Pokémon: I have no choice but to do this old thing?

Chapter 94: Regarding the fact that my future teammates are too strong, I can only evolve on the spot.

Inside the cave, the air seemed to freeze.

Faced with Egui Peng's challenging posture, Zhang Jianying silently watched it.

In the waveguide's perception, the surging torrent of emotions is clearly discernible.

It was not merely the desire to fight, but a solemn declaration, a testament to one's abilities after a century of solitude, and the most earnest affirmation of new bonds.

The little guy wanted to prove that it was capable of fighting alongside him and would never let something it cherished disappear from its sight again.

"it is good."

Zhang Jianying spoke slowly, his voice low but carrying the same solemn promise, "I accept."

Instead of choosing Gardevoir or the others, he gently placed his hand on a slightly trembling Poké Ball at his waist, which radiated a burning fighting spirit.

"It's you I choose!" A red light flashed, "Baby Dragon!"

"Whoa—!!"

The baby dragon landed heavily, its small body bursting with astonishing power.

It first glanced provocatively at Gardevoir next to it, although the height difference made its action seem somewhat comical.

Then, the baby dragon quickly regained its composure, its scarlet pupils locked onto the green figure wielding a large club, and its short tail excitedly slapped the ground, igniting sparks of battle.

No more words needed.

"Bonnie!"

The evil spirit has been stirred!

It showed no intention of testing the waters; it went all out from the start!

Green light exploded beneath his feet, and his figure shot out like an arrow, [Drafting] activated!

As its speed suddenly increased, Grass-type energy enveloped its entire body, like a green dagger, piercing straight at Baby Dragon!

"Use flamethrowers to stop it!"

Zhang Jianying calmly gave the order.

Baby Dragon opened its mouth, and a blazing pillar of fire erupted forth, attempting to block the path of the Evil Barrier.

However, the increased speed of the Evil Spirits made it incredibly agile, and with a nimble turn, it avoided the flames head-on, its momentum undiminished as it continued to charge towards the Baby Dragon!

"Hard hit! Then Dragon Dance!"

A fierce glint flashed in the baby dragon's eyes. Without flinching or dodging, it lowered its body and used its head, covered by a hard shell, to take the blow head-on!

The impact forced it to slide back several steps, but it gritted its teeth and, taking advantage of the opening, began to sway its body rhythmically. The ancient and majestic energy of the [Dragon Dance] surged within its body, simultaneously enhancing its attack and speed!

At the same time, Baby Dragon began to activate the remaining power of its flight skin!

This power, combined with the enhancement from [Dragon Dance], made its aura even more violent!

"Now's the time!" Zhang Jianying seized the opportunity. "Charge headlong into the enemy!"

"Whoa—!!!"

The baby dragon let out a fierce roar, and its small body unleashed a terrifying power that was disproportionate to its size!

It stomped its legs hard, cracking the ground, and its whole body was enveloped in a dazzling white light. Like a cannonball, it crashed into the evil creature that had just regained its footing with a resolute attitude!

This is its [Desperate Charge], a culmination of the power of the dragon dance, the remaining energy of its flying skin, and all its brute force!

Faced with this fierce attack, the eyes beneath the mask of the treacherous green grass showed no sign of retreat.

Instead, it let out a low growl, gripping the [Thorn Vine Staff] tightly with both hands. Dense grass-type energy condensed and grew at the tip of the staff, transforming into sharp wooden spikes!

Instead of retreating, the treacherous creatures advanced, meeting our attacks head-on!

boom!!!

The intense collision of Grass-type and Flying-type energies produced a dull, loud bang!

The shockwave exploded outwards from them, causing Danyu and Albert's clothes to flutter in the distance.

Despite being countered by Flying-type energy, the Evil Spirit, with its inherent strength in attack, remained firmly in place and even pushed the Baby Dragon backward!

The baby dragon was forced back by the immense force, but its eyes burned with an even more intense flame.

It disagrees!

The trainer trusts it and puts it in the arena to face such a formidable opponent, so it won't give up easily!

"Whoa—!"

Baby Dragon was breathing heavily, but his fighting spirit was rising even higher.

