[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves":3,"chapter-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-311":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Master Craftsman in the World of Elves",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2256902,4402,"Chapter 311: The Elite Four","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-311",311,"\u003Cp>\"Fascinating—the legendary herb!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pokémon All-Around Competition is a special sporting event that appeared in the games and Special Episodes, equivalent to the Olympics of the Pokémon world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Pokédex holders, Ash, participated in this competition during the Shinzo Ruins arc and won all the medals, even defeating Sheba of the Kanto Elite Four in sports!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recall that the origin of this event is said to be an ancient hero from the Johto region, guided by a being resembling Arceus, who carried three Pokémon, crossed ten trials, and reached the world’s end to find Celebi, obtaining the legendary herb capable of curing all diseases and injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai recalled the rules of the Pokémon All-Around Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To commemorate the friendship between humans and the three Pokémon that overcame these obstacles, this competition became a tradition and evolved into a mega-event on par with the World Olympics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it is a competition straight out of myth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The P1 Fighting Tournament is a fighting-type competition in the Pokémon anime world, gathering fighting experts from every region; however, despite that, Pokémon not of the fighting type can still participate—at least Rock-type Pokémon are unrestricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Pokémon Iron Fist Championship...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, isn’t this the fighting tournament from the Iron Region?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai asked Lian Wu in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does this world have an Iron Region?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that’s right!\" Lian Wu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Iron Region is an extremely distant area; its League is isolated from the outside world and participates in virtually no external events except for tourism. There, a competition called 'Iron Fighting' is popular—it’s essentially the Iron Fist Championship, also known as the Martial Arts League.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The merger of this event was reportedly driven by the Iron Region, as a promotional effort for the Pokémon Martial Arts Festival, though the main organizer remains the Sinnoh League. Regardless, for martial artists worldwide, this is an extremely rare grand martial gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could be called the ultimate martial arts tournament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not uncommon for fighting tournaments to appear among sporting events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But generally, martial arts aren’t official events in major competitions—they usually hold their own large-scale events and don’t mix with other sports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Martial artists spar to test their own martial arts and fighting techniques, not primarily for prize money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh! You never told me about something this interesting!\" Wan Long pushed up his glasses, visibly curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Wu sighed: \"You’re not a martial artist—telling you wouldn’t help. Besides, Ghost-type Pokémon are banned from competing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Long: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Type discrimination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lu laughed: \"Ahahaha, it’s probably because fighting moves can’t hit Ghost-types, so they’re restricted—but what if there’s a Ghost\u002FFighting-type Pokémon? Could it compete?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Lao Da also wondered: \"But... there probably isn’t such a Pokémon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Wu listened to their conversation and muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s hard to say!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Lao Da: \"By the way, this Pokémon Iron Fist Championship sounds pretty impressive. Also, I heard some events in the Pokémon All-Around Competition require Trainers to compete too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, for this new event combining the arena battles and P1, you martial artists aren’t planning to jump in and fight live, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining that scene is already absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, this has nothing to do with Pokémon battles anymore, has it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the tone suddenly shift to a fighting world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just Ju Lao Da wanted to complain—Guang Tai thought the same, and from Feng Lu and Wan Long’s expressions, they felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exchanging blows with Pokémon using one’s body is an essential part of martial artists’ training—the Fighting Tournament is precisely where this is tested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Wu crossed his arms: \"I heard from Mr. Ma Shide of Galar that, before Pokémon battles were fully developed, there were competitions where martial artists challenged Pokémon directly—or even competed alongside them. Many martial arts styles originated during that era.