Age of Elves: I started flashing with my handheld.

Nanfeng stood in front of a machine, did a simple scan, entered the information, and completed the registration.

"Okay, registration is complete. You can now go to your island and wait for your next match schedule."

“On the island, any device that needs to be unlocked can be authenticated with your fingerprint,” Chris gestured, preparing to take Nanfeng to his temporary island in the Sky Island.

Every time a world-class champion trainer arrives at Skypiea, the World Pokémon League prepares a dedicated island for them. Although it's only a temporary residence, it's still a very prestigious arrangement.

"It was pretty fast." From getting off the plane to completing the check-in, it only took ten minutes.

Work done for today, time to go back to bed and play games.

The Orange Islands just completed its first gym yesterday, located on "Citrus Island," and had a 2v2 battle against Ruli, known as the "Northern Star."

We need to hurry today and try to get the Orange Islands connected by tomorrow.

He had only taken two steps when he was suddenly stopped by a blond, red-eyed foreigner who spoke in broken Mandarin, "Nanfeng Guanjun, nihao~227."

"What's up?" Nanfeng raised an eyebrow.

"Female companionship and celebrity fun, versus 18?"

A challenge?

Nanfeng looked at Lin Wei.

Lin Wei understood immediately and quickly introduced him to Nan Feng, saying, "He is currently ranked twenty-fourth in the world, D'Arrown Kyle."

Before coming to Sky Island, Lin Wei had already memorized the information of the top 100 trainers in the World Pokémon Championship. This was all to provide Nanfeng with sufficient data support at all times.

"Twenty-fourth place? Then they're qualified to fight me." Nanfeng thought for a moment. He had been playing too many high-level matches lately, using his main Pokémon. The little guys in his second and third teams were a bit lax. So he decided to play a low-level match for fun.

Nanfeng then asked Chris, "Can I freely engage in battles now?"

"Of course, as long as you participate in the scheduled matches as required, we do not restrict your private match arrangements."

"If you wish to engage in a battle, I can arrange the arena immediately."

"Okay, then please prepare the venue." After receiving a positive reply, Nanfeng looked at Daluoren.

"Okay, I accept your challenge."

"Thank you~, I've been trying to build a life with you for generations," Daryl said, his eyes shining.

"You should speak English; it's uncomfortable to listen to."

491. Arcanine's first battle, Conqueror's Haki!

Chris prepared the battlefield on a floating island near the headquarters.

This is a floating island specifically for battles; there are no spectator seats, only referee machines that oversee the matches. Others can only watch via live stream.

"Miss Chris, isn't this ground a bit too fragile?" D'Arloren said, stomping on the ground several times as he spoke.

Chris wasn't surprised by D'Arren's question. "This is a special terrain on the Sky Island. Its hardness is the same as ordinary battlegrounds, so even if it's damaged, it won't matter, and the battle won't be interrupted."

"Of course, how you trainers use this special space is up to you to decide."

Upon hearing this, Nanfeng and Dalloren immediately understood what Chris meant.

The arena in front of them is not the standard arena they used on land, but a unique terrain called "Sky Island". Just like the ocean, lava, forest and other environments, trainers need to adapt to or make use of this special arena.

Nanfeng felt that the "environmental field of the flight system" could be understood in a similar way.

Soon, Nanfeng and Daluoren took their positions.

"Excuse me, what competition format will be used?" Chris began adjusting the referee machine.

Nanfeng looked at Daluoren.

“Standard match, let’s play a four-choose-two game,” Darloren replied, intending to test Nanfeng’s strength first.

In standard matches where you choose four out of six, it's easy to reveal your hand.

This is just a routine challenge, not a formal challenge between the Eight Masters. There's no need to reveal all my trump cards, lest I defeat Nanfeng and give him time to prepare, making him even more difficult to deal with during the formal challenge.

The 1v1 match was too short; it didn't really show Nanfeng's strength.

Choosing two out of four is the best option.

“Okay,” Nanfeng readily agreed. He didn’t have anything urgent to do today and had the patience to play with Darrond.

Chris quickly set up the referee robot, then rode away on a fire-breathing dragon.

The danger of a battle between two trainers ranked in the top 20 in the world is self-evident.

After Chris left, the referee robot began announcing the battle rules as programmed.

"The competition rules are: choose two out of four. The battle ends when one trainer has four Pokémon that are unable to battle!"

"Now, both sides, please send out your starting Pokémon!"

Darroen picked up a Poké Ball and gestured to Nanfeng. Nanfeng's fingers traced the Poké Ball at his waist, hesitant.

Even in my second team, there are quite a few Pokémon.

It's a bit difficult to choose.

Let's choose one that's usually quite aggressive.

Nanfeng took out a Poké Ball and gestured to Daloren.

Their eyes met, and upon confirming that the other was ready, they simultaneously threw their Poké Balls into the air.

The Poké Ball opened in mid-air.

With a flash of silver light, two elven figures landed on the battlefield.

The elf sent by Daloren was the Dialga Sea Lion.

Meanwhile, Southwind sent out the Elf Arcanine.

That's right, it's the same Arcanine that used to run wildly in the ranch, and was named "Little Sun" by Nanfeng because it had golden fur due to being a Shiny Pokémon.

But it's not some little sun now, it's the blazing sun!

"Woof!!!"

A furious roar immediately echoed throughout the sky island.

Arcanine stood menacingly before Southwind, its golden fur dancing in the gale like flickering flames.

