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

Chapter 1207 The Tournament of Fate: Successfully Advances!

The following day, the Yuanzhi Conference was held as scheduled.

"OK! Bogarman is fine, Patchlitz is fine, Hanabusa is fine, and of course I'm fine too!"

The final preparations before the competition, punctuated by four consecutive "No problem" statements, perfectly illustrated the young woman's confidence...

But Xiao Zhi was terrified when he heard this.

Often, when Xiao Guang boasts "no problem," there's actually a big problem... This string of "dumb tape" sounds like he's planting a flag.

"Hikari, do you really know what the most crucial thing is in today's match?" Just to be on the safe side, Ash asked seriously one last time.

"Of course, it's about defeating your past self!" the girl replied resolutely.

"Okay, then good luck!" Ash encouraged with a smile.

This year's Fate Tournament is full of skilled players, including Nozomi, Hisashi, and Musashi... but Hikaru's opponents are not them.

What she really wants to defeat is herself, who lost in the first round of review!

Seeing that Hikari had a clear understanding of this, Satoshi was finally able to relax completely.

As he watched the girl enter the contestants' waiting area, Ash silently cheered her on.

This time, Xiao Guang will definitely be able to make up for his past regrets!

...

"Hey, has she already gone in? Looks like I'm late." While waiting for the show to start in the audience, a tall, scantily clad girl suddenly squeezed next to Ash and took his arm quite intimately.

"But that's fine too, if she goes to the competition, I can take this spot~"

"Hello." Xiao Gang nodded and greeted him somewhat awkwardly.

Xiao Zhi has some special people around him, and he often feels awkward around them. The girl in front of him is one of them.

Although the other person looked slightly younger than him, in terms of seniority, they were older than his great-great-grandmother… Xiao Gang could only sigh that Xiao Zhi's reputation as a pervert was truly well-deserved; he didn't even spare people from ancient times!

"Did Xiaoguang bring his clothes?" Xiaozhi asked.

"Of course I brought it~" The girl patted the backpack beside her, "But she probably won't need it in the first round. I'll get it for her after she advances to the second round."

"Okay, then let's focus on watching the game~" Ash nodded gently.

Pearl decided to come and take a look around. Ash had just ordered a dress for Dawn, so she brought it over and also came to watch the Grand Contest.

The first round of performances was in full swing. The bard Shang Zhi appeared with the Speaker Cricket and the Sunflower Monster. The grass flute and singing, combined with the melodious tunes of Shang Zhi's harp, turned the stage into a live concert, winning a standing ovation with their lively notes.

"It's a really nice piece of music. I never imagined Pokémon could be performed like this," Zhubei said approvingly from the audience.

In her time, it was rare for either humans or Pokémon to have such a 'spiritual pursuit'.

Even after the two groups have largely accepted each other, they still need to expend a great deal of energy to cope with the harsh natural environment.

So, this is indeed a great era.

Humans and Pokémon live prosperous lives, free to pursue what they love... and the people they love.

The girl glanced over and saw that Xiao Zhi was intently watching Xiao Wang's performance on stage, and she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed...

"If there's nothing else, let's stay a little longer, or we could travel together later."

"Huh?" The girl was taken aback when she suddenly heard Ash's soft suggestion.

Ash felt really bad for Bebe; Bebe traveled through time to the modern era, while Ash ended up in Sinnoh, and they didn't have much time to spend together.

“Staying a little longer is fine, but I’d rather not travel. I need to go back to the Pearl Team often anyway,” Pearl said softly.

She was certainly a little bothered by it, but she also knew that she didn't completely belong to this era.

Moreover, her current time travel allows her to acquire many items for Xiao Zhi's washing of jade, and she wants to make even more of a difference.

Perhaps, one day when she can truly let go of the Pearl Team, she will finally settle down and stay in the modern world...

On the stage, a beautiful young girl has taken the stage. Zhubei gently holds Xiaozhi's hand and smiles as she looks at the 'Xiaozhao' that she has never seen before.

"Patchlitz, Flower Bird, let's cheer for everyone together!"

"Chipa!" "Whoosh!"

The girl and her partner opened the show with a lively dance to cheerful drumbeats.

Dawn wasn't wearing her celebratory outfit today. Instead, to match Patch's style, she changed into her usual cheerleader uniform for Ash and was holding a yellow pom-pom with Patchlet.

The Electric-Flying type of Floridian is already good at cheerleading, and with the help of Dawn and Squirrel, what is presented to the audience is a wonderful and joyful cheerleading dance.

The judges were even more surprised to find that Hana no Tori was not only dancing, but also took the opportunity to use a special trick to help her partner!

"Patchlitz, discharge!"

Noisy!

