69novels Chapter 742 Iron Pot Stewed Little Dragon
Chapter 742 Iron Pot Stewed Little Dragon
Garchomp closed its eyes, but the corners of its mouth turned up slightly.
It lost, to a unevolved Shellder, but Garchomp accepted its defeat wholeheartedly.
That last touch on the reverse scale made Garchomp realize what it means for a dragon to have a reverse scale, and to touch it means certain death.
As the boss of Dragon Island, Garchomp eats a lot of Dragon Fruit every year, but its progress each year is negligible.
It's like hitting a ceiling, feeling powerless and unable to break through the limit.
But after being hit by the Shellder Dragon, Garchomp felt as if... something had broken.
This allowed Garchomp to feel its power rise once again, something it hadn't experienced in a long time.
The armored dragon stood still, panting heavily.
The power of the reverse scale receded, and his eyes regained their clarity.
He was in pain all over his body.
But Shellder stood stubbornly, standing where Garchomp had fallen, standing in the gaze of all the Dragon-type Pokémon.
He did it.
Li Shuwen stepped forward and took out medicine to treat the Shellder Dragon, Sceptile, Charizard, and Garchomp.
The treatment ended, and the dragon fruit ripened.
The dozen or so blue gems emitted an enticing fragrance in the sunlight, and a faint fluorescent glow shimmered on their peels.
The Dragon-type Pokémon that were watching automatically made way for Shellder to walk to the foot of the tree.
This is the respect that the ankylosaur earned for itself.
The armored dragon raised its head and looked at the fruits.
He didn't keep them all for himself; he simply took six and returned to Li Shuwen's side.
This is his share, it's fair and reasonable.
The dragon-shaped Pokémon watching had no objections; they stepped forward one by one to take their share.
Li Shuwen squatted down and took the four Secret Dragon Fruits.
The fruit felt slightly warm in his palm, containing a rich dragon energy.
"Well done." He gently patted the armored dragon's battered head. "Now it's my turn."
Li Shuwen took out various materials from his backpack: herbs brought back from Carlos, berries collected from Sinnoh, and dried silverfish from the depths of Mount Miacha.
He cut open the dragon fruit, and the flesh, like blue jelly, emitted a refreshing fragrance.
Pour all the ingredients into a special large pot, add water, and simmer over a fire.
The broth in the pot gradually changed color, from clear to milky white, from milky white to light blue, and from light blue to gold.
The essence of various ingredients is perfectly blended under the catalysis of dragon fruit, exuding a mouthwatering aroma.
When the last ingredient was added to the soup, the entire pot of broth suddenly lit up.
Rainbow-like light burst forth from the pot, dyeing the surrounding air with seven colors.
Li Shuwen stretched out his finger, dipped it into the medicinal soup, and when he picked it up, his finger emitted a golden light.
Li Shuwen nodded. "Very good, golden yellow!"
The perfect tonic soup is ready!
The armored dragon stared intently at the pot of soup.
I can't wait to use it.
Li Shuwen picked up the armored dragon, "Go inside and soak in the iron pot. I'll use fire to help you absorb it."
Li Shuwen put the armored dragon into the pot, and the warm medicinal liquid soaked into his body. The energy seeped into his body along the cracks, repairing the damaged tissues and nourishing the dried-up meridians.
The armored dragon squinted its eyes in comfort and let out a satisfied groan.
Li Shuwen waved his hand and released the Blaziken. "Blizzard, help heat it up."
The Blaziken nodded and opened its mouth to breathe out a gentle vortex of fire. The flames slowly rotated beneath the cauldron, maintaining the temperature of the medicine.
The liquid began to boil under the heat, bubbling and gurgling, and the energy surged more actively into the armored dragon's body.
The armored dragon closed its eyes, relaxed its entire body, and let the energy flow through its body.
I could feel his body changing under the influence of the medicine, and the power dormant deep within his blood was being awakened little by little.
Li Shuwen reached out and released azure blue wave power to guide the armored dragon's body, maximizing the effect of the medicine and amplifying the armored dragon's bloodline.
After an unknown amount of time, the medicinal liquid in the large pot changed from golden to pale yellow, and then from pale yellow to clear.
The armored dragon's body greedily absorbed all the energy.
The armored dragon suddenly opened its eyes.
In that instant, his carapace suddenly lit up, and a dazzling silver light burst forth from the depths of the carapace, like a silver moon rising from the sea.
The light grew brighter and stronger, gilding the surrounding trees with a silvery edge.
The armored dragon's shell is no longer a dull gray color, but is like it was cast in silver, with each scale shimmering with a metallic luster.
