NABC Chapter 404 The most illegal Salamence has appeared!
Chapter 404 The most illegal Salamence has appeared!
Chapter 404 The most illegal Salamence has appeared! (8k, 9/36 unread)
As Ding Yi silently gazed at the handsome figure hovering in the air with its wings spread on the other side of the field, a hint of longing quickly appeared in the Armored Dragon's eyes.
Just by looking at the disdain in its opponent's eyes, you could tell it was a powerful and confident Pokémon, and more importantly—
It's still a dragon that can only fly!
Its perfectly streamlined body makes it seem as if it was born to adapt to flight. When it flaps its wings, its pair of crimson wings stretch out freely, like a blood-red crescent moon descending to the earth, bringing great pressure to the creatures around it.
Although it might indeed be inferior to the black dragon it had once seen, in the eyes of the armored dragon that yearned for the sky, it was definitely a perfect dragon.
And for some reason, from the moment it saw Roaring Moon, it suddenly felt a strange sense of closeness.
However, it also overheard the conversation between the trainer and that human.
This huge creature named Roaring Moon must be my opponent in this battle!
So even if it feels somewhat familiar, we must now brace ourselves for the challenge.
Just like the other trainers in the gym, I can't let the trainer and the gym down!
Because most of its body, including its mouth, was covered by thick armor, the armored dragon was unable to make any sounds.
But its sharp, warlike eyes had already conveyed its thoughts to its opponent.
The battle is about to begin.
"Then, I'll launch the attack first."
On the other side, Hachisaku smiled and took the initiative to speak.
From the look in the armored dragon's eyes just now, he was once again certain of his opinion.
Even though its opponent was the powerful Roaring Moon, which was comparable to the main force of the Heavenly Kings, it was not defeated by this pressure, which instead gave rise to a strong fighting spirit.
Putting aside the current gap in strength, the armored dragon that Qingyu has raised definitely has excellent growth potential.
However, if you want to go further—
In addition to this "stubbornness," an even stronger belief is needed.
Hopefully, this match will help it.
"Roaring Moon, charge forward and use Dragon Claw!"
Hachisaku quickly switched to a serious expression and began giving instructions.
As for Roaring Moon's reaction—it was slightly unexpected by Aoba.
He had originally thought that Pokémon like the Ancients, full of primal wildness, would be unable to understand human language.
However, judging from the fact that Roaring Moon was a beat slower but did make the starting stance of using the Dragon Claw, there should be no communication barrier in this regard.
Perhaps Arceus considered this issue when he created Pokémon and humans?
That's the only explanation.
"roar--!"
After revealing its two sharp forepaws, Roaring Moon immediately flapped its wings and charged forward.
If it were commanded by an ordinary human, it would definitely not listen to a single word the other party said.
Even in primitive societies, a set of rules of survival of the fittest still prevailed.
The ice dragon that man sent was stronger than me and had defeated me head-on several times, so as the weaker one, I should listen to him.
"Armored Dragon, use Iron Wall to strengthen your defenses."
Faced with the overwhelming Roaring Moon, Qingyu made a very conservative choice.
Because the armored dragon has very poor mobility, it will inevitably be unable to keep up with the attack speed of high-speed opponents. Therefore, minimizing the damage received is the optimal solution.
We must prioritize ensuring that the armored dragon is not defeated before we can wait for an opportunity to counterattack.
Upon hearing the trainer's command, the Shellder lowered its center of gravity without hesitation, attempting to use its shell to protect itself.
Roaring Moon, wielding its silvery claws, descended from the sky. The rapidly approaching attack struck the armored dragon's shell, producing an unpleasant metallic scraping sound.
Unlike its previous opponents who struggled to break through its defenses, Roaring Moon's strength is clearly beyond that of ordinary Pokémon.
Even with all the precautions it had taken, the armored dragon's expression quickly turned to one of struggle under the relentless onslaught of its opponent.
If it weren't for the Shell Dragon's exceptional defense, this attack would likely have been enough to severely injure it, given its combined strength and attributes.
However, taking the beatings like a punching bag isn't Qingyu's style.
"Armored Dragon, use the momentum to leap and counterattack with your dragon claws!"