With the help of the electric force, the little squirrel released an electric arc several meters high, which looked like a lightning tree growing and spreading.

"Next up, Angry Fangs!"

After demonstrating the power of electricity, Hikari then had Patchlitz showcase another major feature – his front teeth that grew longer by storing energy.

"Soar into the sky with electric light!" The little squirrel, still gnawing, enveloped its body in a powerful electric current and instantly shot into the sky above the venue.

"Flower Dance Bird, Awakening Dance! Patchlitz, charge down!"

The performance finally reached its climax, with the dancing bird releasing electricity upwards in a spiral shape, while Patchlitz curled itself into a spinning disc, slicing the electric grid below in two as it flew down!

"The final storm!"

boom!

As the performance came to a close, the Flower Bird fanned out a perfectly timed whirlwind, catching Pachirisu's body steadily. Amidst the scattered sparks of light, they took their final bows together with their companions and trainers.

"Huff...huff..." Xiao Guang, who had been dancing the whole time, was breathing slightly, and her hands holding the colorful ball were covered with a layer of sweat.

She was actually very nervous, but listening to the enthusiastic cheers and applause around her, she gradually calmed down.

The meticulously choreographed dance steps showcased her partner's unique characteristics to the fullest extent, and she delivered a performance that demonstrated her highest level of skill... Whether she succeeds or not is up to the judges to decide.

"Xiao Zhi, will she have any problems?" When the judges were scoring, Zhu Bei in the stands was also sweating, afraid that Xiao Guang would make a mistake here.

"She'll advance, go find her," Ash said with absolute certainty.

Zhubei couldn't understand the intricacies of the Grand Contest; she just thought many people's performances were very entertaining, while Xiaozhi was a professional player who didn't participate in the contests.

The Sinnoh Tournament is one of the very few tournaments in Sinnoh that features doubles competitions. In such competitions, there are hidden scoring rules... It not only examines the charm of the Pokémon themselves, but also the synergy between the partners.

A unified pace of action, coupled with using one's own special skills to defeat the opponent, are the keys to scoring points. Xiao Guang has grasped these aspects very well, so advancing should not be a problem.

Just as the list began to be announced on the big screen, Xiao Guang was also anxiously waiting in the waiting area...

"This is... great! I advanced!" Upon discovering that her photo was ranked fourth, Hikari excitedly hugged her companions. "Pachirisu, Hanabira, it's all thanks to your hard work!"

"You're actually quite hardworking!"

"You...why are you here?"

Subconsciously looking up, Xiaoguang saw a familiar face that surprised and delighted her.

Chapter 1208 The Ribbon of Fate, Acquired!

When Xiao Guang suddenly saw Zhu Bei visiting the set in the waiting area, he was stunned for a moment, but then immediately went to greet her with joy.

"I brought you some clothes, here." Zhu Bei opened her backpack, showing Xiao Guang a purple dress inside. "It's not bad. I thought you wouldn't have a chance to wear it today."

"I won't have any problems!" Xiao Guang retorted, but her hands kept moving, and soon she had the dress on her body.

Seeing the design and color scheme, she knew which partner this dress was meant to be worn with.

Okay, let's celebrate taking this new step!

Thinking of this, Xiao Guang happily ran to the fitting room and changed into this special surprise outfit.

"How is it? Not bad, right?" She twirled around in front of Zhubei, quite pleased with her current look.

"It's not bad," Zhu Bei smiled teasingly, "the children's size fits you quite well~"

"You... I'll grow back sooner or later!!" Xiao Guang immediately bared his teeth, all his previous surprise vanishing.

Honestly, this is the biggest loss she's made in the way she is now!

Sixteen years old... I finally grew to that size, and now it's all gone!

Hmm… At this moment, the Light Palace completely forgot that even if she returned to her sixteen-year-old self, she still couldn't compare to the milky-white 'Ice Behemoth' in front of her…

"Alright, good luck... I'm going back to be with Ash now~" Having completed the task of stimulating rage before the start of the competition, Tamamo leisurely bid farewell and left, leaving Hikari alone stomping her feet on the spot.

"hateful…"

"Who was that person just now?" Xiao Wang asked, leaning closer.

She had actually been watching Xiao Guang for a long time, but Zhu Bei kept chatting with him, so she didn't go up to him.

"They came here specifically to annoy me!" Xiao Guang said angrily.

"I see... But your outfit is quite nice." Xiao Wang thought for a moment and decided it was better to change the subject.

"This is a dress that Ash made for me, specially designed for Florentino. As long as you feed it the corresponding nectar, it will change its appearance and attributes." Dawn didn't hide anything from her best friend Nozomi and generously demonstrated Florentino's transformation.