Azure Star is also a Pokémon Master!

"It's very sweet, isn't it?" Su Yi savored the sweetness, feeling extremely satisfied.

"Let me formally introduce myself. I am Su Yi, a fifth-generation hunter of the New World Survey Team," Su Yi said with a smile.

Su Yi and Lu Cao sat on the back of the scratching bird. The scratching bird ran lightly across a wetland grassland. Several monstrous turtles that were submerged in the pool cautiously poked their heads out of the water. After seeing Su Yi and his group walk away, they leisurely sank back into the water.

In the sky, the fire-breathing dragon carried Danji and led the way.

Before long, the wetland grassland gradually transformed into a lush, verdant wilderness.

Seeing this beautiful field, Su Yi couldn't help but take a deep breath and then shout out loud.

Several rocket sparrows took to the sky, while several greedy squirrels were startled and quickly climbed up the trees.

Although Leon is prone to getting lost, fortunately his partner Charizard is not. Not far from the field, a huge gym comes into view.

"Armor Island, Master Ma's martial arts school."

During his conversation with Dan Di on the road, Su Yi finally confirmed his location.

The Isle of Armor in the Galar region is an isolated island purchased by Mash, the former Galar champion and Leon's mentor.

"I didn't expect it to be here." Su Yi and Lu Cao put down the scratching bird and put it back into the ball.

"This is Master's martial arts school. Isn't it impressive?" Dan Di said, looking at the main entrance of the martial arts school with a nostalgic expression.

"It is indeed very impressive," Su Yi said. "If you can buy an entire island, how could it not be impressive?"

Moreover, this island is quite extraordinary, with wilderness, wetlands, forests, caves, deserts, plains, beaches, and archipelago.

A small island with different areas—what kind of place is this, a gathering place for demons?

“Let’s go inside and talk. I’m sure Master will be interested in you too. We can also try Master Honey Leaf’s cooking.” Dan Di said, pushing open the door with an expectant look on his face.

"Master, I've come to see you!"

"Little Dandan, you've finally deigned to come see this old man!" A hunchbacked old man dressed in martial arts school attire greeted Dandi with a smile.

"Sorry, I was just too busy before," Dan Di said with a wry smile, scratching his head.

Ma Shide said with a smile, "Everyone says it's good for young people to be busy, but health is also very important."

"By the way, is this your friend? It's rare to see you bring friends here." Ma Shide looked at Su Yi, whose attire was somewhat peculiar (leather hunter's suit).

Su Yi was also observing the former champion. Although Ma Shide looked very old, he was quite energetic when he talked and laughed, especially his two white eyebrows that hung down to his temples, which made him look quite kind.

However, in Pokémon Sword and Shield, when he gets serious in battle, he takes off his jacket to reveal his training clothes and strikes a martial arts pose with great spirit, proving that he is still vigorous despite his age.

"That's a long story. So, where is Master Miye?" Dan Di asked.

"Haha, we've been preparing for this for a while now. Let's eat and chat." Ma Shide

After passing through the spacious hall, the group turned into a restaurant, where a mature woman with meticulous makeup was setting the food on the table.

"Dan Di is here. Oh? There are guests too?" Ma Shide's wife, Mi Ye, exclaimed in surprise.

Su Yi politely said, "I'm sorry to bother you."

Honey Leaf smiled and said, "It's alright, it'll be more lively with more people eating together."

"Where's Hyde?" Dandi asked, not seeing Honeyleaf's son.

"He's already eaten and is resting in his room. It's well past mealtime now, our champion of getting lost," Mi Ye teased with a smile.

"Sorry, sorry!" Dante then realized that the Mastedts had been waiting for him to come back for dinner, but they were delayed because he got lost.

"Young man, are you a friend of Dan Di? It's rare to see Dan Di bring anyone to our martial arts school," Mi Ye asked.

Su Yi scratched his head and said, "Well, I just met and got to know the Pill Emperor. As for me on Armor Island, it's simply because, well, I got lost."

