Pokémon: All About the Breeding House

Chapter 569 Eight Masters Challenge?

Karuni:

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"Ahem, actually I tried my best to get back. You know, I was filming in the Alola region when I suddenly received a notification that Lumiose City had been attacked, so I came straight back."

Karuni offered a few words of defense for herself.

"I understand, you've really gone through a lot of hard work," Fang Yan said sincerely.

Karuni: ————

Karuni suddenly felt that Fang Yan in front of her was really annoying. If she could beat him, she probably would have gone out and fought him.

Forget it, I'll just whisper something in Zhu Lan's ear and let her teach him a lesson.

After making up her mind, Karuni sat down and quietly drank her tea.

As for the dialect, he looked at Karuni, who was drinking tea, and there was still something he wanted to say but didn't.

Even if you arrive in time, you might not be able to stop it.

After all, he was the weakest of the champions.

It actually managed to fight Ash's Greninja to a standstill.

However, Fang Yan thought about it from a different perspective, and Karuni didn't seem to be the weakest champion.

He remembered that Karune had personally defeated our Flying-type Celestial Lord, Lance, in the Eight Masters Challenge.

I really don't understand the dialect. How could Yulongdu lose to Karuni?

How many of his Pokémon are countered by Karune?

They absolutely had to select a few to participate in the Eight Masters Challenge.

The ace player is Gardevoir, and he actually sent out a Dragonite that's 4x weak to Ice and a Hydreigon that's 4x weak to Fairy!

And he didn't even want to talk about that fire-breathing dragon; it kept using destructive beams throughout the entire event.

When Fang Yan watched the anime, he even wondered if Du was in a hurry to leave and go home for dinner.

But no matter what, Karune still defeated our Flying-type Elite Four member fair and square.

So let's not criticize Carlos and Karuni for now.

Thinking of the Eight Masters, Fang Yan suddenly remembered something and asked, "Daigo, Karune, the year is almost over, why haven't we received any news about the opening of the Eight Masters Challenge?"

"The Eight Masters Challenge? What's that?" Karuni asked, puzzled.

"Huh? The Eight Masters Challenge—you don't know about it?"

Fang Yan opened his mouth wide in surprise.

Karuni shook her head, looking at Fang Yan with a puzzled expression.

"The Eight Masters Challenge? I've never heard of it either." Daigo shook his head and said.

dialect:----

So—the Eight Masters Challenge hasn't even started yet?!

No, I should say—it hasn't even started yet?

Fang Yan thought the Eight Masters Challenge was an annual event — turns out it hasn't started yet?

By the way, what's the full name of the Eight Masters Challenge again?

World Championship Masters-Level - 18 Masters Challenge?

"Manager Fangyan, may I ask—what does the Eight Masters Challenge mean?" Daigo asked.

He had a feeling that the Eight Masters Challenge, as described in the dialect, would be very interesting.

Fang Yan was pulled back to his senses by Daigo's question. After hesitating for a moment, he organized his thoughts and said, "The so-called Eight Masters Challenge is—trainers from all over the world compete against each other to select the eight strongest master-level trainers. Then, they compete against each other to determine the strongest trainer, and at the same time, those eight master-level trainers are ranked."

After speaking in dialect, he scratched his head and continued, "I thought—you guys had participated in the Eight Masters Challenge."

"The Eight Masters Challenge?" Daigo squinted his narrow eyes, tapped the rim of his cup lightly with his fingers, and said softly.

"The Eight Masters Challenge—Will the world's eight strongest master-level trainers battle it out?"

Karuni whispered as well.

After a while, Karen and Daigo spoke up in unison: "That sounds interesting."

After they finished speaking, they exchanged a glance, and then Daigo asked, "So—Manager of Dialects, when are you holding your event?"

Fang Yan opened his mouth wide, pointed at himself, and looked completely astonished.

"Huh? Me? I'll host it?"

Daigo nodded and said softly, "Yes, wasn't this the plan you came up with? I'm sure you're all ready, right? I can't wait to participate—against the other champions? I'm sure I'll win."

"I'm sorry, but I won't lose either."

Karuni chuckled softly, then spoke.

The two champions, who were just sitting together drinking tea and chatting, suddenly became at odds.

"Hey, wait a minute! What are you two arguing about?" Fang Yan cut into their line of sight, interrupting their staring contest, and said, "I never said I would host this. Besides, even if it were successful, it doesn't guarantee that all champions will advance to the Eight Masters! Everyone will have to start from scratch, advancing one by one based on their battle points, and only then will the final Eight Masters be selected!"

