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An indescribable sense of satisfaction and security filled his entire being.
A genuine, deeply satisfied smile finally appeared on his face.
Chapter 106 The Trial of the "Dragon's Spine"!
The newborn, surging power within Hakron and the Warrior Eagle was clearly fed back into the depths of Lin Che's consciousness through the mental link.
With his eyes closed, he could feel the increasingly solidified dragon essence within Hakron, like a beating heart, steady and powerful; he could also feel the almost tangible, incomparably sharp power of the sky flowing between the wings of the Warrior Eagle.
This is a sense of fulfillment I've never felt before.
The growth of each companion builds a solid mental barrier for him, bringing him the purest sense of security.
However, Lin Che's mind was clearer than ever. He knew that there was always a chasm called "real combat" between the cold data jumping on the panel and the real life-or-death struggle.
Power must be mastered through the most rigorous battles.
Tactics need to be honed in the most intense games.
An idea quickly took shape in his mind and became incredibly clear and urgent in an instant.
He needs a fight.
A battle that will push all his trump cards, all his tactics, and all his on-the-spot reactions to their limits!
With this thought in mind, he no longer hesitated about "633".
Lin Che extended his finger and gently lit up the "Dragon's Spine" emblem on his chest. A pale blue light screen unfolded before his eyes, and he bypassed all the usual procedures, using his highest privileges as a prospective member to send a communication request to his mentor's private channel.
His only goal was to apply for access to the organization's legendary VR live-action combat simulator.
That machine is the culmination of the highest scientific research achievement of "Dragon's Spine". It is said to be able to perfectly replicate all the variables in real combat, and its database even contains the perfect combat data of all champion-level powerhouses in the world.
It is the organization's ultimate weapon for forging its true trump cards.
The communication was established almost instantly, and the mentor's gentle, smiling face appeared on the screen.
"You're already eager to test your results?"
The mentor's tone showed no surprise, but rather was full of appreciation: "Your ambition is your most valuable asset. Go ahead, I have granted you the highest level of access."
"Thank you, instructor."
"Go and prove to me that you are strong enough to tear off the word 'prepared'."
Communications cut off.
Under the personal arrangement of his mentor, Lin Che entered the silver-white circular room, which was located at the deepest part of the "Dragon's Spine" base and was full of futuristic technology, without any hindrance.
In the center of the room, there was only a uniquely shaped silver chair that resembled a throne.
He sat down, and a streamlined helmet covered with sophisticated sensors slowly descended from above, silently fastening onto his head.
A cold, metallic touch came through, and my vision was instantly swallowed by darkness.
The next second, an indescribable feeling of weightlessness, as if his soul had been ripped from his body, washed over him. Then, an endless stream of data, like a surging galaxy, rushed through his consciousness.
When Lin Che opened his eyes again, he found himself on an incredibly magnificent and splendid battle stage.
Beneath your feet is a smooth, mirror-like obsidian floor, above your head is a dazzling virtual starry sky, and all around you are the shouts of the virtual audience, like a tsunami.
Every detail is so realistic it's chilling.
A cold, emotionless system notification sounded in his mind.
Please select Challenge Mode.
Lin Che's gaze did not waver at all; he locked onto the option marked as the highest difficulty and flashing with a scarlet light.
"The Four Heavenly Kings Challenge".
"Mode confirmed. Randomly matching you with your first challenge opponent..."
The system remained silent for a few seconds.
"Match successful. Opponent: Hoenn region, Ghost-type Elite Four member, Hibiscus. Data simulation completeness: 100%."
The moment the words fell, countless purple data points began to converge, intertwine, and take shape on the field opposite Lin Che. A woman with dark skin, wearing a Hawaiian wreath, and possessing an eerie yet beautiful aura appeared out of thin air.
Her eyes were vacant, yet seemed to see right through people's hearts. She was none other than the Ghost King, known for her unpredictable tactics and ever-changing style!
Lin Che's lips curled into a smile full of high-spirited fighting spirit.
"Then let me see the power of the Heavenly King!"
"The battle begins!"
Lin Che flicked his wrist and threw out the first Poké Ball!
"Woo——"
With a clear, melodious fox cry, an elegant, pure white Alolan Ninetales appeared on the field.
The [Snowfall] effect is triggered instantly!
The temperature plummeted across the magnificent battle arena. Visible chill spread wildly from beneath Nine-Tails' feet, and within seconds, countless ice crystals condensed in the air, drifting down in a flurry.
In an instant, the entire venue transformed into a frigid hellscape filled with wind and snow!
This is his home turf, his absolute home ground!
Across from her, Furong tossed out her Poké Ball with a blank expression.
