This Dragonite, it seemed to be the very same Dragonite Envoy that had been leading them...
However, these Dragonites really looked too similar, with barely any differences, so even though Fang Yuan felt it was similar, he couldn't be sure unless he could ride one to see how it felt.
"Aooooo————" Under the elder Dragonite's growls, seasoned yet powerful, the opening ceremony of the celebration had finally commenced, marking the beginning of the dance of a myriad of dragons.
"Dragonair... Charizard..." At this moment, Yun Guancheng took out his Poké Balls, calling out the rest of his Pokemon besides the Blood Wing Dragon that was beside him.
"Everyone's just watching the show?" Fang Yuan asked curiously upon seeing this.
"Do I look like I have the time to be so painfully idle? I want my Pokemon to participate in this event... A dance shared by so many dragons isn't an opportunity that comes often. Letting them dance along with the group will be beneficial for Dragon Clan Spirits!" exclaimed Yun Guancheng.
"Is that so?" Fang Yuan was taken aback.
"I've heard of it..." said Yun Guancheng.
Fang Yuan turned to look at his Sun Eevee and the Rotom in the mobile phone... It would be better to leave the two of them out of this. There was no need for the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster, Glutton, or Monferno either...
The only one...
"Come out, Milotic." Fang Yuan called out Milotic, which could also learn Dragon-Type Moves.
Aside from its Water Group, Milotic's egg group also included the Dragon Cluster, making its Dragon lineage arguably more pure than that of Pidgeot, Armored Tyrannosaurus, or even Charizard and Lizard king post-Mega Evolution. If Milotic also had a Mega Evolution that evolved into the Dragon Type, Fang Yuan wouldn't find it surprising.
"Fiii..." Having just appeared, Milotic was about to let out a low growl, but it was immediately struck silent by the sight of myriad Dragon Type Spirits dancing in the sky. What was going on???
...
Fang Yuan had imagined what a dance of myriad dragons might look like before the ceremony began.
But when the moment actually arrived, Fang Yuan realized his imagination fell short of reality.
"Aoooo!!!"
"Aooow!!"
"Roar!!"
Under the clear blue sky and white clouds, countless Dragonites, Blood Wing Dragons, and Garchomp flew across the heavens, stirring up air currents as they danced, with radiant lights cascading down, filling the entire Dragon Valley with a special energy.
Dazzling white lights, with these Spirits as the core, spread out across Dragon Island, gradually becoming fainter...
Fang Yuan had initially thought the celebration was just a dance party, but he now understood it was a ceremony.
"How are they spreading the Dragon Type energy..." Witnessing this, Yun Guancheng was deeply puzzled.
At this moment, all the Pokemon on Dragon Island were dancing together, with tens of thousands of Dragon Clan members celebrating. Below, Dratini, Baby Dragon, and Round Land Sharks looked up at the sky, happily joining in the dance.
The white lights scattered from the sky merged little by little into their bodies, nourishing them thoroughly.
Yun Guancheng's Dragon Clan Spirits, too, were influenced by this atmosphere, with those who knew Dragon Dance joining the rhythmic lights, moving in time!
Those who hadn't mastered Dragon Dance also followed along, mimicking the movements and likewise enjoying the nourishment of the mysterious flecks of light.
"Fiiiu~~~~" Milotic initially held back, but soon started to hum softly, dancing with an elegant grace.
As the white light entered them, most Spirits showed no significant change, but a few underwent a transformation during this special ceremony.
Evolution Light appeared—one, two, three..., and quickly, more than a dozen Evolution Lights spread out across the different areas of Dragon Valley.
Some evolved from Dratini to Dragonair; others from Baby Dragon to Shell Dragon...
This grand ceremony reminded Fang Yuan of the event in "The Mysterious Garden of Bulbasaur," where a Venusaur used its power over natural plants to aid numerous Bulbasaur in evolving.
Here on Dragon Island, these Dragon Type Spirits had also mastered a similar ceremony, enabling their offspring to find an opportunity for evolution amid the mystical power and rhythm of the Dragon Dance.
"Roar!!!!!"
"Pfft!"
The Pokemon of Yun Guancheng quickly merged into the sacred celebration.
"Whooosh~~~~~"
Fang Yuan's Milotic, both in body and mind, threw itself into the celebration. As one of the Dragon Cluster Elves, Milotic naturally felt awe towards the sacred festival of Dragon Type Spirits.
