Ordinary training no longer did much for Steelix. An increase in energy level brought an improvement in overall strength.
Higher energy levels enhanced the power of moves, while fine control over energy reduced consumption. At even higher levels of application, a Pokémon could grasp "Energy Synchronize" and create Fusion Techniques.
Steelix's training was simple: physical strength in the first stage, energy training in the second.
"Steelix! Don't use any moves. Try to break this chunk of lapis lazuli!"
"Hagah!"
Steelix reined in its imposing presence, growing calm and restrained. Standing before the lapis lazuli, its massive body towered well above it!
With a low growl, Steelix twisted its body, whipping its tail hard against the surface of the lapis lazuli!
Clang!!!
An enormous crash thundered in their ears!
Countless tiny fragments flew from the lapis lazuli! A dense web of cracks spread outward from the point of impact.
In the distance, Huchen watched with a grave expression and said in shock,
"What incredible strength! It can damage that lapis lazuli with physical strength alone..."
Ahe stood beside him with his mouth agape. He knew Huchen's Nidoking couldn't do that.
Yet Yong was frowning slightly.
Against an ordinary rock of the same size, or even a small hill, that blow from Steelix would have shattered it completely.
But this time, it had only smashed off one corner of the lapis lazuli!
"What a hard rock! Even if it absorbed some of the force, this hardness..."
Though Yong was shocked, delight swiftly followed!
As Steelix's body grew larger and larger, it had gone a long time without finding anything that could take this much punishment!
He couldn't exactly have it train against steel, could he? That would be sheer stubborn stupidity! Besides, there wasn't even enough for it to eat!
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