Chapter 24: Subjugating the Aron Herd, Potential-Boosting Evolution Stones!

When Milotic's powerful tail, brimming with unmatched strength, slammed fiercely into the Aggron, the latter felt a sharp pain in its head and was sent flying backward!

Despite being a Steel and Rock-type Pokémon, Aggron was utterly unable to withstand Milotic’s formidable tail strike, especially with the added force of Water-type moves.

As Milotic distanced itself once again from Aggron, Zhang Feng made a decisive command.

“Excellent, just like that! Milotic, use Water Pulse one more time!”

In the next moment, Milotic gathered a potent surge of Water energy, forming a thick column of water that struck Aggron with tremendous force.

The immense impact once again toppled Aggron.

After three continuous Water-type attacks, Aggron's stamina was rapidly depleting. Were it not for its slightly higher level compared to Milotic, Aggron would have likely been defeated by now.

“Aggron, you aren’t a match for me. Why don’t you just admit defeat?” Zhang Feng taunted.

At these words, Aggron seemed utterly enraged. It shook its head fiercely, unleashing the proud spirit befitting the leader of its Aggron clan.

“Roar!”

With Aggron’s roar came a metallic sound, a piercing shriek that caused Milotic to wince in pain. Even Zhang Feng had to cover his ears desperately.

This metallic sound had the effect of lowering the opponent’s defense.

Seizing the moment as Milotic faltered, Aggron charged again with a fierce tackle, rushing straight at Milotic!

But Zhang Feng wouldn’t allow Aggron to turn the tide.

“Milotic, use Water Pulse!”

Enduring the discomfort, Milotic unleashed the move again.

This time, the water column was thinner than before but far more penetrative and terrifying in power.

The strike hit Aggron squarely, and the mighty Pokémon could no longer hold on—it collapsed, utterly defeated.

“Ding-dong! Milotic defeated Aggron, gaining 387 experience points. Level up! Current level: 34!”

The Aggron clan members, seeing their leader defeated, bowed their heads in submission.

Soon after, Zhang Feng threw a standard Poké Ball, capturing Aggron inside.

As the ball shook three times and emitted a crisp sound, the capture was complete.

Thus, Zhang Feng had fully tamed the leader of this unique Aggron clan and now had the potential to bring the entire clan under his care.

When Aggron awoke within Zhang Feng’s system space, it was startled to find itself in an entirely new place.

Before it stretched an endless expanse of mountains and mines, which brought it great joy.

Discovering a vast mountain range rich in minerals perfectly suited to its kind, Aggron’s excitement grew.

After Zhang Feng briefly explained the system space’s purpose and living conditions, he released Aggron.

Since Aggron had been the clan leader, Zhang Feng addressed it directly.

“Aggron, you’ve seen my system space. It holds the ideal habitat for your clan. If you wish, you and your people can live there.”

“By doing so, you and your clan won’t be completely separated. In fact, your reproduction rate could increase, and your clan would grow even stronger!”

Having just tamed Aggron, Zhang Feng’s bond with it naturally began to deepen. Since he had defeated it fairly, Aggron respected its new trainer.

Hearing Zhang Feng’s offer, Aggron hesitated briefly but ultimately the ambition to expand its clan prevailed.

Now a Pokémon under Zhang Feng’s command, Aggron became his spokesperson, enthusiastically persuading its kin.

The remaining Aggron clan members were swayed by their leader’s words—after all, it was their king.

However, two other Aggron harbored rebellious thoughts, perhaps because they’d witnessed their leader’s defeat and capture.

Seeing this, Zhang Feng made no delay and challenged those two Aggron himself.

With Milotic and Sceptile in a double battle, the pair easily defeated the challengers.

Zhang Feng then threw two more standard Poké Balls, capturing them both.

With no one left to resist, the entire Aggron clan—three hundred Aggron and three regular Aggron—were all brought into Zhang Feng’s system space.

The only exception was one shiny, golden Aggron, whom Zhang Feng singled out for special capture.

As the luxury ball flashed red, the captured Aggron’s status panel appeared before Zhang Feng.

Pokémon: Aggron (Shiny)
Level: 22
Ability: Heavy Metal
Type: Steel, Rock
Potential: Gold
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Moves: Harden, Metal Claw, Rock Slide, Dragon Rush, Iron Head, Double-Edge Headbutt...
Bond: 100
Background: Lives peacefully within its clan; after being captured by a mysterious powerful trainer, it became his Pokémon; met in Martial Town
Preference: Consumes metal

Looking at this golden metallic body and golden potential Aggron, Zhang Feng felt a surge of joy.

The Heavy Metal ability, a hidden trait, doubled Aggron’s weight compared to ordinary ones.

But this also naturally increased its stamina, attack, and defense.

Since Aggron’s final evolution, Mega Aggron, is typically slow-moving, this added weight wasn’t a concern.

On the contrary, stronger attack and defense meant opponents would be defeated even more swiftly.

It’s rare even among near-legendary Pokémon to start with gold-level potential.

So what level would this gold-potential Aggron reach after two evolutions?

Could it break the limits of ordinary Pokémon potential and enter the red-tier potential reserved for legendary Pokémon?

Zhang Feng eagerly anticipated this.

Yet, surprisingly, Aggron also had a bit of a foodie streak.

Though Zhang Feng had captured three Aggron, he didn’t plan to train them all extensively.

But if they chose to grow stronger within the system space, they could serve as backup Pokémon.

The same applied to Pidgey, Grovyle, and the Aggron clan.

If they enjoyed battling, Zhang Feng wouldn’t forbid them from joining in ordinary fights.

But the true main force was undoubtedly this shiny, gold-potential Aggron before him.

After bringing the entire Aggron clan into the system space, Zhang Feng released their leader.

“Aggron, I noticed your clan’s potential is exceptionally high—quite unusual. Is there something special about this place?”

Aggron seemed puzzled.

“Potential? What is that?”

But upon reflection, there did seem to be something unique about the mining area.

So Aggron led Zhang Feng deeper into the mines—the clan’s frequent feeding ground.

Sure enough, Zhang Feng found a hidden treasure and was delighted as he followed Aggron deeper into the mine.

Apparently, this treasure spot was occupied only by the Aggron clan, with no other Pokémon living nearby.

After trekking several kilometers, beneath a mountain, Zhang Feng finally saw the sacred object that blessed the Aggron clan’s potential.

“Ding-dong! Special item discovered—Potential Evolution Stone!”

“Ding-dong! The Potential Evolution Stone has the following effects: Carrying it during evolution greatly increases the chance of raising one’s potential, and offspring have a higher probability of inheriting high potential!”

Reading the system’s explanation, Zhang Feng understood why this Aggron clan all started with blue-tier potential.

The Potential Evolution Stone subtly enhanced the Pokémon’s potential, and evolving while holding it greatly increased the chance of improving one’s potential.

No wonder the Aggron frequently consumed these mineral stones and gradually boosted their potential.

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