Pokémon, Inkaros, my starter Pokémon

Information about the Tower of Heroes naturally came to mind for Shi Dou:

Long, long ago, tales of warriors battling dragons were often told. In our era of Sailor, we will prove ourselves, like the legendary warriors, by challenging the "Tower of Heroes." There is no strongest, only stronger; we will forge ahead and never easily admit defeat!

In fact, the Tower of Heroes is a virtual training ground where players who strive for higher and stronger levels can definitely find their opponents.

"The Tower of Heroes... Interesting. Isn't this a leveling paradise tailor-made for me?" Tokito's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

Without the slightest hesitation, Shi Dou's consciousness flew straight towards the entrance of the Tower of Heroes, whose body was engraved with ancient runes and exuded an aura of majesty.

However, the moment Dou stepped into the entrance of the Tower of Heroes, the scene before him was not the arena he had expected, but a completely different world had changed!

After a strong sense of spatial shift, Shi Dou found himself on a vast, vibrant grassland!

The warm sunshine bathed the earth, and a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of grass and wildflowers. In the distance, rolling hills stretched out, while nearby, shimmering yellow crystals dotted the landscape. Some pink, round Pippi were leisurely playing on the grass, making adorable "Pippi~ Pippi~" sounds.

The system prompt sounded at the right time:

[Scene from the first floor of the Tower of Heroes: Planet Kross.]

[The planet Kross boasts a unique landscape and abundant rare resources. Home to the Pipi race, it is a naturally beautiful planet and a happy paradise for elves.]

"Huh?" Shi Dou was stunned, then his eyes lit up with surprise. "So that's how it is! This Tower of Heroes isn't just a simple arena battle, but it directly teleports me to various outer space planets within the Seer universe for exploration and challenges?! Wow, this immersion is pretty interesting!"

Shi Dou looked around and everything felt incredibly real. The grass under his feet was soft to the touch, the air was filled with the scent of earth, and he could even feel the warmth of the sunlight on his body. This was not just a virtual projection; it felt as if his consciousness had truly traveled to this alien land.

Detailed information about the planet Kross also flooded his mind:

Cross Star:

The first layer is the Kross Planet Grassland, a plain landscape rich in yellow crystal ore. The Pipi Clan lives here. From the Kross Planet Grassland, you can enter the Blazing Forest, where the Divine Fox Clan resides.

There is also the Realm of Divine Pets, where Pipi was made a god.

The second level is the Kross Planet Swamp, located to the left of the Kross Planet Grassland. Paths meander through the mud pits, where the cactus race lives, guarding the photosynthetic energy. Little Sprouts also hide here. Through the swamp, one can enter the core of Kross Planet, where there is a core energy pool where grass-type Pokémon can absorb the energy essence accumulated by the Pokémon of Kross Planet over thousands of years. It also has the unique Kross Diamond.

The third level is the forest of Kross Star, where there is the BOSS Mushroom Monster and Yi Yi and Flash Yi Yi. Back then, it was rumored that the initial form of Incaros would spawn here, and Hai Shidou believed it and actually farmed here for a long time without any news.

"Following the route I remember, the BOSS should be deep within this grassland..."

With his familiarity with the Seer game, Shi Dou headed deeper into the grassland, avoiding the gentle Pipi, with a clear goal in mind.

As Dou passed through a dense forest covered with giant mushrooms, the fallen leaves on the ground ahead suddenly surged!

"Gurgle!!!"

With a low growl, a giant mushroom with orange spots on its cap and a fierce expression suddenly sprang out from the ground, blocking his path.

The mushroom monster waved its short, stemmed arms, exuding a formidable aura.

At the same time, the system's detailed explanation of the Tower of Heroes reward mechanism is also fully presented:

[WARNING! The first floor boss of the Tower of Heroes—the Mushroom Monster—has appeared!]

Defeat it to enter the second floor of the Tower of Heroes!

[Tower of Heroes Challenge Rewards]

1. Sprite Reward: Successfully clearing each level will reward you with the juvenile form of the boss guarding that level!

2. Experience Energy: Defeating the boss will grant you a generous amount of experience energy. This energy can be injected into the training pods within the space station, allowing the Pokémon stored there to level up quickly.

3. Energy Intensity: The stronger the boss guarding the gate, the greater the experience energy it provides.

"Wow, that's amazing..." Shi Tou's heart burned with excitement after reading the description. This wasn't just a training ground; it was a treasure trove for acquiring new Pokémon and rapidly leveling up his team! "In that case, let's go!"

Facing the roaring mushroom monster, Shidou felt as if he had returned to the time when he was a newcomer, challenging it on the planet Kross.

However, this time it wasn't turn-based commands, but a real-time battle. Shidou could see a clear level indicator floating above the mushroom monster's head—

LV20.

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PS①: Guys, how's the design of the Tower of Heroes? It's like going to a star system to challenge a boss, with an environment that evokes a little nostalgia.

