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Chapter 171 Pheromosa vs. Kyurem, Lance's power breakthrough! (4k)

Just as Cynthia was filled with surprise, she saw the figure move!

It was so fast that it was almost just a white afterimage!

The white Pokémon that appeared out of nowhere immediately confronted the gray-blue dragon that was roaring in pain.

It seemed to completely ignore the terrifying chill emanating from the dragon that was enough to freeze everything; the icy energy was repelled by an invisible barrier or the strange aura emanating from the dragon itself before it could even get close to its body.

"What...what kind of monster is that?!" The members of Team Plasma had just recovered from the shock of the dragon going out of control when they were terrified by this new turn of events.

Without giving them any time to react, the white Pokémon vanished from its spot and appeared like a ghost beside the dragon, its long legs kicking fiercely at the dragon's torso with a sharp aura!

Is this a combination of high-speed movement and a flying knee kick?
Cynthia subconsciously began to think.

With a single, deafening roar, the dragon, in pain, finally condensed its ice-type energy and unleashed a massive [Ice Beam] that struck the spot where the white Pokémon had just been standing!

However, the white Pokémon was faster and had already leaped away lightly. The Ice Beam only hit the afterimage it left behind, instantly freezing a large section of rock behind it and then shattering it!

Rumble!
The collision of the two powerful Pokémon triggered a violent energy shockwave, shaking the entire cave and sending ice shards and rocks raining down. Cynthia had to concentrate fully on controlling her character, carefully dodging the scattering energy shockwaves and falling rocks. At the same time, her fingers flew across the keyboard, pressing the screenshot and record keys, trying to capture every detail and statistic of these two unfamiliar legendary Pokémon.

She keenly noticed that the white Pokémon's attacks were not aimless; its gaze seemed to be fixed on a certain part of the dragon's body, as if something there was strongly attracting it.

What could it be?
Meanwhile, taking advantage of the chaos, the Plasma Team's leader scrambled to get closer to the strange cube that had fallen to the ground and was still emitting a faint, seven-colored glow.

Just as his hand was about to reach it, the dragon unleashed a furious [Dragon Breath] that swept across the area. Although it wasn't aimed at him, the shockwave from the explosion still sent him flying, crashing heavily into the rock wall and knocking him unconscious.

The strange Rubik's Cube rolled smoothly on the ice and came to a stop right at Cynthia's feet.

Without the slightest hesitation, Cynthia immediately moved her character forward and picked it up.

A game notification immediately popped up: [You have obtained the "Ultra Beast Blocker (Damaged)"!]

[Note: This is a special device used by Team Plasma to stabilize and attempt to control Ultra Beasts. It appears to contain technology from another era. It is currently severely damaged by overload and impact and is unusable.]

Plasma Team
Ultra Beast Blocker?
So this thing can directly control that white Pokémon known as the "Ultra Beast"?!

Cynthia looked at the incredibly fast-moving white Pokémon on the screen and made a judgment.

After suffering repeated setbacks, the gray-blue dragon's rage seemed to have reached its peak! It let out a long roar filled with endless pain and savagery, and an even more terrifying ice-attribute energy erupted from its center!

Click!Click!
The ice layer spread rapidly, visible to the naked eye, turning almost half of the cave into a world of solid ice! The temperature plummeted!

The white Pokémon nimbly weaved between the ice pillars and freezing air, seemingly assessing the current situation. It realized that the ferocious giant in front of it was not an easy opponent, and that the thing that had attracted it would be difficult to obtain in its current state.

Its indifferent green eyes glanced at the closing wormhole, and without hesitation, it shot back like a white lightning bolt, nimbly disappearing into the wormhole just before it vanished.

The ultimate hole then closed, as if it had never existed.

"Run...run!" The remaining plasma team members were terrified at the sight. They no longer cared about the unconscious officer or the unfinished plan. They scattered like birds and beasts and fled the cave in panic.

Having lost all its targets, the dragon roared, unleashing its final fury on the fleeing figures. Its massive body smashed through ice and rock walls as it chased after them, leaving behind a trail of devastation.

