I haven't decided on a name for my Pokémon trainer yet.

Mega Evolution is a similar form. It's essentially a temporary breakthrough beyond a Pokémon's racial limits, a spiritual elevation. While only temporary, some Pokémon do experience attribute changes after Mega Evolution. But why does Mega Evolution exist? Why can some Pokémon Mega Evolve while others cannot? In games and anime, this might be a matter of game design, but in the real world…

Mega Evolution is explained as a Pokémon breaking through the boundaries of conventional evolution, undergoing a further evolution that transcends racial limitations and unleashes hidden power.

If Ye Feng's guess is correct, then it is very likely that those Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution have a hidden power in their bloodline that cannot be activated through ordinary evolution. This power is strong enough to allow the Pokémon to achieve an improvement in its life level. Mega Evolution can activate this power, and the external result of activating this power is Mega Evolution. Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve may not have such power in their bloodline.

By combining Key Stones and Mega Stones, and leveraging the bond between Pokémon and humans, the power hidden within their bloodlines can be activated, enabling Mega Evolution. However, because it is driven by external forces, Mega Evolution is only temporary.

This may be the truth behind Mega Evolution.

Ye Feng then thought of legendary Pokémon like Rayquaza and Latios, which can Mega Evolve on their own, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

Why are these Pokémon able to Mega Evolve without the help of Key Stones and Mega Stones? What's the difference between them and regular Pokémon? In game terms, it's the difference in base stats. Legendary Pokémon have higher base stats than regular Pokémon, which is a major reason why they are called legendary Pokémon.

In reality, this reflects the difference in levels of life.

However, since ordinary Pokémon have limits to their life levels, legendary Pokémon must also have limits, and these limits would only be more difficult to overcome. Could it be that these legendary Pokémon, capable of autonomous Mega Evolution, have mastered a method to actively break through these limits? As for what this possible method might be, perhaps one day Ye Feng will be able to capture or come into contact with a legendary Pokémon, and only then will this question be answered.

Then... Ye Feng looked at the sleeping Kirlia.

Now that we have the Key Stone, and we'll find the Mega Stone later, Gardevoir's Mega Evolution will be a natural progression. But Ye Feng's ideas go beyond that.

Indeed, Gardevoir can Mega Evolve using the power of Key Stones and Mega Stones, but! If it can break through the limits of life and gain an improvement in its life level by relying on its own power, like legendary Pokémon, does that mean it can Mega Evolve without Key Stones and Mega Stones, just like those legendary Pokémon?

Be bolder, let your imagination run wild. If you could fully master this breakthrough, wouldn't it be possible to permanently maintain Mega Evolution?! Permanent Mega Evolution is practically the same as a third stage of evolution! Gardevoir has this possibility, and don't other Pokémon that Ye Feng knows can Mega Evolve also have this possibility? Secondly, are Pokémon that haven't had Mega Evolution mentioned in the original work truly unable to achieve it?

Ye Feng thought of Master Jing, and his Dragonite, Dragonair, and Froslass. That ability to alter celestial phenomena, though relying on the combined power of the three Pokémon, was clearly beyond the capabilities of ordinary Pokémon. They might have already touched the threshold between ordinary and legendary Pokémon. Once they crossed it, they might be able to break that boundary and create a completely new Mega Evolution that had never appeared in the games or anime! Even if there wasn't an evolution, there would definitely be a fundamental change.

Since they were able to reach this level without knowing about Mega Evolution, Ye Feng believed he could do it too. And then…

Thinking of this, Ye Feng's breathing became rapid, and he felt a tightness in his chest and shortness of breath. He felt that he was walking on a forbidden path, and a mysterious key was waiting for him ahead.

This key possesses the power to create the future or destroy the present—it might open a door that brings about entirely new changes for the elves; but it could also be a key to Pandora's box... Life, without being prepared, is never something anyone can easily touch.

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One thought can lead to heaven...one thought can lead to hell.

Chapter 70 Shanghai University and Jet Flamethrower

The next day

Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes, feeling a sharp pain in his head.

