Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master...

The two sides exchanged blows, with attacks raining down on each other.

The monkey monster's composure proved effective, allowing it to successfully dodge most of the attacks during the intense fistfight.

After a round of punches, his wrist strength was already gritting his teeth and enduring it.

"The monkey monster pressed its advantage and used a charging punch once more!"

The monkey monster's punches were faster, more swift, and more powerful than ever before.

"This move is the Fist of Fury!"

The monkey monster learned a new skill and knocked Arm Wrestler off the stage with a single Fist of Fury.

[Monkey Monster: Affection +2; Intimacy +4]

"Ash wins!"

As the announcer's voice came over the loudspeaker, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

Meanwhile, on another field, the outcome was also fast approaching.

Fan Dou's Quick Fist Bro finished off his opponent with his final Sonic Fist.

The final match will be between Ash and Fanto.

The two players shook hands before the match began.

"Young man, I never expected you to make it this far."

With a tone full of emotion, Shan Dou said, "Quick Fist Lang and I have worked hard for more than ten years. The younger generation is truly formidable."

"After all, you have to wake up the irresponsible father."

"Haha, let's see who comes out on the field."

The competition has officially begun.

Ash's Mankey and Fanto's Quick-Punch are locked in a fierce battle, neither willing to concede to the other.

"Don't let our defeated opponent steal our thunder! Quick Fist Man, absorb the punch!"

Quick Fist Lang's attacks are swift and powerful, and his fan fighting skills are truly outstanding.

"Monkey monster, cross slash!"

The two sides exchanged blows and clashed repeatedly.

However, Quick-Punchman's size is too advantageous; his reach is longer than Monkey's, and his strength is also greater.

Another powerful straight punch came flying in.

"There's no way to dodge it! Monkey monster, cross your arms in defense!"

After several direct confrontations, the monkey monster managed to defend against them all, but unexpectedly, Quick Punch suddenly changed direction and launched a heavy attack from the side.

The monkey monster was sent flying and crashed into the railing next to the arena.

This attack hit the nail on the head!

The entire audience fell silent and watched the monkey monster with bated breath.

The monkey monster struggled to its feet, its hands trembling uncontrollably, its heart pounding, and its body drenched in cold sweat.

Ash noticed Mankey's condition.

"Monkey monster, can you hold on...?"

"Roar, roar!"

Struggling to its feet, the monkey monster pointed a finger at the fast-fisted man, determined to fight again!

"He is a truly respectable opponent."

Uncle Fandou looked at the monkey monster with an appreciative gaze.

"Fast Punch Man pays the highest tribute to our opponent, a million-ton punch!"

Quick-Punch Man's million-ton punch once again struck a vital spot.

He was knocked down again, but the monkey monster still did not give up, his index finger bending and straightening repeatedly.

Ash understood Mankey's thoughts and silently turned his hat around.

"I know your fighting spirit all too well, you monkey monster. Come on, stand up!"

Our battle is not over yet!

With Ash's roar, Ash and Mankey became one, and an amazing light burst forth from Mankey's body.

"This is...this is the light of evolution!"

The host shouted in the broadcasting studio, and the entire audience erupted in cheers.

"Roar, Roar, Roar!"

The evolved Primeape leaps up from its spot and recovers its condition.

Furthermore, due to its own characteristic of targeting acupoints with anger, its attack power increases to an exaggerated level when a vital point is hit.

[Congratulations, host, on achieving the achievement: Turn the tide! : Make your Pokémon evolve during a battle]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +800; Attack +2; Defense +2]

"Alright! Infernape, Fist of Rage!"

"Don't think we'll give up, Speedy Fist Lang!"

The two Pokémon charged at each other quickly, punching each other in the cheeks from the left and right.

Xiao Zhi shouted.

"Fist of Fury, Fist of Fury, Fist of Fury!"

The fan-wielding uncle on the other side was not to be outdone.

"Sonic Fist, Sonic Fist, Sonic Fist!"

In the midst of the fierce exchange, the cheers from the audience grew louder and louder.

Finally, thanks to the attack boost from its ability, Primeape's final blow, Rage Punch, knocked out Hitmonlee.

"Punchman is unable to fight, Infernape wins!"

[Complete the side quest: Tomorrow's Child: Defeat Fan Fighter and win the Pokémon Fighting Tournament!]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +1000; Defense +2; Special Defense +2]

[Fiery Monkey: Affection +4; Intimacy +8]

Chapter 42 Stinky Mud

After the match, Shan Dou and his daughter Ai Mei reconciled and decided to go home and start a fighting training class.

Although he participated in the competition every year and was the runner-up every year, this actually helped him accumulate a lot of popularity.

He was more popular than many champions in the P1 competition, so his training courses were very successful, which was a happy ending for everyone.

After receiving the award, Ash put the Gold Belt on Primeape.

"Xiao Zhi, didn't you say you were going to sell it? This can sell for 50!"

Xiaoxia looked at Xiaozhi, who was wiping his belt, and asked him in confusion.

"This is my first championship, and Infernape seems to really like the gold belt."

Ash smiled with satisfaction as he watched the Infernape jumping around excitedly.

"I'm not selling it anymore."

However, after his victory, Incineroar seemed to have become a little reckless.

He directly challenged Hao Li, who was passing by, by making two hand gestures.

Then he was knocked unconscious by Machoke's two Earth Throws, followed by a Brick Break to end the fight.

"It seems that Master Tanhua is still just a nobody in front of Haoli."

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After traveling for several more days, a somewhat dilapidated city, Black Cloud City, finally came into view of Ash and his friends.

"I heard this area is full of factories and should be very bustling, so why are the streets so deserted?"

The sea breeze carried the smell of mud, which made Xiaoxia very unhappy.

At that moment, Ash noticed that Pikachu at his feet seemed a little strange.

"Pikachu, are you alright?"

Quickly pick up Pikachu and observe it.

Tiny electric currents kept emanating from its cheeks, and its face was red and it looked weak and listless.

“Pikachu…”

Giving it a system-wide stamina potion didn't help.

Other items in the store, such as the portable medical pod for 800 million, the universal healing potion for 150 million, or even as high as 5000 million, are all unaffordable for Ash.

And what's the point of Gundam in the Pokémon world? Why is it more expensive than a Master Ball?

Ash and Misty had no choice but to quickly take Pikachu to the Pokémon Center.

"Don't worry, it's just a viral cold."

Miss Joy took Pikachu and examined it.

"Just rest overnight in the treatment machine at the center and you'll be fine."

Hearing what Nurse Joy said, Ash finally felt relieved.

I originally wanted to leave quickly, but it seems I'll have to spend the night at the Pokémon Center now.

However, shortly after Pikachu entered the treatment room, all the lights in the center suddenly went out.

Miss Joey rushed out, "Something terrible has happened! It seems the power plant is experiencing a power outage!"