Chapter 1328

Levi: "......"

Sakata Gintoki: "...... Of course...... occasionally there are still two surprises."

Sakata Gintoki: "But I, Gin-san, cannot bear the blame for harming young flowers."

I'm out!

Su Han watched the guild's exchanges and smiled.

Then he lifted his head, gazing at the scene before him.

The battlefield before him had changed drastically.

The shattered battlefield had clearly been replaced.

In its place stood a Federation Championship podium.

Wataru stood at the front, presenting the award to Xiao Zhizhang, while the crowd erupted in murmurs.

"...... Totally worth it! This meeting, this meeting!"

"We really hit the jackpot! To witness the birth of a Kanto Champion with our own eyes!"

"An unimaginable feat! To single-handedly face off against two Champion-level Pokémon and still become Champion—deservedly so."

"Wataru has always been the Kanto Championship evaluator—no surprise there! But to bypass the regional champion protocol, skip defeating the Four Guardians, and directly challenge the Champion to become regional champion... I still find it unfair."

"You! Are you accusing Mr. Wataru of taking shortcuts? Don't forget—this was the collective will of most Champions!"

"Under the unified will of these regional Champions, even the Pokémon League Headquarters made an exception and granted official certification! How dare you act so recklessly?"

"Do you even have the qualifications?"

Su Han listened to the voices all around him, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

"Though he possesses sufficient strength, Xiao Zhizhang's title as Champion will surely face widespread doubt!"

Bai Hu Zi let out a loud gurgle-laugh, his crescent-shaped beard trembling slightly.

"I don't think so!"

Wugeng Liuli shook her head seriously, "After all! So many Champions are backing him."

"And Xiao Zhizhang has demonstrated his own power—under these circumstances, even if someone objects, there won't be many."

"...... That's only on the surface!"

Bai Hu Zi said nothing in response, nor did he argue further with Wugeng Liuli.

Those who break order, no matter how strong, inevitably invite all kinds of doubt.

Unless Xiao Zhizhang immediately demonstrates overwhelming power, establishing his reputation and record right away.

"But... Xiao Zhizhang becoming Kanto Champion isn't necessarily a good thing."

Su Han's fingers lightly tapped the back of his chair.

"What do you mean, Elder Brother?"

This instantly caught Luo Hao's attention; she frowned, her eyes flickering with confusion.

"Kanto has always been a turbulent region."

Compared to other regions, it's highly unstable."

"But as a region's top combatant, one also bears the duty to maintain peace..."

"Xiao Zhizhang will likely be very busy from now on—building a record should be expected."

Su Han stopped here, saying no more.

He slowly stood up, stretching his arms, "Since the matter is settled, we should return."

"...... Already? Aren't you going to say goodbye to Xiao Zhizhang?"

Wugeng Liuli hesitated and asked.

"Are you planning to have Xiao Zhizhang make Bai Hu Zi a giant tub to wash his beard in?"

Su Han glanced at Wugeng Liuli, delivering a sharp retort.

Wugeng Liuli: "......"

Luo Cuilian: "......"

Both women fell silent, realizing they had no reply.

"I think this isn't a big deal!"

Bai Hu Zi shook his head calmly—he truly didn't care—but then a trace of regret appeared on his face, "The only pity is that I didn't get the chance to adopt Xiao Zhizhang as my son."

"This Xiao Zhizhang... no! Now that he's Champion, he's no longer just Xiao Zhizhang."

Bai Hu Zi paused, still unable to let it go, "I never expected him to be so stubborn about accepting a father—rejected me so firmly!"

"Isn't it truly strange to not be stubborn about accepting a father?"

Luo Cuilian glanced at Bai Hu Zi, her lips twitching.

If Bai Hu Zi had told her he wanted to adopt her as his daughter... Luo Cuilian would have no hesitation—she'd challenge him to a virtual battlefield duel.

She wouldn't withdraw until Bai Hu Zi called her ancestor—though, if they truly fought, who would win... that's another story.