Chapter 323: Overheated Technique Secret

"The essence of the overheated technique is to mobilize the body's full power, squeezing the fire energy to its limits to release an attack. This unrestricted use of energy can burn the Pokémon itself, but fire-type Pokémon are not harmed by flames and will only be weakened for a period of time."
When it came to demonstrating and explaining the moves, Liu Qing and Yan Pengyu both put away their playful attitude and became serious.
Eat well, sleep well, play well, train well. - This is the way of a trainer's training.
Yan Pengyu has always maintained the famous motto plagiarized from a well-known comic in a previous life, and indeed feels that this is the fastest way to improve his strength.
The top trainers in this world also have similar experiences. They have various hobbies and interests outside of training and battles. But when they train, they devote themselves wholeheartedly.
"Flame horse, use Overheat."
Liu Qingxian demonstrated the basic usage of Overheat to Yan Pengyu.
If one cannot even master the basic usage of this move, attempting to master the advanced usage is like building castles in the air.
Lieyanma lifted up its legs, and the flame-like mane on its back soared up, with numerous dots of light surging out all over its body, like a spectacular display of fireworks.
With a long whinny, the flames gathered towards the front of its body. With each step it took, the Lieyanma left behind a red footprint on the sandy ground. The sand melted into magma due to the high temperature, and the flames kept burning on the footprints, reluctant to extinguish.
In just an instant, the silhouette of the blazing horse appeared in front of the target.
The sturdy target vanished in the blink of an eye, sublimating into gas in the high temperature, mixing with the melted sand, difficult to separate and emitting black smoke.
The flames gradually subsided, and the fiery steed stopped, gasping for breath.
Overheat is a move that squeezes power to the extreme. Regardless of strength, once it is used, it almost exhausts all stamina.
Although it is not impossible to continue the battle, the power of the moves, especially special attacks using energy, will be reduced.
"So, did you understand?"
Liu Qing pretended to be sophisticated, keeping his hands behind his back, enjoying the slightly surprised expression on Yan Pengyu's face.
Huh? That's not right, his Divine Flames Horse, which possesses an overheating move at the King level, why is this young boy only slightly surprised?

Shouldn't it be shocking and astonishing and then we should be in awe of him?
This is a legendary Pokemon! Legendary!
Such a young person capable of joining the national team shouldn't have trouble recognizing his strength...

Liu Qing became somewhat depressed because he found that Yen Pengyu's little surprise at the power of the move just disappeared.
In its place, there was a contemplative expression.
"So that's how it is, Overheat isn't a attack that relies on physical impact, but rather utilizes the extremely high temperature and power of the flames around the body to scorch. Right, this is a special attack..."
Yan Pengyu nodded suddenly, as if a light bulb had just lit up in his head.
Although special attacks are launched using energy, some of them are also released through physical contact, just like physical attacks.
He originally thought that the overheat move was like this.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a non-contact move.
So does that mean, if you practice to a very advanced level, you can even attack remotely like shooting flames?
Yan Pengyu generalized and proposed his own ideas.
"In theory, it is possible, but squeezing one's fire energy to the limit would make it impossible to control afterward. Even if it is successful, it is likely that the opponent can easily dodge it. By the way... you actually understood it?"
It was Liu Qing's turn to be surprised.
Yan Pengyu's summary can be said to be quite accurate.
In fact, research on Pokémon is constantly advancing, and the classification and understanding of many moves may change from time to time.
About five or six years ago, mainstream beliefs still held that overheating was a special melee attack. However, the current Fire King has proven in battle that it doesn't necessarily have to be a contact attack. The only truly effective aspect is the outer layer of flames.
Liu Qing did learn it and demonstrated it to Yan Pengyu in a way that didn't require physical contact, but he didn't expect Yan Pengyu to understand it with just one glance.
"Isn't this a demonstration? Of course, I have to understand it," said Yan Pengyu.
Yan Pengyu's head tilted slightly to one side, and a big hello seemed to appear above his head.
Liu Qing was a bit speechless.
In fact, in this demonstration, the Blaze Horse used all its strength, hoping to showcase its King-level combat power in front of Yan Pengyu.
Normally, a skilled trainer can hardly see the moves of a Legendary Pokémon.