Soon, when Roaring Moon's continuous attacks finally came to an end and he had a chance to catch his breath, Qingyu immediately spoke up.
The armored dinosaur, already prepared, suddenly pushed off with its hind legs. Even though its heavy body prevented it from learning to fly, it could still use its strength to leap a distance.
Taking this opportunity, it quickly extended its claws and adopted an offensive posture.
Although its short arms contrast sharply with Roaring Moon, it actually makes it quite adorable.
but!
Hachisaku, however, dealt with its attack with great caution.
"Roaring Moon, use your speed to create distance and dodge its attacks."
The Armored Dragon's timing was indeed excellent, but unfortunately, the two were clearly not on the same level in terms of speed.
Therefore, even though it gained instantaneous explosive power by jumping, its movements were still surprisingly slow in the eyes of Roaring Moon.
Without Roaring Moon needing to do anything extra, it simply flapped its wings forcefully and nimbly retreated, immediately putting some distance between itself and the Armored Dragon.
The armored dragon's claw attack naturally missed its target, and it could only land on the ground in disappointment.
"Tsk!"
Upon seeing this, Qingyu couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.
Clearly, when facing an opponent that is much faster than a shelled dragon and whose combat power is enough to break through its hard shell, the previously effective defensive counterattack strategy is no longer effective.
Because their own attacks couldn't hit it at all, while Roaring Moon could wear it down through repeated harassment.
It continuously erodes the strength of the armored dragon.
Since they are not even on the same level as their opponents and their tactics are ineffective, it is inevitable that the situation will become one-sided.
Of course, even if the battle ahead is incredibly difficult, there is indeed a path to victory—
If Shellder Dragon can evolve into Salamence, which can also fly freely and whose combat power is no less than its opponent's, then its offensive capabilities and ability to chase in the sky will not be inferior to Roaring Moon.
This seems to be why Mr. Hachisaku said earlier that "this battle may be a key factor in helping the Ankylosaurus evolve."
But what exactly should be done?
"I see, I understand now!"
Just as Qingyu was deep in thought, Hachisaku on the other side suddenly looked enlightened and scratched his cheek, saying with a subtle emotion, "Actually, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."
"It's really unbelievable. Yu-sensei, who is regarded as a genius by everyone, actually shows a side of a rookie trainer. It's actually quite—cute?"
"No wonder I heard before that you, Qingyu, have been a trainer for less than a year. Now I think I have to believe the rumor."
"?"
Hearing Hachisaku say that, Aoba's brain instantly went blank.
Did I do something wrong just now?
The gradually heating up atmosphere of the battle came to an abrupt end.
Seeing this, Roaring Moon let out a muffled nasal sound of dissatisfaction, as if urging Hachisaku not to waste time, but did not take action without permission while the humans were chatting.
"Sorry, Roaring Moon, I interrupted your battle."
Hachisaku waved his hand, seemingly to soothe it.
"However, just give me a few minutes, there's something I need to confirm."
"If my guess is correct—perhaps you'll witness this little guy going all out, or even lose to it?"
?
Seemingly sensing a hint of provocation from Hachisaku's words, Gorogetsu's eyes instantly turned dangerous, and he subconsciously looked at the Armored Dragon on the other side.
That monstrous pink creature was one thing.
Aside from his somewhat similar eyes, this little dwarf was far inferior to me in strength.
You think you can defeat me with this?
Roaring Moon let out a disdainful laugh, but became patient after Hachisaku's few words.
Since this human has said so, let me see if it can actually do it!
Seeing this, Hachisaku nodded repeatedly.
As expected, the ancient Pokémon are quite clever; a little provocation is all it takes to make them behave.
After dealing with Roaring Moon for the time being, Hachisaku quickly turned his attention back to Aoba, who looked puzzled.
"Let's continue our previous topic, Qingyu."
"During the battle just now, I think I realized something—"
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"Have you been protecting the Ankylosaurus too well all this time?"
Hachisaku expressed his confusion with a slightly curious tone, while Aoba subconsciously frowned.
Is he implying that he hasn't had the Armored Dragon fight many strong enemies?
The strength of a newbie should be just right for a Shell Dragon.
