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Chapter 156 - 156. Pioneers Of The Times

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During the individual battle, Electabuzz's excellent performance meant that Swampert wasn't in perfect condition when it faced Ninetales. Because of this, there's still doubt about whether Ninetales' Shattered Psyche could have instantly defeated a professional-level Pokemon.

However, the results of this group battle proved once again just how valuable 'Shattered Psyche' truly is to everyone watching.

At the same time, Blastoise's defensive capabilities that went beyond A+ level also caught everyone's intense attention.

"This Blastoise's defense is so incredible - it actually blocked Swampert's full-power attack!"

"I'm amazed! How does Roy train his Pokemon? Every single one of them is so incredibly strong!"

"Teacher Roy, please start teaching classes! My wife wants to learn too!"

"Wooooo, Blastoise! After so many battles, Blastoise has finally had its moment to shine!"

"Are you also an old fan of Squirtle memes from way back?"

"Yes, I've been following for half a year now."

"Old fans, let's take a screenshot and celebrate together!"

At that moment, someone with the username [Only Love Eevee in this Life] appeared online and shared a theory that made everyone suddenly understand what was happening.

[Only Love Eevee in this Life]: "Haven't you all noticed? Every Pokemon that has that strange energy aura shows abilities far higher than others of their kind! If I'm guessing correctly, the real effect of that aura is to greatly boost their stats!"

This person carefully listed what had happened with Electabuzz, Lucario, and Blastoise, providing several video clips as evidence. Their argument was well-supported and very convincing.

Soon, many people in the discussion threads started calling this person 'Eevee God,' believing they understood Pokemon incredibly well!

[Dreaming of Gardevoir's Soft-Boiled]: "It's you again! I listened to your advice and bet everything on Stonecrest University's team to win, and I lost several months' worth of wages!"

[Want Gardevoir's Soft-Boiled]: "You didn't reply to my private messages and blocked me, and now you won't even change your username while pretending to be an expert?"

[Want Gardevoir's Soft-Boiled]: "Give me back my money!"

[Farfetch'd is Tasty]: "I told everyone - people who bet like this always lose everything!"

The cause of this argument was quickly discovered by onlookers. While criticizing the gambling behavior, they laughed and watched the two users argue for hundreds of posts.

Humans naturally love watching drama unfold.

It wasn't until the game's award ceremony ended and Roy's turn for post-match interviews began that everyone rushed back to the livestream - even the two users who had been arguing weren't exceptions.

As soon as the organizers announced the start of the interview session, reporters rushed forward eagerly. They carried heavy cameras and microphones, but each one ran faster than the next.

People who couldn't run fast simply couldn't survive in the reporter world.

A dozen cameras filmed Roy from different angles, and the reporters couldn't wait to practically shove their microphones into Roy's mouth.

"Player Roy, what kind of move is this 'Shattered Psyche' that Ninetales used in the competition?"

"Would you be willing to share the principles behind this technique with everyone?"

"If this special move could be made available to everyone, the strength of trainers in China would undoubtedly reach a much higher level. Please explain it in detail!"

What the reporters were saying carried undertones of moral pressure.

However, all of this was exactly what Roy had expected. He was well-prepared and spoke calmly: "First, let me correct one important point. Shattered Psyche isn't the name of the technique manual, nor does it represent the entire system."

"The name of this technique manual - I've called it the Sage Arts."

"Shattered Psyche is simply a Psychic-type move that I developed using the principles from the 'Sage Arts' manual. I've named these Z-Moves."

Hearing this, the reporters' eyes lit up as they sensed big news coming.

Psychic-type moves?

Could it be that such an incredibly powerful move exists for other types as well?

"Could it be that all eighteen types have corresponding moves like this?"

One reporter voiced their bold speculation.

Roy nodded in confirmation and smiled: "That's exactly right."

"However, I've only developed the Psychic-type Z-Move so far. The other types are still under research."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene erupted in excitement, and the tens of millions of viewers sitting in front of their TVs and computer screens were equally shocked.

Every type has its own move...

The power of Shattered Psyche was still fresh and unforgettable for everyone who had watched the battle.

Trainers who specialized in Fire-types couldn't help but imagine a Fire-type Z-Move - flames that could burn everything...

Trainers who specialized in Water-types couldn't help but imagine a Water-type Z-Move - water that could swallow everything whole...

Fairy-type...

Ghost-type...

Electric-type Z-Moves...

This was undoubtedly a force capable of changing the entire pattern of trainers around the world.

Under everyone's expectant gazes, Roy explained the underlying principles.

