Chapter 34

He had considered how to foster a healthy competitive relationship within the team; such a relationship would help the Pokémon grow through competition, but he also had to be careful to maintain a balance so that the Pokémon wouldn't end up in disputes that damaged their relationship.

After much thought, Su Hao decided to first have Carbink and Litten train in coordination with each other.

Controlling the power of moves to condense stones and then manipulating them to track Litten could train Carbink's energy control ability.

Conversely, Litten, being tracked by the stones, could improve its dodging ability while evading them, and because it was constantly in motion, it could also train its stamina.

Besides this method, Su Hao also planned to implement things like Litten using close-quarters moves to attack Carbink to hone the sharpness of its moves, while Carbink could train the hardness of its mineral body without using various defensive moves.

Litten took nimble steps and darted to the other side of the training field in a few bounds, and Carbink also began to prepare to condense Ancient Power.

"Meow-ao!" (Ready!) A clear cry came from across the field.

Litten, standing opposite, told Carbink it was ready, and Carbink launched the stones it had finished preparing toward Litten.

Under Carbink's control, the stones broke through the air, shooting rapidly toward Litten like bullets.

Litten crouched slightly, its red pupils, wrapped in bright yellow irises, narrowing into straight lines as it stared intently at the incoming stones.

The stones came from all directions in irregular shapes. Unlike others of its kind, Litten had possessed very strong eyesight and a grasp of timing since birth; facing the incoming stones, Litten caught the gaps in the stone net in a fleeting moment.

Litten's limbs, wrapped in red and black fur, exerted force lightly, dodging the first wave of stones with great agility.

Carbink, whose attack had been dodged by Litten, was not in a hurry, controlling the flying stones with some effort to return again.

Just like that, back and forth, the training of the two Pokémon officially kicked off.

Seeing Litten and Carbink's training hitting its stride, Su Hao also picked a spot where he wouldn't be accidentally hit and began to cultivate his Aura power.

Thus, Su Hao, Litten, and Carbink persisted with their training and battles every day.

The start of the school term was approaching.

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【Recently, the Dragon-type Elite Four member Mr. Bai Du and the Master Ball-tier ranked first Ice-specialist Elite-level Trainer Ms. Guang Lan's Elite Four challenge match kicked off in the Imperial City's Moltres Arena.】

【Under the condition of a type disadvantage, the Dragon-type Elite Four member Mr. Bai Du defeated Ms. Guang Lan with absolute strength by a score of 4:6.】

【As expected of the strongest generation of Elite Four and Champion in recent years, where exactly are the trainers who have the strength to defeat the current Elite Four and Champion to succeed them!?】

【Above, reporter Jiang Feng reporting for you.】

A Torracat with a light blue silk scarf tied around its neck, from which a small silver bell hung, was lying comfortably on Su Hao's lap, enjoying the service of its "pooper-scooper."

Beside them, Carbink was wearing a pink diamond and watching the news very seriously.

Stroking the Torracat, Su Hao turned his gaze to his father, who was sitting on the other side, and raised his question.

"Old Su, I remember you're also ranked in the top 100 of the Master Ball tier, right?"

"What 'Old Su,' call me Dad." Su father nodded, answering Su Hao directly with body language.

Su Hao curled his lips and asked again: "Is the gap between Elite-level trainers and the real Elite Four really that big?"

Hearing his son's question, Su father was uncharacteristically stuck for words.

After pondering for a moment, Su father replied: "Most trainers ranked from the top 100 to the 30s in the Master Ball tier are like me, possessing one or two or three Pokémon with Elite-level combat power."

"Although we possess Elite-level combat power, at the end of the day, we are still at the Gym Leader-level trainer stage."

"I've told you before, the trainer ranks certified by the Shenzhou Alliance start from Professional-level. Professional-level trainers are required to have six Pokémon, and all six must have Professional-level combat power. The requirement for Gym Leader-level trainers is a full team of Gym Leader-level combat power, while Elite-level trainers require a full team of Elite-level Pokémon."

"And from the top 30 onwards, every contestant possesses at least a full team, that is, six Pokémon with Elite-level combat power."

"And the strength of our Shenzhou Alliance's Elite Four are the best among the Elite-level; this Dragon-type Elite Four member is even vaguely rumored to be the strongest under the Champion."

"As for the combat power of the Alliance Champion..."

Speaking of this, Su Xu's expression was a bit stiff: "He is a few years younger than your dad, but both his talent and strength are among the very best in the entire world."

"So even with the premise of type advantage, the crushing force of raw strength can ignore this weakness."

"The gap in strength has meant that no one has been able to succeed as an Elite Four member through a challenge match in recent years; when the time comes, they will only be able to select suitable candidates by age to succeed."

Su father sighed; as a Gym Leader of the Shenzhou Alliance, he naturally knew some inside information.

Although the Shenzhou Alliance's currently revealed strength is still the world's number one hegemon, as time goes on, other alliances have more or less produced trainers capable of challenging their Elite Four.

Although the Elite Four and Champion are still holding the line, it won't be long before the Elite Four and Champion over the age of 35 can no longer participate in the World Championships. Who will the Shenzhou Alliance send to fight then?

According to the pre-set rules, these large-scale events are the world of the young, while the veteran powerhouses have long since retired behind the scenes. ===== CHAPTER 35 =====

According to the pre-established rules, these types of large-scale competitions are the domain of the young, while the veteran powerhouses have long since retired behind the scenes.