After this head-on collision, Erguipeng was slightly out of breath, adjusting his breathing.

Its gaze toward the baby dragon held a hint of admiration.

This little dragon was unlike any of the flying dragons or desert dragonflies it had seen in the Ghost Mountain before; its fighting spirit was pure and frenzied.

Zhang Jianying's waveguide clearly reflected Baby Dragon's stubborn, even somewhat obsessive, desire to win.

He understood that it was indeed too much for Bellatrix to face Mythical Pokémon.

However, believing in one's Pokémon is a trainer's instinct.

If you don't even trust your own partners, you might as well go home and farm.

"Very good, my little dragon, keep it up!"

Responding to the dragon's fighting spirit, Zhang Jianying did not choose to switch Pokémon: "Outrage!"

Upon hearing this, the last shred of clarity in Baby Dragon's eyes was replaced by a wild crimson!

It let out a deafening howl, its already scarlet pupils completely shrouded in a deep, violent crimson hue!

The raging dragon energy surged out of its small body like an out-of-control torrent, enveloping it and making it look like a ferocious beast from ancient times!

It completely abandoned reason, choosing to entrust everything to its instincts and the trainer behind it whom it absolutely trusted.

"Bonnie!"

Egui also became excited.

The small stone tablet deep in the cave behind me seemed to convey a warm and steadfast power across time and space.

It also needs to prove itself!

Prove that you can face any enemy and fight for those you cherish!

In the arena, something surprising happened to Albert and Danyu.

Ergui raised his hand and removed the green grass mask from his face.

Behind its cloak-like body, a flash of red light appeared, and a stove mask engraved with flame patterns appeared in its hand.

Without hesitation, it put the stove mask on its face.

The moment the mask was fastened, the aura surrounding Egui suddenly changed.

A surge of intense, explosive energy erupted from the mask, perfectly merging with its own power.

Even more astonishingly, without a trainer's command or the guidance of the Crystal Bead, a dazzling Crystallization light spontaneously rose from the body of the monster!

Its body crystallized in the light, transforming into a ruby-like, dazzling crystal, and its properties changed accordingly!

Zhang Jianying's gaze sharpened, and his data vision quietly unfolded:

【Easy】

[Gender: Female]

[Attribute: Grass]

【Characteristics: Unyielding, Radiant Face (Attributes change and corresponding abilities are enhanced depending on the mask worn)】

[Skills: Thorn Staff, Powerful Whiplash, Spiked Defense, Playful Movement, Brute Force, Rapid Retreat]

[Status: Stove Mask Form, Type: Grass + Fire → Crystal Fire; Ability: Mold Breaker; Shadow Effect triggered, Attack increased by 1 stage]

[Note: Masked Pokémon's ability and type will change depending on the mask it is wearing. After crystallizing, it will become the same type as the mask and gain an additional ability.]

"It has become autonomously crystallized, and its properties have changed?"

Albert adjusted his glasses, his eyes behind the lenses filled with astonishment. "This is the first time I've ever heard of this!"

Zhang Jianying's lips twitched as he looked at the small figure opposite him, wielding a large club, wreathed in flames, and exuding a menacing aura.

I don't know why, but the sound transmitted through the waveguide seems a little different?

Previously, when Egui Peng wore the Green Grass Mask, she seemed like a "lonely little widow," but now, in her stove mask form, Ning Qiaoqiao—

The thorny vine club in its hand was wrapped in raging flames and crackling loudly.

No matter how you look at it, it exudes an aura of domineering arrogance! The art style has changed drastically. From Lin Daiyu in an instant to Kaido of the Beasts wielding a spiked club?

It's an illusion, it must be an illusion.

Zhang Jianying quickly composed herself.

Opposite him, the fully crystallized Egui beckoned to him with a swift and decisive gesture, its fighting spirit soaring to the heavens.

Zhang Jianying grinned, a sharp glint in his eyes: "Baby Dragon, right in front of you—[Reverse Scale]!"

"Whoa!!!"

The baby dragon, trapped in the "Reverse Scale" state and with its rationality nearly extinguished, showed an almost instinctive obedience to Zhang Jianying's commands.

