Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

However, when you're on the battlefield, where is there any room to catch your breath?

During the brief collision, the three companions were all dizzy and confused as to how a mere human could possess such immense strength. However, once they felt the surging energy within their bodies, these concerns were put aside.

"I'll squeak!"

Conspiring with the other two, the ape gripped the chain on its head and unleashed a powerful surge of mental energy.

Admittedly, this was the first time they had encountered such a powerful superhuman among humans, but that did not prevent them from understanding the current situation and taking appropriate action.

If we can't compete on precision, then we'll use quantity to create space for our partners.

Two invisible pressures collided at the center, and just as the ape had expected, even though its mental power was rudimentary and crude, it was able to forcefully resist the refined power by increasing its numbers.

"Bonnie!"

Worry, urgency, even his bright eyes tightened. Egui Peng naturally wouldn't let Nan Yin bear the grudges that belonged to him thousands of years ago alone.

“Egui Peng, go and do it in peace.”

Accompanied by the tender voice of a young girl, a night's worth of thoughts awakens many past events, composing a long and affectionate companionship day and night.

This time, it will never let this long-lost warmth disappear again.

The sound of footsteps pounding on the floor grew louder and louder as it approached. The mask, which had originally only covered half of the little demon's body, suddenly expanded and covered the entire body in the blink of an eye, standing in front of it.

In an instant, numerous roots spread from the edge of the Green Grass Mask, and above it, crystalline branches resembling demon horns waved.

[The effect of "Evil Touch" changes to "Shadow Reflection" (Green Grass Mask)]

[Radiant Shadow (Green Grass Mask): Reflecting memories in your heart, causing the Green Grass Mask to glow. Increases speed by 1 level each time you appear.]

Not stopping there, hidden beneath the heavy mask, Egui Peng conjured a colossal, thorny club from the empty space, then crushed his body, using all his strength to force aside the air currents and precisely strike his vital points.

Thorny vine stick!

Chapter 109 The Mask Shatters and the Beginning of a Bond (Afterwards)

The enormous club, carrying immense force, cleaved through the air currents with a single strike, creating a hurricane that stirred up a raging torrent.

The swiftly charging chick had not anticipated the sudden change in circumstances, nor could it instantly release its old strength, overcome its inertia, avoid the crystalline demon mask, or dodge the oncoming heavy blow.

In desperation, the bird could only fold its wings and hastily hold them in front of it, attempting to block the attack and reduce the damage to its vital organs.

However, even with the will to resist, the immense pressure pouring from the sticks still forcefully pushed aside the dust and suddenly struck down.

It was no match for the chicken in a single blow; it was utterly devastating. The chicken was immediately forced to lower its head and kneel on the ground by the immense force. When you looked at it again, you could see the unparalleled power of the attack, whether it was the drooping wings or the cracked hall.

"Gurgle..."

Despite their suffering, the birds had consumed the full amount of sticky rice cakes and undergone significant changes in their physical appearance. However, the fundamental reason was that thousands of years ago, the Egui Pong could defeat them by defying their attributes, and thousands of years later, this situation remained unchanged.

Without exception, the little devil could easily defeat the rooster, but while the former was suffering a heavy blow, the other two treasure companions would not stand idly by.

"I'll squeak!"

"Damn it!"

Amidst the agitated calls, the short monkey puffed out its cheeks and blew out puffs of dark smoke, while the robust Gouzan dog strode forward, seemingly to rescue its companion from the predicament.

But when it saw the Evil Spirit raise its giant club again, the memory of its tragic death thousands of years ago uncontrollably surfaced in its mind, causing it to become fearful and sluggish.

This brief pause revealed the only weakness in the pincer attack, which determined the course of the battle.

They will not give up this rare opportunity, nor will they allow the Wish-Growing Ape to weaken and strengthen the Little Demon's abilities through poisonous smoke.

Waveguides build bridges of perception, allowing thoughts to be transmitted in an instant.

There was a flash of lightning!

With a series of bursts of energy, stomping on the ground beneath him, Egui Peng, understanding perfectly, leaped with his toes, using his enormous demon face to block the smoke and dust, and rapidly charged forward to close the distance.

Admittedly, the smoke-clearing technique in the original work is a sure-fire hit, but in reality, these mixed and unrefined poisonous smokes that only cover the surrounding area and guarantee a hit are by no means impossible to dodge.

Whether you use moves to counteract the attack or take advantage of the environment to avoid it, as a trainer, you must make a decisive judgment based on the current situation.

The demon's form vanished from sight, and the dog, relieved by its brief moment of safety, breathed a sigh of relief. However, the nearby ape, Yuanzeng, was immediately terrified.

Just as it had finished tucking in its belly and calming its breath, before it could even react, the thorny club fell from above, covering its vision one by one and casting a somber shadow.

Thorny vine stick!

boom--

It was the dull thud of a heavy object striking the forehead.

Unlike the tough and thick-skinned Gouzan dog, and also unlike the relatively light-bodied Jichu chicken, the Ape's abilities are mostly focused on special attacks. This misjudgment has naturally led to the current disastrous consequences.

