Laws and Techniques

After receiving a large amount of information, Chen Yi suddenly understood.

This was the difference between a "technique" and a "method."

Fireball represented the method of use. Even with forced categorization, there were only the so-called Beginner, Advanced, Perfect, and Divine levels.

Take Chen Yi for example. His understanding of Fireball had surpassed the Mage who originally designed it. He could barely be called Divine, but there was no room for further improvement.

Adding anything more would no longer be Fireball, but another spell.

"Method" represented a deeper understanding.

Wang Zhanbo's Passive Skill, Swordsman, didn't represent an increase in a specific skill, but rather an overall increase in strength.

Swordsmanship, Movement Techniques, Combat Experience – these were all within the scope of this skill.

"Then how should I train in this aspect?"

"Method" was much more metaphysical than something like Fireball.

The first thing Chen Yi could think of was Strong Projection, but not all strong individuals were suitable for him.

While pondering, he brought the Fire Dragon to the Arena once again.

"Select Training Mode."

On the training ground in Training Mode, Chen Yi explained the newly acquired information to the Fire Dragon.

"We both have talent in fire, so we plan to invest in fire."

Unexpectedly, the Fire Dragon shook its head. "Roar... Roar oh."

The Fire Dragon knew that Chen Yi's shortcomings in combat were in the front line, not in firepower. Therefore, it decided to start training in close-combat techniques.

This was the biggest difference between a Pale Gold Pokémon and a Player.

Players had to decide their development direction at Level 10, while the Fire Dragon could make its decision before Level 20.

[Charizard ♀]

Quality: Pale Gold

Level: 17 EXP 4650/35000

Constitution: 43 (HP+100)

Strength: 39

Intelligence: 46

Agility: 42

Spirit: 38 (HP +100)

Ember: Launches a ranged fire attack forward, dealing damage equal to Intelligence x 1.2.

Energy Flow: Mana, Stamina, and HP form a flow, reducing damage taken by 15%.

With enough training time, before level 20, Fire Dragon's All Attributes can reach the maximum of 49 points!

After this, it will be time to decide its development direction. Developing all attributes simultaneously will severely slow down the speed of becoming stronger.

After the last battle in the Derivative World, Fire Dragon had been thinking about how it could help its Trainer.

In terms of raw firepower, the Trainer could surpass several of itself.

Only in terms of resistance, flight, and speed could it not compare to itself.

Afterward, Fire Dragon had been thinking about how to bring this matter up with the Trainer, but it didn't expect Chen Yi to bring it up himself.

Chen Yi looked directly into Fire Dragon's eyes, and Fire Dragon also looked at him.

"This might be very painful."

"Hoo!"

White smoke puffed from Fire Dragon's nostrils.

Chen Yi said helplessly, "Alright, alright, as you wish."

Fire Dragon's eyes narrowed into a smile.

What a headache. His own Pokémon were already starting to have their own ideas. This would mean even greater consumption of Copper Coins.

Activate Strong Projection, with the target set to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's fame wasn't solely due to his Zanpakuto; his Swordsmanship, Hakuda, and Footwork had all reached extremely profound levels.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's projection still appeared in his frail, elderly state, but he retained his previous memories. "It is?"

Chen Yi explained, "It's Charmander, it just grew into its current form."

"Teacher! I hope you can teach it Hakuda techniques."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes snapped open wide, and immense Spiritual Pressure spread outwards. Just the Spiritual Pressure alone stirred up a gale.

Fire Dragon stepped forward, blocking Chen Yi. It would show its resolve to the Teacher.

The Spiritual Pressure grew more immense, and even breathing became heavy. The Fire Dragon's feet left claw marks on the ground as it barely stabilized its body.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's voice remained unhurried: "If you retreat now, I can pretend I didn't hear anything."

The only response was the Fire Dragon's unyielding roar.

In truth, this was Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's small personal wish. The first time he saw Charmander, he was delighted with it, and he usually trained Chen Yi Kid more strictly than Charmander.

His hope was that Chen Yi Kid could better protect this guy.

But now, this guy was about to actively step onto the battlefield of flesh and blood!

"Did Chen Yi Kid say something?!"

Chen Yi Kid looked innocent. Your old man's favoritism is too serious.

The Fire Dragon shook its head and unleashed Ember towards the sky: "┗|｀O′|┛ Ao~~"

The flames flew far, far into the sky, as if representing the Fire Dragon's will.

From the flames, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni felt the Fire Dragon's determination. Such a weak flame, so be it...

As he retracted his Spiritual Pressure, he returned to his frail appearance.

His cane tapped lightly on the ground: "Chen Yi Kid, prepare these medicinal ingredients."

He would do his best to train the Fire Dragon, preventing it from perishing on the battlefield.

Close combat usually begins with taking hits, and through constant tempering of the body, the body's resistance continuously strengthens through tearing and repair.

Under normal circumstances, just tempering the body would take years to calculate, because human recovery ability is limited, and Pokémon are the same.

But this is the Game World, where all sorts of healing potions are endless.

If one Blood Potion can't heal, then have two!

The only thing that could stop the Fire Dragon's progress was... Chen Yi Kid's wallet.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's summons required Copper Coins, the medicinal ingredients for tempering the body needed Copper Coins, healing potions also needed Copper Coins, and the Staff of Healing certification required Copper Coins.

Originally, Chen Yi Kid felt satisfied with the more than 120,000 Copper Coins in his backpack, but now he felt how quickly they were spent.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni informed Chen Yi Kid of the medicinal ingredients. These were all sold in the Game World's system store, and there were different versions.

There were those made of spirit particles specifically for Shinigami, normal medicinal ingredients specifically for living beings, and those with added energy structures specifically for Pokémon.

He spent 10,000 Copper Coins to buy 5 portions, which should be enough for the Fire Dragon for a short period.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni took the medicinal ingredients and looked at Chen Yi Kid: "Chen Yi Kid, what are you planning to learn?"

Chen Yi bowed in a disciple's manner: "Teacher, I wish to learn your understanding of flames."

At this moment, it was as if he had returned to the First Time Chen Yi summoned Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni. However, he was far more powerful now, beginning to seek his own path.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni nodded. He had long seen that Chen Yi's talent did not lie in Swordsmanship or Hakuda, but in abilities similar to Kidō.

"My flames originate from my Zanpakuto. However, you do not have a fire-element Zanpakuto, so facing the flames directly is the best method."

Chen Yi nodded. It was the same when he learned Ignite, and he was already mentally prepared.