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After these few days of interaction, combined with the information shared by Ribombee, Roy had gained a general understanding of the four Totems' strength levels.
Totem Ribombee's mastery of Fairy-type energy was extremely profound, reaching the level of a top-tier master. Due to mastering the inheritance of 'fluid aura,' its actual combat power was slightly enhanced beyond normal limits.
It had taken two hundred years to reach this point.
Don't think that's too long.
Resources in wild environments are scarce, there's no Trainer's scientific and rationalized coaching, and wild Pokémon must worry about the continuation of their species while fighting against natural enemies and competing rivals.
In such circumstances, the first priority for wild Pokémon is survival and gradual strengthening.
Under these conditions, the longer wild Pokémon live, the stronger they become.
Among the four major Totems, Lurantis had lived for 300 years, and Wishiwashi had lived for 500 years. The correlation between time and strength was exactly proportional, which explained this natural law.
Both were also top-tier masters.
But at this moment, Lurantis, who had entered the 'Aura Explosion' state, gave Roy a sense of oppression that was infinitely close to Elite level.
This technique apparently allowed it to break through barriers temporarily.
Totem aura and body fusion...
Yes, energy fusion—this was the hallmark of the Elite class.
Roy suddenly understood.
Although it was only temporary fusion that could only be used as an explosive technique, it was amazing enough.
You must know that on a trainer's path, there are three very distinct thresholds that are almost insurmountable.
This can be seen from population proportions.
All Pokémon universities in China graduate as many as two million people annually.
Among them, only one thousand people can reach professional level within five years.
Professional level is the first major threshold.
There are as many as three hundred active master trainers who have received Elite qualifying invitations and remain active in the league.
And there are only four Elites.
And they're often difficult to replace, sometimes going ten years without change.
In the past decade, countless master trainers have retired, and countless new masters have entered the qualifying competitions.
Elite level is the second threshold.
As for the final threshold, there are endless debates and varying opinions.
Some say it's 'Champion.' After all, with China's size and national power, there have been only three Champions in a hundred years.
Others say that Championship is merely a 'transitional' stage, and that becoming a Leader is the final threshold no one has ever crossed.
The technique of aura explosion could actually allow Pokémon to cross the second threshold. If this news spread, it would be another 'transcendent technique' that could rival Z-Moves in importance.
Imagine Ninetales instantly defeating Swampert with a "Z-Move," and you can understand its value.
It could only be said that Totem aura, originating from Necrozma's 'light,' was extremely high-level.
Simply covering the body to form an aura was just the simplest and most superficial application. Under the guardian deities' research, the four inheritances they created truly brought out the Totem aura's potential.
Roy looked forward more and more to discovering what inheritances the other two Totems possessed.
"I'll leave this to you, Mimikyu!"
Roy still decided to let Mimikyu learn the technique.
Aura explosion wasn't actually suitable for Mimikyu.
As could be seen from Lurantis's body size, this technique's strength depended on how much aura could be integrated with the body.
Salamence, Metagross, and Blastoise would be most suitable.
But well...
If it didn't fit, it didn't fit. As long as it was related to natural energy, Mimikyu could learn it very quickly.
Regarding various applications of "sage techniques," Mimikyu had always been the pioneer, learning first and then teaching every Pokémon on the team.
"Ka~"
Mimikyu indicated it was used to being the model worker, so Roy could confidently leave it to handle!
In Alola's spiritual domain, although the survivors were elite, there were still those who courted death daily.
Another five days had passed, and by this time, the surviving Trainers in the spiritual domain had basically completed their first Totem trial.
Those known as strong had already completed two Totem trials and were heading for the third island.
Among them, there were many anomalies.
For example, someone who had turned a proper assessment trial into a vacation and was sleeping through it.
For example, Caroline, who crushed three levels with absolute Elite-level strength and casually headed toward the island where the fourth Totem resided.
Similarly, there were more than twenty Trainers who hadn't even participated in a single Totem trial. Most of these twenty-plus trainers were from USA and France.
Oak Xuehui was also an outlier.
Not only had he completed three Totem trials, but he had also arrived at the final Totem's location!
"My luck has been good." The corners of Oak Xuehui's mouth rose slightly.
On the third island, he had just landed when he was fortunate enough to encounter Totem Wishiwashi, leaving him plenty of time.
Luck was also part of the assessment criteria for the island challenge.
Oak Xuehui knew he was definitely making the fastest progress among current challengers.
