From level 75 onward, Pokémon entered the deeper stages of exploring their own paths. For those that had comprehended "origin power" in particular, progressing more steadily and slowly might actually have been a good thing.
Only by drawing ever closer to the end of their paths through time and contemplation, reaching as far as possible toward "natural energy" and the true "divine realm," could they carve out their own paths and gain a chance to enter a higher realm!
Of course, it was only a "chance"!
As mentioned before, they could approach "natural energy" infinitely, but never control it!
This was the most fundamental difference between ordinary Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon.
At this stage, gaining each level of strength no longer depended solely on experience earned through battles or training. Instead, experience and an understanding of energy had to come together.
Their levels rose as they explored and delved deeper into "origin power."
It would be harder, and it would take longer.
But every level gained signified a new insight into a Pokémon's own path, a direct improvement and demonstration of its strength.
This was also what distinguished seasoned Elite Four-level Pokémon.
Thus, the advantage Yong had gained by redeeming the "Stone Plate" finally showed itself.
Although the broad path of "rock origin" was the only one they could continue down, different Pokémon would gain different insights and forge different routes. No two "origin paths" were completely identical. They might draw close, but they would never be the same.
Compared to ordinary Gym Leaders, Korrina had her grandfather's guidance. She had learned much earlier just how difficult the road ahead would be, and understood far more clearly what kind of road it was.
That was why she was so shocked when she saw Yong's Steelix.
Level 80...
Even within this