"Actually, the principle behind Z-Moves is quite simple. It involves introducing the application of natural energy on top of existing moves."

The scene suddenly fell completely silent.

The reporters looked at each other... natural energy? What was that?

Not only them, but 80% of the trainers watching had no concept of what "natural energy" meant.

Only about 20% of the trainers showed thoughtful expressions on their faces.

"Natural energy, as the name suggests, is energy hidden in every corner of nature. It's vast and mysterious. It's the same concept as the 'spiritual energy of heaven and earth' that we recognize in our country's traditional understanding. Since ancient times, only legendary sages could absorb and use the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, I call this technique manual that uses natural energy the 'Sage Arts.'"

"The Z-Move is actually the first letter of 'Ziran' - our word for natural."

Roy spoke eloquently to the camera.

The claim that Z stood for the first letter of 'natural' was, of course, complete nonsense.

However, regardless of the original meaning of Z-Moves in the Pokemon world, on Earth, Roy was the first person to develop and use them.

Therefore, whatever Roy said became the truth in everyone's eyes.

Even if he had called Z-Moves 'Noble Phantasm Liberation,' everyone would still have to accept it.

"Mr. Roy!"

The reporter couldn't help but use respectful language.

For a trainer who could create Z-Moves, if it weren't for issues of identity and age, they would have wanted to call him Master Roy.

"Excuse me, can Z-Moves be made available to the general public?"

At this moment, not only those at the scene, but all the viewers in front of their screens fell silent. They watched Roy nervously, waiting for his answer.

"No."

Roy said flatly.

"The reason I can detect and use natural energy is because I possess the power of Aura."

Countless people showed disappointed expressions, as if they had been struck by a Thunder attack.

No one doubted this... As everyone knew, the most special thing about Roy was that he was an Aura Guardian.

There were only three people in the world who had mastered the power of Aura, and he was the first in China's history.

Given Roy's age and level, being able to develop Z-Moves seemed almost impossible, but if it was attributed to his special nature, everyone could understand it.

Moreover, during battles, the aura light emanating from his body was visible to everyone.

Although everyone had vague suspicions, they still couldn't help feeling disappointed at this revelation.

They had originally thought this was a power that could change the world, but they hadn't expected it to be limited to "Aura Guardians."

Only three people in the entire world could use it?

At that moment, as if targeting everyone's psychological state, Roy spoke his next sentence.

"But that doesn't mean it's impossible forever."

Countless emotions felt like riding a roller coaster - from disappointment back to expectation, being played by this one man.

"Just like how humans couldn't fly in the beginning, what seems impossible now is simply because we haven't found the right technology yet."

The corners of Roy's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a confident smile.

"I believe that as I continue researching and developing natural energy, one day even ordinary people without Aura powers will be able to learn Z-Moves through other methods. Here, I'd like to extend an invitation to researchers around the world - to anyone willing to work with me in using natural energy to develop Z-Moves."

This was a lie.

Of Roy's ten statements, nine were false.

His ability to mobilize natural energy didn't rely on Aura power at all.

If the other two Aura Guardians on Earth failed to mobilize natural energy, he could only respond innocently: "People's abilities can't be compared directly - you can't blame me for that, right?"

Roy's ability to mobilize natural energy came purely from the power of the 'Z-Crystal,'.

Besides this, it was impossible for humans to mobilize natural energy.

Research would be useless.

It wasn't that he looked down on human potential, but even the advanced technology level of the Pokemon world had no other way to mobilize natural energy besides 'Z-Crystals,' let alone Earth's technology level, which was still catching up to the Pokemon world's.

Of course, the secret of Z-Moves couldn't be hidden forever.

The Alola region had already begun manifesting on Earth, and it would only be a few more years before complete integration. At that time, as long as people made contact with the Island Guardian Pokemon, someone would naturally discover Z-Crystals and their power.

Rather than hiding 'Z-Moves,' it was better to choose to stand out and become the pioneer of a new era.

The benefits and fame that pioneers could gain were immeasurable.

Z-Crystals and their power - Roy would announce these eventually.

Of course, before that happened, he would inevitably widen the gap between himself and everyone else on the path of using 'natural energy.'

A gap that no one could catch up to.

Z-Crystals could be created, but the number of power sources was limited, and the number of trainers who could truly use Z-Moves would be limited. You couldn't exactly extract new ones from Necrozma, right?

Roy thought to himself.

On the day of the announcement, China must secure the largest share of Z-Crystal resources.

At that time, as the founder of Z-Moves, he would have the power to give back to his homeland.

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