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

"Is he really from Dragon Island? We suggest a thorough investigation into his background!"

"Xi Jiana, smash him! Let him see what true dragon power is!"

Amidst the fervor of the crowd, an aged voice quelled the uproar.

"Shut up!"

The Meteor People recognized the elder's voice and immediately fell silent, behaving as obediently as little chicks.

"Can't you guys sense what's special about this Milotic?"

Alicia's tone was cold, yet contained a hint of amazement.

Once reminded, everyone calmed down and focused on sensing the aura of this magnificent and unusual Milotic.

The Meteor People are born with the ability to distinguish the aura of dragon-type spirits.

For example, one can see the trails of clouds left behind by Dragon-type Pokémon after they fly, and one can keenly sense the aura emanating from Dragon-type Pokémon.

After calming down, they finally discovered what was special about this Milotic—

The dragon aura emanating from him was terrifyingly strong!

This "rich" isn't referring to ordinary Pokémon that can learn Dragon-type moves and have a thin Dragon bloodline, nor is it referring to Pokémon like Charizard or Gyarados that can learn Dragon Dance and have a rich bloodline.

Rather, its intensity is comparable to, or even surpasses, the complete forms of, many pseudo-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon such as Salamence and Garchomp!

And this kind of Pokémon actually came from a Milotic?

Even the Meteor Clan, who were dragon tamers, were momentarily stunned.

"He's really special, isn't he, Annie?"

Alicia spoke to the Salamence beside her with a sigh.

The dragon named Annie gazed at the elegant figure on the field with a look of amazement and infatuation, and slowly nodded.

Alicia suddenly sighed, "To be able to train a non-dragon spirit that has absolutely no relation to dragons into a dragon-type spirit, that's what a true dragon tamer is!"

…………

The onlookers were experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, from doubt to amazement, while the two fighters on the field automatically shut out all the surrounding noise from the start of the battle, immersing themselves completely in the fight.

For Yu Xijiana, while she was somewhat disappointed that Xia Chen had not sent the elf named Guleton, her dragon insight, which was even more outstanding than that of ordinary Meteorites, made her realize instantly that this Milotic was extraordinary.

This is also a formidable opponent.

For Xia Chen, having already detected that this Garchomp possessed strength approaching that of an Elite Four member, and sending out Milotic, which only had the strength of a Gym Leader, to fight it was an extremely challenging battle.

However, it's a friendly match, so winning or losing is the least important thing. Whether he wins or loses, it won't stop him from gathering information.

Xia Chen, on the contrary, hoped that Garchomp could defeat Milotic.

Although it sounds arrogant, he hasn't experienced the taste of defeat in a long time.

While she was pondering, without hearing any commands, Shiona's Garchomp had already taken the initiative and started its attack.

But then her shark-like head was raised high, and a ball of orange-red dragon-type energy gathered in her wide-open mouth. The energy flowed outwards, and the surrounding air trembled with the flow of energy.

Meteors!

Garchomp is a Pokémon that leans towards physical attack, but its late-blooming nature means that its special attack output is not low either.

Not to mention, its strength is two levels higher than Milotic's.

Faced with the overwhelming power of its own type's meteor shower, Milotic, no matter how robust its body, would inevitably suffer heavy losses.

It's not too late to hide now!

Just when everyone thought Xia Chen was about to give an order like "Get out of the way," they heard him respond in a nonchalant tone: "Ignore it, Freeze Beam!"

"Trying to use a four-fold counter to trade positions?"

"The idea is good, but isn't the difference in power between a meteor shower and an ice beam a bit too great?"

"It feels like our successors are being underestimated!"

Amid the explanatory discussions of the Meteor People, the temperature on the battlefield plummeted as if winter were approaching.

They exclaimed in surprise once again at the visitor from Dragon Island and the enigmatic Milotic.

Milotic, who was supposed to be the second to act, launched its attack first?

…………

Whoosh!

On the battlefield, a beam of icy blue light, imbued with extreme cold, pierced the air and hurtled toward Garchomp, which was still gathering meteors. The bone-chilling cold seemed to freeze the surrounding air.

Xi Jiana's expression was solemn.

She could fully feel the intensity of the freezing beam, but she couldn't let Garchomp dodge it at the moment.

The meteor shower's release time is almost over. You can dodge it now, but not only will all your previous efforts be wasted, you'll also lose the initiative in the next move.

With a determined heart, she decided to brave the freezing beam and seize the initiative through the meteor shower.

Just as the freezing beam was about to hit Garchomp, the orange-red energy orb in its mouth finally finished its preparation and shot into the sky.

bang——

Two sounds boomed one after the other, the former muffled and the latter passionate.

