Urban Elf: A perfect start, cutting off Gyarados.

Even without knowing what had happened, they quickly caught up thanks to their professional instincts.

Just a few seconds.

The media that were just there a moment ago have all left.

The contestants were stunned. Some young trainers who wanted to become famous were particularly disappointed, and there was a lot of discussion in the contestant tunnel.

"What happened? Why did they all leave at once?"

"Yeah, I was actually thinking of letting my Bulbasaur show off a move and steal a spot in the camera!"

"Tch, forget it already. These media outlets are all here for that guy. We won't even get a hair on his head, let alone get out of the country!"

"There's nothing I can do, I'm just not as skilled as them..."

"Who said that? That guy's dad is a famous near-champion. It would be a piece of cake for him to easily pull off the title of the best young trainer of the year. They're exaggerating his skill level from one point to ten!"

"Tsk, you're so sour, bro!"

"Hmph, we'll see how it goes on the field. I hope he can hold on a little longer and not disappoint me!"

"Disappointed my foot! How dare you, a nobody, compare yourself to Brother Lin? Have some shame!"

After all, this is the Jianghua venue, Lin Heng's territory.

Even among the contestants, there were quite a few of his admirers, who immediately retorted.

The trainers, spewing sarcastic remarks, glared at each other, the air thick with tension, and a fight seemed imminent.

suddenly.

A scream broke the atmosphere.

"Holy crap, that Minister Xiao actually came to Zhejiang Province to watch the game!"

"Damn it, who the hell are you talking about? Is it that Grand Secretary I know?"

"Don't lie to me. If that old man came to the East China region to watch the game, he should have gone to the Shanghai Arena. What would he be doing in Jianghua?"

"I don't believe it! I don't believe it!"

"Damn, if you don't believe me, check the news now!"

After the first trainer shouted impatiently, everyone simultaneously pulled out their phones.

Lin Heng also saw the message his father sent him.

[Son, Minister Xiao is here. I'll go greet him now. You'd better do your best in the first match after the opening ceremony. The organizers have arranged for you to play against Hangzhou Affiliated High School first!]

"So it really was that Grand Secretary..."

A look of surprise flashed in Lin Heng's eyes.

He was no stranger to this Grand Secretary; he was a true legendary champion master of the previous generation!

Although he is now in his seventies, he is still in good spirits and continues to search for top young talents for the Yan Kingdom Alliance.

After retiring, he has frequently appeared in various youth trainer competitions for nearly twenty years.

Huo Yue, the current top five champion of the Yan Kingdom Alliance, was discovered by him. He is truly a highly respected person!

Even the Alliance's General President showed great respect to Elder Xiao.

Lin Heng seemed to be deep in thought.

He was also somewhat puzzled as to why this Grand Secretary Xiao had suddenly come to Jianghua. The Zhejiang Provincial Youth Competition seemed insignificant in the face of this legendary champion from the previous generation.

Even in the final of the Phoenix Cup Joint Election, Elder Xiao showed great respect to the alliance.

While Lin Heng was deep in thought, the smell of gunpowder in the air not only did not lessen, but became even stronger!

After confirming the authenticity of the message.

The young trainers looked at each other with much fiercer eyes, and some even couldn't hide their ambition on their faces!

If you were just playing around a bit,

Upon learning that Elder Xiao was coming to watch the competition, the atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense.

Each young person looked at the other as if they were stepping stones on their path forward, and the companions who had just been laughing and joking fell silent.

this moment.

Competition is practically ingrained in everyone's bones.

The significance of Grand Secretary Xiao is self-evident.

Who wouldn't want to be the next five-time champion?

The league champion?

This is a real chance to soar to new heights!

……

Jianghua Airport.

All the alliance's prospective kings, kings, and even Lin Hongyu, currently the highest-ranking prospective champion in Jianghua, stood in front of a helicopter.

Boom——

The cabin door opens.

An elderly man with white hair but a radiant spirit refused the staff's help and walked down the stairs on his own, with slow but firm steps.

Once he had stopped, the first thing he looked at was Lin Hongyu, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Lin, congratulations!"

"I will definitely go to the stadium to support you next time the championship is decided."

"Mr. Xiao, you're too kind."

Lin Hongyu smiled gently, showing no trace of the bandit-like demeanor he displayed at home.

The other Heavenly Kings and aspiring Heavenly Kings present watched the two exchange pleasantries silently, not daring to make a loud noise, and even unconsciously softening their breathing.

Chapter 100: Team battle? Individual? A phenomenal start!

The other Heavenly Kings and aspiring Heavenly Kings present watched the two exchange pleasantries silently, not daring to make a loud noise, and even unconsciously softening their breathing.

"Seeing your class becoming more and more outstanding and capable of shouldering the responsibilities of Yan Kingdom, I can feel more at ease."

"After all, I don't even know how many more years my body can hold on..."

A look of dejection flashed across Grand Secretary Xiao's face.

He appears to be in good health, but only he knows that he has countless chronic health problems.

These are all irreversible damages left from my youth in the secret realm and from competing with other countries for resources.

Therefore, he could only do his best while he was still able to walk, even with his old bones, to cultivate more talents for the Yan Kingdom, so as not to fail in his mission.

"Elder Xiao, the Yan Kingdom is still counting on you."

Lin Hongyu quickly offered words of comfort.

Grand Secretary Xiao waved his hand: "Let's not talk about these things."

Suddenly, he looked at Lin Hongyu and changed the subject, a hint of interest on his face: "Little Lin, your son is really popular lately!"

He actually had a specific purpose in coming to Zhejiang Province this time.

This Ho-Oh Cup Joint Election is a feast for all young trainers, with each of the four major regions employing unique strategies.

North China boasts the "Twin Kings" combination of Beijing University and Beijing University!

Eight potential kings have been chosen by public vote in East China!

West China University of Technology is one of the five most formidable universities in the world!

South China has four coastal peaks.

In short, while capturing the public's attention, Mr. Xiao also became interested.

The reason he came to Zhejiang Province was not for any other reason.

It was because his recent place of recuperation was closest to Zhejiang Province that he chose Jianghua as his first stop, to see if Lin Heng, the seed of the Eight Heavenly Kings, lived up to his name.

Upon hearing Old Xiao mention his son, Lin Hongyu, who had just been humble, immediately became proud.

"No, no, Your Excellency is too kind."

That's what they said, but anyone could see the blatant smugness in their expressions.

Zhao Tianwang, who was standing nearby, was even more displeased upon hearing this.

He is the head of the alliance branch in Hangzhou.

They've been rivals since the Quasi-Heavenly King stage. Their growth rates are almost identical; basically, when one of them advances to the next level, the other advances to the next level as well.

Even if one of them takes just a small step forward.

The other one can also quickly catch up and surpass it.

They've been competing like this for over ten years, but who knew that Lin Hongyu would suddenly become so amazing?