Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

"Holy crap, bodybuilding is this fast? It only took a second!"

"Even the most skilled bodybuilder takes nearly two seconds. Even if you sacrifice some enhancement strength in exchange for a reduction in casting speed, it will still take about 1.5 seconds!"

The gasps of amazement, doubts, and discussions from the spectators on the sidelines were incessant.

……

Xia Shen smiled slightly. Was his physique reasonable?

Of course it makes sense!

Someone on the sidelines actually guessed half right: this bodybuilding technique sacrifices some enhancement level in exchange for faster casting speed.

That's not all. The word "fast" that Xia Shen used when giving commands was a secret code between him and his own elves.

This means that this move needs to be executed with [swiftness], and the corresponding elements are naturally "stability" and [fierceness].

It's perfectly normal for trainers to have their own verbal tics when giving commands, so relying on this [two-word mantra] should still be able to trick quite a few people.

How much enhancement can the bear cub's bodybuilding receive after the double speed boost?

Xia Shen roughly estimated that the normal bodybuilding is similar to that in the game, with an increase in attack and defense of 50%.

The Bodybuilding skill, which is activated in just one second, only has 30% of the effect, possibly less. Furthermore, the enhancement time is only about half that of the normal skill.

But is it worth it?

It was totally worth it!

Regardless of the extent of the reinforcement, the more important strategic significance is that it's a trap to lure the enemy into a snare!

……

On the field, you have arrived, and the jar has been opened.

When Infernape's Sonic Punch hits the muscular Teddy Bear, it's not entirely without damage, but it's barely a scratch.

Just as the Fire Monkey was shocked by the bear cub's muscular speed, a super-fast tile-breaking blow hit the monkey's brain!

It's a Brick Breaker with the [Swiftness] bonus!

The Fire Monkey was stunned; he had never seen such an unsportsmanlike opponent.

No matter what move you use, they can be twice as fast as you!

How is this played?

The Fire Monkey's Dao Heart was damaged, and its fighting spirit weakened. After only a few moves, it was knocked unconscious by Bear Cub's hand chop.

The onlookers were stunned.

Meanwhile, the little bear calmly stood still, gathered its energy, and retracted its fist.

This scene, paired with the narration "Of all martial arts, speed is the only way to break through!", feels perfectly natural.

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Author's Remarks

After my precise calculations, this chapter (2835 words) plus the next chapter (3178 words) has exceeded 6000 words! From now on, I'm also someone who updates 6000 words a day! Also, thank you to the three great masters, Luca is my Sohu, Dreamy Musician, and Ji Lan, for their generous donations. They've gone to so much trouble! Thank you so much!

2022-05-21 18:00

## Chapter Seventy-Seven: Your entrance was truly unique.

After the match, Xia Shen and Yan Yan sat on the sidelines to rest as usual.

"What's wrong with you? You seem a bit off all day." Yan Yan looked at Xia Shen, who was frowning beside her, with concern.

Xia Shen hesitated for a moment before asking, "Uh... have you ever felt like you're being stared at by something?"

Yan Yan: "..."

Is it because the recent training intensity has been too high, or because the pressure of the upcoming selection competition is too great, causing hallucinations?

Yan Yan's gaze toward Xia Shen grew increasingly worried.

However, there were other possibilities, and she suddenly thought of one.

"Could it be that a Ghost-type Pokémon is bothering you? Like Gengar?"

Xia Shen was stunned; it seemed that it really wasn't impossible.

There are countless plot points like this in the elven texts he read in his previous life.

It's safe to say that most of the ghost stories in the Pokémon world are caused by Gengar.

……

"Nonsense! I'm not that ugly Gengar!"

A familiar voice suddenly rang in Xia Shen's mind, startling him.

"What's wrong?" Xia Shen's sudden change in expression startled Yan Yan beside him.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered that it might be possible. I'll go to the restroom in a bit."

Xia Shen smiled apologetically at Yan Yan and hurriedly ran towards the teaching building.

Having spent a month together day and night, Xia Shen naturally wouldn't be mistaken; it was You Kexi's voice!

But isn't it in Xicui's alternate dimension?

How did I get into the real world?

Where is he now?

Filled with questions, Xia Shen quickly found a secluded corner and started talking to the air.

"How did you come into this world? And where are you now?"

"Hehe, guess? I'll come out if you guess right!" Yukshi's voice rang out again, her tone playful.

I'm asking you something serious, and you're still messing around with me! Xia Shen was both angry and amused.

The liveliness that Yuki has now is a world of difference from the shyness and introversion she displayed when we first met.

But it's a mythical beast, and you can't force it to come out, so you can only play by its rules.

……

So, how did Yukishi manage to follow them?

Xia Shen recalled the abilities of Yu Kexi from her past life.

It can travel between different planes like Palkia or Giratina.

It seems like it wasn't mentioned, but if you think about it carefully, that's impossible.

The Three Sacred Mushrooms represent the spiritual world, as can be seen from their Psychic-type attribute.

At most, they can only come to the Emerald World from their residential alternate dimension.

If Yuxi could also freely travel between dimensions, then the title of God of Space would belong to it.

Therefore, Yukishi must have come with him.

But the only way for the Pokémon to travel between reality and Xicui is to put it into a Poké Ball, so...

Xia Shen's heart raced. She opened the "My Elf" function on her Arceus phone, wanting to check if there was any information about Yuxi there.

Unfortunately, this sprite cannot be found.

Well, it's obvious that this is just wishful thinking.

Xia Shen suppressed her slight disappointment and continued to think.

……

Wait, it seems there's a setting that mentions Uxie's soul can freely enter and leave its body!

Xia Shen suddenly remembered a scene from the DP anime where Xiao Gang saw Yukshi's soul on Lake Wisdom.

So the truth is, before Yukshi left, his soul left his body and possessed something in some way?

Xia Shen stared at the Arceus phone in his hand, lost in thought...

Both the Yggdrasil and Arceus phones were created by the creator gods, therefore...

“You’re on my phone!” Xia Shen said decisively.

The Arceus phone suddenly seemed to vibrate, further confirming Xia Shen's suspicions.

Because Arceus phones don't have a vibration mode.

"Did I guess right?" Xia Shen laughed. "Hurry up and come out!"

Xia Shen wasn't worried about passersby seeing it, because only specific people could see Yu Kexi's soul.

A transparent figure flew out of the phone; Yukishi was indeed hiding there.

"Xia Shen, you're so smart! How did you guess?" Yu Kexi's voice was both happy and curious.

Xia Shen smiled and said, "Because I know you very well, Yukshi."

Although you claim to be the god of knowledge, I, the walking encyclopedia of spirits, am not just boasting, okay?

Wait a minute, Yuuki didn't come with me because of this, did she?

Xia Shen suddenly remembered that in the anime, Uxie greatly admired Xiao Gang's wisdom and extensive knowledge of Pokémon, which is why their fates became intertwined and they saved the world together.

So is that the reason I am too?

Xia pondered deeply.

Asking directly might seem a bit narcissistic, so let's just pretend we don't know; it won't make any difference anyway.

……

Upon hearing Xia Shen's answer, Yu Kexi appeared very pleased, his transparent body, visible only to Xia Shen, floating around in front of him.

"As a reward for answering the question correctly, I've decided to give you something!"

"Oh? What is that?" Xia Shen was genuinely curious. What could a spirit in soul form possibly conjure up?

The soul-like Yukshi suddenly opened its eyes, which seemed to radiate a strange light.