The Phoenix King, feeling weary, decided to stay.
Holy Ash-1.
Holy Ash is the essence of life power left after its Nirvana Rebirth, a legendary artifact related to life power that can not only revive life but also help ordinary beings transform and evolve.
However, Holy Ash is not an all-powerful resurrection remedy. The lower the life level and the weaker the strength of the being to be resurrected, the simpler the resurrection process. Conversely, the higher the life level and stronger the strength, the more difficult it becomes to revive it.
For example, if Groudon were to perish, even with 100 servings of Holy Ash, the Phoenix King would not be able to resurrect Groudon, who had lived for billions of years.
But if Monferno were to perish, that would not be an issue, as Monferno, despite its considerable strength, does not inhabit a particularly high level of life. It does not specialize in life power, and its expected lifespan doesn't exceed a hundred years, making resurrection relatively straightforward.
In comparison, it would be more troublesome for the Phoenix King to resurrect Phantom Elves or Legendary Pokémon.
Beyond reviving the dead, Holy Ash can also elevate the life level of a Pokémon, transforming an ordinary Elf into one with the potential of a legendary being.
For instance, the Three Sacred Beasts became legendary Elves due to Holy Ash, transforming and then cultivating for a hundred years.
If the Phoenix King wanted to help Monferno master a higher level of Life Power, it thought that using Holy Ash would be the quickest way.
Of course, it could also keep Monferno by its side and educate it slowly over several years, letting it learn gradually like Eevee and the others, but the Phoenix King would rather use a serving of Holy Ash.
Having taught the Three Sacred Beasts, it knows all too well the difficulty of instructing a Pokémon. Even the Phoenix Messenger Marshado had been left with the Kapu family for special training, there was no way it would personally teach Monferno.
So, it's simpler to just use an item.
As the Phoenix King made its decision, Fang Yuan went to join in the fun with Zekrom and Zekrom again.
"Zekrom, Zekrom, other than life power, is there any way to help Monferno refine and perfect the Intersected Force?"
He sought out the Black and White Dragon to help Monferno perfect the power of Intersecting Forces.
At this moment, the Black and White Dragon hadn't done any work yet, which was unacceptable.
Zekrom and Zekrom looked at each other, then turned their gaze to Fang Yuan.
"[Yes,]" Zekrom said slowly.
"[However, we actually don't recommend doing this,]" Zekrom said.
"Let's hear it,"
Fang Yuan said.
Legend has it that if someone who seeks truth and ideals appears, Zekrom and Zekrom would emerge, first to battle him to test his "Soul" and strength, and then, should they deem him a hero, they would impart to him the knowledge they had accumulated over thousands of years.
This knowledge included not just wisdom but also ability.
After a moment of silence, Zekrom and Zekrom spoke together.
"[Monferno is destined not to fuse the powers of Lightning and Flame.]"
"[And it's almost impossible for it to learn Intersecting Flames or Intersecting Lightning.]"
Fang Yuan nodded and sighed inwardly.
"[The method you've chosen, using Lightning and Flame Power to enhance the body, is the only feasible path for an ordinary elf to master Intersecting Power. Of course, the price paid will be greater than using perfect Intersecting Power.]"
"[It's a use of Intersecting Power that's even more violent than controlling it perfectly.]"
This method was in fact achievable by the Way of Dragon God, and the Black and White Dragon themselves could use the corresponding elements to do it even better.
The so-called Overfrequency Drive Mode is indeed a method of unleashing power at full strength, and with the physique of a Legendary Elf, it can be completely endured.
If Fang Yuan wanted them to teach Monferno the methods of utilizing Intersecting Power, it was not impossible for them to do so.
However, merging the Power of Thunder Flame was probably beyond their capacity.
But they could indeed teach Monferno how to drive the power of Lightning or Flame more ferociously, to enhance its body.
They could see that Monferno's Intersecting Power was emulating their method of using power.
Yet, the emulation wasn't quite there yet.
Next, they could instruct Monferno on how to fully drive its condensed Power of Thunder Flame, basically teaching it the supposed [Overclocking Drive Skill].
Overfrequency driving the Power of Thunder Flame could cause it to burst forth within Monferno's body in a far more tyrannical manner.
The side effects, however, would be even greater...
"Let Monferno decide for itself."
Although he said that, Fang Yuan felt that Monferno probably wouldn't pass up any chance to become stronger.
