Although he didn't know what was happening, Master Fan was very surprised now.
Emperor Yan and Shui Jun seemed to have recognized Fang Yuan.
So...
He looked towards Lei Gong, the only one left.
So as long as he got the approval of Lei Gong in the end, Fang Yuan would have passed the test, right??
"Young man, there's only one challenge left..."
"You... might create a miracle."
Master Fan clenched his fist, being tested and recognized by the Three Sacred Beasts simultaneously??
This had never happened before!!
Perhaps, Fang Yuan would be the strongest Brave of the Rainbow in hundreds of years!
"Mm..." Fang Yuan nodded.
He looked at Milotic and after a moment of silence, said, "Then Milotic, you go ahead and feel the Power of the North Wind."
"Whoo~~~" Milotic nodded, first glancing at Shui Jun, who was riding the north wind away, then glanced at Monferno, as if to say thank you.
Monferno: (ﾟДﾟ*)ﾉ
No way.
What do you mean?
Monferno was stunned, in theory, according to what Fang Yuan said, as soon as it saw Ho-Oh, its injuries would immediately heal.
At most in 1 or 2 hours.
The matter of the Strengthening BUFF was something Monferno had not even considered.
And in such a short time, his teammates also wanted to attempt a breakthrough?
Can't you be a kind Pokémon?
If you're not thanking Shui Jun, why thank me for nothing!!
"Monferno, focus on healing," Fang Yuan said to Monferno, leaving Monferno with an unspoken bitterness.
At this time, Fang Yuan still didn't believe in the so-called Strengthening BUFF, with Milotic mastering the Cleansing Water, and being favored by Shui Jun who also mastered it was normal.
Shui Jun directly offering an opportunity was purely unexpected, but reasonable....
Such a surprise couldn't happen one after another!
Boom!!!!
As Shui Jun left, Lei Gong understood that it was the only test left.
Fang Yuan being able to gain recognition from Emperor Yan and Shui Jun was already very good, but Lei Gong wouldn't let him off easily because of that.
It still stood on the rocky mountain unmoved, but in its fur that resembled clouds and rain clouds, arcs of electricity already flickered.
Boom!!!
Another deafening sound, and dark clouds instantly appeared above Azure Mountain; the black clouds condensed in almost an instant!
The sky was pitch black, the sound of thunder reverberating in one's ears.
There was no rain, no wind, and everything around was exceptionally calm, but in the dark clouds in the sky, thunder rolled wildly, its might terrifying.
It was as if the day had suddenly turned dark, the flashes of lightning illuminating Lei Gong's form on the rocky mountain, its sharp fangs exposed and in its majestic gaze, filled with scrutiny towards Fang Yuan and the others.
"Mashaduo..."
Mashaduo was almost crying as it came to Lei Gong's side, hoping that Lei Gong would be a bit more forthcoming.
If Fang Yuan easily passed the test again and again, it didn't know what to do.
Lei Gong glanced indifferently at Mashaduo, thinking Mashaduo's worries were unnecessary.
Heavenly Thunder.
The natural lightning in the world.
All beings instinctively fear natural lightning, and even Legendary Pokémon are no exception, even the so-called Thunder God of the Orange Archipelago couldn't withstand the strongest natural lightning, only holding it in awe and fighting with its power.
It was not something that willpower could resist.
Under a great threat, going against instinct, to rewrite the rules of the "soul", only a very few ordinary Pokémon could accomplish this step!
So, if the Pokémon undergoing the test has even the slightest hesitation and flaws in their heart, the power of the lightning will be magnified several times, completely crushing the opponent!
"Mashaduo..."
Upon hearing this, Mashaduo's heart eased, that's right, even Electric Elves, when facing horrifying natural lightning far beyond their endurance, would be fear-stricken too.
The thunderclouds have already formed.
Lei Gong and Mashaduo quietly awaited Fang Yuan's decision to send out a Pokémon to take the challenge of Heavenly Thunder.