After all, the Armored Dragon is currently in the stage of accumulating power. Once it breaks through its own limitations and completes its evolution, it will be able to truly unleash its full strength.
And when facing a powerful enemy, there is no need for the armored dragon to take action at all, as other companions can naturally help to solve the problem, etc.
Qingyu suddenly realized—
"That's right, many new players inevitably have this simple thought when they receive their starter Pokémon, don't they?"
Noticing the change in Qingyu's expression, Hachisaku clapped his hands and continued speaking with a smile.
"On the one hand, I want my Pokémon to grow up as quickly as possible, but on the other hand, I don't want them to get hurt, so I started to be hesitant in battles."
"While the idea itself isn't wrong, it's still important to listen carefully to the voices of Pokémon from time to time."
"Pokémon are a group of magical creatures that are very sensitive to emotions. The way trainers treat them can even cause the same Pokémon to exhibit two completely opposite personalities."
Hachisaku paused for a moment, then continued.
"But Dragon Pokémon are different, especially Salamence, which is known for its ferocity."
"Treating it gently is certainly good, as it can quickly enhance the bond between the two, but excessive pampering will prevent it from evolving."
"But there's nothing we can do about it, since this kind of knowledge is generally only known to the Dragon Tamers."
Hachisaku shrugged, then slowly asked the question.
"Qingyu, why do you think Basilisk and Ankylosaurus had the habit of falling from great heights before evolving into Salamence?"
After saying that, he stopped talking and waited quietly for Qingyu's reply.
At the same time, Qingyu also fell into deep thought.
Actually, Hachisaku's hints were already quite obvious.
He had always thought that the Salamander family, like some birds, activated the potential for flight control in the genes of its young through crises.
But upon closer examination, the Baby Dragon's explanation becomes plausible; the armored dragon's heavy shell clearly couldn't be easily freed.
So, what if we change our approach—
While a carapace covering the entire body certainly provides protection, could it also be a form of confinement?
Just like an eggshell, when life develops to a certain level, the protective walls that once provided protection actually inhibit its growth, and it is necessary to break through them in order to continue growing.
In the real world, this is a hurdle that almost all oviparous animals must overcome.
Only by breaking free from these constraints can a fragile life gain strength in the process and grow healthily.
However, the shell of the armored dragon is a hundred times harder than an eggshell, and it is clear that it cannot break through it by its own strength alone.
So—that's why the habit of falling from great heights was born and interpreted as a yearning for the sky?
After receiving a hint from Hachisaku, Aoba quickly arrived at the answer.
However, once you do that, there's no turning back.
The protective outer shell must be smashed, depriving the armored dragon of this natural protection.
Only with such determination can the Armored Dragon complete its final evolution and grow into the powerful Salamence?
Thinking of this, Qingyu couldn't help but take a deep breath and look at the armored dragon in front of him, which was facing him sideways and still looking up at the Roaring Moon.
The previous sharp dragon claw attack had already left several conspicuous scratches on its shell.
However, even though the attacks failed to hit the opponent and the vast difference in strength between the two sides could be vaguely sensed, the carapace dragon's scarlet eyes, filled with fighting spirit, still burned fiercely.
That was the thirst for victory.
That's right, just as Hachisaku said.
Pokémon are natural spirits; they can sense the emotions humans have for them and return those emotions many times stronger.
Having lived in the Sunshine Dojo since birth, feeling everyone's expectations and growing up strong, it must only have one goal left in its heart at this moment: to become stronger!
Then, together with your trainer, win every single battle!
At the same time, this is also the simplest wish of every Pokémon.
Thinking of this, Qingyu's gaze gradually softened.
"The battle must continue, Armored Dragon!"
"Let's work together and win using the most basic methods."
Although the armored dragon could not speak, Qingyu could clearly sense its feelings at this moment.
Its fighting spirit reached its peak at this moment.
Even I, who consider myself to have excellent emotional management skills, got a little excited.
"Good eyesight. It'll definitely evolve into a very powerful Salamence, right?"
Hachisaku, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up at this moment.
"Well then, the battle shall continue~"
"Roaring Moon, use Dragon Claw again!"