The thoughts he had been pondering last night were so profound that he couldn't fall asleep until almost dawn, when he finally drifted off, only to be forced back to sleep by his regular biological clock.

Ye Feng struggled to sit up and immediately felt dizzy.

Kirlia and Growlithe climbed onto the bed, looking at him with concern.

"It's okay, I'll sleep a little longer." Ye Feng tapped his forehead and lay back down.

Kirlia moved to Ye Feng's pillow, a faint silvery-white light emanating from her hands as she gently massaged Ye Feng's temples. Growlithe, lacking psychic powers, could only lie close to Ye Feng's body, providing warmth. Magikarp, in the hotel's water tank, stared wide-eyed at Ye Feng and his two companions on the bed. It wanted to help, but considering it couldn't do much and would only get the bed wet, it couldn't very well use its splash attack. That would look like a celebration, so it decided to stay put.

With the company of two elves and the watchful eye of another, Ye Feng relaxed completely and quickly fell asleep.

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After an unknown amount of time, Ye Feng opened his eyes again.

This time, I finally felt alive again. I took a breath, brushed my teeth and washed my face, and felt refreshed.

Ye Feng checked the time and realized he had slept all day; it was already getting dark. He rubbed his rumbling stomach and decided to go get something to eat. Kirlia and the others had energy cubes to eat, but he hadn't eaten anything all day.

I checked my phone, replied to a few unread messages, deleted the ads, put the phone in my pocket, and headed out to find something to eat.

As a first-tier city, Shanghai boasts an exceptionally vibrant nightlife. And although it's almost March, the weather is still a bit chilly, yet quite a few young women have already started wearing short skirts and shorts.

Black, white, transparent, short, knee-length, pantyhose... Ye Feng felt overwhelmed by the variety of colors, so he quickly covered his nose, found a noodle shop, ordered a bowl of noodles, and buried his head in his food.

After eating two bowls of noodles, Ye Feng patted his stomach and breathed a satisfied sigh of relief. In short, it was great!

Having eaten and drunk his fill, what should he do next? Ye Feng, with a toothpick in his mouth, decided to take a stroll and digest a bit.

As Ye Feng passed through a square, he saw a large group of people gathered in a circle. His eyes lit up, and he instinctively went over to watch the excitement.

Taking advantage of his height, Ye Feng stood on a flower bed and looked inside. He saw a monstrous strength and an iron-palm warrior competing in a circle in the middle of the circle—since it was not a battle, there was no need to go to the battlefield.

Both Pokémon were very strong and muscular. At this moment, they pressed their palms together and interlocked their eight fingers (Machonic Strength is probably only allowed to be used with two hands). Without using any moves, they used pure strength to push each other out of the circle.

Their respective trainers cheered them on from behind, and the spectators shouted encouragement.

"Superhuman strength is going to lose," Ye Feng whispered.

Ye Feng observed that the two Pokémon appeared to be evenly matched, but Machamp could only use both hands, so it couldn't fully utilize its strength yet was still actively attacking. Iron Fist Warrior, on the other hand, had a very stable lower body, clearly having undergone rigorous training, and remained unmoved in the face of Machamp's pushes.

As expected, after a while, the monstrous strength that had been relentlessly attacking began to decline, and the Iron Palm Warrior seized the opportunity to push the monstrous strength out of the circle.

The crowd cheered.

Ye Feng touched his nose, surprised that a simple competition could be so exciting.

After wandering around for a while, Ye Feng returned to the hotel.

Although he slept all day, Ye Feng decided to go to bed on time in order to ensure his biological clock was normal.

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Shanghai University.

Like Jiangning University, there are also many volunteers here helping to guide people on a tour of the school.

This time, Ye Feng was accompanied by a senior student.

After looking at some of the standard facilities, Ye Feng took out the letter of introduction given to him by Dr. Deng Ruizhe.

The senior student couldn't help but take another look at Ye Feng. She had originally offered to lead the way because Ye Feng was quite handsome, but she didn't expect him to be a genius. So she led Ye Feng to visit some of the facilities inside Shanghai University.

"Sunny Day House, a specially hired weather tactics expert Pokémon, provides 'Sunny Day' status 24 hours a day, suitable for training Grass-type and Fire-type Pokémon."

