Chapter 310: Pokémon Iron Fist Championship

The Giant King, with full power, now sees his strength surge wildly, wildly, wildly—he has reached ninety-nine layers of magnetic heaven, invincible to all!

If its ability were changed to Guts, it would be even more terrifying!

“Fixed it, oh oh—this power, just looking at it is more terrifying than when I first saw it.”

Elder Ju’s forehead was sweating as he looked at Guang Tai: “Though you seem to be friends with this Giant Pokémon, this is still Ross Mountain.”

“To say something inappropriate—how should we handle the Giant King now? I don’t mind it living here; after all, it came first—but my company’s excavation work on Ross Mountain won’t stop.”

“If excavation continues in the future, it may disturb its rest.”

Ross Mountain is nominally Elder Ju’s property, though terms like “property” are merely human-added value labels—Pokémon have no concept of such things and would never acknowledge them—but Elder Ju believed the Giant King could understand.

This thing doesn’t look like an ordinary Pokémon—it must possess extraordinary wisdom and social awareness.

If the ancient Giant King considered this land the “estate” of the Ancient City, then after three thousand years, a change of ownership is perfectly normal, isn’t it?

Elder Ju was somewhat concerned about one thing.

Will this Giant King suddenly pull out an ancient land deed?

Guang Tai glanced at Regigigas, and the Giant King raised a hand.

【No problem. This is the resting place built for us by the people of Sun City. My subordinates sleep in different worlds. As long as you don’t dig into the Moon Gate, everything else is fine.】

【Moreover... if you wish to train, you may come here and challenge me.】

Regigigas has regained part of its former power and shed its Slow Start ability, so its mood is now excellent!

Unlike the one at Snowpeak Temple, the Unova Giant King once coexisted with the humans of the Ancient City; it has a higher psychological understanding of human society, and perhaps due to its Star Power, its rationality far surpasses that of its kin.

This was Guang Tai’s feeling.

After all, the one at Snowpeak Temple has a terrible temper—when it loses control, it doesn’t care about anything.

As for the temperaments of the Giant Kings in other regions... they can’t even be confirmed in the games.

Guang Tai: “It says it’s fine, as long as we don’t enter the Moon Gate—and it welcomes Trainers to challenge it here.”

Fighting King Renwu’s eyes lit up instantly: “Oh! A trial from an ancient giant! That sounds fascinating! I’m excited!”

Guang Tai nodded: “The Giant King has regained some power and is eager to stretch its body.”

Since losing Slow Start, its perception of the world has sharpened, and its old habit of pretending to be a statue and sleeping has largely ended.

Fighting repeatedly with Legendary Pokémon can rapidly enhance one’s strength—and when the Giant King first appeared, its overwhelming pressure made even Renwu, an Elite Four member, feel he couldn’t match it.

Come to think of it... what type is the Giant King? White in color, it looks like Normal-type—but as a Fighting-type expert, being intimidated by a Normal-type Pokémon is truly inappropriate.

This made Renwu begin to reflect.

My cultivation is still insufficient!

But then again—this is the Giant King!

“Phew, I’m glad it doesn’t mind. To be honest, our workers work and live alongside Pokémon.”

Elder Ju took off his hat and sighed: “Because Pokémon themselves constantly dig in the mountains, we’ve partnered with them to develop this mountain and forged deep bonds—if we can’t continue mining, we’ll be in serious trouble.”

“You’re speaking so calmly, Elder Ju?” Feng Lu was surprised. Elder Ju frowned:

“Was I ever the type to fly off the handle? Besides, the mountain belongs to humans, but Pokémon lived here long before us, didn’t they?”

“By the way... we owe you a great deal for Ross Mountain!” Elder Ju smiled at Guang Tai: “I knew it—when you’re around, everything works out! Just like with the Ancient City, just like with Ross Mountain!”

“So, even though I’m injured, we still made a promise—let’s fight here! Ah, but your Pokémon all look weak...”

Elder Ju’s gaze fixed on the three balls still at Guang Tai’s waist: “Three left! Looks like you, like Champion Adack, don’t use the storage system much!”

