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Chapter 325 Xia Chi: I'm not pretending anymore, I'm laying my cards on the table, I am the Hero of White! (5k)

Xia Chi naturally had no interest in attending the next Donghuang Conference to join in the fun.

Although trainers with "champion potential" like Iris and Blue are participating, the prestige of this tournament is destined to far exceed that of previous ones, and it is by no means a championship title that can be taken lightly.

However, the League Tournament is still a large-scale event mainly for young trainers and newcomers. If Xia Chi were to participate with his current strength and experience, it would be somewhat like bullying his juniors.

However, in terms of age, Xia Chi actually fully meets the criteria of a "young trainer".

He's fought half his life, yet he's still a youth at heart.
During her stay in Shuanglong City, Alice's schedule was packed, but she still couldn't find a suitable opportunity to have a 3v3 or 6v6 all-out battle with Xia Chi, which she had been longing for.

Xia Chi didn't feel particularly regretful about this.

Alice currently possesses two of the strongest Pokémon in terms of combat power: the Mega Evolution-capable Salamence and the formidable Dragonite. She has already defeated both of them.

There's not much fear left to be found in this "juvenile" Unova champion.

The key figure is Shaka, who is known as the "strongest gym leader in Unova." This veteran Dragon-type master is the real "fear gold mine" that Xia Chi is looking forward to.

Xia Chi didn't have to wait long. On the fourth day after arriving in Twin Dragons City, Xia Chi heard from Gadria that Gym Leader Shaka had returned from Snowflake City.

After spending two days in a luxury hotel, the two decided to set off to visit.

After returning, Shaka did not stay at the Twin Dragons Gym, but went directly to the League Building to handle official business.

Now, he has basically handed over all the day-to-day operations of the dojo to Alice, and he himself is focusing more on his duties as mayor of Shuanglong City.

He had been on a business trip to Snowflake City for several days, and there was a lot of Alliance business to handle, which he needed to deal with as soon as possible.

In terms of age, Shaka is a trainer of the same generation as Professor Oak in the Kanto region.

He also represented the Unova region in world-class competitions in his early years.

However, at that time, it was the golden age when top players such as Professor Oak and Granny Kiku were dominating the scene, and Shaka was unable to win a top championship title with sufficient influence.

However, it is well known that trainers specializing in Dragon type often have the most terrifying and enduring growth curves of all trainer types.

This is not only because the final evolution of most Dragon-type Pokémon requires a long period of time to develop.

The more crucial reason is that dragon-type Pokémon generally have extremely long lifespans.

For Bug-type Pokémon, even after being raised for ten or twenty years, they may already be nearing the end of their lifespan.

But for dragon-type Pokémon, this age might not even be close to their peak.

Now in his sixties, Shaka's dragon companions, who have been with him for decades, possess unfathomable strength.

The saying "the older you get, the more cunning you become" couldn't be more fitting for this dragon-themed master.

When Xia Chi and Gadriya met Xia Ka in his office at the Alliance Building, he was engrossed in reviewing documents.

Although his hair was already gray, Shaka looked energetic, with a straight back and sharp eyes, showing no signs of old age.

Having made an appointment in advance, Xia Ka was not surprised to see the two enter. He immediately put down his pen and stood up to greet them.

"King Gaderia, young friend Xia Chi, welcome."

Unlike Professor Oak and Master, who have a playful and mischievous personality, Shaka is more composed and dignified in his dealings with others.

He solemnly shook hands with Cattleya and Xia Chi in turn.

However, when Xia Chi shook hands with him, Xia Chi seemed to feel that the other man's gaze lingered on him for a moment with a deeper meaning, which made him feel a little uneasy.

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them took their seats on the sofas in the reception area.

"Mr. Shaka, it's been a long time. How have you been lately?"

Caldelia spoke first. Although she was one of the Elite Four and theoretically held a higher position than the Gym Leader, she still maintained full respect for Shaka, a highly respected senior.

Shaka smiled faintly and nodded: "Thank you for your concern. My old bones are still quite sturdy, I'm fine, but..."

He changed the subject, his expression becoming slightly serious, "Recently, some unusual signs have appeared in Shuanglong City."

Upon hearing this, Cattleya's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly: "Oh? Why do you say that? Have you discovered something?"

Shaka did not answer immediately, but tapped the smooth mahogany tabletop lightly with his fingers, as if considering his words. After a moment, he pondered and said, "King Gadria, you must have heard the ancient legend about the founding of the ancient United Kingdom, right?"

Although Cattleya is not a native of the United States, she has lived here for nearly ten years and naturally has some knowledge of the history and legends of this land.

"Of course, I know the story of those two legendary dragons, Reshiram and Zekrom, who represent 'truth' and 'ideal' respectively. According to legend, it was their power that laid the foundation for the United Nations."

Shaka nodded and continued, "Legend has it that this Twin Dragon City beneath our feet is the birthplace of those two great beings. And beneath the Twin Dragon Gym, there is actually an extremely secret place, which has been guarded by my family for generations."

Xia Chi, sitting to the side, felt a slight stirring in his heart.