And on Fang Yuan's side, after a silence, he directly took out the Poké Ball of the Armed Magnetic Monster.
The next second, the Three-in-One Exploding Magnet Beast, that is, the Armed Magnetic Monster appeared in mid-air.
"Let me clarify in advance; they can enter one Poké Ball, so theoretically, they count as one Pokémon..." Fang Yuan scratched his cheek and explained to Lei Gong and Mashaduo.
"Bluluuluululuu!" The Armed Magnetic Monster nodded righteously.
But at this time.
Lei Gong and Mashaduo saw the Armed Magnetic Monster, both were slightly stunned, their expressions becoming strange.
No matter how they looked at it, it seemed like three Pokémon, right?!
They couldn't recognize the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster, could they?!
However, at that moment, the Armed Magnetic Monster was in the Soul Heart State, with spirit, "soul," and body perfectly unified, and even the scrutiny of the Three Sacred Beasts and Mashaduo together couldn't find any faults.
The aura of the three Pokémon perfectly combined, just like the Dumb Hippo.
Even though Lei Gong was puzzled, it soon accepted the reality.
With the world being so vast, it was normal for it not to have seen everything.
Although Lei Gong was seeing this type of Pokémon species for the first time, it still calmly nodded.
No matter, even if it truly looked like a single Pokémon, even if Fang Yuan planned to challenge the Heavenly Thunder with several Pokémon together, it wouldn't matter.
Fear is contagious, if even one Pokémon harbors fear, the other Pokémon will also develop a fear effect.
Lei Gong took a step forward, roaring toward the thunderclouds amidst flickering electric lights.
Boom!!!
A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by the transformation of the thundercloud into a thunder pool. The constant roars made the sky shift from dark to light, turning into a golden expanse that illuminated everything around, as if doomsday had arrived.
Under the glare of the lightning, Lei Gong looked at the Armed Magnetic Monster.
At the same time.
The Armed Magnetic Monster silently gazed at the thunder in the sky, feeling the destructive power it contained; it was a force that could potentially sink an island.
Such legendary power, especially the destructive nature of lightning, would strike fear into any Pokemon.
Even Eevee and Victini on Fang Yuan's shoulders were gritting their teeth with fear as they looked at this lightning that could easily destroy a city.
"Blub blub blub blub blub..."
If it had been any other time, even as an Electric Series Pokemon, the Armed Magnetic Monster would have definitely taken a detour upon encountering such a level of lightning. Though Magnemites could charge themselves with lightning, the intensity of the thunder had to be considered. A thunder as potent as this could instantly erase its form and spirit; the idea of powering up through charging was just wishful thinking.
But now.
The Armed Magnetic Monster looked back at the injury-ridden Monferno, meditating not far away, and Milotic, which was attempting to breakthrough. Suddenly it felt that everything was alright.
No fear.
Only joy.
Its gaze burned with intensity as it looked at the thunder in the sky. Though it could sense the horrendous power within, surprisingly, there wasn't a single flaw in its heart, not a trace of fear, but rather an incredibly excited thought...
The right time, the right place, both Pokemon and habitat are aligned.
Could this be...
A breakthrough opportunity?!
Considering that every time Monferno got injured it would breakthrough, and now with the immense thunder power before its eyes, the Armed Magnetic Monster swallowed its saliva, thinking it should be alright...
Just endure it, and the breakthrough will come... Fear doesn't exist. This is a gift from heaven!
"Armed Magnetic Monster—" Fang Yuan sensed the determination in the Armed Magnetic Monster's heart, raised an eyebrow, wait a minute, what are you thinking??
Hadn't you undergone Thunder God's lightning training to temper your Soul Heart before?
Now, if you simply resist like you did during that training, even if you can't get through unscathed, there shouldn't be any danger...
"Blub blub blub blub!! (Just passively enduring would be too wasteful... A rare opportunity lies before me!!)" The Armed Magnetic Monster was firm in its resolve.