“Official Trainers can carry only six Pokémon, yet you have nine balls?”

“Originally ten—there was also a Sprigatito, but that’s Mr. Wado’s Pokémon,” Feng Lu smiled, then suddenly said to Elder Ju: “But shouldn’t a Gym Battle at Sailboat Gym take place in Sailboat City? This is Chuji City.”

The girl who soared through the skies gazed at Guang Tai with eager eyes:

“After watching your battle, I’m itching to fight too!”

“Huh? Feng Lu, are you trying to steal my battle? I called it first!” Elder Ju was furious!

Wan Long: “I also issued a challenge, but was turned down. Now that the battle’s over, how about one with me?”

“Ugh! You guys!” Elder Ju was speechless!

It’s always the challenger who comes to the Gym.

Today, Gym Leaders and Elite Four members are actively asking others to battle!

And now they’re all clashing!

Elder Ju was furious: “Why is there no sense of first come, first served?! Fine—Guang Tai, you decide who you fight!”

Guang Tai’s expression turned strange.

Let me choose who I fight?

Huh... how did it come to this?

Feng Lu looked hopeful: “Since this is Chuji City, shouldn’t you fight the local Gym Leader? And Elder Ju’s tired.”

Wan Long puffed out her cheeks: “I’ve waited a long time—just one more battle, and my research materials will be complete!”

Elder Ju: “Don’t underestimate me! I’m in great shape—this sudden fight won’t knock me down!”

Meanwhile, Renwu quietly bound the unconscious Plasma Team members and, with Elder Ju’s other workers, stacked them in the corner.

“Cough!” Renwu cleared his throat: “Since we’re all going to fight, how about a double battle?”

“Win, and you get two Gym Badges at once.”

Everyone froze. Feng Lu, hands behind her back, looked puzzled: “But there are five of us.”

Renwu: “I won’t participate. Though I’d love to fight, there’ll be other chances—I’ll serve as referee.”

He had already planned this in his mind.

“If you’re a martial artist, you’ll surely be interested in this special match.”

Renwu looked at Guang Tai, then bowed deeply: “First, I must thank you on behalf of my master.”

“Master Renwu, you’re—”

Guang Tai was startled. Wan Long grabbed his arm: “Don’t worry, don’t worry! I’ll explain—Renwu is Adack’s disciple. Because of the secret elixir you made, the Champion’s trump card survived, and you unknowingly averted a major crisis!”

“Renwu is thanking you because of this.”

“Correct. Plasma Team once attacked Master Adack over the Volcarona incident, and manipulated public opinion until Master Adack could no longer bear the burden of being Champion. That’s when you appeared.”

Renwu exhaled: “Actually, that online exchange—especially your shop—I was the one who found it for Master Adack.”

“It was a last-ditch effort, but the result was unexpected! Master Adack isn’t good with the internet—he usually has me handle his online activities.”

Guang Tai now understood.

Adack using the internet had always seemed odd—he’d suspected someone was logging in for him. Now it made sense—it was Renwu.

“No problem. I’m a craftsman—selling goods is my job. If I can help, I’m glad.”

“But you didn’t expect it to be useful at first, did you?”

Renwu laughed heartily:

“We tried everything—Miracle Medicine, Energy Blocks—you name it. If even those precious remedies couldn’t save it, normally you’d turn to folk remedies. But unfortunately, Unova has no such practitioners. As for traditional healers versed in herbalism, Master Adack himself is the foremost.”

“Now, though my master has temporarily vanished, for some reason I feel he’s fine. Since Volcarona recovered, he’s been full of energy, declaring he wants to share the joy of living with Pokémon—and left the League.”

“I believe that at that moment, he had deeply reflected on everything, and with sincere conviction, chose to leave.”

Guang Tai exhaled: “Yes, Adack is indeed traveling now. I’ve... known it.”

“He’ll return soon. Maybe.”

Renwu nodded slightly, smiling with conviction: “My master will never fail—he’s a Champion! He doesn’t need his disciple to worry over him!”

“So your help was vital! Without you, my master’s spirit might have shattered! After much thought, only one thing can express my gratitude!”