A flash of purple light appeared, and a gigantic, dark demon with only one eye that darted around in its socket descended upon the snowstorm, bringing with it a chilling aura.
That's her trump card!
The ensuing battle completely transformed into a breathtaking and exquisitely crafted tactical contest.
Lin Che's brain was working at an unprecedented speed.
He uses the Harkron and the Warriors Hawks as the core of his tactics; their unparalleled explosive power is the absolute sharpest weapon to tear apart the opponent's defense.
Arcanine transformed into a streak of crimson lightning, using its incredible speed to weave through the blizzard at high speed, constantly harassing, roaming, and filling in gaps in its position.
The Alola Ninetales is the cornerstone of the entire tactical system. It not only maintains the blizzard weather, but also, under Lin Che's command, continuously releases [Aurora Veil] and [Frozen Wind], providing the entire team with unparalleled defensive buffs and crowd control support.
Furong's tactics were extremely cunning.
She commanded the Night Demon, attempting several times to activate the [Trick Space] that could reverse speed, trying to completely negate Lin Che's team's greatest speed advantage.
However, every time the energy of [Trick Space] was about to take shape, Lin Che could always use his terrifying foresight to command Arcanine to use a perfectly timed [Roar] to forcibly interrupt the opponent's rhythm, or directly predict and switch to Dragonair to suppress it with powerful Dragon-type energy.
Immediately afterwards, Hibiscus changed tactics, having the Night Demon use that suicidal [curse] on her!
Just as the ominous purple energy was about to lock onto their offensive core, Hakron, Lin Che merely narrowed his eyes and, at the critical moment, completed a near-perfect and exquisite joint defense!
He instantly recalled Hakron and substituted it with Brave Eagle, who used its powerful body to absorb the continuous damage skill, preserving Hakron's peak combat power!
The transitions between offense and defense are so fast they're dazzling.
Every prediction and every coordinated defense was as accurate as a textbook example.
Finally, after a successful [Trick Space] trick, Hibiscus's Night Demon exhibited an extremely small energy stagnation caused by the continuous use of high-cost skills.
This flaw was less than a fraction of a second.
But for Lin Che, that was enough!
"It's now!"
"Hakron, [Dragon God Dive]!"
A terrifying glint flashed in Lin Che's eyes!
"Roar--!!!"
A dragon's roar that reverberated throughout the entire virtual space!
The dragon that was substituted into the arena burst forth with an unprecedentedly dazzling blue light! The primal power originating from the [Dragon Jewel] was pushed to its limit, forming a solid, almost tangible, azure dragon-shaped phantom filled with a sacred and majestic aura, completely enveloping it!
It transformed into a stunning blue meteor, ignoring the swirling snow and the hastily erected defenses of the Night Demon, and charged head-on into them with an unstoppable and devastating force!
1.9 Boom!
A terrifying energy shockwave exploded in the center of the arena!
The Night Demon's seemingly indestructible defense was torn apart and pierced through instantly by this power containing the essence of the supreme dragon race!
Its data body flickered violently in the blue light, and finally, it turned into countless points of light and completely dissipated.
A line of huge golden characters slowly appeared before Lin Che's eyes.
【victory】
Lin Che let out a long breath and voluntarily exited the simulation.
The scene before my eyes changed from a magnificent stage back to that cold and quiet silver-white room.
He took off his helmet, turned around, and found that his mentor was already standing at the door of the room, quietly watching him.
The mentor's eyes no longer held the usual gentleness; instead, they shone with an undisguised, intense light, a mixture of awe, admiration, and ecstasy.
This thrilling yet perfect victory speaks louder than any words.
It proves with the most irrefutable facts that Lin Che's strength as a formal member of the "Dragon's Spine" is truly deserved!
Chapter 107 Target: Hoenn Meteor Falls!
The combat pod door of the virtual reality system slowly opened, and air carrying simulated gunpowder smoke and the residual warmth of data streams rushed in.
As Lin Che stepped out, the indicator lights on his sensory suit went out one by one.
In the battle just now, he fought against three opponents—the peak data projections of three world champions from the league's database. The battle ended in a narrow victory for him, but the cold "VICTORY" on the screen failed to stir even the slightest ripple in his heart.
That's ultimately just a simulation.
No matter how realistic the algorithm, it cannot simulate the primal ferocity that wild elves unleash in their struggle for survival. No matter how sophisticated the tactical simulation, it cannot replace the absolute trust of entrusting one's back to a partner and the soul-stirring thrill of facing life and death in a real adventure.
That's the catalyst for growth.
He returned to his room, where a detailed report on his trip to the Carlos region, which had just been transmitted via the alliance's encrypted internal line, was displayed on the screen with the words "Received" in green.
The mission is over.