"Lost?" Ma Shide and Mi Ye looked at Dan Di in surprise, then at Su Yi.

Chapter 15 The Pill Emperor's Challenge! Hunter? Challenger!

When Dan Di heard that Su Yi had come to Armor Island because he got lost, he was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter and said, "Mr. Su Yi, so you can get lost just like me."

Su Yi was somewhat speechless, thinking to himself: How can that be the same? I got lost because I didn't even know where I was, while you got lost because you're a complete directionally challenged person.

"Woohoo." The Charizard beside it helplessly shrugged and shook its head. What was there to be proud of? Why was it laughing so happily?

"Young man Su Yi, you're not from Galar, are you?" Masted asked. Neither Su Yi's appearance nor his clothes seemed to belong to Galar, especially with a completely unfamiliar cat Pokémon by his side.

Su Yi nodded and said, "I am indeed not from the Galar region, but from a faraway place."

"From a faraway place?" Seeing that Su Yi didn't elaborate on where it was, Dan Di wasn't one to pry. He just felt that someone who was full of passion and enthusiasm during battles, who cared about the feelings of Pokémon, and who could show a genuine smile when playing with Pokémon couldn't be a bad person.

"That's right. Coming from a faraway place, wanting to travel to the ends of the earth, this will be my lifelong romance." Su Yi took a deep breath, filled with longing for the world that still held so many wonders for him.

"I want to meow with Su Yi!" Lu Cao jumped into Su Yi's arms and said expectantly.

Su Yi picked up the cat, his fist hitting the cat's paw.

"That's great, young and energetic, full of anticipation for the unknown." Ma Shide stroked his beard, seemingly reminiscing about his own past self.

"What an adorable Pokémon, and it can even talk!" But Mimi's attention was drawn to the cute cat.

"Su Yi has other Pokémon that I've never seen before! This is incredible! I'm so excited I can't wait!" Dan Di was inspired by Su Yi's unrestrained and pioneering words, and he suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up.

"Su Yi, let's have a fight!"

"Huh? A battle? Against the Pill Emperor?" Su Yi was a little dazed. Why was a battle suddenly brought up?

But seeing the pure desire to explore the unknown and the anticipation of battling different opponents in Dan's eyes, Su Yi understood that people who love Pokémon at heart generally have similar desires.

Encountering different people and Pokémon, witnessing the stories between Pokémon and humans, battling against unknown and powerful Pokémon, honing your skills, and striving for the top – isn't this the original beauty that the Pokémon world brings to people?

"Since it's an invitation from the champion, I'd be more than happy to accept!" Su Yi raised his fist and said with a smile.

Miye said helplessly, "Alright, alright, we need to fill our stomachs before the battle."

"Then let's get started!" Su Yi & Dan Di.

"It seems that Dan Di has met an interesting person." Ma Shide looked at Dan Di and Su Yi eating heartily, a look of emotion appearing on his weathered face, as if time had turned back.

Leon was still very young at that time. His drive, his curiosity and desire for everything led him to the throne of the strongest champion. However, Leon's love for Galar and his strong sense of responsibility made him take on the mission of prospering and protecting Galar. From then on, he no longer had the extra time to devote himself to adventures as freely as he had in his youth.

Su Yi, who was about the same age as the Pill Emperor, seemed to be the Pill Emperor without any constraints.

Perhaps Dan Di vaguely realized this, which is why he put aside his status as the strongest champion and returned to his original self, wanting to steal a moment of leisure amidst his busy schedule to fully enjoy the feeling of being free from constraints.

"The food my master's wife makes is still so delicious." Dan Di put down his cutlery, let out a long sigh, and said with satisfaction.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Aunt Honey Leaf," Su Yi said politely.

"Seeing you all so full of energy is the greatest compliment you can give me," Miye said with a smile.

"Then next!" Dan Di turned his head and looked intently at Su Yi.

Su Yi chuckled and snorted, saying, "Besides being an adventurer, I'm also a hunter, and a hunter, in other words, is a challenger! I won't feel any pressure about being the champion."

