Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Milos responded, and its emotions indeed stabilized considerably. It continued to climb upwards against the current at its own pace.

Although there are specially designed seats similar to waist stools, waterfall climbing is much more thrilling than any roller coaster.

The higher the altitude, the more pronounced this is.

Above them was a torrent of water cascading down, row upon row, with the might of a thousand troops and horses; below them was an abyss from which one would fall and break at least a few bones.

Xia Chen gripped Milotic's eyebrows tightly, feeling a mix of nervousness and fear, but mostly a surge of adrenaline and excitement.

He now understands why so many people in his past life loved extreme sports. In addition to pursuing challenges that push physical limits, they also sought the pleasure and sense of accomplishment that came from overcoming psychological barriers.

Showing the viewers in the live stream the remaining abyss, Xia Chen turned around and looked up at the waves.

Above, the Pokémon that had just surpassed Milotic were getting closer and closer.

Milotic may not be fast, but it is good at endurance.

With an almost inexhaustible supply of energy within his body, he maintained ample physical strength even after climbing thirty meters.

However, since the water flow gradually disperses from top to bottom, the higher you go, the stronger the impact of the rapids becomes, and the greater the challenge will be for waterfall climbers.

…………

The first person to fall behind on Xia Chen's track has finally appeared.

First, there was Gyarados, who committed the sin of arrogance. Relying on its noble flying attribute, it developed the arrogant idea that "waterfall is nothing special."

Nature also punished Gyarados, filling its gaping maw with the rushing water from the waterfall.

After choking on water, Gyarados unknowingly fell to the ground.

The elf below him suffered the consequences, being inexplicably thrown down by the large blue dragon, which had no dragon attribute.

Gyarados is out!

Xia Chen felt a pang of sympathy and quickly reminded Milotic to be careful of the other Pokémon above its head.

If one suffers an undeserved misfortune, one can truly be heartbroken and speechless.

As time went by, Milotic, with its strong staying power, gradually gained momentum.

Meanwhile, one after another, the Pokémon were eliminated by Dragon Leap Waterfall, either due to insufficient stamina or inability to withstand the impact of the water.

As the muscular swimming champion Mosquito Coil Swimmer sank into the water, Xia Chen looked around and found that he was the only one left, along with Golduck beside him and Sylveon and Torterra above him.

Not only in their area, but throughout the entire Waterfall Climbing Legion, very few elves remain.

At this point, they were nearly fifty meters above the water.

…………

Xia Chen, who was pressed close to Milotic's body, could feel that Milotic had begun to tremble slightly.

Has it reached its limit?

Xia Chen pondered for a moment, and was just about to say, "Why don't we go down?"

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from above.

Xia Chen looked up and saw an extremely horrifying scene.

At the top of the waterfall, the water volume suddenly increases, with rows of white waves pushing and shoving each other, surging downwards like a tsunami.

The turbulent and ferocious waves, like a white dragon capable of devouring everything, roared as they rushed towards the humans and elves who dared to conquer her.

Xia Chen now understands why this place is called Dragon Leap Waterfall.

Is it a fish leaping here and transforming into a dragon?

No, the rage of this waterfall is a water dragon leaping down!

The water dragon roared and swallowed the Torterra and Golduck above Xia Chen and Milotic, and in the blink of an eye it swallowed Milotic, which was already close to its limit.

The ferocious water dragon seemed to possess immense power, slamming into Xia Chen and Milotic, making Milotic, who was already on the verge of collapse, even more unsteady.

"Fuwoo!"

Milotic roared in resentment, but the roar did not translate into power.

The last splash of water became the final straw that broke the camel's back.

As Xia Chen felt the weightlessness wash over him, he knew that Milotic had finally given up.

…………

Just when Xia Chen thought his waterfall climbing trip with Milos was about to end, a ribbon fell from the sky and tied Milos, whose body was already falling.

It's fairy cloth!

She didn't fall?

But she was tied to the monstrous tortoise with one ribbon and to the rock between the waterfalls with another. Where would she find extra ribbon to save herself?

