Chapter 10: Dual Evolution—The Forest Lizard and the Bibi Bird!

After a dazzling light of evolution burst forth, Pipi’s entire body was enveloped in a silver-white sheen. Amidst sharp cries, Pipi’s form quickly elongated!

Even Rayquaza, soaring high in the sky, turned his gaze toward his partner’s evolution.

Meanwhile, Grovyle’s heart was screaming wildly!

As a Pokémon who had bonded with Zhang Feng earlier than Pipi, how could he allow the other to evolve first?

If that happened, could he still be considered one of the original starter trio?

In the next moment, his stubbornness and unwillingness transformed instantly into power!

Accompanied by a fierce roar, Grovyle began to evolve as well!

Seeing the glow of evolution surrounding Grovyle, a faint smile tugged at Zhang Feng’s lips.

The plan was perfectly executed!

Indeed, only when Pokémon harbor a deep desire to grow stronger amidst a losing battle does their determination spark their evolution.

The evolution light grew ever more brilliant as Pipi finished evolving first.

Once a mere thirty-five centimeters long, the little creature now stood at a towering 1.2 meters. With its wings fully spread, it reached two meters across, transforming into a formidable predator!

If Pipi’s strength was sufficient, Zhang Feng could even ride on its back and take to the skies.

After Pipi’s evolution completed, Zhang Feng immediately checked its attributes.

Name: Pipi
Role: None
Level: 18
Ability: Keen Eye
Type: Flying, Normal
Potential: Purple
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Skills: Tackle, Air Cutter, Gust, Quick Attack, Steel Wing, Supersonic, Twister...
Affection: 185
Background: Rescued in Orange Forest by its trainer; now exists solely to protect and evolve for its trainer.
Hobby: Loves soaring through the skies, guarding its trainer.

Seeing the attribute panel, Zhang Feng’s joy was boundless as the potential rating had shifted from blue to purple!

Though unsure if Pipi would achieve golden potential upon evolving into Pidgeot, its strength had already undergone a dramatic transformation from its previous form.

Moreover, in terms of experience and affection, Zhang Feng had become irreplaceable to Pipi.

An affection level of 185 was truly touching.

Witnessing his Pokémon evolve firsthand, Zhang Feng’s heart surged with excitement.

“Pipi, congratulations! You’ve finally evolved!”

At these words, Pipi flapped its wings and soared high, turning its head to voice its happiness to Zhang Feng.

“Pipi!”

At the same time, Grovyle’s form grew taller under the illuminating white light.

Soon, a Pokémon completely different from before appeared before Zhang Feng and Pipi’s eyes.

If not the evolved forest lizard, then who else could it be?

Name: Forest Lizard
Role: None
Level: 20
Ability: Overgrow
Type: Grass
Potential: Purple
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Skills: Seed Machine Gun, Tickle, Photosynthesis, Quick Attack, Energy Ball, Double Kick, Leech Seed...
Affection: 185
Background: Finally met a trainer it recognized in White Town; yearns to grow stronger together.
Hobby: Enjoys spicy food and adventuring with its trainer.

Previously half a meter tall, Grovyle now stood at 1.1 meters after evolution.

Clearly, both Pipi and Forest Lizard had developed impressively.

It was a bit disappointing that, while Pipi’s potential had risen with evolution, Forest Lizard’s remained purple.

But Zhang Feng reasoned that golden potential must be rare; for a Pokémon originally at purple potential, upgrading potential wouldn’t be easy.

Likewise, Pipi evolving into Pidgeot would likely still have purple potential.

Otherwise, any Pokémon with blue potential could easily evolve to golden potential after two evolutions, and golden potential would be commonplace.

With both his Pokémon having evolved, the real battle was about to begin.

“Forest Lizard, congratulations! You’ve grown much stronger now!”

Receiving Zhang Feng’s approval, Forest Lizard gripped a branch in its mouth, smiling faintly.

At that moment, Pikachu and Combusken, who had been waiting for their partners’ evolution, assumed battle stances once more.

“Forest Lizard, use Energy Ball on Pikachu!”

“Pipi, use Air Cutter to attack Combusken!”

With evolution came power far beyond their initial forms.

Zhang Feng had always scoffed at Ash’s approach in the Pokémon anime.

Ash’s strongest Pokémon in each generation had always been fully evolved — the original Charizard, Feraligatr in the second generation, and Infernape in the third.

As for the starter trio, he nearly had them all. Once Squirtle evolved into Blastoise and Bulbasaur into Venusaur, their strength in the Kanto and Sinnoh Leagues would not be limited to merely reaching the top eight.

Evolution was the true path to power and the mark of true strength.

As Forest Lizard and Pipi unleashed their moves, Combusken and Pikachu countered with Flamethrower and Thunderbolt.

However, the tide of battle had shifted.

Combusken’s Flamethrower was deftly dodged by Forest Lizard’s agile leap.

At the same time, the Energy Ball struck Pikachu squarely, blasting it away in a massive explosion.

Pikachu’s Thunderbolt was interrupted mid-attack, failing to hit Pipi.

Pipi, meanwhile, gathered flying-type energy, forming multiple Air Cutters that relentlessly struck Combusken.

Attempting to dodge, Combusken was instead trapped in a barrage of Air Cutters, which sent it flying.

The attack and defense roles had reversed.

“Excellent, just like that! Forest Lizard, Pipi, take advantage while they’re incapacitated and attack with full force! Pipi, use Twister! When they land, Forest Lizard, finish it with Leaf Blade to end the battle!”

Following Zhang Feng’s command, Forest Lizard and Pipi exchanged a determined glance and sprang into action.

As Pikachu and Combusken were blasted apart midair, Pipi swiftly flapped its massive wings, conjuring a swirling tornado.

When Combusken and Pikachu tried to evade, it was already too late.

The tornado’s powerful suction engulfed both Pokémon, spinning them relentlessly and dealing continuous damage.

Pikachu, overwhelmed by the assault, lost all fighting spirit and began to dissipate within the tornado.

When the tornado finally ceased, only Combusken remained, gasping for breath.

Seizing the moment, Forest Lizard dashed forward, green blades glowing along its arms.

Exhausted, Combusken could only watch helplessly as Forest Lizard closed in and delivered a decisive Leaf Blade strike, ending the fight.

With Combusken down and unable to continue, Zhang Feng claimed victory in the simulated double battle within the system space.

“Ding dong, congratulations, host! Forest Lizard and Pipi have defeated Combusken and Pikachu, earning 150 experience points and leveling up!”