If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to share them!

PS2:

Look, something terrible is happening in that faraway Elf Alliance...

It is Tyrant, the monster with the head of the drill-headed rhinoceros, the ears of the sound wave monster Noiwa Dragon, the body of the armored monster Tyranitar, the back of the iron-armored monster Cladora, the tail of the ferocious monster Gyarados, the left hand of the hermit crab monster Slowbro, the right hand of the mantis monster Scyther, and the feet of the heavyweight monster Golem.

Name: Tyrant

Tyrant Pokémon

Attribute: Dark + Dragon!!!

Chapter 92 The Steeljaw Shark is very powerful, are you sure you want to challenge it?

"Perfect for testing Salud's growth! Go, Salud!" Tokito threw out the spirit capsule without hesitation.

The deep blue Salud reappears, its cold compound eyes locking onto its opponent.

"Gurgle!" The mushroom monster launched the first attack. Its cap trembled and instantly condensed into countless sharp-edged green energy leaves, which shot towards Salud from all directions like flying knives—it was the Grass-type move Four-Sided Leaf Blade!

"Salud, smash them!" Shi Dou calmly commanded.

Salud moved swiftly, his four scythes forming a blue light screen that precisely shattered and deflected the incoming leaves with clean and decisive movements.

"Alright! Now's the time to boost my attack with power! Then, Illusion Demon Sky Fang Charge!" Tokito pressed his advantage.

"Sarud!" Salud roared, its aura surging and its attack power amplified. Immediately afterward, crimson flames and a swirling, eerie purple poison erupted once more from its main scythe, transforming it into a streak of red and purple afterimages as it charged fiercely towards the mushroom monster!

The mushroom monster tried to block with its thick stalk arms, but Salud was faster!

First, the scythe wrapped in deadly poison slashed at the mushroom monster's cap!

However, the expected poisoning effect did not occur. When the toxic energy came into contact with the mushroom monster's special fungal body, it was as if it had vanished into thin air, only slightly dimming the color of its cap, without causing any poisoning.

Mushroom Monster is a Grass-type, but it possesses many toxins and has strong resistance to Poison-type moves, and may even be immune to poison. Don't forget, this is a dual-type move. Following closely behind is a scythe burning with blazing flames!

"laugh--!!!"

The Flame Scythe struck the Mushroom Monster squarely. Grass-type monsters are naturally afraid of fire, and this attack was extremely effective. The scorching flames instantly spread across the Mushroom Monster's blue cap, igniting its body!

"Gurgle gurgle!!!"

The mushroom monster let out a agonizing howl, its massive body trembling violently. Thick black smoke billowed from its cap, the flames burning like a persistent, searing pain.

The mushroom monster is now burned!

The elemental advantage of fire, combined with the power of the Illusionary Demon Fang Strike and its power-boosting effect, dealt a devastating blow to the first-floor boss with a single strike! Salud displayed overwhelming power!

Faced with the mushroom monster suffering from burns and in excruciating pain, Tokito gave it no chance to catch its breath.

"The final blow, Salud, use the Claw-Air Combo Bullet!"

Salud swung his four scythes rapidly, instantly condensing dozens of sharp energy bullets that flashed with green light, which rained down on the mushroom monster like a storm!

“Bang bang bang bang bang—!”

A series of explosions rang out on the mushroom monster. Already at its lowest health, it could not withstand this final onslaught. After letting out a weak wail, its massive body crashed to the ground, and the flames on its cap gradually went out, completely losing its ability to fight.

[Ding! Defeat the first floor boss of the Tower of Heroes: Mushroom Monster!]

[Reward received: Little Mushroom (juvenile)!]

[Gained 1000 experience points!]

[First level challenge successful! Proceed to the second level?]

"Yes!" Shi Tou chose to continue without hesitation.

Satisfied with the reward, he confirmed that the surrounding grassland scenery of Kross Star receded like the tide, and then a strong sense of spatial distortion struck again. When his consciousness stabilized again, he found himself in a deep, dark blue, boundless body of water!

All around are strange jellyfish and schools of fish swimming slowly and emitting a faint light. The huge coral reef is like an underwater forest. Sunlight shines through layers of water, casting mottled and colorful light and shadow.

Shi Dou looked down at himself and found that he was already wearing a well-fitting and lightweight diving suit. He could breathe freely, as if he belonged to this deep sea.

A system notification sounded in my mind:

[Second Floor Scene of the Tower of Heroes: Pano Galaxy - Ocean Star.]

Ocean Star is a planet covered by water. Its underwater environment has been damaged, resulting in fierce and predominantly water-based creatures.

Ocean Star, as its name suggests, is a planet entirely enveloped by a vast ocean. While it appears calm on the surface, turbulent currents lurk beneath. The entire planet has no land; it is completely submerged. Underwater life is evident, and shallower areas may contain minerals or energy resources. However, the pressure in deeper waters is too high, requiring specialized diving equipment for access.