It wanted to charge!
It wanted to devour the lightning!
This was a breakthrough opportunity.
It might sustain serious injuries, but the Armed Magnetic Monster felt no fear, only excitement... This confidence stemmed from Milotic, who was next to it, attempting to break through.
The Law of Causality BUFF could not possibly be wrong!
"Hold on?!"
Fang Yuan gaped. How could they all be so fanatical about the Strengthening BUFF for Monferno?
"Have you made your decision?"
The Armed Magnetic Monster nodded.
Fang Yuan fell silent.
"All right... I respect your choice... but don't be reckless, this is legendary-level thunder..."
"If your Soul remains flawless throughout, there's still a chance... but if you feel the slightest fear... you know the outcome."
Why is even the usually well-behaved Armed Magnetic Monster acting so rash? But then again... it might be worth a gamble?
After all, the Armed Magnetic Monster now held the strength of a high-level Guardian God, plus the Legendary Level Soul Heart technique; it might just be able to withstand the thunder. Besides... Mewtwo and other Pokemon were protecting it from the shadows, and Thunder God would definitely not strike with full force... Even if it were seriously injured, Ho-Oh coming later would provide assurance...
Fang Yuan's thoughts surged as well; licking his lips, he looked up.
Although it was very dangerous... it did seem like there was a glimmer of hope, as long as the Armed Magnetic Monster maintained its inner strength throughout.
Then the power of the lightning wouldn't be particularly terrifying.
The next second.
The Armed Magnetic Monster, its gaze filled with excitement, rushed forward.
At the same time, sensing the fervent psychic waves emitted from the Armed Magnetic Monster as it soared into the sky, Lei Gong and Mashaduo on the rocky mountain were slightly startled. Wait a minute... What does this Self-detonating Magnetic Monster intend to do??
Under the darkened sky, the Armed Magnetic Monster that took flight directly used its charging power to attract the lightning to itself.
No sign of fear on its face, only anticipation.
As the thunder struck down, amidst intense pain, the Armed Magnetic Monster's Soul remained clear.
Just as Fang Yuan had anticipated, the Armed Magnetic Monster in its Soul Heart State resisted the lightning much more easily than most Pokemon because its spirit, already rewritten by its Soul Heart into a three-in-one unity, was incredibly solid.
Plus... it truly felt no fear at the moment...
Under the shocked gazes of Mashaduo, Thunder God, and Master Fan, the Armed Magnetic Monster devoured the lightning greedily, allowing the electric energy to temper its body, standing up to nature itself.
The screams of the Armed Magnetic Monster even drowned out the thunderclaps, indicating the immense pain it was enduring.
But after the pain, its newly polished silver body became even stronger...
Lei Gong fell silent. Is this really working?
......
After a long while.
As the day brightened and the dark clouds dispersed.
Eevee again wore an expression of 'just as I thought'.
Monferno stood up with a dazed face, feeling that the situation was outrageous. The power of that heavenly thunder, although dispersed, when added up, was no less formidable than Holy Fire, right??? Did that burly chef just devour it all??? Had he been possessed by Glutton??
Meanwhile, Fang Yuan silently welcomed back the Armed Magnetic Monster, which had undergone a complete transformation. Unexpectedly, this incident was definitely a fluke; it was purely the bolster of Soul Heart, plus the Armed Magnetic Monster's own prior training experience, its wilful effort, and his own consent.
It had nothing to do with Monferno.
"Roar—" At the same time, atop the mountain rocks, with Mashaduo looking on dumbfounded the whole time, Lei Gong gracefully turned around, unafraid of the thunder stronger than himself, his heart devoid of any flaws or fears. Not even a speck of fear; on the contrary, facing the thunder, the Pokemon was filled with excitement... Lei Gong had never seen such a thing before.
The opponent was qualified.
This time's Brave of the Rainbow was not disappointing.
Mashaduo: (⊙ˍ⊙)