Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

To this, the Shielded Swordsman could only chuckle awkwardly.

The disappearance of Elder Bai and his group finally put Xia Yan's mind at ease, leaving him with one last worry.

This is the end.

All the things he had ever worried about, feared, or been afraid of had completely disappeared.

Thoughts are clear and open.

Xia Yan couldn't help but stretch and let out a joyful shout.

Seeing Xia Yan's relaxed expression, the elves couldn't help but smile as well.

They had all grown up alongside Xia Yan, and they knew all too well what had been accumulating in Xia Yan's heart over the years.

just now.

Finally, everything is over.

at last.

Now you can finally let go of everything, experience life, and appreciate the beauty of the world.

"However, their disappearance was a great gift to me."

Xia Yan smiled and looked around.

This small space, resembling a spirit realm, filled with hazy black, white, and gray mist and abundant energy—all these are precious things.

Pure ghost-type energy.

"Dragonballs, Aegislash, Zoroar, these are all yours."

Upon hearing this, the three elves exchanged glances.

With so much ghost-type energy, how are they divided among the three of them?

Isn't that a bit too extravagant?

"Eat! Eat as much as you want!"

Chapter 264 The Finals Begin!

Gongmen City, Gongmen Arena.

It was still early, but on the grounds outside the arena, tens of thousands of spectators gathered and discussed the scene enthusiastically, glancing occasionally at the huge screen above the arena.

On the screen.

The image of two handsome young men, along with their representative spirit, is presented on it.

When looking at the screen, many young people often have a look of admiration and longing in their eyes.

"Xiao Mao, did you see that? It's Teacher Xia Yan!"

Xiao Zhi excitedly grabbed the brown-haired youth next to him who looked disgusted, and pointed at Xia Yan's avatar on the screen, shouting.

"Satoshi, there are too many people. Don't drag Gary around like that."

Behind them, Hanako, along with Mr. Mime and Professor Oak, struggled through the crowd.

"There are too many people."

Xiao Zhi then noticed that they had unknowingly walked to the liveliest part of the square.

"It's much more lively than the 'Silver Conference' we attended, isn't it, Mao?"

When the "Silver Conference" was mentioned, Shigeru's expression immediately darkened.

In the recently concluded Silver Tournament, Gary lost to Ash in the round of 16.

to be frank.

Gary never imagined he would lose to Ash.

But it was because of that competition that Gary started to take Ash seriously.

He had to admit it.

Although Ash may seem a bit silly and unreliable at times, he has his own unique insights into Pokémon training and battles.

"Ash!"

A familiar shout suddenly came from afar, startling Ash.

Turning my head, I saw two familiar figures.

"Xiaogang, Xiaoxia?"

"Long time no see, Ash." Brock and Misty greeted Hanako and Professor Oak first before speaking to Ash.

Upon hearing this, Ash immediately smiled and said, "You guys are here too."

"Pikachu~~"

Ash's Pikachu, seeing the two familiar faces, greeted them warmly.

"Hey, Ash, is Xia Yan really your teacher?" Misty had overheard some of Ash and Gary's conversation.

Regarding this point...

In fact, Xiao Zhi had told them this more than once.

However, neither Xiaoxia nor Xiaogang were quite willing to believe that Xia Yan, the champion of the Sinnoh region and the number one player among the new generation of the League, would actually be Ash's teacher.

No matter how you look at it.

Xiao Zhi's mind doesn't seem to be qualified to be Xia Yan's student.

"Of course! If you don't believe me, ask Xiao Mao. I became Xia Yan's student along with him."

Under the questioning gazes of Xiaoxia and Xiaogang, Xiaomao nodded helplessly.

He didn't understand why Xia Yan would take Xiao Zhi as a student.

But after the "Silver Conference" ended, he understood more or less.

"It's actually true!"

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang looked at each other in surprise.

Xiao Zhi held his head high, exuding an indescribable pride.

"Pikachu!!"

Pikachu, mimicking Ash, tilted its head back and put its hands on its hips.

"Alright, stop showing off. Don't embarrass your teacher."

Hanako patted Satoshi's head affectionately.

"Mom! How could I possibly embarrass my teacher?!"

"Ash! Gary!"

Then, a familiar voice came from another direction.

Looking in the direction of the sound.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Shigeru raised an eyebrow slightly. "Gladio, Lillie?"

Holding the shy Lillie's hand, Gladion, with a cool expression, nodded to them and then very respectfully greeted Professor Oak and Hanako.

Gladion then looked at Ash again.

“Your performance at the Silver Tournament was quite good,” Gladio said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Ash grinned, scratched his head, and said, "Hahaha—really? It's alright, it's alright..."

"Let's have a match after the teacher's game is over, shall we?"

Gladion said to Ash

Lillie, standing behind him, instinctively grabbed Gladion's clothes and tugged at them.

"It's alright, Lillie. We're both students of the same teacher, and our battles are just to help us understand each other better," Gladion reassured her.

"OK!"

Ash accepted Gladion's challenge without hesitation.

Xiao Mao, however, frowned slightly.

He and Ash only became trainers a few months ago, but Gladion had already been a trainer for a long time and had even received personal instruction from Xia Yan.

Seemingly noticing Shigeru's expression, Gladio chuckled softly.

"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

"Gladio, don't hold back! I'll definitely win! Just like I beat Shigeru!"

Xiaomao "..."

Speechless, Xiao Mao turned his head away.

They were just caught in the crossfire.

"Right, Pikachu?"

"Pikachu! Pikachu!!"

Pikachu nodded repeatedly with a look of certainty, clenching its little fists and looking serious.

"They're really energetic."

Suddenly.

A sinister, chilling voice rang out from behind the group of energetic little ones.

In an instant, the hairs on Ash, Gary's, Gladion's, and Lillie's heads stood on end.

Professor Oak, after a brief moment of stunned silence, gave a slightly helpless smile.

"Xiaoju..."

The old man with a cane who slowly walked out from behind the little ones was none other than Natsuhiko's cheap teacher, Kikuko, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto region.