Reborn Pokémon: My childhood sweetheart is Xiaoguang.

Chapter 667 Ice Cave Showdown: Greninja vs. Abomasnow!

As the hustle and bustle of the Wind and Catkins Festival gradually subsided, Xiao Guang and Xiao Yun packed their bags and embarked on their journey once again.

Their target is a city located northeast of Carlos.

Baike City.

However, the only way to get there is through a frigid place known as the Ice Cave.

Before even stepping into the cave, just near the entrance, a chilling aura swept over us.

Before me lay a vast expanse of white, with snow falling ceaselessly like goose feathers, covering the ground with an unknown thickness of snow.

"This snow feels a bit strange."

Xiao Guang cautiously tested the water with her toes, and her entire foot sank in instantly; the snow went up to her knees.

Okay, okay, it's a trap, isn't it?

Just as she expected, the area was extremely unfriendly to humans.

For an ordinary trainer to cross this on foot is almost an impossible task; a slight misstep could lead to them sinking in and evolving into a giant popsicle.

However, near the cave entrance, there are small wooden houses with ivory signs.

Ivory Pig Rental Shop.

In the past, trainers could rent strong Ivory Boars for a small fee.

These massive creatures, with their immense strength and indestructible tusks, can bulldoze through deep snow like bulldozers, carving a path to safely reach the cave entrance.

"Hehe, luckily we don't need to rent."

Xiao Guang chuckled and patted his Poké Ball. A flash of red light appeared.

Her exceptionally large tusk-boar, with particularly thick tusks, appeared on the snow and affectionately nuzzled her with its nose.

"It's up to you, big guy."

Xiaoyun reached out and patted the ivory pig on the back, but the pig didn't give her any face. It suddenly swept its foot, covering its face with snow and turning it into a snowman in an instant.

Xiao Guang laughed heartily: "Xiao Yun, your look is quite unique. Is it a limited edition for this winter?"

Xiao Yun shook off the snow from her clothes with a sigh: "Fine, kid, this feud is officially on!"

The ivory pig grunted.

Pshaw, what can you do about it?

The two nimbly flipped themselves onto the ivory pig, which easily cleared two paths and steadily advanced towards the cave.

Inside the cave, the light suddenly dimmed, with only some blue-glowing ice crystals on the rock walls providing illumination.

All around, strangely shaped ice pillars and stalagmites stand tall, as if one has entered a crystal-carved palace.

Along the way, they can see some unique Pokémon in action.

It was a small creature with sharp edges, like an unpolished block of ice.

It has no obvious hands, feet, or torso; it's just a lump of ice, gnawing on the broken ice on the ground.

"It's Bingbao! She looks so cute."

Xiao Guang took out the Rotom Pokédex and scanned it.

Xiaoyun also looked over.

Iceberg, a unique Pokémon of the Kalos region, grows significantly larger after evolving into Rockruff.

In the original work, the Ice Rock Monster's oppressive presence in the hands of the Snow Reflection Pavilion Master was even stronger than that of the Ace Blizzard King.

As Xiaoyun was thinking this, a tall and imposing figure caught their attention on a relatively open icy area ahead.

That's a Blizzard King!

It stood there like an evergreen tree covered in snow, radiating a chilling aura.

"Blizzard King, there are Pokémon like this here?"

Xiaoyun raised an eyebrow.

Abomasnow is mostly found in snowy mountains, while the most common Pokémon found in caves are probably Iceborne and Boar.

"Yes, Blizzard King is not often seen here."

Xiao Guang was a little confused.

What surprised them even more was that a figure was sitting on the broad shoulders of the Snow King!

Seemingly sensing their approach, the figure jumped off the Snow King and faced them.

When they saw each other's faces clearly, they were both stunned for a moment.

The figure spoke first, his tone clearly showing surprise:

"It was you guys!"

The newcomer had short, brown hair and a familiar face; he was a trainer from the Unova region.

Xiu, the Emperor of the First Round Tour.

"Hey, it's Emperor Bu Xiu! You've come to Carlos too?"

Xiaoyun greeted him with a smile, her tone familiar.

Hey, what's with that tone of yours? It's like we're old friends.

Emperor Xiu's lips twitched, but he quickly regained his serious expression and answered succinctly:

"Yes, I'm here to hone my skills."

"Training? Coming to this place?"

Xiaoyun raised an eyebrow and pointed to the ice babies around her who were still cluelessly munching on ice cubes.

The training you're referring to is using the Blizzard King to bully these little cuties?

"What kind of look is that?"

Emperor Xiu felt that Xiao Yun's gaze seemed to carry an invisible contempt, and helplessly explained further: "Experience is not necessarily about challenging external strongmen, but more importantly, about finding opportunities to surpass one's own limits."

