After much consideration, Fang Yuan relocated the spirit egg, preparing a separate incubation room for it.
Furthermore, Fang Yuan obtained a large batch of nutrient solution from Mo Da's incubation base.
Besides that, Fang Yuan also prepared a vast amount of energy crystals around the area.
The egg loves to absorb, doesn't it?
This time, Fang Yuan was determined to let it absorb to its content.
In every corner of the incubation room, Fang Yuan installed 360-degree cameras without blind spots, so that even if Luo Kuo couldn't keep up with observing the condition of the spirit egg, the camera system connected to Rotom could detect any changes here instantly.
Now, Fang Yuan just waited for the spirit egg to show changes again.
If, even after doing all this, there was ultimately no harvest,
then Fang Yuan would only be able to let Bulbasaur cultivate another batch of Mental Herbs or Top-Level Tree Fruit for the spirit egg to absorb.
After all, there had been precedents; perhaps the egg liked this particular taste.
"Luckily... luckily I brought these two seeds out this time."
After handling the spirit egg, Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Both the Miracle Seed and the Grass Seed were on him because he had brought Bulbasaur along on the trip to the World Tree Mystical Realm.
If he had left these two seeds, which contained the natural life energy of plants and grass, in the collection room, they might have been absorbed as well, and that would have been a significant loss for Fang Yuan.
............
During the time Fang Yuan was busy with the spirit egg, Luo Kuo started to check the progress of Bulbasaur's strength.
However, the results of the examination left Luo Kuo extremely disappointed.
Even after training with Fang Yuan, Bulbasaur still couldn't beat the illusions of Sun Eevee, Monferno, the Self-detonating Magneton, Garchomp...
It wasn't easy for Bulbasaur; although it could unleash considerable power in full burst, the opponents were all formidable, and since Luo Kuo, who created the illusions, was equivalent to the Trainer commanding them and was extremely familiar with Bulbasaur's combat techniques, Bulbasaur couldn't exert its full power.
"There's no need..."
"After all, real combat yields greater benefits, and it's time to end the illusion training." Seeing Bulbasaur being disheartened by Luo Kuo again, Fang Yuan couldn't help shaking his head.
It was time to discuss with Luo Kuo and Rotom!
Let Bulbasaur evolve!
He had captured Bulbasaur in mid-June 19 and now it was the end of February 20, nearing March. Several months had passed, and he had managed to train a freshly born Bulbasaur seed into a professional level, with the full burst reaching nearly semi-master level combat power, which, in Fang Yuan's view, was a standard rate of progress.
If he had sought after power, Bulbasaur could be even stronger at this point, but these eight months were most crucial for laying a solid foundation for Bulbasaur.
The evolution of grass type spirits is naturally fast; in fact, when Bulbasaur had just evolved from a seedling, it would've had no problem evolving again right after taking a breath, and its evolution speed could have been even more monstrous than Xiaozhi's Charizard.
However, to ensure a strong foundation was established, Fang Yuan had stubbornly waited until now.
Currently, Bulbasaur's system was based on Grass Star Stream fighting techniques coupled with Nature Reversion...
"However, compared to the Tree World Arrival techniques I've envisioned, the Grass Star Stream techniques are still lacking somewhat..."
"And to master Tree World Arrival, it will need to evolve into its final form and learn to harden plants..."
The once-touted secrets of the Grass Star Flow Secret Manual had all been mastered by Bulbasaur; they were conveniently obtained from the association by Fang Yuan for cultivation.
The reason for the decline of Grass Star Flow wasn't that the techniques were weak, but because they were overly practical and simple. Being simple and practical meant all grass-type Trainers would study it, and it wasn't an issue when information wasn't widespread. As information became more accessible, the secrets of Grass Star Flow were thoroughly understood, and with the dojo lacking innovation, its decline was inevitable.
Bulbasaur's Growth enhanced his Vine Whip technique, which was the foundation, while the Leaf of Sword Dance, was innovation.
However, Fang Yuan didn't pay much attention to these techniques; his real interest was in the battle style of the giant Bulbasaur that controlled a sea of trees in the Bulbasaur Forest.
"Evolve now, and after evolution, it should be able to achieve master-level combat power. With some additional polishing, it might even make a splash at the World Tournament."
The moment Fang Yuan made up his mind, he realized that in the World Tournament, teams from small nations or the second-tier teams from some mid-level countries mostly consisted of professional or master-level trainers—not all of them had nearly top-level or top-level combat power. Therefore, it was very likely that the Bulbasaur he had acquired less than a year ago could single-handedly break through an entire country's defenses.
............
After deciding, Fang Yuan gathered Bulbasaur, Eevee, Rotom, and Milotic for a meeting.
For the evolution method, they were still going to use the "Nature Reversion Evolution Method" that Bulbasaur used in its initial evolution.
This time, with the Miracle Seed of the millennium-old tree and the Special Grass Seeds, two top-level resources, Fang Yuan was excited about the changes Bulbasaur would undergo after evolving into Venusaur.
One thing would be different from last time, though; Luo Kuo, responsible for creating Sunny Day, had honorably retired.
Eevee had now surpassed Luo Kuo in both Illusion Technique and Fire Type mastery...
In the research institute's backyard.
On the barren land.
Bulbasaur stood there in dismay.
"After evolution, your control over the power of nature should fully awaken, and you'll become even stronger than you are now."
"With just a thought, reverting this place to its original vibrant state should be very easy," Fang Yuan stroked his chin. "Moreover, it's time to start planting the Star Fruit."
"Bwoo!" Bulbasaur retorted. Say, are you telling me to evolve now because the Tree Fruit and herbs have all died and we urgently need a gardener with superior abilities?
"Cough... that's just a trivial matter."
"The main point is that your accumulation of experience is already sufficient, and spending more time on the basics is not very meaningful," Fang Yuan said seriously.
While Fang Yuan was convincing Bulbasaur with reason, Eevee, Milotic, and Rotom were also making preparations to assist Bulbasaur in the evolution ceremony.
This time, with plenty of energy from the two top-level resources, Fang Yuan did not seek the help of the Venusaur and Rydon who had assisted before. Now, the concern was whether Bulbasaur might burst from the process, not whether there would be enough energy for evolution.
"Bwoo!"
"Bwoo!"
"Rotom~"
"Mmmh~~"
As all four Pokemon were ready to go, Fang Yuan nodded and said, "Then, let's begin."
Of course, the evolution of Bulbasaur couldn't happen without Luo Kuo, but this time Luo Kuo was purely a spectator, watching from a distance alongside the Self-detonating Magneton, Monferno, and the others.
"Fang Yuan is still too impatient. It would have been possible for Bulbasaur to defeat several Semi-Master Illusions, form an invincible stance, and ultimately evolve by proving its strength," Luo Kuo muttered.
"As a result, he still chose to rely on external forces like natural energy for evolution... Historically, the Pokemon that proved their way through the power of nature, in the end, they all..." Luo Kuo paused.
"In the end, one expanded the land, named Groudon, and another expanded the seas, named Kyogre."
"Well, that's not a problem then. Bulbasaur, let's go for it."
Ever since Eevee taught Luo Kuo to give up physical books for online novels, Luo Kuo had started acting strangely...