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

She must find another way to gain the dragons' approval!

Chapter 417 Same Environment, Different Encounters

On the empty Sun Wheel Altar, Ash was using his psychic powers to cast his gaze into the distance, watching everything that was happening inside the stone chamber with the Guardian Spirit.

"Finfin, what do you think of the test I set up?"

“The same experience can lead to three different challenges; it’s really complicated,” Tapu Fizz said after thinking for a moment.

"That's human nature. Everyone's joys and sorrows, circumstances and experiences are different. They also have different responsibilities and goals. You can never generalize."

After a pause, Xiao Zhi said seriously, "In my eyes, winning or losing is secondary to the test. The real meaning of the test is to let them gain unique experience in the process and become better versions of themselves."

Jasmine, Hapuu, and Ayadou are three people with different identities, so the methods of testing them are naturally different as well.

Relatively speaking, Jasmine will have an easier time passing the level, not only because she herself doesn't have any problems, but also because she is favored by the Totem Pokémon.

Having already gained the approval of the overlord, Butterfly, Jasmine only needs to understand her responsibilities as captain to be competent in this job.

In Xiaozhi's opinion, she had clearly done a good job.

As for Hapuu, she is still quite immature in many aspects, and she needs to hone her skills and understanding.

This is also why the dragons fought her... she had to suffer some setbacks.

As for the final Rainbow Bean, she is the complete opposite of Hapuu; the dragons will never fight her… She needs to experience things beyond fighting for herself.

Inside the stone chamber, a fierce battle was raging.

The dragons on Poni Island are exceptionally powerful. With Hapuu's still immature strength, he simply cannot break through their blockade.

Not long after the battle began, her Desert Dragonfly and Sea Gastrodon lost their fighting ability one after another, leaving only the Clay Golem and Heavy Mud Horse struggling to hold on... but they soon could not continue either.

"Chirp!" The Overlord Staff-tailed Armored Dragon halted the dragon horde's attack. It shook its head at Hapuu from its high perch, then turned and retreated to the side.

Even though Hapoo doesn't understand Pokémon language, he already understands its meaning at this moment.

Go back! You won't get through here!

"Why...it's not right!" Hapuu instinctively wanted to question him, but his voice suddenly choked up.

Someone had told her before that she should ask fewer "why" questions.

And there's no need to ask why, isn't it just that I'm not strong enough and can't overcome the challenges...?

The girl, who was obsessed with becoming the king of the island, fell into despair, and coincidentally, Aya was also facing a dilemma at the same time.

No dragon in the stone chamber was willing to fight her, but if she dared to force her way in, the entire dragon horde would attack her!

Ayaka couldn't possibly use her partner as a shield just for a test, so she was at a loss for what to do...

“They really are going to have a hard time getting through.” Tapu Fizz, standing at the altar, shook his head slightly as he watched this scene.

It now truly believes that there are countless ways to put someone to a great test, and a battle where the outcome is determined by winning or losing is probably the simplest of them all.

"Continuing like this will be difficult, so we need to give it a boost," Ash said with a mysterious smile. "I've already informed Kommo-o; there's going to be a landslide later. Let's see how they react then~"

Boom! !

As soon as Xiaozhi finished speaking, the nearby mountains and even the entire Poni Canyon began to tremble violently.

Amidst a violent earthquake, countless stones crashed down from the stone chamber!

"Oh no!" Jasmine, who was waiting outside, instinctively wanted to turn back, but a huge boulder completely blocked the entrance and exit.

Inside the stone chamber, the entire dragon horde had united as one and began to fight back against the constantly falling boulders!

Hapuu and Caidou were completely stunned by the dragons' response. The dominant Kommo-o was leading the charge, while also calling on its strong companions to fight the falling rocks together on the front line.

The fragile Heartscale Treasure and the dragon egg were firmly protected behind the dragons, and not even the slightest bit of gravel could affect them!

"Mudpole, Claydol, go help right now!" Hapoo snapped out of his daze and immediately sent out his two Pokémon to join the rescue effort.

On the other side, Ayaka silently called out Super Strength and Onion Soldier.

"Staff-tailed Armored Dragon..." While fighting off the falling rocks, Hapuu looked at the group of dragons gritting their teeth and persevering, and suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

To protect their young companions, the dragon herd never retreated an inch, persisting no matter how dense the falling rocks were!

Hapuu even saw the dominant Scaly Dragon being struck head-on by a massive boulder several meters in diameter with a metallic sheen, yet it was still struggling to hold on!

