Elf: Starting as the Fighting Gym Master, and being entangled by Nancy.

Chapter 473 VS Groudon

The matter concerning Zhulan has come to a temporary end.

After a period of time.

The city of Kanaz is right in front of us.

This place has the best Pokémon school in the entire Hoenn region.

Of course, Li Xuan didn't come to the school this time.

Instead, he went with Daigo to Devon Corporation to get a few Super Stones.

"Brother Li Xuan, besides Gallade and Heracross's Mega Stones, is there anything else you want?"

Daigo felt that giving only two would be too stingy.

"It's okay, just take two for now. But if I need any more super stones later, I'll just ask you for them again."

Li Xuan waved his hand.

Seeing this, Daigo didn't say anything more.

He entered the company, quickly packed up the super stone, and handed it to Li Xuan.

"These are the two super stones. Do you have any plans for where to go next?"

Daigo asked.

"No, that's all. But, are you about to start your championship handover match? Or will you just have the handover ceremony directly?"

Li Xuan thought about switching champion positions between Daigo and Michael.

However, we haven't seen the so-called "positional exchange battle" yet, and we're still wondering when it will start.

"Oh, that one is over. Mikkuri's strength is up to par, and he defeated four Elite Four members in one go. I don't really want to fight him, so I'll just let him be the champion."

Daigo waved his hand: "However, if you, Brother Li Xuan, have any ambitions to become a champion, I can mention it to Mikuri."

They are currently in a situation where they are each champions for a period of time.

When the time comes, we'll change the champion.

If Li Xuan were willing to share the championship, they would have even more time apart.

"That won't be necessary, Daigo-nii, you're being too impulsive. I'm currently the Honorary Elite Four member of the Kanto region, so it's better if I don't handle these kinds of matters. Otherwise, if someone with ulterior motives overhears this, it could easily be used against me."

Li Xuan gave an awkward smile.

Again.

If he wanted to be the champion, he would have done it long ago; there's no need for others to keep deferring to him.

In this situation, Li Xuan was already willing but unable to help.

He now wants to give up and be a dojo owner who keeps his doors closed for 360 out of 365 days a year.

Just like Xia Bo from the Crimson Lotus Dojo.

He receives a monthly pension of 500,000 and occasionally goes fishing at the pier.

This kind of relaxed life is so comfortable!

No...

I need to set a goal for myself before I give up.

He wants to follow Mastedt's example, buy a small island, collect his retirement pension, and then just laze around!

Ah!
The harder, the more fortunate!
All the effort we put in now is so we can better tank in the future!
……

……

Hoenn region, Land Cave.

The churning lava lake cast a dark red hue over the entire cave.

This is the resting place of Groudon, the creator of the earth.

The air was thick with the smell of sulfur, and the rock walls, constantly scorched by the high temperature, emitted a faint crackling sound. Every breath was hot and stinging.

Higana and Sakaki stood side by side on the edge of the scorching rock platform, gazing at the slowly flowing river of lava below.

"Uncle Sakaki, it's so stuffy in here. Aren't you hot wearing such thick clothes? Why don't you take off your disguise?"

Higana joked with Sakaki.

Sakaki did not answer.

They stood before this primitive yet magnificent sight, falling into a long silence.

After a long silence, Sakaki's deep voice echoed in the cave: "It's time. Higana, take the things out."

"Oh."

Higana took out a crimson pearl from her bosom; the magnificent crystal shimmered with a blood-like luster under the reflection of the lava.

The crimson orb contains the natural power needed for Groudon's primal rebirth.

At this moment, it is used to awaken it.

The moment the crimson pearl appeared, the entire lava lake suddenly boiled!

Pillars of fire shot into the sky, and scorching waves of air, carrying the smell of sulfur, swept through the entire cave.

Gudu Gudu!

From the surging magma, a mountain-like carapace gradually rose, dark red rock armor piercing the surface of the lava, and the majestic body of a colossal beast slowly rose from the fire at the earth's core.

Lava flowed along the patterns on its body, and every breath of this behemoth seemed to carry the roar of the earth, deafeningly loud.

Groudon, the creator of the earth!
at the same time.

Hoenn region, Sea Cave.

A giant whale Pokémon trembled slightly in the deep blue water.

"Groudon...you've actually woken up..."

It suddenly opened its eyes, and with a slight flick of its tail fin, it stirred up the dark currents, causing the entire cave to tremble.

As if sensing a primal call from the distant land, this ocean overlord broke through the water curtain and sped towards the outside world...

By flying.

……

……

In a café in Kanaz City, Daigo had just picked up his coffee to discuss things with Li Xuan when an emergency communication from the League came through his earpiece.

