It seemed that Akira thorough cleanup of the Brions had angered a certain presence.
In an instant, a bone-chilling aura surged into the sky.
The source was deep within the ancient labyrinth city.
Even from the deepest part, the aura could span the distance and envelop the group. For an ordinary person, just this aura alone would be enough to scare them to death.
Ging expression shifted slightly as he turned his gaze toward the deepest part of the area, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes.
The surprise quickly faded, replaced by a look of excitement!
In truth, Ging was quite similar to Chairman Netero in that he was the type of person who relished challenges.
However, Chairman Netero interests were primarily focused on battles.
Ging interests were broader, he was intrigued by almost anything that presented a challenge. Originally, he had thought that although the Brions were formidable, they still fell short of the level he had imagined.
After considering that this place could only be considered a flawed version of an "Ancient Labyrinth City," Ging had let it go.
He hadn't expected there to be a surprise waiting for him further in.
Like Ging, Akira also sensed this sudden surge of aura, which was filled with anger.
Looking at the scattered limbs and debris on the ground...
So, the minions had been wiped out, and now the boss was furious?
This aura was impossible to ignore—it had definitely reached S- class.
He had thought that the experience points from this ruin expedition had already peaked. He hadn't expected there to be a "big gift" waiting for him here.
Akira also regarded the source of that aura as his target.
Unfortunately for the Brion boss, who should have been an invincible, fearsome existence, the people he encountered were each stronger than the last.
First, there was Ging, who was practically a cheat, and then there was Akira, who possessed numerous Pokemon.
The roles of hunter and prey had long since been reversed.
Pyon, who was the weakest among them, was initially startled by the aura, but her expression soon calmed.
This was the sense of security that Ging and Akira gave her.
At the same time, Pyon resolved to work even harder to decipher the information, or else she would feel too useless.
"Shall we go take a look?" Ging said to the two of them, though his tone was more of a formality.
They had come this far—how could they possibly retreat now?
"Let's go. Let's see what the strongest here has to offer" Akira said, raising an eyebrow with a playful smile on his face.
An S- class opponent... He wondered how much experience this could provide for his Pokemon. Perhaps with this one, his Dragonite could break through from S- to S class.
It seemed that all the "cannon fodder" had indeed been cleared out, as the trio encountered no more Brions on their way to the deepest part of the ruin.
In the strangely arranged labyrinthine city, only the drifting Death Aura could be seen everywhere.
Apart from the three of them, there was not a trace of living presence.
Although the area wasn't large, the "labyrinth-type" layout meant it took them some time to reach the deepest part.
Akira had a rough idea of why the buildings were arranged in a maze-like pattern. This setup would buy more time for resistance and escape in the event of a dangerous invasion.
Pyon, who was interested in the buildings, took several photos and began deciphering the information on her manifested phone. The conclusion she reached left them all somewhat astonished.
The buildings, which had remained intact and undamaged for so many years, were primarily made of materials that shared the same origin as the parasitic plants. It was likely that in the area where the parasitic plants grew, there was some kind of mineral.
The ancient humans had mined that metallic mineral, processed it, and then used it to construct these towering, immovable buildings.
No wonder Akira had always felt that the metallic sheen on the buildings' surfaces resembled that of the Brions.
At first, he thought he was just overthinking it.
The parasitic plants should be the ones growing around those minerals, having absorbed their properties over time, thus gaining metallic characteristics.
Combined with their parasitic nature, they eventually formed one of the most horrifying threats to humans—the Brions.
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When the three of them reached the depths, they finally saw what they had been eagerly anticipating. On the stone wall deep within, the original divine inscriptions had long been completely covered, with the surface now overgrown with chaotic vegetation.
There were vines, weeds... The densely packed plants resembled countless spider webs, spreading wildly across the stone wall.
The entire wall was a lush green.
Among them, the most eye-catching were the clusters of Herb for All-illnesses, standing like stars surrounding the moon, right at the center of all the plants.
Herb for All-illnesses, as the name suggests, exudes an extreme fragrance.
Even from a distance, Akira could sense an unusual aroma wafting into his nose. Just a whiff of it was enough to invigorate the spirit, replenishing the energy he had just expended.
This was something Ging felt most deeply.
The appearance of the Herb for All-illnesses was somewhat peculiar—a plant with a layered structure, each layer consisting of two to three leaves. Each leaf was a pale yellow, and the main scent seemed to emanate from them, faintly glowing.
