Chapter 1133

The Wujitaijina core was placed in the basement.

"A thousand years..."

Baimu looked at it, then at the Wishing Star placed beside it; some things had happened earlier that led him to think Jirachi would awaken.

It didn't.

Probably like Wujitaijina, it would take a thousand years of waiting.

If archaeologists dug them up a thousand years later, would they think there was some connection between the two?

One would react to a meteorite from outer space; the other was a meteorite from outer space.

Ha!

How could there be such a coincidence under heaven?

Thinking that he could still contribute to archaeological work, Baimu was satisfied beyond measure.

Duobian took several photos with his phone, then suddenly said: "One of these days, let's just put Taodailang here too."

Baimu: "Careful Baoban fights you to the death."

Baoban took Taodailang around everywhere every day, undoubtedly wanting to stimulate it with the colorful outside world.

Unfortunately, the effect was minimal.

At least for now, Taodailang showed no signs of waking up.

From this one can see how great the influence of heartbreak is on Pokemon; the anime has no shortage of similar situations.

But conversely, things would be a different matter...

In the special episode, the old man Galiu caused who knows how much chaos to save his two troubled Lapras.

Even turning himself into a terrifying Masked Man boss, kidnapping Sakaki's son!

Baimu put himself in his shoes; he felt that if he encountered a similar situation, his methods certainly wouldn't be that extreme, yet he would definitely do everything in his power.

"It's fine if it doesn't come out for the short term."

He knew very well that Taodailang belonged to the yandere-type Pokemon, possessing a bizarre power yet lacking self-control, which would only invite wave after wave of trainers coming to subjugate it.

Baimu left the basement and returned to the living room to watch the replay of the Elite Four tournament.

In the two days he was out, a total of two rounds were held, and six qualifiers had already been successfully determined.

The remaining bye-holders and some defeated players would play a single round-robin, with the final two qualifying spots decided by net win differential.

The pseudo-revival match mode would make the competition even more intense.

"Among the top six... Huoyan, Shanren, Geou, Awu, Kalula, and Zhengyi, huh." Baimu narrowed his eyes.

Lady Ayana and Chenghong were both eliminated.

No matter, there's still a chance!

He planned to behave himself for the next few days, honestly acting as a spectator mascot until the Elite Four tournament ended.

The next day.

Under someone's scrutinizing gaze, Baimu waved his hand: "Don't look at me, this matter doesn't have much to do with me."

"I didn't say it had anything to do with you either."

Shanren lazily propped his chin with his fist, wearing an expression that screamed 'guilty conscience'.

Baimu said: "Anyway, the situation is like this..."

He described the events in detail, including the destruction caused by the Gigantamax Pokemon and Luoze's twisted psychology.

After listening, Shanren spaced out for a while.

Baimu asked: "What's wrong? Struck by the criminally ill idol?"

"No, it's melancholy."

Shanren glanced at him sideways and said: "Because I discovered that when people reach middle age, they always fall into some kind of strange fervor. Perhaps it's excessive sunk costs, or perhaps it's bone-deep hatred.

"But fortunately, there's still a chance to salvage everything; heaven also gave them the possibility of redemption."

The rescue organization received International Police assistance after Shanren's mother met with misfortune.

At that time, Shanren's father Denis once decided to assassinate the king and usurp the throne, changing the rescue organization's policy of reforming Aulay public consciousness, intending to eradicate Team Shadow from the root.

And just as the plan was fully underway, the International Police showed up.

Through some means they swayed the determined Denis, plunging the rescue organization into deeper waters and laying the foundation for the later uprising.

Shanren stood up and said to Baimu: "I can't guarantee that the future me will never make mistakes, but I will always remember the promise."

【Promise】.

It was what he said when the two first allied: if he deteriorated, Baimu should just kill him.

Baimu, for his part, said: "I will do my utmost to spare your life."

"Then I'll be counting on you."

Shanren smiled faintly.

Elite Four tournament round-robin venue.

There were seven participants total, each required to battle the other six in three-on-three matches, with the top two spots decided by final net wins — that is, victories minus defeats.

This was undoubtedly a grueling challenge for both trainers and Pokemon.

Therefore, considering the excessive burden, the schedule spanned three days total, with a half-day rest arranged on the second day.

Yet Lady Ayana and Chenghong couldn't sit still.

"What aspect can I still improve at this stage?"

"Boss, save me!"

Both chose to seek help from the omnipotent Doraemon, but the latter's only solution was —

Cramming at the last minute!

He forced the two to sit in front of the computer and watch all of their opponent's matches, observing their habits to find an opening.

He also arranged related tactics for their Pokémon, having Pokémon like Bidoof teach them how to maximize their abilities.

Ayana and Cheng Hong each gained something.

