Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

More than two hours later, a line of buses drove into what looked like a military restricted area.

People carrying real guns and wearing thick military uniforms were patrolling the area.

They were accompanied by various canine spirits dressed in black uniforms patrolling alongside them, who appeared to be responsible for maintaining order.

"Holy crap, they're even armed!"

Looking at the guards with guns in their hands and grim faces, Liu Jianhao said in a low voice in surprise.

"Could this place be a secret realm...?"

Zhao Hailong, standing to the side, frowned and said.

"A secret realm...?"

Mu Yun murmured to himself, a hint of curiosity in his heart.

He did know something about the secret realm.

For example, the book says that the secret realm is an independent space that is different from reality, and it varies in size.

Some places are rich in resources, producing a large number of high-quality rare tree fruits, or even rare elf species.

There was nothing but barren land, filled with death and countless skeletons.

But neither of them are things that ordinary people can access.

Only three-star professional trainers, that is, those who own a top-tier Pokémon, are eligible to apply to explore the secret realm.

After all, the secret realm is not like the wilderness; it is in another independent space where all known communication devices are inaccessible.

If something goes wrong, then there will truly be nothing left but despair.

But he had only heard about all of this; he had no idea what the secret realm was actually like.

Just as the three were whispering to each other, another convoy of buses drove into the venue.

Clearly, this should be a student team from another province.

It wasn't until half an hour later that all the students from the three provinces had gathered.

Mu Yun glanced at them and counted about four or five hundred people.

On average, there are about a hundred people in each province, which is not much different from the number of people in the provincial competition.

"Welcome everyone to the Heijiang City training base. My name is Zou Mingli, and I'm the person in charge here, as well as your overall supervisor for the next few months!"

Soon, a middle-aged man with a burly build and strong facial features stood on the platform and spoke.

"As you can see, this is a military-controlled area. We manage a secret area, which is also where you will be training for the next few months."

"Regarding the secret realm, whether you already know about it or not, I'm going to explain it all to you now. Listen carefully, so don't blame me if any problems arise later!"

As he spoke, Zou Mingli's sharp eyes swept over the crowd.

He didn't say much, mainly just talked about the precautions for entering and exiting the secret realm.

Most of them are very normal rules.

For example, checking backpacks or conducting a physical examination.

There was only one thing, which he repeated many times in a serious tone.

"No one is allowed to bring in any unauthorized Poké Balls, whether empty or already containing Pokémon!"

If it's just a matter of not being allowed to bring empty Poké Balls, Mu Yun understands.

Perhaps the spirits in the secret realm are quite rare, so they cannot be captured at will.

But he didn't understand why they wouldn't allow it even with a Poké Ball containing a Pokémon.

Fortunately, Zou Mingli knew that the students might not listen if he just said that, so he offered a rare explanation.

"The secret realm is an independent space different from our world. You can imagine it as two bubbles, and the process of traveling through the space is like traveling between the two bubbles."

"If there's still space within you, it's like a small bubble merging into a larger one. If you're lucky, you'll be fine; if you're unlucky, bang!"

Zou Mingli mimed a firework explosion.

"However, you don't need to worry. After research by the Alliance Academy of Sciences, we have developed a safe way to transport Poké Balls."

As he spoke, Zou Mingli waved his hand.

One by one, people dressed in military uniforms walked over carrying huge iron boxes that were a meter long and wide.

The box was a huge cube with a shiny light silver surface, which looked a bit like the skin of a Metagross monster.

"You have one hour to release the Pokémon you're taking into the secret realm so they can stay with you. Store all the other Poké Balls in the spatial isolation box," Zou Mingli said.

"Why release the spirit separately?"

Upon hearing Zou Mingli's words, Mu Yun frowned slightly.

If it's simply about transporting Poké Balls, then there's no need to release the Pokémon.

In other words, once you enter the secret realm, your Pokémon will need to be with you, the trainer.

In other words, we must fight!

Thinking of this, Mu Yun's eyes lit up.

The battle is great, it gives you points and growth rewards!

Thinking it over, Mu Yun opened the five Poké Balls at his waist.

The figures of Xiao Du, Bo Feng, Bing Bing, Xiao Xin, and Tie Tou appeared one after another.

"Wow, Yun-ge, your Pidgeotto and Vulpix have both evolved!?"

Looking at the elf beside Mu Yun, Liu Jianhao's eyes widened, seemingly incredulous.

In fact, he was genuinely shocked.

Vulpix is ​​a new Pokémon, and he doesn't know its evolution level.

But he knows Pidgeot!

If he remembers correctly, Pidgeotto needs to be at least in the mid-to-late stages of a professional level to evolve into Pidgeot.

His Arcanine and King Brutus are only at the advanced late stage, but after just one winter break, Brother Yun's Pidgeot is already at the professional mid-to-late stage!

Is this level right for him?

Not only was Liu Jianhao surprised, but all the students around who had memorized the Pokédex during their school days were also shocked by the appearance of Pidgeot.

Even Zou Mingli on the high platform glanced at him slightly.

"This year's newcomers have actually bred a Pidgeot; that's truly rare!"

Unlike students who can only memorize the Pokédex, the well-informed Zou Mingli clearly understands that Pokémon evolution does not necessarily require reaching a fixed level.

Some gifted individuals can enable their Pokémon to evolve at a lower level than they would otherwise.

Thus, they can enjoy higher combat power.

If nothing unexpected happens, this young man should be one of those gifted individuals.

"His attributes are quite diverse; he's pursuing a well-rounded development path, isn't he?"

Zou Mingli glanced at the elf beside Mu Yun.

Beedrill, a Bug/Poison type; Pidgeot, a Flying/Normal type; Ninetales, an Ice type; Tirion, a Grass type; and Cocodora, a Steel/Rock type.

In terms of configuration, it has both offensive and defensive capabilities, but lacks functional and healing Pokémon.

In terms of attributes, there are no water-type or fire-type Pokémon, which are essential for exploring the wilderness.

Overall, Zou Mingli felt that this configuration was somewhat incongruous.

Tirey and Cocodora are considered relatively strong species, and Pidgeot can also be used for aerial transportation. He doesn't know much about Ninetales, but considering Ninetales' combat strength, he thinks the two should be about the same.

But what the heck is that giant bee?

It's not that he looks down on Beedrill.

However, those who can gather here are all the best of their age group.

The presence of a giant bee seems so out of place.

If it weren't for Pidgeot being there, Zou Mingli would have wondered how he managed to sneak in.

"Team Leader Zou, you've collected them all!"

Just as Zou Mingli was lost in thought, the work of storing the Poké Balls was nearing completion.

After his subordinates finished reporting, Zou Mingli finally came to his senses and looked at the crowd below.