Chapter 1316

Xiao Zhi's expression turned strange; he coughed twice. "My apologies, Master Bai Hu Zi—I haven't the slightest intention of acknowledging you as my father yet."

Bai Hu Zi raised an eyebrow, unconcerned. "If you don't, then forget it."

"Then let's properly settle this matter of you using a water jar as my bowl! I won't make it hard—you just need to face my single strike in the virtual battlefield."

"......"

Xiao Zhi glanced at Bai Hu Zi's naginata, his eyelid twitching; after a long silence, he smiled bitterly and explained, "I didn't deliberately use a water jar as your bowl."

"Mainly because yesterday I searched everywhere but couldn't find anything suitable to serve as your bowl."

Bai Hu Zi: "......"

Luo Hao Jiao Zhu: "......"

"Real! This excuse is hilariously real."

Wugeng Liuli also felt deeply moved.

Su Han glanced at Xiao Zhi, unsurprised.

After all, the Pokémon world has no giants.

He thought for a moment, considering the harmony among guild members, and clenched his fist.

The power of the Reality Stone spread out, instantly turning the water jar into a bowl.

Bai Hu Zi's expression froze; he gave Su Han one last look, his face tinged with complexity. "Guild Master, you're truly meticulous."

Bai Hu Zi laughed heartily and said no more, beginning to eat his meal in large bites.

But unlike Bai Hu Zi, others couldn't remain calm.

"The bowl's form changed in an instant... What kind of power is this?"

"How is this possible? The power to alter matter—does he even possess such an ability?!"

Sirana and Du both felt their pupils shrink sharply; at this moment, they sensed something, their hearts stirred.

Su Han paid them no mind and began eating.

Although what Xiao Zhi prepared paled greatly compared to the top-tier dishes he'd eaten at home in the Shiji Zhi Ling world.

But it wasn't inedible.

Time slipped away; the meal was soon finished.

Xiao Zhi nodded at Su Han. "Then! I'm off to the match."

Adjusting his cap, Xiao Zhi suddenly remembered something and whispered, "By the way! The live broadcast of this match—let the Guild Master handle it."

"I need to focus entirely on the battle."

After speaking, Xiao Zhi left with the two Champions.

To prepare.

To face the two Champions' main Pokémon.

No amount of caution would be excessive.

Xiao Zhi would let nothing external disturb him.

"I hope he wins in the end—even though I feel it's quite difficult..."

Wugeng Liuli stared at Xiao Zhi's retreating back, her voice carrying an odd tone.

Su Han silently activated the guild livestream. "He knows what he's doing."

Compared to Wugeng Liuli, Su Han had considerable confidence in Xiao Zhi.

"I recall he said his Charizard's Busoshoku Haki has reached an advanced level—plus his main Pikachu."

"Together, they can hold their own against a Marine Admiral from the One Piece world... Overall, he's at Champion-level strength."

Su Han paused slightly, then smiled and shook his head. "Not to mention—this time, the two Champions may not be going all out."

They're not mortal enemies; they're selecting a new Champion.

As long as Du and Sirana recognize Xiao Zhi's qualification as Champion, he becomes Champion.

He doesn't need to defeat Du and Sirana outright.

Su Han stretched lazily, stood up, and walked toward the arena; with a blink, his eyes transformed into a Mangekyō Sharingan.

Hypnosis power spread outward.

Previously, though the two Champions had issued warnings,

it was only for those within the dining hall.

If they stepped outside, Bai Hu Zi would still shock onlookers.

Though Su Han wasn't worried about problems arising,

he didn't want to be surrounded.

It would be too troublesome; after brief consideration, he simply activated his Sharingan.

Su Han and the other three arrived at the spectator stands.

After only a few dozen minutes, Xiao Zhi officially ascended the platform.

He faced off against Du and Sirana.

Cheers, shouts, and chatter merged into a deafening din.

Brilliant lights erupted; Dragonite and Garchomp instantly appeared on the battlefield.

After a brief hesitation, Xiao Zhi patted Pikachu on his shoulder, then opened a Poké Ball and released Charizard.

At this moment, anyone in the guild with free time was watching the livestream.

TonyIsntTheRichest: "Charizard plus Pikachu... versus Garchomp and Dragonite? Seems like severe type disadvantage."

TonyIsntTheRichest: "Can Xiao Zhi even fight?! This setup gives him a 99% chance of losing! He thinks he's fighting regular wild Pokémon, but these are Champion-level Pokémon—if there's a power gap, type advantage means nothing... But facing Champions and ignoring type advantage? He's asking for death."

MySisterIsUnbearable: "It's Xiao Zhizhang! You've got to cut him some slack for his IQ."

Xiao Zhi: "......"

Xiao Zhi: "Shut up! I chose this setup for my own reasons—just wait, you'll see soon."

"I still have a very high chance of winning this round!"

Tony Is Not the Richest: "Then I'll just watch quietly! But I'll bet ten sets of Iron Man armors from my home—Xiao Zhi will be hung up in a moment."

My Sister Is Not Cute At All: "...... Who still remembers the price of a set of Iron Man armor? It starts at hundreds of millions."

Miss Xia Shizi: "...... So that means Tony just wagered dozens of hundred-million-dollar fortunes! Too powerful to provoke!"

I Am the Marquis: "I don't think so, Tony... are you really betting ten of your outdated Iron Man armors?"

Tony Is Not the Richest: "You caught me!"

Miss Xia Shizi: "......"

My Sister Is Not Cute At All: "......"