What truly puzzled Xinhai was how the Pokémon world could also have such a concept. He had never heard of it in any official materials or common knowledge!
Brawly did not notice the fleeting change in Xinhai's expression and continued explaining, "When the energy gathered in the Dantian becomes sufficiently immense and refined, it naturally breaks through the body's key acupoints. We call them the 'Three Gates.' Once someone successfully breaks through the Three Gates and allows their energy to form a stable cycle within their body, they can be considered to have truly stepped through the door of wielding their own energy as a Trainer."
"This circulating energy can provide enormous aid to Pokémon in battle. It is like connecting your Pokémon to a powerful external energy source, or a backup battery." There was a hint of yearning in Brawly's voice.
"With the support of this shared energy, the power of Pokémon moves increases, while their energy consumption decreases accordingly, greatly enhancing their ability to endure prolonged battles. One of the core functions of top-tier battle suits is to conduct this energy more efficiently and provide a certain amplifying effect. That is one of the most fundamental differences between ordinary battle suits and top-tier ones."
Xinhai quickly suppressed his shock and forced himself to calmly analyze Brawly's words.
He keenly seized upon another crucial point and asked tentatively, "Mr. Brawly, according to what you've said, Trainers who specialize in a particular Type and those who do not must differ greatly in how they use energy, right?"
A flash of admiration immediately lit up Brawly's eyes. "Impressive! You caught the key point right away! This is one of the major advantages of specialized Trainers."
"By spending a long time with Pokémon of the same Type, the energy they absorb remains