"Did you study any powerful secret techniques in the Fighting-type Gym? Otherwise, how could your eyesight be so good? Which one did you practice, the Sunflower Manual?"
Liu Qing suddenly had a strange expression on his face.
"You just practiced the Sunflower Manual!"
Before Yan Pengyu could speak, Ling Huang glared at Liu Qing.
This fire department head shrank his head, appearing somewhat cowardly.
Just kidding, why so fierce...
By the way, shouldn't he be more authoritative at a time like this? Something feels off.
"Don't just randomly slander me, my dynamic vision has always been strong... Didn't they say that Pokémon and Trainers are becoming more similar? My ability is keen eyes, so isn't it normal for me to have sharp vision?"
Yan Pengyu thought for a moment and improvised a reason on the spot.
"There are a lot of problems in your statement...Well, it's good as long as you can see them clearly, it also makes it easier for me to teach."
Liu Qing really wanted to complain, but she always felt that she should maintain the dignity of being the gym leader, so in the end, she didn't say anything.
Besides, it's not good to pry into other trainers' privacy. Who knows, she might end up being lectured by the Champion herself.
"Next, it's the advanced version of the overheating move. It can also be called a 'cheat code' or 'secret technique' or whatever sounds cool to you."
Liu Qing recalled the stamina-consuming Incineroar into a Poké Ball and released a new Pokémon.
All over the body, it is covered with burning red hair, a fat and robust red body, a wide and flat duckbill, and the bright yellow arms are two huge barrels.
Just standing there, it gives people a sense of awe-inspiring power, with flame-shaped patterns on the body that are full of deterrence.
This is the evolved form of Duck-billed Fire Beast - Duck-billed Flame Beast.
"Duck-billed Flame Beast, use Overheat Essence!"
Liu Qing shouted the name of the move passionately.
Duck-billed Flame Beast did not ignite flames all over its body like Flame Horse did.
Ideas, it looks no different from its normal state on the surface.
Only the right arm trembles slightly, as if suppressing something.
The muzzle gradually lights up with a bright light, and then the light seeps through the gap between the cannon-shaped forearm and the black rubber ring-like elbow.
If it is an animation, the Duck Billed Flame Beast might even add a line like, "I can no longer suppress the power sealed in my right arm...!" or something equally edgy.
No matter what, the performance of this move is indeed completely different from the previous Blaze Kick.
"Release it at a further distance, and you two get ready to withstand the impact."
Liu Qing reminded Yazu Yan beast that it was gradually reaching its limit.
Yazu Yan beast ran towards the distance, and every step seemed to cause the earth to shake.
Although it was not a Pokémon known for its speed, its legendary strength made its speed not to be underestimated. In an instant, it became just a small black dot on the horizon.
This is an endless desert with far greater visibility than usual.
If it were an ordinary trainer, I'm afraid even with a telescope, it would be difficult to see the movements of the Ducklett.
But Yan Pengyu's amazing vision came into play, and as long as there was no obstruction, he could see clearly even from such a distance.
Fortunately, it was dusk now and the sandstorm had subsided, otherwise Yan Pengyu would really have a headache.
Duck-billed flame beast pressed down the barrel, finally suppressing the long-suppressed overheating move.
Yan Pengyu's face changed, and he pressed the button of the Poké Ball without thinking.
"Steel Armor Crow!"
Spread your broad wings and close them in a circle, enclosing the feathers of the Swallowtail and the Phoenix.
A dazzling white light blooms on the ground, making even the evening sun pale in comparison. The white light only lasts for a moment before being replaced by a slowly rising mushroom cloud.
Immediately, a sharp sound wave reverberated across the entire desert.
Before the sound wave could subside, accompanied by a roar, the shockwave arrived.
Perrserker's wings folded tightly, protecting the two trainers. A glimmer of light flashed in its crimson eyes.
Just the shockwave alone is enough to overturn a heavy truck, and if it's directly hit, it won't be able to withstand the attack even if it uses a defensive move.
No, my defense is too weak, I'm just a squishy.
Before being able to calmly handle such attacks without any harm, we cannot relax. We are still far from the peaceful life we desire.
As the shockwaves gradually subside, Steel Wing Raven finally unfurls its wings and stands behind Yan Pengyu.
Although its wingspan is wide, it still falls short of protecting two people at the same time, so Ling Huang had to press her fragile body against Yan Pengyu's.
