A distant Base Island.
From morning on, Eevee and Venusaur were caught in Darkrai's Time Dreamland, continuing to hone their proficiency in Z-Power.
And Darkrai loyally played the role of a tool Pokémon, working tirelessly and thanklessly.
It no longer held out hope that Fang Yuan would call it to challenge its kind anytime soon.
Better to look forward to Eevee and Venusaur completing their special training soon so that everyone could rejoin the team together!
Today was a bit odd.
Because just now, there seemed to be a ruckus around Groudon and Kyogre as if something had happened.
However, because it was a critical moment in their special training, Darkrai, Eevee, and Venusaur could not afford to be distracted.
For some reason, today Eevee and Venusaur felt exceptionally clear-headed.
It seemed like the goal of mastering the third stage of Z-Power was within reach.
Perhaps the efforts of the past few days were about to bear fruit.
The two of them put their whole heart into the special training.
Several hours later.
Eevee and Venusaur opened their eyes.
Leaving the "Dreamland" and returning to reality, Eevee and Venusaur first took a long moment to calm their minds in silence.
Afterward.
A Spiral Wave Bomb began to condense in front of Eevee.
At first, there was only the azure color of Mental Power.
But immediately after, a sun-like radiance also merged into the same Spiral Wave Bomb.
A two-colored Spiral Wave Bomb!
Gradually, the third type, the black and purple of Ghost Shadow Energy, slowly blended into the sphere...
The third color, the fourth color, the fifth color...
Eevee was gradually perfecting the Offensive Rainbow Rising Gather Top, with different lights reflecting in its surprised eyes.
This time, it didn't carry its exclusive Z Pure Crystal, nor did it use Fang Yuan's help!
Completely and utterly, it was due to its own control over Light Energy and various types of Natural Energy that it condensed the colorful Spiral Wave Bomb!!!
An Autonomous exclusive Z-move, achieved!!!
From this day forth, even Legendary Pokémon were nothing special!!!
"(｡◕ˇ∀ˇ◕) Bwoo~~!!!"
Throw confetti! Throw confetti!!!
Boom!!!
Eevee didn't dare to release the multicolored Spiral Wave Bomb.
Although it had initially succeeded, it wasn't very skilled yet and feared that it might blow up the island; it needed to continue training and add a few more colors.
However, even though Eevee didn't dare to unleash it, Venusaur nearby boldly condensed a towering wooden Buddha statue and directed its palm down towards the Ground!
With a "boom!", the ground nearby cracked as if stricken by an Earthquake, the disturbance spreading to the surroundings, and the sea water near the island began to churn, slowly forming waves.
"Venusaurr!!!" Venusaur laughed heartily, its Autonomous Z-move, achieved.
Although it still needed to carry its exclusive Z Pure Crystal, there was no doubt that its strength had undergone an earth-shattering change.
The Werewolf Emperor was no match for a single slap from Garlic Emperor.
Thanks to Mewtwo and Groudon's teachings in controlling Light Energy and Natural Energy techniques, and thanks to Uncle Darkrai's assistance!!!
Thanks to CCTV, thanks to the Kapu family, thanks to...
Eevee glanced at Venusaur, then chuckled. It hadn't expected the big, foolish Venusaur to also succeed.
It seemed like today really was their lucky day; was it because the Natural Energy was especially potent today?
Natural Energy, like smog, could be thin or thick on a whim, quite magical indeed.
"Bwoo Bwoo!"
"Venusaurr Venusaurr!!"
Eevee and Venusaur slowly approached each other, congratulating one another.
Congratulations, congratulations.
However…
After the congratulations.
Eevee and Venusaur looked puzzled.
They had caused such a commotion, where were Groudon, Kyogre, Mewtwo, Victini? How come no Pokémon came over?!
Only Darkrai was watching them, looking tired, moved, and relieved.
Where were all the Pokémon?
Just as they were extremely puzzled, Little Hoopa flew over from afar.
"Wuwuwu, what are you guys doing!!! You made such a loud noise, scared Hoopa, lost the game by accident!!"
It looked disgruntled.
Eevee, Venusaur: "..."
"Bwoo?!!"
Eevee jumped up and tapped its head, asking where the other Pokémon had gone.
"Them? Oh... they were all called by Fang Yuan to fight."
"It was intense, Hoopa peeked through the golden circle and saw a bit, too tired to keep watching."
"Playing games is much more relaxing..." Little Hoopa murmured.
Dragged off by Fang Yuan to fight?!
[To fight?]
Eevee and Venusaur exchanged looks.
Darkrai also spoke gravely.
An opponent that could get Fang Yuan to call Groudon, Kyogre, and Mewtwo to fight together... Hm?! What was the situation?!!
"Bwoo Bwoo!!"
"Venusaurr Venusaurr!!"
Eevee and Venusaur quickly asked Hoopa to send them over as well to help out!!
......
On Fang Yuan's side.
Ho-Oh briefly used the Fire of Life to heal Monferno of the injuries sustained from opening The Eighth Gate.
A moment later.
Monferno energetically rose to its feet, an ecstatic expression on its face.
It clenched its fists, astonished.
