Greatest Pokémon Trainer

Two days later.

Shang Ren and the other three Island Kings returned to the Many Islands Secret Realm.

Now, they were not only recognized as Island Kings by Legendary Pokémon but also officially acknowledged as Island Kings by The Pokémon Alliance.

The latter identity is very significant - from now on, they would be the human administrators with the highest authority in the Many Islands Secret Realm.

Neither Pokémon nor humans could challenge them.

One could say that in just a few short days, the four of them had obtained an extremely prestigious status.

The Alliance had no choice but to support them, given how fortunate these individuals were.

Because it involved several Legendary Pokémon and the prophecies made by Zi Wan, the various factions within The Pokémon Alliance could only fully support the Many Islands Pilgrimage Plan.

But all of this was no longer Fang Yuan's concern.

Let Shang Ren and the others worry about that; he was heading home.

After entrusting Venusaur to Tapu Bulu, one of the guardians, Fang Yuan hurried back to Magic City with Eevee and the others.

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Magic City.

Fang Yuan Institute.

When Fang Yuan and the others returned, they were met by Luo Kuo, dressed in a wide-sleeved blue Hanfu:

"I hear Tortoise and Puppy have learned some new skills, where are they?"

Having integrated into human society for so long, Luo Kuo had long since learned to make phone calls and chat through communications.

So, while Fang Yuan and the others kept abreast of the situation at the Fang Yuan Institute, Fossil Reserve, and the World Tree Mystical Realm through Luo Kuo, Luo Kuo also kept up with their situation from Fang Yuan's side.

Luo Kuo was naturally well-informed about news such as Venusaur and Mane Rock Werewolf getting stronger.

"Where are they, where are they, where are they?" Luo Kuo asked.

Venusaur and Mane Rock Werewolf, who he cultivated personally, had learned new Great Moves. Nice!!

Always encountering wonders every time they leave - truly worthy of a future emperor.

Fang Yuan said, "I set Venusaur free."

Luo Kuo:Ծ‸Ծ?

"I misspoke. I left Venusaur with a Legendary Pokémon in that secret location; it's learning a new ability and will probably take some days to return."

Luo Kuo: '◡'

"How long will it take?"

"Two to three years? It might also be just one year. The ability is difficult to master, so how long it takes depends on Venusaur's talent."

"As for Puppy, it dashed off to the Fossil Reserve with Darkrai as soon as it got near."

Afterwards, Fang Yuan released the other Pokémon to disperse and play.

At the same time, he didn't stop talking, continually discussing the Island Protectors and the Dominant Field with Luo Kuo.

Luo Kuo thus fell into deep thought.

Venusaur, oh Venusaur, to become stronger and surpass Fang Yuan's six main forces, you have chosen such a path.

Do you understand the consequences of this choice?!

Luo Kuo's mind instantly conjured several scenarios.

Scenario ①: Failed to learn.

[Venusaur: A year has passed, and this Dominant Field is not worth learning!]

[Other Pokémon: Welcome back, Garlic Emperor of vegetables and fruits!]

Scenario ②: Succeeded.

[A year later, Venusaur returns, having mastered the skill.]

[A bunch of Pokémon who became guardians through Monferno's sacrificial BUFF: One year has passed, and you're still weak!! Us six main forces, even if our strength remains stagnant, you have no chance to leave the junior ranks!!]

[Venusaur: You guys!!!]

[At that moment, the four Island Protectors appear, respectfully kneeling behind Venusaur, simultaneously saying: Greetings, Lord of the Island!! The Brilliant God has revived, and the Ultra Beast army has also arrived, please lead us to suppress them!!]

[Other Pokémon: Shocked!][Venusaur: √]

"Hey... hey!!!"

As the conversation went on, Fang Yuan noticed Luo Kuo drifting off and couldn't help but shout.

Ever since his interest shifted from classical literature to online novels, Luo Kuo's mental state has been getting worse and worse.

Like a high school student who keeps zoning out in class... so easily distracted...

It's a pity, all the accumulation over hundreds of years, and now only top-level combat power...

Moreover, all talent was focused on breeding and training Pokémon.

Sigh.

"Cough cough cough..."

Luo Kuo cleared his throat and said, "I get it now, this is a great opportunity for Venusaur. By the way, where did you say Puppy went?"

"To the Fossil Reserve... let's go have a look later, and then drop Puppy off with Mew."

The Fossil Reserve, huh...

Luo Kuo felt a sting in his heart.

Just coming home and not visiting him, but going off to the Fossil Reserve instead, what an ungrateful wretch...

Does it even remember his nurturing grace...

.........

"Bwoo!!"

"Bimi."

Not long after, inside the Institute.

Lying on the sofa, wrapped in a silk scarf, drinking ice-cold Cola and playing on the game console, Eevee and Victini rejected Fang Yuan's invitation to join him at the World Tree Mystical Realm.

So in the end, only Fang Yuan, Luo Kuo, and Rotom on the mobile phone set off together.

Meanwhile, the other Pokémon were busy training in the backyard and couldn't join them either.

In the backyard, two Monfernos in Thunder Flame Mode were practicing synchronized punches.

Self-detonating Magnetic Monster and Klink were practicing Soul Heart Mode.

Dragonite was constantly training to the point of severe injury in hopes of being healed by Milotic; lately its training intensity was comparable to Monferno's.

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"Where's that glutton?"

As he walked by the backyard, Fang Yuan didn't spot Glutton and couldn't help but ask.

"Maybe he went to the Sun and Moon Forest, Rotom."

The mobile Rotom guessed.