"roar--!"
The already impatient Roaring Moon roared and flew out as it flapped its wings, quickly killing the armored dragon and revealing its terrifying claws.
"Charge forward and attack!"
Qingyu let out a powerful roar, which for a moment even drowned out the sound of the booming moon.
With sharp eyes, the armored dragon did not hesitate to use all four limbs to push backward, charging with astonishing momentum towards the direction from which the Roaring Moon was attacking.
Bang-!
The thick shell, originally intended for defense, collided with the claws and was immediately gripped by Roaring Moon's hind toe, which tightened abruptly, carving out several cracks.
However, Roaring Moon was not having an easy time either.
Faced with a 200-pound object flying straight toward him, Rumble Moon's body had no time to adjust and was instantly knocked away by the powerful impact. He rolled several times in the air before barely managing to dissipate the force.
Normally, a charge attack would also put a lot of strain on the Pokémon that uses the move, but Blue Feather's Shellder Dragon ability is Hard Head.
Therefore, the impact of the rebound was quickly dissipated by the circular shell, and the armored dragon was able to land safely.
How could I—become someone who gets knocked flying by this little dwarf?
A look of disbelief flashed in Roaring Moon's eyes, which were already crimson, and its wings flapped wildly in anger.
"Don't stop, keep using the Dragon Claw attack!"
The annoying human voice came again, but this time it suited its tastes perfectly.
"roar--!"
You don't need to tell me, I'll do everything in my power to defeat it and show you!
With a roar, the Roaring Moon attacked again, this time using both its hands and feet, slashing out with the sharp blades on its four claws simultaneously.
Qingyu's eyes were incredibly focused, his gaze completely locked on the armored dragon, or rather, on its armored carapace that was already cracked.
If it withstands several more high-intensity attacks, this outer shell will probably soon give way and begin to crumble.
However, the armored dragon did not feel the slightest fear. Instead, it became more excited by its opponent's attack and even its speed increased significantly.
At this point, we must respond to the Pokémon's wishes.
"Armored Dragon, keep going, use Sacrifice Charge!"
Qingyu roared again.
The confrontation between shield and spear begins at this moment.
Without stopping, it continued for about five minutes.
It wasn't until Roaring Moon was panting heavily and unleashed a final, furious, full-power dragon claw attack that Qingyu finally heard a "crack" sound.
Covered in countless cracks, the first fragment finally fell after continuous attacks.
Completely absorbed in the battle and lost in its own world, the armored dragon seemed oblivious to this, continuing to charge forward relentlessly.
However, having already learned its lesson once before, Roaring Moon had made preparations in advance.
The moment it anticipated its opponent's aerial trajectory, it suddenly flapped its wings downwards, narrowly avoiding the armored dragon's desperate charge.
boom-
The sound of a heavy object falling to the ground could be heard.
"roar----"
The roar of the Roaring Moon was clearly weak at this moment, as if the entanglement just now had exhausted it.
Although the little guy's attacks were rather ineffective, he had repeatedly struck the steel-hard shell, yet he still couldn't defeat his opponent.
For it, what had just happened was a double torment of both body and mind.
However, after being beaten so many times, you must have reached your limit!
Roaring Moon took a deep breath and immediately looked down.
It was stunned at first glance.
But the armored dragon, which should have been lying on the ground, having lost all its strength and abilities, was now radiating an incredibly dazzling seven-colored light.
Silvery fragments were scattered around its feet, clearly indicating that its attack had been effective and that its defensive shell had been completely breached.
But what's with this sudden burst of light?
As an ancient creature, it obviously could not comprehend the phenomenon called "evolution".
In the bright light, the armored dragon, having completely shed its shell, had its eyes tightly closed.
Even though its protective shell had been completely shattered, it didn't feel any pain or discomfort; instead, it felt a sense of exhilarating freedom.
Finally free from the constraints of my body, now is the perfect time to vent all the anger and resentment that has been building up for months and give myself a good mood!
For months, he could only watch his companions eat, and because he couldn't speak, he was often ignored by everyone and Pokémon, and had almost no presence in the gym.
Even when facing challenges from other Pokémon, I'm always the one who gets beaten up.