Powdery bone fractures healed?
And both muscle density and bone strength seemed to have increased!
The physical fitness was stronger by a lot!
It looked at Auntie Phoenix King with gratitude.
She was much more effective than Celebi or Milotic.
Ho-Oh, a Legendary who could command Life Power to its extreme, easily healed such injuries; even Mew would probably have to make quite an effort and would still require Monferno to rest for a few days.
But the Phoenix King had almost perfectly healed in just 2 or 3 minutes.
Auntie Phoenix King is still Auntie Phoenix King, in a word, strong.
"Not a precedent," the Phoenix King's cool voice came through.
This guy's injuries were outrageous, more than ten times worse than last time.
If there was a next time, it might waste its Holy Ash.
At this moment.
Fang Yuan hadn't had the chance to talk to Phoenix King about teaching Monferno the Fire of Life when, suddenly, three golden circles appeared nearby.
Under the ripple of energy fluctuations, several voices came through from the opposite side of the circles.
"Bwoo!!"
"Banah..."
[Where are the enemies?!]
Eevee, Venusaur, and Darkrai emerged from the three golden circles.
They had rushed over eagerly to help.
"Bwoo?"
"Banah?"
However, after passing through the golden circles, Eevee and Venusaur saw no fight; instead, a group of bosses seemed to be chatting over tea, gathered together.
Eevee, Venusaur, Darkrai: ???
What happened to the great battle?
Missed it?
They looked at the Black and White Dragon with a firm expression.
"Don't worry, it's all over now."
"How did you guys get over here, is the special training finished?" Fang Yuan asked.
"Bwoo!!"
"Banah..."
Eevee and Venusaur were startled at first, then nodded excitedly. Yes, they had worked hard for several days and finally finished, thanks to Uncle Darkrai.
Next to them, Darkrai also breathed a sigh of relief.
Does this mean they can rejoin the team now?
However, before Fang Yuan could say anything, Monferno suddenly shouted out.
"Woo ah!!"
Monferno was looking at Eevee and the others, filled with sorrow and indignation.
"Woo ah?? (You finished the special training?)"
Eevee and Venusaur nodded. They had worked hard for several days and finally made it, thanks to Uncle Darkrai.
"Woo ah!!!" Monferno bristled.
Give me a break.
Just a little while?!
It looked at Darkrai, feeling like it wasn't so much Darkrai's help, but it's own contribution?! It can't be this coincidental!!
Before Eevee and Venusaur could inquire further about what was happening or understand why Monferno was reacting so strongly,
a remaining golden circle opened, and little Hoopa poked its head out.
"Quick~ Get Hoopa over there too~~"
"It's just Hoopa left here now~~"
Hoopa struggled to poke its head out, whining that it was tough with no power, even keeping its head up was exhausting, and it wondered when it could get its power back.
"Don't rush, enter the Poké Ball first, I'll have Rotom transfer you right away," Fang Yuan said with a smile towards the circle.
"QAQ Okay!" Hoopa cheerfully shrunk back in.
Then, the area fell into silence once again.
[Is this...]
[Hoopa?]
Zekrom and the other Dragon looked gravely towards that golden circle.
Previously when Groudon and Kyogre arrived, they were so taken aback they couldn't react in time.
But now, as little Hoopa personally poked out its head and announced its name, the two giant dragons tensed up instantly.
Hoopa Unbound???
Next to them, Phoenix King's expression also became stern as she looked at Hoopa returning through the circle.
It recalled some unpleasant memories.
Oh no.
"Hoopa?"
"That Super Demon God?"
"Roar!!! (That's it! Be confident!)" Groudon and Kyogre stated indifferently from the side.
It's just Hoopa Unbound, no need to make a fuss.
"Woo ah!!!" Monferno cried out, pointing out that it wasn't the main point.
Could the bosses present possibly help improve its Eighth Gate?
Seeing Eevee and Venusaur break through, it felt uneasy about not refining the Eighth Gate quickly.
It bet that Darkrai was the next one to reach the Legendary Level!
It couldn't wait any longer, the Death Gate had to be refined quickly!
"Right."
"Phoenix King, please!!" Fang Yuan turned to the Phoenix King.
"The thing Zekrom and Reshiram talked about."
"Help Monferno improve its physique, teach it how to use Life Power."
"Otherwise, if it gets hurt again, we'll still have to trouble you, what a hassle."
"Oh right, it's not too much trouble actually, even if you're far away, we can have Hoopa transfer you here, it's quite convenient, so you don't have to teach if you don't want to."
Phoenix King: ???
Who is this person, thinking I can't hear the threat?! I'll teach, is that not enough?
"The last time!!!" Phoenix King gritted its teeth.
Phoenix King had a bad feeling when she first saw Hoopa hanging around with Fang Yuan, and now it had come true.
It never should have gotten involved with Fang Yuan in the first place!!
Looks like she would have to waste another Holy Ash.
"Thank you very much!!!"
"The eternal goddess, Phoenix King!"
Fang Yuan bowed deeply and cheered, and Monferno too burst into joy once more.
Awesome! With the BUFF, even if it could self-heal, it would be a success!!!