Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Although her fairy moves do very little damage to Arcanine wearing an Assault Vest.

But after two or three meditation sessions, even the strongest shield couldn't withstand the deafening roar of Fairy Yin Bu.

If her awakened power were water or ground-type, that would be even more explosive.

The key point is that this possibility is not low, given that the team is completely countered by fire-type attacks.

As the ace spirit, Fairy Yin Bu couldn't possibly be without countermeasures.

Although replacing the dog would be the best option right now, Xia Shen insisted on doing the opposite.

Firstly, I didn't want Arcanine's first time to end so quickly.

On the other hand... naturally, we need to catch our opponents off guard.

Xia Shen took out the Poké Balls of Arcanine and Goodra, making a gesture as if he was going to switch Pokémon.

In reality, he was using telepathy to counter the sound transmission from the Growlithe.

[Use the powerful Lava Storm directly at Fairy Yinbu's location!]

Xia Shen was betting that Lu Yao would guess he had switched spirits, and then he would take the opportunity to let Fairy Yin Bu get something for free [meditation]!

...

Despite the opponent's lack of command, the newly arrived fairy Yin Bu still began to gather energy.

This gave Xia Shen even more confidence.

To make the performance more realistic, he even lifted the Poké Ball of Arcanine in his hand, making a gesture as if he was ready to switch Pokémon at any time.

Lu Yao had no doubts; she knew this from watching Xia Shen's match recordings.

Xia Shen has a special skill: he likes to switch Pokémon to avoid his opponent's moves.

Presumably, the situation is still the same now.

She smiled and said, "Go ahead and try to hide. You think you can escape my meditation?"

I got a free meditation session, and then, thanks to Fairy Yin Bu's high endurance, I withstood the pressure and meditated again.

In this way, all the elements for strengthening the push team are complete.

Lu Yao was patiently waiting for Fairy Yin Bu to complete his first enhancement. Not far away, Arcanine finally revealed his fangs.

The scattered rocks on the ground began to tremble.

In the magma pool located in the center of the field, which was generally calm except for a few occasional bubbles rising from the red magma, it suddenly began to boil.

The rocks and magma seemed to respond to each other, pulsating with every move and even breath of the Growlithe.

By the time Lu Yao finally realized something was wrong, it was too late.

In an instant, the rocks and lava in the area began to stir, like living things just awakened.

"Awooo—"

With a long howl from Arcanine, the two instantly sprang into action.

The rocks shattered into countless pieces that flew into the air, and the magma in the pool was also drawn out by an invisible force, mixing and churning with the rock fragments in the air.

Under Arcanine's control, the crimson lava spun rapidly in the air like a waterspout, its color gradually turning into an increasingly intense golden-red.

And at the center of this "magma tornado," which resembles Moses parting the Red Sea, is the meditating fairy Yin Bu!

Lu Yao, the audience, and even the masters and top-level trainers were all dumbfounded as they stared at this miraculous scene.

...

The more exceptional the trainer's skill, the more awe-inspiring their experience will be.

As the famous saying in the scientific community goes—

The more you know, the more you realize how ignorant you are.

The same applies to the exploration of elves.

Through hundreds, even thousands of years of research on Pokémon, humans have discovered a commonality in the moves used by Pokémon.

That is, using the energy of the corresponding attribute within the body as the driving force, and releasing a magical move through the vessel of a spirit.

The more energy, the more concentrated it is, the higher its intensity, and the more powerful the spirit as a vessel, the greater the power of the released moves, or the better the effect.

Every Pokémon and every move that humans have captured, without exception.

Even weather-related techniques like praying for rain or sandstorms are essentially the same.

It was still unnatural weather formed by the energy within the elves' bodies.

However, the move used by Xia Shen's Arcanine was completely different.

He was manipulating elements in the surrounding environment.

The energy within an elf is not just a driving force, but also a catalyst!

The difference between the two is like heaven and earth; to give an example...

The moves released by a regular Pokémon are like a moving car, regardless of whether the fuel is gasoline, diesel, electric, or hydrogen.

There are only two core elements: fuel and engine.

Arcanine's move also involves a mode of transportation, and its propulsion is not solely based on fuel.

If it's a car, the tremors of the ground propel it forward; if it's a ship, the surging waves propel it forward...

In short, it can be summarized in four words:

This is no ordinary power!

This power to control nature can only be achieved by the legendary spirits recorded in historical documents!

How many years has it been since any mythical beast has appeared in the world?

After the initial shock, the truly top figures fell into deep thought one by one.

...

Although Xia Shen was unaware of the thoughts of the veterans watching the game, he was equally proud of Gouzi's performance.

He had tried the Lava Storm move in the training ground before, but something still felt off.

This is a far cry from the "example" of Sidora's cataclysmic arrival in the cave.

That's why he had the idea to get the coach and Ye Rou to try and secure a spot at the volcano.

Now it seems that my guess was indeed correct; only with the help of the surrounding environment can a real lava storm be unleashed.

Xia Shen was somewhat alarmed as he watched Fairy Yin Bu howling and struggling in the eye of the storm.

Even Fairy Yin Bu, a professional fifth-dan player, suffered such a terrible fate, and you're telling me that the power of this move is only slightly higher than Flamethrower?

Absolutely impossible!

Arcanine is only a "trainee legendary Pokémon" yet it can cause such great damage. What about a true legendary Pokémon?

The power of mythical beasts is unfathomable...

...

On the battlefield, the competition continues.

The effects of the lava storm gradually subsided, but some residual influence still lingered on Fairy Yinbu.

What is visible to the naked eye is similar to a burn, but slightly stronger in terms of its continuous damage effect.

What is not visible to the naked eye is the effect of being unable to switch spirits.

Lu Yao did not try, and would not try.

Fairy Yibu is already her best Pokémon for fighting Arcanine.

The remaining two, Wind Fairy and Sweet Cold Beauty, were given a brutal beating when they came on.

In any case, the most difficult time has passed, and Fairy Yin Bu has at least completed the meditation enhancement.

The elf is still in good condition and may still have a fighting chance.

Lu Yao took a deep breath and commanded in a deep voice, "Fairy Yin Bu, awaken your power!"

“Buyi—”

Perhaps to encourage herself, Fairy Yin Bujiao shouted, and the energy within her body condensed.

In less than a second, a dark yellow energy beam shot toward the Growlithe at an extremely fast speed.

It is a Ground-type Hidden Power that is effective against Arcanine!

With the blessing of meditation, the awakened power unleashed by this seasoned professional fifth-level elf is no small feat.

Not to mention it has a more than three-fold effectiveness against Arcanine, although the opponent may not know it.

In short, if this awakened power hits Arcanine, the damage is not much less than Lava Storm.

However, Fairy Yin Bu's attempt to turn the tide, seemingly destined to succeed, missed its mark.

The red and white lights alternated, and Arcanine was taken off the field. Xia Shen replaced it with another powerful general under his command, Nianmeilong.

The brief interval between the two beams allowed them to dodge the oncoming ray of light.

Lu Yao was stunned. Fairy Yin Bu was facing off against a Steel-type Goodra, and she was in for another headache...

...

Xia Shen smiled slightly. He wasn't stupid enough to do something he knew was impossible.

Arcanine's debut today was practically perfect; now the more important thing is to secure a solid victory in this opening match.

There is no better way than to switch to sticky rice.

Your special attack is high?

How about learning about the Sighing Wall of the Special Forces?

Are you particularly wary?

How about Iron Tail, a Steel-type physical move?

Do you travel faster with the wind at your back?