There was a time when green was just a color, and grass was merely a plant.
But now,
they stand for the vibrant visage of nature in full bloom.
The grass type secret location of White Fish Village, whether before or after merging with Earth, has always been such a lush environment.
Yet within this setting, there now and then comes a loud boom, and flashes of light...
On June 17th, the Trainer Association of Jinling City received a request from a trainer wishing to enter the natural reserve outside White Fish Village.
The White Fish Village Natural Reserve was once an exceedingly dangerous grass type secret realm.
Inside, there were master level spirits, and many profession-level Elves. If someone who wasn't a professional trainer entered, it would be extremely risky.
However, when the Su Province Jinling Association saw that the applicant was The Fifth King, Fang Yuan, there was no problem.
............
Boom!!!
In the natural reserve, outside the Bulbasaur Forest, the fierce battle was still raging on.
Under the aftershock of the battle, the ground split completely open.
On the cracked ground, countless trees were uprooted, becoming a small forest and a weapon for one side, swinging wildly.
Within the sea of trees, numerous trunks soared, blocking the impressive fire fist hurtling from the sky.
Flames spread, the sea of trees burned, continuously being extinguished and reborn...
Although the opponent was a grass type spirit, Monferno felt it increasingly difficult to deal with after engaging in the fight.
Meanwhile, Fang Yuan looked toward the giant Venusaur, admiring its strength. For a wild sprite, it was truly impressive.
"Don't just think about burning, try to counter force with force," Fang Yuan reminded after the battle had been going for a while.
The trees created by the giant Venusaur differed from the vines created by Eevee, not exhibiting flexibility but strength instead, solid as the earth itself. The rising trunks and sprawling branches swung as though they could slice through mountains and penetrate rock.
Moreover, due to Venusaur's control, the grass field on the ground, and the scorching sun above, continuously nourished the sea of trees.
For Monferno to try to burn down the sea of trees with flames was tantamount to competing in physical strength against the Venusaur.
And in Thunder Flame Mode, physical strength was exactly Monferno's weakness.
Instead, it would be better to unleash its power, taking damage to deal damage, and use a continuous barrage of close-range fire attacks to suppress Venusaur's rhythm of controlling and nurturing the sea of trees.
Hearing Fang Yuan's instruction, Monferno cracked a smile, knowing that this approach was simplest, but it meant getting hurt!
After the battle carried on...
Monferno, covered in wounds, finally defeated the giant Venusaur overlord before it.
As the battle concluded, Fang Yuan threw Milotic's Poké Ball, beginning the healing for both Monferno and Venusaur.
While being treated, Monferno deactivated Thunder Flame Mode and fell slightly silent.
This Venusaur was tougher than all the nearly-top-level overlords they had encountered before.
No wonder even the Armed Magnemite was no match...
If the next spirit Fang Yuan intended to subjugate was this one... and if it underwent a Mega Evolution, danger!
And it had been defeated by a type disadvantage!
"Banā~!!"
After completing the treatment for Monferno, Milotic started healing the giant Venusaur.
Before long, the restored Venusaur lifted its head to look at Fang Yuan and cried out a welcome.
Choosing battle as a greeting upon reunion was a request made by Fang Yuan.
Without showing a bit of strength, how could he possibly convince the giant Venusaur to willingly hand over the Bulbasaur in the forest with the greatest potential and talent? Leaving the Road of Champions in a hurry to come here, his aim was to capture a Bulbasaur that he coveted!
"What do you think? This is a win-win opportunity," Fang Yuan said.
"Surely, you must have some clansmen here who want to see the world outside."
Fang Yuan joked, "I can take care of one for you. If it's exceptional enough, let's forget about the nurturing fee."
"Of course, if none are suitable, well, then never mind."
The giant Venusaur wanted to burst with fragrance. To describe capturing a Pokemon in such a refined and graceful manner was one thing... but to also want nurturing fees? And to set such high standards? Taking advantage of Pokemon much?
However.
From the heights Fang Yuan had reached, even the giant Venusaur in front of him would be lucky to follow Fang Yuan.
Not to mention those Bulbasaur and Ivysaur in the Bulbasaur Forest that had not yet fully grown.
Fang Yuan smiled faintly; if this giant Venusaur had not exhausted its potential, he wouldn't have minded capturing this Zuan Venusaur directly.
Regrettably, using superpower, Fang Yuan had already sensed that the Venusaur leader was in the twilight of its life, lacking vitality and nearing old age, no longer suitable for adventures.
In fact, that was the case. Now, the giant Venusaur just wanted to peacefully guard the Bulbasaur Forest and watch the next generation grow.
"Bana!!" After a brief silence, the giant Venusaur nodded.
It thought carefully. Letting Bulbasaur and Ivysaur with excellent potential and talent from the Bulbasaur Forest go out into the world with Fang Yuan could only be beneficial, with no downsides.
Since the merging of the Secret of Grass with Earth, the giant Venusaur had come to know just how vast the world outside was.
Keeping the next generation confined to one forest was indeed inappropriate...
"Bana~" After the Venusaur nodded, it let out a loud cry that spread throughout the forest.
The Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and other Venusaur that had been hiding nearby and watching the battle slowly emerged.
At this moment.
These seeds, grass, and flowers all wore expressions of disbelief.
Their invincible leader had lost.
The leader they viewed as unbeatable had actually lost in battle.
As these Bulbasaur and Ivysaur appeared, the giant Venusaur leader roared again, seemingly calling out to particular Pokemon.
Moments later, two Bulbasaur and one Ivysaur stepped forward.
"Oh?" Fang Yuan looked expectantly at these three spirits.
The classic three-option choice? This feels promising!
If he could capture a favored Grass-type Pokemon here, Fang Yuan wouldn't want to wander around and make selections.
Seeing the Venusaur leader being so cooperative and directly calling out three for Fang Yuan to choose from, Eevee on Fang Yuan's shoulder rolled its eyes...
Walking up to the three spirits, there was a clear distinction between them.
The Bulbasaur on the far left looked at Fang Yuan with hostility. Fang Yuan could sense its feelings; it seemed upset that Fang Yuan and his party had defeated the giant Venusaur, resulting in this Bulbasaur's discontent and antagonism.
Looks like it's a die-hard fan of the Venusaur leader...
The Ivysaur in the middle seemed to have a special color, lighter, but not like a Different Colored Sprite. The pale Ivysaur gave off a rather sly impression. However, Fang Yuan could feel that it was just an ordinary Ivysaur whose soul wasn't as unpleasant as its appearance, but rather honest.
Well... an honest fellow.
The Bulbasaur on the far right looked at Monferno with admiration, seemingly impressed that Monferno could defeat a Venusaur. Monferno, though, couldn't be bothered to acknowledge such worship from a weaker being. If it were a look of admiration from the giant Venusaur, it would indulge a bit.
This Garlic Turtle, not so much.