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Dragon's Cave, the fifth cave, Rising Dragon Cave.

This is the highest level of cave that the Dragon Clan can open to the public.

Although it is open to the public, only a few people can actually enter the Fifth Cave. Only by defeating the Gym Leader and gaining the approval of the Dragon Clan can one enter.

It is said that the last non-Dragon Race member to enter the Fifth Cave was one of Xia Yan's teachers, Professor Oak, Yukinari Oak!

According to Shingen Miyuki's account, Natsuhiko learned that Professor Oak's Dragonite completed its final transformation in this fifth cave, the "Rising Dragon Cave".

The emblem of the Inkstone Dojo is called the "Rising Dragon Emblem," which shows the status of the "Rising Dragon Cave" in the Dragon Cave and among the Dragon Riders.

As a close friend of Wataru and a young man favored by Shingen Oiryuu, Xia Yan naturally also gained the opportunity to enter the "Rising Dragon Cave".

Nowadays.

It was the twentieth day since he entered the "Rising Dragon Cave".

The countdown to his departure has begun.

However, it must be said that the Dragon Clan's foundation is indeed extraordinary.

With a thousand-year-old heritage and the unique natural treasure of Dragon Cave, it has become a treasure trove of natural beauty.

Xia Yan believed that as long as the Dragon Clan knew how to protect themselves, even if the alliance collapsed and a new ruler took over, the Dragon Clan could continue to survive well.

And facts have proven this.

Over the millennia, countless rulers have come and gone in the Kanto and Johto regions, yet the Dragon Clan has remained steadfast, and its influence continues to expand.

With Wataru becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kanto, and even the champion of Johto, the prestige and status of the Dragon Clan will likely reach their peak.

Even now.

Within the Kanto Alliance, many members of the Dragon Clan hold important positions and have people in various departments.

It is a force that absolutely cannot be ignored.

even.

Even with the Dragon Clan's current status in the alliance, this is not a full display of their strength.

According to Xia Yan's observation.

At least half of the Dragon Clan still live in a small area called Yanmo City.

They don't compete or fight; their only aim is to ensure the continuation of the family line.

Not to mention those members of the Dragon Clan who travel to various parts of the world.

among them.

What impressed Xia Yan the most was Alice, the girl who would become the Unova Champion in the future.

She comes from the "Land of Dragons".

The so-called "Hometown of Dragons" is actually Yanmo City.

This point was mentioned in a special episode of the original work.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated that she was also a member of the Dragon Taming Clan, their relationship was definitely very close.

Johto Region Champion, Unova Region Champion!

With two regional champions, how much influence will the Dragon Clan have then?

Put aside the thoughts in your mind.

Xia Yan stood up and patted the dust off his pants.

"Since we're leaving, let's take care of that guy. It'll be a perfect ending to this training."

"Os!"

Latios nodded in agreement, and the other elves followed suit.

They followed Xia Yan into the "Rising Dragon Cave" for twenty days and reaped a great harvest.

The "Rising Dragon Cave" is filled with abundant dragon-type energy, making it the perfect habitat for dragon-type Pokémon.

That is why most of the Pokémon in the "Rising Dragon Cave" are Dragon-type Pokémon.

Dragon-type Pokémon, which are extremely rare outside, are almost everywhere here.

Furthermore, the abundance of Dragon-type energy allows some Pokémon with special evolutionary conditions, such as Seadra, to evolve.

Even without the blessing and inheritance of "Dragon Scales".

It can also gain the opportunity to evolve and become King Thorn Dragon through continuous accumulation.

Xia Yan's Latios, Shell Dragon, and Goome naturally benefited the most.

Especially the ankylosaur.

At this moment, the armored dragon was already in a state of accumulating its own energy.

After entering the "Rising Dragon Cave", one can continuously absorb energy and gain benefits.

With the guidance of Yulong Xinxuan, he has developed a habit of accumulating energy every moment of the day.

When it emerges from its cocoon, it will surely become a blood-winged dragon soaring through the heavens.

Latios and Goome were also not idle.

Milotic, which had just evolved not long ago, also benefited greatly in the cave, constantly refining its Dragon-type moves.

If it weren't for the fact that its name doesn't contain the word "dragon," it would actually be more worthy of being called a "dragon" than some other creatures such as pterosaurs or tropical dragons.

At least it will be a "Dragon Dance".

Besides.

Sylveon and Vulpix have also grown.

Dragon-type Pokémon are everywhere.

This allows Sylveon, a Fairy-type Pokémon, and Vulpix, an Ice-type Pokémon, to thrive together.

He honed his fairy-type and ice-type moves to perfection.

On the contrary, the profits for Dorombalut are relatively small.

After all, what it lacks is experience in fighting against spirits of the same level, not energy.

In terms of energy alone, no elf in the entire "Rising Dragon Cave" has a higher energy level than it.

just now.

The final touches have been completed.

Xia Yan led a group of elves to the deepest part of the "Rising Dragon Cave".

There was a "Dragon Temple" inside, but he was never able to enter.

Because at the entrance of the "Dragon Temple" there is a very powerful dragon-type spirit.

Without the help of Dramberto's power, the little guys working together always fell short.

However, based on Dorombalto's feelings, and the feelings of the little guys...

The "Dragon Temple" contains something that can bring them great benefits.

After wading through the seemingly calm but actually turbulent waters, Xia Yan and his companions arrived once again at the "Dragon Temple" in the deepest part of the pool.

"Dora—"

But as they approached, the waters in front of the "Dragon Temple" slowly parted, and a deep blue head, like that of a seahorse, slowly emerged from the water.

King Thorn Dragon!

Furthermore, it's at the Heavenly King level!

Its eyes swept over Xia Yan and the elf beside him, a hint of human-like helplessness flashing in them.

Again.

This isn't their first time attempting this challenge.

From the beginning, Kingdra could easily defeat them.

It got harder and harder later on.

Latios and his companions became increasingly difficult to deal with.

Their strength changes almost every day.

Until recently.

King Thorn Dragon no longer knows if he can defeat them again.

but.

Its duty is to guard the "Dragon Temple," and anyone who wants to enter the "Dragon Temple" must defeat it.

Even members of the Dragon Clan are the same.

"Dora!"

come on!

Xia Yan smiled and nodded slightly.

Latios, Sylveon, Vulpix, Mina, Shellder, and Goodra are the main forces fighting against Kingdra.

Four near-Elite Four level Pokémon, two Gym Leader level Pokémon, were fighting against a true Elite Four level Pokémon, which is why the battle was so difficult before.

But as they got to know each other better and their individual strength increased, they were able to fight the King Thorn Dragon to a standstill.

The six-tailed fox condenses an ice platform, providing a sufficient platform for the Pokémon to perform their skills.

"Dance of the Dragon!"

Xia Yan's expression turned serious, and he spoke in a low voice.

In a short time.

The aura of the three Pokémon, Latios, Milotic, and Shellder, began to rise rapidly.

The helplessness in the eyes of the Thorn Dragon King was even greater.