure steam, surged wildly through every meridian. Wherever it passed, the terrifying wounds previously cut by the [Dissection] healed at a visible speed, not only repairing the injuries but also providing it with an almost limitless source of energy!
It slightly bent its knees, and the next moment...

Bang! ! !
With a loud bang, the space where it was originally located seemed to be shattered by a single foot, and its figure instantly blurred!

All that remained in the air was a blue afterimage that distorted the light, and a series of subtle sonic booms that seemed as if space itself was being torn apart!

Its form is no longer a straight line or a zigzag line, but like a blue dragon roaming the sky. With each step it takes, it is not the air beneath its feet, but as if it is stepping on the invisible nodes of the celestial movement!

Wherever it passed, it stirred up tornado-like rainbow-colored vortexes, stirring up the winds and clouds in the domain of [Boundless Wind]!

At this moment, having activated Gear Fourth and obtained the true dragon power of the Crimson Dragon General, Luca Mingfei actually comprehended the final stage of Moonwalk, the [Sky Soaring Dragon Flash]!
Its speed was so fast that it exceeded the capture limit of the eye of the tornado cloud, as if it existed in every corner of the area at the same time!
Before the tornado cloud could even make any effective reaction, it only felt a blur before its eyes, and the iron elbow imbued with Armament Haki suddenly occupied its entire field of vision!

Tornado Cloud was filled with shock and anger. The enormous consumption from forcibly unleashing the [Void Slash] had left it with unprecedentedly depleted divine power, and even the storm in its domain seemed to lack momentum.

It tried to forcefully gather the surrounding wind and clouds to block the opponent, but it was too late!

"Man—!!!!"

Luca Mingfei let out a soul-piercing battle cry from the depths of her throat, and pulled her right elbow back to its limit after a long period of preparation. Her entire arm and elbow were dyed as black as a black hole by the Armament Haki that was concentrated to the extreme!
A gigantic black mamba king snake phantom, formed entirely from an indomitable will, coiled around it, emitting a silent roar!
Ultimate Technique: Great King Elbow!!!

Without the slightest hesitation, this elbow strike, which gathered all the power of the fourth gear, was like a giant axe that split the heavens and the earth, and it slammed solidly into the center of the tornado cloud's huge face formed by storm vortexes!

Rumble, rumble—!
The sound of the impact was not a simple energy explosion, but a deafening roar as if the entire space was being shattered!

A jet-black shockwave suddenly spread out in a perfect circle, and wherever it passed, the domain of [Boundless Wind] shattered inch by inch like fragile glass!

In the sky, a phantom of a Mamba King Serpent, like a black dragon piercing through heaven and earth, with the will to judge everything, completely pierced through the massive storm body of the tornado cloud!
【Ughh ...

The tornado cloud let out an unprecedentedly shrill roar, and for the first time, its elemental body felt such a clear sense of impact.

The massive wind form could no longer maintain its stability. Like a meteorite that had been struck down, it tumbled and fell miserably from the sky, carrying a series of dissipating storm energies!
"Huh! Want to escape?!"

Before the massive body of the tornado cloud could completely fall and touch the sea, Luca Mingfei, like a blue lightning bolt tearing through the sky, used [Sky Soaring Dragon Flash] to shatter the void and teleport directly below it.

His right elbow, covered in jet-black Armament Haki, swung around again, fiercely slashing upwards towards the core of the tornado cloud!

Great Man King Elbow - Rising Dragon!

The upward elbow strike landed squarely on the chin of the tornado cloud, sending its storm-elemental body flying upwards.

[Damn it! You wretched ant!]

The tornado cloud let out a roar that was a mixture of shock, anger and disbelief, as it tried to regroup and regain its shape.

But Queen Luca gave it no chance to breathe at all!

Its feet crossed in mid-air, creating a spiral of rainbow light, and its figure appeared like a ghost directly in front of the path thrown by the tornado cloud.

The sound of elbows striking each other, as dense as the beating of drums, instantly became a continuous chorus!
Luca Mingfei transformed into a blue whirlwind of death, flashing wildly around the massive body of the tornado, each appearance accompanied by a full-force elbow strike!
The tornado cloud is like a kite being controlled by invisible threads, being hit and tumbling erratically in the air.

The power of Gear Fourth is terrifying!
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