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

There was no time for further reassurance; the match had finally entered a rhythm that satisfied Genji, and he had to immediately send out the Double Axe Dragon to continue this fiery spirit!

Ash, of course, didn't hesitate. Once again, Salamence swung through the air and charged at full speed towards its newly entered opponent!

"Come on! Use scales!" Genji roared, and the Double Axe Dragon fired its scales like bullets at the cost of lowering its own defense.

"Smash it away!"

boom!

The charging salamander suddenly flapped its wings, and the powerful air blast blew its scales off in pieces. It was as if it had bounced on an air trampoline, and it actually used the force to leap directly onto the top of the axe-wielding dragon's head!

"Repay the favor!"

"Dragon Star Group!"

The salamander lunged headfirst, while the Haxorus also fiercely unleashed a barrage of dragon stars upwards... but in the end, the salamander was a step ahead, slamming its fist into the Haxorus's head first!

Boom!

The uncontrolled dragon energy erupted, and the massive impact nearly leveled the entire area.

When the smoke cleared, the double-axe dragon was still standing!

It had been struck by a curse and absorbed most of the energy from the Dragon Star Cluster explosion. Its body was now as black as charcoal, yet it still gripped the salamander's arm with its claws and glared angrily at its scarlet dragon eyes!

"Go, Haxorus! Use Outrage!!" "Roar!!"

With Genji's furious roar, the Haxorus let out a bloodcurdling howl and charged headlong at the Salamence...

"Dragon Dance!"

call out!

Reality is cruel; faced with such a trapped dragon, the salamander would never engage in a pointless argument of pride.

Within an extremely confined space, it ducked and tucked its head in, deftly dodging the final attack of the Haxorus, and also managed to enhance itself once more.

By the time the confused Axew was searching for a new target, the Viper had already clenched its fists behind it!

"Repay the favor!"

Bang!

Another one-hit kill!

Three Dragon Dances, two kills—at this moment, the Salamander, with its five attack and three speed bonuses, is unstoppable!

But Ash dared not be careless at all, because the upcoming battle would truly determine the final outcome of the war!

"Go, Altaria!" Genji had the same idea. He composed himself and threw the Poké Ball into the air.

"Chase after them!" Ash didn't even let Salamence take the opportunity to boost its power. Bloodwing flapped its wings and gradually rose into the air, maintaining the same height as the Poké Ball, waiting for the most crucial moment!

"The Bluebird of the Seventh Night, a song of annihilation!"

"Violent Salamander, fly!!" "Roar!!"

Before the Tanabata could release its ball and sing its song, the Salamander roared and charged into the sky at top speed!

The sound of annihilation echoed across the empty battlefield, but in the end, only the Tanabata Bluebird could savor it…

"Sigh, there's nothing I can do..." Seeing this, Genji also gave up on commanding and replacing the salamander, letting it swoop back and take the Altaria away.

Ash completely understood his thoughts, knowing that he wanted to exhaust Salamence's stamina as much as possible and force a trade with Perish Song at the last moment.

That way, when it comes to the final showdown, his side will have the advantage.

Now, Genji knows he has lost.

"Even so, we must not be defeated without a fight!" Genji suddenly pounded his chest, a final Poké Ball appearing in his hand. "Young man, let's have a final battle! Men of the sea will never back down!!"

"Roar!!" The newly arrived Bloodwing also let out an indomitable roar, and at the same time, its Intimidate ability was activated, which reduced Ash's Salamence's explosive attack power.

The final battle has begun, and Ash and Genji have both revealed their Key Stones!

"Salamander, Mega Evolution!!" *2

Two blood moons rose simultaneously over the battlefield; this was a war between super salamanders!

"Violent Salamander, Dragon Dance, charge over and entangle it!"

"Find a way to break free, then use Dragon Dance!"

"Don't give it a chance! Use Gratitude to launch a continuous attack!"

Now that Ash has a significant advantage, he will not give his opponent any opening to create distance and strengthen. Bloodwing activated and charged forward at full speed to entangle him, giving Genji's Salamence no chance to breathe.

Faced with Bloodwing's powerful punch, Genji's Viper Salamander could only activate its protective shield to barely defend itself.

"Taking a beating all the time isn't our style! Salamander, use Dragon Charge!"

