Pokémon: Growlithe, the Champion King, gets the best of both worlds right from the start!

With his back against the rough rock wall, Lin Che finally relaxed his body, allowing his muscles, which had been tense all day, to finally unwind for a moment.

He exhaled a long puff of white steam, which drifted away in the dim cave.

The danger he had just experienced, the ice-type spirits that silently glided through the maze, and the deep ice abyss that could have plunged him into with the slightest carelessness—even now, recalling it, still sent shivers down his spine.

Finally, I've found a place where I can catch my breath.

He took out a bottle of Alliance-made wound spray from the side pocket of his backpack, shook it gently a few times, and then picked up the little guy who was lying on his lap, trembling slightly.

"Ji-sung, don't be afraid, it's alright now."

His voice was soft, with a soothing quality.

Zhixing did not directly participate in the battle just now, but being exposed to that extreme low temperature environment for a long time would be extremely taxing for a Psychic-type Pokémon that is not yet fully developed.

Several tiny cuts from ice crystal fragments stood out starkly against its silvery-gray skin.

Lin Che unscrewed the bottle cap, aimed the spray nozzle at the wound, and a gentle medicinal liquid sprayed out, carrying a cool herbal scent.

Zhixing instinctively shrank back, but soon it felt the warmth continuously emanating from Lin Che's palm.

· ········Requesting flowers· ········

That's the temperature it's been most familiar with since the moment it hatched.

The little guy completely relaxed, quietly lying on Lin Che's lap, comfortably squinting his pure eyes, and making satisfied, soft gurgling sounds in his throat.

Its consciousness was immersed in a warm ocean.

From the moment it was born, the [bent spoon] that Lin Che obtained has always been by its side. The pure super-energy contained within it is like the finest nutrient, constantly nourishing its spiritual core.

In addition, with the valuable experience accumulated along the way through the Stardust Cave, its level has unknowingly reached a crucial critical point.

LV.20!

The threshold of evolution!

Inside the cave, all was silent, save for the occasional howling wind from outside that occasionally blew in, creating faint whistling sounds.

Lin Che was about to put away the medicine so that Zhixing could rest properly.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred!

No warning!

An overwhelming surge of energy erupted from Zhixing's small body!

The dazzling silver light instantly dispelled all the darkness in the cave, illuminating every detail of the rock wall's texture!

The light was pure and dazzling, yet not glaring; instead, it carried an aura of holiness and solemnity.

Lin Che's breath hitched, and his heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, then began to pound wildly!

The light of evolution!

... . ....

His pupils contracted as he stared intently at the center of the light.

Within that dazzling silver light screen, Zhi Xing's originally petite body was being completely enveloped, decomposed, and reassembled by countless silver-blue data streams!

Those data streams, like living silver threads, rapidly intertwined and entangled in a way that transcended the laws of physics.

Its body outline is being forcibly elongated, and its skeletal structure is undergoing tremendous changes!

Lin Che could even "see" that its life level was undergoing an incredible leap!

Time seems to be slowed down infinitely at this moment.

Finally, the all-encompassing light began to recede, retreating back to the center like a tide, and ultimately disappearing entirely into that new body.

The light dissipated.

A uniquely designed, futuristic elf floated silently in front of Lin Che.

Its body was several times longer than before, and its entire body had a cold, silvery-gray metallic texture.

A disproportionately large, disc-shaped head, its outline smooth and cold, like an interstellar probe that has just crossed a dimensional barrier.

But what's most striking is its eyes.

Those enormous, colorful eyes had no pupils, no focus, only deep, ever-changing patches of color, as if they contained the nebulae and light trails of the entire universe. One glance was enough to captivate one's mind.

Its limbs were no longer the texture of flesh and blood, but had transformed into some strange structure that shimmered with an eerie light. The joints exposed intricate internal structures, full of inorganic power and a mystery that transcended time.

Flashy Daewoo Monster!

Lin Che's lips parted slightly, but no sound came out; his chest was filled with an indescribable ecstasy.