Its body slightly crouched, and the next moment, the scarlet figure suddenly appeared in front of the Evil Spirit as if it had teleported! The violent dragon energy tore through the air and rushed down!

So fast!

A flash of surprise crossed Ergui's eyes, but his fighting instincts kicked in faster than his thoughts!

Without a second thought, it swung a [Thorn Vine Staff] imbued with the flames of the Primordial Crystal, fiercely meeting the attack from below!

Bang! Boom—!!!

The crimson dragon energy and the burning flames collided violently once again!

This time, the commotion is far greater than before!

The ground at the center of the impact exploded with a deafening roar, sending debris flying and filling the air with dust!

Next, the two Pokémon, which were of vastly different sizes, were locked in a stalemate in a pure contest of strength!

You hit me on the head! I'll give you a good whack!

The battle instantly escalated into the most brutal and intense close-quarters combat phase!

Baby Dragon relies on the berserk energy brought by [Reverse Scale] to attack like a whirlwind.

With his superb staff skills, the attack boost from the fire stove mask, and the explosive power of the Taijing Fire, Ergui maintained an impenetrable defense and launched sharp and cunning counterattacks.

At the same time, Zhang Jianying's commands always sounded at the critical moment, guiding the almost frenzied baby dragon to avoid the most fatal damage and seize the fleeting opportunity to counterattack.

His aura was fully activated, not only predicting the movements of the Evil Bump, but also subtly calming and guiding the rampaging dragon-type energy within the baby dragon's body, keeping this crazy battle on the verge of being under control.

However, there is always a price to pay for taking the initiative.

As time went on, the baby dragon's attack frequency began to decrease, its breathing became heavier, and its body was covered with scorch marks and bruises from impacts.

The bloodlust in his eyes was slowly fading, and reason was gradually returning, but his fervent fighting spirit remained undiminished.

The Evil Barrier also consumes a significant amount of resources.

The crystallization process is not without its burdens; the intense offense and defense also put a severe strain on its stamina.

Its astonishment deepened: This precious dragon—it had never seen such a crazy and tenacious dragon-type Pokémon before!

After another fierce collision, the two Pokémon separated temporarily to rest.

Ergui stared at the battered but bright-eyed baby dragon, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

It raised its hand and removed the stove mask from its face.

The highly crystalline outer layer then shattered and dissipated.

Immediately afterwards, a flash of gray light appeared behind it, and a base stone mask engraved with rock patterns appeared in its hand, which it then placed firmly on its face.

A calm, defensive glow rose from its body, and the original attack boost effect naturally disappeared after the mask was changed.

Under the influence of the Foundation Stone Mask, its attribute changed to Grass + Rock, and it underwent another crystallization, changing its attribute to Crystal Rock.

Ergui's idea was simple and effective: since the Fire-type [Thorn Vine Staff] failed to completely defeat this tenacious little dragon, then switch to the Rock-type power with stronger penetrating force!

Zhang Jianying looked at E Gui, who had changed his mask again and whose aura had changed from explosive to heavy and solid, and sighed helplessly.

Two crystallizations in one battle? That's cheating!

It was "Little Zacian" just now, but now it's "Little Zamazent"?

The case is solved, family members.

The False Sword and Shield King, Zacian, Zamazenta.

The true king of sword and shield is me, Urquidonda.

Galar cover god, what a disgrace!

"Can you still hold on, baby dragon?" Zhang Jianying looked at the little dragon in the arena, panting but still keeping his back straight.

"Whoa!!"

Baby Dragon nodded emphatically, its eyes unwavering. It was determined to win! To repay its trainer's trust, and to prove itself!

"Good!" A hint of pride flashed in Zhang Jianying's eyes.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and the dormant wave power within his body began to surge with unprecedented intensity!

Sorry, "Little Widow".

To reciprocate my friend's kindness, I'll have to use a little cheat code.

Pure, resonant wave power, like a warm tide, crossed space and poured into Baby Dragon's body without reservation!

Baby Dragon shuddered!

It clearly felt a familiar power surging from the other end of the soul connection, gently soothing the fatigue and pain in its body, and calming and controlling the conflicting and irreconcilable energies within it in a gentle way!

