Chapter 470: Competing for Huaxia

Chapter 470: Competing for Huaxia

"Is there a phenomenon of energy exhaustion?"

The moment Gardevoir brought Serperior down, Hikaru couldn't wait to ask.

Such a massive Leaf Storm would normally consume a huge amount of energy.

But this skill was different; it was a golden skill. Logically speaking, it shouldn't affect the Pokémon's energy.

"Sii~" (It's fine, Master. There's no abnormality.)

Serperior said with some excitement.

To use a Leaf Storm of this magnitude without any abnormality was simply too satisfying.

As long as the layers stacked up, it had a premonition that even that Salamence wouldn't be able to withstand its power.

Hikaru nodded, also very satisfied with the effect of this skill.

"Alright, that's all for now. Gardevoir, take us back to the Tree of Beginning."

"Gardevoir..."

Gardevoir enveloped the two with its psychic power, then used Teleport and disappeared from the spot.

After its strength had improved, it no longer needed physical contact to use Teleport.

When they arrived at the Tree of Beginning, the three legendary titans were still guarding the entrance to the cave. It seemed the matter inside wasn't resolved yet.

"Sii..." (Thank you, Master.)

After landing, Serperior slithered to Hikaru's side and said seriously.

Looking at its beautiful green and cream-colored skin, Hikaru blurted out, "Hehe, no need for thanks. If possible, could I touch you?"

But as soon as the words left his mouth, he felt he sounded very creepy. "Just kidding..."

(;?_?): "..."

My master seems to have some strange ideas about my body.

What a perverted hobby.

"Sii..." (Understood.)

It reluctantly lowered its head.

"Ahaha... no need to force yourself." Hikaru said, but his hand unhesitatingly rested on its head, a strange sense of accomplishment welling up inside him.

Actually, the texture was similar to Latias's, but he just had a strong urge to touch Serperior.

"Sii..."

Although it felt very strange, Serperior still let him have his moment.

But suddenly, an exclamation interrupted the two. Serperior lifted its head as if it had been electrocuted and slithered behind Hikaru.

"Hikaru, Hikaru, she succeeded, she succeeded?!"

The voice was filled with disbelief. It was clearly Mew.

It flew to Hikaru's side in a hurry.

"Huh?"

Hikaru was also surprised now.

Was getting the Tree of Beginning's approval that simple?

"Yes, yes, she succeeded!"

Hikaru frowned slightly. "Is it difficult to get the Tree of Beginning's approval?"

"It's very difficult," Mew shook its head. "I've tried before. Getting the Tree of Beginning's approval is harder than getting my approval."

"..."

Getting your approval?

What does that require?

Making you happy?

Hmm, very possible.

Hikaru said helplessly, "If she got it, she got it. It means she really has something unique that can touch the Tree of Beginning."

"Mmm..."

While the two were talking, Linna also came out from the center.

The first thing she said upon coming out was, "Hello... Hikaru."

The corners of her mouth even pulled into a stiff smile.

Hikaru felt bewildered. "...Hello..."

She also greeted Mew in the same way. "Hello, Mew."

This made Mew shiver all over and hide behind Hikaru. "Hikaru, she actually smiled! She's so scary..."

Hikaru said seriously, "Now that you've obtained the Aura Force, I hope you won't spread any information about the Tree of Beginning."

"Okay." Linna practiced her smile, a hint of exploration appearing on her calm face. "I want to know, how can I improve my Aura Force?"

Hikaru was stunned. "Improve your Aura Force?"

His Aura Force was initially given by the system. At that time, it was at the elementary level. On the merchant ship, it changed to the intermediate level due to the energy from the Ocean Crystal.

Finally, it was gifted by the Tree of Beginning, becoming advanced. Although it had improved since then, the degree of improvement was negligible.

So, regarding the improvement of Aura Force, Hikaru was also a bit confused. He only knew that continuous use and perception could improve it.

He had also discussed this with Lucario.

But it was a Pokémon, after all. As long as its strength increased, the Aura within its body would also increase, unlike him.

"Improving Aura Force?" A look of reminiscence appeared on Mew's face. "The best way for humans to improve their Aura is to constantly use it."

"That rate of improvement is still very slow," Hikaru interjected from the side.

Mew shot him a glance, seemingly dissatisfied with his interruption.

But it still continued, "Let me finish. Liangyue's Aura was very strong back then. The improvement of Aura Force, besides constant use, has many other key points.

One is to sense new Auras. Everything in the world has Aura. To come into contact with and accommodate them, one needs to constantly encounter new things.

The second way is to push the Aura Force beyond its limits! Back then, Liangyue seemed to have a Zoroark with him. He had Zoroark create layers of illusions to constantly push his Aura, which improved it."

Hikaru asked with confusion, "...Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Mew said very naturally, "You didn't ask, Hikaru."

Hikaru's mouth twitched.

"Thank you," Linna, at the side, managed a stiff smile.

"So, what are you going to do next?" Hikaru resisted the urge to grab Mew and turned his gaze to Linna. "You desire the Aura Force so much, is it because you want to make up for the lack of emotional capacity?"

The side effect of the Spooky Plate made Hikaru subconsciously think of the Psychic Plate.

Although it could grant psychic powers, the growth of those powers, aside from meditation, also required avoiding various emotions. If the heart was not sincere, one could not progress.

Looked at this way, each Plate, besides its various miraculous effects, also had side effects.

The Flame Plate could grant pyrokinesis but also made one extremely irritable. If not careful, it could easily cause an inextinguishable fire.

Then the Dragon Plate, besides granting the Dragon Force, what side effects did it have?

He hadn't felt any...

Linna nodded, the stiff smile still on her face. "That's part of it. I will stay in the Huaxia region until April. At that time, I will represent Huaxia in the youth division of the Pokémon Championship selection."

"Huh?"

She said very naturally, "The price of my freedom in the Huaxia region, besides being supervised by you, is to participate in the youth division."

"They can even hire foreign aid?" Hikaru felt he was out of the loop.

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