He knows Pokémon better than me.

A four-star Rock Golem isn't too difficult to deal with.

The bear puppet used brute force to stun its opponent, while its apprentice delivered a series of rapid punches that broke through the opponent's armor and dealt critical hits.

After a few rounds, once Max Power was fully charged, Ash immediately pressed the Max Band to make Bebop Dynamax.

After all, once Dynamaxed, the moves become standardized, and Kushner's Quick Punch combo actually becomes a disadvantage.

Dynamax moves are judged solely by the power of the first punch.

Before long, a huge toy bear appeared at one end of the nest space. It had an innocent expression, but its size and style were somewhat abstract.

"Bear, Max Fist Fighter!"

However, the Max Move that Bebop used was no joke. Max Punch, an upgrade from "Brute Force", sent an exaggerated fist-shaped meteor falling from the sky, heading straight for Lycanroc's chest.

The latter solidified a huge stone slab again, attempting to use the colossal rock to block.

Clang! ...
However, the power of the Max Pistol was even greater, forcefully piercing through the stone slab in the middle, and the meteorite-shaped fist slammed heavily into the chest of the Lycanroc.

Outstanding effect!

Through the Rotom phone, the AI ​​could see in real time that Lycanroc's health was rapidly decreasing, and the white light barrier that had just been formed was shattering as it entered its final weakened state.

"Let's settle this once and for all! A Giant Fight!!"

Without any hesitation, the bear-like creature unleashed another massive meteorite fist, which slammed down on the mane-like werewolf.

This time, the latter's health bar was completely depleted, and its massive body crashed to the ground.

And Bearpup has a Dynamax turn.

"Bear!"

Even Xiong's apprentice showed a look of astonishment.

As a legendary Pokémon, it believed its talent was unparalleled. Until it met this bear cub.

Even after mastering the Xicui Ancient Fist Technique—the Flowing Water Rock Shattering Fist—Master Xiong now only feels that he can barely hold his own against his opponent.

Who exactly is the legendary Pokémon?
"Don't be discouraged, your true power will only awaken after you evolve."

Seeing what his apprentice was thinking, Ash patted him on the shoulder and comforted him.

Unlike the former, this toy bear can be said to have perfectly inherited the genes of that Kapu Bear, and it was already outrageous from the moment it was born.

In terms of progress, the teddy bear is currently ahead.

After leaving the den, Ash and his two bears explored all the other Pokémon dens in the cave.

Four-star hotels are fine to visit, but we'll skip the five-star ones for now.

Before we knew it, we had left the battle cave and arrived at a place called "Path of Challenge"—

This is a treacherous mountain path built along the mountainside, with stone steps and steep earthen slopes on both sides.

At the end of the road, atop a high earthen slope, a tall wooden tower came into view.

"Is that the Tower of Evil?"

Xiao Zhi squinted and looked into the distance. It was a six-story building constructed of interwoven layers of logs. Each floor had a dark red log in the center, and banners hung down on both sides.

At the top of the Tower of Evil is a bear-shaped symbol resembling the roof of a martial arts school.

"It looks very impressive!"

Ash was trying to stay alert, wondering whether to continue, when his bear apprentice couldn't contain himself any longer.

"Ji~!!"

He tugged at Xiaozhi's trouser leg, revealing a rare look of urgency.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhi no longer hesitated; since he was already here...
Let's team up with Marie again when we're training at the Water Tower.

"Then let's get started, Doll Bear! Complete your evolution trial first!"

He had long considered the Tower of Evil as the evolution site for his Bear-like Pokémon, and the two quickened their pace, officially stepping onto the steps of the challenge path. However, the earthen slopes on either side were not safe; many wild Pokémon lurked there, waiting for someone to pass by and launch an attack—

This is why Master Ma forbids trainees who have not completed their tests from coming to this area.

"Roar!!" "Hee-hee~!"

Just as I stepped onto the two steps, a rogue crocodile jumped out from the left, baring its teeth and claws, while a flame queen lizard leaped out from the right; both of them looked to be of high level.

Without a word, one of them condensed sharp stone blades and shot them at each other, while the other flicked its tail and threw out a burst of scorching flames.

"lucky!!"

However, the opportunity for evolution is right before our eyes, and the teddy bear is more excited than usual, letting out a sharp cry.

Steam billowed from his body as he threw a powerful punch forward, instantly shattering both rocks and flames.

Ash originally planned to let Pikachu deal with these guys so that Bear could conserve his energy to climb the tower.

However, seeing the latter's excitement, he naturally didn't want to spoil the mood:

"Teddy Bear, use your super strength!"

Tongou Bear understood, and immediately forcibly lifted a rock more than a meter wide from the side and hurled it forcefully toward the Flame Queen Lizard.

"Roll to the side to dodge, then pounce!!"

Ash's Aura allowed him to quickly locate the Krookodile, which had already dug a hole and burrowed underground, waiting for an opportunity to attack.

The teddy bear understood and rolled to the side twice, just avoiding the attack from the rogue crocodile that burst out of the ground.

Then it lunged forward with its entire body, knocking down the rogue crocodile that was several times its size.

Outstanding effect!

The crocodile was flipped over and fell to the ground.

On the other side, the Flame Queen Lizard, covered in dust and dirt from being hit by rocks, looked both ashamed and angry. This time, it swung its tail and unleashed a long whip of scorching flames.

The teddy bear quickly let go, then leaned back and rolled twice on the ground.

*Sizzle!*

The flaming whip lashed hard across the rogue crocodile's chest, causing the latter to wince in pain.

The next second, the battlefield turned into a head-on confrontation between the Flame Queen Lizard and the Rogue Crocodile.

"It's now!"

Ash immediately picked up the teddy bear and quickly walked up the steps—

A quick warm-up outside is enough; there's no need to expend so much energy.

I imagine there are quite a few trials inside the Tower of Evil.

It's impossible to let the teddy bear go in, climb a few floors, and complete its evolution, right?
Along the way, several wild Pokémon roared and blocked the path, leaping out from the earthen slopes on both sides.

Daytime appearances of Lycanroc, Slash Commander, Skarmory, and Giant Rockruff.
Indeed, they all seem to be of high rank.

"Don't worry, we'll deal with you after the Doll Bear evolves!"

Ash marked them one by one, skillfully dodging the Pokémon's attacks, and stepped up five or six steps in one go.

Until they reached the end of the challenge, the Tower of Evil, with each level interspersed with dark red cloth, was already in front of the man and the bear.

This seemed to be a safe zone, and the Pokémon behind them angrily retreated.

The teddy bear jumped down from Ash's arms, still with its expressionless teddy bear face, but with a hint of passion and seriousness in its eyes.

"Let's go, Doll Bear, and see what's inside the legendary Tower of Evil."

"lucky!"

A man and a bear pushed open the door on the first floor and officially stepped inside. (End of Chapter)