Although Nanfeng always uses a team of Pokémon in high-level games, he has also been training a second team of Pokémon. Apart from the legendary Pokémon materials, they have long been tired of ordinary treasure-level materials.

In addition to continuous physical training in real life and leveling up in the game without neglecting it.

Arcanine has now reached level 88, and with some good tactics, its combat power is extremely impressive.

Daryl was startled to see a menacing Growlithe, but his worry quickly turned into smugness.

Diantar is a Water/Ice type. Arcanine is a Fire type, and it is weak to Water.

The advantage is mine!

However, before the referee robot could announce the start of the battle, Dalloren saw his Dianthus land headfirst on the ground with a "thud," its eyes already swirling with vortexes.

"What happened?" Dalloren stared wide-eyed, but couldn't find the culprit that had caused his Diya Sea Lion to fall.

Did Nanfeng launch a sneak attack using underhanded tactics before the battle even began?

That's not right. He was fully focused on preparing for the battle. If Nanfeng made any move, he would have noticed it. But there was no problem at all.

Could it be that Diantar eats something unclean last night and hasn't recovered yet? But that doesn't make sense, I just had a check-up by a Pokémon doctor at the World Pokémon League headquarters.

D'Auroren was completely baffled.

But Nanfeng was used to this scene.

This wasn't the first time he'd seen his opponent fall to his Arcanine before the battle even began.

All of this is caused by Arcanine's ability "Intimidate".

Intimidate: When you enter the field or gain this trait, the attack of all opponents within your attack range is reduced.

Based on the explanation provided by the game, this doesn't seem to have much to do with "subduing the enemy without fighting." However, it's important to understand that reality and games are different.

In reality, intimidation can not only reduce an opponent's attack power, but it can also make them fearful and timid. These attributes cannot be predetermined, yet they are extremely important in combat.

All Nanfeng did was to push Arcanine's "Intimidate" ability to its limit.

To that end, he used a bunch of related gadgets on Arcanine.

For example, "Imperial Majesty - Proof of the King" and "Oppression - The Bent Spoon".

Imperial Majesty: When a Pokémon holding this item inflicts Intimidate or Flinch, the effect is increased by 50%. The effect is increased by 50% the first time a target experiences an Intimidate or Flinch effect within a short period. The effect is doubled against Pokémon of a lower level.

Oppression - Bent Spoon: The Pokémon holding this item has its Psychic-type moves increased by 40%, its Spirit Power increased, and Spirit-related effects have the "Oppression" effect.

Among them, the teething stick made from a "pressed and bent spoon" is its favorite toy.

Then they underwent training in southerly wind orientation.

Arcanine's Intimidate is now like a Psychic-type Pokémon's Psychic move, possessing both damaging capabilities and a strong intimidating effect!

If you were facing an opponent with weaker willpower or less strength, you would be instantly defeated!

Or, we can now put it another way.

Arcanine's "Intimidate" ability could be renamed.

It's called... Conqueror's Haki!

492. A mountain-like aura, a terrifying oppressive force.

"This one doesn't count, my Dianthus must have had an upset stomach this morning!" Darren shouted. "Besides, the referee hasn't even given the order to start the fight yet!"

Nanfeng didn't care, but the referee robot seemed to have already made its decision.

"Opinion rejected"

"Once a Pokémon is selected by its trainer, it will appear in the field. The trainer is responsible for the Pokémon's initial state and cannot change their mind for reasons such as eating something bad."

"Furthermore, Nanfeng's Arcanine has activated its Intimidate ability, which is considered to indicate that a battle has already begun."

"Now, let's announce the results of the match as usual."

"Diva is unable to battle, Arcanine wins, and player Darroch has 1 Pokémon available. Please release your Pokémon as soon as possible." The refereeing machines seem to have a pursuit of "absolute fairness and beauty in judging."

D'Arren naturally wouldn't argue with the robot; instead, he turned his gaze to Chris, demanding an explanation.

Chris shrugged helplessly.

"The referee robot strictly adheres to the referee rules. If the refereeing error is not due to damage, then even if you complain to the head of headquarters, the result will still be the same."

Although she couldn't figure out how Darloren's Diya Sea Lion lost in just 227 matches, the referee robot had already announced the result, so all she could do was accept it.

“This…” D’Arloen gritted his teeth and could only accept it helplessly.

Turning back, D'Arrow's gaze towards Southwind and Arcanine became focused.

If there's only one elf left, then so be it, just one elf.

If one of my Pokémon is strong enough, it can also uncover more about South Wind's secrets.

With this thought in mind, Darrow took out a Poké Ball, recalled Delicious, and threw out another Poké Ball.

The Poké Ball opened in mid-air, and amidst the flash of silver light, a Garchomp made a fierce entrance.

"Roar!!" Garchomp brandished its claws, its eyes fierce, as if determined to regain the face it had lost with its brother.

You dare yell at me?

"Woof!!" Arcanine was not to be outdone.

Conqueror's Haki erupts once again!

A sense of oppression, as heavy as a mountain range and as vast as the ocean, suddenly descended and pressed down on Garchomp's body.

Garchomp froze instantly, its eyes widening involuntarily as if it were carrying a heavy mountain on its back, and it couldn't take a single step.

However, Garchomp is clearly stronger than Deinoth, so it wouldn't be directly defeated by this pressure.

As a trainer, D'Arroen quickly sensed that something was wrong.

He immediately showed off the pendant on his chest, which had a key stone on it.