The cave finally returned to peace for the time being, with only Cynthia's character remaining, along with the crystal-clear ice walls that exuded a dangerous aura.

Cynthia breathed a long sigh of relief. After confirming that the surroundings were safe, she immediately opened her backpack and carefully examined the newly acquired item.

"Team Plasma...Ultra Beasts..." she murmured to herself, her guess confirmed.

It seems that this organization, like Team Rocket, Team Aqua, and Team Magma, has great ambitions.

Moreover, the technology they possess appears to be extremely dangerous.

A machine that can even control Ultra Beasts... That's insane.

Without any hesitation, she immediately picked up the communicator and connected with Du.

"Lance, there's a new situation on my end." She spoke quickly, concisely explaining everything that had happened in the Shallow Cave—the dragon going out of control, the strange white Pokémon emerging from the Ultra Cave, the fierce battle between the two, and Team Plasma's equipment.

"...I suspect this might be related to the Ultimate Hole phenomenon that has appeared in our world. Moreover, the power and aura displayed by that mysterious, unidentified person at the Team Aqua base...I strongly suspect he might be the true leader of Team Plasma? Or at least one of its high-ranking members?"

After exchanging a few words with the other party and hanging up with Wataru, she immediately compiled the details and her analysis into a report and sent it to the contact person at the Alliance headquarters. She suggested that the incidents involving Team Aqua, the mysterious man in the suit, Team Plasma, and Ultra Beasts be investigated together and that the risk level be raised.

Of course, she didn't say that she saw it in a game.
After doing all this, Cynthia let out a soft sigh.

The game's plot seems to be leading her on a path to uncover the truth about Team Plasma and Ultra Beasts.

The subsequent plot will surely provide her with more relevant information.

But before that...
Looking at the illusion around her, she suddenly remembered something very important.

There was something in my backpack that I hadn't had a chance to use yet—the seeds of the Gracidia flower.

The older woman who grows the flowers explicitly stated that these unusual flowers can only grow in extremely cold environments.

She looked around. The shallow cave, now frozen by Kyurem's fury, was undoubtedly the most ideal environment for planting!
Without hesitation, she controlled her character, found a place that looked like the thickest ice layer and the coldest air, opened her backpack, and selected to use the seed.

The game character carefully planted it. The next moment, a miracle happened.

The seed breaks through the ice layer at a speed visible to the naked eye, takes root and sprouts, and its tender stems and leaves quickly unfold, then bloom into an incomparably gorgeous flower that radiates rainbow light!
The flowers were surrounded by a soft, warm glow, a stark contrast to the atmosphere inside the cave, and a strange fragrance seemed to emanate from the screen.

However, this beautiful sight lasted only a few seconds. After blooming to its fullest, the Gracidia flower quickly withered and died, eventually turning into specks of light and disappearing without a trace, as if all of its life had been concentrated in its final moment.

At the same time, the game displayed the following message: "The Gracidia flowers have bloomed and withered."

[I've obtained the "Gracidia Flower"!]

Cynthia immediately opened her backpack to check.

[Gracidia Flower: A special flower containing incredible life force. Legend says it carries the meaning of gratitude and blessings. When used on Pokémon in battle, it can instantly heal the entire team from all status conditions (including near-death and abnormal statuses). However, it also seems to possess some more mysterious and undiscovered uses.]

Instantly...heal the entire team?! Even those on the verge of death can be resurrected?
Cynthia's pupils contracted again in shock as she looked at the concise yet incredibly effective explanation.

This effect is simply too overpowered; it can even be used in combat, which goes beyond the scope of ordinary items.
However, she rejected the idea of ​​using it as a regular recovery item almost without hesitation.

Using this item for normal healing is a complete waste.

It must have a more important purpose, one that better matches the description of its "incredible power."
Therefore, this thing must be carefully preserved.

Cynthia adjusted the item and carefully placed it at the top of her backpack.

Meanwhile, the chill in the cave gradually dissipated, and this part of the game's storyline seemed to have come to a temporary end.