“In the past, to pursue power as a martial artist, I traveled every corner of the world—until I met Master Adack and learned that true power lies within.”

“But I’ve collected many martial arts manuals over the years—if you’re a martial artist, these rare, one-of-a-kind texts will surely help you!”

Renwu pulled out a Move Tutor disk:

“This is my small token—a Move Tutor: Aura Sphere, a devastating technique.”

“I didn’t bring the actual martial scripture—it’s called the ‘Combo Scroll: Dragon Scroll,’ a secret martial art!”

Guang Tai took the Move Tutor disk.

Aura Sphere, nicknamed the “Karma Ball,” has a base power of 120, but only 70% accuracy—it often misses, hence the name.

Most Fighting-type Pokémon have high Attack but low Special Attack, so Aura Sphere was long considered useless—used only as a filler move, typically by non-Fighting types like Alakazam, Blastoise, or even Espeon.

But for Lucario, Lucario’s evolved form, Aura Sphere is an excellent move.

In reality, aside from guaranteed-hit moves like Wave Motion, even high-accuracy moves can be dodged by the divine “Quick Dodge”—so 70% accuracy barely matters.

Like Aura Punch, masters can channel it instantly—like the Three Pillars of the Pyramid Pharaoh Shen Dai, whose Regirock excelled at Aura Punch, striking challengers down with one punch each.

“My training on Ross Mountain is fundamentally about refining the mind and will. Aura is a force inherent in every being, classified in Pokémon types as Fighting.”

Renwu explained: “Do you know Chimecho? Through prolonged fasting and meditation, it learns to perceive life energy, awaken its sixth sense, and merge with the wilderness to erase its own aura.”

“Aura is one manifestation of life energy. In the distant Kalos region, legends speak of terrifying Pokémon that can steal life energy.”

“Even farther away, it’s said a special Pokémon can slip into another’s shadow, mimic their movements and power, understand their emotions, and grow stronger than the original during imitation—it once infiltrated a master martial artist’s shadow, copied his techniques, and ultimately learned a supreme martial art.”

Though the Pokémon world is full of bizarre phenomena, supernatural abilities like psychic or spiritual powers aside, the “physical” forces represented by Fighting and Normal types also hold many unique powers.

Life energy, aura, even wave motion, and the pure clarity once mentioned by the Three Sword Saints—all these martial arts secrets.

Compared to other special abilities, Fighting-type power can be gained through years of disciplined training—it’s the most accessible. Yet few have the ambition to become martial artists.

Moreover, the range of martial arts is astonishing—Fighting-type Elite Four members abound, yet some who train for decades still fall easily to Psychic users.

For example, Kanto’s Karate King Wu De was decisively defeated by Nastya.

“I’ve traveled many regions, encountered martial artists of all styles, sparred endlessly, and strengthened both body and spirit—that’s my life’s goal!”

“So I invite you to participate in a special tournament—a grand gathering of martial artists from across the world.”

Guang Tai pondered: “Could it be the P1 Fighting Championship?”

It probably isn’t the George East Tournament.

Lian Wu let out a hearty laugh: “So you know about the P1 Fighting Championship too! That’s right—it’s one of the grand gatherings of fighters! But what I’m about to tell you isn’t that original P1 event, which used to be held at year’s end. This year is different.”

“The Johto region has taken over this special event, and P1 will be integrated as a major component under the name Pokémon All-Around Competition All-Star Cup! The venue is north of Goldenrod City in Johto!”

“There are ten total event categories, and you don’t need to enter them all—it’s the largest worldwide competition outside the regional League tournaments!”

“The winner will receive not only a substantial cash prize but also the special ‘Legendary Herb’! It’s said to be a legendary medicine brought from a distant world in ancient times by the mythical Pokémon Celebi, capable of healing any illness or injury!”

“My original goal was that herb… but there are many Fighting-type masters, like Kanto’s Sierra, and Galar’s Ma Shide. Winning the championship will be difficult. Besides, the event is scheduled too late—my Master’s Magmortar won’t survive until then.”

“As for the fighter portion, it combines the original arena event with P1 Fighting, now named Pokémon Iron Fist Championship!”

(End of Chapter)