"That's perfect! I can battle other trainers, battle even more trainers! Shopkeeper Fangyan, I can't wait!"

Daigo took a breath, suppressing his excitement, and continued, "I believe that others will also be eager to participate after learning that you, Dialect Shopkeeper, will be hosting the Eight Masters Challenge, right?"

"That's true—wait, no! That's not right at all! I never said I would be hosting one!"

"When will it be held? Manager of the dialect store, can it be as soon as possible? Metagross and I are already eager to try it out."

"The same goes for Gardevoir."

"Hey! Can't you guys listen to what others are saying?! Do you think organizing this event is easy? I don't have the venue, and I don't have the money to organize it—"

"Besides, once this kind of competition starts, it's bound to be a global event, right? Doesn't it need certification from all the leagues? Doesn't it need rules? How could it be that simple!"

Fang Yan couldn't help but speak up.

"What the dialect shop manager said makes sense, but our Dewen Company can sponsor the event expenses." Daigo took a sip of tea and spoke casually.

"As for the league's certification—who would disagree with certification for a global event hosted by a champion?" Karuni said with a light laugh.

"The money's sorted out, but what about the venue? Shouldn't we consider the different battle systems used in different regions?" (Mga)

Should there be regulations governing evolution, Dynamax, and Z-Moves?

"Hmm—the only difficulty right now is Dynamaxing, but wouldn't choosing the Galar region as the location solve that?" Steven suggested.

"The Galar region? That's a good choice. It was originally held in Palace City in the Galar region—"

"That's perfect, we'll just wait for the manager's notification." Daigo said happily.

"Need sponsorship, huh? No problem, I can help you out with some GG while filming the movie. What's the name? How about the 'Eight Masters Challenge'?"

"That's right—wait a minute! How come you're all tacitly agreeing that I'm going to hold the Eight Masters Challenge?!" Fang Yan exclaimed in shock, looking at Daigo and Karen in front of him.

"I never said I would be holding this competition!"

"I've already spoken to Manager Fangyan about it, and he said he's very interested too. And Watari, he said he's definitely going to get first place."

"Cyndaquil seems quite interested and is preparing to train with Garchomp."

"No, you've already notified them?!"

Fang Yan was petrified as he watched Daigo and Karune move with incredible speed.

No, how come just asking a question makes it seem like I absolutely have to hold this competition?

Good heavens—I wasn't planning on participating, so why did I have to organize it?!

Just as he was about to refuse the call, the phone rang again. He picked up his phone and saw that it was a video call request from Cynthia. He already knew why Cynthia wanted to call him.

He answered the phone, and soon, Cynthia's exquisite face appeared on the other end of the video call.

"Fang Yan, I heard you're planning an Eight Masters Challenge?"

Cynthia went straight to the point.

Ash, who had been eavesdropping on something about a challenge tournament, suddenly shouted, "The Eight Masters Challenge? Is the Dialect Shopkeeper holding one? Pikachu and I want to participate too!"

Hearing Xiao Zhi's loud and boisterous voice, Fang Yan sighed wearily.

"Let's talk about it after you become the champion."

"Don't worry, Pikachu and I will definitely win the championship in Kalos and then defeat Champion Karune!"

Karuni: ————

Aren't you being a bit too confident?

Looking at the confident Ash, Alain said coldly, "Don't worry, this time the champion will only be me and Charizard."

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Ignoring Alain and Ash's argument, Fang Yan looked at Cynthia on the screen and whispered, "Actually, I didn't have that thought—"

"When will it be held? Will it be a battle against the seven most powerful master-level trainers in the world? Garchomp and I can't wait!"

dialect:----

Did you champions even listen to what people were saying?!

And you, how come you're fighting against seven people? Are you that confident you can win?

Oh—Cynthia really is one of the top trainers in the world.

"I'm really looking forward to the dialect!"

Looking at Cynthia's expectant eyes on the screen, Fang Yan almost forgot that Cynthia was actually a battle maniac.

"I know! I was just asking if there was an Eight Masters Challenge, but you all assumed I would host it. Seriously—"

Hearing Fang Yan's complaint, Cynthia on the other side chuckled and said, "Because Fang Yan, you are already one of the strongest trainers in the world. I, Karen, Steven, and Alder have all been defeated by you. Now, the only remaining League champions are Lance and Leon."

Cynthia's voice was soft and gentle, "Have you forgotten? You told me you would become that—above the Champion!"

"Therefore, it would be fitting for you to host this event."

Upon hearing Cynthia's words and looking at her beautiful face, Fang Yan smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid I'm too strong?"

"You forgot? I admire strength."