"The Poison Plant Garden contains various poisonous plants that allow Pokémon to absorb toxins and strengthen their Poison-type moves."

"The haunted house contains Ghost-type Pokémon that create illusions to scare other Pokémon. It can help train a Pokémon's willpower and increase its resistance to mind control moves."

"Charging room..."

"Gravity House..."

"Meditation room..."

She gave a general overview of the school's facilities, which were quite similar to those at Jiangning University. The senior student smiled and asked, "So, anyone interested in trying it out?"

"You can experience it here too?" Ye Feng was a little surprised. He thought that Jiangning University gave him the opportunity to experience it because Dr. Deng Ruizhe was their professor.

"Of course, every trainer with a letter of introduction has 15 minutes to experience using the facilities," the senior student said with a smile.

Ye Feng thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go with Sunny House."

Kirlia's current training goal is Spiral Psychic Ball, which can't be mastered in just 15 minutes. It's better to let Growlithe learn it; maybe it can even learn a new Fire-type move.

Arriving at the Sunny House, we found it to be an enclosed, semi-spherical building that ensures ample temperature and sunlight inside without leaking out.

After greeting the teachers in charge, Growlithe went inside alone, while Ye Feng could monitor Growlithe's status using a special monitor and communicate with it through a dedicated loudspeaker.

The Growlithe seemed to enjoy the sunlight, running around excitedly as soon as it entered.

"Growlithe, carefully sense the temperature of the sunlight, gather your Fire-type energy, and release it all at once." Ye Feng instructed Growlithe through the microphone in the observation room. Although it might not be enough time for it to learn a new move in just 15 minutes, it couldn't be wasted. Even students from this school needed credits to use it. Students from other schools only had the opportunity on designated open days, and that cost a considerable amount of money.

Money is not the problem; the problem is the opening hours and credits, which is not something that money can solve.

Growlithe obeyed Ye Feng's words very well. It immediately stopped, tilted its head back, closed its eyes and began to sense the energy. At the same time, it tried to use fire-type energy, then opened its mouth and spat out a few sparks that were slightly larger than usual.

"Use more strength, in one breath, remember to release it all at once."

Growlithe took a deep breath, opened its mouth, and "whoosh!" breathed out a small flame, but it immediately stopped.

"Very good, well done, Growlithe! Do you remember how Charmeleon uses Flamethrower?" Ye Feng's eyes lit up.

Growlithe lowered its head, its right paw pawing incessantly at the ground, carefully recalling the battle from that night.

After a long while, Growlithe seemed to understand something. It straightened its body, then took a deep breath, its chest visibly swelling up, and then suddenly opened its mouth: Boom! It successfully unleashed the pseudo-Flamethrower.

Although the flames were a bit thin and the duration was a bit short, at least it looked decent.

"Well done, Growlithe! Remember that feeling, use Flamethrower again! I'll give you extra spice tonight!" Ye Feng continued to encourage Growlithe while the iron was hot.

Upon hearing "add spicy," Growlithe's eyes lit up, and it howled excitedly, unleashing a thick burst of flame from its mouth.

"..." The senior student, who had been watching Growlithe learn the moves, couldn't help but open her mouth wide.

She watched the whole thing, but Ye Feng didn't do anything. He just shouted "Go for it!" and "Well done!" a few times. How did Growlithe learn Flamethrower so quickly? And what does "extra spicy" mean?

Having successfully learned Flamethrower, Growlithe ran out excitedly, wagging its tail back and forth in front of Ye Feng, full of anticipation.

"Growlithe is amazing!" Ye Feng squatted down, patted Growlithe's head and praised it, then pretended to hug its head and stuffed a few extra spicy Energy Cubes into its mouth.

Katie's tail wagged even faster. She quickly chewed up the energy cube and swallowed it, panting and burping contentedly, even spitting out a few sparks.

"Do we need to check out any other facilities?" the senior student asked as she walked over.

Ye Feng shook his head, indicating that it was not necessary.

After wandering around casually for a while, I said goodbye and left.

Chapter 71 How much is it?