Groudon became increasingly uneasy as it listened.
At first, Fang Yuan only wanted to learn Precipice Blades...
Although Groudon wasn't sure if that dog could actually learn it, creating an opportunity to learn wouldn't cost it much effort.
But...
As time went on, Fang Yuan's demands became more and more excessive.
He even started eyeing up Land of Termination, Groudon's main ability to contend with Kyogre.
And... can ordinary Pokémon undergo Primal Reversion?
Good question, Groudon would like to know too. If Fang Yuan asks him, who does he ask? After all, he's never seen it happen either.
Groudon glared at Fang Yuan with big, bell-like eyes.
I was being polite, and you really want everything?
If it hadn't developed a bit of a rapport with Fang Yuan, it would have already sent a Precipice Blades his way.
That's too much of a bully!
"Roar!!! (Don't you think you're asking for a bit too much???)"
Fang Yuan: "Ah... so you can't teach it."
Groudon: "..."
Groudon really wanted to say it couldn't teach that!
But what's with the "disappointment" in Fang Yuan's tone?
In just five short words, Groudon could sense that if it said "I can't teach that," it would seem like Groudon was a piece of trash.
"Bwoo..."
"Howl..."
"Busy, busy..."
At this moment, a bunch of Fang Yuan's Pokémon gathered around from nowhere, standing beside Fang Yuan with forlorn expressions.
It's okay, they understood.
After all, Groudon was a Legendary Pokémon from the Mythical Era, perched high above them; how could it possibly take the time to mentor these ordinary Pokémon?
It was an honor for Fang Yuan to give the Flying Type Z Crystal to Groudon.
They even expected something in return? How foolish.
"Bwoo..." Eevee was on the verge of tears.
Although the Pokémon said nothing, their emotions shone through their eyes, so lifelike, piercing straight into Groudon's heart.
Groudon: (╬‵皿′╬)
"Groudon!!!"
Groudon, with a face full of black lines, stop!
Don't keep making those kinds of misleading faces!
It makes it hard for me to save face!!
Groudon's mood worsened by the second.
It was the one that had asked Fang Yuan to stay, promising benefits to come, and Fang Yuan indeed diligently gave it treasures like the Flying Z Pure Crystal; if Groudon didn't reciprocate somehow, it indeed wouldn't be right.
But the problem was, Fang Yuan was asking for way too much!
If it gave in to everything, soon it would be stripped from Groudon to Groudusk.
(No! Groudon, you're the sovereign of the land, you must be as generous as the earth... you can't let ordinary Pokémon look down on you! Otherwise, what difference is there between you and that Fat Fish Kyogre!)
(Even if you teach them, they might not be able to learn it!)
(Besides, you are the expert in this area; perhaps bluffing them might just work!)
The self-reflecting Groudon suddenly nodded, and then clenched its teeth.
Fine, even if it gets fleeced into a Sandshrew, it will accept it!
Giving something to Fang Yuan is okay; after all, they're all on the same side, united against Kyogre!
"Roar!!! (Alright, alright, I'll teach you, but whether they can learn it or not, I don't know!)"
Groudon said reluctantly.
"Yay!!!"
When Groudon finally agreed, Fang Yuan's "forlorn" gaze regained its luster, and he smiled.
The other Pokémon also cheered excitedly, rubbing their hands together. After spending so many days in this godforsaken place, they were finally going to get something in return!!!
...........
Flying is no easy task, Groudon sighed.
But remembering its promise, Groudon steeled itself and chose to charge ahead.
"Roar!!"
What was the first thing it was supposed to teach again???
It turned its head to look at Fang Yuan.
At this moment, Fang Yuan's Pokémon such as Eevee, Monferno, Mane Rock Werewolf, Venusaur, Ditto, and others all looked at Groudon eagerly.
"The first thing... Precipice Blades, the use of Earth Power..."
Fang Yuan called out the Mane Rock Werewolf, and at the same time, he also looked towards Venusaur.
Both of them seemed like they could give it a try.
At the same time, Groudon also looked towards Mane Rock Werewolf and Venusaur, and after a moment of silence, it slowly turned and walked away.
"Roar!!!!"
Inside the volcano.
With a loud roar from Groudon, the dormant volcano suddenly began to boil, as if it were about to erupt, startling Fang Yuan and the others.
But Groudon wasn't out to destroy Fang Yuan and the others; it was more like it was communicating with some power.
At this moment, seams on Groudon's skin turned a lava-like orange-yellow, as if it was about to undergo Primal Reversion. It continued to walk, as though going for a leisurely stroll.
Step by step, before long, the ground beneath Groudon's feet turned into a dark red color and started cracking, with seams glowing as if something was about to burst from the depths at any moment.
After completing all this, Groudon turned its head and looked back at Fang Yuan.
"Groudon!!! (Alright, I've created a patch of land here, this ground connects to the deepest part of the Earth's crust, even deeper than the oceans. Now, after my adjustments, just standing on this surface will allow you to sense the deep Earth's power at close range!)"
"Groudon!! (To learn Precipice Blades, this step is foundational!! Of course, even though I've suppressed some of the Earth Power, the high-temperature energy released might still be unbearable for ordinary Pokémon.)"
Groudon looked at its handiwork, a room-sized piece of scalding ground, and showed a satisfied expression.
Standing here to comprehend Earth Power could let one feel the forces from as deep as the mantle and the Earth's crust. Whether it's to boost the power of Earthquake or to master Lava Power, it's all possible. Using the Earth Power to strengthen rocks is even simpler, but the prerequisite is they must constantly endure the high-temperature energy seeping from deep within the Earth. This step alone could stop 99% of Pokémon dead in their tracks.