The freezing beam struck Garchomp's chest and abdomen without any doubt, and the extreme cold energy raged across its body surface and then penetrated deeper.

Even with Garchomp's near-Champion-level strength, it still made a snarling expression.

It wasn't exactly painful, but it was definitely uncomfortable.

At the same time, the ball of light that rose into the air exploded like fireworks, and the bursting energy instantly transformed into countless dazzling meteors that plummeted downwards.

"Milotic, watch out, dodge!"

Xia Chen whispered sharply.

At this point, the advantage of faster skill release speed becomes apparent.

In the midst of the wave, I can hit you and still have some space to dodge. Even if I can't completely avoid all the damage from the meteor shower, it's still much better than you taking a full hit of a freezing beam.

When it comes to exchanging blows, it's all about the exchange of physical strength and condition.

Isn't it through the gradual accumulation and development of advantages?

…………

Milotic's agile, serpentine maneuvers resulted in only a handful of energy meteors hitting the ground.

Despite the significant difference in strength, Milotic's superior special defense meant that the meteor shower only caused minor damage.

In the first exchange of attacks, Milotic emerged victorious.

Judging from their current physical condition, this is indeed the case.

However, the meteor shower that Shiojana released despite enduring the freezing beams could not possibly be that simple.

Just as Milotic was dodging the meteors, Garchomp made its move.

This time, however, it didn't unleash a ranged attack like Meteor Shower, but rather Dragon Dive!

Garchomp leaped up nimbly, hovering in the air with its wing-like dragon fins on its arms. Its raging dragon-type energy transformed into purplish-red flames, which instantly spread and enveloped its entire body.

During this process, Garchomp swooped down, carrying terrifying energy and momentum, charging towards Milotic, who was still dodging the meteor.

Clearly, the purpose of that meteor shower was not only to deal damage, but also to attract Milotic's attention, force it to reposition, and pave the way for the Dragon's Dive!

"Well done, Shiogana! The successor of us Meteor People!"

Cheers from the Meteor Clan could be heard from the sidelines from time to time.

Xia Chen clicked his tongue and unleashed two "ultimate moves" in a row. This guy's fighting style is really as ferocious as Garchomp.

No, I absolutely cannot eat this incredibly impactful Dragon Dive.

Making a quick decision, Xia Chen commanded, "Milotic, hold!"

Even if it weren't Milotic, but a Pokémon with a normal move casting speed, Protect would still have enough time to cast it.

So naturally, before the Garchomp, carrying a terrifying aura, could swoop down, a transparent barrier was erected.

Immediately afterwards, a deafening explosion resounded throughout the entire village.

The blinding flames, accompanied by the shockwaves of the energy explosion, continued to spread outwards, directly approaching the transparent barrier erected by the Flying Dragon Annie to protect the onlookers, before being silently enveloped and absorbed by it.

Undoubtedly, if it weren't for this near-champion-level energy barrier, the surrounding crowd would have been in serious trouble.

…………

The smoke and dust that filled the air gradually dissipated, leaving the makeshift battlefield in front of the dragon god statue in a state of utter chaos.

The figures of two elves appeared within it.

Despite the difficulty, Milotic managed to defend against the incredibly powerful Dragon Dive.

At this moment, he was slightly out of breath, watching the Garchomp warily as it approached him.

After using two energy-intensive moves in succession, Garchomp finally showed signs of fatigue.

Otherwise, given Shionna's style, she would probably have already seized the opportunity when the two Pokémon were close together and was wielding her dragon claws to wreak havoc on Milotic, which was now defenseless.

Milotic, who blocked Dragon's Dive with Protect, was also a bit stiff. Protection is not omnipotent; the greater the power of the blocked move, the more energy Milotic consumes.

After two rounds of combat, neither of the two spirits gained the upper hand.

Garchomp suffered more damage, while Milotic was already close in on its opponent and was now under greater threat.

None of the Meteor Clan members watching expected that this man from Dragon Island, with just one Milotic, could fight to a standstill against Shiogana, who was hailed as the "strongest inheritor of a thousand years."

Just as everyone was marveling at this, a slightly smaller-looking Salamence flew in from afar and landed on the open ground.

A girl who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old jumped down from it. The girl's eyebrows and eyes were seven parts similar to Xi Jiana's, but her skin was a darker wheat color, which showed that she had been out and about a lot.

She blinked at the crowd, jogged over, and then squeezed into the crowd to the front.

Her petite frame gave her a unique advantage. When the person who was being pushed looked down and saw that it was this little girl, they would smile knowingly and then move aside.

Before long, the girl squeezed to the front of the crowd and got to see the excitement she had been hoping for.

Then she opened her mouth wide in surprise, "Sister?"