"Ocean Star... Steeljaw Shark..."

Shi Dou recalled the information from the game, controlled his diving suit, and swam towards the deep waters near the ruins of the pirate base in his memory, an area where Steeljaw Sharks often appeared.

The deeper he went, the dimmer the light became, the greater the water pressure, and the more aggressive the gazes of the aquatic creatures swimming around him grew. When he reached an area filled with massive shipwrecks and jagged reefs, a sudden, intense sense of danger washed over him!

"Whoosh-!"

From the dark waters to the side, a jet-black shadow suddenly darted out with terrifying speed! It was a massive shark with a streamlined body and a mouthful of sharp, gleaming steel teeth. Its scarlet eyes were fixed on Shi Dou, and it charged straight at him with an aura of unparalleled ferocity!

A system notification immediately pops up with a prominent warning label:

[WARNING! Encounter the second floor boss of the Tower of Heroes - Steeljaw Shark!]

[The Steeljaw Shark is formidable; are you sure you want to challenge it?]

Upon seeing this message from the system pop-up, Shi Dou almost burst out laughing.

Steeljaw Shark is the second boss in SPT (Sailor Moon Beginner Quest). It looks intimidating, but it's actually quite weak! As a water-type Pokémon, it seems to only have one attack, [Water Jet], with a power of 40, in the early stages, right?

Back then, countless players were fooled by its fierce appearance, only to find out it was a leveling pet, and they were overjoyed to catch it.

Recalling his experiences in the Seer's World, Shi Dou looked at the level indicator above Steel Fang Shark's head—

LV30.

"Its level is much higher than the mushroom monster's, but unfortunately... its skill pool is too shallow."

Tokito shook his head and didn't send out Salud, who had just made a contribution. Instead, he chose another spirit capsule. "Overwhelming strength is enough! Go, Gager!"

"Gagie!" The young boxer Gagie appeared in the water. It seemed a little unaccustomed to the deep-sea environment, but still steadily assumed a fighting stance.

"Gager, use a triple strike to probe!" Shidou ordered.

Garger quickly closed in, raining punches down on the Steeljaw Shark. However, on the ocean's home turf, the Steeljaw Shark's agility increased dramatically. It twisted its body, enveloping itself in a rapid current of water, and unleashed a water jet, transforming into a small torpedo that easily evaded Garger's triple attack.

"Gurgle!" Steeljaw Shark let out a provocative growl.

"It's alright, let's change strategy." Shi Dou remained calm and commanded, "Gagel, use the punching whirlwind to sweep it up!"

"Gig!!!"

Gager nodded, then began to gather his strength. Immediately afterward, he threw his fists forward, and in an instant, the powerful fist wind spun rapidly in the water, actually stirring up the surrounding seawater and forming a small underwater tornado!

The suction force generated by the tornado temporarily trapped the Steeljaw Shark, which was trying to escape again by using water jets, hindering its movement!

"A perfect opportunity!" Shi Dou seized the moment and continued to command, "Now! Gravity Punch!"

Gager gathered a heavy amount of fighting energy in his right fist and, taking advantage of the moment when Steeljaw Shark was bound by the waterspout, slammed it hard into its side!

"Bang!!!"

A deep, muffled thud echoed through the water.

The overwhelming power of the opponent's superior level, coupled with the double force of the follow-up gravity punch, sent the massive Steeljaw Shark's body floating upwards, its eyes rolling back, instantly rendering it unable to fight.

[Ding! Defeat the second floor boss of the Tower of Heroes: Steeljaw Shark!]

[Reward: Pokémon 'Sharptooth Fish' (juvenile)!]

[Gained 2500 experience points!]

[Second level challenge successful! Proceed to the third level?]

"Fishtooth... evolves into Megalodon, right? Megalodon is weak at first, but it seems to be quite powerful after Mega Evolution."

The Megalodon is the super-evolved form of the Steeljaw Shark. The former patriarch of the Sharp-Toothed Fish clan, Megalodon, who absorbed the power of the Black Stone, possesses the most powerful energy in the ocean. His only mission is to protect the forbidden deep sea. With a base stat total of 600, it is quite impressive.

But it's clearly not yet at the level of exceeding the standard. There's a special form above that, called the Tyrant Shark.

Megalodon was once imprisoned by space pirates at the Ocean Star Base, and its flesh and blood were used to create the mechanical Steeljaw Shark. After escaping, it accepted the bio-mechanical Steeljaw Shark as a member of its clan and learned that its father, Megalodon, was still alive. Due to the corruption of the ancient dragon's curse, its body turned into a dragon shape. In the end, it suppressed the curse and completed its super evolution through its own will and volcanic energy, becoming the sixth Pokémon to implement the "Rage" abnormal status.

With a base stat total of 740, surpassing most Pokémon, Shidou still believes that Starlight Rusking is the strongest!