"Chirp... Chirp!" The overlord, the Staff-tailed Armored Dragon, roared anxiously, seeking help from Hapuu!

"Mudpole, Clay Golem, go help!" Hapoo reacted immediately, sending his Pokémon to help the Totem withstand the huge falling rock, and finally managed to move it away!

"Chirp~" The Overlord Staff-tailed Armored Dragon nodded to Hapuu, seemingly in gratitude, but more so in approval.

“I think I understand now…” Hapuu was deeply moved as he recalled the dragons’ actions.

That arrogant and domineering Kommo-o-Tron could humble itself and ask for help in a moment of crisis, all because it wanted to protect its young.

Protecting is its principle as the leader of its tribe... and should also be its creed as the queen of the island!

What I should pursue is not an empty title, but the power to truly protect the entire island of Bonnie!

"Phew... Let's go!" Having figured this out, Hapuu led his companions toward the boulder that blocked the exit.

This time, Long Qun did not intervene.

She and her partner worked together to move the stones blocking the hole inch by inch.

Sunlight streamed through the cracks in the canyon, and what appeared before Hapuu was Jasmine's face.

"Why are you still here?" Hapuu was taken aback.

"Since you guys didn't come out, I waited a little longer," Jasmine explained with a smile. "It's a test for all three of us, so there's no reason for me to leave first... Besides, as the team leader, isn't it my job to witness the challengers' test from start to finish?"

“That’s right, the island queen should be like that too!” Hapuu nodded solemnly, and waited patiently with Jasmine.

At this moment, Ayaka seemed to have temporarily forgotten about leaving.

With the sudden crisis over, the entire dragon herd began to sing and dance in celebration. The well-protected little ones jumped around, and some even treated the dominant Staff-tailed Armored Dragon as a toy or slide.

The Scaled Dragon didn't seem to care, always smiling broadly, and would occasionally interact with the Heartscale Treasures.

This joyful scene touched Cai Dou's heart.

So, even such a fierce and ruthless overlord can show such a tender side?

Is this what Ash meant by "relaxation"?

What about yourself?

Bea's gaze subtly swept over Machamp, Sirfetch'd, and other Pokémon. She began to reflect on how these children perceived her...

"I'm sorry, I think I've been too harsh all along..." Cai Dou whispered an apology to her companions, hoping they could forgive her for her overbearing... and impatient nature.

"Power~" The monster clearly didn't care about any of this. It laughed heartily and took out a chocolate bar from its backpack and handed it to Rainbow Bean.

Click~

After one bite, the girl felt a lingering fragrance on her lips and teeth.

"As expected, this is still the best to eat!"

"Chirp..." At this moment, a Heartscale Beast suddenly came over, seemingly attracted by the food in Rainbow Bean's hand.

"Here, have some, it tastes really good." Cai Dou immediately smiled and squinted her eyes, giving half of the chocolate bar to Xin Lin Bao.

This would never have happened before. It has nothing to do with whether she is kind or not. Just because of her stern face, most Pokémon wouldn't dare to get too close.

Heartscale Treasure ran off happily, showing off alongside the dragons, and the sound of its scales trembling gradually filled the entire stone chamber.

Cai Dou understood that this was Long Qun acknowledging her awareness and bidding her farewell.

This is her test!

When she left the stone chamber, she found that the two people from before were still waiting for her.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting." Cai Dou sincerely apologized, and for the first time, she smiled at strangers. "Let's go."

And so, the three of them began their journey toward the Sun Wheel Altar.

"twitter…"

Shortly after they left, a scaly creature with chocolate smeared on its lips curiously followed them...

Chapter 418 The Great Test: A Three-on-Three Battle of Full Force!

"The three of them came together, which is nice."

At the Sun Wheel Altar, Ash looked at the three who had arrived together, and his smile showed a slight hint of approval.

However, he quickly put on a serious expression.

"What is a captain?" he asked Jasmine earnestly.

"To test the challengers who participate in the Island Tour, guide them to battle against Totem Pokémon, and test whether the challengers are qualified to take on the great challenge."

Jasmine's answer was pretty standard; she had obviously done some research after she went back.

“Correct, but not comprehensive,” Ash said seriously. “What the captain really needs to do is coordinate the relationship between himself, the challengers, and the Totem Pokémon. While giving them a test, he also needs to pay attention to whether the Totem Pokémon can get what they need from it.”

"Is that so..." Jasmine fell into deep thought.