This power doesn't forcefully unleash potential, but rather, like a skilled craftsman, it forges all the scattered materials within it into a single piece of refined steel!

Baby Dragon turned its head and glanced at the trainer behind it with a complicated expression.

If it could, it would actually love its current small size, being able to be easily held in its trainer's arms and monopolize that intimacy. But when its gaze swept over Gardevoir, who was always elegant and calm beside its trainer, it suddenly let out a heavy "humph" and turned its head away.

It's okay! So what if we've evolved!

It's evolved, and it's stronger now. Next time I challenge that stinky green tea b*tch, I'll definitely be able to plant it in the ground!

My mind is made up!

Without further hesitation, Baby Dragon released the restrictions on evolution, closed its eyes, and focused all its efforts on guiding the aura power transmitted by the trainer, while frantically squeezing out every bit of potential within its body!

The Everstone that it had been holding tightly in its arms suddenly cracked with a soft "crack" sound, revealing several fine lines on its smooth surface.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light of evolution burst forth from the baby dragon's body, completely engulfing it!

Within the light, its form began to stretch and change rapidly!

First, it swelled into the outline of a round, armored dragon covered in a hard shell, but the momentum of evolution did not stop; the light continued to surge, and the shell stretched and deformed further.

"Snap—Bang!"

The Everstone finally succumbed to the impact of internal and external forces, shattering completely into powder and dissipating in the light of evolution.

"Roar—!!!"

A deafening dragon roar, far more powerful and domineering than before, filled with majesty and power, erupted from the ball of light!

The sound waves were so real that they made the entire cavern vibrate and dust fall from the rock walls!

The light of evolution slowly faded away.

What appeared before everyone was a giant dragon with a slender body and a majestic posture!

Its deep blue body is covered with tough scales, its ferocious head has blood-red eyes, and it has a pair of huge blood-red wings on its back.

Moreover, unlike ordinary Salamence, it has some irregular dark red patterns on its body, adding an eerie and ferocious beauty to it.

"It's evolved?" Dan Yu covered her mouth, incredulous.

"Skipping childhood and an evolutionary stage, directly completing the final evolution—and guiding it in battle with the trainer's special power—"

Albert had lost count of how many times he'd pushed up his glasses. "This is unbelievable!"

"Genga!!"

Gengar pulled out Zhang Jianying's Pokédex at some point and excitedly slapped the evolved Salamence repeatedly, recording the historic moment of its little sister's leap in life level.

The other Poké Balls also opened automatically, and Torterra, Slamshell, Shuckle, and Goose all appeared on the sidelines.

They remained silent, simply gazing at their new companions born in the light, their eyes filled with blessings and joy.

Gardevoir, in particular, looked at the unique markings on Salamence's body and nodded slightly, as if to say: That's right.

The newborn Salamence lowered its head, looked at its powerful claws and broad blood wings, and felt the vast and powerful energy within its body that it could control like an extension of its own arm.

The conflict and stagnation that had plagued it for so long have completely disappeared.

It raised its head, its blood-red eyes looking at Zhang Jianying, and a low, satisfied snort came from its throat.

Zhang Jianying gazed at the magnificent flying dragon with its unique patterns and imposing presence, his eyes filled with admiration and pride.

He said softly, "Congratulations, my little dragon. No, now I should call you a Salamence. This power is what you deserve."

He paused, then his voice suddenly rose, brimming with fighting spirit: "Now, let's go and achieve victory!"

"Roar—!"

Salamence roared in response to the trainer.

Across from him, Erguilan silently watched this breathtaking evolution, gripping the [Thorn Vine Staff] tightly in his hand.

It felt no fear, but rather—a genuine joy.

It glanced back at the small tombstone deep in the cave, and beneath the mask, its cute little tiger teeth gleamed, outlining a happy smile.

"I think I've really found a reliable and amazing partner. Just like you."

It turned back to face the imposing Salamence and assumed its stance once more.

The Thorn Vine Staff points diagonally at the ground, and the heavy rock-based energy bestowed by the Foundation Stone Mask begins to entwine and condense around the staff, emitting a low hum.

