He knows Pokémon better than me.

Helpless, Xiao Guang could only release his riding companion, the Ghost Horned Deer, and head alone towards the southern fork in the road, preparing to return to Zhuqing Village along the direction of the Red Lotus Wetland.

She's only a three-star Survey Corps member right now. She needs to reach five stars to accept missions from the Kongo Corps. How long will that take?!

But upon closer reflection, it makes sense, considering her current lineup: Winged Owl, Lukecats, Boss Sonic Cricket, and Boss Big-Tailed Tanuki.

When faced with truly powerful Pokémon, they really don't stand a chance.

"We need to upgrade our stars as soon as possible!"

If this continues, Ash and the leader of Team Pearl will become best friends!
However, the ecological survey that Dr. Laben asked her to do these days actually had the highest percentage of points gained, and it was about the "boss" Pokémon.

The research points gained from catching a single boss Pokémon can even exceed those gained from catching more than ten ordinary Pokémon.

"This is it!"

Xiao Guang's eyes lit up, and he pulled out his Rotom phone to check the map of Cinnabar Wetlands, where many boss Pokémon that had not yet been captured by humans lived.

Catching boss Pokémon can quickly provide immediate combat power and also rapidly level you up to five stars.

Signaling the horned deer to slow down, Xiao Guang carefully examined the map—

She is currently located at the southern foot of Yunhai Mountain Road in the central-northern part of the mountain, with Jingang Village to the east.

The two boss Pokémon of Crimson Swamp—Tank Skunk and Hippowdon—can be ruled out first, as the environment there is too harsh, and once you go in, you probably won't be able to get out.

Xiao Guang then carefully examined the leader Pokémon around him.

At the southernmost point, there is a boss, the Earth Platform Turtle, which is of a very high rank.
Just thinking about Ash's clumsy Torterra...

Xiao Guang hesitated for a moment, then decided to rule it out for the time being, feeling that it would become cannon fodder.

Then there's the mountainous region to the northwest, which is the other side of the Cloud Sea Mountain Path, where leader Pokémon such as Raichu, Crowhead, and Roserade reside.

Beyond Lake Lizhi to the east, there are also fanged cages and queen bees.
In the center of Lizhi Lake, there is also a catfish king, which is said to be the most powerful creature in the Honglian Wetland.

"It's up to you!"

After much deliberation, Xiao Guang made up his mind and immediately rode the horned deer toward the northwest.

Let's go and capture that leader, Raichu, first!

Meanwhile, on the Cloud Sea Mountain Road, Ash had no idea what Dawn was up to.

As a seasoned trainer, the latter no longer needs his or Plantina's guidance, so he is quite at ease with her.

"Then I'll head back to Guogang now. Remember, our Jingang settlement welcomes you anytime!"

Before leaving, Gangshi made one last solemn invitation, while Zhubei stood guard beside him as if protecting him from a wolf.

Before Team Kongo acknowledges Team Pearl's Sinnoh Grandmaster as the original, the two organizations still have fundamental conflicts.

Watching the rock gradually disappear into the distance from the eastern fork in the road, and looking at the woman beside him with a joyful expression, Ash sighed helplessly.

After thinking for a moment, he tried to use the most tactful words possible:
"Uh, Zhubei, have you ever considered that there might actually be two Sinnoh Grandmasters existing here simultaneously? Perhaps both of them are genuine?"

Zhu Bei frowned and retorted without thinking:
"Two? How is that possible? The true Divine Lord is the great being who created this Emerald Continent!"

"But time also exists. Creating space and another Grand Master of Sinnoh creating time, don't they conflict?"

To put it simply, it's a conflict between the followers of Dialga and Palkia.

“But there is a sequence to it! Space was created first, and it is also the most important element in this universe, not time!” Zhubei said earnestly.

This made Ash immediately give up arguing.

These two groups have deeply ingrained beliefs; without seeing the actual presence of the ancient gods, they will probably never be able to change their minds.

Neither of these two groups seems to mention "Arzeus, the creator god" in their myths. They believe that the highest god is Palkia (Dialka), whom they worship.

If they knew that both Sinnoh dragons were beneath Arceus, wouldn't both sides explode?!

"Pica~"

The Pikachu on the shoulder shook its head in disgust.

Someone, please upload the video of him single-handedly battling the Sinnoh Dragons in the Reverse World!
At that time, Team Kong and Team Pearl will have to merge into one team and convert to the one true Pikachu!
After resolving the incident with the Mountain Queen, at the three-way intersection, Ash and Shelly chose to head north.

By going around the foot of Tianguan Mountain, you can reach the northernmost pure white permafrost.

As for the Azure Coast to the east, she was originally going there to inform them of information about the raging king.

However, there is currently no king on the Azure Coast, so there is no incident of it going berserk. Therefore, Shellder did not take a detour to the east, but planned to take Ash back to its Pearl Base directly.

Ash didn't release Rapidash to ride along the way, but instead took out several Poké Balls.

After being stimulated by Pikachu's electric shock, these Poké Balls brought from the modern world were able to be used normally.

"That's incredible! The Poké Ball is so smooth and so light!"

Zhubei was playing with a modern Poké Ball that Ash had given her.

The Green Poké Ball is made by hollowing out a berry and then installing a clip and a steam device to capture Pokémon.

This also results in the surface of the Green Poké Ball being very rough to the touch and very heavy, and it cannot be shrunk or enlarged at will like modern Poké Balls, making it convenient to carry around.

"This feeling."

Zhu Bei couldn't help but look at her Ice Eevee, and suddenly had the idea of ​​breaking her previous rule of "catching it without using a ball" and adding it to her collection.

Previously, Ash and Scorbunny's tacit cooperation in battle did not conform to the equation he had previously thought: "Catching with a ball = strict master-servant hierarchy = inability to truly form a bond."

Ash noticed Pearl's hesitation, but he didn't say anything. Actions speak louder than words.

If Greninja hadn't been absent, he could have given Shellder an unprecedented Bond Evolution!
However, the Poké Ball was now fully activated, and Ash immediately released Magearna.

"Chirp chirp? Chirp chirp!!"

The latter was also feeling stifled inside the ball, and as soon as he came out, he hurriedly hugged Xiaozhi.

"Is this a Pokémon from out of town?!"

Zhubei peered curiously from the side, looking like a mechanical doll. Was this also a Pokémon?

"Its name is Magearna, and it's a rare Mythical Pokémon!"

Ash explained with a smile, and the definition of Mythical Beasts once again caused Zhubei to exclaim in surprise.

Now that Pokémon can be released normally, he needs to find a place to properly train his Galar team! (End of Chapter)