The environment inside Purgatory Valley is just as the name suggests, akin to an inferno.
As Ash took his first step into the valley, he felt like the soles of his shoes were going to melt. Even with his well-honed body, he felt as if it might melt under the intense heat of this place.
The barrier formed by Aura Power enveloped Ash's surface, insulating him from the ambient temperature, and thus spared his clothes from damage.
"In such an environment, even if my body could withstand it, my clothes surely couldn't bear it. No wonder no one has ever entered this place," Ash surveyed his surroundings. Although there was no light, it was bright as day, due to the rock formations glowing red like flames.
The rocks emitting a faint crimson glow illuminated the interior of the valley.
"Roar!" The ground of this place is a volcano, but the rocks here seem to have a heat-absorbing effect. No matter how intense the heat, it is absorbed by these rocks, making them almost as hot as, or even hotter than, magma.
The King of Charizard explained why Purgatory Valley's environment was so harsh, but in reality, the harshness was only relative to humans. For Fire Type Pokemon, it was a perfect training ground.
Training in such a place would yield twice the result with half the effort for Fire Type Pokemon. Only he, as the King, could cultivate in this excellent training area.
This was one of the benefits of being the King of the Charicific Valley.
Ash glanced at his Charizard, which nodded in agreement with the King of Charizard. Staying here for a prolonged period would benefit them greatly, even without doing anything. Not only would their resistance to flames increase, but their own fire temperatures would also rise!
As for the other benefits, that remained to be seen, but the advantages felt upon arrival already made the position of King of the Charicific Valley well worth it.
"Roar!" Additionally, the hardness of the rocks here is beyond your imagination. Even if I used all my strength to deliver a blow, it would only cause slight cracks, and flames wouldn't be able to harm these rocks at all. So when battling here, we can unleash our full power without restraint.
After saying this, the King of Charizard looked at Ash. If there was anything he had to worry about here, it was Ash.
Though Ash entering Purgatory Valley without any issues surprised him, even if Ash could endure the high temperatures, he might not withstand the aftermath of their battle.
The aftermath of a Champion Level battle could easily have the power to shatter a human to pieces, combined with the vast, unobstructed expanse of Purgatory Valley, leaving Ash nowhere to dodge.
Once the battle commenced, if they didn't hold back, the shockwave would inevitably reach Ash, and he couldn't vouch for Ash's safety then.
Thus, this was the King of Charizard's final persuasion. If Ash chose to retreat, he wouldn't stop him. They could decide the battle's outcome with Ash's Charizard here and then announce the result outside.
If Ash still refused to leave, he wouldn't show mercy, unsure of Ash's fate then.
"It's alright, don't worry about me. In any case, a Champion Level battle can't affect me here. If I can't handle even this, what kind of Trainer would I be? Don't you agree, Charizard?"
"Roar!!" Ash's Charizard nodded without turning back, having complete faith in his Trainer's strength. Without Ash, he wouldn't even be able to stand before this King of Charizard now.
Despite not wanting to admit it, using his current true strength against the King of Charizard would likely result in defeat within a minute.
Therefore, Ash's presence was crucial!
If Ash left because he couldn't withstand the battle's impact, to put it bluntly, there'd be no reason for him to stay.
Without the Trainer, MEGA Evolution would be canceled, and Aura Fusion couldn't be used. With his stamina nearly depleted, how could he battle the King of Charizard?
Seeing Ash's Charizard and Ash so determined, the King of Charizard ceased further persuasion. They were all adults and needed to understand the decisions they made and hold themselves accountable.
If Ash ended up injured or crippled due to the aftermath of the battle, it would be Ash's decision alone. His attempts to dissuade Ash were already more than enough.
"Roar!" Since you've made this choice, I won't persuade you further. Let's begin now, the final showdown to determine the King of Charicific Valley. If you win, you'll not only gain the supreme training ground of the Charicific Valley but also the prized artifact passed down through the Charicific Valley.
The perks of the training ground didn't concern Ash much. Although it greatly benefits Charizard, it may not exceed the improvements from training by his side. However, he was quite curious about the artifact passed down in the Charicific Valley.