novelhk Chapter 356 About Dynamax and Crystallization! Crystal Sprout Evolves into Crystal
Chapter 356 About Dynamax and Crystallization! Crystal Sprout Evolves into Crystal
Chapter 356: Gigantamax and Crystallization! Crystal Sprout evolves into Crystal Blossom! A Crystallized Pokémon appears!
Ye Yinchuan has some special ideas about Crystal Bud and its evolved form Crystal Flower, but he can't tell the audience about them in detail for the time being.
That is about the crystallization of Pokémon. In the National Pokédex of Crystallize, it is clearly mentioned that Crystallize petals are formed from its toxic energy crystals, and its material and structure are similar to Crystal Gems.
The so-called terephthalic gemstone is also known as "terephthalic" or "crystal".
This term actually has two meanings.
One type refers to the original terrestrial crystal ore, which is a crystallized substance that exists underground or emerges from the ground and contains a special energy.
The special energy mentioned here naturally refers to crystallization energy, which, as the name suggests, is a type of energy that enables Pokémon to crystallize.
Crystallization, similar to Dynamax, allows a Pokémon's form and state to undergo significant changes in a short period of time, and generally grants it greater power.
In the pre-time travel Pokémon concept, it was a means to enhance a Pokémon's battle strength; in the game, it can be understood as a special mechanism.
Gigantamax can be roughly understood as making a Pokémon's size larger.
However, according to the official setting, Dynamax is the release of special energy from a Pokémon's body that distorts the surrounding space, making the Pokémon appear to be much larger than its actual size.
It was also mentioned that, according to Dr. Mulan's research, during Dynamax, the Pokémon's physical form doesn't actually grow larger, but it can still be touched...
This concept may sound a bit abstract, but it becomes clearer if you think of it as Pokémon using special powers to distort space and create something similar to a "Dharma Image".
The Pokémon's true form doesn't grow larger; what it transforms into is its Dharma form, which can influence the material world. This Dharma form uses special energy to distort space, making it appear larger. The true form can also interact and influence other substances through its Dharma form!
When it comes to Dynamaxing, Ye Yinchuan can only think of that giant Dragonite, the Lighthouse Dragonite.
However, upon closer examination, and considering the information I obtained through my treasure-hunting skills regarding that ancient Dragonite, it can be concluded that the Dragonite's enormous size was genuine and differed somewhat from the concept of Dynamax.
After all, the information written in the panel's traits states that the ancient Dragonite grew to such a large size because of its longevity, which conflicts with the concept of Dynamax.
And it was precisely because of this that Ye Yinchuan had even bolder ideas.
If that giant Dragonite really had nothing to do with Dynamaxing and just grew that big due to its longevity, then theoretically, wouldn't it still have a chance to Dynamax on top of that? The size it would exhibit would probably be so exaggerated that it would be unbelievable. Even if a Giant came, it would have to think twice!
For a fleeting moment, Ye Yinchuan's thoughts drifted far away.
However, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, things like Mega Evolution, Dynamax, and Crystallization are some of the most interesting battle systems introduced in the Pokémon games, and they've also been featured in the anime. As a Pokémon enthusiast, how could I not be interested in these things?
Now, let's return to the second concept of Taijing Gemstone.
That is, after a Pokémon crystallizes, its entire body is like a crystal, and its surface is like a cut gemstone, shining with a dazzling light.
And a crown-like gem crystal will appear on your head, which is called a terrestrial gem.
There are actually many more details to discuss regarding Dynamax and Crystallization, but Ye Yinchuan doesn't have any cases at hand, so it's not convenient for him to share this information with the audience at the moment.
In this world, Dynamax and Crystallization are undiscovered methods for enhancing Pokémon's battle power.
At this moment, Ye Yinchuan put aside these unresolved thoughts in his mind and chose to focus on the present.
The crystalline bud radiating the light of evolution before us has completed its evolution, its form becoming more mature and perfect, and it has officially become a crystalline flower.
[Wow, how did this Crystal Sprout turn into this after evolving? It looks like a bull's shank with horns!]
[This shape looks so strange. Before it evolved, it looked like a flower, but after evolving, it stopped acting, right?]