Xiaoyun blinked.

Frozen Cave, Blizzard King, Surpass Yourself.

Xiaoyun pretended to suddenly realize something, and punched her right fist into her left palm:

"Got it! Looking for the Abomasnow King's Mega Stone! Good eye, the energy here is pure, there might actually be one left behind."

Emperor Xiu was speechless, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"You...you recognized it?"

Damn, he was being so cryptic, how did you make that connection?

"Um, is it difficult?"

Xiaoyun gave a strange look. "Isn't this the same as revealing your hand?"

Or are you just trying to fool some idiots, thinking you don't even drool yourself?

Xiu Di's expression turned serious. Since the other party had guessed it, they probably had the same goal.

He tentatively asked, "Could it be that you came here also for...?"

Damn it, what if this person tries to take it from him?

Xiaoyun grinned: "Hey, guess what? What a coincidence!"

Xiao Guang sighed and rubbed his forehead: "Xiao Yun is teasing people again..."

The cultivator instantly understood and tacitly agreed.

His eyes immediately sharpened, a fighting spirit rising from him, and he said in a deep voice:

"Since we share the same goal, we're bound to fight over it. Why don't we decide who it belongs to now?"

"By the way, you still haven't found it, have you..."

Xiaoyun couldn't help but add a comment.

However, he didn't feel there was any problem fighting against Xiu Di.

Emperor Xiu paused for a moment, then continued:

"Tell me, what's your tournament ranking?"

He remembered that Xiaoyun had been a champion before, so her ranking must have been quite high.

Xiaoyun said calmly:

"Advanced ball, tenth place."

"Steal...steal the young master?!"

Xiu Di's voice rose several decibels.

Tenth place in the advanced ball level?! He knew Xiao Yun was strong, but he didn't expect her to be this strong!

He's still ranked outside the top 500.

Oh, he was eliminated in the first round.

After the initial shock, Xiu Di's eyes were instantly replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

If he can defeat the tenth ranked trainer in the Advanced Ball class here... his ranking will experience a terrifying surge!

Maybe we can score a high-level goal directly.

This is an opportunity that comes along once in a lifetime!

Xiao Yun felt a little uneasy under Xiu Di's gaze, which seemed to be fixed on a mountain of gold. She waved her hand and said:

"If you're going to fight, then fight. Don't look at me like that, it's creepy."

Emperor Xiu realized he had lost his composure and coughed lightly, saying, "I've lost my composure."

He solemnly issued a challenge to Xiaoyun:

"Then, Xiaoyun, I challenge you!"

"Alright, let Loto handle the refereeing!"

Loto flew out at the opportune moment, and the interface for the battle rules appeared on the screen.

Rotom clearly stated the information from both sides:

Rotom clearly stated the information from both sides:

"Challenger, Xiu Di, Super Ball Class, ranked 586th, Loto!"

"The challenger, Xiaoyun, Advanced Ball Level, 10th place, Loto!"

The huge ranking gap left even Xiao Guang, who was listening in, slightly speechless.

If Xiaoyun hadn't accepted the challenge herself, according to the World Championship's matchmaking system, Xiu Di probably wouldn't have even been matched with Xiaoyun once.

"Oh, you're only ranked 586th."

Xiao Guang blurted it out subconsciously.

She had previously watched Xiu Di's performance in the Unova region and thought he was quite capable, but she didn't expect the ranking difference to be so large.

"I......"

Emperor Xiu was speechless for a moment, and looked somewhat embarrassed.

What could he do? He was picked off by that Shinji right at the start.

Unable to win in a fight or reason with anyone, I had no choice but to come to Carlos to mine.

He couldn't help but retort to Xiao Guang, trying to get back at him: "And what about you? What's your ranking?"

Xiao Guang blinked: "108."

Emperor Xiu: "…………"

Damn it, I should have picked you! It would have been so much easier than fighting that cheater in front of me!

"The rules of the match are 1v1, until one Pokémon is unable to battle, Loto!"

Rotom announced.

With a mere Super Ball, you can only play 1v1.

"Blizzard King!"

Xiu Di looked at the Blizzard King beside him. The Blizzard King stepped forward and let out a low roar, his body radiating cold air.

Special Snowfall, activated!

The already low temperature inside the cave was further aggravated by the dense snowfall, which reduced visibility.

Xiaoyun looked at the snow falling all around her, but a smile appeared on her lips.

Greninja, prepare for battle!

A flash of blue light appeared, and Greninja appeared on the ice in a cool half-crouching pose.

Its main color is black, while the scarf around its neck is a vibrant magenta, making it appear more mysterious than the ordinary Greninja.

"A different colored Greninja!"

Xiu Di was surprised again, and his brain was working at lightning speed.

Individuals with unusual traits often have unique characteristics in certain aspects and cannot be judged by common sense.