And this suffering has finally come to an end today!
A strong wind swept across the ground, gradually dispersing the radiant glow of evolution.
"Crack—!"
With a roar, a Salamence, which resembled Roaring Moon in size and had wings as sharp as blades, appeared in the sky above the arena.
After two evolutions, the baby dragon finally obtained the wings it had always dreamed of, and after evolving, it gained exaggerated muscle strength to match the tortuous process.
However, what Qingyu cared about more than evolution was—
Its unique wing structure, known as the "Bloody Crescent," the shell that protects the joints like overalls, and the streamlined body that seems designed for ultra-high-speed flight.
The Salamence I remember doesn't look like this at all. It should be called Super Salamence!
(Super Salamence)
At the same time, a few lines of small text reappeared before Qingyu's eyes after a long absence.
【Mega Salamence (Male)】
[Attribute: Dragon + Flying]
【Special Feature: Flight Skin】
[Moves: Charge, Suicide Charge, Protect, Dragon Breath, Terrifying Face, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Dragon Tail, Flight, Dragon Dive, Headbutt]
[A very stubborn personality.]
[You met it on December 20th, when it hatched in Little Key Town.]
I don't like the astringent taste.
[A bit clingy.]
Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously gasped.
My initial guess had indeed come true; the Salamence that swallowed the evolution stone seemed to have skipped its normal state and evolved directly into its Mega Evolution form.
The most illegal Salamence has appeared!
But ironically, compared to Sylveon and Lucario, it's the least problematic.
After all, it was a Black Rayquaza that gave it the evolution stone. Rayquaza can Mega Evolve on its own anyway, so teaching Salamence to do the same seems quite reasonable.
"Crack!!!"
Meanwhile, the Salamence, belatedly realizing that it had grown a pair of wings, was also startled by the change in its body and let out a shocked roar.
However, it quickly adapted to the changes and turned its head to look at its blood-red wings with satisfaction.
Not only did it complete its evolution and grow a pair of very cool wings, but the fatigue from the battle was also completely swept away.
I'm incredibly strong right now!
Salamence raised its head, and its strong wing swayed from side to side in the air, quickly leaving afterimages like a helicopter propeller, and bringing a gust of cold wind that crashed down onto the ground.
"Click!"
As it gazed at Roaring Moon with burning eyes, Salamence let out a voice that was almost provocative.
Despite being a powerful and aloof dragon-type Pokémon, this action caused Qingyu to inexplicably hallucinate that the Salamence before him was a large dog.
And it's the husky that loves to destroy things the most.
Qingyu's lips twitched involuntarily.
Given Salamence's size, I'm afraid I can't just let it into gyms anymore; I'll have to make an agreement with it beforehand.
Otherwise, if it were to twitch its wings or tail even slightly, it could probably demolish half the dojo.
"Sure enough, the energy within this child should have evolved long ago."
Hachisaku smiled and spoke, but a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.
"But is this what Salamence looks like? It seems a little different from what I remember."
But he quickly forgot about that, and when he looked up at Qingyu again, his eyes had become serious.
"Very well, now that the evolution is complete, let's continue the battle that's not yet over!"
"Roaring Moon, use Dragon Dive!"
"roar----"
Roaring Moon's voice was noticeably weaker this time.
After the continuous attacks, its body was already quite tired.
In addition, the opponent suddenly changed his appearance in front of him, and even his aura became much stronger.
With the balance shifting, Roaring Moon surprisingly began to have second thoughts.
But soon, it shook its head vigorously, casting aside its weak thoughts.
No, I can't lose to my opponent in terms of momentum no matter what, especially since I'm only one step away from victory!
As the attacker, I am exhausted. This guy who looks a bit like me is probably just putting on a brave face. As long as I make a move, I can easily overpower it!
Without further hesitation, Roaring Moon flapped its wings and flew into the sky.
Once you gain altitude, your downward dive attack will be even more powerful.
Therefore—the advantage lies with me!
"roar!"
A savage roar came from high above. The Roaring Moon unleashed its final, all-out attack from the sky, tearing through the air at incredible speed and producing a loud explosion.
The power of the dragon's dive was even greater than that of the previous dragon claw attack.