Ye Yinchuan was used to the complaints in the live chat; clearly, the audience still knew too little about Pokémon.
"After the Crystallight Sprout evolves, it will be called the Crystallight Flower. Don't be fooled by its current appearance; it doesn't look like a flower at all because it hasn't fully opened yet..."
However, remember this: when the Crystal Flower truly unfolds and blooms, is it actually a good thing for the adventurers who encounter it...?
Because the Crystal Flower only unfolds its crystalline petals when it encounters danger, and then…”
And then what happened?
[Host, please stop talking like a novelist quoting out of context!]
Ye Yinchuan wasn't intentionally trying to keep the audience in suspense; rather, the current situation had captured his attention, making it impossible for him to continue speaking.
As the audience described, the appearance of the Crystal Flower resembled a plump beef tendon, or an oval shape with striped patterns. Its head, or rather its two eyes, was covered by a transparent cone, just like the Crystal Sprout, acting as a protective shield.
In fact, those striped textures, or those tendon-like full things, are the crystal petals of the Crystal Flower that are gathered together.
At this moment, as the petals gradually unfold, they become very clear.
"Prepare to defend!"
Ye Yinchuan wasn't sure if Crystal Flower was still in a state of shock after experiencing the aftermath of the battle between Metagross and Nosegate, and might mistake him for an enemy...
Especially since I myself have picked up some of that big North Korean vibe!
Ye Yinchuan noticed that the cone-shaped head of the Crystal Flower was beginning to fill with poisonous energy and light. He sensed something was wrong; it was clearly about to attack.
In the game, the requirement for Gleambee to evolve into Gleambee is level 35. This particular Gleambee is level 37 and has an egg-shaped move called "Sludge Wave," which is clearly its trump card!
Although Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon are strong enough to deal with the Crystal Flower in front of him, the opponent's move is a poison-type move. Sludge Wave is equivalent to a poison-type beam move that can poison the target and all surrounding enemies. In such a relatively small cave space, it is almost impossible to avoid and can pose a huge threat!
However, just as the Crystal Flower aimed at Ye Yinchuan and his group, gathering its strength to launch an attack, the surrounding Crystal Sprouts cried out, protecting Ye Yinchuan and his companions and telling the Crystal Flower that it was not an enemy.
Seeing that the energy of the Crystal Flower had subsided and it was looking at him with scrutinizing eyes, its hostility gradually fading, Ye Yinchuan also calmed down a bit and signaled to the Pokémon not to make any rash moves.
"See? I've done good deeds all my life, and the Pokémon will thank me."
Ye Yinchuan mimicked a kung fu star's sideways finger gesture and flashed a bright smile at the camera.
"This is how the Crystal Flowers attack; they fire deadly beams from their cone-shaped heads, or you can think of them as their bodies..."
Crystal Blossom primarily uses Rock and Poison-type moves, and excels at Ray-type moves. Their blooming appearance is quite beautiful.
Ye Yinchuan looked at the Crystal Flower, and saw that it looked much better after all the petals had been opened than when they were closed.
It looks like a large, blue-purple flower with layered petals; it's quite beautiful, especially since Ye Yinchuan appreciates it.
One point to note is that after evolving, Crystal Blossom can float and no longer needs to be rooted to the rock wall. This is a beneficial thing for Crystal Blossom itself and for the trainer who raised it.
Clearly, a common characteristic of Pokémon evolution is that it increases mobility and range of movement.
The most typical example is some water-type Pokémon. Before they evolve, they can only live in water. After they evolve, they have the opportunity to move around on land. Feebas and Milotic are vivid examples around us.
After exchanging words with the Crystal Buds, the Crystal Flower slowly flew to Ye Yinchuan and his group. Its voice was much weaker, indicating that it had been too loud and hadn't quite grasped the situation.
Ye Yinchuan didn't blame it. This Crystal Blossom was probably in a deeper place, or perhaps it was immersed in evolution and didn't notice it. He asked the Pokémon to heal the Crystal Sprouts.
It's clear that Crystal Flower is very apologetic.