Although he knew that Twin Dragons City had deep ties with Reshiram and Zekrom, this was the first time he had heard of the "secret place" that Shaka mentioned, which had been guarded by his family for generations.

He didn't interrupt, but listened more attentively.

Over there, Shaka continued, "For a long time, many people believed that those two beings had perished together in the ancient war between brothers and were completely gone. But that is not the case. Their physical bodies did perish, but their souls and core power did not disappear. Instead, they turned into two stones containing infinite energy: the 'Light Stone,' representing 'truth' and fire, and the 'Dark Stone,' symbolizing 'ideals' and thunder."

"Ancient prophecies record that when a hero appears who is enlightened enough to gain their approval, these two stones can be used as a medium to bring them back to the world to fight for them."

Gadriya pressed on, "So, who got those two stones? Or do you know their whereabouts?"

Shaka shook his head. "No one knows their exact whereabouts. They have long been scattered in the long river of history. But just a few days ago, the ancient runes on the shrine that had been silent for thousands of years beneath the Twin Dragons Dojo began to glow on their own. This is a clear sign that someone who has gained their approval has appeared and established contact with them."

He paused, his gaze becoming distant: "This is precisely why I rushed to Snowflake City. I made a special trip to the Dragon Spiral Tower, which is rumored to be closely related to the two dragons, just to confirm whether those two beings have already begun to reshape their bodies with the help of the Awakened Ones."

Xia Chi, who had been secretly observing from the side, seemed to be deep in thought.

This setting does vaguely match some of the game plots in his memory.

It is rumored that this is the place where Rehiram and Zekrom once rested.

In the game's storyline, this is also the place where N awakens and takes Zekrom away.

Therefore, to completely reshape Reshiram's body, it is necessary to go to the Dragon Spiral Tower.
Eh, that's not right.

Why not just ask Reshiram, the dragon involved, about this?
As if sensing his thoughts at all times, before Xia Chi could even ask in his mind, Reshiram's familiar and magnetic mature voice had already gently rang in his heart.

Indeed, the Dragon Spiral Tower gathers the purest dragon vein energy of this land, making it the ideal place to reshape our bodies.

Upon hearing this, Xia Chi was speechless and thought to himself, "Why didn't you tell me sooner? If I had known earlier, I would have gone to the Dragon Spiral Tower to help you with the reconstruction, wouldn't I?"

Rashiram's voice seemed to carry a hint of confusion as she asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to wake me up? You seem to be in a rush?"

Xia Chi: "."

He was speechless for a moment when asked the question.

That's true, she's maintained this state for over two thousand years, so a few more days won't make a difference.

However, he always felt that there was a hint of enjoyment in Reshiram's tone about this state of being attached to the Lightstone and coexisting with his consciousness.

Wow, Reshiram likes to be a keychain, that's quite a niche hobby.
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"Xia Chi, Xia Chi, what are you thinking about now?"

Cattleya's slightly disgruntled voice interrupted Xia Chi's secret communication with Reshiram, pulling his wandering thoughts back to reality.

He looked up and met Cattleya's slightly furrowed brows, as well as the thoughtful gaze of the curator of Shaka beside him.

Xia Chi quickly regained his composure, a hint of apology on his face. "Sorry, I was thinking about something else and got a little distracted. What's wrong?" Gadriya didn't think much of it and simply repeated her question. "I was just asking you what you thought about this. Aren't you always very knowledgeable about myths and legends? What do you think about Reshiram and Zekrom showing signs at the same time?"

Xia Chi pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then said, "Well, I think Mr. Xia is right. Whenever legendary forces of this level become active, it often foreshadows some major events that are about to unfold behind the scenes, and may even change the regional landscape."

Upon hearing this, Gadriya frowned even more deeply, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Could you please stop spouting platitudes? I'd like to hear your more specific insights."

Xia Chi shrugged: "Well, I really can't say anything more. When it comes to in-depth knowledge of the ancient legends of the Unova region, Mr. Shaka is definitely an authority, but I have a feeling..."

He changed the subject, throwing out a possibility: "Perhaps this matter has something to do with the Plasma Team that you've been investigating recently."

"It's us."

Cattleya immediately corrected Xia Chi's slightly aloof statement, and then fell into thought as well.

"It is indeed possible that Team Plasma's extreme ideology of 'liberating Pokémon,' literally speaking, does seem to have some theoretical connection with Zekrom, which symbolizes 'ideals' and the pursuit of a better world. If they really did gain Zekrom's approval..."

"Then, who is the 'true hero' recognized by Reshiram?"

Cattleya instinctively looked up, her suspicious gaze falling on Xia Chi. "It couldn't be you, could it?"

Xia Chi: "."

No, this guy definitely has mind-reading abilities!
But now that things have come to this, there's no point or need to cover it up.

Xia Chi nodded frankly, even with a hint of joking pride: "That's right, it's me. If you want to call me 'Hero of the White' in the future, I can barely accept it."

Cattleya looked at him as if he were an idiot.

However, Gadriya was not particularly surprised or upset that Xia Chi had gained Rehiram's approval.

One reason is that when he first arrived in Twin Dragons City a few days ago, he had already revealed some of his evaluations of the two legendary Pokémon.