"Strike first, Blizzard King, Blizzard!"

Emperor Xiu launched a fierce attack without hesitation.

With the added bonus of snow, a blizzard is inevitable!

The Snow King opened its maw, and a surge of energy mixed with raging blizzard energy erupted forth, roaring like a white frost dragon as it swept towards Greninja.

"Greninja Frog, Water Pulse!"

Xiaoyun's instructions followed closely.

Greninja quickly brought its hands together in front of its chest, condensing a violently vibrating, high-pressure water ball.

But instead of shooting the water balloon directly at the blizzard, it slammed it into the ground in front of it!

puff!

The water balloon burst open, releasing a large amount of water, but the extreme low temperatures brought by the blizzard made it difficult to breathe.

The water froze almost instantly upon gushing out, forming a thick, arc-shaped ice shield in front of the Greninja!

boom--!

The blizzard slammed violently against the ice shield, sending ice shards flying and instantly covering the surface of the ice shield with cracks.

"Shadow clone, then flying water shuriken!"

boom!

The moment the ice shield shattered, Greninja's figure blurred for a moment, then instantly split into more than a dozen clones, all of which threw shurikens at the same time.

shhhhhh!

Under the snow, the shuriken quickly solidified, turning into countless ice shuriken that gleamed with a cold light!

Combo attack, Swallow Snowfall!

Emperor Xiu's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected the other party to be able to use his weather abilities, and he immediately reacted:

"Blizzard King, don't panic, use Aurora Veil!"

"Violent!"

With a roar, the Blizzard King unleashed a dazzling, aurora-like light curtain centered on him.

Although it could not completely block all attacks, it greatly weakened their power, with only a few penetrating the light barrier and leaving a few shallow marks on the Snow King.

"Keep up! Swallow Return!"

Xiaoyun's voice rang out again.

It turned out that Greninja's main body had somehow managed to get behind Abomasnow using its clones as cover.

With a white light emanating from his feet, he kicked fiercely towards Blizzard King's relatively vulnerable back!

Boom!

Blizzard King was kicked and forced to retreat repeatedly.

"Come again!"

Greninja's arms and legs simultaneously emitted a dazzling white light, and it pounded wildly at Blizzard King as if it were powered by a motor.

Euler, Euler, Euler!

Every punch lands with a thud, every kick is deadly.

The Blizzard King was beaten so badly that he was forced to retreat repeatedly.

Xiu Di frowned and shouted, "Blizzard King, hold on! Counterattack with the wooden mallet!"

"Roar...!"

The Blizzard King was kicked back and was completely enraged. He roared and turned around abruptly.

The arm, as thick as a tree trunk, was instantly enveloped in emerald green grass-based energy, transforming into a massive hammer that swung violently backward!

Boom boom! !

The swallow's return collided violently with the wooden mallet!

The shockwave of energy spread outwards, scattering the loose snow on the ground.

Greninja deftly used Abomasnow's thick arm for leverage and performed a backflip.

Blizzard King, due to the side effects of the wooden mallet, swayed slightly and let out a muffled groan.

"Keep going, don't give it a chance to breathe!"

Take advantage of his illness to kill him!

Greninja's figure became elusive once more, like a grim reaper merging into the wind and snow.

Two sharp black sword energies flashed across the scene.

Stab it!

New wounds burst forth on the Blizzard King's body once again.

"Blizzard King, hold your ground! Use blizzards to block its movement!"

Emperor Xiu attempted to turn the tide.

The Snow King spewed out extremely cold air, attempting to freeze Greninja and everything around it.

"Iaijutsu cleaves through the wind and snow!"

Xiaoyun chose to confront the enemy head-on!

"Koh-ga!"

Greninja's figure flashed beside an ice pillar, its short blade gathering fierce energy, transforming into a sharp streak, and it slashed forward fiercely!

It actually managed to cut a short passage through the sweeping blizzard!

"Found you! Absolute Zero, the Snow King!"

Emperor Xiu seized the opportunity when Greninja appeared, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and issued the final command!

A direct confrontation was out of the question, so Xiu Di could only pin his hopes on the fatal blow from Absolute Zero.

"Violent!!"

The Blizzard King unleashed all its power, opened its massive maw, and a pure white, icy light, condensed to its extreme, suddenly erupted!

It swept past the location of the Greninja almost instantly, completely engulfing it!

The chilling air instantly turned the Greninja into an ice sculpture, still holding its slashing pose.

"Yes, we got it!"

Xiu Di excitedly raised his camera, wanting to record this moment of victory.

However, when the camera focused on the ice sculpture, it was discovered that the Greninja had already disappeared.

Xiaoyun's soft voice came through.

"What gave you the illusion that you could defeat Greninja?"