Greatest Pokémon Trainer

It's unscientific, not about Pokémon, and doesn't adhere to any logic or reason.

He had trained under the Legendary Pokémon, Tapu Koko, who had also guided him several times. He simply couldn't understand why, even if Fang Yuan had also been guided by a Legendary Pokémon, Fang Yuan's progress could still far surpass his own—it just wasn't possible!!!

He had used both Mega Evolution and Z-Moves. If Fang Yuan had used those advanced powers and defeated him, he would have accepted it, but to be defeated by a pure and simple punch… that was what Shang Ren found hardest to accept.

"Forget it, I don't want to know anymore."

Shang Ren worried that if he kept progressing at this rate, eventually even the Kapu family wouldn't be a match for Fang Yuan.

"You've all made significant progress, but you're still a little bit short," Fang Yuan said with a smile.

Alright, now that he knew roughly how strong Shang Ren was, helping his senior sister to defeat him should be no problem.

"I should never have chosen this Monferno!!!" Shang Ren said in agony.

"Wah..." Monferno waved its hand, as if to say, stop acting as if you've been so wronged.

Give it up, even if you chose Venusaur or Mane Rock Werewolf, you still wouldn't have won.

Even if you picked Ditto without restricting items, you'd be done for; couldn't it just transform into one of the Three Divine Birds, Ho-Oh, or Lugia?

Unless you chose purely for tool Pokémon like Gear Group and 3D Rotom...

"What's it saying?" Shang Ren, seeing Monferno's contemptuous expression, couldn't help but ask.

Fang Yuan: "..."

"It didn't say anything."

Shang Ren: "There must be something! Just tell me."

Fang Yuan: "…You asked for it yourself, don't blame me for taunting you, but it said… no matter which one you choose, the result would be the same. Even my weakest second team's main forces are at the Guardian God Level now."

Shang Ren: ?

"Including the Rock Puppy hatched from the spirit egg reward from the World Championship prelims," Fang Yuan looked skywards, I told you not to challenge me anymore. You have no idea what I go through every day, interacting with gods and legends, tossing Poké Balls, gathering resources... To become stronger, you need more than just a mouth; Groudon from the mountains, Kyogre from the oceans, am I right?"

As these words entered his ears, Shang Ren began to get up but then plopped back down again.

Just as Master Kong Hai was about to come down from the referee's seat, he heard this low remark from Fang Yuan and was dumbfounded.

Hold on… isn't Rock Puppy being a bit too much, he's only two years old!???

.........

"You've seen nothing, and you've heard nothing of today's battle…"

Inside the Kazi Grand Hotel.

Master Kong Hai was speaking earnestly to the five members of the second team with a serious face.

Opposite him, the five people numbly nodded their heads, indicating they understood.

No wonder Fang Yuan is not participating in the World Championships. The strength of this Monferno could easily sweep most countries' "gods" in the Guardian God battles.

However, watching today's battle also made it clear to the five of them one thing.

Shang Ren was also very strong now.

Although he was nowhere near Fang Yuan, as the Island King who had mastered both Mega Evolution + Z-Move, his strength was not to be underestimated. It was just unfortunate that he met the wrong opponent.

With him leading the Hua Nation World Championship team, plus Xie Qingyi and the others, their results were bound to be good.

Master Kong Hai began to comfort these young people, telling them not to be too upset… although, even he had been affected.

In another room.

Shang Ren sat on the sofa, looking melancholy.

Opposite him were Fang Yuan and He Xiaomai.

"The fight is over, now hand over the Z Pure Crystal," Fang Yuan said.

Shang Ren still looked at Fang Yuan with a gloomy gaze.

Then he turned his attention to He Xiaomai.

"I brought it, it's for her, right?" Shang Ren was aware of He Xiaomai's existence.

He had heard from Su Shu that Fang Yuan had encountered a girl with a Waveguide Talent and took her as a student.

In Shang Ren's eyes, a big cheater had taken a little cheater as an apprentice...

"Although, with our relationship, a Z-Ring and a Z Pure Crystal are nothing,"

"but such strategic materials need to be documented with the Alliance. You can participate in the island pilgrimage at your leisure. If you have time to take part, do so; if not, it doesn't matter. However, to obtain a Z-Ring and Z Pure Crystal, I need to test her first," said the island king, Shang Ren, helpless but conscientious.

Giving them away for free was too far out of line with the rules.

"It doesn't have to be too troublesome, just a simple guidance battle to confirm she can properly harness the Z-Moves," Shang Ren sighed.

Fang Yuan looked at He Xiaomai.

And He Xiaomai nodded in agreement.

"Senior Shang Ren, I am willing to accept the challenge," she said.

"Alright then," Shang Ren said with a smile. He looked at the cool He Xiaomai, wearing sunglasses, and took a liking to her. Good girl, much better than your teacher.

"Xiao Mai, you're a freshman, aren't you?"

"Yeah," He Xiaomai nodded.

"That's wonderful. The future is yours," Shang Ren remarked with admiration, thinking that with them in this edition of the World Championships, maybe next time, Fang Yuan's disciple would be the one to carry the flag.

Come to think of it, what's the level of He Xiaomai's ability? Being a Trainer for less than two years and a Special Ability user, surely she would have professional level combat capability by now. In fact, considering she is the student of that freak Fang Yuan, might she already be at the Master level with everyone?

Plus Z-Moves, her potential is definitely extraordinary.

I'll have to guide her well.

"Which means, it's enough for you to teach her the Z-Moves," Fang Yuan said.

Shang Ren: "As her teacher, you could personally teach her as well. The content of the assessment is to successfully use a Z-Move. You know that if done incorrectly, using Z-Moves can cause a lot of harm to both the Pokémon and the Trainer."

Fang Yuan: "You teach her. I'll use this time to find her a Super Stone."

Without Z-Moves, without Mega Evolution, Fang Yuan didn't feel comfortable with He Xiaomai challenging geniuses from other countries. What if she encountered Trainers who possessed Mega Evolution and Z-Moves and lost? As a disciple of Heart Origin Style, she couldn't lose so miserably. Only by being unmatched among her peers and achieving cross-level victories could her mental power grow strong, as stated by the Heart Origin advisor, Loke God.

Shang Ren clenched his teeth: ... Damn nepotism!!!

Although, he was one too.

"Alright," Shang Ren nodded and then took out the Z-Ring and Z Pure Crystal he had prepared.

"Then explain it to her first. I'll make a trip to the Super Evolution Institute," Fang Yuan said. "And hey, don't bully her."

With the power of Aura plus having Pokémon near Legendary level proficiency, if Xiao Mai learns Z-Moves, as long as Shang Ren doesn't allow Tyranitar to Mega Evolve, he will indeed have a tough time. He might even be the one bullied, considering Xiao Mai's strength now, if we don't count Di Anxi, could at least sweep the previous World Championships with no problem.

After Fang Yuan finished speaking, both Shang Ren and He Xiaomai nodded.

Shang Ren was at a loss for words—even if he had lost to Fang Yuan, would he bully a blind girl? That darn Fang Yuan, he really looks down on people.