Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Tsk tsk, even actress Karuno has been affected by the World Championship and has time to climb the ranks.

Xia Yan thought that as long as Karuno could make it into the knockout stage, that would be fine.

after all.

Winning the championship is just a side job for her.

However, it must be said that this World Championship is truly a must-see.

The tournament wasn't just attended by these rising young stars; veteran trainers who hadn't yet fully aged, such as Alder and Genji, also participated.

estimate.

These veteran trainers may not be seen at the next World Championships.

This time, it represents not only the tournament, but also the succession and handover between the old and new generations of their league.

Significant.

But this also adds more highlights to this World Championship.

It's hard to say whether the younger generation has surpassed the older generation, or whether the older generation still has the upper hand.

"and many more!"

As Xia Yan continued scrolling down the rankings, he suddenly jolted awake and couldn't help but shout out.

The loud noise and the astonishment drew everyone's attention in the hall.

Xia Yan chose to ignore their gazes.

Because his gaze remained fixed on the rankings.

The last person to reach the knockout stage, ranked thirty-second in the world, was...

"Sakaki?!"

Rockets leader Giovanni is ranked 32nd in the World Championship points standings!

Boss, are you playing with snakes?

But Cynthia seemed to have anticipated Xia Yan's outburst, and explained calmly, "Isn't it because of your influence?"

"I?"

Xia Yan pointed at himself.

Cynthia said quietly, "You were the one who orchestrated the Rockets' transformation. His name is also on the list of vice deans of the academy, and you're not letting him participate in the tournament?"

Xia Yan opened his mouth.

The Rockets' transformation is no secret.

Because he had to write "Sakaki" in the vice-principal's column of "Rainbow Academy," it meant that he had to make things clear to the League.

I really didn't expect that.

It's surprising that Sakaki is participating in this year's World Championship.

And unlike during the Masters tournament, when they wore masks to disguise themselves, this time they used their real names and real photos.

Wataru, Daigo, Crimson, Blue, Alder, Giovanni...

These names.

This undoubtedly elevates the level of interest in this World Championship by several notches.

It's quite interesting to think about what would happen if Giovanni met Wataru, or rather, if he met Akane.

of course.

It's also possible that you'll run into Xia Yan.

I just don't know why.

If Xia Yan had known that this was the lineup for the competition, he probably would have cursed them out immediately.

But now...

He was actually a little excited, and had an urge to fight this group of people.

In this golden age of the spirit world, compete against the strongest among these individuals.

I only realized it after thinking about it carefully.

It turned out to be him, who had unknowingly climbed to the edge of the world's highest mountain.

Once he defeats this group, he will be able to truly reach the summit of this highest mountain and overlook everything.

"Hiss!"

"Whoosh!"

Seemingly sensing the overwhelming emotional turmoil emanating from Xia Yan, the Beedrill, Alakazam, and other Pokémon all raised their heads to look at him.

They don't need many words between them.

However, the imposing aura they displayed at this moment, without any reservations, was undoubtedly felt by Wataru and Akane.

One by one, they stood up.

He stared intently at Xia Yan.

Wataru shouted directly, "Xia Yan, let's have a match!"

"Teacher Xia Yan, let's have a match!"

Crimson also shouted.

Suddenly, a group of people were ignited with the desire to fight.

Xia Yan gently placed the skewer on the plate and handed it to Xilona.

Take a step forward and pull the brim of your hat down.

With a smirk, he declared arrogantly, "Come on, you little rascals—"

A group of babies.

Will this tournament turn into a baby cup?

Upon hearing this, Du and the others widened their eyes and exchanged glances.

next second.

"Beat him up!" Ah Jin roared, his mouth dripping with oil as he bit into a piece of roasted meat and waved his hand.

Wataru, Daigo, Akane, and Gin rushed forward.

Especially Ah Jin, with his loud "ga ga" sounds, you might mistake him for an incarnation of Onion Soldier.

A few minutes later.

"Wrong, wrong! Teacher Xia Yan, ah—!"

"No, so many people were hitting you, why were they only targeting me? I was wrong, I was wrong—"

Ah Jin, who was pinned to the ground by Xia Yan, kept clapping his hands and begging for mercy.

Wataru and Akane, who had charged forward with him earlier, were now standing aside, tilting their heads and whistling.

It's a reason that has little to do with them.

Did they really fight Xia Yan?

Think more.

Everyone knows Xia Yan is a superpowered person.

Only Ah Jin, that simpleton, would actually do something when he said he would.

Xia Yan continued to press down on A Jin relentlessly, squinting his eyes, "Hmph—A Jin, I think you've gotten too bold."

"Well, Xia Yan, that's enough," Du said, "I think beating the shit out of him is enough, don't kill him."

"Dodo bird! You old man... Ah—!"

"Teacher Xia Yan, it hurts! It hurts! Be gentle!"

"Ha ha ha ha--"

Laughter filled the hall.

...

...

Three days later.

After the banquet that day, and after several rounds of battles with Watari and others, Xia Yan's score and ranking soared.

They easily secured a spot in the final round of 32.

And now.

Inside the Palace Arena in the Gallard region, the exciting draw ceremony for the World Championship knockout stage is underway.

This round of draws will determine the top 16 teams.

Let's do another round.

The remaining eight people will all receive the title of "Eight Masters".

of course.

Even if they lost, it didn't mean they completely missed out on the title of "Eight Masters".

The sixteen eliminated players will also participate in a revival round.

The winner will qualify for a "Master Swap Battle".

The person who emerges victorious from the revival round will have the opportunity to challenge any one of the "Eight Masters".

If we can win.

Then they will be replaced by the "Eight Masters". If they fail, they will be completely out of the running for the "Eight Masters".

As for who ultimately won the "Eight Masters Tournament"...