Chapter 73 Bulbasaur
"The direction these pollen particles are gathering in is the same as the direction the Bulbasaurs are gathering in!" Misty exclaimed in surprise.
"This might be the secret to the evolution of the Mysterious Garden. Oh, by the way, make sure you stick close! The Bulbasaur Family here is very wary of outsiders," Ash reminded them.
The next second, a large number of Vine Whips extended from behind the trees on both sides, intending to block Ash and the others' path forward.
To prevent Bulbasaur from missing its opportunity, Ash instructed, "Bulbasaur, you go first! We'll find you later!"
"Bulbasaur!"
Bulbasaur understood and quickly followed the other Bulbasaurs.
"Pika? Pikachu?" (Ash, does Bulbasaur really have to evolve?)
Pikachu looked at Ash; as the older brother, he knew of Bulbasaur's dilemma.
"If Bulbasaur wants to become stronger, evolution is inevitable. Besides, if Bulbasaur truly wants to return to its original form in the future, there will be a chance."
Ash had seen items in the system's shop that could freely control evolutionary forms, but this item required the Pokémon to be in its highest evolutionary form, and it was a bit expensive, costing nearly ten million points.
"Pika?" (Really?)
"Of course! But Pikachu, you also need to train hard! Bulbasaur can also Mega Evolve after evolving into Venusaur."
"Pika!!!"
Pikachu was instantly full of vigor, swinging its Iron Tail fiercely, sweeping away the surrounding Vine Whips one by one.
Soon, the group saw an open lawn with a giant withered tree in the middle.
At this moment, countless Bulbasaurs were gathered on the entire lawn, rhythmically shouting "Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur" towards the withered tree.
"No wonder this was just a rumor; it turns out the Bulbasaur Family deliberately surrounded it with Vine Whips to avoid being disturbed," Brock said, looking in surprise at the giant wall of vines that had been built.
"Pokémon evolution rituals have always been solemn, especially scenes of an entire Family evolving collectively."
Evolution is sacred for Pokémon species; it is both an essential stage in their Growth and a way to gain powerful strength. Wild Pokémon revere strength, as the law of the jungle dictates that only the strong can survive.
Ash's Bulbasaur was the most conspicuous one on the entire lawn due to its size.
As the pollen gathered, the withered tree on the lawn regained its vitality. Its dry branches began to grow again, and in a short while, the entire tree came alive, its leaves turning fiery red.
Thump! Thump!
A dull thudding sound came from inside the tree hollow beneath the giant tree.
"What a huge Venusaur!"
From within the tree hollow emerged an Overlord Venusaur.
[Pokémon: Overlord Venusaur]
[Attribute: Grass + Poison]
[Gender: Male]
[Level: Elite Mid-stage]
[Characteristic: Overgrow]
[Aptitude: Champion]
[Skills: (Omitted)]
Venusaur walked out of the tree hollow and stood on a tree stump.
"Darnay~~"
Venusaur let out a low growl, and the Bulbasaurs responded with similar low growls.
As Venusaur's voice grew louder, a faint glow appeared on most of the Bulbasaurs, which was a sign of the evolution light appearing.
One by one, then ten by ten, and then a hundred by a hundred, a large number of Bulbasaurs began to emit light.
In a short while, many Bulbasaurs completed their evolution.
In contrast, Ash's Bulbasaur showed no signs of movement at all, with only the seed on its back emitting a faint glow.
At this moment, Venusaur also noticed Bulbasaur's situation. Seeing that Bulbasaur was also an Overlord like itself, it let out a questioning sound: "Darnay??" (You are also an Overlord, why haven't I seen you?)
Bulbasaur shook its head, "Bulbasaur Bulbasaur" (I'm just passing by, looking for an opportunity to evolve.)
"Ash, your Bulbasaur doesn't seem to be able to evolve!" Brock said with a slight frown.
"I probably know why. You guys wait here."
With that, Ash rushed towards Bulbasaur.
"Darnay~!!"
Ash's appearance made the gathered Bulbasaurs and Venusaur tense up.
"Sorry, we mean no harm. That Bulbasaur is my companion!"
Ash explained to them using Aura.
"Bulbasaur!"
Bulbasaur, seeing Ash arrive, also cried out excitedly.
"The power of Aura, human, are you an Aura user?" Overlord Venusaur looked at Ash in surprise.
"Hello, Venusaur. I want my Bulbasaur to evolve. Could I trouble you to help?" Ash said sincerely.
"Speak!"
"I want you to unleash your Overlord Aura on Bulbasaur. It's a special Overlord Pokémon just like you. Please!"
Overlord Venusaur looked at Ash, then glanced at Bulbasaur, and finally nodded, "Alright."
After the Overlord Aura was unleashed, Overlord Venusaur's appearance instantly changed, and the awe on the faces of the newly evolved Ivysaurs grew even stronger.
Ash's Bulbasaur only felt a slight pressure, but the light flickering from the seed on its back became brighter and brighter.
"It's working!" Ash, seeing this, became even more certain of his guess.
He continued to speak to Venusaur, "Venusaur, it seems the pressure isn't enough. Could I trouble you to use your full strength and battle Bulbasaur?"
Venusaur didn't think much of it and immediately assumed a battle stance: "Darnay!" (Bring it on!)
Immediately, the Ivysaurs caught in the middle quickly retreated to both sides.
"Bulbasaur, use Leaf Storm!" Ash commanded.
"Bulbasaur!"
Bulbasaur flung a large number of leaves at Venusaur.
Venusaur, watching the incoming attack, was not flustered at all. With a few simple swings of its two massive Vine Whips, it easily broke through the Leaf Storm.
"Good, Bulbasaur, let's use Vine Whip too!"
Bulbasaur's Vine Whips extended from both sides and tangled with Venusaur's Vine Whips.
Venusaur's level and size were greater than Bulbasaur's, and so was its strength. In the tug-of-war between the Vine Whips, Venusaur easily dragged Bulbasaur forward several meters.
"Darnay!"
Venusaur used its hind leg to push off, charging forward with a headbutt.
"Bulbasaur, don't lose to it!"
Hearing Ash's shout, Bulbasaur didn't back down. It pushed off with its feet and lunged forward as well.
Thud!
After their two heads collided, a new round of grappling began.
Bulbasaur struggled to resist, and gradually, the light representing evolution on its body grew brighter and brighter.
"Bulbasaur!"
Finally, after a burst of power, Bulbasaur was completely covered by the evolutionary light. Its body size surged again, and the seed on its back began to transform into a flower bud, which meant Bulbasaur had evolved into Ivysaur.
"Darnay!"
Venusaur, seeing Bulbasaur evolve, also withdrew its power and returned to the wooden stump.
"Thank you, Venusaur!" Ash thanked it.
"Human, once it evolves into Venusaur, bring it back here. Its potential is better than mine; it is worthy of touching our Family's sacred object!"
"I understand. Once he evolves, I'll bring him back."
Although Ash didn't know what sacred object Venusaur was referring to, he knew it would certainly be beneficial for his Ivysaur.
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