But why would Roaring Moon choose to fight Salamence head-on with its bare body in the end?
Qingyu raised an eyebrow, and immediately knew the answer in her heart—
"Salamander, let's use Dragon Dive to take it down head-on!"
"Click!"
After receiving the trainer's command, the tail that was already thrashing in the air wagged even more vigorously.
The Salamence let out a low growl, then flew off in an instant, so fast that no one could see its wing movements.
In terms of weight and height, Roaring Moon is indeed superior. When it goes all out, even its feathers turn crimson from friction with the air, making it look like a red meteor falling from the sky.
However, its opponent this time is Mega Salamence!
Whether it's strength, speed, or defense, our side has the upper hand!
Therefore, all we need to do is conquer the opponent head-on!
Two crimson figures streaked past, colliding several times in mid-air and sending up plumes of crimson blood mist.
At this moment, both sides were left with only the most primitive means of attack, and the battle entered a brutal stalemate phase that tested their endurance.
Every clash between the two Pokémon creates a deafening roar in the air, and their unleashed primal ferocity quickly fills the surrounding area with the stench of blood.
Until the final, decisive blow falls.
Bang-!
Another crimson rose has bloomed.
The two Pokémon that were fiercely battling in the sky could no longer hold on and both fell from the sky, crashing to the ground one after the other, causing the ground to tremble.
On Qingyu's side, Mega Salamence's head, wings, and neck were covered in wounds, clearly indicating that it had endured countless counterattacks.
Even with its head covered in blood, clearly indicating countless collisions with its opponent, Salamence's eyes remained incredibly sharp. Upon landing, it immediately rose again, glaring fiercely at the other side.
We can't relax yet; the battle isn't over!
As for Hachisaku's Roaring Moon, its situation was clearly even more dire at this time.
Its once magnificent and full plumage is now almost entirely gone, with bloodstains covering its bare wings and several obvious, unnatural folds on its forelimbs and wing roots.
It's very likely that several bones are broken.
However, this was not the most serious part of its injury.
Like Salamence, Roaring Moon's head was already a bloody mess, and the obvious unfocus in its eyes showed how serious its injuries were.
Although Roaring Moon seemed eager to stand up and continue fighting, after several attempts, it ultimately failed. After a final struggle, it collapsed to the ground, its eyes rolling back in its head.
"I lost."
Hachisaku gave a helpless smile.
To be honest, even though he had sent out the Ancient species Roaring Moon, he didn't expect the two Pokémon to fight to this extent.
However, perhaps both sides had reasons why they couldn't afford to lose, which is why they fought until the very last moment without letting up.
It was a fantastic match.
"Crack—"
After hearing its opponent admit defeat, Salamence finally breathed a sigh of relief and plopped down on the ground.
After the battle, its physical strength was nearing its limit, and it was only its will to win that kept it standing until the end.
This is my first battle since evolving, so I must bring victory to my trainer!
"It's okay to take a short rest."
Qingyu's voice suddenly came from behind, causing a flash of excitement to appear in the eyes of the Flying Dragon.
"Click!"
Turning around, she met Qingyu's eyes, who was gazing at her tenderly with obvious heartache in her eyes.
The Salamence reacted almost instinctively, leaping and pinning Qingyu beneath it, then licking his cheeks repeatedly with its tongue.
Qingyu, who was suddenly tackled, opened her eyes wide for a moment, then quickly returned to normal, with a gentle smile on her face.
"Thank you for your hard work, Salamence."
"Even though you're all grown up, it's okay to be a little spoiled sometimes after you've worked hard."
Feeling his cheeks become wet and hot from the Salamence's licks, Qingyu could only lie helplessly on the ground and reach out to touch the scratches on its forehead.
Fortunately, it did manage to control its strength, and its body weight was all on its four limbs that were supporting the ground.
Otherwise, his weight of over 200 pounds alone would have been enough to break many of his bones, right?
Compared to dragon-type Pokémon, my own Salamence looks more like a big dog; there's something strange about that.
However, this doesn't seem so bad.
Also, it hurts a bit when the tail whips your leg.
Should we remind it to tone down its strength?
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