Chapter 206: Was Black Xiba read first?

On the awards podium.

Ash, with his Poké Balls, received the championship, and together they took champion photos.

Countless cameras snapped at Ash, and many reporters interviewed him.

The Poké Balls raised their trophies to each other, striking various goofy poses for commemorative photos. Pikachu stood in the most conspicuous spot, stealing the show with its signature smile countless times.

Huazi took individual photos of each, then a few group shots, recording their deep friendship.

Charizard also took a photo with its girlfriend, Xiaolisa.

Meanwhile, Xiaoxia and her group posed together with Ash, a handsome man and beautiful woman, and the surrounding audience couldn't help but glance at them a few more times.

"Ash still has quite a few friends."

"Aju" remarked from the side, noticing the girls surrounding Ash and the busy photographer, Doctor Da Mu.

"Xiaoxia is his travel partner; how did Nazi and Xiaochun come here?"

Kenan expressed confusion, her eyes showing both curiosity and a hint of inquiry.

"Ash is a trainer recommended by Doctor Da Mu, no wonder he's gotten this far. Plus Xiaomao, who is also Doctor Da Mu's student—it's no surprise they met in the final; Doctor Da Mu's teaching really has its own method!"

Yulongdu flashed a hint of expectation in his eyes, feeling unusually excited about Ash challenging them; Ash's performance on the field had already convinced him, and he wanted to learn from him.

Moreover, Ash's Charizard hadn't used Mega Evolution just now and still hid considerable strength!

"Hmm, Pallet Town is the winner!" Aju realized.

Every trainer in Pallet Town is talented, speaks pleasantly, and possesses great strength!

After Xiaomao's instruction, Ash found it much easier to handle Xiaoxia and the others, sharing the bounty evenly.

Finally, Ash and his group gathered together, preparing to take a profoundly meaningful group photo.

【Ma Zhishi: Silver League Champion, Orange Islands Decisive Battle Winner's Cup Champion, Silver League Champion...... Black Satoshi won't just travel somewhere undefeated and take the local tournament championship, right!】

【Wusong: Otherwise, how would it be called legendary?】

【Xiba: Being undefeated is too much, huh? Later Black Satoshi still has to challenge the Elite Four!】

Black World——

According to the tradition of the Silver League, the champion has the right to challenge the Four Heavenly Kings, and after successfully challenging them, can then challenge the champions of the Kanto and Johto regions, Yulongdu.

Currently, one member of the Elite Four is absent from the Silver League, so Kenan will temporarily stand in.

After winning the championship, one can rest three days before challenging the Elite Four; Ash brought Xiaoxia and the others here to play for two days, eating, drinking, and having fun, then picked out distinctive toys for each of them.

The three days of rest passed in a flash, and Ash returned once again to the Silver League venue.

At this moment, the venue was even more lively than before, with the audience's shouts and cheers rising and falling, pushing the whole atmosphere to a climax.

Under the gaze of all, the Silver League champion's battle against the Elite Four officially kicked off.

"Master Xiba, please guide me!"

Ash's expression was solemn yet slightly excited; this was his first time battling a Heavenly King on an official match field.

"After watching your battle, I've been really looking forward to fighting you; come on, I'm fully prepared!"

Xiba wore a calm smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a fighting spirit not to be underestimated.

As the referee held high the piece in his hand and then swung it down sharply, a tense and thrilling showdown officially began.

The audience held their breath; inside the venue, only the faint tremors of the Poké Balls entering the field and the suppressed breaths of the spectators could be heard.

Ash sent out Ivysaur; its massive body provided a sense of security.

Xiba sent out Machop; his physique was agile, muscle lines smooth, and his eyes flashed with the same fighting spirit as Xiba.

"Is this specifically aimed at my Rock-type Poké Balls?"

Xiba watched Ash's Ivysaur, silently pondering.

Xiba is a Fighting-type Heavenly King; he has three Rock-type Poké Balls in his team, and that huge Rock Snake had also been captured under Ash's witness, so he guessed Ash might devise tactics targeting the huge Rock Snake.

Now Ash's Ivysaur should be using Leech Seed to drain.

"Ivysaur, Sweet Scent!"

Ash attacks first.

Ivysaur let out a cry, releasing a strong fragrance from its body that quickly spread across the battlefield.

It interferes with Machop's sense of smell and sight.

"Gather Energy!"

Machop drew a deep breath, eyes tightly shut, focusing all his energy; his body seemed to tense at this moment, his muscle lines becoming more distinct.

Only by doing this will his subsequent strikes hit vital points more effectively.

"Leaf Blade!"

Ivysaur used Leaf Blade on Machop; leaves flew about, each sharp blade like a knife shooting toward Machop.

Machop, trained by Xiba, nimbly dodged each leaf.

Ivysaur then used Vine Whip.

"Good timing, grab the vine whip and rush in to use Fire Punch!"

Ivysaur's vines extended like living things, wrapping around Machop; but Machop's reaction speed was extremely fast, he lightly sidestepped the vine whip and then caught the incoming vine.

The surroundings were filled with fragrance; Machop originally found it hard to locate Ivysaur, but now Ivysaur deliberately exposed an opening, so Machop seized the chance to rush forward, his fist engulfed in flames, slamming heavily into Ivysaur's body.

"Sleep Powder!"

Ivysaur scattered Sleep Powder as Machop approached; the charging Machop was hit squarely, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

"This move again!"

Xiba's brows furrowed slightly, his eyes showing a hint of doubt.

Seeing Ash quickly recall Ivysaur and then send out Sludge, he couldn't help but feel an ominous premonition.

Misfortune never comes singly!

Ash pointed at Fast Fist Boy.

Stinky Mud shot a series of rays toward Fast Fist Boy's direction.

"Still playing so dirty!"

Xiba's heart jumped; he never expected Ash to play like that.

He deliberately lured Fast Fist Boy up, then let Fast Fist Boy fall into an abnormal state, then unleashed Stinky Mud, specifically using Misfortune Never Comes Alone to inflict massive damage on Fast Fist Boy.

"Was it predicted?"

Yulongdu looked on in astonishment at this scene.

This guy Xiba was actually predicted!