The evolved Zhixing is not only cooler in appearance, but the spiritual power it naturally exudes is also vastly different in strength and purity compared to before, like the difference between a stream and a river!

It has achieved a qualitative leap!

【Ding! 】

Your Star (Shining Brilliant Monster) has learned a new skill: Signal Beam!

Your Star (Shining Brilliant Monster) has learned a new skill: Power Gem!

The system notifications that kept ringing in his mind snapped Lin Che out of his shock.

Looking at his new partner, who was both familiar and unfamiliar, a tremendous sense of satisfaction and accomplishment filled his entire being.

Meanwhile, Zhixing, now the Radiant Universe Monster, was quietly watching Lin Che with its strange eyes that contained the stars of the universe.

His gaze was deep and calm, yet it carried a hint of nascent curiosity and dependence.

Outside the cave, night had fallen and the snowstorm was gradually subsiding.

All sounds are silent.

In this absolute silence, a clear, unadulterated thought, purely composed of intention, for the first time actively and completely transcended the boundaries of species, resounding directly in the depths of Lin Che's mind.

The voice had no gender distinction, no intonation, yet it contained the most sincere emotions.

"Thank you, buddy."

Chapter 81 Core of Wisdom! Sect Leader-Level Potential! An Unexpected Joy! The Essence of Spacetime!

The first rays of dawn shone through the opening.

The light was not scorching, but carried the unique coolness and sharpness of the Kunlun Mountains, cutting through the darkness that had been solidified in the cave for more than a month.

Lin Che slowly opened his eyes. A bone-chilling cold emanated from the rock beneath him, finally bringing a sense of relief to his nerves, which had been taut for over a month. He moved his stiff limbs, his joints making a series of fine popping sounds, his body protesting against the long-term exhaustion.

One month.

In this secluded Stardust Cave, he experienced spatial distortions, encountered temporal turbulence, and teetered on the brink of life and death several times.

But now, it's all over.

He raised his head, gazing at the pure blue expanse at the cave entrance, greedily inhaling the air of the real world. The air was sharp as a knife, scraping through his lungs, yet it carried an indescribable sweetness, washing away the fatigue and oppression of the past few days.

Without a moment's delay.

Even before he could savor the relief of surviving the ordeal, Lin Che's consciousness sank into his spiritual sea.

An idea.

hum-

A pale blue virtual screen silently unfolded before his eyes, its soft light illuminating his bloodshot eyes.

His gaze didn't linger anywhere else; it went straight to the bottom of the team list, to the brand-new avatar that had just undergone its transformation.

Zhixing.

His dazzling, fantastical appearance.

Lin Che's fingertips trembled almost imperceptibly as he opened the detailed data panel.

The next second, a series of characters composed of photon streams, like a surging waterfall, instantly filled his entire field of vision.

The top few lines of data made Lin Che's blood seem to be completely ignited at that moment!

[Sprite: Daewoo Monster (Shiny "617")]

Nickname: Zhixing

[Attribute: Super Power]

[Level: LV.20]

[Feature: Telepathy]

……

His gaze was fixed on the next line, and the pounding of his heart was as loud as a war drum in the silent cave.

[Potential: Master Level]

Leader level!

These two words seemed to contain some indescribable magic, striking Lin Che's pupils hard!

He almost thought he was seeing things.

The hallucinations were caused by days of mental stress.

He closed his eyes, shook his head violently, and then opened them again!

The two golden characters remained suspended there, clear and stable, exuding an aura of unquestionable authority that transcended everything!

Lin Che's breathing suddenly stopped.

An indescribable surge of fervor erupted from his chest, engulfing his entire body!

Not champion level!

It's...it's actually a sect leader level!

In the world of Pokémon, champion-level potential is extremely rare, enough to support a trainer in challenging for the League Champion's throne and becoming a top powerhouse standing above millions of others.

And the sect leader level!

That's a realm beyond the reach of ordinary people!