Because not long ago, he had met Caroline. This psychic queen was completely indifferent to the island challenge trial and had no desire to compete at all—she was just going through the motions.
Although he was puzzled by the 'abnormality' , Oak Xuehui didn't investigate further but diligently seized this opportunity!
With hard work, strength, and luck, he had come to the forefront of everyone!
"Island Kahuna, no... I've secured the identity of divine messenger!"
Oak Xuehui couldn't hide his excitement as he walked into the final Totem's domain.
The first three Totem trials hadn't been easy to describe, but to him, they were just 'minor troubles.'
Oak Xuehui subconsciously believed the fourth Totem trial would be the same.
However, what he didn't know was...
This island was called Melemele Island. In the spatial node transmission, this island was the only one where no challengers had descended.
This island was the farthest from the other three islands, and so far no Trainer had come to participate in trials here.
This island was the residence of Tapu Koko, the strongest guardian deity, and was under the rule of the strongest Totem.
Soon, Oak Xuehui saw the final Totem.
This was a Pokémon he had never seen before.
It resembled a carnivorous dinosaur, five meters tall, with streamlined muscles on its arms full of explosive power. Covered in scale armor, most of its body was gray, but the edges of its scales gleamed gold, radiating the righteous light that expelled darkness.
—Totem Kommo-o.
The Thousand-Year Dragon King.
It was said that it had once swept the other three Totems single-handedly in the battle for Totem supremacy, establishing itself as the 'strongest.'
It was said that the reason it was so powerful was because it had been fighting with Tapu Koko year-round, and they regarded each other as rivals, with the other guardian deities also treating it as an equal.
It was said that it had never commanded any legion, and through its own power alone, the entire island bowed its head in submission—it alone commanded respect!
Oak Xuehui knew nothing about these legends.
But at this moment, the instant he met Kommo-o's eyes, Oak Xuehui felt as if lightning had struck the back of his head, and trembling paralysis reached his heart.
Lose, lose, lose...
He would absolutely lose!
"Hiss~" Kommo-o let out a roar and stated the trial's content.
Very simple.
Defeat it.
As long as you could win against it, you could become an Island Kahuna.
"Are you kidding?! Defeat you?!"
Avi let out an incredulous voice.
Seeing his reaction, Kommo-o lowered its eyes in disappointment.
It had no interest in fighting the weak.
In the once-undestroyed Pokémon world, Kommo-o was known as the "Dragon of Justice" who never bullied the weak and always protected them.
After going through three Totem trials, those who arrived here shouldn't be weak in terms of strength.
But how was Oak Xuehui's reaction any different from that of the 'weak'?
Oak Xuehui also realized his disgraceful behavior. His face flushed with embarrassment—he never thought his most instinctive reaction would be so pathetic.
"Roar~" Kommo-o stood up, looked down at Oak Xuehui, and announced the trial rules.
"The rules aren't limited to one-on-one battles. Release all your Pokémon."
"There is only one chance to challenge the final trial."
"If you lack confidence, then retreat."
Oak Xuehui's face darkened like water.
Retreat?!
How could he give up after working so hard to reach this point!
Even if he had to do whatever it took, he would win!
Oak Xuehui released all his Pokémon—eight total. To ensure victory, he even summoned two Pokémon from his reserves.
The two substitute Pokémon were only at ordinary master level.
His five main Pokémon were all top-tier masters.
Among them, the most conspicuous was undoubtedly Oak Xuehui's ace.
It was a Pokémon that resembled a large moth, with three pairs of orange-red wings like the sun's rays, and black spots on its wings and abdomen representing sunspots.
—Volcarona.
People living near volcanoes once worshipped and believed in Volcarona as a deity.
This Volcarona's body radiated astonishing heat—just touching its surface was enough to burn a professional-level Pokémon. It had obviously developed the 'Flame Body' ability to its extreme.
In Oak Xuehui's hands, his only Elite-level Pokémon.
Facing this luxurious lineup, Kommo-o looked indifferent, even somewhat careless.
It was also Elite level, as rumored.
But there was also a gap between Elites.
The battle began.
All Pokémon on Melemele Island felt the entire earth tremble, and terrifying energy waves came from the northeast direction. The power contained within made all Pokémon shudder.
It lasted for a full three hours before the commotion subsided.
Among the ruins, Oak Xuehui stared at his completely annihilated lineup with a blank expression.