Secondly, subconsciously, Cattleya felt that anything unbelievable happening to Xia Chi seemed to become acceptable.

This is the reputation of the "Miracle Man"!

Meanwhile, Gym Leader Shaka, upon hearing this news that was enough to cause a huge uproar in the trainer world, reacted with an unusually calm demeanor.

He simply picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and his expression seemed to confirm a preconceived notion.

The two's overly calm reactions made Xia Chi, who was prepared to be amazed, feel like she had suddenly been given a red nose.

Well, so it turns out nobody cares about the White Hero either.
After an awkward silence, Hall Master Shaka put down his teacup, nodded steadily, and said with a hint of relief, "I am relieved to have confirmed that it is indeed my friend Xia Chi who has gained Lord Reshiram's approval. So, when do you plan to set off for the Dragon Spiral Tower to formally awaken Lord Reshiram?"

Xia Chi thought about it carefully. Now that N has awakened, they will probably take action soon, and Xia Chi's progress cannot fall too far behind.

Moreover, the time for Team Plasma's so-called coronation ceremony is fast approaching, and we must make thorough preparations before then.

"I'll go there after I finish things here."

Upon hearing this, Cattleya turned her head and asked, "Is there anything else here?"

She thought that Xia Chi's main purpose in coming to Shuanglong City was to find an opportunity to awaken Rashiram.

Xia Chi smiled and turned his gaze to Gym Leader Shaka: "Of course, I'll challenge Gym Leader Shaka."

Since Reshiram himself isn't in a hurry, he might as well take this opportunity to meet this Unova Dragon Master and get the long-awaited Fear Points first.

Upon hearing this, Master Shaka was slightly taken aback at first, but then a rather interested smile appeared on his serious face. He readily agreed, "I couldn't be happier. After I finish dealing with these backlogged matters, we can arrange a time to have a proper spar, how about it?"

Xia Chi smiled and said, "Of course, I'm always ready to serve you."

After finishing their business, Xia Chi and Gadria got up to say goodbye and left the Alliance building.

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Ultimately, the battle between Natsumi and Shaka, the gym leader, was arranged to take place at the Twin Dragons Gym.

While there are nearby battle arenas, considering the potential energy impact of two-on-one battles, the Twin Dragons Gym's specially reinforced terrain and energy barriers are undoubtedly the best choice.

For trainers at their level, engaging in battles in the city is no longer something they can do at will; public safety and environmental impact must be prioritized.

In order not to affect the normal progress of the gym challenge, this battle that Xia Chi had been looking forward to was specially arranged to take place after dinner, when the gym was closed.

Alice would certainly not miss such a showdown of titans.

She knew her teacher's true abilities better than anyone else.

That's definitely a level that's enough to be a king, or even challenge for the champion's throne.

The reason why Gym Leader Shaka has remained in Ottoman City as Gym Leader is more out of a sense of responsibility to protect the city's heritage passed down through generations, rather than out of a lack of strength.

So, what kind of interactions will Xia Chi have with the teacher?

Alice was filled with curiosity and anticipation.

She's the kind of person who thrives on chaos, and a battle of this caliber is naturally more exciting with more people around.

Although the gym is closed to the public at this time, and only she and Gadria can watch the battle, there are still ways to find a way.

For example, live streaming, which has already become popular in dojos across various regions.

Live streaming is very convenient in dojos, especially in regions like Hozon, where the entertainment industry is particularly developed.

In fact, Alice had been livestreaming gym challenges for several hours during the day.

Xia Chi and Xia Ka, the two sides in the battle, did not refuse and let the girl do as she pleased.

Soon, before the battle officially began, Alice started the live stream.

The Twin Dragons Gym holds a special position in the Unova League, and Alice, who is gradually rising in rank, has a likable personality and is also very strong.

The live stream from Shuanglong Dojo is quite popular among local viewers in United States.

Even though the broadcast started at such an unusual time, a large number of people had already gathered in no time.

Hello everyone, good evening!

Alice's energetic face appeared first on the live stream screen. She waved her arms and greeted the rapidly scrolling greetings on the screen.

The viewers in the live chat were naturally puzzled as to why Alice had suddenly started streaming.

Alice didn't keep them in suspense any longer, and Rotom took a close-up shot of the battlefield in front of her with her phone.

The increasingly intense atmosphere of battle, along with Xia Chi and Xia Ka standing on opposite sides of the battlefield, unsurprisingly sparked heated discussions in the live chat.

[Oh wow, I guessed right! It really was Prison Water! I knew it when I saw him fighting Alice in the park the other day!]

So, he thinks Alice is too weak and is here to challenge his master, right? (lol)

[Wait, why is Gadriya here too? She was also present when Prison Water and Little Chrysanthemum fought last time. Could it be that Prison Water and Miss Gadriya have been spending all this time together?]

[It's true! So, is Gadriya really going to steal her best friend's boyfriend?]

[Cynthia: No way!]

[The strange tree retorts: What business is it of yours? I'm the one who suffered the most!]

[The succubus from Donghuang is confirmed lol]

(End of this chapter)