Pokémon, you're not allowed to expel me from human form!

She had the same rating as the Gym Leader when she only had one Pokémon, and after using some tactics, she was even rewarded with an ability.

In the current case, perhaps it's not a chaotic mechanism, but rather that Alice is unique.

but...

With a severe lack of intelligence, it won't be easy to gather information on cases similar to Alice's, or even just like hers.

Let's leave it at that for now.

Rather than focusing on these questions that can only be guessed at by thinking, Luo Ke now puts his attention on the present, on Bai Linglong, who is practicing martial arts in the backyard of Bai's Martial Arts School.

She said that her family's martial arts skills were only so-so, and she wanted to ask Luo Ke, this "expert," for some pointers.

Considering that he had indeed eaten quite a lot of food from the little cook during this period, and that he also had Necrozma, Luo Ke agreed to Bai Linglong's request.

As she began to move, Necrozma's voice echoed in Rocco's mind.

"This is a martial art created by a man called the White Knight."

"I think it was called something like... Tiger Roar Fist?"

"That's the name it is. The overall feeling is that it's expansive and powerful, concentrating and exploding the force of multiple punches, making it very fierce."

Necrozma's insights are reliable.

However, as Bai Linglong continued, Necrozma suddenly changed the subject.

"It's not the original Tiger Roar Fist. Although it still incorporates multiple punches into one technique, compared to the original version's direct, frontal punches like a tiger descending from the mountain, this version of Tiger Roar Fist reveals an absolutely calm hunter's heart beneath the tiger's ferocity."

"It seems to have been modified by later generations, and it's not completely degraded like the previous Yang Family Fist. Instead, it was specially modified to suit some personal habits, personal characteristics, and corresponding spirits. In some people's hands, it may even be more useful."

Listening to Necrozma's assessment, Rocco nodded slightly, and then the two of them watched in silence.

Necrozma only spoke again after Bai Linglong finished her routine, wiping the sweat from her forehead as she ran to Luo Ke and looked at him expectantly.

"Hmm... if I had to say, neither the original nor the modified version of Tiger Roar Fist is suitable for this girl."

"The original version was too aggressive; her stamina and strength didn't support her fighting like that. The revised version requires you to have a cold heart, which is something she doesn't have."

"It's a pity. If she weren't the head of Bai's Martial Arts School, then practicing a different martial art would have been more suitable for her. But now she might be the only successor of the Bai family. Other disciples can be replaced, but it's probably difficult for her."

With the expertise provided by Necrozma, Rocco was able to clarify his thoughts.

"You played very well, but there are a few things you could modify slightly. Change your strategy in the first part, remove the entire offensive phase in the second part, and also here..."

At first, he only said that halfway through, Luo Ke stood up and made gestures to match his words.

It was only then that Necrozma and Bai Linglong realized something.

That is, Luo Ke only watched the demonstration once and listened to the thought process once, and then he learned it!

Not only did he learn it, he even added his own understanding to the boxing technique.

"If I were to use this punch, I would only make it even more powerful and fierce than the original punch."

"Because I know that in this situation, even if the opponent attacks me, my punch will definitely hit him earlier, knocking him back and rendering his half-attack useless."

"But your words don't have that level of power. If your opponent can withstand your punches under these circumstances and then deliver a hard blow, then this move is completely useless."

"The same move will definitely look different in the hands of two different people. Linglong, based on your situation, you should fight like this here..."

Not only do they understand, they understand it very thoroughly!

Compared to Necrozma, Rocco understands humanity and the weak better.

So when he taught Bai Linglong the improved Tiger Roar Fist and asked her to practice this new style of boxing, Necrozma, who was knowledgeable about martial arts, discovered that the style of boxing was perfectly suited to her.

There is not a single superfluous element, nor a single mismatch.

It was as if Bai Linglong herself had invented this fist technique.

Once Rocco sat back in his original seat, Necrozma's voice rang out again.

"Luo Ke, I didn't expect you to have such a high talent in martial arts."

"So when I was teaching Ditto martial arts, you didn't learn a single thing?"