Xia Chen looked up and saw that Fairy Cloth's other ribbon was indeed holding the Violent Devourer Turtle, and what held them tightly to the rocks in the waterfall were Fairy Cloth's slender and thin legs!

Xianbu gritted her teeth, her slender legs beginning to tremble slightly.

Clearly, even Senbu, who had endured all of this with courage and willpower, was nearing his breaking point.

Milotic's strength and stamina were insufficient to withstand the impact of the water flow at this stage, let alone the fact that its own strength only allowed it to climb twenty meters to the top of the monstrous peak. The familiar roar echoed again, undoubtedly indicating that another wave of surging water was about to strike.

The topmost fairy cloth was swallowed by the water dragon first. Its slender legs trembled incessantly, and it finally couldn't withstand it. It loosened the ribbon binding Milotic and fell down with the current along with the Devourer.

Having lost its last lifeline, Milotic will also fall.

That's what Xia Chen thought, but things didn't turn out that way.

Beneath it, a strange power seemed to suddenly surge from Milotic's body, resisting the immense force of the water dragon!

Xia Chen looked down and was surprised to find that Milotic's body seemed to be glowing.

…………

Why don't we go down?

The synergy between trainers and Pokémon is quite remarkable. When this thought popped into Xia Chen's mind, Milotic also suddenly felt a desire to retreat.

Because of my own abilities, it seems that my body can only support me to get here.

The cascading water from the top of the cliff seemed to provide Minas with an excellent stepping stone for retreat.

This is the will of Heaven, what can I do?

Anyway, no elf has ever reached the top, so it won't make a difference if I do too!

He is prepared to accept his failure with equanimity.

But just then, something unexpected appeared.

The fairy cloth bound his heavy body!

She wasn't swept away and even saved herself?

Milotic looked up in shock, only to discover a scene that he would never forget.

Compared to the cascading curtain of water, the tiny Fairy Cloth bore the brunt of it all with her frail body!

Milotic was stunned.

He seemed to realize he had a cheat code, but he still couldn't catch up with Senbu.

He seemed to understand what Sinbu had told him that day.

"I will prove your cowardice. You don't need to do anything, just look at me."

The system says I've changed, and I do feel that I have changed, but is my change really enough?

It's just that it went from a cowardly and ugly fish to a relatively hardworking Milotic.

It's far from enough to become a divine dragon that can carry Xia Chen soaring through the blue sky!

At the very least, we must ensure that every effort and every struggle leaves no regrets!

The roar of the water reached Milos's ears again, but this time, he felt no sense of relief or acceptance.

There was only unwavering determination, as if it wanted to tear the water dragon apart!

Is this the will of Heaven?

Then I will break through this sky!

I'm definitely going to ride Yuelong Waterfall today!

…………

The energy within his body surged wildly, as if Milotic was trying to squeeze out every last bit of power.

Inside his body, the white jade pearl that had absorbed energy for a long time, but whose core remained unabsorbed, suddenly shone brightly.

It then transformed into a warm current, flowing into every corner of Milotic's body.

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed the White Jade Pearl, reaching a growth rate of 10% and gaining the talent "Water Control Power (Beginner)". You are the water deity, and all water should obey your commands. Within the water, doing as you please is your right, and submitting to you is their nature.]

Uh, sorry, I was just describing a future you don't know when you'll arrive at, but you're already at the beginning of that ability, so why don't you try it out on this little rascal in front of you?

The power to control water?

Milotic was somewhat surprised; this was a characteristic or move that it had never heard of in this world before.

The system's description was also strange, as if it said everything, but also as if it said nothing at all.

It doesn't say what effect it will have on itself or on the enemy.

He left behind only the inexplicable statement that he wanted the water to obey his commands.

This sounds too magical! Can Kyogre really do this?

However, this doesn't seem to be something I need to consider right now, since there's a parenthesis after the so-called [Water Control Power]: Beginner.

Being a beginner is fine; Milotic never imagined it could reach the top in one step.

He steadied himself and turned his attention back to reality; the ferocious water dragon was roaring menacingly charging toward him.

For some reason, looking at the waves that had previously filled him with panic and unease, Milotic felt completely calm at this moment.

Ah. A water dragon?

Water snake!