At the same time, a sharp light that enhanced its attack shone on it once more—[Sword Dance]!

"Bonnie—Oh!!!"

The evil spirit has been stirred!

This time, its charge was heavy and resolute, like a mountain collapsing! The rock-based energy gathered on the [Thorn Vine Staff] emitted a shriek, as if it could pierce through any defense!

Zhang Jianying's command arrived almost simultaneously, concise and powerful: "Salamander, use the final [Reverse Scale]!"

"roar!!!"

Salamence spread its blood wings and, without the slightest hesitation, unleashed a burst of ferocious crimson dragon-type energy from its entire body once again!

But this time, the [Reverse Scale] no longer brings out uncontrolled madness, but rather a power precisely guided by itself!

It transformed into a crimson meteor, crashing head-on into the charging green mountain!

boom!

An unprecedented explosion erupted in the center of the cavern!

The ultimate collision of Rock-type and Dragon-type energies generated a shockwave that swept outwards like a tsunami!

Albert and Danyu had to hide behind a Torterra rock, and the other Pokémon also crouched down slightly to resist the fierce aftershocks.

Gravel fell from the cave ceiling, and dust filled the air, obscuring everything.

After a long while, the smoke and dust slowly dissipated.

In the arena, the massive body of the Salamence lay on its side on the ground, its chest heaving violently, its body covered with wounds and scratches from the rocks, and its powerful blood wings drooped limply to the ground.

But it managed to raise its head, its blood-red eyes still fixed on the other side.

Egui remained standing in the same position, still swinging his bat.

The Thorn Vine Staff in its hand dimmed, and the crystallized outer layer of the Foundation Stone Mask was covered with cracks. Finally, with a "crack", it shattered and dissipated completely.

Its small body swayed slightly, as if trying to persevere, but its strength had finally reached its limit. It let go, and the [Thorn Vine Stick] fell to the ground with a "thud." It could no longer support itself and collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

Upon seeing this, the last vestige of willpower in the eyes of the Salamence finally gave way, and its massive head slowly drooped as it fell into a coma.

But before its consciousness completely vanished, it still glanced defiantly in Gardevoir's direction, a smirk playing on its lips, its face full of arrogance.

Zhang Jianying quickly stepped forward and used a Poké Ball to recall Salamence.

"Good job, Salamence. You did a great job, get some rest."

He whispered gently to the Poké Ball.

Then he walked up to the elusive creature sitting on the ground, panting heavily, squatted down, and reached out his hand to it.

Egui raised his head, his starry eyes looking at him through the stone mask. He looked somewhat tired, but more than that, he looked relieved and clear-eyed with a faint happiness.

Zhang Jianying gently pulled the little guy up and patted the dust off its cloak.

"Thank you, Ogre. A truly magnificent battle."

He said sincerely, "Please guide me in the future."

Ergui looked into Zhang Jianying's eyes for several seconds.

Then, it slowly raised its hand, removed the base stone mask, and revealed a cute orange-like face with two small tiger teeth.

Although her face was tired, it radiated a bright, happy smile full of relief and trust.

It handed the stone mask on its face, along with three other masks—green, blue, and red—that it took out from the cloak behind it, to Zhang Jianying.

Zhang Jianying solemnly extended his hands and accepted the four masks that carried heavy memories of the past and symbolized a new beginning.

He could feel the lingering warmth of Egui Peng on the mask.

Then, Zhang Jianying took out a Friend Ball, a gift from Professor Oak, from his waist and handed it to the Grudge.

Ergui looked at the exquisite Poké Ball, then looked up at Zhang Jianying's smiling eyes.

Without hesitation, it stretched out its little hand and gently tapped the button in the center of the yo-yo ball.

"Ding~"

With a crisp ringing sound, the Friend Ball opened, shooting out a warm red light that gently enveloped and absorbed the tiny body of the Pokémon. The Sunball swayed slightly in Zhang Jianying's hand, then made a soft "thump" sound, indicating that the capture was complete.

The night breeze from Beishang Township, passing through the entrance of the Fear Cave, brings the moist scent of the deep mountains and forests, gently caressing the cave hall.

Ancient grudges are settled here, and new bonds are forged here.