Rocco's answer to Necrozma's doubts was affirmative.

"Not learn."

Then, amidst Necrozma's confusion, Rocco began to explain.

"Actually, I can't really say I have any martial arts talent. In the simplest sense, I have a strong reaction ability, body control, and absolute strength and speed compared to ordinary people. When all these things are combined, martial arts become simple movements."

"Then tell me, is there anything else that others can do that I, Luo Ke, cannot do?"

"So if I still can't learn or understand the core ideas after you've told me all about them, then I'd be really stupid."

Rocco's explanation dispelled half of Necrozma's doubts, and for the remaining half, Rocco gave it an example.

The simplest example.

"As for martial arts... Necrozma, you are also very proficient in them. So, in your long life, when facing those formidable enemies who have left a deep impression on you, will you use martial arts?"

"Uh... no."

"Okay. So, when you deal with those small fry, do you use martial arts?"

"Hmm... In the vast majority of cases, you could say in 99% of them, it probably won't happen."

"Then why do you think I need this?"

Luo Ke leaned back in his chair, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.

"That's why I haven't looked for a special solution to Ditto's lack of variety due to its limited number of moves. I just had it learn martial arts from you."

"As it gets stronger, it can also restore more and more of my stats."

"When the values ​​reach a certain level, absolute power, speed, and reaction combined can unleash the simplest, most direct, fastest, and most powerful destructive force. At that point, martial arts, techniques, and even most attack moves will all become useless and impure."

"So instead of diverting a lot of attention to solving the current problem, with me, Victini, the Fairy King's Sword, and you, it only needs to focus on improving its strength and taking the straightest path."

"But considering its own thoughts, I won't stop it from learning martial arts."

"But for me—well, I won't learn it."

Necrozma understood.

Yes, the combination of Rocco and Victini can unleash god-like power.

What they need are god-level exclusive moves, not anything else.

Martial arts were indeed useless to Luo Ke.

It shouldn't regard Rocco as a powerful human being, but rather as a god of victory.

As Necrozma sighed, Bai Linglong had already finished practicing Tiger Roar Fist again. This time, she felt much more relaxed, and she was able to understand the function of these moves based on her own situation during the process.

This made her extremely excited, and she looked at Luo Ke with even more admiration.

"Luo Ke, you're so amazing, are you planning to participate in this year's Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament?"

"Tianwu Conference?"

"Yes, it's the grand gathering of martial artists that Tiangang has been holding for a long time. It's said that its original purpose wasn't for competition, but rather that during the era of the various kingdoms, the administrators of Tiangang held it to entertain martial artists from all over the world and to discuss some matters with them."

"So the managers of Tiangang at that time gathered a lot of chefs so that all the martial artists who came to participate in the conference could eat to their heart's content."

"But because there are so many different cuisines, some martial artists started fighting over whose hometown food was better. When the managers saw this, they didn't stop it at all. Instead, they made room for a martial arts tournament."

"Since then, although the format of the competition has changed many times, holding the most prestigious banquet and fighting the most top-level masters has become a tradition, which is the Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament."

"So, Luo Ke, are you participating?"

At first, when Bai Linglong mentioned the martial arts competition, Luo Ke had absolutely no interest.

Until she started talking about the most luxurious banquets...

"Please sign me up! I'll definitely attend the most prestigious banquet!"

......

38. The Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament and Bai Kehu

The land area of ​​Tiangang has never been large since the era of the kingdoms. Although it is larger than a simple small city like Xiangwan, it is much smaller than a mining city like Baping.

There are only three districts in the entire Tiangang area.

First, there is Wutian District, which relies on inland areas to develop land transportation to drive its economy, but is not located on the coast.

Secondly, there is a large port area that stretches out in an arc around the coast, with many coastal economic activities.

Finally, there is Shengtian District, nestled within the Dagang District and anchored to the sea by three cross-sea bridges. It boasts the highest real estate prices, the best scenery, the most developed economy, and is also the residence of many prominent figures in Tiangang.

Baiji Martial Arts School is located in the most prosperous area of ​​Shengtian District.