"Young people these days are all too energetic," Ma Shide said with a smile, looking at the two energetic individuals. He then led them to the back of the martial arts school, to a huge battle arena carved out in the mountain stream.

While warming up, Dan Di asked, "Su Yi, how many-on-many matches do you want to have?"

Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "Let's do 1v1. I want to see how big the gap is between my partner and the champion."

"No problem." Leon adjusted his hat and held a Poké Ball in his hand.

Su Yi took out the Great Jagras's Capture Ball, his eyes serious and focused.

As he said, he wanted to verify how much of a gap there was between his Palico partner and the top combatants in the Pokémon world, even though his Palico partner was currently in a relatively low ecological niche.

“Leon is no problem, and Su Yi, you should also be familiar with the rules of Pokémon battles, right?” Ma Shide took the initiative to walk to the referee’s position and asked.

“I understand completely.” Su Yi was ready, while Lu Cao cheered him on beside him.

"Alright, Xiao Dandan and Su Yizai, take your positions for the 1v1 battle—start the battle!" Ma Shide shouted.

"Go, Thousand Faces!" Dan was the first to throw out a Poké Ball.

"La da lou!" A slender, humanoid, blue lizard Pokémon gazed elegantly at Su Yi.

"Didn't they send out their ace Charizard?" Su Yi thought to himself as he threw out a Capture Ball.

"Go! Great Ferocious Jackal!"

Bang! A yellow-green monitor lizard stood on the battlefield.

"Awooo!" The ferocious jackal roared fiercely, its black eyeshadow, resembling scars, making it look exceptionally menacing.

"Wow! What a huge Pokémon! It's not that Screaming Pokémon, but another Pokémon I've never seen before? This is really exciting!" Leon exclaimed in amazement at the giant Jagras, which was over ten meters long, and his anticipation for the battle also increased.

"Hmm, this Pokémon has a wild feel to it. What region does such a Pokémon come from?" Masted looked at the Great Jagras with curiosity.

The battle officially begins!

"Let's give them a heads-up! Thousand Faces Escaper! Snipe!" Dan Di immediately gave the order.

"Click!" The Thousand-Faced Avoid reached out and made a shooting gesture. In the next instant, a flash of blue light appeared on his index finger, and a long, powerful stream of water shot towards the Great Ferocious Jackal Dragon.

"Great ferocious jackal dragon! Get out of the way!" Su Yi suddenly waved his hand.

"Roar!" The ferocious jackal dragon moved its powerful limbs and crawled to its side, barely dodging the sniper's shot.

"That's too slow for a sniper! One more time, snipe!" Dan Di shouted.

The Thousand-Faced Avoid immediately launched another water sniper attack, and before the Great Jagras could even react, it was hit.

"Agh!" The ferocious jackal dragon cried out in pain, its steps faltering, a deep wound appearing on the side of its body.

"Although he is thin, his attacks are exceptionally sharp, Thousand Faces Escaper," Su Yi said, clenching his fist.

Chapter 16 Showdown with the Pill Emperor! Thousand-Faced Avoidant VS. Great Ferocious Jackal Dragon!

The term "chameleon" refers to a creature that changes its appearance. The swift and sharp water-based sniping technique of the chameleon is similar to the chameleon's tongue, which can launch itself at high speed and accurately hit its target.

"If you don't find a way, you'll be elegantly eliminated," Dan said with a smile.

“The Great Ferocious Jackal Dragon lacks ranged attack methods and is not as agile as the Thousand-Faced Evader, who is like a special agent.” Su Yi frowned.

Although both the Great Jagras and the Thousand-Faced Aviator are reptiles, large lizards, their combat compatibility is exceptionally poor.

One is a heavily armored warrior, and the other is a swift marksman. Whoever is restrained by the other's advantage will be at a great disadvantage.

"Thousand-Faced Beast, Sniper!" Dan Di had clearly also noticed the problem with the Great Ferocious Jackal Dragon and planned to use this one trick to conquer the world.