Li Shuwen stood not far away, watching the silver light, a slight smile playing on his lips.
The armored dragon crawled out of the cauldron and shook its body.
He felt a surge of power throughout his body, a feeling he had never experienced before.
He raised his head and let out a loud dragon roar, the sound echoing over Dragon Island and startling countless birds.
Garchomp stood under the tree, its sharp eyes fixed on the distant Ankylosaurus.
That dazzling silver light just now wasn't the light of evolution, yet it was even more radiant than evolution itself.
The armored dragon underwent a transformative metamorphosis in that pot of shimmering rainbow-colored liquid.
Garchomp lowered its head, looking at the two blue Mystic Fruits in its claws.
This is his share, half of the four.
He decisively took a step and walked towards Li Shuwen.
Li Shuwen was tidying up the utensils for brewing medicine when he heard heavy footsteps and looked up.
Garchomp stood in front of him and silently handed him two Mystic Fruits.
"These are..." Li Shuwen looked at the two crystal-clear fruits.
Garchomp pushed the fruit forward a little further, then raised its paw, pointed to itself, and then to the empty pot.
Li Shuwen understood; Garchomp wanted the same potion.
He took the Dragon Fruit. "No problem, I have the rest of the materials here, you don't need to pay."
Garchomp shook its head and insisted on stuffing the fruit into his hand.
Then he turned and let out a low growl towards the distant jungle.
A moment later, the Lizard King emerged from the bushes, holding several glowing herbs in its paws.
The fire-breathing dragon flew down from the cliff, carrying a sparkling rock in its mouth.
A desert dragonfly emerged from the sand, its claws cradling a clump of solidified amber, inside which was sealed a drop of golden liquid.
They placed these items in front of Li Shuwen, then stepped back and looked at him with expectant eyes.
Looking at the precious materials in front of him, Li Shuwen noticed that the herbs were dragon's saliva grass, a specialty of Dragon Island.
It is said to grow only in places where dragon energy is abundant, and it has a miraculous effect on the bones and muscles of dragon-type Pokémon.
That stone is the Fire Dragon Stone, an energy crystal left behind by the Fire-Breathing Dragon clan during their metamorphosis, containing pure fire essence.
Sealed within that amber is royal jelly secreted during the evolution of the Desert Dragonfly; a single drop is enough to transform a Dragon-type Pokémon.
These are their most precious collections, treasures passed down through generations.
Li Shuwen was silent for a moment, then smiled. "Okay, I'll accept it. I'll make the medicine for you."
Garchomp's eyes lit up.
The lizard king was so excited that his tail was shaking.
The Charizard excitedly spewed out a ball of flame.
The desert dragonfly circled in place once.
Li Shuwen took out the remaining ingredients from his backpack, put the iron pot on the stove, and began to cook.
The medicinal liquid simmered in the pot, releasing a rich aroma.
Garchomp crouched by the pot, its eyes fixed on the churning liquid.
Li Shuwen added various ingredients and adjusted the heat from time to time. When the medicinal liquid in the pot turned dark red, he looked at Garchomp. "Drink it all."
Lie Yao Lu lowered his head and drank heartily.
His body seemed to be ablaze. Crimson light burst forth from within him, his skin turned crimson, and white steam billowed from the gaps in every scale, like freshly forged steel.
Garchomp gasped for breath, the white steam growing thicker and thicker, almost enveloping his entire body.
After an unknown amount of time, the steam gradually dissipated. Garchomp slowly stood up.
He was a size larger than before, with thicker scales, and the shark fins on his claws were as sharp as unsheathed blades. His eyes were full of composure and confidence after his power surged.
The Lizard King, the Fire-Breathing Dragon, and the Desert Dragonfly stared wide-eyed.
They swarmed around him, handing the materials they were holding to Li Shuwen.
Li Shuwen smiled as he accepted the materials, then brewed three more pots of medicinal liquid, each formulated to suit their specific needs.
The armored dragon was training. He stood on the beach, facing the reef, and used his Iron Head again and again.
With each impact, a piece of reef is shattered.
He then unleashed Dragon Pulse at the sea surface, causing a purple beam of light to explode and create waves several meters high.
The next morning, Garchomp walked up to the Shellder.
He didn't speak, he just stood there, looking calmly at the armored dragon.
The armored dragon raised its head and looked at him.
There's not much more to say; this is the unspoken understanding between the strong.
Bai Xiaosheng stood not far away, watching this scene, and slowly said, "After Garchomp broke through its limit, its strength has reached the Champion level. Kabuto will probably have a tough battle."
Li Shuwen smiled slightly. "I believe in the armored dragon."
Garchomp made the first move.