Through the inner voice of the Crystal Flower, Ye Yinchuan could roughly discern:
"Are you planning to give me something as a token of gratitude for rescuing your companions, and as an apology?"
He said it directly to make it easier for the audience to understand; he was actually quite certain that this was what the Crystal Flower meant.
No, you understood it again?
[How come the streamer keeps befriending wild Pokémon? It's like they're doing a quest!]
Please help me tame a Crystal Sprout; I want to give it to my homeroom teacher!
Looking at the last comment, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but laugh. What kind of grudge did this person hold? Did they want to poison their homeroom teacher?
"Young man, your idea is dangerous! A Pokémon like Glowsprout is too difficult for most people to handle. Let the streamer do it!"
I have never seen such a shameless person!
[Host, you... you're taking everything in sight? You weren't like this before!]
Ye Yinchuan just chuckled:
"The tourist park is about to open for trial operation, how can we not stock up on goods?"
[Fine, fine, other people open tourist attractions and acquire Pokémon, but you catch them all yourself, huh?]
Forget about your lousy tourist park. Unless you give me free admission and cover my transportation, I'd be willing to do anything, even find a shiny Iron Dumbbell egg on the street!
"You little rascal, you're never going to suffer a loss, are you?"
Seeing the teasing comments in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan shook his head helplessly. He wasn't in a hurry to subdue a Crystal Sprout, since the Crystal Flower was going to give him something, so he'd take it first.
Then I saw the crystal flower leading me deeper into the cave.
[Wait a minute, doesn't anyone find this strange? Before the Crystal Flower evolved, it should have grown on walls. It can't possibly grow legs and run off to collect resources, can it? If not, how is it going to give things to the streamer with its head?]
[Is the streamer just delusional?]
Ye Yinchuan coughed twice, then explained:
"The unevolved form of Crystal Blossom, Crystal Sprout, although it usually takes root in rock walls to absorb nutrients, it can actually move slowly. After all, it's not a real plant, but a Pokémon..."
As long as there's a rock face, moving around isn't a problem. Even without a rock face, they can move around for a while, and they can even take root in the ground like a gopher...
However, if it cannot absorb nutrients for too long, it risks withering and becoming fragile, and its movement will also be severely restricted, unlike the crystal flower which is as free.
[Oh, I see. I thought I couldn't move!]
[Actually, if you looked closely just now, you would have noticed that some of the crystalline buds had fallen off, but they were able to wriggle like worms.]
The audience marveled.
Ye Yinchuan followed the Crystal Flower forward while observing the surrounding Crystal Sprouts to see if there were any individuals worth taming.
Unfortunately, after looking around, I didn't find anything I particularly liked.
Following the winding path of the Crystal Flower, Ye Yinchuan grew increasingly uncertain, wondering where it was taking him...
"It's so deep inside, won't we get lost?"
Led by the Crystal Flower, Ye Yinchuan even discovered some entrances to underground caves. The caves, which were already complex in terms of terrain, descended layer by layer. Ye Yinchuan became increasingly afraid of getting lost, so he quickly had his Pokémon make some marks.
This cave is amazing! It looks so small from the outside, but it's a completely different world inside!
Indeed, without the crystal flower leading the way, who could have imagined it?
When the crystal flower stopped moving, Ye Yinchuan's gaze, aided by the light from the sun rock, also looked into the depths of the cave...
This discovery was quite alarming; a pangolin was blocking their path, and this pangolin looked anything but ordinary…
[Holy crap, what's going on with this sandworm? I've seen mutants before, but never one this mutated! What is this? A gem sandworm?]
[It's so gorgeous, it's blinding! Streamer, there's no way you won't want to win it over, right? I'm so drooling!]
If it weren't for the live broadcast, I would have really thought it was special effects!
[This must be a dominant sand rat! Otherwise, why would it be wearing a crown on its head? That pose is so cool!]
Seeing the excited comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan's heart was also filled with a sense of unease...
He knew this day would come sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to come so soon...
Because of this pangolin in front of me...
It's clearly a highly crystalline form!
(I couldn't find a picture of the Taijing Sandshrew, so I had to use this one instead~)
(End of this chapter)