Noibat Evolves, Golden Opportunity · Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pearl**
"The Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pool?"
As the system notification faded, Ethan stared at the massive pool shrouded in drifting clouds before him, genuine surprise flashing across his face.
He hadn't expected Cloudmount Dragon Valley to conceal such an extraordinary treasure.
But on second thought, it made perfect sense.
The White Elephant Sanctuary, Sea Cliff Island, and Thunderfall Valley all possessed their own unique sacred lands.
A place like Cloudmount Dragon Valley—home to countless Dragon-types and guarded by a Totem-tier Dragon Lord—not having something like this would've been far stranger.
Even without entering the pool, Ethan could clearly sense the terrifying concentration of Dragon-type energy within it.
The energy was so dense that the surrounding mist continuously condensed into the shapes of coiling dragons, circling above the pool in silent reverence.
To be honest—
Among all the Red-tier Opportunities Ethan had encountered so far,
this Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pool was easily the most powerful and abundant.
While Ethan was still marveling at the pool, the Dragon Lord turned his gaze toward his daughter—Hydreigon—and let out a deep rumbling growl.
"Ba-wu~"
The meaning was clear.
Enter the pool.
Already drawn in by the overwhelming Dragon-type aura, Hydreigon didn't hesitate for even a second.
Her wings spread wide as she flew straight into the Spirit Pool.
Moments later, her massive form vanished completely into the swirling clouds.
Ethan frowned slightly and turned to the Dragon Lord.
"Dragon Lord… is it really safe for her to enter like that?"
The Dragon Lord thumped his chest confidently, signaling there was absolutely no problem.
Then, he patiently explained the origin and purpose of the Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pool.
According to him, the pool had existed long before he was born.
No one knew how it came to be, but from ancient times, it had been the sacred pool of Cloudmount Dragon Valley.
Any pregnant Dragon-type Pokémon could undergo purification here.
The dense Dragon-type energy within not only replenished their power,
but also possessed exceptional calming and fetal-nurturing effects.
Dragon-types were notoriously difficult to reproduce.
Because of that, whenever even the weakest clan member became pregnant,
the entire valley would offer the best possible environment for nurturing the next generation.
That was the reason Cloudmount Dragon Valley remained so prosperous.
And beyond pregnancy—
The Spirit Pool was still an unparalleled cultivation site.
Even non-Dragon Pokémon with dragon bloodlines would experience purification and refinement of that bloodline.
Normally, non-pregnant Pokémon were not permitted entry.
But once the pool was opened, its energy would inevitably dissipate.
Rather than letting it go to waste, the Dragon Lord turned to Ethan.
"You may bring out your other Dragon-types as well."
Ethan didn't need to be told twice.
He immediately released:
NoibatLittle LeiGarchompTyrantrum
The first two didn't draw much attention.
But the moment Garchomp appeared—
The Dragon Lord froze.
That was his son.
The child he had entrusted to Ethan just half a year ago.
Back then, Garchomp had been a tiny little runt.
Now?
He was taller than his father.
And worse—
His aura had reached King-tier.
The Dragon Lord's mind went blank.
One child reaching Champion-tier might be coincidence…
But both children advancing at this speed?!
Before he could process that shock—
Tyrantrum appeared.
That was the final blow.
The Dragon Lord stared up at the colossal dinosaur-like Pokémon, completely speechless.
Half a year ago, Tyrantrum had only been Commander-tier.
Now?
Totem-tier.
Even early Totem was still Totem.
To the Dragon Lord, that was simply unbelievable.
He had been hailed as the greatest prodigy in Cloudmount history.
Fifteen years to Champion.
But from Champion to Totem?
That had taken him fifty years of relentless cultivation.
And now—
Someone else did it in half a year?
His worldview cracked.
Tyrantrum noticed his father-in-law staring and gave a sheepish grin.
"Bao-ho~"
The Dragon Lord stared at him for a moment… then slowly nodded.
Ethan clapped his hands.
"Alright, don't just stand around."
"This chance won't come again anytime soon."
"Get in."
Without hesitation, all four Pokémon entered the Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pool.
Explosive Growth
The moment Little Lei entered—
A tidal wave of Dragon-type energy surged into her body.
The sensation was so soothing that she couldn't help letting out a soft moan.
At the same time, the Thunder Core Pearl embedded in her chest activated, lightning energy intertwining with the dragon aura.
Within minutes, her strength visibly rose.
Ethan's eyes lit up.
"At this rate… Little Lei might reach Overlord-tier."
Garchomp and Tyrantrum also benefited, though their gains were more modest due to already high foundations.
But the real miracle—
Was Noibat.
The instant Noibat flew into the pool, the mist above reacted violently.
Dragon-shaped clouds rushed toward his tiny body like moths to flame.
The energy poured in relentlessly.
1.47…
1.48…
1.49…
1.50!
Overlord-tier achieved.
And then—
Evolution light erupted.
Ethan exhaled in relief.
"Finally… you're evolving."
He'd been worried Noibat had accidentally consumed an Everstone.
Thankfully, that wasn't the case.
As the light faded, a massive Pokémon with twin speaker-like ears emerged.
Noivern.
"Voooooo—!"
The roar echoed through the entire valley.
With its Infiltrator ability, the sound pierced mountains and clouds alike.
Every Dragon in Cloudmount felt it.
The Dragon Lord… barely reacted.
At this point, his shock threshold had been thoroughly broken.
Golden Opportunity Obtained
Three days passed in peaceful cultivation.
When Hydreigon finally emerged from the slowly closing Spirit Pool—
The system chimed.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host has obtained Red Opportunity: Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pool]
[Opportunity Critical Hit in progress…]
[×66 Multiplier confirmed]
[Golden Opportunity acquired: Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pearl]
A swirling orb of condensed dragon energy formed in Ethan's palm.
The Dragon-Nurturing Spirit Pearl.
A portable, enhanced version of the Spirit Pool itself.
After brief consideration, Ethan handed it to Hydreigon.
"For you."
"With this, your child will grow safely—and stronger."
Hydreigon nodded solemnly.
Ethan soon departed Cloudmount Dragon Valley, leaving Hydreigon and Tyrantrum behind.
He visited weekly.
To check on Hydreigon.
And to deliver food—because Tyrantrum had become far too accustomed to gourmet meals.
Time flew by.
Two months later—
Ethan's phone rang.
It was his father.
"Ethan," Victor Stone said calmly,
"the new Donghuang Elite Four Preliminaries are about to begin."
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