"Champion Daigo! Extreme drought and heavy rain have struck the eastern and western parts of the Hoenn region respectively, and are rapidly spreading towards the central region!"

Daigo frowned as he listened to the abnormal data reported by the meteorological department.

His fingers tightened, and a tiny crack immediately appeared on the rim of the white porcelain cup.

"Brother Li Xuan..."

Daigo put down the cracked coffee cup, and stood frozen in place before he could finish speaking.

Li Xuan had already gotten up and was looking out the window, his hair fluttering in the sudden gust of wind.

“Reshiram sensed something. The oldest will of this land is awakening—if I’m not mistaken, it should be Groudon.”

Li Xuan frowned and looked towards the northern part of Kanaz City.

That's where the Land Cave is located, right behind Meteor Falls.

just.

Li Xuan hadn't expected Xijiana and Sakaki to act so swiftly.

However, if it's just Groudon waking up, before he joins forces with Kyogre to fight, I should be able to handle him with Reshiram and Kyurem.

He strode out of the coffee shop and released Rahiram.

Leaping onto the dragon's back, Reshiram spread its wings, transforming into a white rainbow that pointed straight towards the Cave of the Land.

……

……

Outside the cave of the land, the sun blazed high in the sky.

The air itself was distorted by the heat.

As Higanbana and Giovanni were leading Groudon toward the shore, a command rang out: "Reshiram, Blue Flame!"

The blazing blue flames swept in like a celestial river, melting a bottomless chasm in front of Groudon's feet.

"he came."

Sakaki slowly raised his head, his suit jacket fluttering in the heat.

Reshiram's pure white wings blotted out the sunlight. Li Xuan sat upright on the dragon's neck, looking down at the two people on the rocky ground. Azure flames flowed around his body, creating a stark contrast with the geothermal heat rising from Groudon's carapace.

"What a grand entrance." Giovanni gently stroked Persian's back with his fingertips, but his gaze was sharp as a blade. "But do you think that the sheer number of legendary Pokémon can reverse the course of nature's laws?"

Li Xuan sneered: "I'd like to ask you, what exactly are you trying to achieve by waking up Groudon?"

Their eyes met in mid-air.

But more than anything, it was a clash of auras between Reshiram and Groudon.

Legend has it that the pressure from Pokémon can freeze the surrounding air.

Rumble!
Just as Li Xuan and Sakaki were facing off.

Suddenly, a series of whooshing sounds came from the sky as countless burning meteorites tore through the clouds and poured towards Reshiram.

Higanbana soared into the sky aboard her Salamence, her blood-red wings flapping incessantly, radiating an aura of champion-level power.

"Don't try to interfere with our plans!"

She shouted and waved her right hand, and a beam of Dragon Pulse light gathered in the mouth of the Salamence.

Meteor showers and dragon pulses intertwined to form a dense barrage of fire, attempting to halt Li Xuan's next move.

Call ~
Rahiram flapped its wings and soared, weaving through the meteor shower and completely avoiding the meteoroids.

Li Xuan sat firmly, his gaze fixed on Groudon, which was still advancing below.

At this moment, Groudon also noticed Li Xuan.

It raised its head, which was covered in rock armor, and fixed its gaze on Reshiram's pure white figure.

But most of the attention was still focused on Rahiram.

When it saw Reshiram's outstretched dragon wings easily pierce the sky, an unnamed fire surged in the chest of this earth god.

This guy……

Why are they flying around its head like flies?!
"Go!!" (Don't fly in front of me!!!)

With a roar that shook the earth, Groudon stomped its forepaws.

In an instant, countless giant stone blades wrapped in magma burst forth from the ground and pierced the sky.

Each sword-like cliff face was imbued with magma, casting an ominous dark red hue upon the clouds.

"Roar!"

Reshiram roared and rapidly ascended, the air currents whipped up by his dragon wings brushing past the scorching stone blades.

It nimbly weaves through the jagged rocky thickets, its pure white feathers reflecting the light of the lava, like a white butterfly dancing among the thorns of death.

"Kyurem, now's the time to freeze the world!"

The timing ball that Li Xuan threw blossomed in the air.

Kyurem's majestic dragon form descended upon the battlefield, accompanied by a chilling aura.

It spread its tattered wings, and extreme cold energy surged out like a tide, even freezing the churning magma instantly!

Groudon's massive body was immediately covered by a thick layer of ice, and its movements became noticeably slower.

However, the wrath of the Earth God could not be easily suppressed.

Groudon saw yet another winged Pokémon descend, and its body was filled with rage. It let out a deafening roar, and the patterns on its carapace suddenly lit up with a blazing red light, and the frozen magma began to flow again.