As for how much they can actually exert, it's hard to say—winning one match is one win, after all.

Actually, everyone is clear that among the Four Heavenly Kings, only Master Liu Ge could possibly be replaced; the other three are very hard to defeat.

Including Lei Ou, who lost the aid of the Flame Emperor—even without the Flame Emperor's help, he is certainly no ordinary person.

It's just that he had bad luck and encountered Baimu.

Every battle he fought before this was without suspense.

Sixth day of the Four Heavenly Kings tournament.

The round-robin stage is entering its final phase; before the last four matches conclude, some people's net win points already have answers.

"Two points short."

Cheng Hong looked at the rankings on the board and regretfully said to Baimu: "Boss, sorry, I've caused you trouble."

He is currently ranked fourth; no matter what the results of the last four matches are, it has nothing to do with him.

Baimu ruffled his hair: "Don't think about useless things—you're still young, you just still need to gain experience."

"Hmm."

Cheng Hong's eye sockets reddened slightly.

How could he possibly resign himself?

Clearly, he and Baimu received their Pokémon in the same stage, yet the two are now worlds apart.

Although Cheng Hong never dared hope to reach Baimu's achievements, he has nonetheless tasted the indescribable bitterness in one rejection after another.

After the last four matches ended, the rankings were refreshed; besides Ayana, there was also a familiar face among the top two—

Marin.

That little girl who once asked Baimu, "Do I lack talent?"

"Three girls in the top eight..."

He felt it necessary to emphasize to Shan Nen the cultivation of female trainers—what region's Four Heavenly Kings lacks women?

How could Ou Lei be all pure old men?

Baimu thought carefully and realized that in the game, female trainer NPCs with unique illustrations are basically all members of the Shadow Team.

For example, Venus and Ailina.

Eighth day of the Heavenly Kings tournament; after a day of rest, the format reverted from the complex round-robin to elimination.

The format is, as usual, three-on-three.

This time will decide the final four, who will face the four seeded players.

Baimu looked at the list on his phone and felt that whoever advances wouldn't be surprising—everyone's level is generally neck-and-neck.

Those with transcendent strength are either seeded players or simply didn't come to participate.

Like Long Ren, Gulaji O, Dak Duo, and Zhe Ye.

Shan Nen is full of confidence in himself: "This time I'm not completely without a chance!"

Baimu: "Really? I don't believe it."

"Just wait and see!"

He turned and walked away without looking back.

On-site, lots were drawn publicly by color to determine each opponent.

Shan Nen drew the red ball, his opponent being A Wu.

"Well, brothers turning against each other, huh." Baimu said gloomily.

Shan Nen and A Wu's acquaintance predates him; they've surely had many battles, but the more such matches there are, the more uncertainty they contain.

Subsequently, three other pairs also appeared.

Huoyan vs Zhengyi, Ayana VS Ge Wu, Marin vs Kalu La.

Ge Wu and Kalu La—these two Baimu is relatively unfamiliar with, but he knows one comes from Battle Mountain and the other from the ancient Ou Lei arena.

During the Ou Lei assembly, Ge Wu lost to Man Chong, and Kalu La lost to Master Liu Ge.

"Quite worth watching!"

Baimu eagerly held up a giant popcorn; Ekeke Dun, Yi Se Geng Gui, and Hou Jiao Wei occasionally dug a handful from his arms, and the VIP room echoed with continuous crackling sounds.

"You three..."

He speechlessly stared at the three Pokémon.

Earlier, when he bought them things, each one outright refused, but now they're asking him for food again.

Not giving it just makes them snatch it!

"Ee ya~"

Hou Jiao Wei shamelessly kept laughing, Geng Gui's eyes darted about as if it had nothing to do with him, and Ekeke Dun shyly continued to take.

The three Pokémon each had their own reactions, yet their bodies were uniformly honest.

The first match was led by Ayana the elder sister taking the field; their Pokémon configurations had little similarity, yet their habit of loving rainy weather was unexpectedly alike.

At the same time, they also displayed a new power—

Super Evolution!

Baimu was astonished and sent a message to Shan Nen in the preparation room: "Are the second batch of Super Evolution bracelets done?"

Remember, the first batch of Super Evolution bracelets were only owned by a few, like Bartlas, Zhengyi, and Lei Ou; now that Ayana and Ge Wu can obtain them, it can only prove that production capacity has further expanded.

Shan Nen replied: "Your guess is correct—yesterday they were uniformly distributed to players without Super Evolution."

Baimu watched the arena, where the Super Blastoise fought the Super Swampert, one a long-range cannon, the other a close-combat powerhouse.

"Tsk tsk tsk, did the flowers bloom and bear fruit?"

After spending a full two years, the Super Evolution Bracelet finally became a selling point for the Oure region, attracting trainers from all over.