His shark fin glowed with a blue light—a dragon claw!
This claw was faster and heavier than yesterday's, tearing through the air with a piercing shriek.
The armored dragon's body is much more agile than yesterday—Iron Wall!
His entire body was covered in a metallic sheen. While parrying, he slightly turned his body to deflect the force of the claw attack to the side.
Garchomp's claws grazed the Shellder's carapace, sending sparks flying, but most of the force was deflected, with less than 30% actually hitting the Shellder.
A hint of surprise flashed in Garchomp's eyes.
A purple light shone from the head of the armored dragon—the Mind Hammer!
The headbutt landed squarely on Garchomp's chest!
The attack wasn't very powerful, but the dim yellow energy seeped through the scales and into the Garchomp's body.
Garchomp felt a heaviness in its head, its consciousness became blurred, and its movements slowed down.
A flash of annoyance crossed his eyes, but he quickly suppressed the irritation and forced himself to concentrate, but his movements were already a beat too slow.
The armored dragon seized the opportunity and opened its mouth to unleash a wave of dragon energy.
A purple beam of light erupted and blasted straight at Garchomp.
Garchomp had no time to dodge and could only cross its claws to block in front of it.
The dragon's energy slammed into his claws, exploding into a blinding burst of light.
Garchomp was blasted backward, tumbling twice in the air before crashing heavily to the ground, smoke rising from its claws.
He raised his head, his eyes filled with a pure, unadulterated fighting spirit.
He roared to the sky, and deep blue dragon energy surged wildly from his body, enveloping his entire body and condensing into a ferocious ancient dragon—Dragon God Dive!
He transformed into a blue meteor and swooped down towards the armored dragon!
The armored dragon did not dodge.
His eyes turned blood red, and wild dragon energy surged from his body—Reverse Scale!
Every scale on his body was glowing, his power was violent and domineering, and unstoppable.
I charged straight up at the blue meteor that was swooping down!
boom--!!!
The two figures collided violently in mid-air! The shockwave bent all the surrounding trees and sent rubble flying off the ground!
Garchomp staggered to the ground, leaving deep cracks beneath its feet.
The armored dragon was smashed into the ground, creating a crater several meters in diameter.
Smoke and dust filled the air.
Bai Xiaosheng held his breath.
Amidst the smoke and dust, the armored dragon slowly stood up, crawled out of the pit, and was covered in dirt.
Panting heavily, he stared at Garchomp, his fighting spirit undiminished.
Garchomp looked at him, its admiration growing stronger.
He pounced again, his shark fins flashing a dazzling blue light—Dragon Claws!
It poured down like a storm!
The armored dragon's body glowed red once more—the Reverse Scale!
Instead of retreating, he advanced, using his head, shell, and body to fight off all of Garchomp's attacks.
boom!boom!boom!boom!
Each collision created a shockwave, and each collision caused the ground to tremble.
The two Pokémon's figures intertwined, neither willing to back down an inch!
Nobody stopped! Nobody was willing to stop!
Their will is burning, their fighting spirit is boiling.
The final blow!
The Armored Dragon gathered all its Reverse Scale power on its head and charged at Garchomp.
Garchomp concentrated all its dragon claw power into its right claw and met the attack head-on.
boom--!!!
This explosion was more violent than the previous one.
The shockwave leveled everything within a ten-meter radius.
When the light faded, the armored dragon lay at the bottom of the pit, its eyes closed, completely unconscious.
Garchomp knelt on the ground, panting heavily. Every part of his body ached, but he was still conscious.
He stared at the unconscious armored dragon in the pit and remained silent for a long time.
Bai Xiaosheng stood not far away, watching this scene, and let out a long breath.
Then he smiled. "As expected of Master Shuwen's Pokémon, its willpower is truly remarkable."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Once it evolves into a Salamence, it will probably surpass Genji's trump card, the Elite Four member of the Hoenn Dragon Clan."
Li Shuwen walked to the edge of the pit and gently patted the armored dragon. "Good job, you did a great job."
Garchomp stood to the side, watching him quietly. Then he turned and walked deeper into the jungle. After a few steps, he stopped and looked back. His gaze held gratitude, approval, and a hint of anticipation—next time, when he evolved, they would fight again. Li Shuwen nodded. Garchomp turned and disappeared into the depths of the jungle.
Bai Xiaosheng walked over, watching the departing figure, and sighed, "That Garchomp has also broken through. With the strength of a Champion, plus the special environment of Dragon Island, it won't be long before it becomes the true overlord of this sea."
Li Shuwen put the Poké Ball away and turned to walk towards the beach. "Let's go, it's time to go back."