"I don't believe it. You've fallen for me even though I'm not a champion."

Cynthia blushed, rolled her eyes at Fang Yan, and then asked, "So, my dear Shopkeeper Fang Yan, when will the Eight Masters Challenge be held?"

Being addressed like that by Cynthia in front of so many people, Fang Yan blushed, coughed twice, and then said, "I will find some time to personally go to the Galar region to discuss this matter with Leon, and then—"

"I see."

Looking at Fang Yan, who was also hosting the Eight Masters Challenge, Karune and Daigo exchanged a glance. Karune whispered, "See? No matter what you and I said, he wouldn't agree. But as soon as Zhu Lan opened her mouth, he agreed. That's love."

Karuni deliberately drew out her voice.

Fang Yan glared at her after hanging up the phone, then said, "Instead of teasing me here, you'd better spend more time training properly, so that it won't be embarrassing for a champion like Carlos, the most famous actor in the world, to not even make it into the Eight Masters."

"That's true, it's time to hone my combat skills."

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Karuni put down her teacup and spoke.

"So, Manager Fangyan, when is the event scheduled?"

"It's not clear yet, but—it shouldn't be too long, since the Alola region will soon form a league."

After speaking in dialect, he glanced at Xiaozhi.

Let's talk about it when this idiot becomes the champion.

Seeing Fang Yan looking at him, Xiao Zhi, for some unknown reason, suddenly asked, "So, my dear Fang Yan shopkeeper, can I participate in this challenge?"

Xiaomao:? ? ?

Miss Goth: ? ? ?

Miss Skirt: ? ? ?

Everyone: ? ? ?

Pikachu: ?! What are you talking about, you idiot!

Fang Yan gave a gentle smile.

(0^~「)

"Ash, I hereby declare that if you do not win the championship, you will never be eligible to participate in any tournaments I organize, no tournaments whatsoever."

Ash: !!!

"No, shop manager with dialect, I was wrong!"

Xiao Zhi rushed over and hugged Fang Yan's legs, crying out loudly.

"Instead of crying and begging for my feet, you should go train now. I'll have Gengar spar with you."

"Really? Okay! Pikachu, let's go!"

Xiao Zhi ran out of the yard excitedly.

After running a few steps, he stopped, turned around and looked at Pikachu, who was still standing still, and asked curiously, "Pikachu, let's go! Gengar and the others are training with us; we don't get many opportunities like this."

"By the way, Xiao Mao, Ai Lan, do you want to come along?"

Xiao Mao wore a polite smile. "No, you go ahead. I still have some research reports to write."

Ai Lan shook her head decisively, "I still need to take Manon out to eat; she said she's hungry."

Manon looked up at Ailan.

???

Ai Lan reached out and pressed her head down.

Pikachu looked at Fang Yan with a pleading expression.

"Pikachu————"

Can I not go?

Fang Yan gently leaned close to Pikachu's ear and said, "Sorry, Ash is your trainer after all, that won't work."

Pikachu: Can I change trainers now?

"Oh, by the way, if you can teach him a lesson, I might consider asking Gengar and the others to go easy on him."

Upon hearing this, Pikachu decisively used Thunderbolt on Ash.

"Pikachu!!!"

Serves you right for being so foul-mouthed!

"Hey! Pikachu, why did you shock me?"

Ash, sporting an afro, looked at Pikachu and asked in confusion.

Seeing that Fang Yan's eyes twitched as if he hadn't been hit by a 100,000-volt attack, Fang Yan's eyes twitched.

Here comes another one—the Pallet Town Superman!

Fangyan raised an eyebrow at the Gengar and the others.

Gengar stuck out its tongue and licked its lips, then picked up a baseball bat and floated away.

Miss Gothic grabbed Pikachu by the scruff of its neck and floated away.

All the Pokémon from the dialect were mobilized.

Including Latias, Victini, and Meloetta.

Pikachu, held by the scruff of its neck by Gothic, lowered its head with a resigned expression.

Soon, the satisfied sounds of Ash, Pikachu, and his other Pokémon could be heard coming from the backyard.

"Ah! Oh—roar—oh roar! Waa ...

Fang Yan's wooden pendant on his chest lit up, and he grasped it.

"Soar through the skies, Latias."

Mega Evolution!

Everyone looked up and saw a large number of meteors falling from the sky, including one that was enormous and spinning at high speed.

"Eat my ultimate, super-rotating, super-plus version of the cosmic meteor strike!"

boom!

"My research institute — the newly completed research institute —"

Ai Lan and Xiao Mao exchanged a glance, then lowered their heads to drink their tea.