Cynthia's character left the shallow cave and set her sights on her next destination—Green Ridge City.

The next gym challenge is about to begin.

Meanwhile, after venturing deeper into Meteor Falls, Lance found a spot nearby where wild Pokémon were of relatively high level and began the tedious but necessary training.

He controlled his character, traversing uneven mountain paths and dry caves, repeatedly engaging in battles with wild Pokémon. Zubat, Onix, Graveler… these creatures became the best source of experience for Goomy and Bagon.

"Sticky Baby, use the water gun!"

"Baby Dragon, use your headbutt!"

One battle after another.

Sticky Baby, which initially appeared soft and weak in its attacks, gradually became firmer, and its water gun sprayed out with more power.

In the light of an upgrade, it learned a new move: Dragon Breath.

As for the Babydra, its growth was even more noticeable. This pseudo-legendary Pokémon already had great potential, and as it leveled up, its attacks became increasingly ferocious, and it quickly learned the new move "Bite".

As Lance looked at the two Pokémon on the screen with their large heads and fierce eyes, he was filled with anticipation.

He put the calming bell on the baby dragon and fed it various precious berries and Pokémon items during battle breaks.

The effect of doing this is obvious.

At first, Baby Dragon didn't seem to pay much attention to Wataru's commands, and would even occasionally bare its teeth at Wataru off-screen, showing that it was not very obedient.

But gradually, as the intimacy level increased, it became much more compliant, fought more hard, and would bark happily when it received tree fruit. It would even affectionately approach Wataru in front of the screen after winning a battle.

The leveling process was indeed a bit boring, so Du took a moment to switch to the chat group and share his findings.

【Dragon-Type Supreme】: "Caught a Pokémon at Meteor Falls! A pseudo-legendary! [Image]"

[Cold and Icy]: "??? Really?! Such good luck! (Lemon.jpg)"

[Martial Arts Soul]: "Wow, Wataru! Now you can be a Dragon King in the game too!"

[Poison type is the strongest]: "Congratulations. But leveling up must be tough, right? You can try exploring the area near the Battle Frontier. The monsters there seem to be higher level, but it's a bit far."

Du glanced at everyone's suggestions, but decided to train the two little guys at Meteor Falls first.

He closed the group chat, took a deep breath, and continued to grind for levels.

And so, almost an hour and a half passed, as yet another rumblestone collapsed.

The two Pokémon have finally evolved into their final forms!
In the light, Gooo's body continued to lengthen and grow larger. Its originally soft body was covered with a hard grayish-white shell, turning into a more imposing snail armor. Its neck and tail became longer, and its eyes appeared much more composed.

Congratulations on Goomy's evolution into Goodra!

In another beam of light, the baby dragon rapidly grew larger, sprouting broad and powerful blood-red wings. Its head became more aggressive, and its entire body was covered in a hard blue carapace, exuding the majestic aura befitting a dragon.

[Baby Dragon evolved into—Salamander!]

Looking at the two Dragon-type Pokémon in their final forms in the team list, Lance felt a surge of accomplishment.

Having two pseudo-legendary Pokémon join your team at once is an incredibly significant boost!
However, he didn't rush to challenge the gym. The desert ruins and symbols that Cynthia mentioned had always intrigued him. Fortunately, he wasn't too far from that desert and could use Fly to get to Violet City.

He controlled his character, left the cave along the same route, used the flight spell to fly directly to Violet City, and then headed north into the vast desert, but did not see the so-called tower.

Hot winds carrying sand blew across the screen, but Lance wasn't in a hurry. Following Cynthia's previous instructions, he waited quietly for a while, and when he entered again, he quickly found the ancient ruins standing in the desert!
This ruin can be described as towering into the clouds, quite magnificent. The huge stone pillars at the entrance and the somewhat blurred traces of the walls show the marks of time. Clearly, this ruin has a long history and is quite ancient.

Although Watari was not a professional archaeologist, he was still able to judge this based on his experience.

So, what could be inside?
Will my situation be the same as Cynthia's?
He took a deep breath, immediately took control of his character, and entered the world of the game.

(End of this chapter)