New Move, Graduate Early!

"Xiao Ruan, help me organize the information and send it to me through Telepathy."

Back at the academy, Bai Mu summoned Zygarde and headed toward the Back Mountain.

"Woof~"

Zygarde answered, quickly sorting out both sides' information and transmitting it over.

The next second, a status panel appeared in Bai Mu's field of vision—

[Bai Mu (Level 11)]

[Spirit Skill: Jungle Healing]

[Martial Soul: Zygarde (10% Form) (Core 1, Z-Cell 10)]

[Attributes: Dragon, Ground]

[Ability: Aura Break]

[Abilities: Invisibility, Photosynthesis, Telepathy, Power Construct]

[Moves: Bite, Dragon Breath, Stomp, Glare, Safeguard, Extreme Speed, Jungle Healing]

"Nice!"

After looking over the panel again, Bai Mu could not suppress the upward curve of his lips.

Aside from leveling up and gaining resonance moves, he had actually gained other benefits as well.

For example... the use of Spirit Skills!

Take Yu Xiaogang, for instance. He could only activate his Spirit Skills himself before having Luo Sanpao use them, but Bai Mu did not have that limitation.

Jungle Healing could not only be used directly as a move by Zygarde, his Martial Soul, but also by Bai Mu himself as a Spirit Master.

If both of them activated Jungle Healing at the same time, its healing effect could double, directly restoring half the stamina and Soul Power of both himself and his teammates!

More importantly, after obtaining his first Spirit Ring, Zygarde had somehow naturally learned a new move—

Extreme Speed!

Extreme Speed charged at the opponent with a ferocious impact at lightning speed!

It was a god-tier move in the games, and even more so in reality!

It had no special gimmicks. It was simply fast!

In terms of speed, there were only a handful of attack moves in Pokemon World that were faster, and they usually came with all sorts of restrictions.

In terms of power, Extreme Speed was even stronger than Bite, Dragon Breath, and Stomp.

Ordinary moves like Bite and Dragon Breath might gradually become useless and be forgotten in the future, but Extreme Speed would never go out of style!

"Arf~ woof~"

Zygarde suddenly barked, a smug look appearing at the corner of its mouth.

Surprise flashed through Bai Mu's eyes. "You're saying you have a feeling that after I obtain my second, third, fourth, and fifth Spirit Rings, you'll be able to comprehend four more new moves?"

"Ah~"

Zygarde gave a low cry, its steps becoming even lighter, as though it were rather pleased with itself.

"Zygarde has four Signature Moves: Land's Wrath, Thousand Waves, Thousand Arrows, and Core Enforcer. Could it be that it'll unlock those four moves as I obtain more Spirit Rings?"

If that were true, then after Zygarde reached Level 51, would that not mean it would lack no crucial skills at all?

"Very good! Zygarde, use Extreme Speed!"

Bai Mu pointed at a large tree a hundred meters away.

"Woof~"

Zygarde pushed off with all four limbs. The instant it used Extreme Speed, it turned into a streak of green light and shot forward.

Boom!

Almost in the very next second, the tree crashed to the ground.

The second after that, green light flashed, and Zygarde returned to Bai Mu's side.

Charging, attacking, returning—the entire process took less than three seconds!

"Gasp... so fast..."

Shock filled Bai Mu's eyes.

Anyone who knew would think that was a tree. Anyone who did not would think it was a speed bump!

"Arf (.-`ω´-)~"

Even the scarf around Zygarde's neck was practically floating into the sky with pride!

"Don't get cocky. Spend the next couple of days using Dig more and getting a feel for it. With your abilities, you should be able to learn Dig easily!"

Bai Mu raised a hand and pressed down on its dog head, then pointed at the ground.

"Other skills don't matter, but you absolutely have to learn Dig properly!"

"If we really run into danger, I'll be counting on you to Dig us an escape route!"

Zygarde: (Ｔ▽Ｔ)

Notting Academy, Dean's Office.

"What? You want to graduate early?"

The dean frowned as he looked at the boy who had only become a Spirit Master a few days ago. "Bai Mu, you're only nine years old, and your Soul Power is merely Level 11. Leaving the academy to venture out alone at your age is far too early."

"Dean, I know you mean well, but I have my own plans."

Bai Mu's tone was calm yet firm. "Martial Soul theory, Spirit Beast knowledge, basic Soul Power cultivation... I've already learned nearly everything I want to learn. If I stay here any longer, my progress will be too slow."

He was different from other Spirit Masters. Since he could resonate with Pokemon Moves, there was no need for him to study which Spirit Beasts suited his Martial Soul, what Spirit Skills they would produce, or the odds involved.

He only needed to decide which moves he wanted, then specifically seek out and hunt Spirit Beasts with those abilities!

As long as the species was suitable and could resonate with the moves he wanted, he was willing to absorb the Spirit Ring even if its age was lower.

"Do you know how dangerous the outside world is?"

The dean stood and walked to the window, watching the students playing on the sports field. "The world of Spirit Masters is far more complicated than you think. You're just a child..."

"Dean, I've already made up my mind."

Bai Mu interrupted him.

He sought stability, but he was never afraid to take risks!

"Alas..."

The dean let out a long sigh and sat back down. "Since your mind is made up, I can't force you to stay. But remember, Notting Academy will always be your home."

He took out a document from a drawer, quickly filled it out, and stamped it. "This is your graduation certificate, and there's also this..."

The dean took out a small money pouch and pushed it in front of Bai Mu.

"There are ten Gold Soul Coins inside. Consider it aid from the academy. Don't refuse it. Take it."

"Thank you, Dean!"

Bai Mu did not stand on ceremony. He accepted the pouch and document, then gave him a solemn bow.

"Go."

The dean waved a hand, his voice slightly hoarse. "Come back alive."

The next day, Nuoding City's north gate.

"Uncle, how much to get to Heaven Dou City?"

With a bundle on his back, Bai Mu found the coachman who had previously taken them to Hunting Soul Forest.

"Heaven Dou City? That place isn't close!"

The coachman was a weathered middle-aged man. The moment he heard Heaven Dou City, his face filled with hesitation.

"The imperial capital is in the northeastern part of the empire, while Nuoding City is in the south. The whole trip is over two thousand kilometers. A round trip would take me at least ten days to half a month. Why don't you find someone else?"

"Two Gold Soul Coins. This is the deposit."

Without waiting for an answer, Bai Mu stuffed one Gold Soul Coin into his hand.

The journey was long, and he did not dare casually hire someone else.

"Gasp... Fine, I'll do it!"

The coachman's expression shifted several times before he finally gritted his teeth and put away the Gold Soul Coin.

One Gold Soul Coin was enough to cover a family of three's expenses for several months. Two Gold Soul Coins were enough for half a year!

The carriage slowly set off, leaving the city gates and traveling north along the main road.

"Xiao Ruan, a new journey has begun."

Bai Mu summoned Zygarde and leaned against the window, watching Nuoding City's walls gradually recede into the distance. There was not much sorrow in his heart.

He knew that this was only the beginning. His goal lay in Heaven Dou City, and even farther beyond.

"Arf~"

Zygarde rubbed against his cheek, conveying warm and resolute emotions.

The journey was calmer than expected.

Bai Mu did not need to do anything. He only needed to meditate and cultivate with Zygarde.

That day, as the carriage passed through a mountain valley, a sudden change occurred.

"Awooo—!!!"

Ferocious howls rose one after another from the forests on both sides of the valley.