Even more so, the rhythm of Milotic's dance quickly began to resemble the true Dragon Dance in the sky.
…
"Incredible... So that's how it is, so this is the advantage the elders spoke of." After the Dance of Thousands of Dragons continued for nearly an hour and came to an end, Yun Guancheng was deeply moved.
After inquiring in detail with his Pokemon, Yun Guancheng burst into joy; it seemed that his few Pokemon had deepened their understanding of the Dragon Dance move and had also become more attuned to the Dragon Type energy.
"This is as good as a month of careful training," Yun Guancheng muttered to himself, his luck was just too good.
"I've benefited too," Fang Yuan said as he touched Milotic, who looked rather disgruntled. With a hearty laugh, it seemed like Milotic was about to master the Dragon Dance. Maybe it could even learn Mysterious Guard by chance. His luck wasn't bad at all!!
"You danced beautifully!! Rotom and the others have recorded it for you; we'll enjoy it again when we get back," Fang Yuan's gaze shifted from the petrified Milotic and he looked at Sun Eevee and Rotom with a cheery grin.
This ceremony, as it now appeared, was no different from teaching Moves and passing on experience among Pokemon of the same tribe. Milotic's gains here probably were worth half a month's worth of targeted training.
Whooooosh~~~~~
Just as Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng were laughing madly, several Pokemon flew in. The Quick Dragon Elder from the Dragon Cave, under the guard of two other Dragonites, slowly descended from mid-air and landed in front of the two men.
Upon closer observation, Fang Yuan realized that among these three Dragonites, aside from the Dragon Cave Elder, the other two were ones he recognized.
The one on the left should be the Quick Dragon Envoy with remarkable flying skills who had brought them over from Binhai City.
At this moment, the creature naively blinked at Fang Yuan... signaling how delicious the Energy Blocks were.
This gesture... made Fang Yuan all the more certain of his guess, and he smiled back at the creature.
The one on the right, however, was the Dragonite from yesterday, leading a bunch of Pokemon, endowed with powerful spiritual power akin to Mind Induction abilities.
Dragonite was indeed a remarkably friendly spirit. The expression of the Quick Dragon Elder looking towards Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng was like an old man watching his own children – kind, gentle, and giving off a very comfortable and warm feeling.
"Booo~w," the Quick Dragon Elder thought gently, and the meaning of his voice immediately conveyed to Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng's "Soul."
The Quick Dragon Elder from the Dragon Cave also possessed an ability similar to Mind Induction, which allowed humans to understand its Growl.
Before visiting, the Dragon Cave Elder had already learned about the purpose of the two young Trainers who had come to this place.
In fact, every Trainer that came to Dragon Island hoped to Lead the Line, seeking strength, a normal human ambition. However, the difficulty of doing so often forced these Trainers to choose another path.
The Quick Dragon Elder did not mind the thoughts of Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng, but if they wanted to Lead the Line, they needed to possess the corresponding abilities.
Now, the Quick Dragon Elder was asking if Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng had already decided to accept the challenge.
"Yes,"
Fang Yuan nodded firmly, determinedly set on the Godspeed Quick Dragon lineage.
Yun Guancheng also nodded his head, just as determined to gain control over the Fierce Bite Land Shark Tribe capable of using Outrage...
"Shhh!!!" As the two men nodded, a menacing, awe-inspiring Garchomp descended from the sky following close behind.
"Child, you will now follow it to take on the challenge. To Lead the Line of Pokemon, you must gain approval from the Fierce Bite Land Shark Tribe," the Quick Dragon Elder said warmly to Yun Guancheng.
"Okay..." Yun Guancheng swallowed nervously, already feeling the tension. However, just before following the Garchomp away, Yun Guancheng remembered the photo in his backpack and said, "Oh, Elder, I was also entrusted by an elder to visit you and ask about something this time."
After saying that, Yun Guancheng handed over the photo featuring Manafei and briefly described the suspicion of Manafei directing Elf Siege.
Taking the photo, the Quick Dragon Elder listened to Yun Guancheng's description, narrowed his eyes, and said, "I understand. I will give you an answer after your trial is over."
Seeing the expression of the Quick Dragon Elder, Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng's hearts grew heavy – it seemed the Quick Dragon Elder really knew some inside information…