The rising geothermal heat clashed violently with the frigid ice crystals, erupting into a cloud of white mist. The constraints imposed on the frozen world were rapidly crumbling under the continuous power of the earth...

buzzing...

At that moment, Li Xuan suddenly heard a high-frequency flapping sound in his ears.

In the instant Li Xuan turned his head to dodge, a golden afterimage brushed past the tip of his hair.

The giant Beedrill hovered in mid-air, its two needles gleaming with a deadly cold light, its compound eyes locked onto him.

"This grand event needs more participants, doesn't it?"

Sakaki approached calmly, his suit still impeccably tailored.

The cat boss sat gracefully at his feet, its tail lightly brushing the scorching ground.

Beedrill slightly adjusted the angle of its stinger, preparing to unleash another attack, but Reshiram pulled away.

Upon seeing this, Kyurem immediately transformed into its "Flame White Kyurem" form, turned around, and flew to protect Li Xuan, gathering icy blue breath in its throat.

Li Xuan stood alone in the center of the battlefield.

The three-pronged attack surged in from different directions like a tidal wave.

In the sky, the dragon breaths of Shyvana and Salamence intertwined, while on the ground, Mega Beedrill, commanded by Giovanni, launched continuous surprise attacks, and the most troublesome Groudon continued to unleash terrifying earth-shaking power.

Li Xuan stood on Reshiram's back, with the white Kyurem surrounding him, forming a precarious defensive line.

"Uncle, it seems this strongest gym leader in Kanto isn't as powerful as the legends say." Higanbana hovered low in the air, her tone laced with sarcasm.

Sakaki frowned slightly, his years of combat instincts alerting him to something amiss.

Moreover, Li Xuan couldn't possibly have been defeated so easily.

At this moment, Sakaki noticed that the energy flow in the air was not quite right.

Li Xuan's seemingly strained defensive stance appeared to conceal a hidden trump card...

In that instant, a chill ran down Giovanni's spine, and he shouted, "Beedrill, protect!"

Before the words were even finished, the Mega Beedrill had already flashed in front of its master, and its emerald green protective shield instantly deployed.

Almost simultaneously, a massive burst of blazing flames slammed into the barrier, the exploding flames melting the surrounding rocks into a crimson slurry...

Sakaki broke out in a cold sweat; the consequences would have been unimaginable had that attack hit.

"Uncle!"

"Don't come down! Hold the line!"

Hearing the warning, Sigana, who was about to swoop down to provide support, immediately slammed Salamence down.

Upon hearing the sound, the Salamence spread its wings, and an emerald-colored barrier instantly enveloped its body.

Just as it was about to take shape, a fierce blizzard swept in from behind.

Countless ice crystals surged forth, frantically crashing against the protective barrier, condensing into a thick layer of ice on the defended surface...

Higanbana turned around in shock, but saw no trace of any Pokémon.

If Giovanni hadn't warned him in time, Salamence would have been frozen in ice by now...

"Kyurem, blizzard!"

Just as the protective barrier around Salamence dissipated, Li Xuan's command pierced the air.

The Kyurem's turbine roared, and the extreme cold storm swept across the battlefield once more, with gales carrying countless ice crystals as they hurtled towards Sigana and Salamence!

"Groudon!"

Higana held up the crimson jewel.

At the critical moment, Groudon stomped its forelegs on the ground, and dozens of cliff swords wrapped in lava burst forth, forming a scorching rock barrier in front of the blizzard.

Ice and fire collided and violently vaporized, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield in a white mist.

The blizzard was abruptly halted by this unexpected intervention, and Kyurem's offensive was once again completely neutralized.

Groudon stood tall amidst the rising mist, the patterns on its carapace becoming even more pronounced.

"Human, for the sake of Reshiram and Kyurem, I'm willing to owe you a favor."

Clearly, Groudon has no intention of letting anyone hinder its journey to the ocean.

"Under normal circumstances, I would be happy to accept this favor."

Li Xuan's voice pierced through the rising steam and landed clearly in Groudon's ears.

"But right now you are being used to disrupt the balance of Hoenn."

"Humph."

Groudon let out a cold snort, its breath reeking of sulfur, and its rock armor creaked heavily as it moved: "Since you insist on stopping me..."

The words fell.

Its carapace patterns glowed with a terrifying red light once again.

"Then let me speak to you with the fury of the earth!"

Under the blazing sun, the dark red patterns on Groudon's carapace suddenly shone brightly!

Its body erupted with towering flames, and numerous meteorites, carrying the power of the volcanic eruption, swept outwards!
A fire-type fire-breathing move!
"Tsk, this guy really is stubborn."

Li Xuan gestured for Rahiram to rise a little higher to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

(End of this chapter)