Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Sure, sure. If not, Ah Hong, you can stay and practice a few more times at the training ground..."

Just as Ahong was about to nod, thinking it might not be a bad idea, he heard Xiaozhi continue.

"...My mom was just talking about you the other day, saying she hasn't seen you in a long time."

"It's a good opportunity for everyone to get together again and have some fun!"

Ah Hong's smile froze instantly.

His pupils dilated slightly, as if he had remembered something extremely terrifying.

Ahong took a half step back, distancing himself from Xiaozhi, his expression serious.

"How can this be allowed!"

"A true man's ambition lies in all corners of the world! How can I stop here!"

"Challengers from other regions are waiting for me to meet them! And I already have plans for the next stop! I have to leave soon! I've already bought the tickets!"

"In that case... I won't bother you any longer! Let's keep in touch through the Pokédex!"

After saying that, Ah Hong turned and left.

As if having made up their minds, they immediately slipped into the tunnel entrance and disappeared completely.

"this......"

Ash stood there, and sighed upon seeing this.

"...Ah Hong really works hard!"

.......

Scratching his head, Ash turned and walked towards the audience seats.

After all, it's already the main competition, so we should at least observe the other competitions.

Ash was never the type to get cocky after winning; he was all too aware of how vast the world was.

Based on the message from Lillie, Ash quickly found the group.

"Ash! Ash! Over here! Over here!"

Professor Oak waved to Ash with a big smile, his gesture even more enthusiastic than Lillie's and Misty's.

"Huh? It's the Doctor? You're here too!"

"Pickup!"

"You silly child, what are you saying! The main competition is here, how could I not come and see?"

Professor Oak moved aside to make room for Ash, and patted the chair surface as he did so.

"Come on, have a seat! I watched that match just now, wow... that was really good, Ash. That new move of your Gengar, did you come up with it recently?"

When this was mentioned, Ash immediately perked up.

Under Xiaogang's gratified gaze, he immediately took out Lorelei's notes and began discussing various possibilities with Professor Oak.

The following matches were also breathtaking for the audience.

What about a Ditto beating up a Mighty Phantom in various ways? What about a former Psychic-type gym leader using cheat codes to bully younger players? What about a heart-shaped spiky hairstyle that disgusted veteran players and made them cry, sparking public outrage?

Each one of them was incredibly talented, truly opening the eyes of the audience.

Seeing that Shigeru left the scene quickly after finishing the match without even shaking hands, Professor Oak finally remembered what he had forgotten.

That's right!

It seems his grandson also attended the conference!

He wondered why that gloomy Kikuko had been tickling him for no reason lately!

Standing up, Professor Oak bid farewell and went to find Gary.

After all, it was Nanami who gave the instructions.

If I don't go and check on it, and Xiao Mao tells on me... then I won't be getting a hot meal every day!

.......

After several matches, some spectators began to leave the stands.

After all, there are only 32 participants in the main competition, and the schedule is far less intense and demanding than that of the qualifiers.

There are only a few matches a day, and plenty of time needs to be left in between for the players to recover their strength, adjust their condition, and figure out their tactics.

Compared to the qualifiers, which are characterized by a non-stop pace where players have to immediately go on to play the next match after finishing one, the main tournament is more like a long endurance race.

It tests not only explosive power, but also endurance and the mentality to remain stable under high pressure.

After a simple dinner, Ash went to the training grounds alone and witnessed Sabrina and Gary's skills.

Xiao Zhi suddenly realized that he still had room for improvement and could not relax even for a moment!

Before the sun had set, Mewtwo, who had been secretly spying on Ash near the training ground, suddenly covered its head.

Since it was freed from the restraints imposed on it by Giovanni, Mewtwo's psychic abilities have been constantly improving.

This has led to the fact that predicting the future has become a completely passive skill.

Whenever a decision that might make it regret pops into its mind, a series of images flash before its eyes.

For example, right now.

Mewtwo covered its forehead, foreseeing that if it did not leave immediately, the training ground and the surrounding vegetation within a few hundred meters would soon be razed to the ground.

Mewtwo snorted coldly, looking down on the "self" in the picture who was being beaten to his knees and begging for mercy.

Putting everything else aside, even if that red-haired, cloaked man came, at most he'd just beat me up.

Kneeling and begging for mercy?

What a joke!

In this world, apart from Ash and that woman, Mewtwo really doesn't take anyone else seriously!

Moreover, as the pinnacle of the superpower type, if it really wanted to run away, who could stop it?

Just wait until I figure out the principle behind Ash's help in my evolution, then I'll show you how I can turn the tables!

Thinking of this, the unease intensified, making its head ache.

Mewtwo stood up and flicked its tail irritably.

But then again.

It's already this late... I'm getting a bit hungry myself, and besides, this place was built with a lot of effort, so it wouldn't be good to raze it to the ground.

After thinking it over, it decided to let the place go and go find something to eat to fill its stomach.

Of course, this is absolutely not out of fear!

It's simply a matter of insufficient energy reserves, requiring replenishment!

Yes, it is like that!

After giving himself a suggestion, Mewtwo vanished silently from the spot in a flash.

Shortly after Mewtwo left, the air nearby suddenly began to distort in a way that was invisible to the naked eye.

It's like a very thin piece of glass being gently pushed, refracting tiny facets.

Needless to say.

The newcomer was none other than Lorelei, who had activated physical invisibility and was on her way to pick up Mewtwo's team to spy on what Ash was doing!

The match this morning really surprised her; that kid's presence on stage was just too eye-catching.

Moreover—

Kona narrowed her eyes. A woman's sixth sense told her that the way the other Elite Four members were looking at Ash today was a bit strange!

I must protect Ash's innocence once again!

We can't let anyone take advantage of our weakness!

Just a few steps closer to the training field, Kona suddenly stopped.

Ten meters ahead, a tall figure strode along the path, his muscles clearly defined.

Kona suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Silva?

What's he doing here?

And judging from the direction he was heading, he was walking towards the training ground.

Kona frowned, pondering how to cause some trouble to stop him.

A voice suddenly rang out.

"you......?"

"...also there?"

Kona's back stiffened.

Looking in the direction of the sound, she saw Yu Longdu standing less than ten meters behind her, arms crossed.

However, he didn't bring Dragonite, nor did he wear his iconic red cape.

To be honest, without those two distinctive features, this person would blend into the crowd and be less recognizable than a wild Pikachu on the roadside.

She realized that Yulongdu didn't seem to be talking about her, but rather looked past her and towards the direction of Shiba.

Kona breathed a sigh of relief.

He's still that low-EQ paramecium!

Even the greeting was so abrupt!

She was about to slip away quietly before the two noticed her when she saw Du's brows suddenly furrow.

Due to his own factors and years of experience in wild battles, his perception was exceptionally sharp. Just now, Yulongdu clearly caught a trace of hidden malice in that instant!

Without the slightest hesitation, Du immediately buffed himself with the power of evergreen.