Looking at the audience's reaction, one could tell everyone was generally excited.

Fifteen minutes later, the match entered its final stages.

Lady Ayana's Tianhe Frog successfully defeated the quadruple-weak-grass Super Swampert, but it itself was unable to recover HP in time after being hit by the Ice Punch, leading to its defeat.

Ge Wu still had a lone Gothita Duck with residual HP, which became the victor.

A near miss.

Baimu reviewed the match and found that the Super Swampert was clearly more accustomed to Super Evolution than the Super Blastoise.

Did Ge Wu already obtain the Super Evolution Bracelet?

No, perhaps Bartras lent it to Ge Wu for a trial.

Baimu felt a bit self-reproachful; if only he had known to lend the Super Stone to Lady Ayana as well, how could he have overlooked that?

Half the blame for this loss goes to Shannen! Why didn't you mention earlier that the new Super Evolution Bracelet was ready to be made?

Upon thinking this, he felt much better instantly.

Continue watching the match.

Shannen's battle against Champion Dawu was the second match; as soon as they met, they unleashed their ultimate moves—Super Hippowdon vs. Super Electrode.

How come Electrode isn't a dragon?

However, Champion Dawu surprisingly had neither a Super Stone nor a Key Stone?

Baimu then recalled that Ailis also lacked them, and instantly felt relieved—the production team was simply outrageous.

Even Zhulan was given a Super Garchomp to compensate, but Ailis wasn't given one too?

Although it seems only Garchomp in her game team can Super Evolve, but there are so many Dratini, what could two Super Garchomps do?

"I should remind her."

Baimu felt that when he meets Ailis in the future, he must mention to her to go ask the Kalos Alliance for one.

Super Stone ore production is so abundant; giving one to Ailis should not be a problem.

If the Kalos Alliance refuses, Champion Dawu hearing about it would surely give one, or at worst, retreat and seek a beggar's version of the Super Evolution Bracelet?

Wouldn't that be too pitiful...

While Baimu was lost in thought, his gaze remained fixed on the situation in the arena.

Shannen had already recalled his Super Hippowdon and used a Psychic Clay Doll to block the Dragon/Electric-type Super Electrode.

The latter's trait is 【Break Limit】, allowing it to ignore the 【Levitate】 of the Psychic Clay Doll.

Yet it remains difficult to pierce through with Dragon-type moves.

When it originally fought against Boss Cudora, it displayed an exceptionally durable trait, and after Baimu's guidance, it has further improved upon that foundation.

"Output must be alive to strike!"

This truth was etched into Shannen's heart.

Frequent 【Cosmic Power】 strikes left Champion Dawu in agony.

The beggar's version of Super Evolution ultimately falls short of the proper Super Evolution, lacking the so-called infinite attribute energy reserves; the temporary boost in various abilities cannot break through the Psychic Clay Doll's power seal.

More crucially, Electrode is not Champion Dawu's ace Pokémon.

Sometimes the mega slot does not belong to the ace, making the situation rather awkward.

Not everyone can be like Baimu or Ash, capable of training their main team members to extraordinary strength.

Champion Dawu's Electrode can only be considered mediocre.

In contrast, Shannen's Super Hippowdon, the strongest in his team, uses this trait to create a gap from other Pokémon, just like Boss Cudora.

This friendly match quickly ended with Champion Dawu's defeat.

Shannen did not adopt any tactics outside his usual plan, relying only on his standard battle approach, and easily defeated this old rival.

Champion Dawu likewise could not muster any ability to turn the tide.

"Wuu wuu wuu……Baimu……Shannen is bullying me!" Champion Dawu cried out in distress, coming to Baimu for comfort.

Baimu pitifully embraced him, like soothing a baby, "Right! How could he be so nasty!"

Shannen: "……"

Two idiots!

He cursed filthily in his heart, yet remained expressionless on the surface, saying: "Whether I'm bad or not is irrelevant; it's just that you're too weak."

"!"

Champion Dawu felt as if struck by lightning—he could endure insults, but could not accept such a vicious evaluation.

Too weak?

Is he too weak?

As a Dragon Tamer by bloodline, how could he endure this humiliation!

"One more match! How could I possibly lose! Let's fight again!"

Champion Dawu flushed with anger and retorted: "I previously beat you so many times; this time I merely made a slight mistake, and thus lost to you!

"Besides, in a single round-robin, you're not necessarily my match—on what grounds do you arbitrarily change the format? This is a dark deal! You must be colluding with the organizers for profit! You, this shameless power-holder……"

Champion Dawu broke down.

Only because lies do not crit, the truth is the swift blade.

Shannen silently sat on the sofa, covering his ears with both hands, adopting a posture of ignoring.

Champion Dawu gradually flushed with heat.

(End of Chapter)