With tinnitus and dizziness, and a constant buzzing in their ears, the apes could no longer muster any thought of resistance. They even more cowardly attempted to abandon their companions and flee in panic.

The first attack failed, and the feedback confirmed Nan Yin's suspicions.

Although it was the first time she had seen the little devil wield the thorny vine club, she quickly realized how brilliant the move was after observing it from his perspective.

Not to mention that the power of a single point is enough to split mountains and cleave rocks, even though the movements are relatively simple, it can use every inch of its body to advance the attack and to connect the movements.

Perhaps due to Egui Peng's innate keen intuition, his falling hammer blows often pinpoint the opponent's vitals and seize that fleeting vulnerability.

[Thorn Vine Staff: Egui Pong's signature move, using a staff wrapped in thorns to strike the target, with a power of 100 and a high chance of hitting vital points.]

The above is the evaluation given by the Palu Encyclopedia. To be honest, compared with these three treasure companions, the little devil is more qualified to be a legend. If it weren't for its resistance to the poisonous properties of the grass and soil, they would probably have succumbed to this thorny vine club long ago.

Yes, even though this brief exchange only lasted two rounds, Nan Yin had already used her exceptional senses and meticulous analysis to deduce the differences in her opponent's use of different techniques.

The difference between the bonuses of this type and their unfamiliarity in actual combat is clearly distinguishable, which also tells her that her three companions possess both poison attributes and poison chain characteristics.

Having gradually gathered information and gained the upper hand in combat skills, the previous stalemate of three against one should indeed come to an end.

“Evil and strange.”

There was no need to give instructions or suppress the other children's desire to help. This grudge, which had been left over from thousands of years ago, weighed on the little devil's frail shoulders day and night, and it was only right that it should end it by its own hand.

Nan Yin didn't care about the fate of the three companions. If they were just villagers from Huo Huo Bei Shang Xiang, Nan Yin wouldn't have been idle and deliberately made things difficult. But when the Yuan Zeng Yuan tried to be clever and attacked her to distract E Gui Peng, the nature of the matter was redefined.

The three companions are no longer troublesome neighbors, but enemies who truly threaten them.

I already disliked the former's despicable behavior, and since we are now adversaries, we must eradicate evil completely.

With one foot, he pinned the ape to the ground. Despite his slender calves, they unleashed tremendous power beyond his physique. With the same force, Egui Peng raised the giant club wrapped in vines above his head, ready to strike.

"Yes, sir!"

Like a nightmare from the past returning, Yuan Zengyuan trembled uncontrollably, powerless to resist. The laughing mask, just as it had been before, approached again, covering its face.

In a panic, the ape had no choice but to turn to its two companions for help.

Although the three companions have always been united against a common enemy and acted in concert, one of them, Jichu Chicken, is already preoccupied with its own problems and is still in the throes of being hammered. On the other side, Gouzan Dog, even though it wanted to step forward and lend a helping hand, was afraid of the little devil's far stronger momentum than before.

"May you have good fortune" was the only answer his companion gave.

With a heart as cold as ashes and unable to find a way out, recalling the memory of being beaten to death by the other party, the monkey uncontrollably utters mournful cries, singing of fear.

"......willing."

Unable to sort out its thoughts, it instinctively took out another mask similar to the Green Grass mask and held it in front of itself, seemingly trying to use it as a threat to intimidate the former into stopping.

However, the monkey never imagined that the little devil had no strength left to control the attack it had already launched, and had to forcefully suppress the inertial pulling.

Thus, under the horrified gaze of Gouzangou, the club that Eguipeng slashed down suddenly landed on the well mask that Yuanzengyuan had taken out, pouring out even more force, penetrating the mask and sending the monkey flying heavily. However, along with it, there was also a rather crisp sound.

Click, click.

A crack started running vertically from the center and quickly spread to the whole thing, completely destroying its crystal-clear appearance. The well mask gradually became duller, as if it had been washed by the years and weathered day and night.

"Bony?"

Looking at the shattered old objects beneath the stick, and at the memories he had shattered, Egui Peng fell into a long daze.

The wounded ape barely managed to recover. Knowing it had caused a great disaster, it dared not look at the little devil's expression and simply crouched down, quietly retreating.

Even with some energy left, Gouzan Dog, at Jichu Chicken's signal, didn't breathe and crept out of the main hall.

However, under the watchful eyes of everyone, how could they possibly escape so easily?

She pursed her lips. Since arriving in Beishang Township, even the administrator's reprimands had not moved the white-haired girl in the slightest. But now, as sorrow and anger welled up from the other end of her mind, she felt the same grief and indignation mixed with panic and helplessness.

The chance encounter on Ghost Mountain and the night spent together, even though these days were short, made me feel sorry for the obedient little evil spirit, and even more so for its fear of humans and its understanding nature.

Even living alone on Ghost Mountain, she didn't want to disturb others. Even if she clearly expressed that she was fine, she would still tiptoe and ask her with her star-shaped eyes, showing concern for her.

......

