Chapter 196: Chapter 190: Three-Day Challenge_1
Translator: 549690339
"Look over there, this group of wild Magnemite is using the electricity from lightning to charge."
Teacher Li looked ahead and said to Fang Yuan and the Magnemite:
"Theoretically speaking, Magnemite that live in places like this all year round, whether in terms of physical quality or combat ability, are many times stronger than those raised in power plants. They charge up with lightning through a special connection from a very young age. From a Trainer's perspective, these Magnemite are very suitable to be tamed Pokemon with outstanding potential."
"My Magnemite is not bad either," Fang Yuan said, stretching out his hand to pat the head of the Magnemite beside him.
"Bwoo," the Magnemite spoke with a determined tone, instinctively thinking of its kin at the power plant upon seeing these wild Magnemite...
If these Magnemite could do it, then it could do it too. The Magnemite's gaze flickered towards the thunder and lightning, itching to try.
"Yes, only by withstanding the test of thunder and lightning can you prove that you are stronger than them..." Teacher Li said.
"However, unlike those Magnemite, you will have to challenge the thunder and lightning alone and endure a lightning strike by yourself," he said, looking at the Magnemite.
"Let's move on, this place isn't quite right, for efficiency's sake, training also needs to be done step by step... to a place with lower lightning intensity."
"Okay," Fang Yuan and the Magnemite chose to heed Teacher Li's advice and continued to move forward under his guidance. Encountering this group of wild Magnemite was just an interlude.
"Bwoo~" Eevee followed with reluctance.
...
"Three days."
"The equipment I've prepared can support the Magnemite for three days, and including the expenses of this trip, it's worth no less than a Thunder Stone."
"You need to make the most of this opportunity."
Teacher Li had prepared essentials in his backpack required for the Magnemite to challenge the lightning.
A conductor wire, a clamp, a black stone.
And a jar of some unknown liquid.
"What are these?" Fang Yuan asked.
"Items to enhance the Magnemite's magnetic force," Teacher Li said. "You know the classification of Magnemite, don't you? It's known as a Magnet, as a Magnetic Attribute Spirit, its own magnetic force is closely related to the electrical power it can release. The stronger its own magnetic force, the stronger the electrical power it can store and release. And after releasing a huge amount of electrical power, it will, in turn, strengthen its own magnetic force for a period of time."
"Your Magnemite has the Electric Engine feature, which means it naturally has very strong magnetic force, and that's good. Starting from enhancing its magnetism to train its Electric Moves and even Steel System Moves can be twice as effective."
At this moment, Teacher Li had already taken Fang Yuan to a relay station. He took out the clamp and called over the Magnemite:
"200 meters away is a zone frequently struck by lightning, its intensity is the smallest, and we'll take it as your first challenge target."
"This is a special Magnet. Using this wire and clamp, your body can gain a stronger magnetic force for a short time. You will be in great pain during this period. Then I will coat your body with a thin metal layer. The metal coating will lessen your pain and also help the lightning better temper your body."
"Kui Yi Yi..."
The Magnemite glanced at Fang Yuan and, after receiving a nod, obediently flew to the wooden table.
Through the conductor wire and clamp, Teacher Li connected its body to the Magnet...
...
Boom!
Boom!!
The sky that had been normal just moments before suddenly darkened with dense dark clouds, thunder roared, and after a flash of white, lightning zigzagged from the heavens.
Eevee tensely hid behind, watching the Little Magnetic Monster soar into the sky and displaying a pained expression—the pain must have been terrible.
Crack~Boom~The piercing thunderstorm, carrying blinding golden light, struck the Little Magnetic Monster with precision.
"Bwoo—"
When lightning struck, the lone Pokemon nearly got blasted away, but thanks to its body's strong resistance to thunder and lightning, it swiftly regained its stance.
As lightning touched it, all of the screws and magnets on the Little Magnetic Monster began to spin wildly; during this process, its magnetic force peaked.
"Bwoo!"
For a single Pokemon to endure the thunderstorm was too much of a strain. Even the weakest thunder and lightning now put tremendous pressure on the Little Magnetic Monster, causing it pain that couldn't be described in words, as if it had first been blown up by Eevee with a Shadow Ball, and then rubbed and whipped on the ground by Eevee's Iron Tail—it was unbearably painful.
The Little Magnetic Monster was in such agony that it wished for death. Guided by spiritual power, as thunder and lightning entered its body, it endured an electrical current more brutal than any charging device could provide.
"Thunderbolt!"
As instructed by Teacher Li Chang, Fang Yuan began to cue the Little Magnetic Monster, which, filled with electrical power, started unleashing Thunderbolt, retaliating against the sky.
Boom!!
The sky unleashed another bolt, instantly devouring the Little Magnetic Monster's Thunderbolt and striking its body once more.
As the Little Magnetic Monster persistently absorbed the thunder and lightning, pushing its own limits to the brink of fainting, it then released the energy back out.
As time passed, the area seemed to draw thunder and lightning from all directions, concentrating it all upon the Little Magnetic Monster and gradually enhancing its physique.
Fang Yuan recalled the words of Teacher Li Chang playing in his ears.
Although thunder and lightning were powerful, it wasn't possible for a Pokemon to convert all of it into their electrical charge for no reason. Even Pokemon with the Lightning Rod Feature and Electrical Engine Feature would inevitably suffer damage after enduring thunder and lightning far beyond their limits.
What the Little Magnetic Monster could do was to use the rampant natural thunder and lightning to improve its physical condition, thus allowing itself to withstand stronger electrical power.
"Thunder and lightning come in different forms, not just the differences you learn from physics textbooks. Influenced by the energy of the secret location, natural thunder and lightning here are very different from those on Earth. You might not even learn the specifics after college, so remember, from now on, do not try to comprehend these natural elements with common sense, whether it's thunder and lightning, frost, or flames." Teacher Li's words echoed in Fang Yuan's mind.
Fang Yuan paused thoughtfully.
Just as Fire Type Spell's flame is classified into the Fire of Rage, Fire of Life, Fire of Spirit, and the ghost fire that burns life and soul... thunder and lightning also change due to various energies.
The first thing that came to his mind was Thundurus's Alternating Lightning Move—an attack that grew stronger when influenced by great flames. Fire-powered lightning? Clearly, it was different from the thunder and lightning as he knew it.
The lightning on the Electric Plains was all under the influence of the secret location, perfect for Electric Elves to absorb.
A supremely exhilarating sensation spread throughout the Little Magnetic Monster's entire body.
At that moment, the Little Magnetic Monster understood what it meant to be in pain yet elated. Seeing its expression, Eevee wondered if it had a potential for "masochism."
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone