Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

"Woo!" Just as Ash was daydreaming, Lapras cried out impatiently and nuzzled its head in front of him.

"Ha, thanks to you this time! I never expected you guys could actually save Lugia." Ash patted Lapras's head, showering him with praise.

The Lapras were a huge help this time, and Ash was deeply moved by the little Lapras's unwavering loyalty during the crisis.

Now that they've officially reunited, Ash certainly won't delay any longer.

He took the baby dragon to its parents—the baby dragon's father was the leader of the dragon herd, and its mother was a different colored dragon.

"Thank you so much for your help!" Ash bowed slightly to Lapras and his wife. "Also, I have a favor to ask... I really love Lapras and want to continue my journey with him. I really hope you two can agree."

"Woo~" The couple did not hesitate for long and quickly agreed.

Even when the little dragon forcibly brought the dragon herd back, they were already mentally prepared, knowing that their child had made a choice.

Furthermore, Ash not only travels with the great sea god, but also possesses a power that makes the dragons feel incredibly close to him, so they have no reason to refuse him.

"Thank you!" Ash's face lit up with a delighted smile. "I will take good care of it and will also focus on managing the waters from the Orange Islands to Johto so that you can swim back home more safely."

"Woof~" The little Lapras eagerly rubbed against Ash's hand, it couldn't wait to be caught.

Seeing this, Ash also took out a Poké Ball and gently touched Lapras's forehead.

The companion you first encountered in the Orange Islands, but ultimately won over, has finally joined your party!

Chapter 316 Stripping Away the Divine Rank, Indefinite Sealing!

On Thunder Island, Ash and his friends were happily celebrating the arrival of their new partner... In contrast, the three idiots looked ashen-faced and were trembling with fear.

The three scheming individuals, each with their own hidden agendas, were no longer fighting each other to the death like before. Instead, they huddled together, feigning solidarity, making it seem as if they were originally on good terms.

Lugia saw all of this, and her expression showed more conflict and reluctance... but she remained silent.

It chooses to trust Ash and let him handle all the cleanup matters... Even if Ash gives the harshest judgment, it will not stop him.

However, Ash noticed these thoughts of its own immediately.

"Luggia, are you worried I'll kill them?"

“Hmm…” Lugia nodded silently.

They've worked together for hundreds of years, so there's still some camaraderie... But these three guys made a really serious mistake this time, and it wouldn't be too much for them to atone with their deaths!

As for the problems that might arise after they are gone?

As long as I, the God of the Sea, am still here, where can't I find a group of three gods of ice, fire, and thunder?

What's more, it now has trustworthy heroes!

At this moment, in Lugia's eyes, Ash's reliability was comparable to... or even surpassed, that of her best friend.

"I never intended to kill them," Ash said calmly, which eased Lugia's expression slightly, and the three Skaven also showed a hint of joy.

Mewtwo, Charizard, and the others weren't too happy, but they didn't say much, since Ash was the one in charge.

Ash's next decision, however, made everyone present feel extremely happy, while the three Skaven felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave!

"These three bastards haven't atoned for their mistakes yet, how can they be so easy to just die? Teacher, please open a cage for me!"

“Perfect!” The giant Alakazam casually waved two spoons, instantly splitting the entire Thunder Isle in two. This was clearly the work of the one that sealed the ancient Gengar!

The surrounding seawater surged and tried to pour in, but Ash simply raised his hand and pointed, and they obediently stayed on the outer edge, forming a peculiar vacuum zone inside the island.

"The power of Neptune, that's an incredible power... It's a pity there's only a portion of it." The knowledgeable old Hu Di was obviously aware of this as well.

In its era, humans who fully mastered the power of the Sea King were truly the kings of the sea!

Even a giant chubby fish that can summon wind and rain and create oceans would willingly serve as the other's mount!

"Ash, are you going to seal it away?" Lugia guessed Ash's plan at this moment.

“That’s right. Killing them immediately will cause new changes in the world. There’s no need to involve others just to vent our anger.” Xiao Zhi nodded. “So it’s best to seal them up and use the seal to extract their power. This way, we can always ensure the stability of the deep ocean currents. You will also have enough time to find their successors.”

"Understood." Lugia nodded in agreement; this was probably the best solution.

Ash didn't intend to kill them directly, but he sentenced them to life imprisonment... and the kind with no possibility of reduction!

Confined within the seal, the three silly birds cannot absorb any power, but are forced to passively release their power to maintain the stability of the ocean currents... One day, they will be completely drained, and then they will still be unable to escape death!

Before that, the new three gods must have been chosen.

In this way, their power is properly utilized, and their life or death will not have any impact on nature, which is undoubtedly the optimal solution at present.

"If that's the case... Ugh!" Lugia pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened his eyes and used his powerful mental strength to lift all three birds into the air at the same time!

After that, a powerful exclusive move reappeared!

The three silly birds, struck hard, howled incessantly, and three different colored orbs of light—red, yellow, and blue—were involuntarily peeled off their bodies.

Little Intelligence sensed that the three orbs of light carried incredibly powerful elemental energy, along with a heavy aura, instantly attracting the attention of all the Pokémon present!

"You've taken back their duties?" Ash was taken aback.

Lugia's move was tantamount to stripping them of their divine status!

"Anyway, leaving them there would be a waste, so it's better to separate them and let nature nurture them." Lugia's face showed a smile. "How about it, are you interested in letting your Pokémon take over? The three gods that maintain the balance of the deep ocean currents don't necessarily have to be the three birds, as long as their types are suitable."

"Let's forget it, we can't do this kind of work." Xiao Zhi immediately waved his hand in refusal.

Honestly, getting a job right away might be something others would be eager for, but it's really not suitable for Ash.

He prefers to explore and adventure with his companions, rather than just staying in one place and being forced to maintain a monotonous routine.

“Indeed, this goes against the freedom you seek.” Lugia realized this at this point and stopped insisting.

It compressed the three orbs of light into three precious pearls, manipulating them to fall into the three islands of ice, fire, and thunder, awaiting the arrival of a new successor.

However, while doing this, Lugia slightly activated the power of the three orbs, extracting a large portion of their attribute energy and injecting it into Ash's handheld Pokémon, and even into the handheld Pokémon of his companions!

Pikachu, Charizard, and the newly joined Lapras all noticed the changes within their bodies, and Ash could only offer a grateful, awkward smile.

What he didn't know was that Lila's Charizard, as well as Onix and Misty's Dewprich, also received power boosts from fire and ice respectively!

This improvement won't make them super strong, but it's enough to set them apart from ordinary Pokémon!

After completing these tasks, the sealing operation for the three birds officially began. The giant Alakazam first locked Zapdos in a cage that had been prepared beforehand, and then sealed Thunder Isle tightly!

Fire Island and Ice Island were of course made in the same way... Only then would everything truly be over.

"I'm so glad I met you, Ash. I hope we meet again someday." Lugia flew above the sea, waved its wings to Ash in farewell, and then gracefully sank into the sea.

"Okay, goodbye." Ash waved to the sea, certain that he would meet the other again in the future!

“I’m also planning to leave.” Mewtwo then said goodbye. “I have a lot to think about and want to go back to the new island to have some peace and quiet.”

"Okay, I'll come find you on New Island once I'm done with things here." Ash smiled and nodded goodbye. "I'll do my best to help you with whatever you want to do."

"Thank you~" Mewtwo showed a hint of gratitude on its face, and then set off to leave.

Ash and his other friends were transported back to the shore of Asia Island using Alakazam's Teleportation...

Unbeknownst to everyone, high in the sky, unnoticed by anyone, a giant bird, its body gleaming with golden light like a rainbow, was silently watching all of this from the clouds.

Suddenly, it seemed to realize something and immediately turned around, only to find an existence that looked exactly like itself!

However, the latter quickly began to change, first transforming into her old best friend, then into that powerful kangaroo-shaped Pokémon, and finally revealing her true form.

A pink Pokémon that looks like a kitten and has a long tail.

"Nonsense!"

The little guy covered his mouth and giggled adorably, then drifted away towards the new island…

Chapter 317 Parting, and the End

"Ash!!"

The moment his feet touched solid ground, the girl screamed and threw herself into his arms.

At this moment, the girl who was always arrogant and even seemed a bit domineering to others was now trembling with worry...

"Xiaoxia, I'm back..." Xiaozhi didn't say much to comfort her, but simply patted Xiaoxia's back gently.

He knew how worried and anxious Xiaoxia must be.

Thankfully, it's all over now.

"Brother!" Lila arrived at this moment, but did not approach. She simply breathed a sigh of relief and left the space to Xia.

However, the other person lacked this insight.

"Your name is Xiaozhi, right? You really are a powerful controller... but you're not as handsome as your younger brother." A girl who had been chasing after Lila also came over and looked at the two hugging each other with interest.

"Younger brother?" Xiao Zhi was taken aback.

"Who are you?" Xiaoxia also stood up at the same time, looking at the other party warily.

For some reason, the girl in front of her made her inexplicably uncomfortable, as if a hostile radar had been activated.

"This is Flora, the newly elected priestess of Asia Island. She's been following me for quite some time," Lila introduced, her eyes carrying a hint of pleading.

She genuinely didn't want to interrupt Zhixia's heartfelt conversation, but she desperately needed to use Xiaozhi as a shield.

After all, she had absolutely no interest in the traditions of Asia Island—such as the shrine maiden giving a welcoming kiss to a superior controller!