She slowly raised one arm, her slender, narrow fingers like ripples in a young girl's heart, constantly tightening and exerting force.

[Remaining points: 10 → 0, your mental power has received a phased upgrade.]

[Psychic Power: 10→20, your thoughts are enough to unleash a raging torrent, capable of destroying cities and fortresses.]

Without holding back, Nan Yin transformed all the gains from the battles with Yveltal and Zygarde into material power. At this moment, Nan Yin truly felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

The breeze blowing from the river bend stopped in front of her, and the breath she exhaled was twisted into a symbol of stillness. The violet light gathered in her eyes, like starlight, and an immense power held everyone in place, stagnating the realm of movement and stillness.

No longer was it a forceful exertion; what Sanbao Ban perceived was repulsion, a squeezing from all directions, as if the surrounding air and the ground beneath his feet were against him. Any resistance was in vain, and could not shake this overwhelming potential energy.

The hair oozed with clear yellow sweat, the skin and flesh were oozing mottled oil and red marks, and even the bones were clanging, like fragile pottery.

The relics of the past survived for thousands of years, but now they have been destroyed by Bao Ban's actions. When dynasties change and the torrent of history covers the previous dynasty, who can restore this faded well mask?

It is unclear whether there are still artisans in the world who specialize in this craft, nor whether the materials are available or the production process is clear. In other words, the mask that Egui Peng should have possessed, a precious memory, has been permanently lost.

In Kitakami Township and Padia, amidst the interplay of Taijinghua and Mianyinghui, the girl learns about Taijinghua, a new system that alters attributes, through investigation and browsing. There has never been a precedent for changing attributes or even characteristics through masks.

The crystals embedded in the mask are completely different from the usual crystallized forms. Undoubtedly, Grimmsnarl is a special Pokémon. If the Greengrass Mask grants it Swiftness, then the other masks can also give it different characteristics and enhancements.

But now, the mask symbolizing sorrow is gone, and a piece of the complete system is missing, which means that the child's power has truly vanished in the hands of the three.

He glanced at the little devil standing there dumbfounded. The mask of his maniacal laughter was still clear and bright, but what complex feelings lay beneath the disguise?

Despite being at the source of the trouble, she failed to prevent the situation from unfolding. She admitted her dereliction of duty and negligence, and felt even more guilty for betraying the trust of the treacherous one. A spark easily ignited the accumulated firewood, and blazing steam rose in the girl's heart.

It is the blossoming of anger.

He exhaled a breath of misty, turbid air, and the heat within his body surged through his internal organs and circulated through his meridians. The mental energy that bloomed between his brows was even greater than before, and he ravaged his three precious companions.

However, this anger instead affected the still bewildered Egui Peng.

The feedback of thoughts is always two-way. This surging indignation was far stronger than at any other time during that night, and it kept burning the little evil spirit's heart, making Egui Peng feel anxious and worried.

A thousand years have passed. After the death of his loved ones, the little demon, carrying a thorny vine club, personally ended the life of Sanbaoban. From that moment on, it had vented one of its few remaining acts of anger.

More than anger, the little devil feels sorrow for the loss of loved ones, disappointment at being alone, and fear of loneliness and emptiness.

As the years pass and the boundaries of grudges blur, the innocent and carefree Egui Peng does not take hatred so deeply. One night together does not bring any pleasant memories, but it gives the little evil spirit a starting point to rekindle his passion, a beautiful beginning, and a hope to escape loneliness.

Its peaceful and gentle gaze, its impartial integrity, and its meticulous care are all contrasting to the words and actions of the villagers, and this is also the reason why it truly loves Nanyin music.

The girl's anger stemmed from herself, while Egui Peng preferred the tranquility of being together and the unspoken understanding between them. The warmth gathered around the campfire was what the little evil spirit sought.

Therefore, not only should I forget the sorrows of the past like that broken well mask, but Nan Yin should also not harbor anger and suppress it in her heart.

Since this emotion arose from myself, I should let it make its own judgment.

"Bonnie!"

The soft call was gentle, yet it carried a firm and weighty tone; it was a plea to the young girl to explain her destiny.

At the same moment, as if the inanimate object had gained sentience, the red mask that Gouzan had placed on the waist of the dog suddenly fell off and floated to the front of the little devil.

Click.

Without hesitation, with a crisp sound, Egui Peng had already put the stove mask on Yan's face.

Knowing the little devil's intentions, feeling ashamed of her loss of composure and moved by the child's thoughts, Nan Yin accepted the kindness and spoke out the words they had kept hidden in their hearts.

"Evil spirit, it's too crystallized!"

The dazzling fragments of gemstones swirled and swirled, gradually enveloping the body of the treacherous creature.

The crimson mask, also enveloped by the radiance above, gradually expanded until it could just cover the body, floating in mid-air in a magnificent and dazzling form, protecting the little evil spirit.

The mask of rage, the mask of the hearth!

[The mysterious, intertwined fire stove mask unleashes potential, transforming rage into new power!]

[Abandoning past sorrows, embracing an unconventional style! Characteristic change becomes Facial Reflection (Stove Mask).]