Chapter 1461: Max-Level Monster

The busy start of the year.

The commotion brought by the eight masters of the World Championships has not faded.

On the contrary, due to Baimu frequently participating in various promotional programs and constantly appearing in public, he has become exceptionally popular.

Shannen made full use of his fame dividend, successfully attracting a large number of Trainers from Tiannandibei.

But this person is still quite conscientious, saying half a month means exactly half a month, neither more nor less a day.

"Liberated!"

In front of the Silicon Beryllium TV station building, Baimu was surrounded by the three members of the Rocket Team who were working part-time, his smiling face seeming even happier than becoming the World Champion.

Although already accustomed to appearing in public as a champion, he still finds it somewhat difficult to adapt to life under the camera.

Combined with his usual life in the remote Platinum Silver Mountain, the multi-function phone once suggested he might have spent too long with legendary Pokémon, picking up similar habits.

You'd better not say it, you really shouldn't say it.

In short, Baimu can finally start doing what he wants to do.

For example—

"Three days later in Kana City? Sure, I'll be there on time."

The Mirage Project has been officially put on the agenda, with the abnormal weather on the border islands expected to end in four days, and the prolonged short dry season being a rare opportunity for them to conduct exploration within a year.

As one of the important plots in the original work, Baimu is still very curious about the situation inside the island.

As for whether there is actually a Mirage in the island, and whether that Mirage is the one he knows……

We'll see naturally when we get there.

Anyway, in the animated world, Mirage has never been just one. The Mirage known to Mewtwo is one, the Mirage in the World Beginning Tree in the Wave Guide Hero is two, not to mention the one that once appeared in the Alola region, teasing the Rotom Pokédex.

Even Mewtwo is highly likely to have two.

Returning to Platinum Silver Mountain, Baimu received a warm welcome from his bear apprentice.

"Gum!"

"Wait a moment, I'll take a shower and change clothes."

He smiled and stroked the other's fluffy head.

The bear apprentice also gave a brilliant smile, "Gum~"

For Pokémon that have just joined the team not long ago, Baimu always has infinite patience, and even though these days have been exceptionally busy, he still frequently accommodates their training requirements.

And the bear apprentice also belongs to the type that is easily satisfied, understanding that the Trainer has been busy recently, so even if he can only train with himself for ten minutes, he is happy to do so.

With sufficient understanding and consideration, plus a serious and careful manner of conduct, many Pokémon that initially had a poor impression of it have gradually changed their views, at least Tao Zailang and Sanbao Ban no longer think the bear apprentice has a brain problem.

On the contrary, Howl Tail, as always, is not on good terms with it, eyeing it from the start and wanting to fight the bear apprentice.

The bear apprentice has fought repeatedly, lost repeatedly, and fought again after each loss, and even though he is defeated every time and humiliated by Howl Tail, he accepts it gladly, this demeanor moving many main-force Pokémon.

The high praise from Bosukodora makes Howl Tail dislike it even more.

Could it be that it is the clown?

Howl Tail will not allow it!

Even if these two have completely locked horns, they show a tendency to reenact the relationship between Bosukodora and the Three-Headed Evil Dragon.

However, Howl Tail is now much stronger, its energy level placed there, and without the level rewards given by Baimu, the bear apprentice would find it hard to catch up in the short term.

By the way.

The simulation earlier allowed Baimu to gather the last piece of the puzzle, Bosukodora successfully broke through the barrier of level ninety-eight, reaching the pinnacle of this world, a perfect level one hundred.

However, the change was not as great as imagined.

Strength has indeed increased considerably, but Baimu feels that since high levels are so rare in the animated world, max level should involve some special change?

Not asking Bosukodora to transform into a legendary Pokémon level, at least come with……the power of laws?

Uh.

Suddenly I have a feeling of déjà vu from an old Pokémon fanfic.

Bosukodora's "minor" change after reaching max level left Baimu quite dissatisfied, but at least an important achievement has been realized.

After that, it was successively about completing the levels of Big Mouth Baby, Three-Headed Evil Dragon, and others, from then on completely living a carefree life of invincibility in retirement—

In this matter, Galarian Sun Coral has implemented it more thoroughly than Baimu.

Listening to the Three-Headed Evil Dragon's petty report, this guy has already stopped training.

When other Pokémon are training, the Lazy Coral is openly and blatantly loafing, and no matter who tries to persuade it, it only has one sentence:

"I've battled my whole life, can't I enjoy myself?"

Then it proceeds to lie like a corpse and then fish for compliments.

Even when the Trainer passes by, the Lazy Coral remains extremely calm, with the posture of an old minister wanting to lie on the achievement list for a lifetime.

