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the answer is negative.
Both of these methods are too passive and full of uncertainty.
He is severely lacking in effective air defense capabilities and the ability to conduct rapid strategic transfers in complex terrain.
This realization, like a cold needle, pierced through the joy of his recent great success, bringing absolute calm and clarity.
"We must capture a powerful Flying-type Pokémon as soon as possible."
This thought, in his mind, quickly transformed from a vague idea into something incredibly clear and urgent.
He needs a partner who can provide aerial reconnaissance, air support, and rapid mobility.
That will be the final, and crucial, piece of the puzzle to complete his championship-winning roster.
Chapter 39 The Ice Queen, the Birth of Alola's Nine-Tails!
Since we can't find a suitable flying target for the time being, let's first maximize the strength of our existing partners.
Lin Che's gaze finally settled on the pure white Alolan Vulpix.
Once the decision was made, there was no more hesitation.
He took Liuwei and, together with Xu Qingyan, bid farewell to the relatively safe outer area of the training camp.
They deliberately headed towards the heart of the Qingchuan Wetland, into the depths of the swamp that the academy instructors had designated as a high-risk area.
The air there was thick with the stench of decaying plants and soil, and danger lurked beneath every murky puddle.
Lin Che's goal was so clear it was outrageous.
What he was looking for for the Six-Tails was not an evenly matched opponent, but a true natural enemy that could completely counter its type.
poison.
Grass.
Only under such extreme pressure can potential be squeezed out most quickly, and transformation be catalyzed.
On the third day of their journey deep into the wetlands, they stopped beside a purplish-black swamp.
A cloyingly sweet aroma forcefully invaded the nasal cavity, making one dizzy.
"Be careful."
Lin Che's voice was low, but his sharp eyes swept across a huge clump of ferns in front of him.
Xu Qingyan had already understood, and the red jade on the forehead of the Golduck beside her had begun to flicker with a faint psychic light, ready to provide support at any time.
Shh...shh...
The sound of plants rubbing together could be heard.
A massive figure slowly emerged from behind the ferns.
It was a spirit taller than an adult, with a huge crown on its head that was over a meter in diameter. The petals were a bright crimson and covered with strange white spots.
With each movement, a visible yellow powder drifts from the flower's stamen.
【Elf: Queen of the Hill】
[Type: Grass/Poison]
[Level: LV.35]
[Potential: Gym level]
[Status: Extremely Alert/Territorial]
The data appeared clearly on Lin Che's retina.
LV.35.
This is a level that would deter any new student.
For an unevolved Alolan Vulpix, this is an almost insurmountable barrier.
"Want to fight?"
Xu Qingyan's voice carried a hint of nervousness; this domineering woman was too intimidating.
"beat."
Lin Che only replied with one word.
There was no sign of retreat in his eyes; instead, they burned with an almost frenzied fighting spirit.
Do not break or stand.
Today is the day when the Six-Tailed Fox breaks its deadlock!
"Woo?"
Alolan Vulpix peeked its little head out from behind Lin Che, its icy blue eyes reflecting the enormous figure of the Vulpix. It sensed an unprecedented threat and its body tensed instinctively.
"Go, Six-Tails."
Lin Che squatted down and gently stroked its soft fur.
"Believe in me, and more importantly, believe in yourself."
Simple encouragement, yet it seems to contain boundless power.
The slight fear in Liuwei's eyes faded, replaced by a cold determination.
It took a step forward, facing the enormous creature alone, and a faint chill began to emanate from its body.
The battle is about to break out!
"Overlord—!!"
The Queen of the Night flower clearly could not tolerate the intruders. It let out a deep roar, and its huge corolla shook violently!
Highly toxic powder!
Vast swathes of deadly purple spores formed an eerie curtain, pressing down relentlessly on the Six-Tailed Fox.
"Avoid it, use fine snow!"
Lin Che's instructions were calm and swift.
The six-tailed creature displayed astonishing agility on the muddy ground. It leaped swiftly to the side, opening its small mouth and spewing out a stream of cold air mixed with ice crystals.
The cold front collided with the toxic powder barrier, instantly freezing the purple spores, which condensed into purple ice crystals in the air and fell to the ground with a clattering sound.
Having missed its first attack, the Queen of the Flower immediately changed its attack method.
The edges of its enormous petals suddenly became incredibly sharp.
Flying leaf sharp knife!
call out!call out!call out!
Dozens of rapidly spinning blades, like green shuriken, tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound, blocking all of the six tails' evasive routes from all directions!
too fast!
Six-Tails tried its best to dodge, but it still couldn't completely avoid the impenetrable attack.
scoff!
A blade of leaf sliced across its hind leg, leaving a trail of blood droplets.
A deep, bone-revealing wound suddenly appeared on its snow-white fur.
"Woo!"
Liuwei let out a cry of pain, staggered, and almost fell over.
"Goldfish, water gun, distract its vision!"
Xu Qingyan acted decisively from the sidelines.
Golduck clasped its paws together, and a precise jet of high-pressure water shot out, not to harm the enemy, but to accurately hit the giant compound eye of the Vega.
"Ba!"
The Queen of the Night was in pain, her vision was obstructed, and her attack rhythm was disrupted.
It's now!
"Six-Tails, Ice Shard!"
Lin Che seized this fleeting opportunity.
Despite the excruciating pain, Liuwei's azure eyes flashed with a cold light, and several sharp ice spikes instantly condensed in front of him, stabbing fiercely at the roots of the Tyrant Flower with speed surpassing that of a flying leaf blade!
puff!puff!
The ice shards hit their mark, leaving several deep holes in the thick stem of the night-blooming cereus, from which dark green sap flowed.
However, this damage was nothing to the LV.35 Queen of the Night.
It was completely enraged!
Ignoring Golduck's continued harassment, it unleashed all its anger on the little white fox.
A more potent and highly toxic powder.
A denser barrage of flying leaves.
The Alola Vulpix is facing an unprecedentedly tough battle.
Its body was soon covered with wounds, its snow-white fur was stained with poison powder, its strength was rapidly depleting, and its breathing became increasingly heavy.
Several times, it was almost hit head-on by the V-Blossom, and only Golduck managed to dodge thanks to its relentless psychic interference.
Fine beads of sweat had already seeped from Xu Qingyan's forehead. Maintaining such a high level of support was a huge drain on both her and Golduck.
"Lin Che, it can't hold on much longer!"
she shouted anxiously.
Lin Che did not answer; his fists were clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.
His gaze was fixed on the battlefield, his brain working at an extraordinary speed, analyzing every move of the Queen of the Flower and the intervals between each attack.