The old man was encouraged by him to chase his dream, so he wouldn't die halfway.
Tie Xuan burst forth with unprecedented vitality, running at a speed comparable to a young man, dashing wildly with a powerful flashlight.
Fortunately, the journey was smooth and uneventful, and Kebi followed Tie Xuan to Mt. Chimney.
At the summit, there was a thick, dark thundercloud, occasionally striking down a bright yellow bolt of lightning.
Tie Xuan released Magnezone and immediately tried to climb onto Magnezone's back.
Kebi quickly stopped Tie Xuan, "The thundercloud is too dangerous, Mr. Tie Xuan, you can't get any closer. I think it's best to release a Pokémon with the Lightning Rod ability."
"If you get struck by lightning, Mr. Tie Xuan, you won't have a chance to pursue your dream."
Tie Xuan's heated mind barely calmed down. He took out the Poké Balls from his waist and released all of his Pokémon.
Electrode
lv70 lv70
Ability: Soundproof
Potential: Purple (99/100)
Raichu
lv70 lv71
Ability: Static
Potential: Purple (99/100)
Ampharos
lv70 lv76
Ability: Static
Potential: Gold (13/100)
Manectric
lv70 lv77
Ability: Lightning Rod
Potential: Gold (23/100)
Electivire
lv70 lv80
Ability: electric engine
Potential: Gold (55/100)
This was the first time Kebi had seen a Gym Leader's six main Pokémon.
Even a Gym Leader doesn't have all Gold Potential Pokémon.
Kebi asked curiously, "Mr. Tie Xuan, is there a big difference between your Pokémon and the Elite Four's Pokémon?"
Tie Xuan shook his head, "Only my Magnezone can barely contend with the Elite Four's Pokémon. Next is Electivire, which only recently evolved."
"After some more training, its strength might reach that of Magnezone, but they can only contend with ordinary main Pokémon, not the Elite Four's ace Pokémon."
"I know you young people value Pokémon's talent, but I want to tell you that not many Trainers can fully realize a Pokémon's talent."
"It's even the Elite Four who made those Pokémon, not the Pokémon who made the Elite Four. Instead of pursuing high-potential Pokémon, a Trainer should enrich themselves."
"Didn't you want to ask for advice on raising Electric-type Pokémon? I'll tell you, the best way is to challenge powerful enemies with your Pokémon."
"Unleash all your electricity! Magnezone, let Zapdos witness our Roaring Million Volts! Hahahaha!!"
"Buzz buzz!"
Magnezone's eyes changed; the aura it exuded was no longer the previous calmness, but a wildness similar to Tie Xuan's.
At this moment, they seemed to be one.
Magnezone released a surge of wild lightning from the antennas on its head, striking directly into the thundercloud, announcing their arrival.
And the thundercloud's response to Magnezone was an even more violent bolt of lightning.
With a wild, domineering cry, a Zapdos pierced through the clouds and appeared before Kebi and Tie Xuan.
"Zapdos, I challenge you!"
Zapdos glanced at Tie Xuan, then locked its gaze onto Magnezone.
Who knows if that glance reminded him of the naive youth from fifty years ago.
Zapdos
lv70 lv90
Ability: Pressure, Lightning Rod, Static
Potential: Red (69/100)
No, how does this Zapdos have three abilities?!
Who's the protagonist here?
Kebi couldn't help but complain in his heart. As a transmigrator, his Pokémon only had one ability each, and he hadn't even developed the power of their abilities yet.
This Zapdos in front of him actually had three abilities.
This is outrageous.
Kebi took out his Poké Balls and released Piplup and the other five to watch the battle.
"Magnezone, Metal Sound."
A very correct choice; this Zapdos is impossible to fight without weakening it.
Facing Metal Sound, Zapdos's choice was to directly use Thunder.
It's raining now, so Thunder's accuracy is greatly increased.
And Zapdos's Thunder was too fast; Magnezone had no time to dodge.
After being hit by Thunder, Magnezone let out a painful buzzing electrical sound.
"What powerful might."
Even with same-type attack damage halved, Magnezone still suffered greatly.
"Magnezone, let's return the favor to Zapdos, use Zap Cannon!"
Don't! The opponent has Lightning Rod.
Magnezone released a powerful white current, and Zapdos didn't dodge, taking it all.
Tie Xuan's expression changed, "It's Lightning Rod!"
Zapdos was like playing a turn-based game; after Magnezone made its move, it flapped its wings and charged forward.
Steel Wing struck Magnezone's head, emitting a clear clang of steel collision.
The immense force sent Magnezone flying far backward, crashing into the mountain and creating a large crater.
This won't do. After being hit by Electric-type moves, then by steel attribute moves, Magnezone was completely toyed with by Zapdos.
But Tie Xuan's eyes became even more resolute; this was a battle he had waited fifty years for.
"Magnezone, use Rollout!"
Magnezone bounced out of the mountain, its high-speed spinning body hitting Zapdos directly, sending Zapdos flying for the first time.
Zapdos stabilized itself in mid-air with a flap of its wings, and a hint of appreciation appeared in its gaze towards Magnezone.
Just then, Zapdos's ability value scan results came out.
Ability Value: 949
HP: 146
Attack: 151
Defense: 130
Special Attack: 211
Special Defense: 130
Speed: 181
Kebi's eyes showed shock, but Tie Xuan had gone from initial excitement to calm.
"Kebi, our hearts will allow us to unleash power beyond the data on a machine. This is why Pokémon and the Elite Four will never be replaced by technology."
The power of idealism…
"Magnezone, continue to use Rollout!"
Tie Xuan used all his strength, letting out an unyielding roar!
Pushing Rollout's power to its limit was Tie Xuan and Magnezone's only chance to defeat Zapdos.
Zapdos also charged towards Magnezone, enveloped in violent lightning.
After four consecutive collisions, Magnezone's dusty steel body was already covered in black burn marks.
The wild lightning on Zapdos's body carried high temperature and pressure, severely scorching Magnezone's steel body.
"One last time, Magnezone, use our final Rollout!"
The final collision triggered an earth-shattering explosion, and the heavy rain paused.
Even the thundercloud was impacted, as if it had been parted in the middle, making Kebi feel as if he saw the silhouette of an old acquaintance.
Magnezone fell downwards, and Electivire quickly stepped forward, raising its arms to catch Magnezone, whose body was continuously emitting black smoke.
Kebi quickly went forward, using Heal Pulse with all his might to treat Magnezone.
"Mr. Tie Xuan, we need to get Magnezone to a Pokémon Center for treatment as quickly as possible."
Before leaving, Tie Xuan looked back at Zapdos's approving gaze, and he smiled with relief.
"I understand."
Magnezone
lv70 lv85
Ability: Magnet Pull
Potential: Red (1/100)
In this battle, Kebi not only saw what a top-tier Pokémon battle looked like, but also how powerful the synchronized minds of a Trainer and Pokémon could be.
And what Tie Xuan said about how much one can gain by challenging powerful opponents.
Is this the fruit of a belief pursued for fifty years?
It directly promoted Magnezone's potential to Red.