Baimu did not insist.

What the Lazy Coral thinks is also not wrong, it's time to enjoy oneself.

Moreover, at their level, continuing to train is less about climbing higher peaks and more about wanting to maintain combat proficiency.

Essentially, energy level is one matter, whether one can unleash the strength corresponding to that level is another.

Thus.

With the Trainer's tacit approval, the Lazy Coral loafs even more justifiably.

Other Pokémon did not therefore lose their initiative; on the contrary, they train even more diligently, showing a posture of having successfully eliminated competitors.

Baimu knows they are competing for the right to the next level one hundred.

Everyone is at level ninety, in other words, uniformly standing on the same starting line, there is no reason to be weaker than other companions.

If weak, then train more!

The diligence of the main-force Pokémon made the bear apprentice sigh in admiration, and in order to catch up with their progress, he has put in considerable effort.

Baimu went out to film a show, and they trained like mad behind his back, each one more competitive than the last.

Xicui Soloya wasn't as confident as the lazy coral, forced into this competition, it was truly miserable.

And after many days of diligent practice.

Something Baimu never expected suddenly happened.

One evening after dinner, he massaged the Pokemon as usual to aid their digestion, when suddenly Duolong's younger brother evolved!

The moment the crystalline blue light flared, the surrounding Pokemon were universally stunned.

"Duolong Messiya... no, Duolong Qi?"

Baimu looked at Duolong's younger brother who had grown especially robust, and subconsciously glanced at Duolong's older sister and Duolong Baluto.

Unexpectedly, both their expressions were calm, as if they had anticipated this.

"Ji!"

Duolong Qi crashed into his embrace, excitedly rubbing back and forth, then carefully tilted its head up to look at him, as if wondering why its Trainer wasn't very happy.

Baimu took a deep breath and said: "I'm definitely happy, how could I not be happy."

The Duolong siblings' levels had actually been ready to evolve for a long time, not to mention Duolong Qi, evolving into Duolong Baluto wouldn't be strange at all.

The reason they hadn't evolved was mainly because the Duolong Messiya themselves weren't willing.

They hoped to join the team helping the Trainer win in the form of Dragon Arrows; if they evolved, they most likely wouldn't get a chance to battle.

Now that the Eight Masters tournament was over, the three Duolong held an internal discussion and decided to no longer maintain their little Duolong state.

Duolong's younger brother evolved first.

"Hmm... this means I have to find two more little Duolong!" Baimu stroked Duolong Qi's head.

Duolong's older sister very naturally lay down on top of her younger brother's head.

The Duolong clan's habits are quite special; they are born with the genes to nurture weak companions, and if Duolong Qi has no weak companions to protect, it will feel panicked.

Perhaps it was considering this point that Duolong's older sister let her younger brother evolve first?

There simply isn't a sister in the world who dotes on her younger brother more than her!

It's just a pity that Duolong Baluto's head is bald and shiny...

Sensing the Trainer's gaze, the social-anxiety dragon tried somewhat embarrassedly to turn invisible, but before that Duolong Qi actually took the initiative to lie on top of its head.

The scene instantly became somewhat beautiful.

But seeing they all looked very happy, Baimu didn't mind too much, just silently prepared his plan to go out and coax more Duolong Messiya.

Remember, Padya's Big Pot Lake area seems to have lots of little Duolong...

Baimu had Duobian Phone leave a note in the memo, once he returned from the border island he would immediately rush to Padya.

By the way, he'd also bring the Ancient Ho-Oh Guard to the Orre region to play.

——

Three days later.

Kaina City, Hoenn Region.

Not long after Baimu left the airport, he successfully met up with the others at the pier.

Unlike him who only departed yesterday, Xiaomao and another Tracker, Shiyang, had arrived early, and had even been waiting in Kaina City for several days.

"Y-You good!"

Shiyang acted rather restrained when greeting him.

After all, who could have imagined the World Monarch renowned across the globe would also participate in the Dream Project?

Baimu smiled and nodded, "Hello there."

In his memory, Shiyang was that kind of Manju-like character, striving upward, constantly advancing for his goal.

Getting Burugion's approval or whatever was probably to benchmark against the other figure he replaced, but it also showed he possessed some talent after all.

Xiaomao was very familiar with Baimu, knew the latter had no airs, so his greeting was more casual.

But soon he brought up Xiaozhi.

"Heard that Orre Region's Chairman Shanren invited Xiaozhi?"

"That's right."

"He told me two days ago he's preparing to go adventure in Padya, felt bad about Chairman Shanren, asked me to help apologize."