"Use flying!"

"Roar!" *2

Both dragon beasts roared simultaneously. Genji's Salamence summoned dragon-shaped energy and shot straight into the sky, while Ash's Bloodwing spread its wings and swooped down from the air!

Boom!

Like a comet colliding with Earth, Ash's Bloodwing groaned, while Genji's Salamence screamed and flew backward.

"Salamander, don't give up! Use your last bit of strength, use Outrage!"

"This time I'll stand by you... against your will!"

The eyes of the two salamanders glowed red simultaneously as they mustered their last strength to charge at their opponent!

Clang!

After a sharp crack, the two dragon beasts passed each other... and Genji's salamander quickly reverted to its normal form, falling helplessly downwards.

"Roar!!!"

Ash's Salamence roared in mid-air, sweeping the team into a row of fours, winning with great pride!

Chapter 944 VS Flower Moon, Continuous UT Explosion!

"Young man, I've lost... You're truly an amazing trainer!"

As a captain who has been sailing for many years, Genji has a broad mind and will not be saddened by temporary setbacks.

However, upon closer inspection of Bloodwing beside Ash, his expression seemed thoughtful.

"Young man, I have a question... Are you, this monstrous salamander, from Meteor Falls?"

“That’s right, it’s an egg my father brought back from Meteor Falls,” Ash nodded in agreement.

“It seems my feeling was right…” Genji struggled slightly, then suddenly knelt on one knee in the direction of Bloodwing, bowing his head deeply.

"Mr. Genji, what are you doing?" Xiaozhi hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, but Genji stubbornly refused to get up.

"This is the only way I can express my apology," Genji explained with deep regret. "When I was young, I visited Meteor Falls and received a lot of guidance from the dragon trainers there. My Salamence and my Keystone both came from there... But when that incident happened, I chose to go along with it..."

“Mr. Genji, all that is in the past.” Xiaozhi shook his head silently and forcibly helped Genji up.

There's really no need to talk about these things now.

“But I still deserve to be punished, and I have no face to continue occupying the throne!” Genji’s attitude was stubborn; he was determined to quit.

“Mr. Genji, Hoenn is in dire need of rebuilding and needs the help of strong individuals like you. You can’t just run away now.” Ash tried to persuade him… but quickly realized he had misunderstood.

"Of course I won't ignore what happened in Hoenn, but I will no longer serve as the King of the Heavenly Kingdom... I failed to fulfill my responsibilities before, and I deserve to be replaced by someone else."

Ash understood then: Genji wanted to step down and make way for someone more capable, but he could still do other things for Hoenn.

“Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t say anything more.” Ash nodded in agreement, then suddenly smiled mysteriously, “By the way, if you’re going to go out to sea later, you can visit Dragonite Island in Kanto… I have the specific directions here.”

"Kanto... Dragon Kaido Island?!" Genji was startled, his eyes filled with endless reminiscence and gratitude.

In Hoenn, many people have heard the story of Genji.

He was originally a sailor. During a long voyage, Genji accidentally fell into the water, but was fortunately rescued by a wild dragon Pokémon.

From that moment on, he resolved to become a Dragon-type Trainer, solely to repay the great figure who saved him.

Ash knows more details; it was Dragonite from Dragon Island that saved Genji back then!

In short, with this connection, even after stepping down, this Dragon King should still be able to contribute a lot.

...

After recovering, resting, and assessing the battle situation, Ash did not let his guard down even after overcoming two challenges.

Even if what he faces next might be the easiest battle of his entire championship journey.

Of course he wasn't... well, he just looked down on Huayue.

This guy is not only bad at the brains, but his weapon skills are also mediocre, making him much easier to fight than the previous two.

The gate slowly opened, and the villainous thug from the third level was half-squatting on the ground, grinning maliciously as he played with a sharp dagger.

"Kid, you've finally arrived!" Huayue glared at Xiaozhi with a sinister look on her face. "You can't go any further. I'll kill you right here!"

"Huayue, you'd better watch your words." Xiaozhi's eyes gradually turned cold, and he pressed forward with increasing pressure. "You're making me misunderstand... We need to determine who is superior and who is inferior, and to decide life and death!"

“Ugh…” Locked in by the chilling aura, Hua Yue broke out in a cold sweat.