Even among the multitude of plants, the Herb for All-illnesses still stood out the most.
To Akira, it felt as if the vanilla could still be seen even in complete darkness.
It was something called "presence."
From the moment it was born, the vanilla was destined to be coveted by countless creatures.
A more vivid analogy would be that this Herb for All-illnesses was like the rare treasures in xianxia novels.
"That, is the Herb for All-illnesses" Pyon said, taking a photo of it the moment she saw it and analyzing it with her Nen Ability.
The conclusion—it was indeed the legendary Herb for All-illnesses said to cure all disease.
The Dark Continent had "disasters," but they also had "hope."
Generally, "disasters" and "hope" were closely related, corresponding to each other.
For example: a liquid known as the origin of all fluids, the "Trinity-Elixir" could be said to be of immeasurable value.
The places where one might obtain this water had "Ai" wandering about and this "disaster," the Brions, corresponded to the "hope" of the Herb for All-illnesses that could cure all disease.
Especially since Akira, through his Pokedex ability, learned that this so-called "hope" was actually the mature form of the parasitic plant that was the source of the "disaster."
This made the connection between the two even more apparent.
The transformation between "disaster" and "hope" could happen in an instant.
Aside from the eye-catching Herb for All-illnesses, the three also noticed the equally striking presence of its owner.
In front of the plant-covered stone wall, a Brion stood quietly.
It felt somewhat special, not at all like the previous Brions.
"Is it a guard?" After a while, Akira slowly voiced his thoughts.
He felt that this Brion was like a "guardian," specifically here to protect the Herb.
"It seems so." Ging glanced at the Herb on the wall, then looked at the Brion standing firmly in front, refusing to take a step back.
His feelings were the same as Akira. This must be the entity protecting the Herb!
At the same time, this Brion was not only different in behavior from the previous ones, but also in appearance.
First, its size was completely larger than a normal human body, with its bare upper body revealing bulging muscles. Just from these muscles, one could tell its strength was not weak. Compared to this one, the previous Brions seemed frail.
What was even more peculiar was its head.
Although it was also a smooth, spherical shape, it was larger and the color was different. Brions are divided into two types: the Gold Brions is golden, and the Silver Brion is silver.
However, the Brion before them was golden on the left side and silver on the right!
It actually possessed both colors.
What this implied, the three of them clearly understood. This one should be formidable in both close combat and long-range attacks!
This one could truly be considered a real Brion, as it was both a Gold Brion and a Silver Brion.
Perhaps this is the complete form of a Brion?
Perhaps sensing the arrival of intruders, the aura around the Brion continuously surged.
A terrifying presence, like raging waves, crashed towards the three of them.
Name: Brion (Fusion)
Strength: S- Rank
Origin: After a long period of fusion and advancement, it finally grew into a rare fusion entity.
As the strongest among Brions, it is tasked with protecting the precious mature host (parasitic plant).
Anything that attempts to seize the mature host will be attacked by it.
Indeed!
It was a Brion that had reached S- Rank. Moreover, the Pokedex ability to introduce it confirmed Akira thoughts.
It seems that in every group of Brions, the strongest one is responsible for guarding the Herbs.
Ging, who was eager for a hunt, couldn't hold back anymore, a slight smile of excitement appearing on his lips.
"Let me take this one first." Worried that Akira might compete with him, Ging spoke up before the fight began.
"Alright, if anything happens, I'll step in." Akira glanced at Ging, who was brimming with fighting spirit, nodded and agreed to let him take the lead.
After all, when victory was near, he could just send his Dragonite to finish the job, and he would still gain the experience. It was like getting an S- rank fighter for free, once Ging had weakened the opponent, he could just reap the rewards.
Seeing that Akira had no objections, Ging took off his robe and gently placed it aside.
Facing an opponent of this level, it was worth adjusting his appearance to ensure his clothing didn't affect the battle. Just like in the original story, Chairman Netero shaved off his precious beard before challenging the Ant King.
It was to avoid affecting the battle.
In battles between S- rank fighters, any minor influence could be the key to victory or defeat. Of course, Ging didn't need to go to that extent against the Brion.
The reason he took off his robe was firstly to better stretch his limbs, and secondly to prevent his clothes from being damaged.
After removing the wide brown robe, the white training clothes underneath were fully revealed. This type of clothing is more suitable for physical activities, and people like Ging and Chairman Netero seem to prefer it.