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Martial techniques themselves were developed by humans to combat dangerous wild Pokémon, by observing and summarizing Pokémon combat patterns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, given the importance of this event, trainers probably won’t be allowed to fight directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, masters like Mr. Ma Shide, who are elderly, would be at a severe disadvantage against younger opponents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Lao Da stroked his chin: \"Hah! The old man from the Armor Island Dojo—I heard of his name when I was young! He was said to have never lost in over a decade! Rumor has it his power only grew stronger with age. Lian Wu, don’t underestimate him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Wu bowed his head humbly: \"No, my strength still falls far short—I must first defeat Sheba of Kanto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Guang Tai:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you? Are you planning to enter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai nodded: \"I’m genuinely interested in the legendary herb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I already know a Celebi, that thing ran off with Shikongluxing—I have no idea when I’ll see it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeking rare plants is one of my travel goals—and also the Pokémon’s goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this news, the Pokémon perked up: Xiang Guangtai grew restless, and Leafeon showed clear interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important step in cultivation is testing oneself in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the one I cared about most was Torterra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Torterra heard about the legendary herb, his eyes lit up—but then he realized he couldn’t participate in such a competition, and immediately grew despondent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, maybe he could join another sport? As long as he won one championship, that would be enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even more disappointed was Shieldon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Ghost-types aren’t allowed in fighting tournaments?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could such an outrageous rule exist?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were counting on our Ghost resistance to show off! Is this Sacred Sword all for nothing?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lian Wu: \"Your Pokémon seem quite interested too—Leafeon, and another one that’s probably Fighting-type as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, we’ve talked too much! As for the secret manual as a token of thanks, I’ll give it to you when you reach the Pokémon League.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reach the Pokémon League? No, I never intended to challenge the League.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai waved his hand. He collected Badges only to increase his strength and gain special knowledge—but challenging the Elite Four yielded nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for gaining growth experience for the new power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though that’s useful, challenging the Elite Four is quite troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official route requires winning the local League Tournament to earn the right to challenge all four Elite Four members, then defeating the current Champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, I’m not primarily a battling Trainer—combat is merely a means to achieve my goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s absolutely no need to challenge the League—I can just arrange private duels!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Ju Lao Da looked stunned: \"I know you have some job, but after getting my Badge and Feng Lu’s, you only have two left— you’re practically at the doorstep of the Pokémon League!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not seriously thinking the Tournament is too much trouble, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai: \"That’s exactly my thought. Besides, I’m not a registered Trainer—I don’t even have a Trainer Card, since my real profession is a craftsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Lao Da: \"Just register as a Trainer then! Wait—you’re just challenging Gyms out of interest?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are people who can challenge the Elite Four directly without entering the Tournament. For example... one of the current Elite Four, Gardevoir—right, Wan Long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes,\" Wan Long pressed his finger to his cheek, recalling: \"But Gardevoir challenged the current Elite Four in a position swap match—it’s quite special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you find it troublesome, you can also directly challenge an Elite Four member. If you win, you become the new Elite Four member of Unova! That guy named Dianci said he wanted to challenge me—if he won, he’d become the Electric-type Elite Four member here. But he’s a Gym Leader, so he has challenge privileges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Becoming an Elite Four member would make promoting and selling goods much easier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Long offered an interesting suggestion: \"I often use my Elite Four status to sell my signed novels!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... I just thought of a weird character,\" Feng Lu said, slightly embarrassed: \"Doesn’t something like this happen in Galar, across the sea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But isn’t there another way? Even without entering the Tournament, you can challenge the Elite Four and Champion by clearing the Champion’s Path!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lu raised a finger: \"Every region has a special location—the Champion’s Path! It’s filled with Elite Trainers and fierce wild Pokémon; anyone who passes it is undeniably a powerful Trainer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Tournament is open to everyone, but the Champion’s Path is only for those with real strength! So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lu smiled sweetly: \"Either way, let’s start with a battle to test your strength, Shopkeeper!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! Let’s draw lots!\" Wan Long pulled out small paper slips from nowhere, waving them excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two-on-two doubles battle—each person can use only one Pokémon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1452,"2026-06-19T14:14:17.420Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","eebccd87cc8da9378993ab35ae55e04dbe980811a15f23ad40aea6fc882e36df","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-312","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-310",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]