"Going to Padya huh... no matter, where to adventure is a person's own freedom."

Baimu waved his hand indifferently.

Xiaozhi choosing Padya isn't actually surprising; his goal is to become a Pokemon Master, to befriend all Pokemon.

Padya with more unfamiliar Pokemon would undoubtedly attract him more.

Baimu could even start guessing Xiaozhi's new lineup.

Homing Bird would most likely be there; the title of True Flying Champion isn't fake, even if his journey team already had a Flying-type Kairyu.

Just don't know which one Padya's Homing Bird is.

Baimu hasn't played the games, not too clear on which Flying Pokemon you can catch right out the gate.

The two continued chatting idly, and Shiyang also knew Xiaozhi, so he could join the conversation. Soon, a strangely shaped aircraft landed at the pier.

Professor Suigao, Ajian, and Asahi emerged from it in turn.

"Everyone here? Get on the boat quick!"

He loudly called out to the group.

And after boarding, Asahi handed them a set of standardized, distinctly colored uniforms.

"These are specially designed for field work, with anti-impact, anti-fire, anti-corrosion effects..."

The border island's situation is unknown; for safety, a good protective suit is a must.

Xiao Mao and Shiyang accepted without objection; Baimu refused.

"This magma suit of mine isn't bad either."

He tugged at his collar.

The magma suit is the Magma Team's highest technology; under full protection, it can be used directly to break through the atmosphere.

One can see how exceptional its high-temperature and impact resistance effects are.

Asahi, hearing this, did not press further, merely smiling and saying: "Worthy of a well-traveled Champion; I recall the first time we met, you seemed to be wearing this same set?"

"It's actually been replaced already."

The magma suit on Baimu is updated and replaced every year; the Aurelian Association's support for the Magma Team is not reflected in engineering alone.

Their technological level is also developing at high speed.

The various black technologies of the old generation of Silicon Beryllium City have basically all been inherited by them.

Would it not be rearing a tiger to become a calamity?

One would first have to ask whether Queen Leiguanwang's Ice Spear and Star Shatter are sharp.

The Magma Team has been ashore for so many years, experiencing the refreshment of a regular army; making them return to that era where everyone shouted to beat them, they probably wouldn't be too willing either.

Shannian's constraints on them are only reflected in the scope of supervision.

Recently, Chief Chiyansong's side seems to have the idea of dispatching Captain Huoyan to serve on the Rainbow Team.

—A hostage?

Baimu couldn't understand it; regardless, let them come, if something happens he'll take responsibility for the bottom line.

That's right!

The All-Slate Champion's confidence is super full!

While Xiao Mao and Shiyang changed clothes, the aircraft set off toward the border islet; clearly structured similarly to a drone, supported by four rotors holding up a large tank body, its speed was not slow in the least.

In a blink, everyone gathered in the conference room; Professor Suigao and Asahi explained the destination and purpose of this trip to Xiao Mao and Shiyang.

"We plan to land on the peak of the islet's plateau, to confirm whether that abnormal mental fluctuation comes from the target Mew."

The plateau's altitude is extremely high, and there are chaotic air currents making trouble nearby, so the aircraft cannot fly directly onto the plateau.

They plan to land on the islet's periphery, then walk in on their own two legs.

Everyone had no objections.

After several hours of flight, the aircraft successfully approached the border islet; a storm that had not yet fully subsided swept over, causing the aircraft to shake violently.

"Prepare for landing!"

A Jian's voice came through the broadcast.

He was responsible for piloting the aircraft, and was also this operation's captain.

Through the reinforced glass, Baimu gazed into the distance and strikingly saw, behind a vast expanse of pale cloud layers, an oddly shaped island.

—In the depths of a boundless tropical rainforest, a massive and towering plateau rushed straight into the clouds, wrapped in countless clouds and mist, its interior situation completely unclear to the eye.

Visually it was so, but on the mental plane, he could sense a wondrous fluctuation.

Mew?

Baimu didn't have too much of a familiar feeling, thinking this might be the other one.

A short while later.

The aircraft landed on the island's edge.

Everyone filed out.

Professor Suigao was responsible for guarding the aircraft, providing support through the recorder on A Jian's chest; the formal exploration would be conducted by five people.

Asahi held an instrument in his hands, said to be something that could monitor Mew's mental fluctuations, convenient for them to search deeper.

As was only natural, the ecology of wild Pokémon on this rarely visited island was exceptionally rich; looking out, one could see Pokémon from various regions propagating and living here.

From the Alolan region's Toucannon down to Gloom and Vileplume, it was truly colorful and splendid, an endless stream.