Although the training robe is white, one can still tell from the details that Ging has been wearing it for quite some time...
The slightly fitted training robe perfectly accentuates Ging well-defined muscles.
Though not as exaggerated as Ging, others can still see that beneath his robust muscles lies immense strength.
After taking a deep breath, Ging Aura suddenly disappeared, as if it had all been absorbed into his body. Moments later, a much larger surge of Aura burst forth from Ging's body, like a dam releasing water after a flood.
The overwhelming Aura, like a vast ocean, surged outward from Ging in waves, flooding the surroundings.
The Aura paused slightly, and then two similar figures appeared on the field once more.
Nen — Double Clone
In an instant, the pressure on Ging opponent reached its peak.
It was now facing three Gings.
Ging didn't hold back at all, immediately using the Double Clone technique.
"Crack, crack"
The pressure on the field was so intense that even the hard ground couldn't withstand it. Before the fight even began, cracks started to appear and these cracks were continuously expanding.
The air on the field became stagnant, carrying an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Ging eyes, once carefree, now turned sharp, his piercing gaze fixed firmly on his opponent.
In the next second, all three Gings vanished from their spots!
Leaving only three wide-spread spiderweb-like cracks on the ground. When Ging reappeared, his ghostly figure silently emerged beside his opponent.
The three Gings had now completely surrounded their target, leaving no angle for escape. In their hands, they all gathered Aura that burned like flames.
The fire unleashed by three S-class experts seemed capable of incinerating everything. Even Akira, who was some distance away, could feel a wave of heat rushing toward him.
In perfect coordination, the three attacks targeted the opponent's head, chest, and lower body. It seemed there was no way to dodge, no matter which direction they chose.
"So, how will you handle this?" A glint of sharpness flashed in Ging eyes as the real him aimed for the chest. In his view, attacking the head was less likely to hit and even carried the risk of a counterattack.
So, for safety's sake, the real Ging targeted the chest. However, he also made sure to avoid the death of his clones.
Although the Double Clone technique was powerful, it essentially divided his total Aura into three parts. If one clone was destroyed, the Aura within it would dissipate as well.
This would mean losing a third of his Aura.
To Ging surprise, his opponent's head didn't open up to dodge the attack.
Instead, it allowed Ging clone to strike it directly.
"Huh?!"
Ging, taken aback, hesitated slightly, not expecting the attack to land so easily.
Was his opponent just throwing its life away?
In the next moment, a metal branch wrapped in a massive amount of Aura suddenly shot out from the chest, directly piercing toward Ging, who was extremely close.
In that instant, a flash of insight seemed to cross Ging's mind, as if he had figured out something crucial. Facing the attack that was now right in front of him, he didn't panic too much.
"Bang!"
The opponent attack was fast, but Ging counter was even faster. With the help of his clones, the attack from the Brion missed, failing to pierce Ging.
Instead, it struck the ground beside him, creating a dark, gaping hole that faintly glowed with a chilling purple light. It was evident that the branch was laced with a deadly poison.
Facing such a potent toxin from the Dark Continent, Ging dared not be careless.
Who knew if he could be saved if he were struck?
Although there was a herb behind him that could cure all ailments, the herb could cure "all disease" Ging dared not gamble with his life.
Although Ging main body's attack missed, the attacks from his two clones hit their mark.
At this moment, the Brion head and lower limbs bore clear burn marks. The head was completely blown off, and the lower limbs were severed cleanly, presenting a gruesome sight.
It seemed like everything was settled, but Ging gaze didn't relax, instead, it grew more intense.
Suddenly, numerous branches sprouted from the severed parts of the Brion, repairing its body—both the head and the legs.
What should have been a severely wounded body was restored to its original state in an instant.
Watching the Brion recover instantly, Ging lips twitched involuntarily, and for the first time, he felt genuine shock!
The Brion power far exceeded his expectations.
The sudden transformation of the Brion also caught the attention of Akira and Pyon.
Pyon covered her mouth, her adorable eyes filled with disbelief.
Even though the head had been blown apart, and the attack had a flame effect, it had instantly restored itself.
How was this possible?!
Only Akira, who knew some inside information through his Pokedex ability, roughly understood what had happened.
This was the true strength of a "disaster."
"Ding!"
"Pokemon has been successfully Nurtured!"
Just as Akira was marveling, a new Pokemon had been successfully nurtured!
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