The venue for the Tianwu Tournament is also located in Shengtian District.

Therefore, unlike some martial arts schools built in the Wutian District, Luo Ke and Bai Linglong did not need to set off too early to get to the Tianwu Tournament. It was just like taking a walk after dinner, and they arrived in about twenty minutes.

"This is it, Luo Ke."

Bai Linglong walked ahead, explaining the rules of the Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament to Luo Ke along the way.

"This plaza is a place for people to eat. If you want to attend a banquet, you can do so here. Just tell the staff what you want to eat, and someone will bring the dishes over quickly. Every dish here is of good quality and quite delicious."

"The large arena over there is a place for people to compete. Generally, you need to register to go on stage, but if someone issues a challenge on the stage, you can also go up and fight."

"The rules on the ring can be a fistfight between martial artists, or the kind of martial arts competition you participated in before, Luo Ke."

"And the one who stands in the arena until the end, if he wants to challenge someone, can also choose the so-called 'hero rule' if both parties allow it, which is the kind where a warrior and an elf fight side by side."

At this point, Bai Linglong's little face scrunched up.

"This rule is dangerous. I heard that people used to do it often in the past, but it has stopped completely in recent years. It's probably because the current organizer of the Tianwu Tournament, the Anwu Association, is paying more attention to security."

Luo Ke didn't care much about these fighting rules, but he still memorized them.

After all, this is the 'show' we'll be watching while we eat later. How can we enjoy it if we don't understand the rules?

However, what Luo Ke was most concerned about was indeed the dishes he could eat at this top-level banquet.

So he immediately sat down with Bai Linglong.

Because each martial arts school had its own table at the Tianwu Tournament, only Luo Ke and Bai Linglong were at the table representing Bai Ji Martial Arts School.

It's not that Bai's Martial Arts School has no other disciples, but rather that the other disciples are too young, and Bai's Martial Arts School doesn't have a good reputation. She doesn't want those children to have to bear the malice of other martial arts schools right now.

So she didn't bring anyone else with her.

Even if Luo Ke didn't come, she wouldn't come over; she would just set up a table at home and watch the fun from behind a screen.

Luo Ke was genuinely puzzled by this.

"Yang Wen was already sent by someone before, and since we arrived here, the malicious stares have never stopped. What exactly did Bai's Martial Arts School do to make them hate us so much?"

Upon hearing Luo Ke's question, Bai Linglong's smile faded somewhat.

Just as Luo Ke was about to make amends, Bai Linglong spoke up.

“Luo Ke, you are now also affiliated with Bai Ji Martial Arts School, so you should definitely know this.”

"The reason they hate our Baiji Martial Arts School so much is all because of my father, Bai Kehu, who was also the previous head of the school."

"Um..."

Rocco casually placed his order on the tablet, then sent it to Bictini before continuing to listen.

“My father was a very strong martial artist. Before he disappeared, he won the championship of the Heavenly Martial Arts Tournament for five consecutive years. The Tiger Roar Fist that I used before was modified by my father. He used this Tiger Roar Fist to fight the entire Tiangang. No one could fight against him.”

"Even Lan Tianwu, the master of Tianwu Martial Arts School who had long since retired from the martial arts world, was sparred with by my father in private. When he returned, he said that they fought to a draw and that he had not lost."

"At that time, my father was known as the strongest and number one martial artist in Tiangang."

Bai Linglong sighed softly.

"But along with his father's strength came his pride."

"He speaks frankly and never hides his opinions. If his opponent doesn't meet his standards, he will say it outright."

"Yang Wen, who came to the door before, had also come to Bai Ji Martial Arts School when his father was still alive. As a result, his father kicked him down and said with his hands behind his back, 'I don't even need my hands to defeat you.' Moreover, when Yang Wen said that he would win back someday, his father said, 'With your talent, you can't even withstand three of my moves in your life. You are also completely incompetent in raising elves. You have no right to challenge me. Don't waste my time next time.'"

"Hmm... (chewing)"

Luo Ke ate while pondering.