Chapter 20 Returning to Yantu Mountain
Terrance is deeply invested in the affairs of the Sky reach Academy. The old man's test is naturally of great benefit to Terrance's development. Terrance can also see that Master Shengzong has high hopes for him.
Unlike prodigies like Mikri, who already have a master, or prodigies with deep backgrounds like Xiaochun, people like Terrance are often more favored by Master Shengzong.
The nurturing home assessment is over, and everything has settled down. Mikri bids Terrance and the others farewell, embarking on a new journey alone. Xiaochun, after successfully being assessed as a junior nurturing home, is also accepted by the family and is picked up by its members.
Originally, Master Shzong was also invited, but because of Terrance, he declined the celebration banquet.
"Are you ready?" Looking at Terrance with a calm face, Master Shengzong is eager to begin.
The test he prepared is purely his own creation. The original idea was for Xiaochun to complete it, but he didn't expect that when he encountered Terrance's accident, Terrance seemed more suited to this test than Xiaochun.
This made him change his mind.
"The place we're going to is Yantu Mountain."
Yantu Mountain is a familiar place for Terrance, as he has lived for four years in Qiuyezhen, located at the base of Yantu Mountain. However, he never thought he would return there so soon.
But this time, he's not returning as a wanderer to his hometown, and he doesn't plan to go back to Qingguwu to announce the good news. The purpose of this trip is for Master Shengzong's assessment.
"The content of the assessment...is quite difficult." Thinking of the task, even Master Shengzong feels a little embarrassed.
Taking a private plane, Terrance and Master Shengzong set off.
Yantu Mountain is a volcano, but it's not monotonous. It's surrounded by forests and grasslands.
Upon arriving, Terrance learns that this is the core of Yantu Mountain, different from the place where he trained with hunting Swellow before, which was only the periphery.
A large number of Pokémon live here, beyond the scope of human influence.
"Where are we going?" Terrance asks.
Up to now, Master Shengzong hasn't told him the clear content of the assessment.
"To meet a Pokémon."
With an old body, Master Shengzong walks in this environment with ease
"Ugh—"
A Seviper attacks, and before Terrance can react, the Seviper is sent flying.
A Talonflame catches his eye, its gorgeous wings just finishing a flap, and its sharp eyes staring at the Seviper like a king.
It was only slightly obstructed, and when the Seviper flew out, the surrounding trees bent, causing quite a commotion.
This must be Master Shengzong's Pokémon, as Terrance has seen the Poké Ball in his hand.
"Be careful, the Pokémon around here are not very friendly," he says with a smile.
Immediately afterward, Master Shengzong orders Talonflame, "Go and call it out."
It? Who is that?
Talonflame spreads its beautiful wings, leaps into the air with incredible flying speed, and keeps circling.
Boom!
A huge storm is whipped up, and the whistling of the wind can be clearly heard through the trees.
Impressive breeding.
Even if Terrance's experience is not very rich, he can still see that this Talonflame is exceptional, whether it's the luster of its wings or the beautiful feathers on its head.
As expected of a top master's Pokémon!
"What did you call for?" Terrance asked, raising his head curiously.
Master Shengzong said, "To meet a Pokémon." How does that relate to his assessment? When he arrived at Yantu Mountain, what would his assessment be like? Even Terrance couldn't help but look forward to it.
The clear sky, the floating clouds, and the massive storm stirred up by Skarmory created a beautiful scene.
Soon, without keeping them waiting, a black spot gradually appeared among the clouds in response to Skarmory's call.
The black spots grew larger, and as they did, a beautiful sound reached their ears.
"That's the Altaria," Terrance finally saw the Pokémon's face.
Its form resembled an elegant swan, with a sky-blue body displaying its nobility. The fluffy wings were as soft as cotton, and its enchanting song captivated listeners. Altaria was a treasured Dragon-type Pokémon.
"It looks like it's here." Seeing Altaria's arrival, Master Shengzong smiled and said to Terrance, "For you, there are two opportunities in this assessment: one is a spot at Tianguan College, and the other is its acknowledgment."
"What acknowledgment?" Terrance didn't understand.
"Look, they're battling." Master Shengzong gazed at the sky helplessly as Altaria, which had just arrived, immediately launched an offensive against Skarmory.
Terrance stopped talking, waiting for Master Shengzong's explanation.
"You know my research direction: genetic moves."
"Right," Terrance nodded.
"This Altaria is a Pokémon I've been observing for a long time. If I'm correct, it possesses a unique, or perhaps one of its parents or ancestors is related to a purebred Dragon-type Pokémon from the capital—Dragonite."
"So, I set a trap, and it combined with my Skarmory," Master Shengzong explained, noticing Terrance's puzzled expression, and continued with a smile.
"I've been preparing for this research for a long time. If I'm not mistaken, a Swablu with exceptional potential will be born, even comparable to Dragonite and Tyranitar in terms of species advantages."
"This will be a great opportunity Altaria, which is born with a species disadvantage as a Dragon-type."
"Then, in your vision, what's special about this Swablu?" Terrance asked.
"AplePerhaps when it's just born, it could learn multiple moves. Don't underestimate it different starting point will inevitably lead to different achievements. If all goes well, it's likely to learn a powerful move like Dragon Ascent very early on."
"A Swablu? Dragon Ascent?" Terrance couldn't believe it.
"Nothing is impossible," Master Shengzong waved his hand. "My Skarmory also has a bit of Dragon blood. Although it's weak, if I add the potion I prepared, it's enough to activate the higher Dragon talent of Swablu."
"But what's happening now?" Terrance looked up at the two battling Pokémon, wondering how this related to the situation.
At this point, Master Shengzong smiled. Seeing his smile, Terrance suddenly had a bad premonition.
"However, Altaria seemed a little dissatisfied with my actions and didn't agree with me. But I couldn't give up easily, so after winning the battle, I made a bet with it."