"Fang Yuan."
While Fang Yuan's hand was still hurting, Master Tao Xiuying's voice reached him.
Although many incomprehensible things had happened, as Master Tao Xiuying and Blaziken approached, Fang Yuan straightened up and looked at them, temporarily putting everything else out of mind.
Master Tao Xiuying nodded to Fang Yuan. "Congratulations. You've truly surprised me."
"Chaah!!" Blaziken nodded as well. It accepted its defeat wholeheartedly. It had never expected Infernape to unleash such power at the very end.
"Infernape worked harder," Fang Yuan said, scratching his head.
"You worked hard too," Master Tao Xiuying said.
As she spoke, Blaziken had already cradled the Life Fire in its hands.
The Life Fire was incredibly miraculous, floating in midair as it burned.
"As promised, it is yours now."
"This..."
Seeing the flame, Fang Yuan froze for a moment before understanding.
The battle was over. According to their agreement, the Life Fire would be entrusted to them from now on.
"Infernape!!"
Filled with excitement, Fang Yuan took a deep breath and called out to Infernape, who was soaking in Life Dew.
The monkey immediately rushed over.
Life Dew was good, but it was ultimately a Water-type healing method. For Infernape, the Life Fire was clearly much closer to what it had been hoping for.
Infernape: I'm here, I'm here.
In the blink of an eye, Infernape had run to Fang Yuan's side.
Before Blaziken could even offer it over, as Infernape approached, the Life Fire floated toward its arm like a Fire Serpent.
Then, under Infernape's astonished gaze, the flame flowed up to the top of its head and merged with the ever-burning fire there.
"Wuaa?"
At that moment, Infernape felt a change in the flame atop its head.
It seemed to have gained the ability to heal its injuries, while also strengthening