"Ah, sorry."
Yan Pengyu was stunned for a moment before realizing that the subconscious act of protecting Yan Pengyu together with Ling Huang just now had led to this improper posture.
Although they are friends and rivals, after all, Linghuang is a teenage girl, so she should still be a little concerned.
Linghuang turned her head, leaving Yan Pengyu only the back of her head, not letting him see her expression.
"It's okay..."
The voice was soft, slightly trembling, unlike before where there was no emotional fluctuation.
The long black hair flew in the wind, revealing crimson earlobes.
Ling Huang really wanted to explain that her Dragonair was also capable of protecting her.
But in the end, she couldn't say it.
Meanwhile, Yan Pengyu's attention quickly shifted away from the girl beside him and towards the mushroom cloud that was still slowly rising in the distance.
No shock, no fear, only admiration in his eyes.
"So this is the secret of the Overheat move, a technique used by legendary Pokémon?"
Yan Pengyu murmured to himself.
At this moment, he truly understood the strategic significance of a legendary Pokémon.
This is a living, completely pollution-free, walnut-sized mushroom bomb that can be repeatedly released.
The current limit of human technological weapons is none other than this.
And this is just a move used by one of the headmasters of the seventeen dojos in China with one of their six main Pokémon.
Yan Pengyu now deeply understands that it was truly a miracle that only a few blocks were destroyed and a large number of buildings were reduced to ashes in the major battle that broke out in Kyoto, Japan.
I'm afraid that if the celestial kings open the battle without any regard for whether it will affect the surroundings, the entire city will be reduced to rubble, and there will be no survivors among the citizens.
"What do you think? Are you envious? This is the essence of the overheating technique."
刘庆露出了满足的笑容，燕鹏羽此刻的表情虽然和他设想的不一样，但还是让他非常的满意。
“想学！对了，这个招式已经和一般的过热招式差别那么大了，不起个新名字吗？”
In Yan Pengyu's eyes, there was a spark of light. He definitely wanted to learn such a powerful technique, but he still asked the question that had been puzzling him for a long time.
Why isn't a new name given to the advanced usage of this overheating technique? It's still called "overheating".
This is not the kind of reverse scale that Ling Huang used. The whole move has been changed to a completely new effort.
Obviously, there are two different stages.
Generally, use the initial one that will not hurt yourself and can suppress the power around the body.
Only in a life-or-death crisis will the Duck Flame Beast use the "overheated technique secret."
Doesn't it feel a bit too cheesy to keep shouting "secret technique" or "cheat code"?
"Because the first generation Fire King didn't give it a name... We, the people who inherited his secret techniques, cannot change the name randomly."
Liu Qing twitched at the corner of his mouth. He knew that Yan Pengyu would ask this question.
Typically, trainers in fire-type gyms have a serious demeanor and wouldn't normally ask such questions.
Only someone like him, who is usually carefree like Yan Pengyu was back then and now, would complain about this.
"So, unless someone comes up with a new variation of this move, in the future, we'll have to call it 'the secret technique or secret of the overheating move', right?"
Yan Pengyu said thoughtfully.
"That's right... you wouldn't have been considering a change after all this time, would you?"
Li Qing looked at Yan Pengyu with suspicion.
"I'm not so ambitious."
Yan Pengyu shook his head, not thinking so much for now.
Even the most basic, fundamental "overheat" move of the Firebird Sparrow hasn't been practiced well.
And the essence of the overheat move requires squeezing the power to the limit while completely breaking through the limitations of the body, regardless of whether or not it will harm oneself and drain life force together.
Finally, release all the power in one breath without any restrictions.
If one cannot even master the most basic overheated move, it is almost impossible to reach the level of forcing oneself to the limit with this move.
Even if it is successfully used, it can be highly unstable.
After using this move, Duckjang beast, which is already very skilled in it, becomes completely exhausted and cannot move a finger. It needs Liu Qing, Mushroom Cloud, and high temperature to dissipate before going to retrieve it with a Poké Ball.
While most regular Pokémon are not proficient in this technique during training, they often either fail to fully exert their strength or sustain excessive damage that depletes their vitality without contributing to the power of their moves.
swallow Yen Pepengyu now fully understands why medicines like Yuanqigen need to be provided in "truck" units.