Chapter 134: Icefall Training
“Dragonair, Evade!”
Amidst the mountains, an Abomasnow spewed an Ice Beam, raging towards Dragonair.
Hearing Lei Wen’s words, Dragonair instinctively dodged while spewing a scorching Dragon Breath to retaliate.
The Dragon Breath scorched Abomasnow’s fur, and it let out a muffled groan. It then abandoned its ranged attack and charged straight at Dragonair, swinging its sharp claws and slashing heavily at Dragonair.
“Dragon Tail!”
Following Lei Wen’s command, Dragonair violently swung its sturdy tail to meet Abomasnow’s sharp claws.
The two attacks met, and the immense impact forced both Pokémon backward.
However, before Dragonair could recover, Abomasnow seized the opportunity and unleashed an Ice Beam.
Due to the type disadvantage, Dragonair cried out in pain and immediately lost the ability to battle.
The battle ended.
Abomasnow contentedly received three fresh and juicy Berries, happily waved at Lei Wen with the Berries, and then ran off.
“…As expected, the Ice Type is too strong a counter against Dragonair and Serperior.”
Lei Wen sighed, then gave Dragonair some Medicine and had Larvesta move forward to surround Dragonair, using its fiery temperature to keep Dragonair warm.
Lei Wen sat in place, contemplating the key issue on his own.
In the battle against Kyurem, the Pokémon not only faced the powerful Kyurem but also had to contend with the extremely low-temperature environment of the Ice Arena.
The ice-cold environment reduces the flow of blood within a Pokémon’s body, thus slowing their movements, which is extremely disadvantageous for battle.
“First, whether it’s me or Dragonair and the others, we all need to adapt to this extreme environment.” Lei Wen thought to himself.
He remembered a waterfall on the road they had taken. Affected by the local special environment, that waterfall had an extremely low temperature, and cold air emanated from its surface.
That place, for them, would be a good training ground.
After a short rest, Lei Wen brought several Pokémon there.
He looked at the Pokémon beside him and said to them:
“Dragonair, Serperior, the training method from now on might be a bit brutal. If you can’t endure it, don’t force yourselves. Remember to get out immediately, understood? But don’t be afraid, I will be with you.”
“Woo?”
The Pokémon looked a bit confused.
Lei Wen turned his gaze towards the ice waterfall behind them.
As a Trainer, he couldn’t possibly let the Pokémon train by themselves in there.
Recalling the humans’ exaggerated super physiques in the Pokémon World, Lei Wen immediately took off his clothes and jumped into the waterfall, letting the ice-cold water stream wash over his body.
Hiss! So cold!
Seeing this, the Pokémon immediately understood what was happening!
Dragonair was the first to dive under the waterfall, staying by Lei Wen’s side.
The ice-cold water flowed over its body. Although it was very uncomfortable, for Lei Wen’s sake, Dragonair endured!
Serperior then leaped in.
Larvesta hesitated as it looked at the ice-cold water. It crawled anxiously on the shore, then, as if it had made a decision, it plunged into Lei Wen’s arms, doing its best to warm Lei Wen with its own body heat.
“Nini…”
Victini anxiously flew back and forth on the shore.
It wanted to fly in too but was stopped by Lei Wen.
“Victini, just stay on the shore and wait for us.”
After all, Victini was a companion he had grown up with, not his Pokémon.
However, in the face of this situation, Victini couldn’t just do nothing.
A moment later, it flew into the waterfall, activated its racial ability, and generated infinite energy within its body, sharing it with Lei Wen and his Pokémon!
Lei Wen felt a warm and scorching energy surge into his body, making him feel as if he had inexhaustible strength.
This energy spread through his limbs and body, protecting them.
“If you can’t take it, get back on shore immediately, understood?” Lei Wen reminded them.
“Woo!”
“Meow!”
The Pokémon were all struggling, trying their best to adapt to the extreme environment for Lei Wen.
On the cliff, Kyurem silently watched the scene below.
“Hmph.”
It snorted coldly, a peculiar emotion seemingly contained within it.
A moment later, Kyurem turned around and slowly left the area.
Time quietly passed, and through a combination of ice waterfall training and practical special training.
Both Lei Wen and Dragonair and the others were slowly adapting to the cold environment.
Gradually, the impact of the cold on them became smaller and smaller, while the time they could endure under the ice waterfall increased day by day.
Meanwhile, deep within the Giant Cave.
A fierce battle had just concluded.
Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion, covered in wounds and panting, gazed at the ice dragon opposite them.
The hot-tempered Terrakion grinned, very satisfied with this training: “Your Excellency, thank you!”
Virizion and Cobalion also nodded slightly, expressing their gratitude to the stern-faced Kyurem before them.
The training was over. Although they lost the battle, they had gained much insight, and their control over Sacred Sword had become increasingly proficient.
“Mmm…” Kyurem’s voice was heavy.
However, it did not leave.
Seeing this, Cobalion was slightly taken aback and then asked, “Your Excellency, do you have something to say to us?”
Kyurem cast its ice-cold gaze upon them.
After a long silence, its deep and ancient voice echoed in the hearts of the Swordsmen.
“Did you encounter a human on your way here?”
Human?
The three Swordsmen immediately remembered the human who called himself Lei Wen.
Thinking of this, Terrakion couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed.
He had been blinded by anger and attacked the other party indiscriminately.
If he ever met that person again, he would have to apologize properly.
Cobalion calmly inquired, “May I ask what Your Excellency is referring to?”
“I need you to guide him.” Kyurem’s voice was ethereal and ancient, containing irresistible majesty.
Although it had lost a part of its body and was only a shell, it still possessed the ability to foresee the future and perceive the fate of the world.
The world would change because of this person.
His ideals and truth would fill the power and body it had lost, allowing it to reclaim its true strength.
Hearing this, the three Swordsmen were all slightly taken aback.
A moment later, Cobalion bowed slightly: “We understand.”
*
“Dragonair, Thunderbolt!”
Following Lei Wen’s command, brilliant electric light erupted from Dragonair, defeating a wild Weavile.
The battle ended, and Lei Wen stroked Dragonair’s head, praising, “Good job! You’ve improved a lot.”
“Woo~”
Serperior, Larvesta, and Victini were also very happy about this.
But just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from the giant rock behind them.
“Hey! To defeat Kyurem, that alone is not enough!”
Lei Wen turned his head and saw the three Swordsmen, led by Cobalion, standing on a large rock looking at him.
The speaker was Terrakion, whom he had battled a few days prior.
Seeing Lei Wen again, Terrakion jumped down from the rock and walked up to him with a broad smile, saying:
“Human, I was wrong that day. I apologize to you!”
