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If Eevee mastered the use of natural energy and combined it with the Brilliant Stone and his Trainer's assistance, could it be possible to use Z-Moves of different attributes at will without relying on Z Pure Crystals, directly harnessing the light energy from natural energy?
Fang Yuan had already envisioned a blueprint before.
Stage Four of Repayment... at the very least could allow Eevee's potential to be no less than that of a Glutton capable of Mega Evolution.
If Stage Four of Repayment's template is Mega Evolution and the Phenomenon of Bonding,
Then it involves the Emotional Power of the Mind and Life Power.
The template for Stage Five of Repayment, then, would be Z-Moves and Primal Reversion.
The essence of Z-Moves is light energy, and the essence of Primal Reversion is natural energy... and light energy is a type of natural energy.
Fang Yuan's thoughts began to expand.
Eevee possesses the Destruction Gene that can help it master solar energy, though its current method of utilization is still very crude, it can continue to be developed.
Thinking carefully about Gratitude 5.0, Fang Yuan's train of thought became clearer.
Using the Emotional Energy of the Soul to control the solar energy within the Destruction Gene, or even the light energy released by the actual sun, transforming this light energy into Attribute Energy of various kinds, coalescing to form Z Pure Crystals, or an energy composite similar to Z Pure Crystals.
This energy composite would be mastered by Eevee, while Fang Yuan would wear the simple Brilliant Stone, using the Power of the Heart to assist Eevee.
Thus, even without Z Pure Crystals, Eevee would be able to use Z-Moves directly, and moreover, without the limitation of changing Z Pure Crystals!
Fang Yuan increasingly realized the importance of knowledge. What if there are no Z Pure Crystals? They can be created. Perhaps someone in the Pokémon World has also manufactured artificial Z Pure Crystals. Now Fang Yuan is standing on the shoulders of those Pokémon World scholars who researched the Z power. Because his horizons have expanded, even without Z Pure Crystals, Fang Yuan didn't panic.
This seems to become a mode for Gratitude 5.0, using natural energy to ultimate enhance Moves, elevating ordinary moves to Z-Moves!
Originally, ordinary moves amplified by Life Energy were already powerful enough, which is why Fang Yuan referred to Eevee as a Skill Master.
But if it masters this concept of Z-Moves... then the name of Skill Master would truly be solidified.
Previously, Fang Yuan's idea was to let Eevee imitate a perfected system of Z-Moves to master other uses of solar energy.
But it seems now he will have to explore the uses of solar energy on his own and aim to reconstruct the Z-Moves System in the process!
The reality and Fang Yuan's initial thoughts have completely flipped.
Although the difficulty has increased, there are no other options now.
"It doesn't matter if there are no Z Pure Crystals. Since there are none, then I should figure out how to create a substitute for Z Pure Crystals."
"Gratitude 5.0, I have to prioritize it now."
That night, Fang Yuan didn't sleep well at all.
Meanwhile, Eevee had no idea that Fang Yuan had dug yet another big hole for it.
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Early the next morning.
Ray Pembra came to visit Fang Yuan and Jiang Li, bringing with him a Brilliant Stone and an Evolution Miracle Stone.
Then, under Ray Pembra's guidance, they visited his collection.
"This is the place," Ray Pembra said as he looked toward the stone house in front.
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The exterior of the collection hall was very modest, and the interior decoration was quite simple. Precisely because of this, the variously shaped display stands, along with the rare minerals on top, appeared especially unique.
As they entered the collection hall, the rare mineral on the display stand nearest to them immediately caught the attention of the two.
This stone, sparkling like a captivating pair of eyes and as dazzling as a beam of light, gave off a very peculiar feeling.
The annotation below also surprised Fang Yuan and Jiang Li.
[Awakening of Light]
"Hahaha, this stone is quite interesting. It's an Evolutionary Stone nurtured at a special location, with a fusion of both Awakening Stone and Light Stone appearances. Regrettably, precisely because of that, it has lost the abilities of both Evolutionary Stones and cannot cause the corresponding Pokémon to evolve."
Ray Pembra collected this stone merely because of its uniqueness and rarity. He didn't value its practical worth, and even if this Evolutionary Stone were still functional, he likely wouldn't use it, preferring to keep it for his private collection.
"So there are stones like this, too." Jiang Li was living long enough to witness the unusual.
It was the first time Fang Yuan had heard of such a thing.
"Doctor Fang Yuan, this way, please. Mr. Jiang Li, perhaps you might find the next stone quite interesting," Ray excitedly said, his tone like a parent praising their own child when introducing the stones.
However, the thought that some of the minerals might catch Fang Yuan's eye made Ray weep with regret.
Ray Pembra had always known about Jiang Li's identity, the Champion of the Hua Nation's King Tournament. However, in Ray Pembra's eyes, Fang Yuan was still more important.
"This is...?"
Upon seeing the second stone to which Ray Pembra referred, Jiang Li paused, "A Soul Calming Stone?"
"Yes, the Soul Calming Stone," Ray Pembra confirmed.
Compared to the Wedge Stone used to seal Flower Rock Monster, the Soul Calming Stone is said to be able to seal any Ghost-type Pokémon with a significantly strong suppression effect. However, it is rumored that only a very few people possess the knowledge of the sealing method.
"Interesting." The Soul Calming Stone made Fang Yuan recall the Gengar from the animation in Alola that caused trouble for the islanders and was sealed by the Island King, wondering if the methods of sealing were the same.
Following that, under Ray Pembra's guidance, Fang Yuan and his companion feasted their eyes.
Ray Pembra pointed at a blue gemstone, "This is the Heart of the Sea, a crystallized product formed by Mysterious Droplet after being bathed in a special energy."
"One of the world's top ten gemstones?" Jiang Li muttered unconsciously upon seeing the gemstone.
The Heart of the Sea can be considered the top-level item for boosting Pokémon stats, similar in effect to the Mysterious Droplet. Its amplification effect on Water-type Pokémon is incredibly powerful when carried.
"Yes, it's also one of my favorite items in my collection," Ray Pembra said with a sense of appreciation.
Beautiful, precious, and valued by the outside world... such stones were Ray's favorite.
Next, Fang Yuan and the others saw a product formed from a rock that was melted and solidified by burning lava, which still contained the volcanic energy - the Volcanic Town Stone.
This rock is said to be related to Xiduolanen and is exceptionally rare.
Ray Pembra, as a world-renowned mineral magnate, has a collection so extensive that it left Fang Yuan silent for a long time. Earth probably had no rival for this remarkable gemstone enthusiast, although the father and son of the Da Wu family from the Pokémon World could compete, since Da Wu is a tycoon who can casually give away Mega Evolution Stones...
Many of Ray Pembra's collectibles greatly tempted Fang Yuan. However, as Ray himself said, without a Z Pure Crystal, items like the Heart of the Sea, though treasured, were not essential to Fang Yuan. Even if carrying it could boost Milotic to the highest combat power, it would still just be a transitional item. Besides, such gemstones' value is well known, and even if Fang Yuan wanted one, Ray Pembra might not be willing to part with it.
After observing many rare minerals, they had nearly explored the entirety of the hall. Initially, Fang Yuan thought that would be the end, but suddenly, his heart leapt.
At the very end, he finally saw something good – another Super Stone, with alternating yellow and black stripes... Unfortunately, this was a stone he had no use for nor any interest to nurture a short-lived Pokémon like Beedrill. If he could obtain it, though, it would make for a nice gift later on.