Brilliant in life and unlike Eevee with its many different hobbies, Monferno seemed like an individual solely focused on becoming more powerful.
"With the Life Power, even if there is a more violent Death Gate mode, it should... be okay, right?"
On the other side.
Eevee and Venusaur had learned about what had just happened from Victini, who had always been on site.
The expressions on Eevee and Venusaur were peculiar.
No wonder the breakthrough went so smoothly.
It turned out it wasn't just because Mewtwo and Groudon were great teachers, or because Victini and the Nightmare God provided excellent support, or even because their natural talents were outstanding and they studied diligently.
There was actually a breakthrough BUFF that had lent them a helping hand!
Right time, right place, right people!!!
"When do we go and challenge the other Darkrai..." After knowing the full truth, Darkrai came to find Fang Yuan, wanting to catch the last train that was still moving out of inertia.
"Very soon," Fang Yuan said with a smile.
He would challenge Shinnoh as soon as Monferno's power was perfected, going there to play with the Temporal and Spatial dragons.
...
In the United Region, Giant's Cave!
This is a huge meteorite pit located in the northeast corner of the United Region.
Inside, it is said to be the dwelling of the Legendary Pokémon Thundurus!!
Thundurus, one of the Three Dragons of the Path, comes with many legends. One legend claims Thundurus was the third dragon created from the split of Zekrom and Reshiram. It's said to be the shell of the Dragon God, representing the boundless. Therefore, it has ancient legends about fusing with either Zekrom or Reshiram.
The mayor of Castelia City and museum owner, Dragon Master Xaka, who comes from Dao's Three Dragon Clan, has unwavering belief in this theory. Hence, his family has been earnestly safeguarding the Legendary Artifact, the Wedge of Gene, which is said to enable the fusion of Thundurus and the Black and White Dragon.
Apart from that, Thundurus is one of the few Legendary Pokémon whose habitat is known to the United Alliance.
However, nobody dares to disturb it.
Not to mention its location, which is extremely cold - no life can survive there.
Besides, its nature is also very unfriendly.
Even ancient legends suggest Thundurus liked to consume humans and all kinds of Pokémon, but the veracity of these claims is questionable.
Moreover, there has always been a belief since ancient times that Thundurus is the strongest dragon, possessing power greater than Zekrom and Reshiram.
It seems that no human or Pokémon who has disturbed Thundurus has ever returned alive.
Yet, after a hundred years had passed, people once again set their sights on Thundurus, against the backdrop of many terrifying ancient legends.
In the skies of the United Region, aboard a massive vessel called the Plasma Destroyer, Plasma Team BOSS Colress and the Plasma Team scientist Akroma had completed their meeting.
"We can finally initiate this plan," Akroma said, pushing up his glasses and looking into the distance, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Next to him, Mr. Colress wore a serious and cold expression.
"This is already an all-in move. If we fail, you know what that represents."
Akroma: "Don't worry, Mr. Colress. Besides, your direct plan targeting Zekrom has already failed, hasn't it?"
"Can't my Genesect revival plan and the Plasma Destroyer in front of us make you feel confident?"
"Although Thundurus is strong, terrible, and ferocious, according to my research, its power has been sealed by the extremely low temperatures. Most of the time, it is in a deep sleep. As long as we find the right method, we can use its power to complete the Plasma Destroyer, control the strongest dragon, and possess a Legendary Level technology comparable to Taboo Weapons!!"
Colress looked at the man in front of him, and sometimes even he found Akroma to be somewhat terrifying.
The ultimate plan of the Plasma Team was to use the Plasma Destroyer to control the slumbering Thundurus and use it as an energy source. They would then snatch the Wedge of Gene from the hands of Dragon Master Xaka of the Dao's Three Dragon Clan in Castelia City, an artifact that was said to allow further control over Thundurus. After that, they hoped to have Thundurus absorb the Black and White Dragon, becoming the strongest!
This was an extremely mad plan, and it was very likely they would perish at Thundurus's hands in the first step, causing the Plasma Team to suffer another major setback.
But there was a glimmer of hope for success...
At this moment, Colress, growing impatient because of the failed plan involving N controlling Reshiram, decided to take action.
No matter what, controlling Thundurus was one of the many plans of the Plasma Team. Although it was the riskiest, they had invested a lot of effort. Now, they could only give it a try.
"If successful, Thundurus, bearing the strongest genetic factor, will help us control the United Region!"