"Yeah." Fang Yuan nodded. The Glutton's hometown was quite close, so it would return from time to time to visit the Thousand-year Gengar and its siblings.

By comparison...

Fang Yuan scratched his head.

It seemed that he himself had almost gone two months without visiting Pingcheng.

Sigh!

He had intended to bring his parents here, but they didn't want to come... Well, he would go back and visit in a few days.

Fang Yuan, Luo Kuo, and mobile Rotom passed through the backyard and quickly arrived at the Fossil Reserve.

There, they saw Darkrai organizing the troops and also saw the Mane Rock Werewolf lying at the entrance of the World Tree Mystical Realm, begging to be let inside.

"Woo-woo~~~ (Please let me in.)"

The Mane Rock Werewolf was rolling on the ground at the entrance of the World Tree, pleading pitifully.

"Mew~~!!! (No way.)" Dream firmly refused.

It turned out the Mane Rock Werewolf didn't come to the Fossil Reserve just to see the Fossil Legion but wanted to return to the World Tree Mystical Realm to see if the World Origin Tree had forgiven it yet.

Clearly, there was no forgiveness.

Dream stood at the entrance of the World Tree Mystical Realm, barring the Mane Rock Werewolf from entering and was visibly angry.

After all, Dream had thought highly of the Mane Rock Werewolf and had even allowed it to stay and train with the World Tree. And this is how the puppy repays it??

It woke up irritated every day, not feeling well unless it bumped into something or bit something.

During training, it was clumsy and always wanted to get up close and personal with the World Tree.

Once or twice was fine, but over time, the World Origin Tree expressed that it was no longer willing to endure.

As a Pokémon that coexisted with the World Tree, Dream could keenly sense the World Tree's indignation towards the Mane Rock Werewolf.

World Tree: Want to train this creature to be a Guardian of the World Tree??

Forget being a Guardian; it would be decent if it didn't become a Destroyer.

If it weren't for the Mane Rock Werewolf being left by Dream, the World Tree would've gladly let the devouring cells inside itself consume the Mane Rock Werewolf.

"Mew~!!" So, Dream shook its head vigorously.

Not possible. A month had passed, and there was no sign of the World Origin Tree cooling down.

The plan for Fang Yuan to take the Mane Rock Werewolf out to give the World Tree some space to calm down seemed to have utterly failed.

Over this month, Dream itself had become more and more infuriated, ah ah ah, stupid dog.

Mane Rock Werewolf: Woof woof... º·(˚˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥)‧º

Dream: (♯｀∧´), it's all your own fault, ungrateful creature.

The Mane Rock Werewolf felt very wronged. It had a hard time.

It couldn't be blamed... It was just following its species' instincts... Just species' instincts!!

Even Fang Yuan had said it was a personality trait; it needn't be suppressed but should rather be expressed to the fullest.

In the end, the Mane Rock Werewolf turned its head towards Fang Yuan, Luo Kuo, and mobile Rotom standing behind, looking at it speechlessly, making a pitiful face.

"Eh." Fang Yuan scratched his head helplessly.

That personality trait was indeed quite something; in two words: mad dog. Used in battle, the Mane Rock Werewolf could recklessly charge at its opponent, attacking with the ferocity of causing great damage to both the enemy and itself without any fear, demonstrating exceptional combat will. But... who would have thought it wouldn't even leave a tree alone!!

And a Legendary-level tree at that!!

Fang Yuan covered his face; this wasn't what he taught.

On the other hand, Luo Kuo admired it with an impressed look on his face. Not deserving of even the slightest strength but had managed to learn the skill of taunting the strong.

A true protagonist trait.

"Forget it, don't go back to the World Tree Mystical Realm for now. There's a Fang Yuan Tournament coming up soon. Get ready for that. With your current strength, you can participate in the children's group competition," Fang Yuan then said.

"Yes, get ready for the Fang Yuan Tournament."

Luo Kuo's eyes lit up at the mention of the Fang Yuan Tournament, saying.

Instances, competitions, auctions; to become stronger, these are indispensable.

The Mane Rock Werewolf had recently encountered a fortune in a Legendary instance, and now by joining a competition and receiving some rewards, then scouring treasures afterward, it was sure to soar.

A golden scale doesn't belong to a mere pond; once it meets a storm, it transforms into a dragon.

The Mane Rock Werewolf's eyes also lit up.

"Awooo~!"

That sounded good.

So it finally has the qualification to participate, huh, woof woof woof.

The rewards of the Fang Yuan Tournament could be said to be extremely generous.

Ever since it had watched the last Fang Yuan Tournament, the Mane Rock Werewolf was very eager.

Even the weakest could receive rewards, so why not participate!!

Moreover, with its current Semi-Master Level strength, even within Fang Yuan's team, it wasn't the weakest anymore.

This made it very happy.

It was certain it could defeat the Gear child brothers.

Thinking of this, the Mane Rock Werewolf showed a silly smile.

If it couldn't enter the World Tree, participating in the Fang Yuan Tournament and getting some rewards was still quite enticing.

With the Gear child as the bottom tier in the children's group, this competition wouldn't leave any stains on its legendary path. All good.

The silly dog had wishful thoughts.

However...

"Oh my gosh!!!" The next second, the mobile Rotom suddenly became alarmed.

Through monitoring the cameras at the Fang Yuan Institute, it had discovered an incredible scene.

"What's wrong?"

"The... the two Gear children... for some reason they can't hold back and are evolving now!!"

"Eevee asked us not to go to the World Tree, we need to hurry back and save the day...!"

Fang Yuan: ???

Mane Rock Werewolf: ???