Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 286 The Tournament Champion Returns to Donghuang

In the end, Monsterra was defeated by Wartortle.

The Dragon/Rock typing means that Water-type Pokémon don't have a type advantage, just like Alain's Mega Charizard against Greninja.

Even so, Wartortle still won. However, it was also seriously injured in several places, and when faced with Noivern, which Shyvana sent out next, it could only run away in all directions.

Faced with an insurmountable foe, Wartortle once again removed the Everstone.

With a flash of white light, it grew larger and more robust, and its shell became more defensive and harder.

After the white light faded, the majestic Blastoise stood tall on the field.

Seeing this, the audience members in the stands shouted:

"Here comes Squirtle's third stage!"

"It really can evolve continuously?"

"Charge! Crush them!"

After completing its evolution, Blastoise felt a significant increase in power within its body. It might now be considered at the peak of the Gym level.

Completing two evolutions in a row at the League Conference can only be described as demonstrating its understanding of entertainment value.

……

Faced with the evolved Blastoise, Higanbana's Noivern is naturally no match.

In particular, this is a melee Blastoise with maxed-out strength and defense attributes.

The Mega Salamence that followed Noivern was no match for Mega Blastoise.

Higanbana never expected that Blastoise would not only undergo two evolutions at the tournament, but also Mega Evolution.

"You've taken the bamboo shoots! Is this the fourth stage? You've completely stunned a perfectly normal girl."

"Higanbana: I always thought I could win, until my opponent evolved and then pulled out Mega Evolution."

"I declare this the most entertaining championship I've seen in recent years!"

The TV station's live stream on its user terminal was filled with various comments from netizens.

When Su Yu finished his match and reunited with Daiwu and the others.

Daigo also said:

"You've really opened my eyes. I never imagined that competitions could be like this."

"Cough... It was all Blastoise's idea, it has nothing to do with me," Su Yu said truthfully.

Daigo, however, expressed disbelief.

"By the way, now that the tournament is over, are you planning to challenge for the championship?"

"Should we choose to make the challenge public?"

The Champion's Path in the Hoenn region is divided into two types: open and closed, depending entirely on the trainer's choice.

Su Yu's challenge was merely to let his mounts, the little sheep, test their skills; he had no intention of becoming the Elite Four member in Hoenn.

Therefore, he chose not to go public. He preferred staying on the ranch to being a king.

"After I finish the Road to Victory, I'll be heading back to the Eastern Empire. If you have time, remember to bring your Metagross to visit me."

"Definitely next time." Daigo replied with a smile.

And a few days later...

Without many people knowing, Su Yu completed his journey to the championship.

No one knew what lineup Su Yu used. All that was known was that after the challenge ended, Genji, the final guardian, posted a message online.

"Is that a caterpillar?"

Even just looking at Caterpie in its normal state, it's quite an illegal Pokémon, as it can learn almost any move.

It's understandable that Genji would raise such a question.

After that, Su Yu packed his things and prepared to return to Donghuang.

"Hmm... I should bring some local specialties, especially the most famous 'Karameon Senbei'."

"Strawberry mille-feuille, too. Hey, are you going to buy cream milk dessert too?"

Seeing that Frost Milk Fairy had also taken a few boxes, Su Yu asked in confusion.

"Mama~" Alcremie nodded, it wanted to take it back to give to its mother.

Seeing this, the other Pokémon nearby also began to ponder. Blastoise returned to the shop and also grabbed a few boxes.

I almost forgot, it has some underlings in its fire station.

And once everything was ready...

"Are you leaving so soon?"

With Yuu and Manchong by his side, Professor Birch arrives at the ranch.

Su Yu nodded in agreement.

He patted Manchong's head and said:

"Go for it, Max Charge! I believe in you, you'll definitely become an amazing trainer!"

"If you have the chance in the future, you can come to Donghuang to visit me with Xiaoyou. My ranch is always open to you."

"I will, Brother Su Yu!" Man Chong replied excitedly.

Before leaving, Su Yu asked Huba to deliver goat's milk to the old man Hachi who was watching the boat. With this goat's milk, perhaps he could stay with Little Pi a little longer.

After sending a final message to Daigo, Su Yu instructed Hoopa to use the Light Wheel and set off back to Donghuang.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side...

To promote themselves, Hoenn naturally has its own television station in the Eastern Empire. Right now, in Uncle Yang's house, footage of the Hoenn Tournament is being broadcast.

"After arriving in Hoenn, Su Yu actually went to the Hoenn Tournament?"

"Wait a minute, what does the title of 'Elite Four Level Trainer' mean?"

Looking at the television program, Uncle Yang asked in confusion.

Yang Hao, standing to the side, explained:

"This title means that Su Yu is a trainer recognized by the Hoenn League as having Elite Four level strength!"

He went to Hoenn and got a Champion-level title. Yang Hao was secretly astonished by Su Yu's actions.

In the pastoral area's group chat, messages kept flooding in. It's said that even the winter sports champion came over to take a look, only to find that Su Yu wasn't home at all, and had even moved the ranch away.

This reminded Yang Hao of the TV station that had visited the pastoral area a few days ago. Those people originally wanted to make a great program featuring Su Yu Ranch, and they even released the preview for the next episode in advance.

When the film crew arrived, Su Yu had already left. They couldn't film anything and had to go back dejectedly.

The group's actions amused the people in the pastoral area for quite some time.

But by that afternoon...

With the arrival at the ranch, Su Yu and his group finally returned to the pastoral area.

"Phew... I'm exhausted. Pig Feather, don't forget the donuts for Hoopa!"

"Of course, you must have had a hard journey," Su Yu said with a smile.

Once they arrived at their destination, Hoopa immediately ran off to play hide-and-seek with Regice.

Su Yu then took out his phone. He had turned it off when he went to Hoenn because of poor signal. Now, turning it on, he saw several missed calls.

Various messages were also sent to the pastoral area group and Xindong's friends.

In response to each of these messages, Xin Dong mainly inquired whether Su Yu held a position in Fengyuan.

After Xiang Xindong expressed his lack of interest in taking the position, the other party replied with "Understood".

After receiving news from Su Yu, Xin Dong was finally relieved.

And then the next day...

Su Yu also rode a tropical dragon to deliver local specialties he had bought from Hoenn to those he knew.

(End of this chapter)